BY-LAWS of the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club

1. Club Fiscal Year
   The Club fiscal year shall begin on July 1st and end on following June 30.

2. Meetings
   1. A business meeting shall be held monthly or as the Executive Board determines. Dates and times of the business meeting will be announced in advance to the general membership.
   2. A general meeting for the purpose of providing information, education, or other activity shall be provided monthly or as the Executive Board determines.
   3. Club Rides will be arranged by the Ride Director in cooperation with members acting as Ride Leaders.
   4. The order of club business meetings will follow parliamentary or standard business practice.
   5. Non-members are welcome at any meeting or Club ride.

3. Dues
   1. Annual dues will be $20.00 per year for individuals and $25.00 per year for family memberships. Each membership is valid for 12 months beginning in the month the member joins. A member's annual dues must be paid 30 days prior to membership expiration.

4. Duties of Officers
   In addition to the functions indicated in the Constitution, officers shall have the specific duties as outlined below:
   1. The President, Vice President and Treasurer may sign all checks disbursing Club funds.
   2. The Treasurer shall: 1) deposit all funds in the name of the Club at government insured financial institutions, and 2) present reports of financial conditions and operations at business meetings.
   3. The Ride Director will coordinate the activities of those members that volunteer to lead planned and published bicycle rides and other social events.
   4. The Webmaster Director will maintain the Club’s general website.
   5. The Membership Director shall be responsible to process new and renewal applications, collect, and forward dues to the Treasurer, mail membership materials and other information to members.

5. Appointed Committee Directors and Chairpersons
   Committee positions can include but are not limited to the following functions:
   1. Education Chair: Who shall be responsible for the administration of a program that offers CLUB members cycling knowledge, skills, and safety.
   2. Merchandise Chair: Who shall be responsible to set up purchases for club attire, etc.

6. Special Committees
   The Executive Board will establish, as needed, special or standing committees to support the Club's activities.

7. Budgeting and Expenditure of Funds
   The Executive Board will be responsible for the budgeting and expenditure of club funds. The Club will not provide financial support for a member's personal cycling activities, social events, or other competitive endeavors.

8. Safe Bicycling Practices
   All club riding practices shall be in accordance with state and local traffic laws. Riding practices required by the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club include but are not limited to the following:
   1. Hard shell ANSI approved (or equivalent) cycling helmets must be worn by members and guests on all club rides.
   2. Members shall come to a complete stop at all red lights and stop signs.
   3. Riding to the right, with traffic.
   4. Always riding in a safe, courteous manner which becomes the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club and reflects positively on bicycling.
   5. Ride leaders may, at any time, request a member or guest not participate in a club ride if the ride leader determines the safety of the participant, member, guest or others may be in any jeopardy.
   6. Members shall maintain their bicycling equipment in safe and serviceable condition.
      
      
9. By-Law Amendment
   These By-Laws may be amended by adding a new section or revised by changing a current section by a simple majority of those present at any regular club meeting.

10. Adoption of By-Laws
    These By-Laws shall be adopted upon acceptance by a simple majority of those present a regular club meeting.

Revised 11/25/2015