3. A spouse may be granted ALR membership provided they are legally married to a current paid American Legion Rider Association Member
B. Honorary Membership: Chapters, at their discretion, may elect by majority vote at a Regular membership meeting to authorize an honorary membership to an individual or individuals under the following guidelines:
1. The individual(s) must meet all requirements at section A.1. (American Legion Membership).
2. These memberships' are to be of an honorary nature and do not constitute actual membership. Honorary memberships should only be granted to those persons who have demonstrated themselves to be assets to the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion Organization and excelled in promoting the aims and purposes of the American Legion Riders". Honorary members may serve on committees, etc. but are not eligible to vote. Those approved for honorary membership are granted privileges to attend meetings and limited participation in meetings regardless of other offices held within the American Legion and it's entities.
3. If American Legion Rider back patches are granted to these Honorary" members, they must contain a bar with the back patch, which' states the words "HONORARY- so as to clearly Identify the class of membership. Shirts or other wearing apparel, which contain the "American Legion Riders emblem, should contain the words HONORAY""' or I SUPPORT.
C. Special Class Membership / Honorary Membership
a. You or your spouse, may continue your membership as a special class
member (with full membership privileges) if you fail to meet the membership
requirements of section A, 2. pursuant to the following and subject to the approval
of the general membership:"
1. Death of the spouse who was the owner of the motorcycle as defined in A. 2.
2. Disability, which prevents you from Physically being able to operate
a motorcycle, and ownership of the motorcycle was relinquished, due to this disability.
(This would also allow the spouse to continue membership under these conditions for
special class membership.)
3 For (1) & (2) above, you must have been a regular American Legion
member for at least one full year;
4 If you have been a member of the ALR for ten consecutive years and have reached the age of 50 you are entitled to the distinction of a "Special Class Life Member". Membership may continue without regards to section A. 2. for the most of your life and payment of Local Chapter Dues will be waived.
You must continue with the requirements of A.1.
D. Non-Member Apparel: All apparel sold to non-member must contain the word
"I support' The American Legion Riders.
E. Officers of the American Legion Riders Alabama State Charter are as follows:
1. Director (Cannot Hold Dual Offices)
2. Assistant Director (Cannot Hold Dual Offices)
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Run Coordinator
6. Historian
7. Membership
8. SGT at Arms
9. Chaplain
10. Communications Officer
11. Judge Advocete
F. Officers of the Post Level American Legion Riders: (Minimum requirements)
1. Director (Cannot Hold Dual Offices)
2. Assistant Director (Cannot Hold Dual Offices)
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Run Coordinator
8. Historian
7. Membership
8. SGT at Arms
G. Post may add of officers as deemed necessary.
H. Post officers may hold more than 1 position but not to exceed 2 offices.
I. Elections: Elections of the State Charter officers will be held every two years and Post level officers will be held annually at such a time as determined by the general membership of
the State Charter and or Post Chapters.
1. The six original founders of the Alabama Charter of American Legion Riders if voted from office shall serve as long as there is in existence an ALR association within the state of Alabama, as an Advisory Committee for the ALR of Alabama. This advisory committee will act as a non-governing committee to help support the growth of New Chapters and to collect and distribute other information to assist existing chapters. This committee is not intended to govern or rule over any other district or chapter, but will collectively offer advice, guidance and assistance to charter, all districts and chapters of the ALR of Alabama
J. Duties Of State and Post Officers.
1. Director: Will serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the Association and
will preside over all meetings, The Director shad have general supervision over the affairs of the association and shall perform such other duties as directed
by the general membership.
2. Assistant Director: Will assume the duties of the Director should the Director
not be available. Will assist the Director in the performance of all duties as called on to do so by the Director.
3. Secretary: To keep a full and correct record of all proceedings of
meetings.
4. Treasure: To have charge of alt finances of the Association. To have charge
of distributing funds as directed by the general membership. To give detailed
financial reports at each meeting.
5 Run Coordinator: Will be the logistics person .in charge of organized runs
of the Association. The RC will determine dates times, routes, and meeting places
for those taking part in a run activity. The RC, at any time, may appoint assistant
road captains take any other measures necessary to help insure the safely of the
group during a run.
6: Historian: To keep all historical records of the charter / post chapter.
7. Membership: Keep membership records as may be required by the
general membership. Give detailed reports at each regular meeting.
8. SGT at Arms: Will help set up meetings and maintain order during
meetings. Also assist Director in most activities.
9. Chaplain: To give spiritual guidance and counseling to membership,
and open and close all meetings when available.
10. Communications Officer: Cause to publish a minimum of a quarterly
newsletter (medium may vary, hard copy, Internet, e-mail, etc.) to all state chapter members.
11. Judge Advocate: To offer legal advice in advice situation requiring
a lawyer
K. Meetings: Meetings will be held at a date, tine, and place as voted on by the members. Seven members will constitute a quorum, consisting of at least 3 officers. Or as directed by the director as deemed in the best interest of the charter.
L, Finances: Finances of each Association Post Chapter will be from Association
membership dues or such other sources as approved by the membership. Finances
for the State Charter will be from dues or such other Sources as approved by
the State Officers.
M. Any member may be expelled or suspended from the Association by a majority vote of the general membership at a regular Post Chapter meeting. The patch MUST not be worn and requested to be returned to the Association. The State Officers will handle all appeals. If patch is purchased by individual a nominal by back will be offered if patch is in a serviceable condition.
N. Charter Membership: Each Post Chapter may determine eligibility for Post
Charter Membership in its own Post.
1. Alabama Chapter Charter Membership cut off date is 12-31-03. To foster membership the cut off date was extended to 01-31-04. The State Charter will remain with the original founders and or original 43 members.
0. Governing Rules: Each Post Chapter may elect to adopt a set of standing rules
to govern Its membership. These standing rules shall be no less stringent than
those contained in these by -laws, nor can they be in any conflict with the National
constitution and by-laws of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and
Sons of the American Legion.
P: Disbursement of Funds: Disbursement of funds will be only those authorized at
any regular meeting of the State and / or Post Chapter. Each Chapter and / or Post
will be a non-profit organization and may only disburse funds in a manner that
is in keeping with all local, state. and national laws regarding nonprofit
organizations, by majority vote.
Q. Order: All meetings will be conducted under "Robert Rules Of Order"
R: State Annual Membership Dues: State Level dues will be $7.50 if there is no District dues, and if there is a District dues the State dues will be $5.00 as of Januray 2004. Post dues to be determined by Post members to include state dues. State ALR dues will be required by November 15, each year In the event a Charter member whose dues for the current year have not been paid by January 1st shall be classed as delinquent with membership in state ALR forfeited. If charter membership has been forfeited for delinquent dues only and in good standing otherwise person may rejoin state ALR without charter privileges by February 1st. After February 1st individual may be reinstated to active membership in good standing by a vote of the state ALR general membership and payment of current dues for the year, and meet requirements of A. Membership to ALR in which the reinstatement occurs.
- Original state founders and charter members shall not be required to pay dues above the state due requirement. Consideration shall be taken when establishing district dues, to point of not bringing undue hardship in post chapter members meeting dues requirements.
S. A copy of the membership application will be sent to the State office. State
will issue membership cards annually.
T. The State Chapter or no Post chapter will be associated with any COC motorcycle groups. We do not sponsor or support COC opeartions.
U. The original by-laws were voted on and adopted on June 13, 2003 at a State Officers Meeting held at American Legion Past 155. Bynum Al.
Modification and amendments to these By laws as they are written voted and approved June 12, 2004
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