FREEDOM CRUISERS RIDING CLUB

- Chapter 136 -

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NATIONAL WEBSITE LINK or CLICK BANNER ABOVE

http://www.freedom-cruisers.org/

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NATIONAL GUIDELINES

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As members of The Freedom Cruisers Riding Club we believe in total freedom. We have no initiation fees, no dues, no mandatory meetings, and no major commitments. We do not believe in club dictatorship, cliques, power plays, politics or any BS. We are not a 1% club, nor are we territorial, therefore we will not wear rockers on our backs. We respect all clubs and enjoy good relations wherever we go.

Mission Statement: The Freedom Cruisers Riding Club (hereafter known as FCRC) is a family orientated Club. We represent motorcycle riding, family, unity, camping, traveling, fun and the camaraderie of the Members.

 

FCRC Rides:

Chapter Rides: Chapter Rides should be scheduled once a month, weather permitting. Each Chapter calls it's own Chapter Rides. The Chapter President is responsible to schedule and promote these rides for their Chapters. The Chapter President can either act as Road Captain for the ride, or select someone else to Road Captain. The Chapter Rides should be posted on the Chapters Calendar for informational purposes. Chapter Rides should be open to all FCRC Members, regardless of Chapter Affiliation.

Called Rides: Any Member of FCRC may 'Call' a ride. To do so, you must be a Core Member of FCRC (patch wearer) and ask approval of your Chapter President.  When seeking permission,  Members should have all of the details of the ride for the Chapter President. The Member that calls a ride is considered, but not required to be, the Road Captain of the ride. Called Rides may not conflict with Chapter Rides.

Purpose: The Freedom Cruisers Riding Club is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT organization, operating with the sole purpose of promoting good, clean, and safe riding activities.

FCRC Patch: The Club Patch is Copyrighted and as such may not be reproduced for sale by any Club Member or any outside entity for any reason without the written permission of the Copyright Owner. The National President of the FCRC is the Sole Owner of the FCRC Patch and its design.

The Club patch may be reproduced for Chapter Websites, Business Cards, Letterhead, Newsletters and other similar items not for sale. The Copyright Certificate is available for any Member to view by making a request to the National President.

Officers: Officers that are Members in good standing with the FCRC will govern The FCRC. The Officer titles shall be:

National Level: President, Vice President, Administrative Director and Membership Director.

State Level: State Director, Assistant State Director.

Local Level: Chapter President. Vice President, Road Captain, Tail Gunner, Secretary/Treasurer, Safety Officer.

FCRC Officer's Code of Conduct:

1. As an Officer of FCRC you agree to follow all the Freedom Cruisers Club Guidelines, Rules, and Regulations.

2. FCRC Officers are responsible for maintaining the public image and perception of the Club. An FCRC Officer should not publicly make any statements, in any form of communication, or commit an act, that portrays the Club, or its Members in a negative or unfavorable manner.

3. An FCRC Officer has a duty of loyalty to the FCRC, other fellow Officers and Members. An FCRC Officer should not make any statement, or commit any act, which would cause his/her duty of loyalty to be called into question.

4. All Officers of FCRC will be required to wear the FCRC Club Patch. All Chapter Presidents must be patched, as well as any other appointed Chapter Officers.

5. Chapter Presidents must keep The National Board notified of any changes to their email address, mailing address, and contact phone numbers. Violation will lead to dismissal from their current position. Chapter Presidents are also responsible for keeping updated contact information of their Members.

National Officer's Titles:

National President: The National President will oversee the operation of the Freedom Cruisers Riding Club. It is the National Presidents duty to uphold all of the FCRC Guidelines at all times. The National President is responsible to choose his/her replacement upon leaving the Office. The National President has final say on the choosing and placement of all National and State Directors. The National President holds the tiebreaker vote on all issues concerning National Business.

National Vice President: The National Vice President is responsible for helping the National President oversee the operation of the Freedom Cruisers Riding Club. The National Vice Presidents duty is to help uphold all the FCRC Guidelines at all times. The National Vice President may be called upon to oversee the operation of the FCRC in the event the National President is temporarily unavailable. The National Vice President is appointed by the National President.

National Membership Director: The National Membership Director is responsible to maintain the FCRC Membership Roster. The National Membership Director will receive, record, and update the Membership as needed. The National Membership Director will contact Chapter Officers In Charge of any additions, transfers, or changes in said Chapters Membership Roster. The Membership Director is responsible for naming the Chapter President of a new Chapter when a new Chapter is opened.

National Administrative Director: The Administrative Director will be responsible for providing support to new and current Chapter Presidents who are in the process of building and recruiting for their FCRC Chapter. Other responsibilities will be to semi annually confirm the activity status of each Chapter and report the findings and recommend apprproiate action to be taken for any that are inactive to the Membership Director. Also to assume the duties of other Board Members when required.

State Officer Titles and Duties:

State Director: The State Director shall oversee the operation of the Freedom Cruisers Riding Club as it pertains to their State. It is the State Director's duty to uphold all of the FCRC Guidelines at all times.

The State Director has the tiebreaker vote on all issues concerning State Business. It is the duty of each State Director to collect, verify, tally, and report to the National President the votes of the Board of Directors in their State on voting/elections at the National Level.

When The State Director vacates office, The Assistant State Director has the right to replace The State Director. If The Assistant State Director does not want the Office, The State Director shall nominate a replacement candidate, and notify The National President of the nominee.

No State will hold an election/vote on any State matter without the prior approval from the National Level.

Assistant State Director: The Assistant State Director shall work at the discretion of the State Director. The Assistant State Director shall oversee the operation of the Freedom Cruisers Riding Club, as it pertains to their State, in the absence of the State Director. When doing so, the Assistant State Director shall hold all of the State Director's responsibilities, as well as the holding the tiebreaker vote on all issues concerning State Business. The Assistant State Director has the option to replace the State Director when the position is vacated.

State Board of Directors: The State Board of Directors shall consist of the State Chapter Presidents. Each Chapter President will hold one (1) vote at State Board Meetings (formally called OIC Meetings). The State Director may hold a Board of Directors' Meeting when deemed necessary. Minutes of such meetings are required to be sent to the National Board

Voting: At all FCRC meetings (Board of Directors, Chapter Meetings, etc.), the voting members present are a quorum. A simple majority of that quorum will determine the passage or defeat of the item.

Chapter President: The Chapter President shall be responsible for the business of the Chapter. The Chapter President shall facilitate the scheduling of monthly Chapter Rides and Events. The Chapter President holds one (1) vote for State Board Meetings. A Chapter President may send a proxy if unable to attend State Board Meetings. Proxies should be arranged in advance, if possible, with the National President or the State Director. The Chapter President may find it necessary to appoint additional Officers to help maintain order in a Chapter. In the spirit of keeping the FCRC on common ground, the following titles will be used for said Officers:

Vice President: Vice President reports to the Chapter President. The Vice President shall act as the First Officer of a Chapter, and shall work at the discretion of the Chapter President. Duties can include scheduling or leading Chapter rides, etc.

Road Captain: The Road Captain's duties will include scheduling and leading rides. There can be more than one Road Captain per Chapter.

Tail Gunner: The Tail Gunner shall ride at the rear of the formation and keep the riders together in a formation. The Tail Gunner shall be responsible to check with the Road Captain for the ride details, including the route, the destination, and the duration of a ride. The Tail Gunner should always check with the Road Captain of the ride to make sure the riding rules and hand signals are discussed before the riding group leaves on a ride. There can be more than one Tail Gunner per Chapter.

Safety Officer: The Chapter Safety Officer shall be responsible to gather and present safety material to all Chapter Members. The material can be discussed on Chapter Rides or Events, or at Chapter Meetings.

Secretary/Treasurer: The Secretary/Treasurer shall be responsible to record the minutes of Chapter meetings and/or to maintain the treasury of the Chapter. Any money belonging to the Chapter shall be accurately recorded on how it is used and the information shall be made available to any Chapter Member who makes a request to inspect this recording. If a Chapter elects to have meetings and minutes are kept, the Secretary/Treasurer shall be responsible to send to the National and all Chapter Members the meeting minutes.

The Secretary/Treasurer titles and duties may be separated into two Officer's Titles. Their duties will remain same as described in this section.

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