Bylaws
Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club
Mission statement:
The mission of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club, inc. is to foster a spirit of camaraderie
among friends and foster the spirit of giving relief to those less fortunate in our community. This will
be accomplished through a common interest in motorcycling. We will promote safe communities,
positive images of responsible men, and sponsor and support social, educational and charitable
programs in our communities.
Motto:
Respect All – Fear None
Article I - Name
This organization shall be known as the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club (aka BACB).
Article II – Organization
1) The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club was founded May 2007.
2) The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club incorporated as a non-profit Motorcycle Club, inc.
July 3, 2007.
3) A charted club is one that has been approved by the State of South Carolina.
4) These Bylaws shall be the fundamental law of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club.
Article III – Membership
Section 1. - Full Members: Full voting members meeting all requirements as set forth
here.
Full membership in the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C is open to;
Select persons of at least 18 years of age who demonstrate the ideals and values of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C with an endorsement of one full member in good standing.
All members (with the exception of members spouse/significant other) must own a motorcycle (not
limited to any specific motorcycle brand). Bikes should be of sufficient size to maintain highway
speeds of 65-70 mph for prolonged periods of time. All members shall be properly licensed and
insured and their bikes shall be registered and inspected as required by law.
Full members will wear a club designation patch indicating the club to which they belong below the
colors.
All members at the time of the adoption of these bylaws are grandfathered as “Full Members”.
Section 2 – Prospective Members
1) An individual who desires membership in the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C shall have a member in
good standing as a sponsor. The sponsor has to have a personal knowledge of the prospect
candidate. The Sponsoring member shall introduce the prospect to his club. Club members should
take this opportunity to question the candidate regarding his qualifications and reasons for wanting to
join BACB.
2) An individual who desires membership but does not have a sponsor and is not known by the
members must become familiar with the membership by attending club events and activities and
should make his/her intentions known to the Executive Board and the club members. When and if the
Board feels that the candidate is ready to become a prospect, they will assign the Sergeant at Arms
as the sponsor.
The candidate will be invited to a general meeting and be introduced to the membership as a
candidate for prospect. Club members should take this opportunity to question the candidate
regarding his/her qualifications and reasons for wanting to join BACB.
3) Upon acceptance as a prospect, a completed prospective membership application with all
information will be submitted to the BACB.
4) Prospects will have no voting privileges until such time as they are accepted into full membership.
5) Probationary Period – A probationary period is provided to ensure that a prospective member is
suitable for membership in the BACB and may vary by individual.
a) The term of any probationary period shall be determined by each individual club and will be
defined in their club operating policy.
b) A Prospect will not wear colors during any probationary period.
Section 4 – Acceptance of Membership
1) At the completion of any probationary period, the prospects sponsor will open a discussion at a
club meeting regarding the acceptance of the prospect for membership. A majority vote of the Full
Members present is required to accept the prospect as a member.
2) Upon acceptance as a Full member:
a) The new member will pay all fees and/or dues in full.
b) The new member will be presented with colors.
c) The new member will take the membership pledge.
Section 5 – Duration of Membership
BACB membership will continue as long as a person maintains membership in good standing.
Section 6 – Requirements for membership in good standing
1. A member in good standing must be a fully patched member.
2. All club members and prospects will be required to comply with the BACB Bylaws and their
individual Club Operating Policy.
3. BACB members are expressly prohibited from commencing or being a member of any motorcycle
club other than the BACB. The BACB club shall not include motorcycle benefit organizations, such
as American Motorcycle Association (A.M.A.), Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), Alliance of Bikers
Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E) or Patriot Guard Riders.
4. All BACB members will support other BACB Club activities and events.
5. Members will ensure that the Business Manager of their individual club has their current address,
telephone number and notify their Business Manager of any changes.
Section 7 – Resignation of Membership
The membership of any member of the BACB will terminate after the member has submitted a
written request for such termination to their respective Executive Board.
That Board will respond in writing and/or verbal form to said request.
Article IV - Code of Conduct
1) All members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner so as to bring honor and respect to
the club at all times. Any actions, by a member, deemed detrimental to the organization, shall be
cause for review under the disciplinary procedures and could result in discipline up to or including
suspension or expulsion from membership in the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C, Inc.
2) At no time should any member be associated with so called 1% or “outlaw” organizations. Such
association shall be deemed grounds for immediate suspension and possible revocation of
membership.
Article V- Meetings/Activities
Section 1 - Annual Meeting – An annual meeting will be held in compliance with applicable laws and
requirements under the state and federal jurisdictions regarding the operation of non-profit
corporations. The date of the regular annual meeting shall be set by the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C
Executive Board who shall also set the time and place.
Section 2 - Notice - Notice of meetings shall be sent to each member via email or text and through
posting on the BACB or club web site.
Section 3 - Participation - Clubs will periodically conduct meetings to discuss business and plan
activities. Meetings are voluntary and attendance is not a condition of continued membership.
Members are however, strongly urged to participate in meetings in order to help plan the activities
and conduct the business of the club. Meetings will often be held in conjunction with other club
activities, such as club rides. While generally non-member participation in rides and activities shall
be encouraged, on occasion it may be necessary to restrict activities to members only. These
members-only activities will be clearly announced as such. When no restriction is specifically
announced, guests are welcome.
Section 4 - Activities - Rides and activities may be suggested and organized by any club member.
Officially sponsored rides should be coordinated with the Club Road Captain.
a) Sanctioned Rides/Activities - A “sanctioned” ride/activity is a ride/activity organized and
sponsored by the BACB or other group or organization and which has received approval by a vote
of the membership. All members shall wear their colors when participating in a “sanctioned”
ride/activity. To present a good image for the organization, as many members as possible are
encouraged to participate in “sanctioned” rides/activities.
b) Non-Sanctioned Rides/Activities - A “non-sanctioned” ride/activity is a ride that has not been
voted on by the membership. Members are free to participate in “non-sanctioned” rides/activities,
where such participation is not in violation of the BACB bylaws or code of conduct or club operating
policy. The wearing of colors on “non-sanctioned” rides/activities is optional.
Section 5 - Committed Annual Events- Committed annual events will be held in compliance with
applicable laws and requirements under the state and federal jurisdictions regarding the operation of
non-profit corporations. The committed annual events are to include (but not limited to): toys to the
needy, school supplies for the community, and provide financial assistance.
Section 6 – Advertisement /Pubic Awareness- The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Emergency
Assistance program will be publically advertised in media outlets including: newspaper, internet, and
the local utility companies in additional to our current website. The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will
state the purpose and or charitable cause on all literature and flyers associated with the purpose of
raising funds to help promoting social welfare /charitable purpose.
Article VI- Dues/Initiation Fees
All members will pay dues to the organization as a condition of continued membership. New
members may be assessed an initiation fee which shall include the first year's dues. Dues and
initiation fees will not be pro-rated except that, any individual paying initiation fees in the last quarter
(October 1 through December 31) of any calendar year will be considered “paid in full” for the
previous year. Dues/initiation fees are not subject to refund in the event a member leaves the
organization.
Section 1 – Setting of Dues/Initiation Fees - Initiation fees and dues will be set by the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C Executive Board. All dues will be made payable to Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C.
Article VII- Officers
Section 1 – Executive Board - A five (5) member Executive board shall be elected to oversee the
conduct of business for the organization and each club. The Executive Board of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C will act as the directors of the BACB and will have sole discretion in granting of
charters to clubs and organizational oversight.
a) Offices - The Executive Board will consist of five (5) officers:
1.President.
Subject to the authority of the Board, the President shall be the General Executive Head of the club.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the club, the Board of Directors, and the Executive
Committee, and shall be Ex Officio member of all other committees, except the Nominating
Committee. He shall be the co-signer with the Officers and Board of Directors at each monthly
meeting of the club. The President may not vote on any motion presented to the board unless there
is a tie.
2. Vice President.
At the request of the President, or in the event of his absence or disability, the Vice President may
perform the duties and possess and exercise the powers of the President; and to the extent
authorized by law, the Vice President shall have such other powers as the entire Board may
determine, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the entire Board. The Vice
President may continue to perform the duties of the President until such time as the entire Board
declares a vacancy and elects a qualified replacement to serve as President.
3. Business Manager.
The Business Manager shall have custody of all funds and property of the club, subject to such
regulations as may be imposed by the entire Board, in such sum and with such sureties as the entire
Board may require. He shall receive all club funds, depositing the same in the name of the club in
such bank or trust company as may be designated by the entire Board, and keep accurate record of
all receipts and disbursements. When necessary or proper, he may co-sign with the President on
behalf of the club, checks, notes, and other obligations, given on behalf of the club. He shall not
make any disbursement of club funds, other than club administrative expenses in excess of one
hundred dollars ($100.00) without prior approval of the entire Board. He shall enter regularly, on the
books of the club to be kept by him for the purpose, full and accurate account of all monies and
obligations received and paid or incurred by him for or on account of the club, and shall exhibit such
books at all reasonable times to any board member on application. He shall make a full report of the
financial status of the club at each monthly meeting and upon request, at any meeting of the Board.
He shall, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Business Manager, subject to the
control of the Board. He shall also be bonded, which is to be paid for by the Club.
4. Secretary.
The Secretary shall have charge of such books, documents, and papers as the entire Board may
determine and shall have the custody of the Club Seal. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the
club and the board, and shall keep the minutes of all meetings. He shall keep a record, containing
names, alphabetically arranged, of all the members of the club, showing their places of residence,
and such book shall be open for inspection as prescribed by law. He shall collect all yearly dues
from membership and turn the same over to the Business Manager upon demand, taking a receipt
therefore. He shall give adequate notice to all members in advance of the monthly meeting or any
special meeting of the club, and shall make a full report of the membership status of the club at each
monthly meeting. At the request of the President, or as otherwise provided herein, he shall give
adequate notice of all meetings of the Board. He shall also be bonded, paid for by the club.
5. Sergeant at Arms
the Sergeant at Arms will be appointed by the President for a term not to exceed one year. His
appointment or removal must be approved by the Executive Board. The Sergeant at Arms will
maintain order at club meetings and will ensure that no unauthorized individuals enter the meeting
place. He will maintain a sign-in sheet for club meetings.
Section 2 – Election – Board members shall be nominated and elected by a vote of the club
membership. These elections will be held 1 month prior to the expiration of any term and be
effective at the expiration of the current term. Nominees must be BACB members in good standing
of at least one year completed membership.
Section 3 – Transfer of Leadership – Upon election of a new executive board outgoing board
members will transfer any and all pertinent information and or records to the incoming officers
without delay.
Section 4 – Terms – All Board members will serve a term of two years, but are eligible for re-election.
Section 5 – Powers – Executive Board members shall see to the day to day business of the
organization/club. They will set meeting dates, times and places and oversee the conduct of those
meetings. The Board will oversee any disciplinary issues brought before the organization/club. They
will have the power to make decisions regarding the conduct of business of the organization/club.
Any decisions made by the board must be by a majority vote of its members.
Section 6 – Limitations – Board members have no more power than their collective individual votes
except as provided for in the bylaws. All members have equal standing in the club. Decisions will be
made by a majority vote of members present, or may at times be posted for vote on the BACB/club
website.
Section 7 – Vacancies - Should one or more Executive Board members step down or be removed,
the vacancy shall be filled from within the club membership by the election of an active BACB
member in good standing of at least 1 year.
Article VIII - Discipline
Section 1 – Reporting - In the case of actions by a member that are deemed detrimental to the
organization, such actions should be reported to the club Executive Board along with all evidence to
substantiate the allegations.
Section 2 – Action - In the event that a member is accused of actions detrimental to the organization,
that individual may be brought up for review before the membership. This may occur at a regularly
scheduled meeting, or in the case of serious misconduct, a special meeting may be called. At that
time, all evidence regarding the matter shall be presented, and the individual in question will be given
an opportunity to explain his actions.
Following this presentation of evidence, the accused member will be asked to leave the room and a
vote will be taken to decide guilt or innocence and any sanctions that should be taken. A minimum
quorum of 30% of full members must be present to initiate a suspension or revocation of
membership. The member will then be called back and the Club
Sergeant at Arms will inform the member of the verdict and any penalty imposed. In particularly
egregious cases, the Executive Board may by unanimous vote invoke a suspension prior to the
disciplinary hearing. Any sanction rising to the level of suspension or expulsion must be submitted to
the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board along with all evidence for review.
Section 3 – Sanctions - Sanctions for misconduct or actions detrimental the organization will range
from verbal warning or reprimand, up to or including revocation of membership.
Sanctions of suspension or revocation of membership shall be reported immediately to the
Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board with appropriate details. Lesser sanctions will be kept
within the local Club except in cases of repeated offenses by a member.
Article IX- Patches ("Colors")
Section 1 – Ownership - Patches (Colors) are the property of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C. and
no issuance of the "colors" to a member should be construed as anything less.
Section 2 – Rights - The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C. name and emblems are copyrighted/
trademarked material and cannot be reproduced by any individual, club member, or local club without
expressed permission from the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board.
Section 3 – Surrender -A member who leaves the club must surrender his/her colors, and any other
items that denote membership in the club. Initiation fees/Dues do not constitute a “purchase” of
colors, and at no time are refundable.
Section 4 – Wearing of Colors - Members shall wear their colors when participating in all club
functions.
1) Colors shall be worn in an approved fashion (IE: sewn on a black vest or jacket in the proper
arrangement). Ride patches/pins or other decoration may be worn on the vest/jacket, but not within
the arrangement of the colors.
2) Colors are never to be worn by non-members.
3) Colors are to be worn and handled with respect.
4) Wearing of the colors is a privilege. Any member who is suspended or expelled will surrender their
colors to the Sergeant at Arms until membership is reinstated.
Article X – Clubs
Section 1 – Request for new Club
1) Completed requests to establish a new BACB Charter Club must be submitted in writing to the
Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C.
2) The New Charter Club Application form must identify the members that will hold the positions of
President, Vice President, Business Manager Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, and Road Captain. (Sgt.
at Arms and Road Captain are optional with approval from the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Board)
3) A minimum of five members is required to start a new Charter Club.
4) A New Charter Club Application form is available upon request from the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C.
Section 2 – Requirements for Members of a new Club
1) All members of the new Charter Club, including transferring members from other clubs, shall
complete a Prospective Membership Application form to be submitted to the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C.
2) Application fees are identified in the Prospective Membership Application form.
3) New prospective membership application fees will be sent to the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C.
4) Members in good standing that are transferring from an existing club are not required to pay the
application fee.
5) A Prospective Membership Application form is available upon request from the Bad Azz Country
Boyz M/C.
Section 3 – Founding Club
The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C is the founding club and will act as the mother club for all other clubs
in the organization. This founding club will:
1) Post the BACB Bylaws for public viewing on the BACB website.
2) Approve and authorize the formation of new Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Executive
Boards.
3) Approve and authorize the formation of new Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Charter
Clubs.
4) Make an announcement of a new Charter Clubs to all other BACB clubs.
5) Procure and distribute all clothing items that display the BACB Colors on the back of the item
when these items are fashioned in such a way as to resemble BACB members Colors.
6) Procure and distribute BACB colors to be worn on the back of all members’ vests.
7) Provide Certificate’s of Acceptance recognizing each Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Charter Club.
8) Maintain a roster of all clubs’ Executive Boards and all BACB members.
9) Maintain a BACB website. The website shall include:
a) A page for each club with the contact information of the club’s Board of Directors and a link to
their website.
b) A page with links to BACB official documents and forms.
Section 4 - Charter Clubs All clubs granted charter by the BACB will:
1) A New Charter Club Executive Board shall sign a document indicating they agree to abide by and
maintain the integrity of the BACB Bylaws.
2) Will be required to participate in a least one conference per year with the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C Executive Board.
3) Establish individual club operating policies. Each Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C shall complete their
version of a document known as the “Club
Operating Policy” and keep it with a copy of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Bylaws. The
Club Operating Policy will not override or conflict with the BACB Bylaws. A copy of the club
operating policies and any subsequent amendments will be forwarded to the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C Executive Board for a check of compliance with the BACB Bylaws, Articles of incorporation and
Non-Profit status.
4) Each Charter Club will be responsible for seeing that a roster of members including their contact
information is provided to the Central PA Club on an annual basis. Further they will notify the Central
PA club of all new prospects/members within 30 days of their application and forward a copy of
those applications to the secretary/treasurer of the Central PA Club within that time.
5) Be responsible for the proper conduct and licensing of any and all fund raisers, raffles, or events
that raise monies for their clubs and do so in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws.
6) Include their club name on all notices, flyers and calendar entries of events, fund raisers, raffles,
etc...
7) Require all club members to obey all Local, State and Federal laws.
8) Use the most current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order to settle any procedural disputes which
will prevail in all cases not in conflict with the BACB Bylaws.
9) If their Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club should disband, all assets of the club must be
transferred to a charitable organization. The said charitable organization must be recognized as
exempt from Federal taxes under Internal Revenue Service Tax Code 501(c) (3).
Section 5 – Expulsion of a Club
Any member who alleges that a club is conducting itself in a manner that conflicts with the Bad Azz
Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Bylaws must send substantiated proof of such allegations to the
President of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C. The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will proceed with the
possible expulsion as follows:
1) The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Board will have a discussion with its general membership about
the allegations.
2) If the allegations cannot be substantiated a letter will be sent to the accused club President
informing him of the allegations and that they cannot be substantiated.
3) The allegations will be provided to the club in question by means of a written notification in a
certified letter with return receipt. The accused club will have (30) thirty days to contest the
accusations.
4) If the allegations can be substantiated, a 2/3 vote of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C members
present at a general meeting are required to expel a club.
5) If the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C decides to expel a club, written notification by means of a
certified letter with return receipt will be sent to the President of the expelled club indicating expulsion
and the rationale thereof.
When formal expulsion from the BACB is mandated, the expelled club will:
1) Cease and desist from the BACB.
2) Forfeit their colors, patches and any BACB property to the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C within (30)
thirty days of expulsion notification.
3) Will have no right, title, interest or claim in any assets of the BACB.
4) Relinquish any rights to a refund of fees or contributions by the expelled club to the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C.
5) Dispose of all assets to a charitable organization. The charitable organization must be recognized
as exempt from Federal taxes under Internal Revenue Service Tax Code 501(c) (3).
The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will notify all BACB clubs of the expulsion.
If the expelled club President fails to comply with the request to return any and all property owned by
the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C within (30) thirty days, the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will file a
criminal complaint with the state police of the expelled clubs location requesting larceny charges be
filed against the club’s President and or its general membership. No member from that club may
transfer during the time of the allegations to another club to escape the pending decision of the Bad
Azz Country Boyz M/C.
Article XI – Non-Profit Status
Section 1 – Non-Profit Status Objectives The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club was formed
as a Non-Profit M/C. It is the responsibility of each club to do the following for proper operation.
1) Establish Articles of Incorporation in their respective State.
2) File for the proper Non-Profit tax filing status.
3) File tax returns in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws.
4) Each individual club is responsible for the proper conduct and licensing of any and all fund raisers,
raffles, or events that raise monies for their clubs and must do so in accordance with Local, State,
and Federal laws.
Article XII – Club Autonomy
Section 1 – Objectives of Club Autonomy
1) Each new Charter Club operates independently from the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C and
independently from all other clubs of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club while still bound by
the BACB Bylaws.
2) Each club is responsible for its own actions, conduct and is liable for any and all of their performed
functions.
3) Charter Clubs and or their individual members do not pay annual dues or fees to the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C. Clubs must however pass on initiation fees minus their dues for new members.
4) Individual clubs are authorized to use the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Colors to benefit their
individual club, not any individual member(s). Use of the trademark must be done in accordance with
the BACB Bylaws.
5) The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C reserves the right to suspend or revoke the use of the
Colors, by any individual club or club member for violations of the BACB Bylaws, violation of Local,
State, Federal laws, criminal offenses or conduct that brings discredit to the Bad Azz Country Boyz
Motorcycle Club.
Article XIII – Amendment of Bylaws
1) Amendment - These Bylaws may be amended by the Executive Board of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C or by a majority vote of the board.
2) Proposed Amendment Process - Proposed amendments to the bylaws must be suggested by
clubs not individual members. Individual members with proposals for amendments to the bylaws must
first propose those amendments to their club. Once the proposal is accepted by a majority of the
voting members of the club, it may be presented by that club to the Executive Board of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C in writing for consideration.
3) Consideration of Amendments - Generally proposals for amendment of the bylaws will be
considered at the Annual Meeting of the BACB. However, in particularly time sensitive cases the
Executive Board may choose to address amendments at any time.
4) Submission Requirements - Proposals should be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the
scheduled annual meeting for consideration.
5) Bylaws Committee - Should the number of clubs grow beyond three (3), a
Bylaws Committee comprised of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board and the President
of each charter club will be convened and empowered to consider and vote on all proposals for
amendment.
Article XIV - Liability
The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club accepts no responsibility or liability for the actions of
any of its members or the actions of any other club or organization.
Executive Board
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President
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Vice-President
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Business Mgr.
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Secretary
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Sergeant at Arms
Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club
Mission statement:
The mission of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club, inc. is to foster a spirit of camaraderie
among friends and foster the spirit of giving relief to those less fortunate in our community. This will
be accomplished through a common interest in motorcycling. We will promote safe communities,
positive images of responsible men, and sponsor and support social, educational and charitable
programs in our communities.
Motto:
Respect All – Fear None
Article I - Name
This organization shall be known as the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club (aka BACB).
Article II – Organization
1) The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club was founded May 2007.
2) The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club incorporated as a non-profit Motorcycle Club, inc.
July 3, 2007.
3) A charted club is one that has been approved by the State of South Carolina.
4) These Bylaws shall be the fundamental law of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club.
Article III – Membership
Section 1. - Full Members: Full voting members meeting all requirements as set forth
here.
Full membership in the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C is open to;
Select persons of at least 18 years of age who demonstrate the ideals and values of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C with an endorsement of one full member in good standing.
All members (with the exception of members spouse/significant other) must own a motorcycle (not
limited to any specific motorcycle brand). Bikes should be of sufficient size to maintain highway
speeds of 65-70 mph for prolonged periods of time. All members shall be properly licensed and
insured and their bikes shall be registered and inspected as required by law.
Full members will wear a club designation patch indicating the club to which they belong below the
colors.
All members at the time of the adoption of these bylaws are grandfathered as “Full Members”.
Section 2 – Prospective Members
1) An individual who desires membership in the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C shall have a member in
good standing as a sponsor. The sponsor has to have a personal knowledge of the prospect
candidate. The Sponsoring member shall introduce the prospect to his club. Club members should
take this opportunity to question the candidate regarding his qualifications and reasons for wanting to
join BACB.
2) An individual who desires membership but does not have a sponsor and is not known by the
members must become familiar with the membership by attending club events and activities and
should make his/her intentions known to the Executive Board and the club members. When and if the
Board feels that the candidate is ready to become a prospect, they will assign the Sergeant at Arms
as the sponsor.
The candidate will be invited to a general meeting and be introduced to the membership as a
candidate for prospect. Club members should take this opportunity to question the candidate
regarding his/her qualifications and reasons for wanting to join BACB.
3) Upon acceptance as a prospect, a completed prospective membership application with all
information will be submitted to the BACB.
4) Prospects will have no voting privileges until such time as they are accepted into full membership.
5) Probationary Period – A probationary period is provided to ensure that a prospective member is
suitable for membership in the BACB and may vary by individual.
a) The term of any probationary period shall be determined by each individual club and will be
defined in their club operating policy.
b) A Prospect will not wear colors during any probationary period.
Section 4 – Acceptance of Membership
1) At the completion of any probationary period, the prospects sponsor will open a discussion at a
club meeting regarding the acceptance of the prospect for membership. A majority vote of the Full
Members present is required to accept the prospect as a member.
2) Upon acceptance as a Full member:
a) The new member will pay all fees and/or dues in full.
b) The new member will be presented with colors.
c) The new member will take the membership pledge.
Section 5 – Duration of Membership
BACB membership will continue as long as a person maintains membership in good standing.
Section 6 – Requirements for membership in good standing
1. A member in good standing must be a fully patched member.
2. All club members and prospects will be required to comply with the BACB Bylaws and their
individual Club Operating Policy.
3. BACB members are expressly prohibited from commencing or being a member of any motorcycle
club other than the BACB. The BACB club shall not include motorcycle benefit organizations, such
as American Motorcycle Association (A.M.A.), Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), Alliance of Bikers
Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E) or Patriot Guard Riders.
4. All BACB members will support other BACB Club activities and events.
5. Members will ensure that the Business Manager of their individual club has their current address,
telephone number and notify their Business Manager of any changes.
Section 7 – Resignation of Membership
The membership of any member of the BACB will terminate after the member has submitted a
written request for such termination to their respective Executive Board.
That Board will respond in writing and/or verbal form to said request.
Article IV - Code of Conduct
1) All members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner so as to bring honor and respect to
the club at all times. Any actions, by a member, deemed detrimental to the organization, shall be
cause for review under the disciplinary procedures and could result in discipline up to or including
suspension or expulsion from membership in the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C, Inc.
2) At no time should any member be associated with so called 1% or “outlaw” organizations. Such
association shall be deemed grounds for immediate suspension and possible revocation of
membership.
Article V- Meetings/Activities
Section 1 - Annual Meeting – An annual meeting will be held in compliance with applicable laws and
requirements under the state and federal jurisdictions regarding the operation of non-profit
corporations. The date of the regular annual meeting shall be set by the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C
Executive Board who shall also set the time and place.
Section 2 - Notice - Notice of meetings shall be sent to each member via email or text and through
posting on the BACB or club web site.
Section 3 - Participation - Clubs will periodically conduct meetings to discuss business and plan
activities. Meetings are voluntary and attendance is not a condition of continued membership.
Members are however, strongly urged to participate in meetings in order to help plan the activities
and conduct the business of the club. Meetings will often be held in conjunction with other club
activities, such as club rides. While generally non-member participation in rides and activities shall
be encouraged, on occasion it may be necessary to restrict activities to members only. These
members-only activities will be clearly announced as such. When no restriction is specifically
announced, guests are welcome.
Section 4 - Activities - Rides and activities may be suggested and organized by any club member.
Officially sponsored rides should be coordinated with the Club Road Captain.
a) Sanctioned Rides/Activities - A “sanctioned” ride/activity is a ride/activity organized and
sponsored by the BACB or other group or organization and which has received approval by a vote
of the membership. All members shall wear their colors when participating in a “sanctioned”
ride/activity. To present a good image for the organization, as many members as possible are
encouraged to participate in “sanctioned” rides/activities.
b) Non-Sanctioned Rides/Activities - A “non-sanctioned” ride/activity is a ride that has not been
voted on by the membership. Members are free to participate in “non-sanctioned” rides/activities,
where such participation is not in violation of the BACB bylaws or code of conduct or club operating
policy. The wearing of colors on “non-sanctioned” rides/activities is optional.
Section 5 - Committed Annual Events- Committed annual events will be held in compliance with
applicable laws and requirements under the state and federal jurisdictions regarding the operation of
non-profit corporations. The committed annual events are to include (but not limited to): toys to the
needy, school supplies for the community, and provide financial assistance.
Section 6 – Advertisement /Pubic Awareness- The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Emergency
Assistance program will be publically advertised in media outlets including: newspaper, internet, and
the local utility companies in additional to our current website. The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will
state the purpose and or charitable cause on all literature and flyers associated with the purpose of
raising funds to help promoting social welfare /charitable purpose.
Article VI- Dues/Initiation Fees
All members will pay dues to the organization as a condition of continued membership. New
members may be assessed an initiation fee which shall include the first year's dues. Dues and
initiation fees will not be pro-rated except that, any individual paying initiation fees in the last quarter
(October 1 through December 31) of any calendar year will be considered “paid in full” for the
previous year. Dues/initiation fees are not subject to refund in the event a member leaves the
organization.
Section 1 – Setting of Dues/Initiation Fees - Initiation fees and dues will be set by the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C Executive Board. All dues will be made payable to Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C.
Article VII- Officers
Section 1 – Executive Board - A five (5) member Executive board shall be elected to oversee the
conduct of business for the organization and each club. The Executive Board of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C will act as the directors of the BACB and will have sole discretion in granting of
charters to clubs and organizational oversight.
a) Offices - The Executive Board will consist of five (5) officers:
1.President.
Subject to the authority of the Board, the President shall be the General Executive Head of the club.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the club, the Board of Directors, and the Executive
Committee, and shall be Ex Officio member of all other committees, except the Nominating
Committee. He shall be the co-signer with the Officers and Board of Directors at each monthly
meeting of the club. The President may not vote on any motion presented to the board unless there
is a tie.
2. Vice President.
At the request of the President, or in the event of his absence or disability, the Vice President may
perform the duties and possess and exercise the powers of the President; and to the extent
authorized by law, the Vice President shall have such other powers as the entire Board may
determine, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the entire Board. The Vice
President may continue to perform the duties of the President until such time as the entire Board
declares a vacancy and elects a qualified replacement to serve as President.
3. Business Manager.
The Business Manager shall have custody of all funds and property of the club, subject to such
regulations as may be imposed by the entire Board, in such sum and with such sureties as the entire
Board may require. He shall receive all club funds, depositing the same in the name of the club in
such bank or trust company as may be designated by the entire Board, and keep accurate record of
all receipts and disbursements. When necessary or proper, he may co-sign with the President on
behalf of the club, checks, notes, and other obligations, given on behalf of the club. He shall not
make any disbursement of club funds, other than club administrative expenses in excess of one
hundred dollars ($100.00) without prior approval of the entire Board. He shall enter regularly, on the
books of the club to be kept by him for the purpose, full and accurate account of all monies and
obligations received and paid or incurred by him for or on account of the club, and shall exhibit such
books at all reasonable times to any board member on application. He shall make a full report of the
financial status of the club at each monthly meeting and upon request, at any meeting of the Board.
He shall, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Business Manager, subject to the
control of the Board. He shall also be bonded, which is to be paid for by the Club.
4. Secretary.
The Secretary shall have charge of such books, documents, and papers as the entire Board may
determine and shall have the custody of the Club Seal. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the
club and the board, and shall keep the minutes of all meetings. He shall keep a record, containing
names, alphabetically arranged, of all the members of the club, showing their places of residence,
and such book shall be open for inspection as prescribed by law. He shall collect all yearly dues
from membership and turn the same over to the Business Manager upon demand, taking a receipt
therefore. He shall give adequate notice to all members in advance of the monthly meeting or any
special meeting of the club, and shall make a full report of the membership status of the club at each
monthly meeting. At the request of the President, or as otherwise provided herein, he shall give
adequate notice of all meetings of the Board. He shall also be bonded, paid for by the club.
5. Sergeant at Arms
the Sergeant at Arms will be appointed by the President for a term not to exceed one year. His
appointment or removal must be approved by the Executive Board. The Sergeant at Arms will
maintain order at club meetings and will ensure that no unauthorized individuals enter the meeting
place. He will maintain a sign-in sheet for club meetings.
Section 2 – Election – Board members shall be nominated and elected by a vote of the club
membership. These elections will be held 1 month prior to the expiration of any term and be
effective at the expiration of the current term. Nominees must be BACB members in good standing
of at least one year completed membership.
Section 3 – Transfer of Leadership – Upon election of a new executive board outgoing board
members will transfer any and all pertinent information and or records to the incoming officers
without delay.
Section 4 – Terms – All Board members will serve a term of two years, but are eligible for re-election.
Section 5 – Powers – Executive Board members shall see to the day to day business of the
organization/club. They will set meeting dates, times and places and oversee the conduct of those
meetings. The Board will oversee any disciplinary issues brought before the organization/club. They
will have the power to make decisions regarding the conduct of business of the organization/club.
Any decisions made by the board must be by a majority vote of its members.
Section 6 – Limitations – Board members have no more power than their collective individual votes
except as provided for in the bylaws. All members have equal standing in the club. Decisions will be
made by a majority vote of members present, or may at times be posted for vote on the BACB/club
website.
Section 7 – Vacancies - Should one or more Executive Board members step down or be removed,
the vacancy shall be filled from within the club membership by the election of an active BACB
member in good standing of at least 1 year.
Article VIII - Discipline
Section 1 – Reporting - In the case of actions by a member that are deemed detrimental to the
organization, such actions should be reported to the club Executive Board along with all evidence to
substantiate the allegations.
Section 2 – Action - In the event that a member is accused of actions detrimental to the organization,
that individual may be brought up for review before the membership. This may occur at a regularly
scheduled meeting, or in the case of serious misconduct, a special meeting may be called. At that
time, all evidence regarding the matter shall be presented, and the individual in question will be given
an opportunity to explain his actions.
Following this presentation of evidence, the accused member will be asked to leave the room and a
vote will be taken to decide guilt or innocence and any sanctions that should be taken. A minimum
quorum of 30% of full members must be present to initiate a suspension or revocation of
membership. The member will then be called back and the Club
Sergeant at Arms will inform the member of the verdict and any penalty imposed. In particularly
egregious cases, the Executive Board may by unanimous vote invoke a suspension prior to the
disciplinary hearing. Any sanction rising to the level of suspension or expulsion must be submitted to
the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board along with all evidence for review.
Section 3 – Sanctions - Sanctions for misconduct or actions detrimental the organization will range
from verbal warning or reprimand, up to or including revocation of membership.
Sanctions of suspension or revocation of membership shall be reported immediately to the
Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board with appropriate details. Lesser sanctions will be kept
within the local Club except in cases of repeated offenses by a member.
Article IX- Patches ("Colors")
Section 1 – Ownership - Patches (Colors) are the property of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C. and
no issuance of the "colors" to a member should be construed as anything less.
Section 2 – Rights - The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C. name and emblems are copyrighted/
trademarked material and cannot be reproduced by any individual, club member, or local club without
expressed permission from the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board.
Section 3 – Surrender -A member who leaves the club must surrender his/her colors, and any other
items that denote membership in the club. Initiation fees/Dues do not constitute a “purchase” of
colors, and at no time are refundable.
Section 4 – Wearing of Colors - Members shall wear their colors when participating in all club
functions.
1) Colors shall be worn in an approved fashion (IE: sewn on a black vest or jacket in the proper
arrangement). Ride patches/pins or other decoration may be worn on the vest/jacket, but not within
the arrangement of the colors.
2) Colors are never to be worn by non-members.
3) Colors are to be worn and handled with respect.
4) Wearing of the colors is a privilege. Any member who is suspended or expelled will surrender their
colors to the Sergeant at Arms until membership is reinstated.
Article X – Clubs
Section 1 – Request for new Club
1) Completed requests to establish a new BACB Charter Club must be submitted in writing to the
Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C.
2) The New Charter Club Application form must identify the members that will hold the positions of
President, Vice President, Business Manager Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, and Road Captain. (Sgt.
at Arms and Road Captain are optional with approval from the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Board)
3) A minimum of five members is required to start a new Charter Club.
4) A New Charter Club Application form is available upon request from the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C.
Section 2 – Requirements for Members of a new Club
1) All members of the new Charter Club, including transferring members from other clubs, shall
complete a Prospective Membership Application form to be submitted to the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C.
2) Application fees are identified in the Prospective Membership Application form.
3) New prospective membership application fees will be sent to the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C.
4) Members in good standing that are transferring from an existing club are not required to pay the
application fee.
5) A Prospective Membership Application form is available upon request from the Bad Azz Country
Boyz M/C.
Section 3 – Founding Club
The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C is the founding club and will act as the mother club for all other clubs
in the organization. This founding club will:
1) Post the BACB Bylaws for public viewing on the BACB website.
2) Approve and authorize the formation of new Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Executive
Boards.
3) Approve and authorize the formation of new Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Charter
Clubs.
4) Make an announcement of a new Charter Clubs to all other BACB clubs.
5) Procure and distribute all clothing items that display the BACB Colors on the back of the item
when these items are fashioned in such a way as to resemble BACB members Colors.
6) Procure and distribute BACB colors to be worn on the back of all members’ vests.
7) Provide Certificate’s of Acceptance recognizing each Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Charter Club.
8) Maintain a roster of all clubs’ Executive Boards and all BACB members.
9) Maintain a BACB website. The website shall include:
a) A page for each club with the contact information of the club’s Board of Directors and a link to
their website.
b) A page with links to BACB official documents and forms.
Section 4 - Charter Clubs All clubs granted charter by the BACB will:
1) A New Charter Club Executive Board shall sign a document indicating they agree to abide by and
maintain the integrity of the BACB Bylaws.
2) Will be required to participate in a least one conference per year with the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C Executive Board.
3) Establish individual club operating policies. Each Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C shall complete their
version of a document known as the “Club
Operating Policy” and keep it with a copy of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Bylaws. The
Club Operating Policy will not override or conflict with the BACB Bylaws. A copy of the club
operating policies and any subsequent amendments will be forwarded to the Bad Azz Country Boyz
M/C Executive Board for a check of compliance with the BACB Bylaws, Articles of incorporation and
Non-Profit status.
4) Each Charter Club will be responsible for seeing that a roster of members including their contact
information is provided to the Central PA Club on an annual basis. Further they will notify the Central
PA club of all new prospects/members within 30 days of their application and forward a copy of
those applications to the secretary/treasurer of the Central PA Club within that time.
5) Be responsible for the proper conduct and licensing of any and all fund raisers, raffles, or events
that raise monies for their clubs and do so in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws.
6) Include their club name on all notices, flyers and calendar entries of events, fund raisers, raffles,
etc...
7) Require all club members to obey all Local, State and Federal laws.
8) Use the most current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order to settle any procedural disputes which
will prevail in all cases not in conflict with the BACB Bylaws.
9) If their Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club should disband, all assets of the club must be
transferred to a charitable organization. The said charitable organization must be recognized as
exempt from Federal taxes under Internal Revenue Service Tax Code 501(c) (3).
Section 5 – Expulsion of a Club
Any member who alleges that a club is conducting itself in a manner that conflicts with the Bad Azz
Country Boyz Motorcycle Club Bylaws must send substantiated proof of such allegations to the
President of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C. The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will proceed with the
possible expulsion as follows:
1) The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Board will have a discussion with its general membership about
the allegations.
2) If the allegations cannot be substantiated a letter will be sent to the accused club President
informing him of the allegations and that they cannot be substantiated.
3) The allegations will be provided to the club in question by means of a written notification in a
certified letter with return receipt. The accused club will have (30) thirty days to contest the
accusations.
4) If the allegations can be substantiated, a 2/3 vote of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C members
present at a general meeting are required to expel a club.
5) If the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C decides to expel a club, written notification by means of a
certified letter with return receipt will be sent to the President of the expelled club indicating expulsion
and the rationale thereof.
When formal expulsion from the BACB is mandated, the expelled club will:
1) Cease and desist from the BACB.
2) Forfeit their colors, patches and any BACB property to the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C within (30)
thirty days of expulsion notification.
3) Will have no right, title, interest or claim in any assets of the BACB.
4) Relinquish any rights to a refund of fees or contributions by the expelled club to the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C.
5) Dispose of all assets to a charitable organization. The charitable organization must be recognized
as exempt from Federal taxes under Internal Revenue Service Tax Code 501(c) (3).
The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will notify all BACB clubs of the expulsion.
If the expelled club President fails to comply with the request to return any and all property owned by
the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C within (30) thirty days, the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C will file a
criminal complaint with the state police of the expelled clubs location requesting larceny charges be
filed against the club’s President and or its general membership. No member from that club may
transfer during the time of the allegations to another club to escape the pending decision of the Bad
Azz Country Boyz M/C.
Article XI – Non-Profit Status
Section 1 – Non-Profit Status Objectives The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club was formed
as a Non-Profit M/C. It is the responsibility of each club to do the following for proper operation.
1) Establish Articles of Incorporation in their respective State.
2) File for the proper Non-Profit tax filing status.
3) File tax returns in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws.
4) Each individual club is responsible for the proper conduct and licensing of any and all fund raisers,
raffles, or events that raise monies for their clubs and must do so in accordance with Local, State,
and Federal laws.
Article XII – Club Autonomy
Section 1 – Objectives of Club Autonomy
1) Each new Charter Club operates independently from the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C and
independently from all other clubs of the Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club while still bound by
the BACB Bylaws.
2) Each club is responsible for its own actions, conduct and is liable for any and all of their performed
functions.
3) Charter Clubs and or their individual members do not pay annual dues or fees to the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C. Clubs must however pass on initiation fees minus their dues for new members.
4) Individual clubs are authorized to use the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Colors to benefit their
individual club, not any individual member(s). Use of the trademark must be done in accordance with
the BACB Bylaws.
5) The Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C reserves the right to suspend or revoke the use of the
Colors, by any individual club or club member for violations of the BACB Bylaws, violation of Local,
State, Federal laws, criminal offenses or conduct that brings discredit to the Bad Azz Country Boyz
Motorcycle Club.
Article XIII – Amendment of Bylaws
1) Amendment - These Bylaws may be amended by the Executive Board of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C or by a majority vote of the board.
2) Proposed Amendment Process - Proposed amendments to the bylaws must be suggested by
clubs not individual members. Individual members with proposals for amendments to the bylaws must
first propose those amendments to their club. Once the proposal is accepted by a majority of the
voting members of the club, it may be presented by that club to the Executive Board of the Bad Azz
Country Boyz M/C in writing for consideration.
3) Consideration of Amendments - Generally proposals for amendment of the bylaws will be
considered at the Annual Meeting of the BACB. However, in particularly time sensitive cases the
Executive Board may choose to address amendments at any time.
4) Submission Requirements - Proposals should be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the
scheduled annual meeting for consideration.
5) Bylaws Committee - Should the number of clubs grow beyond three (3), a
Bylaws Committee comprised of the Bad Azz Country Boyz M/C Executive Board and the President
of each charter club will be convened and empowered to consider and vote on all proposals for
amendment.
Article XIV - Liability
The Bad Azz Country Boyz Motorcycle Club accepts no responsibility or liability for the actions of
any of its members or the actions of any other club or organization.
Executive Board
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President
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Vice-President
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Business Mgr.
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Secretary
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Sergeant at Arms
