So Cal Mets is a local chapter of the Metropolitan Owner’s Club of North America, Inc. (MOCNA).
We are a friendly group of Southern Californians with a collective passion which centers around a rare and esteemed automobile, the Metropolitan
Our primary objective is to cultivate enthusiasm and promote admiration for the Metropolitan, all while fostering a sense of enjoyment and camaraderie among our members.
Chapter Constitution
CHAPTER OF THE METROPOLITAN OWNERS CLUB OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ARTICLE I. Name and Purpose,
Section 1. The name of this chapter of the Metropolitan Owner’s Club of North America, Inc. shall be So Cal Mets.
Section 2. The purpose of the chapter shall be to organize the owners and/ or enthusiasts of all Metropolitans into a local organization to promote interest in and appreciation for the Metropolitan, and to work with the other chapters and National offices to promote friendship and helpfulness among the members of this organization.
ARTICLE II. Officers
Section 1. Elected officers shall be a minimum of President and Secretary/Treasurer. Said officers shall hold office for two years or until a successor is selected. Additional officers may be created as the need arises, and may be filled by election or appointment.
Section 2. Election of officers will be as prescribed by a committee of the President, Secretary/Treasurer, and one other member.
Section 3. Officers in the chapter may be terminated by a 2/3 vote of all chapter members for any reason(s) unbecoming a member of MOCNA. The officer(s) in question will be given a full opportunity to hear and to respond to any charge.
ARTICLE III. Duties of Officers
Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings, and in conjunction with the Secretary/Treasurer, conduct the operations of the chapter.
Section 2. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside at all meetings, and in conjunction with the Secretary/Treasurer, conduct the operations of the chapter.
Section 3. The Secretary/Treasurer shall handle all correspondence, keep minutes of meetings, and manage the financial affairs of the chapter. At each meeting, the Secretary/Treasurer will report to the members the financial status of the chapter.
ARTICLE IV. Members
Section 1. Members in good standing with MOCNA may become members of this chapter upon presentation of a current MOCNA membership card.
Section 2. Membership in the chapter may be terminated by a 2/3 vote of all chapter members for any reason(s) unbecoming a member of MOCNA The member(s) in question will be given a full opportunity to hear and to respond to any charge.
Section 3.The annual chapter dues will be set by the officers of the chapter.
ARTICLE V. Chapter Meetings
Section 1. The chapter will meet once every 3 months at a time and date agreed to be the most convenient to most of the members.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the President or Vice President in the absence of the President, or upon a signed request of five members. A two week notice will be given to all members.
Section 3. What defines a quorum, yet to be determined?
ARTICLE VI. National Requirements
Section 1. Chapter affairs shall be conducted at all times in a manner that coincides with the purpose and aims of MOCNA.
Section 2. All members, officers and committees of this chapter shall be bound by any sections of the National Bylaws that apply to all members, and all members must maintain membership in MOCNA to remain a member of this chapter.
ARTICLE VII.
Section 1. This constitution may be amended by a majority vote of all chapter members Amendments must be approved by MOCNA Executive Board.
VOTED, APPROVED AND ACCEPTED THIS DAY,
THE 27th DAY OF; JUNE, 2010
AT FULLERTON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA