CFMC By-Laws

Article I - NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1. The name of this club shall be: Central Florida Miata Club.
Section 2. The purpose of the Central Florida Miata Club is to provide an opportunity for Miata owners to exchange ideas and information; to participate in group events involving Miatas; and to have fun and enjoy driving their Miatas.

Article II - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership in the Central Florida Miata Club shall be open to all individuals who own a Miata.
Section 2. A membership shall be interpreted to mean the persons of one household.
Section 3. Payment of Club dues is a requirement of the Central Florida Miata Club.

Article III - OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

    1. President: The President shall preside over Club meetings as deemed necessary; shall interface with other Miata Clubs; and shall communicate with the press and public as required.

    2. Vice President/Events Coordinator: The Events Coordinator shall solicit volunteers to run events; co-ordinate the calendar of events; provide assistance and support to event chairpersons.

    3. Membership Coordinator: The Membership Coordinator shall receive incoming applications for membership; disburse updated membership information to the Webmaster; forward membership dues to the Treasurer; maintain the Club membership list.

    4. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive and deposit membership dues; maintain bank accounts; handle all Club payables and disbursements; prepare and deliver financial statements

    5. Webmaster: The Webmaster shall maintain the Club website;; update and post the event calendar and classifieds; prepare and send bulk emails and event reminders as required.

Article IV - ACTIVITIES

Section 1. Events will be planned and run on a volunteer basis. 

Each event chairperson will be directly responsible for his or her particular planned activity or event from start to finish. Preliminary description of the event and any other needed information shall be provided to the Events Coordinator in advance of the event, who will provide this information to the Webmaster for communication to the membership. The events coordinator will email members with information about the next event and will help the chairperson coordinate their drive.

Section 2. Volunteer chairpersons of Club sponsored events shall be entitled to reasonable reimbursement of event expenses. Reimbursement limits shall be set by the treasurer and must be approved before the event

Article V - DUES

Section 1. Dues shall be established by the officers of the Club and assessed per household per calendar year, being payable on the first of each calendar year. Prior members who have not renewed their membership by the end of January each year shall be dropped from membership. Dues shall be pro-rated for new members on the basis of the number of months remaining in the year.