Central Iowa MOA

About the Club

The Central Iowa MOA is comprised of BMW motorcycle enthusiasts in the central Iowa area who enjoy fine machinery, scenic rides, and good company. Club members meet once a month to discuss club topics and upcoming events. Other areas of discussion include arranging non-club sponsored activities such as group rides and trips.

Our dues are very modest at only $20 per year and you can join online.

Central Iowa MOA is a chartered member of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (#372).

BYLAWS OF CENTRAL IOWA MOA

  1. GENERAL:
  • The name of this organization, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation, is “Central Iowa MOA” referred to in these By-Laws as the Chapter.
  • The purpose of the Chapter, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation, is to promote the appreciation, use, and knowledge of BMW motorcycles, and any other purposes permitted to this chapter by the laws of the State of Iowa.
  • The Chapter shall have the right to create publications, both written and online, that shall promote the purpose of the Chapter.
  • The Annual Meeting of the Chapter shall be held in February of each year. A quorum for the meeting shall be the number of members present and voting.  The purpose of the Meeting shall be elect Directors and to transact any and all business that may come before the Chapter. 
  • In addition to the Annual Meeting, general membership meetings may be called by the Board of Directors or by petition of ten percent of the total membership.  A quorum shall be the Members present and voting. 
  • MEMBERS:
  • Membership in the Chapter shall be open to any person, 14 years old and older, (anyone under 18 must have a legal guardian or parent sign on their behalf) and who is the owner of a BMW motorcycle or otherwise appreciates BMW motorcycles, and who desires to further the purpose of the Chapter.  Those who own other makes, either in addition to or instead of a BMW, or who own no motorcycle at all, shall be welcome as Members as long as they share in the characteristics noted in the previous sentence.
  • The Board of Directors may levy regular dues upon the membership, the rate to be established from time to time.  In addition, the Chapter may levy a special assessment on its membership if such is deemed necessary so as to conduct the business of the Chapter within the purpose stated in these By-Laws.  Adoption of such a special assessment shall require a majority vote of the Members present and voting at any Chapter meeting.  Furthermore, the Board may choose to honor any Member by waiving the collection of dues from that person.
  • Memberships shall be on a calendar year basis, with annual dues payable on January 1 and becoming delinquent on April 1.  New memberships received on or after October 1 shall be considered a paid current member for that year and for the next calendar year. 
  • Current Members shall be entitled to one vote in Board elections or on Chapter business matters that are put before the general membership.  Records of current registration will be evidence of membership.   
  • Membership may be terminated when a Member falls in arrears in the payment of dues or special assessments.  A Member may also be terminated for cause, including but not limited to:  personal behavior deemed inimical to the enjoyment of Chapter events; demonstrated and prolonged hostility toward other members and/or the purpose of the Chapter; prolonged failure to support the purpose of the Chapter.  In such cases, any two Members may bring a complaint to the Board of Directors, who may then call for a general membership meeting to act on the complaint.  If a majority of the Members present and voting agree, the Member shall be expelled.  In such case, all dues and special assessments already paid shall be retained by the Chapter.
  • Any applicant for membership may be refused by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, but only if the applicant is deemed unlikely to support the purpose of the Chapter, as defined in Section 1 above.
  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the Chapter and, as such, shall exercise all powers and perform all duties not vested by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these By-Laws.
  • The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer(s). 
  • The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall serve as officers of the Chapter.  In the event that two persons share an office, both shall be members of the Board.
  • All officers and Directors shall be elected every two years. They shall serve until their respective successors are elected or they resign their positions.
  • In the event of a vacancy in the position of any member of the Board of Directors excepting that of President, the President shall appoint, subject to the approval of a majority of the Board, a Member to serve until the next regular election.
  • Whenever the interests of the Chapter shall be advanced by the removal from office of any member of the Board of Directors, such person shall be removed by a unanimous vote of all other members of the Board or upon presentation of a written petition signed by three-fourths of the membership. 
  • The duties of all officers of the Chapter shall be as set below:
  • President:  The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter and of the Board of Directors, and shall enforce observance of the Articles of Incorporation and of these By-Laws, decide all questions of order, sign all official documents that are adopted by the Chapter, appoint all committees subject to the approval of the Board, and perform such other duties as the Board shall assign from time to time.
  • Vice-President:  The Vice-President shall assume all the duties of the President in the President’s absence and shall perform special assignments, as defined by the President and the Board.
  • Secretary:  The Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of each general meeting of the Chapter and each meeting of the Board of Directors, maintain all official Chapter records, keep the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Chapter on hand at all general meetings of the Chapter and meetings of the Board of Directors, carry on correspondence, read communications at each meeting, and deliver written notices to each Director at least 7 days prior to each Directors’ meeting.  In the absence of other means of communication, the Secretary shall mail written notices to each Member at least 10 days prior to each general meeting of the Chapter.  At the expiration of the term, s/he shall turn over everything in her/his possession that belongs to the Chapter, to his/her successor.
  • The Treasurer shall receive and receipt all moneys paid to the Chapter, shall keep an accurate account of all moneys received and expended, and shall pay no bills without authorization from the Board of Directors.  At the end of each quarter, s/he shall submit an itemized statement of disbursements and receipts to the Board for review.  At the expiration of the term s/he shall submit all records for scrutiny by the Board, then turn over everything in her/his possession that belongs to the Chapter, to his/her successor. 
  • The Board of Directors shall hold at least one regular meeting not more than 75 days after the Annual Meeting of the Chapter, this meeting to be held in the State of Iowa.  In addition to this Annual Meeting, meetings of the Board may be called by the President or by any four Directors.
  • A quorum for any meeting of the Board of Directors shall be a minimum of any three members.

4.         ELECTIONS

  • Elections shall be held every two years and shall take place during the Annual Meeting of the Chapter.  At that time the officers and all members of the Board of Directors shall be elected.
  • By October 1 prior to the February election, the President shall appoint a Nominating Committee composed of any three or more Members of the Chapter.  The names of the members of the Nominating Committee shall be published to the membership
  • The Nominating Committee shall nominate at least one Member for each office and for each of the positions on the Board of Directors, shall ensure that each person nominated is willing to serve if elected, and shall report the names of those persons nominated to the President.  Additionally, any number of Members may be nominated for any position, by themselves or by any other Member, by supplying a signed statement to the Nominating Committee that the person being nominated agrees to serve if elected.  The report from the Nominating Committee must be delivered to the President at least 45 days prior to the February elections.  The names of those nominated shall then be published to the membership.
  • The procedure for elections shall be as follows:  Members may vote by email, using an official ballot provided by the Chapter, or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting.  Mailed-in ballots shall not be valid if the relevant Member is present at the Annual Meeting.    Only one vote per member will be counted.
  • AMENDMENTS:
  • The CIAMOA Articles of Incorporation may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the Members present and voting at the Annual Meeting or at a meeting called for that purpose.  Amendments may originate among the officers, within the Board of Directors, or from the Members.  In any event, proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Board of Directors and shall be published to the membership prior to any vote.
  • These By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the Members present and voting at any general CIAMOA meeting.  Any proposed amendment to the By-Laws shall be presented in writing to the Board of Directors, who shall publish said amendment to the membership prior to the meeting at which the vote is taken.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CENTRAL IOWA MOA

TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF IOWA

The undersigned acting as incorporators of the corporation organized under the Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act, Chapter 504A of the 2003 Code of Iowa as amended, do hereby adopt the following articles of incorporation for said corporation:

ARTICLE I

The name of the corporation shall be the CENTRAL IOWA MOA.

ARTICLE II

The address of the registered office of the corporation is 1603 22nd Street, Suite 104, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, and the name of its initial registered agent at such address is Gerrit Vrieze.

ARTICLE III

The general purpose of the corporation is to increase the appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of BMW motorcycles, and for any other purpose permitted by the Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act.

ARTICLE IV

There shall be but one class of members, the general terms and conditions of membership being set forth in the bylaws of the Chapter.

ARTICLE V

The business affairs of the corporation shall be managed and conducted by the Board of Directors.  The number of Directors may vary from time in response to the needs of the corporation, in accordance with the bylaws.

ARTICLE VI

Officers for the Corporation shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  When dictated by the needs of the Corporation, there may be more than one person occupying the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. 

ARTICLE VII

The corporation shall have no corporate seal.

ARTICLE VIII

The duration of the corporation shall be perpetual, unless dissolved by the membership or terminated as provided by law.

ARTICLE IX

No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributed to its Members, Directors, Officers, or any other person, except that the corporation shall be able to reimburse for club expenses, authorized to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions to further the purposes set forth previously.

ARTICLE X

Upon dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all liabilities of the corporation, distribute all remaining assets of the corporation to an organization which qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

ARTICLE XI

The Board of Directors at the time of incorporation consists of the following people: 

Gerrit Vrieze, President

Doug Van Hart, Vice-President

Kitty Metzger, Secretary

Matt and Vicki Smith, Treasurer

ARTICLE XII

The corporation shall be authorized to buy and sell personal property or real estate, borrow money and to give security for the same and do all lawful things of advantage to accomplish the purposes of this corporation upon approval by the Board.  All contracts and agreements executed by the corporation shall be signed by the President or Vice-President and attested to by the Secretary or Treasurer.  Checks may be signed by the Treasurer.  All financial accounts may be opened and closed by the Treasurer.

ARTICLE XIII

The property of the Board of Directory and Members shall be exempt from all debts and liabilities of the corporation. 

ARTICLE XIV

These Articles of Incorporation may be amended at any annual meeting or special meeting called for that purpose.  Written notice setting forth the proposed amendment or a summary of the chances to be effected thereby shall be given to each member entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten, and no more than 50 days prior to the meeting.  The proposed amendment shall be adopted upon receiving 2/3 of the votes of the voting members present.

Gerrit Vrieze, President and Incorporator

Kitty Metzger, Secretary and Incorporator

STATE OF IOWA        )

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This instrument was acknowledged before me this _____22________day of _____November_______, 2019, by Gerrit Vrieze, President and Incorporator, and Kitty Metzger, Secretary and Incorporator, of the Central Iowa MOA Chapter.

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                                                                                                Notrary Public in and for State of Iowa

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