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OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: SHARI WOLLMUTH
703 9TH STREET SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-0540

VICE PRESIDENT: RANDY VANDEBERG
5066 160th STREET SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 261-3941

SECRETARY: PATTY WOLLMUTH
5992 200TH STREET MELVIN, IOWA 51350
(712) 461-1638

TREASURER: TAYLOR HIBBING
1020 4TH STREET NE SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 348-4136

VICE TREASURER: BRIAN MONIER
1990 HWY 59 SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-0421

TRUSTEES

JERRY MONIER
1990 HWY 59 SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-0025

PEGGY MONIER
1990 HWY 59 SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-0025

JASON DARNELL
347 w 11TH ST STREET SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-2185

TRAIL MASTER

DUSTIN WOLLMUTH
703 9TH STREET SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-2049

TRAIL COMMITTEE

DUSTIN WOLLMUTH
703 9TH STREET SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-2049

BRIAN MONIER
1990 HWY 59 SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-0421

JASON DARNELL
347 w 11TH ST STREET SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-2185

CURT ACKERMAN
2206 POLK AVE SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 540-1340

KENDALL HELMERS
5916 200TH STREET MELVIN, IOWA 51350
(712) 348-4545

KYLE ACKERMAN
719 2ND STREET SIBLEY, IOWA 51249
(712) 461-2003

JERRED MARCO
6046 HWY 9 OCHEYEDAN, IOWA 51354
(712) 330-2084

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OSCEOLA COUNTY HIGH POINT RIDERS CLUB BYLAWS
ESTABLISHED JANUARY 2008

                    
ARTICLE I
     
NAME, PURPOSE

Section 1 - Name

     The name is OSCEOLA COUNTY HIGH POINT RIDERS CLUB INC. organized JANUARY 21, 2008.

Section 2   Purpose

     The purpose of the OSCEOLA COUNTY HIGH POINT RIDERS CLUB INC. also known as OCHPRC is to promote the safe and lawful operation of snowmobiles within the designated OCHPRC trail areas.

     The OCHPRC will actively build, maintain and unify membership by promoting snowmobiling as a sport and providing service, education and guidance to snowmobilers, the general membership and the public.

     To the greatest extent possible, the OCHPRC shall encourage and assist cooperation and communication with landowners, and other sport enthusiasts, the ISSA also known as IOWA STATE SNOWMOBILING ASSOCIATION, law enforcement officials and any other agencies necessary to preserve snowmobiling for further generations. 

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1     Membership

1) Membership shall be open to all persons, active or inactive, who are interested in the recreational use of snowmobiles and are willing to abide by the purposes and bylaws of the OCHPRC.

2) The fiscal year shall be JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31.

3) Membership term shall run concurrent with fiscal year. Two notices will be   
Given for membership renewal at the start of the season.

4) Each new member will receive a copy of the by-laws.

Section 2   Member Classification

1) Individual, over 16 years of age
2) Family, those living in one household, including children less than 18 years of age.
3) Business
4) Trail  Sponsor

Section 3     Voting

     Each member, active or inactive, over 16 years shall have one vote: each business, one vote: each trail sponsor, one vote.  In the event of multiple memberships only one vote would be allowed.

Section 4     Fees for Dues

     Membership Dues are $25.00 single and $30.00 family. All memberships will include ISSA membership ($15.00) unless already a member of ISSA in another club.

Section 5     Membership Meetings

1) All meetings shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order.
2) Our general membership meeting dates shall be the second Monday of the month with the location voted on at previous month’s meeting.
3) Members should be notified in writing or phone call or email at least 1 week in advance of general membership meetings.
4) A quorum for voting purposes at general membership meetings shall be all members in attendance and members of Board of Directors.

ARTICLE III

Section   1  Officer

1) This corporation shall have 4 officers and 3 directors; President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and trustees.  All officers shall be directors.
2) Committee Chairpersons shall be required to report to the Board of Directors Meetings.  This included Trail Master and Trail Committee.

Section 2      Attendance

     All officers and directors shall be required to attend at least 50% of all meetings, including Board of Directors meetings, or be subject to replacement by a general election called by the Board of Directors.

Section 3     Election Terms

     Each officer shall be elected for a term length of 1 year and each director shall be elected for a term length of 3 years, with terms staggered.

Section 4     Election Time

     Elections shall take place at the annual meeting in NOVEMBER; however, new officers shall not take office until JANUARY 1st.

ARTICLE IV

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1    President

1) Principal executive and administrative officer of the club.
2) Shall oversee and supervise all business and affairs of the club
3) Shall preside at all meetings of the membership and Board of Directors.
4) Shall oversee and coordinate committees and as such shall be an ex officio member of all such committees.
5) May sign with another officer of the club any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments authorized by the directors of the membership unless expressly delegated by the Board of Directors ort the membership or to some other officer or agent of the club.
6) In general, perform all duties incident to the office of the President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the membership or the directors.

Section 2     Vice President

1) Principal executive officer of the club in the absence of the President.
2) Shall have all of the duties and responsibilities of the President in his or her absence.
3) Shall perform other duties as assigned by President and Board of Directors.

Section 3     Secretary

1) Shall keep the minutes of the meeting of membership
2) Shall be responsible for their distribution to membership in the form of a monthly newsletter.
3) Shall see that all notices are duly given
4) Shall be the custodian of the corporate record.


Section 4     Treasurer

1) Shall have charge & custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the corporation.
2) Shall receive and give receipts for money due and payable to the corporation from any source whatsoever.
3) Shall be responsible for billing, including State of IOWA Snowmobile Grant Program.
4) Shall deposit all such money in the name of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories selected by the Board of Directors or membership.
5) Shall be the custodian of a duplicate set of the corporate record.
6) Required to submit an annual report at the end of the fiscal year to membership and to the Town of SIBLEY.  At the end of the term all materials and properties shall be turned over to the corporation.
7) Required to submit a written report of debts and credits each month oat the general meeting which will be read orally. A copy of this report will be given upon request to any member.
8) Shall file yearly tax return for the club.
9) Require to submit books to a certified accountant for yearly audit and tax preparation.
10) Require to send appropriate tax forms to subcontractors when applicable.

ARTICLE V POSITIONS   (ELECTED, APPOINTED)

Section 1     Trail Master

1) To insure that contract grooming is done to specifications & schedule
2) All records to the treasurer of maintenance and expenses to trails. Responsible for club equipment and trail maintenance and signage.
3) Member of the trail committee.
4) Responsible to assemble volunteer work crews and oversee the work.
5) Responsible of physically checking trails and trail conditions and hour meters on grooming equipment
6) May hire, delegate, or contract work with approval of Board member and President.
7) Trail master answers to Trail Committee and Board of Directors & gives report general membership meetings.
8) Responsible for closing of trails as required and sign removal.
9) Responsible for creating, putting together, collecting signs needed.
10) Responsible for the sign inventory

Section 2     Trail Committee

1) Follow rules of committee with not more than 7 members.
2) Follow all other club rules and by laws

Section 3     Committee

1) Responsible for considering and reporting on a selected matter to the Board of Directors and to membership.
2) Comprised of an odd number of members for voting purposes including chairperson.
3) Responsible for taking action on a specific matter or task as assigned by the Board of Director or membership meeting
4) Two Kinds:  Standing Committee: has a continuing existence and Special Committee: ceases to exist when task is done.

Section 4    State Trail Grant Program

1) It is the combined responsibility of the Trail Committee, Trail Master, ISSA Director(S) and President to compile the necessary information to complete the state grant forms for submission.

Section 5    Position Requirement

     Any person holding a position in the club, whether elected, appointed, or volunteer is required to be a dues paying member.

ARTICLE VI BUDGET/EXPENDITURES/APPROPRIATIONS

1) Any expenditure needs 2 signatures of approval.  They may be from any of the Board of Directors.  Expenditures of over $200 would need to be approved by the Board of Directors, with the exception of grooming contracts.
2) The grooming budget is determined by the yearly State grant.  These funds are subject to change year to year and therefore, the club and trail committee will have to review the grooming schedule to accommodate any changes.  This also includes any other trails that the State grooming money is received for.
3) The OCHPRC shall maintain the appropriate amount of insurance and maintenance on all club owned property.
4) It shall be the policy of the OCHPRC that is shall operate at all times with a balanced budget.

ARTICLE VII DISSOLUTION

     This corporation shall have perpetual existence.  In the event o dissolution or termination of said corporation, all remaining funds will be transferred to the ISSA to aid in the continual support of recreational snowmobiling within the State of Iowa.

ARTICLE VIII Amendments of By-Laws

These by-lays may be altered or amended by a two thirds affirmative vote of membership present, with not less  than 10 members voting.  The proposed change must be brought forth to the Board of Directors and membership at a regular monthly meeting or prior to in writing.  At which time, it will be addressed and tabled until notification all members has be done through the next monthly newsletter.  The vote on propose chances shall be taken the following month at a regular memberhip meeting,. In the event of a by-lay change, it will be   printed in its entirety in the next newsletter so all members will be aware of the change;