When transferring from one chapter or division to another a transfer letter will be completed and signed by the appropriate authority and accompany the member for continuity. Membership transfers are mandated for members who are permanently moving or moving for a temporary period in duration of 6 months or greater. Members transferring from one chapter to another, regardless of time in RR cannot hold an officer seat in the gaining chapter for a minimum of one year from the date of the transfer, without explicit approval, in writing, from the National Board.
See article 3. This letter is for continuity within Ruff Ryder Lifestyles to ensure that our membership is being taken care of when moving from one location or division to another.
Additionally, the losing chapter will keep record of the transfer letter and send a copy with the transferring member. The database transfer in NOT a substitute for the transfer letter; it is to be used in conjunction with.
Mass Transfer. A transfer letter with a detailed explanation along with a roster of all members being merged or split will be submitted to the National Board for approval prior to completion of the mass transfer. If so chosen this status holds a membership that has no power basis. This decision is one that is irreversible unless approved, in writing, by the National Board. However these members can be consulted from time to time for their infinite wisdom of this organization as they are a part of our living history and should be addressed as such.
In such these members offer a voice of reason not authority. There are additional guidelines and mandates reflected in Articles 3.
Though this status is recommended or appointed on a case by case basis those that are considered should be comparable to those that have been approved to hold this status. This status is not solely earned with time served; it is more directed as an achievement based appointment. Contributing factors to this appointment are time, achievement, leader and peer recommendations, etc The integrity of this status MUST be upheld in order not to taint it with favoritism and unjust appointments.
DUES 3. Annual dues or RR membership fees shall be paid by every vested member at the inception of membership amount published in the annual fee schedule. Annual dues are due at the beginning of each calendar year and are past-due at the beginning of the 2nd quarter of each calendar year April 1.
All annual dues are to be paid online by the RR member via www. Any members added or removed from RR membership will be recorded and reported that same way. Note to 3. Receipt of payment transaction i. The timeline is broken down into two subcategories to express the distinctive differences between new and existing members.
Members who join after October 31st of a respective year will have their annual dues considered current for the following calendar year. Example — If you join between November 1st and December 31st you will not be required to pay dues again until January 1st thru March 31st Members will be considered inactive and not in good standings for a period up to 30 days after March 31st and their membership will be terminated on May 1st of a respective year.
The lack of concern to fulfill the membership obligation as directed by this regulation is ill advised and will not reflect well in your membership renewal and in such case your renewal may be denied. Any prior member wishing to return to RR, who left in good standings, will pay the full membership fee and be reprocessed as a new member.
See Article 2 for additional guidelines. All such approvals will be in writing from the National Board and updated annually. Chapter dues shall not be unreasonable beyond monies needed for the support of chapter activities. Presidents are responsible for maintaining proper records of chapter funds along with the chapter Treasurer.
A financial records review by any RR soldier with a valid interest ex. Expenditures of this support fund shall be as agreed to by the membership and signed for by at least 3 officers on an expenditure report. Any member delinquent with chapter dues by more than 30 days should be looked at for disciplinary action. This lack of responsibility should be disciplined in a phased approach. If a member is 30 days past due — Written warning; Over 60 days — Suspension with written stipulations; Over 90days — Expulsion.
Any dues that are required for a chapter to pay other than chapter dues must be reviewed and approved, in writing, by the National Board. Without the explicit approval, in writing, from the National Board no other dues of any sort will be implemented. Divisions and dues are defined at the chapter level.
As defined in paragraph 1. Every effort should be made, to ensure that divisions that share the same market operate as one. Although there may be a national divisional president i. The corporate annual membership fee covers a Ruff Ryder member no matter the division s that member belongs to. If a member transfers from one chapter their chapter dues, if paid in advance, will transfer with them and will be stated in the members transfer letter.
There are no additional dues or fees accessed when a members transfers. See Article 2. A Ruff Ryder that is granted an OG status will only be required to pay their annual corporate dues, with exception in writing. No other fees will be required by this member unless specified, in writing, by the National Board.
All Chapter level officers and members of such chapters will pay chapter dues as outlined in Article 3. The National Board is the authoritative representation of the actual owners of Ruff Ryders and has the final say on all disciplinary and administrative actions, documentation and officer appointments.
This governing body is the absolute authority over all entities under RR Lifestyles. The State Rep is integral in documenting membership status and keeping the peace and harmony of the organization. State Reps are responsible for recruitment and management of the respective chapters within the state they are selected to govern. They act as a liaison between state affairs and National officers as outlined in article 4. The National Board reserves the right to appoint a State Rep if it is deemed necessary to do so.
In order for there to be a State Rep for a given state there MUST be 2 or more chapters in that state and each chapter must have a minimum of 10 members, unless approved in writing by the National Board. The International Rep is integral in documenting membership status and keeping the peace and harmony of the organization. International Reps are responsible for recruitment and management of the respective chapters within the country in which they are selected to govern.
They act as a liaison in international affairs for their territories and the RR National officers. The National Board reserves the right to appoint an International Rep if it is deemed necessary to do so. In order for there to be an International Rep for a given country there MUST be 1 or more chapters in that country and each chapter must have a minimum of 10 members.
The National Board holds oversight and the final authority in this process. Any additional positions will be on an as needed basis. For new chapters these positions are appointed by the State Rep, voted on and approved by the National Board, as outlined in Article 12, for established chapters. Additionally, must be able to travel to at least, 1 National Ruff Ryder event and 3 state level events annually.
This includes but is not limited to membership processing, providing a communications network, mentorship, voting, etc. Establish and appoint committees as necessary to assist in governing territories. Govern all aspects of RR Lifestyles as outlined in Article 4. Note to 5. In order to have an additional position at the state level the state must have 5 or more chapters in the state.
In such case a position of State Secretary will be authorized. The duties of the State Secretary shall be outlined to mirror the chapter secretary just on a larger scale. Any selection must be coordinated and approved by the chapter in which the individual resides.
This position is NOT an authority based position and in such holds NO authority over a chapter president within a state. Any state with a State Secretary must be approved by the National Board, in writing. Presidents must reside in the market they preside over. The President shall act as an ambassador for the RR mission and vision in a given market. The President is the key officer to link RR governing authorities to a given market.
The Presidents overall responsibility is to the members and their well being. Any president found unable to display proper attitude and ability to lead, should be considered for removal from office. Vice Presidents are charged with the same duties as the president and are the last link in the chapter to the President. Any VP found unable to display proper attitude and ability to lead, should be considered for removal from office.
The Treasurer is in charge of establishing the chapter bank account and maintaining the club financial records which will be presented to the members, at a minimum, once per month. Additionally, the Treasurer collects and oversees all funds dealing with the chapter, records and files those monies received and expended. Constantly reconciles the chapter financial records with the chapter bank account to ensure its accuracy. Is one of the signatories on the Chapter bank account, along with two other board members; i.
The P. This packet should mainly cover your charitable and community contributions. The Prospect Manager is in charge of recruiting. Primary responsibilities are to record meeting minutes, keep a record of hours spent doing community service and support. Assist the President in updating the National Database as needed. Assist the P. The Secretary also assists in making travel plans and arrangements for the chapter.
This seat is the only seat that may be appointed on the chapter board. Appointed by the President e Maintain telephone and internet communication with the President and chapter. Coordinate with the President to ensure the National Database is accurate.
Responsible for the safety, discipline and good order of all officers and members during meetings and anytime the chapter is gathered. The [email protected] is the first line in the chain of command for member issues and concerns. The [email protected] should not entertain any issues that are not RR related. The [email protected] must differentiate between RR business and personal issues. It is the [email protected] responsibility to thoroughly investigate issues and make the most informed decision possible to resolve the issue.
Provides experience and versatility in riding, as to mentor our members to be the best riders their abilities will allow them to be. Constantly evaluate your chain of command to ensure you have the most qualified personnel in charge of you. When introducing issues and concerns ensure the information is factual and a reasonable solution is introduced as well. No other entity of RR may allow nor appoint this status. Anyone previously appointed to this position will be reviewed and formally approved and properly documented, in writing, or removed from such status by the National Board.
Meetings are for discussion and free flowing thoughts on how to better our organization. Officers should come to the meetings prepared to discuss their respective areas in detail past and future events, how to grow your market, recruitment tools, community service and support, etc… Vice Presidents facilitate meetings and Presidents oversee the meetings.
Do not announce a problem in a meeting without a proposed solution immediately following. Facilitating officer s should facilitate meetings with absolute authority. Each market shall conduct at least one chapter meeting each month. Additional meetings shall be conducted as need to best support the markets goals.
These minutes will make record of discussion and decision for historical record. Proper notice of five business days shall be given to meeting attendees to allow maximum participation.
It is highly encouraged that all members attend meetings as frequently as possible to ensure they are an intricate part of the markets free flowing ideas and the decision making process. A quorum of at least three 3 officers and six 6 members shall be declared before a meeting is deemed official. Prospects will attend all chapter meetings but be positioned outside of the meeting as not to overhear any information being discussed in the meeting. Prospects will be in attendance to perform any duty they are called to do before, during or after the meeting.
Prospects will only be allowed to sit or be a part of a meeting when approved by the collective of RR chapter officers. States may request to have an event added by emailing [email protected] NO EVENT shall take priority over or be planned in conflict of national events.
Notification of such changes will be communicated to membership via the Lifestyles website. No other document, media source, etc… will depict the National Seal; any such document or action will be viewed as plagiarism and an attempt to forge official documents or misrepresent the National Board.
All members, officers included, must represent Ruff Ryders in a positive fashion. No illegal actions are to be performed while you are representing Ruff Ryders. Any questionable behavior by any member will make them subject to punishment, suspension, or expulsion. Any RR soldier may be dismissed from a RR meeting or activity as a result of inappropriate behavior. The member shall be warned concerning such inappropriate conduct by any RR soldier. The following are examples of, but not limited to, inappropriate behavior: a Wild, unsafe riding habits, especially any activity which jeopardizes the safety of other persons.
Operating outside of the constraints of the RR license agreement bootlegging, using the RR trademarks, image or momentum for personal gain will not be tolerated. Infractions to the license agreement will be considered disruption to the harmony of the RR family and dealt with as such. No chapter is authorized to be started without the knowledge and explicit approval, in writing, of the above mentioned authorities. New chapters are directed to consult with the National Board before creating these relationships.
Note to Understand that in this process you are viewed as an ambassador of Ruff Ryders Lifestyles. Bottom line — What happens in one market may have an impact on the worldwide RR family. Compromising a standard sets a new one.
This governing regulation is exactly that, it governs a set standard. Follow them, make them your own and grow your family into the RR worldwide family. Show support for other markets Especially those in your surrounding states and they will do the same as you get established.
Article This article is to assist in the smooth functionality of the overall voting process. In such matters see the appropriate governing articles in this regulation. The National Board reserves the right to appoint a State Rep if deemed necessary to do so. The year will count as the 1st full calendar year served, regardless of date of election or appointment.
Voting will be conducted in an orderly fashion and governed as such. ONLY vested member in good standing will be allowed to vote. Voting will NOT be conducted via internet or any variant thereof outside of the criteria and guidelines that are outlined in Attachment 8. At any time 5 or more members, in good standing, can petition for a vote to have ANY officer removed from their respective positions.
Additionally, any officer national, state or chapter who shows inability to manage their respective duty or displays conduct inconsistent with national objectives shall be removed from their position. Removing an officer will NOT remove the issue, so make sure you have first attempted to correct the issue. Members are voted into Ruff Ryders by the membership of their chapter and may be voted out of Ruff Ryders by the same voting body, with a majority ruling. Majority ruling is 2 or more votes for or against the members removal.
This is to ensure that the proper guidance is being handed down to up and coming chapters and that every chapter and state is operating the same and mentored effectively. See Article Voting is to be conducted annually for all officers, with exception to the Secretary. In the same such case and after the Presidents seat is finalized the President assumes the tie-breaking authority for all other chapter officer seats.
This process will be conducted over the course of ONE week not to exceed 7 days. The President and VP positions are the only positions that will consist of a 2 day voting process as they are the most essential positions in the chapter. See Attachment 8 Additionally, an existing member that transfers into a chapter must be officially transferred and into such chapter for a minimum of one year before they are eligible to be elected into a position of that chapter.
To create unity and harmony in the RR family, these requirements are documented to define the requirements by which the local populace may join. RR soldiers may represent RR in one, some or all divisions. You have a message to spread to world Redz.. Gods word needs you and Amsterdam.. It's tha city bUt that is what makes me stronger Would you like to react to this message?
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