Adopted November 11, 2006 by Majority vote.

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this organization shall be Star Touring & Riding Chapter 258 Ventura County, CA, Inc. of the Star Touring & Riding Association, hereafter referred to as the Star Touring & Riding Chapter 258 Ventura County, CA, Inc. Chapter. This "Chapter" also does business as Star Chapter 258.

1. The Star Touring & Riding Chapter 258 Ventura County, CA, Inc. chapter shall operate under the rules and regulations established within the International Charter. No Chapter bylaw shall supersede the International Charter.

2. The Star Touring & Riding Chapter 258 Ventura County, CA, Inc. Chapter has formed under a non-profit 501(c)3 Corporation status.

ARTICLE II. CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

1. Prospective members join the Star Touring & Riding Association upon the completion of their third chapter ride. The prospective member must be voted into the chapter by a "majority"  vote.

2. All Chapter members must hold a current membership in the Star Touring & Riding Association. Expired memberships, unbecoming conduct, or a violation of any charter or bylaw agreement shall be cause for the member (s) suspension or permanent removal from the Chapter and all of its activities.

3. Members must participate in some of Chapter's monthly meetings and or rides. Non-participation, without just cause, may result in the member's relegation to an associate member status. Associate members are entitled to all privileges of membership, excluding the right to vote or hold office.

4. Associate members who fail to participate in chapter events, without just cause, may be subject to suspension or removal from the chapter and its activities.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS

1. Only Members in good standing will be allowed to vote on chapter issues.

2. You must have at least 50% attendance to be eligible to vote.

3. A Hand Raise or Ballots will be used for all voting within the Chapter.

4. Members may abstain from a vote for just cause, i.e., they are not familiar with whom or what the chapter is voting upon.

5. Elected offices are President and Vice President as a team, Treasurer, Secretary and LOS Rep.

The Veterans Rep (Though still an officer of the chapter as deemed by National), Sgt. at Arms, Tail Gunner(s) and Shepherds are appointed by the President.

6. Members must adhere to the on all Chapter issues. For purposes of explanation, the "chain of command" shall be as follows: Sergeant at Arms > Vice-President > President

7. Any grievance between members, or between the members and the Chapter, shall be directed to the Chapter President by normal' "chain of command". The Chapter President shall convene the Board of Trustees to deliberate on the grievance.

ARTICLE IV. REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION

1. A Board of Trustees must be convened to decide upon a member's suspension or removal from the Chapter. This Board of trustees shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Sergeant at Arms, Secretary, LOS Rep, Treasurer and the lead Tail Gunner.

2. The Board of Trustees must reach their decision by a "majority" vote, and furnish the member with a written explanation of their findings and decision. All decisions of the Board are final.

ARTICLE V. SANCTIONED EVENTS

1. The Chapter President must submit his approval on all Chapter events and Chapter rides before they can be considered "Officially Sanctioned Events."

2. Official events end only when the Chapter President or chapter officer issues a declaration that the event is over.