Ocean Running Club – Bylaws

Name & Purpose
The Ocean Running Club exists to promote running, walking, and fitness through group runs, races, and social events, while encouraging community involvement and charitable support.

Membership

  • Open to anyone interested in running or supporting the Club.
  • Annual dues set by the Board.
  • Members may vote, hold office, and participate in all activities.

Meetings

  • General meetings held at least 4 times a year.
  • Annual meeting includes officer elections and reports.
  • Quorum = 10% of members or 15 members (whichever is fewer).

Officers

  • President – leads the Club.
  • Vice President – assists the President.
  • Secretary – records meetings and correspondence.
  • Treasurer – manages finances.
  • Membership Chair – manages membership records.
  • Race Director(s) – oversee races and events.
  • Officers serve 1-year terms, elected annually.

Executive Board

  • Includes officers and appointed committee chairs.
  • Meets monthly or as needed to manage Club business.

Committees

  • Formed as needed (races, social events, volunteers, etc.).

Finances

  • Nonprofit; funds only used for Club purposes.
  • Treasurer provides an annual financial report.
  • Fiscal year is January 1 – December 31.

Amendments

  • Proposed in writing and approved by 2/3 of members present at a meeting with at least 2 weeks’ notice.

Dissolution

  • Assets go to a nonprofit consistent with the Club’s mission.