I. TITLE

The name of the association shall be "Reston Runners, Incorporated," hereafter referred to as "this association" or "this organization," or "this club."

II. OBJECTIVES

A. The primary objective of the association is the promotion and encouragement of long distance running and walking, and the education of the community on the benefits of physical fitness and sport.

B. To further objective "A" this association may hold championships, races on the road or track, time trials, social runs, guided walks, lectures, demonstrations and social events; print and publish books, magazines and newsletters; make awards; and sponsor other programs and events conducive to the encouragement of running and walking.

C. The club will engage in educational and philanthropic community activities. The club will publicize the benefits of long distance running, jogging, and walking; and will coordinate with other groups advocating running and walking.

D. Reston Runners, Incorporated may also engage in other activities for which corporations are permitted under the laws of Virginia.

III. MEMBERSHIP

The only requirement for membership is the payment of dues. Past presidents of Reston Runners are granted lifetime family memberships in recognition of their service.

IV. AFFILIATION

This association will be a chapter of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), and all measures adopted by the RRCA must be considered by this organization.

V. MANAGEMENT

A. The management of this association is vested in a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Walking Programs and three Members-at-Large.

B. Officer duties are those customarily associated with such positions.

C. To be eligible for office, individuals must be current members of the club.

D. Election of Officers

Elections are overseen by an election committee chaired by the club secretary. This committee normally consists of the current board of directors and an appointed club parliamentarian, if desired.

1. Nomination Process.  Approximately six weeks prior to the first general meeting of the year, all members will receive a form used to recommend individuals for officer positions.  Members may recommend one individual for president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer positions; and two individuals for member-at-large positions.  Individuals who are recommended will be contacted by the election committee to determine their willingness to appear on the ballot.  The ballot will contain only those who are willing to serve.

2. Voting. The nominating committee will send each member a ballot.  Members will return completed ballots to the election committee at least one week prior to the first general meeting of the year.  The club secretary will oversee the vote count.

3. Election Results. Officers will be elected by plurality vote, that is, candidates receiving the most votes are elected.  The results will be announced at the first general meeting of the year.

Should two or more candidates for the same position(s) receive an equal number of votes, the members present at the first general meeting of the year will choose between/among these candidates.  Voting will be by secret ballot.  The election will be decided by plurality vote.  The club secretary will oversee ballot distribution and vote count.  

E. Term of Office

1. Term of office will be approximately one year, beginning at the close of the first general meeting of the year, and in no case beginning later than March 31.

2. The Board may appoint an interim officer to fill any vacated position. Interim offices expire at the first general meeting of the calendar year.

3. Officers may be elected to succeed themselves.

F. Procedural Requirements for General Meetings

1. Announcement of General Meetings.  General meetings of the  entire membership must be announced at least fourteen days in advance.

2. Quorum Requirements. A quorum of the membership must be present for a general meeting to transact club business.  A quorum consists of twice the number of elected officers plus one.

3. Passing Ordinary Measures.  A majority vote of the members present at a general meeting is necessary to pass ordinary measures.  All measures are ordinary except those proposing a constitutional amendment.

4. Amending the Club Constitution

      a. Members may amend the club constitution by a two-thirds vote of those present at a general meeting.

      b. All members must be notified at least 14 days prior to voting that constitutional amendments will be discussed and voted on.

G. Requirements for Board of Directors Meetings

Meetings of the Board of Directors will be held at least once each quarter and more frequently if called by the president.

VI. FINANCES

A. Dues are determined by a majority of the members at a general meeting and will not be changed more than once per year.

B. Dues, entry fees and other money received by the organization will be spent entirely for carrying out the stated objectives of this organization.

C. No part of the net earnings of the club shall inure to the benefit of its individuals.

D. Members using association funds for any purpose shall give a full record of expenditures to the treasurer.

E. This organization may participate in fund raising activities.

VII. DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution of this association, the funds in the treasury, after all creditors have been paid, shall go to the Road Runners Club of America or to any other 501(c)(3) organization, as the Board of Directors shall determine.

This updated Constitution was sent to members in advance of the general meeting. This document was adopted at the general meeting of the Reston Runners on February 16, 2009.

Tim Cohn
President, Reston Runners