Last Revised 9-18-2006 

SOUTH KING COUNTY CHAPTER of ABATE 

 Of WASHINGTON 

 

ARTICLE I - OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSES 

 

The objectives and purposes of this Chapter shall be in accordance with the 
State Organization and shall include: To form a united motorcycle riders 
organization dedicated to promoting fair motorcycle legislation; Shall work 
to insure freedom of the road by working to prevent enactment and/or work 
to repeal existing unfair motorcycle legislation; Shall promote motorcycle 
safety and education programs, public awareness and work to prevent 
enactment of laws which are prejudicial to motorcycling. 

 

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ARTICLE II - POWERS 

 

To accomplish the purpose for which this Chapter was organized, the 
Chapter shall have all the powers provided herein and those provided by the 
State Organization By-Laws and Policies. .., These By-Laws shall not be in 
conflict with the By-Laws and Policies of ABATE of Washington. 

 

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ARTICLE III - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

 

3.1 GENERAL. The affairs of the Chapter, other than at regular meetings, 
shall be managed by the Executive Committee consisting of the Chapter 
Coordinator. Deputy Chapter Coordinator, Chapter Secretary, Chapter 
Treasurer and the Membership Secretary. 

3.2 TERM OF OFFICE and ELECTIONS. The Chapter election of officers 
shall be held at its regular Membership meeting during the month of 
September of each year. Term of office is twelve (12) months. Failure by 
any officer to attend regular Membership or Executive Committee meetings 
on two (2) consecutive occasions. UNLESS excused by the Executive 
Committee, will result in immediate removal of office. Vacancies shall be 
filled by appointment by the Executive Committee for the remainder of the 
vacating officer’s term with approval by the Membership. 


3.3 COMPENSATION. Officers receive no compensation for their services 
as officers. But may be allowed their actual and necessary expenses in 
conducting Chapter business as approved by the Membership. 

 

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS 

 

4.1 ELECTIONS. TERM OF OFFICE and OUALIFICATIONS. Any 
Member in good standing shall be qualified to hold office. Each Officer shall 
be elected annually, each September, by the Membership and shall hold 
office for twelve (12) months or until his/her successor has been duly 
elected, or until his/her death, resignation or removal from office as provided 
Article III and Article V. 

 

4.2 REMOVAL. Any Officer may be removed per Article III or Article V or 
by a four/fifths (4/5) vote of the General Membership 

 

4.3 RESIGNATION. Any Officer may resign at any time by giving written 
notice to the Chapter Coordinator or Chapter Secretary or at a meeting of the 
Executive Committee. 

 

4.4 DUTIES OF OFFICERS: 

 

4.4.1 CHAPTER COORDINATOR. Shall be responsible to-keep-the 
State Coordinator and the State Board of Directors informed as to the 
business and activities of the Chapter; Shall chair all regular, special and 
Executive Committee meetings; Shall supervise, manage and control all 
business of the Chapter; Shall perform all duties incident to the office 
according to these Bylaws and by the State By-Laws and Policies; Shall 
represent the Chapter at all state meetings and functions; Is an ex-officio 
member of all Chapter committees and per the State By-Laws shall serve as 
an Assistant Vice President of the State Board of Directors and ABATE of 
Washington Corporation 

 

4.4.2 DEPUTY CHAPTER COORDINATOR. Shall assist the Chapter 
Coordinator; shall act in the place of the Chapter Coordinator in his/her 
absence including acting as a member of the State Board of Directors with 
voting powers; shall perform any and all duties which may be prescribed by 
the Coordinator or Members. 

 

4.4.3 CHAPTER SECRETARY. Shall record the minutes of all 
meetings, provide the State Secretary with copies of all minutes, flyers and 
correspondence and perform any and all duties incident to the office. 


 

4.4.4 CHAPTER TREASURER. Shall keep accurate and complete 
financial records of the Chapter; Shall submit quarterly financial reports to 
the State Coordinator; Report the financial condition of the Chapter at all 
Chapter meetings; Perform any and all duties incident to the office. 

 

4.4.5 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY. Shall maintain an accurate and 
complete membership list of the Chapter Members; Process all Membership 
Applications and forward all dues to the State Organization; Maintain the 
integrity of the Chapter Roster. 

 

4.4.6 QUARTERMASTER. Shall maintain an inventory of Chapter 
property. Once each year shall provide a copy of Inventory List to the State 
Quartermaster. 

 

4.4.7 SERGEANT AT ARMS. Shall maintain order at all Chapter 
meetings; shall coordinate Security at Chapter functions as needed; shall 
assist the Road Captain on Chapter runs. 

 

ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP 

 

5.1 ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP. Membership in ABATE of 
Washington shall be open to an persons sixteen (16) years or older who has 
applied for membership and who’s dues have been paid in full for one (1) 
year to ABATE of Washington shall become a member of this chapter. 

 

5.2 NO DISCRIMINATION. ABATE of Washington does not discriminate 
against any person on the basis of sex, race, religious preference or 
motorcycle choice. 

 

5.3 _CLASSIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP 

 

5.3.1 REGULAR MEMBERS. Any person who is a member and who 
is not otherwise Classified below, is deemed to be a regular member. 

 5.3.2 HONORARY MEMBERS. The Executive Committee of this 
Chapter, with approval of the Membership and the State Board of Directors, 
shall be authorized to grant an Honorary membership to any non-ABATE 
Member deemed worthy by their special assistance to this Chapter and the 
ABATE Organization. Any such person shall have no vote or voice in the 
affairs of ABATE by virtue of this honor and shall not be exempt .from 
paying dues should they apply for membership. Further, this person shall not 


be recognized as an Honorary Member of the State ABATE Organization. 

 

5.3.3 CHARTER MEMBERS. The initial thirty (30) members shall be 
deemed to the Charter Members. 

 

5.3.4 LIFETIME MEMBERS. This Chapter, by majority vote of the 
Membership, may recommend that one or more of its members receive a 
Lifetime Membership from the State Organization as provided for in the 
State By-Laws. Recommendations shall be forwarded to the State 
Coordinator. 

 

5.3.5 MEMBERSHIP CARDS. The Membership Secretary shall take all 
applications for Membership Cards and send them to the State Membership 
Secretary. 

 

5.5 TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP. The Membership of any Member 
shall terminate if: 

 5.5.1 On written request delivered to a Chapter Officer and/or the 

 State Organization by the member. 

 5.5.2 Upon the death of the member. 

 5.5.3 Upon suspension by the State Board of Directors. 

 5.5.4 The member’s dues are in arrears according to the State By-Laws. 

 

6.1 CHAPTER DUES. All Members shall pay dues assessment for their 

Membership. This money will help to keep a cash flow to help us make 
plans to earn more money. (Chapter Dues suspended) 

 

6.2 STATE DUES. The initial dues and Membership Application shall be 
paid to the Chapter Membership Secretary who shall forward them to the 
State .organization. The annual dues shall be in accordance with the State 

By-Laws. Annual dues shall be due and payable on the anniversary date of 
the Member's initial application date to the State .organization. Members 
may belong to ABATE of Washington without paying Chapter dues. 

Al1 new Members $30.00 

All renewals ...... $25.00 

 

7.1 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS. Membership meetings shall be held once 
(twice) per month at a time and location decided upon by the Members 

 

7.2 EXECUTIVE COMMITTIE MEETINGS. Location and times shall be 
determined by the Executive Committee. 

 


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8.1 COMMITTEES and CHAIRPERSON. The Chapter Coordinator, the 
Executive Committee and/or the Membership, may establish committees and 
appoint a Chairperson in order to assist in accomplishing the objectives and 
purposes of the Chapter and ABATE of Washington. The duties and terms 
of existence of said committees shall not exist beyond the annual Chapter 
elections. 

 

ARTICLE IX – IN THE WIND 

 

9.1 IN THE WIND MILES MAY BE EARNED UNDER THE 
FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: 

 

9.1.1 Any Chapter Event or Run using mileage from starting point to finish 
point. 

9.1.2 At any time two or more Chapter Members ride their motorcycles to 
any motorcycle organizational Event or Run to represent our Chapter. 

 

9.1.3 At any time four or more Members ride their motorcycles together, on 
any "on the spot or "spur of the moment rides". 

 

9.1.4 Any Member "mapping", "timing", or riding a predetermined run route 
for any Chapter Event or Run. 

 

9.1.5 All "In the Wind" miles must be approved by the one of the Chapter 
Officers or the Chapter Road Captain. 

 

9.1.6 Regarding items 9.1.2 through 9.1.4, any two Officers attending may 
not approve their own "In the Wind" miles; instead mileage must be 
approved by another Officer. 

 

10.1 DOWNRIDER. A fund may be maintained by the Chapter for the 
purpose of providing monetary support to "down riders". Additions to this 
fund sha1l be by donation from the Chapter Members or as provided by a 
majority vote of the general membership. 

 

10.2 OWNERSHIP OF FUNDS: This "down riders" fund shall be kept 
separate from all other funds maintained by the Chapter, and it shall be 
noted that these funds are the sole property of the current members of the 
Chapter, NOT the property of ABATE, and these funds shall be exempt 
from being reported in any financial reports provided to ABATE of 


Washington. 

 

10.3 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. The funds in the "down riders" fund 
shall be dispersed as follows: 

 

 10.3.1 A donation in the amount of ($250) may be provided to any current 
Member of South King County Chapter of ABATE, who is deemed a "down 
rider" by a majority vote of the general membership 

 

10.3.2 A donation in the amount of ($150) may be provided to any current 
member of any Chapter of ABATE of Washington, but: who is not a 
member of South King County, by a majority vote of the general 
membership. 

 

 10.3.3 A donation in the amount of ($100) may be provided to any member 
of a recognized local Motorcycle Organization, within the State of 
Washington, by a majority vote of the general membership. 

 

 10.3.4 A "Get Well" or "Sympathy" or other appropriate card may be sent on 
behalf of the Chapter, to any person acquainted with our Chapter but not 
recognized as a member of any local motorcycle organization, by a majority 
vote of the general membership. 

 

11.1 FISCAL YEAR. The: fiscal year of this Chapter shall be from 
September through August of each year. 

 

11...2 NOTICES: Whenever any notice is required to be given to an Officer 
or the General Membership, regardless of purpose it may be given 
personally, by telephone or telegram, E-mail, or sent via the US Mail. 

 

11.3 PERSONAL LIABILITY. No Officer or Member shall be personally 
liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Chapter. 

 

11.4 CHAPTER ACCOUNTS. All Chapter accounts, to include financial 
accounts, must have at least two (2) signatures for withdraw to include the 
Chapter Coordinator and Chapter Treasurer. All accounts and monies, with 
the exception of the "down riders" are to become the property of the State 
Organization should this Chapter Charter be suspended. 

11.5 CHAPTER FLAG and CHARTER. The Chapter Coordinator shall be 
responsible to maintain the Chapter Flag and Charter. The flag must be 
displayed at all Official Chapter and State Functions and may not be 


defaced, altered or displayed in poor taste. The Chapter F1ag and Charter 
may be recalled by the State Organization at any time by vote of the State 
Board of Directors. 

 

11.6 PUBLICITY. All flyers, articles, materials, publications, handouts, 
bulletins and posting/distributing of said items by the Chapter for the 
Chapter to the pub1ic must be approved by the Chapter Coordinator and/or 
Executive Committee. 

 

11.6.1 ABATE NAME. If the ABATE of Washington name is used in 
conjunction with any printed matter it must be approved in advance by the 
State Coordinator. 

 

11.7 CONTRACTS. The Executive Committee and the Membership may 
enter in any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of 
and on behalf of the Chapter. Unless so authorized, no member shall have 
the power or authority to bind the Chapter or ABATE of Washington by 
contract or engagement or to pledge it's credit or render it liable fur any 
purpose or amount. 

 

11.8 PARLIMENTARY LAW. Roberts Rules of Order as Revised shall be 
the official guide for conducting all Chapter meetings. 

 

11; 8.1 VOTING: Unless otherwise provided, a simple majority vote shall 
prevail in all Chapter business. 

 

ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS 

 

12.1 These By-laws may be amended or repealed at any General 
membership meeting by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Members, provided 
that a quorum is present and that a written notice of the amendment or repeal 
has been conveyed to all members at least thirty (30) days in advance. 
Amendments to these By-laws shall be effective immediately upon adoption. 
The State Bylaws and Po1icies shall overrule the Chapter By-laws in any 
case of conflict.