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The Desert Diamonds strive: to educate our members in motorcycle safety and maintenance, to unite woman motorcyclists with friends in common interest, and promote the positive image of women on motorcycles.

An active member shall be any woman with an interest in motorcycling, who holds a current "M" endorsement on her drivers license, and owns a motorcycle of at least 650cc. She shall pay the current amount of club dues to the club Treasurer by March 22nd, and shall abide by all of the National "Women in the Wind" (WITW) bylaws, Chapter bylaws, all Federal, State and local laws.

Active members are required to attend all monthly meetings. A member may be excused from a monthly meeting three times in a calendar year. The President will excuse members. Failure to meet attendance requirements will result in termination of membership.

Prospective new members must be sponsored by an active member. The sponsor will introduce the prospective member at any monthly meeting. Prospective new members will then attend all monthly meetings and/one event for a period of 120 days. At the first monthly meeting after the end of the 120 day period, a prospective members name will be placed before the active members present for a unanimous vote of acceptance. Upon the acceptance, and with the payment of full dues, she will become an active member. Payment of full dues must be made within 14 days to the Treasurer.

Only Chapter Officers will be authorized to receive funds, those funds to be deposited with in two (2) business days to the chapter bank account. In turn, any officer receiving funds (other then the treasurer) shall give a deposit slip or receipt the the treasurer with in five (5) business days. All approved expenses will require a receipt for re-imbursement.

In the event of the termination of the clubs operations, the winding up of it's affairs and the dissolution of the chapter, the net assests of the chapter, after the payment reserve for all outstanding debts and liabilities, shall be distributed to the clubs primary charity.

The President shall be an elected position, to serve a term of one (1) year, and shall lead the General meetings and board meetings for the purpose of the club pursuant to "Roberts Rule of Order". The President shall hold a Non voting position on the board and will only vote when her vote is needed to break a tie vote. The President is responsible for all media relations, releases and promotions for Desert Diamonds activities. The President has the authority to approve any financial expenditure up to $50.00. The President has the authority to appoint members to specific committees. The President has a secondary signature authority on the club bank account.

The Vice President is an elected position and serves a term of one (1) year. She is a voting member of the board and will assist the President by leading any meeting if the President is not available to do so, and any other duties as directed by the President.

The secretary is an elected postion and serves the term of one (1) year. She is a voting member of the board. She is responsible for recording all the minutes at the club board meetins and general meetings. The secretary will give adequate notice to all members of club meetings and events and maintain an adequate membership roster. The secretary has a secondary signature authority on the clubs bank account.

The treasurer is an elected position and serves the term of one (1) year. She is a voting member of the board. The treasurer shall be responsible for all funds paid to the club. She will pay all bills, once approved by the President or membership. No purcases shall be authorized unless sufficient funds are available in the clubs account. The Treasurer is the primary signer on the clubs bank account.

The Sergeant At Arms is an appointed position, appointed by the President and servesthe term of one (1) year unless removed. She is a voting member of the board. The Sergeant at Arms shall maintain the order at all functions and will be directed by the board as to what actions to take. The Sergeant at Arms shall also be responsible for the co-ordination of meeting locations.

In the event that an office becomes vacant for any reason, that office will be filled by a board member already in office, as directed by the President, for a term of no more than sixty (60) days. A special election wil be heald and nominations will be taken at the last General Meeting. All resignations from the board must be in writing and presented to the board for their acceptance. There will be NO swapping of officers to fill vacancies on the board.

Elections bt secret ballot, will be held in the month of July at a date and time proclaimed by the board of directors. All nominations will be recorded at the meeting in June and any office that has more than one canidate will be placed on the ballot in July. All nominations from the floor at the June meeting must have a second for their name to be placed in contention for that office. All canidates must be a member of Desert Diamonds and a member in good standing with all dues current. Members may vote by absentee ballot if they are unable to attend the July meeting. Absentee ballots MUST be requested from the Secretary and be post marked on or before June 30th to be accepted as a vote.

Board Meetings: Will be held at a time and a place as designated by the board of directors before each general meeting. These meetings will be run using "Roberts Rules of Order" for all club business. There must be a quorum of board members (majority) for this to count as a reegualr meeting.

General Meetings: Will be held each month at a date and time as directed by the general membership and approved by the board of directors of the club. Three (3) officers must be present at every general meeting in order to conduct business. These meeting will be run using "Roberts Rules of Order".

Special Meetings: Will be called if a quorum of the mebers call for a meting. This must be done in writing to the club Secretary 15 days in advance of the meeting and posted on the clubs website ten (10) days in advance. This meeting can be called for any business ealing with the club deemed necessary by it's members.

All articles in the laws can be amended or deleted. New amendments can be added. Proposed changes to the bylaws can be made by ANY chpter member in good standing. Chapter members wishing to alter, add or delete any bylaw must inform the President of the need for change and the benefit to the club of the change. The President shall organize a discussion and a vote at the next general meeting. All amendments or changes to the chapter bylaws must be carried by a majority vote of those members present.