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Mile-Hi Jeep Club Patrol 6 Mudslingers Patrol Bylaws

Patrol 6 “Mud Slingers”

Bylaws


Purpose:

The purpose of this patrol is to familiarize new people of the Mile High Jeep Club to the organization and the 4-wheeling.  This would include off-roading education, introduction to the ‘Tread Lightly’ principle of wheeling, MHJC organization and operation.  We firmly believe that there are many things to do in the mountains of our beautiful state and half the fun is getting there.


Patrol Bylaws


Membership Requirements

  1. Must be paid and member in good standing with the MHJC
  2. Members must attend at least 4 (four) parent club meetings or patrol runs per year.  Failure to meet these criteria without prior arrangements with Patrol leadership will require review of membership in the patrol.
  3. Members are encouraged to run trails with other patrols and to take advantage of all the benefits of the Mile Hi Jeep Club.
  4. Members are encouraged to help on the All-4-Fun event by taking part in a committee.


Patrol Practices

  1. Any monies raised from the patrol for the patrol, remain the sole property of the patrol and its current members only. In the event of patrol deactivation all monies become property of the MHJC.
  1. Anything pertaining to the club such as trips, events or outside activities will be reviewed, discussed or voted on before pursuing the plans.
  2. Members must continue to be active and participate in functions put on by the patrol or MHJC, so all can fairly do his/her share.
  3. Respect each other's opinions and thoughts, and keep open minds.
  4. The inappropriate use of alcohol is refrained during the use of a vehicle and the responsibility relies solely on the user. There will not be any alcoholic beverages allowed on day trips.
  5. Patrol membership is limited to 30 vehicle members (vehicles).
  6. New members: as space permits, new members are gladly welcomed. Before the he/she becomes a permanent member of Patrol 6, certain criteria must be met first:
    A.  Must be a good standing member of the MHJC (current dues paid)
    B.  Must attend at least 1 patrol and/or parent club MHJC meetings.
    C.  After compliance to the above mentioned, the prospective member will be voted in at the next scheduled patrol meeting or thru email.
  7. Officers: a member can only become a patrol leader if he/she has been a current member of MHJC and Patrol 6 for one calendar year. New members can hold other offices. Elections will be held in May of the year preceding. Term of office is from June 1 to May 31 of that membership year. The patrol member can be asked to step down by a unanimous vote of members at anytime. The patrol leader is required to attend the MHJC board meetings held on the 1st Monday of every month.
    A.  Officers in the Mud Slingers are:
          I.   Patrol Leader
          II.  Assistant Leader
  8. Patrol 6 meetings will be held monthly at member's homes or public gathering place like a park or restaurant.  Dates and times can be elastic.

Vehicle Requirements

  1. Must own a 4WD with transfer case and carry current liability insurance on said vehicle.
  1. Safety equipment is imperative. Equipment such as first aid kit and a fire extinguisher is to be in all vehicles at all times.
  2. A CB radio, tow hooks and a tow strap are a must and required.
  3. Members have 90 days to outfit their vehicles properly.


Vehicle Operations

  1. Safety! Utmost and important! It is used and reviewed and comes first at all time. Safety on the trail is above pride at all times. MHJC and patrol 6 are not responsible for the safety of others.
  1. Obey BLM, Forest Service rules and Regulations. Tread lightly. (Do not destroy the crypto soil). Driving off designated roads will not be allowed or tolerated.
  2. Show good sportsmanship on and off the trail.
  3. Members work as a team and help each other out when needed.
  4. Have acknowledgement of all vehicles ahead and behind you at all times while on trips or outings.
  5. For their safety, dogs are to be kept under control (on leash if necessary) on the trail, only exception to this rule, is when you are away from any trail activity where safety is a concern.


These bylaws are produced to uphold common values and are for the encouragement of participation and fun in the Mile High Jeep Club of Denver, Colorado.