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Mission Statement

The Early Iron of Ukiah, Inc. Car Club is dedicated to family enjoyment and an interest in restoration, preservation and enjoyment of collector automobiles such as Antique Classic, Special Interest and Modified Vehicles.

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History

Early Iron of Ukiah, Inc. Car Club (EIC) had its first organizational meeting in January, 1981. A search of the early records reveals that 18 car enthusiasts were in attendance and immediately began the process of creating a non-profit. Officers were elected in March of that year and included; Allen Bazzani – President, Vice President – Chuck Marsh, Secretary – Bill Baxter, and Treasurer – Dean Lay.

The Club was to be open to all classes of vehicles that that were 1958 and older. Members expressed their desire to be a traveling organization that would become strong enough to be invited to any and all runs being held on the north coast.

EIC’s first event was to participate as a group in the Annual Band Review Parade. Mike Bazzani designed the first logo for the parade banner that traveled down Ukiah’s State Street on May 30, 1981.

By August, EIC completed its Articles of Incorporation and held a car wash to pay for its legal costs. By October members could order patches and tee shirts with the club logo.

By its second year, EIC joined the Association of California Car Clubs and became very active in opposing legislative issues that had adverse implications for older vehicles. Members participated in several rod runs, the Willits Car Show, “Andy’s Picnic, and the Antique Drags in Fremont. Membership increased to about 35-40 members with some dropping out and new folks joining.

EIC sponsored its first Fabulous Flashback Car Show in 1990 which continues today as a very popular event on a busy calendar of car shows in Northern California.

A Commitment to the Community

The Club annually offers one or more scholarships to outstanding high school students in industrial arts who have a desire to further their education. Casey Tollini, of Ukiah and Kevin Hefte of Willits each received their $1,500 scholarship in June, 2003.

For several years club members have set aside time to visit local nursing homes to show the residents their classic cars. This event brings back great memories and is eagerly awaited by many of the patients.

EIC has now grown to about 75 families and/or individuals who are dues paying members. The Club’s calendar is filled every month with something interesting to do. In addition to traveling to car shows, we enjoy club activities such as the annual pumpkin run, Christmas lights tour and party, Friday night cruises at local restaurants, progressive dinner, tailgate potluck at the Lakeport Drive-In, etc. Check out our great newsletter for events!

Early Iron of Ukiah A pre 1959 car club

Standing Rules (As revised in March 2001)

Purpose

For the family enjoyment and interest in restoration and preservation of collector automobiles such as Antique Classic, Special Interest and Modified Vehicles.

Principal Office

The principal office of the club is located in the city of Ukiah, County of Mendocino and State of California.

Fellows

There shall be two types of fellowships as follows:

• 1. Regular fellows will consist of those persons who are over the age of 18 years and own a 1959 or older model year vehicle. Fellows shall maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance on that vehicle.
• 2. Associate fellows will consist of those persons who do not own a qualifying car but meet all other requirements as a regular fellow. Associate fellows will not have the right to hold office, run for Director or vote in any election. They may participate in all other events and functions of the club.

Family and guests of fellows are always welcome at all events and general meetings.

Application for Fellowship

Application for fellowship will be accepted after the prospective fellow has attended one meeting and two sanctioned events. Voting by written ballot by general fellowship will occur at the next regular meeting and will require a 51% of the attending fellows for acceptance. Applicants will be notified of the results by mail prior to the next regular meeting.

Dues

Dues will be paid annually in the amount of $ 24.00 per family. Dues are payable on January 1 and delinquent as of February 28. Dues received late will not be accepted and application for fellowship will be necessary for reinstatement.

Voting

To Vote:

• 1. Each regular fellow is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the regular fellowship.
• 2. Fellows shall not be permitted to vote or act by proxy.
• 3. A majority shall consist of 51% of the qualified voting fellows present. Explanation: 51% of the fellows voting must be qualified voting members, i.e., if ten people are present, six or more must be qualified to vote.
• 4. The annual budget and any expenditures costing over $500 shall be brought to the full fellowship for approval after approval by the Board of Directors.

Committees

Committee Chairpersons will be appointed annually by the Board Of Directors at their first organizational meeting. Committees will include but not be limited to the following:

• 1. Car Show – To organize and appoint sub committees for the various duties included in the annual Fabulous Flashback car show. Chairperson is responsible for all aspects of the car show and its success.
• 2. Membership – To maintain a fellowship packet for new applicants. To maintain a fellowship roster for distribution within the club’s fellows only.
• 3. Historian – To maintain the club’s historical documents in an organized fashion.
• 4. Newsletter Editor – to publish and distribute the monthly newsletter for the enjoyment of all fellows and exchange with like clubs.
• 5. Activities – To organize and publish sanctioned activities and events of all fellows, either by newsletter or direct mail or by telephone.
• 6. Scholarship – To review procedures and applications for scholarship funds for recommendations to the Board.

Officers

The Board of Directors will appoint the officers of the club at their first regular meeting. Family members will not hold the office of the President and Treasurer simultaneously.

Officers are as follows:

• 1. President:
  Will preside over meetings of the Board and General Fellowship, and has the right to sit in on any committee meeting and call any special meeting. The President will vote at any Board meeting as the tie breaking vote or quorum vote only.
• 2. Vice President:
  Shall serve as acting President in the President’s absence.
• 3. Secretary:
  To take and maintain a record of all meetings of the General Fellowship and Board of Directors. All legibly written minutes will be stored in a binder given to the Historian annually for the permanent records of the Corporation.
• 4. Treasurer:
  To maintain an orderly set of books according to the generally accepted rules of accounting and to report to the Board account activity and balances.
• 5. Director at Large:
  To provide backup to any of the officer’s positions, except President, should the need arise. To maintain order at any function, event or meeting of the club.

Board of Directors

A Board Director may not run for election or serve on the Board for consecutive terms. A term is two (2) years. Board Members will hold officer positions. The Board of Directors shall appoint the Treasurer. Qualified candidates may be selected from the Board members, the regular fellows or an outside source.

Suspension

Any fellow may be suspended for good cause from active participation in club affairs for a temporary time provided the fellow is given advance notice of any action against them, and be given an opportunity to speak to the Board of Directors in his or her defense. (Good Cause means action or inaction that is detrimental to the club as determined by the Board of Directors with no less than four (4) members present in a closed session and with a unanimous decision.

These standing rules must be reviewed by the Board of Directors every five years and be approved by 51% vote of all Regular fellows, in good standing, present at a meeting of which advance notice to all fellows was given. Next approval will be March 2006.