Georgia Triumph Association (GTA) Charter

Unratified draft version - December 2009

Purpose - The purpose of the Georgia Triumph Association (GTA) is to provide local interaction among member organizations in the Atlanta Area, to mutually support each other and to supplement the exchange of information. The GTA shall encourage the ownership, safe operation, and restoration of Triumph motor cars. The GTA shall act as a source for parts location for the members. The GTA shall develop and maintain lists of new and used parts sources, as well as mechanics and repair facilities. The GTA shall promote the pastime of motoring in Triumph motor cars.

Membership - All owners and enthusiasts of Triumph motor cars are eligible for membership in the GTA.

To become a member of GTA, one must submit an application along with payment to GTA indicating the willingness to support the activities of the organization. Membership will be on an annual basis.

Membership Fees - Annually, the officers determine the current year's fee policies. Those policies are published and distributed in a timely manner. Payment of membership dues must accompany a membership application.

Officers - The officers of the Georgia Triumph Association are Director, Assistant Director, Treasurer, Membership Director, Activities Director, Communications Director, Secretary, Member-at-Large, and Webmaster. Officers shall be elected annually to serve until succeeded and will assume office in January of every year. The position of Treasurer is a two-year term due to fiduciary nature. The board is empowered to remove vacant board positions, create new board positions and appoint replacements if any officer resigns during their term.

Meetings - A minimum of nine meetings will be held each year. Special events may be scheduled through the year. Meeting locations and times will be reviewed at least annually by the board of directors and changed as appropriate. Notification of the meetings will be made to the membership in a timely manner.

Relationship to the Vintage Triumph Registrar (VTR) - The Georgia Triumph Association is a registered Chapter of the Vintage Triumph Register (VTR).

Charter Changes - This charter may be changed by a majority vote of members in good standing attending a pre-announced meeting after the proposed change has been introduced. One vote is allowed per member. Absentee voting will be allowed.

Voting - For any issues, except charter changes, attending members in good standing will rule. All voting shall be done on a member basis and one vote is allowed per member in attendance.

Dissolution - The GTA shall be dissolved if the membership falls below 10 members for a period of three active months. All funds left in the treasury shall be distributed to the Atlanta area United Way Fund.

Functions - Among the functions to be performed by GTA are: