VOLVO ENTHUSIASTS CLUB 1989 Limited Constitution
MISSION and CLUBS GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT
The Club was founded in 1989 by Kevin Price, Fred Price and Christina Stadden who are thereafter referred to as the Club Founders and Directors. On their death or retirement, these positions will/have been taken over by their next of kin or appointed person/s and will also be known as Hereditary Founders and or Club Directors. The Name of Club and all its assets remain entirely in the control and ownership of the Club Directors. The Club is in entirely independent and is not supported in any way by any commercial body.
1. AIMS and OBJECTIVES of the CLUB
To promote the use of, maintenance and restoration of all VOLVO cars, coaches and commercial vehicles in excess of 15 years of age or out of production models, for the interest and the pleasure of the members. This date to be a rolling date, which will be held under constant review.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all persons approved by the Club Directors with an interest in older Volvos after submitting the appropriate membership fee. Membership will operate from the 1st January to 31st December each year. Membership not renewed by 31st March will be regarded as lapsed and ‘Reduced Membership Rates’ will not apply to previous Members. Reduced Membership Rates will apply for new members joining after 31st July in any year.
Any refusal or termination of membership is final and binding, and is the decision solely made by the Club Directors.
3. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Club has Equal Opportunities Policy and in all its dealings will be Non Discriminatory to all Members regardless of race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender or to people with disabilities. All events, activities and choice of venue will be so organised as to ensure maximum access and equal opportunities and enjoyment for all.
4. BENEFITS
The Clubs main event is the International Gathering held on the 1st Sunday in June each year at a changing venue in central England. As with local events the judging for the majority of awards are voted for by the members and any specialist presentation is at the discretion of the Club Directors.
The Club publishes a quarterly magazine, to keep members informed of Club events and articles relating to all aspects of the Classic Car movement, organises days out to points of general interest, social meetings, attends classic car shows involving members and their cars, displays at all major national events to promote the Club, offers a spares location service for rare and unusual parts, provides technical advice via a team of Technical Co-Ordinators, offers motor insurance services linked to a major established classic car insurers at competitive rates and provides a vehicle valuation service for insurance purpose. The Club also offer s assistance with DVLA V765 Applications to Recover lost Vehicle Registrations and can provide ‘Build Date Certificates’ for the purpose of ‘Age Related’ Registrations.
5. USE of CLUB NAME and PUBLISHED MATERIAL
The use of the Club Name nor any of its published material shall be used by any persons for whatever reason without the expressed approval in writing of the Club Directors. Any deviation from this policy will result in instant termination of membership.
5A COPYWRITE-PLEASE NOTE:
All materials in our Club Magazine and other printed materials, on our Club website and our Facebook Pages are the Copywrite of the Volvo Enthusiasts Club 1989 Ltd. No part of any publication may be reproduced by electronic, printed or other means, without prior permission, in writing, from the Volvo Enthusiasts Club, 21 Woodford Close, Hightown, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1UT.
6 .INFORMATION
The views and opinions expressed on this website are those of the individual writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the administration of the Volvo Enthusiasts Club 1989 Ltd, or its membership. Whilst every care is taken when accepting advertisements the Club or its administration cannot accept responsibility for any resulting unsatisfactory transactions. All information given on this website is given in good faith and the Volvo Enthusiasts Club 1989 Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
7. CLUB ORGANISATION
The organisation of the Club and appointment of Officials shall be at the sole discretion of the Club Directors. Reasonable and approved expenses will be paid to club officials for the organisation of events provided approval is obtained prior said to the event. Approval is at the sole discretion of the Club Directors .
There being no A.G.M., accounts will not be available to members but will remain the responsibility of the Club Directors and the Clubs Appointed Accountant to ensure financial best practice.
Copy of Accounts will be filed with Companies House as a legal requirement.
8. CLUB RECORDS
The Club is subject to the Data Protection Legislation and therefore to comply with these requirements and to protect the members, information contained in the Club records will not be disclosed to any person or organisation for whatever reason.
KEVIN PRICE and MATT STADDEN – CLUB DIRECTORS VOLVO ENTHUSIASTS CLUB 1989 LIMITED.
