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More About the Atlantic Canada Chapter The ACC promotes the restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of Studebakers by encouraging individual and family participation in Studebaker related activities. Membership is invited from anyone sharing these interests. Ownership of a Studebaker is not necessary. Membership in the international club is a requirement for Chapter members. The Chapter has an annual meeting, usually in January to break up the winter, and three other general meetings: one during each of the other three seasons. These dinner meetings are usually held in the area between Moncton, NB and Truro, NS. The Executive hold meetings as needed for planning and to prepare for the annual and general meetings. In addition, the Chapter has been holding up to four events during the driving season. An annual Show and Shine is selected and members attend as a group and promote the club and Studebakering. An annual Picnic is held in Prince Edward Island along with related tours, flea markets, etc. For the past couple of years a member has hosted a B-B-Q and finally, a IDYSD & Fall Colours Tour has rounded out the events for the driving season. The membership as of February 2010 stood at 43 which translates into 80-100 individuals. There are members from all four Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Alberta and the state of Ohio. It is a family oriented chapter that welcomes everyone and all age groups to participate. Everyone is welcome to attend any meeting or event without commitment. For more information about the Chapter please contact any one of the representatives below. Atlantic Canada Chapter Beginnings The Atlantic Canada Chapter is the second Studebaker International Club in Atlantic Canada. The first club was called the Maritime Chapter of SDC and covered Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The club ran from January 1980 to 1983 when a last meeting was held in June of that year. The club had twenty three members at one point. The club published newsletters during the period and held show events as well as annual meetings in June of each year. Some of the members from that chapter would go on to be part of the second club: Bill Jarvis, Jerry Germon, Gary Payne, Don Girvan (deceased), Karl Lossenczy, Doug Harris, Robert Black and Pierre Hebert. ( more to come)
2019 ACC Executive
President: Vice-President: Past President: Bill Jarvis 506.855.6660; doublej@nbnet.nb.ca
Membership:
Faye Germon 506-856-7880 jfgermon@rogers.com
Rick Sanderson 902.719.7202
rick.sanderson@hotmail.com Derek Bugden 902.892.0228 dbugden2012@hotmail.com Representative for NL: Vacant Editor: Chuck Teuscher 518.895.2904 cteuscher@nycap.rr.com Telephone
Tree Commander:
SDC & Northeast Zone Executive SDC President:Denny Foust, 143 Studebaker Rd., Spring Mills, PA 16875 studeguy54@gmail.com 
SDC Vice President:Don Jones, P.O. Box 229, Concord, VA 24538 keydetsdj@aol.com
SDC Secretary:Cindy Foust, 143 Studebaker Rd, Spring Mills, PS 16875, cid1966@verizon.com SDC Treasurer:Jane Stinson, 5800 Stanley Rd., Columbiaville MI 48421; jestinson@aol.com Northeast Zone Director: Steve Grant, 8581 Fredonia Stockton Rd, Fredonia NY 14063, madd_doodler@yahoo.com Northeast Zone Coordinator:Richard Doherty 4017 Lincoln Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075-2943 716.648.0384 Zone Manager, Atlantic Provinces & Québec:Bill Jarvis, 125 Maple St, Moncton, NB, E1C6A5, 506.855.6660, doublej@nbnet.nb.ca
ATLANTIC CANADA CHAPTER of the STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB INC. (Revised February 24, 2024) Article 1 Name, purpose and emblem The name of this chapter shall be the “Atlantic Canada Chapter” (ACC) of the Studebaker Drivers Club Inc. (SDC). The purposes of this Chapter shall be to promote a closer relationship among owners of Studebakers and related vehicles in the Atlantic Canada region; to encourage the acquisition, preservation and enjoyment of Studebakers; to promote membership in the ACC; and to organize and administer ACC social events, tours and exhibitions. The Chapter will publish a periodic newsletter which will be the official publication of the Chapter. The emblem of the ACC is the “Canadian maple leaf design” as approved by the SDC Trade Mark Administrator on 2 November 1997. Article 2 Membership, dues and meetings Membership of the ACC shall be open to all members and only members of the Studebaker Drivers Club Inc. according to the provisions of its by-laws. Upon payment of dues any person meeting the foregoing qualifications shall be an ACC member in good standing and shall remain so as long as dues are not more than 30 days in arrears. In the case of members residing in the same household who hold joint membership in SDC only one set of dues need to be paid and only one copy of the Chapter publication will be received. The types of membership are: ACTIVE MEMBER: A person as qualified above and eighteen (18) years or older, with all rights and privileges extended including the right to vote and to hold office. ASSOCIATE MEMBER: The spouse of an Active Member, not required to pay separate Chapter dues, but having all rights and privileges including the right to vote and to hold office. Associate members shall include the children under the age of 18 of active members, without the right to vote nor to hold office. HONORARY MEMBER: Any person who in the opinion of the Chapter Executive has made an outstanding contribution to the Chapter. Honorary members shall be exempt from paying Chapter dues. Such memberships will be continued at the pleasure of the Chapter Executive. Voting privileges will be extended only to those who hold membership in SDC. YOUTH MEMBER: Any person between the ages of twelve (12) and seventeen (17) who is sponsored by an Active Member and who exhibits a clear interest in Studebakers and SDC may become a Youth Member. Youth members will not have the right to vote or to hold office. Other classes of membership may be established. Concurrent membership in SDC is required. Expulsion of a member may occur only after a complaint is submitted in writing to the Chapter Executive. Notice of such complaint must be sent to the named member by certified mail. The named member will be given 30 days to respond to the complaint. Expulsion is a power reserved to the Chapter Executive. DUES: The annual amount of dues for various classes of membership will be set by the membership. Dues become due on the first day of January each year. Membership is for one year ending on December 31. Proposed changes in the amount of dues will be submitted by the Chapter executive to a membership meeting and must be ratified by a majority of the members present before taking effect. The dues paid by a new member who joins on or after September 1 shall cover the period ending December 31 of the following year. MEETINGS: The membership must meet at least four (4) times annually, with thirty (30) or more days notice given of each meeting. One meeting will be designated as the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and will be held early in the calendar year. The Chapter Executive will determine the date, time and place of all meetings. The Order of Business shall be conducted following Roberts Rules of Order, Revised, provided that they do not conflict with these By-laws or those of SDC. QUORUMS: For Chapter Executive meetings, the quorum shall be forty per cent (40%) of the elected members. For Membership meetings the quorum shall be fifteen per cent (15%) of the Active and Associate Members and must include a quorum of the Chapter Executive. Article 3 Chapter Executive The Chapter Executive, other than the Editor and other appointed positions shall be elected by a majority vote of members qualified and voting at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The nominal term of each shall be one year. Nominations may be made by a designated Nominating Committee and/or from the floor of the meeting. Nominees need not be present at the meeting but must consent before a vote takes place to serve if elected. The Editor shall be appointed by the Chapter Executive. The Chapter Executive shall consist of the President, Past President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Editor and up to four (4) Provincial Representatives. The Chapter Executive may appoint other positions as needed. The Chapter Executive shall meet at least four (4) times per year, preferably before membership meetings. Meetings of the Chapter Executive may be called by the President or by a majority of the Chapter Executive. A notice of seven (7) or more days shall be given for each meeting. If a member of the Chapter Executive misses three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the Executive without cause that position may be declared vacant by the presiding officer. Vacancies in the Chapter Executive that occur for any reason should be filled by the membership at their next meeting. The Chapter Executive will ascertain the qualifications of new members and shall plan and arrange suitable meetings and activities for the Chapter. Article 4 Duties of elected positions The PRESIDENT shall preside at all meetings. They shall have the power to vote to break a tied vote. Their duties include liaison with SDC, other Chapters of SDC, and other clubs having a purpose similar to ACC. They shall ensure that the duties of the members of the Chapter Executive are carried out. The PAST PRESIDENT shall act as a mentor the President and shall perform other duties under the direction of the President. The VICE PRESIDENT shall, in the absence of the President, serve in their place.. They shall assist the President in their duties upon request. The SECRETARY shall record minutes of the membership and Chapter Executive meetings. They shall answer and re-direct general correspondence. They shall present minutes of the membership meetings to the next following meeting for approval and provide them to the Editor for inclusion in the next Chapter newsletter. They shall maintain orderly files for ease of reference to Chapter documents. The Secretary shall keep information relating to the Chapter’s banking accounts on file, such as location, type, account numbers and signing officers. The TREASURER shall receive and record all funds paid to the Chapter. They shall maintain an account at a credit union or bank, approved by the Chapter Executive, in which all funds of the Chapter are promptly deposited upon receipt. They shall record and pay all authorized expenses by cheque or electronic transfer. They shall maintain proper documentation for all disbursements (invoices, receipts, etc.) They shall reconcile the statements of the credit union or bank with the records of the Chapter before preparing Treasurer’s Reports to the Chapter Executive and to the membership. There shall be two (2) signing officers, the Treasurer and one other member of the Chapter Executive chosen by the Executive. The Treasurer shall have sole signing authority under normal circumstances. The second signing officer is appointed to ensure access to the accounts should the Treasurer be unable to carry out their regular duties. The Treasurer shall prepare written reports for each membership meeting, Chapter Executive meeting, and in other situations as requested by the Executive. Each report must be balanced and specify opening balance, itemized income and expenses, and closing balance. The Treasurer shall prepare a written annual report for presentation at the Annual General Meeting. The MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY shall receive and record membership applications and renewals. They shall forward membership cards to the members in person, by mail or electronically. They shall report membership information at membership and executive meetings, and on other occasions if required by the Executive. The Membership Secretary shall maintain the membership/mailing list for distribution of newsletters and will prepare an annual Roster. The Membership Secretary shall forward promptly all dues or other funds received to the Treasurer, or, when mutually convenient and agreed, the Membership Secretary may deposit funds received to the Chapter account, and promptly notify the Treasurer of the transaction details. Duties of appointed positions The EDITOR shall receive reports, stories, advertising and other relevant material for inclusion in the Chapter newsletter. They shall edit and layout the newsletter materials and arrange for printing and publication. The newsletter shall be distributed to all honourary and active members in good standing, and to the SDC Publications Committee either by mail or by electronic means as preferred by the recipient. When deemed appropriate by the Editor, the Chapter newsletter may be exchanged with other SDC chapters and/or local auto clubs. The Editor shall encourage submission of articles, stories, etc. from members for inclusion in the newsletter. The Editor, in conjunction with the Membership Secretary, will maintain an up-to-date mailing/membership list for distribution of newsletters and other materials. The STORES MANAGER shall purchase merchandise, as authorized in each case by the membership of the Chapter, for resale by the Chapter. They shall maintain the merchandise in good condition and report to the Executive on any merchandise which is not saleable. They shall promptly forward funds from sales to the Treasurer with an accounting of the transactions. They shall prepare written reports for each membership meeting and when requested by the Chapter Executive in other special situations. Each report must be balanced and specify the opening inventory, itemized purchases and sales, and closing inventory. The Stores Manager must provide the Treasurer with details of all purchase and sales information to the end of December, no later than the following January 15, to facilitate preparation of the annual Treasurer’s Report. The Stores Manager will prepare an annual written report for presentation at the Annual General Meeting. The PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES shall encourage participation by Chapter members in their province in Chapter activities and encourage new memberships. They shall represent their province on the Executive. They (or their designates) shall act as Tour Masters for tours scheduled in their province. They shall perform other duties from time to time as requested by the Chapter Executive. Article 5 Policy Administration of the Chapter will conform to the provisions of the By-laws of SDC, which take precedence in the event of any conflict. The officers of the Chapter will abide by the decisions of the Board of SDC. The Chapter assumes all responsibility, financial and otherwise, for any activities it conducts. Any membership application or dues received by the Chapter for SDC will be forwarded promptly.
These By-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of qualified members present and voting at a Chapter meeting. All changes are subject to approval by the SDC Chapter Information and Chartering Committee. The above By-laws were adopted by the members of the Atlantic Canada Chapter, Studebaker Drivers Club Inc., at a meeting held in Riverview, New Brunswick on February 24, 2024.
President, Atlantic Canada Chapter (original signed by President Ken Zwicker)
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