By Laws

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Article I: South Placer Jeep & Wheelers Group

• This organization shall be known as the South Placer Jeep & Wheelers Group (or interchangeably as the SPJW or SPJ&W).

Article II: The purpose of the SPJW is for Jeep and other off-road vehicles enthusiasts located in South Placer (Loomis, Penryn, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville, other South Placer areas) to have a fellowship of like-minded enthusiasts to share the sport of Off-Roading and community service. This organization was formed in April 2021 for the purpose of social and responsible recreational activities designed to foster the enjoyment of community service and vehicles using legal and sustaining methods while protecting and preserving our natural resources and providing positive community relations.

Article III: Membership Dues

• It is recommended that all members must own a licensed and registered, road legal, OHV or

4×4, and all members must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

• Each membership includes the member. Family members may accompany the member to

club activities. Voting power and ability to hold an executive position within the club is

restricted to the member.

• All club members must conduct themselves in a respectable and orderly fashion during all

club activities. This includes all social media outlets that are covered under the umbrella of

SPJW. Video releases and other liability waivers will be requested at events. 

• Members may belong to other off-road or 4×4 groups so long as they act within the

standards established in the bylaws of the SPJW.

• Dues are due at the October meeting of each year. Dues are $70, broken down as $30 initiation fee, and $40 club dues. Renewal will be $50 each consecutive year. If a member fails to pay yearly dues and is dropped from the roster they will be required to pay the initiation fee again if they wish to re-join.

* Dues pay and support website, video software payments, first t-shirt and sticker, development of admin paperwork, any left over monies helps to support events.

• Any member who fails to pay the agreed upon club dues may have his/her membership

status suspended until payment is received. A reminder will be posted on the website one

month prior to dues expiring. One month after the due date, if dues have not been received,

he/she will no longer be considered a member of SPJW. At the discretion of the club

officers a club payment may be postponed due to extenuating circumstances.

• Members of the club may bring non-members to certain club events such as socials. Let it be

known that the member is responsible for the behavior of the non-member guest during the

event. Non-member guests attending trail events of the club must sign a Non-Member

Waiver form prior to participating in the events. We video our events and post them to social media and our websites. 

• All members must complete a club application and submit it for approval prior to becoming

a member. The club reserves the right to refuse membership to any applicant without

explanation.

• Any member who leaves the club due to joining any branch of the American Military may

remain a member with his/her membership on hold. Upon return from active duty, he/she

will begin paying dues for the calendar next year.

Article IV: Meetings (in person or zoom)

• Official club meetings will be held as determined by the officers of the club. The location and

the time will be determined and announced two weeks prior to the meeting.

• Due to unforeseen circumstances meetings and trail rides are subject to change.

Article V: Vehicle Requirements

• All vehicles regardless of year, make, or model must have proper safety equipment and be in

compliance with applicable Traffic Laws. All vehicles participating in club rides must have proof

of current registration and insurance when required by state law. All operators must have and

possess a valid driver’s license. All vehicles must be equipped to the standard stated in the trail

riding rules.

o Exception to vehicle being in compliance with Traffic and Highway Laws for Buggies and

other customs that are trailered to events and not run on public roads.

o No firearms, as governed by federal, state, and local laws, are allowed on trail rides

unless the member possessing the firearm is a sworn member of law enforcement or

he/she is in compliance with state law or is in possession of a weapons carry or

concealed weapons permit per local state law.

Article VI: Substances

• Alcohol, drugs, and other intoxicating substances will not be permitted on trail rides or in

conjunction with any event that requires operation of a motor vehicle on the trails.

*in accordance with local rules/laws.

Article VII: Officers

• Officer Roles: All Officers must represent the club in a positive light, publicly or privately.

• Officer Nominations shall take place in the month of October. New officers will assume roles in

the following calendar year. Nomination of a club member must be approved by said member

before posting said nomination.

• Officer Elections will be held following the final day for payment of membership dues, as

outlined in Article 3 Membership and Dues, and an updated membership list is presented.

• Officer terms are set as 1 year for the positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary. The

office of Treasurer is set as 2-year term. Past presidents will become Trustees of the

organization and have no voting power but may attend all board meetings as long as they

announce their intent to the current president. (need to set terms for other positions).

• The officers hold their positions strictly as volunteers. The club will not pay any member to carry

out functions of the club.

• Should an officer no longer be able to carry out their role during the year, a membership

meeting will be called prior to the following month’s meeting to nominate and vote on the

officer’s replacement. The Vice President may be given the option to be promoted to the office

of President should the membership approve which then a Vice President would then be

nominated and elected.

• Any member of The SPJW may be nominated for an office under the condition that the

member nominated has been a member of The SPJW for at a minimum of one year.

By-Laws Article VIII: Waiver of Liability

• Any member or non-member guest of SPJW participating in any event affiliated with the SPJW

does so at his/her own risk. He/she does not hold the club, its officers, and/or the administrator

liable for any injury, loss, damages, or death that may occur due to such participation.

• It is understood that club events having to do with operation of one or more vehicles pose

potential harm to persons and property, and it is understood that members and non-members

participate in all events at their own risk. IMPORTANT NOTICE While trail riding at a club event

or otherwise, if you venture on an area not marked, or a closed area, and an officer of the law

issues you a ticket, or an arrest or confiscation of your vehicle occurs, liability is bore solely by

the owner or person doing the action. SPJW (nor its members) are not responsible for loss,

theft or damage to any vehicle. Personal property in vehicles is solely the owner’s responsibility.

SPJW will pay no bail monies nor impound fees.

Article IX: Dispersion of Club Funds

• Any two club Officers may authorize the usage of club funds for items not in excess of $250 for

Club related purchases. Purchases in excess of $250 and club expenditures will be voted on at a

membership meeting by the members of the club.

• A minimum of two estimates/proposals shall be gathered for any new projects/work

determined to be beyond the capability of club members. All estimates/proposals shall be

posted on the club web site one week prior to voting. A majority vote of club members shall

award the work. Club members and their immediate families are not eligible for paid work. Club

members who may have a conflict of interest are not eligible to vote.

Any questions or concerns contact SPJW board.