Moore 24 Class Constitution (11/2007)

Name:
Moore 24 National Association (hereafter referred to as Association).

Objective:
To promote class racing by establishing one design standards, the organization of National Championships and promotion of social events and friendships among Moore 24 owners.

Organization:
The basic unit of the Association shall be the Fleet. A Fleet shall consist of five (5) or more boats belonging to Association members, and shall elect a Fleet Captain. The Governing Board of the Association shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Measurer, a Fleet Captain from each Fleet, and Ron Moore as a permanent member. All officers must be members of the Association.

Voting:
Changes to the Constitution and/or Class Rules shall be approved by majority of ballots and proxies returned (assuming no meeting) or by two-thirds vote, including proxies, at a meeting of 20% of the total voting members. Voting members must be boat owners and only one vote may be counted per boat. There shall be an annual meeting held each year. The Governing Board will determine the time and location of the meeting.

Championship Regattas:
Championship Regattas are defined as the Pacific Coast Championship and the National Championship.

Roadmaster Events:
The Roadmaster Series is a schedule of approximately eight to 12 races or regattas, including
Championship Regattas, to be contested each year by the class. Prior to the end of each year, the Governing Board shall determine the Roadmaster schedule for the following year. This schedule shall be posted electronically on the class website.

To be eligible to be scored in the Roadmaster Series, the skipper of a boat must be a member in good standing of the Association, comply with all class measurements and rules, and display the Moore 24 emblem on the mainsail. Those competing in Roadmaster Events shall have their dues paid in advance and must have a valid measurement certificate on file with the class Measurer, prior to racing. Nonowner drivers must be members of the Association at the “California Membership” rate. Non-members may spell authorized drivers for short periods of time to provide personal breaks.

Fees and Eligibility:
Annual dues for membership in the Association are as follows:

	California Membership (including Nevada)	$50
	Non-California/Nevada Membership	$35
	Associate Membership (crew, friends, etc.)	$35

The Association, through its Governing Board, reserves the right to refuse membership or suspend or terminate the membership of any individual who commits a gross breach of a rule, good manners or sportsmanship, or who may have brought the class or sport into disrepute. Such action can be taken only with the approval of 2/3 of the Governing Board.