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INTERNATIONAL BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I

NAME

Section 1      This organization shall be known as: Latin American Motorcycle      Association (L.A.M.A)

Section 2      Unauthorized use or abuse of the name or logo shall be grounds for dismissal and/or termination of an individuals membership or the affiliation of a chapter and/or legal action.

ARTICLE II

CHARACTER

Section 1      The Latin American Motorcycle Association is a humanist association that does not distinguish between race, color, nationality, ethnic origins, religion, gender, age, social class, motorcycle brands, etc.  L.A.M.A. members share a passion for motorcycles that unite us in a brotherhood with Democratic ideals.

Section 2      The Latin American Motorcycle Assoc. is a Not for Profit, apolitical association and shall not take active participation in political campaigns, have no affiliation with any political parties or any activities that may cause a negative effect on the reputation of the association.

                                                    MISSION

Section 1       L.A.M.A. was created to organize recreational activities for it’s

                      members such as tours, picnics, campouts and a host of other

                      social activities that benefit the members.

Section 2       LAMA must provide safety education for the membership and the

                      public at large through classes, instruction at chapter meetings,

                      televised programs, videos, workshops, etc. that promote the safe

                      and legal use of motorcycles.

Section 3      LAMA International will act as the official International governing

                     body for the sport of Moto-Tourism. LAMA must provide and  

                     promote Moto-Touring sports competitions on local, national and

                     International levels.

Section 4     Although L.A.M.A. is not a charity and our mission is motorcycling,

                    as an integral part of our respective communities, LAMA chapters                   

                    are expected to organize some charitable events on behalf of those

                    less fortunate. This can be achieved through toy drives, food drives,

                    blood drives, fund drives and a host of other activities.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1      LAMA membership is open to all individuals who posses a legally registered motorcycle with an engine size of 650cc or larger, a valid motorcycle license and insurance where required.

Section 2      LAMA Members can not be members of any other motorcycle club, association or organization without written approval of the International Committee.

Section 3      A member who is delinquent or has been suspended from a chapter can not be allowed to transfer to another chapter until such delinquency or suspension has been lifted by their original chapter.

Section 4     A member who has sold his motorcycle has a period of 90 days to show purchase of another motorcycle. After 90 days without owning a motorcycle the chapter membership will be terminated and their colors must be turned in. The individual can maintain an associate membership until he purchases another motorcycle


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