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The next big event/fundraiser on the schedule is the annual Dream weekend auction at Eldora Speedway. 100% of the money brought in from the auction goes straight to the benevolent fund. Here are the details on the event:

DATE: Saturday - June 12, 2010
TIME: Doors open at 12:00 pm, Auction starts at 12:30 pm
LOCATION: Eldora Ballroom (on property of Speedway)

Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Check
(there is an ATM machine located at the track)

ARTICLE I – NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1:
The name of the organization shall be Midwest Auto Racing Charities. It shall be a
nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio
Section 2:
Midwest Auto Racing Charities is organized exclusively for charitable and educational
purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. More
specifically, the purpose of Midwest Auto Racing Charities is to provide financial assistance
to drivers, crew members, racing officials and/or track personnel who are injured in racing
accidents. The primary areas of consideration are drivers that compete, or have competed,
at Eldora Speedway, Limaland Motorsports Park and/or Waynesfield Motor Sports Park;
however there are no specific geographic boundaries. Assistance will be considered on
a financial needs basis.

ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1:
Membership in Midwest Auto Racing Charities shall be open to any person or organization
that has an interest in auto racing.
Section 2:
Membership dues shall be $10 per calendar year, unless changed by a majority vote of
the attending members at the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE III – MEETINGS
Section 1:
Regular meetings of the members shall be held on the second Tuesday of every calendar
month from February through December, at a time and location as announced at the
annual meeting.
Section 2:
An Annual Meeting shall be held on the second Tuesday of January. The specific date,
time and location of the Annual Meeting will be designated by the chair. At the Annual
Meeting, the members shall elect officers, receive reports on the activities of the corporation
and determine the direction of the corporation for the coming year.
Section 3:
All issues to be voted on shall be decided by a simple majority of those present at the
meeting in which the vote takes place.

ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS and OFFICERS
Section 1:
The Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of Midwest Auto Racing Charities;
however, the Board is authorized to delegate responsibility of the operation of the organization
to a staff of elected officers. The board and/or officers shall receive no compensation.
Section 2:
The Board shall have 5 (five) members, with terms of 3 (three) years. Terms shall be
staggered in such a manner that no more than 2 (two) terms expire in any one year. There
are no term limits, Board members may serve an unlimited number of successive terms.
Expiring terms are filled by election with a simple majority of members present at the Annual
meeting.
Section 3:
There shall be 4 (four) officers of Midwest Auto Racing Charities, to conduct regular meetings
under policy and direction established by the Board of Directors. The officers must be members
of Midwest Auto Racing Charities, and shall consist of:
a. President (which must be a member of the Board of Directors)
b. Vice-President
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer
Their duties are as follows:
a. President – convene and preside over regular meetings
b. Vice-President – preside over regular meetings in the absence of the President, chair
special committees
c. Secretary – responsible for keeping records and taking minutes at all regular meetings,
sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and assuring that
corporate records are maintained.
d. Treasurer – make a report at each regular meeting with financial records and transactions.
The officers will serve one-year terms and are elected by simple majority vote at the Annual
Meeting. Officers may serve successive terms. All positions must be filled individually, one
member may not hold more than one position.

ARTICLE V – AMENDMENTS
Section 1:
These by-laws may be altered, amended, repealed or added to by two-thirds majority of
the Board of Directors.


MARC has assisted many drivers over the past several seasons - including Tracy Hines, Butch Schroeder, Hank Zimpfer, Adam Main, Tim Shaffer, Barney Craig, Paul McMahon, Hillard Miller, Dick Beebe, Matt Westfall, Kenny Jacobs, Craig Dollansky, Doug Hewitt, Tim McCreadie, Darren Hagen, Daryl Banks, Chris Wilson, David Gravel, Travis Rutz, Chub Frank, and more...

Contact: MIDWEST AUTO RACING CHARITIES   |   PO BOX 193   |   Celina, OH 45822-0193
Phone: 419.586.3489    |   Email: davesdug@bright.net