Ride with us
If you would like to ride with us, please see our ride calendar and route maps.
We have standing rides that begin at the water tower in Western Springs.
On Wednesday & Friday morning at 6 a.m., we have a 16 mile ride to Downers Grove and back. Each Saturday, we have a 40 mile “Bluff Loop” which leaves the tower at 7 a.m. that combines a race training group and a no-drop ride.Group A (the racing group) pushes the pace through the industrial park and up Bluff.Group B is less aggressive and re-groups at the top of the industrial park after Bluff.
On Sunday, we have two separate rides that go south down Archer Ave. to Lemont. Group A will be a harder/longer ride, and Group B will be a bit easier and a no-drop ride.
See you at the Tower.
Contact Us
Tower Racing Ltd
P.O. Box 243
Hinsdale, IL 60522
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By-laws of Tower Racing, Ltd .
Article I. Name, Purpose and Status
Section 1. Name.
The name of the team shall be Tower Racing Ltd., hereinafter referred to as the Team or Tower Racing. The use of the Team name by any individual or group shall be by permission of a majority of the Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the Board. The Board may set rules or restrictions before granting permission. Permission must be secured for a specific date and use.
Section 2. Purpose.
The purpose of the Team is
(a) To educate cycling enthuses and the local community by putting on free clinics and education seminars
(b) To give both time and monetary donations to local charitable organizations
(b) To promote and engage in bicycling racing
(c) To promote bicycling safety through education free seminars and demonstrations
(d) To provide positive publicity to team sponsors
Section 3 Club Status
Tower Racing shall function as a not for profit organization. The club shall maintain the Internal Revenue Code status of 501-c-3 upon approval from the IRS, in its own right or as an affiliate member of a 501-c-3 organization.
Said organization is organized exclusively for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Article II – Officers and Directors
Section 1. Officers. The Officers of the Team shall be the President, Secretary and Treasurer, . The Officers, Past-President and at least 3 elected Directors, but no more than 5 elected Directors, shall constitute the Board.
(a) The Officers and Directors shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected. The terms of office will begin immediately following the annual membership meeting and end immediately after the annual meeting of the following year. There shall be no term limit upon duly elected Officers and Directors.
Section 2. Nominating Procedure.
The President, with the approval of the Board, shall appoint a nominating committee and designate its chairman, not later than the one month before the annual meeting. The Committee shall be drawn from the general membership and consist of three members, each of whom shall have been a member for at least two years. The committee shall choose a slate of nominees to replace the Officers and three Directors. The Chairman shall procure the consent of each nominee before the slate is presented at the Annual Meeting. Additional candidates may be nominated from the floor at this meeting, on condition that they have previously consented to being nominated.
Section 3. Election Procedure.
Election shall be by ballot by active members present at annual banquet.
Section 4. Duties.
(a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and shall be the executive officer of the Team. He shall sign all official documents adopted by the team and shall perform all other customary duties pertaining to the office of President. He shall also be Chairman of the Board.
(b) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board ; in his absence the Secretary shall preside.
(c) The Secretary shall assume the duties of the President in his absence or inability to act. He shall also be responsible for and organize the annual team banquet and oversee membership recruitment.
(d) The Secretary shall attend all general meetings and meetings of the Board and shall keep all minutes and votes in the Team Records. He shall keep a current roll of all Team members and perform all other duties pertaining to this office or as required by a majority of the Board. He shall have custody of the Corporate Seal and the Team Records.
(e) The Treasurer, shall, subject to such restrictions and conditions agreed upon by a majority of the Board, have custody of all money, debts and obligations belonging to the Team. He shall receive all money paid to the Team and deposit it in Team accounts. All checks, drafts, notes, or other orders for payment of money shall be signed in the name of the Team by the President or the Treasurer. He shall give bond at Team expense if required by the Board. The Treasurer shall give a report of the financial status of the Team at the Annual Meeting and at any other meeting of the members if requested. No obligation, debt or liability shall be incurred by the Treasurer without the specific approval of the Board. He shall secure the signature of at least one other Board members on the bank signature card in addition to his, and receive approval from the Board prior to writing checks for unbudgeted items over $250.00 (two hundred fifty dollars). The Treasurer maintains the official membership list.
(f) The Directors shall attend all meetings of the members and of the Board. They shall aid the Officers in planning and policy making for the Team. They may be appointed by the President to be chairmen of standing committees. The Past President advises the Board for the year following his term as a voting member of the Board. If the President is re-elected, the position of Past President shall remain vacant until such time as there is a Past President.
Section 5.
Resignations. Any Officer or Director may resign from office when it is deemed in the best interest of the Team or of the individual. The resignation must be in writing and shall be effective when received by the Secretary.
Section 6.
Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs in any elected office other than that of President, the President shall appoint a member of the Team to fill the office for the remainder of the term. The appointment shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for the approval at the next regular membership meeting or Board Meeting. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the President, the Secretary shall immediately assume the office of President and shall appoint a new Secretary in accordance with the procedure previously outlined in this section. If the office of Secretary shall be vacant, then the succession shall be the Treasurer. A current Board member may be appointed to another position on the Board. However, he must resign his current position to accept the appointment.
Article III – Membership and Dues
Section 1.
Membership is open to individuals who are in agreement with the purpose and by-laws of the Team, sign the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability, and pay yearly dues.
(a) Membership shall consist of Racing Members and Associate Members.1. Racing Members agree to race in a minimum of four (4) USA Cycling or ABR sanctioned road, mountain, or cyclocross races in a calendar year.2. Associate Members have no minimum racing requirement, but may still participate in races.
Section 2. Termination.
(a) Membership shall automatically lapse for non-payment of dues and be automatically reinstated upon payment thereof.
(b) The member commits an act which endangers the safety of him/herself or others in a race or training ride or is unsportsmanlike and is disqualified from a race for such act and a majority of the Board present at a duly constituted meeting at which a quorum is present vote in favor of termination of the membership.
(c ) The member acts in such a way as to bring disrepute upon a sponsor or sponsors or the Team in general and a majority of the Board present at a duly constituted meeting at which a quorum is present vote in favor of termination of the membership.
Section 2. Dues
(a) Team dues shall be paid on a yearly basis and shall be determined by the Board .
(b) The amount of dues for the upcoming year shall be announced to the membership at the annual meeting, in the Team newsletter, website, or in such other fashion as the Board may direct.
Article IV – Meetings and Voting
Section 1. Annual Meeting.
The annual Meeting of the membership shall be held during January for the purpose of installation of the Board, reports of committees and retiring Officers and such business as shall be necessary.
Section 2. Meetings.
There shall be a meeting of the members on the first Monday of each calendar quarter, if possible.
Section 3. Special Meetings.
Special Meetings of the members may be called by a majority of the Board. The object of the special meeting shall be stated in the notice and no other business transacted.
Section 4. Board Meetings.
Meetings of the Board shall be held once each month, if possible, at a time selected by the Board. It shall be the duty of the Officers and Directors to attend these meetings. Board Meetings may be held on other occasions when the President deems it necessary. Any member may attend these meetings but only the Officers and Directors may vote. Upon direction of the presiding individual, any person not an Officer or Director may be excluded from the deliberations when deemed necessary. The Board Meeting may also be held in conjunction with a temporary and/or standing committee meeting when it is deemed necessary and convenient.
Section 5. Notice of Meetings.
Notice of meetings will be given in the Team newsletter, website, in a calendar of events or at a membership meeting.
Section 6. Rules.
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall prevail at all meetings; however, departures from such Rules shall not invalidate any actions.
Section 7. Quorum.
At Board Meetings, 4 [four] Officers and/or Directors shall constitute a quorum, but must include at least one Officer. A quorum for all general meetings shall be 5% of the total membership as recorded by the Secretary.
Article V – Committees
Section 1. The President, with approval of the Board, may create standing committees. As referenced in Article II, Section 4(f) of these By-Laws, the President may appoint Directors to be chairmen of standing committees. Temporary committees may be formed by the Board on an as-needed basis.Article VI – Amendment of By-Laws
Section 1. These bylaws may be adopted, amended or revised by majority vote of the Board .
Article VII – Indemnification
All Officers, Directors or other duly elected persons of the Team, their heirs, executors and administrators shall be indemnified by the Team against all cost, expenses and amounts or liability therefore, reasonably incurred by or imposed on them in connection with any action suit, proceeding or claim to which they may be made a party or become involved by reason of an act of omissions or commission of their duties; provided that such indemnification shall not apply if a person be finally adjudged as having been individually guilty of willful misfeasance in the performance of this duty.
Article VIII – Dissolution
Section 1. Upon a majority vote of the Board, the Team shall be dissolved. All obligations, debts, and liabilities of the Team shall be satisfied prior to dissolution. Any and all remaining monies in the Team account after full satisfaction of all obligation, debts, and liabilities shall be distributed for one or exempt purpose within the meaning of section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The receiving entities shall be determined by a majority vote of the Board.
These By-Laws first enacted August 17th, 2009
