BMW CCA Puget Sound Region
Special Interest Group Policy
Approved April 2002

1. SIG must be devoted to a particular BMW auto-related interest.

2. SIG must have a liaison to the Board so that there is a means of communication.

a. For event proposals, the liaison must attend the Board meetings leading up to and immediately after the event.
b. The liaison must be a member in good standing of the chapter.

1. Definition of BMW CCA, PSR involvement and co-sponsorship:

a. “Involved” is defined as financial support or providing of insurance.
b. Involvement means we will be a co-sponsor.
c. Mere event promotion does not constitute “involvement” or co-sponsorship.

1. The conditions for our involvement/co-sponsorship include:

a. Specific approval of involvement in the event by the Board.
b. Promotions must mention BMW CCA, PSR as the co-sponsor.
c. SIG must be officially supportive of BMW CCA.

1) The Board will not co-sponsor an event by a SIG that is hostile to the chapter or BMW CCA.

2) It is preferable, but not essential, that membership in CCA is encouraged by the SIG.

a. The Board would prefer a written proposal, presented in person by the SIG liaison, to include:

1) The place, date, time.
2) Description of the event.
3) The number expected to attend.
4) The financial arrangements.
5) Who will be managing the event.
6) What the SIG is asking from BMW CCA, PSR.

1. We do not need (or want) “control” as long as our other concerns are met:

a. Financial commitment is limited.
b. Liability exposure is controlled.
c. Image/reputation of the Club is not likely to be tarnished.
d. The cost/benefit test for our membership is met.
e. No one involved is getting a personal financial benefit.

1. If BMW CCA, PSR is not involved, then use of the chapter name is not permitted.

2. Event management should be by the SIG.

a. As stated above, we do not want or need control.
b. The event should be run by the SIG.
c. Event chairperson in a co-sponsored event must be a chapter member.