Inland Empire Bass Club
By-laws
AS AMENDED MARCH 2007
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Inland Empire Bass Club By-laws AS AMENDED MARCH 2007 |
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Article 1. Name This organization shall be known as the INLAND EMPIRE BASS CLUB.
Article 2. Objectives This organization has been structured to encourage and stimulate interest in warm water game fish; to procure better fishing in cooperation with organizations or agencies with similar objectives; to encourage the observance and enforcement of game laws; and to fight pollution in all waters. Family participation in all activities will be directed toward that goal. Article 3. Membership The membership of this club shall be extended to all individuals interested in fishing. New Members shall be ineligible to hold an elected office for a period of one year from the date of membership. The Board of Directors may waive this requirement for cause. A new member shall be defined to include past members who are reinstating their membership. A normal renewal within the time framework set out by the Board of Directors shall not be deemed a new membership. Upon recommendation of any club member, the Board of Directors may grant honorary membership in this club. Such “Honorary Membership” shall not be eligible for any prize, trophy or other special benefits of privileges accorded the paid members unless specifically allowed to do so by Board of Directors. Mandatory liability insurance: Members are required to maintain liability insurance while operating a boat in any Inland Empire Bass Club tournament. Liability coverage shall not be less than $100,000! Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the member being dropped from the club roster and a forfeiture of all rights, benefits, and privileges of the club. Article 4. Fees and Dues Section 1. The dues for Inland Empire Bass Club shall be as follows: Individual or Family-Not less that $35.00 The dues, when paid, shall entitle the member thereof to all rights, benefits, and privileges of the club, including the right to participate in all club activities The specified fees shall be decided upon the Board of Directors, presented to the members at the next general meeting, published in the club newsletter. The proposed rates will be voted on by the members present, the majority vote to determine the result. Section 2. The spouse of a member of this club and all of their children under the age of eighteen (18) shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of the club. The spouse shall have voting privileges, which are the same as the member. . Section 3. Dues are payable on the first day of January, and they are renewable each calendar year. Section 4. A member whose dues have not been paid within sixty (60) days after becoming due shall automatically be suspended and not eligible to any rights or privileges of the club until the same have been paid. Only paid members are entitled to vote and receive awards or trophies.
Article 5. Officers Section 1. Officers of this club shall consist of a President, A Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Tournament Official, and a minimum of six, (6) directors, (Board Members). The membership at large at the October meeting shall nominate a minimum of one, (1) candidate for each vacating office of the club. The Past President will serve in an advisory capacity at the request of the President-Elect. Section 2. Election of officers shall be at the November general meeting, and a majority of the members present shall elect. All officers so elected shall hold for one (1) year. The term of office shall begin January 1st and shall terminate at midnight on December 31st. The Board of Directors is an exception to this rule. At the first meeting of the club, three members of the Directors shall be elected for three (3) years, two members of the Directors shall be elected for two (2) years, and two members shall be elected for one (1) year. First year position to be appointed by President and elected by general membership afterward. At succeeding elections, Directors shall be elected to the same terms as those whose terms have expired . Section 3. The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as pertain to the office of President of similar organizations. The President shall appoint alternate Directors, Entertainment, Membership , Legislative and Publicity committees and such other committees as required. Section 4. In absence of the President, The Vice President shall perform the duties. In the event or disability of the President, the Vice President shall act until the Board of Directors fills that office as required. Section 5. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the minutes and other official reports of the club, conduct the official correspondences of the club, keep all the records, books, documents, and papers relating to the club in such places as designated by the Board of Directors. He or she shall deposit all dues of the members and handle all other funds of the club as directed. Shall deposit all monies of said club in such bank as be selected by the Board of Directors. Bank statement of account shall be sent to the President as an audit of said account. Section 6. The Tournament Official will conduct all tournaments, obtain permits from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, obtain trophies, keep statistics of all tournaments standings, and perform all other duties as usually pertain to the office of Tournament Official. Section 7. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Tournament Official, and a minimum of six (6) Directors. Fifty-one percent, (51%) of the board members present shall constitute a quorum. Section 8. The Board of Directors shall constitute the advisory board and grievance committee of the club. When the club is not in session, all the powers of the club shall be vested in the Directors. Matters pertaining to policy, management and administration of the affairs of the club shall be referred to the Directors over the Complainant’s signature. Section 9. The Board of Directors shall have the power to drop from the club any member for cause. The Board shall also act as an investigating committee of the affairs of the club shall be referred to the Directors before being acted upon buy the club. Section 10. Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors shall be filled by appointment of the President with approval of the Board, and said appointee shall serve the remaining duration of that position.
Article 6 Meetings Section 1. Meetings shall be held monthly, normally on the fourth Tuesday of each month, or at any other times as agreed upon by the Board of Directors. The “off schedule” meetings will accommodate normal circumstances that would dictate a more convenient date. Normally the Board of Directors shall meet on the first Tuesday of each month, or at any other agreed upon time and date approved by the Board. Changes of said meeting date shall be made seventy (72) hours prior to the changed date, unless said Board waives requirement.
Section 2. Fifty-one percent (51%) but not less than ten (10) members in attendance at the beginning of a regular meeting shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. Section 3 When not otherwise provided for, Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all business proceedings of the club. Section 4. The annual election of Officers and Directors will be held during the November general membership meeting each year. Notice of said election shall be in the club newsletter. Section 5. Special meetings of the club shall be called by the President upon written petition of twenty-five percent (25%) of the general membership who are in good standing. Only business set by the petitioners in the request shall be transacted at the special meeting.
Article 7. Club Publication Section 1. A monthly publication shall be provided to the membership. There will be an Editor and Assistant Editor selected by the Board of Directors. Section 2. No member of the club will change publication or its content without the approval of the Board of Directors. Any submitted article shall have the author’s byline.
Article 8. Inland Empire Bass club Objective: It is the policy of the club to provide as many opportunities as possible for adult and junior members to fish with other state and national organizations. For the purpose the club will appoint “Team Leaders” responsible for providing information, attending meetings , updating rosters and coordinating club members interested in affiliation with various national and state organizations, including, but not limited to B.A.S.S., The Washington State BASS Federation Nation, TBF/FLW and the Washington State Bass Federation. Memberships in these and any other organizations are available to members in good standing of the Inland Empire Bass Club. Recognizing that separate dues and entry fees may be required and are solely the responsibility of the participating member and Team Leader. Membership: Any member, in good standing may join these outside groups through the Inland Empire Bass Club platform. Members of the IEBC are not required to maintain memberships in outside organizations. Dues: State and National organizations shall determine their own dues. Administration: Inland Empire Bass Club, Board of Directors, shall render rules, management, and administration, decisions pertaining to policy. Officers: The President and Team Leader shall be the liaison with both National and State organizations that the membership chooses for affiliation.
Article 9. Amendments Section 1 This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by the two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members at any general meeting provided, however, that the proposed amendment has been presented in writing at the preceding regular meeting.
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