Article I
Name And Purpose
Section A.
Name
Section B.
Purpose
Article II
Membership
Section A Number Of
Members
Section B. Requirement For
Membership
Section C. Definition Of
Membership
Section D. All Members
Responsibilities
Section E. Member Removal And
Procedure
Article III
Government
Section A. Eligibility,
Responsibilities Term Of Office
Section B. Election
Procedure
Section C.
Committees
Section D. Amendment
Procedures
Article IV
Events
Section A.
Meetings
Section B. Picnic and Club
Dinner
Section C.
Tournaments
Article V
Financial
Section A.
Dues
Section B.
Assessments
Section C. Fund
Raising
Section D.
Section E.
Fines
Article VI Dissolution of
Club
Section A. Property of
Club
Article
I
Name and Purpose
Paragraph
1.
This
organization shall be called The
Southern California Bassmasters.
Paragraph
1.
To stimulate dedication to the art and practice of
Bass fishing. To develop good
sportsmanship toward fellow members and the general public. To promote catch and release. And to protect all fish and wildlife
encountered, and to preserve all land and waters traveled.
Section
A.
Number of Members
Paragraph
1.
This organization shall begin with not more than 25
(twenty-five) Charter members. This
number shall not increase until January first 1970. After this date, the general membership
will be open to anyone selected according to organization purpose and membership
qualifications. At no time will
this organization's membership exceed 50 (Fifty) members.
Paragraph
1.
a. At least 18 (eighteen) years of
age.
b.
Express an enthusiastic interest in being a full time participating club
member, and abide by club rules.
c.
Application to be completed at meeting.
d.
Current annual membership dues if joining before November first. See
By-Laws for payment schedule.
Section C.
Definition of Membership Tournament probation
period
Paragraph
1.
Probation
Member:
a. All new members shall be eligible
for an active membership vote after a six (6) months or participated in a least
three (3) Tournaments which ever comes first
b. Shall complete an application
form.
c. Shall receive a copy of tournament
rules upon request. (website posting)
d. Are eligible for all rights and
benefits listed in active paragraph except the following:
1. Voting
rights.
2. Right to hold office, or serve on
committees.
3. Club hat.
4. Club Patch.
5. Right to purchase and wear club
jacket.
6. Right to purchase jacket for
associate member.
7. Wood trophy
board.
8. At the end of the probation
period, if voted in by general membership, probationary member becomes full
active members
Paragraph
2.
Active
Member:
a.
Active members will receive all club rights and benefits including, but
not limited to, the following:
b. Right to vote on club
business.
c. Right to hold office, if
eligible.
d. Right to serve on
committees.
e. Right to participate in all club
events.
f. Receive tournament points
earned.
g. Receive all prizes
won.
h. Receive all trophies
won.
i. Receive all trophy board
plaques won.
j. Right to purchase and wear
club jacket.
k. Right to purchase jacket for
associate member.
Paragraph
3
Inactive
Member:
a.
Members requesting to be declared inactive, must have a reasonable
incapacity and shall be approved by a majority vote of the executive
committee.
b. An annual inactive membership dues
of $50.00 is required of member receiving inactive status. Active membership dues in that year are
applicable.
c. In active members who go active
within the same year shall bring their dues payment to full annual active
status, before going active again.
d. Inactive member shall receive the
same rights and benefits as an active member, except the
following:
1. Shall pay for self and guest, if
attending club dinner.
2. Shall not be eligible to receive
any awards, except that which has been earned while
active.
3. Non attendance of 25% of club
functions during a 12-month period, as reason for removal of member, does not
apply.
4.
Right
to hold an office or serve on committees.
Paragraph
4
Associate
Member:
a. Wives of all club members, except
probationary members, shall be associate members entitled to wear club jacket,
patch, and hat.
Paragraph
1.
Responsibilities:
a. It shall be each individual's
responsibility to inform club secretary of all changes in information pertaining
to this club.
b. Address
c. Telephone
numbers
d. All boat information on application
form.
Section
E.
Member Removal & Procedure
Paragraph
1.
Removal:
a. Member shall be removed if charged
with abusing any Federal or State laws, club By-laws, or Club
Constitution.
b. Member can be removed if conduct is
unruly and disruptive at club events.
c. Member can be removed if; when
representing the club they display a lack of integrity and decorum.
d. A member can be removed for
misrepresenting themselves as officers of the club.
e. Non attendance of 25% of organized
club functions, based on a rolling 12 (Twelve) month
period.
f. All monies received from
member being removed are forfeited.
Paragraph
2.
Procedure
for Removal:
a. Review and a recommendation by
executive committee.
b. Executive committee recommendation
read to general meeting. Results
determined by general membership vote.
Article
III
Government
Section
A Eligibility, Responsibilities Term
of Office
Paragraph
1.
President:
a. 3 (three) year continuous
membership, not to include the 6 (Six) month probationary
period.
b. Shall serve a 2 (Two) year
term. Terms maybe
unlimited.
c. : Shall be responsible for general
operation of the organization
d. Shall preside at all general
meetings
e. Shall preside at executive
meetings, as chairperson.
f. Shall be responsible for the
administration of the By-Laws and Constitution.
g. Shall advocate the expansion of the
club membership.
h. May employ “Executive Privilege” for members
requiring special disposition, or as a tiebreaker at the executive
meetings.
i. Shall be responsible for
organizing and executing annual award dinner.
j. Shall be second signature on
Bank account.
Paragraph
2.
Vice
President:
a. 3 (three) year continuous
membership, not to include the 6 (Six) month probationary
period.
b. Shall serve a 2 (Two) year
term. Terms maybe
unlimited.
c. Shall preside in the absence of the
president as a first duty.
d. Shall substitute in the absence of
the any club officer including weight master.
Paragraph
3.
Treasurer:
a. 3 (three) year continuous
membership, not to include the 6 (Six) month probationary
period.
b. Shall serve a 2 (Two) year
term. Terms maybe
unlimited.
c. : Shall report on membership
attendance
d. Responsible for the collection of
all membership dues.
e. Shall report the clubs financial
status monthly.
f. Shall be responsible for
purchasing and distributing plaques and awards
g. For all financial and banking
transactions.
h. For the membership roster /
directory.
i. Shall call roll at the
regular monthly meeting.
j.
Responsible
for resubmitting a bank signature card within 30 days of taking
office.
Paragraph
4.
Secretary:
a. 1 (one) year continuous membership,
not to include the 6 (Six) month probationary period.
b. Shall serve a 2 (Two) year
term. Terms maybe
Unlimited.
c. Shall perform Website
inputs:
d. Shall record minutes of regular and
executive committee meetings.
e. Shall keep Constitution current.
f. Shall keep the By-Laws
Current
g. Shall handle all club
correspondence.
h. Shall prepare club telephone
directory.
Paragraph
5.
a. 1 (one) year continuous membership
not to include the 6 (Six) month probationary period.
b. Shall serve a 2 (Two) year
term. Terms maybe
unlimited.
c. Shall record and report tournament
standings
d. . Shall be first point of contact
for tournament protests
e. Shall cover new member’s
orientation.
Paragraph
6.
a. 1 (one) year continuous membership
not to include the 6 (Six) month probationary period.
b. Shall serve a 2 (Two) year
term. Terms maybe
unlimited.
c. Shall perform the weigh-in at club
tournaments.
d. Shall perform the duties and
responsibilities of the Events Director in his absences.
Section
B.
Election Procedures
Paragraph
1.
Nomination
and Election:
a. Shall be held every 2 (Two) year at
the regular December meeting. (odd years 2001-2003-2005-2007-etc.)
b. New elected Officers will begin
term at the January’ Meeting
c. A simple majority vote of eligible
members present is required to elect.
d. Member’s consent must be obtained
before being nominated for office.
e. Member need not be present at
meeting to be nominated and elected.
f. Each eligible member is
entitled to 1 (One) vote. No proxy
votes will be accepted.
g. New officers to assist previous
officers in organizing and execution of annual awards dinner.
Paragraph 2.
Vacancies:
a. Shall be filled as soon as possible
at regular club meetings per proper election procedure.
b.
Member,
elected to fill vacancy, will serve the unexpired term created by vacancy.
Section
C.
Committees
Paragraph
1.
Executive
Committee:
a. Chair person shall be current
President.
b. Current Vice President.
c. Current Treasurer.
d. Current Secretary.
e. Current Tournament
Director
f. Past President as advisor.
g. The committee shall function as a
group.
h.
May calls for additional meetings.
i. To support the Constitution.
j. To support the By-Laws rules.
k. To settle disputes or conflicts
arising from possible rules violations.
l. To make recommendations to
general membership.
Paragraph
2.
General
Committees (AKA Executive Committee)
a. Membership shall be the club
officers.
b. Committee members may solicit new
member from eligible general membership.
c. The President shall preside as
chairperson.
Section
D.
Amendment Procedures
Paragraph
1.
a. Motion made to general membership
at regular club meeting.
b. Any motion declined may not be
resubmitted for a period, not less than 90 days
c. Request for changes to the
Constitution shall be presented in writing to the executive committee as
amendments to Article, Section, Paragraph and Line and accepted with a majority
vote by the executive committee.
d. Additions to the Constitution
accepted by the executive committee shall be carried to the general membership
for acceptance.
e. Vote taken from general membership
at the next or any following regular club meeting.
f. Number of officers may also
be amended following above procedure.
g. Constitution to be updated from
minutes of meeting.
h. The changed constitutional shall be
dated (month, day and year)
i. The website shall be updated
ASAP to reflect any changes.
j.
The
latest constitutional supplement, shall prevail
Paragraph 2.
Tournament
Rules:/By-Laws
a.
Motion
made to general membership at regular club meeting.
b.
Any
members motion declined may not be resubmitted by that member for a period not
less than 90 days
c.
Request
for changes to the Tournament Rules / By-Laws shall be presented at the general
meeting.
d.
Changes
or additions to the Tournament Rules / By-Laws shall be presented as amended to
section and accepted by a vote of the general membership. Vote may be taken at same meeting. Tournament rules / By-Laws to be updated
from minutes of meeting.
e.
The
changed Tournament Rules / By-Laws shall be dated (month, day and
year).
f. The website shall be updated
ASAP to reflect any changes.
g.
The
latest Tournament Rules / By-Laws supplement, shall
prevail.
Article
IV
Events
Section
A.
Meetings
Paragraph
1.
General
Monthly Meetings:
a. Shall be 1 (One) scheduled meeting
per month.
b. Date and time to be selected by
eligible voting membership.
c. Any number of additional meetings
may be called.
d The executive committee may
call for additional meetings.
e Members are to be given as
much advanced notice as possible.
Paragraph
2
Committee
Meetings:
a. Committee shall call
meetings.
b. Any number of meetings may be
called.
c. Members to be given as much
advanced notice as possible.
Section
B.
Picnic And Club Banquet Dinner
a. Shall be 1 (One) picnic and 1 (One)
award dinner per year.
b. All members may attend.
c Members may invite a
reasonable number of guests.
d. Two or more guests shall be paid
responsibility of that member.
a. Tournament rules shall be included
in the By-Laws.
b. Events Committee shall establish
tournament rules, regulations, procedure, etc.
c The Chair person shall submit
a copy of above rules, regulations and procedures for approval of general
membership.
Section
C.
Tournament scheduling Meetings
a.
The
committee shall meet every October to solidify the next years Tournament
schedule.
b.
All
Permits and waivers should be submitted ASAP. And be available by the first Tournament
of the new year.
Article
V
Financial
Section
A.
Dues
Paragraph
1.
a. Dues shall be $25.00 per month or
$250.00 payable before the first Tournament of the year.
b. To receive an inactive status, a
one-time payment of $50.00 (FIFTY) in that calendar year is required. Active membership dues in that year are
applicable.
c.
Unless inactive, members shall pay full membership dues each year
regardless of how many tournaments fished or events
attended.
d. In active members who go active
within the same year shall bring their dues payment to full annual active
status, before go active again.
c. All dues shall be payable by all
members, except associate, no later than March’s general
meeting.
d. All monies received shall be
deposited into the club treasury.
Section
B.
Assessments
Paragraph
1.
All members may, except associate and inactive, be
assessed to pay an additional amount to be determined at general
meeting.
a. Assessments are due and payable
immediately and become delinquent at close of next general meeting.
b. All monies received shall be
deposited into the club treasury.
c. Members joining club after October
31st may be assessed for the cost of the member’s annual award dinner.
Section
C.
Fund Raising
Paragraph
1.
This club shall be allowed to engage in various fund
raising activities.
a. All monies received shall be
deposited into the club treasury.
b. All gifts and donations given shall
be approved by the membership at the regular membership meeting.
c. All proceeds shall be deposited
into the Club Treasury.
Section
D.
Paragraph
1.
Club
purchased merchandise, sold to members when available