Salt City Junior Bassmasters

Rules and ByLaws

June 07, 2006

 

 

Purpose:

 

1.                  To improve our skill as anglers through a fellowship of friendly exchange of fishing techniques and ideas, and to promote and encourage youth fishing, and a love for this great recreation.

2.                  To stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport.

3.                  To offer our state conservation department our organized moral and political support and encouragement.

4.                  To promote full adherence to all conservation codes and to demand adequate water standards.

5.                  To detect and report any polluter and call public and political attention to his crime.

6.         To function as a dynamic and effective link with other chapters of the state 

B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation embracing the principle and purposes of the    Bass Anglers Sportsman Society.                              

 

 

 

Membership

 

Total Membership and Boater/Non-Boater Mix:

 

Before a prospective new member can be voted on for membership, the chapter must be below 40 members.

 

 

To become a chapter member, a person shall:

 

a.       Voluntarily express a genuine interest in becoming a member

b.      Be a member of B.A.S.S. (within sixty days of acceptance).

c.       Be recommended by two members at a regular monthly meeting.

d.      Be at least 8 years of age.  An active member of the Salt City junior Bassmasters may apply at age 16 for senior membership if he/she will be 16

                  before March 31st.

 

 

Membership Dues

 

  1. Upon acceptance of membership, annual club dues of $50.00.
  2. Membership dues shall be fifty dollars annually, and are payable at the November meeting.  National dues, at the current rate, must also be paid at this time.
  3. In the event of a hardship, a member in good standing may make a written request for a temporary deferment of their annual dues.  All requests must be made to the Board of Directors by January 1st.  Any request will be treated confidentially. 

In the event of a hardship, a member in good standing may make a written request     for a temporary deferment of their annual dues.  All requests must be made to the Board of Directors by January 1st.  Any request will be treated confidentially.

 

 

Affiliated Members

 

  1. An Affiliated Member of Salt City Junior Bassmasters is an active member of any organization sponsored by or affiliated with Salt City Bassmasters, Inc.
  2. Affiliated Members have rights as approved by Active Members.
  3. Salt City Bassmasters sponsors the following affiliated organizations:

1:   Salt City Junior Bassmasters

  1. Affiliated organizations of Salt City Junior Bassmasters

1:   There are no affiliated organizations at this time.

 

 

Auxiliary Members

 

  1. Auxiliary Members are relatives of any active or affiliated members of Salt City Bassmasters, Inc.

Auxiliary Members have rights as approved by Active Members.

 

 

 

Officers, Elections, Vacancies, and Eligibility

 

Officers and their Duties

 

The officers of the chapter shall consist of:

 

  1. President:
    1. Preside over all meeting and direct all official business.
    2. Appoint and be an ex-officio member of all committees.
    3. Supervise all club functions.

 

  1. Vice President:
    1. Act as program chairman.
    2. Audit club treasurer records quarterly.
    3. Assist the president in his duties and preside in the absence of the president.

 

  1. Secretary:
    1. Maintain accurate minutes of all regular and special meetings as called for by the chapter president.
    2. Maintain regular liaison between the chapter and B.A.S.S. National Federation and the State B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation.
    3. Publish monthly newsletter, and other official chapter communications.
    4. Ex officio member of the membership and historical committees.
    5. Holder of the official copy of the chapter by-laws.

 

  1. Treasurer:
    1. Collect and disburse all monies.
    2. Maintain accurate financial records and present a current treasurers report at each regular meeting.
    3. Prepare quarterly audit for the Vice Presidents review.
    4. Prepare an annual audit for review by the Chapter Board of Directors.

 

  1. Tournament Director:
    1. Present for review and approval for the chapter tournament dates, and locations.
    2. Preside over all tournaments.
    3. Maintain a record of the individual standing of each tournament entrant and overall club standings.
    4. Send year-end standings to NYSBCF.
    5. Holder of the official copy of the tournament rules.

 

 

 

Elections

 

The chapters President shall open nominations for office at the October meeting.

The election of officers shall be held annually at a regular meeting during the month of December.  Elections shall be by simple majority of members present.

 

 

 

Eligibility of  Vote

 

Each member is entitled to one vote.  Proxy votes are not permitted.

 

 

 

Term of Office

 

The term of office is for one year, which shall begin on January 1st, and end on the last meeting day of December, or until the successor assumes office.

 

 

 

Vacancies

 

In the event of an office becoming vacant, nominations shall be asked for and an election held to fill the un-expired term or the individual vacating the office. National B.A.S.S. Headquarters shall be notified immediately of the change of any officers.

 

 

 

Eligibility for Holding Office

 

To be eligible for an office a member must:

 

a.       Have been a member for a 12month period.

b.      Have attended at least 75% of the chapter meetings and 75% of chapter functions during a 12month period.

c.       Have shown an active interest in all chapter functions.

d.      Maintain B.A.S.S. membership.

 

 

 

Standing Committees

 

All standing Committees will serve for two years or until a new committee is appointed.  The terms of the committee members will coincide with that of the president.

 

a.       Board of Directors:  The Board of Directors will consist of seven members:  President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past-President and two members elected annually by majority vote of the members present a the December meeting, the quorum shall be 5.

1.      The president will call all meetings of the Board of Directors and preside at such meetings.

2.      The secretary will record the minutes of these meetings.

3.      Special meetings made by the Board of Directors will be announced at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

4.      The Board will decide all protests and rule on all violations of the tournament rules and by-laws of the chapter when appropriately received.

5.      The Board will develop agendas for the monthly meetings.

 

b.      Membership Committee:  Maintain and distribute a complete chapter membership

Roster.  Help perspective members to be accepted in the chapter.  Issues membership packets and identification cards.  Orient new members in the chapter.

 

c.       Youth Committee:  The purpose of this committee shall be to plan, organize and

Implement a Chapter Youth Project; to give them a basis for respect of our national heritage, an appreciation of the basic rules of honesty, integrity, fair play and good sportsmanship, and to give them an introduction to the sheer joy of fishing.

 

   d.   Conservation Committee:  The purpose of this committee shall be to protect our

natural environment from harmful change; to document and report to the proper authorities, violations of local state and federal anti pollution laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and other regulatory devices; to request legal action where appropriate; to undertake informational and educational programs to bring the public awareness of threats to our environment; and to take a leadership role in repairing the harm that has already been done to the life-giving water of America.

 

   e.   Historical Committee:  Maintain the chapter photo/scrap book.  Keep a file of all

Chapter documents detailing the history of the chapter.

 

 

 

Removal of Membership

 

A member shall be dropped from the membership role for the following:

 

a.       Failure to pay dues.

b.      Any action, which would reflect dishonor and disgrace on this chapter and/or B.A.S.S.

c.       Failure to attend 50% of the chapter meetings and 50% of chapter functions (excluding chapter tournaments) during a 12month period.  Exemptions will be considered by the Board of Directors.

d.      Disqualification for any reason from participating in B.A.S.S. – sponsored events including disqualifications for the use of drugs or alcohol.

 

 

 

Expenditures

 

Normal club operational cost under one hundred dollars need not be voted on.  All other expenditures must be voted on by membership regardless of cost.  Expenditures may be voted on at any chapter function provided 2 members of the Board of Directors are present.

 

 

 

Affiliation

 

a.       Approval of Chapter Charter by B.A.S.S.

b.      Update B.A.S.S. with a chapter membership roster once each year upon    receipt of current B.A.S.S. roster at year’s end.

c.   Names and addresses of new members joining the chapter during the year must be submitted to B.A.S.S. as they occur.

c.       Maintain 100% B.A.S.S. membership.

d.      Must affiliate State Federation and support it’s conservation and youth programs.  Any additional requirements that State Federation establishes for chapters, such as membership, dues, attendance at meetings, etc., would be necessary for the chapter to participate in the State Federation qualifying tournaments, and any other Federation sponsored tournaments or events.

 

 

 

Method of Amending the By-laws

 

The By-laws may be amended at any regular meeting by a 2/3 vote of the members present, provided written notice of the proposed amendment has been presented to the membership at least one meeting prior to vote.

 

 

 

Rules for juniors to join the senior club

 

  1. A maximum of 3 Junior – Pros, age 16 or above, may join Salt City Bassmasters

 per year

  1. Juniors must have a minimum of 1 year membership in the club, and must be a member in the year prior to joining the senior club.
  2. The top 3 anglers, based on points, are eligible to join the senior club.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact:

 

Andy Dolch

529-1693

Adolch1@twcny.rr.com