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ARTICLE I
NAME, AFFILIATION, AND PURPOSE
SECTION 1: NAME
The name of the organization shall be called “Bassmasters of North Alabama.”
SECTION 2: AFFILIATION
The state affiliation of Bassmasters of North Alabama (hereinafter may be referred to as “BMNA”) shall be with the Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, Inc. (hereinafter may be referred to as "ABFN”) (State Organization) and National Organization - Bass Federation Nation (hereinafter may be referred to as “BFN”) (National Organization). All members of the Bassmasters of North Alabama must be members of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (hereinafter may be referred to as “B.A.S.S.”) in good standing and membership dues paid current. New members joining BMNA who are not yet members of B.A.S.S. may join B.A.S.S. simultaneously with filing application with BMNA for Membership. The Annual Club Dues shall include the annually assessed BMNA Club Dues and the anglers BFN membership dues. B.A.S.S. membership dues are to be paid separately and direct by the angler. ABFN state federation membership dues are to be paid by BMNA from Annual Club Dues received from the member.
SECTION 3: PURPOSE
The Purposes of the club are:
1. To establish a fellowship through which its members may stimulate interest, gain knowledge and improve their skills as bass anglers through the friendly exchange of ideas and techniques related to bass fishing as a sport;
2. To promote and stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major form of recreation and sport;
3. To offer our State and Federal Conservation Department our organized moral and political support and to encourage full adherence to all conservation codes, standards, and laws;
4. To support the Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Nation YOUTH programs consisting of the Junior Bassmasters and CastingKids Contests. As part of this endeavor, the club has authorized, supports and sponsors the “Junior Bassmasters of North Alabama.”
5. To detect and report any polluter and call public and political attention to his/her crime;
6. To function as a dynamic and effective link with other affiliated clubs within the state of Alabama and the national organizations in protecting and guarding anglers right’s and demand unfettered responsible access to all public waters and facilities, built, supported or otherwise Funded in whole or in part by public funds;
7. To teach and promote safe boating and on the water practices.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1: NUMBER OF MEMBERS
1. To maintain the state and national affiliation of BMNA with the Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, Inc. (ABFN) and the national B.A.S.S. Federation (BFN), the Club Secretary shall submit updated rosters of membership on an annual basis as required by the affiliated state and national organizations. In addition thereto, the Club Secretary shall update affiliated state and national organization rosters of membership when new members join the club or membership in the club is terminated, to include collection and payment of required membership dues in these affiliated state and national organizations. To maintain affiliation with ABFN and BFN, the club must have (6) qualified and registered members at all times.
2. No limit is hereby established concerning a number for general membership. However, when the general membership reaches 30 the club membership shall be polled to determine if additional members should be admitted to club membership.
3. The Club Secretary shall maintain CURRENT a club membership roster with addresses, phone numbers, and email address. The roster shall be maintained CURRENT on the club’s Web site and shall be available to the club membership at any time.
4. At no time shall a new member be added to the membership roster, which would cause the ratio of boaters to non-boaters to fall below (2:1.) 2 to 1. For this purpose, a boater shall be defined as a member who has a qualified boat available for use in club tournaments. However in the event a member classified as a boater is unable to make his boat available in (2) two consecutive tournaments then he will be re-classified on the roster as a non-boater until such time as the member has a qualified boat available for tournament activity.
SECTION 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHP
All persons, without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, or sex, if found to comply with the spirit and objectives of the club, shall be eligible for membership. To become a member in the club, an individual must be at least 16 years of age and shall:
1. Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership;
2. Pay full annual dues for any remaining months in the club’s year. (DUES WILL NOT BE PRO-RATED). The payment of dues by the new member shall include any dues or assessments due to the national affiliated organizations.
3. Register in person at a regular club membership meeting with the Secretary/Treasure and Tournament Director. The individual must complete an approved membership application form, a copy of which is attached and made a part of the By-Laws. The prospective member shall be supplied with a CURRENT copy of the club Constitution & By-Laws, Tournament Rules, and Roster.
4. The prospective member shall be required to fish two (2) scheduled tournament and then be voted on to become a member at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The prospective new member does not have to be present at the next meeting to be voted into the club, however membership and any other dues must be paid current before the new member shall be entitled to fish in the next scheduled club tournament.
5. Qualified new members must be approved by an eighty 80% majority vote of all active members present at the meeting in which the vote is held. The vote shall be conducted by secret ballot. The Secretary/Treasure of the club shall certify the vote. If the vote is affirmative, full membership privileges shall be awarded at that time with any points due from the prior qualifying tournament fished by the new member.
6. In recognition of outstanding service, support or contributions to the club, the membership may recognize such person or firm and may elect him/her/it as an Honorary Member of the club, or in the case of a long term member – as a Life Time Member of the club. Honorary Membership in the club shall not entitle the person or representative of a firm to vote in matters of the club, and shall not require the payment of dues for membership in the organization. Life Time Members of the club shall not be required to pay membership dues. The Executive Committee may authorize the issuance of an Honorary Certificate of Membership or a Lifetime Certificate of Membership as the case may be.
SECTION 3: MEMBERSHIP DUES
The annual membership dues shall be $60.00 payable upon being admitted to club membership, and at each membership renewal date thereafter.
1. Included in the annual membership dues are:
a. Annual individual membership dues in BFN;
b. Annual individual membership dues in BMNA;
c. Annual membership dues in ABFN, paid as a CLUB.
2. Annual membership dues are non-refundable.
3. The Club year shall run November 1 through October 31 of each calendar year.
4. Membership dues shall be delinquent on December 1 of each year and any member’s dues which remain unpaid on January 1 of the following year shall be dropped from the membership roster, and if the member desires to have continuing membership in the club, he/she, shall have to re-apply for membership in the club.
5. Membership dues may be only changed at the 1st Annual Meeting of the club membership in October of each year, by majority vote of the qualified members present at the meeting at which the vote is taken.
6. In addition to membership dues paid through the Treasurer of the club on an annual basis (BFN dues, BMNA dues, ABFN dues), the member must have and maintain current membership through the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.). New members joining the club, who are not currently members of B.A.S.S., will be required to complete an Application for Membership in B.A.S.S. and submit it, with the required membership dues, to the club Treasurer at the same time of making application and paying membership dues to the club.
Applicants applying for new membership in the club shall provide proof of current membership in B.A.S.S. to the club Treasurer.
Current members of the club shall provide to the club Treasurer proof of continuing membership in B.A.S.S. at the beginning of each fiscal year, when ever any change occurs in B.A.S.S. membership, or upon request for such information by the club Treasurer.
SECTION 4: RESIGNATION FROM CLUB MEMBERSHIP
1. Any member of the club may resign at any time by filing notice of such resignation with the Secretary of the club;
2. In the event of resignation by the club member, for any reason whatsoever, the member forfeit’s the right to recover any part of the dues, assessments, assets, bank accounts, used or unused, that my have been collected, acquired, purchased, etc. by the club.
SECTION 5: TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
1. Each member’s membership in the club automatically terminates when the member is no longer current in membership dues payment to the club. Membership dues in the club is due on October 1 of each calendar year, delinquent on November 1 of each calendar year, and membership in the club shall be terminated by the Secretary and the member’s name deleted from the club roster on December 1 of the calendar year;
In addition to membership dues paid current in the club, club members must maintain current membership in BFN (Bass Federation Nation) and membership in the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.).
Failure to maintain membership current in B.A.S.S. shall be grounds for termination of membership in the club. Should the member’s membership in B.A.S.S. expire during the club’s fiscal year, and the club be notified and billed for the non-renewal of the member’s membership in B.A.S.S., the club Treasurer shall give written “Notice of Non-Payment of Membership Dues” to the member requiring payment of the renewal membership dues,. If such dues are not received by the Treasurer within (15) days from the “Notice”, or proof of payment of such dues to B.A.S.S. provided to the Treasurer by the member, then said membership in the club shall terminate until all dues payable have been brought current.
2. A club member’s membership in the club may be terminated for cause by majority vote of the membership present at any scheduled meeting of the club whereby written notice has been given by United States mail to all active members of the club, at least ten (10) days before such meeting is to take place, setting forth the item to be considered for termination of the member’s membership in the club. Considerations for termination of club membership may include, but not be limited to:
a. Conscious deviation from adherence to club Constitution and By-Laws or Tournament Rules;
b. Un-sportsman conduct;
c. Actions deemed not in the spirit and purposes of the club.
SECTION 6: TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the club is not transferable.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS, ELECTIONS, VACANCIES, AND ELIBIBILITY
SECTION 1: OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES.
The officers of the club shall consist of and their primary responsibilities and duties shall be:
1. PRESIDENT: The President shall be the principal executive officer of the club and shall have in his or her charge the daily general direction and promotion of its affairs with authority to do such acts and to make such contracts and execute such agreements, as are authorized by the Membership, which are necessary and proper to carry out the activities of the club.
a. The President shall schedule, preside over, and maintain order over all official meetings;
b. The President shall appoint all standing (except the Executive Committee) and special committees and shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees;
c. The President shall remove and replace members of committees (except the Executive Committee) as he/she deems necessary, and shall cooperate with the Chairpersons thereof to assure proper functioning of each committee to achieve the desired results;
d. The President shall direct that all elections are duly called, noticed, and held as required by these By-Laws;
e. The President shall be the official representative and primary contact person of the club with maintain direct liaison with all state/national affiliations, have primary responsibility for directing the business affairs of the club;
f. The President shall initiate and preside over disciplinary actions in respect to violations of the By-Laws, standing regulations, rules, and procedures of the club its members;
g. The President shall monitor and approve expenditures of the club, and may sign, make, and endorse in the name of the club checks, notes, drafts, bills of disposal and receipt thereof, under the powers and authorization granted by the members of the club;
h. The President shall direct the activities of the Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Youth Director, Tournament Director, and Web site Administrator;
I. The President may, during the absence of any officer, delegate such officer’s duties to any other officer or director;
j. The President shall direct and monitor that full and accurate books are maintained by the club on a current basis, account for all funds received, prepare, and provide full disclosure to the membership upon request;
k. The President shall ensure that the club’s Web site is attractive, current, and informative for visitors to the site by the general public and potential members to the club.
2. VICE-PRESIDENT: In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Assist the President in his or her duties as requested;
b. Serve as Program Director for the club including the Annual Picnic;
c. Serve as the primary officer for the club in new membership development;
d. Serve as liaison with outside agencies such as cities, Chamber of Commerce, etc. for the promotion and development of the club;
e. Duties include, but are not limited to, advertising and promotional activities on behalf of BMNA;
The Vice-President reports to the President.
3. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall keep the correct and complete minutes of all meetings; shall maintain a current roster of the membership of the club; maintain a roster of all members entitled to vote; serve as custodian of original membership applications and documentation of the club; shall have charge of the Seal of the club, if any; and shall serve as custodian of all other club records, except accounting books and records which shall be the responsibility of the Treasurer, unless the individual serves in a combined position of Secretary-Treasurer; and except the books and records of the Tournament Chairman for any and all scheduled tournaments. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Provide the officers of the club a copy of the minutes of meetings in a timely fashion, and make them available to the membership upon request;
b. Maintain communications with the state and/or national affiliations, including the updating and coordination of rosters and membership;
c. Provide for inspection of the books and records of the club by any club member, officer, or his or her agent or attorney, or governmental agency for any proper purpose at any reasonable time;
d. Prepare and submit such reports and perform such duties as are incident to his or her office or which may be delegated to him or her by the President;
The Secretary reports to the President
4. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all funds, financial accounts, and financial records of the club:
a. The Treasurer shall receive and deposit to the account of the club, in the depository of the club, all incomes and receipt of funds as directed by the Membership or under authority of these By-Laws;
b. The Treasurer shall issue all checks in payment of expenses or other obligations of the club, and make all disbursements on behalf of the club, with proper supporting documentation in file and approved by the President;
c. All checks of the club shall bear either the signature or the President or Treasurer of the club;
d. The Treasurer shall maintain the accounting records of the club and shall render to the other Officers of the club, at such times as fixed or as may be requested or scheduled, an account of all transactions of the Treasurer and of the financial condition of the club, including, but not limited to, quarterly Income and Expense Statements, Balance Sheets, and an Annual Statement of Condition. The President may authorize the assistance and services of a CPA for the Treasurer and/or provide for an independent audit of the BMNA books at any time;
e. The Treasurer shall have the responsibility and duty of making timely filings of all required returns with local, state, or federal authorities, and any other filings that are required by lawful authority;
f. The Treasurer shall keep current, correct, and complete accounting books and records of account of the club, which books and records may be inspected by any member, director, or officer, or his or her agent or attorney, and any local, state or federal governmental agency, for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time;
g. The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as are incidental to the office or may be directed to that office by the President.
The Treasurer reports to the President
5. TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: One of the most important purposes of the club is to develop a fraternal and social relationship among its membership for the enjoyment of the art and skill of catching bass by all legal means, in a competitive environment, both for food and return to their habitat (Catch and Release). The Tournament Director shall be the primary resource for providing leadership and coordinating all tournament activities of the club. The duties and responsibilities of the Tournament Director shall include, but not be limited to:
a. The Tournament Director shall serve as Chairperson of the Tournament Committee, which shall consist of members of the the club as outlined in the Section 1 8. of the club Tournament Rules. This Committee shall have the responsibility of developing and publishing the Tournament Schedule for each tournament year;
b. The Tournament Director shall cause the subsequent year’s Tournament Schedule to be posted on the club’s Web site and distributed to all club members no later than two weeks before the beginning of the new tournament year;
c. The Tournament Director shall supervise the activities of the Weigh Master at all scheduled club tournaments;
d. The Tournament Director shall plan, coordinate, and execute all scheduled club tournament activities including, but not limited to, arrangements for tournament sites and tournament headquarters (the Tournament Director may ask the Weigh Master for assistance in any and all of his assigned duties); receive and accept entry forms and fees for tournaments; provide the club Treasurer with an accounting and all entry fees received from tournament participants for deposit to the club account; pair partners by boater/non-boater at random draw; conduct pre-tournament meetings; supervise and direct tournament blast-offs; monitor tournament activity; prepare for, and set-up, and conduct tournament weigh-ins; assess penalties for any violations of tournament rules regulations; determine winners and issue tournament awards;
e. The Tournament Director may delegate such tournament tasks as is necessary to conduct tournaments that are smooth, fair, efficient, honest, and represent the purposes and spirit of the club and the respectful state and national entities with which the club is affiliated.
The Tournament Director reports to the President
6. WEIGH MASTER: The primary responsibility of the Weigh Master is to assist the Tournament Director in any and all of his duties as requested, including but not limited to:
a. Maintain all club weigh-in equipment and be responsible to ensure that all required equipment and materials is on-site at all scheduled tournament for use in the tournament;
b. Measure all fish at all official club tournaments;
c. Weigh all qualified fish presented at the tournament weigh-in and advise the Tournament Director. Should any violations of club tournament rules, or violation of state or federal conservation department fishing rules be in violation, so advise the Tournament Director to take effective action.
The Weigh Master reports to the Tournament Director
7. YOUTH DIRECTOR: Another important aspect of the stated purposes of the club is to develop our youth by planning, organizing, and implementing youth programs such as conducting CastingKids Contests and sponsoring a Junior Bassmaster club for the youngsters of our area. The intent of this aspect of club activities is to provide a solid foundation for young anglers; give them the basis for respect of our national heritage; develop within them an appreciation for the basic rules of honesty, integrity, fair play, good sportsmanship, and clean competition in an introduction to the sheer joys of fishing. In this regard, the club shall sponsor the North Junior Bassmasters of North Alabama (“JBMNA”) club. As the sponsoring organization, the club pledges that its members shall support and contribute to the activities of the Junior Bassmasters of North Alabama with their time, expertise, experience, and funds to ensure the success of the junior club’s goals.
The Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Director shall include, but not be limited to:
a. The Youth Director shall serve as the primary Senior Advisor and liaison for youth activities of JBMNA in local, state, and national discussions with affiliated organizations related to youth programs;
b. The Youth Director shall have the authority to develop, implement, and maintain JBMNA rules and regulations consistent with directives of the club, state or national affiliated organizations;
c. The Youth Director shall have the authority to draft, publish, and revise qualifications for membership in the Junior Bassmaster Club; and draft and publish Membership Applications, Membership Certificates, etc., subject to the guidance and directives of the sponsoring club (BMNA). Approval for new membership in the JBMNA shall be by majority vote of the current qualified members present at the club meeting at which the Application for Membership is submitted consideration;
d. The Youth Director shall have the authority to schedule and conduct JBMNA training sessions, club meetings, social functions, fishing tournaments, and other activities relate to stated purposes of the club;
e. The Youth Director shall monitor and assist the officers of JBMNA in maintaining records and files for the club, and shall have the authority to establish a bank checking account for JBMNA for receipt of club funds and disbursement of authorized and approved expense items. The bank account shall be established in the name of the Junior Bassmasters of North Alabama and shall require the signature of either/or the President of BMNA, the JBMNA Youth Director; or the JBMNA Senior Advisor.
1. The Youth Director shall approve and issue all checks and disbursement from the JBMNA bank account or funds on hand. All disbursements shall have documented invoice, bill, etc. in file approved by the BMNA President, or the Youth Director; or the Senior Advisor.
2. Copy of JBMNA monthly bank statements shall be provided to the Treasurer of BMNA at its monthly meeting;
3. Records of all financial transactions shall be maintained by JBMNA and shall be subject to review by any officer of Bassmasters of North Alabama at any reasonable time;
f. The Youth Director shall report to the sponsoring club (Bassmasters of North Alabama) on the activities and programs that may impact the club or JBMNA or individual club members;
g. The Youth Director shall coordinate and assist in holding CastingKids Contests and JBMNA club tournaments with the club;
h. The Youth Director shall coordinate and assist CastingKids finalists to the State CastingKids Contest and finalists to the State Junior Bassmaster Championship.
i. The Youth Director shall plan, organize, and implement Junior Bassmasters of North Alabama tournaments, as well as, provide for qualified team(s) to the ABFN State Junior Bassmaster Tournament, or upper level tournaments should the JBMNA team be successful at winning at the state level.
The Youth Director reports to the President
8. WEB SITE ADMINISTRATOR: The club Web Site Administrator shall be appointed or employed to serve at the direction of the President of the club. The club Web Site Administrator shall be a member of the club. The club may utilize the services of the Web site Administrator to host and maintain the Web site as WEBMASTER, or engage the services of an outside contractor as WEBMASTER to host and maintain the club’s Web site at the direction of the Web site Administrator. The duties and responsibilities of the club Web Site Administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Development of and maintenance of the club Web site (www.bassmastersofnorthalabama.com) on a CURRENT basis that is attractive, inviting, informative, and functional;
b. Updating of the club Web site on a continuing basis as directed by the club President to include, but not limited to:
1. Home Page with appropriate links to other affiliated organizations and Web sites of interest to the membership;
2. Current listing of club Officers and members of the club;
3. Current copy of club Constitution and By-Laws;
4. Current copy of club Tournament Rules
5. History of the club;
6. Lunker Hall of Fame Award;
7. Current schedule for club tournaments and activities;
8. Posted results of current year club tournaments;
9. Photo pages for tournaments and other club activities and functions;
10. Archived pages for prior tournament schedules and tournament results;
11. Contact US page
12. Junior Bassmasters of North Alabama Home Page with links to other JBMNA related pages, such as club tournaments, activities, etc.;
13. YOUTH – CastingKids Contests
14. Other – as deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee.
The Web site Administrator reports to the President
SECTION 2: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to take emergency action, which would normally require approval of the club members, when it is not feasible to convene a club meeting in the time allowed, and which action taken by the Executive Committee shall be submitted for membership approval at the next regularly scheduled club meeting. The President shall serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
SECTION 3: ELECTIONS
The election of officers shall be held on an annual basis at the regular Annual Meeting during the month of October. Notice of such meeting shall be given by United States mail to current members of the club not less than seven (7) days, nor more than (30) days prior to such meeting date. Nominations shall be received from the floor from qualified and current members of the club. Voting shall be held by secret ballot and election by simple majority of members present at the meeting in which the vote is held. Elections for each office shall be held separately in the order listed in Article III. Section 1.
SECTION 4: VOTING
1. Each qualified member of the club in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote in matters coming before the membership;
2. Proxy votes are not permitted.
SECTION 5: TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office for all officers shall be one (1) year. The term of office shall begin on November 1and end on the last meeting day of October of the term, or until a successor is qualified, elected, and assumes office
SECTION 6: VACANCIES:
In the event of an office becoming vacant, nominations shall be made and an election held to fill the unexpired term of the individual vacating the office. Voting shall be held by secret ballot and election by a simple majority.
SECTION 7: ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLDING OFFICE:
To be eligible for an office a member must:
1. Have been a member for six (6.) months.
2. Have attended at least 75% of all club activities during the previous year.
3. Have shown an active interest in all club functions.
ARTICLE IV
PUBLIC STATEMENTS and PUBLIC IMAGE
SECTION 1: STATEMENT OF POLICY
1. No public statement in the name of or on behalf of the Bassmasters of North Alabama shall be issued by any member of the club unless it has been previously approved by an Officer of the club, or the Executive Committee and confirmed by the membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the club.
2. Any posting to any forum or blog, on the Internet, or through any form of media whether verbal or written, which bears any connection, reference, association, etc. to Bassmasters of North Alabama shall be truthful, bear no execrations, and not reflect unfavorably on the club or any member therein. Any member found doing is subject to having their membership withdrawn and barred from future membership in the club.
3. It is the state policy of Bassmasters of North Alabama for our club members to always conduct themselves in a professional and sportsmanlike manner in every activity engaged in by the club or member, and for members of the club to support the club and engage in activities that will positively reflect on the club in a positive manner. Any member found doing otherwise is subject to having their membership withdrawn and barred from future membership in the club.
4. No member of Bassmasters of North Alabama may obligate the club with any outside party without the approval of the President, and no member of the club may obligate the club for any financial or contractual arrangement or agreement unless approved by the Executive Committee of the club (President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer) which approval must be confirmed by a vote of the membership of the club at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
5. Bassmasters of North Alabama may accept donations and contributions which will further the goals and objectives of the club including charity and youth support events and organizations. Donations and contributions should be made direct to the Treasurer of Bassmasters of North Alabama by the contributor or donator if contributed on behalf of BMNA, and to the Secretary/Treasurer of the Junior Bassmasters of North Alabama if the contribution or donation is made on behalf of JBMNA. Any donation received by any member of the club must be immediately transmitted to the respective club Treasurer in the amount and form in which it was received from the contributor or donator. Any club member found failing to do so is subject to loss of club membership and being barred from future membership in the club.
ARTICLE V
SPONSORSHIPS
SECTION 1: SPONSORSHIP OF CLUB OR CLUB ACTIVITIES
1. Members of the club in good standing may initiate negotiations with potential sponsors on behalf of the club. Potential sponsors must be well respected in our community and not reflect unfavorably on the club. Members should bear in mind that sponsorships are a two way street and should reduce to writing the specific duties and obligations anticipated from any sponsorship agreement for both the sponsor and the club.
2. Sponsorships may consist of a specific events, specific items for the club, monetary funds, benefits for club members as long as all club members have eligibility.
3. No Sponsorship Agreement or Arrangement may be consummated on behalf of the club without approval of the club Executive Committee and further confirmed by the club membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the club.
ARTICLE VI
PERCENTAGES
SECTION 1: Percentages and Rounding
Anywhere in these By-Laws where a percentage or a fraction is a determining factor, 50% or .5 shall be rounded downward and .51% or .6 shall be rounded upward.
ARTICLE VII
METHODS OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
SECTION 1: AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
The By-Laws of the club may only be amended by a majority vote of the membership present at the Annual meeting in October of each calendar year. If changes to the By-Laws are proposed, written notice of the proposed amendments shall be distributed to the membership at the last regularly scheduled meeting in September.
ARTICLE VIII
DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB
SECTION 1: DISSOLUTION
Upon dissolution of the club for any cause, the assets of the club of whatever kind and wherever situated shall be distributed to any nonprofit entity or governmental agency qualified to receive such distribution under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States or revised section of any future federal tax code, for the purposes set out in these By-Laws. No distribution of the assets, funds, etc. of the club shall ever be made to any member or officer of the club.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP ON: May 6, 2008 and revised on October 13, 2009.
CERTIFIED CURRENT, TRUE, AND CORRECT:
Don Lee Gowen
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Secretary
DATED: October 13, 2009
"Working to Make a Difference – One Cast at a Time"
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