2007 EAGLE ROCK BASSMASTERS BY-LAWS

Revised: November 1, 2006

ARTICLE 1 - NAME AND PURPOSE

SECTION 1 - NAME

This chapter shall be called the Eagle Rock Bassmasters of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

SECTION 2 - PURPOSE

To stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport. To offer our state conservation department our organized moral and political support and encouragement. To promote full adherence to all conservation codes and to demand adequate water standards. To detect and report any polluter and call public attention to his crime. To improve our skills as bass anglers through a fellowship of friendly exchange of expert bass-catching techniques and ideas, and to promote and encourage youth fishing, and a love for this great recreation. To function as a dynamic and effective link with other chapters of the State B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation embracing the principles and purposes of Bass Anglers Sportsman Society.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1 - NUMBER OF MEMBERS

The chapter shall begin with and maintain at least six charter members*. Total general membership shall not exceed 50 members.

*Family membership excluded.

SECTION 2 - TYPES OF CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

(A) Individual Membership:
1. Must be 16 years of age.
2. One (1) vote.

(B) Family Membership:
1. Immediate family members only.(Exceptions can be made by Board of Directors)
2. Two (2) votes for the entire family.
3. When a family member becomes 18 years of age they must become an Individual member (Spouse or one other family member excluded from becoming an Individual member).

(C) Inactive Membership:
1. Unable to vote at any Club function due to not attaining eligibility of vote (See Article III Section 3).

2. Must be a member in good/active standing while competing for yearly awards.

SECTION 3 - REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP

To become a chapter member, a person shall:

(A) Voluntary express a genuine interest in membership.
(B) Be recommended by one member at any club function.
(C) Full membership shall then be awarded.
(D) Must be 16 years of age.

SECTION 4 - MEMBERSHIP DUES

The membership dues shall be $20.00 annually for each type of membership, plus any applicable National and State Federation dues, payable on or before January 31 of each year.

SECTION 5 - PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY

Any person with any outstanding debts owed to Eagle Rock Bassmasters of any type, will not be able to participate in any tournament or club function of Eagle Rock Bassmasters of any kind, until indebtedness is paid in full.

ARTICLE III - OFFICERS, ELECTIONS, VACANCIES, AND ELIGIBILITY

SECTION 1 - OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

(A) PRESIDENT: Presides over all meetings and directs all official business. Appoint and be an ex-official member of all committees. Supervise all club functions.
(B) VICE-PRESIDENT: Act as program chairman, assists the president in his duties and presides in the absence of the president.
(C) TREASURER: Maintain accurate financial records and present a current balance report at each regular meeting. Prepare an annual audit for review by the Chapter Board of Directors.
(D) SECRETARY: Maintain accurate minutes of all regular and special meetings as called by the chapter president. Assure new member’s names and Federation fees are submitted to Federation, and assure membership list is submitted to Federation at least annually.

SECTION 2 - ELECTIONS

The election for officers shall be held annually at a regular meeting during the month of October. Elections shall be by simple majority of members present. Elections for each officer shall be held separately in order listed in ARTICLE III, SECTION 1.

SECTION 3 - ELIGIBILITY OF VOTE/ACTIVE MEMBER

Each chapter membership is entitled to one vote as long as they have attended 30% of all club functions to date of the current year at the time of the vote. If member has not meet 30% attendance as stated above, member will become inactive but still retain membership status. Upon satisfying attendance threshold member shall be reinstated as an active member. Proxy votes are not permitted.

SECTION 4 - TERMS OF OFFICE

The term of office is for one year, which shall begin on January 1, and end on the last meeting of December or until the successor assumes office. Original slate of officers shall serve until the last meeting day of the following December. President’s term will be for two (2) years.

SECTION 5 - VACANCIES

In the event of an office becoming vacant, nominations shall be taken and an election held to fill the unexpired term of the individual vacating the office. National FLW headquarters shall be notified immediately of the change of any officers.

SECTION 6 - ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLDING OFFICE

To be eligible for an office a member must:

(A) Have been a member of six months. (SIX MONTHS REQUIREMENT WAIVED DURING THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF CHAPTER EXISTENCE.)
(B) Have attended at least ¾ of the chapter meetings and 30% of the chapter functions. (For president and vice-president.)
(C) Have shown an active interest in all chapter functions.
(D) Have listed Eagle Rock Bassmasters as primary club on National and Federation FLW rosters.

SECTION 7 - IMPEACHMENT

Any officer that proves to be derelict in his duties can be removed from office by:

(A) A hearing of the board of directors.
(B) Club vote of 2/3 majority.
(C) An appointment of a new officer to fulfill the remainder of that term must be made as soon as possible.

ARTICLE IV - STANDING COMMITTEES

SECTION 1 - STANDING COMMITTEES

All standing committees will serve for one year 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 (7) members: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past-President and two (2) active members.
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. The board will decide all protests, interpretations and rule on all violations of the tournament rules and by-laws of the Chapter when appropriately received.
4. Develop agenda for the monthly meetings.

(B) 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, and 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.

(C) 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, statues, regulations, ordinances and other regulatory devices; to undertake informational and educational programs to being public awareness to 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 Idaho.

(D) TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: Shall consist of two (2) members and an officer. The purpose of the tournament committee shall be to plan, organize and operate all Chapter tournaments. The tournament committee will draft tournament rules, which must then be approved by the general membership. The committee will keep tournament records, enforce all tournament rules and investigate all protests concerning tournaments and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V - REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1 - REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIP

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

(A) Failure to pay dues.
(B) Any action that would reflect dishonor and disgrace on this chapter.
(C) Failure to attend 30% of any club functions during a 12-month period.
(D) At Club’s discretion by 100% vote at any regular meeting.

(E) Code of Conduct violations. ARTICLE VI - AFFILIATION

SECTION 1 - REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFILIATION

(A) Approval of Chapter Charter by FLW.
(B) Update FLW with a chapter membership roster once each year, immediately following election of Chapter Officers and Directors.
(C) Names and addresses of new members joining the Chapter during the year must be submitted to FLW as they occur only if the join FLW State or National Federations.
(d) Support State Federation conservation and youth programs. Any additional requirements that the State Federation establishes for chapters, such as membership dues, attendance at meetings, etc., would be necessary in order for the chapter to participate in the State Federation qualifying tournament(s), and any other federation sponsored tournaments or events.

ARTICLE VII - METHOD OF AMENDING/CHANGING THE CONSTITUTION

SECTION 1 – AMENDING/CHANGING THE CONSTITUTION BY-LAWS

(A) The constitution and by-laws may be amended/changed at the November meeting by 2/3 majority vote of the members present, provided written notice of the proposed amendment/change has been presented to the membership at least one regular meeting prior to the vote.
(B) The above by-laws shall become effective immediately as amended/changed by 2/3 majority vote at the November meeting.

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