By Laws

This chapter shall be called the 1st Junior Bassmasters of Sullivan County

It’s purpose shall be:

1) To improve our skills as youth bass anglers by sharing ideas through events, activities, and inter-club interaction.

2) To endorse a policy which includes flexibility, fellowship and sportsmanship.

3) To promote the involvement with the youth.

4) To promote strict adherence to all State DEC regulations.

a) To be a member you must be between the ages of 7 and 18 years old.

b) You must maintain a passing grade in your home school to be an active member

c) You must have parent or guardian permission to be a member of the club

To become a member a person shall:

a) Submit an application for membership approval.

b) Pay membership dues as described under Section 3 Membership Dues.

General membership dues shall be 45.00. For every sibling the price will be lowered by 5.00. Out of the 45.00, 10.00 will go to the National B.A.S.S. 5.00 will go to the New York State Junior Bass Chapter Federation. The remaining 25.00 will go to the club. The membership must be paid in full when you submit your application. If you join while the season has begun the membership fee will not change.

1) Presides over regular meetings.

2) Advocates active support of the club’s purpose and encourages the participation of all members at all meetings.

3) Coordinates the Advisory Council as the need arises and integrates ideas and opinions into working principles and proposals.

4) Handles intra-club communication.

5) Is responsible for filling temporary vacancies of any officer.

1) Presides over regular meeting

2) Advocates active support of the club's purpose and encourages the particatpation of all members at meetings.

3) Coordinates the Advisory Council as the need arises and interigates ideas and opinions into working princibals ans proposals

4) Mantain a membership roster

1) Maintain accurate minutes of all meetings and handles all necessary correspondence relating to Chapter business.

1) Shall be comprised of the current club officers and is open to all other members whose input, directly or indirectly, is welcome.

2) The Council serves as a club tool, apart from regular meeting, to define, discuss and resolve conflicts or problems, to propose that which supports the club’s purpose and to formulate proposals for club approval, disapproval or modification at the next regular meeting.

1) Nominations for the election club officers shall be made from the floor at the October meeting and the election shall occur at the November meeting.

2) Election shall be made by secret ballot by a simple majority of the members present.

3) Only dues-paid members are entitled to vote.

4) You must be present to cast your vote.

1) Shall be one year beginning December 1^st.

1) In the event an office becomes vacant, the Youth Director shall appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term of office.

This constitution may be amended, provided notification is given at least one meeting prior to the vote. A 2/3 majority will pass the amendment at the meeting.

Blatant disregard for the club policy or rules will be reviewed and penalized as the need arises. Members must keep in mind flexibility and leniency in their enforcement of by-laws, as well as the club’s advocating of “fellowship”. Proposals for penalties shall be presented by the Advisory Council/Steering Committee to the membership present at the next regular meeting, for approval by simple majority of the membership present.

This chapter shall be affiliated with National B.A.S.S. and the New York State Junior B.A.S.S Federation.

**1st Junior Bassmasters of Sullivan County shall be affiliated with 1st Bassmasters of Sullivan County.

All regular business meetings shall cover the following topics:

1) Reading of the previous meeting’s minutes.

2) Reading the Treasurer’s Report.

3) Old Business (may include Advisory Council proposals).

4) New Business.

5) Fishing related activities or discussions as well as presentations of certification to the most recent tournament winner.

6) Coordination of free time to buddy fishing.

Last updated 11/29/06