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Bylaws for the Midwest Bassmasters
Article I: Name and Purpose
Section 1: Name
This chapter shall be called the "
Midwest Bassmasters " of Wichita, KS.
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 and political attention to his crime. To improve our skill 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 members.
Section 2: Requirement for Membership
To become a chapter member, a person
shall:
a.
Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership.
b.
Be a member of B.A.S.S.
c.
Be recommended by two members at a regular monthly meeting.
d.
Be voted on by membership present. Vote shall be by secret ballot and
affirmation must be unanimous.
e.
Be 16 years of age.
Section 3: Membership Dues
The membership
dues shall be $40 annually for this chapter plus the current National and
State Federation dues. Dues shall be paid by the January chapter meeting or
initially upon being voted into the chapter. Current membership to B.A.S.S.
is also required. Changed
1-15-2002 and changed 02-21-2011
Section 4: Meetings of Members.
The membership
shall hold regular monthly meetings on a schedule to be established at the
January meeting of each year. Meeting dates can be changed at any time
during the year by a simple majority vote of members present at a regularly
scheduled meeting. Meetings shall be held during the week prior to scheduled
tournaments. Changed
1-15-2002.
Section 5: Departure During the Season.
If any member
is unable or unwilling to complete the season, the remaining team member may
choose another partner to finish the season. The replacement partner must be
voted into the club as dictated by Article II section 2 of the club bylaws.
Points accrued and dues paid by the departing member will transfer to the
incoming member, however, the incoming member will be responsible for their
national and state federation dues, as well as current membership to B.A.S.S.
The team’s position in the club standings will not be affected. The outgoing
member will remain on the club’s roster for the remainder of the year.
If the
departing member wishes to rejoin the team during the same season, the
rejoining must be approved by unanimous vote of the club members at a
scheduled meeting. The replacement partner shall become an alternate as
outlined in Article III section 2 of the club bylaws, being responsible to
pay the remaining dues. Changed
1-15-2002
Article III: Alternate Membership
Section 1: Requirement for Membership
To become a chapter member, a person
shall:
a.
Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership.
b.
Be a member of B.A.S.S.
c.
Be recommended by two members at a regular monthly meeting.
d.
Be voted on by membership present. Vote shall be by secret ballot and
affirmation must be unanimous.
e.
Be 16 years of age.
Section 2: Alternate Membership Dues
Alternate
membership dues shall be $20 annually for this chapter plus the current
National and State Federation dues. Dues shall be paid by the January
chapter meeting or initially upon being voted into the chapter. Current
membership to B.A.S.S. is also required. Changed
1-15-2002
Section 3: Policies and Procedures of
Alternate Membership
Any team that
is in need of an alternate shall announce such at the regular meeting prior
to the tournament in question. If there is more than one alternate and no
alternate has fished in the current tournament year, the alternate who first
pays their dues for the current year shall be given the first opportunity to
fish the tournament. If more than one alternate pays their dues on the same
date, the order in which alternates are given the opportunity to participate
shall be determined by draw. If an alternate has fished in the current
tournament year, any alternate who has not fished to date and who is next in
line for participation, shall be given the first opportunity to fish in the
upcoming tournament. If an alternate member wants to participate in the Big
Bass Of The Year, he must have paid the Big Bass Of The Year dues prior to
the tournament in which the fish to be entered in the Big Bass pot is
caught.
Fish caught by
an Alternate Member shall count towards the team for which he is fishing.
Article IV: Officers, Elections,
Vacancies and Eligibility
Section 1: Officers and their Duties
The officers of the chapter shall consist
of:
a.
President: Preside over all meetings and direct all official
business. Appoint and be an ex officio member of all committees. Supervise
all club functions.
b.
Vice President: Act as program chairman, assist the president in his
duties and preside in the absence of the president.
c.
Secretary/Treasurer: Maintain accurate minutes of all regular and
special meetings as called for by the chapter president. Maintain regular
liaison between the chapter and the B.A.S.S. National Federation and the
state B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation. Collect and disburse all moneys. Maintain
accurate financial records and present a current balance report at each
regular meeting.
Section 2: Elections
The election of
officers shall be held annually at a regular meeting during the month of
December. Election shall be by simple majority of members present. Election
for each officer shall be held in order listed in ARTICLE III, Section 1.
Section 3: Eligibility of Vote
Each member is entitled to one vote.
Proxy votes are not permitted.
Section 4: Term of Office
The term of
office is for one year, which shall begin when they are elected into office
in December and end when the successor assumes office.
Section 5: Vacancies
In the event of
an office becoming vacant, nominations shall be asked for and an election
held to fill the unexpired term of the individual vacating the office.
National B.A.S.S. 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 for six months. (Six month requirement waived
during the first 12 months of chapter existence.)
b.
Have attended at least 75 % of the chapter meetings and 75 % of
chapter functions during a 12 month period.
c.
Have shown an active interest in all chapter functions.
d.
Maintain current B.A.S.S. membership.
Article V: Tournament Committee
The Tournament
Committee will consist of five members: President, Vice President,
Secretary/Treasurer and two members elected at large by majority vote of the
members present at the December meeting. 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.
Article VI: Removal of Membership
A member shall be dropped from the
membership roll 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 the
chapter functions during a 12 month period.
d.
Disqualification for any reason from participating in B.A.S.S.
sponsored events including disqualification for use of drugs or alcohol.
Article VII: Requirements for 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.
d.
Maintain 100 % B.A.S.S. membership.
e.
Must affiliate with State Federation and support its 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 for the chapter to participate in the State
Federation qualifying tournament(s), and any other Federation sponsored
tournaments or events.
Article VIII: Method of Amending the
Bylaws
The bylaws 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 regular meeting prior to the vote.
We, the undersigned charter members, do
hereby agree to the above bylaws and the commencement of this chapter on the
12th day of January 1998.
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