RCBC Constitution
CONSTITUTION
(Revised 12-2011)
ARTICLE I
NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1: The name of this group of fishermen shall be the River City Bass Club and it shall be a non-profit organization.
Section 2: The main purpose of the River City Bass Club shall be educational. It shall create an interest in bass fishing and help others learn how to fish for bass. The River City Bass Club hopes to promote sportsmanship, fellowship, courtesy, conservation and safety.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section 1: Any person voted into the Club and who has paid dues shall become a voting member. A person must be fourteen (14) years or older to join.
Section 2: Dues shall be $45.00 per year and pro-rated for any member joining after April 1st. Dues for the year will be considered delinquent after the first tournament in January and the member will be dropped from the roster and will have to be voted on to rejoin the Club. Membership shall not exceed 100. Other affiliation dues (if any ) will be paid for by RCBC.
Section 3: Any member who is convicted of a felony, or whom takes part in any action which would reflect dishonor or disgrace to the Club, will be subject to removal from the membership roster as determined by review of the Advisory Board.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS: ELECTION, DUTIES & ELIGIBILITY
Section 1: The officers of the Club shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Tournament Director and three (3) to seven (7) advisors.
Section 2: The election of officers shall be held annually at the first meeting in December by secret ballot. Election shall be by majority of members present. Nominations shall be made the last meeting in November, and from the floor the night of the election.
Section 3: Duties of the President. The President shall preside at all meetings and functions of the Club. He shall preside at all meetings of the Advisory Board. He will make decisions on his own if they are for the good of the Club, unless it concerns a violation of a Policy, then the Club must vote on the matter and majority rules.
Section 4: Duties of the Vice President. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President or at his request, assume all duties of the President. He will also be responsible for the programs at all regular meetings.
Section 5: Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall keep records of all Club activities and functions.
Section 6: Duties of the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall receive all money for the Club and pay bills incurred by the Club. He shall keep on file all receipts, bills, cancelled checks, and make financial reports as directed.
Section 7: Duties of the Tournament Director. The Tournament Director shall measure questionable fish at weigh-in to ensure that they meet all state, federal, lake and Club rules.
ARTICLE IV
ADVISORY BOARD
Section 1: The Advisory Board shall consist of the five (5) Club officers, (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Tournament Director), and a minimum of three (3), but not more than seven (7) advisors appointed by the President.
Section 2: The Advisory Board shall meet and discuss the activities of the Club, and offer suggestions to create more interest in the Club. These suggestions will be brought to the Club for approval. They will also hear and review problems rising among Club members that may conflict with current policies and procedures, and present their suggestion to the Club for majority vote.
ARTICLE V
POLICIES
Section 1: Policies may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting. At the last meeting of each year the two-thirds will be reduced to a simple majority. Proposed amendments to policies must submitted in writing prior to the beginning of any meeting, except at the last meeting of each year.
ARTICLE VI
METHOD OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION
Section 1: The Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present. At the last meeting of each year the two-thirds will be reduced to a simple majority.
Section 2: Voting will be by secret ballot.
ARTICLE VII
POINTS SYSTEM
Section 1: The RIVER CITY BASS CLUB shall have a points system.
Section 2: Points will be awarded to members on total individual weight in each RIVER CITY BASS CLUB points tournament with 100 points for the heaviest stringer, 99 points for the second heaviest stringer, 98 points for the third heaviest stringer, and so on.
Section 3: Each member who fishes a RIVER CITY BASS CLUB points tournament, but does not catch a weighing fish, will be awarded 20 points. Any member that weighs in a dead fish, will be penalized ¼ pound from the weight of that fish.
Section 4: Each member who attends a Club meeting will be awarded 1 point per meeting.
Section 5: Each members lowest score throughout the year will be dropped to determine their total score after the December Tournament.
Section 6: RCBC Open Tournament Points (Revised 11-2007)
Additional points may be earned through various activities in support of the RCBC open tournament. For flyer add sales, one point will be awarded for each business card add sold, 2 points for each quarter page, 3 points for each half page, and 4 points for a full page. Additionally, a member can earn RCBC Open Tournament Points through volunteer activities such as preparation of the add flyer, pick-up of entries, procurement of raffle prizes, setup of the weigh-in site, and tournament day work. Points awarded for these items are to be determined in advance by the advisory board and open tournament director based on the level of effort involved. A maximum of 10 Open Tournament Points per person, per year may be earned. All points awarded under this Section will be shown separately from tournament points and attendance points in the Club Standings bulletin.
Open Tournament Eligibility: A minimum of 5 RCBC Open Tournament Points must be earned for a member to be eligible to fish the current year’s RCBC Open Tournament.
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(Revised 12-2011)
ARTICLE I
NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1: The name of this group of fishermen shall be the River City Bass Club and it shall be a non-profit organization.
Section 2: The main purpose of the River City Bass Club shall be educational. It shall create an interest in bass fishing and help others learn how to fish for bass. The River City Bass Club hopes to promote sportsmanship, fellowship, courtesy, conservation and safety.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section 1: Any person voted into the Club and who has paid dues shall become a voting member. A person must be fourteen (14) years or older to join.
Section 2: Dues shall be $45.00 per year and pro-rated for any member joining after April 1st. Dues for the year will be considered delinquent after the first tournament in January and the member will be dropped from the roster and will have to be voted on to rejoin the Club. Membership shall not exceed 100. Other affiliation dues (if any ) will be paid for by RCBC.
Section 3: Any member who is convicted of a felony, or whom takes part in any action which would reflect dishonor or disgrace to the Club, will be subject to removal from the membership roster as determined by review of the Advisory Board.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS: ELECTION, DUTIES & ELIGIBILITY
Section 1: The officers of the Club shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Tournament Director and three (3) to seven (7) advisors.
Section 2: The election of officers shall be held annually at the first meeting in December by secret ballot. Election shall be by majority of members present. Nominations shall be made the last meeting in November, and from the floor the night of the election.
Section 3: Duties of the President. The President shall preside at all meetings and functions of the Club. He shall preside at all meetings of the Advisory Board. He will make decisions on his own if they are for the good of the Club, unless it concerns a violation of a Policy, then the Club must vote on the matter and majority rules.
Section 4: Duties of the Vice President. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President or at his request, assume all duties of the President. He will also be responsible for the programs at all regular meetings.
Section 5: Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall keep records of all Club activities and functions.
Section 6: Duties of the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall receive all money for the Club and pay bills incurred by the Club. He shall keep on file all receipts, bills, cancelled checks, and make financial reports as directed.
Section 7: Duties of the Tournament Director. The Tournament Director shall measure questionable fish at weigh-in to ensure that they meet all state, federal, lake and Club rules.
ARTICLE IV
ADVISORY BOARD
Section 1: The Advisory Board shall consist of the five (5) Club officers, (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Tournament Director), and a minimum of three (3), but not more than seven (7) advisors appointed by the President.
Section 2: The Advisory Board shall meet and discuss the activities of the Club, and offer suggestions to create more interest in the Club. These suggestions will be brought to the Club for approval. They will also hear and review problems rising among Club members that may conflict with current policies and procedures, and present their suggestion to the Club for majority vote.
ARTICLE V
POLICIES
Section 1: Policies may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting. At the last meeting of each year the two-thirds will be reduced to a simple majority. Proposed amendments to policies must submitted in writing prior to the beginning of any meeting, except at the last meeting of each year.
ARTICLE VI
METHOD OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION
Section 1: The Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present. At the last meeting of each year the two-thirds will be reduced to a simple majority.
Section 2: Voting will be by secret ballot.
ARTICLE VII
POINTS SYSTEM
Section 1: The RIVER CITY BASS CLUB shall have a points system.
Section 2: Points will be awarded to members on total individual weight in each RIVER CITY BASS CLUB points tournament with 100 points for the heaviest stringer, 99 points for the second heaviest stringer, 98 points for the third heaviest stringer, and so on.
Section 3: Each member who fishes a RIVER CITY BASS CLUB points tournament, but does not catch a weighing fish, will be awarded 20 points. Any member that weighs in a dead fish, will be penalized ¼ pound from the weight of that fish.
Section 4: Each member who attends a Club meeting will be awarded 1 point per meeting.
Section 5: Each members lowest score throughout the year will be dropped to determine their total score after the December Tournament.
Section 6: RCBC Open Tournament Points (Revised 11-2007)
Additional points may be earned through various activities in support of the RCBC open tournament. For flyer add sales, one point will be awarded for each business card add sold, 2 points for each quarter page, 3 points for each half page, and 4 points for a full page. Additionally, a member can earn RCBC Open Tournament Points through volunteer activities such as preparation of the add flyer, pick-up of entries, procurement of raffle prizes, setup of the weigh-in site, and tournament day work. Points awarded for these items are to be determined in advance by the advisory board and open tournament director based on the level of effort involved. A maximum of 10 Open Tournament Points per person, per year may be earned. All points awarded under this Section will be shown separately from tournament points and attendance points in the Club Standings bulletin.
Open Tournament Eligibility: A minimum of 5 RCBC Open Tournament Points must be earned for a member to be eligible to fish the current year’s RCBC Open Tournament.
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