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Article I – Name and Purpose

This Chapter shall be called the Crown City Bassmasters of Cortland, N.Y.

(a) To stimulate public awareness of Bass fishing as a major sport.

(b) To offer our state conservation department our organized moral and political support and encouragement.

(c) To promote full adherence to all conservation codes and to demand adequate water standards and legal enforcement of existing regulatory standards.

(d) To detect and report any polluter and call public and political attention to his crime.

(e) To improve our skill as Bass Anglers through a fellowship of friendly exchange of expert Bass catching techniques and ideas.

(f) To promote and encourage youth fishing and a love for this great recreation.

(g) To function as a dynamic and effective link with other chapters embracing the principles and purposes of Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.).

(a) The Chapter must maintain at least 6 members that are members in good standing of; B.A.S.S., National B.A.S.S. and NY State B.A.S.S. Federation

(b) There is no maximum limit on the number of members in the Chapter. A limit may be placed on membership if tournaments become unmanageable or fish mortality becomes unacceptable.

(c) Some imbalance is to be expected but Non-Boaters should not exceed Boaters.

(a) Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership.

(b) Must be a B.A.S.S. member in good standing. If B.A.S.S. membership is not maintained and current all weights, points, prizes and cash winnings will be revoked for the period of lapse.

(c) Be a National B.A.S.S. member in good standing.

(d) Be voted on by the members at a regularly scheduled meeting. Vote shall be by secret ballot and affirmation must be 2/3 of all members present.

(e) There will be a 12 month "probation" period to determine a new members suitability for this Chapter.

(a) The Chapter membership dues shall be $10.00 annually, payable upon being voted into the chapter.

(b) National B.A.S.S. dues will be collected by the Chapter and paid as specified by B.A.S.S.

(c) State dues should be paid directly to the NY State B.A.S.S. Federation Nation by any individual who wishes to participate at the state level or support the State Federation.

(d) NY State Federation Nation membership will be paid by the Chapter for the; Chapter President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairman and Tournament Director during their term of office. State dues or equal compensation will not be paid for these Chapter Officials if they are Life Members of the State or if they qualify for free State Membership from some other source.

(e) Associate members are members that pay Chapter dues only but they must maintain Primary Membership, in good standing, with another NY State Federation Affiliated Chapter.

The Six Man Team will represent the Chapter at the NY State Club Team Championship (CTC).

The Team will consist of: the Top 5 in the points standings and the Top non-boater in the points standings will fill the 6^th spot on the team. All team members must be NY State Federation Nation members in good standing by the August meeting of the qualifying year. The top 3 in the points standings will be considered "Boaters" and unless they opt for a non-boater position must take their boat to competition. If the top non-boater is in the Top 5 he will maintain that position and the next person in the pointsstandings will fill the "non-boater" 6^th position. If someone in the "top points" position is not eligible to fish at the State Level the next points person lower in points, who is eligible, will fill that position. If no eligible "points leader" wants to take a position or is unable to attend the tournament the Chapter Officers can fill the next open position in order as listed in Article III, Section 1 and 1A. The Six Man Team will have their CTE tournament registration fees paid and will receive $100 per man to help defer tournament expenses. The team will split all prizes amongst themselves as awarded, team or individual. It is highly recommended that the team raise and share additional money to defer the high cost of these events. A separate sponsor for team shirts is also recommended.

(a) President: Preside over all meetings and direct all official business, appoint and direct all committee functions and supervise all club functions.

(b) Vice President: Assist the President in his duties and preside over the Chapter in his absence. Act as program chairman and Awards Dinner Chairman.

(c) Secretary: Maintain accurate minutes of all meetings and read the minutes of the previous meeting, maintain regular liaison between chapter and B.A.S.S. national headquarters. Maintain historical records.

(d) Treasurer: Maintain accurate financial records and report at each meeting, pay bills against the Chapter, maintain checking and savings accounts, work with or act as the Membership Chairman as needed. Present a budget and State of the Finances to the Chapter in May.

(a) Tournament Director: Preside over all Draw Tournament pairings, tournaments and weigh-ins. Coordinate the tournament committee in their duties at all functions. (I.E.: maintain the partner/weigh-in board, collect data at each tournament, select award winners for the year, enforcement of tournament rules, disbursement of tournament prizes, decide launch times and locations, maintain tournament measuring equipment, work with the Secretary to maintain tournament records, selection of tournament waters, annually review tournament rules with the club officers and recommend changes as needed.

(b) Membership Chairman: Collect National and Chapter dues and record and maintain a record of all Chapter members and their current contact information and other information the Chapter deems necessary for each member. Interact with the Treasurer to deposit and pay all National dues and Officer’s State dues as required in Article II Section 3. Provide contact information to the Chapter Officers as needed. Preside over membership recruitment. Maintain the club roster with B.A.S.S. Maintain a list of members and associate members in good standing for voting, tournament and insurance purposes. Maintain records of insurance for each member as required.

(c) Webmaster: Maintain and update the Chapter website and message board. Monitor the message board to ensure that the content is appropriate and block access to anyone posting inappropriate material. Coordinate with the Treasurer to ensure all hosting fees are current.

(d) Team Bass Director: Select and maintain a committee to organize and run the Crown City Team Bass trail. The Team Bass Director and his committee will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Team Bass trail and they will maintain separate tournament rules that apply only to Team Bass tournaments.

(a) Officers will be proposed at the October regular meeting.

(b) An annual election of officers shall be held the November regular meeting.

(c) Election shall be by simple majority of members present.

(d) Voting for each officer shall be held separately, in order as listed in Article III, Section 1.

(e) Associate Members do not have any voting privileges.

(a) Each member is entitled to 1 vote.

(b) Proxy votes are not permitted.

(c) Associate Members have no voting privileges.

The term of office is for one year, which shall begin at the end of the last meeting day of December. The Original slate of officers shall serve through the last meeting day of the following December or when the successor assumes office.

In the event of an office becoming vacant, nominations shall be asked and an election held to fill the unexpired term of the individual vacating the office.

(a) Have been a member for 12 months.

(b) Have attended at least 2/3 of the chapter meetings and 2/3 of chapter functions

(c) Have shown an active interest in all chapter functions.

The Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by a 2/3 vote of the members present, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been presented to the membership at least one regular meeting prior to vote. Associate members have no voting privileges.

Section 1: Removal of Membership

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

(a) Failure to pay dues.

(b) Any action which would reflect dishonor and disgrace on this Chapter.

(c) A voting member’s failure to attend 50% of the chapter meetings and 50% of the Chapter’s Draw tournaments during a 12 month period.

(a) Regular Chapter meetings will be held once per month in the Cortland, NY (Crown City) area.

(b) Two Officers meetings are recommended one before and one after the tournament season, to help set the Chapter agenda.

(c) Formal meetings should be as brief as possible and all proposals should go through the appropriate Chair or Officer prior to being announced at the meeting.

(d) All speakers need to be approved by the President or his designee.

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