Tommy Eubanks (tefishmaster)
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Warren Dufrene (Papawd)
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Steve Smith (branch_office)
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Fred Trahan (WACT)
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Don Robert Quasdorf, Jr. (Quas)
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Section 1. Membership Applications
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Application for membership shall be made to the Secretary / Treasurer on a form provided via the BCKFC Website for such purpose. Annual dues may be paid in the form of a check and mailed along with a completed membership application to the Secretary / Treasurer or paid on the club website via a PayPal or other electronic link provided for such purpose with completed membership application mailed as required. A small processing fee shall apply to all on-line payments.
Section 2. Membership Fees Annual dues
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Annual membership dues shall be Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) for an individual or Forty Dollars ($40.00) per family for the first year and payable again on the membership anniversary date each subsequent year thereafter. Membership dues may be increased by a majority vote of the Executive Board and will take effect thirty (30) days after posting said notice of increase on the club forum for member notification.
Section 3. Meetings
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A. Regular Meetings
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Regular meetings shall occur at least four (4) times per year. Any additional meetings will be “TBA” until a location and date is established.
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B. Special Meetings
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The President shall call Special Meetings at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Notice of Special Meetings shall be via a posting on the club forum in the Members Section to all Members at least two (2) weeks in advance of the meeting date. No business shall be transacted at a Special Meeting except that for which notice is given.
Section 4. Order of Business
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The order of business at all meetings shall be in
accordance with an accepted rule of order as delineated in Robert's Rules of Order.
Section 5. Elections
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A. Officer Elections
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The President, Vice President, Secretary / Treasurer, Tournament Director and Assistant Tournament Director shall be elected via on-line voting as described in Section 5C and confirmed with no objections at the annual general membership meeting to be held no later than December 15th. Term of office shall be for one (1) year beginning with the first calendar day of the new year. All BCKFC officer nominees shall have been a member and in good standing for a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to nomination.
B. Nomination
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Qualified candidates for all elected offices shall be nominated by at least two (2) other Members in good standing via the club forum in the Members Section. Said nominee shall confirm their acceptance to run for stated office via a post on the forum to be placed in the Members Section.
C. Voting
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Voting shall be performed via an on-line voting poll in the Members Section of the Forum for a period of seven (7) days. After the expiration of seven 7) days, the candidate(s) with the majority of affirmative votes will be elected and take office as described above in Section 5A. In the event of a tie the candidate / member with the most seniority in the club shall prevail. If a candidate is unopposed for a given office, then voting will not be required.
D. Vacancies
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Nominations to fill the unexpired term of a vacant office shall be made in the Members Section of the Forum by at least two (2) other Members in good standing. If more than one (1) candidate, the voting for stated vacancy will take place on-line in the Members Section for a period of five (5) days. After the expiration of five (5) days, the person with the majority of affirmative votes will take office immediately and serve the remainder of the unexpired term. If the nominee for the vacant office is unopposed, then voting will not be required. See section 5a for qualification of officers.
Section 6. Operating Fund
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Funds in excess of One Hundred Dollars ($100) shall be deposited by the Secretary / Treasurer in a depository approved by the Executive Committee. These funds shall be the Operating Funds of the Club. Funds less than One Hundred Dollars ($100) may be kept as cash on hand to meet minor expenses.
Section 7. Forum Membership
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Forum membership is granted as a privilege and is not a right as a dues paying member of Club membership. A member may be censored or banned from the forum for a specific period of time as decided by the board for unprofessional or obscene conduct on the forum although club membership would still be retained. If a member is banned from the forum as described above then no refund, either partially or otherwise, would be due to the member as a result of lost forum privileges. Possible club membership could be revoked if a member continues to abuse forum privileges.
Section 8. Expulsions
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If any member or officer is charged with improper conduct or with violating the provisions of the Constitution or By-Laws of the Club, such charges shall be brought before the Executive Committee for review. If such charges are found to have sufficient weight, the Secretary / Treasurer shall notify the member of the charges at least one week before the next meeting of the Organization. The Member shall be required to appear at such meeting and show just cause, why he/she should not be censured, deprived of the privileges of the Organization, or expelled from membership in the Club. If the Member fails to appear at such meeting or is found guilty of the charge, the Member shall, upon a majority vote of the Members present, be censured, be deprived of the privileges of the Club, or be expelled from membership in the Club. No refund of any paid membership dues or portion thereof shall be refunded if expelled.
Section 9. Organization Termination
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In the event of termination of the Club any remaining Club funds and assets shall be dispersed to a charitable organization selected by a majority decision of the Executive Committee.
Section 10. Enacting Clause
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These By-Laws or any amendment there of shall take effect immediately following ratification by the membership at a meeting called for such purpose.
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Section 1. Name
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The Association shall be called Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club
(BCKFC) and shall operate as a non-profit organization (to be determined).
Section 2. Purpose
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To support and promote the sport of fishing from paddle craft in
Coastal Areas.
Sections 3. Goals
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As a recreational organization, the Club's goals shall be to:
- Organize area kayak fishermen in Coastal Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Support and promote the safe and responsible pursuit of the sport of kayak
fishing.
- Promote fellowship and provide a fun meeting place for kayak fishermen.
- Provide forum for exchange of ideas, fishing information and rigging tips.
- Sponsor events, group outings and kayak fishing tournaments.
- Provide public presence to protect interests of kayak fisherman.
Section 4. Membership
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A. Age
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Any person over the age of twelve (12) years who fishes from a canoe,
pirogue, or kayak may become a Member of the BCKFC by complying with provisions
specified in the By-Laws. Those members age eighteen (18) years or older are eligible to vote and to hold office.
B. Honorary Membership
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Any person over the age of twelve (12) years who the Club desires to honor may be elected an Honorary Member by a majority vote of themembers present at any regular meeting. Honorary Members will enjoy for the currentyear the same privileges as regular members except for voting and holding office.
C. Honorary Life Membership
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A member who has performed truly outstanding service for the Club may be granted an Honorary Life Member by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at any regular meeting. Honorary Life Members will enjoy for life the same privileges as regular members.
Section 5. Officers
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The elected officers are charged with making the decisions required
for operation of the Club, subject to review and consensual approval of the membership. The Officers of the Club will be President, Vice President and Secretary / Treasurer.
Section 6. Executive Committee
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The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the
President, Vice President, Secretary / Treasurer and the former President.
Section 7. Duties
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A. President
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It shall be the duty of the President:
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a. To preside at meetings and conduct them in accordance with accepted
rules of order (Robert's Rules of Order).
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b. to schedule and preside over meetings of the Executive Committee
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c. To appoint temporary vacancies subject to approval by the
membership.
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d. To appoint various committees as necessary.
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B. Vice President
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It shall be the duty of the Vice President:
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a. To be responsible for a program at Regular Meetings.
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b. To assist the President in the discharge of his/her duties.
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c. To preside in the absence of the President.
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d. To ensure the documents of incorporation of the Club are kept current.
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C. Secretary / Treasurer
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It shall be the duty of the Secretary / Treasurer:
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a. To keep a log of proceedings of the Club Meetings.
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b. To maintain custody of all reports and documents connected with the
Club.
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c. To keep a current and correct Membership roster.
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d. To conduct the Club’s Correspondence.
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e. To collect all monies due, to have charge of the funds of the Club, and
to keep a correct record and account of all monies received and paid out.
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f. To deposit the funds of the Club, in the name of the Club, in a
depository or depositories approved by the Executive Committee.
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g. To present at each Meeting a report stating the financial condition of the
Club.
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h. To present a written annual financial statement for the prior calendar
year at the first Regular Meeting of the year.
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D. Past President
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Upon the new President taking office, the outgoing President
shall serve as Past President on the Executive Committee for a period of one year. It shall be the duty of the Past President:
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a. To provide guidance and consultation to the President and Executive
Committee.
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b. To preside in the absence of both the President and Vice President.
Section 8. Nominations
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Nominations for Officers of the Club shall be made as
provided in the By-Laws.
Section 9. Election
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The Officers of the Club shall be elected annually by majority vote
of the members present.
Section 10. Term of Office
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The term of office of each Officer shall be one year.
Section 11. Vacancy
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In the event of a vacancy occurring in any office, the vacancy
shall be made known, and a successor for the remaining term of office shall be elected at the next meeting of the Club.
Section 12. Compensation
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Officers shall receive no financial compensation, no
decrease in membership dues and no other fiscal benefit of the Association.
Section 13. Executive Committee
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The Executive Committee shall be the policy making body of the Club, with the recommended policies being subject to the approval of the membership. Association Officers plus the Past President of the Club will constitute
the Executive Committee, each having one vote.
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A. Director
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The Club President will serve as Director of the Executive
Committee.
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B. Past President
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The outgoing President will fill the Past President seat on the
Executive Committee.
Section 14. Quorum
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A. Membership Quorum
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A quorum for the transaction of business at a members
meeting, including election of officers, shall consist of fifty one percent (51%) or
greater of the voting membership.
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B. Executive Committee Quorum
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A quorum for the transaction of business at
Executive Committee meetings shall consist of three (3) of the four (4) Members.
Section 15. Removal and Expulsions
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Any elected officer may be removed from office and any Member of the Association may be expelled from the Association, for cause, in the manner prescribed in the By-Laws.
Section 16. Amendments
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The Constitution and Bylaws of the Club may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at a Regular Meeting or Special Meeting provided that the proposed amendment has been distributed via email to Members at least two weeks before being voted upon. The Constitution and By-Laws, when amended, shall be revised and reposted on the Club Website.
Section 17. Enacting Clause
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This Constitution shall take effect June 1, 2006.
Printiable version of Constution & Bylaws
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