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NOVA Bass Anglers By Laws   NOVA BASS ANGLERS CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1: Name - This organization shall be known as the NOVA Bass Anglers Club. Section 2: Purpose - To provide an organization for devoted bass anglers who enjoy fellowship and competition. To promote an awareness and adherence to all fish and conservation laws. Learn from other members and strive to become better anglers. To support those club members who earn a position on club teams to advance within the Federation. Respond to civic responsibilities and promote and encourage participation by the youth of this area. ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP Section 1: Eligibility of Membership - This organization is an open membership to anyone willing to abide by club rules and rules of the Bass Federation (TBF). Section 2: Membership Requirements A. Member must be at least eighteen (18) years old or have parents consent. B. Must not miss three consecutive club functions without notifying someone in the club. If this occurs, notify the club president. C. If required, be willing to help in fund raising activities and support the mandatory club functions to maintain TBF certification. Section 3: Membership Dues and Fees A. Annual Membership Dues and Fees - All members are required to be a member of FLW, which is the angler’s responsibility. TBF National fee: $15.00. (Yearly, collected in December) Virginia State Bass Federation fee: $20.00. (Yearly, collected in November) Annual Club dues: $60.00. B. A monthly tournament fee of $25.00 to include lunker pot fee of $5.00 will be collected at the launch site the morning of each club tournament. This money is distributed to the 1st, 2nd and 3rdplaceanglersforthattournament. 1st receives 5O%, 2nd receives 3O%, and 3rd receives20%. Angler with biggest fish will receive 100% of the lunker pot. Section 4:  The number of members in the club shall not exceed 25. ARTICLE III - OFFICERS, ELECTIONS, VACANCIES AND ELIGIBILITY Section 1: Officers and their Duties A. President - Presides over all meetings and directs all official business. Supervises all club functions. Appoints and directs committee functions, and serves as head of the executive committee. Authorized to sign checks for club. B. Vice-President /Tournament Director - Assist the President in all his activities and preside in the absence of the President. As club Tournament Director, supervises and directs all tournament activities in accordance with the club's by-laws and tournament rules. C. Secretary/Treasurer - Maintains an accurate written record of business activities of the club. Maintains an accurate record of the club's finances collects all monies and pays all bills. Accomplishes a roll call of at all meetings, maintains records, and publishes membership rosters and current angler standings. Authorized to sign checks and spend up to $25.00 without club approval. Maintains an accurate record of membership participation and standings for each tournament and presents the results to the President at the following meeting. D. Weigh Master - Assist the Tournament Director in his responsibilities and controls weigh-in activities at each tournament. Section 2: Executive Committee - Shall consist of the three club officers listed in Article 1, Section I Section 3: Elections - Club officers will be elected annually at the December meeting. Section 4: Term of Office - The term of office shall be one year beginning January I and ending December 31. With the exception of Sec/treas. which will be a 2-year position. Sec/Treas. shall be dues free in exchange for services. Section 5: Vacancies - In the event of an office becomes vacant, nominations shall be made from the floor and an election held to fill the unexpired term of the individual vacating office at the regular monthly meeting. Section 6: Eligibility to Vote - Each club member is entitled to one vote. Proxy votes are not permitted Section 7., Appointed Positions B. Youth Director - Club representative for functions dealing with the youth in the community Coordinates events, dates, and times of youth events the club may participate in. C. Region Representative - Attend Region meetings and report to the club on current areas of interest. Provide assistance with registration of club members participating in region tournaments. ARTICLE IV - METHOD OF AMENDING CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS AND TOURNAMENT RULES Section 1: Constitution and By-Laws - May be amended at any regular meeting by a motion from the floor, a second, and majority vote of members present. Section 2: Tournament Rules - May be amended at any regular meeting by a motion from the floor, a second, and majority vote of the members present. Section 3: Constitution & By-Laws and Tournament Rules - Will be reviewed annually by the incoming officers and republished, as necessary, to be in accord with changes made by the membership during the preceding year. ARTICLE V - MEETINGS Section 1: Regular Club Meetings - Will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Special meetings may be called by the President at his discretion. Section 2: executive Committee Meetings - the President at his discretion may call Meetings. ARTICLE VI - REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP Section 1: An individual's membership will be reviewed by the executive committee for possible revocation of membership action for the following reasons: A. Any reported or observed act of personal misconduct, unsportsmanlike conduct, or acts resulting in public criticism of the club. B. The Executive Committee will report findings and recommendations of all investigations to the membership. A membership revocation under Article VI, Section 1, paragraph A, requires a motion from the floor, a second, followed by a secret ballot vote with a minimum of 3/4 of those present voting to revoke the individual's membership. ARTICLE VIl - CLUB STANDINGS, TOURNAMENTS AND ADVANCEMENT TO STATE TOURNAMENTS Section 1: Club Standings - Anglers standings will be determined based upon the total weight accumulated throughout the year. For each club activity (i.e., meetings, sponsor tournaments, fund raisers, etc) in which a member participates, and additional 1/2 pound (8 ounces), will be earned. Non-participation at any club event will result in no additional weight being earned. Each angler’s total weight for the year will be based on all scheduled tournament weigh-ins, minus the angler’s two smallest tournament weigh-ins, plus all weight earned for club participation. Section 2: Club Tournaments - Will be conducted in accordance with the current club publication of rules and regulations which clearly define policy and procedures for conduct of club tournaments. Section 3: Advancement to State Tournaments A. Virginia Federation Mr. Bass Tournament - The top two anglers from the previous fishing year will represent NOVA at the Mr. Bass Tournament. If an individual cannot attend, the next eligible angler(s) will be chosen in numerical order based on previous year standings. The top ranked angler has the option to be a boater or non-boater. B. Virginia State Six-Man Team Tournament - The top six anglers from the previous fishing year will represent NOVA at the State Six-Man Team Tournament. If a member cannot attend, the next eligible angler(s) will be chosen in numerical order based on previous year standings. The top three anglers have the option to be a boater or non-boater. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CERTIFICATION: The above Constitution and By-Laws were presented to the membership for adoption, in its entirety, by a majority vote. It supersedes all previously approved written or verbal policies. Update: December, 2008