Club Constitution and Bylaws of
FLORIDA TRAILS JUNIOR BASSMASTERS
Junior Club of Florida Trails Bassmasters
Orlando, Florida

(October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010)

ARTICLE I – Name and Purpose

Section 1: Name

This club shall be called the Florida Trails Junior Bassmasters of Orlando, Florida.

Section 2: Purpose
The purpose of our Junior BASS Club is to promote and encourage youth fishing through education of fishing ethics, sportsmanship, fishing techniques, and conservation of our natural resources.  To fulfill all responsibilities we owe to our community, our state, and our society to help maintain natural fishing resources.

ARTICLE II – Membership

Section 1: Number of Members
The club shall begin with and maintain at least six members.

Section 2: Requirements for Membership
To become a club member, a person shall:
(a) Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership.
(b) Be 18 years of age or younger.

Section 3: Membership Dues
The dues shall be $10.00 for BASS Federation Nation, $10.00 for Florida BASS Federation Nation and $20.00 for club dues, each year.  This entitles each Junior Member to a current issue of Junior Bassmaster Magazine, eligibility for the Junior World Championships, and either renews or starts their BASS Youth membership and all its great benefits.

A member may not participate in a monthly club tournament until all dues are paid in full.

Section 4: Meetings of Members
The membership shall hold regular meetings at pre-established times and locations designated by the Club Youth Director.  Regular meetings shall be held at least once a month.  At each meeting of the members, the following shall be the order of business:
(a.) Roll Call of members
(b.) Reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting
(c.) Reports of Officers
(d.) Reports of Committees
(e.) Miscellaneous 

 

Section 5: Non-Discrimination
There shall be no discrimination in membership or participation in the activities of this club by reason of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

 ARTICLE III – Officers, Elections, Vacancies, and Eligibility

Section 1: Officers and their Duties
The officers of the club shall include:
(a) PRESIDENT: Run all meetings and conduct all business with the guidance of an adult BASS member.
(b) VICE PRESIDENT: Run meetings if the President is not available, take roll at the beginning of each meeting and report on membership, and assists President in any way possible.
(c) SECRETARY: Take minutes of all meetings, and take care of all correspondence and mail.

Section 2: Elections
The election of officers shall be held annually.  Elections shall be by majority of members present.  Elections for each officer shall be held separately in order listed in ARTICLE III, Section 1.  Each member is entitled to one vote, proxy votes are not permitted.

Section 3: Term of Office
The term of office is for one year, which shall begin on November 1, and end on October 31 or until the successor assumes office.

Section 4: 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.  BASS Federation Nation shall be notified immediately of the change of any officers.

Section 5: Eligibility for Holding Office
To be eligible for an office, a member must:
(a) Have been a member for one year.
(b)  Have attended at least 50% of the club meetings and 50% of club functions during a 12-month period.
(c)  Have paid club dues.

ARTICLE IV – Removal of Membership

Section 1: Causes for Removal
A member shall be dropped from the membership roll for the following reasons:
(a) Failure to pay dues.
(b) Any action that would reflect dishonor and disgrace on this club and/or BASS.

ARTICLE V – Affiliation

Section 1: Requirements for Affiliation
The following are requirements to be affiliated as a BASS Youth Club.
(a) Approval of Club Charter by BASS.
(b) Update the membership roster which BASS will provide you once each year, usually in October.
(c) Names and addresses of new members joining the club during the year must be submitted to BASS as they join.  (See ARTICLE II, Section 3 for dues requirements.)
(d) Should be sponsored by and adult BASS Federation Nation club.  If this is not possible, request exception to policy from BASS.
(e) Must affiliate with State Federation and support its conservation programs.

ARTICLE VII – Method of Amending the Bylaws

Section 1: Amending the Bylaws
The bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a majority 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.

ARTICLE VIII – Tournament Rules

Section 1: Preparing and Accepting the Tournament Rules
Tournament Rules will be prepared by the Tournament Director of this club.  Tournament rules must be voted on and accepted by the general membership.