BYLAWS
Name
The name of this Non-profit organization shall be the Carson Flyfishing Club. The principal office of Carson Flyfishing Club shall be in Carson City, NV. The physical office will change from time to time as its Executive Committee may designate.
Purpose
To promote appreciation and increase interest in the sport of flyfishing by means of education programs, fellowship and assistance to club members and others, encouraging them to become better flyfishermen and true sportsmen.
To encourage and promote conservation and the betterment of fisheries, waters and watersheds, support fish and game laws and advocate the practice of catch and release.
To facilitate camaraderie through general membership meetings, fishouts, outings and other social events.
Membership
The club membership is open to all persons interested in fly-fishing. Dues paid after November 15th will be credited to the following year’s membership. Board of directors can set the amount of dues without a vote of the general membership.
Organization, Offers and Directors
The officers of the organization shall be a President, Vice-President, Recording/Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and immediate Past President. These officers and not less than three (3) Directors shall constitute the organization’s Board of Directors. The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall constitute an executive committee with full authority to act in the interim between board and/or general meetings.
Term of Officers and Directors
All Officers and Directors shall hold office for one year.
Vacancy in the office of President: In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the Vice-President shall become President.
Duty of Officers
President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the organization. He/she shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees.
Vice-President: In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all powers of, and be subject to all restriction upon, the President.
Recording/Corresponding Secretary: The Recording/Corresponding Secretary shall keep the minutes and submit them for approval of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and general membership meetings of the organization. The Secretary shall maintain the roll of membership and prepare, cause to be prepared and track all of the organization’s correspondence, except that specifically assigned by the President to other individuals.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records of the organization and prepare and submit to the members for approval a monthly financial statement and monthly updates.
Board of Directors: A majority of the Board of Directors including two (2) Officers shall have full authority to act on behalf of the organization on all matters. The organization may not have a legal Board Meeting without two (2) Officers.
The Officers and Directors shall appoint additional Board Members to fill the following functions or additional positions as needed or required.
Women’s Program
Flypaper Editor
Publicity
Conservation Chairman
Outings Chairman
Club Equipment
Library
Education Chairman
Trout in the Classroom Coordinator
Director Northern California Council of the FFF
One member may hold more than one position, but that person will only maintain one vote.
Nominations and Elections
The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer and Directors shall be nominated by the members. The nominees shall then be elected by a majority vote of the members present at a meeting not later than the November meeting, with those thus selected taking office the following January 1.
Disbursement of Funds
Disbursement of funds will be for supplies, services, donations, special projects and raffle items. The President has authority to disburse funds up to $200. Disbursement of funds in excess of $200 and any contact or commitment requiring multiple payments of any amount shall require approval by Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has authority to approve expenditures in advance for any committee affairs.
Regular Membership Meetings
The regular meetings of the organization shall be held once each month as scheduled by the President. The specific day on which the regular meetings occur shall be determined by the members at the first meeting.
Notice of Special Meeting
Twenty-four (24) hours notice (personal, written or telephone) shall be given each member for any special meeting.
Place of Meeting
The place of the regular meetings of the organization shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
Committees
Committees shall be formed and organized by the President, The committee shall be formed for, but not be limited to, the facilitation of such functions as concessions, fund raising and community awareness.
Amendments
These by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting of the members by a majority vote of the members present.
