Revised Feburary 4, 2004
Article 1 Name and Purpose
Section A: Name This club shall be called the “Southeast Texas
Bass Club” of Beaumont, Texas.
Section B: Purpose To extend to each member of the club the opportunity
to participate in fishing tournaments and to promote honest competition between
its members. To strive to improve our skills as bass anglers and to promote
catch and release.
Article 2 Membership
Section A: Number of Members The club shall maintain at least
six (6) active members with a maximum of 60 members. The member cap will be
waived for the January meeting.
Section B: Requirments for membership To become a member, a person
shall: 1. be recommended by a member 2. be affirmed by a minimum of 90% of
the vote, by a show of hands 3. meet all other requirments. Tournament rule
#16
Section C: Membership Dues Membership dues shall be set at the
first meeting each January and must be paid by the February meeting to maintain
membership.
Article 3 Officers and Elections
Section A: Officers and their duties The officers shall consist
of: 1. President: Presides over all meetings and directs all official business.
Appoints and is a member of committees. Supervises all club functions. 2.
Vice-president: Acts as program chairman, assists the president, and presides
in the absence of the president. Appoints the tournament chairman for each
tournament. Keeps totals for Angler of the Year. 3. Secretary: Maintains accurate
records of all meetings. Keeps records. 4. Treasurer: Collects and disburses
all monies. Maintains accurate records of finances. Presents an annual report
for the review by club members.
Section B: Elections 1. Elections shall be annually at the December
meeting to be effective January 1st. Elections shall be a simple majority.
2. Those unable to attend the last meeting may vote absentee by contacting
the secretary and casting a secret ballot to be placed in a sealed ballot
box, not to be opened until votes are counted at the last meeting. All individuals
casting a vote will be required to sign a ballot sheet.
Section C: Length of Term Term of office is one year, effective
January 1st.
Sections D: Vacancy of an office In the event an office becomes
vacant, the president shall appoint a member to the remainder of the term.
Article 4 Tournament Committee
Section A: Committee Shall consist of Vice-president as chairman
plus 4 members elected by the membership. The president is a member of this
and all other committees.
Section B: Duties
1. Tournament formats 2. Tournament schedule 3. Resolve protests and oversee the tournaments 4. The tournament schedule may not be changed after approved by the membership except at the tournament location because of weather and must be approved by a majority of members present.
Article 5 Removal of Membership
Section A: Removal of a member A member shall be dropped from
membership for the following 1. Failure to pay dues 2. Any action that would
reflect dishonor or disgrace on this Bass Club. 3. Failure to follow tournament
rules or by-laws that would reflect dishonor and/or disgrace on this Bass
Club (#69, page, 120 Robert’s Rules of Order).
Article 6 Amending By-laws and Rules
Section A: Method of amending the By-laws and rules
1. The by-laws and rules may be amended by a majority vote of the members
present after being tabled for thirty (30) days. 2.
Any changes in by-laws and rules should be submitted as a motion at the December
or January meetings and voted on by the February meeting. No other changes
may be submitted until the following December meeting.
Article 7 Club Affiliations
Section A: The Southeast Texas Bass Club will be Honey Hole
Affiliated, which will be included in membership dues.