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2003 Bylaws
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ARTICLE I – Name and Purpose
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Section 1: Name
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This chapter shall be called the
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EASTERN ONTARIO BASSMASTERS
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KINGSTON, ONTARIO
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Section 2: Purpose
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To stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport. To offer our local conservation department our
organized moral and political support and encouragement. To promote full adherence to all conservation
codes and to demand adequate water standards. To detect and report any polluter and
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call public and political attention to his/her crime. To improve our skill as bass anglers through a fellowship of
friendly exchange of expert bass-catching techniques and ideas, and to promote and encourage youth fishing
and a love for this great recreation. To function as a dynamic and effective link with other chapters of the State
B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation embracing the principles and purposes of B.A.S.S.®
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ARTICLE II – Membership
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Section 1: Number of Members
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The chapter shall begin with and maintain at least six members.
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Section 2: Requirement for Regular Membership
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To become a chapter member, a person shall:
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(a) Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership.
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(b) Be a member of B.A.S.S. (See ARTICLE VI for affiliation requirements.)
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(c) Be voted on by membership.
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(d) Be 16 years of age.
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Section 3: Requirements for Junior Membership*
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To become a junior member of an adult chapter, a person shall:
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(a) Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership.
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(b) Be under 16 years of age.
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*Junior members are not required to pay national membership dues and are not entitled to the benefits of a
regular member. The acceptance of junior members will not affect a club’s liability insurance policy. Junior
members are not covered by the accidental death and dismemberment policy. Junior members may not hold
office in an adult club nor may they be voting members. At age 16, junior members may continue
membership by joining the club as a regular member. Junior membership ceases on a person’s 16th birthday.
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Section 4: Membership Dues
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The membership dues shall be $55.00 annually, initially payable upon being voted into the chapter, $25.00 of
which shall be for Federation dues and $30.00 of which shall be for Chapter dues. B.A.S.S. membership dues
are also required at the current rate of $30.00U.S.
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(See ARTICLE VI, Section 1 for state affiliation requirements.)
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Section 5: Meetings of Members
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The membership shall hold regular meetings at pre-established times.
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ARTICLE III – Officers, Elections, Vacancies, and Eligibility
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Section 1: Officers and their Duties
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The officers of the chapter shall consist of:
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(a) President: Preside over all meetings and direct all official business. Appoint and be an ex-officio member
of all committees. Supervise all club functions.
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(b) Vice President: Act as program chairman, assist the president in his/her duties and preside in the absence
of the president.
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(c) Secretary: Maintain accurate minutes of all regular and special meetings as called for by the chapter
president. Maintain regular liaison between the chapter and the B.A.S.S Federation and the state B.A.S.S.
Chapter Federation.
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(d) Treasurer: Collect and disburse all monies. Maintain accurate financial records and present a current
balance report at each regular meeting. Prepare an annual audit for review by the Chapter Board
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of Directors. The chapter may vote that the treasurer and any other officer handling chapter funds must be
bonded.
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(e) Conservation Chairman: Serve as liaison between the chapter and state and national
conservation/environmental agencies. Plan chapter conservation projects and attend all local and provincial
conservation meetings/hearings.
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(f) Youth Chairman: Organize all youth activities and programs. Coordinate BASSMASTER CASTINGKIDS®
events and start a Junior Bassmaster Chapter when the chapter is ready for this sponsorship.
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Section 2: Elections
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The election of officers shall be held annually at a regular meeting during the month of September.
Election shall be by simple majority of members present. Election for each officer shall be held separately in
order listed in ARTICLE III, Section 1.
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Section 3: Eligibility of Vote
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Each member is entitled to one vote. Proxy votes are permitted with a satisfactory explanation to the Board
of Directors.
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Section 4: Term of Office
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The term of office is for one year, which shall begin on October 1st of election year, and end on the last
meeting day of September the following year or until the successor assumes office.
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Section 5: Vacancies
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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. National B.A.S.S.
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Headquarters shall be notified immediately of the change of any officers.
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Section 6: Eligibility for Holding Office
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To be eligible for an office a member must:
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(a) Have been a member for six months. (Six months’ requirement waived during first 12 months of chapter
existence.)
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(b) Have attended at least 75% of the chapter meetings and 75% of chapter functions during a 12-month
period.
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(c) Have shown an active interest in all chapter functions.
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(d) Maintain current B.A.S.S. membership.
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ARTICLE IV – Standing Committees
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All Standing Committees will serve for one year or until a new committee is appointed. The terms of the
committee members will coincide with that of the president. Each committee shall elect a chairman.
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(a) Board of Directors: The Board of Directors will consist of seven (7) members: President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past-President and two (2) members elected at large by majority vote of the
members present at the regular meeting.
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(1) The president will call all meetings of the Board of Directors and preside at such meetings.
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(2) The secretary will record the minutes of these meetings.
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(3) The board will decide all protests and rule on all violations of the tournament rules and bylaws of the
chapter when appropriately received
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(4) The board will develop agendas for the monthly meetings.
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(b) Youth Committee: The purpose of this committee shall be to plan, organize and implement a Chapter
Youth Project; to introduce young people to the goals of B.A.S.S.; to give them a basis for respect of our
national heritage, an appreciation of the basic rules for honesty, integrity, fair play and good sportsmanship;
and to give them an introduction to the sheer joy of fishing.
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(c) Conservation Committee: The purpose of this committee shall be to protect our natural environment
from harmful change; to document and report to the proper authorities violations of local, state and federal
anti-pollution laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and other regulatory devices; to take legal action where
appropriate; to undertake informational and educational programs to bring public awareness of threats to our
environment; and to take a leadership role in repairing the harm that has already been done to the
life-giving waters of North America.
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(d) Tournament Committee: The purpose of the tournament committee shall be to plan, organize and
operate all Chapter tournaments. The tournament committee will draft tournament rules, which must then
be approved by the general membership. The committee will keep tournament records, enforce all
tournament rules, investigate all protests concerning tournaments, and make recommendations to the Board
of Directors.
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ARTICLE V – Removal of Membership
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Section 1: Removal of Membership
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A member shall be dropped from the membership roll for the following reasons:
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(a) Failure to pay dues.
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(b) Any action which would reflect dishonor and disgrace on the chapter and/or B.A.S.S.
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(c) Failure to attend 50% of the chapter meetings and 50% of chapter functions during a 12-month period
without a satisfactory explanation to the Board of Directors.
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(d) Disqualification for any reason from participating in B.A.S.S.-sponsored events, including
disqualification for use of drugs or alcohol.
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ARTICLE VI – Affiliation
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Section 1: Requirements for Affiliation
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(a) Approval of Chapter Charter by B.A.S.S.
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(b) Update B.A.S.S. with chapter membership roster once each year upon receipt of current B.A.S.S. roster
at year’s end.
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(c) Names and addresses of new members joining the chapter during the year must be submitted to B.A.S.S.
as they occur. (See ARTICLE II, Section 3 for dues requirements.)
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(d) Maintain 100% B.A.S.S. membership.
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(e) Must affiliate with State Federation and support its conservation and youth programs. Any additional
requirements that the State Federation establishes for chapters, such as membership, dues, attendance at
meetings, etc., would be necessary for the chapter to participate in the State Federation qualifying
tournament(s), and any other Federation-sponsored tournaments or events.
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ARTICLE VII – Method of Amending the Bylaws
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Section 1: Amending the Bylaws
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The bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-third vote 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. We, the undersigned charter members, do hereby agree to the above bylaws and
the commencement of the chapter on this the 3rd day of June 2003
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