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Old # 4 Rod, Gun, Snowmobile, & Archery club inc
By-Laws April 2011
Article1
The name of the organization is Old #4 Sportsman club
The office of the organization shall be in the county of Sullivan.
Town of Charlestown, New Hampshire.
This is a non-profit organization, duly registered with the state of New Hampshire.
Article 2 - Purpose
To promote various activities and wildlife conservation for it's members.
The object of the club shall be to foster interest among it's members in the many services a Snowmobile can perform; to
aid distressed people wherever and whenever the occasion arise; to assist local police, firemen and other Civil Officers wherever
and whenever such assistance is of value or important to them; to provide transportation which is of value or benefit to the
general public; to foster interest and participation in shooting and fishing sports by the club members and of club members;
to sponsor a Hunter Safety & bow safety Course.
To have a Snowmobile safety course.
Article 3 - Membership
Any person over eighteen (18) years of age, having interest in Snowmobiling or sporting activity is required to hold an
adult membership.
Any person under eighteen (18) years of age, having interest in Snowmobiling or sporting activity will become eligible
upon written consent signed by his parent or guardian, said consent must include such wording as to relieve this organization
of all responsibility for damage claims whatsoever. He shall be a Jr. member without voting privileges.
No member or person will be discriminated against for reasons of Race, Creed, or Color.
Any membership can be revoked for due cause by a majority vote of the board of Directors.
Any member entitled to fire hunting and fishing license age 68, and has been a paid member for 5 or more years, has a life
long membership in the Old #4 Rod. Gun and Snowmobile Club.
To be eligible to vote at the annual meeting, member must have attended not less than three(3) monthly meetings per year,
including the annual meeting. The term "Year" is meant to be from annual meeting to annual meeting.
Any member in good standing will be eligible, when duly nominated, to hold any office or to be appointed to serve on any
committee.
Article 4 - Government
The organization will be governed by officers duly elected by a majority vote of it's members; said officers will include
a PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, SENIOR TRAIL MASTER, RANGE MASTER, Archery Master ,and four (4) elected
DIRECTORS which will constitute the Board of Directors.
All elected officers shall serve for one (1) year ,with the exception of the members of the Board of Directors (except
the President) shall act as Auditors, who shall service for Two (2) years.
All officers are eligible to serve a second term.
All officers may hold the same office for more than one (1) year by majority vote of the assembly at the regular meeting
when the election of officers is schedule on the agenda.
Their shall be no financial payment for the service in these offices.
No officer or member shall contact any debts for or against the club without first being authorized to do so by a majority
vote of the assembly at any regular meeting.
The chairmen for any committee may be appointed by the President.
Any Chairman may appoint his own committee but he may waive this privilege if he wishes to do so.
A Nominating committee will be appointed at the February meeting. This committee shall present it's proposed slate of Officers
at the March meeting, and election of Officers will be held at the annual meeting in April.
At any meeting when the election of Officers is on the agenda, Constitution and By-Laws shall be read. All amendments submitted
will be voted on at this time.
Each proposed amendment shall be in writing and upon receiving a majority affirmative vote, will be incorporated into the
By-Laws.
The rule of parliamentary law shall prevail when not in conflict with the Constitution or By-Laws.
Article 5 - Meeting
Regular meeting will be held on the second (2nd) Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. Special meetings may be called by order
of the president. Cards of notification must be five (5) days in advance by the Secretary.
No alcoholic beverages will be permitted to be consumed during any business meeting.
Any member who shall commit an act of violence with malice a forethought, causing bodily harm to any other member, or whose
conduct or language shall become obnoxious, during any business meeting or any club function, can be disqualified from membership
immediately by the President or a Director. Complaints shall be heard, considered and acted upon by the Board of Directors.
A sign in sheet will be provided at each meeting for attendance recording.
Article 6 - Dues
All dues for membership shall be paid on or before July1, of the calendar year. Dues paid after March 1st, (for new members
only) will expire June 30th of the following year.
Dues shall be $15.00 Archery only
Dues shall be $30.00 Range only.
Dues shall be $40.00 Archery& Range
Dues shall be $30.00 for Snowmobile; this includes NHSA dues.
Dues shall be $50.00 Combination Range Snmb Membership.
Dues shall be $60.00 Combination Range,Arch,Snmb
Dues paid before May 1, will expire June 30th of that year. Dues paid after March 1st (for new members only) will expire
June 30th of the following year. All elected officers dues must be paid on or before July 1st of the caleandar year.
All memberships are family memberships. Family members are defined as immediate family living within the same household
including spouse and children under the age of eighteen(18). Reference Article 3
Article 7 - Quorum
A quorum for each business meeting shall consist of a least Seven(7) of the current Membership, with three(3) being of
them being officers.
A majority of Members present will suffice to render a decision by vote at regular meetings.
Article 8 - Duties of Officers
PRESIDENT - The presiding officer, always to be addressed by his title, when referring to himself should always use his
official title i.e., It is the opinion of the Chair, etc. The presiding officer shall take the chair and call the meeting
to order at the proper time; shall announce in order, each item for business; shall state all proper questions, put them to
a vote, and declare the results of said vote; shall state points of order or course of
procedings when requested and announce them to the assembly; shall receive all messages and other communications and announce
them to the assembly; shall set forth the assembly in signing documents, etc.
VICE-PRESIDENT - The Vice-President shall act in the place of the President in his absence.
SECRETARY - As recording officer, the Secretary shall keep a correct and complete record of the proceeding, and shall read
the minutes at the next meeting. In the absence of the President and Vice-President shall call the meeting to order and shall
occupy the chair while the assembly proceeds to elect a Chairman Pro Tem., shall read papers to act upon, when requested to
do so; shall call the role when necessary, shall hand to the chairman of every committee appointed, a list of the persons
on the committee and statement of the matter entrusted to them; shall make out in order and present to the presiding officer
before each meeting, the items of business for the meeting; shall have at each meeting a list of all committees; shall have
custody of all papers and documents; shall sign alone or with that of the presiding officer, all acts, orders, and proceedings
of the assembly. The secretary will have a petty cash fund of $100.00 each month for expenses. Receipts to be presented at
the next meeting.
TREASURER - The treasurer shall have charge of all the funds of the club, and shall pay them out upon order of the assembly,
signed by the secretary. His annual report shall be given at the annual meeting, and will announce the amount in the Treasury
at the beginning of the year, the amount received during the year, the amount paid out, and the balance on hand. He shall
keep an itemized account of all income and payments made and shall keep itemized receipts of all payments made. Said accounts
and receipts shall be submitted as part of the permanent records of the club at the annual meeting annually. His report and
records may be examined by the auditing committee. The Treasurer will have a $100.00 petty cash fund. Receipts to be turned
in at next meeting.
SENIOR TRAILMASTER - The senior Trail Master shall be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the clubs trails and equipment
throughout the year, and members of the club shall abide by his decisions in the area. He shall appoint assistants for aid
in making plans and trail layouts. Trail Master will have a $500.00 petty cash fund. Receipts to be turned in at the next
meeting.
RANGE MASTER - The Range Master shall be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Club's Shooting Range, building
and equipment throughout the year. He may request assistants to aid in carrying out his plans. The Range Master shall be at
all regular Range events or assign someone else in his absents. Anyone planning a special event will notify the Range Master
at least Two (2) weeks in advance. The Range Master would not be required to attend these special events if arranged by another
member. The Range Master shall chair a committee to draft safety rules to be approved by a majority vote of club members at
any regular club meeting. He shall be responsible for insuring these rules are conspicuously posted on the shooting range
and range boundaries. The Range Master shall have the authority to expel any club member or guest of a club member who is
in violation of range safety rules. Range Master will have a $500.00 petty cash fund. Receipts to be turned in at the next
meeting.
Archery Master- The Archery Master shall be responsible for maintenance, upkeep, storage, and handling of targets and accessory’s,
routing and up keep of archery targets & trails. All scheduling of events that directly or indirectly effect the range
shall be ok’d with the Range Master a minimum of one week in advance. When the range is shut down the Archery department
will pay the Range 10% up to $250.00 per day the range is closed to fire arms. The Archery master may request or appoint assistant/s
to help in his/her absence at an event or meeting and shall draft a set of safety rules to be posted and or supplied to members
and guest and to be approved by a majority vote of club members at any regular meeting .Archery Master will have the authority
to eject or expel any member or guest in violation of safety rules and has all rights and responsibilities of the range master
while the range is under his authority at scheduled times . Archery Master will have a $500.00 petty cash fund from the Archery
account. Receipts to be turned in at the next meeting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - The Board of Directors shall hear, consider, and act upon any complaints; shall appoint a member or
fill any vacancy occurring in any office for an unexpired term; shall act as Auditors, shall carry out the wishes of the membership
and act in the interest of the club.
NOTE: When circumstances warrant it, any wording in the constitution and By-Laws which relates to Male, may be substituted
with Female.
Article 8- Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended by presentation of such proposed amendments in writing by any member in good standing at any
regular meeting, to be voted on at the next annual meeting and may be adopted by a Majority vote of the members present.
In the event of dissolution of the club, all property and money in the name of the club shall be donated to a charitable
organization or organization at the discretion of the officers and members.
In the event the Archery division is dissolved or disband all proceeds from equipment or assets and moneys shall be reverted
to the range after any debts to the general fund on behalf of this division are re-pay’d
Article 9 - ORDER OF BUSINESS
Call meeting to order.
Roll call.
Reading of the minutes of the last meeting for reference.
Treasurers Report.
Committee Reports.
Communications.
Bills and Accounts
Unfinished Business.
Suggestions for the good of the order.
Reading and adopting of the Minutes.
Closing of the meeting, President asks for a motion upon which the members vote.
Program and refreshments.
Revised April 08, 2011
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