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AUBURN UNIVERSITY BASS SPORTS CLUB
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Auburn University Bass Sports
Club Bylaws
Article I. Name The name of the organization shall be the Auburn University Bass Club.
Article II. Purpose A. To inform the campus about the sport of bass fishing. B. To provide opportunities for students to engage in a bass fishing sports club. C. To
provide an opportunity for participating in competitive bass fishing at
a D. To promote bass fishing and cooperation with other organizations on campus.
Article III. Membership Section 1 – Eligibility A. The Auburn University Bass Club is open to all full‑time undergraduate and graduate students of Auburn University in good academic standing, regardless of ability in bass fishing. B.
Participation is open to active and enrolled students of Auburn
University. (The A. To be an active and voting member, dues must be paid in full. Dues will be voted upon by the club, and the treasurer will collect and account for the dues collected.
Active members must follow the attendance guidelines of the Auburn
University
B. Sportsmanship.
Members that have violated the Sports Club Rules of Conduct or · Suspension from tournament competition for semester – first offense · Suspension from the club for a year – second offense · Termination from the club – third offense
Article IV. Governance Section 1 – Officers A. Titles and duties of each officer 1. President: a. preside at all meetings; b. appoint necessary committees; c. call special meetings of the club as a whole or the officers; d. serve on the Sports Council; and e. act as a liaison between the officers and the advisor.
2. Vice President: a. be responsible for recruitment activities and public relations;
b.
alert members by use of email about club and
team events or c. fill in for club officers as needed (permanent or temporary);
d.
assist the President and preside at all
meetings in the absence e. be responsible for counting and handling ballots along with the Advisor.
3. Secretary: a. keep an accurate record of all current members; b. call roll at meetings; c. be responsible for all entry fees and forms; and
d.
compose all written documents and newsletters
to keep members
4. Treasurer: a. collect dues;
b.
serve as financial liaison to the Collegiate
Bass Anglers Associates c. inventory and order equipment; d. keep an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements;
e. prepare
all financial statements and budget requests in accordance f. organize any fundraisers; and g. present a financial report to the club at the end of the each semester.
5. Tournament Director and Tournament Committee: a. run the club tournaments; b. select four (4) lakes each semester;
c.
over see the tournament parings
for each event. (See Tournament Tournament Director is to work with the Club Advisor on all tournaments and events , both club, regional, and national events.
B. Officer Elections
Officers will be elected through a majority vote of club members on the
first
C. Officers’ Terms of Office
The terms of office shall be one year, beginning fall semester and end
at the end
D. Vacancies in Officer Positions 1. Upon vacancy of the office of the President, the Vice President shall fulfill duties as stated in Article IV, Section 1.
2.
Upon vacancies of any other office, a new
officer will be elected within one Section 2 – Removal of Members and Officers A. Removal of Members or Officers The following are reasons for initiating removal proceedings:
1.
Failure to fulfill the responsibilities
of his/her office as defined in these
2. Missing two functions in a row and neglecting to contact the
secretary in 3. Not following the rules of the club and Auburn University Sports Club Policies. 4. Violations of regulations specified in the Auburn University Student Handbook, and/or the Campus Recreation Club Sports Handbook and/or The Auburn University Bass Club Rules. 5. Failure to pay club dues. A majority vote of the Cabinet will make a recommendation to the Advisor. The Advisor will make the decision to remove a member based on club violations.
Any member in good standing with the club may bring charges against another member or officer by presenting his/her concerns to the President of the club. The accused member or officer must be notified in writing by the President of the reason for the proposed removal in advance of the meeting to consider removal. The accused member will be given the opportunity to present his/her case to the officers and Advisor. To revoke membership, a majority vote of the Cabinet will make a recommendation to the Advisor. The Advisor will make the decision to remove a member based on club violations. If the accused member is the President, the next highest ranking officer will control the proceedings.
Article V. Meetings Section 1 – Regular Meetings The club will meet alternate Wednesdays of each month during the academic year. Any schedule changes will be by notification three days in advance by the club V.P.
Section 2 – Workshop Meetings The workshop meeting will be on the alternate Wednesday of each month and will consist of topics related to bass fishing and tournament competition. The club advisor will provide the topic for this meeting and will be considered a practice session.
Section 3 – Attendance A. All Club functions and meeting attendance is expected of all club members (as described in the list of rules). Failure to attend meetings or functions (80%) will result in those individuals not being able to hold office the next year. Excused absence will be by University protocol, as listed in the Tiger Cub Student Handbook. B. Every member of the club is expected to attend meetings and practices. Extra points can be earned for attending meetings and special events (ex. fundraisers, volunteer work, charity events or other approved functions). Five (5) points will be awarded to each function attended by each member to their total for the semester season. Total points for the semester will be used to determine Auburn University Bass Club qualifiers to fish collegiate events that take place during following semester.
Section 4 – Officers’ Meetings The club officers will meet prior to the regular or special meetings of the club to plan the club meetings. The officer’s meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.
Section 5 – Voting Unless otherwise stated in the club bylaws, a vote carries with the majority of the members present.
Article VI. Committees
Section 1 – Ad hoc Committees The President or Advisor may appoint members to serve on committees to assist with special events such as campus programs or special club projects. The Ad Hoc Committee will be discussed in the officer’s meeting before the committee is formed.
Section 2 – Social Committee The Vice President will appoint club members to organize at lease one social activity each semester. Vice President will be in charge of year end banquet.
Section 3 – Finance Committee The Treasurer will appoint 2 club members to assist in preparing the annual budget submission to the SGA and with organizing any fundraisers the club approves.
Section 4 - Tournament Committee The Tournament Director will select two club members to assist with the club qualifying tournaments during the year. The Tournament Director and Committee may be asked to help with additional tournaments.
Article VII. Finances Section 1 – Club Dues Club Dues will be in the amount of $150.00 per year to be paid in full at the beginning of Fall semester prior to the first qualifying tournament. The Auburn University Bass Club will maintain membership in BASS and in the ALABAMA FEDERATION NATION, as part of the membership all members of the club are required to be members of BASS.
Section 2 – Other Organizational Membership The Auburn University Bass Club is a member of the ACA. In order to compete in the FLW COLLEGIATE SERIES each club member will need to join the FLW OUTDOORS.
Section 3 – Fundraisers All members are expected to participate in club‑sponsored fundraisers. Fundraisers are considered club events and carry bonus points for attendance. Money raised through fundraisers are payable to the club. Members participating in the fundraisers are financially obligated for those funds. Loss of funds by club members, will have to be repaid before the member will be allowed to continue in club activities.
Section 4 – SGA Funds The club can request non recurring. Funding is available from the SGA and Concession Board each spring to support club activities for the following academic year
Article VIII. Advisor
Section 1 ‑ Selection See sports club rules/regulations.
Section 2 – Duties See the sports club handbook on page 4
Article IX. Amendments Proposed amendments to these bylaws by a club member shall be presented at a regular meeting at least one week before the club votes on amendments. These bylaws may be amended by a– majority of the club members present constituting a quorum and must be approved by the Advisor to the Club.
Article X. Parliamentary
Authority Robert’s Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority of this organization.
Article XI.
Collegiate Tournaments, Club
Qualifiers, and Sponsorships. All communications, contacts, and negotiations for tournaments, sponsorships, and other events will be through the Academic Advisor. 1. Once events (tournaments) have been scheduled, there will be no changes other than weather related and the rescheduling will be done by Club vote. 2. The
AU Bass Club is a competitive Bass Club competing with other 3. Club Qualifiers: · Agreeing to fish in a club qualifier and withdrawing, will result in not fishing in the next qualifier. University Tournaments: · Withdrawing from an University event, will result in not fishing in the next University event. University events refer to all events outside the club qualifiers. 4. There are 10 lakes that will be used as club qualifies: Martin Lay Eufaula Mitchell West Point Alabama River Harding Logan-Martin
Jordan Wedowee
Lakes will be selected in rotation
as selected by the Tournament Director.
5. Auburn
University Bass Club will host the Southern Collegiate Bass Fishing
6. Top
eight Anglers. Traveling team is by qualification; eligibility to travel;
2.00
7.
Sponsorship. Sponsorships are a privilege. AU Club Sports Office reserves
the
8. Awards
and Prize Money. The only prize money that can be accepted will be (A) College Bass National Championship (B) ACA (Boat US) Collegiate Series National Championship (C) FLW Collegiate Series Events
AU Bass Sports Club will not participate in any other event
with monetary
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