SECTION 2 PURPOSE
 A: To stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport. To offer our state conservation department,
      our organized moral support and encouragement. To promote full adherence to all conservation codes and
      to demand adequate water standards and legal enforcement of existing regulatory standards. To detect and
      report any polluter and call public attention to the 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 sportfishing organizations embracing the principles and purposes  of a moral and
      conservation minded organization.

ARTICLE 2
MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1 REQUIREMENTS
 A: Voluntarily express a genuine interest in membership.
 B: Have a full understanding of the by-laws and agree to abide by them.
 C: Be voted and approved by 50% or more of attending members. The new member will then be notified of the
      decision within (2) two days by a club officer.
 D: Be present at regularly scheduled meetings, to present dues and accept membership package.
 E:  Be a minimum age of 18 years old or 17 years old with written permission from parent or legal guardian.

SECTION 2 MAINTAINING MEMBERSHIP
 A: Members must attend 60% of club meetings  (7 of 12) and 60% of club functions in a 12 month period
      commencing with their membership anniversary date. This excludes open tournaments
 B: In order to be excused from club meeting and/or function, members must contact a club officer prior to that
      meeting or function in order to have that absence excused. Failure to comply will result in an unexcused
      absence. Members violating any part of these by-laws will be reviewed by the panel of officers (Articles III
      Section I). Any decision made by the panel will be in the best interest of the club.
 C: Any decision made and carried out by the panel of officers will be reviewed at the next regular meeting of club
      members. If the majority of members present at the meeting disagree with the panel's decision then the panels
      decision will be reversed.
 D: A member dismissed for violating club rules may not be reinstated for at least (1) one year from his dismissal.
 E: No member shall be actively engaged in the operation of any type of function for profit that might reflect
      negatively on the purpose of this club.  He may, however, engage as a participant in said function.
 F: No member will be allowed to resign from the Oakland Bass Masters of Michigan more than twice. Upon the
      2nd resignation they will not be allowed to rejoin the club. Exceptions only to be allowed by the current panel
      of officers.
 G: The maximum membership of this club is not exceed (30) thirty full time members.
 H: Regular membership dues are due at the scheduled April meeting. Annual renewal costs are $80.00
  I: New members joining between April and October will pay the full $80.00 in dues plus a $10.00
      new membership fee, for a total of $90.00
  J: New members joining between November and March will pay the $10.00 new membership fee at
      their acceptance with another $80.00 paid in April to reach their regular dues payment schedule.
 K: There is a (20) day grace period after dues expire. No dues will be accepted after this (20) day period.
 L:  After (20) days a person must rejoin the club with a new anniversary date and dues standing.

ARTICLE 3
OFFICERS AND OFFICES

SECTION 1 PANEL OF OFFICERS
 A: The panel of officers shall consist of the following positions:

  PRESIDENT--- VICE PRESIDENT---TREASURER---SECRETARY---TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

SECTION 2 DEFINITION OF OFFICERS
 A: PRESIDENT:   Shall preside over all meetings and functions, direct all official duties of business
      and committees, and be responsible for compliance to rules and by-laws by the membership.
 B: VICE PRESIDENT:   Shall act as President in his absence and assist with his duties. He also has the
      responsibility of supplying to the meetings items for a drawing to benefit the general club fund. Meeting
      locations, dates, movies and entertainment are also under his jurisdiction.
C: TREASURER:   Shall maintain accurate financial records and report at each meeting, regulate club funds in the
     best interest of the club, submit the monthly bank statement to the president for his records and Conduct all
     official mail. At the season end he shall receive a gift of $50.00 for services and undocumented expenses.
 D: SECRETARY:   Shall maintain accurate minutes of all meetings and act as liaison for other officers. He shall be
      responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records and dates. He shall also be responsible for
      maintaining correspondence with any club affiliations and insurance's requirements.
 E: EVENT DIRECTOR:   Shall be responsible for sponsor solicitation and all open fishing tournaments
      sponsored by the club; permits and proper forms. Any changes in rules that affect these tournaments shall be
      brought to the attention of the club by him. For his services and inconveniences he shall receive free entry to
      all open cash tournaments sponsored by the club.

F.  CLUB TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Shall be responsible for running and presiding over all club tournaments.

      It will also be his responsibility to keep all records for said tournaments.

SECTION 3 RESPONSIBILITY
 A: The five elected officers that make up the "PANEL OF OFFICERS" will be responsible for the smooth
      operation of this club.

SECTION 4 OTHER OFFICES
 A: NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Shall compile and edit a club newsletter. This newsletter is to be mailed or emailed

       out the first of every month.
 B: PHOTOGRAPHER:   Shall maintain a club scrapbook and photographic record of club functions.

ARTICLE 4
ELECTIONS SECTION 1 ELIGIBILITY
 A: Must have been an active member for at least (4) months prior to nominations.
 B: Must show an active interest in the club and office.

SECTION 2 NOMINATIONS
 A: Nomination will be held at the regular scheduled meeting in November. Only nominations with a second will
      be accepted. Members need not be present to be nominated as long as they have given their consent to the

      nomination.

SECTION 3 ELECTIONS
 A: The election of officers shall be held at the regular scheduled meeting in December. Elections will be by
      secret ballot of a majority of members present. In case of a tie a new vote will be taken. In case of another tie,
      new nominations will be taken with an immediate vote.
 B: No proxy or write-in vote will be accepted.

SECTION 4 TERM OF OFFICE
 A: President: The term of president is (1) year, at which (1) successive year may be held if re-elected as per
      normal procedure. After (2) consecutive terms the position is open and the out going president may not run
      again for a period of (1) year. He is eligible to hold another office during this period.
 B: All other offices may be successive with no time limit.

SECTION 5 VACANCIES
 A: In the event an office becomes vacant, nominations will be taken and an election will be held to fill
      the vacant office. at the next club function

ARTICLE 5
GENERAL

SECTION 1 AMENDING BY-LAWS
 A: The amending of these by-laws can be done providing:
    1.  Notice of proposed change has been announced to the membership at least (1) meeting prior to any vote.
    2.  Vote must be carried by a majority of members present.
 B: Any other general issues affecting this club and/or it's appearance must be approved by the majority of
      attending members at a regular meeting. i.e. logos, sponsors or changes to any paperwork, etc.

SECTION 2 BANKING
 A: Oakland Bass Masters of Michigan Inc. is a non-profit club, therefore any banking accounts are for the sole
      purpose to handle club incurred expenses and not for profitable ventures or investments.

SECTION 3 TOURNAMENTS
 A: Tournament rules, dates and responsibility will be defined and voted on before Jan. 1st of each year.
 B: After adoption no changes can be made unless agreed upon by a majority of members present at a regularly
      scheduled meeting.

SECTION 4 LAKE SELECTION
 A: Open tournament lakes and dates are picked and voted on at the regular scheduled meeting in November.
 B: Club tournament lakes are nominated at the regular scheduled meeting in November and voted on at the

      December meeting.

 C: Members may vote on any lake that has been officially nominated. If after the votes are totaled more than two

      lakes outside of Oakland County have been elected only the top two lakes outside of Oakland County can be

      accepted. An exception exists when the "Invitational Tournament" is outside of Oakland County: at which

      time the "Invitational Tournament waters" may be chosen as a 3rd lake outside of Oakland County.

 D: Any lake that has been fished as a club tournament two years consecutively can not be nominated for the

      following year. Said lake can be fished after one year providing that the lake is nominated and voted in by a

      majority vote at the regularly scheduled meeting.

SECTION 5 ANNUAL CLUB TOURNAMENT AWARDS
 A: First, second and third place awards will be awarded at each club tournament.
 B: Big fish award will be awarded for heaviest fish of the club season.
 C: Mr. Bass award will be awarded to the person compiling the highest point total for all club tournaments.
 D: Angler of the Year award will be awarded to the person compiling the highest total weight for all the club
      tournaments.
 E: The top (4) anglers for all club tournaments by points will be awarded cash prizes in the following amounts 1st
      place will receive $100.00, 2nd place will receive $75.00, 3rd place will receive $65.00 and 4th place will receive
      $50.00
 F: All awards will be awarded at the banquet after the club fishing season.
 G: In case of a tie in a club tournament duplicate awards will be given to both contestants.
 H: In case of any position ties at the end of the season the higher catch weight for the year will be the  deciding
      factor.
 I: All awards will be awarded at the club's discretion.
 J: The top (8) available fisherman by points will have the honor of representing the club in the "MICHIGAN
     INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT".
 

K: The top (10) available fisherman by points and last years Classic Champion (if he did not make the top ten) shall

     compete in our Club Classic tournament. The “Classic” will be fished the Sunday after the clubs banquet. shall

     compete in an unannounced location club classic tournament at the end of the season.

L:  The lake for the “Classic” will be drawn from a hat at the banquet. The contestants for the Classic will put the name

      of a lake they would like to fish in a hat. A contestant draws the lake from the hat and that lake is off limits till the

      Classic tournament.

SECTION 6 LUNKER PATCH
 A: One for each weight class per year for (5lb.) and over with certification of weight from a bait shop, D.N.R. or
      club tournament.

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