Bowbenders Bi-Laws

By-Laws

SINGERS GLEN BOW BENDERS

Constitution of The Singers Glen Bowbenders

ARTICLE I NAME

Section 1. The name of the organization shall be the SINGERS GLENN BOWBENDERS.

ARTICLE II PURPOSE

Section 1. The purpose of this organization shall be: to foster, expand and perpetuate of the field archery, and the spirit of good fellowship among all archers; to encourage the use of bow in hunting of all legal game, birds, and animals; and cooperate with the National Field Archery Association, and the Virginia Bowhunters Association, Inc. In securing better hunting privileges and conditions for bow hunters; to cooperate with all conservation organizations in the conservation of wildlife and natural resources; to maintain a field archery course and conduct tournaments and games in a accordance with the riles of the National Field Archery Association .

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

    Section 1. Active membership shall be granted to anyone who has attained his/her twelfth (12) birthday, who has been sponsored by two (2) members in good standing and upon application, payment of regular fees and dues, upon the majority of the membership present.
    1. Application for membership must be presented by sponsoring club members. Applicant should not be present the night the vote is taken. He will be given an invitation for membership if club approval is given.
    2. Club membership shall not exceed 100.
    3. Present members in good standing will get first chance to rejoin (by Feb. Meeting), after which new members may apply. The date placed on the application will determine the order in which membership will be voted on and invited into club if approved.

ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    1. The board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Past President, Treasurer ,and three other regular members of good standing. (Trustees)
    2.The Board of Directors shall control and manage the activities, polices and property of the organization subject to approval by the membership.
     3. At any meeting of the Board, five (5) members shall constitute a quorum.
     4. All vacancies of the board or any office shall be filled by election by members at the first regular meeting of the organization following a vacancy.
     5. The Board of Directors shall meet as needed at a time and place to be fixed by the board.
     6. The Board of Directors may suspend any member for conduct detrimental to the interest of the organization.

ARTICLE V OFFICERS

1. The officers of the organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.

ARTICLE VI ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE

    1. The annual meeting of this organization shall be the first regular meeting after December 1st of each year and must be held no later than December 31st.
    2 At the annual meeting the membership shall elect the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
    3 The directors shall be elected for a term of three years excepting those elected to fill out an unexpired term.
    4 A registered agent shall be appointed by the Board of Directors as required.

ARTICLE VII FEES AND DUES

1. All dues and outstanding accounts due the organization are due and payable the 1st of January of each year. Any member in arrears by the February regular meeting shall be considered delinquent and his membership slot will become available to a new applicant.

ARTICLE VII FISCAL YEAR

1.The organization shall function on a calendar year of January 1st to December 31st.

ARTICLE IX COMMITTEES

1.The President shall appoint committees of to or more persons as needed.

ARTICLE X TOURNAMENTS

1 Tournaments shall be held as determined by the wishes of the outdoor and indoor committees.
2 All tournaments expecting novelty shoots will be in accordance with tournaments rules of the Virginia Bowhunters association.

ARTICLE XI MEETING

1 Regular monthly meetings shall be held the first Thursday of each month.
2 The number present at a properly called meeting shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE XII BUILDING FUND AND TREASURY

    1. The building fund shall be money set aside for the purchases and/or improvements and maintenance of the club properties.
    2. The general treasury of the club will be limited to Two Thousand Dollars ($2000). All surplus money shall be immediately transferred to the Building Fund or savings account.
    3. If club becomes non-existent, the monies and proceeds will go to charity.

ARTICLE XIII YOUTH SUPERVISION

1.No youth under the age of 18 shall be permitted on club grounds unless accompanied by an adult club member.

ARTICLE XIV ALCOHOL

1. No alcohol shall be allowed on the premises.
2. Persons considered to be under the influences of alcohol shall nor be permitted to remain on club grounds. Includes self-administered intoxicants.)

ARTICLE XV EXPENDITURES

1.The club may spend up to One Thousand Dollars ($1000) for an approved club project or activity without clubs approval of actual or estimated amount.
2. In cases of emergencies, as determined by the Board of Directors, prior approval by club membership is not required. Example -- roof blows off)

ARTICLE XVI AMENDMENTS

1.The constitution of this organization may be altered, repealed or additional articles may be added by a majority vote of a quorum.

ARTICLE XVII PERMANENT COMMITTEES

     Section 1. Finance Committee
    1.This committee shall consist of three members, one of which shall serve as chairman and to be appointed by the President. It shall be the duty of this committee to work out and submit for approval an annual budget for the organization and advise the Board of Directors on all matters pertaining to the finances of the organization .
    Section 2.Program Committee
    This committee of three or more members, one of which will be appointed by the President to serve as chairman. It shall be the duty of this committee to provide programs at regular meetings.
    Section 3. Range Committees (Indoor and Outdoor)     These committees shall consist of a Range Captain and two or more other members to be appointed by the President. It shall be the duty of these committee to maintain the indoor and outdoor ranges in first class condition at all times. They shall be responsible for all phase of course operations during tournaments, will formulate and recommend to the Board of Officers safety rules and regulations for the range use, and other programs as the organization may hold from time to time. They shall also provide schedules and publicity for shoots.
    Section 4.Grounds and Buildings committee
     This committee will be responsible for formulating and recommending to the Board of Directors rules and regulations for use of buildings and grounds. They shall be responsible for maintenance and improvements of club grounds other than the ranges.
    Section 5.Concession Committee
    This committee shall consist of three or more members, one of which shall serve as chairman and to be appointed by the President. It shall be the duty of this committee to order and sell concessions at shoots and meetings.
    Section 6.Trophies and Awards Committee
    This committee shall consist of three or more members, one of which shall serve as chairman and to be appointed by the President. It shall be the duty of this committee to order and hand out trophies and patches at the club's annual banquet. They shall also order trophies and awards for shoots and other functions.
    7. Activities Committee
     This committee shall consist of three or more members, one of which shall serve as chairman to plan club picnics and banquets.

ARTICLE XVIII Amendments

The By-Laws of this organization may be altered, amended, repealed or additional articles may be added by a majority vote at a regular meeting of the membership provided the proposed changes were presented at a previous meeting.