ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be JOCASSEE TROUT CLUB.
ARTICLE II. PURPOSES
1. To conserve, protect and improve trout fishing in Lake Jocassee
and to work with and encourage constituted authorities and other conservation organizations to that end.
2. To foster and promote educational and public awareness programs
related to trout fishing in Lake Jocassee.
3. To provide members with an opportunity for personal involvement
in projects aimed at preserving and enhancing trout fishing in Lake Jocassee.
4. To provide an opportunity for members to share fishing experiences
and fellowship, and to develop their fishing techniques.
ARTICLE III. POLICIES
Section 1. The Club as a body shall not promote or oppose the candidacy of any person seeking election
to public office and the Club shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for
public office.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Qualifications
Any person who is interested in the Purpose of the Club shall
be eligible for membership in the Club.
Section 2. Termination of Membership
A member may be suspended from membership by the Board of Directors
for any cause whatsoever when the Board shall deem the member undesirable. Any conduct of a member which is detrimental or
likely to be detrimental to the best interests of this Club and its members, or Purpose shall be considered just cause for
suspending such member. The action of the Board of Directors may be reviewed by the membership at the next regular Club meeting
at which time the member shall be reinstated or expelled by a majority vote of the members present.
Section 3. The Board of Directors, by two-thirds affirmative vote of all the members of the Board, may determine from time
to time the amount of initiation fee, if any, and annual dues payable by the members.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings
The Club shall meet regularly, such as monthly or biweekly,
for programs and/or business meetings as determined by the membership or the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors or
by the President upon the written request of five (5) Club members. The call for a special meeting shall be sent 30 days prior
to the date of each meeting and shall state the business to be transacted. No business shall be transacted at the special
meeting except that stated in the call.
Section 3. Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of this Chapter shall be in April.
Section 4. Place of Meeting
The place of all meetings shall be set by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Quorum
At any meeting of the members, a majority of those present who
are in good standing shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Membership
The property and affairs of the Club shall be managed by a Board
of Directors, composed of the officers, the immediate Past President and (6) elected directors.
Section 2. Term of Office
The terms of office of the directors shall be three (3) years
each. Two members shall be elected each year. A member may serve no more than two full, consecutive terms.
Section 3. Assumption of Office
Newly elected directors and officers shall take office at the
close of the annual meeting.
Section 4. Vacancies in Office
If a director is unable to complete his or her term
of office, the vacancy shall be filled by the remaining members of the Board of Directors. The member so elected shall serve
the unexpired term of office and shall be eligible for reelection, subject to the limitations in Section 2.
Section 5. Duties
The Board of Directors shall have general control of the Club.
It shall have power to transact all business of the Club not otherwise provided for, and to fill vacancies as provided in
Article VI, Section 4, and Article VII, Section 5, of the By-Laws.
Section 6. Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet immediately following the
annual meeting. Regular meetings of the Directors shall be held at a time and place as determined by the Board of Directors.
The President may call special meetings of the Board on five (5) days notice to each Director.
Section 7.
The Board of Directors may appoint such other subordinate officers
as they deem necessary that shall have such authority and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
Section 8. Quorum
Not less than six (6) Directors shall be necessary to constitute
a quorum of the Board for the transaction of business.
Section 9. Removal from Office
The Board of Directors, by a vote of two-thirds of its total
membership, may remove from any office any officer or member-at-large for cause in the event that such a person does not fulfill
the obligations of the position in terms of attending meetings or otherwise participating in the responsibilities of the Board
of Directors to conduct the business of the Club. Any vacancy created in this manner shall be filled in accordance with the
procedures contained in Article VI, Section 4, or Article VII, Section 5, of the By-Laws.
ARTICLE VII. OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers
The officers of this Club shall be a President, Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2. Terms of Office
The term of office of the President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer shall be one (1) year. No officer may serve more than two consecutive full terms.
Section 3. Assumption of Office
Newly elected officers shall take office upon election
and shall serve through the next annual meeting.
Section 4. Duties
a. President. The President shall be the chief executive
officer of the Club and the chairperson of the Board of Directors. He or she shall appoint all members to committees, except
the Nominating Committee, unless the method is otherwise specified. The President shall hold ex-officio membership on all
committees except the Nominating Committee. He or she shall submit a report of the operations of the Club at the annual meeting.
b. Vice President. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President, perform the duties of the President at
all Club or Board of Director meetings and shall perform such other duties as assigned by the President. c. Secretary.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes and reports of the activities of the Club and the Board of Directors. d. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall collect and disburse the funds of the Club as authorized by the Board of Directors, shall make a financial
report to the membership at the annual meeting, shall keep an account and current records of all memberships, and shall make
additional reports as required by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Vacancies
If the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice President
shall serve as President for the remainder of the term. In the event of a vacancy other than the President, a successor shall
be elected by the Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term.
ARTICLE VIII. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION
Section 1. Nominating Committee
The Board of Directors shall elect a Nominating Committee which
shall consist of not more than five (5) nor less than (3) Club members in good standing. The Committee shall call for nominations
from the membership for the positions to be filled. The committee shall make its report at the annual meeting.
Section 2. Election
The directors shall be elected by the membership during the
annual meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor. Members in good standing present at the annual meeting shall constitute
a quorum.
ARTICLE IX. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules
of Order Newly Revised shall govern the proceeding of the Club and the Board of Directors in all cases to which they are applicable
and in which they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws and any special rules of order the Club may adopt.
ARTICLE X. ASSETS
Section 1.
No part of the monetary assets of the Club shall inure: to the
benefit of, or be distributed to, any member, director or officer of the Club, except that reimbursement may be made to such
individuals for expenses incurred for or on behalf of the Club upon authorization of the Board of Directors.
Section 2.
Upon dissolution of the Club, all of its assets shall be paid
over to the Trout
Unlimited National organization or the S.C. Department
of Natural Resources. Section 3.
Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, this Club shall
not conduct any activities not permitted by an organization that is tax-exempt under the provisions of Section 501 (c) (3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.
ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS
The
By-Laws of this Club may be amended or repealed in whole or in part by the majority of members in good standing present at
a meeting provided written notice of such amendment shall have been mailed to all members at least thirty (30) days prior
to such meeting.
