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INSHORE SALTWATER ANGLERS, INC.

BYLAWS

(updated February 2008)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BYLAWS

OF INSHORE SALTWATER ANGLERS, INC.

OF JACKSONVILLE , FLORIDA

ARTICLE I

Name

The name of this Club shall be Inshore Saltwater Anglers, Incorporated (the Club).

ARTICLE II

Object

The object of this Club shall be to stimulate public awareness of inshore saltwater fishing as a major sport; to offer the state wildlife and conservation department(s) our organized moral support and encouragement; to improve our skills as inshore saltwater anglers through a fellowship of friendly exchange of fish catching techniques; to promote a sport in which the entire family can participate; to abide by all federal and state laws governing saltwater angling and boating; to practice and improve proficiency in catch and release; to be involved with the community to promote public awareness of the Club.

ARTICLE III

Members

Section 1. Membership Eligibility and Admission Procedure. Any person who is at least 18 years of age shall be eligible for membership. Upon completing an application for membership and submitted to the Membership Chairman (or any Board Member or Officer in their absence), then that person will be considered for new membership and an official vote will take place during the regular Club meeting with attending members and new applicant present. A two-thirds vote shall elect to membership. A person so elected shall be declared a member of the Club upon payment of the membership dues for the first year. A member is considered active until he/she resigns, or the Club terminates his or her membership.

Section 2. Family Membership. The family of a member has all rights and privileges of membership as the primary member. For the purpose of this article, family is defined as the primary member's spouse or significant other, and the primary member's dependent children under the age of 18. However, any dependent member that is a full-time student at an accredited secondary school, college, or university will remain as a dependent member until attaining the age of 23. Otherwise, any dependent member who attains the age of 18, during the calendar year, must apply for membership at renewal (March 1) or be placed in an inactive status.

Section 3. Membership Dues. Annual membership runs from March 1 to February 28 of each year. The annual dues shall be $120, payable in advance on or before March 1. Membership dues not paid in full by April 1 are considered 30 days in arrears and will result in the member being placed in an inactive status and forfeiting all points earned up to the day that dues are paid in full. In such cases, membership will be inactive until such time dues are paid to date. Points of any kind will not be credited back to members in these cases, nor are points retroactive for any reason. Members who have not paid their dues in full by December 31 will be ineligible to attend the year-end banquet and membership will be terminated. New membership dues will be pro-rated to the end of the membership year. Membership dues are non-refundable, regardless of reason.

Section 4. Honorary Membership. A member who attains the age of 65 years and has been an active member in good standing for at least five consecutive years will be granted an honorary membership. Honorary members are exempt from paying the annual membership dues, however they will be required to pay a $50 tournament angler fee for the year. Additionally, any person, or any representative of an organization that has assisted the Club in a particular manner, may, upon a majority vote of approval of the Board of Directors, be awarded a certificate of appreciation. This certificate entitles the person to receive the monthly Club newsletter and to attend all club functions . This certificate must be renewed annually to remain valid.

ARTICLE IV

Officers, Directors, and Chairpersons

Section 1. Officers, Board of Directors and Duties. The officers of the Club shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and six Directors (the Board). These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by the Club.

Section 2. Chairpersons. Chairpersons of the Club shall consist of a Tournament Chairperson and a Membership Chairperson. The chairpersons shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and the parliamentary authority adopted by the Club.

Section 3. Nomination Procedure. At the regular meeting held in December, the President will solicit nominations for each office for the upcoming year. Nominations can be made only by members in attendance at the December meeting. Only nominations made during this meeting will be considered for election.

Section 4. Elections. Elections shall be held during the regular January meeting. The President shall preside over the election. The election shall consist of each member having one vote to cast for each office. Votes shall be cast by secret ballot. Votes for each office will be held separately in the following order:

•  President

•  Vice President

•  Secretary

•  Treasurer

•  Directors (6)

•  Tournament Chairperson

•  Membership Chairperson

Section 3. Eligibility for Holding Office. All Officers, Board of Directors, and Chairperson nominees must have been a member in good standing for at least 12 months prior to taking office. Nominees must have demonstrated excellent leadership qualities, and have been an active participant in club functions and activities.

Section 4. Ballot Election and Term of Office. Officers, Directors, and Chairpersons shall be elected by ballot to serve for one year or until their successors are elected. Their term of office shall begin at the January annual banquet.

Section 6. Removal of Officers, Board Members, and Chairpersons. Any Officer, Board Member, or Chairperson may be removed from office for just cause. Just cause must be presented in writing to the Board of Directors at a Board meeting as soon as feasible. Thirty days written notice detailing the just cause must be provided to the general membership. A two-thirds majority vote of members present at the general meeting following the 30-day notice shall be required for approval of the action. The removal from office will be effective as soon as the results of the vote are recognized.

Section 7. Vacancies and Appointments. In the event that an office becomes vacant, nominations will be solicited by the President to fill that office. An election will be held to fill the vacant office for the remainder of the term. The President has the authority to appoint a member to that office at the next general meeting, pending a two-thirds vote of approval of the members present. All candidates/appointees must meet all eligibility requirements for holding office. In the event that the office of the President becomes vacated for any reason, the Vice President shall immediately assume the duties of the office and act as President for the remainder of the term.

Section 8. Duties and Responsibilities of Officers, Directors, and Chairpersons

•  President - The President is an elected official. Duties include:

•  Presides over all club meetings and sets the time and place for Board meetings.

•  Oversees, coordinates , and directs all club activities.

•  Maintains and enforces high standards of conduct and ethics for the benefit of the membership and to uphold a positive image of the club.

•  Serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors. He/she shall have one vote to cast during Board meetings, and in the event of a tie vote by the Board, the President's vote shall be consider the tie breaker. He/she may designate their vote to an appointee of their choice.

•  Presides over annual elections and installation of Officers, Directors, and Chairpersons.

•  Responsible for the performance of all Officers, Directors, and Chairpersons.

•  Shall initiate the actions to replace any Officer, Director, or Chairperson not performing the duties of their office or position in the best interest of the Club and the general membership.

•  Responsible for ensuring the Club membership is kept informed of pertinent information.

•  Responsible for coordinating all activities in a manner that promotes fun, fellowship, and safety for all members.

•  Assists the tournament chairperson (as needed) at tournaments.

•  Actively solicits for prizes, donations, and sponsors for the Club.

•  Appoints committee chairperson(s) to special projects/events as required.

•  Reviews and approves all official press releases, publications, and official publicity efforts that represent the Club.

•  Vice President - The Vice-President is an elected official. Duties include:

•  Presides over meetings in the absence of the President.

•  Assists the President in all Club matters.

•  Assists the Tournament Chairperson (as necessary) with measurements and weigh-in at all club tournaments.

•  Actively solicits prizes, donations, and sponsors for the Club.

•  Secretary - The Secretary is an elected official. Duties include:

•  Records general meeting and Executive Board meeting minutes.

•  Maintains a list of members (including telephone numbers and addresses).

•  Assists other Club Officers in club matters.

•  Serves as the repository of all club records for historical purposes.

•  Prepares official Club correspondence as directed by the President.  

•  Treasurer - The Treasurer is an elected official. Duties include:

•  Establishes and administers the Club financial budgets, books, and reports.

•  In concert effort with the Officers and Board of Directors, manages the fiscal soundness of the Club.

•  Receives and disburses all club funds.

•  Maintains a current list of members and their dues payment status.

•  Maintains a list of membership applications.

•  Prepares a monthly financial statement to be presented to the general membership at each monthly meeting.  

•  Board of Directors - The Directors are elected officials that exist to represent the best interest of the Club and the general membership. There shall be six (6) directors and together they shall comprise the Board of Directors. The President shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, unless he/she so appoints another to act on their behalf. Duties of the Board include:

•  Receive and investigate those issues, disputes, and grievances brought before the Board within 30 days of receiving such notice.

•  Act as an administrative fact-finding body and/or disciplinary committee as necessary. Present findings and make disposition recommendations to the general membership.

•  Monitor local, state, and federal laws. Recommend changes to the bylaws to ensure the club remains within full compliance of said laws.

•  Create bylaws and subsequent bylaw ratification's for approval by the general membership.

•  Act in the best interest of the Club while respecting the recommendations of the general membership.

•  Actively solicit sponsorships and donations for the exclusive use of the Club.

•  Seek the best value for all services and merchandise purchased with club funds.

•  Acting on behalf of the general membership in making decisions of an emergency or time-sensitive nature.

•  Assist the President and Vice President in Club matters.

•  Tournament Chairperson - The Tournament Chairperson is an elected official. Duties include:

•  In conjunction with all other club Officers, establishes tournament dates, locations, start and weigh-in times, and fish species/counts for all tournament events.

•  Provides timely information updates of tournament issues (date, site location, etc.) to the Officers, Board of Directors, and general membership.

•  Actively solicits donations and/or prizes from sponsors for club events.

•  Maintains the official record of tournament standings.

•  Assigns Officers and other appointees to assist at tournament events on a rotating basis.

•  Assists the President in club matters.

•  Maintains club records of fish caught by members in club tournaments. Also maintains records of the largest fish (by species) caught by members during club tournaments.

•  Membership Chairperson- The Membership Chairperson is an elected official. Duties include:

•  Provides membership applications to all prospective members. Receives and screens applications and makes recommendations to the general membership concerning acceptance of new members.

•  Ensures club compliance with membership acceptance criteria.

•  The Membership Chairperson will report to the Board at least once a quarter with updated membership rosters and numbers, which shall be distributed to all members.

•  The Membership Chairperson will be responsible for organizing new member activities such as membership drives and follow-up activities.

•  Assists the Tournament Chairperson and President in club matters.

•  Actively solicits donations and/or prizes from sponsors for club events.

ARTICLE V

Committees

Section 1. The following committees shall be established as desired and directed by the President:

•  Annual Banquet Committee

•  Bylaw Review Committee

•  Tournaments Committee

•  Family Picnic Committee

•  Sponsorship Committee

Section 2. The President shall provide for the number of members assigned to a committee as well as their charter and responsibilities. The President shall assign a chairperson to coordinate the activities of the committee and to report to the President and Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI

Parliamentary Authority

The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order the Club may adopt.

ARTICLE VII

Meetings

Section 1. Regular (General) Meetings. The regular meetings of the Society shall be held on the first Monday of each month from March to February inclusive unless otherwise ordered by the Club. The President (with agreement of the Board of Directors) has the authority to change the date of meetings as well as the location of said meetings. Members attending the monthly general meetings will be awarded points as provided for in Article IX.

Section 2. Board Meetings. The Board of Directors will hold meetings as necessary and as required for the efficient operation of the Club. The President and/or Board of Directors will schedule meetings on an as needed basis. The President will direct attendance by other Officers and elected officials. Additionally, attendance at these meetings is open to all members in good standing. However, in the event any member wishes to address the Board, the following procedures must be followed:

A written request must be submitted to the President or any Board member at least two (2) weeks in advance of said meeting. Any Board member receiving such request shall promptly notify the President and all other Board members. The request shall include the name of the person(s) desiring to address the board, a synopsis of the topic to be presented, and the amount of time requested to address the Board. The Board shall reserve the right to set a reasonable time limit for speaker(s) to address the Board, according to the meeting agenda.

Section 2. Special General Meetings. Special general meetings may be called by the President or by the Board of Directors and shall be called upon the written request of 20 members of the Club. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call. Except in cases of emergency, at least 7 day's notice shall be given.

Section 3. Quorum. Forty-five (45) members of the Club shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VIII

Tournaments

Section 1. Tournament Dates and Times. Tournaments shall be held on either Saturdays or Sundays, or both days for the competition and fellowship of its members. Start and stop times will be announced at the Club meeting preceding the tournament. Members not attending this meeting are solely responsible for determining the start/stop times.

Section 2. Tournament Locations and Species Format. Tournament locations and species format for all tournaments during the year will be decided upon and promulgated to the general membership for a vote during January each year. The President will assign a committee of members to propose the following year's tournament schedule and format. The proposed schedule and format shall require a majority vote of the members attending the January general meeting.

Section 3. Changes to Tournament Locations and Dates. Once the tournament schedule for the year has been approved by the Board and accepted in by vote of the general membership prior to the start of the tournament season (March), no changes will be made to tournament dates or locations later in the year without an extreme emergency or conflict, i.e. bad/unsafe weather, launch ramp unavailable. If there is to be any changes made, the Board will vote if there is sufficient reason to make a change and decision will be presented to the general membership in the most expeditious and appropriate manner as possible, to minimize any inconvenience. All potential schedule conflicts with other club/series tournaments will be taken into consideration when the Tournament Chairperson is preparing the Club's tournament schedule in January.

Section 4. Awarding of Points. Only members in good standing will be awarded points.

Points for each tournament participant will be awarded as follows:

•  Live release of fish – All live fish presented for weigh in must be immediately released or the angler will forfeit all points for that fish (no exceptions). Anglers releasing live fish will receive two (2) points per legal, tournament fish that is weighed in. However, if the fish presented is dead, it may be weighed for points and the angler may keep it, but he/she will be assessed a ½ pound penalty for that fish. Fish that are weighed in for Club tournament points cannot be kept for weigh in at another co-occurring tournament and must be released immediately.

•  Multiple Species Formats – Anglers weighing in a fish of each of the targeted species will receive points toward tournament standings ahead of other anglers who did not weigh in each of the targeted species. In the event that not all twenty places are used, points will then be awarded based upon the weights of remaining anglers' catches. The aggregate weights in each category (those who did weigh in one of each targeted species or those who did not) will be used to determine the finish standings within their respective categories.

•  Multiple Like Species Format – In a like species format, i.e. 3 flounder, 3 whiting. The number of fish caught will win over total weight. In other words, 3 beats two, beats one. Regardlees of weight.

•  Tournament standing – Anglers shall receive points based upon their finishes in each club tournament as shown below. Anglers that tie will each be awarded equal points.

1 st place = 20 points          11 th place = 10 points

2 nd place = 19 points          12 th place = 9 points

3 rd place = 18 points          13 th place = 8 points

4 th place = 17 points          14 th place = 7 points

5 th place = 16 points          15 th place = 6 points

6 th place = 15 points          16 th place = 5 points

7 th place = 14 points          17 th place = 4 points

8 th place = 13 points          18 th place = 3 points

9 th place = 12 points          19 th place = 2 points

10 th place = 11 points          20 th place = 1 point

4) Individual and Boat Tournament Formats - Individual fish/species tournaments throughout the season will be scored based on each individual angler who weighs in their own legal targeted fish for that tournament. Multiple fish/species tournaments throughout the season will be considered Boat tournaments, where all individuals on one boat will receive equal points for their legal targeted fish that are weighed in for that tournament that were caught collectively by all/any anglers on that boat. Boat tournaments may consist of up to a total of four (4) adults or as many children that is safely allowed according to the passenger capacity weight in the boat. The Boat Captain must check in with the Tournament Chairperson and give them the names of each club member participating from his/her boat. All release points, tournament participation points and the five (5) bonus points for the Slam tournament. (see Section 5 below) will still apply to all individuals participating during Boat tournaments. Anglers may still participate in Boat tournament formats as a sole individual on their own boat at their discretion.

Section 5. Grand Slam Tournament. The Club will, at its option, hold a Grand Slam tournament each year. The Grand Slam will consist of a legal Redfish, Seatrout, and Flounder. Grand Slam points will be awarded to the top twenty- (20) places. Anglers weighing in all 3 fish will have 5 bonus points added to their aggregate weight points. In the event that not all twenty- (20) places are used for Grand Slams, points will then be awarded to the remaining places, starting with two- (2) fish aggregates, then going to a one-fish aggregate. Two-fish aggregates must consist of a fish from two of the three targeted species. A one-fish aggregate will be any one fish of the three targeted species. The Slam Tournament will be considered a Boat tournament format.

Section 6. Tournament Rules.

•  Tournaments may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather or other pertinent safety factors as determined by a majority vote of members present at start time of the tournament.

•  Established tournament start time cannot be delayed over one hour for any reason. Any tournament not started within one hour of the established time must be rescheduled, preferably for the following weekend.

•  The Tournament Chairperson will remind/inform all participants about boating restrictions that apply to tournament launch ramps prior to the start of the tournament or at the club meeting prior to that tournament. All participants must obey all boating restriction guidelines and are responsible for their own knowledge/awareness of area boating rules and regulations. Any member that is observed or reported in violation of area boating restrictions during Club tournaments will forfeit all opportunities for points for that tournament.

•  Fishing is not allowed prior to the official start time of the tournament.

•  All participants must check in with the Tournament Chairperson prior to the start of the tournament. Additionally, all participating boats must check in prior to the end of the tournament or otherwise ensure the Tournament Chairperson is informed that you will not be coming to the weigh in. Failure to properly check out will result in a $10.00 fine if the Club must search for you and your boat is not disabled.

•  A start boat will be on hand to start each tournament. The start boat will signal the start of

each tournament via air horn. All boats will be required to remain within the start

boundaries as specified by the Tournament Chairperson. The Tournament Chairperson may

disqualify boats that do not remain within the prescribed pre-start boundary.

•  All participants must be back to the tournament start location by 3:00 p.m. or at a time previously stated by the Tournament Chairperson. Anglers checking in after this time will not be allowed to weigh in their fish. The official time will be that of the Tournament Chairperson.

•  Weigh-in of fish will not begin before the official end of the tournament.

•  All participants will assist other members in getting participants' boats out of the water as soon a possible due to limited dock space.

•  Each tournament will have a designated weigh master, measurer, official inspector, release monitor and photographer. These individuals will weigh in first, and weigh in will not begin until all positions are designated.

•  The weigh-in procedure will be conducted in the following order. Fish passing all three (3) of these stations will be considered as official and will be recorded by the Tournament Chairperson.

•  Measured and a determination made of alive/dead status.

•  Weighed

•  Released by the participant and witnessed by another member. All fish must swim away to count as a live fish. The Tournament Chairperson may direct that any dead fish presented for weigh in be gutted by the angler for an internal inspection.

•  Dead fish that are presented for weigh in will be assessed a ½ pound penalty.

•  Any fish that is mutilated or has evidence of altered length or weight shall not be weighed in.

•  Illegal fish (under or over legal size limit) will result in the angler being disqualified for that tournament and losing all prior-earned points during that month.

•  Any participant disqualified from a tournament by the Tournament Chairperson for any reason will forfeit all points earned that month.

•  Legal fishing waters constitute all inland waters. The eastern boundary of all inland waters is formed by an imaginary line drawn from the tip of the north jetty (or tip of the northern shoreline where no jetty exits) and the tip of the southern jetty (or tip of the southern shoreline where no jetty exists). Any participant fishing east of this line shall be disqualified.

•  All anglers must fish from their boat or within sight of their boat. Fish presented for weigh in must be caught legally, by rod and reel and by the fisherman weighing them in. Fish cannot be caught by cast net, bait net, gill net, seine, trap or in any other manner.

•  From the time that a fish takes the bait or artificial lure, the angler must hook and fight the fish alone and without the aid of another person. If a rod holder is used and a fish strikes or otherwise takes the bait, the angler must remove the rod from the rod holder and fight the fish. The intent of this rule is that the angler is the person who shall hook and fight the fish. Another person may assist in landing the fish once the leader is brought within grasp. This assisting person may grasp the leader and/or use a landing net for landing the fish.

•  The Tournament Chairperson will make all decisions regarding the legality of a fish. In the event that it is his/her own fish, another Officer will decide legality of the fish.

•  Measurement of fish – All weighed in fish will be measured according to existing current FWC legal limits and measurement guidelines. All currently targeted fish (redfish, trout, flounder, sheepshead) will be measured by a pinched-tail method where the tail is squeezed to make it within minimum and/or maximum legal limits for that species. All fish will be flipped at least once and re-measured to determine legal eligibility or disqualification.

ARTICLE IX

Anglers of the Year

Section 1. Eligibility. All members in good standing shall be participants in the Angler of the Year points competition. The angler accumulating the most points during the competition year (March 1 – December 31) will be declared as the Angler of the Year and will be entitled to the prizes and awards as decided by the Board of Directors. Cash prizes for the Anglers of the Year will be funded from the treasury, and will be determined by a two-thirds vote of the President and Board of Directors.

Section 2. Female, Junior, Teen, and Senior Angler of the Year categories. All female members (eighteen years of age and older) in good standing shall be eligible as participants for the Lady Angler of the Year competition. All anglers (male and female) in good standing, between the ages of 13-17 shall be eligible as participants for the Teen Angler of the year competition; all anglers (male and female) below the age of 13 shall be eligible as participants for the Junior Angler of the Year competition. All anglers (male and female) over the age of 60 shall be eligible as participants for the Senior Angler of the year competition and that is the category they will remain in for the entire year even if their birthday would've changed that category. It will be the Angler's responsibility to sign up for the proper category at the March meeting if they want to participate in one of these categories and accumulate points for that competition category. Members eligible for one of these categories do not have to participate, accumulate points or be recognized for that category if they choose not to. They must however make that decision known to the Tournament Chairperson in March before the season begins and cannot change their mind afterwards. If this is their choice, then that angler will ONLY be participating in the overall Angler of the Year competition category. Points for each shall be accumulated in the same manner as for the Club's Angler of the Year.

Section 3. Meeting Attendance Points. All anglers attending the monthly general meetings will be awarded one point per meeting attended. A maximum of 10 points may be awarded during the tournament year. (March-December).

Section 4. Tournament Participation Points. Anglers participating in Club tournaments shall earn one (1) point per tournament (maximum of 10 points awarded per year, March-December).

ARTICLE X

Year End Awards

Section 1. Point Standings - After the last tournament of the year, accumulated points will be used to determine angler standings for the year. The Anglers of the Year (Club, Female, Senior, Teen and Junior) will be awarded to those anglers, within their respective categories, that have accumulated the highest number of points during tournament the year (March-December).

Section 2. Members eligible for multiple competition categories can only win 1 st Place in ONE category and will only be awarded for a single highest overall category, (i.e. cannot win 1 st Place for Senior Angler and Overall Angler of the Year). In this scenario, or similar dual 1 st Place category standings, the angler would be awarded for 1 st Place Angler of the Year and the second highest points standing angler in the Senior Angler category would be awarded 1 st Place and all subsequent anglers in that category would move up as well.

Section 3. Prizes - The top 3 anglers, as determined by accumulated points, will receive a trophy and cash award and places 4-10 will receive a plaque and cash award.

Section 4. Female, Senior, and Teen Angler of the Year - The Female, Senior, and Teen of the year will each be given an award.

Section 5. Junior Angler – The top 3 Junior angler s will each be given an award.

Section 6. Sponsors – All sponsors in good standing for the year will receive a plaque as recognition of their contribution to the club.

Section 7. Cash Prizes - The President and Board of Directors will determine the amount of cash prizes awarded to anglers finishing in positions 1-10.

ARTICLE XI

Guests

Section 1. Eligibility. All members are eligible and encouraged to bring a guest(s) to Club functions.

Section 2. Responsibility for Guests. Members are entirely responsible for the conduct and safety of their guests. Guests must abide by the policies, rules, and regulations set forth by these bylaws.

Section 3. Tournaments. Guests must fish with the sponsoring member and are only allowed to fish 3 tournaments a year. Guests are eligible for winning prizes, but do not accumulate or are awarded points for tournaments.

ARTICLE XII

Sponsorships

Section 1. Acceptance of Sponsors. The Club will generally accept sponsors. Sponsors must meet and maintain the criteria as set forth by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Sponsor Benefits. The Club will provide newsletter-advertising space in exchange for the sponsorship. The Board of Directors will determine the size and extent of the advertising provided.

Section 3. Approval of Sponsorships. The President's and Board of Directors' approval shall be required for all sponsorships.

Section 4. Sponsorship Committee. A Sponsorship Committee will be formed consisting of three or more members. This committee will report to the Board at least once per quarter at Board meetings. A contact list will be established and each committee member will be responsible to make a personal contact with his or her assigned sponsors once a quarter. All donated items/services will be kept by the Committee Chairperson for accounting, documentation and distribution as the Board and President so designates.

ARTICLE XIII

Treasury

Section 1. Disbursement of Funds. Club funds will be deposited into and remain in an accredited financial institution (bank). Disbursement of funds will, to the maximum extent possible, be made by check. Club checks shall require two signatures. The signatures shall include any combination of the Treasurer, President, or Vice-President, so long as there are two signatures for each check and all signers are on the appropriate banking institution's approved signature cards.

Section 2. Repayment of Membership Dues and Other Funds to Members. The Club (Inshore Saltwater Anglers, Inc.) will not be required to divide any portion of the Club Treasury (to include funds, assets, or property) with any person or persons leaving the club individually or as a group.

Section 3. Disposition of Treasury and Property upon Dissolution of the Club. In the event that the Club is dissolved for any reason, any funds remaining in the Treasury after all outstanding bills are paid, will be donated to a charity or organization as determined by a two-thirds vote by the Club membership. Similarly, any other Club assets will be sold and/or auctioned off and the funds handled in a like manner.

ARTICLE XIV

Membership Termination

Section 1. Member Status. The Club Officers and/or Directors shall review member status on a routine basis to determine member participation in club events, volunteer activities, and payment of dues.

Section 2. Reasons for Termination. Memberships may be terminated for the following reasons:

•  Violation of Club bylaws, policies, or procedures.

•  Unsportsmanlike conduct that could reflect negatively on the Club or its membership.

•  Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages or the illegal/improper use of controlled substances (drugs, narcotics, etc.) at an official club event.

•  Excessive use of foul language and inappropriate or offensive conduct.

•  Cheating, dishonesty, or deceitful conduct in any club event.

•  Failure to abide by all local, state, or federal regulations and/or laws governing saltwater angling and boating in the State of Florida .

•  Use of the Club name, logo, or other property in any way to promote one's self, their services, or products, or to cause benefit or personal gain for them (including family members) without the express written permission of the President and Board of Directors.

•  Any demonstrated attitude, behavior, contempt or actions (recurrent basis) that could reasonably be construed as being negative towards the Club, its Officers, or general membership.

•  Committing any act or involvement in any activity that could bring discredit to the Club.

•  Failure to be an active participant in routine club functions, volunteer activities, and events. The Officers will on a routine basis review the participation of Club members. Members determined not to be actively participating will be notified in writing. If active participation is not achieved from these members, the Board may consider his/her membership termination.

Section 3. Members may be terminated by a two-thirds vote of the general membership at a general meeting for any violation of items 1-10 above. This vote must be prefaced by a written motion and delivered to the President or Board member prior to the scheduled date of the next general meeting. The request must be signed and sufficient in detail to explain the cause for such request.

ARTICLE XV

Amendment of Bylaws

These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Club by a majority vote. Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to the Board and receive the endorsement of the Board to be presented to the general membership. Votes on amendments will be conducted only after the general membership has received at least 30 days of prior notice of the impending vote.

Prepared and submitted by:

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Mike Davis , President Danny Brown, Director

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Charly Fagerquist, Vice President Doug Carroll, Director

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Joy Elrod, Secretary Benny Elrod, Director

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David Mizell, Treasurer Jim Price, Director

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Billy Brown, Tournament Director Steve Persampieri, Director

INSHORE SALTWATER ANGLERS, INC. BYLAWS REVISED February 2008