F L Y C
BYLAWS
1997 AMENDED BY-LAWS
OF THE
FOLSOM LAKE YACHT CLUB
These are the By-Laws for Folsom Lake Yacht
Club, a California non-profit corporation, also referred
to as the "Club":
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1.
To foster and perpetuate the sport of sailing and conduct
sailing activities.
Section 2.
To conduct sailboat racing and encourage the growth and
development of one design fleets and associations.
Section 3.
To conduct social activities among members of the Club
and mutually interested organizations.
Section 4.
To uphold the principles of good sportsmanship and the
highest standards of the sport of sailing.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
Membership shall be open to all persons who are interested
in the sport of sailing, subject to acceptance by the Membership
Committee provided herein.
Section 2.
Active Members shall be those individual adult persons
or families who shall have paid the full initiation fees,
membership dues and assessments. They shall have full voting
rights and all of the privileges of the Club and it's facilities.
Families shall be defined as one (1) or two (2) adults
and their children under eighteen (18) years of age, and
shall have one vote per family.
Section 3.
Sustaining Members shall be those persons who donate funds
or property to the Club for the benefit of the membership.
They shall be elected to membership by the Directors of
the Club. Sustaining members shall pay no initiation fees,
membership dues or assessments, and shall have no voting
rights, but shall enjoy all privileges of the Club and
it's facilities.
Section 4.
Honorary Members shall be those persons who have performed
outstanding services for the Club and upon whom the Club
may wish to confer this distinction. Honorary Members shall
pay no initiation fees, membership dues or assessments,
and shall have no voting rights, but shall enjoy all privileges
of the Club and it's facilities.
Section 5.
Sustaining and Honorary Members shall be elected for a
period of one year and may be reelected annually by the
Directors.
Section 6.
Junior Members shall be those persons from the ages of
six (6) through seventeen (17) years of age who do not
qualify as Active Members (Section 2). They shall have
paid special initiation fees and membership dues. They
shall have no voting rights, but shall enjoy all privileges
of the Club and it's facilities under adult supervision.
Junior Members may convert to Active Members at the completion
of the membership year in which they turn eighteen (18)
years of age. Parental consent shall be required prior
to membership.
Section 7.
Student Members shall be those members who are from eighteen
(18) through twenty-five (25) years of age and who attend
school and carry an equivalent of eight (8) or more units
of class studies. They shall have paid special initiation
fees and membership dues. They shall have no voting rights,
but shall enjoy all privileges of the Club and it's facilities.
Section 8.
Prospective Members shall submit a written application
on a form provided by the Club and shall remit initiation
fees, membership dues and assessments with the application.
Section 9.
The absence of yachting or sailing experience or non-ownership
of a yacht shall not be considered with respect to eligibility
for membership. Application for membership shall be accepted
on an individual or family basis as appropriate.
ARTICLE III
DUES, INITIATION FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
Section 1.
Active Members, Junior Members and Student Members shall
pay dues, initiation fees and assessments in an amount
to be determined by the Directors and approved by a vote
of the membership. Annual dues are due on February 1st
of each year. As Junior Members and Student Members convert
to Active Members, they shall subtract any initiation fees
paid from the Active Member initiation fees.
Section 2.
Any Active Member who has not paid their annual dues by
the 8th of March shall be considered delinquent. A penalty
of $10.00 in addition to the dues shall be assessed through
the 21st of March. If dues plus penalty have not been paid
at this time, the delinquent member will be dropped from
the rolls of the Club and shall only regain membership
by applying as a new member.
Section 3.
Assessments may be levied from time to time at the recommendation
of the Directors and upon approval by a majority of the
Active Members.
Section 4.
Prospective Members shall submit dues in an amount equal
to monthly pro-rating, from February 1st, of the annual
dues
.ARTICLE IV
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE CLUB
Section 1.
The number of Directors shall be eight (8). The Directors
of the Club shall consist of the Officers of the Club,
which include the Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore,
Secretary and Treasurer, and Past Commodore and two (2)
Directors-At-Large. The Flag Officers shall be the Commodore,
Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore.
Section 2.
Four (4) Directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting
of the Board of Directors.
Section 3.
The immediate Past Commodore shall bear the title of Staff
Commodore for one year after completing the term of office,
or until replaced by a new Past Commodore.
ARTICLE V
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND
OFFICERS
Section 1.
The Directors/Officers of the Club shall be nominated
and elected from the Active Members.
Section 2.
The Nominating Committee shall be composed of the Commodore,
as Chairperson, and three (3) Active Members of the Club
who are not members of the Board of Directors. They shall
nominate candidates for all elective offices and shall
cause the names of these candidates, with the office to
which they have been nominated, to be entered on a written
ballot. The written ballot shall be mailed to each Active
Member at least fifteen (15) days prior to the election
meeting. The Nominating Committee shall also nominate candidates
for committee chairpersons and submit these names, with
the committee to which they have been nominated, to the
Board of Directors.
Section 3.
Any Active Member may nominate any eligible candidate
from the floor during the election meeting, provided however
that such nominations are seconded by two (2) or more Active
Members.
Section 4.
In the event that an eligible candidate is properly nominated
for more than one elected position, the nominee shall indicate
a choice of one elected position during the election meeting
and accept nomination to the single elected position.
Section 5.
The election of all directors/officers shall be at the
Annual Meeting.
Section 6.
The candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast by
the voting membership shall be declared elected. In the
event of a tie, a decision will be made by the Board of
Directors.
Section 7.
All Directors/Officers of the Club shall take office upon
election and be formally installed at the Annual Meeting,
and shall serve for one (1) year or until the election
of their successors.
Section 8.
In the event that a Flag Officer resigns from office prior
to completing a full term, the unexpired term shall be
filled by appointment of the Board of Directors. In the
event that the Secretary or Treasurer resigns prior to
completing a full term, the unexpired term shall be filled
by appointment of the Commodore. In the event that a Director-At-Large
resigns prior to completing a full term, the unexpired
term shall be filled by appointment of the Commodore.
ARTICLE VI
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1.
The duties of the Commodore shall be to serve as President
of the Corporation and Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
The Commodore shall preside at all meetings of the Corporation,
and it's Board of Directors, shall enforce all rules and
regulations, and shall be Executive Officer of the Corporation.
Section 2.
The Vice Commodore shall perform the duties of the Commodore
in the absence of the Commodore. The Vice Commodore shall
be responsible for committees, programs or activities as
assigned by the Board of Directors.
Section 3.
The Rear Commodore shall perform the duties of the Commodore
in the absence of the Commodore and Vice Commodore. The
Rear Commodore shall be responsible for committees, programs
or activities as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Section 4.
The Secretary shall have custody of all records and documents
of the Corporation except for the financial records maintained
by the Treasurer. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all
meetings of the Corporation and the Board of Directors,
in separate books provided for that purpose. The Secretary
shall keep a correct roll of the members and their addresses.
The Secretary shall be responsible for committees, programs
or activities as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Section 5.
The Treasurer shall see that the books are in order, and
that all moneys collected and disbursed by the Treasurer
have been done so in accordance with the By-Laws of the
Corporation. The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds
of the Corporation and the disbursement of the same as
directed by the Board of Directors, provided that all disbursements
shall be made by check, signed by any one (1) of the following:
Treasurer, Commodore, or Vice Commodore.
The Treasurer shall collect all dues and fees. The Treasurer
shall keep true and full accounts of all funds received
and disbursed in books belonging to the Corporation. The
Treasurer shall prepare budgets and maintain appropriate
records to monitor the financial progress of the Club.
The Treasurer shall submit a report annually showing the
exact financial condition of the Corporation, together
with the amount of receipts and disbursements for the past
year.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section 1.
There shall be an Annual Meeting, to be held in the Fall
of each year, at which officers shall be elected and other
business of the Corporation transacted. The time and place
of the Annual Meeting will be determined by the Board of
Directors and written notice thereof shall be sent to all
Active Members of the Club at least fifteen (15) days prior
to such meeting.
Section 2.
Membership meetings, in addition to the Annual Meeting,
may be called at the discretion of the Board of Directors,
and notice of the meetings provided to the members prior
to the meeting. At membership meetings where a membership
vote is to be taken, it shall be the duty of the Commodore
to ascertain that a quorum is present, in person or represented
by proxy. A quorum shall consist of not less than 20% of
the membership.
Section 3.
Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such
times and places as shall be convenient for a majority
of the Board.
Section 4.
If any proposed expenditures and commitments in effect
at the time exceeds 70% of the cash assets of the Club,
approval by a majority of Active Members at a meeting is
required.
Section 5.
The Commodore may call a special meeting of the Corporation
at any time, and shall do so upon written request of any
eleven (11) members. The notice for such special meetings
shall state the object for which it was called, and only
business pertaining thereto shall be transacted at that
meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
COMMITTEES
Section 1.
Committee Chairpersons shall be installed at the Annual
Meeting and shall serve until their successors are appointed.
The standing committees shall be:
a. Racing
b. Membership
c. Social
d. Equipment and Facilities
e. Publications
f. Junior Programs
Section 2.
It shall be the duty of the Racing Committee:
a. To formulate the season's racing schedule.
b. To set and maintain a suitable race course.
c. To make all necessary arrangements for the safe and
proper management of all races.
d. To keep a permanent record of all racing results and
to publish from time to time the standings of all participating
members.
e. To make arrangements for the procurement of trophies.
f. To establish a system of qualifications for members
of the Club in racing events.
Section 3.
It shall be the duty of the Membership Committee:
a. To review and approve or disapprove all applications
for membership within thirty (30) days after receipt.
b. To provide the new member with a valid membership card
and written notice of acceptance in the Club.
c. To return disapproved membership applications and all
funds remitted by the applicant.
Section 4.
The Social Committee shall have supervision over all entertainment
and social functions given by or at the Club.
Section 5.
The Equipment and Facilities Committee shall have supervision
over all matters relating to the maintenance and repair
of the buildings and other Club owned property.
Section 6.
The Publications Committee shall be responsible for all
matters that pertain to the assimilation, reproduction,
and distribution of the Club's publications.
Section 7.
The Junior Programs Committee shall furnish guidance and
assistance in the preparation and implementation of Junior
programs and activities.
Section 8.
The Commodore may appoint such other Committees as may
become necessary.
ARTICLE IX
CLUB SAILING CHAMPION
Section 1.
The Club may sponsor a series of races to determine the
Club Champion for each year. This is to be known as the
Joe Beek* Perpetual Trophy Championship. The rules governing
this race are to be established by the Board of Directors
and issued to the membership prior to the regular racing
season.
(*Joe Beek was one of the founders of the Folsom Lake
Yacht Club.)
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
Section 1.
Amendments and additions to these By-Laws may be adopted
by a majority vote of the responding membership. Any eleven
(11) members desiring an amendment to the By-Laws shall
submit such proposed amendment to the Board of Directors
at least one (1) month in advance of the vote. The Board
of Directors may also propose an amendment. A copy of proposed
amendments shall be mailed to all members at least ten
(1O) days in advance of the meeting at which it is to be
submitted for membership vote. By-Law amendments or additions
may, alternatively, be adopted by written ballots mailed
to the Secretary.
ARTICLE XI
DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB
Section 1.
The Corporation may be dissolved by a majority vote of
the Active Members.
Section 2.
In the event of dissolution of the Corporation, the Board
of Directors shall appoint a firm of Public Accountants
who shall audit the books and records of the Corporation
and prepare a statement of financial condition.
Section 3.
The Board of Directors shall comply with all of the statutes
of the State of California applying to the dissolution
and liquidation of a corporation. Any terms or conditions
stated herein which conflict with the statutes of the State
of California shall be considered null and void, and the
statutory requirements shall govern in all respects
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