Constitution

ARTICLE I: Name

                        The name of this association will be the “HASKELL BASS CLUB”.

ARTICLE II: Objectives

1. To encourage and sponsor fishing tournaments and other events normally associated with the activities of a bass club.

2. To promote high standards of sportsmanship, strengthen general understanding of sportsmen, and foster public awareness of the necessity to conserve water resources.

ARTICLE III: Management

1. The management of the club shall be vested in the officers of the club consisting of: a president, vice-president, secretary/treasurer, and reporter.

2. There shall be a minimum of four tournament directors elected each year to direct all fishing events.

3. Officers and directors shall be elected to serve for a period of one year. Elections to be held at the first scheduled meeting of the year to elect officers for the following year.

4. Duties:

   1. President: Preside over meetings, provide leadership to club activities, call special meetings, and appoint committees as necessary.

   2. Vice-President: Assist the President and preside at club functions in the absence of the President.

   3. Secretary/Treasurer: Maintain financial records and all records of club activities.

   4. Reporter: Keep records of tournament activities, publish newsletters, and inform media of club activities.

   5. Tournament Directors: To preside over fishing events, collect entry fees, maintain the records of the tournaments, announce the results thereof, and enforce tournament rules.

ARTICLE IV: Membership

Membership in this club shall not be denied to anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

ARTICLE V: Amendments:

All amendments or changes to this constitution and/or the by-laws of the club may be discussed at any meeting and will be voted on at the next scheduled meeting of the club. Any proposed changes must be approved by a majority vote of those present.