Draft of nensa Bylaws

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Posted by Eric Anderson on July 23, 19102 at 13:56:08:

Dave White, with help from Todd Williams has completed a draft version of the NENSA Bylaws. A copy of the proposed bylaws was sent to all the Nensa officers a month ago. Non one has had any comments on them so far. I would like to solisit comments from all the members on the proposed bylaws. I intend to make any corrections the membership deams necessary and hold a vote on the bylaws at the fall Nensa Meeting.

You can email you comments to me directly or post them here. If you post them here please include your name and email adress.

Thank You

Eric Anderson

NENSA FLEET 154
BYLAWS

ARTICLE ONE
NAME AND GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES
ARTICLE TWO
PURPOSE
ARTICLE THREE
MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE FOUR
MEETINGS
ARTICLE FIVE
VOTING
ARTICLE SIX
ORDER OF BUSINESS
ARTICLE SEVEN
OFFICERS
ARTICLE EIGHT
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
ARTICLE NINE
AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
ARTICLE TEN
SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION
ARTICLE ELEVEN
POINT REGATTA RACE MANAGEMENT

ARTICLE ONE
NAME AND GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES

The name of the organization is NENSA Fleet 154, hereafter referred to as the Fleet. There are no limiting geographic boundaries. However, primary membership and events occur within the New England area.

ARTICLE TWO
PURPOSE
The Fleet is a not-for-profit organization organized for the following purposes:
* To encourage and promote the recreational sailing and racing of catamaran yachts
* To encourage and promote catamaran sailing activities among other organizations throughout the world
* To formulate rules governing sailing competitions among members and other area Fleets.
* Foster educational programs for the training of members in the science of seamanship and navigation
* Provide training for candidates and crews for regional, national, and international competitions, by organizing and holding competitive events similar in nature
* Foster and promote public interest in catamaran sailing and Fleet events
* No person shall be denied the right to participate in any event within the jurisdiction of the Fleet

ARTICLE THREE
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of this Fleet shall consist of:
* Voting Members and Non-Voting Members composed of Individual Members who are in good standing of Fleet. Any person interested catamaran activities may become Individual Members.
* No person who is interested in promotion and facilitation of catamaran sailing or any activity related thereto shall be denied membership in the Fleet for any reason other than for misconduct or nonpayment of dues.
* All members shall have the privilege and opportunity of attending or being represented at all meetings of the Fleet.
* All Individual Members shall be eligible to hold office and serve on Commitees. Membership in the fleet shall be a prerequisite in doing so.
* The office of Fleet Commodore shall have a required prerequisite of holding another office either in this Fleet or another similar Fleet or Division for purposes building required experience for the position of Commodor.

ARTICLE FOUR
MEETINGS
* The Annual meeting of the Fleet shall be held in October, November, or December of each year at such a time and place as the Fleet Officers may determine. Notice shall be sent to all members at least twenty-one days prior to the meeting.
* The delegates representing one-quarter of all voting members shall constitute a quorum and shall be necessary to conduct the business of the Fleet. A meeting at which there is no quorum may be adjourned for a period of not more than twenty-one days and the secretary shall send notice to all members not present at the original meeting stating the date of the rescheduled meeting.
* The Fleet Commodore may call special meetings of the Fleet when deemed in the best interest of the Fleet. A notice of a Special Meeting shall state the reason for calling the meeting and the nature of the business to be conducted.
* At the written request of a majority of the Fleet Officers or at the written request of not less than the majority of Fleet Members, the Fleet Commodore shall call a Special Meeting to be held within six weeks of the receipt of such request, and notice of the meeting shall be mailed to all Voting Members twenty-one days before the date set for the Special Meeting.
* No business other than that specified in the notice of a Special Meeting may be dealt with at such meeting without 75% majority consent of those attending the meeting.

ARTICLE FIVE
VOTING
* Any Fleet Member shall be eligible to vote as long as they are due-paying members.
ARTICLE SIX
ORDER OF BUSINESS
* 1. Roll Call
* 2. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting
* 3. Reports of officers
* 4. Election of officers and members of the board of directors
* 5. Reports of Commities
* 6. Unfinished business
* 7. New Business

The above order of business may be changed from time to time at the discretion of the Fleet Commodore.
ARTICLE SEVEN
OFFICERS
The Fleet shall have the following officers:
* Commodore
* Vice Commodore
* Secretary
* Treasurer

The term of Office is one year, or until the end of December, whichever comes first. No officer shall hold more than one office concurrently (unless there are not more than 3 persons interested in becoming fleet officers). If there are only 3 persons interested in becoming Fleet Officers, then the positions of Secretary and Treasurer shall be rolled together into one fleet Officer Position. A person serving as an officer must continue to be a member in good standing. Relinquishment of membership shall be cause for automatic revocation of office held.
ARTICLE EIGHT
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
Commodore: The Commodore shall be the executive officer responsible for the operation of the organization. The Commodore shall preside at all meetings of the Fleet and perform such other duties as may be delegated to him/her from time to time by Fleet Officers. Specifically the duties shall include:
* Coordinate all Fleet activities
* Calling the annual Fleet Meeting
* Being the focal point for all Fleet Appeals of protest committee rulings
* Keeping track of Points Regatta results
* Nominate replacements for vacant Officer Positions

Vice Commodore: The Vice Commodore shall preside over all meetings in the absence of the Commodore. In the event the Commodore is unable to perform the designated duties the Vice Commodore shall be the Interim Commodore. Specific duties of the Vice Commodore include:
* Handling Logistics for Points Regattas
* Advising regatta chairpersons on the conduct of regattas

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings of the Fleet. Secretary shall also receive, maintain, and distribute official correspondence, minutes, and archives of the Fleet.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have custody of the Fleet’s funds and shall disburse them and keep a full and accurate account of receipts and disbursements. Treasurer shall collect and receive all dues from Fleet members. The Treasurer shall advise the Officers about the finances of the Fleet and prepare a summary of transactions, receipts, and disbursements for each regular Fleet meeting and a year-to-date financial report of operations for the annual meeting of the membership. The Treasurer shall also provide information to outside auditors when requested by fellow Officers.

No officer of the Fleet may receive a salary or compensation from the Fleet, but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent an officer or member from receiving compensation from the Fleet for duties performed on behalf of the Fleet other than in the capability of a Fleet Officer.
ARTICLE NINE
AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
Amendments to these Bylaws may be made within 30 days written notice to Members; this notice must state the proposed changes. Comments and oppositions to the proposed changes by any Member shall be in writing to the Fleet Officers. The comments and oppositions must be discussed at a Fleet meeting prior to a vote being taken. A three fourths (3/4) majority vote of the Officers is required for adoption of the proposed changes. The Officers are the only body empowered to change the Bylaws.
ARTICLE TEN
SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION
* It is intended that NENSA Fleet 154 be entitled t exemption from Federal Income Tax under Section 501.c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and shall not be a private foundation as described in Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Fleet 154 shall not conduct or participate in any activity which would effect its status as a not-for-profit organization.
* No part of Fleet 154’s assets or net earnings may inure to the benefit of private individuals. This does not preclude the payment of any reasonable fees for goods or services provided to the organization.
* In the event of dissolution of NENSA Fleet 154, the organization’s assets shall be distributed to another like-minded not-for-profit organization, assigned by the Officers, that is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501.c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
POINT REGATTA RACE MANAGEMENT
* US Sailing Rules regarding multihull vessels shall be adhered to.
* Standard Sailing instructions shall be used and modified as required by the Fleet for a Points Regatta
* A copy of the sailing instructions will be provided to race participants upon registration.

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: Dave White, with help from Todd Williams has completed a draft version of the NENSA Bylaws. A copy of the proposed bylaws was sent to all the Nensa officers a month ago. Non one has had any comments on them so far. I would like to solisit comments from all the members on the proposed bylaws. I intend to make any corrections the membership deams necessary and hold a vote on the bylaws at the fall Nensa Meeting. : You can email you comments to me directly or post them here. If you post them here please include your name and email adress. : Thank You : : Eric Anderson : : NENSA FLEET 154 : BYLAWS : ARTICLE ONE : NAME AND GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES : ARTICLE TWO : PURPOSE : ARTICLE THREE : MEMBERSHIP : ARTICLE FOUR : MEETINGS : ARTICLE FIVE : VOTING : ARTICLE SIX : ORDER OF BUSINESS : ARTICLE SEVEN : OFFICERS : ARTICLE EIGHT : DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS : ARTICLE NINE : AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS : ARTICLE TEN : SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION : ARTICLE ELEVEN : POINT REGATTA RACE MANAGEMENT : : ARTICLE ONE : NAME AND GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES : The name of the organization is NENSA Fleet 154, hereafter referred to as the Fleet. There are no limiting geographic boundaries. However, primary membership and events occur within the New England area. : : ARTICLE TWO : PURPOSE : The Fleet is a not-for-profit organization organized for the following purposes: : * To encourage and promote the recreational sailing and racing of catamaran yachts : * To encourage and promote catamaran sailing activities among other organizations throughout the world : * To formulate rules governing sailing competitions among members and other area Fleets. : * Foster educational programs for the training of members in the science of seamanship and navigation : * Provide training for candidates and crews for regional, national, and international competitions, by organizing and holding competitive events similar in nature : * Foster and promote public interest in catamaran sailing and Fleet events : * No person shall be denied the right to participate in any event within the jurisdiction of the Fleet : : ARTICLE THREE : MEMBERSHIP : Membership of this Fleet shall consist of: : * Voting Members and Non-Voting Members composed of Individual Members who are in good standing of Fleet. Any person interested catamaran activities may become Individual Members. : * No person who is interested in promotion and facilitation of catamaran sailing or any activity related thereto shall be denied membership in the Fleet for any reason other than for misconduct or nonpayment of dues. : * All members shall have the privilege and opportunity of attending or being represented at all meetings of the Fleet. : * All Individual Members shall be eligible to hold office and serve on Commitees. Membership in the fleet shall be a prerequisite in doing so. : * The office of Fleet Commodore shall have a required prerequisite of holding another office either in this Fleet or another similar Fleet or Division for purposes building required experience for the position of Commodor. : ARTICLE FOUR : MEETINGS : * The Annual meeting of the Fleet shall be held in October, November, or December of each year at such a time and place as the Fleet Officers may determine. Notice shall be sent to all members at least twenty-one days prior to the meeting. : * The delegates representing one-quarter of all voting members shall constitute a quorum and shall be necessary to conduct the business of the Fleet. A meeting at which there is no quorum may be adjourned for a period of not more than twenty-one days and the secretary shall send notice to all members not present at the original meeting stating the date of the rescheduled meeting. : * The Fleet Commodore may call special meetings of the Fleet when deemed in the best interest of the Fleet. A notice of a Special Meeting shall state the reason for calling the meeting and the nature of the business to be conducted. : * At the written request of a majority of the Fleet Officers or at the written request of not less than the majority of Fleet Members, the Fleet Commodore shall call a Special Meeting to be held within six weeks of the receipt of such request, and notice of the meeting shall be mailed to all Voting Members twenty-one days before the date set for the Special Meeting. : * No business other than that specified in the notice of a Special Meeting may be dealt with at such meeting without 75% majority consent of those attending the meeting. : ARTICLE FIVE : VOTING : * Any Fleet Member shall be eligible to vote as long as they are due-paying members. : ARTICLE SIX : ORDER OF BUSINESS : * 1. Roll Call : * 2. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting : * 3. Reports of officers : * 4. Election of officers and members of the board of directors : * 5. Reports of Commities : * 6. Unfinished business : * 7. New Business : The above order of business may be changed from time to time at the discretion of the Fleet Commodore. : ARTICLE SEVEN : OFFICERS : The Fleet shall have the following officers: : * Commodore : * Vice Commodore : * Secretary : * Treasurer : The term of Office is one year, or until the end of December, whichever comes first. No officer shall hold more than one office concurrently (unless there are not more than 3 persons interested in becoming fleet officers). If there are only 3 persons interested in becoming Fleet Officers, then the positions of Secretary and Treasurer shall be rolled together into one fleet Officer Position. A person serving as an officer must continue to be a member in good standing. Relinquishment of membership shall be cause for automatic revocation of office held. : ARTICLE EIGHT : DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS : Commodore: The Commodore shall be the executive officer responsible for the operation of the organization. The Commodore shall preside at all meetings of the Fleet and perform such other duties as may be delegated to him/her from time to time by Fleet Officers. Specifically the duties shall include: : * Coordinate all Fleet activities : * Calling the annual Fleet Meeting : * Being the focal point for all Fleet Appeals of protest committee rulings : * Keeping track of Points Regatta results : * Nominate replacements for vacant Officer Positions : Vice Commodore: The Vice Commodore shall preside over all meetings in the absence of the Commodore. In the event the Commodore is unable to perform the designated duties the Vice Commodore shall be the Interim Commodore. Specific duties of the Vice Commodore include: : * Handling Logistics for Points Regattas : * Advising regatta chairpersons on the conduct of regattas : Secretary: The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings of the Fleet. Secretary shall also receive, maintain, and distribute official correspondence, minutes, and archives of the Fleet. : Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have custody of the Fleet’s funds and shall disburse them and keep a full and accurate account of receipts and disbursements. Treasurer shall collect and receive all dues from Fleet members. The Treasurer shall advise the Officers about the finances of the Fleet and prepare a summary of transactions, receipts, and disbursements for each regular Fleet meeting and a year-to-date financial report of operations for the annual meeting of the membership. The Treasurer shall also provide information to outside auditors when requested by fellow Officers. : No officer of the Fleet may receive a salary or compensation from the Fleet, but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent an officer or member from receiving compensation from the Fleet for duties performed on behalf of the Fleet other than in the capability of a Fleet Officer. : ARTICLE NINE : AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS : Amendments to these Bylaws may be made within 30 days written notice to Members; this notice must state the proposed changes. Comments and oppositions to the proposed changes by any Member shall be in writing to the Fleet Officers. The comments and oppositions must be discussed at a Fleet meeting prior to a vote being taken. A three fourths (3/4) majority vote of the Officers is required for adoption of the proposed changes. The Officers are the only body empowered to change the Bylaws. : ARTICLE TEN : SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION : * It is intended that NENSA Fleet 154 be entitled t exemption from Federal Income Tax under Section 501.c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and shall not be a private foundation as described in Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Fleet 154 shall not conduct or participate in any activity which would effect its status as a not-for-profit organization. : * No part of Fleet 154’s assets or net earnings may inure to the benefit of private individuals. This does not preclude the payment of any reasonable fees for goods or services provided to the organization. : * In the event of dissolution of NENSA Fleet 154, the organization’s assets shall be distributed to another like-minded not-for-profit organization, assigned by the Officers, that is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501.c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. : ARTICLE ELEVEN : POINT REGATTA RACE MANAGEMENT : * US Sailing Rules regarding multihull vessels shall be adhered to. : * Standard Sailing instructions shall be used and modified as required by the Fleet for a Points Regatta : * A copy of the sailing instructions will be provided to race participants upon registration.

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