SALEM COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB INC.
BY LAWS
ARTICLE I.
OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE
A. Historic Purposes.
The purposes and objectives for which the Salem County Sportsmen's Club
was originally organized were: (a) to conserve, restore and protect the game,
fish and other wildlife and their habitats in Salem County and the surrounding
areas; (b) to procure better fishing and hunting for sportsmen; (c) to promote
and maintain friendly relations between landowners and sportsmen; (d) to
cooperate in obtaining proper respect for the fish and game laws; and (e) to
spread the knowledge of wildlife among Club membership.
B. Current Objectives.
In addition to the foregoing, the purposes and objectives for which the
Salem County Sportsmen's Club is perpetuated are: (1) to acquire, own and
maintain real estate that provides a natural, indigenous wildlife habitat in
Salem County to foster the regeneration of fish, game, and other wildlife: (2)
to provide, on a portion of such real estate, such improvements and facilities
as may be appropriate and necessary to allow members and guests to assemble for
various purposes related to Club activities; and, (3) to provide and preserve a
pleasant, safe and environmentally sound location in which to enjoy family
relationships and mutual comradeship, to enjoy the outdoors, and to carry on a
wide variety of permissible sporting activities including fishing, swimming,
boating, archery, shooting and other similar activities.
ARTICLE II.
MEMBERSHIP
A. CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
The membership of the Club shall be divided into the following classes:
1.
Active Members.
"Active Members" shall be those members who have not yet retired from
active employment or retirees who are gainfully employed beyond the limits of
earned income permitted for Social Security recipients. They shall have all the
privileges of the club.
2. Retiree Members.
"Retiree Members" shall be members who are (A) 65 years of age or
older and retired from active employment; or (B) on Disability or Medical
retirement; or (C) on Voluntary Retirement under 65 years of age; or (D) over 70
years of age. The "Earned Income" limits for Social Security will
apply to these "Retiree Members". Those persons earning above the
earnings limit must be "Active Members". There are no earned income
limits on persons 70 years of age or older. "Retiree Members" shall
have the same privileges as "Active Members".
3. Honorary Members. "Honorary Members shall be those members
who are elected annually by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. With the
exception of holding an elected office, honorary members shall have the same
privileges as Active Members.
4. Lifetime Members. Candidates for Lifetime Membership shall be
those persons who have demonstrated to the Board of Directors that they possess
a record of continuous and long-standing dedication to one or more of the stated
Club purposes and objectives, and that they possess qualifications which satisfy
the criteria and guidelines for "Lifetime Members" established and
published from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Lifetime Members shall be elected by a vote of the Board of Directors in
accordance with the guidelines for Lifetime Membership, and shall enjoy the same
privileges of membership accorded to Active Members.
5. COURTESY MEMBERS. Courtesy Members shall be the un-remarried
spouses of deceased members who meet the conditions of the Courtesy Membership
Policy currently in force. Courtesy Members shall have, with the exception of
attending meetings and holding offices, the same privilege as Active Members.
6. PRIVILEGES OF MEMBER'S CHILDREN
Member's children under twenty-one (21) years of age who are living at
home or who are still enrolled as full-time students are entitled to the use of
club facilities between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM. They are limited to
one non-family guest at such times. Unless otherwise specified in the Lake,
Ground, Range or Archery Rules, member's children under 17 years of age must be
accompanied by one of their parents while on club grounds. Parents are advised
that violation of Club Rules of Conduct (for Lake, Grounds, Range and Archery)
by their children jeopardize the membership privileges of the their parents.
B. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.
1. Procedure.
Applications for membership shall be submitted to the Board of Directors
for its review and consideration. The board shall have sole discretion to
establish the membership application form to be used in the application process,
to assign the appropriate membership classification for each membership
applicant, and to determine whether the applicant qualifies and meets the
purposes and objectives of the Club.
No person may be an applicant for membership who has not been sponsored by
at least two members with voting privileges who have been club members for at
least three (3) years.
2. Approval Process.
The names of those applicants approved by the Board of Directors shall be
announced to the full membership and voted upon at the next regular meeting of
the full membership of the Club.
3. Signatures and Fee.
All applications must bear the signature of the applicant and the names of
the two (2) sponsors, and must be accompanied by the application fee as
established and published, from time to time, by the Board.
4. Use of Fee.
If the applicant is accepted to membership, the application fee shall be
credited to the Building Fund. If the applicant is rejected, the application fee
shall be refunded.
5. Additional Consideration.
The existence of the applicant's relationship to a Club member, either by
blood or by marriage, may be considered by the Board as evidence partially
meeting the objectives and purposes of the Club.
6. Waiting List
The Club will maintain an "Active Member" waiting list in
accordance with the Membership Policy currently in effect.
C. Rights And Duties
The rights, duties, privileges and obligations of membership in the Club,
and the penalties for the violation of such obligations shall be prescribed by
these Bylaws, Rules of Conduct, and Club Policies as adopted from time to time.
1. Leave of Absence; Reinstatement.
Any member in good standing may request a leave of absence from Club
Membership for personal reasons by submitting a letter to the Board of
Directors. Upon re-application by letter, and subject to the approval of the
Board of Directors, said person may re-enter active membership by the payment of
applicable dues for the year in which reinstatement is to occur. There shall be
no additional requirement for the Building Fund.
2. Military Service.
Any member in good standing who enters into the military service and who
is required to leave the area, shall be carried on the books of the Club as a
member without the requirement of payment of dues, and such member shall retain
all the privileges of the Club. Notice must be submitted to the Board of
Directors advising the Board of such member's entry into the military services.
After two years of such military service leave of absence, the Board of
Directors shall examine the details of the absence, for example, the tour of
duty, re-enlistment for career purposes, resettlement into another section of
the country, etc. The member's continued status as an active member shall then
be determined by the Board of Directors.
Any child of a member in good standing who enters the Military will
continue to enjoy the use of the Club facilities during their first enlistment
period in the military service.
3. Resignation; Involuntary Termination.
Any member who resigns or is removed from the membership rolls shall lose
all privileges of and claims against the club. No former member shall enjoy
special status or consideration upon reapplication for membership. Directors may
consider the circumstances of a former member's voluntary or involuntary
termination in considering the application for membership.
ARTICLE III.
MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
A. Procedure for Regular meeting.
Unless dispensed with for special reasons, the standard procedure for all,
regular meetings shall be as follows:
1. Presiding Officer calls the meeting to order.
2. Salute to the Flag of the United States.
3. Secretary's report, minutes and correspondence.
4. Treasurer's report.
5. Report of Standing Committee(s).
6. Report of Special Committee(s).
7. Unfinished business.
8. New business.
9. Open discussion of Club activities.
10. Adjournment.
B. Schedule of Regular Meetings.
It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to establish and publish
the schedule for all regular meetings. Publication of the dates of such regular
meetings shall be by printing such dates on the reverse side of membership
cards.
C. Special Meetings.
Special meetings may be called by the President at their discretion. The
president shall also call a special meeting upon the receipt of a written
request by at least five (5) members in good standing.
D. Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting shall be the last regularly scheduled meeting of the
membership year, which is from April 1st to March 31st. The annual meeting shall
be on the fourth Thursday of each March, unless changed by the Directors with
adequate notice to the members.
E. Quorum.
Those members in good standing who are in attendance at any regular
special or annual meeting of the members shall constitute a quorum, regardless of number, and shall be able to vote upon and conduct
any business permitted by the certificate of incorporation, the laws of
New Jersey and these bylaws.
ARTICLE IV.
DIRECTORS
A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ELECTION; COMPOSITION.
The governing body of the Club shall be a Board of Directors consisting of
a total of fourteen (14) Directors, twelve of whom shall be known as
"General Directors" who shall be elected by the general membership for
terms of three (3) years each. Each year, four (4) of the twelve (12) General
Directors shall be elected at the Annual Meeting. The remaining Directors shall
be known as "At Large Directors" and shall be elected annually, for a
term of one (1) year, by the vote of the twelve (12) General Directors. The
immediate Past President, if no longer a member of the Board of Directors by
their choice not to run for "General Director", may elect to serve as
one of the "At Large Directors" for a one (1) year term. It shall be
the duty of the Board of Directors to act as the recommending and governing body
of the Club.
B. MEETINGS.
1. Regular Meetings.
The Board of Directors shall convene no less than once each month at the
Club facilities for a regular meeting.
2. Special Meetings.
The President may convene a special meeting of Directors for any purpose
on two days notice.
3. Telephonic Meeting.
For special reasons, or in an emergency, the President may contact each
Director by telephone regarding a matter of special concern, and poll each board
member who is available by telephone. With the affirmative support of two-thirds
of the Directors, action may then be taken as long as the votes are recorded in
writing when taken, and as long as a special meeting is convened within 48 hours
to review the action and submit it to a vote of the Directors.
4. Quorum.
A quorum shall consist of at least six Directors.
5. Votes Necessary for Action.
The adoption of any resolution or action by the Board of Directors shall
require no less than five (5) affirmative votes.
C. POWERS.
The Board of Directors shall have the following powers:
(1) To act for the Club in all matters which may
arise between regularly scheduled membership meetings.
(2) To establish rules for the conduct of Club
Members and guests, to establish policies and procedures for club operations,
and to establish rules of conduct and rules and procedures for the use of Club
property.
(3) To suspend or expel any Club member for violation
of the bylaws, or the Rules of Conduct, or for such is deemed to be improper or
prejudicial to the best behavior as interests of the Club and its members.
(4) To determine which officers or persons, if any,
shall be required to be bonded because of the handling of funds, and to
establish, from time to time, the value required of such bonds.
(5) To establish and revise dues, fees, assessments,
penalties and membership limitations from time to time.
(6) To take such actions as are necessary and
reasonable to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Club.
(7) To maintain the books and records of the Club, to
communicate with members and others, and to maintain a policy manual and such
other records of the rules and procedures of the Club as may be necessary and
appropriate.
D. INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS; POWERS; ABSENCES.
1. Fiscal Powers.
Any Director may authorize or make normal operating expenditures within
the annual budget for that portion of the budget that falls under the
jurisdiction of that Director, without further Board approval. Purchases of
non-essential materials with values beyond the financial limits of the approved
purchasing policy should be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
2. Absence.
Any Director who shall fail to attend three consecutive meetings of the
Board of Directors, whether regular or special meetings, or who shall have
failed to attend four out of any five directors' meetings of any kind, without
having given prior notice and a reasonably satisfactory explanation for such
absence, shall be deemed to have resigned as a Director, and shall,
without further action of the Board or the membership, cease to be a Director.
3. Vacancies.
In the event of a vacancy in the position of Director as a result of
death, un-excused or unexplained absence, resignation, or for any other reasons,
the President shall nominate, and the remaining members of the Board shall vote
upon and approve by no less than a majority, a candidate to fill the term of the
vacant directorship until the next general meeting of the membership at which
Directors are elected. At such meeting of the general membership, a Director
shall then be elected to fill the unexpired term of the vacant directorship.
Such nomination and election shall be in accordance with these bylaws.
E. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
(1) Each February, the President shall nominate and
the Board of Directors shall confirm, a nominating committee whose duties shall
include the conducting of a search for suitable candidates to serve on the Board
of Directors and be elected as Directors at the Annual Meeting.
(2) Between the regular meeting in February and the
annual meeting in March, any member in good standing may request that the
nominating committee consider the name of some properly qualified member, and
the nominating committee shall be required to list such name as a nominee at the
time of the annual meeting.
(3) Nominations may be made from the floor at the
annual meeting.
(4) No proxy votes shall be permitted to be cast, and
only the votes of members in good standing, as certified by the treasurer, who
are physically present at the annual meeting, shall be entitled to be cast.
(5) Where Director positions are uncontested, it
shall be permissible to record the vote by voice vote. In the case
of contested elections for any Director position, any reasonably accurate means
of recording the vote shall be permitted, except that any candidate for Director
who so requests prior to the casting of a vote, may call for the election to be
held by written ballot.
(6) Those candidates receiving a majority of the
votes properly cast shall be elected as Directors.
ARTICLE V.
OFFICERS
A. PERMANENT OFFICERS. The principal officers of the Club shall
consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers
shall be elected for a term of one year, from and by the Board of
Directors at the first meeting of Directors following the Annual Meeting. No
defeated candidate for the position of General Director shall be eligible to be
elected by the Board as President or Vice President for the upcoming year.
B. ADDITIONAL OFFICERS. Such other officers as shall be deemed
necessary and appropriate by the Board of Directors may be established by the
Board from time to time, together with the duties and responsibilities for each
such office. Whenever it appears to the Board that the term of an additional
officer will be required to extend beyond a period of two years, the office
shall not continue unless established as an amendment under these bylaws by a
vote of the membership.
C. DUTIES OF PERMANENT OFFICERS.
1. President.
a. Duties.
The President shall be the Chief Executive officer of the Club, and
shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the
General Membership. He shall attend meetings and conduct correspondence as
a representative of the Club, and he shall at all times and places act
for and on behalf of the Club. By his signature properly attested, he shall
be empowered to enter contracts for and on behalf of the Club, and to
sign promissory notes and other forms of indebtedness on behalf of the Club.
All actions by the President for and on behalf of the Club shall be with
the prior approval of the Board of Directors except in the case of
emergency, in which case the actions shall be subject to ratification or
disapproval by the Board of Directors as soon after such actions have been taken as
may be reasonably practicable. He shall enforce these bylaws and all Rules
of the Club.
b. Committees
The President shall appoint those persons that may be required to fill all
committees of the Club as are deemed necessary and reasonable by the Board of
Directors. The President shall be ex-officio member of all committees, and shall
terminate any committee that ceases to perform its duties or that ceases to
fulfill a genuine need. At the close of the President's term of office, all
committees appointed by the President shall be deemed to be terminated and all
appointed committee members shall be deemed to have resigned.
c. Nominating Powers.
The President shall nominate, from among the membership, candidates to
fill vacancies among Club Officers or Directors, except for the office of Vice
President, which shall be nominated by the Board. The Vice President must be
selected from the elected Directors. Such nomination shall require ratification
and approval by a majority of the Board of Directors. Vacancies filled, as
provided herein, shall terminate at the next general election.
2. Vice President.
a. In the absence of the President, all duties and responsibilities of the
President shall be performed by the Vice President. In the event of the
President's death, the Vice President shall become President for the remainder
of the President's term of office. In the event that the President becomes
disabled, the Vice President shall act temporarily as President.
3. Secretary.
a. Records.
The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings and conduct the official
correspondence of the Club. The secretary shall keep records, books and
correspondence relating to the Club in such a place as shall be designated by
the Board of Directors.
b. Notice.
The Secretary shall give notice, by regular mail, to all members entitled
to attend special meetings, of the time, date and place of any special meeting.
c. Miscellaneous.
The Secretary shall keep an accurate attendance record of each regular and
special meeting of the Board of Directors. He shall cause to be posted, in the
clubhouse, a current list of all duly elected or appointed Officers, Directors
and committees.
4. Treasurer.
a. Financial Records.
The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Club, and shall
keep a permanent account of all moneys received and disbursed. He shall deposit
all revenues in the name of the Club in such bank as shall have been designated
by the Board of Directors. He shall securely maintain and preserve the financial
records of the Club and shall have the books available for inspection by the
Board of Directors or by all independent auditor at any time. He shall classify
all Revenues into appropriate categories, such as dues, sales, rentals, beverage
money, etc. He shall maintain a current and accurate list of all Club members
and their addresses.
b. Dues.
The Treasurer shall maintain a current and accurate record of the date and
payment of dues by each member who is required to pay dues. When a member has
paid his dues, the Treasurer will sign and forward a membership card for the
Club year for which such dues are applicable. New members shall receive a copy
of these bylaws at the time of receipt of the first membership card. At least
one month before the end of the membership year on March 31st of each year, the
Treasurer shall notify all members by mail of their financial obligations for
the coming year.
c. Report of Financial Condition.
The Treasurer shall make a report of the financial condition of the Club
at each meeting of the Board of Directors, and at each regular meeting of the
full Club membership.
d. Payment of Club Obligations.
The Treasurer shall pay all obligations incurred as part of the adopted
annual budget. The Treasurer shall disburse other Club funds only in such manner
and for such purpose as shall be approved at the Board of Director's meetings.
The Treasurer shall have the power to validate Club checks or vouchers with his
signature alone.
e. Vacancies.
The Board of Directors shall determine if a vacancy exists in any
permanent or additional office, and shall be empowered to fill the vacancy for
the unexpired term of the office.
ARTICLE VI.
DUES. FEES AND PENALTIES
A. Dues.
The annual dues and any fees chargeable to those Club members required
to make such payments shall be paid when due. All dues and fees shall be
as fixed and
determined from time to time by the Board of Directors, and shall
be effective upon notice of any dues and fees to all members. The
Building Fund assessment for new members shall be determined by the Board of
Directors.
B. Payment.
All dues and the initial Building Fund Assessment must be paid within 30
days of stated due date, unless a written request for an extension is submitted
to and approved by the Board of Directors. Failure to pay dues, assessments, and
any fee within the time prescribed by the Board of Directors shall result in
automatic cancellation of Club membership.
ARTICLE VII.
FINANCES
A. Annual Budget.
An annual budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, containing
estimated receipts and expenditures, shall be prepared by the Board of Directors
and shall be submitted to the Club membership for approval at the second
scheduled June meeting. The approved budget shall become the basis for the
financial operation of the Club. No obligations beyond the amounts approved and
adopted in the authorized budget shall be incurred by any Officer, Director,
employee or agent of the Club, unless specifically authorized by the Board of
Directors.
B. Insurance.
Comprehensive liability insurance shall be carried in force at all times.
ARTICLE VIII
BOARD OF ADVISORS
1. Purpose.
The Board of Directors recognizes the value to the Club of a group of
interested members possessing ,knowledge and experience, and independence from
the Board of Directors, who can provide counsel to the Board of Directors as
needed, from time to time, and who can assist the Board of Directors in
providing continuity of leadership and policies.
2. Composition.
A. Number of Members; Term.
The Board of Advisors of the Salem County Sportsmens Club shall consist of
five (5) Club members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Directors
for a term of five years. One Advisor shall be appointed each year. Any vacancy
shall be filled for the unexpired term.
An Advisor Emeritus may be appointed to serve at the discretion of the
Board of Directors.
B. Qualifications of Members.
Each Advisor shall be carefully selected by the Board of Directors for
knowledge, insight, experience and demonstrated interest in the Club and its
future. Foremost among these qualifications shall be the commitment that each
candidate for Advisor is willing and able to devote time and effort to the
performance of the services required of this Board.
C. Restrictions.
No member of the Board of Advisors shall serve as a member of the Board of
Directors.
D. Chairman; Selection.
The Chairman of the Board of Advisors shall be selected by the Advisors
from among their members at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Advisors; and,
the Chairman shall serve for a term of one year. The Chairman shall preside at
all meetings of the Board of Advisors.
3. Duties and Functions.
A. Club Matters.
Because the President and some members of the Board of Directors change
each year, the Board of Advisors must closely follow all matters of concern to
the Club.
B. Club Management; Life Membership; Attendance at
Director's Meetings.
The Board of Advisors shall advise the Board of Directors of the Club
and the various Directors' committees, on all matters on which they are consulted pertaining to the management of the Club, and on any
recommendations for life membership in the Club. The Board of
Advisors shall have one
of their number in attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors of the Club. The Board of Advisors shall determine the
means of selection of the attending member.
C. Continuity.
The Board of Advisors shall be responsible to advocate continuity in Club
policies and activities, and shall encourage completion of all projects and
programs approved by the Board of Directors, and its various committees.
D. Limitation of Authority.
The Board of Advisors shall have no authority or voting powers with
respect to the actions or decisions of the Board of Directors.
E. Director Liaison.
The Chairman of the Board of Advisors, or such other Advisor so selected,
shall be in attendance at all monthly Board of Directors' meetings as the
liaison to the Directors. It will be the liaison's responsibility to relay to
the Board of Directors any advice that the Advisors deem appropriate, and to
bring back to the Board of Advisors any information that the Board of Directors
or its committees wish the Advisors to consider.
3. Meetings.
The Board of Advisors will meet monthly on a day as determined by the
Board of Advisors. The Annual Meeting of the Board of Advisors shall be held on
the regular meeting day for the month of April.
ARTICLE IX
DISSOLUTION
A. Conditions for Dissolution.
In the event that a quorum of members or a quorum of Directors cannot be
convened for a period of 120 days, despite good faith efforts to convene either,
in order to conduct business, then the Club shall be treated as dissolved.
Otherwise, dissolution shall occur for any purpose only upon the
affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3rds) of those members entitled to vote at a
meeting convened for such purpose on at least thirty (30) days prior written
notice.
B. Distribution of Assets.
Upon dissolution, all assets of the Club shall be transferred to:
(1) the State of New Jersey to be held and managed by the Department or
Division of the State government whose primary jurisdiction is Parks, Forestry
and Recreation; provided, however, that if the State of New Jersey is unwilling
to accept such transfer, or if it imposes conditions not
contemplated by the Club, then the assets will be transferred to:
(2) the County of Salem for purposes of maintaining open space and natural
wildlife habitat, and for public recreation; provided, however, that if the
County of Salem is unwilling to accept the transfer, or if it imposes conditions
not contemplated by the Club, then the assets shall be transferred to:
(3) the Nature Conservancy for purposes of maintaining open space and a
natural wildlife habitat. If the assets cannot be transferred as stated in
sections (1), (2) or (3) above, then they shall be transferred to any public or
private entity whose activities are substantially similar to the purposes and
activities of the Salem County Sportsmen's Club, as set forth in these bylaws.
All transferred assets shall be held, reinvested, preserved and used by the
recipient thereof for the same or substantially similar purposes as provided in
the Bylaws of the Club.
ARTICLE X.
AMENDMENTS
A. Notice; Vote Required.
Amendments to these Bylaws may be made at any regular meeting of the full
membership, or at a special meeting called for such purpose. A two-thirds vote
of all members present shall be necessary for the adoption of any bylaw
amendment. Written notice of any proposed bylaw amendment shall be submitted to
all members of the Club at least 30 days prior to the meeting at which it is to
be voted upon.
B. Certificate of Incorporation.
The right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provisions in the
Certificate of Incorporation by the members shall be subject to the New Jersey
Statutes.
C. Emergency Amendments.
In the event of an emergency, which must first be declared by a vote
of two-thirds of those present and voting at any
regular or properly
noticed special meeting, these bylaws may be temporarily modified, amended
or suspended by a vote of two-thirds of those members present and entitled
to vote, without the necessity of satisfying the requirements of notice of
the
proposed amendment or change. However, it shall be a condition of
the validity of such emergency action that notice be given to the
membership, with reasonable promptness, reciting the emergency suspension or modification of the bylaws, and accurately describing the actions
taken pursuant to such emergency provisions.
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SALEM COUNTY SPORTSMENS CLUB
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RULES OF CONDUCT
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SECTION I.
GROUND RULES
The following general rules shall apply to the conduct of all members,
their families and their guests, and to all Club real estate, grounds, property
and equipment.
A. No hunting will be permitted on Club property.
B. Club property, including trees, shrubs, plants or parts thereof shall
not be disturbed or removed from the Club grounds without the express permission
of the Grounds Committee, after discussion by the Committee with the Board of
Directors.
C. Posted speed limits on all roads or trails must be observed.
D. All members and all guests shall conduct themselves in a courteous,
proper and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Each member shall be responsible
for the actions of any guests of that member while on the Club grounds.
E. Members may use the Club property for the purpose of training their
dogs, except during special field programs.
F. Use of the Clubhouse shall be in accordance with the published
regulations of the Board of Directors, and with the policies of the Board of
Directors, as revised from time to time.
G. Fires shall not be left unattended, and all fires must be fully
extinguished before any member or guest leaves the immediate vicinity of the
fire. Fires shall be permitted in proper receptacles only.
H. Use of the boat wharf for dockage shall be subject to express approval
of the Lake Committee after such Committee has consulted with the Board of
Directors.
I. It shall be the duty of each member to monitor the use of the Club by
others, and to enforce the applicable rules of procedure of the Club.
J. Use of Club grounds by members shall cease at 11:00 PM unless (1)
Registered as Campers in the Picnic Grove; (2)Attending functions in the
Clubhouse; (3) Attending Club-sponsored functions (i.e. Parent-Child Campout,
etc) or (4) fishing on the lake or canal by Club members.
K. Club memhers wishing to camp on Club grounds shall register in the
Clubhouse and conform to all the regulations contained in the Camping Policies
currently in effect. Club members should pre-register for camping if they plan
to arrive during "off-hours".
SECTION II.
LAKE RULES
Preamble.
Any member or guest using the lake or beach area for boating, swimming or
fishing shall be required to know the commonly recognized rules of conduct for
environmentally sound, socially courteous and physically safe use of the water
or the facilities on or near the water. Any member or guest who does not possess
the requisite skills, experience, or knowledge about the use of any lake
facilities should refrain from actions or conduct for which there is no
qualified person present to provide assistance and to assure proper lake usage.
Use of the lake or beach facilities shall not be conducted in a manner
that improperly interferes with the permissible activities of other members or
guests. All members are responsible to assure the environmentally sound,
socially courteous and physically safe use of the water, lake and beach.
All persons using the lake or beach area are subject to the supervision of
the life guard, members of the Lake Committee and other members. Any person
failing to conform to these rules may be required to cease their activity
immediately.
A. Boating.
1. Use of gasoline operated boats is absolutely prohibited.
2. Boats must be kept out of the swimming area.
3. All occupants in a boat are required to wear Coast Guard approved
flotation devices.
4. Boats stored on Club grounds must be registered and members must comply
with all the conditions of the Boat Registration policy currently in effect.
B. Swimming
1. Swimming shall be at the sole risk of the swimmer.
2. Swimming shall be permitted in the authorized area only. This area
shall be designated as "beach area".
3. All card-holding members shall be legally and social1y responsible for
the actions of their families and guest.
4. No swimming shall be permitted after dark unless sanctioned by the Lake
Committee Chairman.
5. Member's children who are 17-18 years of age may register with the Lake
Chairman for permission to swim without being accompanied by one of their
parents. The Lake Chairman may verify their registration on their Dues renewal
card in the Office.
6. A11 unregistered children must be under the surveillance of at least
one parent while in the beach area. No swimming shall be permitted except when
the beach area is "open" and staffed by a Club designated life guard.
7. The Board of Directors will establish policies and make arrangements to
collect swimming assessments from all guests.
8. Flotation swimming aids, other than Coast Guard approved devices, are
not permitted.
9. Glass bottles or containers are not allowed in the beach area.
10. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed in any kind of
container in the beach area.
11. Scuba and skin diving must be done with a minimum of two (2) persons
participating. This activity is allowed only by permission only of the Lake
Chairman.
C. Fishing.
1. No fishing will be allowed in the swimming area or the areas so marked
by signs (such as the Building Geothermal Lines which are submerged in the
lake).
D. Skating.
1. No ice skating is allowed on the lake at any time.
E. Fires.
1. No fires shall be permitted on beach areas.
SECTION III
RANGE RULES
Preamble
Any member or guest using the range area for any purpose involving
firearms shall be required to know the commonly recognized rules of conduct for
environmentally sound, socially courteous and physically safe handling of
firearms. Any member or guest who does not possess the requisite skills,
experience or knowledge about firearms, and their safe use and maintenance shall
refrain from actions or conduct for which there is no qualified person present
to provide assistance and to assure proper firearm usage. Use of the range
facilities shall not be conducted in a manner that improperly interferes with
the permissible activities of other members or guests. All members are
responsible to assure the environmentally sound, socially courteous and
physically safe use of the ranges and any firearms on the Club property.
All persons using the ranges are subject to the supervision of the Range
Officer, members of the Range Committee and other members. Any person failing to
conform to these rules may be required to cease their activity immediately. In
addition to the foregoing, the following specific range rules shall apply:
A. Persons Authorized.
The ranges shall be used by authorized persons only. Authorized personnel
shall be Club members, guests of Club members (when accompanied by such
members), invited persons competing with the Club, and groups or individuals
designated by the Range officers and the Board of Directors.
B. Use of Club Equipment.
The Club trap/skeet range equipment shall be used only at such times as
authorized by the Range Officer and the Board of Directors, and shall be
under the direct supervision of the Range Officer or his assistants.
C. Limitations on Use.
Unlighted rifle and pistol ranges may be used during daylight by members,
except: (i) when scheduled matches or instructions are in progress; (ii) when
any unsafe or apparently unsafe condition exists; (iii) when range areas are
being used for other than shooting activities; or (iv) on Tuesdays from 6:00
A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Prior arrangements for any use must be made with Range
Officers and/or the Board of Directors.
D. Mandatory Operating Procedures.
The operating procedures for use of the ranges shall be as follows:
1. The ranges will be under the supervision of the range Officer or his
assistants at all times. They are empowered to terminate any shooting or firearm
use or activity that fails, in their sole discretion, to conform either to these
rules, or to safe conduct.
2. It is recommended for safety reasons that a minimum of 2 persons be
present when firing on the ranges.
3. The "Red" strobe light must be in the "ON" position
while firing is in progress. It is the responsibility of the club member using
the ranges to turn the light "ON" and turn it "OFF"
4. Shooting shall be permitted at approved targets only (paper targets on
rifle and pistol ranges, and clay targets on the trap and skeet fields).
5. All firing must be done into the rifle or pistol butts; the only
exception being wing shooting by shotgun.
6. All rifles must be "sighted in" at the pistol range before
shooting on the rifle range.
7. All dry firing must be done from the firing line toward the butts.
8. Firearms must be pointed down range at all times
9. No shooting of any type will be permitted behind the rifle and pistol
butts, or in front of or behind the rifle and pistol coverings.
10. When not on the firing line, all firearms must be cleared and opened.
11. When group shooting is done, one member must be appointed as acting
ranqe officer. This officer will have complete authority to enforce the ranqe
rules. He will also have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of all Club
members, guests, property and all neighboring property and persons.
12. Unsafe or apparently unsafe firearms must not be fired on the ranges.
The range officer or his assistants shall determine whether the firearm in
question may be fired.
13. Persons using the ranges must place all trash and empty cartridges in
proper receptacles.
14. Digging into or climbing on the rifle and pistol butts will not be
permitted.
15. Consumption of intoxicating beverages is absolutely prohibited on the
ranges.
16. No member shall have more than two (2) guests on the range at any
single time.
17. It is recommended, for safety reasons, that eye and ear protection
devices be worn at all times on all ranges by all participants.
18. Firing a
handgun on the rifle range is prohibited unless all of the following four criteria are met:
(a)
Must sight in at 25 yards on pistol range before firing at 40
yards on rifle range.
(b) Must shoot from bench using a rest.
(c)
Barrel length must be 5"minimum.
(d)
Handgun must be equipped with an optical-type sight
(scope, red dot, etc).
E. Skeet Rules for Scheduled Shoots.
1. Guns will be loaded only on shooting station.
2. Before leaving the shooting station, all guns must be unloaded, with
the action to remain open.
3. Maximum number of shell loaded limited to two, except station #8 - one
only.
4. Shell picking shall be done in a safe manner.
SECTION IV.
ARCHERY RULES
Preamble.
Any member or guest using the archery area for any purpose involving bows
and arrows shall be required to know the commonly recognized rules of conduct
for environmentally sound, socially courteous and physically safe handling of
bows and arrows. Any member or guest who does not possess the requisite skills,
experience or knowledge about bows and arrows, and their safe use and
maintenance, shall refrain from actions or conduct for which there is no
qualified person present to provide assistance and to assure proper bow and
arrow usage. Use of the archery facilities shall not be conducted in a manner
that improperly interferes with the permissible activities of other members or
guests. All members are responsible to assure the environmentally sound,
socially courteous and physically safe use of the archery area and any bows and
arrows on the Club property.
All persons using the archery area are subject to the supervision of other
members of the Club. Any person failing to conform to these rules may be
required to cease their activity immediately.
In addition to the foregoing, the following specific range rules shall
apply:
A. Bows and arrows are weapons capable of inflicting
serious injury or death, and the well-recognized rules for their use must be
strictly followed.
B. No person shall be used as a target, nor shall any
person be permitted to hold the object being used as a target.
C. All shooting must be done on a safe flight range.
D. "Straight-up" shooting will not be
permitted.
E. Arrows shall not be recovered until all shooting has ceased.
F. Within the limitations of Club property, and
within the limitations of good sportsmanship, any member or guest committing an
infraction of these rules shall cease shooting immediately.
G. Arrows with broadhead tips are not to be shot into
the Club's target bales.
H. The "RED" strobe light should be in the
"ON" position while Club members are using the archery ranges. If the
light is "ON" when you arrive, it is your responsibility to ensure
that the light remains on until you leave the range. This will entail contacting
the range person who originally turned on the "RED" strobe light.
SECTION V.
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Club facilities shall be used for sporting and
special activities and shall be shared by all members in good standing.
1. The membership shall be expected to participate in
promoting Club activities and improving the grounds.
B. Sale of intoxicating beverages will be permitted
only under the rules of the State Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SECTION VI.
A. Changes to the Rules of Conduct for grounds, lake,
firearms or archery ranges shall be made by the Board of Directors.
B. The Secretary shall submit notice to all members
of the Board of Directors at least 10 days before any regular or special meeting
of the Board, giving the time, date and a true copy of the Rules proposed to be
added, deleted or changed.
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