Bylaws

Bylaw I: Membership
Section I: Criteria for Membership
A. To maintain and retain membership, the member must own and maintain a regularly trailed
boat. A regularly trailed boat is one that is legally licensed and registered and trailed on a
licensed trailer. However, after 10 years of membership or upon the member reaching the
age of 65, with at least 2 years of membership, this requirement to keep and maintain a boat
and trailer is optional.
B. All applications for membership shall be received and reviewed by the membership
committee. Applicant approval is subject to secret ballot. Membership will be determined by
a simple majority of those present.
C. To become a member, one must purchase a membership certificate at the current value. The
certificate will be issued on the first anniversary of the purchase date, subject to Section V of
these Bylaws.
D. A prospective member must be domiciled in Chenango, Delaware, or Otsego County.
E. If the membership list is filled, a waiting list of no more that three (3), will be established by
the membership committee. Position on this list will be based on the date of receipt of the
application by the membership committee. The first on the list will be given first opportunity to
join, subject to Section I, A, C, and D.
F. Membership applications are available only from the membership Chairperson. Applications
will be accompanied with a copy of the current Constitution and Bylaws and a copy of the
current camp rules.
G. Applications are to be submitted in duplicate, one copy to be returned to the applicant signed
and dated by the membership chairperson.
H. Each paid member has the privilege of sponsoring one (1) proposed member application per
year.
I. The club will allow no more than 20% of its membership to be domiciled out of the Delaware,
Chenango, Otsego County area. If 20% of the membership rule is met and the next person
on the waiting list is from out of the Chenango, Delaware, Otsego area, than that applicant or
applicants will be passed over for an applicant that is domiciled in the Chenango, Delaware or
Otsego County area. Furthermore, if a member is domiciled from out of the area and if their
membership is terminated than the application process automatically goes to the next person
on the waiting list. It does not go to the next application from out of the area.

Section II: Withdrawal of Membership

A. Any member wishing to withdraw from THE SIDNEY BOAT CLUB, INC. must make
application to the membership committee, who shall act on the request and recommend to
the Board of Directors that the Club purchase said membership certificate. The value of the
certificate will be based on its value during the last year that the member was in good
standing. The Board of Directors will purchase the certificate if the treasury can stand the
cost.

B. Any member, whose dues are in arrears 30 days past March 1, shall be notified by certified
mail that his dues are in arrears. If the yearly dues and the cost of certified mail are not paid
in 30 additional days, the member shall forfeit his membership certificate and its monetary
value.

Section III: Dues and Membership

A. The value of membership certificate is re-evaluated annually by the Board of Directors and
reported to the membership at the regular March meeting.
B. Annual dues are re-evaluated annually be the Board of Directors and reported to the
membership at the regular March meeting. Dues are remittable on March 1 each year.
C. In event of the death of the member-owner of a membership certificate, the surviving spouse
has the option of accruing the membership rights vested in the certificate. In event of a
remarriage, the membership rights are nontransferable. If the surviving spouse opts not to
accrue the membership rights, the membership certificate will be paid within one (1) year.
The value of the certificate will be based on its value during the last year that the member
was in good standing.

Section IV: Obligations of Membership

All members of THE SIDNEY BOAT CLUB, INC. shall have the obligation to subscribe to, and
support the stated purpose of the Constitution and Bylaws. All members are encouraged to serve
as officers of the Corporation. The member is also obligated to follow all rules governing the
Corporation, the Club, and the use of property.

Section V: Removal of Membership

Any member, whose conduct shall have been deemed by a majority vote of the Board of
Directors, to have been injurious to the interests of, or welfare of, THE SIDNEY BOAT CLUB,
INC., or any of its members or in contradiction of Constitution and Bylaws, may have the
membership cancelled by the Board of Directors. The member shall be given an opportunity of
being heard at a membership meeting in his own defense, upon written notification within 60 days
to the Board of Directors. A vote of two-thirds of the membership will be necessary to override
the decision of the Board of Directors.

Bylaw II: Corporation Officials

Section I: Elected Officials
The elected officials of the Corporation shall be Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer, and
Property Manager.

Section II: Duties of the Commodore

The Commodore shall:
A. Preside at all regular meetings of the Club, Board of Directors, and the annual corporation
meeting. He shall prepare the agenda for such meetings.

B. Appoint chairpersons and committees as necessary.

C. Appoint an auditing committee of at least two (2) members to audit the Corporations books of
the Treasurer. The audit should be completed by the annual meeting in April.
D. Call meetings of the membership and Board of Directors as provided in these Bylaws.
E. Appoint a Vice-commodore subject to Board approval
F. Appoint a Membership Chairperson subject to Board approval.

Section III: Duties of the Secretary

The Secretary shall:
A. Record the minutes of regular membership meetings, annual Corporation meetings and
meetings of the Board of Directors.
B. Properly attend all Club correspondence
C. Keep minutes and other records up-to-date and ready for inspection by the Board of Directors
at the close of the term of office.
D. Issue membership certificates.

Section IV: Duties of the Treasurer

The Treasurer shall:
A. Assume responsibility for the funds of the Corporation, and deposit them in the name of the
corporation
B. Maintain a checking account in the name of the Corporation and conduct all club transactions
by check.
C. Prepare an annual report to be distributed to the Corporation at the February Board meeting
and to the membership by the March General Membership Meeting.
D. Maintain complete records of monies received and disbursed in each of the Corporations
accounts.
E. Be responsible for payment of all bills of the Corporation.
F. Prepare any State or Federal forms relative to income and disbursements on behalf of the
Corporation.
G. Prepare the budget of the Corporation for the forthcoming fiscal year. The budget is to be
presented at the April meeting for approval.
H. Keep records and books up-to-date and ready for inspection by the Board of Directors at the
close of the term of office.
I. Prepare a summarized report for each regular meeting and submit a detailed report to the
Secretary for inclusion in the minutes of that meting.

Section V: Duties of the Cruisemaster

The Cruisemaster shall:
A. Plan and make all reservations necessary for an organized outing.
B. Be in charge of all activities associated with any outing.
C. Appoint an Assistant Cruisemaster subject to Board approval.

Section VI: Appointed Officials

The appointed officials of the Corporation shall be Vice Commodore, Cruisemaster, Assistant
Cruisemaster, and Membership Chairperson. All appointees are subject to approval of a
majority of the Board of Directors

Section VII: Duties of the Vice-Commodore

The Vice-Commodore shall perform the duties of the Commodore in the absence of the
Commodore, or at the Commodores request.

Section VIII: Duties of the Assistant Cruisemaster

The Assistant Cruisemaster shall perform the duties of the Cruisemaster in his absence or at his
request.

Section IX: Duties of the Membership Chairperson

The Membership Chairperson shall:
A. Act on all membership applications together with the committee.
B. Act on all applications for withdrawal from the Corporation together with the committee,
making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the purchase of the
membership certificate.
C. Transmit to the treasurer all dues, fees, and membership names.
D. Correspond with delinquent members regarding forfeiture of the membership certificate.
E. Establish a waiting list for membership.
F. Appoint two (2) members, subject to Board approval to act as the membership committee.
G. Prepare a roster of members for the membership at the close of the dues period.
H. Issue membership cards upon receipt of dues fees.

Section X: Duties of the Property Manager

The Property Manager shall:
A. Appoint an Assistant Property Manager, subject to Board approval
B. Make to the Board of Directors any recommendations as to the use of any real estate
property.
C. Maintain a log of the use of the campsites my members.
D. Assign campsites in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Directors.
E. Maintain the real property
F. Establish workdays for the membership including the opening and closing dates.

Section XI: Duties of the Assistant Property Manager

The Assistant Property Manager shall perform the duties of the Property Manager in his absence
or at his request. The Assistant Property Manager shall function as Dockmaster.

Section XII: Removal of Officers

An officer (elected or appointed) may be removed from the position by a 3 / 4 vote, by secret
ballot, of the membership after due presentation and discussion of the reason(s) for removal.
The officer has the right to be present at any hearing. The officer has the privilege of resigning
prior to any hearing.

Section XIII: Vacancies

A. Vacancy of the Commodore: If the office of Commodore becomes vacant for any reason, it
shall be filled immediately by the Vice-Commodore.
B. Elected Officials: Should the office of Secretary, Treasurer, or Cruisemaster become vacant
for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by a Board of Directors appointee for the balance
of the unexpired term.

C. Appointed Officials: Should any appointee office become vacant for any reason, it shall be
filled by the Commodores appointee for the balance of the unexpired term.
D. Board of Directors: Should any vacancy occur on the Board of Directors for any reason, it
shall be filled by special election, by ballot, at the next membership meeting. The electee
shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term.

Bylaw III: The Board of Directors

Section I: The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is a 10 member Board composed of the Commodore and nine (9) elected
Directors.

Section II: Duties of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall:
A. Conduct the routine business of the Corporation.
B. Review proposals submitted by the members and committees and make recommendations
regarding their disposition.
C. Appoint a nominating committee at the regular October meeting
D. Act as the real property committee.
E. Appoint a Dockmaster, Cruisemaster.
F. Establish guidelines for the Property Manager and assist in establishing and enforcing Camp
Rules for the fair and equal use of any real estate property, by members and quests.
G. Inspect the Treasurers and Secretarys books at the close of their terms of office.
H. Establish at the October Board meeting, the number of allowable memberships in the Club.
I. Review or revalue the membership certificate and the dues structure at the February Board
Meeting.
J. Report any change in the numbers of members, change in the certificate value, or change in
the dues structure to the membership, for approval, at the October meeting.
K. Act on any application for withdrawal of membership from the Corporation.
L. Conduct hearings in the event of a removal of membership.

Bylaw IV: Meetings and Quorums

Section I: Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall meet monthly at the convenience of the Board. November,
December, January, and February excepted. Meetings may also be held at the call of the
Commodore or any member of the Board

Section II: General Meetings

Regular meetings shall be held on the third Saturday evening of each month. November,
December, January, and February excepted, at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted by the
Commodore. Special meetings may be called by the Commodore.

Section III: Corporation Meetings

The annual Corporation meeting of the Corporation shall be held on the third Saturday evening of
April each year, at the regular meeting place, at 8:00pm.

Section IV: Quorum

A quorum is present when 1 / 2 the members of the Board of Directors are present at a Board of
Directors meeting. A quorum is present when ten (10) members including two (2) elected officer
are present at a regular meeting or the annual Corporation meeting.

Section V: Vote
A. One vote per membership
B. Each Director has one vote at a Board of Directors meeting.

Section VI: Parliamentary Authority

Simplified parliamentary procedure based on Roberts Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary
authority on all questions not covered by the Constitution and Bylaws.

Section VII: Fiscal Year

The fiscal year for administration of the Corporation shall begin on January 1 and end on
December 31 of each year.

Section VIII: Legislative Action

Any article found to be in need of legislative action or contrary to law shall be void until the proper
legislative action is taken, or amended to conform to the law. All other articles will remain until
amended.

Section IX: Duration

These articles shall be effective and in force until amended or replaced.

Signed this ________ day of ________________2008.

____________________________________, Commodore