VA Bass Region 8 Federation
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LANGLEY BASS MASTERS – EASTERN VA BASS ANGLERS – JAMESTOWN BASS MASTERS
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EIGHT - VIRGINIA Bass CHAPTER FEDERATION, INC. DEDICATED
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LANGLEY BASS MASTERS
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EASTERN
VA BASS ANGLEERS
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BASS MASTERS
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RIVER BASS MASTERS
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BASS ANGLERS
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BASS ANGLERS
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RIVERS BASS MASTERS
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EIGHT CONSTITUTION AND BY - LAWS
ARTICLE
#1 AREA, ADDRESS AND MEETING LOCATION
1.3
BUSINESS MEETING LOCATIONS.
ARTICLE
#2 PURPOSES AND GOALS OF THE REGION
ARTICLE
#3 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1
CONSTITUENCY, MEMBERS, AND CHAPTERS
3.2-2
REGION EIGHT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
3.2-3
REGION EIGHT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
3.2-6
REGION EIGHT YOUTH DIRECTOR
3.2-7
REGION EIGHT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
3.2-8
REGION EIGHT CHAPTER PRESIDENTS.
ARTICLE
#4 AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES
4.1
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
5.1-1
TREASURER RECEIVES ALL FUNDS.
ARTICLE
#6 ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS
6.1-7
SPORTSMANSHIP AND PERSONAL CONDUCT.
6.1-11
SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS.
6.1-18
CONTACT WITH OTHER BOAT PEOPLE.
6.1-19
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS DEFINED.
6.1-20
HANDLING OF FISH DURING COMPETITION.
6.1-21
HANDLING OF FISH DURING WEIGHING AND SCORING.
6.1-24
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
6.1-26
TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION.
ARTICLE #1
AREA, ADDRESS AND MEETING LOCATION
1.1
AREA.
The eighth region of the Virginia Bass Chapter Federation (Virginia Bass Federation) shall be known as Region Eight. Region Eight shall include the counties of York. James City, Gloucester, Mathews, King and Queen, Essex Middlesex, Lancaster, Richmond, Northumberland, Westmoreland and all cities within them, and the cities of Poquoson, Hampton, Newport News. 1.2
PRINCIPLE ADDRESS.
The
principal address of the Region shall be the residence of the Director, or
such other address as he may select. 1.3
BUSINESS MEETING LOCATIONS.
The
business meetings of the Region shall be convened at a site selected by the
Director. Committee and other official meetings shall be held at sites
selected by the Chairman or other presiding officials. ARTICLE
#2 PURPOSES AND GOALS OF THE REGION
2.1
PURPOSES.
. The
Region is established to preserve and promote the sport of angling for
largemouth bass and smallmouth bass; to introduce youth to sport fishing; to
conserve water and other natural resources to work for an abundant, healthy
and self-sustaining bass fishery wherever a natural potential exists; and to
support the local, state and national agencies which conserve and manage the
fresh water sport fishery and other associated natural resources. 2.2 GOALS.
The Region shall pursue the goals of organizing and conducting
competitive fishing events which adequately provide for the needs of the
bass and the angler, establishing live release of bass back to their
habitat; promoting realistic conservation of natural resources and causing
the adoption and enforcement of adequate water quality standards; supporting
and cooperating with fishery management agencies for the future; encouraging
youth involvement in sport fishing and leading the Chapters in organizing
and conducting youth participation activities; promoting public
awareness and efficient communications with the membership through a
regularly published newsletter, gaining new members and Chapters to
FLW and the Virginia
Bass Chapter Federation generating revenue sufficient to conduct the programs
of the Region; reducing the hazards of boat operation and sport fishing; of
supporting the nonprofit purposes and goals of Virginia
Bass Chapter Federation;
and such other goals as may be established for the Chapters and the
committees of the Region. ARTICLE
#3 ORGANIZATION
AND ADMINISTRATION
3.1
CONSTITUENCY, MEMBERS, AND CHAPTERS
3.1-1
CONSTITUENCY.
The constituency of the Region shall include individuals who are members of FLW, TBF, and Virginia Bass Chapter Federation. The
interest of the constituency members shall, within the purposes and goals of
the Region, be fully represented by the Region and its officials. 3.1-2 MEMBERS.
The
members of the Region are the members in good standing with Virginia
Bass Chapter Federation,
the TBF, FLW and any of the Chapters of the Region.
Virginia
Bass Chapter Federation membership shall not alone constitute eligibility to hold elected or
appointed office in the Region. Only members in good standing shall be
eligible to hold office in the Region. 3.1-3 CHAPTERS.
The
Chapters of the Region shall include only those Chapters duly chartered by
FLW, TBF, and approved for membership in the Virginia
Bass Chapter Federation. 3.2 REGIONAL ORGANIZATION3.2-1
REGION EIGHT DIRECTOR.
The
Region Eight Director shall be elected by the Chapter Presidents no later
than the 15th day of November to a term of two years, which shall begin at
the January meeting of the Board following the election. Region elections
shall be held in even number years. Mid-term
vacancies shall be filled through special elections conducted as soon as
practicable after they occur. The term of office shall expire upon
installation of his successor. The Director shall be limited to two
consecutive terms of two years, except that partial terms of one year or
less shall not be counted, so that a total of five full and consecutive
years may be served. A
year in office shall be measured from the first Board meeting of the
following year. The Director shall be elected from among the members of the
Region. He shall remain in good standing as a member of a Chapter in good
standing throughout his tenure. Loss of good standing shall vacate the
office of Director and require that a special election be held to fill the
incomplete term as soon as practicable. The
duties of the Director shall include attendance at meetings of the Board and
other functions of the Federation. Attendance at meetings of the Region and
its Committees, and working with them on Region affairs, supporting the
purposes and goals of the Region Constitution and By-Laws, as may be in the
best interest of the Chapters and their members. The Director cannot serve
as President of a Chapter while in office as Region Director. 3.2-2
REGION EIGHT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Region
Eight Assistant Director will serve in any of the capacities of the Director
in his absence. He will be appointed by the Director and will continue to
serve until relieved by a successor. The Assistant Director cannot serve as
President of a Chapter while in office as Assistant Director. The Assistant
Director cannot be from the same Chapter as the Director. 3.2-3
REGION EIGHT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Will be responsible fur all aspects of conducting Region Eight Tournaments, including but not limited to, effecting l |
