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BY‑LAWS OF WICOMICO YACHT CLUB, INC. AMENDED OCTOBER 14, 2009 ARTICLE I OBJECTIVE OF THE WICOMICO YACHT CLUB, INC. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CLUB SHALL BE TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE YACHTING AS WELL AS ALL OTHER RELATED SPORTS, AND TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION OF ITS MEMBERS AND FAMILIES AND THE MOORING OF THEIR YACHTS. ARTICLE II OFFICERS AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS THE OFFICERS OF THE CLUB (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS BRIDGE OFFICERS) SHALL BE COMMODORE, VICE‑COMMODORE, REAR COMMODORE, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND FLEET CAPTAIN. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CLUB SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE BOARD). THIS BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF THE ABOVE NAMED BRIDGE OFFICERS AND NINE, (9) OTHER DULY ELECTED MEMBERS WHO REPRESENT THE MEMBERSHIP AT LARGE. THE OFFICES OF REAR COMMODORE, VICE COMMODORE AND COMMODORE SHALL BE HELD BY FULL MEMBERS ONLY. WHILE IT IS THE INTENT OF THE CLUB TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD IS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN THREE (3) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARTICLE III ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND AT – LARGE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BRIDGE OFFICERS AND AT – LARGE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING REGULARLY SCHEDULED FOR THE SECOND MONDAY IN NOVEMBER. THIS MEETING IS DESIGNATED AS THE ANNUAL MEETING. ALL CANDIDATES SHALL BE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING AND SHALL HAVE BEEN PLACED IN NOMINATION BY A DULY AUTHORIZED NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES SHALL BE POSTED ON THE CLUBHOUSE BULLETIN BOARD AT LEAST THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY WRITTEN BALLOT AND THE OUTCOME DETERMINED BY PLURALITY. IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, THE ELECTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY LOT. ONLY A BRIDGE OFFICER BY VIRTUE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION TO A NEW OR CONTINUING BRIDGE POSITION, MAY SUCCEED HIMSELF. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST COMMODORE, NO BRIDGE OFFICER MAY STAND FOR SUCCESSIVE ELECTION TO AN AT – LARGE POSITION AT THE CONCLUSION OF A BRIDGE OFFICER TERM NOR MAY AN AT – LARGE MEMBER STAND FOR SUCCESSIVE RE – ELECTION AT THE END OF THAT TERM. AT – LARGE ELECTIONS WILL BE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS. TERMS SHALL BE STAGGERED SO THAT THREE NEW MEMBERS ARE ELECTED ANNUALLY. ARTICLE IV DUTIES OF OFFICERS SECTION 1‑COMMODORE A. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE COMMODORE TO TAKE COMMAND OF THE CLUB AND TO PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE CLUB. B. HE MAY CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CLUB AT HIS PLEASURE. ADDITIONALLY HE SHALL DO SO AT THE WRITTEN REQUEST OF ANY TWO (2) BOARD MEMBERS. C. HE SHALL BE AN EX‑OFFICIO MEMBER OF ALL COMMITTEES. D. HE SHALL APPOINT A DOCK MASTER, FLEET SURGEON, LEGAL OFFICER, CHAPLAIN; AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN. HE SHALL DEFINE THEIR DUTIES. E. IN THE EVENT OF THE TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF ANY OFFICER, THE COMMODORE, UPON THE REQUEST OF THE ABSENTEE, MAY APPOINT A MEMBER TO ACT IN HIS BEHALF. F. THE COMMODORE SHALL APPOINT THE FOLLOWING STANDING COMMITTEES TO FACILITATE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE CLUB: HOUSE; FINANCE; MEMBERSHIP. HE SHALL APPOINT OTHER COMMITTEE CHAIRS AS HE DEEMS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CLUB. THOSE COMMITTEES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GROUNDS/PHYSICAL FACILITIES; RESTAURANT; PLANNING; POOL; ACTIVITIES; FUEL; BY – LAWS; HISTORIAN; INSURANCE; AUDIT; NEWSLETTER; CBYCA DELEGATE. SECTION 2‑VICE COMMODORE A. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE VICE‑COMMODORE TO ASSIST THE COMMODORE IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTIES, AND IN HIS ABSENCE, OR IN THE CASE OF A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COMMODORE, TO ACT AS COMMODORE. B. THE VICE COMMODORE SHALL BE THE BRIDGE LIAISON WITH ALL COMMITTEES EXCEPT THE HOUSE COMMITTEE. SECTION 3‑REAR COMMODORE A. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE REAR‑COMMODORE TO ASSIST THE COMMODORE IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTIES OR IN THE CASE OF THE ABSENCE OR VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF BOTH COMMODORE AND VICE‑COMMODORE, TO ACT AS COMMODORE. B. HE SHALL BE THE BRIDGE LIAISON WITH THE HOUSE COMMITTEE. SECTION 4‑SECRETARY A. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE SECRETARY TO HAVE CUSTODY OF THE CORPORATE SEAL, TO HAVE CUSTODY OF ALL CLUB TROPHIES AND TO KEEP A TRUE RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE CLUB IN A BOOK PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HE SHALL KEEP A CORRECT ROLL OF ALL MEMBERS, NUMBERED IN THE ORDER OF THEIR ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP AND NOTIFY THE TREASURER OF ANY NEW MEMBERS OR OTHER CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP. HE SHALL KEEP A CORRECT LIST OF THE OWNERSHIP, NAME, DIMENSION, TYPE, AND RIG OF EACH YACHT ENROLLED IN THE CLUB. HE SHALL FILE ALL DOCUMENTS, RECORDS, REPORTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTED WITH THE BUSINESS OF THE CLUB. HE SHALL NOTIFY EACH MEMBER OF ALL MEETINGS. HE SHALL PERFORM SUCH DUTIES AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE BY‑LAWS OR CHARTER. SECTION 5‑TREASURER A. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE TREASURER TO COLLECT AND RECEIVE ALL MONIES DUE THE CLUB AND WITH BOARD APPROVAL TO PAY ALL BILLS CONTRACTED BY IT. THE TREASURER AND ONE OF THE THREE COMMODORES SHALL SIGN EACH CHECK. HE SHALL KEEP A CORRECT ACCOUNT OF SAME IN BOOKS PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE. HE SHALL ALSO MAKE A REPORT AT EACH MEETING OF HIS RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS, ALONG WITH A STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THEN IN HIS HANDS. HE SHALL PROVIDE THE UNOPENED MONTHLY BANK STATEMENTS TO A BOARD APPROVED COMMITTEE OR OTHER AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR RECONCILIATION. HE SHALL PROVIDE RECORDS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUALLY OR UPON DEMAND OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR AUDIT PURPOSES. THE TREASURER SHALL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO SIGN ALONG WITH ONE OF THE THREE COMMODORES FOR ANY LOAN WHICH IS OBTAINED BY THE CLUB. B. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE TREASURER TO ALLOCATE FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE HOUSE FUND AND AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF SLIP RENTAL FEES TO THE DOCK FUND ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. THE SLIP FEE ALLOCATION IS CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: 20% OF $73,800 AND 100% OF SLIP RENTAL FEES ABOVE $73,800. SECTION 6 – FLEET CAPTAIN A. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE FLEET CAPTAIN GENERALLY TO ASSIST ANY OF THE COMMODORES AS NEEDED IN THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES. THIS FUNCTION WILL ALLOW THE FLEET CAPTAIN TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH NUMEROUS AREAS OF CLUB OPERATION. B. SPECIFIC DUTIES ARE TO PLAN, ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE CRUISES TO VARIOUS PORTS OF CALL IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF THE CLUB. THESE DUTIES SHALL INCLUDE DEVELOPING AN ANNUAL CRUISE SCHEDULE; PUBLICIZING THAT SCHEDULE; RECEIVING MEMBER RESERVATIONS; CONTACTING MARINAS TO MAKE INITIAL RESERVATIONS AND FOLLOWING-UP TO CONFIRM AND MAKE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WHEN DETAILS AND PARTICIPANTS ARE FIRMLY KNOWN FOR EACH CRUISE. THE FLEET CAPTAIN MAY ALSO COORDINATE A DOCK SOCIAL EVENT AT RESPECTIVE PORTS OF CALL. ARTICLE V DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SECTION 1‑THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL CONSIST OF FIFTEEN (15) MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE II. SECTION 2‑THE GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS OF THE AFFAIRS, FUND, AND PROPERTY OF THE CLUB SHALL BE VESTED IN THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THEY SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE CLUB IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CHARTER AND BY‑LAWS. A YEARLY BUDGET SHALL BE PRESENTED AT THE OCTOBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND VOTED ON AT THE ANNUAL (NOVEMBER) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. APPROVAL REQUIRES A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF FULL MEMBERS PRESENT AT THAT MEETING. ANY FINANCIAL TRANSACTION VALUED AT $50,000 OR MORE, AND NOT CONTAINED IN THE APPROVED BUDGET, WILL REQUIRE APPROVAL BY 2/3 MAJORITY OF FULL MEMBERS PRESENT AT A REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CLUB. THE AGENDA OF SUCH A MEETING SHALL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEWSLETTER OR BY SPECIAL MAILING. SECTION 3‑THEY SHALL MAKE SUCH RULES AS THEY DEEM PROPER RESPECTING THE USE OF THE CLUBHOUSE, GROUNDS, AND PROPERTIES; PRESCRIBE RULES FOR THE ADMISSION OF GUESTS; FIX PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES AGAINST THE RULES; AND MAKE RULES FOR THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT AND FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THEM. SECTION 4‑THEY SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO FILL VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THEIR NUMBER, OR IN ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THEM, AND ANY VACANCY THAT MAY OCCUR DURING THE YEAR. SUCH APPOINTEES SHALL REMAIN IN OFFICE UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE CHOSEN. SECTION 5‑THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL MEET ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, FOLLOWING THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. ATTENDANCE IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS. EIGHT (8) MEMBERS OF THE FULL BOARD SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF BUSINESS SHALL BE OBSERVED AT ALL BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETINGS AND SHALL NOT BE DEPARTED FROM EXCEPT BY A TWO‑THIRDS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMMODORE REQUESTS AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR A SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS, THE EXECUTIVE SESSION SHALL OCCUR AFTER “NEW BUSINESS” AND PRIOR TO ”ADJOURNMENT. 1. ROLL CALL 2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 3. REPORT OF SECRETARY 4. REPORT OF TREASURER 5. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 6. ELECTIONS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT SPECIAL MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED BY THE COMMODORE OR AT THE WRITTEN REQUEST OF TWO, (2) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD SHALL REQUIRE ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE BOARD MEMBERS STATING THE NATURE OF BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED, THE TIME, AND PLACE OF THE MEETING. SECTION 6‑THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS IS AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO FIX AND DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME SUCH FEES AS SHALL BE CHARGED FOR THE PRIVILEGES OF THE CLUB, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN INITIATION FEE, DUES TO BE PAID FOR MEMBERSHIP, AND FEES FOR GUESTS PRIVILEGES. THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF SUCH FEES. SECTION 7‑BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND 75% OF ALL REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD UNLESS THE BOARD WISHES TO WAIVE THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT OF ANY PARTICULAR MEMBER FOR REASONS OF CIRCUMSTANCE. SHOULD THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WISH, THEY MAY REPLACE DELINQUENT MEMBERS AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AFTER THE DELINQUENT MEMBER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE BOARD'S INTENT. ARTICLE VI RESIGNATIONS, SUSPENSIONS, AND EXPULSIONS SECTION 1‑RESIGNATIONS OF MEMBERS SHALL BE SENT IN WRITING TO THE SECRETARY. A "LETTER OF GOOD STANDING" WILL BE FORWARDED ON REQUEST, PROVIDED ALL INDEBTEDNESS TO THE CLUB HAS BEEN SATISFIED. SECTION 2 ‑ ANY FORMER MEMBER WHOSE MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN FORFEITED FOR NON‑PAYMENT OF ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS DUE THE CLUB MAY RE-APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP ONLY AFTER PAYMENT OF ALL PAST INDEBTEDNESS HAS BEEN MADE. THE APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED AS A NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION SUBJECT TO ARTICLE VII OF THE BY-LAWS. SECTION 3 - ANY FORMER MEMBER WHO DID NOT PAY HIS ANNUAL DUES TO RENEW HIS MEMBERSHIP, OR HAS RESIGNED FROM THE CLUB AS A “MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING” MAY REAPPLY TO THE CLUB. THE APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED AS A NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION SUBJECT TO ARTICLE VII OF THE BY-LAWS. IF IT HAS BEEN 2 YEARS OR LESS SINCE THE MEMBERSHIP DUES HAVE BEEN PAID, THE APPLICATION FEE WILL BE WAIVED. SECTION 4‑THE RIGHTS AND INTEREST OF ANY MEMBER IN THE PROPERTY AND PRIVILEGES OF THE CLUB SHALL CEASE WITH THE TERMINATION OF HIS MEMBERSHIP. SECTION 5‑IF ANY MEMBER IS CHARGED WITH CONDUCT CONSIDERED UNBECOMING FOR A CLUB MEMBER OR CHARGED WITH THE COMMISSION OF ANY OCCURRENCE THAT IS CONSIDERED INJURIOUS TO THE WELFARE OF THE CLUB, A WRITTEN GRIEVANCE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE (IMMEDIATE PAST COMMODORE AS PER ARTICLE XII, SECTION 1). THE WRITTEN GRIEVANCE MAY BE SUBMITTED BY ANY ONE OF THE INJURED PARTIES OR BY A DIRECT WITNESS TO THE INCIDENT. THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE SHALL INVESTIGATE ALL THE EVIDENCE AS MAY BE OFFERED BY EITHER PARTY TO THE GRIEVANCE. THEY MAY ALSO REVIEW OTHER EVIDENCE THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO THEM. IF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE SATISFIED OF THE TRUTH OF THE CHARGE OR CHARGES, THE COMMITTEE MAY RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS DISCIPLINARY ACTION UPON THE CHARGED MEMBER AS FOLLOWS: A. NO ACTION B. DISMISSAL FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLUB C. SUSPENSION FROM ALL CLUB PRIVILEGES NOT EXCEEDING (12) MONTHS D. DEPRIVATION OF PRIVILEGES TO BE SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, NOT TO EXCEED (12) MONTHS ANY MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DISMISSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE THEREAFTER FOR ANY PRIVILEGES OF THE CLUB, EITHER AS A GUEST OR AS A MEMBER OF ANOTHER CLUB. SECTION 6‑ANY INCURRED EXPENSES WHETHER ELECTRIC, DOCKAGE OR OTHER IS DUE 30 DAYS AFTER BILLING. IF THE MEMBER FEELS AN ERROR HAS BEEN MADE HE MAY SUBMIT HIS/HER ARGUMENTS TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN WRITING. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL ACT ON EACH SITUATION INDIVIDUALLY AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING. THE MEMBER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ADDITIONAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM COLLECTION PROCEDURES. ARTICLE VII MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SECTION 1‑IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE TO CAREFULLY CONSIDER AND DETERMINE THE QUALIFICATIONS AND FITNESS OF ALL CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION AND REINSTATEMENT TO MEMBERSHIP. INITIAL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYMENT DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. NEW MEMBERS ARE TO BE SPONSORED BY TWO CURRENT MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING. SECTION 2‑ IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE TO CHECK WITH EACH SPONSOR (MINIMUM 2) IN GOOD STANDING AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER SOURCE OTHER THAN A CLUB MEMBER AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO THE APPLICANT BEING ELIGIBLE TO BE VOTED ON FOR MEMBERSHIP. SECTION 3‑ APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SHALL BE RECEIVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN NO LATER THAN THE BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S MEETING PRECEDING THE NEXT MONTH'S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE NAMES OF POTENTIAL MEMBERS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE WICOMICO YACHT CLUB NEWSLETTER PRIOR TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. EITHER SPONSOR OF THE POTENTIAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT AT THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WHEN THE POTENTIAL MEMBER'S APPLICATION IS VOTED ON. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY ALL APPLICABLE FEES AND DUES AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. ARTICLE VIII HOUSE COMMITTEE SECTION 1‑THE HOUSE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS, E.G., THE VICE COMMODORE, REAR COMMODORE, AND THREE (3) MEMBERS TO SERVE STAGGERED THREE (3) YEAR TERMS. THE COMMODORE SHALL REPLACE ANY VACANCY IN CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMITTEE. THE REAR COMMODORE IS DESIGNATED AS THE LIAISON WITH THE BOARD. EACH YEAR THE COMMITTEE SHALL ELECT A CHAIRMAN. SECTION 1A-THE COMMODORE SHALL APPOINT AN ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN. THE HOUSE COMMITTEE SHALL WORK CLOSELY WITH THE ACTIVITIES CHAIR/COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE SOCIAL EVENTS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF CLUB MEMBERS AND GUESTS. SECTION 2‑THE HOUSE COMMITTEE SHALL KEEP A RECORD OF THEIR PROCEEDINGS AND OF ALL BILLS INCURRED AND APPROVED BY THEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED FINANCIAL PROCEDURES. THEY SHALL HAVE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE CLUBHOUSE AND THE CONTENTS THEREOF. THEY SHALL ALSO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE ALL NEEDED SUPPLIES AND ALL ARTICLES FOR THE USE OF THE CLUBHOUSE, AND SHALL MAKE SUCH HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS THEY DEEM ADVISABLE. HOUSE RULES ARE TO BE POSTED ON A BULLETIN BOARD OR ANY CONSPICUOUS PLACE ABOUT THE CLUBHOUSE. ARTICLE IX MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1‑THERE SHALL BE FOUR CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB: A. FULL MEMBERSHIP ‑ MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE CLUB INCLUDING VOTING RIGHTS, HOLDING OFFICE, PERMANENT SLIP RENTAL, AND SENIORITY. FULL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP ‑ MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO LIMITED RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE CLUB NOT INCLUDING VOTING RIGHTS, HOLDING ANY OFFICE OF COMMODORE, PERMANENT SLIP RENTAL, OR SENIORITY. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY RENT A SLIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF WINTER STORAGE BETWEEN THE DATES OF OCTOBER 1 AND APRIL 1. RATES FOR SHORT TERM SLIP USAGE AND WINTER STORAGE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON A YEARLY BASIS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEES OF THE CLUB. THE DUES FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND SHALL BE BILLED ON APRIL 1 OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. DUES WILL BE PRORATED FOR MEMBERSHIP OF LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS. FULL MEMBERS CHANGING TO ASSOCIATE STATUS WILL LOSE ALL SENIORITY. C. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP ‑ AN HONORARY MEMBERSHIP WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A FULL MEMBER. AN HONORARY MEMBERSHIP MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERED BY SPECIAL REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO LIMITED RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE CLUB NOT INCLUDING VOTING RIGHTS, HOLDING OFFICE, PERMANENT SLIP RENTAL, OR SENIORITY. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP IS CONFERRED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. DUES ARE WAIVED FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIP. D. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP ‑ MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO LIMITED RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE CLUB NOT INCLUDING VOTING RIGHTS, HOLDING OFFICE, PERMANENT SLIP RENTAL, OR SENIORITY. QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR MEMBERSHIP: 1. MINIMUM AGE LIMIT WILL BE 65 WITH A MINIMUM OF 15 YEARS MEMBERSHIP AS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING AT THE WICOMICO YACHT CLUB. 2. A REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD BY A BOARD MEMBER. THE PROPOSED SENIOR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VOTED ON BY SECRET BALLOT. IT SHALL REQUIRE A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE BY THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT. THE SECRETARY WILL SEND A LETTER TO THE NEW MEMBER ADVISING HIM/HER OF THE APPOINTMENT. DUES ARE WAIVED FOR SENIOR MEMBERSHIP. SECTION 2 – DELETED, SEPTEMBER, 2006 SECTION 3‑FULL MEMBER DUES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS EACH YEAR AND ARE PAYABLE IN FULL BY DECEMBER 1ST. BILLS WILL BE SENT TO THE MEMBER PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1ST. NOTICES OF DELINQUENCY WILL BE MAILED BY JANUARY 1ST. IF A FULL MEMBER REMAINS IN ARREARS ON THE DATE OF THE JANUARY BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING, HE SHALL BE DROPPED FORM THE ROLLS AND DENIED CLUB PRIVILEGES. FOLLOWING THE JANUARY BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING, FINAL NOTICES WILL BE SENT TO ALL MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS. NOTIFICATION WILL BE BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. A LIST OF DELINQUENT MEMBERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE CLUB BULLETIN BOARD. MEMBERS MAY REQUEST A WAIVER OF THE DUES PAYMENT DEADLINE BY A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. SUBMISSION OF SUCH A REQUEST SHALL BE PRIOR TO THE JANUARY BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING. ASSOCIATE MEMBER DUES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS EACH YEAR AND ARE PAYABLE IN FULL BY APRIL 1ST. BILLS WILL BE SENT TO THE MEMBER PRIOR TO MARCH 1ST. NOTICES OF DELINQUENCY WILL BE MAILED MAY 1ST. IF AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER REMAINS IN ARREARS ON THE DATE OF THE MAY BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING, HE SHALL BE DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS AND DENIED CLUB PRIVILEGES. SECTION 4‑GUESTS ARE WELCOME AT ANY CLUB SOCIAL ACTIVITY BUT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CURRENT MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THEIR GUESTS. NON-DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS THAT ARE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED FAMILY MEMBERS AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER OF THE CLUB IN ORDER TO USE THE FACILITIES. SECTION 5‑POTENTIAL MEMBERS IN THE CLUB ARE TO BE VOTED ON BY SECRET BALLOT AT A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AFTER FULFILLING THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VII, SECTION 3. A TWO‑THIRDS MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE CHOOSING TO VOTE IS REQUIRED TO VOTE A MEMBER IN. IN THE EVENT THE POTENTIAL MEMBER IS NOT APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO REAPPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN WHICH HE/SHE WAS ORIGINALLY VOTED ON. SECTION 6‑IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A MEMBER OF THE CLUB, THE SURVIVING SPOUSE MAY MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP AND SENIORITY IN THE CLUB BY MAKING PAYMENT OF ALL REQUIRED DUES AND DOCK FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PAYMENT SCHEDULES. MEMBERSHIP CONTINUATION IS LIMITED TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBER. SECTION 7‑MEMBERSHIP IN THE WICOMICO YACHT CLUB IS OPEN TO ANYONE REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR RELIGION WHO IS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND SHOWS ENTHUSIASM AND INTEREST TOWARD WICOMICO YACHT CLUB AND ITS PURPOSE. SECTION 8‑MEMBERSHIP IN THE WICOMICO YACHT CLUB WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: FULL MEMBERS‑130 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS‑275 HONORARY MEMBERS‑AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. SENIOR MEMBERS‑AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CAPACITY WILL BE REVIEWED ONCE A YEAR AT THE MAY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WILL REFER ANY RECOMMENDED CHANGED TO THE BY-LAW COMMITTEE AT THIS MEETING. WHEN FULL MEMBERSHIP IS CAPPED, VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD AT THE CLUBHOUSE FOR 15 DAYS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WILL BE GIVEN THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADE THEIR MEMBERSHIP STATUS TO FULL MEMBER BASED ON THEIR ASSOCIATE SENIORITY WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DATE OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING THE ASSOCIATE MEMBER WAS VOTED IN TO THE CLUB. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE SENIORITY DATES OF TWO ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SEEKING A FULL MEMBERSHIP ARE THE SAME, THE SITUATION WILL BE REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO MAKE A FINAL DECISION. A WAITING LIST WILL BE MAINTAINED FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP. THE WAITING LIST SHALL BE USED ONLY IF THE MEMBERSHIP CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL DETERMINE THE ESCROW DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR A PERSON TO MAINTAIN THEIR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST. THIS DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED TO THE WAITING MEMBER UPON THEIR REQUEST. IF A REFUND IS REQUESTED THE WAITING MEMBER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE WAITING LIST. THE PROPOSED MEMBER WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST AFTER THEY ARE VOTED ON AND APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP BY THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. THEY ARE CONSIDERED APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP WHEN ONE BECOMES AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO THE SENIORITY BY-LAWS. ANYONE ON THE WAITING LIST IS ENTITLED TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING CLUB FUNCTIONS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITY. OPENING DAY ACTIVITIES 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES SECTION COMMODORES BALL CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE A FULL MEMBER MAY DROP BACK TO ASSOCIATE AS LONG AS HE HAS BEEN A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING FOR 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF REQUESTING THE CHANGE. IF THE ASSOCIATE CAPACITY IS FULL WHEN A FULL MEMBER REQUESTS THE CHANGE, THE ASSOCIATE CAPACITY WILL TEMPORARILY BE INCREASED BY ONE. NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WILL NOT BE BROUGHT IN UNTIL THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP DROPS BELOW THE ORIGINAL CAPACITY. IN THE EVENT THERE ARE SLIPS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN RENTED ON A YEARLY BASIS, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WILL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE CAPACITY FOR FULL MEMBERS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AUTHORITY IS TO BRING IN A PROSPECTIVE FULL MEMBER WHO WISHES TO RENT ONE OF THE UNRENTED SLIPS. THE FULL MEMBER CAPACITY WILL TEMPORARILY BE INCREASED BY ONE. IN ORDER TO REMAIN A FULL MEMBER, THE NEW MEMBER MUST MAINTAIN A SLIP UNTIL HIS/HER MEMBERSHIP SENIORITY NUMBER IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE CURRENT FULL MEMBER CAPACITY. IF THIS NEW MEMBER FAILS TO MAINTAIN A SLIP HE/SHE WILL BE PUT BACK ON THE WAITING LIST ACCORDING TO HIS ORIGINAL SENIORITY DATE. NEW FULL MEMBERS WILL NOT BE BROUGHT IN UNTIL THE FULL MEMBERSHIP DROPS BELOW THE ORIGINAL CAPACITY. A REQUEST BY ANYONE WHO WISHES TO BUILD A SLIP, WHETHER HE IS A MEMBER OR NOT, WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MAY APPROVE THE MEMBER'S SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SUBJECT TO ALL OTHER MEMBERSHIP ARTICLES EVEN IF IT EXCEEDS THE MEMBERSHIP LIMIT SUBJECT TO ALL MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES. FULL MEMBERSHIP LIMIT WILL BE INCREASED BY THE NUMBER OF SLIPS BUILT. ARTICLE X NOMINATING COMMITTEE SECTION 1‑THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS AND TWO (2) ALTERNATES. FOUR (4) OR MORE OF THE MEMBERS SHALL BE FULL MEMBERS. THE ALTERNATES, DESIGNATED NUMBERS ONE, (1) AND TWO, (2), TO ACT IN THAT ORDER, SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THIS COMMITTEE WILL BE CHARGED WITH OBSERVING THE MEMBERSHIP DURING THE ENSUING YEAR SO TO DETERMINE THOSE MEMBERS BEST QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS OFFICERS OF THE CLUB. THE IMMEDIATE PAST COMMODORE SHALL SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE IF HE IS WILLING TO DO SO. IF NOT, THE NEWLY ELECTED COMMODORE SHALL APPOINT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FROM THE MEMBERS ELECTED. THIS COMMITTEE SHALL PLACE IN NOMINATION AS FOLLOWS: ONE CANDIDATE EACH FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMODORE, VICE‑COMMODORE, REAR COMMODORE, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND FLEET CAPTAIN; THREE MEMBERS FOR THE VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, ONE OF WHICH SHALL BE THE OUTGOING COMMODORE IF HE IS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO PLACE IN NOMINATION, CANDIDATES TO SERVE ON THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. EACH REGULAR MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE REPLACED ANNUALLY AND MAY NOT BE A CANDIDATE AGAIN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. TWO (2) OF THE FIVE (5) VOTING MEMBERS MAY REMAIN ON THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AS ALTERNATES BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT. THE SECRETARY, AFTER HAVING ATTESTED AS TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE NOMINEES AS PROVIDED HEREIN, SHALL PUBLISH THE REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE IN THE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER. RECOGNIZING THAT THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CLUB IS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE YACHTING, PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS MAY BE GIVEN TO SLIP HOLDERS. SECTION 2‑OTHER NOMINATIONS MAY BE MADE IN WRITING PROVIDED THAT: A. THEY ARE SIGNED BY TEN, (10) FULL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING. B. THE CANDIDATES NOMINATED ARE ELIGIBLE AND ENTITLED TO HOLD OFFICE AS PRESCRIBED HEREIN (ARTICLE III). C. SUCH NOMINATIONS ARE IN THE HANDS OF THE SECRETARY ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 20TH. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED SUBSEQUENT TO THAT DATE. SECTION 3‑ALL NOMINEES SHALL HAVE AGREED TO BE NOMINATED, AND SERVE IF ELECTED. ARTICLE XI DOCK COMMITTEE SECTION 1‑THE DOCK COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST THREE (3) MEMBERS, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE APPOINTED AS DOCKMASTER BY THE COMMODORE. THE DOCK COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT TO THE VICE COMMODORE. THEY SHALL HAVE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE DOCKS, PIERS, AND BULKHEADS AND SHALL COOPERATE WITH THE HOUSE COMMITTEE AND THE GROUNDS COMMITTEE IN THE MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE GROUNDS ADJACENT TO THE BULKHEAD. SECTION 2‑THE DOCKMASTER SHALL HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE ALL RULES APPLYING TO THE DOCKS, PIERS, AND BULKHEADS AS PUT FORTH IN THE "DOCK RULES". SECTION 3‑THE DOCK COMMITTEE SHALL PRESENT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THEIR APPROVAL ALL CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE "DOCK RULES". SECTION 4‑DOCK CONTRACTS WILL BE MAILED TO SLIP HOLDERS ALONG WITH A COPY OF "DOCK RULES" EACH YEAR. SLIP RENT IS DUE IN FULL BY APRIL 1ST.ARTICLE XII GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE SECTION 1‑THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS: 1. IMMEDIATE PAST COMMODORE‑CHAIRMAN 2. REAR COMMODORE 3. MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN 4. TWO BOARD MEMBERS TO BE SELECTED BY LOTTERY AT THE TIME THE GRIEVANCE IS FILED. IF ANY OF THESE MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN THE GRIEVANCE, THEY SHALL BE REPLACED BY BOARD MEMBERS TO BE SELECTED BY LOTTERY: SECTION 2‑THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE SHALL FUNCTION AS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5. A. DECISIONS OF THIS COMMITTEE SHALL REQUIRE A MAJORITY OF ITS ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP. SECTION 3‑RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIS COMMITTEE SHALL BE SENT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WILL DECIDE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS CAN ALSO RECOMMEND HIGHER OR LOWER PENALTIES. THE DECISION TO CHANGE THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS AS SUBMITTED SHALL REQUIRE A TWO‑THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. ARTICLE XII . A POOL COMMITTEE SECTION 1. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST THREE (3) MEMBERS, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE APPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN BY THE COMMODORE. THE REAR COMMODORE SHALL SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE. INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVE AS PERSONAL FINANCIAL GUARANTORS FOR THE POOL MAY ALSO BE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. SECTION 2. THE POOL COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE POOL AND DECKING AND SHALL COOPERATE WITH THE HOUSE AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE AND THE GROUNDS COMMITTEE IN THE MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING AND ADJACENT TO THE POOL. SECTION 3 – DELETED , OCTOBER 2009 SECTION 4. THE POOL COMMITTEE SHALL PRESENT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR THEIR APPROVAL THE POOL RULES AND ALL CHANGES OR ADDITIONS. ARTICLE XIII ORDER OF BUSINESS A GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SHALL BE HELD ON THE 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE WICOMICO YACHT CLUB. THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF BUSINESS SHALL BE OBSERVED AT ALL REGULAR MEETINGS AND SHALL NOT BE DEPARTED FROM EXCEPT BY A TWO‑THIRDS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT. 1. ROLL CALL 2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 3. REPORT OF SECRETARY 4. REPORT OF TREASURER 5. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 6. ELECTIONS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT ARTICLE XIV AMENDMENTS SECTION 1 - THE BY‑LAWS MAY BE AMENDED BY A TWO‑THIRDS VOTE OF ALL FULL MEMBERS PRESENT AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CLUB. NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) MUST BE POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE CLUBHOUSE, AND/OR PUBLISHED IN THE CLUB NEWSLETTER. AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SIGNED BY THE VOTING MEMBER, MAY BE ACCEPTED FOR AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS ONLY. THE ABSENTEE BALLOT MAY BE RETURNED TO ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED DATE OF THE VOTE. THE ACTUAL BALLOT MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE MEETING WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN IN ORDER TO BE COUNTED. SECTION 2 – PERSONAL PRONOUNS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE DEEMED TO BE GENDER NEUTRAL
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