The South Broward Model Sailing Club Bylaws
(Amended 2009)
The South Broward Model Sailing Club SBMSC will operate in such a manner as to qualify for sanction by the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA). The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Three members of the SBMSC must also be members of AMYA
- Promote the health and growth of model yachting
- Provide for the conduct of local model sailing events
- Provide a focal point for fellowship in our area
- Make a sincere effort to conduct a minimum of one regatta each year which is open to all AMYA members.
Article 1 - Name and Organization
1.1 Name - The name of the organization shall be South Broward Model Sailing Club.
Article 2 - Purposes and Objectives
2.1 Promote Model Sailing - The primary purpose of the organization is to foster R/C model sailboat sailing and racing in the Broward County area.
2.2 Education - The club will organize and support continuing education of members so that all learn to sail and handle their R/C equipment,and can enjoy competition in fleet races.
2.3 Social - The club shall support the social interaction of members to produce a fun and enjoyable club atmosphere.
Article 3 - Membership
Membership is by household and boats sailed. If one household owns more than one boat, but only sails one at a time, that is one membership. Multiple family members may take turns sailing one boat as one membership. A second boat sailed by a family member requires a second payment of dues. If two individuals are partners in the ownership of one boat and take turns sailing it, this constitutes one membership.
3.1 Voting rights - One vote per paid membership.
3.2 Qualifications - The club encourages CR914 and Soling class boats since one-design racing is the intent of the organization. Boats of other classes are welcome to sail with the SBMSC using a handicapping system. And three or more boats of another class may race as a separate one-design fleet. Non boat owning memberships are welcome.
3.3 Participation - All members in good standing shall be authorized to participate in club/fleet events; guests will be encouraged to participate as well.
Article 4 - Dues
4.1 Dues amount - Dues shall be set by the fleet membership. Dues shall be collected only for the purpose of funding the activities of the club.
4.2. Dues payment - Annual dues are due in January 1 of each year. Memberships applied for after May 31 shall be pro-rated for the number of all full months of membership in a member’s first year.
4.2 Forfeiture - If dues are not paid within 60 days of the due date, membership is forfeited.
Article 5 - Other Fees
5.1 Special Events - Since the Club budget cannot anticipate all the expenditures that are made on behalf of the club there may be other fees assessed from time to time to fund a specific event or purchase.
Article 6 - Leadership and conduct of Business
6.1 Executive Board - The Leadership of the SBMSC is the responsibility of an Executive Board comprised of the SBMSC Commodore, Vice-Commodore and Secretary Treasurer,
6.2 Officers - SBMSC Commodore, Vice-Commodore and Secretary Treasurer, and additional officers as required, to conduct club and fleet duties.
6.3- Elections - Officers of SBMSC shall be elected by vote of all SBMSC members, Majority elects, Quorum of 50% SBMSC members.
6.4- Terms - SBMSC officers shall be elected each year
6.5- Committees - The SBMSC Commodore shall appoint chairs of committees as necessary for the function of the club.
6.6- Meetings - Meetings of the memberships of the SBMSC and the Executive Board shall be scheduled as required. One months notice is required for each meeting
Article 7 - Communications
7.1 Internet - The primary vehicle for communication shall be the Internet. SBMSC will maintain a website (www.sbmsc.com) which will post all information pertinent to the activities of the Club, such as schedules, race results and notices of meetings. Email will be used to call attention to notices posted on the website, and members are encouraged to communicate by Email with the Executive Board, the Webmaster and each other via Email.
Article 8 - Amendments
8.1 Mechanism - The Executive Board shall submit proposed changes to the Bylaws to the membership for approval. Majority approves, Quorum 50% of membership.
Article 9 - Dissolution
9.1 In the event of dissolution of the SBMSC any remaining material assets shall be sold for cash and all cash assets distributed equally among the current membership.
