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CLEAR CREEK ROD AND GUN CLUB

RUPERT, WEST VIRGINIA

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

REVISED APRIL 2007

PREAMBLE

The objectives of the Clear Creek Rod and Gun Club are to:

     Encourage the propagation of game, birds and fish, preserve our forest, promote good fellowship and sportsmanship, and observe the game and fish laws;

     Protect useful song birds, flowers, shrubs and trees;

     Cultivate proper relationship between sportsman and land owner;

     Build a strong organization and cooperate with other agencies having similar aim; and

     Work in harmony with the Conservation Commission in constructive programs.

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I

Section (1)

This club shall be known as the Clear Creek Rod and Gun Club and afterwards referred to as the club.

Section (2)

The club may lease tracts of land in order to obtain hunting and fishing privileges.

Section (3)

The club may regulate the taking of game or fish within the leases.

ARTICLE II

Section (1)

The officers of the club shall be a President, Vice- President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The office of Secretary and Treasurer may be filled by one member.

Section (2)

The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and chairman of each committee.

Section (3)

The club committeeman who may solicit membership, issue guest cards, participate in all business meetings, and form a Nominating Committee for the election of officers.

Section (4)

The officers shall be elected to serve a one year term of in event of a vacancy that part of an un-expired term.

Section (5)

The fiscal year shall begin July 1 and end June 30 and the officers for the ensuing year will be elected at the first regular meeting in June.

ARTICLE III

Section (1)

All money received will be given to the Treasurer who shall receipt and deposit to keep proper records of all money received and expended.

Section (2)

All checks drawn on the club bank account will be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President or Secretary.

Section (3)

The President shall appoint a committee to audit the Treasurer's books annually.

Section (4)

In the event it becomes necessary to dissolve this club, all money and all property shall be divided equally to all members in good standing.

ARTICLE IV

Section (1)

A quorum consisting of three (3) of the following four (4), President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and six (6) or more non-officers to transact business.

A special meeting may be called on a five (5) day notice, to committemen.

ARTICLE V

Section (1)

This constitution may be amended, altered or repealed by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the total membership in good standing at any monthly meeting.

BY LAWS
ARTICLE I
VOTE
Section (1)
Each member shall be entitled to one (1) vote.
Section (2)
The majority shall govern all issues before the club, unless otherwise specified.
ARTICLE II
DUES
Section (1)
The membership dues shall be, payable in advance each year. This fee can be changed by lease cost and membership approval. No membership cards will be issued without advance payment. Dues to be decided on at the April meeting.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Section (1)
Only members of the club are permitted to hunt or fish on the leased land of the club. However, a members rights and privileges shall extend to include his recognized dependants residing within his household at the age of 18 or sons and daughters in the military and claim residence at their parents & or college that claim residense at their parents. (limit of 4 years) documentation required.
Section (2)
Membership cards must be carried on person while hunting or fishing on club leases. Members dependents must have members number on their hunt/fish license.
Section (3)
Guest hunting cards issued must show members number, name, and guest name. Each card is issued for (7) consecutive days. Price to be half of regular dues. (limit one time).
ARTICLE IV
MEETING
Section (1)
The club's regular meeting is at the Community Center in Rupert the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
ARTICLE V
PRESIDENT
Section (1)
The President shall preside at all meetings, appoint committees, and supervise all business of the club. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside.
                                                  ARTICLE VI
OBLIGATION
Section (1)
A club member on the club lease shall conduct himself as a sportsman and gentleman. Will abide by the game and fish laws and the rule of safety.
Section (2)
A member shall be responsible for the action of his guest at all times.
Section (3)
A member shall assist in the protection of life and property from fire and destruction and cooperate with Conservation Officers exercising their duties.
ARTICLE VII
PENALTY
Section (1)
Failure to comply with the obligation of Article VI and the Constitution and By-laws of this club may be considered as just cause for revoking a membership.
Section (2)
Charges against a member shall be in writing by the accuser investigated by a committee by the President and reported to the President. The Secretary will then inform the accused of the charges, starting time, and place of meeting. If charges are found to be false the accuser stands to be voted out of the club.
Section (3)
A revoked membership may be re-instated only by a two-thirds "yes" vote of all members present at a monthly meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
HUNTING AND FISHING DEFINED
Section (1)
As defined by the current West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Regulations.
END OF BY - LAWS
HUNTING RULES
Violation of the following rules will be grounds for loss of membership if found guilty:
     A. Any member who by knowledge or deed destroys locks or gates on club property or allowing access thru said gate or access to locks to non members.
     B. Any member who does not conduct himself/herself as a gentleman and/or lady before, after, or during meetings, or on club property anytime.
     C. Any member who witnesses the breaking of State Game Laws and does not report it to the Judiciary Committee. If reported, it will be turned into the State DNR.
     D. Any member who is present or has knowledge of the breaking of by-laws and does not report it to the Judiciary Committee,
     E. Any member riding 4-wheelers with non-members or 4-wheelers without tags.

     F. Spouse to have same privileges as a member in good standing

     g. Officers memberships are one half of the current dues.

     h. ATV Tags will be $20.00

     I. 15-18 year olds require a junior membership cost to be $50.00. To include (sons,daughters,grandkids,nephews and nieces) of members in good standing.

    J. Campers are allowed on club property for a two month period only per year. Fee for leaving campers longer will be $325.00. (Westvaco Portion Only).

    k. All lifetime members will be charged a flat $100.00 dues at age 65-70 with 10 years of continuous membership. After the age of 70 membership is free.

    l. Any member who knowingly cancels check and or writes the club a check with insufficient funds will be barred from joining the club in the future.

    m.  Membership cap will be 250 members in good standing.

    n. Non Members (with no dogs) may accompany Members during the period from August 1, to the beginning of small game season. During dog training for a cost of half of the existing dues for that year and must buy a four wheeler tag if using one.