Jacomo Cruiser Fleet / Yacht Club

Constitution and By-Laws

Article 1 - NAME

This organization shall be known as the Jacomo Cruiser Fleet/Yacht Club.

Article 2 - OBJECT

The purpose of the Jacomo Cruiser Fleet shall be to promote fellowship
through a mutual interest and enjoyment in sailing, to encourage good
sportsmanship, teamwork among members, proficiency and knowledge in the
art and traditions of sailing, on and off the water.

Article 3 – Club Burgee

The club Burgee shall be a pointed flag, the hoist to be two-thirds of the
length. The design shall consist of the same colors as the International Code
flag “J” upon which will be superimposed a compass rose with the red letter
“J”.

Article 4 - MEMBERSHIP

Membership shall be open to all those interested in the traditions and the
camaraderie of sailing at Lake Jacomo consistent with the purposes stated in
Article 2. A member in good standing is one who has made full payment of all
dues to the Jacomo Cruiser Fleet. All members are required to know and
observe sailing safety and fleet/County requirements to the best of their
individual ability.

Membership conveys Club privileges to the primary and spouse, or significant
other, and dependent family members and conveys voting privileges, totaling 2
votes; one each for the primary member and spouse or significant other.

Guests are welcome at all fleet functions but have no official club status or
vote. Guests attending fleet meetings will pay any required guest fee, the
amount of which will be set by the Executive Committee.

Termination of Membership:

a. Resignations – Resignations, in writing, will be presented to the
Secretary.
b. For Other Causes – A Membership may be terminated, for cause, upon
unanimous vote by the Executive Committee.
Honorary Membership: Honorary membership may be conferred on an
individual whose services to this fleet over a period of years warrant this honor.
This election to Honorary Membership is merely a gesture and the recipient is
afforded none of the privileges of a regular member unless he or she is a
regular member at the time. With each election to Honorary Membership,
there shall be a citation perpetuated into the records of this fleet. Nominations
for this honor will be made at the annual December meeting, or at a time and
place designated by the Executive Committee. Approval requires a simple
majority vote by attending members.

Article 5 - MEMBERSHIP DUES

The annual/December meeting will be the forum for establishing dues. The
Treasurer will prepare a budget and submit it to the Executive Committee no
later than the end of November. Any increase in membership dues requires
approval by simple majority of attending membership. Dues for renewing
members must be paid by the April meeting each year, there will be no reduced
or prorated dues at any time. Annual dues are established and collected for the
benefit of the membership and are expected to be expended during that dues
period. Only the funds necessary to maintain the bank account and minimum
club business operations may be carried over to the next year. Excess funds will
be expended in support of the annual December meeting/party.

Article 6 - OFFICERS

The officers of this fleet shall consist of a Commodore, Vice Commodore,
Secretary, and Treasurer and each must be a member in good standing.

Terms: Officers of this organization shall serve for a period of one year, from
January 1 to December 31. .

Election of Officers: The officers of this organization shall be elected by
nomination and ballot and shall take office at the beginning of the year.

Nominations: Nominations will be taken at the September, October, and
November monthly meetings. Those wishing to run for an office must be
present to be nominated. To be nominated, a member will make a
nomination from the floor, which must be followed by a second from
another member. The nominee must then accept, or refuse, the nomination.

Election: Voting for officers will take place at the December/annual
meeting. Absentee ballots must be turned in to the Secretary and must be
received no later than December 1. Voting for officers will be conducted by
a show of hands, in the absence of nominees. Officers will be elected by a
simple majority of attending members/absentee ballots.

Vacancies: Vacancies among the officers shall be filled as determined by the
Executive Committee. In the event the Executive Committee determines an
election is necessary the process identified in Section 3 “Election of Officers” above
shall be followed and notification shall be sent to the membership of the time
and place of the special election.

Removal of Officers: Under a circumstance in which an officer is no longer
fulfilling his or her stated duties, they may be removed by a vote of two-thirds
of the membership. Absentee ballots may be cast, provided they are signed and
provided the Club Secretary in advance of the election.

Article 7 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

All Club Officers: Recruit new members; provide oversight and leadership;
assist in organizing, promoting, and executing club activities; make a report to
the membership at each scheduled/special meeting; and ensure that club
activities and proceedings are in compliance with these bylaws.


Commodore: The Commodore shall preside at all regular, annual and special
meetings of the Club. The Commodore may appoint the chairperson of all
committees not specifically covered by the bylaws, and shall serve as an ex-
officio member of all committees. The Commodore shall serve as the official
delegate/parliamentarian to the Jackson County Parks and Recreation, the
Jacomo Sailing Club, and to other officially recognized organizations.

Vice Commodore: In the absence of the Commodore, the Vice Commodore
shall perform the duties of Commodore. The Vice Commodore is responsible
for planning the activities of the fleet and will provide oversight and leadership
for all educational activities for the club.

Secretary: The Secretary is responsible for posting and distributing all meeting
minutes, all club correspondence, maintaining the fleet roster, issuing
membership cards and information packages to the membership.

The Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for the management of the Club’s
finances throughout the year, producing a budget and recommending a dues
structure for the next fiscal year. The budget/dues structure will be presented
to the Executive Committee no later than the end of November. The Treasurer
is responsible for providing financial guidelines and oversight of any fleet fund
raising efforts.

Article 8 – COMMITTEES

Executive Committee: The Executive Committee is composed of the
Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary, and Treasurer, and Past
Commodore and shall serve as the governing body of the fleet. Decisions
made by the executive committee will take into consideration the input of the
general membership. The Executive Committee will report proposed actions or
decisions to the general membership at each Club meeting.

Club Committee’s: The Executive Committee may establish such committees
that are necessary and appropriate to conduct club business and activities.
Each of these committees may appoint a chairperson and meet upon a
schedule of their determination.

Article 9 - MEETINGS

General Business Meetings. General Business meetings of the fleet will be held
in conjunction with regular scheduled Club meetings, normally the 3rd Saturday
of the month. The membership will be notified in advance of all meetings,
times, and locations and changes.

Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called at any time by the officers, or
by petition of a simple majority of the membership. Committee’s may meet as
required to conduct the business of the Club.

Decisive Vote. Unless stated otherwise in these by-laws, a simple majority of
the ballots cast shall constitute a decisive vote on all business and policy
matters. Each member in good standing will be afforded one vote as set forth
in Article 4.

Article 10 - BINDING AUTHORITY

The binding authority of this fleet shall rest with the executive committee. The
signatures of the Commodore and/or the Vice Commodore shall be the
binding signatures of this fleet.

These by-laws shall become effective upon the approval of three-fourths vote
of the membership.

These by-laws may be amended or altered by a vote of three-fourths of the
total membership. Absentee ballots may be cast if presented in advance to the
Club Secretary. Written notice of any amendment must be given to all
members at a minimum of two weeks before any action may be taken on the
proposed amendment.

No amendment, rules or regulations may be enacted which are not consistent
with the existing rules and regulations of the Jackson County Parks and
Recreation Department as they apply to Lake Jacomo.