Catalina 380 International Association- Fleet 1
San Francisco Bay Area
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - NAME
The Fleet shall be known as Catalina 380 International Association - Fleet 1
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES
The purpose of Fleet 1 shall be to promote the enjoyment of ownership, sailing, and cruising by:
Coordinating cruising and social activities;
Exchanging information about modifications and upkeep;
Expanding membership in the Catalina 380 International Association, and
Cooperating with other yachting organizations.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIPA. Regular Member - A Regular Member shall be an owner or a part owner. He/she has the following privileges: holding office, voting, and commanding a Catalina 380 yacht in sanctioned races.
B. Associate Member - An Associate Member is a person who subscribes to the objectives in Article II but does not own a Catalina 380 yacht. This person does not have voting privileges, cannot hold office, but can command a Catalina 380 yacht in sanctioned races.
C. Charter Member - In its organizational phase, a member will be classified as a Charter Member by becoming a paid member in good standing on or before June 30, 1999.
ARTICLE IV - DUES
A. Annual Dues - An owner must have their Catalina 380 International Association annual dues paid to be eligible to be a Fleet 1 member. The Board of Directors shall set fleet 1 dues. If fleet 1 dues are waived for any year, then all Catalina 380 owners who live in the San Francisco Bay Area shall be Fleet 1 members upon completion of the application.
B. Special Assessments - Special assessments may be made by a vote of a majority of the Regular Members present at any meeting.
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
A. General - Officers must be regular members in good standing. The officers of Fleet 1 shall be the Fleet Captain, Assistant Fleet Captain, and Fleet Secretary/Treasurer, The board of directors shall consist of the officers and the immediate past Fleet Captain.
B. Duties
1. Fleet Captain - The Fleet Captain shall preside at all meetings, file an annual year end report with the Commodore, appoint committees, approve expenditures, and perform other functions as may be warranted for the proper management of the Fleet.
2. Assistant Fleet Captain - The Assistant Fleet Captain shall assist the Fleet Captain and shall preside at all meetings in the event the Fleet Captain is unable to attend. The Assistant Fleet Captain shall be in charge of all social events.
3. Fleet Secretary/Treasurer- The Fleet Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain the minutes, history, and Membership Roster. He/She shall distribute ballots, notices of meetings, and maintain the books and records of the Fleet. He/she shall receive funds, pay bills as approved by the Fleet Captain and prepare the annual financial statement.
Note: Any member may inspect the books and records of the Fleet Treasurer at any reasonable time.
ARTICLE VI - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
A. Nominating Committee - A two person Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Fleet Captain. The recommendations of the nominating committee and notice of the annual meeting shall be sent to all members at least thirty (30) days in advance by either the Fleet Secretary/Treasurer. Nominations may also be received from the floor at the annual meeting. No nominations shall be presented without the consent of the nominee. Officers and Directors will serve for one year and will assume their duties effective October 1.
B. Election - The nominee for each office with the greatest number of votes shall be elected.
ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS
A. Annual Meeting - An annual meeting shall be held by November 30.
B. General Meetings - Meetings of the general membership may be called as necessary by the Fleet Captain. Notice must be sent to all members of the Fleet at least ten (10) days prior to any general membership meeting by the Fleet Secretary/Treasurer
C. Board of Directors' Meetings - Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called by the Fleet Captain as necessary.
ARTICLE VIII - VOTING
A. Board of Directors - Three (3) officers/directors shall constitute the Board of Directors. A simple majority vote shall be required to pass a motion.
B. General Membership - A majority of votes of the regular members present in good standing shall be required to elect or pass a motion except as noted in Article XII below. There shall be one vote allowed for each Catalina 380-member yacht and in case of a tie vote, the Fleet Captain shall cast the deciding vote. Voting by mail shall be allowed. The Fleet Captain must receive the ballots prior to the meeting in order to be counted.
ARTICLE IX - SAFETY
A. Safety - Members and guests attending Fleet 1 activities shall agree to operate their yachts in a safe manner at all times. The decision of whether or not to participate in an event and the decision whether or not to start or continue in an activity is the sole responsibility of the member and not that of any person sponsoring or undertaking such activity. Members should inform all crew and guests of their responsibility to sail safely.
B. Annual Inspection - All members agree to inspect their yachts annually to insure that they meet or exceed the United States Coast Guard safety standards.
ARTICLE X - SUSPENSION
Any officer, director, or member may be suspended or expelled by a two-third vote of the membership present for conduct or action deemed prejudicial or injurious to the Fleet.
ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS
Any regular member may propose a change to the Bylaws. If approved by the Board of Directors, the Fleet Secretary shall send a copy of the proposal to all members at least twenty (20) days in advance of it being put to a final vote at the annual meeting. To be adopted, the proposal must be approved by two-thirds of the votes cast by regular members either in person or by mail.
Adopted: February 6, 1999