Constitution

OBJECTIVES

To help in the conservation and management of wildlife and wildlife habitat.
To make the general public aware of the dangers of air, land and water pollution and to cooperate with groups having similar objectives.
To obtain and maintain reasonable public access to all forests, lakes and recreational areas of the province, including crown lands.

To seek better hunting and fishing for all sportsmen.
To encourage good land owner –sportsman relations.
To encourage respect for fish and a true appreciation of sportsmanship and outdoor ethics.
To educate in conservation and the safe handling of firearms.

AREA OF OPERATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

To help in the conservation and management of wildlife and wildlife habitat.
To make the general public aware of the dangers of air, land and water pollution and to cooperate with groups having similar objectives.
To obtain and maintain reasonable public access to all forests, lakes and recreational areas of the province, including crown lands.
To seek better hunting and fishing for all sportsmen.

To encourage good land owner –sportsman relations.
To encourage respect for fish and a true appreciation of sportsmanship and outdoor ethics.
To educate in conservation and the safe handling of firearms.
b) The notice of Special Resolution shall be accompanied by a brief statement of the reason or reasons for the proposed expulsion.

ANNUAL DUES

MEETINGS

Regular general meetings shall be held once a month, except in the months of July and August.
The Annual General Meeting shall be held in the month of November of each year, with at least seven (7) days of clear notice given, the non-receipt of notice by any member shall not invalidate any of the proceedings or resolutions passed at such a meeting.
Ten (10 )members shall constitute a quorum for any General Meetings and shall be constant to transact the business of the club at any meeting properly called.

AUDITOR

EXECUTIVE

Annual membership shall be available to any person paying the prescribed dues for a single, senior and family membership which Includes children between the ages of eight (8) and eighteen (18) years.
The Vice President shall assist the President and perform all duties of the President in the latter’s absence or by his/her request.
Junior membership shall be available to minors between the ages eight (8) and eighteen (18) years with all the privileges of membership except voting on money matters or attending club functions which, by law, are restricted to adults. Junior members shall not be eligible to hold office in the Club.
Offices and directors shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. Officers shall be elected for a period of one (1) year except for the president who will be elected for a period of two (2) years. Two (2) year directors (four (4) directors) automatically take the position of one (1) year directors for the following year. Four (4) more directors are voted in to hold the term as a two year director for that year. If during that time any director abstains from their position, the new director is elected, so there are always eight (8) directors holding office.
The president shall supervise all the business of the Club, preside at all the meetings of the Club, and appoint committees as approved by the club.

Life membership may be conferred by a majority vote of members at a general meeting on any person who is a member of the club In recognition of outstanding services rendered to the club. A life member shall have full voting privileges.
The Club may enter into affiliation with, or membership of, any society with similar objectives, subject to the approval by two thirds (2/3’s) of members present and voting at a general meeting of the club.
When it becomes known that a member has been convicted of an offense under fishing, hunting or environmental laws, the executive is authorized to cancel membership where circumstances so warrant.
b) The notice of Special Resolution shall be accompanied by a brief statement of the reason or reasons for the proposed expulsion.
The person who is the subject of a proposed expulsion shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the General Meeting before the Special Resolution is put to the vote.
Any committee or member of the club expanding or receiving club funds must submit a financial report to the treasure within 30 days of the transaction.
A) The members may by Special Resolution remove a Director or Officer before the expiry date of his/her term and may elect a successor to complete the balance of the term.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

VOTING

Voting shall, except by Special Resolution and for the election of Officers and Directors, be by the show of hands.
a) A member in good standing present at a meeting is entitled to one vote. b) Voting by proxy is not permitted.
All members are in good standing except a member that has failed to pay the current annual membership fee, or any other subscription or debt due and owing by the person to the club and is not in good standing as long as the debt remains unpaid.

VOTING

Voting shall, except by Special Resolution and for the election of Officers and Directors, be by the show of hands.
a) A member in good standing present at a meeting is entitled to one vote. b) Voting by proxy is not permitted.
All members are in good standing except a member that has failed to pay the current annual membership fee, or any other subscription or debt due and owing by the person to the club and is not in good standing as long as the debt remains unpaid.

AMMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

This constitution may be amended at any General Meeting of the Club providing notice of intention and substance of the change or changes have been at the previous General Meeting of the Club.
Robert’s Rules of Order by H.A. Roberts shall be the final authority of the Club in all parliamentary matters, except where such rules conflict with the Club’s constitution.

INSPECTION OF RECORDS

The books and records of the club shall be open to inspection of members at a General Meeting, provided that one week’s notice shall have been a given in writing to the President by the member or members desirous of making such an inspection.

FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the club shall be the calendar year.

SIGNING OFFICERS

All funds shall be deposited in a Chartered Bank of Canada, Trust Company or Credit Union in the name of the Club, and shall be subject to withdrawal upon the signature of the President, or a Vice President and the Treasurer, proved that such withdrawals had been authorized by the General Meeting or by the Executive.