The club is very competitive and we abide by TBF/FLW, Mississippi Bass
Federation Inc., as well as, the club rules in each tournament that the club
holds.

HAWG CALLERS CONSTITUTION

 

I NAME AND PURPOSE

SECTION 1: NAME

THIS CLUB SHALL BE CALLED "HOUSTON HAWG CALLERS" OF HOUSTON, MISSISSIPPI AND SURROUNDING AREAS 

SECTION 2: PURPOSE

THE PURPOSE OF THE HOUSTON HAWG CALLERS IS TO MAKE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF BASS FISHING AS A MAJOR SPORT, TO OFFER OUR STATE CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OUR POLLUTER AND CALL PUBLIC ATTENTION TO ITS CRIME. TO IMPROVE OUR SKILLS AS BASS ANGLERS THROUGH A FELLOWSHIP OF FUNCTION WITH OTHER CHAPTERS OF THE STATE CHAPTER FEDERATION FOR PURPOSES OF BASS ANGLERS SPORTSMAN MEMBERSHIP 

 II MEMBERSHIP 

SECTION 1: NUMBER OF MEMBERS

            THE CLUB WILL MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX MEMBERS

 SECTION 2: REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP

            TO BECOME A MEMBER OF "HAWG CALLERS" A TEAM SHALL:

A)      BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE TO OPERATE A BOAT. NO AGE RESTRICTION ON MEMBERSHIP WITH CONSENT FORM SIGNED FOR MINORS

B)      BE VOTED ON BY CLUB AT REGULAR MEETING (MEETINGS ARE TOURNAMENTS)

C)      BE A MEMBER OF FLW

D)      PAY ANNUAL DUES PER THE CLUBS RULES PLUS STATE AND NATIONAL DUES (NO MONIES REFUNDED)

E)      BE RECOMMENDED BY TWO MEMBERS

F)      SIGN A LIABILITY RELEASE 

III ELECTION OF OFFICERS

 

SECTION 1: OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

A)      PRESIDENT: PRESIDE OVER MEETING AND DIRECT ALL OFFICIAL BUSINESS, DIRECT ALL CLUB FUNCTIONS

B)      VICE PRESIDENT: ACT AS TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, ASSIST THE PRESIDENT, AND PRESIDE IN HIS ABSENCE.

C)      SECRETARY-TREASURER: MAINTAIN ACCURATE MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS, KEEP ACCURATE FINANCIAL RECORDS, AND KEEP THE FEDERATION INFORMED OF MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICER CHANGES.

D)      STATISTICIAN: MAINTAIN ACCURATE POINTS AND STANDINGS IN CLUB AND RECORD WEIGH-INS

E)      THE OFFICERS WILL MAKE UP THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE, THEIR RULING WILL BE FINAL.

SECTION 2: ELECTION

            THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS SHALL BE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD THE FIRST SUNDAY IN FEBRUARY AT 2 P.M. 

SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY OF VOTE:

EACH MEMBER IN GOOD STANDINGS WILL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE WITH MAJORITY OF VOTES WINNING. 

SECTION 4: TERM OF OFFICE

            THE TERM OF OFFICE SHALL BE FOR ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AFTER FEBRUARY MEETING. 

SECTION 5: VACANCIES

VACANCIES WILL BE FILLED BY DUE PROCESS, AND STATE FEDERATIONS NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY OF ANY CHANGES. 

SECTION 6: ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLDING OFFICE

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE BEEN AN ACTIVE MEMBER FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS AND HOLD INTEREST IN CLUB FUNCTIONS. 

IV: METHOD FOR AMENDING CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 

THE CONSTITUTION MAY BE AMENDED AT THE ANNUAL FEBRUARY MEETING BY 2f3 VOTE, PROVIDED PROPER PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED (MAYBE CHANGED DURING THE YEAR ONLY IF UNANIMOUS)

 

V: REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIP 

SECTION 1: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS

A)      WHEN A MEMBER DOES NOT PAY ANNUAL DUES BY FIRST TOURNAMENT

B)      ANY ACTION THAT WOULD DISHONOR OR DISGRACE CLUB

C)      NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR OTHER DRUGS AT ANY CLUB FUNCTION

D)      FAILURE IT ATTEND 50% OF CHAPTER FUNCTIONS DURING THE YEAR

ANY OBJECTION MAY BE BROUGHT BEFORE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WITH THE   RULING FINAL

 VI: AFFILIATION 

SECTION 1: APPROVAL OF CHAPTER CHARTER BY T.B.F

            UPDATE T.B.F. WITH CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP ROSTER ONCE A YEAR

SUBMIT NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF NEW MEMBERS AS THEY OCCUR DURING THE YEAR SUPPORT STATE FEDERATION CONSERVATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

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