BY-LAWS
of the
FLORIDA KEYS SHOOTING CLUB INC.
ARTICLE I - ORGANIZATION
1) The name of the organization shall be the Florida Keys Shooting Club Inc.
2) The organization shall affiliate with such other national or state organizations including but not limited to, the National Rifle Association of America, as the Board of Directors may determine is in the best interest of the organization and its members.
3) The organization may at its pleasure by a vote of the membership body change its name.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The purposes for which this organization has been formed are to:
1.) Encourage the safe and skillful use of firearms legally owned by law abiding citizens of the United States of America, the State of Florida and the County of Monroe;
2.) Support efforts intended to protect the interests of those participating in shooting sports;
3.) Promote competition among members and others of like interest; and
4.) Honor and abide by the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
1. Classes of Membership
This organization shall have three classes of membership: Regular Member, Family Member, and Life Member.
a) Regular Member
Any individual over the age of 18 years that pays the regular member dues as provided below and that agrees to be bound by the Articles of Incorporation of this organization, by these by-laws and by such rules and regulations that the Directors may from time to time adopt, is eligible for regular membership in this organization.
b) Family Member
Any individual over the age of 18 years that pays family dues as provided below and that agrees to be bound by the Articles of Incorporation the this organization, by these by-laws and by such rules and regulations that the Directors may from time to time adopt, is eligible for family membership in this organization. The family member's spouse and children between the ages of 8 and 18 shall be entitled to use this organization's facilities in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Directors.
c) Life Member
The Board of Directors may from time to time recognize individuals for their contributions to this organization by designating them a Life Member. Life Members shall not be assessed dues.
2. Admission to Membership
All eligible individuals or organizations shall be subject to approval of the Directors by a majority vote at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. A candidate for admission as a Regular Member must also provide proof of Membership in the National Rifle Association and attend an annual club safety briefing.
3. Rights of Members
All Regular, Family, and Life Members shall be entitled to one vote and such other privileges as may from time to time be conferred upon them by the Board of Directors.
4. Liability of Members
No member of this organization shall be personally liable for any of its debts, liabilities or obligations.
5. Removal of Members
Membership of any person in this organization may be terminated upon majority vote of the Board of Directors taken at any regularly scheduled meeting of the Board upon notice of such proposed action being given to the member at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. General Powers
The affairs of this organization shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
2. Number, Tenure, and Qualifications
The number of Directors shall be nine plus the immediate past president of this organization who shall serve as ex-officio member of the Board. Only regular members of this organization in good standing may serve as members of the Board of Directors. At the first meeting of the regular members of this organization, one-third of the members of the Board of Directors shall be elected for one year, one-third for two years and one-third for three years from the regular members of this organization. At each annual meeting thereafter one-third of the directors shall be elected for three-year terms.
3. Meetings and Quorum
A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum and the meetings of the Board shall be held regularly at least once each 60 days at such time and place as shall be determined by the Board. The President by virtue of his office shall be Chairman of the Board and preside over all of its meetings. Each Director shall have one vote and such voting may not be done by Proxy.
4. Vacancies
Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the remaining members of the Board of Directors.
5. Attendance and Removal
A Director may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for good cause. A director who misses three consecutive meetings of the Board must show good cause for such absences. Failure to show cause shall result in automatic removal from office.
ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
1. Officers and Election
The officers of the corporation shall be a President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, and a Secretary/Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the regular annual meeting of this organization. If the election of officers is not held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as is convenient. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
2. Qualifications and Vacancies
The officers of this organization shall be elected from among the Board of Directors. Any vacancy occurring in any office of this organization shall be filled by a vote of the Board of Directors.
3. President
The president shall preside at all meetings; appoint or dissolve all committees deemed to the proper functioning of this organization; be empowered to sign checks or drafts of this organization; serve as ex-officio member of all committees; and have such other powers as may be reasonably necessary and proper to carry out the function and activities of this organization.
4. Vice- Presidents
The Vice-Presidents in order of their office, shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President, and assist the President in the carrying out of the business of this organization.
The First Vice- President shall be responsible for the selection, scheduling and training of range officers.
The Second Vice-President shall be responsible for matters relating to the operation of the shooting range, including the acquisition of materials to support ongoing range activities. He may appoint such assistants, as he may deem necessary for the performance of his duties.
5. Secretary/Treasurer
The Secretary/Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the club, shall be charged with the collection of dues and maintenance of a membership list. He or she shall also have custody of the organizations funds and records and shall give regular reports thereon to the general membership and the Board of Directors. At the discretion of the Board of Directors the duties of the Secretary/Treasurer may be divided among two members of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE BOARD
1. Creation and Authority
Conduct of business of this organization during those times when the Board of Directors is not in session shall be vested in an Executive Board comprised of the officers of this organization. The Executive Board is empowered to make all contracts and authorize all transactions in the ordinary course of business of this organization, and to do all things necessary or incidental thereto. This delegation of authority shall not operate to deprive the Board of Directors of any authority or responsibility imposed by law or these By-Laws.
2. Meetings and Quorum
A majority of the members of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum and the meetings of the Executive Board shall be held regularly at least once each month at such time and place as shall be determined by the Executive Board. The President by virtue of his office shall be Chairman of the Executive Board and preside over all of its meetings. Each member of the Board shall have one vote and such voting may not be done by proxy.
ARTICLE - VII MEETINGS
1. Annual Meetings
The annual meeting of the general membership shall be held on the second Sunday of December of each year or on such other date as soon thereafter as the Board of Directors may deem feasible.
2. Monthly Meetings
Regular meetings of the club shall held on the second Sunday of January and every other month thereafter at 12: 00 P.M. or on such other date and time as the Board of Directors may, from time to time choose.
3. Special Meetings
Special meetings of the general membership or of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or upon request of a majority of the Board of Directors upon at least five days notice.
ARTICLE VIII - NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Appointment and Duties
1. The annual election of Directors shall be held at the annual meeting of the club. Officers shall be elected after the new Directors have been elected at said annual meeting or as soon thereafter as is convenient.
2. The nominating committee shall be appointed be the President at the October meeting of the Board of Directors. The committee shall exist of six members of whom three shall be members of the Board of Directors and three shall be regular members of the Club. The nominating committee shall select candidates for the Board of Directors from among members have been active and show interest in Club affairs. Directors and officers may be reelected for any office.
3. Nominations for Directors from the floor will be entertained at the annual meeting. The name of the candidate must be proposed by a voting member and seconded by five (5) voting members.
ARTICLE XI - DUES
1. The Initiation Fee and Annual Dues
The Board of Directors may determine from time to time the amount of an initiation fee and, annual dues (Regular and Family Membership) payable to the organization by its members.
2. Payment of Dues
Annual dues shall be due and payable by the first day of January of each year. New members commencing membership during the year shall not be entitled to a pro-ration of dues.
3. Default and Termination of Membership
When any member shall be in default in the payment of dues for a period of 30 days from the date such dues are payable, his or her membership may be terminated by the Board of Directors by majority vote of the Board.
ARTICLE - X USE OF FACILITIES
Use of this organization's facilities by groups or organizations for training, competitions or similar purposes shall be subject to such rules and regulations as the Board of Directors may from time to time adopt. The Board of Directors shall also establish a fee structure for the use of this organization's facilities.
ARTICLE XI - RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The Board of Directors shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the safe and efficient use of the organization's facilities. These rules and regulations shall be subject to amendment by a vote of the majority of the members of the Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.
2. Adherence to Rules and Regulations
All members and guest of members using this organizations facility shall strictly adhere to all rules and regulations.
3. Violation of Rules and Regulations
Any member or guest violating a rule or regulation applicable to the use of this organization's facilities shall be subject to immediate ejection from the facility upon demand by any officer or other individual in charge of the facility. Any member determined to be in violation of a rule or regulation applicable to the safe use of this organization's facilities shall also be subject to expulsion or suspension from membership upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors upon notice to the member at least five days in advance of the meeting at which the matter is to be considered.
ARTICLE XII - INTERPRETATION
All questions of construction or interpretation of the By-Laws shall be decided by the Board of Directors and such decision will be binding on the membership.
ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENTS
These By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the regular members present at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose.
As amended on January 14, 2007