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DOWNRIVER WALLEYE FEDERATION CONSTITUTION

(Revised – October 19, 2004)

ARTICLE I. Name

The name of this organization shall be the Downriver Walleye Federation (abbreviated DWF) and this name shall apply to all articles of the Constitution. The word “Federation” as used hereinafter shall refer to the “Downriver Walleye Federation”.

ARTICLE II. Purpose

Section 1. “The specific and primary purposes for which this corporation is formed and for which it shall be exclusively administered and operated for the benefit of the public at large are to receive, administer and expend funds for charitable and educational purposes and for the promotion of social welfare, in connection with the following”.

a) To promote citizen effort for protection, preservation, and sport utilization of walleyes, wherever they may be.

b) To promote wise management of walleyes as the result of close work with appropriate governmental, university, and professional agencies.

c) To keep appropriate agencies aware of the needs of the fishermen for the enjoyment and advancement of the sport.

d) To encourage the strict observance of sport fishing laws and PRACTICES and to denounce all persons known to be in violation of these laws and practices.

e) To encourage research and developmental programs related to the improvement of the walleye fishery.

f) To develop a better public understanding of walleye.

g) To serve as a source for collecting and dispersing information regarding tackle, fishing techniques laws, legislation, pollution problems, diseases, meetings, research, and other data or pertinent information relating to walleyes.

h) To request and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes.

i) To associate with the Michigan United Conservation Clubs

Section 2. This Federation is a non‑profit, non‑political, non‑sectarian organization. No part of any net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual, and no officer or director of the Federation shall receive any monetary compensation for his services as an officer or director. A director or officer shall be reimbursed for out‑of-­pocket expenses at the recommendation of the President and upon approval by the Board of Directors. Reimbursement shall only include extraordinary service or participation at the direction of the board and/or President and not include the required services of an officer or director. Out‑of‑pocket expenses shall encompass telephone expense, postage, and travel expense.

ARTICLE III. Membership

Section 1. Membership with full privileges in the Federation shall be open to any person of good character who is interested in walleye without question of race, creed, color, handicap or political preference, upon payment of annual dues as prescribed by the By‑Laws.

ARTICLE IV. Membership

Section 1. The officers shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and a Treasurer. The government of the Federation shall be vested in a Board of Directors, consisting of 15 or more members. The immediate past President will be automatically designated as one of the Directors, if he/she so desires.

Section 2. The officers and directors shall be elected in the manner prescribed by the By‑Laws.

ARTICLE V. Area of Activity

The area in which the Federation intends to serve lies primarily within the boundaries of the Great Lakes and Michigan.

ARTICLE VI. Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of this Federation, or in the event it shall cease to exist for the stated purposes all the property and assets shall be distributed to a private or governmental organization or agency serving Michigan Conservation which has been granted exemption from the Federal Income Tax under the provision of Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or to a local state or Federal Government for exclusively public purposes. Under no circumstances shall any of the property or assets of this Federation during the existence and/or upon the dissolution thereof and be distributed to any officer, member or subsidiary of this Federation.

ARTICLE VII. Amendments

This Constitution may be amended by presentation of said amendment signed by 25 members in good standing and presentation to the Board of Directors for further consideration and approval. If approved by the Board of Directors, the amendment shall then be presented to the membership for approval by a two‑thirds vote of the members present, provided that written notice has been mailed to the last known address of each member at least ten (10) days prior to the date of such meeting. Voting may also be accomplished by mailing of ballots.

ARTICLE VIII. By‑Laws

By‑Laws not inconsistent with this Constitution may be adopted or amended upon prior approval by the Board of Directors and by a majority vote of the members present and voting at a General membership meeting.

This is the current Constitution, as approved and adopted by the membership on October 19, 2004

DOWNRIVER WALLEYE FEDERATION BYLAWS

(REVISION – Oct 19, 2004)

ARTICLE I. Memberships

Section 1. Any person of good character shall be eligible for membership as provided in the Constitution.

Section 2. Honorary memberships may be extended to persons deemed worthy by the Board and shall be in recognition of services rendered the Federation or of contributions to the aims and purposes of the Federation, but they shall have no vote nor hold any office.

Section 3. A member in good standing is one whose dues are current and fulfills the requirements of membership as provided in the By-Laws. An honorary member is one whose membership has been conveyed by the Board of Directors and whose duties are waived by the Board of Directors.

Section 4. Members in good standing shall be eligible to hold office and to vote on all questions at general membership meeting or vote by mail when applicable.

Section 5. Any member charged with conduct harmful or prejudicial to the purposes or interest of the Federation or its members, or that causes or may tend to cause injury or embarrassment to the Federation, or in violation of its BY?LAWS and rules, shall be subject to citation to appear before the Board of Directors, it shall inform such member, in writing, of the nature of the complaint against him, giving him not less than fifteen (15) days notice to appear before the Board of Directors to answer thereto, and if, upon hearing, the Board of Directors shall be satisfied of the truth of the charge or complaint, the Board may censure or suspend such member if, in its judgment, the interests of the Federation demand such action. The Board of Directors may ask such member to resign or the Board may expel him as a member of the Federation. An affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3rds) of the members of the Board of Directors present at such hearing shall be necessary for expulsion or suspension of a member of the Federation. The action of the Board of Directors shall be final and conclusive and such member shall have no right of appeal from its decision.

ARTICLE II. Dues

Section 1. Membership dues shall be determined yearly by the Board of Directors and are payable annually each year.

ARTICLE III. Board of Directors

Section 1.The Board of Directors shall consist of at least fifteen (15) members who shall govern and manage the Federation and its property, shall control the appropriation of its funds, and authorize all contracts and purchases.

Section 2. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Officers, the immediate past President and the Directors.

Section 3. The President shall have authority to call special meetings of the Board of Directors, as he deems necessary.

Section 4. At the Annual Meeting of the Federation, the President shall make a full report of the happenings during the preceding year and recommend such measures as it may seem advisable.

Section 5. The Board of Directors may fill any vacancy among the Officers or Directors or may create a new Directorship by a vote of the majority of those present at a regular monthly meeting of said Board. The person so appointed or elected shall hold office until the next Annual Meeting of the Chapter or until his successor is elected.

Section 6. Any member of the Board of Directors who shall absent himself from three (3) consecutive meetings of the Board, unless he shall have previously obtained permission to do so or shall present at the next monthly meeting an excuse for his absence satisfactory to the Majority of the Board present, shall be deemed to have resigned as a member of the said Board and cease to be a member thereof.

ARTICLE IV. Officers

Section 1.The Officers of the Federation shall be from the general membership and consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section 2. The President shall preside at all meeting of the Federation and Board of Directors and at all special meetings where his presence is required. He shall act as the chief executive officer of the Federation and in general, perform the duties usually associated with the office of President. He shall appoint the Chairman of all committees with the advice and approval of the Board of Directors, except the Nominating Committee. He may appoint special committees as required. The President shall be ex-officio of all committees. He shall present an annual progress report of the year’s activities and award recognition for outstanding service, at the annual meeting of the Chapter.

Section 3. The Vice-President shall aid the President in the performance of his duties and in case of the absence of the President, shall preside at the meetings of the Federation and the Board of Directors. In the event that the President shall be unable to serve, the Vice-President shall succeed to that position until the next regular election the Vice-President will supervise, directly or indirectly, the work of the various committees, except the Nominating Committees and make regular progress reports. He shall undertake such other responsibilities as the President may assign.

Section 4. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings and business of all regular, special and Board of Directors meetings and take care of all books, papers and reports of the Federation other than financial, subject to call by the President or the Board of Directors. He shall distribute to committee chairman such information as needed at appropriate times and shall be responsible for return of such information to the files. He shall endeavor to keep the membership informed of all actions pending or in progress. He shall also order all supplies necessary for the operation of the Federation at the direction of the Board of Directors or the President, with the exception of immediate supply of materials necessary to perform his duties.

Section 5. The Treasurer shall keep the accounts of the Federation, receive all moneys, pay bills when properly approved and preserve vouchers for all payments. He shall bring the check book and all books and records deemed necessary, to each monthly meeting of the Board of Directors and shall make a statement of the current financial condition of the Federation.. He shall surrender all books, records and checkbooks, for an audit at the request of the Board of Directors, for the discharge of his duties, with sureties to be approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 6. The Officers and Directors of the Federation shall serve for a term of one (1) year following their election and President shall not be elected for more than two (2) consecutive terms.

ARTICLE V. Standing Committees

Section 1.The Standing Committee shall be: Tournament Committee.

Section 2. Special Committees may be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors as the need arises.

Section 3. Terms of all committee members shall expire at the conclusion of the activity/event or the January Board meeting.

ARTICLE VI. Duties of Standing Committees

Section 1.Tournament Committee. This committee shall run the Federation tournaments, and includes but is not limited to: setting the tournament calendar, writing and enforcing the rules, judging, purchasing and awarding of prizes

ARTICLE VII. Annual Meeting

Section 1.The General Membership meeting held in June will be known as the Annual Meeting of the Downriver Walleye Federation with the date and time of the meeting established by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Notices of Annual and Special Meetings ? Notice of every annual or special meeting of the Federation shall be mailed to every voting member at least ten (10) days before the date of such meeting. The notice of a special meeting shall state the object for which such meeting was called and no other business than that specified in the notice shall be transacted at the meeting.

Section 3. Terms of all committee members shall expire at the conclusion of the activity/event or the January Board meeting.

ARTICLE VIII – Special Meetings

Section 1. Quorum at any annual or special meeting of the members of the Federation – A quorum shall consist of fifty one (51%) percent of the voting members present. No proxies shall be accepted or allowed to be voted.

ARTICLE IX. Election of Directors

Section 1.The required number of Directors shall be elected at the October General meeting. Those elected will assume office effective January 1st.

Section 2. There shall be a Nominating Committee. This committee is to be appointed by the Board of Directors at a meeting, held at least sixty (60) days prior to the October General meeting. The committee will place in nomination for Directors up to twice as many as there are vacancies to be filled at the annual election. Voting members of the Chapter may nominate other candidates for the directorate. Such nominations shall be in writing, shall be signed by the members making them and shall be at twenty (20) days before the election.

Section 3. After the nominations have been made, the Board of Directors shall cause the names of all candidates to be printed on a ballot and mailed to each voting member at least ten (10) days before the October General meeting. The ballots which have been returned prior to, or at, the October General meeting shall be counted by three tellers appointed by the Nominating Committee and the results announced at the annual meeting.

Section 4. Notice shall be sent to each candidate upon his election, together with a copy of the BY-LAWS of the Federation.

ARTICLE X. Amendments

Section 1.These BY-LAWS may be amended or supplemented by a vote of two-thirds (2/3's) of the voting members of the Federation present and entitled to vote at any meeting of the membership.

These are the current By-Laws as approved and adopted by the membership on October 19, 2004

OFFICERS & BOARD

(Revised – October 19, 2004)

Officers

PRESIDENT - CHRIS McCULLY -

Grapeape700@hotmail.com

734-646-5489

VICE PRESIDENT - TERRY PICKARD -

tret604@yahoo.com

248-520-0116

SECRETARY - BONNIE PLUMB -

bplumb4480@yahoo.com

313-445-8052

TREASURER - PAUL DOUTE JR. -

anglersquest@gmail.com

734-674-3174

Board of Directors

FORMER PRESIDENT/WEIGH IN MASTER - DAN BLOXOM -

danny.blox@comcast.net

313-804-0484

SPECIAL RAFFLE/GENERAL SUPPOR - MARK BODRIE -

mbodrie@yahoo.com

734-626-0804

GENERAL SUPPORT - DAN SMITHERMAN -

blazingsmitty@aol.com

734-740-8097

NEWSLETTER EDITOR - DAN BOILEAU -

captdan@tightlinecom.com

734-787-8172

ADVERTISING - TOM DINNEWETH -

tjald56@gmail.com

313-561-6379

GENERAL SUPPORT - JERRY GOLDEN -

jgolden5157@wowway.com

313-680-8185

GENERAL SUPPORT - JIM GIBSON -

painterman48112@yahoo.com

313-778-1656

KITCHEN - SAL GRIMA -

salvatoregrima@yahoo.com

734-775-4330

TRADE SHOWS/SPEAKERS - JERRY HINTON -

jerryhinton@comcast.net

734-671-1584

KITCHEN - NORM KONZAL -

nkonczal@yahoo.com

313-274-4279

GENERAL SUPPORT - JOHN MILLS -

734-558-6013

GENERAL SUPPORT - JIM NAVYAC -

jknavyac@gmail.com

734-675-3141

CHRISTMAS PARTY - MIKE PASIK -

734-671-5219

NEWSLETTER MAILING - BONNIE PLUMB -

bplumb4480@yahoo.com

313-445-8052

TOURNAMENTS/50-50 DRAWING - DAN PORTER -

dcporter007@gmail.com

734-308-9453

WEBSITE/DWF E-MAIL/MEMBERSHIP - GREG WARSOW -

gwarsow@comcast.net

734-552-4693

SPEAKERS - BRIAN WOODARD -

bwoodard73@yahoo.com

313-300-9355

MERCHANDISE - BOB MARTIN -

bobmartin49@comcast.net

313-382-8383