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CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB NEWSLETTER
MAY-JUNE 2004

The first three woods sporting clays shoots of the year were terrific.  The remaining sporting clays shoot schedule is as follows: 05/23, 06/06, 06/20, 07/04, 07/18, 08/01, 08/15, 08/29, 09/12, 09/26, 10/03 & 10/17.  We were going to shoot the pond as the last station for the 05/16 shoot (steel shot only), but we discovered a Canadian Goose had decided to nest on the south side of the pond - So as not to disturb her, we will refrain from shooting the pond until she moves on. (As of 05/23 she is gone and we are shooting the pond once again).  A 100 bird trophy shoot will be held on 06/06 - Trophies will be awarded for first and second place in three classes using the Lewis Class Scoring System.  More details will follow when they become available.  There is also a Sporting Clays Summer League being held.  Get details at the club on Sundays, visit our website, or contact John La Porte via the contact info listed below.  Also, on our website, you can view the league and non-league sporting clays scores, as well as the 5-stand league scores.

Thursday night shooting began April 15.  Shooting will take place from 5:15 pm till dark.  The skeet, trap and 5-stand fields will be opened depending on the number of people who show up to shoot and the weather.  A 5-stand league may be held if there is enough interest.  If you are interested please see John La Porte at the club on Sundays or Thursday nights, or you can reach him at the contact information listed below.

Some of the projects that need to be worked on around the club have been started and/or completed.  The list of projects still needing work are: hydro washing of the club house exterior, woods trail & course cleanup and brush removal, rifle range 200 yard shooting station repairs, and cleanup of the garage, warehouse and skeet & trap houses.  If you can help, either by giving your time or lending equipment, it would be appreciated.  See Dave Parda, or John La Porte if you can help.

Club members with dogs are reminded that during Sunday shooting hours, all dogs should be kept on a leash away from the shooting fields.  Also, if you bring your dog up to the club to let him or her run around, please be sure to pick up after them.  It is totally repulsive to find piles of dog poop and pee puddles on the new cement porch, on the flagpole stand, in the driveway, or on any of the shooting stations.  It not only defaces the club's image, it is totally uncalled for and should not happen.  It's just common sense.  Would you like a neighbor's dog coming over to your house and pooping or peeing on your front steps or sidewalk, or maybe on your desk?  I don't think so!!  The club property should not be treated any different than your own!!

Now that warmer, dryer weather is here, club members are asked to drive no faster than 5 MPH on the club road to keep the dust clouds from forming and depositing themselves on the old and new clubhouses and other vehicles occupying the driveway and parking lot.  Show some consideration for your fellow members - keep it at 5 MPH or slower.

The next club meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25th, at 7:00 PM.  If you want to now what's happening at the club, come to the meetings and hear it firsthand.  There will be a lot of issues discussed - all members are urged to attend.  Have a complaint?  Bring it up at the meeting.  Have a suggestion?  Bring it up at the meeting.  It's your club,  take an active role and participate.

Did you know a marathon shoot in support of Hospice & Palliative Care will take place at the club?  Three club members, Al Paniccia, Dave Cruger, & John La Porte, will participate in the "Test of Endurance for Hospice & Palliative Care" on July 31st, 2004.  The three participants will shoot at 1,000 targets per shooter (3,000 targets combined) in an effort to raise money for our local Hospice Care.  The estimated 10 hour event will set a club record for the most targets shot in one day.  Sponsors are welcome, either on a per target or lump sum donation basis.  If you are interested see Al, Dave or John at the club, or click on the Marathon Shoot link on the club's web page.  All monies donated will go directly to Hospice - Help out a great organization - become a sponsor today.  Also, volunteers will be needed to help load traps, pickup empty hulls, and keep track of the number of targets hit by each shooter.  If you would like to volunteer, see Al, Dave, or John at the club, or contact John via the information listed at the end of this newsletter.

Empire Games 2004 - Courtesy of Al Leone

This year International Trap and Skeet were put back in the Games.  The trap and skeet are being shot at The Binghamton Gun Club, located in Kirkwood, N.Y. which is about 6 miles South-East of Binghamton.  The first qualifier was held on May 8, 2004.  Once again Dom Leone will be representing Clinton Fish and Game Club, and Dewitt Gun Club in the International Trap event.  This is Dom's third time shooting in the Empire Games, in 2001, when we hosted the shooting events, Dom brought home the bronze in International Skeet.  In 2002 in Dewitt, Scott Grenier and Dom both took home the silver in International Trap and Dom got the bronze in the team event with Dewitt.

On June 26 and 27 the second qualifier and the New York State International Trap and Skeet Championship will be help at the Binghamton Club.  Dom will represent us and Dewitt at the Championship in the junior division.  Let's give our support to one of our shooters.  Good Luck Dom and bring us home the Gold.

Also, congratulations goes out to Dom Leone for shooting 25 straight on the five stand field on Mother's Day.  He told his mom he would shoot 25 straight for her as a Mother's Day present, and he did it - Way to go Dom!!

Congratulations also goes out to Lee Burlingame for shooting a 25 straight in skeet on Sunday, May 16th - Nice going Lee!!

Know of any other milestones or perfect rounds shot by someone?  Let me know and we will put it in the next newsletter.

SEE YOU AT THE CLUB – NEXT CLUB CLUB MEETING IS MAY 25TH, 2004, 7:00PM

**CURRENT**

BY-LAWS
OF
CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB INC.

ARTICLE I

1. The name of this organization shall be CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB, INC., Clinton, New York.
    
2. The Club shall have a corporate seal bearing the words “CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB, INC.”. Such Seal shall be affixed to official documents of the Club, but failure to affix the seal shall not invalidate any corporate act otherwise valid.
    
3. The purpose and objectives of the club are:
   1. To promote and aid in the conservation and the preservation of fish, wildlife and their habitats.
   2. To Promote greater interest in our youth in the wise use of our forests, fish and wildlife resources, and to be able to use said resources to their full extent in a safe and enjoyable manner.
   3. To promote a better relationship between the sportsman and the landowner.
   4. To participate in the enactment of laws for the protection of fish and game, the preservation of the forests and the right to bear and use firearms.
   5. To acquire, own, hold, manage, control, mortgage, rent, lease, sell, exchange or otherwise acquire, encumber or dispose of real and personal property and to build, maintain, operate, control and manage the building or buildings, clubhouse or clubhouses, garage or garages, or other structures for the mutual enjoyment, use, occupation, privilege and benefit of its individual members.
   6. To educate persons in the safe and efficient handling of firearms, encourage the shooting sports, educate beginners in safe hunting habits, promote conservation of wildlife and cooperate with national, state and local authorities regarding enforcement of existing laws.
   7. To participate in the raising, breeding, releasing, study and conservation of game birds when economically possible.
   8. To promote and advance the interests, welfare and development of all shooting and related activities, conservation, preservation, and growth of fish and wildlife.

ARTICLE II

1. ELIGIBILITY – Any person age 21 or over, interested in the purposes of the Club and the shooting sports shall be eligible for membership upon endorsement by a member of the Club and approval by the Board of Directors. The immediate family members (spouse, children under the age of 21) of a member in good standing are entitled to receive the same fees discounts as said member. The prepayment of annual dues and any assessments if any will be required. The Board of Directors shall have the right to refuse the application of any individual for an appropriate reason and its judgment shall be final.
    
2. CLASSES – The membership shall be divided into the following classes:
   1. Honorary memberships will be given to people other than members of the Club that have been determined to have significantly contributed to the shooting sports, conservation or preservation of fish and wildlife and its habitat, or to the freedom to bear and use firearms. Honorary membership candidates will be nominated by the Board of Directors, and must be ratified by the general membership.
   2. Lifetime memberships will be given to members of the Club that have been determined to have made a significant contribution to the shooting sports, conservation or preservation of fish and wildlife and its habitat, the freedom to bear and use firearms, or to the Club itself. Lifetime membership candidates will be nominated by the Board of Directors, and must be ratified by the general membership.
   3. Annual members are those upon payment of dues, as determined by the Board of Directors, shall become members in the club for the year. All annual memberships will expire on December 31 of each year, with a thirty-day grace period for the payment of dues.
       
3. DUES – The dues for membership are as follows:
   1. The dues and yearly assessments of individual annual members shall be affixed by the Board of Directors and ratified by the general membership.
   2. Members in Good Standing – No individual member shall be considered in good standing unless such member’s dues are paid in full for the following year by January 30th of said year. The Board of Directors shall have the right to refuse the application of any individual for an appropriate reason and its judgment shall be final. New members who join the Club on or after October 1st of any year will have paid dues for the current year and also for the following year, but will not be eligible to vote until January 1st of said following year. A yearly assessment, if any, shall be paid as the Board of Directors recommends and ratified by the membership. If the assessment, or a portion of the assessment, which is due is not paid within 45 days of the due date the member shall no longer be a member in good standing. No part of any previously paid dues, or assessment fees shall be refunded. The former member, no longer in good standing, may be reinstated only if approved by the Board of Directors, and payment in arrears be paid in full. The member shall be notified by regular mail within 30 days of the date of his possible termination.
   3. The Board of Directors may provide for appropriate pins, cards or certificates to be issued to the various members upon payment of current dues.
   4. Termination – Any member in default of payment of dues, and/or assessment fees is automatically barred from membership and shall forfeit any office or position within the Club. Reinstatement is subject to the action of the Board of Directors and by payment of dues and assessment fees, if any, just as if he/she were a new member.
       
4. MEETINGS – The meetings shall be as follows:
   1. Annual Meeting – The regular monthly meeting held on the last Tuesday of December shall be designated as the Annual Meeting. At this meeting the club elections for the members of the Board of Directors shall be conducted together with any other business that may properly come before it.
   2. Regular Meetings
      1. The Board of Directors shall meet when deemed necessary by said Board.
      2. The general membership meeting shall be conducted on the last Tuesday of each month or at such time as may be determined by the Board of Directors so as not to conflict with the observance of national holidays.
      3. Other than herein stated, no further notice of meetings of the Board of Directors and general membership need be made and, unless noted otherwise, all meetings shall be held at the Clinton Fish & Game Club Inc., clubhouse.
      4. Where national holidays fall on a scheduled meeting day, an alternative meeting date shall be determined by the Board of Directors, and notification of the alternative date will be sent to the general membership. The alternate meeting day must be within the same month as the original meeting day.
   3. Special Meetings
      1. Special meetings of the general membership may be held upon the call of the President, the Board of Directors, or upon the demand by any member in good standing, in writing, stating the object of the proposed meeting, and signed by at least 10% of the current membership of the club. Unless otherwise specified, the place of all special meetings shall be the said clubhouse. Notice setting forth the time and date of such meetings, at least one (1) day prior to said meeting, shall be given by U.S. Mail to the membership and only the business set forth in said notice shall be transacted at such special meetings.
      2. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held upon the call of a member of the Board of Directors, by giving reasonable notice to all available members of the Board of Directors of the time and place of said meetings.
   4. Quorum
      1. At any regular or special meeting of the membership, 10% of the membership in good standing shall constitute a quorum.
      2. Six (6) members present at a Board of Directors meeting shall constitute a quorum for each, a majority vote of either being sufficient for the conduct of any of its business unless otherwise specifically set forth herein. Each member shall be entitled to one (1) equal vote, a tie vote being equivalent to a defeat of the motion.
   5. Proxies
      1. Proxy voting shall be permitted at a Board of Directors meeting by written proxy only. Such proxy shall be given to a duly authorized board member prior to the meeting in order to be valid.
      2. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted at any regular, special, or annual meeting of the Clinton Fish & Game Club except as stated above.
          

ARTICLE III

1. BOARD

   The Board of Directors shall consist of eleven (11) members, one of which shall be designated by the Board as Chairman to conduct meetings (which will include: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer).

2. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

   Nominations and election of members of the Board of Directors and Officers shall be made by nominations and elections from the floor at the regular membership meeting held in the month of November. The Board of Directors may recommend nominations for Board Members and Officers, but this shall not be binding on the membership. Nominations can only be closed by a majority vote of the members present. Notification of the nominees selected will be sent to the general membership along with notification of the elections to be held at the annual meeting in December.

3. TERMS

   The terms of office for members of the Board of Directors shall be two (2) years. The election shall be apportioned so that one-half of the total Board shall be elected annually (three the first year, four the second, then repeated). All terms shall commence on the first day of the year for which the Director was elected.

4. DUTIES

   The Board of Directors shall be responsible for all normal operations of the Club not specifically designated either to the Board of Directors, the individual officers, or the general membership. The Board of Directors will appoint members in good standing to assist in the requisition of supplies for the Club’s operation. No capital expenditures in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) may be made without the approval of the Board of Directors and the general membership at any regular or special meeting. Capital expenditures exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) shall require a minimum of three (3) independent competitive bids, which shall be considered and approved by both the Board of Directors and the general membership. No work on any accepted bid shall commence without the contractor, whose bid was accepted, first supplying the Board of Directors with a current certificate of insurance covering the type of work to be performed, and in an amount sufficient to cover the contract with all necessary coverage to fully protect the Club from all liability.

5. VACANCIES

   Any vacancies occurring on the Board of Directors may be filled for the balance of the un-expired term by a majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting.

ARTICLE IV

1. NUMBER AND ELECTION

   The officers of the club shall be a President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected at the annual meeting. Officers shall serve for one year.

2. DUTIES
   1. President

      The President shall preside at all meetings of the club membership. He shall automatically become a member, ex officio, of regular and special committees and shall perform such other duties, usually pertaining to such office.

   2. Vice-President

      The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President at his absence or at his request, and any other duties usually pertaining to such office in addition to those specifically designated by the Board of Directors and President.

   3. Recording Secretary

      The Recording Secretary shall attend all Board of Directors and general membership meetings and record all minutes of such meetings, read all correspondence, attest all documents and perform such other duties as required by the By-Laws, or assigned by the Board of Directors, President, or Vice-President.

   4. Treasurer

      The Treasurer shall have the duty of possession and maintaining all of the official records and documents of the club, which shall be maintained in a safe place designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for maintaining a complete, accurate and current set of records indicating the funds on hand, receipts, and disbursements of any and all funds coming into his possession. The Treasurer shall cause all funds to be deposited in such bank and at such rimes as designated by the Board of Directors and shall withdraw such funds only by checks signed in such manner upon the request of the Board of Directors and of the general membership present at any general or special meeting as prescribed thereby, unless otherwise authorized by these By-Laws. The Treasurer shall make a completed, accurate, and current financial report to the club in the form of an income statement, on a monthly basis to be presented to the membership at every regular membership meeting, in addition to the Board of Directors, if so requested by said Board. The Treasurer shall make an annual report to the Board of Directors at the end of each year, as well as to the general membership. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for keeping a roll of all Life, Honorary, and Annual Members, along with their addresses and telephone numbers, and perform such other duties usually incident to such office. The treasurer shall furnish a surety bond, if requested to do so by the Board of Directors or the general membership at any regular or special meeting.

3. VACANCIES

   In the event of the death, resignation, removal or disability of any officer, the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for the balance of the un-expired term.

4. COMPENSATION

   No officer or director shall receive any salary or other compensation from the Club unless specifically authorized by a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the general membership at any regular or special meeting.

5. NOTICES

   Unless otherwise specified by these By-Laws or by the Board of Directors, the Recording Secretary shall send each and every written notice required to be given in connection with any business of the club by ordinary U.S. Mail.

ARTICLE V

1. Order

   The order of business at all meetings of the general membership and Board of Directors shall be as follows:

   1. Roll call except at general membership meetings, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
   2. Reading of previous minutes, if required to be kept.
   3. Report of Treasurer or other fiscal officer in charge.
   4. Filling vacancies.
   5. The reports of officers who are committee chairman.
   6. Reports of committees.
   7. Election of Directors and Officers, if required.
   8. New business and/or resolutions.
   9. Old business.
   10. Program of the day.
   11. Adjournment
        
2. Rules

   Unless the same conflict with these By-Laws, “Roberts’ Rules of Order” shall govern all meetings.

ARTICLE VI

These By-Laws may be amended in whole or in part by the majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting at which there is at least ten percent (10%) of the total club membership attending. The general membership shall be notified by U.S. Mail at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at which any amendment is intended to be made, specifically setting forth the fact that an amendment is going to be proposed and a brief statement of the substance of the proposed amendment, in addition to the time, date and place of said meeting.

ARTICLE VII

The Board of Directors may, from time to time, adopt and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of affairs of the club by the membership and guests, including the use and operations of facilities of said club.

ARTICLE VIII

Each Officer and Director, and other committeemen acting in such capacity, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Club for and against any claims, cause of action, liability, litigation or threat thereof made or brought against him as an individual or as such member, officer, director or chairman by any firm, person, corporation or governmental body, for any matter arising out of or occurring by reason of the activities carried on in good faith as such office, director or chairman, or committee.

END OF BY-LAWS

Questions, suggestions, or comments email: cfag@clintonfishandgameclub.com
Mail: P.O Box 122, Clinton, NY 13323

BY-LAWS
OF
CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB INC.

AS OF 07/27/2004 NEW BY-LAWS WERE PASSED
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE 22.   Voting:   Yes=13   NO=9
**THESE BY-LAWS ARE NO LONGER IN EFFECT**

ARTICLE I

1. The name of this organization shall be CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB, INC., Clinton, New York.
    
2. The Club shall have a corporate seal bearing the words “CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB, INC.”. Such Seal shall be affixed to official documents of the Club, but failure to affix the seal shall not invalidate any corporate act otherwise valid.
    
3. The purpose and objectives of the club are:
   1. To promote and aid in the conservation and the preservation of fish, wildlife and their habitats.
   2. To Promote greater interest in our youth in the wise use of our forests, fish and wildlife resources, and to be able to use said resources to their full extent in a safe and enjoyable manner.
   3. To promote a better relationship between the sportsman and the landowner.
   4. To participate in the enactment of laws for the protection of fish and game, the preservation of the forests and the right to bear and use firearms.
   5. To acquire, own, hold, manage, control, mortgage, rent, lease, sell, exchange or otherwise acquire, encumber or dispose of real and personal property and to build, maintain, operate, control and manage the building or buildings, clubhouse or clubhouses, garage or garages, or other structures for the mutual enjoyment, use, occupation, privilege and benefit of its individual members.
   6. To educate persons in the safe and efficient handling of firearms, encourage the shooting sports, educate beginners in safe hunting habits, promote conservation of wildlife and cooperate with national, state and local authorities regarding enforcement of existing laws.
   7. To participate in the raising, breeding, releasing, study and conservation of game birds when economically possible.
   8. To promote and advance the interests, welfare and development of all shooting and related activities, conservation, preservation, and growth of fish and wildlife.

ARTICLE II

1. ELIGIBILITY – Any person age 18 or over, interested in the purposes of the Club and the sport of shooting, shall be eligible for membership upon endorsement by a member of the Club and approved by the Board of Governors. The son of a member in good standing shall not be refused membership pursuant to the Board of Governors. The prepayment of one year’s dues and initiation fees, if any, will be required.
    
2. CLASSES – The membership shall be divided into the following classes:
   1. There will be no life memberships except for the present life members elected prior to November 3, 1981.
   2. Annual members, which are those upon payment of such dues and initiation fees as may be determined by the Board of Governors, shall become members of the club for the year, all annual memberships to expire on December 31 of each year, with a thirty day grace period for the payment of dues.
       
3. DUES – The dues for membership are as follows:
   1. The dues, yearly assessment and initiation fee, if any, of individual annual members shall be fixed by the Board of Governors and ratified by the general membership.
   2. Members in Good Standing – No individual member shall be considered in good standing unless such member’s dues are paid in full for the following year by January 30th of the following year. The Board of Governors shall have the right to refuse the application of any individual for an appropriate reason and its judgment shall be final. New members who join the Club on or after October 1st of any year will have paid dues for the current year and also for the following year, but will not be eligible to vote until January 1st of the latter. A yearly assessment, if any, shall be paid as the Board of Governors recommends and ratified by the membership. If the assessment, or a portion of the assessment, which is due is not paid within 45 days of the due date the member shall no longer be a member in good standing. No part of any previously paid dues, assessments, or initiation fee shall be refunded. The former member, no longer in good standing, may be reinstated only if approved by the Board of Governors, and payment in arrears be paid in full. The member shall be notified by regular mail within 30 days of the date of his possible termination.
   3. The Board of Governors may provide for appropriate pins, cards or certificates to be issued to the various members upon payment of current dues.
   4. Termination – Any member in default of payment of dues, assessment and initiation fees is automatically barred from membership and shall forfeit any office or position within the Club. Reinstatement is subject to the action of the Board of Governors and by payments of dues, assessment and initiation fees, if any, just as if he/she were a new member.
       
4. MEETINGS – The meetings shall be as follows:
   1. Annual Meeting – The regular monthly meeting held on the last Tuesday of December shall be designated as the Annual Meeting. At this meeting the club elections for the members of the Board of Governors shall be conducted together with any other business that may properly come before it.
   2. Regular Meetings
      1. The Board of Directors shall meet on the last Tuesday of each month.
      2. The general membership meeting shall be conducted on the last Tuesday of each month or at such time as may be determined by the Board of Governors so as not to conflict with the observance of national holidays.
      3. The Skeet Committee meeting shall be held when and where indicated by the chairman, upon reasonable notice to each committee member.
      4. Other than herein stated, no further notice of meetings of the Board of Directors and general membership need be made and, unless noted otherwise, all meetings shall be held at the Clinton Fish & Game Club Inc., clubhouse.
      5. Where national holidays fall on a scheduled meeting day, an alternative meeting date shall be determined by the Board of Directors, and notification of the alternative date will be sent to the general membership. The alternate meeting day must be within the same month as the original meeting day.
   3. Special Meetings
      1. Special meetings of the general membership may be held upon the call of the President, the Board of Governors, or upon the demand by any member in good standing, in writing, stating the object of the proposed meeting, and signed by at least 10% of the current membership of the club. Unless otherwise specified, the place of all special meetings shall be the said clubhouse. Notice setting forth the time and date of such meetings, at least one (1) day prior to said meeting, shall be given by U.S. Mail to the membership and only the business set forth in said notice shall be transacted at such special meetings.
      2. Special meetings if the Board of Governors may be held upon the call of a member of the Board of Governors, by giving reasonable notice to all available members of the Board of Governors of the time and place of said meetings.
   4. Quorum
      1. At any regular or special meeting of the membership, 10% of the membership in good standing shall constitute a quorum.
      2. Six (6) members present at a Board of Governors meeting shall constitute a quorum for each, a majority vote of either being sufficient for the conduct of any of its business unless otherwise specifically set forth herein. Each member shall be entitled to one (1) equal vote, a tie vote being equivalent to a defeat of the motion.
   5. Proxies
      1. Proxy voting shall be permitted at a Board of Directors meeting by written proxy only. Such proxy shall be given to a duly authorized board member prior to the meeting in order to be valid.
      2. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted at any annual meeting, Skeet Committee meeting or any other meeting of the Clinton Fish & Game Club except as stated above.
          

ARTICLE III

1. BOARD

   The Board of Governors shall consist of eleven (11) members, one of which shall be designated by the Board as Chairman to conduct meetings (which will include: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer).

2. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

   Nominations and election of members of the Board of Governors and Officers shall be made by nominations and elections from the floor at the annual meeting held in the month of December. The Board of Governors may recommend nominations for Governors and Officers, but this shall not be binding on the membership. Nominations can only be closed by a majority vote of the members present. Upon the close of nominations, the election of governors and officers shall then be held at the aforesaid annual meeting.

3. TERMS

   The terms of office for members of the Board of Governors shall be two (2) years. The election shall be apportioned so that one-half of the total Board shall be elected annually (three the first year, four the second, then repeated). All terms shall commence on the first day of the year for which the Governor was elected.

4. DUTIES

   The Board of Governors shall be responsible for all normal operations of the Club not specifically designated either to the Board of Governors, the individual officers, Skeet Committee Chairman, or the general membership. No capital expenditures in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) may be made without the approval of the general membership at any regular or special meeting, except that the Skeet Committee Chairman shall be allowed to purchase the necessary quantity of shells and targets for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply for immediate sale and inventory for the skeet field, in addition to the expenditure of up to One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for any one emergency, without the prior approval of the Board of Governors or the General Membership. Capital expenditures exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) shall require a minimum of three (3) independent competitive bids, which shall be considered and approved by both the Board of Governors and the general membership. No work on any accepted bid shall commence without the contractor whose bid was accepted first supplying the Board of Governors with a current certificate of insurance covering the type of work to be performed, in an amount sufficient to cover the contract with all necessary coverage to fully protect the Club from all liability.

5. VACANCIES

   Any vacancies occurring on the Board of Governors may be filled for the balance of the un-expired term by a majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting.

ARTICLE IV

1. NUMBER AND ELECTION

   The officers of the club shall be a President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected at the annual meeting. Officers shall serve for one year.

2. DUTIES
   1. President

      The President shall preside at all meetings of the club membership. He shall automatically become a member, ex officio, of regular and special committees and shall perform such other duties, usually pertaining to such office.

   2. Vice-President
      1. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President at his absence or at his request.
      2. The Vice-President shall automatically become the Chairman of the Skeet Committee and any other duties usually pertaining to such office in addition to those specifically designated by the Board of Governors and President.
          
   3. Recording Secretary

      The Recording Secretary shall attend all Board of Governor and general membership meetings and record all minutes of such meetings, read all correspondence, attest all documents and perform such other duties as required by the By-Laws, or assigned by the Board of Governors, President, or Vice-President.

   4. Treasurer

      The Treasurer shall have the duty of possession and maintaining all of the official records and documents of the club, which shall be maintained in a safe place designated by the Board of Governors. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for maintaining a complete, accurate and current set of records indicating the funds on hand, receipts, and disbursements of any and all funds coming into his possession. The Treasurer shall cause all funds to be deposited in such bank and at such rimes as designated by the Board of Governors and shall withdraw such funds only by checks signed in such manner upon the request of the Board of Governors and of the general membership present at any general or special meeting as prescribed thereby, unless otherwise authorized by these By-Laws. The Treasurer shall make a completed, accurate, and current financial report to the club in the form of an income statement, on a monthly basis to be presented to the membership at every regular membership meeting, in addition to the Board of Governors, if so requested by said Board. The Treasurer shall make an annual report to the Board of Governors at the end of each year, as well as to the general membership. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for keeping a roll of all Life, Honorary, and Annual Members, along with their addresses and telephone numbers, and perform such other duties usually incident to such office. The treasurer shall furnish a surety bond, if requested to do so by the Board of Governors or fifty percent (50%) of the general membership at any regular or special meeting.

3. VACANCIES

   In the event of the death, resignation, removal or disability of any officer, the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Governors for the balance of the un-expired term.

4. COMPENSATION

   No officer or director shall receive any salary or other compensation from the Club unless specifically authorized by a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the general membership at any regular or special meeting.

5. NOTICES

   Unless otherwise specified by these By-Laws or by the Board of Directors, the Recording Secretary shall send each and every written notice required to be given in connection with any business of the club by ordinary U.S. Mail.

6. SKEET COMMITTE

   Officers:

   1. Chairman

      The Chairman of the skeet committee shall be elected at the annual meeting in like fashion as the Directors and Officers. Upon election, he or she shall also serve as Vice-President. The term of office shall be for one (1) year.

   2. Committee Members

      The number of Skeet Committee members shall be seven (7) and shall be recommended by the Skeet Chairman, but must be approved by the membership at any annual, regular, or special meeting and shall serve at the pleasure of the general membership. Any changes in this committee may be made at a regular or special meeting on five (5) days notice by a majority vote of the membership.

   3. Duties of Skeet Committee Chairman
      1. With approval of a majority of the skeet committee, establish and adequately post the date and hours when skeet shooting will be conducted, charges for skeet shooting, and any other material modifications in the operation of the skeet facilities.
      2. Promptly open and maintain the skeet shooting facilities during the regularly established times for shooting.
      3. Collect, accurately record and deposit in the Club account or any other account designated by the Board of Governors, all funds collected from and through the use of skeet facilities.
      4. Maintain and preserve an accurate and current set of financial books and records showing all original or starting funds, all monies taken in, all monies on hand and all monies expended for any reason whatsoever, setting forth an explanation of each said expenditure.
      5. Maintain and preserve an accurate and current set of books and records setting forth the inventory of the skeet field with respect to the machines and/or equipment and their parts on hand, targets, ammunition and any other items regularly used in connection with the facility, starting with items on hand, purchases, sales and items lost or destroyed, and a brief explanation setting forth the circumstances thereof.
      6. Order all necessary items of the inventory of the skeet fields, to assure the smooth, continued operation of the facility.
      7. Maintain and preserve an accurate and current record of the names of all persons who shoot at the skeet fields setting forth the date, number of rounds shot and the type and quantity of ammunition purchased, if any.
      8. Report to the Board of Governors at its monthly meeting, the monthly financial operations of the skeet field.
      9. Perform any other duties in connection with the skeet field facility so directed by the Board of Governors or the majority vote of the general membership of the Club, pursuant to any regular or special meeting.
      10. With approval of a majority of the Skeet Committee, establish all rules, regulations and details regarding the planning, operation of, and reporting required for any registered or non-registered skeet shooting event.

ARTICLE V

1. Order

   The order of business at all meetings of the general membership and Board of Governors and skeet committee shall be as follows:

   1. Roll call except at general membership meetings, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
   2. Reading of previous minutes, if required to be kept.
   3. Report of Treasurer or other fiscal officer in charge.
   4. Filling vacancies.
   5. The reports of officers who are committee chairman.
   6. Reports of committees.
   7. Election of Directors and Officers, if required.
   8. New business and/or resolutions.
   9. Old business.
   10. Program of the day.
   11. Adjournment
        
2. Rules

   Unless the same conflict with these By-Laws, “Roberts’ Rules of Order” shall govern all meetings.

ARTICLE VI

These By-Laws may be amended in whole or in part by the majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting at which there is at least ten percent (10%) of the total club membership attending. The general membership shall be notified by U.S. Mail at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at which any amendment is intended to be made, specifically setting forth the fact that an amendment is going to be proposed and a brief statement of the substance of the proposed amendment, in addition to the time, date and place of said meeting.

ARTICLE VII

The Board of Governors may, from time to time, adopt and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of affairs of the club by the membership and guests, including the use and operations of facilities of said club.

ARTICLE VIII

Each Officer and Director, and other committeemen acting in such capacity, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Club for and against any claims, cause of action, liability, litigation or threat thereof made or brought against him as an individual or as such member, officer, director or chairman by any firm, person, corporation or governmental body, for any matter arising out of or occurring by reason of the activities carried on in good faith as such office, director or chairman, or committee.

END OF BY-LAWS

Questions, suggestions, or comments email: cfag@clintonfishandgameclub.com
Mail: P.O Box 122, Clinton, NY 13323
 

ARTICLE I

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE III

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

ARTICLE V

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

ARTICLE VI

AMENDMENTS

These By-Laws may be amended in whole or in part by the majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting at which there is at least ten percent (10%) of the total club membership attending. The general membership shall be notified by U.S. Mail at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at which any amendment is intended to be made, specifically setting forth the fact that an amendment is going to be proposed and a brief statement of the substance of the proposed amendment, in addition to the time, date and place of said meeting.

ARTICLE VII

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Board of Directors may, from time to time, adopt and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of affairs of the club by the membership and guests, including the use and operations of facilities of said club.

ARTICLE VIII

INDIVIDUAL INDEMNIFICATION

Each Officer and Director, and other committeemen acting in such capacity, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Club for and against any claims, cause of action, liability, litigation or threat thereof made or brought against him as an individual or as such member, officer, director or chairman by any firm, person, corporation or governmental body, for any matter arising out of or occurring by reason of the activities carried on in good faith as such office, director or chairman, or committee.

Questions, suggestions, or comments email: cfag@clintonfishandgameclub.com
 Mail: P.O Box 122, Clinton, NY 13323

**CURRENT**

BY-LAWS
OF
CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB INC.

ARTICLE I

1. The name of this organization shall be CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB, INC., Clinton, New York.
    
2. The Club shall have a corporate seal bearing the words “CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB, INC.”. Such Seal shall be affixed to official documents of the Club, but failure to affix the seal shall not invalidate any corporate act otherwise valid.
    
3. The purpose and objectives of the club are:
   1. To promote and aid in the conservation and the preservation of fish, wildlife and their habitats.
   2. To Promote greater interest in our youth in the wise use of our forests, fish and wildlife resources, and to be able to use said resources to their full extent in a safe and enjoyable manner.
   3. To promote a better relationship between the sportsman and the landowner.
   4. To participate in the enactment of laws for the protection of fish and game, the preservation of the forests and the right to bear and use firearms.
   5. To acquire, own, hold, manage, control, mortgage, rent, lease, sell, exchange or otherwise acquire, encumber or dispose of real and personal property and to build, maintain, operate, control and manage the building or buildings, clubhouse or clubhouses, garage or garages, or other structures for the mutual enjoyment, use, occupation, privilege and benefit of its individual members.
   6. To educate persons in the safe and efficient handling of firearms, encourage the shooting sports, educate beginners in safe hunting habits, promote conservation of wildlife and cooperate with national, state and local authorities regarding enforcement of existing laws.
   7. To participate in the raising, breeding, releasing, study and conservation of game birds when economically possible.
   8. To promote and advance the interests, welfare and development of all shooting and related activities, conservation, preservation, and growth of fish and wildlife.

ARTICLE II

1. ELIGIBILITY – Any person age 21 or over, interested in the purposes of the Club and the shooting sports shall be eligible for membership upon endorsement by a member of the Club and approval by the Board of Directors. The immediate family members (spouse, children under the age of 21) of a member in good standing are entitled to receive the same fees discounts as said member. The prepayment of annual dues and any assessments if any will be required. The Board of Directors shall have the right to refuse the application of any individual for an appropriate reason and its judgment shall be final.
    
2. CLASSES – The membership shall be divided into the following classes:
   1. Honorary memberships will be given to people other than members of the Club that have been determined to have significantly contributed to the shooting sports, conservation or preservation of fish and wildlife and its habitat, or to the freedom to bear and use firearms. Honorary membership candidates will be nominated by the Board of Directors, and must be ratified by the general membership.
   2. Lifetime memberships will be given to members of the Club that have been determined to have made a significant contribution to the shooting sports, conservation or preservation of fish and wildlife and its habitat, the freedom to bear and use firearms, or to the Club itself. Lifetime membership candidates will be nominated by the Board of Directors, and must be ratified by the general membership.
   3. Annual members are those upon payment of dues, as determined by the Board of Directors, shall become members in the club for the year. All annual memberships will expire on December 31 of each year, with a thirty-day grace period for the payment of dues.
       
3. DUES – The dues for membership are as follows:
   1. The dues and yearly assessments of individual annual members shall be affixed by the Board of Directors and ratified by the general membership.
   2. Members in Good Standing – No individual member shall be considered in good standing unless such member’s dues are paid in full for the following year by January 30th of said year. The Board of Directors shall have the right to refuse the application of any individual for an appropriate reason and its judgment shall be final. New members who join the Club on or after October 1st of any year will have paid dues for the current year and also for the following year, but will not be eligible to vote until January 1st of said following year. A yearly assessment, if any, shall be paid as the Board of Directors recommends and ratified by the membership. If the assessment, or a portion of the assessment, which is due is not paid within 45 days of the due date the member shall no longer be a member in good standing. No part of any previously paid dues, or assessment fees shall be refunded. The former member, no longer in good standing, may be reinstated only if approved by the Board of Directors, and payment in arrears be paid in full. The member shall be notified by regular mail within 30 days of the date of his possible termination.
   3. The Board of Directors may provide for appropriate pins, cards or certificates to be issued to the various members upon payment of current dues.
   4. Termination – Any member in default of payment of dues, and/or assessment fees is automatically barred from membership and shall forfeit any office or position within the Club. Reinstatement is subject to the action of the Board of Directors and by payment of dues and assessment fees, if any, just as if he/she were a new member.
       
4. MEETINGS – The meetings shall be as follows:
   1. Annual Meeting – The regular monthly meeting held on the last Tuesday of December shall be designated as the Annual Meeting. At this meeting the club elections for the members of the Board of Directors shall be conducted together with any other business that may properly come before it.
   2. Regular Meetings
      1. The Board of Directors shall meet when deemed necessary by said Board.
      2. The general membership meeting shall be conducted on the last Tuesday of each month or at such time as may be determined by the Board of Directors so as not to conflict with the observance of national holidays.
      3. Other than herein stated, no further notice of meetings of the Board of Directors and general membership need be made and, unless noted otherwise, all meetings shall be held at the Clinton Fish & Game Club Inc., clubhouse.
      4. Where national holidays fall on a scheduled meeting day, an alternative meeting date shall be determined by the Board of Directors, and notification of the alternative date will be sent to the general membership. The alternate meeting day must be within the same month as the original meeting day.
   3. Special Meetings
      1. Special meetings of the general membership may be held upon the call of the President, the Board of Directors, or upon the demand by any member in good standing, in writing, stating the object of the proposed meeting, and signed by at least 10% of the current membership of the club. Unless otherwise specified, the place of all special meetings shall be the said clubhouse. Notice setting forth the time and date of such meetings, at least one (1) day prior to said meeting, shall be given by U.S. Mail to the membership and only the business set forth in said notice shall be transacted at such special meetings.
      2. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held upon the call of a member of the Board of Directors, by giving reasonable notice to all available members of the Board of Directors of the time and place of said meetings.
   4. Quorum
      1. At any regular or special meeting of the membership, 10% of the membership in good standing shall constitute a quorum.
      2. Six (6) members present at a Board of Directors meeting shall constitute a quorum for each, a majority vote of either being sufficient for the conduct of any of its business unless otherwise specifically set forth herein. Each member shall be entitled to one (1) equal vote, a tie vote being equivalent to a defeat of the motion.
   5. Proxies
      1. Proxy voting shall be permitted at a Board of Directors meeting by written proxy only. Such proxy shall be given to a duly authorized board member prior to the meeting in order to be valid.
      2. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted at any regular, special, or annual meeting of the Clinton Fish & Game Club except as stated above.
          

ARTICLE III

1. BOARD

   The Board of Directors shall consist of eleven (11) members, one of which shall be designated by the Board as Chairman to conduct meetings (which will include: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer).

2. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

   Nominations and election of members of the Board of Directors and Officers shall be made by nominations and elections from the floor at the regular membership meeting held in the month of November. The Board of Directors may recommend nominations for Board Members and Officers, but this shall not be binding on the membership. Nominations can only be closed by a majority vote of the members present. Notification of the nominees selected will be sent to the general membership along with notification of the elections to be held at the annual meeting in December.

3. TERMS

   The terms of office for members of the Board of Directors shall be two (2) years. The election shall be apportioned so that one-half of the total Board shall be elected annually (three the first year, four the second, then repeated). All terms shall commence on the first day of the year for which the Director was elected.

4. DUTIES

   The Board of Directors shall be responsible for all normal operations of the Club not specifically designated either to the Board of Directors, the individual officers, or the general membership. The Board of Directors will appoint members in good standing to assist in the requisition of supplies for the Club’s operation. No capital expenditures in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) may be made without the approval of the Board of Directors and the general membership at any regular or special meeting. Capital expenditures exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) shall require a minimum of three (3) independent competitive bids, which shall be considered and approved by both the Board of Directors and the general membership. No work on any accepted bid shall commence without the contractor, whose bid was accepted, first supplying the Board of Directors with a current certificate of insurance covering the type of work to be performed, and in an amount sufficient to cover the contract with all necessary coverage to fully protect the Club from all liability.

5. VACANCIES

   Any vacancies occurring on the Board of Directors may be filled for the balance of the un-expired term by a majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting.

ARTICLE IV

1. NUMBER AND ELECTION

   The officers of the club shall be a President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected at the annual meeting. Officers shall serve for one year.

2. DUTIES
   1. President

      The President shall preside at all meetings of the club membership. He shall automatically become a member, ex officio, of regular and special committees and shall perform such other duties, usually pertaining to such office.

   2. Vice-President

      The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President at his absence or at his request, and any other duties usually pertaining to such office in addition to those specifically designated by the Board of Directors and President.

   3. Recording Secretary

      The Recording Secretary shall attend all Board of Directors and general membership meetings and record all minutes of such meetings, read all correspondence, attest all documents and perform such other duties as required by the By-Laws, or assigned by the Board of Directors, President, or Vice-President.

   4. Treasurer

      The Treasurer shall have the duty of possession and maintaining all of the official records and documents of the club, which shall be maintained in a safe place designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for maintaining a complete, accurate and current set of records indicating the funds on hand, receipts, and disbursements of any and all funds coming into his possession. The Treasurer shall cause all funds to be deposited in such bank and at such rimes as designated by the Board of Directors and shall withdraw such funds only by checks signed in such manner upon the request of the Board of Directors and of the general membership present at any general or special meeting as prescribed thereby, unless otherwise authorized by these By-Laws. The Treasurer shall make a completed, accurate, and current financial report to the club in the form of an income statement, on a monthly basis to be presented to the membership at every regular membership meeting, in addition to the Board of Directors, if so requested by said Board. The Treasurer shall make an annual report to the Board of Directors at the end of each year, as well as to the general membership. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for keeping a roll of all Life, Honorary, and Annual Members, along with their addresses and telephone numbers, and perform such other duties usually incident to such office. The treasurer shall furnish a surety bond, if requested to do so by the Board of Directors or the general membership at any regular or special meeting.

3. VACANCIES

   In the event of the death, resignation, removal or disability of any officer, the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for the balance of the un-expired term.

4. COMPENSATION

   No officer or director shall receive any salary or other compensation from the Club unless specifically authorized by a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the general membership at any regular or special meeting.

5. NOTICES

   Unless otherwise specified by these By-Laws or by the Board of Directors, the Recording Secretary shall send each and every written notice required to be given in connection with any business of the club by ordinary U.S. Mail.

ARTICLE V

1. Order

   The order of business at all meetings of the general membership and Board of Directors shall be as follows:

   1. Roll call except at general membership meetings, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
   2. Reading of previous minutes, if required to be kept.
   3. Report of Treasurer or other fiscal officer in charge.
   4. Filling vacancies.
   5. The reports of officers who are committee chairman.
   6. Reports of committees.
   7. Election of Directors and Officers, if required.
   8. New business and/or resolutions.
   9. Old business.
   10. Program of the day.
   11. Adjournment
        
2. Rules

   Unless the same conflict with these By-Laws, “Roberts’ Rules of Order” shall govern all meetings.

ARTICLE VI

These By-Laws may be amended in whole or in part by the majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting at which there is at least ten percent (10%) of the total club membership attending. The general membership shall be notified by U.S. Mail at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting at which any amendment is intended to be made, specifically setting forth the fact that an amendment is going to be proposed and a brief statement of the substance of the proposed amendment, in addition to the time, date and place of said meeting.

ARTICLE VII

The Board of Directors may, from time to time, adopt and amend rules and regulations for the conduct of affairs of the club by the membership and guests, including the use and operations of facilities of said club.

ARTICLE VIII

Each Officer and Director, and other committeemen acting in such capacity, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Club for and against any claims, cause of action, liability, litigation or threat thereof made or brought against him as an individual or as such member, officer, director or chairman by any firm, person, corporation or governmental body, for any matter arising out of or occurring by reason of the activities carried on in good faith as such office, director or chairman, or committee.

END OF BY-LAWS

Questions, suggestions, or comments email: cfag@clintonfishandgameclub.com
Mail: P.O Box 122, Clinton, NY 13323

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CLINTON FISH & GAME CLUB
NOTICE OF CHANGES TO BYLAWS
JULY 2004

NOTICE OF CHANGES TO CFAGC BY-LAWS

AS OF 07/27/2004 The Proposed BY-LAWS WERE PASSED
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE 22.   Voting:   Yes=13   NO=9

The club’s current by-laws were quite out of date, so it was decided at the May meeting that a committee would be formed and new tentative by-laws would be drawn up to get the club up to date. The tentative by-laws were drawn up and presented to the members attending the June meeting, and a brainstorming session was held during the meeting. Some new ideas were incorporated into the tentative by-laws, and they are now ready to be presented to the general membership at the July meeting to be voted on. Copies of the current and tentative by-laws are available for download, or are also available for viewing at the club on Thursday nights and Sundays.

Click to View: Current By-Laws  Or  Tentative By-Laws

The next club meeting will be July 27th at 7:00 PM. All club members are urged to attend.

Questions, suggestions, or comments email: cfag@clintonfishandgameclub.com
Mail: P.O Box 122, Clinton, NY 13323