CONSTITUTION

Incorporated 1980 (Revised 12-10-2003)

ARTICLE # 1 NAME
The name of this organization shall be CONNECTICUT ICE YACHT CLUB INCORPORATED. Incorporation was consummated July 28, 1980 by filling in Volume 973 of the records of the Connecticut Secretary of State.
ARTICLE # 2 ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVE
The Club was founded and is maintained for the purpose of furthering the sport of iceboating.
ARTICLE # 3 NON-STOCK - NON-PROFIT
There shall be no ownership of this organization through stock or any other financial instrument. All earnings through dues, fees or assessments shall be employed solely in meeting the organization's objective and shall not inure to the financial profit of any member.
ARTICLE # 4 GOVERNING BODY
The club shall have a minimum of four officers, who shall also be members of the Board of Directors. A minimum of one club member in good standing shall also be a member of the Board of Directors. To maintain management flexibility, all further regulation of the Board of Directors, the officers and their respective duties shall be governed by the Club's By-Laws.
ARTICLE # 5 MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall not be dictated by race, color, sex, creed or country of origin, but solely by the individual's interest in iceboating.
ARTICLE #6 OFFICIAL MEETINGS
There shall be in each year an annual meeting of the club for the purpose of the election of officers and making changes to the By-Laws. Within the By-Laws, provision shall be made for sufficient meetings to address all other Club business.
ARTICLE # 7 VOTING QUORUM
All members in good standing shall have an equal vote. The voting quorum at Board of Directors' meetings shall be a majority of those present. At the annual meeting, the voting quorum shall be a majority of those present (exception - see Article # 9).
ARTICLE # 8 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES
The organization's income shall be derived from dues and fees and shall be utilized to cover the operating expenses. Such dues and fees shall be established annually by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE # 9 CONSTITUTION CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS
In the event that it becomes desirable to make changes to existing Articles or add Articles to the Constitution, a two-thirds majority vote of the current present and voting shall be required
ARTICLE # 10 DISSOLUTION
In the event of the dissolution of this organization, its net assets shall be distributed to such non-profit organizations (exempt from income taxes under prevailing IRS codes) as chosen by the then Board of Directors.
ARTICLE # 11 INSURANCE COVERAGE AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION
In the event of a lawsuit or other claim against any officer or member of the Board of Directors, in his or her capacity as an officer or member of the Board, said officer or Board member shall be afforded legal representation and coverage by the liability insurance carrier of the Club.
ARTICLE # 12 NOTICE
Notice of the annual meeting and other regular meetings shall be by mail, not less than two weeks before the scheduled date of said meeting. The notice shall include mention of any proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws. Attendance at any meeting constitutes a waiver of any claim of defective notice.

BY-LAWS

SECTION 1.0 OFFICERS AND GOVERNING BOARD
1.1 The organization shall have the following officers:
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Secretary - Treasurer
Fleet Captain
1.2 The Board of Directors shall consist of the four officers, the past Commodore if he so chooses, and one representative at large from the membership.
1.3 All candidates for office or Board positions shall be members in good standing.

SECTION 2.0 MANAGEMENT DUTIES
2.1 THE COMMODORE SHALL:
* Preside at all meetings
* Coordinate the assigned tasks of other officers
* Delegate authority to others as felt necessary, including to committees
* Prepare meeting agenda and present to the meetings
* Have other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.

2.2 THE VICE-COMMODORE SHALL:
* Preside, in the commodore's absence at meetings
* Assist the Commodore in carrying out his assigned duties
* Assume such other duties from time to time as are prescribed by the Commodore.

2.3 THE SECRETARY-TREASURER SHALL:
* Record all proceedings at the Club's official meetings
* Carry out any correspondence required or assigned by the Commodore
* Assist in the preparation of the Club's news letter and carry out other public relations work as required.
* Send out timely notices of meetings and events and collect and record membership dues or fees.
* Prepare the official membership directory.
* Conduct all financial matters, including banking, disbursements and financial reports.

2.4 THE FLEET CAPTAIN SHALL:
* Keep a record of assigned boat numbers.
* Assign mooring locations and club house storage areas as required.
* Plan and conduct all race programs and procure appropriate trophies.

SECTION 3.0 TENURE OF OFFICE
3.1 Officers shall be elected for a term not to exceed two years. All officers on the Board of Directors shall be elected bi-annually at the Annual Club meeting.
3.2 In the event of a vacancy, the Commodore shall appoint a member in good standing to fill the vacancy.
3.3 The Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee, whose duty is to present to the membership the Slate(s) of Officers for the next term. The proposed Slate(s) will be announced in the March Newsletter and the membership will vote at the Annual Club meeting or by mailed proxy. The Nominating Committee will be responsible for conduct of the Election.

SECTION 4.0 MEETINGS
4.1 The annual meeting shall be held at the same time as the final club pot luck supper in late March.
4.2 The annual meeting's agenda shall be set by the Commodore in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws and shall include the following items:
Commodore Report
Secretary-Treasurer Report
Fleet Captain Report
Nominations and Elections
New Business/Old Business
General Discussions
4.3 The Commodore may call Board of Directors meetings as needed, but shall call a planning meeting in advance of the sailing season.

SECTION 5.0 VOTING
5.1 All members in good standing at time of vote are eligible to cast one vote.
5.2 Voting shall be by show of hands unless a majority of members present call for a written ballot.

SECTION 6.0 ANNUAL DUES, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS
6.1 It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors, at its pre-season meeting, to establish the season's budget and set the dues to properly meet anticipated expenses.
6.2 To assist the Treasurer in timely collection of funds, the Board shall have the authority to impose a penalty on late payment, in the form of a surcharge on dues.

SECTION 7.0 COMMITTEES
7.1 The Commodore, with assistance from the Board, shall appoint members in good standing to a nominating committee, a social committee and to other such committees from time to time as conditions warrant.
7.2 All committees shall answer and report to the Board.
7.3 The Fleet Captain shall appoint a committee to assist him in his duties relative to the clubhouse, mooring activities and race operations.

SECTION 8.0 HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
8.1 The Board of Directors shall have the power to award honorary membership to any deserving member or person who it feels has contributed greatly to the club's functioning or to the furtherance of iceboating.
8.2 Award of this honor shall also carry life membership free of all dues, fees or assessments.
8.3 The roll of honorary members shall, at no time, exceed 10% of the active member roll.

SECTION 9.0 BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
9.1 The By-Laws may be amended at the annual meeting by a majority vote of those members present in good standing.
9.2 Any changes or amendments to the By-Laws shall not infringe on the basic principles, intent, or purpose of the Constitution.

SECTION 10.0 LLOYD YOUNG MEMORIAL REGATTA
10.1 The club shall hold an annual regatta which will be conducted on the first two racing days of the season as deemed appropriate by the Fleet Captain.
10.2 The memorial is a series of between three (minimum)and five (maximum) races, limited to current season members in good standing with the club.
10.3 Competing boats will be classified as Hi-Rig, Lo-Rig or DN class in accordance with ISA rules.
10.4 A minimum of two entries are required to establish a competition within a class.
10.5 The race course will be a touring course as dictated by the ice conditions of the day.
10.6 The series of races will be included in the overall annual club competition.
10.7 A first place perpetual trophy will be awarded in each class.

SECTION 11.0 SAIL REGISTRATION LETTER
11.1 Any member registering with the International Skeeter Association (ISA) should request the letter "C" designation which is the Connecticut Ice Yacht Club designation.

SECTION 12.0 MEMBERSHIP
12.1 There shall be three classes of membership as follows:

12.1.1 ACTIVE
Any member in good standing with the club, having paid his dues for the current season. Privileges are to sail in the Lloyd Young Memorial Regatta, vote on the club's affairs, receive all club communications, utilize the clubhouse for storage of equipment, and hold office. The Active membership shall be limited to 50 members.

12.1.2 INACTIVE
Any active member who has not paid his dues by January 15th will no longer be considered a member in good standing and will be transferred to inactive status. There are no privileges.

12.1.3 HONORARY
A member, voted to that membership, has all the privileges of an active member, and shall be in accordance with Section 8.0.