WSSA Bylaws
BY-LAWS
WASHINGTON SKEET SHOOTING ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I
The name of this association shall be the Washington Skeet Shooting Association (WSSA)
ARTICLE II
Purpose of Association
1. The purpose of this association shall be as follows:
1.a To constitute a central body for the coordination and supervision of the sport of skeet shooting in Washington
State, and for the mutual benefit of all shooters or groups of shooters.
1.b To insure cooperation with the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) or any future controlling body
with which this association affiliates in the promotion of this sport, and to enforce directly and abide by all the
rules and regulations of any such association in all respects.
1.c To form a league or group of leagues composed of affiliated clubs desiring to engage in competition.
1.d To prepare and submit to NSSA or any future controlling body, for its approval, such schedules of matches and
tournaments as may seen best suited to the interest of sheet shooters in Washington State.
ARTICLE III
Membership
A. Types of Membership
1.There shall be two types of membership:
1.a Club. Application may be made by any organized skeet club in Washington State for membership in WSSA,
and if duly approved by a majority of the Executive Committee, will be accepted. Club must be NSSA affiliated to be eligible for WSSA membership
1.b Individual. Any individual may apply for membership in WSSA and shall become and individual member. Each individual at the time of application for membership shall designate the club of which they are a member. If the club is one affiliated with WSSA, voting rights will be as described in Article IV.A.1. If the club is not affiliated with WSSA or they are not a member of any club, voting rights will be as described in Article IV.A.2 or IV.A.3. Individual must be NSSA or NRA affiliated to be eligible for WSSA membership.
B. Residents of Washington State
1. Residents of Washington State must have a paid up membership card as evidence that the shooter is a WSSA member in good standing to be eligible to participate in registered shoots held in Washington State.
C. Non Residents
1. Non residents of Washington State will not be required to be members of WSSA but will be required to pay the daily WSSA fees for all registered shoots.
D. Military Personnel
1. Military personnel on active duty and stationed in Washington State with the armed forces of the United States will be allowed to shoot in one registered shoot without being a member of WSSA but will be required to pay the daily WSSA fees.
ARTICLE IV
Voting
A Directors
1 One director for each twenty (20) WSSA members, or portion thereof, will be designated by each affiliated club. These directors to represent their clubs as members of the advisory board.
2. There shall be one director at large who shall represent members who are not members of an affiliated club.
3. A minimum of five individual WSSA members not affiliated with any WSSA member club may elect a director at large
to represent them on the advisory board. There shall be no more then one such group in the state.
4. Each director shall be empowered to cast one vote upon any question which may come before the Advisory Board.
Directors must be present in order to vote.
5. In the event that a duly accredited director from any affiliated club cannot be present at any meeting of the Advisory
Board, such club may designate, in writing, any member of the club as a substitute.
6. Each officer of WSSA shall be empowered to cast one vote on any question which may come before the Advisory Board.
In the event of a tie vote then the President shall ask for a revote by secret ballot. There are no further provisions made for the breaking of tie votes.
B. Individual
1. Any person holding more then one office is no empowered to cast more then one vote on any one question.
2. Each individual member shall have one vote in the election of officers at the annual meeting of the general membership.
Members must be present and no proxy vote will be allowed. Vote shall be by secret ballot whenever there are two or more candidates for the office.
ARTICLE V
Meetings
A. General Membership
1. The annual meeting of WSSA shall be held each year during the American State Championship shoot. It is the responsibility of the President to prepare and distribute and agenda at least 7 days prior to the meeting.
B. Advisory Board
1. The Advisory Board shall meet at the American State Championship shoot at the call of the President. The annual scheduling meeting shall be held at a time and place determined by the president except that the Annual Scheduling Meeting shall be held at the instigation of the President or at the request of three or more members of the Advisory Board. National Directors will be invited to attend Advisory Board meetings.
ARTICLE VI
Officers and Committees
A. Officers
1. The officers of WSSA shall be a President, Vice President and a Secretary/Treasurer. They shall be elected every even year beginning in the year 2004 at each Annual Meeting of the general membership provided in Article IV. New officers shall assume office thirty days after election.
B. Executive Committee
1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the association.
C. Advisory Board
1. The Advisory Board shall consist of the officers of WSSA, the directors as designated by the affiliated clubs and the director at large.
2. The immediate past President shall be a member of the Advisory Board in an advisory capacity, with vote, for a period of two years.
ARTICLE VII
Powers and Duties of Officers and Committees
A. President
1. The president shall preside at all meetings of WSSA and at all meetings of the Advisory Board. 2. The President shall appoint a nominating committee, composed of not less then three (3) directors of the Advisory Board, not less then thirty (30) days prior to the general membership meeting of WSSA. This nominating committee shall present to the General Membership meeting their slate of officers with not more then two candidates each for the office of President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. Nomination for officers of WSSA may be made from the floor at the annual General Membership meeting.
B. Vice President
1. The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President or at the request of the President.
2. In the event of the death, disability or resignation of the President or in the event that the President ceases to be President for any other reason, then the Vice President shall automatically succeed to that position.
3. The Vice President shall verify the accounts of the Secretary/Treasurer before each annual meeting or upon the resignation or disqualification of the Secretary /Treasurer.
C. Secretary/Treasurer
1. The Secretary/Treasurer shall:
1.a Keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings of WSSA and of all meetings of the Executive committee and
Advisory Board in books belonging to WSSA.
1.b Keep correct roll of the membership, conduct all official correspondence and have custody of all
communications received.
1.c Keep a suitable record of all scores and results of matches and activities sponsored by WSSA.
1.d Notify all interested parties as set forth above of all meetings of WSSA, of the Executive Committee, and Advisory Board, and of other important events within a reasonable time prior thereto.
1.e Collect and have custody of all funds received by WSSA from any source, and shall deposit said funds in the name of WSSA in a banking institution approved by the Executive Committee, and shall disburse said funds subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.
1.f Keep an accurate record of all receipts, disbursements and other financial matters, and shall prepare and submit
a detailed report on the preceding fiscal year at the Scheduling Meeting of the Advisory Board.
D. Chief Referee
1. The Chief Referee shall:
1.a Be appointed by the Executive Committee for a period of one year. Such appointment to be made at the scheduling meeting of the Advisory Board.
1.b Officiate in that capacity at the American State Championships and at other such matched tournaments, etc. that may be conducted by WSSA if requested.
1.c Obtain from NSSA the annual referee examination and distribute same to affiliated clubs upon request. The Chief Referee shall approve and forward to NSSA all applications from members for referee certification.
1.d Appoint an Assistant Chief Referee if determined necessary.
E. Executive Committee
1. The Executive Committee shall:
1.a Meet when they deem necessary.
1.b Have the general charge and control of the policies and property of WSSA, and handle any and all transactions
and dispose of any and all matters which need not of necessity be brought before a regular meeting of WSSA,
unless otherwise provided in this instrument.
1.c The purpose of the Executive Committee is to expedite and facilitate the management and direction of the
affairs of WSSA
1.d The conduct of their meeting shall be determined by the Executive Committee, but a majority must be present
at such meetings.
1.e Any meetings of the Executive Committee resulting in changes from established policy or procedures shall be
reported at the next scheduled Advisory Board meeting. Actions of the Executive Committee, if deemed unsound or improper by the Advisory Board of WSSA may be vetoed upon petition be a two-thirds (2/3) majority, such petition being presented to the President; and in the same manner any member of the Executive Committee may be disqualified.
1.f All contracts or agreements entered into by WSSA will be executed by at least two members of the Executive Committee.
1.g Appoint such committees as necessary and advisable for the promotion of the purposes of WSSA. See Article II.
1.h Any member of the Executive Committee who is unable to attend a meeting of the Executive Committee may, if necessary for a majority, appoint a member of the Advisory Board as a proxy.
1.i In the event that any matters arise, the administration of which is not expressly or impliedly left by this instrument to determination of the members of WSSA, these and other matters not expressly provided for shall be left to the administration and control of the Executive Committee, this being one of the chief purposes for the existence of that body.
1.j Nothing in this instrument shall be construed to prevent any officer from continuing in office indefinably, subject to re-election or reappointment, except as otherwise expressly provided.
F. Advisory Board
1. The Advisory Board shall:
1.a When so requested by the Executive Committee, shall at all times assist the Executive Committee in handling
the affairs of WSSA.
1.b From time to time the members of the Advisory Board shall keep the Executive Committee advised of ideas
and suggestions in regard to the affairs of WSSA from affiliated clubs.
ARTICLE VIII
Dues, Assessments and fees
A. Dues
1. Club
1.a Annual club dues shall be in an amount determined be the Advisory Board and payable upon election to
membership and thereafter on November first of each year.
1.b All dues, fees and assessments must be paid in full to date by each affiliated club before the duly accredited
director(s) from that club are eligible to vote.
1.c The sponsoring club of a registered shoot shall check the WSSA membership of each Washington State
resident shooter before accepting their entry and shall be responsible for the annual dues if they allow a participant to shoot when said participant is not a paid up member of WSSA. Club management will be billed by WSSA in all cases where non-members are allowed to shoot. Club management may seek reimbursement from said shooter.
2. Individual
1. An individual shooter is a member in good standing upon complying with WSSA bylaws and either being a
current member of NSSA or NRA.
1.a.1 Annual dues in WSSA shall be in an amount determined by the Advisory Board and payable November first of each year. An applicant for membership in WSSA shall pay his initial dues at the time of application.
1.a.2 Life membership dues shall be in an amount determined by the Advisory Board and payable at the time of application for life membership.
B. Assessments
1. Assessment become due and payable within fifteen (15) days of the date thereof.
C. Fees
1. Daily fees for WSSA sanctioned shoots will be as set by the Advisory Board. These fees to be collected from the shooter by the sponsoring club and remitted in full to the Secretary/Treasurer with the :State Copy” of the shooter registration form.
ARTICLE IX
Expulsion and Reinstatement
A. Expulsion
1. Any member may, upon a vote of the majority of the Advisory Board, be expelled for conduct which the Advisory Board considers prejudicial to WSSA; and upon due notice from the Secretary/Treasurer, such member, s0o expelled, shall become automatically ineligible to compete in any event held under the auspices of WSSA which may then be in progress or held in the future.
B. Reinstatement
1. Any member having been expelled as above, may apply to the Advisory Board for reinstatement, and may, upon approval by a majority of the Advisory Board be reinstated.
ARTICLE X
State Championships
A. State Championships
1. The WSSA will plan, conduct, and administer the American State Championships Shoot each year. A contract will be executed by WSSA and the host club.
ARTICLE XI
Corporate Dissolution
A. Dissolution
1. In the event that the Washington Skeet Shooting Association, a Washington Corporation, should ever dissolve, the assets of the corporation shall go to the Washington State Skeet Scholarship Fund. A Washington Corporation.
ARTICLE XII
Amendments
A. By-Laws
1. These By-Laws may be amended, in whole or in part, or altered or otherwise changed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority Vote of the members of the Advisory Board present and voting on the question. Proposed changes to the By-Laws shall be distributed to the member clubs for dissemination to the directors prior to the next scheduled Advisory Board meeting.
2. The substance and construction of the instrument, called the By-Laws, represents a modification of the original and subsequent amendments which have been adopted by WSSA. Nevertheless, this instrument as herein set forth shall be the BY-Laws of the Washington Skeet Shooting Association, and any further amendments shall be deemed as attaching to this instrument.
3. This instrument, with revision, was adopted officially at the fall scheduling and planning meeting of the Advisory Board held at the Wenatchee Gun Club on September 27, 2003.
Signatures President ______________________________________ Date ____________________
Vice President ___________________________________ Date ___________________
Secretary/Treasurer _______________________________ Date ___________________