Humboldt Rifle Pistol Club

BY LAWS
HUMBOLDT RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB

HUMBOLDT
IOWA

AFFILIATED WITH THE
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA

Updated 0209

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of this organization shall be:
HUMBOLDT RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB.

ARTICLE II

OBJECT

The object of this organization shall be the encouragement of organized rifle and pistol of shooting among citizens of the United States resident in our community, with a view toward a better knowledge on the part of such citizens of the safe handling and proper care of firearms, as well as improved marksmanship. It shall be our further objective and purpose to forward the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline, team play and self-reliance, which are the essentials of good sportsmanship and the foundation of true patriotism.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Any citizen of the United States 18 years of age or over, who swears they are not a convicted felon and that they can legally own firearms, may become a member of this organization on vote of the executive Committee after subscribing to the following pledge and on payment of the usual initiation fee and dues. They must also maintain membership in the National Rifle Association of America to be eligible for club membership.

The NRA Pledge

I CERTIFY that I am a citizen of the United States of America and that I am not a member of any organization or group which has as any part of its program the attempt to overthrow the Government of the United States or any of its political subdivisions by force or violence; that I have never been convicted of a crime of violence, and if admitted to membership I will faithfully endeavor to fulfill the obligations of good sportsmanship and good citizenship.

ARTICLE IV

DUES

(a) The member’s annual dues to the club shall be $95.00 payable at the January meeting.

(b) Out of county (CMP) membership will be $45.00 annually, payable at the January meeting. This membership does not get keys and is mostly for CMP purchasing purposes.

(c) Senior member (over 65) annual dues to the club shall be $45.00 payable at the January meeting.

(d) New members joining the club will be levied pro-rated dues based on the month they join the club. (A new member is defined as one that has not been a member for three consecutive years proceeding the year in which they wish to apply for membership). Those joining between January – August will pay $95.00, September – October $75.00, November $50.00, December will pay the next years membership dues. Renewal of all membership will be in January with the usual membership fee as noted above.

ARTICLE V

MEETINGS

(a) Annual Meeting. The annual meeting for the club shall be held on the second Thursday of January in each year. If the annual meeting shall not take place at the time fixed, it shall be held within a reasonable time thereafter, and all officers shall hold over until their successors shall have been elected.

(b) Regular Meetings. The regular business meeting of the club for the transaction of ordinary business shall be held on the second Thursday of each month, at such time and places as may be fixed by the Executive Committee.
(c) Special Meeting. A special meeting of the club may be held at any time upon the call of the President or upon the call of the Executive Committee, or upon the demand in writing, stating the object of the proposed meeting, and signed by not less than 20% of the members entitled to vote. Notice of the time, place and object of any special meeting shall be given all officers and members in good standing in writing by the United States mail not less than seven days prior to the date fixed for the holding of the meeting. The place of such special meeting shall be fixed by the Executive Committee.

(d) Quorum. Quorum of our club shall be the majority of members present.

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS

(a) The officers of this club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Safety/Executive Officer who, acting together, shall constitute the Executive Committee. They shall be elected by a majority vote by ballot of the members in good standing present at the annual meeting of the club. They shall hold offices for one year or until their successors are elected. (The offices of Safety and Executive may be combined).
(b) The executive Committee shall have general supervision and control of the activities of the club.

(c) Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held regularly at such time and place as the Committee may determine. Special meetings may be held at any time on the call of the President or on demand, in writing to the Secretary, by three members of the committee.

(d) Four members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.

(e) Resignation of any officer may be accepted by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Committee.

(f) A vacancy in the Executive Committee may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Committee. However, if more than one vacancy exists a special meeting of the club shall be called and new officers shall be elected to fill the vacancies until the date of the next annual meeting as provided in paragraph (a) above.

ARTICLE VII

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

(a) President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and of the Executive Committee. The President shall be a member ex-officio of all regular and special committees, and shall perform all such other duties as usually pertaining to the office of President.

(b) Vice-President. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President (in his absence) or at the President’s request. The Vice-President will assume the office of the President following his term.

(c) Secretary. The Secretary or designated representative shall conduct all official correspondence pertaining to the proper preparation and forwarding of all reports required of the club by the National Rifle Association and by the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The Secretary shall notify the members of the Executive Committee of all meetings and shall notify all members of special and annual meetings, as required in Article V. The Secretary shall keep a true record of all meetings of the Executive Committee and of the club and have the custody of the books and papers of the club except the Treasurer’s books of account. The Secretary shall be responsible for re-affiliating the club with the National Rifle Association.
(d) Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the club and place the same in such bank or banks as may be approved by the Executive Committee. Such money shall only be withdrawn by check signed by the Treasurer and for the payment of such bills as have been approved by the membership. Regular monthly bills can be paid without approval. The Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all the transactions and render a detailed report with vouchers at any meeting of the Executive Committee when requested and an annual report to the organization at the annual meeting. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of all fees and dues. All applications for membership in the club shall be made to the Treasurer or designated representative.
(e) Safety Officer/Executive Officer. Shall be responsible for the maintaining and upkeep of the indoor and outdoor ranges in a safe condition and shall have charge of the ranges of the club, the printing of scorecards, the arranging of competitions, etc. He shall contract no bills without the authorization of the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VIII

SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION

(a) Any officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the members in good standing present at any special meeting called for this purpose. No vote on suspension or removal may be taken unless at least fifteen days notice in writing shall have been given to the officer of the reasons for his removal and of the time and place of the special meeting at which such ballot on his removal is to be taken. At such special meeting, the officer shall be given a full hearing.

(b) Any member may be suspended or expelled from the club for any cause deemed sufficient by the Executive Committee by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members of the committee present at any regular or special meeting. The Executive Committee will determine the length of such suspension or expulsion. No vote on suspension or expulsion may be taken unless at least fifteen days notice in writing shall have been given to the member of the charges preferred and of the time and place of the meeting of the Executive Committee at which such charges will be considered. At such meeting, the member under charges will be accorded a full hearing.

(c) Charges against any officer or member may be preferred by any member in good standing. They shall be in writing clearly stating the facts relied upon and accompanied by all affidavits or exhibits which are to be used in their support. Such charges shall be filed with the Secretary, who will immediately notify the President. The President will call a meeting of the Executive Committee to hear the charges. The Secretary will give at least fifteen days notice of the meeting to each member of the Executive Committee and to the accuser and to the accused, which notice shall be in writing and will include a true copy of the charges and of the supporting affidavits and exhibits.

(d) Any member suspended or expelled by the Executive Committee may appeal to the full membership of the club. Such appeal shall be made in writing to the Secretary who will notify the President. The President will call a special meeting of the club for the purpose of acting on the appeal. The Secretary shall give at least fifteen days notice in writing to all members of the club in good standing, stating the date, time, place, and reason for such special meeting. At the meeting of the full club the Secretary will read the original charges, the supporting affidavits, and will read or display the accompanying exhibits, and will read the minutes of the special meeting of the Executive Committee at which the charges were heard and action taken. A full hearing will be given the accuser and the accused. A vote will be taken by ballot of the members in good standing, present and a two-thirds vote shall be required to reverse the action of the Executive Committee.

(e) Any official or member of the club who has been suspended or expelled by the National Rifle Association of America shall automatically stand suspended or expelled from this club immediately upon receipt of official notice by the Secretary of this club from the Secretary of the National Association.

ARTICLE IX

MATCH RULES

All rifle and revolver or pistol competitions held by the club will be governed by the rules and regulations set forth by the sanctioning organization.

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

Any member of the club at any regular meeting may introduce any proposed amendments to these bylaws or special meeting called for the purpose. They must be acted upon by the club membership at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for the purpose, provided a copy of the approved amendment has been sent to each club member by appropriate means at least ten days previous to the meeting. A two-thirds vote of the members present will be necessary to pass or reject it.

I certify that these by-laws have been adopted by this club.

______________________________________
Secretary’s Signature

______________________________________
Date


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	Club Rules These rules have been established to insure the safety of club members and club property. This is your range. Treat it as you would your own property. Take care of it and everyone will be able to enjoy it. Use common sense and shoot safely. If you have questions, contact any club officer. INDOOR RANGE RULES --- NOT ALLOWED: .22 Magnum, .17 caliber anything, center-fire rifle cartridges, shotguns or black powder firearms. The only long guns allowed are .22 rimfire, short, long or long rifle. --- All jacketed bullets must be lead core. No steel core or steel jacketed ammo can be used. Nothing with a power factor above that of a 44 magnum is allowed. Use target loads on the range. It makes no sense to use max loads indoors. List of approved calibers is posted or ask a club officer. --- Place target all the way to the backstop. If you need to be closer move downrange, but do it only when there is no one else on the range. --- Shoot only your target. Shoot paper targets only. --- Do not shoot the walls, ceiling, center posts or the lane numbers. --- Each shooter is responsible for policing their own brass. Place brass in proper barrel. Leave the range neater than you found it. --- Members may bring guests, but the same guest only one time per year. Check range use rules. --- No loaded firearms in the club room. --- Range is always reserved for scheduled events. --- Alcohol and firearms do not mix. Shoot-then relax. --- Be sure to close the vents, shut off fan & lights and lock the door when you leave. --- Rules violations will result in membership revocation. --- Report any range problems or accidents to a club officer immediately. BY LAWS HUMBOLDT RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB HUMBOLDT IOWA AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Updated 0209 ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be: HUMBOLDT RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB. ARTICLE II OBJECT The object of this organization shall be the encouragement of organized rifle and pistol of shooting among citizens of the United States resident in our community, with a view toward a better knowledge on the part of such citizens of the safe handling and proper care of firearms, as well as improved marksmanship. It shall be our further objective and purpose to forward the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline, team play and self-reliance, which are the essentials of good sportsmanship and the foundation of true patriotism. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Any citizen of the United States 18 years of age or over, who swears they are not a convicted felon and that they can legally own firearms, may become a member of this organization on vote of the executive Committee after subscribing to the following pledge and on payment of the usual initiation fee and dues. They must also maintain membership in the National Rifle Association of America to be eligible for club membership. The NRA Pledge I CERTIFY that I am a citizen of the United States of America and that I am not a member of any organization or group which has as any part of its program the attempt to overthrow the Government of the United States or any of its political subdivisions by force or violence; that I have never been convicted of a crime of violence, and if admitted to membership I will faithfully endeavor to fulfill the obligations of good sportsmanship and good citizenship. ARTICLE IV DUES (a) The member’s annual dues to the club shall be $95.00 payable at the January meeting. (b) Out of county (CMP) membership will be $45.00 annually, payable at the January meeting. This membership does not get keys and is mostly for CMP purchasing purposes. (c) Senior member (over 65) annual dues to the club shall be $45.00 payable at the January meeting. (d) New members joining the club will be levied pro-rated dues based on the month they join the club. (A new member is defined as one that has not been a member for three consecutive years proceeding the year in which they wish to apply for membership). Those joining between January – August will pay $95.00, September – October $75.00, November $50.00, December will pay the next years membership dues. Renewal of all membership will be in January with the usual membership fee as noted above. ARTICLE V MEETINGS (a) Annual Meeting. The annual meeting for the club shall be held on the second Thursday of January in each year. If the annual meeting shall not take place at the time fixed, it shall be held within a reasonable time thereafter, and all officers shall hold over until their successors shall have been elected. (b) Regular Meetings. The regular business meeting of the club for the transaction of ordinary business shall be held on the second Thursday of each month, at such time and places as may be fixed by the Executive Committee. (c) Special Meeting. A special meeting of the club may be held at any time upon the call of the President or upon the call of the Executive Committee, or upon the demand in writing, stating the object of the proposed meeting, and signed by not less than 20% of the members entitled to vote. Notice of the time, place and object of any special meeting shall be given all officers and members in good standing in writing by the United States mail not less than seven days prior to the date fixed for the holding of the meeting. The place of such special meeting shall be fixed by the Executive Committee. (d) Quorum. Quorum of our club shall be the majority of members present. ARTICLE VI OFFICERS (a) The officers of this club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Safety/Executive Officer who, acting together, shall constitute the Executive Committee. They shall be elected by a majority vote by ballot of the members in good standing present at the annual meeting of the club. They shall hold offices for one year or until their successors are elected. (The offices of Safety and Executive may be combined). (b) The executive Committee shall have general supervision and control of the activities of the club. (c) Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held regularly at such time and place as the Committee may determine. Special meetings may be held at any time on the call of the President or on demand, in writing to the Secretary, by three members of the committee. (d) Four members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. (e) Resignation of any officer may be accepted by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Committee. (f) A vacancy in the Executive Committee may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Committee. However, if more than one vacancy exists a special meeting of the club shall be called and new officers shall be elected to fill the vacancies until the date of the next annual meeting as provided in paragraph (a) above. ARTICLE VII DUTIES OF OFFICERS (a) President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and of the Executive Committee. The President shall be a member ex-officio of all regular and special committees, and shall perform all such other duties as usually pertaining to the office of President. (b) Vice-President. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President (in his absence) or at the President’s request. The Vice-President will assume the office of the President following his term. (c) Secretary. The Secretary or designated representative shall conduct all official correspondence pertaining to the proper preparation and forwarding of all reports required of the club by the National Rifle Association and by the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The Secretary shall notify the members of the Executive Committee of all meetings and shall notify all members of special and annual meetings, as required in Article V. The Secretary shall keep a true record of all meetings of the Executive Committee and of the club and have the custody of the books and papers of the club except the Treasurer’s books of account. The Secretary shall be responsible for re-affiliating the club with the National Rifle Association. (d) Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the club and place the same in such bank or banks as may be approved by the Executive Committee. Such money shall only be withdrawn by check signed by the Treasurer and for the payment of such bills as have been approved by the membership. Regular monthly bills can be paid without approval. The Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all the transactions and render a detailed report with vouchers at any meeting of the Executive Committee when requested and an annual report to the organization at the annual meeting. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of all fees and dues. All applications for membership in the club shall be made to the Treasurer or designated representative. (e) Safety Officer/Executive Officer. Shall be responsible for the maintaining and upkeep of the indoor and outdoor ranges in a safe condition and shall have charge of the ranges of the club, the printing of scorecards, the arranging of competitions, etc. He shall contract no bills without the authorization of the Executive Committee. ARTICLE VIII SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION (a) Any officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the members in good standing present at any special meeting called for this purpose. No vote on suspension or removal may be taken unless at least fifteen days notice in writing shall have been given to the officer of the reasons for his removal and of the time and place of the special meeting at which such ballot on his removal is to be taken. At such special meeting, the officer shall be given a full hearing. (b) Any member may be suspended or expelled from the club for any cause deemed sufficient by the Executive Committee by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members of the committee present at any regular or special meeting. The Executive Committee will determine the length of such suspension or expulsion. No vote on suspension or expulsion may be taken unless at least fifteen days notice in writing shall have been given to the member of the charges preferred and of the time and place of the meeting of the Executive Committee at which such charges will be considered. At such meeting, the member under charges will be accorded a full hearing. (c) Charges against any officer or member may be preferred by any member in good standing. They shall be in writing clearly stating the facts relied upon and accompanied by all affidavits or exhibits which are to be used in their support. Such charges shall be filed with the Secretary, who will immediately notify the President. The President will call a meeting of the Executive Committee to hear the charges. The Secretary will give at least fifteen days notice of the meeting to each member of the Executive Committee and to the accuser and to the accused, which notice shall be in writing and will include a true copy of the charges and of the supporting affidavits and exhibits. (d) Any member suspended or expelled by the Executive Committee may appeal to the full membership of the club. Such appeal shall be made in writing to the Secretary who will notify the President. The President will call a special meeting of the club for the purpose of acting on the appeal. The Secretary shall give at least fifteen days notice in writing to all members of the club in good standing, stating the date, time, place, and reason for such special meeting. At the meeting of the full club the Secretary will read the original charges, the supporting affidavits, and will read or display the accompanying exhibits, and will read the minutes of the special meeting of the Executive Committee at which the charges were heard and action taken. A full hearing will be given the accuser and the accused. A vote will be taken by ballot of the members in good standing, present and a two-thirds vote shall be required to reverse the action of the Executive Committee. (e) Any official or member of the club who has been suspended or expelled by the National Rifle Association of America shall automatically stand suspended or expelled from this club immediately upon receipt of official notice by the Secretary of this club from the Secretary of the National Association. ARTICLE IX MATCH RULES All rifle and revolver or pistol competitions held by the club will be governed by the rules and regulations set forth by the sanctioning organization. ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS Any member of the club at any regular meeting may introduce any proposed amendments to these bylaws or special meeting called for the purpose. They must be acted upon by the club membership at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for the purpose, provided a copy of the approved amendment has been sent to each club member by appropriate means at least ten days previous to the meeting. A two-thirds vote of the members present will be necessary to pass or reject it. I certify that these by-laws have been adopted by this club. ______________________________________ Secretary’s Signature ______________________________________ Date

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