CW Bylaws

 

Article I: Purpose

 

The name of this organization shall be the COLORADO WHITE WATER ASSOCIATION, also doing business as Colorado Whitewater. The purpose of the organization is to promote the sport of white water paddling. It is the aim of the Colorado Whitewater Association, Inc., to introduce and interest persons in white water paddling, to provide training in both technique and safety, to support the many racing forms of the sport, to inform its members and the general public of the many conservation and access issues related to white water rivers, and to provide a friendly and cooperative atmosphere within which its members can socialize and, while doing so, enjoy the waterways of the Rocky Mountain Region.

 

Article II: Membership

 

Membership in the Association shall be open to any person who subscribes to the purpose put forth in Article I of these bylaws. Membership shall be conferred upon payment of dues, the amount of which shall be set by the Board of Directors. Members shall be classified as individuals, households, or organizations. The Board of Directors may also bestow honorary memberships in the Association to individuals who have made special contributions to the sport of white water paddling.

 

Article III: Meetings

 

Section I—Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Association shall be held in October of each year. A quorum for general membership meetings shall be no less than fifteen (15) members.

Section II—General Membership Meeting. At least two general membership meetings shall be held during each year. A quorum for general membership meetings shall be no less than fifteen (15) members.

Section III—Board Meetings. At least two board meetings shall be held during each year. A quorum for all board meetings shall be no less than six (6) board members.

Section IV—Location of Meetings. The location, date, and time of the annual business meeting and general membership meetings shall be selected by the President and published at least two weeks beforehand in The Spray, or by separate notification.

 

Article IV: Board of Directors

 

Section I—Membership. The Board of Directors shall consist of no less than ten (10), and no more than twenty (20) members, each of whom is responsible for administration of one or more of the following activities: Advertising, Conservation, Cruising, Instruction, Legal, Membership, Past President, President, Program, Public Relations, Racing, River Access, Safety, Schedule/Roster, Secretary, Spray, and Treasurer. In addition, the Board may decide to increase its membership in order to administer other activities. The Board may also eliminate Directories which are vacant.

Section II—Duties. The Board of Directors, in addition to the duties listed in Section I, shall determine the general policies of the Association related to the purpose described in Article I of these bylaws. Upon assuming office, the Board shall elect, from its own members, a Vice President, who shall become President in the event the President is no longer able to perform the duties of the office.

Section III—Nomination and Election. Nomination for election to the Board of Directors will be solicited and accepted in the thirty (30) days preceding the annual business meeting. Notice of the nomination period will be served in The Spray or similar notification not less than thirty (30) days prior to the annual business meeting. Nominations shall have the approval of the nominee, but the nominee need not be present at the elections. Elections shall be held at the annual business meeting and shall be by a simple majority of those members present and directors shall assume office immediately.

 

Article V: Removal from Office

 

Section I—Member Petition. The question of removal from office of any director will be considered by the Board of Directors upon submission of a “Petition of Removal from Office” detailing the reasons for removal and signed by not less than five (5) CWWA members. The President or Vice President shall convene a meeting of the Board of Directors for the purpose of acting upon the petition within thirty (30) days of its receipt.

Section II—Grounds for Removal. Offenses which may constitute legitimate grounds for removal from office shall include but not be limited to: failure to perform the duties of the office as generally understood; activities contrary to the Association’s stated purpose; any fraud, theft, or malicious destruction of Association monies, records, equipment, or property.

Section III—Director Notification. The director subject to removal shall be notified of the Petition for Removal from Office within five (5) days of its receipt and shall be afforded reasonable opportunity to respond to the allegations contained therein.
Section IV—Final Vote. After consideration of all pertinent facts by the Board of Directors, the director will be removed from office upon the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the entire membership of the Board, regardless of the number of Board members actually in attendance. Proxy voting by Board members on the question of removal from office shall not be allowed.

 

Article VI: Finances

 

Section I—Non-Profit Status. This Association shall operate as a non-profit organization. No salaries shall be paid to officers; all services rendered to the Association shall be on a volunteer basis.

Section II—Distribution of Finances. No part of the finances of the Association shall be distributed except when the Board of Directors authorizes payment or reasonable compensation for services rendered or expenses incurred in achieving the goals of the Association.

Section III—Obligations and Bills. All obligations and bills of the Associations shall be paid upon authorization of the Board of Directors.
Section IV—Dues. Dues shall be set by the Board of Directors and charged to members annually in order to assist in defraying the expenses of the Association.

Section V—Budget Meeting. The Board of Directors shall hold a meeting before the end of each fiscal year at which time it shall adopt a budget for the next fiscal year.

Section VI—Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on January 1.

 

Article VII: Amendments

 

Proposed amendments to the bylaws may be submitted by any member in writing to the President. The proposed amendment shall appear in The Spray or similar notification at least two weeks prior to the meeting at which it will be voted upon. The proposed amendment shall become effective when seconded and approved by a majority of those members present.