Bylaws of the Deep Creek Charterboat Association

Article I.

Name

Section 1. Name of Organization

The name of the organization shall be the Deep Creek Charterboat Association (DCCA).

Article II.

Purpose

Section 1. Purpose of the Organization

The Deep Creek Charterboat Association (DCCA) is an organization of charterboat owners, operators, crew members and associated support businesses dedicated to:

1. Enable persons or businesses to speak with a unified voice and consensus position.

2. Promote the safety and operating conditions as they affect the charter industry for the best interests of both operators and their clients.

3. Seek means to enhance the industry’s interests of the members looking to diversify and lengthen the operating season.

4. Take an active role in resource management to insure sustained stocks and fair and equitable allocation among user groups.

5. Promote harmony and cooperation between the community, charter, commercial, subsistence and sportfishing interests in the Ninilchik area.

Section 2. Affiliations

DCCA is affiliated with several sport fishing organizations and provides input to several governmental agencies charged with resource management to insure DCCA concerns are heard. These agencies include the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC), the National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO), the Board of Fish (BOF), Local Area Management Plans (LAMPs), and state and local offices of the Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS/FWP), and other supporting organizations.

Article III

Membership

Section 1. Classes of Members

The membership of the organization shall be divided into two (2) classes as follows: General Membership and Associate Membership. The qualifications for membership are as follows:

A. General Membership shall be open to people or businesses in the charter industry.

B. Associate Membership shall be open to people or supporting businesses interested in the welfare of the organization.

Section 2. Election of Members

Any person or business interested in becoming a member of the organization shall submit an application to the Board of Directors for approval and acceptance by a majority vote of approval by the Board. Applicants who are approved shall become members of the organization upon payment of the required dues.

Section 3. Voting Rights

Each General Member in good standing is allowed one vote. Associate Members are defined as non-voting members and shall not be permitted to vote.

Section 4. Termination of Membership

Membership may be terminated for cause by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 5. Resignation and Reinstatement

Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the President or Secretary of the organization, but such resignation shall not relieve the member of the obligation to pay any dues, assessments or other charges accrued and unpaid. On written request, signed by a former member and filed with the Secretary of the organization, the Board of Directors may reinstate the membership of such former member on such terms as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate.

Article IV

Board of Directors

Section 1. General Powers

The affairs of the organization shall be managed by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Number, Tenure and Qualifications

The Board of Directors shall consist of five (5) members. Directors shall be elected from the General Membership of the organization and shall be of good standing. Directors shall be elected by nomination and written or voice vote. Directors shall be elected at General Membership Meetings and the term of each Director shall be as follows:

A. Three (3) members shall be elected for a two (2) year term.

B. On alternate years, two (2) members shall be elected for a two (2) year term.

Article V

Officers

Section 1. Officers

The officers of the organization shall be the President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. The officers of the organization shall be selected from the Board of Directors, by the Board of Directors, with the exception of the Vice President who may be selected by the President with the Board of Directors’ approval. Officers shall be selected by the Board of Directors for a two (2) year term of office.

Section 2. Duties

Officers shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as may be specified in resolutions and other directives of the Board of Directors or General Membership. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the day-to-day management and decisions for the General and Associate Membership.

Section 3. Removal

Any officer may be removed by the Board of Directors whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the organization would be served.

Section 4. Vacancies

Should a member of the Board of Directors become unable, for whatever reason, to fulfill the organization’s obligations, a replacement may be nominated and selected at any Board of Directors meeting and confirmed at the next General Membership Meeting.

Article VI

Meetings

Section 1. General Membership Meetings

General Membership Meetings shall be held annually, usually in April, to nominate and elect vacant Board of Director positions and for the transaction of such business as may be required. The General Membership will be notified of the location and time of meetings.

Section 2. Board of Directors Meetings

Board of Directors meetings will be held on an “as required” basis.

Section 3. Special Meetings

Special General Membership Meetings may be called by the President or a majority of the Board of Directors.

Section 4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of General or Special Membership Meetings may be made by written, telephonic, or e-mail communication at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

Section 5. Quorum

Those present at either General Membership meetings or Board of Directors meetings shall constitute a quorum.

Section 6. Voting by Mail

Voting by mail may be conducted in such manner consistent with the Bylaws as the Board of Directors may determine.

Section 7. Addressing Issues

Only General Members in good standing may address issues in General and Special Meetings. General or Special Meetings are not open to the public; however, guests invited by the Board of Directors will be allowed to actively participate in discussions.

Article VII

Committees

Section 1. Committees

Committees may be appointed by the Board of Directors as deemed appropriate.

Article VIII

Contracts, Checks, Deposits and Gifts

Section 1. Checks, Drafts and Orders

All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes of evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of the organization shall be signed by such officer or officers or agent or agents of the organization and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or the General Membership.

Section 2. Deposits

All funds of the organization shall be deposited in a timely manner to the credit of the organization in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.

Section 3.  Dissolution

In the event of dissolution of the Deep Creek Charterboat Association, all net proceeds from charitable gaming conducted under 15 AAC 160.020 shall be given to a charitable organization as defined by AS 05.15.690(5) or another qualified organization that is authorized to conduct activity under AS 05.15.

Article IX

Books and Records

Section 1. Minutes

The organization shall keep Minutes of the proceedings of all meetings.

Section 2. Membership

The organization shall keep a record giving the names and addresses of members entitled to vote.

Section 3. Records

The organization shall keep accurate accounts of all monies received and spent. All books and records of the organization may be inspected by any General Member, his or her agent or attorney, for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.

Article X

Fiscal Year

Section 1. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the organization shall be April 1st to March 31st.

Article XI

Dues

Section 1. Annual Dues

The annual dues of the membership shall be as follows:

A. General Membership:

1. Owners or Owner/Operators                $100.00

2. Operators (Hired Captains)                  $ 75.00

3. Crewmembers (No USCG License)     $ 50.00

B. Associate Membership $ 50.00

Section 2. Payment of Dues

Payment of dues shall be in advance of March 31st of each year.

Section 3. Default and Termination of Membership

When any member of any class of membership is in default in payment of dues for a period of one (1) month from the beginning of the period for which such dues became due and payable, membership may be terminated at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Article XII

Amendment of Bylaws

Section 1. Amendment of Bylaws

These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by a majority vote of the General Membership attending the meetings.

These Bylaws adopted November 14, 2001.

Revised: December 1, 2004

Revised: _____________________

Revised: _____________________

S/__________________________________ S/___________________________________

Tim Evers President                                        Perry A. Flotre, Secretary/Treasurer

DEEP CREEK CHARTERBOAT ASSOCIATION

BYLAWS