ARTICLE ONE
IDENTITY
Section 1
This organization shall be called “Junior Backcountry
Horsemen of Washington, North East Chapter”. Hereinafter called Jr. BCH.
Section 2
This is a Junior Division of the “Northeast” Chapter of
the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Hereinafter referred to as NEBCHW.
Section 3
The NEBCHW is a regional chapter of “Backcountry Horsemen
of Washington, Inc.” Hereinafter referred to as BCHW.
Section 1
Jr. BCH is formed primarily for individuals 8 to 18 years
of age, are members of the BCHW and are interested in being educated in
Backcountry Horsemanship through hands on knowledge from their peers,
experienced members of the BCHW Chapters and other professionals.
Section 2
The Jr. BCH will seek understanding, through the general
membership of the NEBCHW, on issues regarding the legal and moral claim of
right, by American citizens, to use horses and mules on public lands.
Section 3
The Jr. BCH will learn about the impact of horse use on
Backcountry lands, especially fragile areas, to minimize or prevent
irreparable damage to such areas and to demonstrate that horsemen are citizens
concerned about protecting the environment.
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Membership in Jr. BCH is open to all children, 8 to 18
with parental/guardian membership in good standing with BCHW. Children under
8 years of age will be given consideration on a case by case basis.
Section 2
Application shall be made to the Chapter Treasurer by
presentation of a current BCHW membership card or by application for
membership to BCHW and providing name, address and signed liability release
for State membership records. A Jr. BCH Enrollment package is required before
participation in meetings or activities.
Section 3
Fees may be assessed as deemed necessary by the Jr.
Membership. Event fees shall be published in the chapter newsletter.
MEETINGS OF THE Jr. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Meetings shall be on a monthly basis and will coincide
with NEBCHW meetings.
Section 2
Special, as needed, meetings and activities of the
membership may be scheduled by the president with the approval of the
advisor. Notice will be given of special meetings and activities.
Section 3
All meetings will have an agenda. At each meeting a
representative of each committee will be given an opportunity to report.
Section 4
The President as needed shall schedule board meetings.
All Board Members will be notified of the meeting.
Section 5
A Majority vote shall be required to make any
organization/business decisions. A Majority shall be defined as over fifty
percent (51-100%) of all members present and the affirmative vote of the
elected Advisor.
TERMS AND DUTIES OF ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Section 1
The Chapter shall elect officers to include: President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Advisor and two “At Large” Board Members. Terms of
office shall be one year to coincide with the Fiscal Year. Nominations shall
take place at the October General Meeting. Elections shall take place at the
November General Meeting. Newly elected Officers will take office effective
January with the past president holding an advisory position for a period of 3
months. Officers may succeed themselves.
Section 2
The President shall preside at all Business Meetings,
shall appoint such committees as may be necessary and appropriate, and shall
serve as ex-officio member of all committees.
Section 3
The elected Advisor and interim Volunteer Advisors shall
help maintain order during meetings and activities and assist the President as
needed. The advisor will appoint the next highest officer to preside in the
absence of the president. The Advisor’s affirmative vote is required along
with a majority vote of the members for all financial matters.
Section 4
The Secretary shall take care of correspondence, minutes
of Business Meetings, and other records required for the operations and
conduct of business of the Chapter. Any member shall have the right to
inspect the Secretary’s records at any general or board meeting.
Section 5
The Treasurer shall keep records of income, expenses and
disbursements, membership, and other financial records required for the
operations and conduct of the business of the Chapter. An auditor shall be
designated by the Board to conduct a quarterly audit of the Treasurer’s
books. Any member shall have the right to inspect the books at any general or
board meeting.
Section 6
The two “At Large” Board Members shall attend all
meetings of the Board to supply additional input of the membership in Board
decisions.
APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1The President, with Board approval, shall appoint the following; LNT/Education Chair, Newsletter/Publicity Chair, Ways and Means Chair and Activities Chair.
Section 2The LNT/Education Chair shall plan an education schedule to be voted on by the Jr. Membership for approval. The Chair shall also coordinate with the NEBCHW LNT/Education Chair in correlation with the State LNT/Education Chair in matters of Educational Topics, Volunteers and Professionals in support of the education schedule.
Section 3 The Newsletter/Publicity Chair shall be responsible for communicating with the NEBCHW and the BCHW newsletter writers on issues related to the Jr. BCH. The Chair shall help develop and administer information programs, publications and public relations activities, which give the Jr. BCH a visible profile and maximize favorable recognition.
Section 4 The Ways and Means Chair organizes all fund raising committees.
Section 6Activities Chair, duties will be decided by the board.
HOUSEKEEPING
Section 1
The Fiscal year shall be from 1 January through 31
December.
Section 2
Roberts Rule of Order is adopted as a guideline for
conducting all meetings. The President may serve as Parliamentarian, or may
at his discretion appoint a Parliamentarian. The decision of the
Parliamentarian shall be final in all questions of procedure.
Section 3
Wherever the masculine gender is used herein the feminine
shall be deemed included. Wherever the singular form is used herein the
plural shall be deemed included to aid in the interpretation to the sense
intended.
Section 4When the President is absent at a business meeting the next highest officer in attendance as listed in Article Five will preside. In the absence of any other officer necessary to conduct the business of the meeting, the Advisor presiding may appoint a member “At Large” to fill in the absence.
Section 5
The Officers may not approve expenditures without a
motion/vote from the general membership and the Advisor’s affirmative vote.
Section 6
An audit of the chapter financial records will be done in
January of each year in conjunction with the NEBCH. If the office of
treasurer changes hands during the year, an audit will be done at that time.
The audit committee will consist of two or more members of the NEBCH and one
Jr. BCH member and will be assigned by the respective Board.
Section 7
All elected and appointed Board members shall have one
vote on the Board. Board members holding more than one position on the board
shall have only one vote.
Section 8
The Jr. BCH board members and appointed chairs shall
mentor with the NEBCHW and the State Board members holding the same positions.
Section 9
The Jr. BCH Board will have one collective vote in the
NEBCHW Board in matters pertaining to Jr. BCH only.
Section 10
The Advisor, all interim Volunteer Advisors and any
individual that will work, one on one, with the Jr. BCH members must agree to
and sign a release for a Washington State Patrol Background Check.
Approved As Amended This Day the _____of (Month)___________, (Year)__________