By-Laws
of
the
SKEET SHOOTING ASSOCIATION
Article
I
The name of this organization shall be the South Carolina Skeet
Shooting Association. And, subject
to provisions of the Charter therefore issued by the State of
Article
II
This association is a non-profit organization duly organized as an
eleemosynary corporation under the laws of
1. To increase the
knowledge of sportsmen and sportswomen regarding shotguns, including their
purpose and safe handling and join together those citizens of
2. To guide,
encourage and assist in the organization of skeet shooting clubs in the State
of
3. To strengthen
those clubs already organized by increasing the interest in skeet shooting through
the distribution of literature and information pertaining to shooting
activities throughout the State of
4. To standardize rules,
policies and plans for tournament shooting; to promote inter-club shoots; to promote
and provide a sponsoring and governing body for annual State Skeet Shooting
Championship Tournaments.
Article
III
Membership
1. Any club in
2. Application for
membership (club & individual) shall be made as prescribed by the
officers. All applications shall be
accompanied by the dues for the applicant for the year in which the application
is submitted. If the applicant is not
approved by at least one officer, the dues shall be immediately returned.
3. Each member in good
standing shall be entitled to one vote on all questions at the annual and other
special meetings.
4. Members may be suspended
or expelled at any time by a 2/3 vote of the officers for unsportsmanlike
conduct or any other reason deemed appropriate.
An expelled member may not re-apply for membership sooner than one (1)
year after expulsion.
Article
IV
Dues
and Fees
1. Dues for each member
club and each individual member shall be set by the officers of the
association.
2. Daily fees for
registered shoots shall be set by the officers of the Association.
3. The officers may fix
such dues and fees as they may deem appropriate or desirable for the purpose of
carrying out any activities of the Association.
4. Lifetime Individual memberships
are available at ten (10) times the current annual rate + $50 with a special
discount of 50% for Seniors over the age of 60.
Article
V
Officers
The officers shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer
& Chief Referee each of which shall hold office for a term of one year,
commencing with their election following the annual meeting of the Association,
or until their successor shall have been elected. These officers shall be elected by the SCSSA
general membership.
In addition to the elected officers of the association, the South
Carolina Directors to the NSSA shall also serve as officers of the
Association. Provided however, that any
such director also serving as an elected officer of the Association, is limited
to ONE vote on all matters.
1. The President
shall preside at meetings of the Association and shall perform the usual duties
of that office.
2. The Vice President
shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the President and in his
absence or disability perform all the usual duties of that office.
3. The Secretary-Treasurer
shall perform the usual duties of secretary by acting as secretary for all
meetings, keeping a record of all the association proceedings and keeping a
correct roll of the membership. He shall
perform the duties usually incident to that of treasurer. He shall have custody of all funds of the
Association and keep an accurate account thereof. The funds are to be deposited in such a bank
as he may select.
4. The Chief Referee
shall have intimate knowledge of and shall insure that all SCSSA & NSSA
rules and regulations are administered across all clubs holding registered
shoots in a standardized manner. He
shall approve all individuals applying for the NSSA Referee License. The Chief Referee or his designate shall be
employed at the annual SCSSA State Championship Tournament and at said
tournament, is responsible for the procurement of and management of
referees.
The Chief Referee shall be a member of all protest committees concerning
fairness and the proper application of all Rules and Regulations. In his absence, this responsibility shall be
assumed by either the SCSSA President, V.President, S/T or Shoot Manager in
this order (re: NSSA Rules; Section IX).
6. The NSSA Directors
shall act in the best interest of the SCSSA membership concerning NSSA issues.
Article
VI
General
1. Meetings: The Association shall meet annually. This annual meeting shall be held at the site
and during the Annual State Skeet Shooting Tournament. The time for said meeting shall be designated
by the President, of which at least fifteen (15) days notice in writing shall
be given to all members. Special Meetings
may be held at any time upon the direction of the President. These Special Meetings shall require fifteen
(15) days written notice being given to the members.
2. Voting: The general membership is entitled to one
individual vote concerning the election of officers for the ensuing year and
other business as properly brought before the Association at the annual and
other special meetings.
3. Quorum: At all meetings of the Association, one-half
of the officers shall constitute a quorum for the transacting of business.
4. Proxies: Written proxies shall be acceptable in lieu
of attendance for the purpose of establishing a quorum for transacting
business. Proxies for voting purposes
are not allowed and will be considered out-of-order.
5. Roberts Rules of
Order shall govern at all SCSSA conducted meetings.
6. The order of business
for all meetings of the Association shall be as follows:
a. Roll call of officers for the purpose of
establishing a quorum
b.
Reading of the Minutes from previous
meetings
c.
Report of Officers
d.
Report of Committees
e.
Amendment of By-Laws
f.
Unfinished Business
g.
Election of Officers
h.
Awarding of the Next Annual Tournament
i.
New Business
j.
Adjournment
Article
VII
Registered
Shoots
1. All “registered” shoots
are to be conducted under the rules and regulations of the National Skeet
Shooting and the South Carolina Skeet Shooting Association. Application to hold a “registered” shoot shall be make through the SCSSA.
2. “Registered” shoots
shall not be held on the same dates at different clubs within a 50 mile radius.
3. All shooters in a
“registered” shoot must be members of the NSSA and if residents of
4. Shooters must pay the
club holding a “registered” shoot a fee for each event. Such fees will be forwarded within 15 days to
this Association along with any membership dues collected.
5. Proper wearing of
hearing and eye protection shall be required of all shooters, referees, trap
help and any other personnel authorized to be within the participation
boundaries of a skeet field.
6. For all shoots that are
registered in SC, Referees will be compensated in a manner agreeable with the
Association, Referees and the Club Management holding the shoot.
7. At the SCSSA State
Shoot, the SCSSA Officers & Directors shall be charged only for the cost of
targets & NSSA daily fees. Fees for
“Concurrent Events” and “Options” will also be paid by the Officers &
Directors.
8. Only licensed or
qualified referees approved by the Chief Referee shall officiate registered
shoots.
9. The facilities required
of a club to hold the Annual State Championships shall be set forth by the
Association's Officers.
10. The Annual
Skeet Tournament shall be administered by the Officers of the SCSSA. The host club shall be responsible for
providing the necessary facilities, trap help and targets required for a
successful shoot.
11. All
clubs holding registered shoots and/or fielding club teams must be members in
good standing with SCSSA and NSSA.
12. At
registered shoots, except as provided in VII.13, Club management is responsible
for: procurement and management of referees;
preparation of the facilities; providing world-class targets;
registration; collection/payment
of monies; scoreboard management; shoot reports.
13. At the
SCSSA “State Shoot”, the SCSSA Officers are responsible for procurement and
management of referees, registration; collection/payment of monies; scoreboard
management & shoot reports.
Article
VIII
Rules
and Regulations
1. Rules and regulations
can be made and/or changed by a duly called meeting of the Association.
2. The date of the State
Tournament will be determined by the Officers of the Association.
3. After a squad has been
called, no shooter on said squad will be permitted to fire at a practice target
on the field on which he/she is being called.
4. Eligibility for state
team & concurrent recognitions shall be dictated by 200 targets less than the
NSSA Standard for each gauge.
5. A “Champion of
Champions” event shall be made available at the SC State Tournament to all
shooters who have won a gun championship at any South Carolina Registered Shoot
since and including the last State Tournament.
Article IX
Amendments
Amendments to these By-Laws may be made by a vote of at least 2/3
of those present at the “Annual” or any “Special” meeting of the Association
qualified to conduct business, provided that 15 days written notice of the amendment
to be offered shall be given to all members.
These By-Laws supersede all previous By-Laws and are effective as
of