B.A.S.S. Nation Leadership Nominations
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In the spirit of 2020 nominations, campaigns, and an election…the view in B.A.S.S. Nation Virginia is no different. Due to COVID-19, Board Members virtually gather and meetings aren’t held face-to-face in Clarksville, VA as they are accustomed to. However, meeting protocols exist for a purpose. At present, an opportunity is open for any club member to nominate an acting Board member to compete for the Federation President seat. By-laws state that after two consecutive terms are served by an elected President, the seat opens for Federation Leadership nominations.
In most changes or pivots in a leadership seat, there is a chatter amongst members about what the future lends to the local membership. Bass Nation fishing comes with an opportunity for a National platform to the sport. Leadership will always influence connections, sponsors, discounts, and relationships to that coveted chance. Transparency in the use of membership dues, and what the club can deliver in value to fisherman is imperative. Hey, membership dues sign the checks on leadership decisions too!
With tournament circuits competing for the angler’s dollar, and a decline in federation membership…is the answer refreshed leadership? Is there an appeal to the modern angler? Is the Federation positioning anglers for a national competitive platform adequately? Appeal and branding are ever-apparent on the big-stage of fishing… capitalizing on the voice of the Federation could be a viable path. I know that my personal engagement to the local Federation would be more active with new approaches and relatable leadership. Be informed, nominate new leadership, and cast your vote. To better understand more about the transition of leadership in the Federation, the By-laws link is here:
www.vabassnation.com/wp-content/uploads/Forms/BN-VA-By-laws-revised-Jan-2020.pdf
Reference to the by-laws that are discussed above.
Section 4.5-3 TENURE OF DIRECTORS
Terms of office of directors shall expire upon installation of their successors. The term of
office for the president and vice-president shall not exceed two consecutive years unless no
one other than the incumbent president seeks the office.
4.6-2 TENURE OF OFFICE
The terms of office of the President and Vice President shall expire upon the installation of
their successors. The terms of office of the President expiring in even numbered years and
the Vice President in odd numbered years.
(b) The Treasurer shall be the fiscal officer of the Nation, the keeper of the Treasury and thefinancial accounts of the Nation, and receiver and disburser of all funds. He/she shall report the financial status of the Nation to the Board on request and at each Board meeting. He/sheshall present all books and financial records or documents annually in November, and onother occasions as directed by the Board, to a person or a committee selected and appointed by the President for audit, and he/she shall cause to be prepared and submitted in a timely manner all documents required by the United States Internal Revenue Service and all other tax and dues imposing authority having jurisdiction over the Nation, and perform other duties as directed by the President.
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