1. The purpose of this document: is to establish rules and guidelines for any and all future endeavors
of the recognized charter or fan club hereby known as “The Bills Backers of Virginia
Beach” (or The B.B.V.B) of The NFL team known as The Buffalo Bills, its organization
and all entities involving this team.
2. The purpose of the
club: is to provide an opportunity for members to enjoy a place to watch The Buffalo Bills football games in an area
with like-minded individuals, while bringing the benefit of more business to the owner of the sponsoring establishment.
3. Dues: Membership dues are
$5.00 per member or $10.00 for Family memberships, per calendar year, starting from the membership drive during the
annual B.B.V.B. summer picnic, and continuing through the year until
the next years summer picnic. (Membership is open to any one interested and they can join at any time,) but this event will
be the start and completion of the official calendar year. Membership may be terminated if any member cannot or will not respect
the rights of The B.B.V.B. or the owner of the establishment to provide a safe
and enjoyable atmosphere for all.
4. The guidelines
for all income generated by this club will be primarily for the purpose of Charitable organizations to be determined
by the membership during membership meetings, but keeping in mind that money also needs to be allocated for the operation
of the club,
This amount shall be determined by
the membership at the monthly meetings, and shall not exceed a percentage set by the membership.
(Currently set at 49%) with a minimum of 51% to charities.
5.
A “membership meeting” will be held on the first Sunday of each month of the “Off
Season” (dates to be set at the first off-season meeting) to decide the schedule of next season’s events and allocate
monies raised for various charities.
Any member of The B.B.V.B. can attend any meeting and is allowed to
vote on any and all business involving The B.B.V.B. (If during the season, events
warrant a meeting, it will be held before the start of the game (Before any Alcohol
is consumed) that day and all members present will be allowed to vote.) In the event of a tie vote, the senior
officer on hand will cast the tie breaking vote.
6. Elections shall
be held for all officer positions of The B.B.V.B. these positions shall include:
The President, The Vice President, The Secretary/ Treasurer, Master at Arms and 2 (Two) positions for membership organizing.
(The next election to be held during the 2007 off season meetings) The duties of each position are:
The
President:
Will be the main Liaison between The B.B.V.B. and the owner of the
establishment & oversee the general operation of all club functions and events.
The Vice President:
Will assume these duties in the absence of the President.
The Secretary/Treasure:
Will keep all financial records of the club, and serve as the scribe during any meetings.
Membership:
In charge of signing up members and maintaining a membership list & run all
club raffles.
Master-at-Arms:
In charge of general order of club activities and
meetings and is responsible for organizing the cleanup of club events.
7. All elected officers positions
are for a term of 3 (Three) years and are non- paid positions.
All individuals running for an elected position of The B.B.V.B. must
be a member in good standing.
8. All members of The
B.B.V.B. are encouraged to promote The B.B.V.B. And its activities,
and enjoy themselves at all club activities, but must remember that we are a guest of the owners establishment, understanding
that there may be young children present, and must conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the benefits of being a member
of The Bills Backers of Virginia Beach.
9. Pending any unforeseen actions (Loss or sale of Business, fire etc.) The B.B.V.B. and the owner of the establishment agree to notify each
other at least one full NFL season in advance of any termination of the relationships between The
B.B.V.B. and the establishment.
In the event The B.B.V.B. must be dissolved,
Any
and all funds raised shall be distributed to the charities The B.B.V.B. are involved with at that time.
With the exception of reimbursements for funds spent to replace
supplies specifically for the B.B.V.B.
At
no time shall any member associated with The B.B.V.B.be
compensated by The B.B.V.B.for any
efforts they provide to The B.B.V.B.
10. These bylaws are not to be considered as all
encompassing and can be amended as needed by a majority vote of all members present at a membership meeting.
