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APPROVED MARCH 18, 2000:

BY-LAWS of the CHESAPEAKE AREA KILLIFISH CLUB

1. The official club name shall be the "Chesapeake Area Killifish Club" and also known as the CAKC.

2. The purpose of this Club shall be to foster and promote the keeping, breeding, and study of Killifish (Cyprinodontidae); to share knowledge and experience; and to foster fellowship among its members, members of the American Killifish Association (AKA), and any person interested in Killifish.

3. Membership shall be open to all persons who share the stated purpose of the Club.

4. An annual membership fee in the amount of $6.00 per family shall be collected. The fee is due at the first meeting of the new calendar year. Fee's are prorated monthly for new members. Member fee's may be waived at the discretion of the President.

5. Periodic meetings shall be scheduled by the membership on dates and times approved by the membership.

6. The Club Officers shall be elected annually at the first meeting of the calendar year. There are no restrictions on the number of consecutive terms served, however the person elected must be willing to devote the time and effort required (regular meeting attendance) to adequately conduct the business assigned to the office. The Officers and their responsibilities are listed below.

a. President - Provides the leadership for the Club and ensures the Club's business is properly conducted.

b. Vice-President - Assists President with executive duties and assumes Presidential duties in the absence of the President.

c. Secretary - Maintains communication channels and all non-financial records.

c. Treasurer - collects all funds due the Club, properly disburses funds for the Club, keeps an accurate record of all funds, and provides a brief financial report at each meeting.

7. All motions and elections will require a simple majority vote of the paid members attending a scheduled meeting. To vote, a member must be in good standing. Any proposed changes to the "By-Laws" will require advance publication and a one month wait period prior to a vote.

8. At the discretion of the President, the Club may reimburse a meeting host up to $75.00 to cover costs of hosting.

9. Should the Club dissolve, all assets will be donated to the AKA.