Revised and amended 2026
FCC BY-LAWS
Adopted: June 1976 – Revised & Amended: 2026
ARTICLE 1 – EXECUTIVE BOARD & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following officers will be elected, as per Article II of the By-Laws, and will serve on the Executive
Board:
The President shall preside at all business and Executive Board meetings, appoint members to fill vacant
positions, act as the club spokesperson, and generally supervise all club activities.
The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence, and act as liaison
between the general membership and the Executive Board.
The Treasurer shall collect dues, maintain custody and control of all club funds and financial records,
and prepare interim and annual reports on the club’s financial condition. FCC will also have an Alternate Treasurer to perform duties in the Treasurer’s absence.
The Secretary shall record, and make available to the membership, the official minutes of business and
Board meetings, send get well and/or condolence cards as necessary, and conduct all other club
correspondence.
The immediate Past President shall serve in an advisory capacity to the President and other executive
officers, provide guidance and insights born of experience, and help to insure continuity within the
organization.
The responsibilities of the Executive Board shall be to make policy, resolve competition challenges and
other disputes, take disciplinary action as necessary, and approve nominees to vacated elected positions.
ARTICLE II – ELECTIONS
Election of club officers shall be held annually at the April Business Meeting. No officer shall be elected to the same office for
more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Nominees for vacated offices shall be selected by the President and submitted to the Executive Board for
approval. In the event that the President’s office is vacated, the Vice President will be elevated to the
Presidency and will serve in that capacity until the next annual election. Should that occur, the partial
term as President will not count as a full term. The Vice President that was elevated to the Presidency
shall be eligible to serve an additional two (2) consecutive terms as President, if elected.
In the event that the Past President is unable to serve, the President shall consider previous retired
Presidents in chronological order, the most recently retired considered first. If there are no Past
Presidents available to serve, the President will nominate a qualified replacement, a choice that requires
approval of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE III – EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
The Executive Board shall meet periodically. The President shall call meetings over the summer in
order to plan for the year. During the season, meetings shall be called as needed. Others may be invited
to the meetings to provide necessary feedback, research, advice, or other assistance.
At board meetings, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the Executive Board members.
ARTICLE IV – FINANCE
The annual membership dues, set by the Executive Board, are $50.00, payable in September. Dues for
new members joining in January or later will be prorated.
A club bank account shall be established with three authorized signatories from the Executive Board,
including the Treasurer. Authorized signers on account are to be the current Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer, and President. Following the next executive reorganization, the adjustments will be made to the account. The Treasurer shall sign checks for approved expenses. In the absence of the
Treasurer, an authorized signatory shall sign. The Treasurer shall disseminate annual reports to the
general membership.
ARTICLE V – COMPETITION RULES
The Competition Rules shall determine the competition categories and procedures.
ARTICLE VI – AMENDMENTS
Any member may propose amendments to the Constitution or By-Laws. If approved by a two-thirds
(2/3) majority vote of the members present, the amendments shall be adopted.