Lake City Anglers Bylaws

Acworth, GA
EST 2022

ARTICLE I – Name and Purpose

Section 1: Name

This chapter shall be called: Lake City Anglers, Acworth, GA.

Section 2: Purpose

Lake City Anglers is a tournament bass fishing club that focuses on friendship, family, and fun. Our goal is to help each other grow and learn through the friendly exchange of expert bass-catching techniques and ideas. We also aim to promote and encourage youth fishing, foster a love for this great recreation, and support our state conservation department.

ARTICLE II – Membership

Section 1: Number of Members

The Chapter shall begin with and maintain at least six members.

Section 2: Requirements for Regular Member

To become a chapter member, a person shall:

• Express an interest in membership.
• Be 18 years old.
• Fish two (2) Club tournaments as a co-angler and be voted on by the membership. The vote shall be at a regular monthly meeting and affirmation shall be unanimous. Prospective members are not eligible for tournament prizes.
• Members are not required to own a boat; however, members and/or prospective members are responsible for maintaining a minimum of $300,000 of liability insurance on all boats used at Club functions. All boaters must hold a valid approved boater safety certificate.
• Members, prospective members, and guests are required to sign a Release document releasing Club officers and members from liability for injury or bodily harm before participating in any Club function.

Section 3: Membership Dues

The Membership dues shall be $50 annually, initially payable upon being voted into the chapter and thereafter payable before the end of December.

Section 4: Meetings of Members

Meetings are held virtually on the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise decided to have in-person meetings at an agreed-upon location.

ARTICLE III – Officers

Officers shall conduct the affairs of the Chapter in a manner consistent with these Bylaws.

ARTICLE IV – Officers and their Duties

Section 1: Officer Definitions

• President: Presides over all meetings, supervises committees, and plans events/lodging.
• Vice President/Tournament Director: Assists the President, manages tournaments, collects and distributes entry fees and winnings, and presides over weigh-ins.
• Secretary/Treasurer: Maintains meeting minutes, manages finances, and ensures insurance compliance.
• Sergeant at Arms: Maintains order, verifies safety, and ensures rule compliance.

Section 2: Elections

Elections are held annually in December by a simple majority vote.

Section 3: Eligibility for Holding Office

To be eligible for office, a member must:

• Have been a member for six months.
• Have attended at least 75% of functions in the past year.
• Have shown active interest in chapter functions.

ARTICLE V – Removal of Membership

Members may be removed for:

• Failure to pay dues.
• Actions reflecting dishonor on the club.
• Failure to attend 50% of functions. Military deployment is exempt.
• Use of drugs or alcohol during events.

ARTICLE VI – Tournament Rules and Procedures

• Format: Catch, weigh, and release.
  • Fish must be photographed on the approved Bubba scale showing weight.
  • Minimum weight for a keeper: 1.00 pounds (length does not matter).
  • Assign one person to take all photos using a single phone/camera.
• Tournament Schedule:
  • Runs January through December.
  • Starts at first light and ends at 3 PM ET.
  • Includes one annual two-day spring tournament (dates TBD).
• Participation Rules:
  • Each boat must include at least one LCA member.
  • Boaters and Co-Anglers may bring guests if fishing solo.
  • No paid/professional guides allowed.
• Scoring:
  • Track your best 5 fish.
  • Bring total weight and photo evidence of each fish to weigh-in.
  • Include photo and weight of your biggest fish.
• Team Format:
  • There will be a monthly draw by the TD. If a boater or co-angler is solo, then they can invite a guest.
  • 5 fish per boat.
  • Winning and second place prizes go to the winning TEAM.
  • Big Fish award goes to the TEAM with the largest fish.
  • Teams are responsible for splitting their own winnings.
• Fees:
  • Co-Angler fee is $65, which includes $40 gas fee.
  • $50 per boat

Lake City Anglers – TEAM format
Entry Fee:	$50		Winnings Distribution
#boats	$ paid  in		First	Second	Big Fish
2	100		50	30	20
3	150		80	40	30
4	200		100	60	40
5	250		130	70	50
6	300		160	90	50
7	350		200	100	50
8	400		230	120	50
9	450		270	130	50
10	500		300	150	50