Article 1- NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1: NAME

This shall be called Region 6 of the Ohio Bass Federation.

Section 2: PURPOSE

To function as an effective link with other clubs in the OHIO BASS FEDERATION embracing the principles and purposes of , THE BASS FEDERATION, INC.

ARTICLE 2- MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: NUMBER OF MEMBERS

Member shall consist of all Federation Bass Clubs in Region 6 as defined by the Ohio Bass Federation Board.

Section 2: REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP

(A) Clubs must maintain affiliation with the Ohio Bass Federation.

Section 3: MEETING OF MEMBERS

The membership shall hold 3 meetings during the year, dates and times for those meetings will be set at the annual meeting.

Section 5: ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting will be held in June. This meeting is to organize for the current year.

ARTICLE 3- OFFICERS, ELECTIONS VACANCIES, AND ELIGIBILITY

Section 1: OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

The officers of the Region 6 shall consist of:

Regional Directors (2): Regional Directors shall be the official representatives of the region at OBF Board Meetings. They shall be responsible for all Federation activities at the regional level including conducting annual qualifying tournaments and distribution of entry forms for the State Qualifying Tournaments (SQT’s).

The Directors shall hold a minimum of two (2) regional meetings per calendar year to convey communications and information between the OBF Board and local clubs. Directors are responsible for insuring that the Federation Secretary has current club rosters, officers and dues for all members. Directors are responsible for insuring that their clubs fulfill affiliation and re-affiliation requirements, including verification of youth and conservation reports, as outlined in Article II of the OBF/TBF Constitution and By-laws

Assistant Regional Director: shall have full authority to represent either of the Region’s Directors when one is unable to attend official functions and meetings.

Section 2: ELECTIONS

The election of one Director shall be held each year, Directors election will alternate years to provide continuity with the OBF Board; nominations will be taken at the meeting prior to and at the annual meeting and an election held during the annual meeting. The election shall be simple majority.

The election of an Assistant Regional Director shall be each year; nominations will be taken at the meeting prior to and at the annual meeting and an election held during the annual meeting. The election shall be simple majority.

Section 3: ELIGIBILITY OF VOTE

Each club is entitled to one vote; Proxy votes are not permitted.

Section 4: TERMS OF OFFICE

The term of office is two calendars year for Regional Directors and one year for the Assistant Regional Director beginning July 1 of the year of their election.

Section 5: VACANCIES

In the event of an office becomes vacant nominations shall be asked for, and an election

held to fill the unexpired term of that office.

Section 6: ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLDING OFFICE

To be eligible for an office a person must:

(A) Must be a member in good standings of the OBF and TBF.

ARTICLE 4- STANDING COMMITTEES

Standing committee will serve for one year.

(A) TOURNAMENT SITE COMMITTEE: The purpose of this committee shall be to assist the Regional Directors in determining the safety / availability of the site for the Regional Tournament. It shall consist of 4 people selected at the meeting prior to the Regional Tournament.

ARTICLE 5- REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIP

(See Article VI of the OBF/TBF Constitution and By-laws.)

ARTICLE 6- AFFILLIATION & REAFFILIATION

Section 1: To affiliate with the Federation.

(See Article II of the OBF/TBF Constitution and By-laws.)

ARTICLE 7- TOURNAMENTS

(A) Region 6 will hold one Regional Tournament per year, which will be held on the 3^rd

weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of May.

(B) Tournament sites will alternate each year between lake and the Ohio River. If the

Ohio River is deemed unsafe and the tournament is moved to a lake then the

tournament will revert back to the river the following year. Regional tournaments

will follow OBF approved rules.

be the official starter for both days and be able to stop early so that they can get

ready for the weigh-ins.

(D) A benefit tournament will be held when a member in Region 6 qualifies to fish the

Federation Championship Tournament to help offset the cost associated with that

tournament

ARTICLE 8- METHOD OF AMENDING THE BYLAWS

Section 1: AMENDING THE BYLAWS

The bylaws may be amended at any Region 6 meeting by a 2/3 vote of the club representatives present, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been presented to the clubs at least one meeting prior to the vote.