BYLAWS OF THE MANALAPAN YACHT CLUB
A Florida Non-Profit Corporation
Revision dated May 10, 2025
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND GOVERNANCE OF THE CORPORATION
Section 1.01 Name. The name of this corporations is the Manalapan Yacht Club (“Club”)
Section 1,02 Purpose. The purpose for which this Club is formed is to foster fellowship among its members.
Section 1.02 Governance. The Officers shall direct all the affairs of the Club. The Officers of the Club shall consist of the Commodore, the Vice Commodore, three Rear Commodores, and the Fleet Captain. Officers must be Regular Members. The Officers shall be elected at the Annual Meeting for a term of two years. Upon completion of the Commodore’s two-year term the Vice Commodore will assume the office of Commodore, the most senior Rear Commodore will assume the office of Vice Commodore, the Fleet Captain will assume the office of Rear Commodore, and a new Fleet Captain will be elected. The Commodore shall preside at all meetings of the Officers and at the Annual Meeting. The Commodore shall, whenever directed by the Officers, sign and execute all authorized bonds, contracts, and instruments in writing in the Club’s name. The Commodore shall appoint, from among the Officers, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
Section 1.03 Past Commodores. Past Commodores are custodians of the history and traditions of the Club and shall provide advice and counsel to the Officers.
Section 1.04 Principal Office. The principal office of the Club shall be located in Palm Beach County, Florida, at such place as may be designated by the Officers from time to time.
Section 1.05 Club Year. The Club Year shall begin on October 1.
ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP
Section 2.01 Qualification of Members. Any person, excluding corporations and any other business entities, may become a member upon qualifying for such membership in the manner hereinafter provided and upon payment of the Initiation Fee and Dues as described in Section 2.04.
Section 2.02 Classes of Membership. There shall be three (3) classes of membership. These are: (A) Regular, (B) Lifetime, and (C) Honorable Ladies.
- Regular Membership: A Regular Member shall be a person who has been approved for membership by the Officers. A Regular Member shall have the right to vote, hold office, fly the burgee, and attend events sponsored by the club subject to these Bylaws.
- Lifetime Membership: Any Regular Member who has been a Regular Member pursuant to Section 2.03A herein for twenty-five (25) consecutive years and is eighty (80) years old shall be designated by the Officers as a Lifetime Member. A Lifetime Member shall have the right to vote, fly the burgee, and attend events sponsored by the club subject to these Bylaws. No annual membership dues will be assessed against a Lifetime Member.
- Honorable Ladies: The widow of a Regular or Lifetime Member will be eligible for membership as an Honorable Lady. An Honorable Lady shall have the right to vote, fly the burgee, and attend events sponsored by the club subject to these Bylaws No annual membership dues will be assessed against a Honorable Lady.
Section 2.04 Admission to Membership. Persons desiring to be admitted to membership in the Club must be sponsored by a Regular Member. The sponsor shall present to the Officers a letter nominating the prospective member and a completed application for membership in the form specified by the Board and signed by the prospective member. The Officers shall vote to approve or deny the application. Upon approval, the prospective member shall pay the Initiation Fee and the pro rata portion of the Annual Dues based on the number of Club events remaining in the Club Year.
Section 2.05 Termination and Suspension of Membership. Membership shall be terminated in the following manner:
The death of a Regular Member, Lifetime Member, or Honorable Lady shall cause the termination of the Membership. Widows of Regular Members or Lifetime Members will continue her membership as an Honorable Lady.
A member may terminate his or her membership by presenting to the Officers a written request for such termination. Upon such a request being communicated to the Officers, such a request shall be granted, and the membership shall thereupon be terminated without reimbursement of fees or dues previously paid. A request for termination shall not be granted if the member has any outstanding indebtedness to the Club.
If a Regular Member has not paid his or her dues, or any Member has not paid an invoice for a Club Event, within ninety (90) days after due date, and satisfactory arrangements for payment have not been made, the Board may suspend or terminate the membership. A Member whose membership has been suspended or terminated may not attend Club Events.
The Board may suspend or terminate the membership of any person whose conduct (1) becomes offensive to the Club and its good name; (2) disturbs the Club’s order, dignity, business or harmony; (3) is likely to endanger the welfare, interest or character of the organization; or (4) is in violation of the law or these Bylaws, or any Club Rule.
Upon the termination or suspension of a Membership by the Officers, the Secretary, within three (3) days of the Officers’ determination, shall give notice to the affected Member by mailing a certified letter to the Member. The letter shall state the fact of the termination or suspension together with the reason for such termination or suspension.
ARTICLE III MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS
Section 3.02 Annual Meeting. An Annual Meeting of the Members shall be held at a time and place designated by Officers. The Annual Meeting shall occur no later than June 30. The Annual Meeting shall be held for the purpose of electing the Officers, for the presentation of the Club’s annual report, and for transacting such other business as may come before the Meeting.
Section 3.03 Quorum. Fifteen (15) Regular Members shall constitute a Quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. Members must be present at the Annual Meeting to vote. If a quorum is not present or if the business of such Meeting is not completed, the Members present may, by a majority vote of Members present, adjourn the Meeting to a subsequent specific date. Such adjournment and the reasons therefore shall be recorded in the minutes.
ARTICLE IV
BUDGET
Section 4.01 Annual Budget. Prior to October 1, the Officers shall approve the dues for the following Club Year and the Club Events to be held during that year. The Officers may, at any time, establish the amount of the Initiation Fee to be paid by prospective members going forward.
Section 4.02 Reports. The Treasurer shall report on the Club’s financial status to the Officers each month. The Treasurer shall report on the Club’s financial status at the Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE V
AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
Section 5.01 These Bylaws may be amended or revised at the Annual Meeting by a two-thirds vote of the Regular Members.
ARTICLE VI DISSOLUTION
Section 6.1 Voting. A three-quarters (75 percent) vote of the Regular Members shall be required to dissolve the Club.
Section 6.2 Distribution of Assets. On dissolution of the Club, any funds remaining after payment of all debts and liabilities shall be distributed to one (1) or more regularly organized and qualified like-organizations or educational, scientific or philanthropic organizations as defined in Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and selected by the Board.
CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify:
- That I am the Secretary of the Manalapan Yacht Club.
- That the foregoing Amended and Restated Bylaws, compromising four (4) pages, constitutes the Bylaws of the Corporation as duly adopted at the Annual Meeting duly held on May 10, 2025.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said corporation this ___ day of May 2025
Secretary