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Also attached to this agenda item: 2022 CYC DUES AND ASSESSMENTS CYC 2022 Calendar of Events Open to Village Residents Croton Yacht Club Summer Storage Contract 11-23-2021 Croton Yacht Club Winter Storage Contract 11-23-2021

1/22/21 CROTON YACHT CLUB BYLAWS Amended: June 2011, September 2011, February 2013, February 2014, April 2015, October 2015, September 2016, November 2020, January, 2021. PREAMBLE WHEREAS: In all regulated societies, certain laws and rules are necessary for their government; therefore we, the members of the Croton Yacht Club, for the purpose of furthering the object for which we are united, do support and submit to the following Constitution, Bylaws and Rules. NAME: The club shall be known as the Croton Yacht Club, Inc. SECTION A: The object of this club shall be to encourage the sport of boating, to promote the science of seamanship and navigation and to provide and maintain suitable facilities and anchorage for the recreational and social use of its members. The club shall promote respect of the Hudson River through education and policies that reflect our commitment to sound environmental practices. SECTION B: This corporation is a non-profit organization and no income or any part thereof shall in any way, manner or form be distributed to or inure to the benefit of any member, director, officer or other individual either directly or indirectly. Such income shall be used exclusively for the objects and purpose of the club. SECTION C: It shall be the policy of the club not to discriminate against any regular member or associate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion or national creed. PREAMBLE……………………………….................................................1 ARTICLE I: OFFICERS………………………………..........................2 ARTICLE II: ELECTION OF OFFICERS………………………………2 ARTICLE III: DUTIES OF OFFICERS………………………………... .3 ARTICLE IV: DIRECTORS’ DUTIES……………………………….......4 ARTICLE V: MEMBERSHIP………………………………....................4 ARTICLE VI: MANAGEMENT……………………………….................6 ARTICLE VII: FINANCES………………………………..........................7 ARTICLE VIII: FISCAL YEAR………………………………....................7 ARTICLE IX: DUES AND ASSESSMENTS……………………………7 ARTICLE X: MEETINGS……………………………….........................7 ARTICLE XI: ORDER OF BUSINESS………………………………......8 ARTICLE XII: RULES AND REGULATIONS…………………………..8 ARTICLE XIII: MOORINGS………………………………........................10 ARTICLE XIV: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS……………………………….11 ARTICLE XV: AMENDMENTS……………………………….................11 1/22/21 ARTICLE XIV: RULES OF GOVERNMENT……………………………..11 ARTICLE I: OFFICERS SECTION A The officers of the club shall be comprised of the following: Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary ABC Officer Directors (4) SECTION B Any elected officer absenting themselves from three (3) consecutive regular meetings and any Directors absenting themselves from three (3) consecutive Director meetings without valid excuse submitted to the Secretary before having missed the third meeting shall automatically lose their office. ARTICLE II: ELECTION OF OFFICERS SECTION A A nominating committee of four (4) members shall be appointed by the four Directors, excluding the Commodore, to present a slate of officers for the coming year. Each Director shall appoint one (1) member. Appointees must be members in good standing for three (3) years. The committee must be appointed no later than the November meeting. The committee shall present a slate to the membership at the December meeting. At that time members may make recommendations to the committee. The members may make nominations from the floor when the slate is presented at the annual meeting. To be nominated to office a member must be a regular member of this club in good standing for a minimum of one (1) year. SECTION B The officers, with the exception of the ABC Officer, shall be elected by the members at the annual meeting and shall hold office for a term of one (1) year or until successors have been qualified and elected. The Board of Directors shall consist of four (4) elected members and the Commodore and shall serve terms ranging from one (1) to four (4) years, with the vacant position that will occur annually being filled by a four (4) year term. SECTION C Vacancies in any office, except the ABC Officer, may be filled by a member elected by a majority of the members at any meeting of the club at which a quorum is present. The successor so chosen shall serve for the un-expired term of the predecessor. The Commodore shall appoint a member in good standing as interim officer for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, pending election of such officer by the membership. 1/22/21 ARTICLE III: DUTIES OF OFFICERS COMMODORE The Commodore shall preside at all meetings of the club and shall appoint chairpersons of all committees. The Commodore shall be a member ex-officio of all committees except the nominating committee and shall carry on those other responsibilities assigned. VICE COMMODORE The Vice Commodore, during the absence of the Commodore, shall perform the duties and have the power of the Commodore and shall function as chairperson of the Mooring Committee. The Vice Commodore shall appoint such members to the Mooring Committee as needed. It shall be the duty of the Vice Commodore to plan for mooring berths and assign members to same. The entire membership shall be available to the Mooring Committee in the spring and fall to provide and recover these facilities. The Vice Commodore shall be responsible to measure all new boats entering the club for mooring and or day-sailing as well as those where new modifications affect the LOA as soon as practical. REAR COMMODORE The Rear Commodore shall perform the duties of the Commodore and Vice Commodore in their absence. The Rear Commodore will be a member of the Mooring Committee and will be responsible for winter storage arrangements on the dock and work time records. The Rear Commodore shall be responsible to measure all new boats entering the club for winter storage as well as those where new modifications affect the LOA as soon as practical. SECRETARY The Secretary shall keep all records, record the minutes of the meetings, record members present at meetings and handle correspondence. TREASURER The Treasurer shall handle all funds, collect the dues, pay all bills when authorized, keep records of income and expenditures and render reports on finances at the regular meetings. The Treasurer shall attend monthly meetings of the Board of Directors and provide reports of the prior month’s expenses and quarterly detailed budget performance reports for review. The Treasurer shall keep all funds in a bank approved by the officers and in the name of the Club, subject to withdrawal by checks signed by any one (1) of the following: Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Treasurer or Financial Secretary. The Treasurer shall dispense the funds at the direction of the officers and an annual audit shall be prepared and submitted to the membership no later than the annual meeting. FINANCIAL SECETARY The Financial Secretary shall handle the billing for all fees and assessments and will turn over all receipts to the Treasurer. The Financial Secretary will assist the Treasurer in his/her duties and will perform the duties of the Treasurer in his/her absence. 1/22/21 ABC OFFICER The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Officer will be a regular member of the club in good standing. The ABC Officer will hold and be named as the responsible individual on the club’s New York State (NYS) liquor license. The ABC Officer will be responsible for the club adhering to the NYS State Liquor Authority (SLA) rules, regulations and guidelines. If the duties if the current ABC Officer cannot be met, an orderly transition of the ABC Officer position will take place in order to avoid any violation or suspension of the club’s liquor license. Upon notification by the NYS SLA, the ABC Officer will comply with any new changes in the NYS SLA regulations and notify the Directors who will in turn communicate any necessary changes or compliance requirements to the general membership. ARTICLE IV: DIRECTORS’ DUTIES 1. Prepare the annual budget with the officers of the club and submit same to the membership at the annual meeting for approval. 2. Receive and evaluate recommendations for expenditures of money not provided for in the budget except as provided for in Article VII. 3. Be responsible for proper operation of the club. 4. Act as a committee of arbitration in matters affecting the welfare of the club. 5. Act as a negotiating committee in matters of leases, licenses, legal matters, etc. 6. With the exception of legal matters, a decision of the Board of Directors may be overruled by a ¾ vote of the membership, excluding members of the Board of Directors, present at a regular meeting. The meeting quorum must consist of at least 25% of all Regular Members in good standing. 7. The Directors shall appoint the nominating committee. 8.The Directors shall meet each month prior to the membership meeting and submit minutes to be read and filed by the Secretary. The quorum for a Directors’ meeting shall be three (3) Directors and the Commodore. ARTICLE V: MEMBERSHIP SECTION A Membership in the Croton Yacht Club, Inc., shall be open to a number of members as prescribed by the members of the club and stipulations of the Village lease. All members agree to support and promote the objectives of the Croton Yacht Club. Regular membership and Non-Boating Associate membership shall be limited to actual residents or taxpayers of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Based upon availability, the yacht club will provide slips or boat storage to other boaters to be known as Associates. Associate rights shall be limited to boating privileges only as listed in the “Associate Boaters’ Guide.” Non-Boating Associate member benefits and privileges shall be outlined in the club’s Standing Rules. Associates and Non-Boating Associate members will not be allowed to attend meetings, vote or hold office. SECTION B 1. Applications for new regular members, Associate and Non-Boating Associate members will be accepted anytime during the year. Applications for new Regular members will be presented to the 1/22/21 membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Openings will be filled based on the waiting list priority of the application date. 2. The applicant for Regular membership and Associate membership must own a boat, PWC, kayak or canoe. The boat or PWC must be registered in the applicant’s name. The size must be compatible with the club’s facilities but cannot exceed 35 feet LOA and the owner must agree to use a club slip or day sailing facilities. Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and only one (1) member per boat may be accepted. Applicants for Non-Boating Associate membership must also be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. 3. All Regular membership applicants will be accepted with the understanding on the part of the applicant that if there are no slips available at the time of election to membership, they will not be guaranteed a slip during the first year of membership. 4. All Regular membership applicants must receive a copy of the club Bylaws, Standing Rules, Code of Conduct, Boaters Guide and Best Management Practices with their membership application. Applicants must be endorsed by two (2) members who have been in good standing for one year and who personally know the applicant. It is the responsibility of the endorsing members to make the applicant aware of all club by-laws,rules and policies and to participate during the probationary period to ensure the applicant’s compliance with our rules and standards. 5. All new Regular members will serve a one (1) year probationary period. At the end of the probationary period the two endorsing members will be accountable to the Directors for the applicant’s status and suitability and the Directors will make their recommendations at the next regular meeting. 6. Applications for Regular membership will be presented to the membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting and posted on the bulletin board until the following regular meeting at which time the applicant will be proposed to the members attending. A ¾ vote by secret ballot of members attending shall be required to elect the new member. 7. A regular member may sponsor either a spouse/significant other or an adult child as a “family member” to the list of membership, providing the spouse/significant other or adult child is at least 21 years of age, without paying an initiation fee. The “family member’s” dues/assessments will be covered by the regular member’s dues/assessments. The “family member” will be accorded club benefits and privileges through the regular member. They cannot hold office, head committees or do the regular member’s work time. They can attend meetings but cannot vote, will not count toward a meeting quorum and will not count toward the ¼ total membership requirement in Article XV. Time as a “family member” will not count toward life membership should this person apply for regular or working associate membership under existing provisions of Article V. This “family member” status can be terminated by the sponsoring member and will automatically be terminated by Croton Yacht Club when/if the sponsoring regular member terminates his/her membership. In addition, the sponsoring member is responsible to make the “family member” aware of all club procedures, rules and regulations and to certify the “family member’s” compliance. SECTION C Each boat or PWC-owning member or Associate shall be required to present current proof of adequate liability insurance for any vessel moored in the basin, day sailed or stored on club property. Failure to comply automatically revokes rights to the club’s boating facilities. Any member or Associate intending to change the size of their boat must notify the Vice Commodore in advance to assure if adequate mooring can be arranged. 1/22/21 SECTION D 1. Applications for Associates shall be in accordance with Article V, Section B, Subsection 2. 2. Fees for Associates shall be set by the voting members at the annual meeting. 3. An Associate shall have no voting rights due to the stipulation in the Village lease that requires all regular members to be an actual resident or taxpayer of the Village of Croton on Hudson. 4. Working Associates a. Applications for new working associates will be accepted anytime during the year and will be presented to the membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Openings will be filled based on the operational needs of the club. The operational needs of the club shall be defined by the Board of Directors. b. The applicant must own a boat, PWC, kayak or canoe. The boat or PWC must be registered in the applicant’s name. The size must be compatible with the club’s facilities but cannot exceed 35 feet LOA and the owner must agree to use a club slip or day sailing facilities. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age and only one (1) member per boat may be accepted. c. All applicants will be accepted with the understanding on the part of the applicant that if there are no slips available at the time of election to membership, they will not be guaranteed a slip during the first year of membership. d. All Working Associate applicants must receive a copy of the club Bylaws, Standing Rules, Code of Conduct, Boaters Guide and Best Management Practices with their membership application. Applicants must be endorsed by two (2) regular members who have been in good standing for one year and who personally know the applicant. It is the responsibility of the endorsing members to make the applicant aware of all club by-laws, rules and policies and to participate during the probationary period to ensure the applicant’s compliance with our rules and standards. e. All new working associates shall be responsible for paying the initiation fee at the same schedule as regular members. Should, at any time, the board of directors determine the working associate is not fulfilling the operational needs of the club, that individual's status will be changed to associate. Likewise, should the working associate believe the arrangement to be unsatisfactory, that individual may terminate the relationship by giving written notice. Any fees or assessments paid by the working associate are non-refundable. The board, at its discretion, may credit fees against the current year's boating fees at the associate rate. f. Applications will be presented to the membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting and posted on the bulletin board until the following regular meeting at which time the applicant will be proposed to the members attending. A 3/4 vote by secret ballot of members attending shall be required to elect the new working associate. g. Working Associates are responsible for the same fees, assessments and work time requirements as regular members and are entitled to work time incentives. They will receive a full access key. They may attend meetings and serve on committees, but cannot hold office or vote. h. Should a working associate move into the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, they may petition to convert from a working associate to a regular member without fee, provided the full amount of the initiation fee has been paid. This requires the approval of the Board of Directors and a secret 3/4 vote of the membership. Time served would count towards life membership. i. Should a regular member move out of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, they may petition to convert from a regular member to a working associate without fee. This requires the approval of the Board of Directors and a secret 3/4 vote of the membership. Time served would count towards 1/22/21 lifetime status. j. Lifetime status shall be granted to working associates or individuals with combined service as a working associate and regular member with twenty (20) consecutive years of membership. To be eligible for the privileges of Lifetime status an individual must have contributed work time or the equivalent work time assessment or have been excused from the work time requirement by the Directors for those twenty (20) years. A working associate who has to forfeit membership due to business reasons; i.e., transfers out of area, will be granted a waiver of the consecutive years for membership, providing the following stipulations are met: the transfer must not exceed three (3) years, the working associate must notify the club by registered letter yearly of their intent to return to active status, the working associate agrees to pay dues and assessments for the years of absence. The years of absence will not count toward lifetime status. Lifetime status is not transferable k. Those with working associate status of September, 2015 have the option complying with Section D 4 a-j or continuing with the old system. The old system is: 4. Working Associate status may be granted for the one-year period between annual meetings. A committee consisting of the four Directors, the Commodore, Vice Commodore, the Rear Commodore, and Financial Secretary will meet in December to evaluate for the coming year the necessity for Working Associates; do they have a service or skill necessary to the club that is not available from regular members; to evaluate the performance of present Working Associates and to evaluate any new Working Associates proposed. This committee will consider the hours and work done by each Working Associate or anticipated from any proposed Working Associate and weigh the benefits to the club against any loss of revenue from decreased fees. Each existing or proposed Working Associate must apply in writing yearly by the December committee meeting and must be sponsored in writing yearly by two (2) regular members who are in good standing. Each Working Associate must receive a positive affirmation by secret ballot from at least six (6) committee members. The committee will advise the membership of their recommendations at the annual meeting. A ¾ vote by secret ballot of members attending the annual meeting shall be required to confirm Working Associates for that year. Working Associates so confirmed are responsible for the same fees, assessments and work time requirements as regular members for the year but are not entitled to work time incentives. They will receive a full access key (returnable upon loss of Working Associate status) but cannot hold office, attend meetings or vote. Time as a Working Associate will not count toward regular life membership should the Associate apply for regular membership under Article V, in which case all stipulations of Article V apply. Working Associate status may be revoked at any time for any reason deemed appropriate by the committee. This bylaw in no way implies the Croton Yacht Club is required or obligated in any way to grant Working Associate status. Present twenty (20) year Working Associates are exempt from this recertification requirement. SECTION E Dues, capitol assessments and mooring fees for Regular members are due when set at the annual meeting but no later than the February meeting. Spring work time period is January 1 to May 31 at which time spring work time assessment is due (to be paid by the July meeting date). Fall work time period is June 1 to December 31 at which time fall work time assessment is due (to be paid prior to the January annual meeting). Winter storage fees are due October 1st. Any member who is in arrears on these dates will automatically have their membership privileges suspended. 1/22/21 Dues and summer storage fees for Associate members are due March 1st and winter storage fees are due October 1st. Dues for Non-Boating Associate members are due March 1st. SECTION F A Regular member may, in writing, relinquish membership, or upon the death of a member of the club, a member of the immediate family; namely, husband, wife, son or daughter may take over the membership, providing the person relinquishing the membership is a member in good standing, without paying the required initiation fee. Application for membership transfer associated with the death of a member must be submitted within one year of the members death. Any person applying under the above shall apply in accordance with Article V, Section B, of the bylaws. A membership can only be transferred once. SECTION G Life membership shall be granted to regular members with twenty (20) consecutive years of membership. To be eligible for the privileges of life membership, a member must have contributed work time or the equivalent work time assessment or have been excused from the work time requirement by the Directors for those twenty (20) years. A member who has to forfeit membership due to business reasons; i.e., transfers out of area, will be granted a waiver of the consecutive years for membership, providing the following stipulations are met: the transfer must not exceed three (3) years, the member must notify the club by registered letter yearly of their intent to return to active status, the member agrees to pay dues and assessments for the years of absence. The years of absence will not count toward life membership. Life membership is not transferable. ARTICLE VI: MANAGEMENT The management of the club shall be vested in the officers. ARTICLE VII: FINANCES Only officers of the club authorized to sign checks may make expenditures. One authorized officer may approve the purchase of non-budgeted items up to one hundred dollars ($100) and two authorized officers may approve the purchase of non-budgeted items up to five hundred dollars ($500). Items above five hundred dollars ($500) must be submitted to the Directors for their recommendation to the members. The Treasurer’s report should indicate non-budgeted items. ARTICLE VII: FISCAL YEAR The fiscal year of the club shall commence on the first (1st) day of January and end on the thirty-first (31st) day of December. 1/22/21 ARTICLE IX: DUES AND ASSESSMENTS SECTION A The dues of each member shall be paid annually. The dues, initiation fee, limit of liability insurance and any other assessments, rates, fines, or fees for the coming year shall be set by the membership present at the annual meeting. Special assessments may be set at any regular meeting, along with length of time for paying same, providing members are notified. The dues, initiation fee, limit of liability insurance and any other assessments, rates, fines or fees for the upcoming year may be modified by the membership present at a regular or special meeting. Members must be notified of the proposed change two weeks in advance of the meeting when the proposed change will be presented. Fees which have been satisfied by an individual member will not be subject to an increase that fiscal year. All regular members desiring mooring facilities for the coming year shall so state in writing at the annual meeting. SECTION B Each member shall be responsible for contributing work time activity or its equivalent each year. To accommodate regular members who cannot contribute work time activity fees will be assessed to compensate for the value of work time. Officers and chairpersons of standing committees shall be exempt from work time requirements but must document all work time to be considered for work time incentives. ARTICLE X MEETINGS SECTION A The annual meeting of the club shall be the third (3rd) Wednesday in January. SECTION B The regular monthly meeting of this club shall be the first (1st) Wednesday of each month, except when that day falls on a legal holiday. The meeting shall then be called by the membership. SECTION C Written notices of the place, day and hour of the annual and all regular meetings of the membership shall be prepared and distributed to the membership by the Secretary. SECTION D Special meetings of members of the club may be called by the Commodore or any six (6) members upon giving three (3) days written notice by mail to all members, which shall state the place, day, hour and purpose of the meeting. SECTION E A quorum for a regular or special meeting shall consist of seven (7) members plus two (2) or more officers for the transaction of all business. Any action taken at a regular or special meeting shall require a majority vote of those present. The meeting shall open at the time prescribed in the monthly notice. ARTICLE XI: ORDER OF BUSINESS 1/22/21 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Roll call of officers noting those present. 3. Reading of minutes of previous meeting. 4. Directors’ report 5. Reading of bills and communications 6. Treasurer’s report 7. Officers’ reports 8. Committee reports 9. Unfinished business 10. New business, voting on new members 11. Good and welfare of the club 12. Motion to adjourn SECTION A The sergeant-at-arms will control meetings at the direction of the presiding officer. ARTICLE XII: RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION A All members who moor their boats shall abide by the rulings of the Mooring Committee. Boat length cannot exceed 35foot LOA. SECTION B The speed limit through the basin shall not exceed three (3) miles per hour. SECTION C No swimming or water skiing shall be allowed from club property. Kayaks, canoes and similar types of watercraft, not including tenders, shall not be allowed to operate in or from the basin. SECTION D The members of the club shall be responsible for the actions of their guests. SECTION E Club members of other clubs that have reciprocal privileges may have reciprocal privileges in return. SECTION F No member shall give permission to use club facilities. SECTION G The club will provide and maintain a guest mooring. Permission to use the guest mooring shall come from an officer of the club. If no officer is present at the time the permission is requested to use the guest mooring, a member may give permission at their own discretion until an officer can be contacted. The length of time the mooring may be used is to be determined by the officer. The guest mooring is to be used at the risk of the owner or operator that uses it. 1/22/21 SECTION H All members assigned to a mooring berth shall consider this berth permanent insofar as is practical. If a change is necessary for reasons decided by the Vice Commodore, the member shall be notified. The Vice Commodore’s decision may be appealed to the Directors. SECTION I It shall be the responsibility of a member assigned to a berth to help their neighbor in keeping the float clear of debris and obstructions. If, after two (2) warnings, a member is considered in violation of this section by the Commodore and the Mooring Committee, the Directors may levy a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25) for the first violation and fifty dollars ($50) for the second violation. The Directors will bring the third violation to the regular members for action. SECTION J Each member shall at all times be responsible for their conduct as well as that of their family, friends or guests while in the club’s premises. While it is recognized that jesting and joking is a fundamental requisite for the social success of the club, profanity or abusive language or over familiarity with other members, their wives, husbands, families or guests will not be tolerated and any member shall have the prerogative of calling the indiscretion to the attention of the offending member. Failure of the offending member to cease and desist the words or actions that were deemed offensive shall form the basis for complaint to the officers and Directors, suspending the offender from membership pending action on their part. It is completely understood by each member that the person on duty at the bar, the bartender, shall have the authority to exercise their discretion on whether a member, wife, husband, friends, families or guests have had sufficient libation in the interest of preventing undue intoxication. Any unpleasantness toward the bartender following such admonition shall also be brought to the attention of the Directors for action on their part. SECTION K When an officer or Director receives a written complaint alleging misconduct and/or a violation of the rules and/or bylaws of the CYC, that written complaint will immediately be forwarded to the Directors for action at their next meeting. All persons involved in or having knowledge of the alleged misconduct or rule violation, including the complainant, witnesses and accused will be required to appear at the Directors’ meeting. The Directors will hear all sides of the conflict and render a decision. The club will act on the Directors’ decision in accordance with Article IV, Section 5, of the bylaws at the next regular meeting. During the time between the meeting of the Directors and the next regular membership meeting the Directors have the right to suspend the membership of the offending member, pending results of the membership vote. The Directors or membership will not address anonymous complaints. ARTICLE XIII: MOORINGS SECTION A No finger floats will be put in without the approval of the Mooring Committee. SECTION B 1/22/21 No member shall give permission to a non-member or non-boating member to use a mooring. SECTION C Each member is individually liable for damage done to property of the club or of other members. SECTION D In the event of an emergency or to avoid tying up club facilities, an officer of the club, when he deems necessary, may move or cause to be moved a member’s boat or mooring without incurring liability for any damage that may be caused. In the event a member or non-member is improperly using club’s moorings, docks or facilities, an officer of the club may move or cause to be moved the boat of the member or non-member without incurring any liability for any damage which may be caused. A permanent sign or notice to this effect prominently placed on club property or documented in storage contracts will be sufficient notice of waiver of liability. SECTION E All mooring lines shall be of a type and size deemed appropriate by the Mooring Committee. SECTION F All power lines shall be of a type and size deemed appropriate by the Mooring Committee. SECTION G Each boating member shall be required to maintain at least one active fender on the side of their boat which is not adjacent to a finger float. This requirement shall apply whether or not the adjacent boat has installed fenders. ARTICLE XIV: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION A Children under eight years of age and non swimmers of all ages shall be required to wear an approved life jacket while on floats. SECTION B All sailboats shall be required to leave and enter the basin under auxiliary power only. SECTION C There shall be no swimming from floats or ramps. Members shall be responsible for any and all accidents or damage on club property resulting from actions on their part or the part of their children or guests. SECTION D There shall be no running or horseplay on floats, ramps or in the clubhouse. SECTION E Boats and PWC entering the basin have the right-of-way over boats and PWC leaving the basin. Boats and 1/22/21 PWC entering and leaving the basin must sound horns. SECTION F There shall be no open fires on any boat in the basin except under normal galley conditions. ARTICLE XV: AMENDMENTS Any amendment to the Constitution or bylaws of this club must be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and must be read to the membership present and shall be laid on the table until the next regular meeting for action. In advance of the meeting at which action on such proposed amendment is to be taken the members must be notified through the regular monthly notice. At the meeting when the proposed amendment is brought up for final action the proposed amendment must be read to the members present, together with any report thereon which may be submitted by the Directors at their option. Thereupon a vote shall be taken. If said amendment receives the affirmative and the number of votes in the affirmative is at least equivalent to one-quarter (¼) of the total Regular membership, said amendment shall be deemed adopted. If the required number of members, as specified above, is not present to vote, such proposed amendment is to be tabled until the following meeting. ARTICLE XII: RULES OF GOVERNMENT In all business proceedings of the Croton Yacht Club, Inc., not herein provided, the rules of government shall be in accordance with those rules laid down in Robert’s Rules of Order.