Extreme Chess Bylaws

Article I: Name

The name of the association shall be Extreme Chess, also known ...

Article II: Purpose

To broaden and develop chess as art, recreation, and as a significant element of culture in Idaho.  To cooperate with chess clubs, schools, the public and other groups throughout Idaho in chess instruction and in conduct of chess competitions and exhibitions of all types.

To serve as the authorized state affiliate of the United States Chess Federation (USCF).

Article III: Membership

Section 1. Regular Membership.  Any person ...

Section 2. Youth Membership.  Any person under the age of 19 may become a Youth member ...

Section 3. Family Membership.  Any group of individuals, up to two adults and those living under their care, may become a family member by paying the discounted group rate.  Each individual within the family shall be accorded the same membership privileges as Regular and Youth members subject to the voting age restriction.

Article IV: Board of Directors

Section 1: Responsibilities.  The duties of the Board are:

i.  Elect Officers after the Annual membership meeting. 

ii. Award bids to organizers for officially sanctioned championship tournaments.

iii. To approve non-budgeted expenditures over $100.

iv.  To appoint or remove individuals from official positions listed in Article V, and Article VI of the by laws.

vi. To provide for an official Extreme Chess website.

vii.  To serve on subcommittees as needed.

Section 2: Number. The full Board shall consist of ten Directors.  A quorum shall consist of 60% of the standing Board.

Section 3: Election.  Each Board member is elected to a two-year term, with five members being up for re-election every alternating year.  All Board members are to be elected by secret ballot of all voting members who attend the Annual meeting.  No proxy ballots shall be accepted.

If the Board seats are not contested in a particular year, the membership can wave the secret ballot in favor of a voice vote.

Section 4: Voting Members