Bylaws
BLUE RIDGE CHERRY VALLEY ROD AND GUN CLUB, INC.
Purpose
Membership
Article A
An applicant for membership must complete an application and submit it to the club. A member in good standing in the club must sponsor an applicant for membership and application for membership must be made at a regular meeting. All members must be a current member of the National Rifle Association. New member membership is contingent upon providing proof of membership in the NRA and must maintain consistent NRA membership for the duration of membership in the club.
An NRA Basic Course is a requirement for membership in the club and shall include NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Shotgun, or the NRA Home Firearms Safety, all of which include a hands-on, safe gun handling demonstration component. New members must complete one of these four NRA basic courses at the next available club offering and must additionally demonstrate hands-on, safe gun handling procedures to the satisfaction of the club NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, the Club NRA Chief Training Officer or their assigned delegate, but not to exceed ninety (90) days from date of membership and must show successful completion of that NRA Basic Course prior to enjoying range privileges. Any applicant for membership who has taken and successfully passed a qualifying NRA Basic Course at another location within the last three calendar years must additionally demonstrate safe gun handling procedures to the satisfaction of the Club NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, the Club NRA Chief Training Officer or their assigned delegate. Only after successful completion of one of these four NRA Basic Courses, and along with an acceptable hands-on demonstration of appropriate safe gun handling procedures to complete the club membership application process, shall the new member’s electronic gate entry card be activated to permit access to and use of any club firearms range. Failure to successfully complete the NRA Basics Course, or failure to successfully demonstrate safe gun handling procedures as stated above, will result in loss of club membership.
Under the authority of the Board of Governors actions resulting in possible loss of membership will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Any infraction of Club Rules reported to the Board of Governors will be investigated and the offending member shall have the opportunity to discuss the infraction directly with the Board of Governors. The decision of the Board of Governors is final. Any person discharged or denied membership by unanimous vote of the entire Board of Governors for any major By-laws infraction shall be denied any possibility of future re-admittance to the club.
Membership Types:
Individual
An Individual membership shall entitle the member to the full benefits and privileges of the Club.
Family
The Family membership will include member, spouse and children under the age of 18. This membership entitles the spouse access to club facilities under the direct supervision of the member. The spouse or child may not shoot at either range independent of the member. The member’s spouse cannot hold office or vote in the annual elections or for any other subject motioned for vote. Member’s spouse and children must be accompanied by the member in order to be on club grounds.
Member and Spouse
A member’s spouse is allowed to register and participate in any of the classes offered by BRCV. However, if they desire to enjoy the privilege of shooting without the presence of the lead family member, they must attend and successfully complete one of the Basics Classes at the member’s discounted price. The member’s spouse will then be provided an access card and will enjoy all the benefits and privileges as a Full Member. The member’s spouse will be charged yearly dues as all other members, however, the initiation fee will be waived.
Article B
Article C
A member’s anniversary date shall be considered the first day of the first month following acceptance into the club. Dues payment must be accompanied with current NRA membership information. (New members to have their dues pro-rated at the fixed percentage noted at their time of joining: September – February meeting 100% dues;
March – May meeting 50% dues; June – July meeting 25% dues; with all partial dues amounts rounded to the next whole dollar when necessary. Members joining at the August meeting will pay 100% dues which will carry over, gratis, until September of the following year).
Article D
Article E
Upon reaching the age of 65, and after fifteen (15) years of consecutive membership, whichever occurs later, a member shall be eligible for life membership. Members achieving eligibility must submit a request to the Board of Governors.
Article F
Article G
The yearly membership quota shall be set at FIVE HUNDRED (500) Paid Members including Life Members.
Article H
If at any time charges of major violations of the rules or regulations of the club, or of any offense committed in detriment to the welfare of the club be brought against any member, the Board of Governors reserves the right to eject said member from the club by a unanimous vote of the entire Board of Governors provided the accused member is notified by Registered Letter to be present at the meeting and be given the opportunity to defend his/her case.
Article I
As the Chief Executive Officer of the club, the duties of the President shall be, but not limited to:
- Implement Board of Governors policy in administering club events and activities.
- Be responsible for all daily operational activities of the club
- Preside over all BRCV Club, Board of Governor and Member meetings
- Preside over any and all prosecutions of club rules violations that have been brought to the attention of the Board of Governors
- Approve any and all expenses, including reimbursements for various Committee expenses
- Approve any and all postings to the Club web site as well as any Social, print, or television media or advertising
- Approve member activities on club property on an “as needed” basis
- Other duties assigned as needed for various club sponsored activities
The duties of the Vice-President shall be to preside at all meetings in the absence of the President and to handle all matters delegated to him by the President.
The duties of the recording secretary shall be to keep and distribute a record of all club minutes, and to handle the correspondence with reference to the club. This includes mailings such as the annual meeting notification, and any other special events as may be practical. This position will oversee the IT Committee that maintains the club membership database and see that reports requested by the Board of Governors. The duties of this office include those additional duties as assigned by the BOG.
The duties of the Treasurer shall be to keep a record of all the financial activities of the Club and to pay all bills presented and approved by the Board of Governors at any of the meetings. The Treasurer and the President may approve all necessary and recurring expenses. The Club will maintain a minimum amount of funds in the club’s savings account for, as determined by the Board of Governors, and in the event of, a catastrophic emergency. The Club’s financials shall be audited by an outside professional accounting firm at the end of each fiscal year.
The Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) has overall responsibility to enforce BRCV Club rules for safe firearm handling and shooting activities everywhere on Club range premises, development of Club range SOP as directed by club President.
Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) additional responsibilities:
Conducts NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) training.
Ensures that all club rules violations are properly documented and submitted to the Board of Governors for action.
Scheduling and Coordination of Club Range Safety Officers assigned to sanctioned club events.
Initial Certification and re-certification training of all BRCV Club Range Safety Officers (RSO).
CRSO may delegate RSO training to qualified BRCV Club Certified Safety Directors.
Ensure that all BRCV Range Safety Rules are current and prominently posted on all ranges.
Ensure that current BRCV Club Range SOP’s are available to Club Range Safety Officers and Match Directors.
No person may hold more than one office at any given time.
Article J
Article K
Article L
The By-laws of the Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod and Gun Club, Inc. may not be amended except by vote of the general membership at the annual meeting. Amendments to the By-laws shall require an affirmative vote by either of two thirds of the eligible membership present or by absentee ballot to pass an Amendment to the By-laws. All proposed changes must be submitted for vote the By-laws Committee. A By-Laws Committee will be established at the June monthly meeting which will consist of three (3) members that are not on the current Board of Governors. The term of the By-Laws Committee shall be from June through the September Annual Meeting at which time the By-Laws Committee shall become automatically disbanded following the presentation of its report to the membership at the Annual Meeting, until reorganized at the following June monthly meeting. One member of this committee shall be designated the Chairperson. The committee will review all proposed By-Laws Changes received in writing for content and validity before presenting them to the membership at either the July or August monthly meeting. Any proposed changes submitted in writing must be sent to the Chairperson of the By-Laws Committee no later than the July monthly meeting. Verbally proposed By-Laws changes can be made at either the July or August monthly meetings in the form of a floor motion which will be discussed and voted on as to whether they will be included in the annual ballot.
Article M
Article N
There shall be standing committees. The chairperson of each standing committee shall be appointed by the Board of Governors. The First Assistant of a standing committee shall act for the chairperson in his absence. In the absence of both the Chairperson and the First Assistant, the Second Assistant shall perform the duties of the Chairperson.
The Chairperson of each standing committee shall have the responsibility of notifying the Board of Governors of any proposed scheduled event. In the event of a chairperson being appointed to complete a term as a club officer, the First Assistant shall assume the duties of the chairperson for the remainder of his term. The Second Assistant shall assume the duties of the First Assistant.
Chief Training Officer (CTO) responsibilities:
- Planning, Scheduling and Coordination of all Club sponsored firearm training classes and related events.
- Ensure that all selected training classes are posted on the BRCV Club online Calendar/Events page.
- Ensure that all firearm training classes are properly staffed with current NRA Certified Lead
Firearm instructors and supporting NRA Assistant instructors.
The Building Committee shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the club buildings, equipment, and grounds.
Rental Coordinator shall inform the Calendar entry persons of all rental dates and renters. The Rental Coordinator shall be the club liaison with the rental clients. All club approved clients will be sent a yearly contract and cover letter each year in January by the Rental Coordinator. Rental Clients shall be limited to Law Enforcement organizations and First Responder Organizations.
Membership Committee shall be responsible for intake process for new members, collect new members’ monies dependent on membership type, introduce new member applicants to the membership for vote at the monthly meeting, enter new member information into the Club software, assign access cards to members and enter access card serial number into the Club software.
The IT Committee
Purpose: To Act & Serve as the Data & Informational LIFE-Line of the Organization
Objective:
- To Obtain, Implement & Service Club Information and Equipment in such a way that the Executive Members of the Organization can perform their Duties.
- To Obtain, Implement & Service Club Information and Equipment in such a way that the Board Members of the Organization can perform their Duties.
- To Obtain, Implement & Service Club Information and Equipment in such a way that the Committee Members of the Organization can perform their Duties.
- To Obtain, Implement & Service Club Information and Equipment in such a way that the Club Members of the Organization can Enjoy the Activities of the Club.
Article O
Article P
Any questions of procedures not covered by the By-laws of the club shall be considered according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Latest Revision
Article Q
All correspondence to the club’s U.S. mailbox, only the President or an appointed Board of Governors member will hold the keys.
Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod & Gun Club’s Rules & Regulations
Rev. 10-01-2020
FIREARM SAFETY IS EVERY MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod and Gun Club is proud to be a member of the National Rifle Association and follow their Code of Conduct for Safe Firearm Handling:
- ALWAYS KEEP THE FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
- ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT
- ALWAYS KEEP THE FIREARM UNLOADED UNTIL READY TO USE
- ALWAYS KNOW YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND
We are also proudly affiliated with the following organizations:
Membership
Dues payable/memberships renewable at the September annual meeting.
NRA basic certification in Pistol or Rifle or Shotgun or NRA Home Firearm Safety is a membership Requirement*
Current NRA membership is a requirement*
HOURS
Shooting hours:
Monday Through Saturday:Â 9:00 am until Sunset.
Wednesdays–Bulls-Eye Shooting,
Thursday–IDPA Practice
and any announced/approved club events).*Anyone found shooting Post-Sunset outside of the allowable times
SPECIAL CLOSING PERIOD:
For Safety Reasons all ranges will be CLOSED to live fire during the first two weeks of the Firearm Deer Season:
which begins the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.
(During this period evening shooting events will not begin prior to 6:00pm)
RANGES
BRCV has two shooting ranges:
The Lower Range (50, 100 & 150 yard) shooting range allows Rifle, Shotgun and Handgun, each having their own area and limitations.
The Upper Range (50 yard) is exclusively dedicated to Handgun shooting with one exception; permitting the use of rim fire and carbine rifles.
No shotgun shooting is allowed on the upper range.
TARGETS
BRCV Club approved Steel Targets, Clay targets and Paper targets.
Paper targets are to be stapled to cardboard backings, fastened to club-provided target stands.
Hit the berm/backstop: Position your targets such that bullets passing through them will impact only the backstop.
Note! – Club approved steel targets are provided on the Rifle Range at 100 yard and 150 yards.
Minimum shooting distance is not to be less than 100 yards for Center Fire Rifles.
Not Permitted:
Metal targets, cans, bottles, any ground targets or exploding targets. Barrels and/or frame support posts are not approved target stands.
FIREARMS
Rifles and Shotguns brought onto or taken from cub property MUST be Unloaded and Actions Open.
Handguns may be carried on BRCV Club property as long as the method of carry is in strict accordance with all Pennsylvania State Laws and Regulations.
Firearms not in actual use (including handguns NOT in safe carry mode), must be stored unloaded, actions open, and cased or racked while at shooting area.
Not Permitted: Full-Automatic firearms and 50cal. BMG.
Rapid fire: minimum 3 second intervals on All Center Fire Rifles.
AMMUNITION
NO TRACER AMMUNITION
NO ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION
- Your “Live” / Non-fired Ammunition MUST NOT be left anywhere on club property.
- Â Your “Live” / Non-fired Ammunition MUST LEAVE WITH YOU !
SAFETY
All shooters and spectators must adhere to the following safety precautions:
- EYE and EAR protection is required, not optional, for anyone on or near the firing line.
NOTE – Hearing Protection will be mandatory on the firing line for Members joining BRCV. - BRCV gate access card must be carried at all times (on lanyard or visible pinned) and shown when asked.
- Before going downrange, call “cease fire” and check that all firing points are made safe:
- actions open,
- chamber(s), cylinder(s) empty,
- empty chamber indicators in place (chamber flags), and
- muzzles pointed down range!.
- That All have stepped back from the shooting bench or port ( ALL are behind the safety line);
- Turn on the red warning light, and declare the line is cold
- DO NOT HANDLE FIREARMS or EQUIPMENT until
- everyone has returned from downrange,
- the red warning light has been turned off,
- the “ALL CLEAR” announced, and the line has been declared ‘HOT’.
- Pick up your spent brass; make sure that you take any live rounds with you.
- Discard targets in the waste paper containers on each range.
- Discard larger debris in the dumpster located in the lower parking lot.
- Turn off lights (unless they are on a timer), lock doors, and leave the site better than you found it.
NON-MEMBERS
BRCV welcomes non-members to club-sanctioned events and Tournaments, as listed on the BRCV club’s calendar.
Waivers will be provided and are necessary for all non-members.
Spectators must remain behind any designated firing line.
Safe distance will be determined by the attending Range Safety Officer.
Anyone under the age of 18, whether shooting or watching, must be under the SUPERVISION of a parent or responsible adult.
GENERAL
- The Club’s Chief Range Safety Officer may alter the range regulations depending on special conditions related to shooting events or activities.
- Changes, if any, will be outlined by Match Director of the event.
Alcohol is not permitted on club property at any time.
VIOLATION OF CLUB RULES OR REGULATIONS – Article H of BRCV’s By-laws States:
“If at any time charges of major violations of the rules or regulations of the club, or of any offense committed in detriment to the welfare of the club be brought against any member, the Board of Governors reserves the right to eject said member from the club by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Governors present; provided the accused member is notified by Registered Letter to be present at the meeting and be given the opportunity to defend his case.”