RHODE ISLAND TRAPSHOOTING ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS​

Name                  1)     The name of this association is "Rhode Island Trapshooting Association",                                                      hereinafter "The Association".

Purpose              2)     The purpose of The Association is to develop and promote the recreation of                          trapshooting in Rhode Island, and to sponsor, hold and conduct trapshooting contests and tournaments,  
​to foster the principles of good marksmanship among its members.

Nature                 3)   The Association shall be non-profit. No stock shall be issued and no dividend nor                pecuniary benefit shall inure to any member.   

Membership​     4)     Any club located in the State of Rhode Island desiring to be represented in the                                          Association shall present written application signed by its President and Secretary, setting forth the name of the club, the date of its organization, the name of its officers, and the number of members in the club. The application shall be acted upon at the next meeting of the executive Committee.

Dues                    5)     The membership dues for an individual member shall be $15.00 for an adult,                          $5.00 for a junior. All dues shall be paid on or before the Annual Meeting, and if not paid within 30  days thereafter, the individual in arrears shall not be a member of The Association until the dues have been paid.

Officers               6)     The officers of The Association shall be the President, first and second Vice                                                 Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and directors. The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting. The duly elected officers shall hold office until the next annual meeting until their successors are appointed.

                                     The officers, ATA delegate, alternate delegate, and immediate past president                                              shall form the executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the routine management of The Association. It shall appoint a successor to any officer not completing his/her term of office for any reason.

Duties                7)     The President shall preside at all meetings of The Association. He/She may call a                                       special meeting of The Association at any time, upon giving at least seven (7)  days prior notice to each member.

                                     The first Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her                                                 absence. 

                                    The Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of The Association, collect                                          dues, issue notices of meetings, and shall deliver to his successor the books,                                              records and correspondence of The Association.

                                     The Treasurer shall receive and hold the funds of The Association and distribute                                       them as he/she may be authorized to do, by order of the Executive Committee.                                         He/She shall keep an account of all monies received and distributed by him/her and shall report his/her receipts and disbursements at each meeting of the Executive Committee and of The Association. He/She shall deliver to his/her successor the books, records and finance data of The Association.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Annual Meeting​  8)   The annual meeting of The Association shall be held each year at a date, time                                           and place selected by the Executive Committee.

  The annual meeting shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.     

State Team          9)     The state team target requirements are as follows:
Target                          Singles                      1500
Requirements           Handicap                 1200
                                      Doubles                      800

The High Average and High Overall Average requirements shall be as follows:   
                                       Singles      
                                                Men -- 2500 
                                          Women -- 2000   
            
                                       Handicap
                                                Men --  1500
                                           Women -- 1000

                                       Doubles
                                                Men -- 1000
                                           Women  -- 500

For all of the above awards, all three Championship Events at the Rhode Island State Trap Shoot must be shot at. These awards are to be given annually to shooters meeting the above requirements.

Awards                 10)     The Association shall give the RITA Annual Recognition Award each year to                        the shooter  chosen by the Executive Committee. A plaque for this award will  be placed at Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club to be updated yearly. The recipient of this award will also receive the honor of the State Shoot dedication and a plaque to commemorate this honor.

Amendments       11)     These by-laws may be amended by a majority vote of the Executive                                                               Committee.