By-Laws of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans Enacted July 28, 2009

1. ARTICLE I - JURISDICTION
Section 1 - Unless otherwise ordered by the Florida Federation of Young Republicans (FFYR) or decided
by the Executive Board, the TBYR’s reach will include all of Hillsborough County and the outlying areas
of the greater Tampa Bay area.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 - Types of Membership
A. Active Members
1. An active member shall be defined as an individual who is a citizen of the
United States, or a non-citizen who has applied for citizenship; a resident of
Florida; a member of the Republican Party, and is at least eighteen (18) years
old and not more than forty (40) years old inclusive, who has fulfilled Section
4 of this Article.
2. All active members in good standing have voting rights.
B. Associate Members
1. An associate member shall be defined as an individual who does not qualify
for active membership and has satisfied Section 4 of this Article.
2. Associate members have all the rights and privileges of active members except
that they may not vote in any TBYR election, hold any elected position in the
TBYR or in the FFYR, attend any FFYR Annual Conventions as a delegate, or
serve as a proxy under any circumstances.
3. Associate members shall be permitted to hold committee positions appointed
by the President and confirmed by the Board of Directors.
C. Honorary Members
1. An honorary member is one who, in the opinion of the TBYR, has rendered
distinguished service. Such membership shall be at the discretion of
the Executive Board and approved by general membership.
Section 2 - Membership Dues
A. Individuals are considered active or associate members of the TBYR upon completion
and submission of a Membership Application and payment of club dues.
B. Dues may be lowered or raised by a unanimous vote of the Executive Board and shall
not be set below the amount mandated by the FFYR.
C. An active or associate member’s membership will be valid for one calendar year from
the date of payment and will be due for renewal on this anniversary date every
year thereafter or until membership is terminated.
D. TBYR reserves the right to offer and rescind “family” and or “group” membership
discounts at any time without notice pursuant to Sect. 2 B
E. All members, upon payment of dues, shall receive a copy of the TBYR Constitution &
By-Laws.
Section 3 – Membership Code of Conduct & Ethics
A. All members of TBYR will be subject to follow a minimum code of conduct or Membership
Bill of Rights. These guidelines will apply to members behavior and activities when
engaged at a TBYR meeting, official event, directly or indirectly sponsored, FFYR and or
YRNF event or whenever a member is representing TBYR in public. The guidelines set
forth by the board and approved by the membership will be the governing document for
basis of discipline and adherence.

2. B. In the event there are alleged violation(s) the Executive Board shall review all complaints,
review evidence and interview parties involved. If there is substantiated evidence or proof
of conduct violations the Board will in writing and telephonically contact the suspected
party(ies) involved for a cursory review and allow the suspects the ability to question the
charges as well as review of evidence provided to the Board.
C. Disciplinary action will be commensurate to the degree and severity of the violation(s) and
will be determined by the Board that action(s) are necessary. Remedies can be but not
limited to suspension of membership, dismissal or removal of office and up to and including
full expulsion of TBYR and FFYR. All serious matters and discipline will be governed by
TBYR, FFYR, YRNF by-laws respectively as well as local, state and federal laws if
applicable.
ARTICLE III - QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
Section 1 - All elected Officers shall constitute the Executive Board and must be active members of the
TBYR pursuant to Article II, Section 1. All elected Officers shall be registered Republicans and must be
an active member for a minimum of three months prior to the holding of an election.
ARTICLE IV - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1 - President
A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans. He or
she shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the TBYR and shall exercise general
supervision over the work and activities of the TBYR. The President shall have the
power to appoint and remove committee directors as well as other appointed persons, to
be an ex-officio member of all committees, to preside at all board meetings, to have
discretionary power to spend the membership authorized budget, to represent the TBYR
at all official functions, to serve as an official liaison between the TBYR and the
Florida Federation of Young Republicans (FFYR) and the Young Republican National
Federation (YRNF), and shall perform any other duties as would normally be within the
discretion of the President or as directed by the Executive Board.
B. The President of the TBYR, with the advice of the rest of the Executive Board, is
authorized and given continuing authority, unless and until revoked by said Board, to
conduct the affairs of the TBYR in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Section 2 - Vice-President
A. The Vice President shall act as Assistant to the President, and shall perform such duties
as directed by the President.
B. The Vice President shall assist the President in the general supervision of the work and
activities of the TBYR Committees specified in Article XI, and will coordinate the
meetings and activities of said committees. He or she will also be responsible for the
official scheduling of all TBYR meetings and events, with the advice of the rest of the
Executive Board.
C. In the event the President is temporarily absent or unable to perform his or her duties,
the Vice President shall preside and perform the duties of the President.
D. In the event both the President and the Vice President are unable to perform their duties,
said duties shall be discharged in the interim by the following officers in the order
listed: Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Director.
Section 4 - Secretary
A. The Secretary shall be the recording and correspondence officer of the TBYR. The
Secretary shall perform such additional duties as are assigned to him or her by the
President. He or she shall attend all meetings of the TBYR and all conventions of the

3. membership of the TBYR and shall act as Secretary thereof. Recording of all TBYR
business at general, emergency, special and board meetings will be required and timely
submission to the President and Board before the next general business meeting
following the aforementioned meeting types.
B. The Secretary along with the Director of Membership shall be responsible for the
execution and filing of the annual FFYR Credentialing package as well as the Bi-
Annual Young Republican National Federation (YRNF) Credential package. The
Secretary will be required to compile all the necessary documents and schedules for
TBYR membership credentialing for chartering and delegation assignments for annual
elections for FFYR, YRNF and any other Republican Party governing office.
Section 5 - Treasurer
A. The Treasurer shall receive and account for the funds of the TBYR under the
supervision and direction of the Executive Board. He or she shall deposit such
funds in a depository designated by the Board and shall keep accounts thereof open at
all times for inspection by the TBYR membership.
B. The Treasurer shall make an annual financial report to the Executive Board. The
Treasurer shall submit a budget for his or her term, subject to approval by the
Executive Board.
C. The Treasurer shall disperse TBYR funds, as directed by the TBYR President in
accordance with the budget approved by the Executive Board.
D. The Treasurer shall ensure no TBYR related account, credit facility or financial
instrument shall bear exclusive ownership title hereto bearing the name of any elected
or appointed Treasurer in any circumstance.
ARTICLE V - TENURE OF OFFICERS
Section 1 - Officers of the TBYR shall be elected at each duly constituted annual meeting of the TBYR
and shall hold office for a one (1) year term until their duly qualified successors
are elected. No officer shall be eligible for more than two (2) consecutive terms in their
respective offices. There are no limits to aggregate terms one can serve in any particular
position as long as there are no violations of all other aspects set forth in Section 1.
Section 2 - Any officer of the TBYR may submit a written resignation to the Secretary of the TBYR and
such resignation shall become effective at the expiration of thirty (30) days from the
date of receipt unless accepted sooner by the Executive Board.
Section 3 - If the President shall resign, be removed from office or permanently unable to discharge the
duties of his or her office, the Vice President shall serve as interim President until the vacancy
is filled as provided in Section 4 of this Article. In the event both the President and
Vice President shall resign, be removed from office or be permanently unable to discharge the
duties of their offices, the following officers, in the order listed, shall serve as interim
President until the vacancy is filled as provided in Section 4 of this Article:
Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Director.
Section 4 - Permanent vacancies in elected offices shall be filled by means of an election by the
membership if more than six (6) months of the term remain. This election must be
held within sixty (60) days of the vacancy. If less than six (6) months of the term remain,
the vacancy shall be filled by an election of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VI - APPOINTED POSITIONS
Section 1 - All appointed positions, with the exception of committee associate directors, shall be
Executive Board members and shall serve in their position until they are discharged or they
resign.
Section 2 – Pursuant to Article IV, Section 1 (A) the President shall enjoy sole power to appoint any
person see being fit to execute and discharge in an honorable manner the duties of the

4. respective position, however selected candidate shall be confirmed by the Board which shall
consist of the Executive Members as well as all appointed committee heads. A simple
majority is needed to confirm a Presidential appointee.
A. Committee Directors
1. Directors have the responsibility of coordinating meetings and/or events
with their respective committees, as well as communicating these
scheduled events to the Vice President and submitting said meetings
and/or events to the Executive Board for approval if general membership
outside of the committee is being solicited. The TBYR Committee Directors
and their corresponding duties are as follows:
a. Membership Director shall
(1) Keep records of membership activity, attendance, and
payment of dues as well as a database including any
membership information deemed necessary
by the Executive Board.
(2) Schedule private meetings for prospective members and shall
maintain the main artery of communication with
members and prospective members.
(3) Attend as many meetings and events as possible in order to
meet guests and/or new members and introduce
them to other members.
b. Social Director shall
(1) Organize at least eight (8) monthly social events per year for
the TBYR.
(2) Acquire feedback from TBYR members for consideration in
planning future events.
(3) Organize at least two (2) seasonal events per year in addition
to the TBYR Annual Christmas Party.
c. Marketing Director shall
(1) Oversee the general advertising and marketing of the TBYR.
(2) Compose press releases and create advertising pieces to
promote the TBYR and its events.
(3) Work in conjunction with the TBYR Web Master and
Membership Director to maximize club marketing.
d. Newsletter Director shall
(1) Act as Editor-in-Chief for publications, whether on paper or
electronically, of “The Right Voice”.
(2) Make decisions on cost efficiency as well as distribution.
e. Community Affairs Director shall
(1) Provide a heightened awareness for community service
activities and projects for the TBYR.
(2) Organize events of a cultural nature for the TBYR.
f. Fundraising Director shall
(1) Implement a minimum of two (2) fundraisers per year, one

5. (1) of which shall be the annual golf tournament
fundraiser, the “Sunshine Golf Classic”.
(2) Arrange presentations to the Executive Board for profit
maximizing as well as originating innovative
fundraising ideas.
g. Political Affairs Director shall
(1) Set up communications with elected officials as well as
candidates running for an office during an election
cycle.
(2) Aid in the planning of the political education aspect of the
TBYR and its general meetings.
(3) Serve as an aggressive force to try and contact potential high
profile speakers for the TBYR and to find out the
necessary objectives that need to be achieved in order
to acquire them.
h. Republican Club Liaison
(1) Facilitate communication with other Republican and related
clubs within the TBYR market.
(2) Attend meeting and or events as necessary to promote co-
existence with other political organizations in the Tampa Bay
Community.
(3) Report and notify TBYR of area club events, meeting times
and other pertinent information beneficial for the TBYR
community.
i. Religious Affairs Director
(1) Act as a surrogate for TBYR, and Republican values to the
religious community.
(2) Attend religious events and places of worship to increase
awareness of TBYR to its members and further the GOP
agenda as it relates to the respective religious beliefs.
(3) Report events and garner TBYR support for co-events with the
religious community.
j. Technology and Website Director
(1) The Web Master shall maintain, administer and update the
TBYR website in a cost effective and timely manner.
(2) The Web Master shall be conscious of the website’s marketing
power for the TBYR and will make decisions regarding the
website keeping that objective in mind.
(3) The Web Master shall assure that all information on the
website is accurate at all times and that member services, such
as mailing list registration, and PayPal payment services, are
operational at all times.
(4) The Web Master shall maintain and ensure data security, data
back-up and develop a disaster recovery and business
continuity plan.
(5) The Web Master shall administer all TBYR owned and used
email accounts and other electronic distribution mediums as
they relate to IT and other web technology.

6. 2. Directors shall use the full resources provided by their respective
committees in order to fulfill committee goals.
B. Committee Associate Directors
1. Associate Directors shall be appointed for a particular committee when
deemed necessary. Associate Directors will assist the Directors of their corresponding
committees in organizing meetings, events and/or projects. In the
event that a Director is unable to attend a committee meeting or function,
the Associate Director will preside in his or her place.
C. Other Appointed Positions
1. Legal Counsel
a. The Legal Counsel shall be appointed to aid and represent the
Executive Board in any legal matters regarding the TBYR.
b. The Legal Counsel shall also act as Director of the Constitution & By-
Laws Review Committee and shall be responsible for the
periodic review of said documents and will recommend
reviews and/or changes as necessary.
ARTICLE VII - EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1 - The Executive Board shall exercise general control and supervision over all officers,
appointees and committees of the TBYR. The Executive Board may remove or discharge any
TBYR officer, appointee, or member at its discretion with a 60% margin vote by the
Executive Board and appointed Committee Directors, with quorum
Section 2 - The Executive Board shall meet on a monthly basis, at least seven (7) days prior to a
scheduled general meeting, when deemed necessary by the President, or by written request by
a majority of the Executive Board.
Section 3 - The Executive Board shall set the TBYR general meeting agendas, approve all TBYR events,
supervise any TBYR fundraising activities and make changes regarding any TBYR committee
activities and/or responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Section 4 – The Board shall be comprised of the following positions: President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, Director of Political Affairs, Director of
Membership, Director of Marketing, Director of Community Affairs, Director of Social
Activities, Director of Fundraising, Director of Technology and Website. However the
Immediate Past President shall not enjoy binding voting power in any matter brought to the
Executive Board either by its self or the general membership unless BOTH of the following
occur:
a. There is an EXACT tie with quorum on an official vote to pass or approve a matter
regarding TBYR, AND
b. The Board, with quorum, approves the Immediate Past President with a minimum
75% approval margin to act as a “tie breaker” and will bind by a vote for only the
specific matter in which the tie was caused and that the authority to vote on any
TBYR matter is strictly confined to only the ACTUAL matter at hand. If there are
more than one tie votes during any one Board meeting, the approval of 75% voting
member threshold must be met for each individual and separate vote thereto.
Section 5 - As a volunteer organization as a member’s decision on their own volition to become an
Executive Board Member, participation and presence is vital to the growth and strength of
The Tampa Bay Young Republicans. Therefore an attendance policy for Executive Board
Members shall be instituted for TBYR meetings, events and FFYR Conventions.
a. Executive Board Members will be allowed a maximum 2 excused and 1 unexcused
absence of any and all TBYR general meetings. Since there are eleven (11)
monthly meetings a year this will allow for a member to miss about 25% of the

7. meetings.
b. Executive Board Members will be required to attend at least one (1) Florida
Federation of Young Republicans quarterly conventions which also include the
Annual Reagan Day Gala (Jan/Feb) and the Annual Convention (May/June)
c. Executive Board members must attend at least two (2) major TBYR social,
political,
philanthropic or other special events in the calendar year. If there are only 3 or less
major events in a calendar year then the requirement will drop to one (1) event.
d. If an Executive Board Member violates this policy without reasonable and good
cause deemed by the current Board Members, then the Board shall have authority
to either suspend member’s Board privileges, or appoint a new Director. Violation
will not automatically result in immediate removal of office, however the decision
will reside with the current administration at time of infraction.
e. If a Board member is either suspended or removed from their position due to an
attendance policy violation, it shall not constitute an egregious act against TBYR
or its members and therefore will not affect the member’s good standing status and
furthermore will not affect their voting and full member privileges.
ARTICLE VIII - QUORUM
Section 1 - At any duly convened meeting of the Executive Board, for purposes of consideration of any
amendment to the Constitution or to the By-Laws of the TBYR, quorum shall be a majority of
the members of the Executive Board. Quorum for all other purposes shall be a majority of the
active members of the TBYR, as defined in Article II, Section 1 (A).
ARTICLE IX - MEETINGS
Section 1 - Membership Meetings
A. General membership meetings of the TBYR shall be held on a monthly basis at a time
and place deemed by the Executive Board, unless otherwise directed by the
President. The President or the Vice President shall make general meeting
information available to the TBYR at least fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled meeting
date.
B. The TBYR shall have at least eight (8) general membership meetings per year.
Section 2 - Special Meetings
A. Special Meetings of the TBYR shall be held at any time by the President, with a
majority vote of the Executive Board, or by signed petition of twenty-five (25) percent
of the active members. Notice of such Special meeting shall be provided to the TBYR
at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting date. Such notice shall include a
summary of the matters to be considered and only such matters shall be discussed.
Section 3 - Annual Meetings
A. The Annual Meeting of the TBYR shall be the general membership meeting scheduled
in June of each year.
B. Annual Meetings shall consist of the Annual Election of officers as preceded by an
Annual Awards presentation to TBYR members, as defined in Article II, for
awards designated and chosen by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE X - ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1 - The election of TBYR officers shall be held at the Annual Meeting of the TBYR, as defined in
Article IX, Section 3.
Section 2- The President shall serve as the Nomination Committee Director. The Board shall appoint two
(2) Board members and two (2) non-board members by a majority vote to serve with the
President as the Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee will submit a report of
their nominations at the general membership meeting prior to the Annual Meeting of the

8. TBYR and the report will place in nomination the names of one or more candidates for each
electable office. Nominations may also be made from the floor at this time and shall be closed
at the conclusion of this meeting. If the current President is running for re-election, the Board
shall appoint a Director of the Nomination Committee by a majority vote.
Section 3 - Voting in all contested races shall be by written, secret ballot vote. An absentee voting
allowance shall be made for members who give notice of non-attendance prior to the Annual
Business meeting. No proxies shall be allowed. The individuals who are eligible to vote are
those considered active members as defined in Article II, Section 1 and who are in good
standing prior to the start of the election process at the Annual Meeting.
Section 4 - In the event that there are more than two (2) candidates for one (1) race, a fifty (50) percent
plus one (1) of the votes cast shall constitute a majority for each. If a majority is not obtained
on the first ballot, the two (2) candidates receiving the most votes will participate in a run-off
election to occur at that same meeting. If there are only two (2) candidates running in a
contested race, the candidate receiving the most votes wins the election.
Section 5 - The President shall appoint at least three (3) tellers who shall dispense, collect and tabulate
the vote. If the President is running for re-election, his or her opponent(s) may choose one (1)
representative to serve as a teller.
Section 6 - Officers shall be elected in the following order: President, Vice President, Secretary, and
Treasurer. Nominations shall not be re-opened during voting except by two-thirds (2/3) vote
of the TBYR.
ARTICLE XI - COMMITTEES
Section 1 -The TBYR Standing Committees shall work to collect informational resources within their
particular subject areas for the TBYR, in addition to planning and hosting events relative to
their individual purposes, in order to provide membership with different activities and outlets
for involvement and shall be as follows:
A. Membership Committee - to recruit and communicate with prospective members of the
TBYR, and to develop the necessary programs and projects necessary to
expand the TBYR, as well as to oversee the services provided by the TBYR to its
members and their administration thereof.
B. Social Committee - to organize and plan social activities and special events for the
TBYR and its prospective members.
C. Marketing Committee - to develop marketing strategies and recruiting events, as well as
oversee general TBYR communications, in conjunction with the Membership
Committee, in order to achieve maximum club reach and visibility.
a. Communications Director shall be a sub-committee that reports directly to the
Marketing Director and is responsible for authoring press releases regarding club
activities and business as well as serve as a liaison between TBYR and all forms of
public and private media.
D. Newsletter Committee - to create a newsletter that may be published conventionally or
electronically, with a minimum of four (4) issues per year during an off-year
and a minimum of eight (8) issues per year during an election year, to be made
available to the TBYR and other interested parties, in order to provide education and to
enhance club marketability.
E. Community Affairs Committee - to involve the TBYR in projects and/or events of a
cultural nature as well as developing the community service aspect of the
TBYR.
F. Fundraising Committee - to research fundraising opportunities for the TBYR and
organize at least one (1) annual event with a focus on club fundraising and
promotion.
G. Political Affairs Committee - to provide political education and discussion opportunities
by participation in the Political Roundtable and to serve as liaison between the

9. TBYR and elected officials or candidates running for office.
H. Constitution & Bylaws Review - to review the TBYR Constitution & Bylaws and
recommend and review changes and/or amendments as deemed necessary.
I. Republican Club Liaison – to foster a sense of community involvement and
camaraderie among other GOP clubs in the TBYR market & bring awareness and
promote TBYR to other clubs and promote synergistic relationships between clubs.
J. Religious Affairs Director – to promote a sense of spiritual connections with various
denominations and religions with TBYR and the community. Promote the club as well
as GOP values as they relate to religious beliefs.
K. Technology and Website Committee- The Web Master shall maintain, administer and
update the TBYR website in a cost effective and timely manner.
Section 2 - All TBYR Committee Directors and Associate Directors are appointed by the President and/or
the Executive Board and installed as set forth in Article VI, Section 2. Only Committee
Directors are considered Board members.
Section 3 - TBYR Committee events or activities shall be presented to the Board for approval before
communicated to the general membership.
Section 2 - The TBYR Standing Committees shall provide the Executive Board with the information
necessary to assist in the supervision of committee projects.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS
Section 1 - Amendments to these By-Laws shall be made only at a general meeting of the TBYR by a
two-thirds (2/3) vote of active members, constituting quorum as defined in Article II, Section
1.
Section 2 - Proposed amendments shall be sent so as to be received by the Secretary of the TBYR at least
forty-five (45) days prior to the date of any such meeting. The Secretary shall thereupon send
a copy of said proposed amendments to all active members of the TBYR, not less than thirty
(30) days prior to the date of said meeting.
Section 3 - Any proposed amendment shall be reviewed by Legal Counsel and the Constitution & By-
Laws Review Committee to ensure its validity prior to the general meeting where said
amendment will be open for debate.
ARTICLE XIII. - ADOPTION
These By-Laws shall take effect immediately upon their adoption and shall supersede any Constitution
and/or By-Laws previously adopted by the TBYR.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adam D. Smith on July 2010 as approved by the Board of Directors and subsequently at General
Business meeting on July 27, 2010