International Model Power Boat Association

Bylaws

  • “Our Goal” is to promote radio control powerboat racing in and around IMPBA District 13. We will provide a place where people interested in the construction and safe operation of the hobby of racing radio control powerboats can come together and enjoy fellowship and fair competition.
  • District 13 shall organize and operate yearly “Highpoints” & “GrandPrix” race series.
  • D13 will operate and maintain a District 13 Web Site as a forum to discuss radio control boat racing news and promote our races.  A quarterly updated "Frequency XIII" section will be included on the web site, articles can be posted by our directors, contest directors and club presidents to promote our district classes and events.
Officials
  1. The District Director will organize and conduct D13 meetings and submit proposals on D13 issues.
    1. District Director elections shall be in accordance with IMPBA rules.
    2. The District Director shall appoint assistants as he deems necessary.
      1. These positions may be revoked or added by the District Director during his term.
      2. The District Director and his appointed assistants do not have voting rights on proposals as club presidents. * Their club presidents represent the District Director and all assistants as far as votes are concerned. For them to have a vote would give certain clubs an advantage over others.
        1. Assistant Director
        2. Secretary/Treasurer
        3. Scale Director
        4. Offshore Director
        5. LSG Director
        6. Tunnel Director
    3. The District Director shall represent District XIII at one of the two IMPBA National Board Meetings.
    4. The District Director will receive $250 per year from D13 to offset his expenses.
    5. So that our district members will have a say in the happenings of the IMPBA, which directly reflect our races, we will have ballots published in the Frequency XIII newsletter, when ever possible, on upcoming votes that are made by our District Director at IMPBA meetings. The District Director will be responsible for getting the information to the newsletter editor. We understand that discussions at IMPBA meeting may lead in different directions, but it will be necessary for our District Director to have a general understanding of where members stand on issues so he may represent the district in their behalf. If time does not permit ballots to be published in the newsletter, the District Director can poll the club presidents by phone or e-mail to gain insight on certain issues.
    6. Up to $100 per year in district funds may be used for promoting the hobby.
  2. Club Presidents shall represent IMPBA listed D13 Clubs and are encouraged to attend meeting(s), vote on D13 issues and submit proposals.
    1. If a club president cannot attend a presidents meeting he may send a representative in his or her place.
      1. The president must inform the District Director before the meeting that the person attending the meeting has the authority to vote on the club's behalf.
    2. Presidents shall attempt to hold club meetings and keep club members informed via mail, email or phone.
    3. Presidents should see that each club member, who does not have Internet access,  receives a copy of the District 13 Bylaws and its updates yearly.
  3. "The Board” shall consist of the District Director, the people the District Director appoints, as well as the club presidents.
  4. The Secretary/Treasurer may not vote on D13 proposals, but is encouraged to
    1. Attend meetings and participate in discussions.
    2. Submit proposals.
    3. Record outcome of proposals in the newsletter.
    4. Update bylaws yearly if necessary and provide each president a copy of the updated bylaws.
    5. Keep records of D13 meetings.
    6. Be editor of District 13 Web Site and update it as needed.
    7. Keep up with D13 funds and expenses, and submit a report in each newsletter.
    8. Use D13 funds for district related expenses that are approved by the board. (Office supplies, stamps, district telephone line, etc....)
    9. Keep Highpoints series and GrandPrix series race score totals for each year and update those totals on the web site as soon as possible after each event.
    10. Purchase yearly awards for both race series.
    11. Receive $150 per year to offset personal expenses,
    12. Entry fees will be waved at all series events (Max 3 boats). Family members can use waived entries if needed, 3-boats max total combined.
  5. Assistant Directors may not vote on D13 proposals, but are encouraged to
    1. Attend meetings, participate in discussions.
    2. Submit proposals.
    3. Submit articles to be published in Frequency XIII to promote his or her appointed class.
    4. Stay in touch with the members that race in his or her class.
    5. Make an effort to find sponsor(s) for the trophies for his/her class and possibly extra money for a prize for the champion (hull, gift certificate etc.)
  6. The District Director and Secretary/Treasurer will not be in the same household.
High Points and GrandPrix Series
  1. Only IMPBA sanctioned races will be allowed.
  2. The race schedule and class format in all series for the upcoming year will be completed before the beginning of the year so clubs will have time to prepare for the upcoming year.
  3. Series classes for the upcoming year will be published on the web site as soon as the information is available.
  4. Clubs will be allowed to keep their race dates and race names for future years if they wish to do so.
  5. Clubs are not limited to 1 race per year.
  6. No sanctioned events within our D13 supported series, will be scheduled on the weekend of an existing scheduled sanctioned race in D13.
    1. Dates for new Highpoints series events will have priority over new GrandPrix or specialty races.
  7. Any IMPBA member can participate in the D13 series.
  8. IMPBA recognized clubs that are located outside D13 can have their sanctioned race included in ether or both race series, provided they agree to abide by the District 13 series format and rules as listed in these bylaws.
    1. Clubs outside D13 will have to request to join our race series and pass vote by D13 presidents.
    2. If passed, the club president would become a D13 president and receive the right to vote at D13 meetings as long as they are part of our series.
  9. All clubs will be required to list all series classes on their race flyer.
  10. Clubs are allowed to add any additional classes to their race.
  11. Clubs are required to run classes with at least 3 boats entered.
  12. Clubs located outside D13 are required to have their flyer published in their District website  before their race date each year.
  13. The Board will select which classes will be competing for awards.
  14. It is suggested that clubs offer a kids or novice class to promote the hobby.
  15. New classes may be added to the series by submitting a proposal, and voted upon by the board
  16. A class cannot be added after the first race of the series.
  17. Classes may be dropped from the series, by the board at the yearly Presidents meeting for the upcoming year if lack of participation deems appropriate. Proposal and vote required.
    *It should be noted that a certain number of boats are needed in each class to meet obligations for plaques and to help operate the newsletter.
  18. 3 boats will be required to race and score points at events, for series points to be given.
    1. Awards will be given to contestants for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each class at series events.
  19. 60 Scale racers are required to register with our scale director for competition.
    1. The Scale Director will issue Registration cards no later than 14 days after receipt of scale application.
  20. Scores will be totaled for the best 4 races for each contestant in each class.
  21. In the event of a tie:
    1. Tie at the end of the year:
      1. If both contestants and their boats are present at the last race, a run-off will be held.
      2. If one or both contestant is not present, the tie will be broken by the total heat racing points for the year.
    2. If there is a tie at a race that is not settled by the contest director, both contestants will receive the points for the highest place.
      Example: If there is a two way tie at a race for 5th place, both contestants will receive 127 points for that class in that event, there will be no 6th place points awarded, the next highest scoring contestant will receive points for 7th place.
  22. Trophies will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each class for the series.
  1. Each class will be required to race and score series points at 3 events minimum to qualify for yearly series awards.
  1. D13 will receive a $2.00 donation for each boat that enters a “Highpoints” or “GrandPrix” series event, to cover the cost of the plaques, help operate District 13 Web Site, and fund other district projects.
    1. Host clubs will be responsible for collecting the money for each boat that enters their race as part of their race entry fee.
    2. After each event the host club will turn in to the D13 Treasurer at the race if possible or within 10 days:
      1. Their score sheets that were used during the race, including points totals and place scores,
      2. All money for the $2.00 donation per boat.
    3. Extra classes that clubs offer outside our series classes are not exempt from the $2 per boat donation.

    * Score sheets and boat fees need to be given as soon as possible so that scores can be totaled and deposits can be made to reflect accurate totals for the newsletter.

  2. In the interest of family participation, the higher first boat entry fee will be waived for all family members including wives and children less than 16 years of age, at series races. (Family members will pay the smaller amount listed on the race flier for each boat he or she enters when his or her senior member has entered)
  3. In the interest of keeping racing affordable for individuals and promote family interest, series races shall not exceed entries fees of $15.00 for the first boat and $12 for each additional boat.
  4. Each contestant will be awarded “Place Points” for his or her classes in each event.
    Example: If you win B Mono for the event you acquire 400 series points in that class.
  5. The Offshore Class will be run according to IMPBA in all Highpoints Series events.
    1. In the GrandPrix Series the Offshore class will be run according to IMPBA rules listed in the LSG section of the IMBPA rule book.
  6. Clubs should find a sponsor for one class each year for the Highpoints series plaques, $50 per class.

 
District 13 Website 
  1. D13 will operate a Website as a forum to promote our race series and to discuss radio control boat racing news.
    1. www.impba13.com
  2. Frequency XIII will be published 4 times a year. (February, May, August, November) as part of the website.
  3. D13 Officials, contest directors, club presidents and D13 members are encouraged to submit articles to be published in the newsletter section of the website.
  4. Clubs are encouraged to have their race fliers published on the website at no charge.
  5. Clubs outside D13 that hold highpoints series events are required to have a flyer published in the District 13 Website before their event, with all the series classes listed.
  6. Articles and race fliers should be submitted to the Editor as soon as available for publishing on the website.

 
Amendments and Proposals
  1. Additions, changes and omissions that do not conflict with IMPBA rules can be made to these Bylaws by submitting proposals to the District Director.
    1. The District Director will then submit the proposal to the “Board Members”.
  2. Club presidents will vote on D13 issues, 2/3 vote to pass.
  3. Proposals may be voted on by mail or e-mail if need be.
    1. Time will be given for presidents to discuss issues with their club members and other officers if needed.
    2. Coordinating votes will be the District Directors job, or his appointed representative.
  4. A presidents meeting will be held at least once a year.
  5. Any district business can be discussed, proposed and voted on.
  6. The upcoming years races and classes will be discussed and adopted.
  7. D13 meetings may be held at any Highpoints series events if there are proposals to be discussed and voted on.
  8. The District Director will conduct the meeting, make the agenda and set a convenient time and location for the meeting to be held.
  9. Presidents should send a substitute to district meetings in their absence.
    1. The president must inform the District Director before the meeting that the person attending the meeting has the authority to vote on the club's behalf.
  10. The meeting agenda will be sent to all officials to review before the meeting.
  11. Officials will submit Proposals to the District Director in writing.
    1. Proposals may be mailed or e-mailed to the District Director.
    2. Proposals may be given at D13 meetings,
      1. Copies should be available for all Board Members.
    3. To avoid wasted time, issues should be discussed with club members and other officials before submitting proposals for vote, to find out whether an issue is worthy of being amended or adopted and to avoid issues that have no chance of being amended or adopted.

 
D13 Board Meetings
  1. Role call will start all meetings.
  2. Previous issues will be discussed as “Old Business”.
  3. New proposals will be discussed as “New Business”.
  4. Proposals may be altered by officials at D13 meetings if needed.
  5. After all discussions are over a motion will be made and then second to:
    1. Vote on this proposal.
    2. Dismiss this proposal.
    3. Table the proposal for further information or evaluation until it can be voted on.
  6. Passed Proposals will be given a starting date and the Bylaws will be amended.
  7. Tabled Proposals will be discussed at the next meeting as “Old Business”
  8. Series format and classes will be adopted.
  9. Race dates will be adopted.
  10. All votes will be recorded and kept on file with meeting minutes.
D13 Assets
  1. Digital Camera