Our number one goal is Hobie Fleet 32's primary goals are^† to have fun and to extend each member's enjoyment through organized activities for families and friends. Our organization is family orientated and is devoted to promoting the "HOBIE way of life" to the multi-hull sailing community. Our fleet is very diverse in membership and geared to the represents all skill levels ranging from^† novices as well as the to seasoned sailors. We believe in promoting safe and courteous sailing as well as maintaining^† a challenging racing heritage.

1. The primary purpose of Hobie Fleet 32, Inc. shall be to promote and develop Hobie Cat racing under uniform rules and regulations and to rigidly maintain, without deviation, the one-design features of the Hobie Cat.
2. To provide representation and liaison between Fleet 32 and the City of Virginia Beach City Council, and any other groups or individuals to promote goodwill and to preserve the privilege of off-the-beach sailors.
3. To promote the safe and responsible handling of Hobie Cats off-the-beach with proper respect to all swimmers, and beachgoers and property owners.^†

1. The Fleet membership shall not be less than five (5) Hobie Cat owners.
2. Individual Fleet Members - A Hobie Cat owner after paying annual dues (as determined in accordance with Article IV) and participating in at least one Fleet function each year, shall be an individual fleet member in good standing, and shall be accorded all rights and privileges associated therewith.
3. Joint Membership for Crew/Family - Two members who have an active interest in the Fleet, at least one of which must be a Hobie Cat owner, after paying annual dues and participating in at least one Fleet function each year, shall be family members in good standing. Both members shall be eligible to vote and hold office, and otherwise be accorded all rights and privileges associated with an individual membership.
4. Associate Membership - Full time students, non-Tidewater residents, non-Hobie Cat owners, or other interested parties who wish to affiliate with the Fleet, after paying annual dues (as determined in accordance with Article IV) and participating in at least one Fleet function each year, shall be associate members in good standing. Associate members will receive the newsletter, are eligible to participate in fleet functions, with fees for participation at the same rate as individual members. They shall not have the right to vote nor be eligible to hold Fleet office.
5. Honorary Members - Individuals who exhibit an active interest in Fleet activities may be granted a one year Honorary Membership by an affirmative vote of the Board of Directors. Immediate past commodores who served prior to 1992 shall be granted lifetime, honorary membership. Immediate past commodores who served after 1992 shall be granted a one year honorary membership. Honorary members shall be accorded all the rights and privileges of individual Fleet members.

The annual dues shall be determined and fixed by the Board of Directors, and any assessments deemed necessary, upon approval of two thirds (2/3) of the active membership present and voting. Dues will shall^† be due and payable March 1 by the close of the MARCH GENERAL MEETING^‡ of each year.

Dues received after the March meeting will incur a late fee of ten dollars ($10) for a single membership and fifteen dollars ($15) for a family membership.^‡

1. Officers shall be elected annually by the membership of the Fleet in October November^‡ of each year and shall take office the following November through October January^‡ to fill the positions of Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary and Treasurer. The positions shall be for a term of one (1) year.^†
2. The Board of Directors is comprised of the elected officers, immediate past commodore, and three (3) elected Directors.
3. Standing Committees
   1. Race Committee - Vice Commodore will be Chairman.
   2. Social Committee
   3. Membership Committee
   4. Any other committees that the Commodore deems necessary with the guidance of the Board of Directors.
      

1. Commodore - The Commodore shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Fleet and shall, at its discretion, preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board. He shall preside at all meetings of the organization, and as Commodore shall supervise the work and activities of all officers and committees, and any other duty pertinent to his office. He shall appoint committees necessary for efficient functioning of the Fleet. The chairperson of all committees shall be appointed by the Commodore. The Commodore shall be responsible for all official Fleet correspondence and his. address shall be the official Fleet address.
2. Vice Commodore - The Vice Commodore shall assist the Commodore in his duties and shall preside at all meetings in the absence of or at the discretion of the Commodore. The Vice Commodore shall serve as Chairman of Board of Directors' meetings, the Race Committee and shall be responsible for the organizing and management of the annual Division points regatta.^‡
3. Secretary - The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of meetings and take all correspondence.
4. Treasurer - The Treasurer shall collect, safeguard and disburse all monies and report on all receipts and disbursements at each meeting
5. Board of Directors - The Board of Directors shall act as the deliberative and assisting body in the Formation of plans and policies affecting the organization. Five (5) members shall constitute a Quorum. The Board of Directors shall make all contracts, and approve all bills relative to the Fleet's expense. Any expenditure exceeding $100.00 must be approved. Board shall prepare an annual budget, designate the depository for the Fleet's Moines, set the amount of the surety bond for the Treasurer if deemed necessary and approve the surety company issuing the bond. Monthly, or as frequently as is deemed necessary, financial reports shall be received from the Treasurer. Provisions shall be made for an audit of books and accounts at the end of the fiscal year or as required and same shall be turned over to the succeeding officers and directors. At the first gathering of the Directors, a definite schedule shall be set for meetings and fleet events to be held throughout the coming year. The Board of Directors, by a majority vote, shall have the power to approve or disapprove any program or promotion submitted to the membership for sponsorship or support.
   Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at the discretion of the Commodore and shall be called upon written request by three (3) members of the Board to the Commodore or Vice Commodore.
6. Standing Committees - The Chair person shall have the responsibility to perform in proficient and timely manner all duties and responsibilities for their respective committees as set forth by the Commodore and/or the Board of Directors.

1. The Commodore shall appoint, at the August meeting of the general membership, a Nominating Committee of not more than five (5) persons. The Nominating Committee will report the slate at the September Open nominations for fleet offices will take place at the October general^‡ meeting. Discussion, nominations from the floor and voting are to take place at the October November^‡ meeting. The new officers shall assume their posts at the November following January^‡ meeting.
2. The slate shall be composed of candidates for the offices of Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer and three (3) members of the Board of Directors.
3. The voting procedure will be determined by the outgoing Commodore.
4. A vacancy occurring in any of the offices shall be filled by the majority vote of the remaining officers and directors.
5. All dues-paying members in good standing (as per Article III) and present at the November general meeting^‡ will be entitled to one vote. There will be no proxy votes. A quorum will be ten (10) members.

The Fleet newsletter will be mailed to the Division 9 Officers and the North American HOBIE Cat Class Association to keep them abreast of Fleet activities. In October the outgoing Board Of Directors will send a list of all fleet members to the Division 9 Secretary. The new Board Of Directors will send updates when they are deemed necessary.

1. A minimum of five (5) regattas per year shall be held by the Fleet, at least one of which shall be open to entry by any Hobie Cat owner.
2. All Hobie Cat^† races shall be conducted in accordance with the Hobie Cat Class Rules as published by the Hobie Class Association unless written permission from the Association is obtained to deviate from the rules.
3. Any event held outside of the Fleet 32 general membership area (Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach) and hosted or sponsored by Fleet 32 shall require a minimum of three (3) associate members (per Article III(D)) to be paid in advance of the posting of the NOR to the Fleet calendar or use of any Fleet resources to promote or produce the event..^‡

Amendments to these Bylaws can be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the voting membership present in person at a duly held meeting, provided that written notice of proposed amendments be given to members at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

Upon dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors of the corporation shall, after paying or adequately providing for the payment of all known obligations of the corporation, distribute the remainder of the assets to carry out the purposes stated in these Articles, or shall transfer such assets to one or more organizations which qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code or successor provisions thereto.