Article 6 - Finances

I. The Fiscal Year shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31.

II. The BDGA membership fee shall be $20.00 for first time members, and $10.00 for membership renewals. Non-members who would like to participate in the Bag Tag Challenge may also pay $10.00 only. Youth memberships or Bag Tags (for those 16 and under), will be for half the cost of the regular fees.

III. The BDGA shall not make or receive a loan to or from any Member.

IV. The BDGA is a non-profit volunteer organization. No fees for services rendered may be paid unless prior approval of the Board is obtained.

V. A checking account shall be maintained to pay all expenses. Any drafts on the account shall require the signature of both the Treasurer and President.

VI. In the event that the BDGA is dissolved, its assets (both physical and monetary) shall be dispersed as follows:

     A. Assets shall be consolidated from all members.

     B. All debts and claims shall be paid.

     C. Any remaining assets, for which there are no claims or debts, shall be given to charitable organizations of the Board’s choosing.