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| THE KENTUCKY TAXIDERMIST ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE SECTION 1. Name - The Name of the Association shall be The Kentucky Taxidermists Association. Hereinafter referred to as The Association or the KTA. SECTION 2. Purpose - The purpose of the KTA is to promote the art of taxidermy and related fields including but not limited to the fur industry. This shall include: A. To promote the high standards in the art of taxidermy and to strive to produce high quality work. B. To foster understanding in the general public about the field of taxidermy and other related outdoor sports and industries. C. To assist members of the KTA and the general public in their understanding of the Federal and State Game Laws. D. It will be the object of the KTA to assist in any way possible the conservation of all our natural resources for future generations. E. To accept funds as shall be necessary to carry out the purpose of the KTA. F. To engage in such other civic, charitable, educational and business activities that the KTA shall deem appropriate. ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP AND DUES SECTION 1. Eligibility - All members shall adhere to State and Federal Game Law Regulations. SECTION 2. Active Member - Anyone active in the field of Taxidermy or closely related industry may be eligible, provided dues are paid in full. SECTION 3. Membership - There will be three classes of Membership: A. Affiliate - Immediate family member of a General Member B. General Member - Shall be those individuals who receive remuneration for their services and who operate or work in Taxidermy, Furrier or related business. C. Corporate Member - Shall be those corporations or businesses desiring to be members that have interests in Taxidermy or related fields. Corporate membership includes either free booth space at the Convention or 1 issue of free advertising in our Newsletter. SECTION 4. Dues - Dues shall be set prior to the new Convention. Membership renewal notices shall be sent to all members before the next Convention date. A, Affiliate Membership - These dues are voted upon yearly and posted in the Newsletter. Dues are due on or before the new Convention. B. General Membership - These dues are voted on yearly and posted in the Newsletter. These dues are due on or before the date of the new Convention. C. Corporate Membership - These dues are voted upon yearly and posted in the Newsletter. Dues are due on or before the date of the new Convention. D. Late Dues - Ex-Members that did not pay their dues by the end of the Convention will be subject to a late fee of $10.00 in addition to their yearly amount. Any extension will be fore the whole membership and not individuals and will be posted in the Newsletter. SECTION 5. Termination of Membership A. Failure to Renew Membership - Any member failing to renew membership after the Convention shall be removed from the membership roles. B. Withdrawal - Any member may withdraw his/her membership upon giving written notice to the Secretary. This also applies to Officers who wish to resign from office. C. Expulsion - Any member may be expelled upon notice of the charges brought against him/her preceding a hearing for said member. (Requires 2/3 vote of voting membership). D. Refund of Dues - There shall be no refund of dues under Points B & C of this section. SECTION 6. Rights of Members - Each member shall have the right to one (1) vote on all matters affecting the operation of the KTA which shall be Properly presented for their consideration at duly constituted meetings of the KTA ARTICLE III OFFICERS SECTION 1. Principal Officers - Elective officers of the Association shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board of Directors consisting of two (2) Board Members from each of the four (4) Districts. Districts shall be set by the zip code prefix 40, 41, 42 and At-Large. SECTION 2. Term of Office - Term of Office shall be two (2) years for all elective offices. SECTION 3. Elections - Announcement of your candidacy will be made by the first (1st) meeting of the year, either by self- nomination or from the floor. Elections will be conducted by ballot distributed in the Newsletter preceding the Convention. New Officers will be active in the next scheduled meeting. All active members may vote. Absentee ballots must be sent to the Secretary at least one week prior to the Convention. Exception: Members of each district will elect their own Board of Directors by majority vote. SECTION 4. President - The President shall be the Chief Executive of the Association. The President shall preside at all meetings, shall appoint committees, direct correspondence and shall perform such other duties as may be specified from time to time by the Membership. SECTION 5. Vice-President - The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in his absence, shall perform such other duties as may be specified from time to time by the President or the Membership and will serve as Chairman of the Education Committee for all functions of our Association and act as Parliamentarian of the Association. SECTION 6. Secretary - Shall record the minutes of each meeting, assist the President in preparing the agenda for meetings, give notice of each meeting to the Membership, answer all correspondence as directed and shall perform such other duties as may be specified from time to time by the Membership. The Secretary has approval of $100.00 limit of emergency expenditures not yet approved by the Officers and Directors. SECTION 7. Treasurer - Shall receive all monies, keep accurate records of all receipts and disbursements, submit a financial report at each meeting and perform such other duties as may be specified from time to time by the Membership. A bank account may be established at his/her choice of banks. All expenditures must be approved by the Board of Directors. SECTION 8. Board of Directors - Shall represent their District at KTA functions, shall serve on at least one Committee, administrate the proposals and By-Laws of the Association, represent their District at State Game & Fish Hearings, be informed on Game Laws, report to the President and disseminate Game Law information pertaining to Taxidermy to Taxidermists in his/her District. SECTION 9. Vacancies - In the event that a vacancy shall occur in any office except that of the President, the President shall appoint any member to hold office until the next scheduled meeting of the Association. At that time, a special election shall be held. In the even that the Office of the President shall become vacant, the Vice-President shall automatically assume that position. SECTION 10. Termination of Office - Any Officer or Board of Director that misses two (2) consecutive meetings can be replaced by 2/3 vote of the Officers and Board of Directors. In such case, Rule Article III, Section 8 will apply. SECTION 11. Rules and Ethics - The purpose of this Committee will be to compose permanent published rules for Competitions and Showings by the KTA, Inc. That this Committee establish these rules with the approval of the Membership. That this Body of Members will settle disputes, investigate infractions of these rules, have authority to remove violators and their mounts from competitions and act as Floor Marshals for these events. That this Committee be comprised of Members of good reputation, honesty, fairness a courage of convictions and high interest in the KTA. That this Committee be elected, not appointed. ARTICLE IV MEETINGS There shall be two (2) scheduled meetings per year; Spring and Summer. Ten (10) Members constitute a quorum. ARTICLE V SPECIAL MEETINGS SECTION 1. The Special Meeting shall be a two (2) day banquet, exhibition, competition meeting for Members of the KTA. The exhibition portion of this meeting shall be open to the public. Meeting place and date to be designated by the Exhibition Committee as approved by the General Membership at a regular meeting. SECTION 2. Special Meetings may be called at any time that the Board of Directors sees fit to do so. The Membership shall be notified at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the meeting. The notice shall specify date, place and h our of meeting and purpose for which it is to convene. Ten (10) Members constitute a quorum. SECTION 3. Board of Directors Meetings - Meetings held as called by The President. Three (3) Officers and Two (2) Directors constitute a quorum. SECTION 4. Action without Meeting - Any action required to be taken at a meeting of Members or Directors may be taken without a meeting. The actions so taken shall be decided by majority vote, who are entitled to vote with respect thereto. ARTICLE VI FISCAL YEAR SECTION 1. Dates - The Fiscal year of the KTA shall be from the first day of January through the last day of December. ARTICLE VII AMMENDMENTS These By-Laws may be amended by majority vote at a regularly scheduled meeting provided that proper notice has been made available to all Active Members. ARTICLE VIII PARLIMENTARY LAW “Roberts Rules of Order” shall govern in all cases not provided for in these By-Laws. ARTICLE IX DISSOLUTION A dissolution to this Association and wind up its affairs shall be initiated by resolution of the Directors recommending such dissolution and direction that the question be submitted to a vote of the members. The Resolution of Dissolution shall thereafter be adopted by vote of not less than 2/3 of the entire Membership of the KTA at a meeting duly convened for that purpose. Upon adoption of such resolution by the Members, the Association shall cease to conduct its business except insofar as may be necessary for the termination thereof. It shall immediately cause a notice of the proposed dissolution to be mailed to each of its own creditors, and shall proceed to collect its assets and distribute them as the Membership shall see fit. ARTICLE X STANDING COMMITTEES SECTION 1. Legislative Awareness Committee - Chair and Two Members SECTION 2. By-Laws Committee - Chair and Two Members SECTION 3. Ways and Means Committee - Chair and Board Members SECTION 4. Newsletter Committee - Chair and Board Members SECTION 5. Annual State Convention Committee - Chair and Two Members |
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