BVSRA

BYLAWS OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY SERVICE RIFLE ASSOCIATION

Revised January, 2014

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

Article I - Name

The name of this organization shall be the Brazos Valley Service Rifle Association.

Article II - Purpose

The purpose of this association shall be exclusively for educational purposes through the encouragement of
organized shotgun, rifle, and handgun shooting among citizens of the United States resident in our community,
with a view toward a better knowledge on the part of such citizens of the safe handling and proper care of
firearms as well as improved marksmanship. It shall be our further objective and purpose to forward the
development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline, team play and self-reliance
which are the essentials of good sportsmanship.

No part of the net earnings of the association shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members,
trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the association shall be authorized and empowered to
pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of
the purposes of the association. No substantial part of the activities of the association shall be the carrying on
of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the association shall not participate in, or
intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in
opposition to any candidate for public office.  "Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, this
association shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that
are not in furtherance of the purposes of this association."

The NRA Pledge

I certify that I am a citizen of good repute of the United States of America; that I am not a member of any
organization or group having as its purposes or one of its purposes the overthrow by force and violence of
the Government of the United States or any of its political subdivisions; that I have never been convicted of
a crime of violence, and that, if admitted to membership, I will fulfill the obligations of good sportsmanship
and good citizenship.

Article III - Membership

Section A

Any citizen or legal alien may become a member of the association upon payment of the usual dues or as
otherwise prescribed in the bylaws.

Section B

A member's immediate family (husband, wife, and children) will also be considered as members of the
association.

Section C

A person who wishes to join the association shall be sponsored by a member in good standing.  They may
become a member on the vote of the Executive Committee and upon payment of dues for membership.
	
Section D 

A person who attends a regularly scheduled match and pays the required match fee will be a limited member
to participate in matches.

Article IV - Dues

A regular member's annual dues to the association shall be $20 payable not later than January 31 of each
year. No member of the association in arrears shall be eligible to vote or to enjoy any other of the privileges
or benefits offered by this association. Each new member will be charged an initiation fee of $50 for his first
year membership. Full-time students with a valid ID may join for $20.

Article V - Meetings

Annual Meetings

The annual meeting of the association shall be set by the President each year.

Special Meetings

A special meeting of the association may be held at any time upon the call of the President or upon the call
of the Executive Committee upon demand by phone or by email stating the object of the proposed meeting.
Notice of the time, place and object of any special meeting shall be given all officers and members in good
standing by phone or email not less than seven days prior to the date fixed for the holding of the meeting.
The place of such special meetings shall be fixed by the Executive Committee.

Quorum

Twenty percent of the members of the association entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum in any meeting.

Article VI - Officers

A. The Executive Committee of the association shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, and Match Directors elected by a majority vote by the members in good standing present at the
annual meeting of the club. The Range Officers will be appointed by the Match Directors and approved by
the Executive Committee. They shall hold office for the terms stated as follows:

	1. President - two years
	2. Vice President - two years
	3. Secretary - two years
	4. Treasurer - two years
	5. Match Directors - one year	

B. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision and control of all the activities of the club.

C. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held regularly at such time and place as the Committee
may determine. Special meetings may be held at any time on the call of the President or on demand, by
phone or by email to the Secretary by three members of the Committee.

D. Four members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.

E. Resignation of any officer may be accepted by a majority vote of the remaining members of the
Executive Committee.

F. If one or more vacancies in the Executive Committee exists, the president will appoint new officers to fill
the vacancies until the date of the next annual meeting as provided in Paragraph (A) above.

G. The officers of the association shall maintain individual membership in the National Rifle Association for
their tenure.

        1. On a term of Office, not more than one Club Officer may request and receive relief from the
            requirement of article VI G (The officers of the association shall maintain individual membership
            in the National Rifle Association for their tenure in office.). Relief shall be requested from the
            Club President. Relief will be granted if approved by the Club President and three Club Officers
            in a closed meeting. If relief is granted it will only last one term of Office. It must be renewed for
            additional terms. Articles VI G and VI G.1 shall only cover elected Officers. Appointed Positions
            shall be exempt from the requirements and constraints of these Articles.

Article VII - Duties of Officers

A. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the association and of the Executive Committee.
He shall be a member ex-officio of all regular and special committees, and shall perform all such other duties
as usually pertain to his office.

B. Vice-President. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in his absence or at his
request.

C. Secretary.  The Secretary shall conduct all official correspondence pertaining to the proper preparation
and forwarding of all reports required of the association by the National Rifle Association and by the
Civilian Marksmanship Program. He shall notify the members of the Executive Committee of all meetings
and shall notify all members of special and annual meetings, as required in Article V. He shall keep a true
record of all meetings of the Executive Committee and of the association.  He shall have the custody of
documents and forms used by the association. All applications for membership in the association shall be
made to him. 
 
D. Treasurer.  The Treasurer will be responsible for the collection of all fees and dues. He shall have charge
of all funds of the association and place the same in such bank or banks as may be approved by the
Executive Committee. Such money shall only be withdrawn by check signed by the Treasurer and for the
payment of such bills as have been approved by the Executive Committee. He shall be responsible for
re-affiliating the association annually with the National Rifle Association.  He shall be responsible for 
maintaining the liability and property insurance of the association.  He shall keep an accurate account of all
his transactions and render a detailed report with vouchers at any meeting of the Executive Committee when
requested. He will also prepare an annual report to the organization at its annual meeting. He shall complete
required annual federal tax forms and report to the IRS when necessary.

E. Match Directors. The Match Directors shall have charge of all safety, small arms instruction and have
charge of the ranges of the association with authority to appoint the Range Offices. He shall contract no
bills without the authorization of the Executive Committee.

F. Armorer. The Armorer shall have the responsibility of the association's guns and ammunition.
He will maintain such items in safe storage and good condition.

G. Range Officers. The Range Officers shall assist the Match Directors with the printing of scorecards
and the arranging of competitions, etc. He shall contract no bills without the authorization of the Executive
Committee and is not a member of the Executive Committee.

Article VIII- Suspension or Expulsion

A. Any officer may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the members in good standing present at any
special meeting called for this purpose. No vote on suspension or removal may be taken unless at least
15 days notice in writing shall have been given to the officer of the reasons for his removal and of the
time and place of the special meeting at which such ballot on his removal is to be taken. At such special,
meeting the officer shall be given a full hearing.

B. Any member may be suspended or expelled from the association for any cause deemed sufficient by the
Executive Committee by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members of the Committee present at any
regular or special meeting. No vote on suspension or expulsion may be taken unless at least 15 days notice
in writing shall have been given to the member of the charges preferred and of the time and place of the
meeting of the Executive Committee at which such charges will be considered. At such meeting the member
under charges will be accorded a full hearing.

C. Charges against any officer or member may be preferred by any member in good standing. They shall be
in writing clearly stating the facts relief upon and accompanied by all affidavits or exhibits which are to be
used in their support. Such charges shall be filed with the Secretary who will immediately notify the President.
The President will call a meeting of the Executive Committee to hear the charges. The Secretary will give at
least 15 days' notice of the meeting to each member of the Executive Committee and to the accuser and to
the accused, which notice shall be in writing and will include a true copy of the charges and of the support in
affidavits and exhibits.

D. Any member suspended or expelled by the Executive Committee may appeal to the full membership of
the association. He may do so six months after the date of his suspension. Such appeal shall be made in
writing to the Secretary who will notify the President. The President will call a special meeting of the club
for the purpose of acting on the appeal. The Secretary shall give at least 15 days notice in writing to all
members of the association in good standing stating the date, time, place, and reason for such special
meeting. At the meeting of the full club, the Secretary will read the original charges, the supporting affidavits,
and will read or display the accompanying exhibits, and will read the minutes of the special meeting of the
Executive Committee at which the charges were heard and action taken. A full hearing will be given the
accuser and the accused. A vote will be taken by ballot of the members in good standing present and a
two-thirds vote shall be required to reverse the action of the Executive Committee.

E. Any official or member of the association who has been suspended or expelled by the National Rifle
Association of America shall automatically stand suspended or expelled from this association immediately
upon receipt of official notice by the Secretary of this association from the Secretary of the National Rifle
Association.

F. The National Rifle Association shall be given a complete report whenever a member of the association is
suspended or expelled, showing charges and action taken.

Article IX - Rules

Section A - Match Rules

All rifle and revolver or pistol competitions held by the association will be governed by the rules and
regulations laid down by the following:

1. The National Rifle Association of America, approved by the National Board for the Promotion
of Rifle Practice and the Secretary of the Army.
2. The Civilian Marksmanship Program.

Section B - General Rules

Whenever the association has permission to use other range facilities, all members must practice common
courtesy to all others present; this includes good housekeeping and good sportsmanship. The following
additional rules will not preclude any existing rules at any range (which must also be adhered to) which the
association would use:

All firearms safety rules must be observed at all times.
All children must be under close parental supervision.
No alcoholic beverages will be brought to any shooting function sponsored by the association.
Eye and ear protection must be worn by shooters at all association sponsored shooting functions.
Obey instantly all range commands.

Article X - Amendments

Any proposed amendments to these bylaws may be introduced by any member of the club at any regular
meeting or special meeting called for the purpose. They must be acted upon by the club membership at a
regular meeting or special meeting called for the purpose provided a copy of the approved amendments has
been sent to each club member by United States mail at least ten days previous to the meeting. A two-thirds
vote of the members present will be necessary to pass or reject it.

Article XI - Dissolution

Upon Dissolution of the Brazos Valley Service Rifle Association, all assets including but not limited to rifles,
shooting jackets, spotting scopes, target stands, and arms safe will be sold to satisfy outstanding debts of the
association. All remaining assets including funds and equipment will be donated to the 4H Club or to the
National Rifle Association for use in youth education and development programs. Any such assets not so
disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal
office of the association is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations
as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

I hereby certify that these bylaws have been adopted by this club.


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President's Signature		 									Date



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Secretary's Signature 											Date

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