Revised February, 2003
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 distri- bution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in oppo- sition 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 a 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 in writing, stating the object of the proposed meeting and signed by not less than 20 percent of the members entitled to vote. Notice of the time, place and object of any special meeting shall be given all officers and members in good standing in writing by United States mail 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 - one year 2. Vice President - one year 3. Secretary/Treasurer - one year 4. Match Directors - one year 5. Junior Division Director - 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, in writing, 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 in office.
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 Director of Civilian Marksmanship. 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. Junior Division Director. The Junior Division Director shall have the overall responsibility of all junior division programs.
G. Armorer. The Armorer shall have the responsibility of the association's guns and ammunitition. He will maintain such items in safe storage and good condition. H. Range Officers. The Range Officers shall assist the Match Directors, 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/Treasurer, who will immediately notify the President. The President will call a meeting of the Executive Committee to hear the charges. The Secretary/Treasurer 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/Treasurer 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/Treasurer 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/ Treasurer 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/Treasurer of this association from the Secretary of the National 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 National Rifle Association of America, approved by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and the Secretary of the Army. Section B - General Rules Whenever he 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. President's Signature Date Secretary's Signature Date
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