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
I hereby certify that these bylaws have been adopted by this club. ____________________________________________ _____________________ President's Signature Date ____________________________________________ _____________________ Secretary's Signature Date
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