Oklahoma Farrier's Association Bylaws
The purpose of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association is to promote, develop, and perpetuate feelings of fellowship and goodwill among farriers and horse owners in the State of Oklahoma;
To encourage and assist in the development of the technical and artistic skills of the Membership through programs of education and the exchange of ideas;
To inform the general public, and horse owners in particular, of the importance of the farrier’s role to the health and general well-being of the horse;
To recognize levels of farrier skill, to encourage the improvement of skills and ability, and to promote and preserve the traditions of the farrier art and science for the mutual benefit of the members of this Association and the horsemen of the State of Oklahoma.
Bylaws of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association
ARTICLE I
NAME:
The name of this corporation is OKLAHOMA FARRIER’S ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED. It is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma with its principal office in the State of Oklahoma.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSES:
The purpose of this organization is to promote, develop, and perpetuate feelings of fellowship and goodwill among farriers and horse owners in the State of Oklahoma;
To encourage and assist in the development of the technical and artistic skills of the Membership through programs of education and the exchange of ideas;
To inform the general public, and horse owners in particular, of the importance of the farrier’s role to the health and general well-being of the horse;
To recognize levels of farrier skill, to encourage the improvement of skills and ability, and to promote and preserve the traditions of the farrier art and science for the mutual benefit of the members of this Association and the horsemen of the State of Oklahoma.
ARTICLE III
OFFICES:
The principal office of the Corporation for the transaction of business shall be wherever the Board of Directors shall determine.
ARTICLE IV
SEAL:
The seal of the Corporation shall have inscribed in the center and on the margin thereof:
Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc.
ARTICLE V
GOVERNMENT:
The government of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, and the authority to conduct the business and activities of the Association shall be vested in the Board of Directors of the Association. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the chairman of the Board, the officers of the Corporation, and four Members at large. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary.
ARTICLE VI
MEMBERSHIP:
Section 1:
Membership in the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall be on an individual basis and shall be limited to farriers who are actively conducting their business in, but not limited to, the State of Oklahoma. Applications for membership shall be accepted and then approved or rejected by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Membership Committee after the applicant has demonstrated his/her qualifications for membership according to rules and requirements hereafter established by the Board of Directors. Applications shall be accompanied by dues or fees as required by the Board of Directors. Officers are exempt from paying dues.
Section 2:
Members of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall be admitted, retained, or expelled in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, adopt. In all matters governed by the vote of the members, each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote at any regular, annual, or special meeting of the members, provided the member is in attendance to cast his/her vote. Votes may be cast by mail in accordance with procedures set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 3:
Members who have reached 60 years of age and have been members in good standing for at least 10 consecutive years will receive lifetime membership and are not required to pay dues.
ARTICLE VII
DIRECTORS:
Section 1:
To be eligible for election to, and to serve on, the Board of Directors of the Corporation, an individual must be a member in good standing who has earned, during the previous fiscal year, the majority of his/her income in the farrier industry.
Section 2:
At the regular annual election meeting of the Membership, there shall be four members elected to the Board of Directors by the majority vote of the Membership, who shall serve for one year or until their successor is elected and shall qualify.
Section 3:
The immediate past President of the Corporation shall be a Director and shall serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have the power of vote on the Board only to break a tie vote. In the event that the immediate past President is unable to serve or continue to serve, a Chairman shall be elected from the Membership by the Board of Directors with preference being given to previous presidents or previous members of the Board of Directors. He/she shall serve with all of the responsibilities of the immediate past President.
Section 4:
The Board of Directors shall exercise complete authority and control over the business and affairs of the Corporation, subject to the general supervision of the Membership and the restrictions imposed by law, the Certificate of Incorporation, and these Bylaws.
Section 5:
Directors as such shall not receive any stated salary for their services; but, by resolution of the Directors, a fixed sum and expenses for attendance may be allowed for attending any meeting of the Directors provided that nothing herein shall be construed to preclude any Director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation thereof.
Section 6:
If any Director of the Corporation shall be absent from three consecutive regular or duty-called meetings of the Board, his/her place on the Board shall, without further action, be deemed vacant. In the event of any vacancy on the Board of Directors on account of death, resignation, disqualification, or for any cause, the Executive Committee by an affirmative vote may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired term and until the election and qualification of his successor.
Section 7:
The Board of Directors, by resolutions adopted by a majority of its members, may create an Executive Committee composed of the President, the Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, and the immediate past President. During intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall advise and aid the officers and employees of the Corporation in all matters concerning its interests and management of its affairs. The executive committee may create other such committees as it may deem appropriate and the President shall designate the Chairman of each such committee, the members thereof, and one or more alternate members who may fill any vacancy at any meeting of such committee.
ARTICLE VIII
OFFICERS
Section 1:
The officers of the Corporation shall be: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and one or more Assistant Secretaries and one or more Assistant Treasurers, as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
Section 2:
The officers of the Corporation shall be elected by the Membership. Officers shall be subject to the same qualifications previously set forth for members of the Board of Directors.
Section 3:
The officers of the Corporation shall be elected for two-year terms or until the election and qualification of their successor at the annual fall meeting of the Membership. Elections for President and Secretary will be for terms beginning in odd-numbered years, and Vice President and Treasurer for terms beginning in even-numbered years. Officer candidates must be active members, attending or participating in at least two-thirds of OFA-attended or planned functions, and be members in good standing for at least two consecutive years. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.
Section 4:
In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of an officer, his/her successor shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the President. The successor shall hold office for the remainder of the term or until the election and qualification of the successor.
Section 5:
The Board of Directors may appoint such other and additional officers and agents as it shall deem necessary, who shall hold their respective offices for such terms and shall perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Section 6:
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and shall preside at all meetings of the Membership. He/she shall have general and active management, direction, and control of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. He/she shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees and shall have the general powers and duties of supervision and management usually vested in the office of President of a corporation.
Section 7:
The Vice President shall have such administrative power as shall be from time to time delegated to him by the Directors or the Executive Committee and the power to perform such duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe. Upon the absence, disability, or vacancy of the President, the Vice President will perform such duties and exercise the powers of Chief Executive of the Corporation.
Section 8:
The Secretary shall attend all sessions of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the Membership and record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose; shall have charge of all records of the Corporation, together with the seal and charter, and he/she alone shall have the authority to affix the seal. He/she shall give or cause to be given notice of all meetings of the Membership and/or the Board of Directors, shall attest all Deeds and Contracts executed by the Corporation, and shall have such other duties as may be determined by the Directors.
Section 9:
The Treasurer shall have general custody of the corporate funds and securities; shall keep or cause to be kept full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation; and shall deposit or cause to be deposited all monies and other valuable effects in the name and credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He/she shall cause the funds of the Corporation to be disbursed in such manner as the Board of Directors may from time to time direct and see that proper vouchers cover all disbursements. He/she shall render to the Directors at regular meetings of the Board, or whenever they may require it, a proper account and statement showing the financial condition of the Corporation. He/she shall be bonded in an amount and manner, if any, determined by the Board of Directors and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors under whose supervision he/she shall perform his/her duties.
Section 10:
Any Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers that may be elected shall perform such duties and under such supervision as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX
MEETINGS:
Section 1: Membership
a. Elections shall be held at the annual fall meeting of the Membership. Election dates and location will be planned for the next year at this meeting, with appropriate notice prior to the next annual fall meeting in the newsletter or by mailed announcement.
b. Meetings, other than the annual meeting of the Membership, may be called by vote of the Executive Committee at such times and such other places within the State of Oklahoma as the Executive Committee may determine.
c. Special meetings for the Members for any purpose or purposes unless otherwise prescribed by the statutes may be called by vote of the Executive Committee at such times and such other places within the State of Oklahoma as the Executive Committee may determine.
d. Written notice stating the time and the place of all annual and special meetings of the Members and the general nature of the business to be considered shall be given by the Secretary or to each Member as shown by records of the Corporation, by letter and at his/her last known mailing address as shown in the Corporation records with postage prepaid, at least ten days before the meeting.
e. The President shall call the meeting of the Membership to order and shall act as Chairman of such meetings unless the Members present should designate another person as Chairman. The Secretary of the Corporation shall act as Secretary at all meetings of Members but, in the event of his/her absence or failure to act, the Chairman shall appoint another person to act as Secretary pro tempore.
f. Those Members in good standing, present in person, shall be requisite and shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the Membership for the transaction of business, except as otherwise provided by law, by the Certificate of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws.
g. At each meeting of the Membership, each Member in good standing shall be entitled to vote in person. All questions shall be decided by the majority vote of the Members in good standing who are present. Election votes may be cast by mail, in accordance with procedures set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. Elections shall be decided by a majority of the Members voting.
h. The Members entitled to vote shall have the power to adjourn the meeting from time to time after the lapse of at least one hour without notice, other than announcement at the meeting, until the requisite number of Members shall be represented, by a vote of the majority of the Members represented in said meeting, and said adjournment shall not be a longer period than one month at any time. At such adjourned meetings at which the requisite number of Members shall be represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted if it had been held as originally called.
i. The OFA as an organization will help members in any way we can.
Section 2: Directors
a. The newly constituted Board of Directors shall hold its first annual meeting for the purpose of organization and the transaction of business, if a quorum be present immediately after each annual meeting of the Membership, or at such other time as may be agreed upon by a majority of said Directors.
b. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held without notice at such time and place as shall, from time to time, be determined by the Directors. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if, prior to such action, a written consent is signed by all members of the Board of Directors, and such written consent is signed by all members of the Board of Directors, and such written consent is filed with the Minutes of proceedings of the Board.
c. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President and shall be called by the President or Secretary upon written request or demand of a minimum of three Directors.
d. Members of the Board of Directors present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting.
e. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held by a vote of the Directors at such places as the Directors may determine.
f. No notice shall be required for the annual meeting or any regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall give notice of every special meeting of the Board of Directors by mailing to each Director at his/her last known mailing address a copy of said notice of at least seven days before the meeting or by telegraphing said notice to each Director at least seven days before the meeting. Said notice shall set forth briefly the purpose of the meeting.
ARTICLE X
RULES OF ORDER
All official annual, regular, or special meetings of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall be governed by rules of order as prescribed in Robert’s Rules of Order. Revised insofar as the same are not superseded by law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws. The presiding officer of any such official meeting shall have the authority to appoint a Parliamentarian to advise him/her during the meeting.
ARTICLE XI
COMMITTEES
The President may, with the approval of the Board of Directors, appoint such committee as he/she deems necessary to conduct the affairs of the Corporation.
ARTICLE XII
FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be from January 1st through December 31st.
ARTICLE XIII
NON-PROFIT
The Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall not be operated for a profit. There shall be no distribution of cash by way of interest, dividends, or otherwise to any individual, Member, Director, or interest holder of the Corporation of whatsoever character or description. Should there be an accumulation of funds in excess of the actual necessary expense of operation during any operating period, such accumulative cash shall be held and applied to operating costs during subsequent operating periods. This corporation is bound by all current Internal Revenue rulings relating to receipts and disbursements for similar organizations.
ARTICLE XIV
DIRECTORS’ ANNUAL STATEMENT
The Board of Directors shall present at each annual meeting of the Membership and, when called for by vote of the Membership at any special meeting of the Membership, a full and clear statement of the business and condition of the Corporation.
ARTICLE XV
AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a majority of the members at any regular or special meeting thereof if notice of the proposed alteration, amendment, or repeal be contained in the notice of the meeting.
ARTICLE XVI
PROPERTY
The title and ownership of all property and assets of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall vest in the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc. Any Member, ceasing for cause to be a Member, or leaving the Corporation for any reason, shall forfeit and surrender all right and title to the property, funds, and assets of the Corporation and any part thereof. In the event of the disbanding of the Corporation, any assets shall be transferred to and become the property of the Oklahoma Horse Council, Inc.
Updated following General Membership approval after BOD meeting April 9, 2010
The purpose of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association is to promote, develop, and perpetuate feelings of fellowship and goodwill among farriers and horse owners in the State of Oklahoma;
To encourage and assist in the development of the technical and artistic skills of the Membership through programs of education and the exchange of ideas;
To inform the general public, and horse owners in particular, of the importance of the farrier’s role to the health and general well-being of the horse;
To recognize levels of farrier skill, to encourage the improvement of skills and ability, and to promote and preserve the traditions of the farrier art and science for the mutual benefit of the members of this Association and the horsemen of the State of Oklahoma.
Bylaws of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association
ARTICLE I
NAME:
The name of this corporation is OKLAHOMA FARRIER’S ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED. It is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma with its principal office in the State of Oklahoma.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSES:
The purpose of this organization is to promote, develop, and perpetuate feelings of fellowship and goodwill among farriers and horse owners in the State of Oklahoma;
To encourage and assist in the development of the technical and artistic skills of the Membership through programs of education and the exchange of ideas;
To inform the general public, and horse owners in particular, of the importance of the farrier’s role to the health and general well-being of the horse;
To recognize levels of farrier skill, to encourage the improvement of skills and ability, and to promote and preserve the traditions of the farrier art and science for the mutual benefit of the members of this Association and the horsemen of the State of Oklahoma.
ARTICLE III
OFFICES:
The principal office of the Corporation for the transaction of business shall be wherever the Board of Directors shall determine.
ARTICLE IV
SEAL:
The seal of the Corporation shall have inscribed in the center and on the margin thereof:
Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc.
ARTICLE V
GOVERNMENT:
The government of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, and the authority to conduct the business and activities of the Association shall be vested in the Board of Directors of the Association. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the chairman of the Board, the officers of the Corporation, and four Members at large. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary.
ARTICLE VI
MEMBERSHIP:
Section 1:
Membership in the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall be on an individual basis and shall be limited to farriers who are actively conducting their business in, but not limited to, the State of Oklahoma. Applications for membership shall be accepted and then approved or rejected by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Membership Committee after the applicant has demonstrated his/her qualifications for membership according to rules and requirements hereafter established by the Board of Directors. Applications shall be accompanied by dues or fees as required by the Board of Directors. Officers are exempt from paying dues.
Section 2:
Members of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall be admitted, retained, or expelled in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Board of Directors may, from time to time, adopt. In all matters governed by the vote of the members, each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote at any regular, annual, or special meeting of the members, provided the member is in attendance to cast his/her vote. Votes may be cast by mail in accordance with procedures set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 3:
Members who have reached 60 years of age and have been members in good standing for at least 10 consecutive years will receive lifetime membership and are not required to pay dues.
ARTICLE VII
DIRECTORS:
Section 1:
To be eligible for election to, and to serve on, the Board of Directors of the Corporation, an individual must be a member in good standing who has earned, during the previous fiscal year, the majority of his/her income in the farrier industry.
Section 2:
At the regular annual election meeting of the Membership, there shall be four members elected to the Board of Directors by the majority vote of the Membership, who shall serve for one year or until their successor is elected and shall qualify.
Section 3:
The immediate past President of the Corporation shall be a Director and shall serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have the power of vote on the Board only to break a tie vote. In the event that the immediate past President is unable to serve or continue to serve, a Chairman shall be elected from the Membership by the Board of Directors with preference being given to previous presidents or previous members of the Board of Directors. He/she shall serve with all of the responsibilities of the immediate past President.
Section 4:
The Board of Directors shall exercise complete authority and control over the business and affairs of the Corporation, subject to the general supervision of the Membership and the restrictions imposed by law, the Certificate of Incorporation, and these Bylaws.
Section 5:
Directors as such shall not receive any stated salary for their services; but, by resolution of the Directors, a fixed sum and expenses for attendance may be allowed for attending any meeting of the Directors provided that nothing herein shall be construed to preclude any Director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation thereof.
Section 6:
If any Director of the Corporation shall be absent from three consecutive regular or duty-called meetings of the Board, his/her place on the Board shall, without further action, be deemed vacant. In the event of any vacancy on the Board of Directors on account of death, resignation, disqualification, or for any cause, the Executive Committee by an affirmative vote may elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired term and until the election and qualification of his successor.
Section 7:
The Board of Directors, by resolutions adopted by a majority of its members, may create an Executive Committee composed of the President, the Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, and the immediate past President. During intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall advise and aid the officers and employees of the Corporation in all matters concerning its interests and management of its affairs. The executive committee may create other such committees as it may deem appropriate and the President shall designate the Chairman of each such committee, the members thereof, and one or more alternate members who may fill any vacancy at any meeting of such committee.
ARTICLE VIII
OFFICERS
Section 1:
The officers of the Corporation shall be: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and one or more Assistant Secretaries and one or more Assistant Treasurers, as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
Section 2:
The officers of the Corporation shall be elected by the Membership. Officers shall be subject to the same qualifications previously set forth for members of the Board of Directors.
Section 3:
The officers of the Corporation shall be elected for two-year terms or until the election and qualification of their successor at the annual fall meeting of the Membership. Elections for President and Secretary will be for terms beginning in odd-numbered years, and Vice President and Treasurer for terms beginning in even-numbered years. Officer candidates must be active members, attending or participating in at least two-thirds of OFA-attended or planned functions, and be members in good standing for at least two consecutive years. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.
Section 4:
In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of an officer, his/her successor shall be elected by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the President. The successor shall hold office for the remainder of the term or until the election and qualification of the successor.
Section 5:
The Board of Directors may appoint such other and additional officers and agents as it shall deem necessary, who shall hold their respective offices for such terms and shall perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Section 6:
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and shall preside at all meetings of the Membership. He/she shall have general and active management, direction, and control of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. He/she shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees and shall have the general powers and duties of supervision and management usually vested in the office of President of a corporation.
Section 7:
The Vice President shall have such administrative power as shall be from time to time delegated to him by the Directors or the Executive Committee and the power to perform such duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe. Upon the absence, disability, or vacancy of the President, the Vice President will perform such duties and exercise the powers of Chief Executive of the Corporation.
Section 8:
The Secretary shall attend all sessions of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the Membership and record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose; shall have charge of all records of the Corporation, together with the seal and charter, and he/she alone shall have the authority to affix the seal. He/she shall give or cause to be given notice of all meetings of the Membership and/or the Board of Directors, shall attest all Deeds and Contracts executed by the Corporation, and shall have such other duties as may be determined by the Directors.
Section 9:
The Treasurer shall have general custody of the corporate funds and securities; shall keep or cause to be kept full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation; and shall deposit or cause to be deposited all monies and other valuable effects in the name and credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He/she shall cause the funds of the Corporation to be disbursed in such manner as the Board of Directors may from time to time direct and see that proper vouchers cover all disbursements. He/she shall render to the Directors at regular meetings of the Board, or whenever they may require it, a proper account and statement showing the financial condition of the Corporation. He/she shall be bonded in an amount and manner, if any, determined by the Board of Directors and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors under whose supervision he/she shall perform his/her duties.
Section 10:
Any Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers that may be elected shall perform such duties and under such supervision as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX
MEETINGS:
Section 1: Membership
a. Elections shall be held at the annual fall meeting of the Membership. Election dates and location will be planned for the next year at this meeting, with appropriate notice prior to the next annual fall meeting in the newsletter or by mailed announcement.
b. Meetings, other than the annual meeting of the Membership, may be called by vote of the Executive Committee at such times and such other places within the State of Oklahoma as the Executive Committee may determine.
c. Special meetings for the Members for any purpose or purposes unless otherwise prescribed by the statutes may be called by vote of the Executive Committee at such times and such other places within the State of Oklahoma as the Executive Committee may determine.
d. Written notice stating the time and the place of all annual and special meetings of the Members and the general nature of the business to be considered shall be given by the Secretary or to each Member as shown by records of the Corporation, by letter and at his/her last known mailing address as shown in the Corporation records with postage prepaid, at least ten days before the meeting.
e. The President shall call the meeting of the Membership to order and shall act as Chairman of such meetings unless the Members present should designate another person as Chairman. The Secretary of the Corporation shall act as Secretary at all meetings of Members but, in the event of his/her absence or failure to act, the Chairman shall appoint another person to act as Secretary pro tempore.
f. Those Members in good standing, present in person, shall be requisite and shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the Membership for the transaction of business, except as otherwise provided by law, by the Certificate of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws.
g. At each meeting of the Membership, each Member in good standing shall be entitled to vote in person. All questions shall be decided by the majority vote of the Members in good standing who are present. Election votes may be cast by mail, in accordance with procedures set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. Elections shall be decided by a majority of the Members voting.
h. The Members entitled to vote shall have the power to adjourn the meeting from time to time after the lapse of at least one hour without notice, other than announcement at the meeting, until the requisite number of Members shall be represented, by a vote of the majority of the Members represented in said meeting, and said adjournment shall not be a longer period than one month at any time. At such adjourned meetings at which the requisite number of Members shall be represented, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted if it had been held as originally called.
i. The OFA as an organization will help members in any way we can.
Section 2: Directors
a. The newly constituted Board of Directors shall hold its first annual meeting for the purpose of organization and the transaction of business, if a quorum be present immediately after each annual meeting of the Membership, or at such other time as may be agreed upon by a majority of said Directors.
b. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held without notice at such time and place as shall, from time to time, be determined by the Directors. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if, prior to such action, a written consent is signed by all members of the Board of Directors, and such written consent is signed by all members of the Board of Directors, and such written consent is filed with the Minutes of proceedings of the Board.
c. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President and shall be called by the President or Secretary upon written request or demand of a minimum of three Directors.
d. Members of the Board of Directors present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting.
e. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held by a vote of the Directors at such places as the Directors may determine.
f. No notice shall be required for the annual meeting or any regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall give notice of every special meeting of the Board of Directors by mailing to each Director at his/her last known mailing address a copy of said notice of at least seven days before the meeting or by telegraphing said notice to each Director at least seven days before the meeting. Said notice shall set forth briefly the purpose of the meeting.
ARTICLE X
RULES OF ORDER
All official annual, regular, or special meetings of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall be governed by rules of order as prescribed in Robert’s Rules of Order. Revised insofar as the same are not superseded by law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws. The presiding officer of any such official meeting shall have the authority to appoint a Parliamentarian to advise him/her during the meeting.
ARTICLE XI
COMMITTEES
The President may, with the approval of the Board of Directors, appoint such committee as he/she deems necessary to conduct the affairs of the Corporation.
ARTICLE XII
FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be from January 1st through December 31st.
ARTICLE XIII
NON-PROFIT
The Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall not be operated for a profit. There shall be no distribution of cash by way of interest, dividends, or otherwise to any individual, Member, Director, or interest holder of the Corporation of whatsoever character or description. Should there be an accumulation of funds in excess of the actual necessary expense of operation during any operating period, such accumulative cash shall be held and applied to operating costs during subsequent operating periods. This corporation is bound by all current Internal Revenue rulings relating to receipts and disbursements for similar organizations.
ARTICLE XIV
DIRECTORS’ ANNUAL STATEMENT
The Board of Directors shall present at each annual meeting of the Membership and, when called for by vote of the Membership at any special meeting of the Membership, a full and clear statement of the business and condition of the Corporation.
ARTICLE XV
AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by a majority of the members at any regular or special meeting thereof if notice of the proposed alteration, amendment, or repeal be contained in the notice of the meeting.
ARTICLE XVI
PROPERTY
The title and ownership of all property and assets of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc, shall vest in the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association, Inc. Any Member, ceasing for cause to be a Member, or leaving the Corporation for any reason, shall forfeit and surrender all right and title to the property, funds, and assets of the Corporation and any part thereof. In the event of the disbanding of the Corporation, any assets shall be transferred to and become the property of the Oklahoma Horse Council, Inc.
Updated following General Membership approval after BOD meeting April 9, 2010