sheep in the United Suffolk Sheep Association within the past 12 months.
be billed at non-member rates until annual dues are paid. Other unpaid fees may result in the Association’s refusal to register any sheep for that person until all fees are paid in full. Section 7. Withdrawals. Any member may withdraw frommembership in the Association by giving written notice of intent to withdraw to the Association at its principal office. Upon receipt of any such notice, the membership of such member shall terminate; provided, however, that after a complaint has been initiated against a member, the right of such member to withdraw frommembership shall be suspended until the termination of all proceedings in connection with such complaint, unless the Executive Committee or the Board of Directors otherwise approves. Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the membership shall be held at such time and place as the Board of Directors may designate. Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the members may be held at any time for any purpose or purposes at such designated place. Special meetings may be called by the President or by the Board of Directors or by members having not less than twenty-five votes. The person calling a special meeting shall designate the date, time and place of such meeting and shall give notice at least 25 days prior to and no longer than 60 days prior to the meeting. ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP. Section 3. Notice. Written notice of all meetings stating the place, date, time, and purpose(s) of said meeting must be called under the following conditions. Correspondence regarding the meeting shall be delivered not less than twenty- five (25) days nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting. It is the responsibility of those initiating the meeting to see that the membership is informed in a timely fashion. Section 4. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of these Bylaws, or of any law, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice whether before, at, or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed the equivalent to the giving of such notice. To the extent permitted by law, attendance of a member at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting. Section 5. Quorum. A quorum at any meeting of the membership shall consist of not less than twenty-five members in good
standing present in person or by proxy. Every decision of a majority of such quorum shall be valid as a corporate act, except in those specific instances in which a larger vote is required by law or by these Bylaws. Section 6. Meeting Procedures. All meetings of the membership shall be conducted according to parliamentary procedures as set forth in the latest revision of Robert’s Rules of Order. ARTICLE V. DIRECTORS. Section 1. Powers of the Board. A Board of Directors shall manage the property and affairs of the Association. The Board of Directors derives its powers and authority from the members and its powers and authority is limited by and subject to the will of the members voting in person or by proxy at any annual meeting or special called meeting. Except as limited by law and the members, the Board of Directors shall have and is vested with the power and authority to do, or cause to be done, any and all things for and on behalf of the Association, to exercise or cause to be exercised any and all of its powers, privileges or franchises and to seek the effectuation of its purposes and objectives. Section 2. Number and Qualifications. The Board of Directors shall consist of twelve members of the Association in good standing. A member must have registered sheep with the Association in the 12 months preceding the declaration of their candidacy and in the immediate prior 24 months. The Secretary shall ascertain the qualification of the candidate prior to placing their name on the ballot and shall report any unqualified candidates to the President. Directors must continue to register sheep in each and every calendar year while serving on the board. Additionally, any Director who fails to register sheep in each and every calendar year while serving on the Board as required shall be removed from the Board by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall establish the method of election and appropriate steps to ensure that all members are represented. Section 3. Term of Office. The twelve members of the Board of Directors shall be elected from four districts. Three Directors shall be elected from each district. The four districts shall be initially established as follows: District 1. Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota. District 2. Nebraska, Colorado, NewMexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. District 3. North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. District 4. Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Maine,
Section 2. Associate Membership. Individuals or legal entities which do not meet the eligibility requirements of Section 1 and have paid annual dues shall be considered Associate members. Associate members shall have all rights, duties and privileges of membership except the right to vote. Section 3. Junior Membership. Junior membership shall constitute a separate membership class. Junior membership is open to anyone who hasn’t reached his/her 22nd Birthday on January 1st of the current membership year. Junior members shall have no voting rights. The United Junior Suffolk Sheep Association, as presently established, shall be an affiliate organization of the United Suffolk Sheep Association subject to such limitations and qualifications as the Board of Directors of the United Suffolk Sheep Association shall prescribe. The Board of Directors shall appoint adult liaison officer(s) to act as Junior Coordinator(s) as deemed necessary. Any organizational document of the Junior Association, including the Constitution and Bylaws, shall be subject to approval of the Board of Directors of the United Suffolk Sheep Association. partnership, corporation, Association, or other entity (i.e. not an individual person) shall designate in writing to the Association the name of the individual who is authorized to sign and vote on behalf of the member. Section 5. Voting Rights. Each member of the Association in good standing, other than Associate Members and Junior members, shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the membership. A member may vote either in person or by proxy appointed in writing by the member or his duly authorized Section 4. Members that are not individuals. Any member that is a attorney-in-fact. An appointed proxy must be a member of the Association. No proxy shall be valid after 90 days from the date of its executing, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Section 6. Membership dues and service fees. The Board of Directors may determine from time to time the amount of annual membership dues and the amount of fees for services that shall be payable to the Association. The Board of Directors may also establish the time or times at which membership dues and service fees are due and payable, and procedures for dealing with members and others in default of payment. If a person or organization is in default of annual membership payment, all registration and associated fees will
ARTICLE I. NAME. The name of this organization shall be the United Suffolk Sheep Association (USSA). ARTICLE II. PURPOSE. The United Suffolk Sheep Association is a nonprofit organization, without capital stock, whose purpose is to foster, promote and develop the Suffolk breed of sheep in particular, and the sheep industry in general. It shall keep records of all sheep recorded in or by the Association, issue official papers covering the same and perform any and all functions connected with the registration of sheep. Such records shall be permanent in character and at the disposition of the members or contractors of the Association. The Association shall receive and disburse the finances of the organization. ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP. Section 1. Membership Eligibility. Any owner and registrant of Suffolk or percentage Suffolk in the United Suffolk Sheep Association shall become a member; provided that each owner and registrant shall be represented by but one membership whether such owner and registrant are an individual, partnership, corporation, association or other entity. To be a member in good standing for purposes of voting in Association matters, a member must: (1) have paid dues for the current year, (2) have no outstanding financial obligation to the Association more than sixty (60) days past due, (3) currently own Suffolk sheep and (4) have registered
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