LCA PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
This Update will cover two (2) significant topics; namely, LCA’s Annual Meeting for its Members held today and yesterday’s Advisory Committee Meeting held to provide input on the 2007 Lake Conroe Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan.
LCA ANNUAL MEETING:
Our Annual Meeting was held today at the offices of the San Jacinto River Authority. General information was provided to the attendees and questions were answered. A financial report was presented which summarized Income and Expense for the LCA for calendar year 2006. LCA Member voting was also completed (in conjunction with proxies submitted by Members through the mail) on the election of the 2007 LCA Board of Directors and proposed LCA By-Law revisions.
A brief summary of the LCA’s 2006 Cash Flow Statement (unaudited at this point) is listed as follows:
CASH, January 1, 2006 $24,989
Add 2006 Income:
Donations 205,634
Tee Shirt Sales and Interest Income 3,466
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Total Income 209,100 209,100
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Deduct 2006 Expenses:
White Amur Purchases 72,266
Fund Raising (Printing/Postage) 15,904
Administrative 2,372
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Total Expenses 90,542 (90,542)
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CASH, December 31, 2006 $143,547
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It should be noted that “Cash” at December 31, 2006 includes monies invested in Money Market Accounts earning interest at 4.7%. We are also pleased to report that our Administrative Expenses of $2,372 represent only 1% of our 2006 Total Income of $209,100 (primarily due to Directors working exclusively on a volunteer basis).
We would very much like to thank our 950+ Members for their generosity in our 2006 Fund Raising Campaign. And, while our $143,547 Cash Balance at December 31, 2006 is substantial, we must point out that the cost of successfully controlling hydrilla, giant salvinia and water hyacinth in 2007 may far outweigh our current funds. Accordingly, LCA Fund Raising diligently continues in 2007 from residents, businesses, and Federal, State and County sources.
With voting tabulated, we are pleased to announce your 2007 LCA Board of Directors as follows: Gene Barrington, Mike Bleier, Tom Butz, Dawn Cleboski, Gene Colbert, Rich Cutler, Jim Pohoski, Ben Richardson, Stan Sproba, Colin Stead, Bernie Walling, Conrad Weil and Sue Wheatley (13 in all). Further, the LCA proposed changes to the LCA By-Laws were passed. A total of 259 proxies were received from our Members, or approximately 27% of the LCA Membership.
Subsequent to LCA Annual Meeting, the LCA Board conducted its Meeting to elect its Officers for 2007. Your 2007 LCA Officers are Mike Bleier (President), Colin Stead (Vice President), Tom Butz (Treasurer) and Sue Wheatley (Secretary).
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ON 2007 LAKE CONROE AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD) and the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) (the two “Cooperators” under the Plan) held a Meeting yesterday at the offices of SJRA to discuss the Preliminary 2007 Lake Conroe Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan. Seventeen (17) individuals representing residents, businesses and anglers (collectively referred to as “Stakeholders”) were invited to join TPWD and SJRA in comprising the 2007 Advisory Committee. A “draft” of the 2007 Plan was submitted to the Stakeholders, and comments were solicited. Much feedback was shared amongst the attendees, and this feedback will be utilized by the Cooperators to develop the next Draft of the 2007 Plan. The 2007 Advisory Committee will meet again in approximately three (3) weeks to review all changes made to the Plan, and final comments will be shared prior to the Cooperators issuing the Final 2007 Lake Conroe Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan.
To briefly summarize where we stood at the end of 2006, the October, 2006 hydrilla survey conducted by TPWD estimated a total of 1,167 hydrilla infested acres. Grass carp called “White Amur” which have a particular appetite for hydrilla were re-introduced into Lake Conroe during 2006 in three (3) stockings, and an estimated 27,046 White Amur were feeding in Lake Conroe by year’s end. These stockings approximate a rate of twenty-three (23) white amur per infested hydrilla acre.
A particular concern for 2007 has been the status of 2,600 acres of lakebed which was dry during the Summer of 2006. Some portion of these 2,600 acres were infested with hydrilla in 2005, and the likelihood that they become re-infested now that the Lake has risen to its normal level again is high.
Having provided this brief background, please find my notes on key points discussed in the Advisory Committee Meeting yesterday (in no order of significance):
TPWD conducted a survey in January, 2007 of the previously dry lakebed in an effort to quantify the number of acres infested with hydrilla since the Lake rose to its standard level of 201 feet above sea level. They estimated that 700 acres of this previously dry lakebed has initiated hydrilla re-growth through “tubers” that can survive dry conditions for reportedly up to seven (7) years.
TPWD proposed to permit the addition of 10,000 White Amur in February, 2007 to proactively address these newly infested acres and the ongoing mortality of the 27,046 White Amur introduced in 2006 (White Amur have an estimated mortality of 30% annually). The LCA applauds this proactive approach by the Cooperators. The cost of these White Amur will be shared equally by SJRA and the LCA, and TPWD has waived its $2/fish permitting fee for 2007 (and, hopefully, beyond).
TPWD proposes to conduct its next lake-wide aquatic vegetation survey in March, 2007. Should this survey conclude that hydrilla growth is not being reduced as expected by cool Winter water temperatures and the hydrilla-eating White Amur introduced during 2006, additional White Amur would be permitted and added during April, 2007 (always subject to availability from the hatcheries).
Similar aquatic vegetation surveys would be conducted in May, 2007, July, 2007 and September, 2007. If deemed necessary by the Cooperators, additional White Amur would be added in the month after each survey.
Should hydrilla growth exceed forecasts based on historic data, TPWD may consider raising the stocking rate of White Amur from 23 fish/acre to a higher number/acre.
As in the 2006 Plan, the 2007 Lake Conroe Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan calls for the reduction of hydrilla-infested acres to “40 acres or less by March, 2008”. The Cooperators and Stakeholders are all committed to achieving this goal, and are prepared to stock additional White Amur as needed to reach this goal. To supplement the budget available to SJRA for aquatic plant management, the LCA has committed to raise whatever monies are necessary to achieve the goal of “40 acres or less by March, 2008”. Once the goal of reducing hydrilla to “40 acres or less” is accomplished, the ongoing plan will be to keep hydrilla permanently below 40 acres. It should be further noted that “40 acres or less” of hydrilla is intended to remain primarily in the uninhabited, northern portion of the Lake and not in the highly populated used southern portion of the Lake.
The Cooperators are considering further herbicide treatments in March or April, 2007 to attack, in particular, the new hydrilla growing in the previously dry lakebed. Herbicides can be very effective at reducing hydrilla tuber regeneration. The use of herbicides on hydrilla is often criticized as a “waste of money” since they typically only “burn back” the growth and do not “kill” the hydrilla plant. Successful hydrilla treatment proposals typically present a dual approach of White Amur coupled with herbicides. Think of it this way…..if the herbicides can reduce the overall biomass of hydrilla in the Lake (even temporarily), then the White Amur have less hydrilla to consume and can reduce the total hydrilla to a more acceptable level more quickly. Herbicide treatments for hydrilla beyond April, 2007 are also a possibility.
Regarding the question “Are any of the 27,046 White Amur still alive?”, there is no evidence to the contrary. White Amur were not seen dying upon introduction into the Lake. There have not been reports of dead, floating White Amur on the surface or shores of our Lake. The 12 – 14 inch White Amur were large enough at introduction to the Lake to avoid significant predication by large bass or other fish. The real truth to this question will not be known until detailed surveys are completed in March and May, 2007, and results show the success or failure of the White Amur to reduce our hydrilla infestation.
TPWD estimates that Giant Salvinia covers between 150 – 300 acres of our Lake through a diverse spread of small infestations (and an estimated 40 acre infestation in Little Lake Creek). Giant Salvinia can double in size every 2 -3 days, and is a far more serious problem than hydrilla if not controlled. The Cooperators plan to continue the treatment of Giant Salvinia through their dual approach of herbicides and biological controls (weevils). The 2007 Lake Conroe Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan calls for the reduction of Giant Salvinia to “40 acres or less by March, 2008”.
It was noted in our Meeting that many lake users may not know that White Amur are protected in our State. In the event that you inadvertently catch a White Amur, you are obligated by law to “catch and release”. Game Wardens on Lake Conroe are aware of this law and actively checking fishing boats for White Amur. Should you be found guilty of catching (and not releasing immediately) White Amur on Lake Conroe, you will be subject to significant fines and other penalties.
Are you seeing significant quantities of hydrilla washing up on your shore? It’s appearance may look like what many commonly refer to as “sea weed” (long, thin strands….not as bright green as in the Summer….and lacking the leaf quantity as in the Summer). Chances are that this IS hydrilla which has been damaged during our Winter storms. Hydrilla has a natural “die back” during the winter and becomes less healthy. Our rise in Lake level and fierce storm waves have damaged much hydrilla so far this Winter, and many shorelines are covered with this “mess”. Most likely, you’re seeing hydrilla stems that have broken loose from underwater hydrilla “mats”, and this debris will rot and disappear eventually. Some portion of this fragmented hydrilla can “root” later.
The rains have pounded us once again. As an FYI, the highest Lake level this week reached a level of 202.86 feet (above sea level). SJRA is actively letting water out of the dam to reach its mandated level of 201.0 feet. Today’s Lake level is 201.97 feet.
The LCA has recommended Public Meetings in 2007 to keep everyone abreast of the Lake infestation. We felt that our Public Meeting in 2006 was a necessary tool to keep you informed and give you a forum to voice your concerns. Dates have not yet been set for these Meetings.
That’s it for now. We’ll provide additional information as it comes to us. Thank you for supporting the LCA and taking an active interest in the health of our Lake Conroe.
Mike
BYLAWS OF
LAKE CONROE ASSOCIATION
A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
Article I. Offices
Section One. Principal Office. The principal office of the corporation in the State of Texas shall be located in the County of Montgomery.
Section Two. Other Offices. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the County of Montgomery, State of Texas, as the Board of Directors may determine or as the affairs of the corporation may require from time to time.
Article II. Members
Section One. Classes of Members. The Corporation may have multiple classes of Members. The qualifications for membership shall be redefined or reaffirmed by the Board of Directors at each annual meeting.
Section Two. Election of Members. Members shall be elected by the Board of Directors. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Directors shall be required for election. New Members shall be elected at the Board meeting that follows qualification.
Section Three. Voting Rights. Each Member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the Members.
Section Four. Termination of Membership. The Board of Directors, by affirmative vote of two-thirds of all of the members of the Board, may suspend or expel a Member for cause after an appropriate hearing, and by a majority vote of those present at any regularly constituted meeting, may terminate the membership of any Member who becomes ineligible for membership, or suspend or expel any Member who shall be in default in the payment of dues for the period fixed in Article IX of these bylaws.
Section Five. Resignation. A Member shall be considered to have resigned if that Member fails to pay the annual dues.
Section Six. Reinstatement. Membership in this corporation is not transferrable or assignable.
Article III. Meetings of Members
Section One. Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the Members shall be held in Montgomery County, Texas, on the third Friday of January of each year, for the purpose of electing Directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. If the day fixed for the annual meeting shall be a legal holiday in the State of Texas, such meeting may be held on the next succeeding business day. If the election of Directors shall not be held on the day designated herein for any annual meeting, or at any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors shall cause the election to be held at a special meeting of the Members as soon thereafter as conveniently may be scheduled.
Section Two. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Members may be called by the President, the Board of Directors, or not less than one-tenth of the Members having voting rights.
Section Three. Place of Meeting. The Board of Directors may designate any place, either within or without the State of Texas, as the place of meeting for any annual meeting for any special meeting called by the Board of Directors. If no designation is made or if a special meeting be otherwise called, the place of the meeting shall be the registered office of the corporation in the State of Texas; but if all of the Members shall meet at any time and place, either within or without the State of Texas, and consent to the holding of the meeting, such meeting shall be valid without call or notice, and at such meeting any corporate action may be taken.
Section Four. Notice of Meetings. Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of any meeting of Members shall be delivered, either personally or by postal or electronic mail (email), to each member entitled to vote at such meeting, not less than ten days or more than 50 days before the date of the meeting, by or at the direction of the president, or the secretary, or the officers or persons calling the meeting. In case of a special meeting or when required by statute or by these bylaws, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the notice. If mailed, the notice of a meeting shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the Member at his address as it appears on the records of the corporation, with postage thereon prepaid.
Section Five. Informal Action by Members. Any action required by law to be taken at a meeting of the members, or any action that may be taken at a meeting of Members, may be taken without a meeting if a consent, in writing, setting forth the action to be taken, shall be signed by all Members entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter thereof.
Section Six. Quorum. The presence, either in person or by proxy, at any meeting of at least 10% (ten percent) of the total membership shall constitute a quorum. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of those Members present in person or by proxy, or a majority of the Board of Directors, may adjourn or continue the meeting without further notice. A quorum of Directors shall be defined as 33% of the then approved Directors, or a minimum of 3, whichever is greater.
Section Seven. Proxies. At any meeting of Members, a Member entitled to vote may vote by proxy executed in writing by the Member or his duly authorized attorney in fact. No proxy shall be valid after eleven months from the date of execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
Section Eight. Voting by Mail. Where Directors or Officers are to be elected by members, such election may be conducted by mail in such manner as the Board of Directors shall determine, regardless of the number of Members who vote.
Section Nine. Cumulative Voting. Cumulative voting is not permitted.
Article IV. Board of Directors
Section One. General Powers. The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors. Directors need not be members of the Corporation.
Section Two. Number, Tenure, and Qualifications. The number of Directors shall be not less than three nor more than 14. Each Director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of Members and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.
Section Three. Regular Meetings. A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held without other notice than this bylaw, immediately after, and at the same place, as the annual meeting of Members. The Board of Directors may provide by resolution the time and place, either within or without the State of Texas, for the holding of additional regular meetings of the Board without other notice than such resolution.
Section Four. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President or any two directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board may fix any place, either within or without the state, as the place for holding any special meeting of the board called by them.
Written, printed, or electronic mail (email) notice of any special meeting of the Board will be delivered to each Director not less than seven (7) nor more than thirty (30) days before the date of the meeting. The notice will state the place, day, and time of the meeting; who called it; and the purpose or purposes for which it is called.
If the President of the Board of Directors so elects, voting on any one specific action can be done via email without convening a meeting of the Board. All members of the Board must receive the email initiating the proposal requiring a vote; a quorum must vote on the matter. A printed record of all votes shall be retained and the record of the votes shall be included in the minutes of the next regularly convened Board meeting.
Section Five. Nominating and Electing Directors. A Nominating Committee will be appointed by the President of the Board of Directors to prepare a slate of candidates for the next annual meeting. Directors will be elected during the annual meeting of Members except as provided in Article IV, Section Eight.
Section Six. Quorum. A quorum of Directors is defined in Article II, Section Six and is to be used for transacting business at any board meeting. The Directors present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to transact business even if enough directors leave the meeting so that less than a quorum remains. However, no action may be approved without the vote of at least the number of Directors required for a quorum. If a quorum is never present at any time during a meeting, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn and reconvene the meeting once without further notice.
Section Seven. Actions of Board of Directors; Proxies. The vote of a majority of Directors present and voting at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board of directors, unless the act of a greater number is required by law or by these bylaws. At any meeting of directors, a Director entitled to vote may vote by proxy executed in writing by the director or by his duly authorized attorney in fact. No proxy is valid after two (2) months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
Section Eight. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors. A Director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his predecessor in office.
Any Directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of Directors shall be filled by election at an annual meeting, or at a special meeting of Members called for that purpose. If no members have the right to vote thereon, the Directorship shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors.
Section Nine. Compensation. Directors as such shall not receive any stated salaries for their services, but by resolution of the Board of Directors, any Director may be indemnified for expenses and costs, including attorney’s fees, actually and necessarily incurred by him in connection with any claim asserted against him, by action in court or otherwise, by reason of his being or having been such Director, except in relation to matters as to which he shall have been guilty of negligence or misconduct in respect of the matter in which indemnity is sought. The corporation is required to carry a Directors’ “errors and omissions” liability policy which will cover such indemnification.
Article V. Officers
Section One. Officers. The Officers of the corporation shall be a President, one or more Vice-presidents, the number thereof to be determined by the Board of Directors, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other Officers as may be elected in accordance with the provisions of this article. The Board of Directors may elect or appoint such other Officers, including one or more Assistant Secretaries, and one or more Assistant Treasurers, as it shall deem desirable, such Officers to have the authority and perform the duties prescribed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President and Secretary.
Section Two. Election and Term of Office. The Officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors. If the election of Officers shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as conveniently may be. New Offices may be created and filled at any meeting of the Board of Directors. Each Officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been duly elected and shall have been qualified.
Section Three. Removal. Any Officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation would be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the Officer so removed.
Section Four. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office, because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section Five. President. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Corporation and shall, in general, supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors. He may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper Officer of the Corporation authorized by the Board of Directors, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments that the Board of Directors have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these bylaws or by statute to some other Officer or Agent of the Corporation; and, in general, he shall perform all duties incident to the office of President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Section Six. Vice-President. In the absence of the President or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, the Vice-presidents in the order of their election shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions on the President. Any Vice-president shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or by the Board of Directors.
Section Seven. Treasurer. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the board of Directors shall determine. He shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Corporation; receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such moneys in the name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the Board of Directors; and, in general, perform all the duties incident to the Office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or by the Board of Directors.
Section Eight. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors in one or more books provided for that purpose; see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law; be custodian of the Corporate records and of the seal of the Corporation. and see that the seal of the Corporation is affixed to documents, the execution of which on behalf of the Corporation under its seal is duly authorized in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws; keep a register of the post-office address and electronic mail address of each member which shall be furnished to the secretary by such Member; and in general perform all duties incident to the Office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section Nine. Assistant Treasurers and Assistant Secretaries. If required by the Board of Directors, the Assistant Treasurers shall give bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties in such sums and with such sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine. The Assistant Treasurers and Assistant Secretaries, in general, shall perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the Treasurer or the Secretary or by the President or by the Board of Directors.
Article VI. Committees
Section One. Committee of Directors. The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors in office, may designate one or more Committees, each of which shall consist of two or more Directors, which Committees, to the extent provided in said resolution, shall have and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the Corporation; but the designation of such Committees and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve the Board of Directors, or any individual Director, or any responsibility imposed on it or him by law.
A Committee duly designated may perform the functions of any officer and the functions of any two or more Officers may be performed by a single Committee, including the functions of both President and Secretary.
Section Two. Other Committees. Other Committees not having and exercising the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the corporation may be designated by a resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Except as otherwise provided in such resolution, members of each such Committee shall be Members of the Corporation, and the President of the Corporation shall appoint the Chairperson(s) thereof. The President of the Corporation or the Committee Chairperson(s) may appoint the Committee Members.
Section Three. Term of Office. Each Member of a Committee shall continue as such until the next annual meeting of the Members of the Corporation and until his successor is appointed, unless the Committee shall be sooner terminated, or unless such Member be removed from such Committee, or unless such Member shall cease to qualify as a Member thereof.
Section Four. Chairman. One Member of each Committee shall be appointed chairman by the person or persons authorized to appoint the Members thereof.
Section Five. Vacancies. Vacancies in the Membership of any Committee may be filled by appointments made in the same manner as provided in the case of the original appointments.
Section Six. Quorum. Unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors designating a committee, a majority of the whole committee shall constitute a quorum and the act of a majority of the Members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Committee.
Section Seven. Rules. Each Committee may adopt rules for its own government not inconsistent with these bylaws or with rules adopted by the Board of Directors.
Article VII. Contracts, Checks, Deposits, and Funds.
Section One. Contracts. The Board of Directors may authorize any Officer or Officers, Agent or Agents of the Corporation, in addition to the Officers so authorized by these bylaws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
Section Two. Checks, Drafts, or Orders for Payment. All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences in indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by such Officer or Officers, Agent or Agents of the Corporation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. In the absence of such determination by the Board of Directors, such instruments shall be signed by the treasurer or an assistant treasurer and countersigned by the president or a vice-president of the Corporation.
Section Three. Deposits. All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.
Section Four. Gifts. The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the Corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise for the general purposes, or for any special purpose of the Corporation.
Article VIII. Certificates of Membership
Section One. Certificate of Membership. The Board of Directors may provide for the issuance of certificates evidencing membership in the Corporation, which shall be in such form as may be determined by the Board. Such certificates shall be signed by the President or a Vice-president and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary. The name and address of each member and the date of issuance of the certificate shall be entered on the records of the corporation. If any certificate shall become lost, mutilated, or destroyed, a new certificate may be issued therefor on such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may determine.
Section Two Deleted
Article IX. Dues
Section One. Annual Dues. The Board of Directors may determine from time to time the amount of initiation fee, if any, and amount of annual dues payable to the Corporation by Members of each class.
Section Two. Payment of Dues. Annual dues are required for a Member to remain in good standing. The date of collection of the annual dues will be determined by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the right to waive the annual dues for all current Members for any year they so determine.
Section Three. Default and Termination of Membership. When any Member of any class shall be in default in the payment of dues for a period of six (6) months from the beginning of the fiscal year or period in which such dues become payable, his Membership may thereupon be terminated by the Board of Directors in the manner provided in Article II of these bylaws.
Article X Miscellaneous
Section One. Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its Members, Board of Directors, and Committees having any of the authority of the Board of Directors, and shall keep at the registered or principal office a record giving the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote. All books and records of the Corporation may be inspected by any Members, or his Agent or Attorney, for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.
Section Two. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of December in each year.
Section Three. Corporate Seal. The Board of Directors shall have the power to have a Corporate seal if they should determine it necessary.
Section Four. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act or under the provisions of the articles of incorporation or the bylaws of the Corporation, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.
Article XI. Amendments
Section One. Power of Members to Amend Bylaws. The bylaws of this Corporation may be amended, repealed, or added to, or new bylaws may be adopted by the vote of a majority of the Members entitled to vote or by the vote of a majority of a quorum at a meeting duly called for the purpose according to the articles or bylaws.
It is therefore resolved on this the 19th day of January, 2007 that the bylaws presented to this meeting become the bylaws of this Corporation effective forthwith.
It is further resolved that the bylaws be authenticated as such by the certificate of the Secretary of this Corporation and placed in its minute book, and that a full and true copy thereof, certified by the Secretary, be kept at the principal office of the Corporation for inspection by Shareholders at all reasonable times during business hours.
/s/ Mike Bleier
Colin Stead
Tom Butz
Sue Wheatly
Amendments seconded and passed on Jan 19, 2007. See minutes of meeting.