By-Laws
Article I Organization
The name of the organization shall be Missouri Miniature Donkey Breeders Association.
Article II Purposes
The purposes of the organization are to promote the miniature donkey breed, to foster fellowship among breeders and enthusiasts, and to provide opportunities not otherwise available to breeders or enthusiasts.
Article III Membership
Section 1.
Membership in the organization is open to all donkey enthusiasts; breeders, owners, or otherwise.
Section 2.
Membership dues shall be set by vote of Officers and shall initially be $10.00 per annum. (2007 $15.00)
Section 3.
Termination of Membership. The Board of Directors, by affirmative vote of two thirds of all members of the board, may terminate the membership of any member for conduct unbecoming the organization. Specific examples may include: animal abuse, animal negligence, public drunkenness at association functions, etc.
Article IV Meetings
Section 1.
An annual meeting shall be held in January of each year at a location to be determined each year. The officers shall notify the membership, by mail, in advance of the meeting.
Section 2.
A quorum shall consist of the members present at any annual meeting.
Section 3.
Special meetings may be called by the CAO as deemed appropriate.
Notice shall be mailed to members by officers.
Article V Voting
Section 1.
Voting at all meetings, except the election of officers, shall be by voice.
Section 2.
The election of officers shall be by ballot.
Section 3.
Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by vote of officers.
Article VI Officers
Section 1.
The Officers shall function as a Board of Directors, thereby they shall be responsible for the management of the organization. There shall be at least a CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) and another officer to be designated as an assistant or vice CAO.
Section 2.
A quorum of officers shall consist of a majority (51%).
Section 3.
A majority of officers (or a majority) must be Missouri miniature donkey breeders, the remaining positions may be filled by any member in good standing.
Section 4. The initial officers shall be:
CAO – Chief Administrative Officer - Denise Keithley
VCAO - Vice Chief Administrative Officer/Web Officer
Becky Winters
CCO – Chief Communications Officer -Karen Cottingham
CMO - Chief Membership Officer - Diana Plaster
CRO – Chief Records Officer - Tracy Billings
Section 5. Duties:
CAO – arrange and conduct annual meetings, take responsibility for administrative functions
CCO – quarterly newsletter, and other publicity as indicated
CMO – membership solicitation, records, and collection of dues
CRO – prepare financial reports, maintain financial records, and keep minutes of meetings
CWO – develop and maintain a web site for the organization
Section 6.
Resignation of Officers shall be submitted in writing to the CAO.
Section 7.
Officers may be removed by a majority vote (51%) of the remaining officers for cause, such as non-performance of duties.
Section 8.
Each Director, Officer, and Committeeman of the Association shall be indemnified by the Association against all costs, expenses, and liabilities reasonably incurred by him in connection with or resulting from any action, suit or proceeding to which he may be made a party by reason of his being or having been a Director, Officer, or Committeeman, except in relation to matters which shall have been occasioned by the willful misconduct or dishonesty of such Officer, Director, or Committeeman
Article VII Banking
Section 1.
A checking account shall be established for use by the organization.
Section 2.
Other accounts may be established as deemed appropriate by the officers. In all cases accounts will have at least two Officers with signatory authority.
Article VIII Amendments
These By-Laws may be altered, amended, repealed or added to by an affirmative vote at an annual meeting or by a majority (51%) of members at any time.
As amended on January 14, 2006.
Amendments
2007
Amendments Passed
to
MMDBA By-Laws
Amendment
# 1
Article
II
Purposes
From:
The
purposes of the organization are to promote the miniature donkey breed, to
foster fellowship among breeders and enthusiasts, and to provide opportunities
not otherwise available to breeders or enthusiasts.
To:
The
purpose of the organization is to assist miniature donkey breeders by
promoting the miniature donkey breed, by fostering fellowship among breeders
and enthusiasts, and by providing opportunities not otherwise available to
breeders or enthusiasts.
Amendment
# 2
Article
VIII Amendments
From:
These
By-Laws may be altered, amended, repealed or added to by an affirmative
vote
at an annual meeting or by a majority (51%) of members at any time.
To:
These
By-Laws may be altered, amended, repealed or added to by an affirmative
vote
of 51% of those members present at an annual meeting or by a majority (51%) of
members at any time.
Amendment
#3
Article
III
Section 2.
Membership
From:
Membership
dues shall be set by vote of Officers and shall initially be $10.00 per annum.
To:
Membership dues shall be set by vote of Officers and shall initially be $10.00 per calendar year.
