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ARTICLE I - NAME |
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The name of this
corporation shall be the Oklahoma Simmental
Simbrah Association (OKSSA). |
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ARTICLE II - AIMS & OBJECTIVES |
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The OKSSA has set as
its primary objectives the development and
promotion of the Simmental and Simbrah breeds of
cattle in the State of Oklahoma. It is believed
that both these breeds can make important
contributions towards the improvement of the
cattle industry in Oklahoma. The OKSSA is open
to all individuals interested in Simmental and
Simbrah cattle. |
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ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP |
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Application
for membership must be made in writing
to the secretary-treasurer of the OKSSA. |
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The Board of
Directors shall have the power to accept
of reject any application for
membership. The Board shall have the
power to suspend or expel any member who
conducts himself in a manner detrimental
to the OKSSA or fails to comply with
OKSSA rules and regulations without
refund of membership fees or dues. |
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A member
whose membership has been revoked must
make a written application to the Board
for reinstatement and may be reinstated
only after having received a
three-fourths (3/4) affirmative vote
from the Board. |
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Legal
partnerships or incorporated companies
shall specify in writing the person(s)
authorized to vote or act in their
behalf at any meeting of the OKSSA. |
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Active
members are those interested in
Simmental and Simbrah cattle that pay
the membership dues, regardless of
residence. They may vote and hold
elected office. There is only one vote
per membership. |
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Associate
members are those interested in
Simmental and Simbrah cattle who pay the
membership dues, regardless of
residence. They may vote and hold
elected office. There is only one vote
per membership. |
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Associate
members are non-voting members who may
be interested in the advancement of the
OKSSA. They may not hold office nor may
they vote. |
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Honorary
members are individuals who have made
outstanding contributions to the
development of Simmental and Simbrah
cattle in Oklahoma. They are elected by
the general membership of the OKSSA
provided they have been recommended for
such an appointment by a prior
resolution by the Board. Honorary
members are not entitled to vote nor may
they hold elected office. |
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ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS & DIRECTORS |
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DUTIES OF OFFICERS: |
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The
President shall preside at meetings and
shall be Chairman of the Board of
Directors. He shall issue the call to
meeting for all Board meetings. He shall
carry on the business of the OKSSA under
the Articles of Incorporation, the
Bylaws, and the instructions of the
Board of Directors. |
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The Vice
President shall, in the absence of the
President or at the President's request,
perform the duties of the President. |
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The
Secretary-Treasurer shall assist the
President in managing the business of
the OKSSA. He shall be the official
custodian of the seal and records of the
OKSSA. He shall see to the financial
affairs of the OKSSA. He shall perform
such other duties as may be delegated to
him by the president or the Board. |
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The Board
may employ an Executive Secretary. He
shall assume the duties of the
secretary-treasurer and the business
affairs of the OKSSA in accordance with
policy directives from the Board as
communicated to him by the President. |
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The
Executive Secretary may act as the
authorized representative of the Board
in conducting the business of the OKSSA.
He may be responsible for the
safekeeping of all securities and monies
of the OKSSA and shall direct the
keeping of proper books of account. He
may perform all duties as may be
directed by the Executive Committee of
the Board. He may hire and discharge all
employees of the OKSSA, with the
approval of a majority of the Board. |
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DUTIES OF DIRECTORS: |
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The policies
and affairs of the OKSSA shall be
established and administered by a Board
of Directors. The Board shall consist of
nine (9) directors. Each of the six (6)
districts as described and established
below, shall elect a director. Such
district directors shall be elected by
the District caucus at the annual
meeting and shall serve a term of three
(3) years.
The Districts are as follows:
District 1 (NE): An area bound on
the north by Kansas, east by Missouri
and Arkansas, south by I-40 and west by
Highway 75.
District 2 (SE): Bound on the
north by I-40, east by Arkansas, south
by Texas, west by the Indian Nations
Turnpike and Hwy 271.
District 3(NC): Bound on the
north by Kansas, east by Highway 75,
south by I-40 and west by I-35
District 4(SC): Bound on the
north by I-40, east by the Indian
Nations Turnpike, south by Texas and
west by I-35.
District 5 (NW): Bound on the
north by Kansas, east by I-35, south by
I-40, west by Texas. This includes the
Oklahoma Panhandle.
District 6 (SW): Bound on the
north by I-40, east by I-35, south by
Texas and west by Texas. |
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Out of state
members shall vote in the at-large
elections and are eligible to serve as a
director-at-large with all the
appropriate voting privileges. |
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If a
district fails to elect a member of
their own, the newly formed board may
appoint a director to serve a one year
term. |
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The
Directors shall elect from among their
own number a President, Vice President,
and Secretary-Treasurer. They will serve
a one year term and may succeed
themselves for one term. This election
shall be held at the Annual Meeting. |
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The
immediate past president shall be an
ex-officio member of the Executive
Committee for one (1) year. The board
may appoint additional officers as they
see fit in order to carry out
efficiently the affairs of the OKSSA.
However, only active, paid-up members in
good standing may be officers.
Ex-officio members are voting members. |
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In any
action, suit or proceeding against the
OKSSA, or officers and/or directors in
their capacity as officer/director, the
Board shall select, hire and pay counsel
for said officer/director to defend him
in any said suit. The Board shall retain
the sole power to settle any and all
suits and claims against it and its
officers and directors, as it deems
appropriate. The OKSSA shall reimburse
and indemnify said officers or directors
for all reasonable expenses incurred by
them in connection with said action,
suite or proceeding. This agreement to
defend, indemnify, and hold officers and
directors harmless from any judgments
applies only to acts performed by said
officer or director in the scope of
duties as an officer or director of the
OKSSA. |
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ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES |
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Executive Committee. This
committee shall consist of the
President, Vice President, and
Secretary-Treasurer, immediate
past President (Ex-officio), and
an additional Director elected
by the Board. The President
shall serve as Chairman. It
shall be this committee's duty
to conduct the affairs of the
OKSSA between the Board meetings
and carry out the instructions
of the Board. |
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Financial Committee: Shall be
composed of the Executive
Committee members. The
Secretary-Treasurer shall be
Chairman. This committee's
purpose shall be to prepare a
budget and submit it to the
board for approval. They shall
also make recommendations to the
Board for the investment of
available funds. |
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Fairs and Shows: This committee
shall make recommendations
pertaining to live animal
displays. |
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Nominating Committee: The
President shall appoint one
member to this committee from
each of the six (6) districts.
The nomination committee shall
be appointed annually at least
90 days prior to the annual
membership meeting to nominate
directors for the OKSSA. Each
member of this committee will
make his report to his District
caucus during the annual
membership meeting. Nomination
other than those brought by
District members of the
nominating committee may be
voted on at the District caucus.
A simple majority of District
members present shall constitute
a District quorum. The election
of each District's Board member
shall be presented at the annual
membership meeting. |
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Membership and Promotion: Shall
promote and encourage membership
in the OKSSA and certify the
membership at the annual
membership meeting for voting
purposes. They shall make
recommendations concerning the
advertising and promotion of
Simmental and Simbrah cattle to
insure the proper image at sales
and in state publications. They
shall work in cooperation with
the American Simmental
Association. |
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Sale
Committee: Shall set sale rules,
which uphold the performance and
quality of Simmental and Simbrah
cattle in the state sanctioned
sales. |
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Youth Activities Committee:
Shall assist and promote the
Oklahoma Junior Simmental
Simbrah Association. |
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Performance Committee: Shall be
responsible for the rules and
regulations and their
implementation regarding the
OKSSA performance testing
activities. They shall also
assist in forming and enforcing
guidelines for performance
cattle sales. |
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ARTICLE VI - BYLAWS AMMENDMENTS |
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The bylaws of the
OKSSA may be amended by an affirmative vote of
three-fourths (3/4) of the active members voting
at any annual membership meeting. Notice of all
proposed
(10%) of the active OKSSA members. The petition
must be in the OKSSA office at least sixty (60)
days prior to the annual membership meeting. The
Board of Directors may also suggest Bylaws
amendments; however, any proposed amendment must
be included in the notice calling the meeting. |
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