KANSAS ASSOCIATION TAXIDERMISTS
KAT BY LAWS
BY-LAWS
THE
ARTICLE I
NAME AND PURPOSE
SECTION 1. Name-- The name of this association shall be THE KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF
TAXIDERMIST, hereinafter referred to as the Association or KAT.
SECTION 2. Purpose-- The purpose of the KAT is to promote the art and trade of taxidermy. This will include:
A. To promote the high standards in the Fine Art and Science of Taxidermy and
strive to produce high quality work.
B. To foster understanding in the general public about the field of taxidermy and other
related sports industries.
C. To assist members of the KAT on those laws governing their business.
D. It will be the object of the KAT to support the conservation of all our natural resources
for future generations.
E. To accept funds as shall be necessary to carry out the purpose of the KAT .
F. To engage in such other civic, charitable, educational, and business activities to
promote Taxidermy that the KAT shall deem appropriate.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERS
SECTION 1. A member shall be defined as a person who is a practicing taxidermist or one who is
oriented toward a related field, or those persons interested in promoting taxidermy.
Membership notices shall be sent out once a year in December, and membership shall run
from January 1st until December 31st of that year. Dues are $25.00 per calendar year.
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP- There shall be three classes of members defined
as: Professionals, Amateurs, Supporters.
SECTION 2. All members are encouraged to obtain the applicable permits (licenses) for taxidermy from
the State and Federal authorities.
SECTION 3. RlGHT OF MEMBERS- Each active member shall have the right to one ( 1 ) vote on all
matters affecting the operations of the KAT, which shall be properly presented for their
consideration at duly constituted meetings of the KAT.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
SECTION 1. PRINCIPAL OFFICERS- The principal officers of the Association shall consist of the
President,Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and such additional officers as the KAT may
from time to time deem desirable.
SECTION 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS- The officers of the KAT shall be elected annually by
the membership at the convention meeting and the new officers shall take office at the close
of the convention. They shall hold office until their successors have been duly elected and
qualified. No two offices may be held by the same person. With the exception of the first
appointed officers holding office for two years, all future officers will be elected on a yearly
basis.
SECTION 3. THE PRESIDENT- The president is the executive officer of the KAT. He/she shall preside
at all KAT meetings and shall perform such other duties as may be specified from time to
time by the membership.
SECTION 4. THE VICE PRESIDENT- The vice president shall assume the duties of the president in
the absence of the president and shall perform such other duties as may be specified from
time to time by the president or the membership.
SECTION 5. THE SECRETARY/TREASURER- The secretary/treasurer shall have custody of the funds
of the Association. He/she shall keep accurate records of all receipts and disbursements of
the KAT in financial books to be maintained for that purpose. He/she shall disburse the funds
of the KAT, take proper vouchers therefore and render to the KAT such reports as they shall
prescribe. The secretary/treasurer shall be bonded for the faithful performance of his/her
duties. All books, records, and vouchers of the KAT shall be open to the inspection of any
member. The secretary/treasurer shall at least once a year, and whenever requested by the
Association render a full and detailed account of all receipts and expenditures and submit a
schedule showing the financial status of the KAT and any changes since the last report.
The secretary/treasurer shall have custody of all other property and records of the KAT
except as specified. He/she shall take accurate minutes of all meetings of the Board of
Directors as well as all membership meetings. The secretary/treasurer shall give notice of each
meeting of the members to which notice is required. The secretary/treasurer shall perform
such other duties as may be specified from time to time by the Association.
SECTION 6. REMOVAL- Any officer of the Association may be removed with just cause. Just cause
shall be failure to fulfill the duties of their office or commit any acts detrimental to the KAT.
SECTION 7. VACANCIES- Any vacancy in any office of the Association may be filled for the
unexpired portion of the term by majority vote of the Association members present at a
meeting. If such vacancy occurs between meetings the president (or, if the vacancy occurs in
the office of the president) the vice president may appoint a successor to serve in such office
until the next meeting of the Association. If any officer is absent or unable to perform his
duties, the Association may delegate his powers and duties, during the period of such absence
or disability, to another person. Said powers and duties shall be carried out by the appointee
until the next meeting of the Association.
SECTION 8. RESIGNATION- Any officer may resign his/her office at any time by giving written
notice thereof to the secretary. The resignation shall become effective upon receipt thereof by
the secretary. Acceptance shall not be necessary to render the resignation effective.
ARTICLE IV
DIRECTORS
SECTION 1. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS- The Board of Directors of this Association shall consist of
SIX (6) members, the THREE (3) officers, and the incumbent President.
SECTION 2. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF DIRECTORS- The SIX (6) board members shall be
elected with geographic consideration, two (2) from west of U.S. Interstate Highway 135,
and TWO (2) from east of U.S. Interstate Highway 135, and TWO (2) from anywhere
within the state.
SECTION 3. INCUMBENT PRESIDENT- The incumbent president shall automatically become a
member of the Board of Directors for a term of one year after the presidency term expires.
SECTION 4. GENERAL POWERS- The property, business, and affairs of the KAT shall be under the
direction and control of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 5. REMOVAL- A member of the Board of Directors may be removed from office by a
majority vote of the entire membership for any act of failure to act if that act or failure to act
is deemed detrimental to the purpose or activities of the KAT.
SECTION 6. RESIGNATION- Any Director may resign his directorship at any time by giving written
notice thereof to the secretary. The resignation shall become effective upon the date specified
therein or, if no date specified, upon receipt thereof by the secretary/treasurer.
ARTICLE V
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. MEETING DATES- The membership meetings of the KAT shall be held THREE (3) times
per year. All meetings will be governed by Robert's Rules of Order.
A. A program package will be compiled by the program committee outlining each meeting.
This package will be submitted to the officers who will have the final approval and/or
choice of program suggestions.
SECTION 2. EXHIBITION & COMPETITION- This meeting shall be a TWO ( 2) day convention
with competition, exhibition, and banquet. There will be a meeting of the membership. The
exhibition portion of this meeting shall be open to the public. This meeting will be held at a
location decided upon by the membership.
SECTION 3. REGULAR MEETINGS- The other two meetings of the year shall be held at such a place
and hour as the Association determines.
SECTION 4. SPECIAL MEETINGS- Special meetings may be called at any time that the Board of
Directors sees fit to do so. The Membership shall be notified at least FOURTEEN (14) days
prior to the date of the meeting. The notice shall specify the date, place, and hour of the
meeting as well as the purpose(s) for which it is to be convened.
SECTION 5. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING- Any action required to be taken at a meeting of
members or directors may be taken without a meeting if a written consent, stating the action
so taken, shall be signed by all board members, as the case may be, who are entitled to vote
with respect thereto. Verification of consent may be made by telephone or in person to the
secretary.
ARTICLE VI
FISCAL YEAR
SECTION 1. DATES- The fiscal year of the KAT shall be from the first day of January through the last
day of December.
ARTICLE VII
DISSOLUTION
A resolution to dissolve this Association and resolve its affairs shall be initiated by resolution
of the Directors recommending such dissolution and directing that the question be submitted
to a vote of the members. The resolution of dissolution shall thereafter be adopted by vote of
not less than two thirds of the entire membership of the KAT, at a meeting duly convened for
the purpose, pursuant to written notice stating such purpose. Notice shall be given as
provided in Article V, Section 4, of these By-Laws. Upon adoption of such resolution by
the members, the Association shall cease to conduct its business, except insofar as may be
necessary for the termination thereof, it shall immediately cause a notice of the proposed
dissolution to be mailed to each of its known creditors, and shall proceed to collect its assets
and distribute them as the membership shall see fit.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS
These By-Laws may be amended by majority vote of the KAT, after having been read at
TWO (2) consecutive meetings, provided that the substance of the amendment has been
stated in notice of such meeting or in a duly completed waiver of notice thereof and adopted
by a majority of the membership.
4/5/2003
