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Officers:
President:
Tiffany Moore
Vice President:
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Secretary:
Angie Futch
Treasurer:
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Member at Large:
Lisa Goebel
Committees:
Communications:
Tiffany Moore
Social Media:
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Events:
Lisa Goebel
Membership:
Nathalie Bland
Volunteer:
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Technology:
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Grants:
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HDPA
BYLAWS 
ARTICLE I
Name and Location
1.1 - The name of the organization is Houston Dog Park Association, also known as HDPA. The principal office of the corporation shall be in Houston, Texas.
ARTICLE II
Purpose
2.1 - HDPA is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the definition of section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. HDPA is dedicated to educating all people as to the responsibilities and benefits of pet ownership and supporting the development of off-leash dog parks as environmentally compatible areas for enjoyment and recreation.
2.2 - Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Articles, HDPA shall not conduct any activities not appropriate for (a) an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Revenue Law) or (b) an organization contributions to which are deductible under 170c(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
2.3 - No substantial part of the activities of HDPA shall consist of distributing propaganda or intervening in any political campaign.
2.4 - No part of the net income or assets of this organization shall inure to the benefit of any officer or member or to the benefit of any private person.
ARTICLE III
Membership
3.1 - Qualifications. The General Membership of HDPA shall be open to anyone supportive of our community, regardless of place of residence.
3.2 - Application Procedure. HDPA shall have each member sign a mandatory application from which shall at a minimum include the applicant's name, address, date of signature and a signature line.
3.3 - Annual Dues. Annual Dues of $20.00 for one year ($30 for two years) shall be collected from HDPA member. The dues year shall run from January 1 each year to December 31 of the same year. Anyone joining during the year may have dues prorated.ARTICLE IV
Meetings of Members
4.1- Membership Meetings. An annual General Membership Meeting shall be held, preferably in January. The meeting shall be held for the purpose of handling any business that should arise. Electing officers will be held on a biannual basis at the annual General Membership Meeting.
4.2 - Special Membership Meetings. A special membership meeting may be called by the President or a majority of the Executive Committee, or upon written request of at least one-tenth of Members who are entitled to vote.4.3 - Meeting Announcements. The meeting shall be announced by written notice to the Members to be sent no less than 10 days before the date of such meeting. Meetings can be held electronically.
4.4 - Voting. Each Member is entitled to one vote.
4.5 - Proxy. Voting by proxy is not allowed at any General or Special Membership Meeting.
4.6 - Quorum. A quorum for a General Membership Meeting or Special Membership Meeting shall be 10% of the active members or twenty members, whichever is the smaller number.
Article V
Board of Directors and Their Duties
5.1 -The officers of HDPA are also known as the Board of Directors. The officer’s positions are as follows. Any additional positions may be established as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. Each position is entitled to one vote.
(a) President. The President shall:
(1) Preside over all Board of Directors and General and Special Membership meetings.
(2) Call special meetings of the members and the Board of Directors.
(3) Appoint the chairpersons of committees.
(4) Represent HDPA officially or designate an appropriate representative.
(5) Act as the corporation’s agent: sign and execute all authorized documents except in cases in which the signing and execution shall have been expressly delegated to another office or agent of the corporation.
(b) Vice President. The Vice President shall:
(1) Preside at all meetings of HDPA and the Board of Directors in the absence of the President.
(2) Perform such duties as prescribed by the President and the Board of Directors.
(C.) Secretary. The Secretary shall:
(1) Record, transcribe, distribute, and maintain the minutes of all Board of Directors and General and Special Membership meetings.
(2) Maintain custody of records of HDPA.
(3) Maintain a list of committees and their members.
(4) Perform such duties as are prescribed by the President and the Board of Directors.
(d) Treasurer. The Treasurer shall:
(1) Keep an accurate account of all monies of HDPA, collect all monies, and make payments which have been authorized and file all required tax forms.
(2) Submit a written financial report to the membership at the General Membership meeting and a report to the Board of Directors at their meetings.
(3) Review audits and take appropriate action.
(4) Perform such other duties as are prescribed by the President and the Board of Directors.
(e) Representative at Large. The Representative at Large shall:
(1) Be responsible for accomplishing an appointed task.
(2) Offer their opinions and understanding to the Board of Directors.
(3) Perform such other duties as are prescribed by the President and the Board of Directors.
5.2 Eligibility. Any member is eligible to be nominated and elected an officer.
5.3 Term of office. The term of office shall be two years. The term of office begins the first day following the close of the meeting at which officers are elected.
5.4 Vacancies. A vacancy in any officer’s position shall be filled by an election by a majority vote of other Board of Directors members at any regular or special Board of Directors meeting. The newly elected officer shall fill that position for the remainder of the term of office.
5.5 - Board of Directors Meetings. Board of Directors meetings shall be held on a regular basis no less than annually.
5.6 - Quorum. The presence of a majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum.ARTICLE VI
Committees
6.1 - Standing Committees. There shall be a Communications Committee, Membership/Volunteer Committee, and Events/Fundraiser Committee
6.2 - Special Committees shall be appointed as necessary.
6.3 - The President shall appoint all committee chairs.
ARTICLE VII
Amendments to the Bylaws
7.1 - Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended at any annual or special membership meeting of HDPA by a majority vote of the eligible members, based upon quorum set in Article IV (4.6). The proposed amendment shall have been sent to all members not later than fourteen days prior to the annual or special membership meeting at which a vote shall be taken. The amendment shall be submitted to the Secretary in writing at least twenty days prior to the meeting.ARTICLE VIII
Miscellaneous
8.1 - Parliamentary Authority. The rules in the current version of Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern HDPA in all cases to which they are applicable and provided they are not inconsistent with HDPA Bylaws or any rules HDPA may adopt.
8.2 - Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of HDPA shall be from January 1 of a given year through December 31 of that same year.
8.3 - The Board of Directors may appoint/hire consultants or counsel as deemed necessary to transact business of HDPA.8.4 - Editorial Changes. The Executive Committee is empowered to make editorial changes in the text that do not constitute amendments to these Bylaws including such changes as are ordered by the appropriate authority in accordance with incorporation in the State of Texas.
8.5 The bylaws go into effect January 1, 2010
Certificate of Secretary
I certify that I am the duly elected Secretary of Houston Dog Park Association and that the foregoing Bylaws comprise the Bylaws of HDPA. These Bylaws were duly adopted at an annual membership meeting held on the ____ day of _______ in the year ________.
Dated:____________________________
Signed:____________________________
Secretary, Angie Futch
Jan, 2010
