AAFTA By-Laws

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Article I - Name

The name of this organization shall be American Airgun Field Target Association (hereinafter referred to as AAFTA).

Article II - Purpose

The American Airgun Field Target Association is established for the purpose of promoting field target shooting clubs in the United States.

To accomplish this objective AAFTA commits itself to establish a set of Rules and Guidelines so that participants may compete in regional and national competitions in a manner fair to all.

To provide these Rules and Guidelines to affiliated clubs in the interest of creating a standard among all members.

To assist affiliated clubs in conducting regional and national competitions governed by the aforementioned Rules and Guidelines.

To further the sport of Airgun Field Target Shooting in the United States by encouraging gentlemanly conduct, safety, fairness, and participation by all members.

To promote airgun shooting as a healthy and recreational activity to the general public.

The membership of AAFTA will be comprised of affiliated clubs within the United States which desire to shoot airgun field targets.

Section A.

A member shall consist of a club with at least two members, which applies for membership, and is accepted by the Board of Governors.

Section B.

Member clubs must hold at least one field target match per year strictly following the AAFTA Rules and Guidelines to remain in good standing.

Section C.

Upon acceptance by the Board of Governors, clubs will be issued a certificate of membership to AAFTA.

Section D.

Members are required to submit to AAFTA match results from sanctioned matches. Members are encouraged to submit all match results to AAFTA, and are further encouraged to submit information on club activities and match publicity to local, regional, and national news sources.

Affiliates are responsible for their own affairs, to include safety, club organization, disputes among members, dissemination of information, liability, and conduct in shooting activities. AAFTA will endeavor to assist clubs as requested, and to maintain, as the National Standard, the AAFTA Rules and Guidelines for field target shooting. AAFTA will designate the site for the U.S. Field Target Championship each year, and will provide the trophies for the National Champions.

There shall be $25.00 per anum dues, due in January of each year, for an AAFTA member club. The dues will be used to support Field Target shooting through publicity, promotional materials and the AAFTA Newsletter. AAFTA will remain a non-profit organization.

Section A.

The annual meeting of the association shall be held at the U.S. Championship Match each year with the general membership that is present.

Section B.

Regular Meetings. The regular meetings for business of the association shall be held at such times and places as may be fixed by the Board of Governors.

Section C.

Two-thirds Majority Vote. Issues brought before the members at the annual meeting will be decided by two-thirds vote of those present, to include proxy votes.

The Board of Governors shall be responsible for the business affairs of AAFTA, and shall enforce and regulate the Rules and Guidelines referred to in these By-Laws.

The Board of Governors will consist of six members elected by a vote of two-thirds of the majority of the membership.

Each member of the Board of Governors will be elected for a term of three years.

Beginning in 1992, three members of the Board of Governors will be subject to re-election or replacement, while the remaining three members' terms will expire in 1993. Thereafter elections for the Board will be held every third and fourth years.

Should a member of the Board of Governors resign, or for any reason not be able to fulfill his tenure, a replacement will be appointed by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Governors.

The Board of Governors will consist of a Chairman, A Vice- Chairman, and a Secretary-Treasurer elected by a majority vote of the Board.

Any member of the Board of Governors may be suspended or expelled for any cause deemed sufficient by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Board of Governors.

Each member club of AAFTA will appoint a representative whose purpose will be to handle all business between the Board of Governors and his member club.

The Rules and Guidelines of AAFTA shall be established by the Board of Governors.

Any member may be suspended or expelled from AAFTA for any cause deemed sufficient by the Board of Governors by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the general membership present at the annual meeting of the association.

Amendments may be proposed to entire articles of these By-Laws by any member at the annual meeting. Such proposed amendments must be submitted to the Board of Governors for approval. After the Board of Governors approves any amendment, they must be acted upon by the AAFTA membership at the next annual meeting. A two- thirds vote of the general membership will be necessary for its passage.

An amendment to a section of an article may be proposed by any member. Such proposed amendments must be submitted to the Board of Governors for approval. After its approval by the Board of Governors it must be acted upon at the next annual meeting. A two- thirds vote of the members present will be necessary for its passage.

Each Governor is a representative of AAFTA and shall not by word, act, or omission create even a perception of impropriety in the conduct of official duties.

No Governor, in order to further his own economic interests or those of any other person, shall directly or indirectly use his office for pecuniary purposes.

Removal of a Governor for violation of these ethical standards shall be by a majority vote of the remaining Governors.

Individuals

Each and every person subscribing to AAFTA NEWS automatically becomes a non-voting Associate Member of AAFTA.

Clubs and Associations

The Board of Governors resolve that foreign clubs and associations my join AAFTA as an Associate Member Club or Association. This no cost service may be taken advantage of by putting your request in writing and, upon acceptance by the Board of Governors, your club or association will be issued a Certificate of Associate Club/Association Membership. This membership, like the Individual AAFTA Associate Member, carries no voting privileges.