1 Title Sec. 1

The name of this organization shall be the Youth Ohio State Rabbit Breeders Association and shall hereafter be known as the YOSRBA.

Article 2 Membership

 

Sec. 1 Membership is open to all youth who are under the age of 19.

Sec. 2 Membership is by application and payment of dues.

 

Article 3 Purpose

Sec. 1 The purpose of the YOSRBA shall be to encourage youth to learn and develop rabbit and individual leadership skills.

 

Article 4 Re-organization and Election

Sec. 1 The YOSRBA shall reorganize annually at the OSRBA Convention in May.

Sec. 2 A President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Area Directors and News Director shall be elected.

Sec. 3 The term of office shall be one year and commence the day after the OSRBA Convention.

Sec. 4 The election of officers shall be by secret ballot.

Sec. 5 Any member may nominate another member or themselves for an office.

Sec. 6 Approval from the member being nominated will be gained before the nomination is accepted.

Sec. 7 If a nominee accepts, they must submit a brief biography which will be place on the OSRBA Youth website for viewing by voters.

 

Article 5 Officers and Directors

Sec. 1 Officers of the club shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Area Directors and other positions can be elected or appointed if there are willing and able youth.

Sec. 2 Officers should be able to correspond by e-mail and or phone.

Sec. 3 Any officer not able to fulfill his duties will be removed by the Youth Director and replaced by vote by the club.

Sec. 4 The duties of the officers are as follows: President: The duties of the President shall be to preside over all meetings. It shall be his/her duty to see that rules and regulations are complied with and to develop an agenda for each meeting in advance. Vice-President: Shall perform the duties of the president when the president is absent. Serves as coordinator of all committees. Secretary: Shall keep a record of all actions of the club, shall be responsible for all correspondence. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive and dispense all money on direction of the Youth Director and keep an accurate record of all financial transactions. The Treasurer is also responsible for a detailed report at each meeting. News Reporter: He or she shall be responsible for public relations.

 

Article 6 Committees

Sec. 1 The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers and shall represent the YOSRBA between meetings.

Sec. 2 Special committees and chairpersons shall be appointed by the President as needed. The Vice President shall appoint the members of each committee.

 

Article 7 Meetings

Sec. 1 The Youth Director shall determine meeting dates.

Sec. 2 There will be an annual meeting for all members of the YOSRBA on Sat. after competitions at the OSRBA Convention.

Sec. 3 Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the meeting of the club.

Sec. 4 Order of Business for regular meeting shall be as follows: 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call of Officers & Directors 3. Reading and Approval of Minutes 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Committee Reports 6. Correspondence 7. Unfinished business 8. New business 9. Announcements 10. Appointing committees 11. Adjournment

Sec.5 All elections shall be determined by majority vote.

 

Article 9 Code of Conduct

Sec. 1. All members shall:

Sec. 2. Be courteous and respectful

Sec. 3. Be positive role models and exhibit good sportsmanship

Sec. 4 Perform duties in a responsible and timely manner.

Sec. 5 Accept supervision and support from leaders.

 

Article 10 Amendments

Sec. 1 The Constitution may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the YOSRBA by a 2/3 vote of the voting members present, if a written copy of the proposed amendment is sent to all voting members at least two weeks prior to such a meeting, or by a 4/5 vote of the voting members present if no such notice is given. Back