Article I.  NAME

The name of this association shall be the Empire State Meat Goat Producers Association.

 

ARTICLE II.  ADDRESS

The address of the organization shall be PO Box 306, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.  This address may be changed by a majority vote of the Directors.

 

ARTICLE III.  PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

To establish an organization that will meet the needs of meat goat owners and their herds in New York and surrounding states by:

1. Providing a forum for the exchange of information and ideas on meat goats.
2. Coordinating and disseminating meat goat marketing information.
3. Working with federal, state and local agencies to facilitate meat goat agricultural enterprises.
4. Promoting the meat goat industry through shows and seminars.

 

ARTICLE IV.  MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to any person regardless of race, color, national origin, gender religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status, subject to the provision of the by-laws and who agrees to the constitution and by-laws, and to procedures and regulations adopted by the association at either a Board of Directors or membership meeting.

 

ARTICLE V:  OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

2. There will be Directors who shall be elected as prescribed by the by-laws.
3. There may be ex-officio board members elected as prescribed by the by-laws.
4. The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, four Directors, the webmaster and any ex-officio board member.
5. The executive board shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer who shall handle the routine business on behalf of the Board of Directors between meetings.

 

ARTICLE VI.  MEETINGS

1. There shall be at least two membership meetings yearly held during the spring and fall (weather permitting). 
2. The Board of Directors shall meet at least four times annually.
3. Special meetings of the general membership and the Board of Directors may be called as specified in the by-laws.

 

ARTICLE VII.  LIABILITY

1. The property of members and officers shall not be subject to payment of corporate debts of this organization whatsoever.
2. The amount of indebtedness which may be incurred by an officer or committee shall in no case exceed the amount appropriated for use by the membership or the Board of Directors.
3. The amount of indebtedness of this organization shall be limited to the funds within the treasury.
4. The following pertains to the general treasury.  The President may obligate up to two hundred dollars ($200).  A majority vote of the Board of Directors shall be required for any single obligation that exceeds two hundred dollars ($200).  A majority vote of the members present at a membership meeting shall be required for any single obligation that exceeds fifteen hundred dollars ($1500).
5. The President and Secretary each shall be allocated annually a fifty dollar ($50) petty cash fund for mailings, office supplies, etc.  Upon proper documentation the Executive Board may authorize additional funds as needed.

 

ARTICLE VIII.  AMENDMENTS

The constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of votes cast by the members present at a membership meeting or by mail ballots received by a specified date, provided that all members are notified of the amendment in writing at least thirty days before the ballot on any proposed amendment.

 

Adopted: April 2, 1995  /  Revised: November 15, 2008