The United States Australian Shepherd Association

Article II

Meetings

Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Club shall be held in the month of March, April or May in conjunction with the Club's National Specialty if possible, at a place, date and hour designated by the Board of Directors. Notice of the annual meeting will be published in the Club's newsletter at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for the annual meeting shall be 10% of the members in good standing.

Section 2. Special Club meetings. Special club meetings may be called by the President or by majority vote of the members of the Board who are present at a meeting of the Board or who vote by mail; and shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 10% of the members of the club who are in good standing.

Section 3. Board meetings. The first meeting of the Board shall be held in January, after the elected Officers and Directors take office on January 1st as stated in Article IV, Section 1.. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such times and places as are designated by the President or by majority of the entire board. Written notice of each such other meeting shall be prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for a Board meeting shall be a majority of the Board voting in person or by mail. Telephone conference calls may be used as Board meetings. Meeting notice shall be by US Mail or electronic mail sent by the Secretary to each member of the Board at least 14 days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for a board meeting shall be a majority of the Board present. Officers and Directors missing two or more meetings or teleconference calls (designated as a Board meeting) in a year without proper notification to any board member or without due cause, will be subject to removal from office and replacement as per Article III, Section 3.

Section 4. The Board of Directors may conduct its business by mail through the Secretary, telephone, or fax machine. Items voted upon by telephone conference call must be confirmed in writing within 7 days.

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