CLUB BYLAWS

Section: Section 1

Amendments. The Bylaws may be amended by the affirmative vote of members representing at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the members present at a duly noticed meeting with a quorum present, or by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors, provided that the Board of Directors may not amend Article V, Section 7.

Section: Section 1

Dissolution. In the event of dissolution, the Board of Directors of the Austin Triathlon Club shall adopt a plan for the distribution of the club's remaining assets to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, as shall at that time have purposes similar to those set forth in this Certificate of Incorporation, and that qualify as charitable organizations described in Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section: Section 1, Section 2, Section 3,Section 4, Section 5.

Section 1. Fiscal Year. The Austin Tri Club fiscal year shall be January 1 to December 31 of the calendar year. Section 2. Books. The Treasurer shall maintain books containing accurate and timely record of all monies raised by Austin Tri Club fundraising efforts and all monies raised by Austin Tri Club from members as dues or assessments. Section 3. Inspection of books. Any member may inspect Austin Tri Club's books upon request to the Treasurer. The outgoing President and newly elected President shall review the books after the Treasurer has closed the books at the end of the fiscal year. During the fiscal year, the President, Vice President, and Secretary shall be responsible for periodically inspecting the Club’s books and...

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Section: Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4

Section 1. Dues. Membership dues may be established and assessed by an affirmative vote of the majority of the Board of Directors. Section 2. Special assessments. In addition to any dues established by these Bylaws, the Board of Directors may levy a special assessment on members of the Club for any purpose that the Board of Directors may consider appropriate or necessary, provided that any such assessment shall have the assent of the majority of the Board of Directors. Section 3. Non-payment of dues or assessments. Any dues or assessments levied pursuant to these Bylaws which are not paid on the date when due shall be delinquent and any member owing such dues or assessments shall lose the right to vote and compete with Austin Tri...

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Section: Section 1

Liability and Indemnification. The Officers and Directors of Austin Tri Club shall not be liable to the members for any mistake of judgment, negligence, or otherwise, except for their own individual willful misconduct or bad faith. The Officers and Directors of Austin Tri Club shall have no personal liability with respect to any contract or other commitment made by them, in good faith, on behalf of Austin Tri Club, Austin Tri Club shall forever hold each such Officer and Director free and harmless against any and all liability to others on account of any such contract or commitment, and the Austin Tri Club shall indemnify such officer and director for any such liability.

Section: Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, Section 6, Section 7, Section 8.

Section 1. Designation. The officers of Austin Tri Club shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. In its first meeting after the election, the Board of Directors shall designate a Director to serve in each of the officer positions. Section 2. Qualifications. Each officer shall be a member of the Board of Directors. Section 3. Removal of officers. Any officer may be removed either with or without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors. The office will then be transferred to one of the remaining Directors until a special meeting of the general membership is called to either remove the Director or elect a new Director, or to reappoint the office to the original...

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Section: Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, Section 6, Section 7, Section 8, Section 9, Section 10, Section 11, Section 12, Section 13, Section 14, Section 13, Section 14, Section 15, Section 16, Section 17.

Section 1. Number. The affairs of this organization shall be governed by the Board of Directors composed of a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of ten (10) members. The number of Directors may be changed by a vote of the members at any annual or special meeting, provided, however, that no such change shall operate to extend or curtail the term of any elected Director. Section 2. Election of Directors. The Directors shall be elected at Austin Tri Club’s annual meeting with a quorum present, or by means of an electronic voting system. Each candidate for Director shall have the opportunity to submit a statement in writing to the membership. No person shall be eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors unless he/she has been a...

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Section: Section 1 , Section 2, Section3, Section4, Section5, Section6, Section7, Section8, Section9, Section10

Section 1. Place of meetings. Meetings of the general membership shall be held at any suitable place convenient to the membership as may be designated by the Austin Tri Club Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as “Board”). Section 2. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the members of Austin Tri Club shall be held between October 1 and December 31. At such meeting, there shall be elected by ballot of the members a Board of Directors in accordance with the requirements of Article V of the Bylaws. The members may also transact such other business of the organization as may properly come before them. The first Annual Meeting of the members of Austin Tri Club shall take place between October 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018....

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Section: Section 1 & 2

Section 1. Member defined. Every Austin Tri Club member (herein referred to as “member”) shall be currently registered as a member of Austin Tri Club and shall have paid their annual Austin Tri Club dues or shall have qualified for a waiver of Club dues for reasons of financial hardship in accordance with Article IX, Section 4. Section 2. Membership requirement. Members are responsible for meeting any applicable rules or codes issued by the Club. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is not offensive to fellow members and that is considered reasonable and acceptable to the community. They are expected to treat all members, competitors, race officials, volunteers and spectators with fairness, respect and...

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Section: Section 1 , Section 2 & section 3

Section 1. Definitions. “Austin Tri Club” or “the Club” is used herein to mean the Austin Triathlon Club, an organization which shall be registered with USA Triathlon (USAT), Inc. and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Section 2. Mission. As set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, the Austin Triathlon Club is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of the Austin Triathlon Club shall be to improve the physical fitness and mental well-being of all members of the Austin community through the promotion and encouragement of the sport of triathlon. In furtherance of this...

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Section: I.1

Name and location. The name of this organization is the Austin Triathlon Club. It is located in Austin, Texas.