ARTICLE 1 - Branding
Section A. Name: Texas Atlatl Association (TAA).
Section B. Logo: Pecos River style figure with atlatl.
ARTICLE 2 – Affiliations
Section A. World Atlatl Association; TAA is a chapter of the WAA and will be conducted according to WAA
guidelines.
WAA bylaws available on-line: www.worldatlatl.org/bylaws.html
Section B. Affiliations include, but are not limited to: Austin Texas Lithic Arts and Technology League, South Texas
Atlatl League, Austin Archery Club, New York Atlatl Association.
ARTICLE 3 - Mission
Section A. Broad Goals:
• Promote the art of the atlatl.
• Encourage personal growth.
• Improve the environment.
Section B. Specific Objectives:
• Network with other atlatl associations and similar groups.
• Provide competitions for people to test their physical and mental skills.
• Provide venues for people to exchange ideas about the atlatl, experimental archeology, and self-reliance.
• Promote research and publication.
• Provide demonstrations.
• Produce videos.
• Advocate for the legalization of atlatl hunting of game animals.
• Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species.
• Practice self-reliance skills.
ARTICLE 4 - Meetings
Section A. One (l) annual meeting in each calendar year will be conducted. The time and location of the annual
meetings will be determined by a counsel of members. General membership attendance will be a consideration in
determining the time and location of the annual meetings.
Section B. The times and dates of meetings will be posted.
ARTICLE 5 - Events
Section A. Annual Events; TAA will host annual events.
Section B. Members may organize additional events.
Section C. Events will be conducted according to WAA guidelines.
Section D. The times and dates of events will be posted with the WAA.
ARTICLE 6 – Membership
Section A. New, active membership will be considered for anyone who is interested in the atlatl.
Section B. All members must adhere to the WAA code of conduct.
Section C. All members must adhere to the American Anthropological Association code of ethics.
Section D. Discrimination against any person based on class or category is prohibited.
ARTICLE 7 – Administration
Decisions will be made by group consensus in annual meetings.
ARTICLE 8 - Money
Section A. Members must pay annual dues. Dues will not be pro-rated.
Section B. Current WAA members may receive a discount on annual dues.
Section C. Annual dues for membership may be changed by a vote at an annual meeting.
Section D. Any income, including membership dues, will constitute a working fund, available for operating expenses.
Section E. Members are not liable for the debts and obligations of the organization.
ARTICLE 9 - Disposal of Assets
In the event of dissolution, whether voluntary or involuntary, the assets will be donated to the WAA.
ARTICLE 10 - Amendments
Section A. Any member may propose that this document be amended, repealed, or altered in whole or in part. In an
annual meeting, a vote will be taken on any proposed amendments, a simple majority counts as acceptance of the
proposal.
Section B. Additional standing rules and procedures may be adopted.
Section A. Name: Texas Atlatl Association (TAA).
Section B. Logo: Pecos River style figure with atlatl.
ARTICLE 2 – Affiliations
Section A. World Atlatl Association; TAA is a chapter of the WAA and will be conducted according to WAA
guidelines.
WAA bylaws available on-line: www.worldatlatl.org/bylaws.html
Section B. Affiliations include, but are not limited to: Austin Texas Lithic Arts and Technology League, South Texas
Atlatl League, Austin Archery Club, New York Atlatl Association.
ARTICLE 3 - Mission
Section A. Broad Goals:
• Promote the art of the atlatl.
• Encourage personal growth.
• Improve the environment.
Section B. Specific Objectives:
• Network with other atlatl associations and similar groups.
• Provide competitions for people to test their physical and mental skills.
• Provide venues for people to exchange ideas about the atlatl, experimental archeology, and self-reliance.
• Promote research and publication.
• Provide demonstrations.
• Produce videos.
• Advocate for the legalization of atlatl hunting of game animals.
• Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species.
• Practice self-reliance skills.
ARTICLE 4 - Meetings
Section A. One (l) annual meeting in each calendar year will be conducted. The time and location of the annual
meetings will be determined by a counsel of members. General membership attendance will be a consideration in
determining the time and location of the annual meetings.
Section B. The times and dates of meetings will be posted.
ARTICLE 5 - Events
Section A. Annual Events; TAA will host annual events.
Section B. Members may organize additional events.
Section C. Events will be conducted according to WAA guidelines.
Section D. The times and dates of events will be posted with the WAA.
ARTICLE 6 – Membership
Section A. New, active membership will be considered for anyone who is interested in the atlatl.
Section B. All members must adhere to the WAA code of conduct.
Section C. All members must adhere to the American Anthropological Association code of ethics.
Section D. Discrimination against any person based on class or category is prohibited.
ARTICLE 7 – Administration
Decisions will be made by group consensus in annual meetings.
ARTICLE 8 - Money
Section A. Members must pay annual dues. Dues will not be pro-rated.
Section B. Current WAA members may receive a discount on annual dues.
Section C. Annual dues for membership may be changed by a vote at an annual meeting.
Section D. Any income, including membership dues, will constitute a working fund, available for operating expenses.
Section E. Members are not liable for the debts and obligations of the organization.
ARTICLE 9 - Disposal of Assets
In the event of dissolution, whether voluntary or involuntary, the assets will be donated to the WAA.
ARTICLE 10 - Amendments
Section A. Any member may propose that this document be amended, repealed, or altered in whole or in part. In an
annual meeting, a vote will be taken on any proposed amendments, a simple majority counts as acceptance of the
proposal.
Section B. Additional standing rules and procedures may be adopted.
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| Texas Atlatl Association Constitution Ratified July 17, 2010 Proposed Update, 2012 |
| Current Texas Bylaws: http://southtexasatlatl.com/ByLaws.aspx |