WASHOUGAL TIMBER TRAILS ASSOCIATION BYLAWS 2023


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WASHOUGAL TIMBER TRAILS ASSOCIATION BYLAWS

2023

 

ARTICLE 1 - ORGANIZATION

 

SECTION 1 - NAME

 

               The name of the Association is Washougal Timber Trails Association (WTTA), a registered non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Washington.

 

SECTION 2 - CAPITAL STOCK

 

               WTTA shall have no capital stock and no shares shall therefore be issued.

 

SECTION 3 - LOCATION

 

               WTTA is located approximately 14 miles northeast of downtown Washougal, Washington on the Washougal River. The mailing address is 13722 Washougal River Road, Washougal, Washington 98671.

 

SECTION 4 - FACILITIES

 

A.            Property and facilities purchased, acquired, leased, held, licensed, owned or operated by WTTA are for the use and enjoyment of WTTA members.

 

B.            Sites are those areas designated by the Board of Directors for use of WTTA members in accordance with these Bylaws as adopted by the Membership, and rules and regulations as approved by the Board of Directors. A specific site chosen by a prospective member shall be assigned with each membership and shall entitle the member to the exclusive use of the site, so long as the member is in good standing and has strictly complied with the terms and conditions of the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations as approved by the Board of Directors. Members acquire no fee ownership or leasehold interest in specific sites.

 

C.            Common property is those areas of land and facilities designated by the Board of Directors for the common use of WTTA members.

 

D.            Usage sites are to be utilized for recreational purposes only. Not permanent residency. In addition, every year (measured on a calendar year basis), members must be out of the park a minimum of thirty (30) consecutive days and nights. “Day trips will only be permitted in the event of an emergency as determined either by the Caretaker or Property Manager “. The Board of Directors or a committee thereof reserves the right to ask member(s) for documented proof of when this thirty (30) day period occurred. If such proof cannot be adequately produced, the affected member(s) could face suspension or termination. Member(s) who have not left the park for their thirty (30) consecutive days and nights by December 2nd of each calendar year will be automatically suspended without due process for the month of December and will be required to pay a reinstatement fee.

 

E.            Additional penalty for non- conformance of thirty (30) day out of the park rule.  Members not exiting the park for thirty (30) consecutive days and nights by December 2nd will be assessed a daily penalty up to a total of thirty (30) days.  Penalty amounts are detailed in the attached Appendix A. 

 

 

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

 

SECTION 1 - MEMBERSHIP

 

A.            Membership.  A membership shall constitute a certificate granting the holder of such membership the right to the exclusive use of a designated site. Members acquire no fee ownership, leasehold, easement, or any possessory interest in any of the lands, sites, or other things whatsoever owned or controlled by WTTA. All groups or organizations, of any kind are expressly precluded from obtaining membership in any form or fashion.

 

B.            Membership interest held as security.  Any person, firm, corporation or entity who holds an interest in a membership merely as security for the performance of any obligation shall not be a member as to that membership.

 

C.            Membership equity.  A certificate of membership in WTTA conveys no fee title to the site but provides the owner of the membership with an undivided interest in the Association assets and liabilities.

 

D.             Membership entitlements and privileges. Membership in WTTA accords all the entitlements and privileges herein set, and

binds each Member to uphold and comply with these Bylaws as duly adopted, sanctioned and ratified by majority vote of members present.

 

E.            Conduct, Grievances, Disputes and Claims

1.       Any member whose behavior is determined by the Board of Directors as being egregious in nature to any member or agent of WTTA, or who exhibits a threatening manner toward agents of the WTTA or fellow members is subject to fines, suspension and/or termination of Membership.

2        Any member having a grievance with another member shall:

A.       First attempt to settle the issue with the individual(s) involved.  If this doesn’t mutually resolve the issue, a written grievance complaint should be completed and submitted to the WTTA Board of Directors with a request for a hearing before the Board at its next scheduled Board meeting.  After hearing testimony from the affected parties, the Board will render a decision of which will be final unless the member wishes to appeal the decision.

B.      If the member wishes to appeal the decision of the Board of Directors, he/she may do so by writing to the WTTA Board of Directors within 30 (thirty) days of said decision, and request a hearing before the general membership at the next general membership meeting or a special meeting for said purpose.

C.      Members are encouraged to utilize WTTA Bylaws and Rules in concert with the Board of Directors to resolve a grievance prior to contacting any County, State or Federal Agency.  If the dispute cannot be resolved by these means, both parties may choose to settle the dispute by mediation.  If mediation is not successful, the members may choose to pursue arbitration under the Uniform Arbitration rules of the State of Washington before any grievance, dispute or claim may become the subject of litigation in the courts.   

F.          Member Correspondence. Member correspondence must be in a commonly accepted form of a written letter, addressed to Board of Directors at 13722 Washougal River Road, Washougal WA. 98671 or hand delivered to a Board Member. E-mail is acceptable correspondence provided confirmation of receipt of such e-mail by a Board Member is maintained

                                                                                                             

SECTION 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

 

A.            Eligibility.  Memberships are subject to an application process which includes but is not limited to a credit and background check. Memberships are not automatic.  They must be either approved or disapproved based on the results of the credit and background check in addition to the acceptance of the other required paperwork.   All individual applicants for memberships must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Memberships may be jointly owned. Jointly owned is defined herein as no more than two people per membership. In the event the membership is jointly owned, then they shall have equal privileges, equal responsibility for dues, charges and assessments. Each membership assumes voting rights for the association. Regardless of whether one or two members are on a membership certificate, only one vote may be cast. Owning multiple, non-contiguous or contiguous sites does not constitute an additional membership vote as long as the membership is in good standing.

 

B.            Board Review.   The Board of Directors reserves the right to review an applicant(s) eligibility including any and all paperwork evidencing the potential transfer of membership. Furthermore, the Board of Directors specifically reserves the right to deny membership. If an otherwise qualified applicant(s) membership is not approved by the Board of Directors, the applicant(s) may appeal to the general membership for approval. The approval requires a two-thirds vote of the membership.

 

C            Member in good standing.

 

        1.            Shall be considered as whose billed account is not over thirty (30) days from statement date on dues, assessments and/or other charges.

        2.            Whose membership rights are not currently under suspension or termination as provided by the due process stated within these Bylaws.

 

 

SECTION 3 - RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES

 

A.            Definition of Guest and Host Responsibilities.  Any person other than the member or his/her dependent children (under (18) eighteen years of age) is a guest. The member is responsible to see that her/his guests comply with rules and regulations of WTTA. Guests shall have no membership rights.

 

B.            Damage or Destruction.  Damage or destruction of any kind done by a member, their family or guests, whether to WTTA or the personal property of another member is the sole financial responsibility of the member. Such damage or destruction of WTTA or property of another may subject the membership to suspension or termination as determined by the Board of Directors.

 

B.    Discharge of Black Water.  Any member, member’s family or their guests discharging black water in any unapproved manner will be immediately suspended for a period of thirty (30) days and will be required to pay a fine and reinstatement fee as detailed in Appendix A and B.   Any further abuse will result in immediate termination of membership. THIS IS A SKAMANIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATION. Any violation could close the park; therefore, the normal due process procedure of the Association will not apply.

 

 D.           Legal fees and other costs.  In the event that legal action between two or more member’s results in WTTA being named as a necessary party, then the losing member(s) in the suit shall reimburse WTTA for its attorney's fees and costs. Reimbursement of legal cost incurred by WTTA related to collection of delinquent accounts, unpaid assessments, suspension or termination proceedings will be the responsibility of the affected member(s).

 

SECTION 4 - TRANSFER OR SALE OF MEMBERSHIP

 

A.            Transfer or Sale of Membership.  A membership may be transferred, assigned or conveyed by inheritance, gift or sale, provided that WTTA shall not be required to recognize any such sale or transfer to another unless and until all dues, fees, and assessments then due and owing are paid in full, and the transferred membership then and otherwise strictly complies with the terms and conditions of WTTA's Bylaws, and it's Rules and Regulations. It shall be the responsibility of the involved member to present all required and applicable paperwork to the Secretary or the Treasurer for proper handling or new certificate will not be issued. Transfer or sale of a membership can only be to an individual or joint ownership. 

 

B.            Transfer Fee.  Transfer fees will be charged per site for all site sales to cover the cost of issuing new membership certificates. A separate certificate will be issued for each site. Name changes are also subject to a fee per site.  See Appendix A. 

 

C.            Filing with Secretary.  Certificates surrendered for transfer must be filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days of receipt.

 

D.            Signed Statement.  New members shall submit to the Secretary a signed membership statement.

 

E.            Contract Sales.  When a member assumes the responsibilities of a lot purchased under contract, including, but not limited to payment of Membership fees and has filed the proper form with the Secretary within thirty (30) days of the transaction, the new member assumes the voting rights. The Secretary will record the information in WTTA records and forward it to the Treasurer within ten (10) days of receipt.

 

SECTION 5 - DISSOLUTION OF ASSOCIATION

 

A.            Members Rights Upon Dissolution of the Association.  In the event of dissolution of WTTA, the rights and interest of member of WTTA are controlled and set forth in the Revised Code of Washington.

 

 

                                             ARTICLE III - DUES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR CHARGES

 

 

SECTION 1 - DUES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR CHARGES

 

               The dues for each membership shall be such amount per annum plus all assessments imposed thereon, as determined by the budgetary process and approved by a majority of the members voting at a regular or special meeting called for that purpose. Dues shall be due and payable annually on or before October 31st of each year. Dues are charged per site. Current membership dues, excluding deck taxes and any special assessments or charges are listed in Appendix A.  Members owning additional contiguous sites must pay additional dues for each additional contiguous site. Charges for contiguous sites and specific grandfathering details are detailed in Appendix A.  Extended stay usage is subject to a charge and is detailed in Appendix A. 

 

         

SECTION 2 - LATE PAYMENT OF DUES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR CHARGES

 

A.            Late Fees.  In the event dues and assessments and/or charges are not paid within thirty (30) days after their billing date, late fees escalate monthly until paid in full.  See Appendix A for an example.

 

B.            Posting.  A listing of all delinquent accounts will be posted on the Lodge Bulletin Board.

 

                                                     ARTICLE IV - SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION

 

SECTION 1 - SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION

 

        The Board of Directors shall be entitled to suspend or terminate any member/ membership after DUE PROCESS for:      

A.    Any violation of the rules, regulations and/or Bylaws.

B.    Nonpayment of fees, dues, assessments, charges and/or late fees.

C.    Being charged with or convicted of crimes, involving child molestation, child abuse, child pornography, selling of illegal drugs or narcotics, whether considered misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors or felonies, or of any conviction of any felony, under the laws of the United States, or any State or country, regardless of where the felony occurred or where the charge is pending.

D.    Members who allow use of WTTA by family or guest charged or convicted as described in C. above, or who are on probation or parole for crimes described in C. above, may subject the membership to suspension, termination or limitation of use as determined by the Board of Directors.

E.    Any suspension in excess of six months, or termination of membership rights can be appealed to the entire membership. If a member is terminated, the terminated member(s) becomes automatically ineligible for future membership at WTTA. In the event of termination of one of the members of a jointly held membership the membership in whole automatically reverts to the member in good standing.     

                                                                                          

SECTION 2 – DUE PROCESS PROCEDURE

 

               Written notice to member by certified mail, return receipt requested.  Said notice shall state the reason or reasons that his/her membership is being reviewed for suspension or termination. The notice shall give the member at least thirty (30) days to cure the defect.

        A written notice, mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, to the member informing him/her that a special meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at a specific date, time and place, to review his/her membership status. Said notice will detail any and all violations as well as all possible dispositions that may be taken with respect to his/her membership.

 

At the Board of Directors meeting, the President shall read a list of the violations and then take testimony from concerned parties. The member shall be entitled to representation by counsel of his/her choice and have the further right to present witnesses in his/her own behalf.  After hearing all testimony, the Board of Directors shall make the decision as to the status of the membership.

 

Any termination or suspension of membership rights in excess of six months shall require a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.  The decision shall be presented to the member in written form.

 

The action of the Board of Directors in suspending a member for more than six months, or in terminating a member, can be appealed to the entire membership by notice to the President from the affected member, given within one month of the Board action.

 

SECTION 3 - APPEAL RIGHTS

 

               At a special membership meeting, the President shall read a list of the violations, then take testimony from concerned parties. The Member shall be entitled to representation by counsel of his/her choice and the further right to present witnesses in his/her behalf.  After hearing all testimony, the members shall make a decision as to the status of the membership. Any termination or suspension of membership rights in excess of six (6) months shall require a two-thirds vote of the members present.

 

Any member who is suspended shall have thirty (30) days to cure the defect, prior to reinstatement, and shall be required to pay a reinstatement fee as detailed in Appendix A.

 

Upon termination of membership, the subjected Member will be allowed ninety (90) days in which to sell his/her membership and discharge all obligations owing to the Association in accordance with the Bylaws.

 

Upon the failure of the Member to accomplish the sale of his/her membership and the discharge of his/her obligations, all rights to sell said membership shall revert to the Association in return for which the terminated member is relieved of all obligations owing to the Association.

 

ARTICLE V – CORPORATE POWERS

 

SECTION 1 - MEMBERSHIP CHARGES

 

The Board of Directors shall take appropriate steps to ensure the establishment and collection of charges for goods and services.

 

SECTION 2 - ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

 

Annual dues may not be increased by the Board of Directors without first having obtained the approval of a majority of the voting members voting at any regular or special meeting of the members called for said purpose. In addition to dues, other projected revenue sources based on budget history may be used for the annual financial requirements, however, it is the intent and purpose that the annual dues shall be sufficient to pay all the aforesaid expenses. These other revenue sources may not include restricted, designated or committee funds.

 

SECTION 3 - DAMAGES AND CITATIONS

 

Damages: WTTA shall have the power to assess a membership for damages caused by the member, member’s family or member’s guests. The damages are to be determined by the Board of Directors and treated as part of charges.

 

Citations: WTTA shall have the authority to cite members for violations of the Bylaws and Rules by a member, member’s family or member’s guests and to assess penalties and/or fines for such violations. The Board of Directors shall establish a schedule of fines.

 

ARTICLE VI - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

SECTION 1 - MANAGEMENT

 

               The business and property of WTTA shall be managed by a board of (7) seven directors from 2014 forward. They shall have full power and authority to appoint and remove at its discretion all agents and employees of the Association and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. Jointly held memberships, significant others and immediate family members cannot hold concurrent Board of Directors positions.

 

SECTION 2 - ELECTION

 

        The Directors of the Association shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting of the Membership

 

SECTION 3 - TERM OF OFFICE

 

The term of office of the directors shall be staggered so that: three are initially elected for three (3) years, three are initially elected for two (2) years, and three initially elected for one (1) year. After this initial election, each director would then be elected for a three (3) year term of office. From (2014) forward the staggering shall be six (6) terms that remain at their current staggering. The remaining term shall be a one (1) year term.

 

SECTION 4 - MEETING REQUIREMENTS

 

               The Board of Directors of the Association shall hold meetings quarterly and such special meetings as they deem necessary for the competent management of the affairs of the Association.

 

SECTION 5 - VOTING

 

               Each member of the Board of Directors shall possess one vote in the matters coming before the Board. All voting at meetings of the Board of Directors shall be by each Director in person. Four members of the Board constitute a Quorum.

 

 

SECTION 6 - REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR

 

               Any Director may be removed from office by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting of the membership. Notice of the proposed removal of a Director must be given to the said Director prior to the date of the meeting at which such removal is to be voted upon. Such notice to the Director must state the cause for the proposed removal.

 

SECTION 7 - UNEXCUSED ABSENCE

 

               Unexcused absence from two consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors shall be due cause for removal of a Director.

 

SECTION 8 - BOARD VACANCIES

 

               Any vacancy occurring on the Board, by reason of death, resignation, or removal of a Director shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Said appointee shall serve during the unexpired term of the Director whose position has been vacated.

 

SECTION 9 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS

 

               Within a reasonable time, after their election, the Members of the Board shall elect the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other positions that are deemed necessary.

 

SECTION 10 - AUTHORIZATION OF BOARD TO PROPOSE RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

               The Board of Directors is authorized to propose any rules and regulations as to the use of the facility, conduct of members, etc.  However, such rule and regulation proposals are subject to discussion and ratification at the annual membership meeting.

 

SECTION 11 - BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND PROPERTY MANAGER EXPENDITURES

 

                Board of Director Expenditures:  All Board members are authorized to pay normal and customary operating expenditures for the operation of WTTA property.  Normal and customary operating expenses would be those necessary for operation of WTTA owned property; including but not limited to taxes, insurance, utilities, office, cleaning and yard supplies.  Other expenditures for good cause which benefit the Association are allowed up to $25.00 without prior approval of the Board. 

               Committee Expenditures: Allowed up to $25.00 for good cause which benefit the Association without prior approval of the Board.

               Property Manager Expenditures:  The Property Manager shall be authorized to commit the Association for an amount up to $300.00 for emergency expenditures without prior approval of the Board.

               Purchases Other than Real Property: The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to purchase or acquire property, other than real property, which they deem to be in the best interest of the Association within the scope of the budget. All capital purchases or leases not within the scope of the budget, unless of an emergency nature, must be specifically identified to the membership for approval.

Bids: All acquisitions with a value in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) must be on a basis of three (3) bids, if possible. Purchase will be from the lowest bidder, if quality is acceptable.

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SECTION 12 - HONORARY MEMBERS

 

               All past Board Members of the Association shall be entitled to sit for one year on the Board of Directors as Honorary Members of the Board, after expiration of their term.

 

SECTION 13 - PROTECTION OF DIRECTORS AND OTHERS

       

        No member of the Board of Directors of WTTA or of any duly appointed committee of WTTA shall be personally liable to any owner or to WTTA, or to any other person, for any error or omission of the Board or WTTA, or of any committee, officer representative, or employee of WTTA, or for any error or omission of such member, while acting or purporting to act in the course of duties as a Director or Committee, provided that such member of the Board or Committee member, has, with the actual knowledge by such member, acted in good faith.

 

ARTICLE VII - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

 

SECTION 1 – PRESIDENT

 

The President of the Board of Directors shall supervise all activities of the Association, preside at all Membership and Board Meetings of the Association, call such meetings of the membership as are deemed necessary, other than the annual meeting of the membership, and perform other such duties usually inherent in such office. The President shall have the power and authority to sign with the Secretary, or designee all the certificates of membership of WTTA. The President shall also sign with the Secretary all deeds and contracts, subject to the conditions and limitations herein on behalf of the Association, which shall be properly authorized by the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 2 - VICE PRESIDENT

 

               The Vice President of the Board of Directors shall act for the President in his absence and perform other such acts as the President may direct. In the event the Office of the President becomes vacant for any reason, the Vice President shall thereupon assume the duties of the President and act as such for the unexpired portion of the term for which the duly elected President was serving before the office was vacated. In the event such contingency arises, the Board of Directors shall, by majority vote, elect one of its members as Vice President to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

 

SECTION 3 - SECRETARY

 

              It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Board of Directors to keep all records of the Board and of the Association and to perform other such acts as the President may direct. The Secretary shall sign with the President, all certificates of membership of WTTA.  In the event the office of the Secretary becomes vacant, the Board of Directors shall, by majority vote, elect one of its

members as Secretary to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. In return for services rendered, the Secretary shall receive credit for Membership fee and the dues for one site.

 

SECTION 4 - TREASURER

 

               The Treasurer shall receive and be accountable for all funds belonging to the Association, shall pay all obligations incurred by the Association when payment is authorized by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, maintain bank accounts in depositories designated by the Board, and render financial reports. In the event the office of the Treasurer becomes vacant, the Board of Directors shall, by majority vote, elect one of its members as Treasurer to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. In return for services rendered, the Treasurer shall receive credit for Membership fee and the dues for one site.

 

 

                                                             ARTICLE VIII - PROPERTY MANAGER

 

 

SECTION 1 - APPOINTMENT THEREOF

 

               The Board of Directors shall appoint a Property Manager at the yearly membership meeting in June.

 

SECTION 2 - TENURE

 

               Minimum term of service is one (1) year and can be extended at each annual meeting on a yearly basis upon approval by the Board of Directors and mutual consent of the Property Manager.

 

SECTION 3 - CREDIT FOR SERVICE PERFORMED

 

               In exchange for services rendered, the Property Manager shall receive credit for Membership fee and dues for one site.

 

 

ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES

 

SECTION 1 - COMMITTEES

 

A.            The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall have the power and authority to appoint Chairpersons of committees they deem for the best interest of WTTA. No committee will be recognized as representative of WTTA unless they are approved by the Board.

B.            No committee is authorized to spend or obligate WTTA funds without prior approval of the Board of Directors. If prior approval is not obtained, the expenditures become the sole and personal obligations of the committee.

                                                                      

 

ARTICLE X - MEETINGS

 

SECTION 1 - ANNUAL MEETING

 

               The annual meeting of the membership of WTTA shall be held on the first (1) Saturday of June of each year upon a ten (10) day written notice by the Board of Directors. The notice of the meeting shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the member at his/her address as it appears on the records of the Association, with the postage thereon prepaid.

 Absentee Voting for Annual Meeting Ballot Measure is allowable under the following circumstances. Requests for an Absentee Ballot must be received by the WTTA Secretary, in writing, 30 days before the scheduled Annual Meeting. Ballots must be returned by USPS mail to the Secretary at WTTA by the date of the Annual Meeting. (Note: As nominations for Board of Directors positions are received from the floor on the day of the Annual Meeting, voting for Board positions will not be able to be included on an Absentee Ballot.)      

 

 

SECTION 2 - SPECIAL MEETINGS

 

Special meetings of the membership of WTTA may be called at the discretion of the Board of Directors upon the same ten (10) day notice. The notice of the meeting shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the member at his/her address as it appears on the records of the Association, with postage thereon prepaid.

 

SECTION 3 - QUORUM

       

        At any meeting of WTTA, members holding one-tenth of the votes to be cast and represented in person, shall constitute a quorum.  Each membership so present, shall be entitled to one vote. The vote of the majority of votes entitled to be cast by the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon, unless a greater proportion is required by law. Any dues, fees, assessments, charges, or changes voted in by a majority, becomes the responsibility of the entire membership.

 

                                                           

ARTICLE XI - TREASURERS REPORT

 

SECTION 1 - POSTING

 

               The Treasurer's Report shall be posted on the Lodge Bulletin Board each quarter. It shall include at a minimum a current statement of financial condition (assets, liabilities and equity) and a current profit and loss statement reflecting both the quarter and year to date information.

 

ARTICLE XII - AUDIT

 

SECTION 1 - AUDIT

 

               All financial records of WTTA are subject to an annual audit by a duly appointed committee appointed by the Board at any time as deemed necessary.

 

SECTION 2 - REPORT

 

               If an audit is performed, said results of such audit will be summarized in a written report and presented to the Board and to WTTA members.

 

ARTICLE XIII – BYLAW and RULE AMENDMENTS

 

SECTION 1 - BOARD PROPOSALS

 

        The Board of Directors, may propose amendments to these Bylaws and Rules by a majority vote of the Board taken at a duly held regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 2 - MEMBER PROPOSALS

 

        Members may propose amendments to these Bylaws and Rules by submitting a petition signed by a member in good standing to the WTTA Secretary sixty (60) days prior to a meeting of the membership.

 

The Board of Directors shall have final approval or disapproval on all recommended proposed Bylaws and Rule changes submitted by members before a vote is allowed. This is to verify the legality of the proposed Bylaw or Rule.  Any which are deemed in conflict with the requirements of Skamania County or the State of Washington, and/or not in the best interest of The Association shall be returned with explanation to the Submitting member for review and/or rewrite.

 

SECTION 3 – RATIFICATION

 

A.    Amendments proposed per Sections 1 and 2 of this Article shall be presented to the membership at their next Annual or at a Special Meeting called for such purpose.

B.    The proposed amendments shall be posted on the Lodge bulletin board and on the WTTA website at the direction of the Board of Directors at least thirty (30) days prior to the membership meeting.

C.    Proposed amendments shall be ratified by the casting of an affirmative vote to amend, by a two -thirds vote of the membership voting in person or by absentee ballot at an annual or special meeting called for such purpose.

D.    Proposed amendments to these Bylaws and Rules cannot be modified from the floor but must be accepted or rejected as proposed.

E.    Bylaw and Rule amendments will become effective immediately upon approval by the membership at any regular or special meeting of the membership and shall be binding on the Board of Directors and the membership.

F.     Only those amendments proposed per Sections 1 and 2 of Article XIII shall be eligible for ratification.

 

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We, the undersigned Officers of WASHOUGAL TIMBER TRAILS ASSOCIATION, a non-profit corporation organized in the State of Washington, UBI No. 602 061 518, hereby certify that:

 

THE FOREGOING BYLAWS, COMPRISING OF __7__ PAGES, ARE THOSE IN EFFECT AT PRESENT AND ARE THE SAME AS THOSE AMENDED OR OTHERWISE ALTERED TO DATE BY WASHOUGAL TIMBER TRAILS ASSOCIATION.

 

 

                                                                          

 

                                                                            DATED: 

 

                                                                            BY: _______________________________________, Secretary

 

 

                                                                            BY: ________________________________________, President