To promote and protect the sport of hunting with hounds and to work for the conservation of wildlife.

To promote competition among hunters/handlers through the sponsorship of United Kennel Club (U.K.C.), Professional Kennel Club (P.K.C.), and Washington State Hound Council, (W.S.H.C.) sanctioned events. U.K.C. sanctioned events will be open to any dog that meets their requirements. P.K.C. sanctioned events will be open to any dog that meets their requirements. W.S.H.C sanctioned events will be open to any dog that meets their requirements.

No person will be excluded from entering any of these events because of race, religion, national origin, color or sex.

All contestants will be required to abide by all of the U.K.C., P.K.C. and W.S.H.C. rules, (which ever apply), and is required to abide by the decision of the master of hounds, hunt director, field marshal, judge, or other official in charge of an event. All contestants will be required to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner.

Absolutely no non-prescription drugs will be allowed on the grounds of any Washington State Coonhound Association event. No consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed until after the last event of the day. W.S.C.A. will not be held responsible for any injuries, lost, stolen or damaged property.

Section 3.

The club is and will remain a non-profit organization.

Section 4.

If this club is to disband with less than three (3) members left all the monies and properties belonging to the club shall be given to an alike club, (see above objectives). If three (3) or more members belong to the club they are to decide which organization the monies and properties will be donated too.

Section 1.

Anyone interested in hunting with hounds and willing to abide by the rules of the club and who are willing to obey the game laws of Washington, may, upon payment of the required fee, become a member.

Section 2.

The club may suspend or expel any member by two thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at any regular meeting of the club or at any special meeting called for that purpose. Upon receiving evidence of that member committing acts inconsistent with the objectives of the club, after due notice of the charge and an opportunity for defense has been given the accused.

Section 3.

Dues shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) annually for a person and their family (children up to 18 years of age) due and payable on or before the January meeting of each year. Single persons, age 18 or over, will pay fifteen dollars ($15.00) per year. Any one out of state will pay $5.00 except for Oregon residents, which will be the regular amount. Any member failing to meet his or her dues or other indebtedness to the club after sixty days notice by the treasurer shall cease to be a member and his or her name will be dropped from the rolls until the club is paid in full. Only members who have paid their dues can vote in elections. Members 18 years of age and older can vote. Only paid members of the club can participate in the Washington State hunt and show.

Under no circumstance may a person try to or gain access to a private "Designated club hunting spot" that he or she has previously visited white participating in a hunting cast during a "licensed" nite hunt. If caught, that individual and all involved will be barred from "all"’ future club events, licensed or not, indefinitely. This amendment is to strictly enforced. Designated club hunting spot-any piece of private hunting ground used for licensed club hunts that is supplied by a club member or guide.

Section 5.

Section 1.

The officers of this club shall be a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. One person may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer with two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the club prior to the election.

Section 1.

The President, (or in his or her absence the vice-president), shall preside at all regular meetings of the club, and the Board of Directors, cast the deciding vote in case of a tie, perform such other duties as are incident to the office including the scheduling of U.K.C., P.K.C., and W.S.H.C. events. The president shall have the power to appoint a corresponding secretary if deemed necessary. The corresponding secretary shall serve at the pleasure of the president and shall perform the duties hereafter mentioned.

Section 2.

The secretary shall keep a full and complete record of all meetings of the club and the meeting of the Board of Directors and shall preserve all records in books furnished by, and which shall remain the property of the club, and shall hand such books and records over to his or her successor in office within ten (10) days after the election. The secretary shall provide notice of all meetings.

The corresponding secretary, if one is appointed, shall issue calls for the meetings, keep a roster of all officers/members, and notify officers and committees of the election or appointment, carry on and have charge of all correspondence of the club, and shall make such reports to the club as directed by the Board of Directors.

Section 4.

The treasurer shall keep a roll of all members, collect all dues and fees, mail to all members’ their membership cards. The present and past treasurer will work together to change bank records, shall have in custody all money of the club, and shall pay all bills, claims, etc, of the club. The treasurer has the authority to pay all bills incurred through the normal operation of the club up to fifty dollars ($50.00) without prior approval by the club.

Section 5.

The board of directors may, at their discretion, require the treasurer to furnish a bond as security for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The club shall pay the expense of such bond. He or she shall hand over to his or her successor in office, within ten (10) days after election, a complete and correct financial statement, together will all funds, books and records pertaining to his or her office. The Board of Directors is also responsible for appointing a delegate of the W.S.H.C.

Section 6.

The delegate shall attend W.S.H.C. meetings and report back to the club, be responsible for carrying the votes from our club to the W.S.H.C.

ARTICLE VI-MANNER OF ELECTION

The election of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer will be open for nominations starting at the February meeting. At the March meeting, the elections will there take place.

In case of failure to elect officers at the March meeting on account of lack of a quorum or any other reason, the officers then in office shall hold over until their successors are elected.

The Board of Directors shall have full power to fill any vacancy, which shall occur from death, resignation or other reason, with a nomination from the club and such appointment shall be valid until the next election.

ARTICLE VII-MEETINGS

Officers will be elected at the March meeting every year to assume their duties at the April meeting.

The president may call special meetings for the club when he or she may deem such meeting for the interest of the club, or by the request of a majority of the Board of Directors, following a three (3) day notice to the membership.

Section 3.

The president may call meetings of the Board of Directors at any time upon request of two (2) members of the board.

Section 4.

In the absence of all officers at any meeting of the club, any member of the club may be elected to preside by a majority vote of those present and shall have the same powers as the president for that meeting.

Section 1.

The President may appoint special committees for any purpose within the scope of the organization and such committees shall make reports to the club at the next regular meeting after their appointment.

Section 1.

The Board of Directors, consisting of the officers of the club, shall have control, management of policies, property of the club, and affairs of the club.

The Board of Directors shall have full power to suspend or expel any officer of the club or member of the Board of Directors upon receiving evidence of the unfaithful discharge of his or her duties; after due notice of the charge and an opportunity for defense of the charge has been given the accused. Said board shall also have full power to fill any vacancy left by such suspension or expulsion until the next election.

ARTICLE X-QUORUM

Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum as long as at least one (1) member also holds an office for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting. The members present shall constitute a quorum for conducting normal business of the club.

ARTICLE XI-CONSTRUCTION

Any question as to the meaning of the by-laws shall be decided by the Board of Directors and their decision shall control and be binding thereafter until rescinded by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership.

ARTICLE XII-MATTERS NOT PROVIDED FOR

The Board of Directors shall control all matters not particularly provided for in the by-laws and the decision of a majority of said board shall be final and binding upon the club.

ARTICLE XIII-AMENDMENTS

These by-laws may be amended by reading the proposed change, after approval of the Board of Directors, at one (1) meeting and approval of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at the next meeting.

ARTICLE XIV-PROCEDURE

All proceedings of the organization and its Board of Directors shall be conducted under and pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order, Revised, except as herein otherwise provided for.