ARTICLE I

NAME / GOVERNMENT

The name of this Association shall be THE OHIO SOCIETY OF TRADITIONAL ARCHERS (indicated) in abbreviation as OSTA, Inc. The OHIO SOCIETY OF TRADITIONAL ARCHERS (OSTA) shall be governed by an EXECUTIVE BOARD comprised of the current officers, i.e., President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, as well as a Board of Advisors consisting of three (3) members in good standing selected by the EXECUTIVE BOARD. This Group of members will lead OSTA to the best of their abilities, always working and looking out for OSTA’s best interests. Any member of the Group for future reference shall be referred to as the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE and shall be able to call an emergency Board meeting should the need arise. The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall set all shoot dates as well as arranging any and all agreements with Clubs holding these events.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE

The purpose of the OSTA, Inc., shall be:

(a) To foster, expand, and perpetuate the practice of bowhunting with traditional equipment in the state of Ohio;

(b) To encourage the use of the traditional bow and arrows in the hunting of all legal game and predators.

(d) To cooperate with the state government as sportsmen in the conservation of game and its natural habitat – the forests and fields.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships, upon approval of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, shall be granted to anyone who has signed and pledged to use the traditional bow and arrows of required weights and avowed to their good moral character and sportsmanship. (Deliberate falsification of this information on an application will result in expulsion or denial of membership.)

The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE may suspend or expel any member. Anyone who has been convicted of unlawful acts of fish and game laws will be subject to suspension. All suspensions or expulsions from OSTA, Inc., MUST be voted on unanimously by the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Memberships are valid from 01 January of the current year to 31 December, regardless of the month in which dues are paid or a new member joins.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

The officers of OSTA, Inc., shall be the PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, and TREASURER. The group shall also be known as the EXECUTIVE BOARD as previously stated. In addition, three (3) members shall serve as the ADVISORY BOARD. Together, these groups shall be called the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Each officer shall fulfill the duties that are normally implied by the titles of each office and as they are empowered by this Constitution and its By-laws as so instructed in this document. These officers must agree to abide by the OSTA, Inc., Constitution for the term of their office.

The PRESIDENT shall be the Chairman of all meetings in accordance with Roberts’ Rules of Order. The PRESIDENT shall have the right to appoint committees and to oversee said committees. The PRESIDENT shall be responsible for overseeing all negotiations with host Clubs in making the arrangements for shoots. The PRESIDENT will oversee all shoots and activities of OSTA, Inc.

The VICE-PRESIDENT shall resume the duties of the PRESIDENT if the President is unable to uphold this position. The VICE-PRESIDENT (RANGE CAPTAIN) shall oversee any needed work parties as well as setting targets, stakes, course markings, and safety measures for each and every OSTA function in coordination with the host Club for making sure that the course is a safe and true traditional one for the participants. The stipulations for a traditional course shall be targets set at approximately no more than 25 yards with one at a 30 yard limit.

The SECRETARY shall be in charge of mailing all correspondence involving OSTA, Inc. The SECRETARY shall maintain files for incoming membership applications, newsletter articles, as well as any and all OSTA, Inc., information and correspondence. And, with the assistance of the Officers, will oversee or handle any newsletters, advertising, special mailings to membership or potential host Club advertising as well as flyers and bulletins. The SECRETARY shall handle all set-up, printing, and mailing of newsletters. The SECRETARY will keep records of all OSTA members’ applications as well as presenting patches and membership cards as needed. The SECRETARY will be responsible for taking and presenting all minutes of each membership meeting.

The TREASURER shall be responsible for keeping accurate financial records for OSTA, Inc. All approved monies to be spent will be disbursed by the TREASURER. The TREASURER will be responsible for counting and recording all proceeds for any OSTA, Inc., shoot and for properly dispersing monies to the host Club accordingly. The TREASURER will make copies of monthly bank statements and profit/loss statements and forward this information to the PRESIDENT as well as presenting it at each membership meeting and/or newsletter.

The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall consist, as previously stated, of the Officers and Advisory Board. The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall discharge such duties that may be assigned to it by OSTA, Inc., membership, shall act, in the event of emergencies, and shall direct the business of the OSTA, Inc. The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall be governed by the spirit and purpose of the Constitution and By-laws of OSTA, Inc. All members of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall have equal voting on all OSTA, Inc., business, etc.