The meeting was held at James Eubank's home. Two officers, two members and two sons were present (six total participants). Issues of the October - December 1996 Hunting His Way and several flyers were distributed. Two videos on deer hunting were shown. The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:
1. The meeting was opened by the North Austin Chapter President.
2. A discussion was held on the next Annual Rifle Range Shoot scheduled for 10/12/96 at the Austin Skeet & Rifle Range.
3. A discussion was held on the First Ever Fall Family Campout rescheduled for 11/8/96 - 11/9/96 at Pedernales Falls State Park.
4. A discussion was held on the next Striped Bass Fishing Trip on Lake Buchanan scheduled for 11/30/96.
5. A discussion was held on the First Ever Paint Ball Competition rescheduled for 12/14/96 at Texas Paint Ball.
6. Five bylaw amendments were proposed. A vote was taken. The proposals passed unanimously. Section V B. of the bylaws was revised. It now reads: Any action agreed to by a majority vote of the members present at any chapter official meeting shall constitute an official action of the Club, however, any action that affects the entire Club must be approved by all the Club's chapters (addition in bold). Section VI C. of the bylaws was revised. It now reads: Verbal proposals require a verbal "second" in order to be put to a vote. Voting for verbal proposals is accomplished through a show of hands. A majority vote carries, however, any proposal that effects the entire Club must be approved by all the Club's chapters (addition in bold). Section VI D. was revised. It now reads: Written proposals that are made during the Officer Candidate and Proposal Surveys do not require a "second." Voting for said proposals is accomplished through a written ballot. A majority vote carries, however, any proposal that affects the entire Club must be approved by all the Club's chapters (addition in bold). Section VI E. was added. It reads: Actions or amendment proposals that are not approved by all of the Club's chapters will be addressed at a meeting of the officers from all the Club's chapters. If a compromise is achieved, the revised action or amendment proposal must then be presented to the members of the individual chapters for approval. If a compromise cannot be reached a majority vote of the entire Club membership carries. The five bylaw amendments were approved by the South Austin Chapter of the Club on 8/8/96, therefore, they went into effect immediately.
7. The meeting was closed by the North Austin Chapter President.
What you missed if you did not attend the meeting: Opportunities to join or renew your membership and purchase additional club paraphernalia.