The meeting was held at the 290 Cafe in Manor after the Semi Annual Sporting Clays Shoot. Four officers were present. The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:
1. The meeting was opened by the North Austin Chapter President.
2. Five bylaw amendments were proposed. No discussion was held. A vote was taken. The proposals passed unanimously. Section IV C. of the bylaws was revised. It now reads: The Officers shall maintain Club funds in an orderly manner. Purchases of $50.00 or more must be approved by a majority vote of the members present at any official meeting of the Club, however, any such purchase that affects the entire Club must be approved by all the Club's chapters (addition in bold). 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 that were approved by the North Austin Chapter officers will not go into effect until approved by the North Austin Chapter members at the next North Austin Chapter General Meeting.
3. A discussion was held on the most appropriate schedule for the 'How-to" clinics at the Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat. This will be presented to the South Austin Chapter officers for discussion.
4. A discussion was held on firing line safety during the clay target shoots at the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat. The officers agreed that there should be one shooter and one back up shooter only. This will be presented to the South Austin Chapter officers for discussion.
5. A discussion was held on securing a door prize or prizes for the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat. The matter was tabled for now. This will be presented to the South Austin Chapter officers for discussion.
6. A discussion was held on grackle/crow shooting at the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat. The Officers agreed that the Club should not openly condone or support the shooting of nuisance birds. This will be presented to the South Austin Chapter officers for discussion.
7. The meeting was closed by the North Austin Chapter President.