Nebraska Firearm Owners Association
“NFOA” By-Laws
A Non-Profit Nebraska Corporation


ARTICLE I
The name of the corporation is, “Nebraska Firearms Owners Association”, hereinafter called “NFOA”.


ARTICLE II
Mission Statement / Purpose
"The mission of the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association is to provide a consistent and unified voice for Nebraska firearm owners.

"NFOA is organized for the purpose of voicing the opinion of its membership to the Nebraska Legislature and other law making bodies within the state as well as Federal level, as it pertains to firearms. NFOA members will also make it a priority to educate residents on firearms related issues.


ARTICLE III
Principal Office / Registered Agent Office
Chris M. Zeeb     *********   Syracuse, NE  68446

Mailing Address:    NFOA     P.O. BOX 419    Syracuse, NE  68446


ARTICLE IV
Membership
Section 1.   NFOA shall have four (4) types of members.

“General Members” are anyone who is a resident of Nebraska, a firearms owner, and registered to vote in Nebraska. General Members who no longer meet any of these criteria automatically forfeit their membership.

“Associate members” will include those members which are not residents of Nebraska; however have an interest in supporting our cause. Associate membership is contingent upon receiving a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Associate Members have no vote on issues regarding the operation of the NFOA Corporation.
       
                       
“Benefactor Members” are those General or Associate members that have decided to support the NFOA by voluntary paid membership.
Current levels of Benefactor Membership are :Level 1- $10.00, Level 2 -$20.00, Level 3- $30.00, Level 4- $40.00, Level 5- $50.00. Benefactors may renew their membership or upgrade their level at their discretion.

“Youth Members” are anyone who is a resident of Nebraska and not of age to be registered to vote in Nebraska. Upon attaining 18 years of age and registering to vote, a Youth Member may be converted to General Member status by making his/her eligibility for General Membership known to a board member. Youth Members have no vote on issues regarding the operation of the NFOA Corporation.

Section 2.   MEMBERSHIP in NFOA is perpetual and you are considered a lifetime member once signing up, unless the member cancels their membership, or they are removed by the Board of Directors. There will be no required membership fees for a person to join. Membership may be subject to Board of Directors approval.



Section 3.   PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS. Any member in good standing of NFOA shall be eligible to hold office, vote for issues put out for vote to the membership in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the NFOA Board of Directors.

Section 4.   VOTING RIGHTS. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to ONE vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members by the Board of Directors. Votes will be conducted electronically online.


Section 5.   MEMBERSHIP. Members must simply complete an online application to join NFOA and certify by electronic signature that they meet all of the requirements for membership, or complete a paper application and certify by signature that they meet all of the requirements for membership.


Section 6.    TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP. The Board of Directors may suspend or
expel any member for any reason such as any violation of these bylaws, any of
NFOA’s rules and regulations, or for any conduct that does not represent NFOA’s
best interests. Suspension or expulsion of one’s membership will be made by 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors. The Member will be notified via email at least 10 days prior to the Board vote on action against their membership, and will be allowed to submit in electronic writing any defense or appeal for consideration by the Board of Directors.



ARTICLE V
Meetings

Section 1.   There will be no required membership meetings annually, however meetings may
be held occasionally in conjunction with social events. Member communications will be sent electronically via our website and email.

ARTICLE VI
Board of Directors

Section 1.   NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. The affairs, activities and concerns of the NFOA
shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of nine (9) Directors. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum. Upon a 2/3 majority vote of the Board of Directors, the number of Board members may be increased, with the number of Board members not to exceed 13. An odd number of Board members shall be maintained, to avoid split votes on issues.

Section 2.   TERM. Directors will serve a term of 2 years, beginning on November 30th of the even numbered years. Initial Board of Directors will be voted in by the initial members of the NFOA, with the initial term beginning at the formation of the corporation through November 30, 2010.

Section 3.   VACANCIES/REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. Any vacancy occurring in the
Board of Directors shall be filled from the membership by the Board of Directors. A Director nominated to fill a vacancy on the Board shall serve the remainder of the term from the original Director. A newly appointed Director must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Any one or more of the Directors may be removed either with cause or without cause at any time by 2/3 vote of the entire Board of Directors.

Section 4.    BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. The Board of Directors will hold meetings in an online format, on an as needed basis. Meeting times will be set no later than 7 days prior to the meeting. Meetings may be scheduled in advance. All Directors must be notified of all meetings of the Board at least 7 days prior to the meetings start time. Online meetings will be held for the duration of 5 days, except upon a two-thirds majority vote of the Directors to close the meeting early, upon completion of all business on the agenda, or a two-thirds majority votes to extend the meeting to complete important tasks. Occasionally Board meetings may be held in person. Meetings held in person must be set and Directors notified at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. Special meetings may be conducted without the 7 day prior notice and suspending the 5 day duration upon a two-thirds majority vote by the Board.

ARTICLE VII
Officers

Section 1.   NUMBER. The officers of NFOA shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary,
and a Treasurer.

Section 2.   ELECTION. Officers shall be elected at the October Board of Directors meeting
each year for a term of 1 year beginning on November 30th.

Section 3.   DUTIES OF OFFICERS.  The duties and powers of the Officers of the NFOA shall be as follows:

PRESIDENT:  The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the NFOA. It shall be the duty of the President to preside over all meetings of the NFOA. The President shall be responsible for communicating any positions of the NFOA to law makers or the media. The President may also designate or authorize that another Board Member make communications on behalf of the NFOA to law makers or the media.

VICE PRESIDENT: In case of the death or absence of the President, or his/her inability to cause an act, the Vice President shall then perform the duties of the office of the President.

SECRETARY: The Secretary shall attend all meetings and keep accurate minutes of all proceedings. The Secretary shall distribute copies of all meeting minutes to each member of the Board, and keep on file all records of meeting minutes.

TREASURER: The Treasurer shall keep a correct, accurate and complete record of accounts at all times showing the financial records and financial activities of the NFOA.  The Treasurer shall report itemized income and expenditures on a quarterly basis to the NFOA Board of Directors
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ARTICLE VIII
Financial Matters

Section 1.   ACCOUNT SIGNATURES. All accounts of NFOA will be two (2) signature
accounts with the Treasurer and Presidents signature required on all checks written on NFOA financial accounts.

Section 2.   PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. All payment of expenses will be recorded on a reimbursement request and must be paid by a NFOA corporation check. All expenses must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors prior to the expense being incurred.

ARTICLE IX
Website

The website of the NFOA shall be set up and maintained by volunteer members of the NFOA; however the website contents, membership email lists and domain name shall remain the sole property of the NFOA Corporation. Any funds spent by member volunteers towards building or maintaining the website shall be considered a donation to the NFOA.


ARTICLE X
Amendments

These Bylaws may be amended, repealed or altered in whole or in part by a 2/3 majority vote of the Board of Directors. Every Board of Director must receive a copy of the proposed changes no less than thirty (30) days prior to the Board meeting at which the changes will be voted on. The 30 day requirement can be waived with a unanimous vote of the entire Board.


 

 By-Laws - Amended by unanimous vote of the Board   on 11/12/2009