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San Angelo’s Radio Controlled Aircraft Airfield! Spectators Welcome! If you see aircraft flying at the field, please come in and visit! Contact us at angelorcflyers@gmail.com or contact our President Charlie Campbell at 325-651-8027.

Club Rules & Regulations

Before flying at our field, be sure to familiarize yourself with our Field rules, AMA rules, State Park rules. Also as a club member, you should also read the Club By-Laws to understand how the organization works.

Angelo RC Field Rules

  1. AMA cards will be used on the frequency board when any flier is on the field
  2. Pilot stations must be used for all flying including helicopter and electric aircraft operations. Exceptions helicopter and small 3D electrics (see 13). In Addition, if only one pilot is practicing 3D, the pilot and spotter may stand on the runway, but must return to the pilot station if another pilot announces flight intentions.
  3. No pit taxiing is permitted. After landing, no taxing past the double yellow stripe.
  4. When two or more planes are flying, a race track pattern will be observed. Fly over the runway in to the wind, at least 300 ft. or more to the outside of the runway downwind.
  5. No flying over the pit area, spectator area, or parking area at any time. An effort will be made to fly away from Arden Road and the building to the south.
  6. Beginners or unsure pilots will be supervised by an experienced pilot.
  7. No pilot will be permitted to fly after consuming alcoholic beverages.
  8. Be courteous! Limit flying time to 15 minutes per flight.
  9. Engines shall be muffled or piped to reduce noise and there will be no needless running of engines while others are airborne.
  10. The running of engines is not allowed under the canopy or on the worktables in the canopy area. The two safety benches at each end of the field can be used for running engines.
  11. Observe others flying aircraft before going onto the runway to retrieve a plane. ALWAYS sound out to inform other pilots of your intentions.
  12. No 3D flying is allowed directly in front of the pilot stations when other aircraft are flying.
  13. Flying of helicopters and small electric 3D type aircraft may be performed from the North end of runway adjacent to the pilot positions, assuming the area is free of other activities. The AMA 25 foot rule must be observed.
  14. All AMA rules will be observed and enforced.

AMA Safety Code

A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight within visual line of sight of the pilot or spotter(s). It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model flights
must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and related AMA guidelines, any additional rules specific to the flying site, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.

As an AMA member I agree:

  1. I will not fly a model aircraft in a careless or reckless manner.
  2. I will not interfere with and will yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft using AMA’s See and Avoid Guidance and a spotter when appropriate.
  3. I will not operate any model aircraft while I am under the influence of alcohol or any drug that could adversely affect my ability to safely control the model.
  4. I will avoid flying directly over unprotected people, moving vehicles, and occupied structures.
  5. I will fly Free Flight (FF) and Control Line (CL) models in compliance with AMA’s safety programming.
  6. I will maintain visual contact of an RC model aircraft without enhancement other than corrective lenses prescribed to me. When using an advanced flight system, such as an autopilot, or flying First-Person View (FPV), I will comply with AMA’s Advanced Flight System programming.
  7. I will only fly models weighing more than 55 pounds, including fuel, if certified through AMA’s Large Model Airplane Program.
  8. I will only fly a turbine-powered model aircraft in compliance with AMA’s Gas Turbine Program.
  9. I will not fly a powered model outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for myself or my
    helper(s) located at the flightline, unless I am taking off and landing, or as otherwise provided in AMA’s Competition Regulation.
  10. I will use an established safety line to separate all model aircraft operations from spectators and bystanders.

San Angelo State Park Rules

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Rules of Conduct in Parks

TITLE 31, PART 2, CHAPTER 59, SUBCHAPTER F, RULE §59.134

  1. Abandoned and unattended property. It is an offense for any person to:
  • abandon a vehicle or other personal property;
  • leave a vehicle, boat, barge, or other property unattended in a unit of the state park system in such a manner as to create a hazardous or unsafe condition; or
  • leave property unattended in a state park without having received prior permission from the director or to leave a vehicle unattended after the closing hour, unless such person is legally in the park after closing, and unless he has parked the vehicle in a place designated by the director or he has prior permission from the director.
  1. Alcoholic beverages. It is an offense for any person to:
  • consume or display an alcoholic beverage in a public place; or
  • sell alcoholic beverages within a state park.
  1. Animals. Except as provided in this subsection, it is an offense for any person to bring into a state park, possess while in a state park, or release into a state park any species of animal. A pet, equine, or llama may be brought into and possessed within a state park as provided in this subsection.
  • Equine or llama. It is an offense for any person to:
    1. ride, drive, lead, or keep an equine or llama, except in designated areas;
    2. ride an equine or llama in a manner that is dangerous to a person or animal;
    3. allow an equine or llama to stand unattended or insecurely tied; or
    4. hitch an equine or llama to a tree, shrub, or structure in any manner that may cause damage.
  • It is an offense for any person to:
    1. bring into, possess, or permit to roam within a state park a pet, unless the pet is secured by a leash not exceeding six feet in length, confined in a vehicle, or confined in a suitable cage;
    2. bring into or possess within a state park an unattended pet;
    3. fail to immediately collect and properly dispose of fecal material deposited by a pet for which a person is responsible. For purposes of this paragraph, “properly dispose” means to deposit fecal material in an appropriate solid waste collection container;
    4. bring a pet into an area where pets are prohibited;
    5. permit a pet (except a trained assistance animal accompanying a person with a disability) to enter into or remain in any building or enclosure designated for public use including, but not limited to, a restaurant, snack bar, cabin, lodge room, restroom, park store, shelter, refectory building, amphitheater, administration building, or railroad coach;
    6. permit a pet in the water of a designated swimming area or to permit a pet animal (except a trained assistance animal accompanying a person with a disability) within the land or beach area adjacent to the water of a designated swimming area; or
    7. possess a noisy, vicious, or dangerous pet, or a pet which creates a disturbance to or hazard within a state park.
  • It is an offense for any person to:
    1. harm, harass, disturb, trap, confine, catch, possess, or remove any wildlife, or portions of wildlife from a unit of the state park system, except by a permit issued by the director or as provided by the Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 62, Subchapter D;
    2. release or introduce any species of animal life within a park (including waters within a park), except as authorized by the Parks and Wildlife Code and written order of the Executive Director or designee; or
    3. feed or offer food to any wildlife or exotic wildlife, or to leave food unsecured in a manner that makes the food available to wildlife or exotic wildlife, unless specifically authorized by the department. The feeding of birds may be permitted on a park-by-park basis as prescribed by the department.
    4. Arms and Firearms. It is an offense for any person to display or discharge an arm or firearm in a state park, unless:
  • the person is participating in a public hunting activity within the state park that has been authorized by written order of the director so long as the person is in compliance with the applicable public hunting rules and regulations;
  • the person is fishing by means of lawful archery equipment or is participating in an authorized, supervised recreational or educational activity;
  • the person is licensed to possess and carry a handgun under Government Code, Chapter 411, Subchapter H, and is in possession of and/or carrying the handgun in compliance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, applicable regulations adopted pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 411, Subchapter H; or
  • the person has been authorized by written order of the director.
  1. Closed Area. It is an offense for any person to:
  • prevent or interfere with development, construction, or management of a state park; or
  • enter or remain in an area of a state park that has been closed by the director for any reason, including security, safety, preservation, or restoration.
  1. Entrance and User Fees and Permits: It is an offense for any person to enter, use, or occupy a facility in any portion of a state park for which a fee has been established or a permit is required unless the person has first paid the fee or satisfied the requirements of the permit, has received an entrance/use permit issued by the department, has displayed the permit as required, and agrees to comply with applicable permit conditions. If the office is closed, payment must be made according to posted instructions or signage.
  2. Facilities Use. It is an offense for any person to:
  • use an area or facility for any purpose contrary to its designated purpose; or
  • keep, use, or arrange a motor vehicle, trailer, camping, or other equipment except as specified by the director. All vehicles and trailers are restricted to designated roads and parking areas, unless otherwise specified by permit;
  • enter into, or remain in, an area or facility for which a public use limit has been established when such action will have the effect of exceeding the established limitations;
  • exceed the public use limit establishing a maximum number of persons and, if appropriate, the number and type of motor vehicles, trailers, and equipment permitted to enter into, or remain in, a designated area or facility at any time;
  • continue to occupy a facility past check-out time when a check-out time has been established by the director; or
  • engage in camping except as authorized by permit in areas designated or marked for that purpose.

 

  1. Fires, Firewood, Smoking and Fireworks. Portable gas-fueled camp stoves may be used in designated campsites or picnic areas; however, it is an offense for any person to:
  • light, build, or maintain a fire within a state park except in a facility or device provided, maintained, or designated for such purposes or to smoke or build fires when an extreme fire hazard has been posted by the department or a burn ban has been instituted by local government ordinance;
  • gather firewood except when authorized by permit;
  • leave a fire unattended; or
  • possess within a state park any fireworks, explosives, or similar devices capable of explosion, or to discharge, set off, or cause to be discharged in or into a state park any such device or substance, except with written authorization from the director.
  1. Metal detector. It is an offense for any person to operate or use a metal detector, except as authorized by permit.
  2. Minors and children.
  • A person younger than 15 years who enters a state park, must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult over the age of 17 years at all times.
  • A person 15 years or older, but younger than 17 years may not enter or remain in a state park during overnight hours unless:
    1. the person is supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible person over the age of 17 years;
    2. the person furnishes written consent of a parent or legal guardian to park personnel at the state park headquarters. For purposes of this subsection, written consent consists of a statement from a parent or legal guardian authorizing the person to enter the park and stating the full name, residence address, and telephone number of the parent or legal guardian; or
    3. the person is legally married.
  • For purposes of this subsection, a person who is required by this subsection to be supervised and is part of a group will be considered supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible person if there is at least one supervising adult over the age of 17 years for every 15 persons for whom supervision is required by this subsection.
  • For purposes of this subsection, “overnight hours” is the time between a state park’s closing time and opening time.
  • It is an offense for a parent, legal guardian or other responsible person charged with supervision of a person under 17 years of age to permit the person under 17 years of age to violate a regulation contained in this subchapter.
  1. Motor Vehicle Use, Possession and Operation.
  • It is an offense for any person to:
    1. operate a motor vehicle in a state park except on roads, driveways, parking areas, and areas designated as open for motor vehicle use;
    2. operate a motor vehicle in a state park if the motor vehicle is not licensed and inspected as required by the Texas Transportation Code or other law regarding the operation of motor vehicles, except as specifically authorized by permit; or
    3. operate a motor vehicle in a state park in a manner not authorized by the Texas Transportation Code or other laws regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
  • It is an offense for any person to:
    1. park a motor vehicle or trailer in a state park except in areas designed, constructed, or designated for that purpose; or
    2. park, store, or leave a motor vehicle or trailer in violation of this section when signs have been posted in the affected areas.
  • Speed Limit. It is an offense for any person to drive a motor vehicle within a state park at a speed:
    1. greater than is reasonable or prudent, having due regard for the traffic and the road conditions then existing;
    2. that endangers the safety of persons or property; or
    3. that exceeds the posted speed limit in any portion of the state park system.
  • It is an offense for any person to:
    1. operate a motor vehicle in a state park between the park closing hour and 6 a.m. opening hour, except for emergency or necessary purposes; or
    2. operate a motor vehicle in an indiscriminate or unnecessary manner (cruising).
  • Trail use. It is an offense for any person to operate or use a motor vehicle or a bicycle on an unpaved road, trail, or path not designated and posted for use by such a motor vehicle or bicycle or use the trail in a manner that is dangerous to a person or animal.
  1. Natural and Cultural Resources.
  • Plant life. It is an offense for any person to willfully mutilate, injure, destroy, pick, cut, remove, or introduce any plant life except by permit issued by the director.
  • Geological features. It is an offense for any person to take, remove, destroy, deface, tamper with, or disturb any rock, earth, soil, gem, mineral, fossil, or other geological deposit except by permit issued by the director.
  • Cultural resources. It is an offense for any person to take, remove, destroy, deface, tamper with, disturb, or otherwise adversely impact any prehistoric or historic resource, including but not limited to, buildings, structures, cultural features, rock art, or artifacts, except by written order of the director.
  1. Peace and quiet. It is an offense for any person to:
  • disturb other persons in sleeping quarters or in campgrounds between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.;
  • cause, create, or contribute to any noise which is broadcast, or caused to be broadcast, into sleeping quarters or campgrounds, or which emits sound beyond the person’s immediate campsite, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., whether by shouting or singing, by using a radio, phonograph, television, or musical instrument, or by operating mechanical or electronic equipment;
  • use electronic equipment, including electrical speakers, at a volume which emits sound beyond the immediate individual camp or picnic site at any time without specific permission of the director; or (4) create a disturbance capable of negatively affecting other park users by causing excessive noise by any means. Specific allowable noise levels for specific parks or parts of parks may be established by written order of the director.
  1. Public Nudity. It is an offense for any person to disrobe or appear nude in public. Females are considered to be disrobed when their breasts below the top of the areola are exposed except when nursing a baby.
  2. Soliciting. It is an offense for any person to solicit funds or donation of any item, or offer to sell any goods, wares, merchandise, liquid, or edibles, or render any service for hire, or distribute written material, in a state park, except by authority of a concession agreement approved by the director.
  3. Water Recreation. It is an offense for any person to:
  • engage in water skiing, surf boarding while being towed, towing a person or a similar device, or operate a motorized ski device on lakes of less than 650 surface acres located in a state park;
  • enter water or swim in an area closed for that activity;
  • swim at night unless otherwise posted;
  • introduce, carry into, or possess, use, break, dispose of, throw, or abandon any glass container in the water of a swimming area, swimming pool, or in the beach area adjacent to the water of a swimming area;
  • moor, dock, or berth a boat or any other object between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., except in mooring areas designated by the director; or
  • moor, dock, or berth a commercial vessel at any part of a state park except by permit from the director.

  

  1. Water, Wastewater, Sewage, and Garbage. It is an offense for any person to:
  • deposit waste water, sewage, or effluent from sinks, toilets, or other plumbing fixtures directly on the ground or into the water;
  • use any water fountain, drinking fountain, pool, sprinkler, reservoir, lake or any other water body contained in the park for bathing, laundering, and washing dishes, pets, or vehicles (including trailers);
  • deposit fish parts at any location except park fish cleaning facilities;
  • discard, deposit, or dump garbage in a state park, except for:
    1. garbage generated inside the park during the course of park visitation; or
    2. an amount of garbage consistent with what ordinarily would accumulate in a vehicle in the course of a day’s travel;
  • dispose of garbage except in a receptacle provided for that use or as may otherwise be specifically authorized by department personnel; or use water provided by the state park for purposes other than drinking, washing or culina

Angelo RC By-Laws

ARTICLE 1-OFFICES

SECTION 1: PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The principal office of the corporation is located in Tom Green County, State of Texas.

SECTION 2: CHANGE OF ADDRESS

The designation of the county or state of the corporation’s principal office may be changed by amendment of these Bylaws.  The Board of Directors may change the principal office from one location to another within the named county by noting the changed address and effective date below, and such changes of address shall not be deemed nor require an amendment of these Bylaws.

SECTION 3: OTHER OFFICES

The corporation may also have offices at such other places within or without its state of incorporation, where it is qualified to do business, as its business and activities may require and as the board of directors may from time to time designate.

ARTICLE 2-NONPROFIT PURPOSES

SECTION 1: IRC SECTION 501 (c) (3) PURPOSES

This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including Charity for the improvement and maintenance of public parks lands and educating the public under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

SECTION 2: SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be:  to receive and maintain a fund or funds and real properties subject to the restrictions described in the Articles of Incorporation, to use and apply the whole or any part of the income there from and the principal for charitable and educational public services and development of parklands, especial those not provided or underprovided for in the San Angelo Texas area

  1. Organizing members and volunteers for special projects that will support the improvement and maintenance of public parklands in Tom Green County,
  2. Providing supervised community service activities that benefit membership of Angelo RC, Inc. and the general population of the Tom Green County and San Angelo area,
  3. Maintaining an information network for the general public who wish to learn about maintaining and improvement of public parkland and the avocation model aeronautics including of building designing of radio control equipment and operating radio aircraft,
  4. Expanding and redefining charitable goals from time to time to meet the changing recreational and educational needs of the general community,
  5. Participating in the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational nonprofit charitable organization.

ARTICLE 3-MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1: MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Membership in the corporation shall be open to any person without discrimination who is interested in the purposes of the corporation and holds active membership with Academy of Model Aeronautics (A.M.A.)

SECTION 2: MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES:

  1. FULL VOTING MEMBERSHIP – Any individual twenty two (22) years or older who has paid annual membership fee and holds active membership with Academy of Model Aeronautics (A.M.A.),
  2. NON-VOTING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP – Any individual twenty two (22) years or older who is in the Armed Forces, a college student and/or shall reside in San Angelo for six (6) months or less and holds active membership with A.M.A. This membership shall be paid at the prorated rate of the regular annual membership fee for a minimum three (3) month period for a six (6) months period.  After six (6) months the member will be considered a full paying member and be required to pay full annual membership fee,
  3. NON-VOTING JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP – Any individual under twenty two (22) years of age who has paid $5.00 dollars annual fee and holds active membership with A.M.A. Upon their twenty second birthday Full membership fee will become effective.

SECTION 3: MEMBERSHIP FEE

Each November meeting, membership fees and dues shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors and adjusted if desired by a two-thirds (2/3rd’s) vote of the Directors present at the meeting.

  1. Renewal memberships are payable on January 1st of each year or at the first meeting in January,
  2. (Any new member joining Angelo RC. INC. at a later date in the year will be required to pay membership fees prorated per annual rate according to the number of months left in the year,
  3. Membership Fees are delinquent on March 1st of each year. Membership may be terminated upon request of the Board of Directors. Any individual who is unable to pay fees due to lack of funds may apply for a member sponsorship, and payment of fees will be waved until applicant is able to pay or donates in-kind services.

SECTION 4: TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership in Angelo RC, INC. will be subject to termination upon one or more of the following.

  1. Failure of member to pay their annual membership fees on or before the due date or make alternative arrangements, such as in-kind services.
  2. Failure to retain an active membership with A.M.A,
  3. Receipt by the Board of Directors of a written or typed resignation of a member.

Membership termination must be by motion by a Director, seconded, and be approved by a majority two-thirds (2/3’s) vote of the Board of Directors.

Any member who lets their membership cease for any reason shall be required to fill out a new application for membership.

SECTION 5: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

  1. Purpose: The grievance procedure provides a mechanism to enforce existing safety and conduct rules by providing a progressive disciplinary system when needed.
  2. Procedure: Although most complaints can be resolved informally, if a complaint is serious or cannot be resolved informally, the matter should be referred to the Board of Directors for its consideration by means of a Grievance Form (last page of these by-laws) to be filled out and turned into the Board of Directors. At least one witness is required to sign the Grievance Form. At least one witness is required.
  3. Procedural Steps: The following three step actions will occur in sequence only if the violations accrue within a two-year period of time or of such nature that warrants otherwise.

First Violation: Viewpoints of both complainants and accused will be considered. Complainant’s name will be disclosed only to the board. The Board will give a verbal reprimand to the accused, and this will be recorded in the Board minutes.

Second Violation: Complainant’s name will be disclosed. The accused has the right to a written rebuttal, to be reviewed by the Board of Directors. If the Board so decides, the membership privileges of the accused will be suspended for thirty (30) days. Written notice of this shall be issued.

Third Violation: The Board of Directors will notify the accused in writing and the Corporations members via the corporate newsletter that the Board of Directors will vote on the expulsion of the accused at the next Board meeting. Said expulsion will last for a one-year minimum. (Longer if deemed necessary by the Board).

  1. Reapplication for membership by expelled member: The expelled member may reapply for membership after the expiration of the expulsion time period.
  2. Actions in case of retaliatory action by member accused of a violation: Any member receiving a Grievance, who directs any retaliation action against the person filing said Grievance or any other Member of the Corporation or its Board of Directors, will be subject to immediate expulsion from the organization and legal actions. Retaliatory action is to include threats, intimidation, physical harm, intentional equipment damage, or any other action deemed to be retaliatory by the Board.

SECTION 6: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

The regularly scheduled Membership meeting shall be held on the second Thursday of each month, at a time and place previously announced.  Regular work day meeting will be on the Saturday following a regular meeting. Special meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

At the regularly scheduled Membership meeting in the month of November nominations from anyone who is Full Voting Member may be made for any positions of Directors of the Corporation’s Board expiring in December of the same year will be made. Voting for those Directors positions nominated in November will be done by anyone who is Full Voting Member at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation and Membership in December of each year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1: NUMBER OF DIRECTORS

The corporation shall have no more than 5 directors and collectively they shall be known as the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2: QUALIFICATIONS

Directors shall be of the age of majority in Texas, but need not be residents of Texas or members of the corporation.  Directors must be Full Voting Member of the Corporation or must become one immediately following their nomination. Although no further limiting qualifications shall be imposed on the makeup of this group of individuals, the incorporators encourage selective diversity in the allocation of director positions and access to a personal computer and the Internet

SECTION 3: POWERS

Subject to the provisions of the laws of Texas and any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be taken or approved by the members, if any, of this corporation, the activities and affairs of this corporation shall be conducted and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 4: DUTIES

It shall be the duty of the directors to:

  1. Perform any and all duties imposed on them collectively or individually by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws;
  2. Appoint and remove, employ and discharge, and, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, prescribe the duties and fix the compensation, if any, of all officers, agents and employees of the corporation;
  3. Supervise all officers, agents, and employees of the corporation to assure that their duties are performed properly:
  4. Meet at such times and places as required by these Bylaws;
  5. Register their addresses with the Secretary of the corporation, and notices of meetings mailed or emailed or faxed to such addresses shall be valid notices thereof.

SECTION 5: TERM OF OFFICE

Each director shall hold office for a period of three years, except for the initial years of operation, and may be subsequently reelected to serve additional terms, not to exceed a total of three consecutive terms as Officers of the Board.  In order to assemble a seasoned board with practical experience in dealing with the corporate affairs of this organization, the Secretary will, at the third annual meeting for the election of directors in 2010, assign each director to a numbered group (numbered   one, two, and three), and shall make a chance selection among numbered lots in order to provide for staggered terms of office, electing or reelecting three directors each year thereafter.  Each director shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.

SECTION 6: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Directors whose normal expiration of term is expires in December of the current year shall be nominated and voted on by the membership of the corporation who are eligible to vote at the annual meeting of the Corporation in November of each year.

SECTION 7: COMPENSATION

Directors shall serve without compensation except as reasonable reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

SECTION 8: PLACE OF MEETINGS

Meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation unless otherwise provided by the Board or at such other place as may be designated from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 9: REGULAR MEETINGS

A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held without other notice than this Bylaw immediately after and at the same place as the initial meeting of the Board.  The Board of Directors may provide by resolution of the time and place, for the holding of additional regular meetings of the Board without other notice than such resolution, including business conducted via the Internet.

SECTION 10: SPECIAL MEETINGS

Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President or any two Directors.  Such meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation or, if different, at the place designated by the person or persons calling the special meeting.

SECTION 11: NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, the following provisions shall govern the giving of notice for meetings of the Board of Directors:

  1. Regular Meetings. No notice need be given of any regular meetings of the Board of Directors.
  2. Special Meetings Whenever possible, at least two days’ notice shall be given to each director of each special meeting of the Board.  Such notice may be oral or written, may be given personally, by mail, e-mail, telephone or by facsimile machine and shall state the place, date and time of the meeting and the matters proposed to be acted upon at the meeting.  In the case of facsimile notification, the director to be contacted shall acknowledge personal receipt of the facsimile notice by a return message or telephone call within twenty four hours of the first transmission.
  3. Waiver of Notice Whenever any notice of a meeting is required to be given to any director of this corporation under provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, a waiver of notice in writing signed by the director, whether before or after the time of the meeting, shall be equivalent to the giving of such notice.

SECTION 12: QUORUM FOR MEETINGS

A quorum shall consist of a majority of the directors in attendance at a directors meeting, as long as the percentage in no case numbers less than the three required by Texas statute. (Directors represented by proxy may not be counted toward a quorum.)  If a quorum is not present, directors shall adjourn.

SECTION 13: MAJORITY ACTION AS BOARD ACTION

Every decision made by a majority of the directors present at a meeting duly held by the required number of directors is an action of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 14: CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

Meetings shall be governed by Deshler’s Rules of Order, Robert’s Rules of Order, or any such procedures as may be approved from time to time by the Board of Directors to introduce and discuss items of business at Board Meetings.

SECTION 15: VACANCIES

Vacancies on the Board of Directors other than those occurring from normal expiration of term shall exist on the resignation, removal or death of any director.  Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the presiding officer or other member of the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation.  No director may resign if the corporation would then be left without a duly elected director or directors in charge of its affairs, except upon notice to the office of the Attorney General or other appropriate agency of the State of Texas.

Directors may be removed from office with or without cause as permitted by and in accordance with the laws of this state.

Unless otherwise prohibited by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws or provisions of law, vacancies other than those from normal expiration of term on the Board may be filled by approval of the Board of Directors.  If the number of directors then in office is less than a quorum, a vacancy on the Board may be filled by approval of a majority of the directors then in office or by a sole remaining director.  A person elected to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors shall hold office until the next election of the Board of Directors or until his or her death, resignation or removal from office.

SECTION 16: NON-LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS

The directors shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the corporation.

SECTION 17: INDEMNIFICATION BY CORPORATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The directors and officers of the corporation shall be indemnified by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under the laws of this state.

SECTION 18: INSURANCE FOR CORPORATE AGENTS

Except as may be otherwise provided under provisions of law, the Board of Directors may adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase and maintenance of insurance on behalf of any agent of the corporation (including a director, officer, employee or other agent of the corporation) against liabilities asserted against or incurred by the agent in such capacity or arising out of the agent’s status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify the agent against such liability under the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws or provisions of law.

ARTICLE 4-OFFICERS

SECTION 1: DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS

The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.  The corporation may also have other officers with such title as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.  One person may hold multi-offices simultaneously.

SECTION 2: QUALIFICATIONS

Anyone except a family member of a current director may serve as officer of this corporation.

SECTION 3: ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE

Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors at any time, and each officer shall hold office until he or she resigns or is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 4: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board of Directors at any time.  Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors or to the President or Secretary of the corporation. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at any later date specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.  The above provisions of this Section shall be superseded by any conflicting terms of a contract which has been approved or ratified by the Board of Directors relating to the employment of any officer of the corporation.

SECTION 5: VACANCIES

Any vacancy cause by the death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, of any officer shall be filled by the Board of Directors,  In the event of a vacancy in any office other than that of President, such vacancy may be filled temporarily by appointment by the president until such time as the Board shall fill the vacancy.  Vacancies occurring in offices of officers appointed at the discretion of the Board may or may not be filled as the Board shall determine.

SECTION 6: DUTIES OF PRESIDENT

The President shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Directors and preside at all meetings of the Board and supervise and control the affairs of the officers and their activities at such meetings.  He or she shall perform all duties incident to his or her office and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws, or which may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.  Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, he or she shall, in the name of the corporation, sign with the Chief Executive Officer any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws or by statute to some other agent or officer of the corporation.

SECTION 7: DUTIES OF SECRETARY

The Secretary shall: Certify and keep at the principal office of the corporation the original, or a copy, of these Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered to date;

Keep at the principal office of the corporation or at such other place as the Board may determine, a book of minutes of all meetings of the directors and, if applicable, meetings of committees of directors and advisories, recording therein the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, how called, how notice thereof was given, the names of those present or represented at the meeting, and the proceedings thereof;

See that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law;

Be custodian of the records and of the seal of the corporation, if any and affix the seal as authorized by law or the provisions of these Bylaws, to duly executed documents of the corporation;

Keep at the principal office of the corporation a membership book containing the name and address of each and any members of advisories, of volunteers, of the Board and the dates on which membership began and, if such is the case, ceased;

Exhibit at all reasonable times to any director of the corporation, or to his/her agent or attorney, on request therefore, the Bylaws, the membership book, and the minutes of the proceedings of the directors of the corporation;

In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 8: DUTIES OF TREASURER

The Treasurer shall:   Supervise, monitor or directly have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the corporation and the deposit of all such funds in the name of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the Board of Directors;

Supervise, monitor or directly receive and give receipt for monies due and payable to the corporation from any source whatsoever;

Disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the funds of the corporation as may be directed by the Board of Directors, and the taking of proper vouchers for such disbursements;

Supervise, monitor or directly keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the corporation’s properties and business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses;

Exhibit or give written approval for the exhibition of the books of account and financial records to any director of the corporation, or to his or her attorney, on request therefore, at all reasonable times;

Render or order rendered to the President and directors, wherever requested, an account of any or all of his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the corporation;

Prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify, or cause to be certified, the financial statements to be included in any required reports;

In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 9: COMPENSATION

Reimbursements and other reasonable compensations to the officers, if any, shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors.  In all cases, any salaries received by officers of this corporation shall be given in return for services actually rendered to or for the corporation.

ARTICLE 5-COMMITTEES

SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Board of Directors may, by a majority vote of its members, designate an Executive Committee including two or more Board members and may delegate to such committee the powers and authority of the Board in the management of the business and of affairs of the corporation, to the extent permitted, and except as may otherwise be provided by provisions of law.  A majority of the Executive Committee must by directors, since this committee exercises the authority of the full Board and remains responsible to it.

The Executive Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings, cause them to be filed with the corporate records and report the same to the Board from time to time as the Board may require.  One member of this committee shall be designated Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, supervise and control the affairs of the corporation and its activities.

By a majority vote of its members, the Board may at any time revoke or modify any or all of the Executive Committee authority so delegated, increase or decrease but not below two (2) the number of the members of the Executive Committee, and fill vacancies on the Executive Committee from the members of the Board or as otherwise determined in these Bylaws.

SECTION 2: OTHER COMMITTEES

The corporation shall have such other committees as may from time to time be designated by resolution of the Board of Directors.  These committees may consist of persons who are not also members of the Board and shall act in an advisory capacity to the Board.

SECTION 3: MEETINGS AND ACTION OF COMMITTEES

Meetings and action of committees shall be governed by, noticed, held and taken in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws concerning meetings of the Board of Directors, with such changes in the context of such Bylaw provisions as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the Board of Directors and its members, except that the time for regular and special meetings of committees may be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors or by the committee.  The Board of Directors may also adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of meetings of committees to the extent that such rules and regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws.

ARTICLE 6-EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS

SECTION 1: EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS

The Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, may by resolution authorize any officer or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined in specific instances,  Unless so authorized, no office, agent, or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable monetarily for any purpose or in any amount.

SECTION 2: CHECKS AND NOTES

Except as otherwise specifically determined by resolution of the Board of Directors, or as otherwise required by law, checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for the payment of money and other evidence of indebtedness of the corporation shall be signed by the Treasurer or President and countersigned by a designated executive of the corporation.

SECTION 3: DEPOSITS

All funds of the corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.

SECTION 4: GIFTS

The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the corporation any contribution, gift, bequest or devise for the not-for-profit purposes of this corporation.

ARTICLE 7-CORPORATE RECORDS, REPORTS AND SEAL

SECTION 1: MAINTENANCE OF CORPORATE RECORDS

At its principal office the corporation shall keep:

  1. Minutes of all meetings of directors and committees of the Board, indicating the time and place of holding such meetings, whether regular or special, how called, the notice given and the names of those present and the proceedings thereof;
  2. Adequate and correct books and records of account, including accounts of its properties and business transactions and accounts of its assets liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses;
  3. A record of its Board, committee and advisory members, indicating their names and addresses, their titles or duties and dates of service;
  4. A copy of the corporations’ Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the advisors of the corporation at all reasonable times during office hours.

SECTION 2: CORPORATE SEAL

The Board of Directors may adopt, use and at will alter, a corporate seal.  Such seal shall be kept at the principal office of the corporation.  Failure to affix the seal to corporate instruments, however shall not affect the validity of any such instrument.

SECTION 3: DIRECTORS’ INSPECTION RIGHTS

Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind, unless prohibited by laws of confidentiality, and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation at reasonable times, as well as the other holdings of this corporation as may be required under the Articles of Incorporation, other provisions of these Bylaws and provisions of law.

SECTION 4: RIGHT TO COPY AND MAKE EXTRACTS

Any inspection under the provisions of this Article may be made in person or by agent or attorney and the right to inspection shall include the right to copy and make extracts consistent with the provisions of these Bylaws, state and federal statutes

SECTION 5: PERIODIC REPORT

The Board shall cause the annual and periodic reports required under law to be prepared and delivered to the Secretary of State of Texas.  Upon request, and on the form provided, will be written the corporate name and jurisdiction, the name and address of its registered agent, and the directors and officers names and addresses.

ARTICLE 8-IRC 501(c) (3) TAX EXEMPTION PROVISIONS

SECTION 1: LIMITATIONS ON ACTIVITIES

No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided by Section 501 (h) of the Internal Revenue Code) and this corporation shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, this corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted  to be carried on (a)  by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b)   by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

SECTION 2: PROHIBITION AGAINST PRIVATE INUREMENT

No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, directors or trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes of this corporation.

SECTION 3: DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

Upon the dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.  Such distributions shall be made in accordance with all applicable provisions of the laws of this state.

ARTICLE 9-AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

SECTION 1: AMENDMENT

Subject to the power of the members, if any, of this corporation to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of this corporation and except as may otherwise be specified under provisions of law, these Bylaws, or any part of them, may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws adopted by approval of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 10-CONSTRUCTION AND TERMS

If there is any conflict between the provisions of these Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation shall govern.

Should any of the provisions or portions of these Bylaws be held unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions and portions of these Bylaws shall be unaffected by such holding.

All references in these Bylaws to the Articles of Incorporation shall be to the Articles of Incorporation of Angelo RC, INC.  which were filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of Texas on December 18, 2006, Corporations Section, Charter number 800747454.

All references in these Bylaws to a section or sections of the Internal Revenue Code shall be to such sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from time to time, or to corresponding provisions of any future federal tax code.

ADOPTION OF BYLAWS

We the undersigned are the initial directors and officers of this corporation and we consent to and hereby do adopt the foregoing Bylaws, consisting of this and the thirteen preceding pages as the Bylaws of this not-for-profit corporation: