(a) Upon his or her notice of such termination delivered to the President or Secretary of the corporation personally or by mail, such membership to terminate upon the date of delivery of the notice or date of deposit in the mail.

(b) If this corporation has provided for the payment of dues by members, upon a failure to renew his or her membership by paying dues on or before their due date, such termination to be effective thirty (30) days after a written notification of delinquency is given personally or mailed to such member by the Secretary of the corporation. A member may avoid such termination by paying the amount of delinquent dues within a thirty (30) day period following the member's receipt of the written notification of delinquency.

(c) After providing the member with reasonable written notice and an opportunity to be heard either orally or in writing, upon a determination by the Board of Directors that the member has engaged in conduct materially and seriously prejudicial to the interests or purposes of the corporation. Any person expelled from the corporation shall receive a refund of dues already paid for the current dues period.

All rights of a member in the corporation shall cease on termination of membership as herein provided.

► Full membership $10, voting privileges.
► Junior 12 and under $5, no voting privileges
► Family $17.50 for two, 13 and older (husband/wife or Parent/child)
► Additional voting members 13 years of age and older $5.00; any Junior member $2

(a) To provide and maintain a healthful, safe, and caring environment for domestic rats, if they are owners or breeders of domestic rats.

(b) To uphold the principles and policies of RatsPacNW, as set forth in these bylaws and the Articles of Incorporations.

(c) To conduct oneself and one's family in a courteous and respectful manner whenever representing RatsPacNW or attending any RatsPacNW event.

(a) The elected officers of RatsPacNW shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

(b) All officers of RatsPacNW shall be elected by the membership

(c) The term of office shall be four (4) years.

(d) Any adult, 18 or older, who has been active within RatsPacNW for at least one year and is in good standing, may seek to run for any elective office open that year.

(a) Committee chairpersons appointed by the president and approved by the Board of Directors. Board members may not chair a committee but they may become members of a committee.

(b) Volunteer show directors

(c) One Counselor may also be present; this person will either be Past President or have knowledge of the club and be appointed by the board.

(a) The membership of the Board of Directors is comprised of President; Vice President; Secretary; Treasurer; Counselor; Show Directors; and Chairpersons recognized by the Board of Directors.

(b) The Board of Directors shall conduct the business of the Association and shall plan and direct the work necessary to carry out the program and policies adopted by the General Membership.

(c) The Board of Directors, while always mindful of the wishes of the membership, shall take charge of all business transactions and authorize the expenditure of the club money.

(d) If a vacancy on the Board of Directors occurs between election dates, the Board of Directors will appoint a new officer. The appointee must meet the requirements for eligibility to hold an office.

(a) Presiding at all meetings of this organization.

(b) Acting as chairman of the Board of Directors.

(c) Abstaining from voting except in the event of a tie vote within the Board of Directors or when voting as a general member during voting of the general club membership.

(d) Appointing all committees.

(e) Calling special meetings of the club or Board of Directors.

(a) In event of the absence of the President, assuming the same duties as the President.

(b) Taking over the office of the President if the office of the President becomes vacant. The membership will appoint a new vice-president.

(a) Maintaining necessary records of show standings, members, and the calendar of events.

(b) Receiving and answering RatsPacNW mail and e-mail.

(c) Forwarding correspondence to the appropriate person when necessary.

(d) Providing a Secretary’s report to the Website Editor for publication on the RatsPacNW website. These reports will consist of show standings, minutes and other information.

(e) Notifying members of meetings

(f) Keeping a record of all proceedings of RatsPacNW meetings.

(g) Sending dues reminders to each member for annual dues from the membership.

(a) Collecting and keeping account of all money received by RatsPacNW.

(b) Receiving and depositing monies in the RatsPacNW designated financial institution.

(c) Paying the bills of RatsPacNW

(d) Presenting proposed expenditures for the approval of the Board of Directors.

(e) Releasing money from the club account only when the expenditure is approved by the Board of Directors and/or the General Membership.

(f) Preparing financial reports for publication at least once yearly. Financial reports are also to be made available to the Board of Directors when requested.

(a) Give all funds, records and property of RatsPacNW to the new Secretary or Treasurer.

(b) Submit aforementioned funds, etc to an ad hoc audit committee consisting of two Board of Director officers, not including the Treasurer, and one general member.

(a) Guiding and advising the club or show directors whenever assistance is needed or whenever the councilor feels that the club is not acting in the best interest of the fancy as a whole.

(a) Submitting show plans to the Board of Directors for approval.

(b) Upon approval of the show, the Show Director may become a member of the Board of Directors until the completion of their show.

(c) Informing the membership of show plans and advertising the event.

(d) Asking for assistance from the Board of Directors, Counselor or members in good standing.

(e) Conducting the event in accordance with RatsPacNW policies and standards.

(f) Keeping a financial report of their expenditures and income working in close collaboration with the RatsPacNW Treasurer and submitting a written report to the Board of Directors at the conclusion of the event.

(g) Turning over remaining funds to the RatsPacNW treasurer within 30 days of the events conclusion.

Section 1: The Board of Directors shall hold at least one (1) meeting each year, at a mutually agreeable time and place.

Section 2: The Board of Directors meetings shall be closed to the general membership.

Section 3: Interim meetings of the Board of Directors may be held when requested by at least three (3) of the board members or at the request of the President.

Section 4: The Board of Directors may, between annual meetings, conduct routine or special business, hold hearings, and reach decisions by mail vote, e-mail vote, or Instant message vote.

Section 5: Board of Directors Voting

(a) A quorum of the Board of Directors is required to vote on any issue and shall consist of not less than four current board members

(b) A simple majority vote is required for passage.

Section 1: General Membership meetings will be held twice a year after the Spring and Fall Shows.

Section 2: Voting

(a) Decisions affecting the general membership made by the Board of Directors will be presented to members who will be allowed to vote on passage

(b) Each member in good standing has one vote.

(c) Members attaining the age of 13 may vote.

(d) A majority vote of a quorum of ten (10) members is required for passage.

Section 3: The membership shall be notified by a member of the Board of Directors via the club’s email list of response to membership concerns, and of any changes in RatsPacNW policies.

Section 4: The President of RatsPacNW shall conduct meetings.

Section 5: In the President's absence the Board of Directors meeting shall be conducted by Board officers in the following order and precedent: Vice President; Secretary; Treasurer.

Section 1: Committee meetings shall be held on an as-needed basis and shall be presided over by the chair of that committee.

Section 2: Committees will make a report to the Board of Directors or to the Association.

Section 1: Social Events, Shows, Educational fairs or Expositions may be offered and shall be an activity open to all members in good standing, their guests, and when appropriate, the general public.

Section 2: Non-RatsPacNW Pet Fairs and Expos -The officers or membership may elect to send one or more representative to such events.

(a) Representatives at such events shall provide a report of the event to the membership.

(a) The Association is required to maintain in good standing, a secure, federally insured account in a Financial Institution that provides such services.

(b) Revenues from shows and other events shall be designated for operating expenses of the club. In time, membership dues will be used for operating expenses of the club.

(a) All expenses up to one hundred ($100) dollars require written approval from the Treasurer prior to incurring the expense.

(b) All expenses in excess of one hundred ($100) dollars require written approval by the Board of Directors prior to incurring the expense.

(c) Receipts for expenses incurred in the name of RatsPacNW must be presented to the Treasurer for reimbursement.

(a) The Treasurer will notify immediately any Member submitting a check that is returned or denied payment for any reason.

(b) The Treasurer is empowered to collect, on behalf of the Association, any financial institution charge, for each check returned to RatsPacNW due to insufficient funds.

(a) The club’s Treasurer and one other Board of Directors member.

(b) The additional signor shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.

(c) Only one signature will be required.

(a) Removal is initiated by the submission to one or more officers of a statement of cause signed by any 5 current members in good standing. The statement must include specifics as to why the officer should be removed.

(b) The statement will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the following regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called by the Board of Directors.

(c) Petitioning members may attend and present their case at this time.

(d) If the cause is just and reasonable, the officer will be given the opportunity to resign or be placed on probation for 30 days to correct the cause.

(e) If the cause has been corrected after 30 days, as determined by the Board of Directors, the matter will be dropped.

(f) If the cause has not been corrected, the officer will be suspended.

(a) Minutes of all meetings of directors, committees of the board and, if this corporation has members, of all meetings of members, 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;

(b) 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;

(c) A record of its members, if any, indicating their names and addresses and, if applicable, the class of membership held by each member and the termination date of any membership;

(d) A copy of the corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the members, if any, of the corporation at all reasonable times.

(a) To inspect and copy the record of all members' names, addresses and voting rights, at reasonable times, upon written demand on the Secretary of the corporation, which demand shall state the purpose for which the inspection rights are requested.

(b) To obtain from the Secretary of the corporation, upon written demand on, and payment of a reasonable charge to, the Secretary of the corporation, a list of the names, addresses and voting rights of those members entitled to vote for the election of directors as of the most recent record date for which the list has been compiled or as of the date specified by the member subsequent to the date of demand. The demand shall state the purpose for which the list is requested. The membership list shall be made within a reasonable time after the demand is received by the Secretary of the corporation or after the date specified therein as of which the list is to be compiled.

(c) To inspect at any reasonable time the books, records, or minutes of proceedings of the members or of the board or committees of the board, upon written demand on the Secretary of the corporation by the member, for a purpose reasonably related to such person's interests as a member.

(d) Members shall have such other rights to inspect the books, records and properties of this corporation as may be required under the Articles of Incorporation, other provisions of these Bylaws, and provisions of law.