ARTICLE 1 - Branding

Section A. Name: Texas Atlatl Association (TAA).
Section B. Logo: Pecos River style figure with atlatl.

ARTICLE 2 – Affiliations

Section A. World Atlatl Association; TAA is a chapter of the WAA and will be conducted according to WAA guidelines.  
WAA bylaws available on-line: www.worldatlatl.org/bylaws.html
Section B. Affiliations include, but are not limited to: Austin Texas Lithic Arts and Technology League, South Texas Atlatl League, Austin Archery Club, New York Atlatl Association.

ARTICLE 3 - Mission

Section A.  Broad Goals:

·         Promote the art of the atlatl.

·         Encourage personal growth.

·         Improve the environment.

Section B. Specific Objectives:

·         Network with other atlatl associations and similar groups.

·         Provide competitions for people to test their physical and mental skills.

·         Provide venues for people to exchange ideas about the atlatl, experimental archeology, and self-reliance.

·         Promote research and publication.

·         Provide demonstrations.

·         Produce videos.

·         Advocate for the legalization of atlatl hunting of game animals.

·         Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species.

·         Practice self-reliance skills.

ARTICLE 4 - Meetings

Section A. One (l) annual meeting in each calendar year will be conducted. The time and location of the annual meetings will be determined by a counsel of members. General membership attendance will be a consideration in determining the time and location of the annual meetings.
Section B. The times and dates of meetings will be posted with the WAA and on PaleoPlanet.  
* Also, see the Addendum for current schedule of meetings.

ARTICLE 5 - Events

Section A. Annual Events:
1. Archeolympics; hosted by TPWD and Shumla, at Seminole Canyon State Park.
2. Texas Atlatl Championship Tournament, held every February or March, at the Austin Archery Club.
3. South Texas Atlatl ISAC and Primitive Skills Rendezvous at Falcon State Park.
4. Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw; hosted by Eastern New Mexico University.

Section B. Members may organize additional events.
Section C.  Events will be conducted according to WAA guidelines.
Section D. The times and dates of events will be posted with the WAA and on PaleoPlanet.  
* Also, see the Addendum for current schedule of events.

ARTICLE 6 – Membership

Section A. New, active membership will be considered for anyone who is interested in the atlatl.
Section B. All members must adhere to the WAA code of conduct.
Section C. All members must adhere to the American Anthropological Association code of ethics.
Section D. Discrimination against any person based on class or category is prohibited.

ARTICLE 7 – Administration

To be determined at a later date.

ARTICLE 8 - Money

Section A. Members must pay annual dues.  Dues will not be pro-rated.
Section B. Current WAA members may receive a discount on annual dues.
Section C. Annual dues for membership may be changed by a vote at an annual meeting.  
* See the Addendum for current list of annual membership dues.
Section D. Any income, including membership dues, will constitute a working fund, available for operating expenses.
Section E. Members are not liable for the debts and obligations of the organization.

ARTICLE 9 - Disposal of Assets

In the event of dissolution, whether voluntary or involuntary, the assets will be donated to the WAA.

ARTICLE 10 - Amendments

Section A. Any member may propose that the Bylaws be amended, repealed, or altered in whole or in part.  In an annual meeting, a vote will be taken on any proposed amendments, a simple majority counts as acceptance of the proposal.
Section B. Additional standing rules and procedures may be adopted.