Membership shall be open to all persons who subscribe to the aims of MAEBA, abide by its bylaws and rules and regulations, and assist in furthering MAEBA purposes and objectives.

Section 4. The membership fee shall be $10.00 for single and $20.00 for family. All membership fees are for one year, January 1^st to December 31^st. Memberships are non-transferable.

Section 6. All members in good standing shall have equal rights, interest, and responsibilities with respect to MAEBA and it’s property; shall have the right to vote in person at all membership meetings, and to hold office and committee assignments, except as otherwise limited herein. Any MAEBA member elected to office will pay current dues before taking office. Whenever in the bylaws the term member or members shall be used, unless otherwise specified, it shall mean a members or members having the right to vote. Each adult membership entitles the member or members to one vote, but no more than two votes per household shall be allowed even if a household has more than one membership (e.g., partnerships, corporations, etc.). Minor children (18 and under) of a household are non-voting members.

Treasurer, Vice-President, and five (5) Directors. The business and property of MAEBA shall be managed and controlled by the Executive Committee hereinafter created and empowered.

approval by a two-thirds majority vote of the Executive Committee. If any officer or director fails to properly discharge his/her duties, he/she may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Executive Committee.

Section 5. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Directors. All terms shall begin following the annual meeting. All elected officers must have dues paid for year of term, prior to taking office.

Section 6. The Executive Committee meetings shall be held whenever called by direction of the President, or by one-half (1/2) of the Executive Committee, on a reasonable notification to all directors and officers of the time, place, and topics to be discussed at said meeting. Business may be transacted only if at least (2/3) of the Executive Committee is present at any such meeting.

Section 7. The written contracts of MAEBA shall be executed on behalf of MAEBA by any member of the Executive Committee providing the approval has been given by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may create and empower other committees, general or special.

October. Said annual membership meeting shall be for the purpose of electing and installing officers and directors, and for the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meeting. Notice of the annual meeting shall be given by posting on the website a notice, stating the time and place of such meeting, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of such meeting. If special topics are to be discussed and/or voted upon, members shall be notified of any such topics.

Section 3. Any Officer of MAEBA may call the membership meeting to order and may act as chairman of such meeting, precedence given in the following order: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer. In the absence of all such officers, members present may elect a chairman of the meeting. The Secretary shall act as Secretary of all membership meetings. In the absence of the Secretary, the Executive Committee may appoint any person from the Executive Committee to act as Secretary of that meeting. This person cannot use the Secretary’s voting privilege.  

Annual Meeting. All officers and directors shall be elected by written ballot. These ballots shall be kept by the Secretary for one (1) year.

Section 2. The member receiving the largest number of ballots shall be declared elected to that office. Each Officer and Director shall be voted upon individually by written ballot, and the election completed for each office before nominations be accepted for the next office. Each Officer and Director must be elected and reelected individually.

Section 1. The President shall be the chief officer of MAEBA and shall preside at all meetings of the Association, act as Chairman of the Executive Committee, appoint all committees not otherwise provided for, call Special Meetings of the Association or Executive Committee, fill all vacancies in office and perform such duties as pertain to the office. He/She shall see that the bylaws and rules and regulations of MAEBA are enforced. The President shall be allowed to vote in the Executive Committee meetings only to break a tie.

on all committees. The Vice-President shall vote as any other Board member. In the event the Vice-President is serving as the President, The Vice-President shall retain his voting privileges.

Committee and shall keep the minutes of all meetings. This person shall make a report of this office to the Executive Committee when requested and to the membership in annual meetings. The Secretary shall have one (1) vote in the Executive Committee meetings.

address. This person shall make a report of this office to the Executive Committee when requested and to the membership at annual meetings. An annual financial report is to be distributed to all MAEBA members. This person shall disperse the monies of the MAEBA upon order of the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall have one (1) vote in the Executive Committee meetings.

between regular meetings. Any Executive Committee members shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Committee from time-to-time.

Section 1. These bylaws may be amended at the Annual Meeting of the organization by a quorum vote of the members voting. Any member may submit amendments by doing so in writing to the Secretary at least sixty days prior to the Annual Meeting. All members will be notified of the proposed agenda as published on the website.

Section 1. The Executive Committee shall have the power and authority to amend, repeal, and enforce such rules and regulations not contrary to the bylaws as it may deem necessary concerning MAEBA conduct, management, and activities; membership criteria and requirements; removal of officers; collection of dues and fees; auditing requirements: the conduct of shows, contests, exhibitions, races, sales, championships, social functions and all other details relating to the general purposes of MAEBA. However, any such rules and regulations established shall be reviewed annually by the Executive Committee, subject to revision or amendment by the general membership at Annual Membership meeting.