BY-LAWS
AUSTIN HASH HOUSE HARRIERS

JULY 1995
Revised January 2003
Revised June 2006

1. Purpose of the Austin Hash House Harriers
   
   The Austin Hash House Harriers (AH3) is organized to provide weekly hare-and-hound runs to anyone age 21 or over, good beer, and social camaraderie (song) in the best tradition of the Kuala Lumpur Hash House Harriers (est. 1938). (We do not supply wine or women, you'll have to bring your own.) The AH3 was established in March 1985, the first hare and plank holder being Doug "Pervert" Taylor.
2. Membership, Officers, and Duties
   1. Hash Junta
      1. The Hash Junta shall be the working board of directors (Mismanagement) of the AH3.
      2. The Hash Junta shall be composed of seven members, two called Joint Masters (JMs), the Hash Cash, On Sec, Religious Advisor, Beer Meister and Grand Bitch/Bastard.
      3. The Hash Junta is responsible for approval of any cash outlay or changes in By-Laws, and will publish such actions in the newsletter and on the web site.
      4. Votes are by a simple majority, with four being a quorum.
      5. Proposals for changes to AH3 and the decision of the Junta will to be published on the web site and in the first newsletter after the proposal is put forward.
      6. The Junta shall ensure that special runs get organized, including at least one hash weekend open to the worldwide hash community.
      7. A Junta member will forfeit seat if absent from six weekly hashes in succession. A new election will be announced on the web site and in the next newsletter following the sixth absence.
   2. Hash Erection Day
      
      The Junta and officers are elected to a one year term that starts and ends on Hash Erection Day, which is the first Wednesday following the second Tuesday in November.
   3. Joint Masters
      
      To be elected by a collection of wankers who have done at least one hash and are present on erection day
   4. Hash Cash
      1. To be elected by a collection of wankers who have done at least one hash and are present on erection day.
      2. Hash Cash is responsible for financial matters are per section III A.
   5. On Sec (and Off Sec)
      1. To be elected by a collection of wankers who have done at least one hash and are present on erection day.
      2. The duties of the On Sec are enumerated in section III B.
   6. Religious Advisor
      
      To be elected by a collection of wankers who have done at least one hash and are present on erection day.
   7. Grand Bitch/Bastard
      
      To be elected by a collection of wankers who have done at least one hash and are present on erection day.
   8. Other Officers
      1. Other officers shall be elected as necessary
      2. Beer Meister shall collect the beer from the current beer sponsor and be responsible for keeping their good will.
   9. Membership
      1. Anyone age 21 or over may run with the AH3, provided that they pay the registration fee to the Hash Cash for each run.
      2. The Junta may, at its discretion, permit minors to join AH3. Examples that would be considered are minors that have been accepted in the past, transplants under age 21, minor spouses of AH3 members, and minor friends/relatives of AH3 members. If accepted the minors will be advised that they may not consume alcoholic beverages while hashing and will be excommunicated if found doing so.
      3. AH3 parents may use their own discretion about bringing minors to the trail. If the parent is a new boot he/she will be strongly advised by the Junta member doing the Hash Attendance Sheet that the parent is totally responsible for the minor and that the hash will make no accommodation for them.
      4. Anyone completing at least one hash and showing up at erections has voting privileges.
3. Operating rules
   1. Finance and Duties of Hash Cash
      1. The Junta is authorized to spend up to $200 (2 Kegs) if the expenditure is recorded in the ledger and approved by the Junta.
      2. The signature card for the AH3 account will contain the following signatures: three JMs, Hash Cash, On Sec and Grand Bitch/Bastard.
      3. Two Junta signatures are required to withdraw cash.
      4. Current account balance will be available upon request.
      5. Hash Cash will be $5 per hound. $3 per hound will go to the hares, $2 will go to the hash account.
      6. Fee is waived for virgins. The AH3 Hash Cash will provide the hare with $3 per newbee.
      7. Hash Cash or a Junta member will collect fees before each hash and will keep a Attendance Sheet of all the hounds. Overage will be returned to hash cash.
      8. Hash Cash or the Junta member making the Hash Attendance Sheet will check the ID of any new boot on their virgin trail. Anyone not 21 or older will be asked to return on their 21st birthday.
      9. The Hash Cash is to maintain a list hounds and the number of Austin hashes they have done. Gimmies for significant milestones will be awarded. Milestone hashes will be #s 25, 69, 100, 250, 500, 666 and 969.
      10. All records will be maintained as required by law.
      11. Hash Cash to keep a current contact list of members and their run count.
   2. Correspondence, Newsletters, and Duties of the On Sec & Off Sec
      1. Newsletters are to be distributed by the On Sec on a timely basis.
      2. Off Sec will secure hares with help from the current Junta
      3. Make sure that the time and location/directions are available through current communication methods (Hash Hotline, news group, web site etc.)
      4. Publish a list of upcoming events of interest.
      5. Maintain a newsletter file.
      6. Keep minutes of Junta meetings, and make them available upon request.
      7. On Sec should secure someone to write up the run in his or her absence.
   3. Runs and Instructions for Hares
      1. Only two rules apply: There will always be a Hash, and there are no rules. Use your discretion and ask for help, if needed.
      2. On Sec and Off Sec will work with the Hare Raiser to secure knowledgeable hares. The Junta will make MOTHERLY ADVICE available to anyone who needs it.
4. Amendment of the By-Laws
   1. The By-Laws shall be binding upon the officers of the AH3 unless prohibited by law or modified by the membership.
   2. The modification must pass, by a simple majority. Any changes will be made available by web site, newsletter and at regular weekly hashes.
   3. Once passed, modifications shall be made immediately (hash time) to the By-Laws by the On Sec and published in the next newsletter.

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