OCA Bylaws Amendment Proposal

State Residency Required to Vote in the Annual Election

The proposed change adds “Oklahoma resident” in the two places indicated in green text below.

III.2 Rights and Privileges:

Each Member of the OCA shall be entitled to the official state publication, to participate in the Annual Meeting, to hold office, and to enjoy all other rights and privileges of membership, with the following exceptions:

a) any Oklahoma resident OCA member shall be entitled to vote in the Annual Meeting only if he/she is also a current and verifiable USCF member; and
b) any new or renewing Oklahoma resident OCA member shall be entitled to vote in the Annual Meeting only if either

(i) he/she has registered for and played in at least one round on the first day of the current Oklahoma State Championship tournament; or

(ii) his/her OCA membership dues are received by the OCA Secretary, Treasurer or State Championship contact person at least ten (10) business days prior to the first day of the current State Championship tournament.