2019 PRCA Rule Book

B1.0.1.27“Serious Crime” means a felony (as determined according to the laws of the jurisdiction where the offense was committed) involving but not limited to (i) assault of or bodily injury to another person, (ii) a threat of serious bodily injury, (iii) use or threatened use of a dangerous weapon in connection with the offense, or (iv) distribution of, or trafficking, or intent to distribute or traffic, in a controlled substance, (v) animal abuse, neglect or mistreatment. B1.0.1.28“Slack” means competition in front of a non-paying audience. B1.0.1.29“Special Event” means any rodeo that is not a standard PRCA-approved rodeo. B1.0.2.1 Gender. Any reference to the male gender herein shall also include the female gender and vice-versa, where appropriate. B1.0.2.2 Headings. Headings used in these Bylaws are for reference only and are not intended to be used in interpreting any section of these Bylaws. B1.0.2.3 Deadlines for Submitting Materials to PRCANational Office. Unless otherwise provided, any requirement in these Bylaws or Official Rodeo Rules that a Member “send,” “mail,” “submit” or otherwise transmit materials, information or other items to the PRCA National Office shall be interpreted to require that such materials, information or other items be received by the PRCA National Office by the prescribed deadline in order to comply with the Bylaw/Official Rodeo Rule. B1.1.1 Principal Office. The principal office of the PRCA shall be located at 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919. B1.1.2 Seal. The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal which shall consist of the words “Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association” encircling the words “Seal” and “Colorado.” B1.1.3 Records. The PRCA shall keep correct and complete books and records of account; and shall also keep minutes of the meetings of its Members, Board of Directors, and committees having and exercising any of the authority of the Board of Directors; and shall keep at the PRCA National Office a record giving the names and addresses of the Members entitled to vote. All books and records of the PRCA may be inspected by any Member, or his agent or attorney, for any proper purpose at any reasonable time. B1.1.4 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the PRCA shall begin on January 1 each year and end at midnight on December 31 of the same year. B1.1.5 Governing Law. These Bylaws, and the Official Rodeo Rules, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. B1.0.2 Construction.

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