The official name of the corporation is:

U.S. 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion of St. Louis, Inc.

Hereinafter referred to as the “Rangers” or “Unit” or "Company".

The membership term is from January 1st through December 31st. Membership in the Rangers is open to all individuals regardless of their race, sex, religion, or physical challenge.

The Rangers must be your primary reenacting unit and you must live within a 2-hour radius of St. Louis.

A member may not have in the past, or may not while a member, advocate illegal activities, or be a member of any organization that advocates violence or the overthrow of the United States government.

A member will not promote any political agenda while representing the Rangers.

No member shall profit materially from being a member of the Rangers.

The four types of members are:

Honorary Member

An Honorary Member is a person or group who, having made a significant contribution to the purpose of the Rangers, has been decided by the Board of Directors, as a show of appreciation, to be placed on the Honorary member list. They will pay no dues or vote and may attend Ranger events at their leisure.

Junior Member

A junior member is anyone 16 or 17 years old who desires to join the Rangers and:

1. Has completed the required documents and interview (including written permission from the minor's parent or guardian).
2. Is actively acquiring the equipment as required.
3. Adheres to the safety rules and takes any required safety training.
4. Has paid any required dues.
5. Complies in full with these bylaws and other written rules.
6. Attends at least two (2) Ranger events a year.
7. Has submitted the completed Ranger age consent form to the unit.

Recruit

A recruit is any person 18 years and older who desires to join the Rangers and:

1. Has completed the required documents and interview.
2. Is actively acquiring the equipment as required.
3. Adheres to the safety rules and takes any required safety training.
4. Has paid his dues in full.
5. Complies in full with these bylaws and other written rules.
6. Attends at least 2 Ranger events a year.

Regular Member

A regular member who is 18 years and older who:

1. Has completed at least one year as a Recruit or Junior Member.
2. Has had no safety violations.
3. Has had his conduct approved by the Board of Directors.
4. Has completed the required documents.
5. Has acquired the equipment required by the authenticity committee.
6. Adheres to the safey rules and has taken any required safety training.
7. Has paid his dues in full.
8. Complies in full with these bylaws and other written rules.
9. Attends at least two (2) Ranger events a year.
10. Works on at least one volunteer job for the unit per year.

All Rangers are entitled to the following:

1. The right to wear the Ranger insignia.
2. A yearly membership card.
3. A copy of the latest Safety and Authenticity rules, Bylaws and other unit rules.
4. A copy of the Ranger History.
5. Regular members have the right to vote on Ranger issues that are put before the entire unit.
6. The right to appeal any decision by the membership that will forfeit their membership.

There must be at least 3 board members present to hold a General Membership, Board of Directors or unscheduled General Membership meeting. A General Membership Meeting quorum shall consist of 40% of Active members plus one. The list of Active members shall be maintained by the Board Secretary.

This quorum shall be sufficient to conduct all Business required.

1. A General Membership Meeting will be held each year in January or February. Notice of the meeting will be made to all members at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
2. The Board of Directors will meet at least 3 times a year. The board may invite any member to the meetings and any committees who should report will be prepared to report. After board business is done the meeting will be opened for discussion by regular members. Minutes will be kept and made available upon request to any member.
3. An unscheduled General Membership Meeting may be held if the board agrees there is an unusual need. Every effort will be made to inform all members as far in advance as possible.

Duties

The board is responsible to the membership to enforce and protect the bylaws and any rules the committees, after board approval, may enact.

They will protect the Ranger name, reputation, and heritage.

They will work collectively to better the unit and be receptive to the members' ideas.

Business, rules and affairs of the unit will be managed by a simple majority consensus of the board of directors.

The board will initiate and dissolve all committees.

The board will ensure the safekeeping of all unit monies and maintain a list of all property owned by the unit whether acquired through purchase, dues, or donation.

Board members will make every effort to attend every board meeting.

All board members will also serve as the Corporate Officers.

Any board member who is leaving office for any reason will give any and all unit records, contracts, property and statements to another board member within 48 hours of resignation or termination.

Number and Terms

There are five (5) directors: the President, Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. They will be elected at the general membership meeting to serve two years and may run for reelection.

The President, Secretary, and Treasurer will be elected on even numbered years (2010, 2012, 2014, etc.)

The Vice President and Assistant Vice President will be elected on odd numbered years (2011, 2013, 2015, etc.)

Qualifications

All directors must be members of the Rangers and have their dues paid in full.

All directors must have been a regular member for at least 24 months prior to the date of the election.

Election or appointment to the board will be without regard to rank. Members will not get promoted or demoted for joining or leaving the board.

Resignations and Vacancies

Resignation from the board must be done in writing and given to another board member.

Any board member leaving the board will comply with federal and state laws.

Any vacancy on the board will be filled by the board appointing an interim member from the body of eligible members.

If the term is more than one year a general election will be held.

If a board member is elected to another board position there will be an election within two months to fill the vacant job.

Candidacy for Office

To be considered for a board position a member must submit his/her intention to the board, stating which position is desired, at least 3 weeks prior to the general membership meeting. The board will ensure the qualifications have been met and then the board will enter the members name on the ballot. Whoever receives the most votes shall be the new board member. In the case of a tie the President will decide the outcome. New board members will take office March 1st.

Discharging of Directors

Board members may be removed from the board for failing to perform their duties using the same method as discharging regular members.

In exceptional circumstances Board Members may be subject to Missouri's 'At Will' clause for termination and may be terminated from the board without notice and without reason. This is a reciprocal clause and Board Members may quit and resign their position at any time without notice and without reason. However, in both situations a written notice is preferred.

Board Member Descriptions:

Board Member descriptions and positions may be updated and/or removed and/or added to at the discretion of the Board.

Ballots for positions on the Board and other matters will be prepared by the Board and distributed at the general membership meeting. All Meeting ballots must be tabulated independently by one Board member and one regular member.

The Board has established a system of Post mail (to the corporate mailing address) and e-mail (to the vote@2ndrangers.us e-mail address) for the purpose of absentee voting. Absentee Ballots are tabulated by the President and/or Secretary. Only regular active members may vote.

Elections and votes can be carried out in advance of the General Membership meeting through the aforementioned Post mail and e-mail options.

The issues and/or candidates should be presented three (3) weeks in advance of the General Membership meeting or any scheduled vote count to allow adequate time for member response. The lack of a response on proposed motions will constitute a “Yes” vote.

Any director may authorize the Treasurer to pay up to $100 per year for general operating items such as postage, advertising fees, and event supplies. The total for these general operating items will be read at the General Membership meeting.

Any amount over $100 are subject to additional approval outlined below:

1. Expenditures over $100 but less than $600 will require 3 Board members to authorize the transaction and the Treasurer will read the expenditure, and those authorizing the expenditure, at the next annual general membership meeting.
2. Expenditures over $600 will require 4 Board members to authorize the transaction and the Treasurer will read the expenditure, and those authorizing the expenditure, at the next annual general membership meeting.
3. Any donations made to the Company will be read at the General Membership meeting.