Bylaws

BYLAWS OF THE WOODHAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION

ARTICLE I.
NAME AND ADDRESS
The name of this Corporation is WOODHAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION,
INC.; it shall be operated as a Texas non-profit corporation. The official mailing address
shall be 6731 Bridge Street, PMB 206, Fort Worth, Texas 76112, or as subsequently
determined by the Steering Committee.

ARTICLE II.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Association shall be to foster and promote the quality of living in
the Woodhaven area; to represent the best interests of the neighborhood in all matters
involving all levels of government; to implement programs for the beautification and
improvement of the physical and natural properties in the area; to enhance property
values in the Woodhaven area; to support desirable commercial enterprises in the
Woodhaven area; and to support an environment where commercial ventures can achieve
and maintain profitability. In order to achieve these objectives, the Association will
encourage volunteer participation and raise the necessary financial support through dues
and other sources.

ARTICLE III.
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. Membership in this Association shall be open to those persons or
businesses who live, work, or own property or operate within or have an interest in the
Woodhaven area of the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, which is an area
bounded by Randol Mill Road on the north, Loop 820 on the east, Interstate 30 on the
south, and a line extending north from Interstate 30 at the western boundary of the KTVT
Studios property to Randol Mill Road on the west.

SECTION 2. Membership in the Association is either residential or commercial. Each
membership shall be entitled to up to two votes on all matters coming before the
membership. In the case of a Residential membership, the vote may be exercised by
adult members of the household. In the case of a Commercial/Apartment membership,
the vote may be exercised as follows: by the owners (shareholders, partners, and
proprietor) or by the local store manager(s) or assistant manager(s) of the enterprise. No
person is entitled to more than one vote. Proxies are not allowed.

ARTICLE IV.
OFFICERS
SECTION 1. The officers of this Association shall be a President, Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer.

SECTION 2. The officers and standing committee chairpersons of this Association shall
be elected for a term of one year by ballot or voice vote by a majority of the membership
present at the January Annual Meeting, and their terms of office shall begin at the close
of the meeting at which they are elected. Officers may succeed themselves in office for
up to five consecutive terms.

SECTION 3. A vacancy in any office shall be filled by the Steering Committee, with
such appointee to serve until the next Annual Meeting.

SECTION 4. These officers shall perform the duties as prescribed by these Bylaws:
PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at all meetings of this Association and the
Steering Committee; shall have general supervision of the organization; shall be an exofficio
member of all committees except the Nominating and Auditing Committees; shall
announce the results of all elections; shall decide all parliamentary questions that arise;
shall sign any legal instrument which the Steering Committee has authorized to be
executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly
delegated to another officer of the Association; shall act as the public voice of the
Association; he/she (or designee) shall be the liaison to Woodhaven Community
Development, Inc. and represent the Association in any meeting or activity related to this
activity; and shall perform other duties as designated by the Steering Committee.

VICE PRESIDENT: In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the
duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to
all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice President shall perform other duties as
may be assigned by the President or the Steering Committee.

SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record and maintain minutes of meetings of the
Association and the Steering Committee; shall see that all notices are duly given in
accordance with these Bylaws or as required by law; shall serve as custodian of this
Association’s official documents; shall notify members of the Steering Committee of all
scheduled meetings; shall see that all mail received by the Association is picked up,
recorded and distributed to appropriate individuals; and shall perform other duties
assigned by the President or by the Steering Committee.

TREASURER: The Treasurer shall promptly deposit all funds received by the
Association in a bank designated by the Steering Committee; shall pay all debts of the
Association from such funds; and shall report to each meting of the Steering Committee
and of the Association on receipts, disbursements and the Association’s financial
condition.

ARTICLE V.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The four officers constitute the Executive Committee. By majority vote, it may take any
action which the Steering Committee could take; such actions must be reported to the
Steering Committee as soon as practicable.

ARTICLE VI.
STEERING COMMITTEE
SECTION 1. The officers and the committee chairpersons elected by this Association
shall constitute the Steering Committee. The immediate past President of the Association
shall be an ex-officio member.

SECTION 2. The affairs of this Association shall be managed by the Steering
Committee, which will enforce adherence to its bylaws.

SECTION 3. Meetings of the Steering Committee shall be held monthly; additional
meetings may be called by the President or any three members of the Steering
Committee, and shall be open to all members of the Association.

SECTION 4. A majority in number of the members of the Steering Committee present
shall constitute a quorum for transacting official business that comes before it.

SECTION 5. Removal of a Member: The Steering Committee may remove any
committee chairperson or officer for cause, including missing two consecutive meetings
or missing more than three meetings out of any six consecutive meetings. Exceptions to
this provision may be approved by a majority vote of the total committee.

SECTION 6. A vacancy in any office or committee chair shall be filled by the Steering
Committee, with such appointee to serve until the next Annual Meeting.

SECTION 7. Contracts: The Steering Committee may authorize any officer of this
Association, or any other agent by specific writing, to enter into any contract or execute
and deliver any instrument in the name of or on behalf of the Association.

SECTION 8. Payments: All checks or other orders for the payment of the funds of this
Association shall be signed by one or more persons designated by the Steering
Committee for purposes approved by the Steering Committee.

SECTION 9. Investments: Funds of this Association may be invested at the discretion of
the Steering Committee as permitted by law.

SECTION 10. Gifts: The Steering Committee may accept gifts, contributions or
bequests which have been offered to the Association.

ARTICLE VII.
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Annual Meeting of this Association shall be held on the third Tuesday
of each January or at such other time as shall be determined by the Steering Committee.
Unless notice is otherwise given, the annual meeting shall be held at Woodhaven Country
Club at 7:30 P.M. on such date.

SECTION 2. At the Annual Meeting, each officer and committee chairperson may
provide a report of his or her activities during the prior year and may invite comments
and suggestions from the members as to future projects and activities.

SECTION 3. Special meetings may be called by the Steering Committee or by petition
signed by ten (10) members of this Association stating the purpose for which the special
meeting is being called. The Steering Committee may designate the time and meeting
place within the City of Fort Worth for such meetings.

SECTION 4. Notice of any meeting of this Association other than the Annual Meeting
shall be provided to each member stating the time, date, place, and purpose. Notice of
such called or special meetings shall be given at least seven days in advance and may be
given in writing, by notice in the newsletter, or by telephone at the discretion of the
Steering Committee.

ARTICLE VIII.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Chairpersons for each of the following areas shall be elected by the membership at the
Annual Meeting in January of each year. Chairpersons may appoint additional members
to serve as needed on their committees, and shall notify the President and Secretary of
any scheduled meetings of their committees.

Apartment Liaison: Shall work with the owners and managers of the apartment
complexes within the neighborhood to improve their profitability, image and relationship
with the neighborhood. The Chairperson of this Committee will be the designated liaison
to the Apartment Community and will represent the Association in any meeting or
activities related to Apartment issues.

Safety and Security: Shall identify and report code violations and follow up on
compliance, and address questions concerning deed restrictions at the direction of the
Steering Committee. Shall work with the Fort Worth Police Dept., other neighborhood
groups, and concerned citizens to minimize crime and preserve a crime free environment
for the neighborhood. Shall support and coordinate with the activities of the Street Block
Captains to insure maximum coverage for the entire Neighborhood.

Business: Shall support programs to attract and retain desirable commercial enterprises
in the Woodhaven area, to involve the owners and managers of such commercial
establishments so as to enhance their profit potential and image and to better serve the
neighborhood.

Real Estate: Shall coordinate with Realtors serving the Woodhaven neighborhood to
improve marketability of residential properties and to keep the Steering Committee
informed on real estate issues in the area. The President (or his/her designee) of
Woodhaven Community Development, Inc. will serve as Chair of this Committee.

Enhancement: Shall maintain and improve landscaping, entrance markers and common
areas in the Woodhaven neighborhood, and plan and implement additional improvements
with approval of the Steering Committee. The Chairperson of this Committee will
oversee any contract and/or agreement entered into by the Association related to
beautification or maintenance of common areas.

Legal: Shall address and make recommendations to the Steering Committee regarding all
questions of a legal nature referred by the Steering Committee. It is recognized that
volunteer members cannot provide an inordinate amount of free legal services to the
Association, which may choose to employ an attorney to represent the Association in
some instances.

Membership: Shall solicit potential members; maintain an accurate list of members and
their dues; publish an annual membership directory; and establish and supervise a
telephone committee for the purpose of informing members as to the activities of the
Association and other matters.

Public/Community Relations: Shall develop and implement projects and programs to
provide positive and beneficial information about the Neighborhood Association and its
activities. Shall coordinate the development and publication of the newsletter and other
reports and support the publication of the annual membership roster and information
guide.

Special Projects and Programs: Shall initiate, conduct and coordinate special events and
programs for the Association such as the Annual 4th of July Parade and Picnic, the
Holiday Wassail Block Parties and any other event or activity as authorized by the
Steering Committee, and shall involve the members in cooperative activities for the
betterment of the neighborhood.

ARTICLE IX
OTHER COMMITTEES
In addition to the standing committees, the following committees will be appointed by the
Steering Committee at least ninety (90) days prior to the Annual Meeting:
Nominating Committee: Composed of at least three members, it shall provide a list of
willing candidates to serve in the officer and committee chair positions. The slate
nominated by this Committee shall be submitted to the members of the Association at the
Annual Meeting. Additional nominations from the floor shall be permitted.

Auditing Committee: Composed of at least two members, it shall audit the Treasurer’s
accounts as of the close of the year and present a written report at the following Annual
Meeting.
The Steering Committee may also appoint additional committees as needed to further the
work of the Association.

ARTICLE X.
DUES
Annual dues shall be fixed by the Steering Committee and payable in January of each
year. After June 30, dues for new members (not renewing) are reduced to 50% of the
annual rate. Unless otherwise changed, annual dues shall be $50 for each residential
household and $50 for each commercial or apartment member.

ARTICLE XI.
AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of this Association’s membership
present at any Annual Meeting or any special meeting for which notice is given that the
purpose of such meeting will include amendments to bylaws.

ARTICLE XII.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall be used by this Association in all cases not
specifically provided for in the Bylaws.

ADOPTED as amended by the Association at its Annual Meeting on January 21, 2003.