Prairie Grouse Technical Council
The Prairie Grouse Technical Council is a group of grouse advocates, enthusiasts, scientists, managers and others who enjoy grouse and their habitats. The group meets in odd numbered years (barring global pandemics) in the various places where these birds are found.
PGTC Bylaws
ARTICLE I - NAME
This organization shall be known as the
PRAIRIE GROUSE TECHNICAL COUNCIL
This organization shall be known as the
PRAIRIE GROUSE TECHNICAL COUNCIL
Section 1
“Prairie grouse" shall include the species of Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus) including Attwater's Prairie-Chicken (T. c. attwateri), Lesser Prairie-Chicken (T. pallidicinctus), Sharp-tailed Grouse (T. phasianellus), Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), and Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus minimus).
“Prairie grouse" shall include the species of Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus) including Attwater's Prairie-Chicken (T. c. attwateri), Lesser Prairie-Chicken (T. pallidicinctus), Sharp-tailed Grouse (T. phasianellus), Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), and Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus minimus).
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
Section 1
The purpose and objectives of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council (PGTC) shall be the encouragement of conservation and preservation of prairie grouse.
Section 2
It shall be the intention of the PGTC to advance for the public benefit, scientific research, management, protection, control, perpetuation and restoration of prairie grouse, either through its own efforts or in cooperation with any state or federal agency or private organization.
Section 3
It shall carry on educational programs designed to create interest in the preservation, perpetuation and restoration of prairie grouse.
Section 4
It shall encourage, promote and support a citizens not-for-profit organization formed to aid in the research and management of prairie grouse.
The purpose and objectives of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council (PGTC) shall be the encouragement of conservation and preservation of prairie grouse.
Section 2
It shall be the intention of the PGTC to advance for the public benefit, scientific research, management, protection, control, perpetuation and restoration of prairie grouse, either through its own efforts or in cooperation with any state or federal agency or private organization.
Section 3
It shall carry on educational programs designed to create interest in the preservation, perpetuation and restoration of prairie grouse.
Section 4
It shall encourage, promote and support a citizens not-for-profit organization formed to aid in the research and management of prairie grouse.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Membership shall be open to anyone interested in prairie grouse.
Section 2
Membership fees of individuals and agencies shall be determined by the Executive Board.
Membership shall be open to anyone interested in prairie grouse.
Section 2
Membership fees of individuals and agencies shall be determined by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE IV - EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1
The executive board shall consist of a Chairperson and two members.
Section 2
The PGTC shall be governed by the Executive Board of the Chairperson and two members.
Section 3
The term of office for each member of the executive board shall be six years. The designated representative of the state hosting the biennial meeting of the PGTC shall serve as Chairperson for two years and remain as a member for four years
Section 4
Vacancies in any unexpired term of office shall be filled by the Executive Board to serve until the next meeting of the PGTC.
The executive board shall consist of a Chairperson and two members.
Section 2
The PGTC shall be governed by the Executive Board of the Chairperson and two members.
Section 3
The term of office for each member of the executive board shall be six years. The designated representative of the state hosting the biennial meeting of the PGTC shall serve as Chairperson for two years and remain as a member for four years
Section 4
Vacancies in any unexpired term of office shall be filled by the Executive Board to serve until the next meeting of the PGTC.
ARTICLE V - NOMINATION OF BOARD
Section 1
Nomination of each board member is predetermined by the host state who selects their official representative who serves first as Chairperson, then member of the board.
Section 2
The Chairperson shall begin his or her term of office immediately following designation of the next host state.
Nomination of each board member is predetermined by the host state who selects their official representative who serves first as Chairperson, then member of the board.
Section 2
The Chairperson shall begin his or her term of office immediately following designation of the next host state.
ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS
Section 1
Special membership and Executive Board Meetings, Quorums, Notices, and Procedure shall be determined by the Executive Board.
Section 2
Business meetings, time, and place will be a matter of decision for the Executive Board.
Special membership and Executive Board Meetings, Quorums, Notices, and Procedure shall be determined by the Executive Board.
Section 2
Business meetings, time, and place will be a matter of decision for the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VII - MANAGEMENT AND DUTIES
Section 1
The Executive Board shall manage the affairs of the PGTC in conformance with provisions of its Bylaws.
Section 2
The Chairperson shall have general supervision of the affairs of the PGTC. The Chairperson shall appoint necessary committees and preside at meetings of the PGTC and the Executive Board.
Section 3
In the absence of the Chairperson the duties shall be assumed by the preceding Chairperson; in the event neither can serve, the duties shall be delayed until the Executive Board can function.
Section 4
Standing committees shall be accountable to the Executive Board and under the general supervision of the Chairperson.
Section 5
The Chairperson shall appoint a secretary to record and transmit proceedings of the business sessions.
Section 6
The Chairperson shall prepare and submit financial statements to the membership and Executive Board.
The Executive Board shall manage the affairs of the PGTC in conformance with provisions of its Bylaws.
Section 2
The Chairperson shall have general supervision of the affairs of the PGTC. The Chairperson shall appoint necessary committees and preside at meetings of the PGTC and the Executive Board.
Section 3
In the absence of the Chairperson the duties shall be assumed by the preceding Chairperson; in the event neither can serve, the duties shall be delayed until the Executive Board can function.
Section 4
Standing committees shall be accountable to the Executive Board and under the general supervision of the Chairperson.
Section 5
The Chairperson shall appoint a secretary to record and transmit proceedings of the business sessions.
Section 6
The Chairperson shall prepare and submit financial statements to the membership and Executive Board.
ARTICLE VIII - FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Section 1
The PGTC shall be a not-for-profit, charitable, educational, scientific, research and agency-oriented organization. The PGTC shall have the power to solicit and disburse funds to achieve the purpose and objectives of the organization.
Section 2
The fiscal year shall run from October 1 to September 30.
The PGTC shall be a not-for-profit, charitable, educational, scientific, research and agency-oriented organization. The PGTC shall have the power to solicit and disburse funds to achieve the purpose and objectives of the organization.
Section 2
The fiscal year shall run from October 1 to September 30.
ARTICLE IX - STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1
The Chairperson shall have the power to appoint such committees for the duration of his or her term as may be required by the activities of the PGTC.
Section 2
The Chairperson shall appoint an Awards Committee which shall be made up of the Executive Board and two additional members. The Awards Committee will establish criteria and procedures by which, at most, three Hamerstrom Awards may be presented at each biennial meeting. Selection criteria and procedures are described in ARTICLE XI.
No award will be presented if a deserving recipient cannot be found in either category.
The Chairperson shall have the power to appoint such committees for the duration of his or her term as may be required by the activities of the PGTC.
Section 2
The Chairperson shall appoint an Awards Committee which shall be made up of the Executive Board and two additional members. The Awards Committee will establish criteria and procedures by which, at most, three Hamerstrom Awards may be presented at each biennial meeting. Selection criteria and procedures are described in ARTICLE XI.
No award will be presented if a deserving recipient cannot be found in either category.
ARTICLE X - MEETINGS - ORDER OF BUSINESS
Section 1
Meetings sha11 be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
Section 2
The order of business at the biennial meeting shall be as follows:
1. reading of the minutes, financial report and communications
2. report of the Chairperson and Executive Board
3. report of committees
4. unfinished business
5. new business
6. other business
7. entertain invitations for next meeting
8. adjournment
Section 3
This order of business may be modified or dispensed with whenever necessary.
Meetings sha11 be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
Section 2
The order of business at the biennial meeting shall be as follows:
1. reading of the minutes, financial report and communications
2. report of the Chairperson and Executive Board
3. report of committees
4. unfinished business
5. new business
6. other business
7. entertain invitations for next meeting
8. adjournment
Section 3
This order of business may be modified or dispensed with whenever necessary.
ARTICLE XI - HAMERSTROM AWARD
Section 1
The Hamerstom Award will be awarded to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in prairie grouse research, management or other support programs which have enhanced the welfare of one or more species of prairie grouse in a particular state or region. The contribution of the awardee(s) should be evidenced by a sustained effort over at least 10 years. The contribution may be related to research, management activity, promotion of an integrated program, or some combination thereof. The relative importance given to these three categories of contributions is the prerogative of the Awards Committee but it should be based on how it has helped the overall welfare and survival of prairie grouse.
Section 2
The selection of award recipients will be made by the three-member Executive Board and two additional members appointed by the Chairman (Article IX, Section 2). Nominations will be accepted at large as well as from members of the Awards Committee. Nominations will be submitted to the designated Awards Committee Chairman at least one month before the biennial meeting of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council. Nominations should include the following information: A. Name, address, and phone number of nominee. B. Biographic sketch of individual of brief history of an organization. C. Overview of contributions indicating the nature of the contributions, duration, how it has contributed to the welfare of one or more species of prairie grouse, and the geographic area influenced by the contributions.
Section 3
A maximum of three awards may be awarded at each biennial meeting, including up to two individual awards and up to two organization awards. No awards will be given if the Awards Committee feels that no deserving individuals or organization are available at the time.
The Hamerstom Award will be awarded to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in prairie grouse research, management or other support programs which have enhanced the welfare of one or more species of prairie grouse in a particular state or region. The contribution of the awardee(s) should be evidenced by a sustained effort over at least 10 years. The contribution may be related to research, management activity, promotion of an integrated program, or some combination thereof. The relative importance given to these three categories of contributions is the prerogative of the Awards Committee but it should be based on how it has helped the overall welfare and survival of prairie grouse.
Section 2
The selection of award recipients will be made by the three-member Executive Board and two additional members appointed by the Chairman (Article IX, Section 2). Nominations will be accepted at large as well as from members of the Awards Committee. Nominations will be submitted to the designated Awards Committee Chairman at least one month before the biennial meeting of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council. Nominations should include the following information: A. Name, address, and phone number of nominee. B. Biographic sketch of individual of brief history of an organization. C. Overview of contributions indicating the nature of the contributions, duration, how it has contributed to the welfare of one or more species of prairie grouse, and the geographic area influenced by the contributions.
Section 3
A maximum of three awards may be awarded at each biennial meeting, including up to two individual awards and up to two organization awards. No awards will be given if the Awards Committee feels that no deserving individuals or organization are available at the time.
ARTICLE XII – BYLAWS AMENDMENT
Section 1
Bylaws may be adopted, amended, or repealed, at the biennial meeting by two-thirds of majority of those attending, provided such amendments have been submitted to the membership 30 days prior to the meeting.
Bylaws may be adopted, amended, or repealed, at the biennial meeting by two-thirds of majority of those attending, provided such amendments have been submitted to the membership 30 days prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE XIII – ADOPTION OF THESE BYLAWS
The foregoing bylaws were adopted by the members of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council at the General Meeting held in Crookston, Minnesota, on September 18, 1987, amended by members of the Prairie Grouse Technical Council at the general business meeting held in Lewistown, Montana, October 6, 2022.
Executive Board 1985-1987
Daniel Svedarsky, Chairman
Donald M. Christisen, Member
Roger Wells, Member
Executive Board 1987-1989
Greg Stoll, Chairman
Daniel Svedarsky, Member
Donald M. Christisen, Member
Executive Board 2019-2022
Lance McNew, Chairperson
Don Wolfe, Member
R.J. Gross, Member
Daniel Svedarsky, Chairman
Donald M. Christisen, Member
Roger Wells, Member
Executive Board 1987-1989
Greg Stoll, Chairman
Daniel Svedarsky, Member
Donald M. Christisen, Member
Executive Board 2019-2022
Lance McNew, Chairperson
Don Wolfe, Member
R.J. Gross, Member