ARTICLE 1 - NAME

     The name of the organization shall be the Iowa Honey Producers Association. (As amended at the 1966 annual meeting from Iowa Beekeepers Association - Organized December 12, 1912.)

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ARTICLE 11 - OBJECTS

     The mission of this Association shall be to coordinate the interest of the beekeepers of Iowa and bring them into closer relationship of mutual helpfulness by association, conference and correspondence; to sponsor legislation for the benefit and protection of the industry; to assist in the dissemination of information on the control of pests and diseases; to inform the members and the public of the valuable use of honey and other products of the hive, as well as the importance of the honey bee in relation to the pollination of agricultural crops, and to support every effort to promote the advancement of the beekeeping industry. 

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ARTICLE 111 - MEMBERSHIP

      SECTION 1.  Anyone interested in the beekeeping industry is entitled to a membership in this organization.

      SECTION 2.  The annual membership dues in the Association shall be recommended by the Executivve Board and determined by a majority vote of the members present at the annual meeting of the members of the Association. The membership dues in the Association shall entitle the holder membership from January 1 until December 31. The record date for determining the members entitled to notice of and to vote at the annual meeting of the members of the Association shall be sixty days prior to the annual meeting of the members. Each member in good standing as of the record date shall be entitled to one vote at the annual meeting of the members of the Association.

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ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

    SECTION 1.  The officers of this Association shall be a president, a vice-president, secretary, treasurer and historian. There will also be seven directors, one of which will be the immediate past president.  All officers will hold office for one year and be elected at large from the State of Iowa. Each officer or director shall be 18 years of age or older. Six directors shall be elected, three each year for two year terms.  The immediate past president shall remain as a director until the election of another president.  The six directors, excluding the past president, shall be elected, one from each district of Iowa, with these districts corresponding to a map approved by the board. Map changes can only occur once per year. 

    SECTION 2.  The officers and directors shall constitute the Executive Board.  The State Apiarist shall be an ex-officio voting member of the Executive Board.

      SECTION 3.  An individual elected to the Executive Board may resign in writing at any time. Resignation letter should

be sent to the President and all other officers receive a copy.  Unless otherwise specified, a resignation is effective upon receipt.

     SECTION 4.  Any Executive Board member may be removed from the Executive Board upon failure to fulfill the duties set forth in Article VI, or as deemed necessary by the Executive Board, as determined by a two-thirds vote of then-seated Executive Board.  Any member of the Executive Board who has missed three (5) board meetings in a given twelve month period will be removed for cause.

      SECTION 5.  Any vacancies on the Executive Board shall be appointed by the Executive Board for the un-expired term.

    SECTION 6. Newly elected officers and directors shall assume responsibilities of such offices on January 1st of the following year. 

      SECTION 7.  Officeers may serve up to 5 consecutive terms (begining January 1st of 2025)​

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ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

      SECTION 1.  President

• The president shall be the principal executive officer of the Association and shall oversee business and affairs of the corporation.

• Preside at all member meetings and meetings of teh Board of Directors.

• Appoint all committee chairs and concur with respective chairs on completing committee personnel.

• Form and/or dissolve committees as necessary to aid the function of the Organization.

• When required, alon with the Vice President, form the Audit Committee for purposes of an Audit of the books.

• Consistently promote membership to seek committees/appointed roles/board roles.

• Appoint and/or terminate and replace heads of comittees/subcommittees/parties within the IHPA outside of the elected board.

• The President may sign with the Secretary or any other proper Officer of the Asociation, dees, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized.

• The President is limited to a maximum of 2 positions outside of their presidency they can be in charge of.

     SECTION 2. Vice President

• In the absence of the president, the vice president shall act as President and perform the duties of the president until a new President is elected or returns to office.

• Oversee Events Coordinator and committee.

• To the extent authorized by law the Vice President shall have such other powers as the Board of Directors may determine and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to the Vice President by the Board of Directors

      SECTION 3. Secretary

• The secretary shall have charge of such books, documents and papers as the Board of Directors may determine.

• Attend and keep the minutes of all the meetings of the Board of Directors

• Keep a record containing the names and mailing addresses of all persons who are Association Directors, Officers, and membrsof the Association. 

• The Secretary may sign with the President or Vice President, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, any contracts or agreements authorized by the Board of Directors.

     SECTION 4. Treasurer

• The Treasurer shall have the custody of all funds, property, and securities of the corporation subject to such regulations as may be imposed by the Board of Directors. A report will be given at the annual meeting concerning the Association finances as of September 30 of that year. The annual review will be published in the Associatiion newsletter.

• Treasurer may endorse on behalf of the corporation for collection checks, notes, and other obligations and shall deposit the same to the credit of the corporation and scuh bank or banks of depository.

• The Treasurer shall sign all receipts and vouchers

• The Treasurer shall make such payments as may be necessary or proper to be made on behalf of the corporation.

• The Treasurer shall keep a full and accurate account of all monies and obligations received and paid or incurred for or on account of the corporation, and shall exhibit such books at all reasonable times to any director of the corporation.

• The Treasurer shall provide a summary report at regular meetings and a yearly report to the Audit Committee. The summary report will include separate listings for special project funding.

     SECTION 6. All proprietary information shall be relinquished to the president at the end of an officer's or director's term or upon their resignation.

     SECTION 7. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to cancel any activities of this Association found in the by-laws which they deem advisable during any emergency. 

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ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

    SECTION 1. The Executive Board shall meet at the call of the president or upon written request from a majority of the Executive Board. Such written request shall be sent to the Association secretary.  Five or more Executive Board Members shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of the Executive Board.  Attendance  at an Executive Board Meetings shall take place in-person, by electronic meeting software or telephonic conference call.  Except for Executive Sessions, all board meeting shall be open to members of IHPA.  The president shall determine whether input shall be heard from the general membership at the Executive Board meeting. The Executive Board shall beet 8 times a year, 4 of which will be held in-person. One in-person meeting will be held at Summer Field Day, and another at Annual Conference.

     SECTION 2. The annual meeting of the members of the Association shall be held at the time and place selected by the Executive Board. 

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ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS

     The by-laws may be amended at any annual meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present, providing proposed amendments have been presented in writing, via mail or email to the members at least ten days before the annual meeting.

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