Don't Miss Out: Special Membership Meeting & Bylaw Amendments - August 29th
Dear Members,
We are officially calling a Special Membership Meeting of the Eastern Bison Association to be held on Friday, August 29th at 3:00 PM at Alpine Lake Resort in Terra Alta, WV. This meeting will also serve as our semi-annual member gathering, and we strongly encourage your participation, in person or virtually.
Why This Meeting Matters
We’ll be voting on a critical set of bylaw amendments designed to strengthen the legal and operational foundation of the association. These proposed changes address serious governance challenges that have recently come to light, including documentation gaps that put the association at risk of IRS noncompliance, banking access restrictions, and a lack of clarity around officer authority.
The proposed amendments will:
Establish clear term limits for officers and a leadership pipeline.
Create an Executive Committee to handle time-sensitive matters
Restrict overlapping family service on the board
Reduce board size for better efficiency and accountability
Clarify voting rights and structural integrity at the board level
While these amendments were not voted on by the full board, they are being brought forward by the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairman of the Board — your executive officers — with support from governance and legal advisors. Per our bylaws, it is the membership that holds final authority to approve or reject these changes, and this meeting provides that opportunity.
Available to Members Upon Request:
Proposed Bylaw Amendments (PDF)
Comparison Chart — EBA vs. National Bison Association Bylaws
Most Recent Financials
Meeting Minutes — April and June minutes have not yet been officially approved by the board, a clear example of the procedural confusion we are working to correct.
Event Details
When: Friday, August 29th at 3:00 PM
Where: Alpine Lake Resort, Terra Alta, WV
Virtual Option Available (Link and instructions to follow)
Voting will take place via a secure, verified online platform — one vote per ranch.
Bonus: Riffle Farms will host an optional farm tour at 12:00 PM that day for any members interested in seeing the operation up close.
Lodging: Alpine Lake Resort has rooms available, and there are also fantastic Airbnb options around the lake if you’d like to make a weekend of it!
Shape the association's future with your voice and your vote. We're here to help if you need any documents or have questions.
With appreciation,
Liz Riffle
President, Eastern Bison Association
