Texas Cauble Family Association
The Association was formed in May 1988 at the first family reunion at Crawford, McLennan County, Texas. The original purpose of the association was to gather together Cauble descendants. Over the years, the association has grown in numbers and purpose. Descendants and researchers continue in their goals of documenting the lives of Peter Cauble Sr. (1786 NC-1870 Tyler Co. TX), of Mary Ann Rotan (1794 SC-1860 Tyler Co. TX), and of their ten known children. Through newsletters and this web site, the association reports new genealogical research of the family and news of Cauble descendants and allied families.
Historic preservation and/or restoration are primary family goals. An early preservation venture was the placing Citizen of the Republic of Texas markers at Cauble descendant graves of those who lived in that era. The Association's crowning achievement was in proactively pursuing the reclamation of the Historic Peter Cauble House in Peachtree Village, Tyler County, Texas. It had been abandoned and all but destroyed, but now had been renovated and has been the site of several Cauble descendant family reunions. The Cauble-Burch Cemetery, which is near the house and site of the burial of both Peter and Mary Ann Rotan Cauble, has also been cleaned and fenced.
Note: A 504c application is pending for the Association.
The TCFA sponsors the CPT Todd Christmas Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to a selected descendent of Peter Cauble Sr. and Mary Ann Rotan. View Scholarship Award Guidelines and download an Application Form.
BYLAWS of the TEXAS CAUBLE FAMILY ASSOCIATION
Article I: Membership
Section A.
Membership in The Texas Cauble Family Association shall be open to all descendants of Peter Cauble (1786 NC-1870 Tyler Co.TX) and Mary Ann Rotan (1794 SC-1860 Tyler Co.TX), to all descendants of allied and collateral families, and to all researchers of Cauble, Rotan, and allied families. There shall be two (2) classes of dues-paying members.
1. Under Age 65 Membership: The individual [or family] who is under 65 years of age shall pay annual dues of $10.00.
2. Over Age 65 Membership: The individual [or couple] who is over 65 years of age shall pay annual dues of $5.00.
Section B. Membership dues for each category shall be determined from time to time by the board of directors.
Section C. The association may create other membership categories as it deems advisable.
Article II: Meetings of the General Membership
Section A. Regular meetings of the general membership of the association shall be held annually at a convenient time and at a place within the state of Texas. Both time and place shall be designated by the board of directors as suggested by the host. Members will be notified of the time and place of the annual meeting at least thirty (30) days prior to such meeting. The president shall appoint a host or sponsor for each meeting. The host or sponsor shall make the meeting arrangements in cooperation with the board of directors.
Section B. At the annual meeting, a business meeting shall be held for the conducting of association affairs. The election of officers and directors shall be held in even calendar years.
Section C. At the annual meeting, those members present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Article III: Officers and Their Duties
Section A. The officers shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Keeper of the Scrapbook, Chaplain, and Editor.
Section B. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Keeper of the Scrapbook, Chaplain, and Editor
1. Shall each be elected by the members for a two-year (2) term; and
2. Shall, upon request, receive reimbursement from the treasury for all association expenses incurred and that reimbursement shall be noted in the annual financial report.
Section C. President
1. Shall preside at all regular and special meetings of the association and the board of directors; and
2. Shall appoint all committees, designate chairmen, and may serve as an ex-officio member of each.
Section D. Vice President
1. Shall preside at all regular and special meetings of the association and of the board of directors in the absence of the president; and
2. Shall chair the finance committee; and
3. Shall aid the president as needed.
Section E. Secretary
1. Shall keep minutes of all regular and special meetings of the association and of the board of directors; and
2. Shall handle all official correspondence of the association and all name tags and registration forms at the annual meeting.
Section F. Treasurer
1. Shall maintain the association's membership records and ledger, have care and custody of bank accounts, sign checks [along with the president], and send annual dues statements; and
2. Shall collect and account for all fees and funds generated by the association; and
3. Shall submit an annual financial report.
Section G. Registrar
1. Shall keep the official registry of the descendants of the Peter Cauble family, along with vital statistics of each descendant; and
2. Shall maintain a directory of Cauble and allied families descendants [members and non-members], addresses, and telephone numbers.
Section H. Keeper of the Scrapbook
1. Shall keep a photographic record of descendants, making use of old and recent photographs which are submitted by descendants; and
2. Shall exhibit this collection at the annual meeting.
Section I. Chaplain
1. Shall plan and conduct the religious service at the annual meeting;
2. Shall offer spiritual comfort and help to family members as needed.
Section J. Editor
1. Shall publish a newsletter [at least biannually] which is dedicated to efforts of documenting the lives of Peter Cauble, Mary Ann Rotan, and their children, of cataloguing the names of each of their descendants, and of reporting the current news of Cauble descendants and of allied families. The newsletter shall be financed by the association and a subscription is included in membership dues.
2. Shall publish and mail invitations to the annual meeting.
Section K. Any vacancy in the elected offices shall be filled by the board of directors for the unexpired term by mail ballot.
Article IV: Board of Directors
Section A. The board of directors shall consist of no more than eleven (11) members, consisting of the eight elected officers and three elected directors. All past presidents shall serve as ex-officio members of the board.
Section B. Each member of the board of directors shall be elected to a term of two (2) years by a majority vote of the membership. All three members shall be elected on even calendar years.
Section C. The board of directors shall make use of mail and telephone communication and shall meet only as the president designates.
Section D. The board of directors shall fill its own vacancies.
Section E. The board of directors shall conduct the affairs of the association between annual meetings.
Article V: Committees
Section A. The regular committees of the association shall be:
1. Annual meeting [or reunion] committee, composed of the host or sponsor who serves as chairman. Two or more board members shall also serve on this committee as designated by the president.
2. Finance committee, chaired by the vice president and composed of the entire board of directors, shall present fund-raising projects and fund-disbursing projects.
3. Nominating committee, composed of three board members, shall be responsible for selecting new officers and directors for the association.
Section B. The president shall have the power to appoint other and all special committees and to designate their respective chairmen.
Article VI: Amendments
Amendments to these by-laws may be proposed and passed at the annual meeting of the association by a majority vote of those present.
Article VII: Authority in Parliamentary Law
The association shall be governed by rules of parliamentary law as found in the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order.
Article VIII: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the association shall be from August 1 to July 31 inclusively.
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