February, 1999
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN SCHIPPERKE CLUB
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
SECTION 1. The name of the Club shall be the Southern Michigan Schipperke Club.
SECTION 2. The objects of the Club shall be:
(a) to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Schipperkes and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
(b) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Schipperkes are judged.
(c) to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, tracking tests and agility trials under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
(d) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at all events.
(e) to promote the versatility of the breed. (f) to provide information and education to the public in order to help those who are interested in getting involved with the breed.
SECTION 3. The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit, and no part of any profits or remainder from dues or donations of the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
SECTION 4. The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such bylaws as may be required to carry out these objectives.
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN SCHIPPERKE CLUB
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
SECTION 1. The name of the Club shall be the Southern Michigan Schipperke Club.
SECTION 2. The objects of the Club shall be:
(a) to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Schipperkes and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
(b) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Schipperkes are judged.
(c) to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, tracking tests and agility trials under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
(d) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at all events.
(e) to promote the versatility of the breed. (f) to provide information and education to the public in order to help those who are interested in getting involved with the breed.
SECTION 3. The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit, and no part of any profits or remainder from dues or donations of the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
SECTION 4. The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such bylaws as may be required to carry out these objectives.
ARTICLE II Membership
SECTION 1. Eligibility. There shall be two types of membership open to all persons 18 years of age and older who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club.
Regular - Enjoys all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office. Household - shall consist of two or more persons living in the same household. Each member 18 years of age and older shall be able to vote and hold office. Junior Membership will be open to all persons 10 - 17 years of age. Junior Members cannot vote or hold office. Their membership will automatically convert to a regular membership upon reaching their 18th birthday. While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the Club's primary purpose is to be representative of the breeder and exhibitor in its immediate area.
SECTION 2. Dues. Membership dues shall be in an amount determined from time to time by a majority vote of members in good standing who are present at any regular or special Club meeting called for that purpose. Dues shall be payable on or before the 1st day of January of each year. No dues shall be charged to Junior members provided that a member of his/her family is a member in good standing in this Club.
No member may vote whose dues are not paid for the current year. During the month of November it shall be the responsibility of the Treasurer to notify the members in writing that dues for the coming year are due.
SECTION 3. Election to Membership. Prior to election to membership, the prospective member must have attended no less than two regularly scheduled club meetings. Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form approved by the Board of Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by this Constitution and Bylaws and the rules of the American Kennel Club. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant and shall carry the endorsement of two persons from separate households who shall be members in good standing of the Southern Michigan Schipperke Club. Accompanying the application the perspective member shall submit dues payment for the current year. If dues are paid on or after October 1, said dues will carry to the next fiscal year.
All applications are to be filed with the Membership Chairperson, and each application shall be printed in the newsletter prior to the applicant's election to membership. After the applicant has attended two meetings and his or her application has been published in the Club newsletter, the application will be voted on by secret ballot. Affirmative votes of 3/4 of the members present and voting at that meeting shall be required to elect the applicant. Applicants for membership who have been rejected by the Club may not reapply within six months after such rejection.
SECTION 4. Termination of Membership. Membership may be terminated:
(a) by lapsing. A membership will be considered lapsed and automatically terminated if such members dues remain unpaid 90 days after the first day of the beginning of the fiscal year. In no case may a person whose dues are unpaid be entitled to vote at any Club meeting.
(b) by resignation. Any member in good standing may resign from the Club upon written notice to the Secretary, but no member may resign when in debt to the Club. Dues obligations are considered a debt to the Club, and they become incurred on the first day of each calendar year.
(c) by expulsion. A membership may be terminated by expulsion as provided in Article VII of these Constitution and Bylaws. Members whose memberships have terminated for any reason may reapply for membership in the same manner as the original application.
SECTION 1. Eligibility. There shall be two types of membership open to all persons 18 years of age and older who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club.
Regular - Enjoys all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office. Household - shall consist of two or more persons living in the same household. Each member 18 years of age and older shall be able to vote and hold office. Junior Membership will be open to all persons 10 - 17 years of age. Junior Members cannot vote or hold office. Their membership will automatically convert to a regular membership upon reaching their 18th birthday. While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the Club's primary purpose is to be representative of the breeder and exhibitor in its immediate area.
SECTION 2. Dues. Membership dues shall be in an amount determined from time to time by a majority vote of members in good standing who are present at any regular or special Club meeting called for that purpose. Dues shall be payable on or before the 1st day of January of each year. No dues shall be charged to Junior members provided that a member of his/her family is a member in good standing in this Club.
No member may vote whose dues are not paid for the current year. During the month of November it shall be the responsibility of the Treasurer to notify the members in writing that dues for the coming year are due.
SECTION 3. Election to Membership. Prior to election to membership, the prospective member must have attended no less than two regularly scheduled club meetings. Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form approved by the Board of Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by this Constitution and Bylaws and the rules of the American Kennel Club. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant and shall carry the endorsement of two persons from separate households who shall be members in good standing of the Southern Michigan Schipperke Club. Accompanying the application the perspective member shall submit dues payment for the current year. If dues are paid on or after October 1, said dues will carry to the next fiscal year.
All applications are to be filed with the Membership Chairperson, and each application shall be printed in the newsletter prior to the applicant's election to membership. After the applicant has attended two meetings and his or her application has been published in the Club newsletter, the application will be voted on by secret ballot. Affirmative votes of 3/4 of the members present and voting at that meeting shall be required to elect the applicant. Applicants for membership who have been rejected by the Club may not reapply within six months after such rejection.
SECTION 4. Termination of Membership. Membership may be terminated:
(a) by lapsing. A membership will be considered lapsed and automatically terminated if such members dues remain unpaid 90 days after the first day of the beginning of the fiscal year. In no case may a person whose dues are unpaid be entitled to vote at any Club meeting.
(b) by resignation. Any member in good standing may resign from the Club upon written notice to the Secretary, but no member may resign when in debt to the Club. Dues obligations are considered a debt to the Club, and they become incurred on the first day of each calendar year.
(c) by expulsion. A membership may be terminated by expulsion as provided in Article VII of these Constitution and Bylaws. Members whose memberships have terminated for any reason may reapply for membership in the same manner as the original application.
ARTICLE III Meetings and Voting
SECTION 1. Club Meetings. Meetings of the Club shall be held within the greater Detroit area in the months of February, April, June, August, November and December as determined by a majority of the Board. Written notice of such meetings shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for such meetings shall be 20% of the members in good standing.
SECTION 2. Special Club Meetings. Special Club meetings may be called by the President, or by majority vote of the members of the Board who are present and voting at any regular or special meeting of the Board, and shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 5 members of the Club who are in good standing. Such special meetings shall be held within the greater Detroit area at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Written notice of such a meeting must be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days prior to the meeting, and said notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum for such meetings shall be 20% of the members in good standing.
SECTION 3. Board Meetings. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held within the greater Detroit area in the months of February, April, June, August, November and December as determined by a majority of the Board. Written notice of such a meeting must be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days prior to the meeting. The quorum for such a meeting shall be a majority of the Board.
SECTION 4. Special Board Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President and shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 3 members of the Board. Such special meetings shall be held within the greater Detroit area at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Written notice of such a meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days prior to the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum for such meetings shall be a majority of the Board.
SECTION 5. Voting. Each member in good standing whose dues are paid for the current year shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting of the Club at which he or she is present. Proxy voting or absentee ballots will not be permitted at any Club meeting or election.
SECTION 1. Club Meetings. Meetings of the Club shall be held within the greater Detroit area in the months of February, April, June, August, November and December as determined by a majority of the Board. Written notice of such meetings shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for such meetings shall be 20% of the members in good standing.
SECTION 2. Special Club Meetings. Special Club meetings may be called by the President, or by majority vote of the members of the Board who are present and voting at any regular or special meeting of the Board, and shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 5 members of the Club who are in good standing. Such special meetings shall be held within the greater Detroit area at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Written notice of such a meeting must be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days prior to the meeting, and said notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum for such meetings shall be 20% of the members in good standing.
SECTION 3. Board Meetings. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held within the greater Detroit area in the months of February, April, June, August, November and December as determined by a majority of the Board. Written notice of such a meeting must be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days prior to the meeting. The quorum for such a meeting shall be a majority of the Board.
SECTION 4. Special Board Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President and shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 3 members of the Board. Such special meetings shall be held within the greater Detroit area at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Written notice of such a meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days prior to the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum for such meetings shall be a majority of the Board.
SECTION 5. Voting. Each member in good standing whose dues are paid for the current year shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting of the Club at which he or she is present. Proxy voting or absentee ballots will not be permitted at any Club meeting or election.
ARTICLE IV Directors and Officers
SECTION 1. Board of Directors. The Board shall be comprised of the officers and two other persons, all of whom shall be members in good standing and all of whom shall be elected for one year terms at the Club's Annual Meeting as provided in Article V, and they shall serve until their successors are elected. General management of the Club's affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2. Officers. The Club's officers, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.
(a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the Office of President in addition to those particularly specified in these Constitution and Bylaws.
(b) The Vice-President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in the case of the President's absence or incapacity.
(c) The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board, and in all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club. The Secretary shall notify members of meetings, notify new members of their election to membership, notify officers and directors of their election to office, keep a roll of the members of the Club and their addresses and carry out other duties as are prescribed in the Constitution and Bylaws.
(d) The Corresponding Secretary shall have charge of the correspondence of the Club and also carry out other duties as are prescribed in these Constitution and Bylaws.
(e) The Treasurer shall collect and receive all moneys due or belonging to the Club. He/she shall deposit the same in a bank designated by the Board, in the name of the Club. The ledger books shall at all times be open to inspection of the Board, and he/she shall report to them at every meeting the condition of the Club's finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported. At the Annual Meeting, he/she shall render an account of all moneys received and expended during the previous fiscal year. The Treasurer shall be bonded in an amount determined by the Board of Directors.
(f) The offices of Secretary and Corresponding Secretary may be held by the same person, in which case the Board shall be comprised of the officers and three other persons.
SECTION 3. Vacancies. Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers during the year (except for the President) shall be filled until the next annual election by a majority vote of all the members of the Board at its first regular meeting following the creation of such vacancy, or at a Special Board meeting called for that purpose. A vacancy in the office of the President shall be filled automatically by the Vice-President, and the resulting vacancy in the office of Vice- President shall be filled by the Board.
SECTION 1. Board of Directors. The Board shall be comprised of the officers and two other persons, all of whom shall be members in good standing and all of whom shall be elected for one year terms at the Club's Annual Meeting as provided in Article V, and they shall serve until their successors are elected. General management of the Club's affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2. Officers. The Club's officers, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.
(a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the Office of President in addition to those particularly specified in these Constitution and Bylaws.
(b) The Vice-President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in the case of the President's absence or incapacity.
(c) The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board, and in all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club. The Secretary shall notify members of meetings, notify new members of their election to membership, notify officers and directors of their election to office, keep a roll of the members of the Club and their addresses and carry out other duties as are prescribed in the Constitution and Bylaws.
(d) The Corresponding Secretary shall have charge of the correspondence of the Club and also carry out other duties as are prescribed in these Constitution and Bylaws.
(e) The Treasurer shall collect and receive all moneys due or belonging to the Club. He/she shall deposit the same in a bank designated by the Board, in the name of the Club. The ledger books shall at all times be open to inspection of the Board, and he/she shall report to them at every meeting the condition of the Club's finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported. At the Annual Meeting, he/she shall render an account of all moneys received and expended during the previous fiscal year. The Treasurer shall be bonded in an amount determined by the Board of Directors.
(f) The offices of Secretary and Corresponding Secretary may be held by the same person, in which case the Board shall be comprised of the officers and three other persons.
SECTION 3. Vacancies. Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers during the year (except for the President) shall be filled until the next annual election by a majority vote of all the members of the Board at its first regular meeting following the creation of such vacancy, or at a Special Board meeting called for that purpose. A vacancy in the office of the President shall be filled automatically by the Vice-President, and the resulting vacancy in the office of Vice- President shall be filled by the Board.
ARTICLE V The Club Year, Annual Meeting, Elections
SECTION 1. Club Year. The Club's fiscal year shall be from January 1 to December 31. The club's official year shall begin at the conclusion of the election at the Annual meeting and shall continue through the election at the next Annual meeting.
SECTION 2. Annual Meeting. The Annual meeting shall be held in the month of September, at which officers and directors for the ensuing year shall be elected by secret written ballot from those nominated in accordance with Section 4 of this Article. They shall take office immediately upon the conclusion of the election, and each retiring officer shall turn over to his or her successor in office all properties and records relating to that office within 30 days after the election.
SECTION 3. Elections. The nominated candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for each office shall be declared elected. The three nominated candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for board positions shall be declared elected.
SECTION 4. Nominations. No person shall be a candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated. During the month of May, the Board shall elect a Nominating Committee consisting of three members and one alternate. Not more than one member of the Nominating Committee should be a current member of the Board. The Secretary shall immediately notify the committeepersons and alternates of their selection. The Board shall name a chairperson for the Committee, and it shall be his or her duty to call a committee meeting, which shall be held on or before July 1.
(a) The Committee shall nominate one candidate for each office and three candidates for the three other positions on the Board, and after securing the consent of each person so nominated, shall immediately report their nominations to the Secretary in writing.
(b) Upon receipt of the Nominating Committee's report, the Secretary shall, at least 10 days prior to the August meeting, notify each member in writing of the candidates nominated.
(c) Additional nominations may be made at the August meeting by any member in attendance provided that the person so nominated consents, and provided further that if the proposed candidate is not in attendance at this meeting, his or her proposer shall present to the Secretary a written statement from the proposed candidate signifying his or her willingness to be a candidate.
(d) No person may be a candidate for more than one position in any given election. (e) Nominations cannot be made at the Annual Meeting or in any manner other than as provided in this section.
SECTION 1. Club Year. The Club's fiscal year shall be from January 1 to December 31. The club's official year shall begin at the conclusion of the election at the Annual meeting and shall continue through the election at the next Annual meeting.
SECTION 2. Annual Meeting. The Annual meeting shall be held in the month of September, at which officers and directors for the ensuing year shall be elected by secret written ballot from those nominated in accordance with Section 4 of this Article. They shall take office immediately upon the conclusion of the election, and each retiring officer shall turn over to his or her successor in office all properties and records relating to that office within 30 days after the election.
SECTION 3. Elections. The nominated candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for each office shall be declared elected. The three nominated candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for board positions shall be declared elected.
SECTION 4. Nominations. No person shall be a candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated. During the month of May, the Board shall elect a Nominating Committee consisting of three members and one alternate. Not more than one member of the Nominating Committee should be a current member of the Board. The Secretary shall immediately notify the committeepersons and alternates of their selection. The Board shall name a chairperson for the Committee, and it shall be his or her duty to call a committee meeting, which shall be held on or before July 1.
(a) The Committee shall nominate one candidate for each office and three candidates for the three other positions on the Board, and after securing the consent of each person so nominated, shall immediately report their nominations to the Secretary in writing.
(b) Upon receipt of the Nominating Committee's report, the Secretary shall, at least 10 days prior to the August meeting, notify each member in writing of the candidates nominated.
(c) Additional nominations may be made at the August meeting by any member in attendance provided that the person so nominated consents, and provided further that if the proposed candidate is not in attendance at this meeting, his or her proposer shall present to the Secretary a written statement from the proposed candidate signifying his or her willingness to be a candidate.
(d) No person may be a candidate for more than one position in any given election. (e) Nominations cannot be made at the Annual Meeting or in any manner other than as provided in this section.
ARTICLE VI Committees
SECTION 1. The board may each year appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Club in such matters as shows, obedience and tracking trials, trophies, annual prizes, membership and other fields which may well be served by committees. Such committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board. Special committees may also be appointed by the Board to aid it on particular projects.
SECTION 2. Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board upon written notice to the appointees. The Board may also appoint successors to those persons whose services have been terminated.
SECTION 1. The board may each year appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Club in such matters as shows, obedience and tracking trials, trophies, annual prizes, membership and other fields which may well be served by committees. Such committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board. Special committees may also be appointed by the Board to aid it on particular projects.
SECTION 2. Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board upon written notice to the appointees. The Board may also appoint successors to those persons whose services have been terminated.
ARTICLE VII Discipline
SECTION 1. American Kennel Club Suspension. Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American Kennel Club shall automatically be suspended from the privileges of the Club for a like period.
SECTION 2. Charges. Any member may prefer charges against a member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed. Written charges with the specifications must be filed in duplicate with the Secretary, together with a deposit of $10.00 which shall be forfeited if such charges are not sustained by the Board following a hearing. The Secretary shall promptly send a copy of the charges to each member of the Board, and the Board shall first consider whether the actions alleged in the charges, if proven, constitute conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed. If the Board considers that the charges do not allege conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed, it may refuse to entertain jurisdiction. If the Board entertains jurisdiction of the charges, it shall fix a date of a hearing by the Board not later than 3 weeks nor more than 6 weeks thereafter. The Secretary shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused member by registered mail together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant may personally appear in his or her own defense and bring witnesses if he/she wishes.
SECTION 3. Board Hearings. The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether counsel may attend the hearing, but both complainant and accused shall be treated uniformly in that regard. Should the charges be sustained after hearing all the evidence and testimony presented by complainant and accused, the Board may by majority vote of those Board members present suspend the accused from all privileges of the club for not more than six months from the date of the hearing, and if it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also recommend to the membership that the penalty be expulsion. In such case, the suspension shall not restrict the accused's right to appear before his or her fellow members at the ensuing meeting which considers the Board's recommendation. Immediately after the Board has reached a decision, its finding shall be put in written form and filed with the Secretary. The Secretary in turn shall notify each of the parties of the Board's decision and penalty, if any.
SECTION 4. Expulsion. Expulsion of a member from the Club may be accomplished only at a meeting of the Club following a Board hearing and upon the Board's recommendation as provided in Section 3 of this Article. Such proceedings may occur at a regular or special meeting of the club to be held within 60 days but not earlier than 30 days after the day of the Board's recommendation. The accused shall have the privilege of appearing in his or her own behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this meeting. The President shall read the charges and the Board's findings and recommendations, and shall invite the accused to speak in his or her own behalf, if he or she wishes. The members present at the meeting shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion. A 2/3 vote of those present and voting at the meeting shall be necessary for expulsion. If expulsion is not voted, the Board's suspension shall stand.
SECTION 1. American Kennel Club Suspension. Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American Kennel Club shall automatically be suspended from the privileges of the Club for a like period.
SECTION 2. Charges. Any member may prefer charges against a member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed. Written charges with the specifications must be filed in duplicate with the Secretary, together with a deposit of $10.00 which shall be forfeited if such charges are not sustained by the Board following a hearing. The Secretary shall promptly send a copy of the charges to each member of the Board, and the Board shall first consider whether the actions alleged in the charges, if proven, constitute conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed. If the Board considers that the charges do not allege conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed, it may refuse to entertain jurisdiction. If the Board entertains jurisdiction of the charges, it shall fix a date of a hearing by the Board not later than 3 weeks nor more than 6 weeks thereafter. The Secretary shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused member by registered mail together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant may personally appear in his or her own defense and bring witnesses if he/she wishes.
SECTION 3. Board Hearings. The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether counsel may attend the hearing, but both complainant and accused shall be treated uniformly in that regard. Should the charges be sustained after hearing all the evidence and testimony presented by complainant and accused, the Board may by majority vote of those Board members present suspend the accused from all privileges of the club for not more than six months from the date of the hearing, and if it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also recommend to the membership that the penalty be expulsion. In such case, the suspension shall not restrict the accused's right to appear before his or her fellow members at the ensuing meeting which considers the Board's recommendation. Immediately after the Board has reached a decision, its finding shall be put in written form and filed with the Secretary. The Secretary in turn shall notify each of the parties of the Board's decision and penalty, if any.
SECTION 4. Expulsion. Expulsion of a member from the Club may be accomplished only at a meeting of the Club following a Board hearing and upon the Board's recommendation as provided in Section 3 of this Article. Such proceedings may occur at a regular or special meeting of the club to be held within 60 days but not earlier than 30 days after the day of the Board's recommendation. The accused shall have the privilege of appearing in his or her own behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this meeting. The President shall read the charges and the Board's findings and recommendations, and shall invite the accused to speak in his or her own behalf, if he or she wishes. The members present at the meeting shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion. A 2/3 vote of those present and voting at the meeting shall be necessary for expulsion. If expulsion is not voted, the Board's suspension shall stand.
ARTICLE VIII Amendments
SECTION 1. Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by 20 percent of the membership in good standing. Amendments proposed by such petition shall be promptly considered by the Board of Directors and must be submitted to the members with recommendations of the Board by the Secretary for a vote within three months of the date when the petition was received by the Secretary.
SECTION 2. The Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the members present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose, provided the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of the meeting and mailed to each member at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
ARTICLE IX Dissolution
SECTION 1. Dissolution. The Club may be dissolved at any time by written consent of no less than 2/3 of the members. In the event of the dissolution of the Club, other than for purposes of reorganization, whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by operation of law, none of the property of the Club nor any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Club shall be distributed to any members of the Club, but after payment of the debts of the Club, its property and assets shall be given to a charitable organization for the benefits of dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 1. Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by 20 percent of the membership in good standing. Amendments proposed by such petition shall be promptly considered by the Board of Directors and must be submitted to the members with recommendations of the Board by the Secretary for a vote within three months of the date when the petition was received by the Secretary.
SECTION 2. The Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the members present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose, provided the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of the meeting and mailed to each member at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
ARTICLE IX Dissolution
SECTION 1. Dissolution. The Club may be dissolved at any time by written consent of no less than 2/3 of the members. In the event of the dissolution of the Club, other than for purposes of reorganization, whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by operation of law, none of the property of the Club nor any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Club shall be distributed to any members of the Club, but after payment of the debts of the Club, its property and assets shall be given to a charitable organization for the benefits of dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE X Indemnification
Each officer and director of the Club, now or hereafter in office, shall be and hereby is indemnified by the Club against any and all personal liability and expense actually and necessarily incurred by such officer or director in connection with, or resulting from, any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative (regardless of whether made or instituted by or in the right of the Club) or in connection with any appeal relating thereto, in which such officer or director may become involved, as a party or otherwise, or with which he or she may be threatened, by reason of being, or having been an officer or director of the Club, or by reason of any action taken or omitted by him or her in the capacity as an officer or director.
Without limiting or affecting the scope of the foregoing obligation, each such officer and director shall be fully indemnified and protected by the Club in any action or omission to act taken in good faith in accordance with the advice, recommendation or opinion of the attorneys for the Club or the accountants employed from time to time to supervise or audit the books and accounts of the Club.
No indemnification shall be made with respect to matters as to which any such officer or director shall be finally adjudged to have been dishonest, to have acted fraudulently or to have obtained a personal benefit at the expense of the Club in the performance of his or her duties.
The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of other rights to which each officer or director may be entitled, and shall be available whether or not such officer or director continues to be an officer or director of the Club at the time that any such liabilities and expenses are incurred, paid or satisfied.
If any provision or condition of this article shall be determined to be invalid or void for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity of any other provision of this article or of these bylaws.
Each officer and director of the Club, now or hereafter in office, shall be and hereby is indemnified by the Club against any and all personal liability and expense actually and necessarily incurred by such officer or director in connection with, or resulting from, any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative (regardless of whether made or instituted by or in the right of the Club) or in connection with any appeal relating thereto, in which such officer or director may become involved, as a party or otherwise, or with which he or she may be threatened, by reason of being, or having been an officer or director of the Club, or by reason of any action taken or omitted by him or her in the capacity as an officer or director.
Without limiting or affecting the scope of the foregoing obligation, each such officer and director shall be fully indemnified and protected by the Club in any action or omission to act taken in good faith in accordance with the advice, recommendation or opinion of the attorneys for the Club or the accountants employed from time to time to supervise or audit the books and accounts of the Club.
No indemnification shall be made with respect to matters as to which any such officer or director shall be finally adjudged to have been dishonest, to have acted fraudulently or to have obtained a personal benefit at the expense of the Club in the performance of his or her duties.
The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of other rights to which each officer or director may be entitled, and shall be available whether or not such officer or director continues to be an officer or director of the Club at the time that any such liabilities and expenses are incurred, paid or satisfied.
If any provision or condition of this article shall be determined to be invalid or void for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity of any other provision of this article or of these bylaws.
ARTICLE XI Order of Business
SECTION 1. At meetings of the Club, the order of business so far as the character and nature of the meeting permits, shall be as follows:
Roll Call Minutes of Last Meeting Report of Secretary Report of Treasurer Report of President Report of Committees Election of Officers and Board (at the Annual Meeting) Election of New Members Unfinished Business New Business Adjournment.
SECTION 2. At meetings of the Board, the Order of Business, unless otherwise directed by majority vote of those present, shall be as follows: Reading of Minutes of Last Meeting Report of Secretary Report of Treasurer Reports of Committees Unfinished Business New Business Adjournment.
SECTION 1. At meetings of the Club, the order of business so far as the character and nature of the meeting permits, shall be as follows:
Roll Call Minutes of Last Meeting Report of Secretary Report of Treasurer Report of President Report of Committees Election of Officers and Board (at the Annual Meeting) Election of New Members Unfinished Business New Business Adjournment.
SECTION 2. At meetings of the Board, the Order of Business, unless otherwise directed by majority vote of those present, shall be as follows: Reading of Minutes of Last Meeting Report of Secretary Report of Treasurer Reports of Committees Unfinished Business New Business Adjournment.
ARTICLE XII Parliamentary Authority The rules contained in the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised,” shall govern the club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any other special rules of order the club may adopt.
Last Updated 3/1/2016 BY DP
