Collie Club of Maryland By-Laws

 

 

 

 

 
ARTICLE I. NAME
 
The name of this corporation is "The Collie Club of Maryland, Inc."
 
ARTICLE II. SEAL
 
The corporation seal of this corporation shall be a serrated circle with the sord "SEAL" written on it.
 
ARTICLE III. PURPOSE
 
The objects and purposes of the corporation shall be to associate and bring together those persons interested in the Collie Dog; to acquire and disseminate knowledge and appreciation of the Breed; to encourage and promote ownership, care, breeding, exhibition and training of purebred registered Collies, to establish and maintain high standards of excellence in the breeding, showing, sale and stud fees of Collies; to hold meetings, lectures, shows and exhibitions for the promotion and accomplishment of the foregoing objects and purposes, and to do such other things as may be to the best interests of Collies and members of the Club.  The Club shall be a non-profit organization and no member or officer shall receive compensation for such service as member or officer.
 
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP
 
(a)  There shall be four classes of membership: Active, Associate Honorary and Junior.  Only Active members may vote or hold office.  Junior membership is open to all persons under the age of sixteen (16).
 
(b) Any person subscribing to the foregoing objects and purpose3s shall be eligible for membership.
 
(c) Applications for Active membership shall be in writing and shall be sponsored by no less than two (2) active and or Associate members who have an acquaintance with and/or reasonable knowledge of the character, reputation and qualifications of the applicant(s).  The application shall be delivered to the Corresponding Secretary who shall validate the sponsors' knowledge of the applicant(s) and approve or disapprove the application with regard to completeness.  In considering such applications, the Board of Governors shall assume, in the absence of knowledge or evidence to the contrary, that the sponsoring members do have the actual knowledge of the character, reputation and qualifications of the applicant (s) , and that the sponsoring members believe that the granting of membership will be to the better interests of the Club.
 
d)  An applicant for membership, after making his or her intention for membership known by submitting a written application, shall complete an introductory period of no less than six (6) months during which the applicant must be a worker at one (1) Club-sponsored activity and attend at least two (2) regular Club meetings before this application may be considered by the Board of Governors.
 
(e) The applications for membership shall be approved or disapproved by a vote of a majority of the General Membership.  Upon approval of an application for membership, the Corresponding Secretary shall notify the applicant of his election to membership and bill him for the current due3s.  Upon payment of the dues, the applicant's name shall be placed on the membership list and, while in good standing, shall be entitled to all the privledges of the Club.
 
(f) Should the General Membership by a majority vote, disapprove an application for membership, the Corresponding Secretary shall notify the sponsoring members.
 
(g) An Active Membership shall be accorded to all those who agree to uphold the aforestated purposes of the Club, and abide by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Collie Club of America.  Active members shall attend three (3) Club meetings and help as a worker at Club events totalling no less than one (1) yearly.
 
(h) Honorary Membership may be conferred upon any person for outstanding service to the Club or its objects and purposes.  Such Honorary Membership shall not be lightly bestowed and must be a unanimous vote of the general membership present and voting at any duly called meeting.
 
(i) An Associate Membership shall be accorded to those who are unable to attend Club functions on a regular basis, but desire membership in the Club.  They shall be entitled to all privileges of the Club except voting and holding office.
 
(j) A Junior Membership shall be accorded to those who are at least eight (8) years of age who desire membership in the Club.  It shall be the duty and privilege of all members to nurture and encourage these young members toward the purposes of the Club as previously stated.  junior members shall be entitled to all privileges of the Club except voting and holding office.
 
(k) The immediate members of the family of any Active members shall be accorded the courtesy of the Club, but may not vote, hold office, or participate in the business of the Club unless they themselves are active members.
 
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS AND ORGANIZATION
 
(a) The Officers of the Club shall be President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
 
(b) the management of the affairs of the Club shall be vested in a Board of Governors consisting of the above named Officers and three (3) Active Members elected as provided by the By-Laws.