GIANT SCHNAUZER CANADA
CONSTITUTION
(1) This association shall be known as “Giant Schnauzer Canada”.
(2) The objectives of Giant Schnauzer Canada are:
a) To foster and promote the welfare of purebred Giant Schnauzers in the country of Canada.
b) To guard the interests of the owners and breeders of purebred Giant Schnauzers.
c) To clarify and maintain the standard of Giant Schnauzers.
d) To assist and advise all Giant owners.
e) To sponsor a Giant Schnauzer National Specialty each year within a Regional area with the option of holding a Regional Specialty.
f) To encourage events which promote the proper temperament, versatility, and conformation of the Giant Schnauzer, including but not limited to: specialty shows, obedience trials, herding, water and carting trials.
(3) The Board of Directors will consist of a minimum of 9 members comprised of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and 5 Regional Directors. Nor more than 3 Board members may live in any one region (on a 9 member Board). The regions are BC (including Yukon and NWT), Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba), Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland). Their term of office shall be one year, and elected by the general membership.
(4) The Club shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Canadian Kennel Club.
(5) An annual meeting will be held the week-end of the Club’s National Specialty each year. All reports in writing, financial or otherwise, shall be presented at the annual meeting.
(6) Elections of new officers shall be done by November 1st of each year. The officers and directors shall be nominated one month before, and a voting sheet sent to members. Members will return the completed ballots to the Secretary.
(7) Motions by mail may come from the general membership at any time. They shall be seconded and presented in writing to the Secretary. Upon board examination and approval, they shall be voted on by mail by the general membership.
(8) The President, or in his absence, the Vice-President, shall:
a) Reside at all meetings of the Club or board of directors.
b) Have the power to call a meeting.
c) Coordinate activities of the Club.
d) Upon the written request of 5 members, a special meeting of the Club shall be called within 30 days.
(9) The Secretary shall:
a) Keep an accurate record of all meetings.
b) Keep a roll of members and their addresses.
c) Accept applications and dues for membership.
d) Accept all resignations.
e) Send news of Club activities to magazines.
f) Mail a copy of the Constitution & Code of Ethics to each member and request the dues.
g) Accept all complaints and suggestions.
h) Issue notices of meetings.
i) Be responsible for the bulletin issued to members in good standing.
j) Mail minutes to all members, in the next newsletter.
(10) The Treasurer shall:
a) Be responsible for deposit of all monies in a bank or credit union.
b) Present to each general meeting a statement of all finances.
c) All monies received must be duly receipted and entered in a cash receipt ledger in form that explains why the money was received. An exception would be monies not easily traceable such as a raffle, etc…
(11) Signing authority shall be given to two of the following three executives: President, Vice-President and Treasurer.
(12) Membership:
a) Each member shall be a single membership, with one vote.
b) A person may become a member of the Club by:
1) Filling out an application form for membership.
2) Payment of dues to the Secretary.
3) The executive will have the final ruling on any and all applications for membership.
4) Member signing the Code of Ethics will have an asterisk before their names on the membership list.
c) Every member shall pay the membership fees, as established by the Club, an annual dues payable on the first of January of each year.
d) Members who have not paid by March 31st will be dropped from the membership.
e) The members in good standing shall have the power by a majority vote to forfeit the membership of any member of the Club likely to endanger the welfare or reputation of the Club or breed for conduct on his part.
f) The officers of the Club shall have the power to suspend a member of the Club pending expulsion of the member by a membership majority vote.
(13) The Club may be dissolved at any time with the written consent of not less than 2/3 of the members of the Club. After payment of all debts and liabilities of the Club; it’s properties and assets shall be divided equally among the members.
(14) The Constitution can be amended by 2/3 of voting members, either by proxy or attendance of an annual meeting. The proxies shall be mailed to members 30 days prior to the meeting. The Constitution can only be changed at an annual meeting.
(15) Three members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum, for the transaction of business.
(16) Members can be represented by written proxy at regular and special meetings.