During the July 20, 2003 General Meeting there will be a Vote in reference to the Additional Amendments for our Constitution and By-Laws:

Please read the Amendments on your right.

 


 

 

 

 

  

 

Amendments to be Voted Upon at the July 20, 2003 General Club Meeting

 

SEVENTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- Constitution, Article I, Section 2c.
To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog show and obedience trials under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.


EIGHTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- By-Laws, Article I, Section 1.
There shall be two types of membership open to persons who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this club.
Regular Membership- Open to persons 18 years of age and older who enjoy all the privileges of this club including the right to vote and hold office.
Associate Membership- Open to all persons 18 years of age and older who are residing outside of the club's local area and/or inactive members. Associate members are entitled to all club privileges except voting and holding office.


NINTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- Article I, Section 2.
Membership dues for regular members shall not exceed $10 per year per person and dues for Associate members shall not exceed $5 per person per year, payable on or before the 1st day of January of each year.


TENTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- Article I, Section 3.
The application shall state the name, address and occupation of the applicant and it shall carry the endorsement of two members in good standing.


ELEVENTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- Article II, Section 1.
Meetings of the Club shall be held within the greater York, Pennsylvania area at such hour and place as designated by the Board of Directors.
Article II, Section 2.
Such special meetings shall be held within the greater York, Pennsylvania area at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person or persons authorized herein to call such meetings.
Article II, Section 3.
Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held in alternating months not to coincide with the General Meetings, within the greater York, Pennsylvania area, at such hour and place as may be designated by the Board.
Article II, Section 4.
Such special meetings shall be held within the greater York, Pennsylvania at such place, date and hour as may be designated by the person authorized herein to call such a meeting. Written notice of such meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days and not more than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. Telegraphic notice is not permitted.


TWELFTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- Article IV, Section 4.
The board shall name a Chairman for the committee and it shall be his duty to call a committee meeting which shall be held by October 1.
Article IV, Section 4b.
Upon receipt of the Nominating Committee's report, the Secretary shall mail written notice to each member of the nominated candidates at least two weeks prior to the November meeting.


THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- Article VI, Section 3.
Should the charges be sustained after hearing all of the evidence and testimony presented by complainant and defendant, the Board may by a majority vote of those present reprimand or suspend the defendant from all privileges of the Club for not more than 6 months from the date of the hearing.


FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT (July 2003)- Article VII, Section 2.
The constitution and by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds secret vote of the members present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for the purpose, provided the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of the meeting and mailed to each member at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the meeting.