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Dayton Siberian Husky RescueGreater
Dayton Siberian Husky Rescue
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
Name and Objectives
Section 1. The name of the Organization shall be Greater Dayton Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.
Section 2. The objectives of the Organization shall be:
| 1. Rescuing abused or abandoned Siberian Huskies |
| 2. Promoting spaying & neutering |
| 3. Finding quality homes for abused or abandoned Siberian Huskies |
| 4. Preventing cruelty to Siberian Huskies through education about the breed |
| 5. Educating the public on responsible pet ownership |
| 6. Attempting to eliminate "Backyard Breeder" and "Puppy Mills" |
| 7. Support other rescue Organizations |
Section 3. The Organization shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any profits or remainder or reside from dues or donations to the Organization shall inure to their benefit of any member or individual.
Section 4. The members of the Organization shall adopt and may from time to time revise such by-laws as may be required to carry out these objectives.
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
Membership
Section 1. Eligibility. Membership shall be open to all persons eighteen years of age and older who subscribe to the purposes of this Organization. The minimum age requirement may be waived by the Board of Directors (and written parental permission) where the applicant has demonstrated an interest in the breed through exhibiting, breeding, and/or racing registered Siberian Huskies.
Section 2. Dues. Annual membership dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors not to exceed $25 per family (residing at the same address) per year payable on or before the first day of January each year. During the month of November, the Treasurer shall send each member a statement of dues for the coming year. No member may vote whose dues are not paid in full for the current year.
Section 3. Election to Membership. Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form as approved by the Board of Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by these constitution and by-laws. The application shall state the name, address, and occupation of the applicant and shall carry the endorsement of two members. Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit dues payment for the current year.
The name and address of the applicant, together with the names of the sponsors shall be listed and distributed to the membership subsequent to receipt of said application by the Secretary. Any objection to an applicant for membership, together with the reasons for such objection, shall be filed in writing with the Secretary within the time specified in the listing.
Subsequently, applicants may be elected at any of the Board of Directors meetings. Affirmative votes of 2/3 of the Directors present at a meeting of the Board.
An application which has received a negative vote by the Board, may be presented by one of the applicant's endorsers at the next meeting of the Organization and the Organization may elect such applicant by favorable vote of 75% of the members present.
Section 4. Termination of membership. Memberships may be terminated:
1. By resignation. Any member in good standing may resign from the Organization upon written notice to the Secretary or Treasurer. Dues will not be refunded.
2. By lapsing. A membership will be considered as lapsed and automatically terminated if such member's dues remain unpaid after the first Monday in March.
3. By expulsion. A membership may be terminated by expulsion as provided in Article VI of these constitution and by-laws.
ARTICLE II
Meetings
Section 1. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the Organization shall be held during the period beginning July 1 and ending November 1 of each year at a place, date, and hour designated by the Board of Directors. Written notice of the annual meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary to each member at least 30 days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for the annual meeting shall be 10% of the membership who are present and in good standing.
Section 2. Special Organization Meetings. Special Organization meetings may be requested by the President and/or called by a majority vote of the members of the Board who are present at a meeting of the Board, or shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 10% of the members of the Organization who are in good standing. Such meeting shall be held at such place, date, and hour as may be designated by the Board of Directors. Written notice of such meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 14 days and not more than 30 days prior to the meeting. The notice of the meeting shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other Organization business may be transacted. The quorum for such a meeting shall be 10% of the members in good standing.
Section 3. Board Meetings. The first meeting of the Board shall be held immediately following the annual meeting. Other meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such times and places as are designated by a majority of the entire Board.
Section 4. The Board of Directors may conduct its business by mail.
ARTICLE III
Board of Directors
Section 1. Board of Directors. The Board shall be comprised of the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer, all of whom are members in good standing. They shall serve in their respective capacities with regard to the Organization and its meetings and the Board meetings. ·
President shall preside at all meetings of the Organization and of the Board, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the office of the President in addition to those particularly specified in these constitution and by-laws. ·
Vice-Presidents shall have equal duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the President's absence. ·
Secretary shall be responsible for:
1. Recording minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and members;
2. Furnishing copies of all minutes of all meetings in a form prescribed by the Board of Directors;
3. Notifying new members of their election and distributing to each new member a membership card, a copy of the Organization's constitution and by-laws, and a current membership list;
4. Notifying members of the time and place of members' meetings;
5. Notifying Directors of the time and place of Directors meetings;
6. Conducting all correspondence no covered in the duties of the other officers;
7. Preparing and mail Organization materials;
8 . Lending as much assistance as possible to committee chair with mailings pertaining to Organization business;
9. Carrying out such other duties as are prescribed in these by-laws and/or by the Board of Directors. ·
Treasurer shall:
1. Collect and receive all moneys due or belonging to the Organization;
2. Deposit the same in a bank approved by the Board of Directors;
3. Disburse funds necessary to discharge the liabilities of the Organization. Such disbursements shall in no event exceed a maximum limit on all expenditures imposed by the Board of Directors. If liabilities are incurred in excess of this maximum limit, prior approval of the Board must be obtained before payment can be made;
4. Keep books open for inspection of the Board at all times;
5. Report to the Board at every meeting the condition of the Organization's finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported;
6. Render at the annual meeting an account of all moneys received and expended during the previous fiscal year;
7. Maintain a record of all non-expendable Organization property held by the Board of Directors or members of the Organization;
8. Keep an up-to-date roll of members and their addresses.
Section 2. Impeachment. An officer may be impeached for failure to discharge his/her duties as prescribed in Section 1 of this Article by a vote of 75% of the entire Board of Directors.
Section 3. Vacancies. Any vacancies on the Board during the term shall be filled for the unexpired term by a majority vote of all the then members of the Board.
ARTICLE IV
Organization Year, Voting
Section 1. Organization Year. The Organization's fiscal and operating year shall begin on the first day of January and end on the 31st day of December.
Section 2. Voting. At the annual meeting or at a special meeting of the Organization, voting shall be limited to those members in good stand who are present at the meeting, except for amendments to the constitution and by-laws which shall bed decided by written ballot cast by mail. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted.
ARTICLE V
Committees
Section 1. The Board may appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Organization. Such committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board.
Section 2. Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board upon written notice to the appointee, and the Board may appoint successors to those persons whose service has been terminated.
ARTICLE VI
Discipline
Section 1. American Kennel Club Suspension. Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American Kennel Club automatically shall be expelled from this Organization.
Section 2. Board Hearings. The Board or committee shall have complete authority to decide whether counsel may attend the hearing, but both complainant and defendant shall be treated uniformly in that regard. Should the charges be sustained after the hearing all the evidence and testimony presented by complainant and defendant, the Board or committee may by a majority vote of those present suspend the defendant from all privileges of the Organization 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 defendant's right to appear before the members at the ensuing meeting which considers the recommendation of the Board or committee. Immediately after the Board or committee has reached a decision, its findings shall be put in written form and filed with the Secretary shall notify each of the parties of the decision and penalty, if any.
Section 3. Expulsion. Expulsion of a member may be accomplished only at a Special Meeting following a hearing and upon the recommendation of the Board or committee as provided in Section 2 of this Article. The President shall read the charges and the findings and recommendations, and shall invite the defendant, if present, to speak in his/her own behalf though no evidence shall be taken at this meeting. The meeting shall then vote by secret written ballot on the proposed expulsion. A 2/3 vote of those present shall be necessary for expulsion. If expulsion is not so voted, the suspension shall stand.
ARTICLE VII
Amendments
Section 1. Amendments to the constitution and by-laws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by 20% 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 by-laws may be amended at any time provided a copy of the proposed amendment has been mailed by the Secretary to each member accompanied by a ballot on which indicates a choice for or against the action to be taken. The notice shall specify a date not less than 30 days after the date of mailing by which date the ballots must be returned to the Secretary to be counted. The favorable vote of 2/3 of the members in good standing whose ballots are returned within the time limit shall be required to effect any such amendment.
ARTICLE VIII
Dissolution
Section 1. The Organization may be dissolved at any time by written consent of not less than 2/3 of the members. In the event of the dissolution of the Organization, whether voluntary or involuntary, or by operation of law, none of the property of the Organization nor any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Organization shall be distributed to any members of the Organization. After payment of the debts of the Organization, its property and assets shall be given to one or more charitable organizations for the benefit of dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
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