APPENZELLER SPITZHAUBEN CLUB OF AMERICA CONSTITUTION
Article I-Name
This organization shall be known as the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America.
Article II-Purpose
The purpose of this club is to encourage the continued improvement of Appenzeller Spitzhaubens through the breeding for quality birds, education and exhibition. The club will promote breeding as closely to the Swiss breed standard as possible
Article III-Membership
Any person or organization with a sincere interest in the purpose of the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America may become a member upon payment of the annual dues. The club shall not deny membership based on race, religion, gender or political affiliation. No member shall receive payment of services rendered to the club. A member may be expelled by a majority of the board of directors for acts deemed harmful to the Appenzeller breed and/or club.
Article IV- Annual Dues
Annual dues shall be set by the board of directors and shall be payable on January 1st for each Calendar year.
Article V- Organization
Section 1. The board of directors shall be comprised of the following officers and regional Directors. They shall consist of the following:
* President * Vice President- Poultry Shows * VP of breed Education
* Secretary * Vice President- Genetics * Newsletter Editor
* Treasurer * Vice President- Public relations
(Note: The 1st Vice President shall be elected by the board of directors from the three elected Vice Presidents.)
Section 2. The board of directors shall be elected to two year terms by the membership in a Secret ballot election. Any member of the board of directors can be a candidate for Re-election
Section 3. Vacancies on the board of directors shall be filled by the board of directors until the next election
Section 4. Elections shall be held in even numbered years during the month of November The newly elected board of directors shall take office January 1. Out going officers shall turn over all club property to their successor by January 1.
Section 5. Founding officers of the club shall be appointed by the clubs founding members and will serve until elections are held.
Article VI- Regions
Section 1. The United States shall be divided into ten regions each having a regional director Director elected by members in that region. They shall serve as members of the board of directors of the club.
Section 2. The board of directors by majority vote may increase, decrease, or rearrange the number of regions as they deem necessary.
Section 3. Membership in the club is open to all individuals who pay their dues and remain in good standing with the club.
Article VII- Rule of Governance
The club shall use Roberts’ Rules of Order in carrying out of all meetings and club business.
Article VIII- Financial Status
The club shall operate as a non-profit organization.
Article IX- Dissolution of the Club- In the event of the dissolution of the club, all the club assets will be turned over to the APA and/or other non-profit organizations of like kind. The exact distribution of assets shall be determined by majority vote of the board.
This organization shall be known as the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America.
Article II-Purpose
The purpose of this club is to encourage the continued improvement of Appenzeller Spitzhaubens through the breeding for quality birds, education and exhibition. The club will promote breeding as closely to the Swiss breed standard as possible
Article III-Membership
Any person or organization with a sincere interest in the purpose of the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America may become a member upon payment of the annual dues. The club shall not deny membership based on race, religion, gender or political affiliation. No member shall receive payment of services rendered to the club. A member may be expelled by a majority of the board of directors for acts deemed harmful to the Appenzeller breed and/or club.
Article IV- Annual Dues
Annual dues shall be set by the board of directors and shall be payable on January 1st for each Calendar year.
Article V- Organization
Section 1. The board of directors shall be comprised of the following officers and regional Directors. They shall consist of the following:
* President * Vice President- Poultry Shows * VP of breed Education
* Secretary * Vice President- Genetics * Newsletter Editor
* Treasurer * Vice President- Public relations
(Note: The 1st Vice President shall be elected by the board of directors from the three elected Vice Presidents.)
Section 2. The board of directors shall be elected to two year terms by the membership in a Secret ballot election. Any member of the board of directors can be a candidate for Re-election
Section 3. Vacancies on the board of directors shall be filled by the board of directors until the next election
Section 4. Elections shall be held in even numbered years during the month of November The newly elected board of directors shall take office January 1. Out going officers shall turn over all club property to their successor by January 1.
Section 5. Founding officers of the club shall be appointed by the clubs founding members and will serve until elections are held.
Article VI- Regions
Section 1. The United States shall be divided into ten regions each having a regional director Director elected by members in that region. They shall serve as members of the board of directors of the club.
Section 2. The board of directors by majority vote may increase, decrease, or rearrange the number of regions as they deem necessary.
Section 3. Membership in the club is open to all individuals who pay their dues and remain in good standing with the club.
Article VII- Rule of Governance
The club shall use Roberts’ Rules of Order in carrying out of all meetings and club business.
Article VIII- Financial Status
The club shall operate as a non-profit organization.
Article IX- Dissolution of the Club- In the event of the dissolution of the club, all the club assets will be turned over to the APA and/or other non-profit organizations of like kind. The exact distribution of assets shall be determined by majority vote of the board.
APPENZELLER SPITZHAUBEN CLUB OF AMERICA BYLAWS
APPENZELLER SPITZHAUBEN CLUB OF AMERICA BYLAWS
Article I - President
The president shall assume the duties of the chairman of the board of directors. He or she shall be responsible for the execution of the constitution & bylaws and shall receive and process all proposals for their action. The president shall preside at all meetings, call special meetings if requested by the majority of the board and appoint an election commissioner And committee for the biennial election- with the approval of the board. He or she shall endeavor to see that all board members and committee chairs properly discharge their duties, take an active part in club business and activities as deemed necessary for the betterment of the club. The president shall have access to all monetary records of the club.
Article II - Vice Presidents(s)
Section 1. The 1st vice president shall be elected by the board of directors from the three vice presidents elected by the membership. He or she shall assist the president with their duties and conduct club meetings at the presidents request or absence
Section 2. a) A vice president will serve as the club’s public relations education chair and said club activities
b) A vice president will serve as the club’s poultry show chair and direct said club activities
c) A vice president will serve as the club’s genetics chair and direct said club club activities.
Article III - Secretary
The secretary shall take minutes at meetings of the board of directors and of the club. They shall provide a typed copy of the said minutes to the board of directors within ten days following the meeting. They shall conduct club correspondence on behalf of the club. They shall process all requests for special meets at the poultry shows to ensure the completion of the proper paperwork, reports and rewards. They shall prepare an annual report for the club’s annual meet. They shall surrender all files, monies, and other club property to the new secretary at the expiration of their term in office.
Article IV - Treasurer
The treasurer shall collect and receive all monies due the club, pay club fees and and bills and keep an accurate record of all transactions. They shall prepare a monthly Financial report and provide a typed copy for all board members. In addition they shall process all membership applications and provide the board with a proper membership roster. The treasurer shall prepare an annual report for the annual meeting Of the club. They shall surrender all files, monies, and other club property to the new club treasurer at the expiration of their term of office. For the protection of the club they shall be bonded annually.
Article V - Regional Director
The regional directors shall be responsible for actively promoting the club and it’s activities, including the placing of annual regional, state and special meets within their regions. They shall also represent the club and assist in planning and carrying out details for the national meet when held in their region. Each regional director will serve as a member on the board of directors, have a vote in determining club policy, assist with coordinating club meets within their region and take part in recruitment of new members.
Article VI - Board of Directors
The board of directors shall control the affairs of the club at all times and remove from office any officer, upon majority vote of the board, for miss-conduct or failure to adequately perform the duties of his or her office
Article VII - Election Commissioner & Committee
The election commissioner & committee shall be elected by the board of directors by August 1st prior to biennial elections in even numbered years. They shall conduct a secret ballot election for all offices up for election. The committee shall tally the ballots and forward the results to the club secretary. Following the results of the elections the ballots shall be sealed and turned over to the club secretary. The sealed ballots must be kept for a period of no less than 90 days in the event there is a challenge to the results.
Article VIII - Club Meetings
An annual meeting shall take place each year in conjunction with the national meet when ever feasible.
Article X - Club Meets
The Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America shall hold an annual national meet to be set By the board of directors. Site of the national meet shall be determined by a majority vote of the board of directors. The placing of the annual district meet shall be the prerogative of the regional director, who shall assume responsibility for its planning and execution and who shall coordinate these activities with the vice presidents in charge of poultry shows and club secretary. The regional director shall be responsible for a report of the results to be sent to the secretary promptly at the termination of the meet. Annual state meets and special meets shall be placed by the regional director at the request of any member and coordinated with the secretary. Members requesting such meets shall assume the responsibilities as outlined for the regional directors if the director is not in attendance.
Article XII - Amendments
Any proposal to amend or alter the Constitution & Bylaws of the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America shall be submitted to the secretary in writing. He or she will in turn notify The president and submit the proposal to the board of directors who will decide by majority vote whether to place the proposal before the membership for a vote. Proposals passed favorably by the board of directors shall be included on the ballot with the biennial election of officers to be voted upon by the membership at large. If adopted by a two thirds vote of the voting members the amendment shall be made effective on January 1st following the election. The new amendment shall be mailed to each member as a supplemental to the constitution & by laws of the club.
Article XI - Interpretation
In all cases of dispute arising from interpretation of the Constitution & Bylaws of the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America and on all other matters not covered here in a vote of the board of directors shall decide the issue such decisions shall be declared final.
Article I - President
The president shall assume the duties of the chairman of the board of directors. He or she shall be responsible for the execution of the constitution & bylaws and shall receive and process all proposals for their action. The president shall preside at all meetings, call special meetings if requested by the majority of the board and appoint an election commissioner And committee for the biennial election- with the approval of the board. He or she shall endeavor to see that all board members and committee chairs properly discharge their duties, take an active part in club business and activities as deemed necessary for the betterment of the club. The president shall have access to all monetary records of the club.
Article II - Vice Presidents(s)
Section 1. The 1st vice president shall be elected by the board of directors from the three vice presidents elected by the membership. He or she shall assist the president with their duties and conduct club meetings at the presidents request or absence
Section 2. a) A vice president will serve as the club’s public relations education chair and said club activities
b) A vice president will serve as the club’s poultry show chair and direct said club activities
c) A vice president will serve as the club’s genetics chair and direct said club club activities.
Article III - Secretary
The secretary shall take minutes at meetings of the board of directors and of the club. They shall provide a typed copy of the said minutes to the board of directors within ten days following the meeting. They shall conduct club correspondence on behalf of the club. They shall process all requests for special meets at the poultry shows to ensure the completion of the proper paperwork, reports and rewards. They shall prepare an annual report for the club’s annual meet. They shall surrender all files, monies, and other club property to the new secretary at the expiration of their term in office.
Article IV - Treasurer
The treasurer shall collect and receive all monies due the club, pay club fees and and bills and keep an accurate record of all transactions. They shall prepare a monthly Financial report and provide a typed copy for all board members. In addition they shall process all membership applications and provide the board with a proper membership roster. The treasurer shall prepare an annual report for the annual meeting Of the club. They shall surrender all files, monies, and other club property to the new club treasurer at the expiration of their term of office. For the protection of the club they shall be bonded annually.
Article V - Regional Director
The regional directors shall be responsible for actively promoting the club and it’s activities, including the placing of annual regional, state and special meets within their regions. They shall also represent the club and assist in planning and carrying out details for the national meet when held in their region. Each regional director will serve as a member on the board of directors, have a vote in determining club policy, assist with coordinating club meets within their region and take part in recruitment of new members.
Article VI - Board of Directors
The board of directors shall control the affairs of the club at all times and remove from office any officer, upon majority vote of the board, for miss-conduct or failure to adequately perform the duties of his or her office
Article VII - Election Commissioner & Committee
The election commissioner & committee shall be elected by the board of directors by August 1st prior to biennial elections in even numbered years. They shall conduct a secret ballot election for all offices up for election. The committee shall tally the ballots and forward the results to the club secretary. Following the results of the elections the ballots shall be sealed and turned over to the club secretary. The sealed ballots must be kept for a period of no less than 90 days in the event there is a challenge to the results.
Article VIII - Club Meetings
An annual meeting shall take place each year in conjunction with the national meet when ever feasible.
Article X - Club Meets
The Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America shall hold an annual national meet to be set By the board of directors. Site of the national meet shall be determined by a majority vote of the board of directors. The placing of the annual district meet shall be the prerogative of the regional director, who shall assume responsibility for its planning and execution and who shall coordinate these activities with the vice presidents in charge of poultry shows and club secretary. The regional director shall be responsible for a report of the results to be sent to the secretary promptly at the termination of the meet. Annual state meets and special meets shall be placed by the regional director at the request of any member and coordinated with the secretary. Members requesting such meets shall assume the responsibilities as outlined for the regional directors if the director is not in attendance.
Article XII - Amendments
Any proposal to amend or alter the Constitution & Bylaws of the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America shall be submitted to the secretary in writing. He or she will in turn notify The president and submit the proposal to the board of directors who will decide by majority vote whether to place the proposal before the membership for a vote. Proposals passed favorably by the board of directors shall be included on the ballot with the biennial election of officers to be voted upon by the membership at large. If adopted by a two thirds vote of the voting members the amendment shall be made effective on January 1st following the election. The new amendment shall be mailed to each member as a supplemental to the constitution & by laws of the club.
Article XI - Interpretation
In all cases of dispute arising from interpretation of the Constitution & Bylaws of the Appenzeller Spitzhauben Club of America and on all other matters not covered here in a vote of the board of directors shall decide the issue such decisions shall be declared final.
APPENZELLER SPITZHAUBEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAP OF DISTRICTS
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Kentucky Maryland Tennessee Virginia West Virginia |
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Connecticut Delaware New Jersey New York Pennsylvania |
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Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont |
