Constitution And By Laws

ARTICLE I – NAME

Section 1.

The name of this organization shall be known as National Classic Old Frill Club. (Amended 2010)

ARTICLE II– PURPOSE

Section 1.

To foster and create greater interest in the breeding and improvement of Old Frills.

Section 2.

To sponsor annually such shows as may be deemed necessary.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP DUES

Section 1.

Annual Senior membership fee for any individual 18 and over shall be as follows: (Effective January 1, 2009)

US Members
Postal Membership
$15.00
Email Membership
$12.00

Canadian Members
Postal Membership
$20.00
Email Membership
$12.00

Overseas Members
Post Membership
$25.00
Email Membership
$12.00

Section 2.

Annual Junior membership fee for any individual 17 and under shall be $3.00.

Section 3.

All dues become due and payable January of each year. Unpaid dues are delinquent on February 1.

Section 4.

Lifetime Membership shall be $100.00 (Effective January 1 2009).

Section 5.

All applications for membership must be to the club treasurer.

ARTICLE IV – VOTING PRIVILEGE

Section 1.

Members active and in good standing shall be entitles to one vote per office held, at annual elections and all regular and special meetings of the club.

Members shall be entitled to equal benefits and privileges that the club has to offer.

ARTICLE V- REGULAR AND BOARD MEETINGS

Section 1.

Regular and board meetings to be held as often as necessary.

ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS

Section 1.

Elected officers shall be President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Effective 2010 Officers Positions will be split so that half come up in alternating years, eliminating a complete change in officers in any one given year.

ARTICLE VIII – ELECTIONS

Section 1.

Nominations and election of officers shall take place every other year and officers shall serve from election to election.

Section 2.

The members will make nominations for various offices in January and the nominee must be contacted to accept his or her nomination.

The nominee must be an active member and in good standing of the club one year before he or she can accept office.

Section 3.

Nominations will consist of one to three names for any office. One office holder per family at any one time.

ARTICLE VIII – OFFICERS’ DUTIES

Section 1.

The President shall be the chief executive officer. He or she shall be chairman of the regular club meetings and board of directors’ meetings. He/she shall designate time and place of all meetings, shall appoint persons to fill vacancies occurring between regular elections. He/she shall exercise general supervision and leadership that will enhance the aims and purposes of the club.

Section 2.

The Vice President is to assist the President when needed. In the event of absence of the President from any meeting, or in case of his or her inability to act, the Vice President shall act for the President.

Section 3.

The Secretary is to have charge of past records and materials pertaining to the office. He/she shall keep an accurate record of all meetings and read minutes of previous meetings, shall keep record of members and publish and distribute a membership list annually. He/she shall handle all club correspondence. The Treasurer shall receive and be custodian of all money, from whatever source.

All payments or expenditures shall be made only by check drawn on club funds, signed by the Treasurer.

The Treasurer shall keep such books as are necessary to record the funds received and from what source, and all expenditures. These books shall be open for inspection at all meetings. All properties will be turned over to the new officer at the January meeting.

ARTICLE IX – PUBLICITY DIRECTOR

Section 1.

The Publicity Director shall be responsible for all advertising of the club by means of radio, newspaper, and/or other publications. The

Publicity Director shall arrange for photos of various shows and appropriate pigeon events.

ARTICLE X – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.

The Board of Directors may suspend or expel (by a majority vote) a member for any discreditable act, dishonesty, or other undesirable conduct that is considered harmful to the club. They shall conduct such other business as the President may direct.

XI – LIABILITY

Section 1.

No officer or member of this club shall incur any expense, disburse any funds or render this club liable for any obligation that has not first been authorized by the Board of Directors or other officers, under penalty of personally assuming such obligation.

XII – AMENDMENTS

Section 1.

The Constitution and By-Laws of the Old Frill Club may be changed or amended as follows:

Any proposal, change or amendment must be submitted to each member of the Board of Directors for consideration at least thirty days prior to any Board meeting.

If said amendment is approved by a majority vote of the Board, it shall be presented to the club members and if approved by a 2/3 vote of the membership, shall become a duly constituted amendment and the secretary shall notify all members.