This Organization shall be known as the Tibetan Terrier
Association of America (TTAA). Its membership shall be made up of dedicated
purebred Tibetan Terrier enthusiasts or any person duly elected to membership.
ARTICLE II
The purpose of this club shall be to
the optimize the Health and Welfare of the Tibetan Terrier, to promote
sportsmanship through Club activities and events, to provide a forum for Breed
enthusiasts to share ideas, ask questions, and work together toward the
betterment of the Breed.
To fulfill this Article, we promise:
1.To hold licensed UKC events, including at least one conformation,
obedience, and performance event every year, run in accordance with the rules,
policies, and procedures of the United Kennel Club.
2.Encouraging club members and
breeders to accept the standard of the breed as established and approved by the
United Kennel Club as the standard by which the breed shall be bred and judged.
3.Promoting the breed and increasing its popularity in a responsible
manner.
4.Educating and publicizing the high standard of excellence of UKC
registered dogs of the club's breed.
5.To encourage health-related studies/research and learnings, which will
result in the improvement of the Breed.
6.Promoting and encouraging the breeding of better and finer Tibetan
Terriers by educating club members through a regular newsletter, seminars,
internet web sites, etc. This includes supporting health-related studies
related to the club's breed.
7.Promoting good sportsmanship in the training and exhibition of dogs.
8.Provide Rescue services without bias.
9.Provide a forum in which Breeders may share ideas and enthusiasts may ask
questions.
10.Educating judges about the essential elements of the Tibetan Terrier as
set for in the UKC Standard.
11.Encouraging the formation of subordinate regional specialty clubs.
12.To dismiss from our membership without hesitation those who violate these
by-laws and the principles of good sportsmanship and fair and honest conduct.
ARTICLE III
We reserve the right to refuse any
entry in our competitions, as well as membership in this Club to any
individual, at the discretion of the Officers, Board of Directors, and members.
However, no person shall be refused entry or membership on a basis of race,
color, creed, religion, gender, age, or national origin.
The method of obtaining membership in
this Club shall be as follows:
1. Be sponsored by a member in good
standing, and supply the following information:
Name
Address
and phone number
Occupation
`Years
in Breed
Interest
in Events
2. Application shall be in writing to
the Secretary.
3. Once application and dues are
received by the Secretary, applicant will be notified that their membership has
been accepted.
4. No applicant will be accepted to
membership if he or she has been convicted of a felony or any form of animal
abuse, unless specifically approved by a majority vote of the Officers/Board
and members.
ARTICLE IV
The following shall be the conditions
of continuing membership:
1. The attendance of as many meetings
as possible.
2. The attendance of and participation
in all Club activities and shows/events to the satisfaction of the
Officers/Board. However, the attendance clauses of Article IV, sections 1 and 2
shall be waived due to illness, disability, conflict with employment, excessive
distance, or bona-fide previous commitments.
3. Any member known to: promote,
support, raise dogs for fighting; knowingly sell, give, or trade dogs that will
be used for fighting; condone or be associated with the facing off, game
testing, rolling or pitting of dogs, or animal abuse will have their membership
automatically revoked. The member shall also be reported to United Kennel Club
for disciplinary action as well.
ARTICLE V
The Officers shall be elected at the
January 1st meeting every 2 years. Any Officer may succeed him- or
herself. All elections shall be by secret ballot and decided by a simple
majority. The officers and their respective duties shall be as follows:
This article shall be used to govern
the Officers of the Club.
1.PRESIDENT: shall preside at all meetings and conduct good
order and discipline.
2.VICE-PRESIDENT: shall assist the president in the discharge
of his duties, and will preside in his absence.
3.SECRETARY/TREASURER: shall keep an accurate record of all
meetings and events. They shall keep an accurate account received and be
responsible for the proper collection and distribution of all funds and accounts,
under the direction of the Board. They shall preside in the absence of the
other elected officers.
4.Checks and Drafts on the account(s) of this Club will be
signed by the President and reviewed by the Treasurer.
5.The books and accounts of the Secretary/Treasurer shall be
audited annually, prior to the election of officers, by a committee appointed
by the President and Vice-President.
ARTICLE VI
The Board of Directors of this Club
shall be 2 in number, and elected at large by the membership, and shall include
one alternate director. The alternate should attend all Board meetings, and
shall have a vote if one or more directors are absent.
ARTICLE VII
The dues of this Club shall be in the
amount decided upon by the membership and shall be due and payable on January
31st.Any member who has not paid
their dues by March 1st shall be dropped from the rolls. However, if any member
is in financial distress, his dues may be waived by a majority vote of the
Officers/Board, on a case by case basis.
ARTICLE VIII
The meetings of this Club shall be
held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at a location decided upon by
the Officers/Board.
ARTICLE IX
These By-Laws may be amended as deemed
necessary by the Officers/Board and must be approved by a simple majority of
the members present. Notice of a proposed change must be in writing, and the
membership properly notified. UKC must be notified in writing as well.
ARTICLE X
General Regulations:
1.Members shall conduct themselves as ladies/gentlemen at all
Club functions.
2.Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, firearms, or illegal
drugs will be allowed on the grounds or in the buildings while participating in
any club or licensed events.
3.These By-Laws shall be read to every applicant before being
accepted into membership.
4.These By-Laws shall become effective at the April 1st
2012 meeting.
5. To become effective, these By-Laws
must be approved by a majority vote of all members present when the vote is
taken.
6. All United Kennel Club policies
will be strictly adhered to during all UKC events.
7. Members shall conduct themselves in
an honest and sportsman like manner at all meetings and events.
8. The Officers/Board of Directors of
the Tibetan Terrier Association of America shall have the inherent rights and
powers to dismiss ANY member who is continually disruptive to the detriment of
the orderly conduct of our meetings and/or events, or who acts in an
unsportsmanlike manner in any forum against another member.
9. The Officers and Board shall serve
as the nomination committee for all offices, board vacancies, and award
recipients; however, any member in good standing shall have the right to make
nominations from the floor.
10. Any individual suspended by United
Kennel Club shall automatically be suspended from the club as well.
