Constitution
ARTICLE I - Name and Mission Statement
SECTION 1.
The Name of the Corporation shall be THE JAPANESE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA (JTCA).
SECTION 2.
The mission of the Club shall be:
(a)To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred JAPANESE TERRIER and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection
(b)To encourage the organization of independent local JAPANESE TERRIER Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club
(c)To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which JAPANESE TERRIER shall be judged
(d)To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at conformation, companion, and performance events involving JAPANESE TERRIER
(e)To conduct sanctioned conformation, companion, and performance events for JAPANESE TERRIER under the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club
(f)To act as the repository for the history of JAPANESE TERRIER in America, and to promote responsible ownership through education, support, and encouragement to all JAPANESE TERRIER fanciers.
SECTION 3.
The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any revenue from dues or donations to the Club shall insure to the benefit of any member or other individual; except that reasonable reimbursement may be paid to a member or other individual for specific services performed at the direction of the Club.
SECTION 4.
The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such By-Laws as may be required to carry out its mission.
SECTION 1.
The Name of the Corporation shall be THE JAPANESE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA (JTCA).
SECTION 2.
The mission of the Club shall be:
(a)To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred JAPANESE TERRIER and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection
(b)To encourage the organization of independent local JAPANESE TERRIER Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club
(c)To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which JAPANESE TERRIER shall be judged
(d)To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at conformation, companion, and performance events involving JAPANESE TERRIER
(e)To conduct sanctioned conformation, companion, and performance events for JAPANESE TERRIER under the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club
(f)To act as the repository for the history of JAPANESE TERRIER in America, and to promote responsible ownership through education, support, and encouragement to all JAPANESE TERRIER fanciers.
SECTION 3.
The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any revenue from dues or donations to the Club shall insure to the benefit of any member or other individual; except that reasonable reimbursement may be paid to a member or other individual for specific services performed at the direction of the Club.
SECTION 4.
The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such By-Laws as may be required to carry out its mission.
By-Laws
ARTICLE I - Membership
SECTION 1. Eligibility.
Membership in the Japanese Terrier Club of America shall be open to all persons who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who support the purposes of the Club. While membership is unrestricted as to residence, the Club’s voting rights and office-holding privileges shall be limited as provided in these Bylaws.
SECTION 2. Membership Types and Dues.
(a) Regular Membership – Annual dues shall be $25.00 per year. Open to residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Regular Members shall enjoy all Club privileges, including the right to vote and hold office.
(b) Family Membership – Annual dues shall be $40.00 per year. Open to families residing in the United States. Up to two (2) adult family members, eighteen (18) years of age or older, shall be entitled to vote and hold office. Additional family members listed under the membership may participate in Club activities but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.
(c) Lifetime Membership – A one-time fee of $350.00. Open to residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Lifetime Members shall retain all privileges of Regular Membership without further annual dues obligations.
(d) International Membership – Annual dues shall be $10.00 per year. Open to individuals residing outside the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. International Members may participate in Club activities but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.
SECTION 3. Election to Membership.
Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form approved by the Board of Directors and shall agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Club and the rules of the American Kennel Club. Applications shall be reviewed in accordance with procedures established by the Board.
SECTION 4. Termination of Membership.
Memberships may be terminated:
(a) By resignation. Any member in good standing may resign from the Club upon written notice to the Secretary, but no member may resign when in debt to the Club. Obligations other than dues are considered a debt that must be paid in full before resignation.
(b) By lapsing. Any member who does not pay their membership dues after the dues are in place will have their membership terminated if payment is not received after a written notice.
(c) By expulsion. Any member may be terminated by the officers of the JTCA, provided there is written, photographic, or legal evidence of a violation to any terms of the constitution/by-laws and/or breeders' code of ethics.
SECTION 1. Eligibility.
Membership in the Japanese Terrier Club of America shall be open to all persons who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who support the purposes of the Club. While membership is unrestricted as to residence, the Club’s voting rights and office-holding privileges shall be limited as provided in these Bylaws.
SECTION 2. Membership Types and Dues.
(a) Regular Membership – Annual dues shall be $25.00 per year. Open to residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Regular Members shall enjoy all Club privileges, including the right to vote and hold office.
(b) Family Membership – Annual dues shall be $40.00 per year. Open to families residing in the United States. Up to two (2) adult family members, eighteen (18) years of age or older, shall be entitled to vote and hold office. Additional family members listed under the membership may participate in Club activities but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.
(c) Lifetime Membership – A one-time fee of $350.00. Open to residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Lifetime Members shall retain all privileges of Regular Membership without further annual dues obligations.
(d) International Membership – Annual dues shall be $10.00 per year. Open to individuals residing outside the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. International Members may participate in Club activities but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.
SECTION 3. Election to Membership.
Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form approved by the Board of Directors and shall agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Club and the rules of the American Kennel Club. Applications shall be reviewed in accordance with procedures established by the Board.
SECTION 4. Termination of Membership.
Memberships may be terminated:
(a) By resignation. Any member in good standing may resign from the Club upon written notice to the Secretary, but no member may resign when in debt to the Club. Obligations other than dues are considered a debt that must be paid in full before resignation.
(b) By lapsing. Any member who does not pay their membership dues after the dues are in place will have their membership terminated if payment is not received after a written notice.
(c) By expulsion. Any member may be terminated by the officers of the JTCA, provided there is written, photographic, or legal evidence of a violation to any terms of the constitution/by-laws and/or breeders' code of ethics.
ARTICLE II - Meetings
SECTION 1. Meetings in conjunctions with specialties.
There shall be a meeting of the Japanese Terrier Club of America at every specialty, following the awarding of the Best of Breed award. Only members in good standing and approved guests are permitted at these meetings.
SECTION 2. Additional meetings.
There may be additional meetings in person or via electronic means. Meetings may be called by the President, or by a majority vote of the Board. Notice of such meeting shall be provided to the membership by the Corresponding Secretary via mail or electronic means at least five (5) days, and not more than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the meeting and said notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business may be transacted thereat. The quorum for such a meeting shall be ten percent (10%) of the members in good standing.
SECTION 3. Minutes.
Minutes will be kept at every meeting by the appointed secretary or a representative acting in the absence of a secretary. These minutes must be able to be viewed by any member in good standing of the JTCA at all times. It will be the responsibility of the secretary or acting secretary to provide those minutes upon request.
SECTION 1. Meetings in conjunctions with specialties.
There shall be a meeting of the Japanese Terrier Club of America at every specialty, following the awarding of the Best of Breed award. Only members in good standing and approved guests are permitted at these meetings.
SECTION 2. Additional meetings.
There may be additional meetings in person or via electronic means. Meetings may be called by the President, or by a majority vote of the Board. Notice of such meeting shall be provided to the membership by the Corresponding Secretary via mail or electronic means at least five (5) days, and not more than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the meeting and said notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business may be transacted thereat. The quorum for such a meeting shall be ten percent (10%) of the members in good standing.
SECTION 3. Minutes.
Minutes will be kept at every meeting by the appointed secretary or a representative acting in the absence of a secretary. These minutes must be able to be viewed by any member in good standing of the JTCA at all times. It will be the responsibility of the secretary or acting secretary to provide those minutes upon request.
ARTICLE III - Officers
Section 1. Directors
At the first meeting held in conjunctions with a specialty, there shall be an election of officers. All members may hold an officer position as long as they have a majority of the votes. The term shall be one year unless expressly nominated for re-election. The officers duties shall in include but may not be limited to:
Section 2. Vacancies
Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers shall be filled by a member of good standings with the JTCA who receives a majority of votes of the other officers. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-Presidents.
Section 3. Compensation
No JTCA officer or representative shall receive any compensation for services rendered to the JTCA. However, JTCA officers or representatives shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred on behalf of the JTCA, if such expenses were pre-approved by the JTCA officers.
Section 1. Directors
At the first meeting held in conjunctions with a specialty, there shall be an election of officers. All members may hold an officer position as long as they have a majority of the votes. The term shall be one year unless expressly nominated for re-election. The officers duties shall in include but may not be limited to:
- The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Club, preside at all meetings, enforce the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws and appoint necessary committees not otherwise provided for.
- The Vice President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the President's death, absence, or incapacity. The Vice President shall be chairman of the Program Committee.
- The secretary shall keep a record of all meetings and official business of the JTCA. This includes all minutes of meetings of the HCA and conversations with the officers of the JTCA.
- The treasurer shall collect all membership dues and maintain the clubs finances. The Treasurer’s books shall at all times be open to inspection by the Board. At every meeting of the Board, the Treasurer shall report the condition of the Association’s finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported. The treasurer shall be bonded up to the prescribed amount designated by the officers.
Section 2. Vacancies
Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers shall be filled by a member of good standings with the JTCA who receives a majority of votes of the other officers. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-Presidents.
Section 3. Compensation
No JTCA officer or representative shall receive any compensation for services rendered to the JTCA. However, JTCA officers or representatives shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred on behalf of the JTCA, if such expenses were pre-approved by the JTCA officers.
ARTICLE IV - Committees
Section 1. Committees
The Board may appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Club in such matters as dog shows, obedience trials, trophies, annual prizes, membership, health, rescue and other fields which may be served by committees. Such committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board. Special committees may also be appointed by the Board to aid it on particular projects.
Section 2. Termination
Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the membership of the Board with written notice to the appointee, and the Board may appoint successors to these persons whose services have been terminated.
Section 3. Resignation
Committee members who resign or are unable to perform the duties for any reason may be replaced by the officers and founding members.
Section 1. Committees
The Board may appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Club in such matters as dog shows, obedience trials, trophies, annual prizes, membership, health, rescue and other fields which may be served by committees. Such committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board. Special committees may also be appointed by the Board to aid it on particular projects.
Section 2. Termination
Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the membership of the Board with written notice to the appointee, and the Board may appoint successors to these persons whose services have been terminated.
Section 3. Resignation
Committee members who resign or are unable to perform the duties for any reason may be replaced by the officers and founding members.
ARTICLE V - Discipline
Section 1. American Kennel Club Suspension
Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American Kennel Club (AKC) shall be automatically suspended from the privileges of this Club for a like period.
Section 2. Expulsion
Any member of the JTCA may be expelled at any time should they violate any of the terms and conditions of the constitution/by-laws and/or breeders code of ethics. The expulsion of members applies to both domestic and international members. Evidence for expulsion may be presented to a JTCA officer or founding member at any time. Evidence should be written, photographic or legal in nature. Hearsay evidence will not be tolerated. Expulsion will be voted upon by the officers and founding members. Any member that has been expelled from the JTCA will have to re-apply for membership and must be approved by the officers and founding members with at least a two-thirds majority.
Section 3. Liability
Neither the officers or founding members shall be liable for the decision rendered, put into effect or published as provided for in this article, nor for any action or related costs incurred pertaining to the same.
Section 1. American Kennel Club Suspension
Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American Kennel Club (AKC) shall be automatically suspended from the privileges of this Club for a like period.
Section 2. Expulsion
Any member of the JTCA may be expelled at any time should they violate any of the terms and conditions of the constitution/by-laws and/or breeders code of ethics. The expulsion of members applies to both domestic and international members. Evidence for expulsion may be presented to a JTCA officer or founding member at any time. Evidence should be written, photographic or legal in nature. Hearsay evidence will not be tolerated. Expulsion will be voted upon by the officers and founding members. Any member that has been expelled from the JTCA will have to re-apply for membership and must be approved by the officers and founding members with at least a two-thirds majority.
Section 3. Liability
Neither the officers or founding members shall be liable for the decision rendered, put into effect or published as provided for in this article, nor for any action or related costs incurred pertaining to the same.
ARTICLE VI - Amendements
Section 1.
Amendments to the constitution and By-Laws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Corresponding Secretary signed by ten percent (10%) of the membership in good standing. Amendments proposed by such a petition shall be promptly considered by the Board of Directors and must be submitted to the membership with recommendations of the Board by the Corresponding Secretary, for a vote within three (3) months of the date when the petition was received.
Section 2.
The Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by a two thirds (2/3) vote by secret ballot of the Regular members present and voting in any regular or special meeting called for this purpose, provided that the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of the meeting and mailed to each member at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
Section 1.
Amendments to the constitution and By-Laws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Corresponding Secretary signed by ten percent (10%) of the membership in good standing. Amendments proposed by such a petition shall be promptly considered by the Board of Directors and must be submitted to the membership with recommendations of the Board by the Corresponding Secretary, for a vote within three (3) months of the date when the petition was received.
Section 2.
The Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by a two thirds (2/3) vote by secret ballot of the Regular members present and voting in any regular or special meeting called for this purpose, provided that the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of the meeting and mailed to each member at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
ARTICLE VII - Dissolution
The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than two thirds (2/3) of the Regular members. In the event of the dissolution of the club other than for purposes of reorganization, whether voluntary or involuntary, or by operation of law, none of the property of the Club not any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Club shall be distributed to any members of the Club but after payment of the debts of the Club its property and assets shall be given to charitable organization for the benefit of dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than two thirds (2/3) of the Regular members. In the event of the dissolution of the club other than for purposes of reorganization, whether voluntary or involuntary, or by operation of law, none of the property of the Club not any proceeds thereof nor any assets of the Club shall be distributed to any members of the Club but after payment of the debts of the Club its property and assets shall be given to charitable organization for the benefit of dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VIII - Order of Business
Section 1.
At meetings held in conjunction with specialties the order of business is as follows:
Section 2.
At any meetings for officers and founding members the order of business shall be as follows:
Section 1.
At meetings held in conjunction with specialties the order of business is as follows:
- Roll Call
- Reading minutes of last meeting
- Report of the President
- Report of the Vice-president
- Report of the Secretary
- Report of the Treasurer
- Report of the committee(s)
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Section 2.
At any meetings for officers and founding members the order of business shall be as follows:
- Reading minutes of last meeting
- Report of the President
- Report of the Vice-president
- Report of the Secretary
- Report of the Treasurer
- Report of the committee(s)
- Election of Founding Members
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
ARTICLE X - Parliamentary Authority
Section 1.
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws and any special rules or orders the Club may adopt.
Section 1.
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws and any special rules or orders the Club may adopt.