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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB of AMERICA, Inc.
BYLAWS
of the
Working
Australian Shepherd Club of Alberta
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.1
Identification. The name of this organization is Working Australian Shepherd
Club of Alberta (the Club). The Club is an official affiliated club of the
Australian Shepherd Club of America, Inc. (ASCA), and shall not affiliate with
any other dog club or registry.
Section 1.2
Address. The business/mailing address of the Club at time of adoption of these
Bylaws is:
Working Australian Shepherd Club of Alberta
9618 – 108 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 1N7
The business address of the Club may be changed at any time by a vote
of the Board of Directors.
Section 1.3.
Non-Profit Status. The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit. No
part of any profit or remainder or residue from dues or donations to the Club
shall inure to the benefit of any member.
1.3.1 The Club may not engage in any form of discrimination which
adversely affects ASCA's tax-exempt status under lnternal Revenue Code Section
501 (c)(7).
Section 1.4.
ASCA trademarks and the like the names, logos, trademarks and service marks of
ASCA may not be used by the Club or it's members unless authorized by ASCA.
Section 1.5.
Objectives. The objectives of the Club are:
1.5.1. To encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Australian
Shepherds in such a manner as to bring their natural qualities to the highest
degree attainable. It shall strive to educate and assist all owners of the breed
to improve their knowledge of the breed and it's history.
1.5.2. To protect and advance the interest of the Australian Shepherd
breed and to encourage ethical breeding practices and sportsmanlike competition
at all dog shows and trials.
1.5.3. To conduct Conformation Shows, Obedience Trials, Stockdog Trials
and other events under the rules and regulations of ASCA.
1.5.4. To encourage all breeders to accept the breed standard adopted by
ASCA as the only standard of excellence by which the breed shall be judged.
ARTICLE II
ORDER OF BUSINESS AND PROCEDURES
"Robert's
Rules of Order" shall govern any matter of procedure not specifically addressed
by these Bylaws, unless another order of procedure is established by the Board
of Directors.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 3.1.
Eligibility
3.1.1. Membership shall be open to all persons who are in good standing
with the Australian Shepherd Club of America, Inc. and the Working Australian
Shepherd Club of Alberta and who shall subscribe and adhere to the principles
and objectives of this Club. Persons who are currently suspended or expelled
from ASCA may not join this Club until they are reinstated in ASCA. Membership
shall be unrestricted as to race, color, creed, or sex, and ownership of an
Australian Shepherd shall not be a requirement of membership.
3.1.2. Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form approved by the
Club. The form shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the
Constitution, Bylaws, Rules, Regulations, Code of Ethics, Procedures, Dispute
Rules of both ASCA and the Club. Dues shall accompany the application.
3.1.3. Any person who renews membership is deemed to have consented to all
current terms of the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules, Policies, Procedures, Rules
for Resolution of Disputes of both ASCA and the Club.
Section 3.2.
Types of Membership
3.2.1. Individual Membership - which shall be open to any individual
meeting eligibility requirements, and shall have one vote.
3.2.2. Family Membership - which shall be open to any person and the
resident members of their immediate family household who meet eligibility
requirements. Voting memberships shall be vested in members of the family who
are 18 years of age or older, and junior non-voting memberships shall be vested
in members of the family who are younger than the age of 18. Dues shall be
pro-rated at full payment for head of household and 1/2 payment for all
additional family members who desire membership.
3.2.3. Junior Non-voting Membership - which shall be open to anyone under
age 18 and not living with a Club member. Dues shall be 1/2 of individual
membership dues.
3.2.4. Honorary Life Membership - which shall be a non-paid, voting
membership offered to those persons selected by unanimous vote of the Board to
receive such special membership. Honorary memberships will be offered
periodically to honor a person for his/her outstanding service to this Club, or
to the Australian Shepherd and it's fancy.
3.2.5. Subscription - Any person or organization desiring membership for
the sole purpose of receiving mailings of the Club. This membership has no
voting rights.
3.2.6. Membership in the Club is not transferable.
Section 3.3. Election to
Membership Procedures (Note: You may want to have member sponsors for
applicants.)
3.3.1. An applicant is admitted to membership only upon election by the
Board of Directors.
(Note: You may want to list applicants in the Club
newsletter, you may want to vote in, applicants at a meeting.)
Section 3.4.
Dues. Annual dues of an amount determined by the Board shall be payable on each
January 1. Dues shall be determined by the financial needs of the Club and will
be changed upon reasonable notification of members.
Section 3. 5.
Termination of Membership
3.5.1. By Resignation: Any member may, by written request, resign from
membership in the Club. Dues will not be refunded.
3.5.2. By Lapsing: Any member whose dues remain unpaid by February 1 of
any fiscal year will be considered lapsed in membership.
3.5.3. By Suspension; Expulsion: Any member who is disciplined by ASCA is
deemed disciplined to the same extent by the Club. Any member may be terminated
by expulsion as provided in Article XIII of these Bylaws.
3.5.4. Expulsion Reinstatement: Upon re-application of a former member and
filed with the Secretary, the Affiliate Board of Directors may, by affirmative
vote of two-thirds of the members of the Board, reinstate such former member to
membership in the Club on such terms as the Board deems appropriate. The former
member submitting this reinstatement application must be in good standing with
the ASCA.
Section 3.6.
Good Standing
3.6.1. A member in good standing is considered to be in good standing if
they are in compliance with all the rules and regulations of ASCA and its
affiliates and conduct themselves so as to advance the interests of the Club and
the breed. As examples, a member is not in good standing if they have not paid
dues when assessed or if they are presently under discipline imposed by ASCA or
an affiliate.
ARTICLE IV
CLUB BUSINESS
Section 4.1.
Fiscal Year. The Club's fiscal year is from January 1 to December 31. The Clubs
official year shall begin immediately upon installation of it's elected officers
and end upon their termination of office.
Section 4.2.
Membership Meetings
4.2.1. One or more general meetings shall be held annually with the dates
to be determined by the Board. Members shall be notified of all meetings not
less than 15 days prior to the selected date.
4.2.2. The Board shall meet not less than six times yearly to conduct
business of the Club. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the
President at any time, with 15 days notice to the members of the Board.
A. A quorum shall consist of four (4) Directors.
The presence of a quorum is necessary for all voting. Unless otherwise specified
in these Bylaws, any matter may be passed by the Board of Directors by a simple
majority of those Directors present to vote.
B. All meetings of the Board of Directors may be
attended by the general membership except when it is considering matters of
discipline. When considering matters of discipline, only members of the Board
and the person whose conduct is in question may be present.
4.2.3. Special meetings of the general membership may be requested in
writing and signed by 25% of the general membership in good standing. A special
meeting may only be requested by written petition to the Board of Directors. The
petition must be given to the Board at least thirty days before the desired
special meeting. The Secretary shall provide notice to the general members by
telephone, fax or mail at least 15 days before the meeting.
Section
4.3. Voting by balloting of the entire membership may only be permitted in
special cases as determined by these Bylaws,
A. In cases of voting by balloting of the membership, a
majority of 51% of the total Club membership roll shall be required to carry a
decision. Should such balloting fail to elicit sufficient response from the
membership to effect a decision, the question shall be brought before the
membership present at the next general meeting of the Club and voted upon at
that time. A majority vote of those in attendance shall then be considered
sufficient to effect all decisions of the Club.
ARTICLE V
THE BOARD
The affairs of
the Club shall be managed by the Board of Directors.
Section 5.1.
The Board shall consist of all officers of the Club, and one (1) additional Club
member elected from the general membership. Members of the Board shall serve a
one (1) year term of office, with the exception of Secretary and Treasurer
Positions which shall be a 2 year term, and shall be expected to attend a
majority of meetings of the Board to effect the duties of their office.
Section 5.2.
The new Board shall assume office immediately after the meeting at which they
were elected. In the case of disputed elections, the former Board will serve
until the dispute is resolved. The new Board shall assume office immediately
after a disputed election is resolved.
Section 5.3.
The Board shall be vested with general management and supervision of all Club
business and affairs, and it shall be empowered to appoint such committees as
may be deemed necessary to advance the work of the Club. All committees and each
of their members shall be subject to the authority of the Board, and may be
terminated or replaced by the Board at any time.
Section 5.4.
Actions and decisions of the Board may be subject to review of 51% of the
general membership at any time, by written petition of the members or by request
of the President.
5.4.1. Any three members, not of the same household; or the President, may
petition the Secretary in writing to hold a balloting of the membership to
rescind any Board decision alleged not to be in the best interest of the Club.
The Secretary shall notify the membership for a decision on the issue, and a
general membership meeting shall be called not less than 30 days following the
mailing of the ballots to decide upon the issue.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
The officers
of the Club shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
and Affiliate Representative. All officers must be members in good standing of
ASCA. Persons who are currently suspended or expelled from ASCA may not run for
office in this Club until they are reinstated in ASCA.
No Member shall hold an officers position on the Working Australian Shepherd
Club of Alberta while holding as officers position on another ASCA Affiliated
Club.
Section 6.1.
President: who shall preside over all meetings, chair the Board, and exercise
supervision over all affairs and activities of the Club. He/she shall be a
member ex officio of all committees, and shall have all powers and duties
normally appropriate to this office. Refer to Robert's Rules of Order for the
President's voting privilege.
Section 6.2.
Vice President: who shall assume the duties of the President during his/her
absence, illness or incapacity. In the event of resignation or death of the
President, the Vice President shall assume the office of President for the
remainder of his/her term of office, and a replacement for the Vice President
shall be appointed by the Board for a like term of office.
Section 6.3.
Secretary: who shall keep all records of the Club, record the minutes of all
Board and general membership meetings, give notice to all members as may be
required, and maintain ail correspondence for the Club. The Secretary shall
maintain within reach at all meetings, copies of Bylaws, special rules of order
and standing rules. The Secretary shall notify officers and Directors of their
election to office.
Section 6.4.
Treasurer: who shall be entrusted with all financial records and monies of the
Club, shall collect dues and pay debts of the Club, and keep accurate records of
all transactions under his/her supervision. Expenditures of amounts in excess of
$99.00 must be approved by the President. All funds shall be deposited in a bank
designated by the Board, and he/she may be bonded, at the discretion of the
Board, for an amount not to exceed the balance of funds in the Club treasury.
His/her books shall be open to inspection of the Board at all times, and he/she
shall report the status of the Club's finances at each general membership
meeting. At the closing of the fiscal year, shall render a written report of the
previous years accounts to the general membership at it’s next meeting (or
annual meeting). The Treasurer has the duty of a fiduciary to the Club.
Section 6.5.
Affiliate Representative: who shall be the Club liaison representative to the
Australian Shepherd Club of America, Inc., and be empowered to represent the
Club at it's Board in all business and correspondence with the parent Club and
it's affiliates. However, all activities of the affiliate representative shall
be subject to prior approval of the President and/or Board. He/she shall give
report of all activities of and communications with the parent Club at each
general membership meeting; and he/she shall communicate all impending matters
with the Board and/or the President as they arise. The Affiliate Representative
is responsible for distributing all ASCA business to the Club.
Section 6.6.
Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers of the Club shall be
filled until completion of that term of office by a majority vote of the Board
at it's next regular meeting following the creation of the vacancy; except for
the office of the President as provided in these by-laws. Any member of the
Board or officer of the Club who is absent from more than half of the Club
meetings shall have resigned by reason of absence.
Section 6.7.
Show Coordinators: shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The show
coordinators are the liaison between the Club and the ASCA show office. Show
coordinators sign and are responsible for all paperwork pertaining to
sanctioning of all ASCA show/trial programs. (Note: You may wish to have a
Membership Secretary.)
Section 6.8.
Club Records. Each officer is responsible for maintaining records appropriate to
the officer's Club business. Records must be maintained in a form easily
readable, transportable and maintainable by anyone qualified for the office. All
records kept of whatever nature or form are the property of the Club. Each
officer is responsible for transferring the Club's records to his successor
within 14 days following an election. Either the outgoing or incoming officer's
unexcused failure to effect this transfer automatically removes that person from
good standing. If the incoming officer is the person preventing the transfer,
the outgoing officer will continue in office until the transfer is completed.
Section 6.9.
Removal of a Director. A Director may be removed from office only upon an
affirmative vote of all of the other Directors or upon two-thirds majority vote
of the general members. The Director sought to be removed may not vote for this
purpose. A director may be removed from office only for cause.
ARTICLE VII
LIABILITY OF MEMBERS
Section 7.1.
Personal Liability
7.1.1. Except for payment of dues, no Director, Officer, or member shall
be personally liable for any past or present debt or obligations of the Club.
7.1.2. A member may not incur debt for the Club without approval of the
Board of Directors. Such a person is personally liable for the debt. However,
the Board of Directors may ratify such a debt by a simple majority of those
Directors present to vote at any meeting the Board of Directors.
7.1.3. No person shall use the name, mailing list, or official insignia of
the Club for other than Club purposes.
ARTICLE VIII
ANNUAL MEETING
Section 8.1.
An annual meeting may be called by the President and Board as concurrent as
possible with the election of new officers every one (1) year. Normal conduct of
this meeting shall include a report of the President on the activities of the
Club's past year, a report by the Secretary on the growth of the Club, a report
of the Club's financial status by the Treasurer, a report by the affiliate
representative on ASCA affairs, a report by outstanding committee heads as
directed by the President, installation of new Club officers, and the
presentation of Club awards. (Note : You may wish to have elections every year
or every 3 years.)
ARTICLE IX
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Nominations
and elections are to be scheduled so the new slate of officers are installed
before the Affiliate renewals are due back to the ASCA Business office on
January 1. (Note: With the new officers on the renewal form, the listing of all
Affiliate Clubs at the Business office and in the Aussie Times will be correct
as of January 1.) Any change of officers during the year must be sent to the
ASCA Business Office within thirty days of the change.
Section
9.1 On or before the 1st day of June yearly, the President shall appoint a
nominating committee which shall propose and present a slate of nominees for
election to all officers of the Club and it's Board The Nominating Committee
shall consist of three members in good standing, one of whom must be a member of
the Board. The President may not serve on the Nominating Committee, The
Nominating Committee shall select it's own Chairman. Said slate of nominees
shall be presented to the Board no later than the 1st day of July.
A. No member whose dues are not paid may be a nominee.
B. No member who has not consented to nomination may be a
nominee.
C. No member who has been suspended or expelled from ASCA
may be a nominee.
Section 9.2.
During the month(s) of July/August a general membership meeting shall be called
to present the officer/Board nominee slate, as selected by the nominating
committee, to the membership; or notice thereof shall be presented to the
membership by mail. Additional nominations shall be solicited from the
membership from the floor, or by mail, at this time. All additional nominees
must consent to nomination on or before the 1st day of July to qualify for such
nomination.
Section 9.3. (*See
note below regarding this section) Elections shall be held
during the month of November and shall be conducted by mail. Voting ballots
shall be sent to all voting members on or before the 10th day of November and
voting will cease on the 31st day of July/August. Election of the nominees
shall be effected by a majority vote of the ballots received by the close of
voting date, as single exception to Article III, Section 3 of these by-laws.
Elected candidates shall assume the duties of office on or before the 30th day
of September. Write-in candidates shall not be allowed in balloting. The agenda
may also include other issues, which the Board wishes to submit to a vote of the
members. (See Article XI Section 11.2)
(*Note regarding Section 9.3 - the dates in
this section must be revised, will be done by the board in early 2007).
Section 9.4.
Nominations and elections cannot be made in any manner other than as provided
herein,
ARTICLE X
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
Section 10.1.
All financial accounts shall be in the name and to the credit of Working
Australian Shepherd Club of Alberta. The accounts shall be maintained in a
federally insured financial institution located in the county where the Club
conducts all or a majority of its business.
Section 10.2.
All disbursements shall be made by check signed by the Treasurer and/or either
the Secretary or the President.
Section 10.3.
The Board of Directors may authorize one or more officers of the Club to enter
into any contract or to execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on
behalf of the Club, and such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances.
Section 10.4.
All funds of the Club shall be deposited in a timely manner to the credit of the
Club in the accounts specified in Section 10.1.
ARTICLE XI
CREATION AND TERMINATION OF COMMITTEES
Section 11.1.
Subject to approval of the Board of Directors, the President may appoint
permanent or temporary committees to advance the work of the Club,
Section 11.2.
A committee maybe terminated by an affirmative majority vote of the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
Section 12.1.
Amendments to the Bylaws may only be accomplished by a vote of the membership of
the Club. Amendments may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written
petition signed by twenty percent of the members of the Club in good standing
and addressed to the Secretary.
Section 12.2.
Amendments must be submitted to a vote of the members within three months of any
meeting of the Board of Directors in which the amendments were considered,
Amendments proposed by petition must be accompanied by recommendations of the
Board when published in the agenda for the election. See Article IX. Section
9.3.
Section 12.3.
Proposed Amendments to these Bylaws must be approved by ASCA before a final club
vote on these amendments is initiated.
ARTICLE XIII
DISPUTES AND DISCIPLINE
Section 13.1.
Disputes between Club members, between a member and the Club or involving
non-members and pertaining to Club affairs or a Club sanctioned event, shall be
decided in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Rules as adopted by ASCA. Any
discipline or sanctions issued or administered by the Club shall be in
conformity with such rules.
Section 13.2.
Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the Australian Shepherd Club
of America, Inc. automatically shall be suspended from the privileges of this
Club for a like period.
Section 13.3.
Members of the Club and non-members participants in Club activities must agree
to abide by all rules and procedures adopted by ASCA and those adopted by the
Club. Forms for application for membership and for participation in Club
activities shall so state. Such rules and procedures include, but are not
limited to, these Bylaws, ASCA's Bylaws, the ASCA Show, Obedience and Stockdog
Rules and Regulations and ASCA's Dispute Resolution Rules.
Section 13.4.
All members shall be expected to conduct themselves in a manner which shall
uphold the principles of the Club as stated in the constitution, and may, by
actions contrary to it's ideas, be subject to disciplinary action of the Board,
ARTICLE XIV
DISSOLUTION
The Club may
be dissolved at any time by written consent of at least three-fourths of the
members in good standing.
Section 14.1.
In the event of dissolution, whether by voluntary means, involuntary means, or
by operation of law, none of the property, funds, assets or proceeds thereof
shall be distributed to any member of the Club unless such distribution is to
discharge an undisputed and properly documented obligation of the Club to the
member. All remaining Club property, funds, assets, or proceeds thereof must be
donated to a benevolent animal organization or as a donation for the ASCA
National Specialty or the Aussie Rescue fund as directed by the Board of
Directors.
Section 14.2.
Funds which are subject to dispute involving the Club will be deposited in the
ASCA Dispute Funds Trust. At resolution of the dispute, the amount in dispute
will be either disbursed to the appropriate claimant or transferred to the
Aussie Rescue fund or the ASCA National Specialty fund in the name of the
dissolving Club.
Section 14.3.
Written notification of the dissolution must be given to ASCA before the
effective date.
Revised 8th
June 1998
A REQUIRED ADDENDUM TO AFFILIATE CLUB BYLAWS
1.
Conflict within Bylaws. In the event of a conflict between this addendum and any
other provision of these bylaws, this addendum shall prevail.
2 The
Club and ASCA. The Affiliate Club is referred to as "the Club" and the
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB of AMERICA, Inc., is referred to as "ASCA" in this
addendum.
2.1 The club shall not seek membership nor seek license or sanction for any
event with another registry other than a registry which ASCA has an agreement.
2.2 The Host Club of an ASCA National Specialty shall not invite nor
contract with another registry or any of its affiliates other than a registry
with which ASCA has an agreement to hold an event at any time during the
Nationals or as a pre-show or trial.
2.3 The ASCA Business Office will refuse sanction of any show/trial of an
ASCA Affiliate held with the United States Australian Shepherd Association
(USASA) National Specialty unless such show is approved by a vote of the
membership of such Affiliate when at least Fifty Percent (50%) of such Affiliate
Club members cast a vote and action is approved by Two-Thirds (2/3) of those
casting votes.
3.
Non-Profit Status. The Club shall not be operated for profit. No profit or part
thereof or any remainder or residue from dues or donations for the Club's use
shall inure to the benefit of any member.
4.
Objectives. The primary objective of the Club is to protect and advance the
Australian Shepherd breed. In service of this goal, the Club will:
4.1 Encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Australian Shepherds in
such a manner as to bring their natural qualities to the highest degree
attainable.
4.2 It shall strive to promote, educate and assist all owners of the breed
to improve their knowledge of the breed and it's history.
4.3 Protect and advance the interest of the Australian Shepherd breed and
to encourage ethical breeding practices and sportsmanlike competition at all dog
shows and trials.
4.4 Conduct Conformation Shows, Obedience Trials, Stockdog Trials, Tracking
Tests, Agility Trials and other events in conformity with ASCA rules and
regulations.
4.5 Encourage all breeders to accept the ASCA breed standard as the only
standard of excellence by which the breed shall be judged.
5. Order
of Business and Procedures. The latest version of "Robert's Rules of Order"
shall govern any matter of procedure not specifically addressed by these Bylaws,
unless another order of procedure is established by the Board of Directors.
6.
Membership. Membership shall be open to all persons who are in good standing
with ASCA and the Club and who shall subscribe and adhere to the principles and
objectives of this Club. Persons who are currently suspended or expelled from
ASCA may not join this Club until they are reinstated in ASCA.
6.1 Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form approved by the
Club. The form shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the
Constitution, Bylaws, Rules, Regulations, Code of Ethics, and Dispute Rules of
both ASCA and the Club.
6.2 Any person who renews membership is deemed to have consented to all
current terms of the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules, Policies, Procedures and
Dispute Rules of both ASCA and the Club.
6.3 Any member who is disciplined by ASCA is deemed disciplined to the same
extent by the Club.
7.
Officers. All Officers and Directors must be members in good standing of ASCA.
Persons who are currently suspended or expelled from ASCA may not hold or run
for office in this Club until they are reinstated in ASCA.
7.1 Affiliate Representative: Who is an Officer in the Club and shall be
the Club liaison representative to ASCA and be empowered to represent the Club
in all business and correspondence with the parent Club and its affiliates.
He/she shall give report of all activities of and communications with the parent
Club at each meeting; and he/she shall communicate all impending matters with
the Board and/or the President as they arise. The Affiliate Representative is
responsible for distributing all ASCA business to the Club.
7.2 Show Coordinators: Shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The
Show Coordinators are the liaison between the Club and the ASCA show Office.
Show Coordinators sign and are responsible for all paperwork pertaining to
sanctioning of all ASCA show/trial programs.
7.3 Any member of the Board or officer of the Club who is absent for more
than half of the Club meetings shall have resigned by reason of absence.
8.
Nominations and Elections. Nominations and elections will be scheduled so the
new slate of officers are installed before the Affiliate renewals are due back
to the ASCA Business office on January 1. (Note: With the new officers on the
renewal form, the listing of all Affiliate Clubs at the Business office and in
the Aussie Times will be correct as of January 1.) Any change of officers during
the year must be sent to the ASCA Business Office within thirty days of the
change.
9.
Amendments. Proposed Amendments to these Bylaws must be approved by ASCA before
a final club vote on these amendments is initiated. Proposed amendments will be
submitted to ASCA with the old wording followed by the new wording.
10.
Disputes and Discipline. Disputes between Club members, between a member and the
Club or involving non-members and pertaining to Club affairs or a Club
sanctioned event, shall be decided in accordance with the Dispute Rules as
adopted by ASCA. Any discipline or sanctions issued or administered by the Club
shall be in conformity with such rules.
10.1 Discipline by ASCA. Any member who is suspended from the privileges of
ASCA shall automatically be suspended from the privileges of this Club for a
like period.
11.
Consent to Rules. Members of the Club and non-member participants in Club
activities must agree to abide by all rules and procedures adopted by ASCA and
those adopted by the Club. Forms for application for membership and for
participation in Club activities shall so state. Such rules and procedures
include, but are not limited to, these Bylaws, ASCA's Bylaws, Registry Rules,
the ASCA Show, Obedience, Tracking and Stockdog Rules and Regulations and ASCA's
Dispute Rules.
12.
Dissolution. Written notification of the dissolution must be given to ASCA
before the effective date.
12.1 Upon dissolution of the Club, any assets remaining after discharge of
the obligations of the Club must be donated to a tax-exempt, benevolent animal
organization (such as, but not limited to Aussie Rescue and Placement or to the
host Club of the next National Specialty).
12.2 The Club may not engage in any form of discrimination which adversely
affects ASCA's tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(7).
13. ASCA
trademarks and the like. The names, logos, trademarks and service marks of ASCA
may not be used by the Club or its members unless authorized by ASCA.
14. All
Officers and Directors of any ASCA Affiliate Club must be full members in good
standing with ASCA at all times during their term. Service members are not
allowed to serve as Officers or Directors of Affiliate Clubs.
THIS ADDENDUM MAY BE REVISED
BY ASCA FROM TIME TO TIME.
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