Majestic Mini Rex Specialty Club

Majestic Mini Rex Specialty Club

Section 1
To encourage the exhibition of the Mini Rex rabbit in the
Mid- Atlantic region.

Section 2
To promote the Mini Rex rabbit in all four articles.

 Section 3
To hold Mini Rex Specialty shows in order to help achieve sections 1 & 2.

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Article III – Affiliation

This organization shall be affiliated as a local specialty club with the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) and Majestic Mini rex Specialty Club.

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Article IV –Membership

Section 1
Any person in good standing with the ARBA (if a member) and Majestic Mini Rex Specialty Club (if a member), and is in agreement with the objectives of this organization may become a member upon presentation of an application along with the membership fee(s) for one or more years to the Secretary/Treasurer.  It is not required for an individual to own a Mini Rex rabbit to become a member of the Majestic Mini Rex Specialty Club.

Section 2
Membership term will last January 1 to December 31. Dues shall be received from the membership by the end of the annual membership meeting in order to continue uninterrupted membership. New members may join at
a prorated membership fee at any time during the calendar year ($.50 per month left in the year).

Section 3
Members will receive membership card stating their
membership prior to the expiration.

Section 4
The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any
for membership or renewal.

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Article V – Officers/Elections

Section 1
The officers if this organization shall consist of a President, Vice president, and a Secretary/Treasurer and three directors. The Officers will also be directors of this organization. These six persons shall make up the Board of Directors.

Section 2
The Officers shall be elected annually by the membership of a mail ballot. All ballots must be received by the Secretary with a postmark no later than the tenth of December. The term of an officer shall consist of one calendar year beginning with the January after the election.

Section 3
Any member in good standing who is actively owning and raising Mini Rex rabbits may be eligible for an office.

Section 4
Any vacancies in an office shall be filled by appointment by the President subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

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Article VI – Meetings

Section 1 
The annual membership meeting will be held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association State Convention in February.

Section 2 
Additional meetings may be called by the President as
he/she deems necessary.

Section 3
Two officers and one director present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.

Section 4
All members will be sent the minutes of any official meeting.

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Article VII – Discipline

Section 1
Charges of misconduct may be filed by a member against any other member. These charges must be filed in writing, including the full details and circumstances behind the misconduct, to the Secretary/Treasurer.

Section 2
Upon receipt of the charges against the member by the Secretary/Treasurer, the Secretary will furnish a complete statement in writing to the member whom the charges have been filed.

Section 3
The charges, along with any reply form the charged member, will be furnished to all the members of the Board of Directors. Thirty (30) days will be allowed for their consideration.

Section 4
The Board of Directors may suspend or expel the member by a 2/3 vote.

Section 5
Any member suspended or expelled shall not be eligible for membership in this organization for the period of one (1) year minimum from the date of suspension or expulsion as determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 6
All Board of Directors are expected to respond to any official club business the said date or they will be asked to resign by the President and/or the Board of Directors.

Section 7
In the event that charges are filed against the Secretary/Treasurer, all correspondence and duties of the investigation as described in this article shall go to the President of this organization.

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Article VIII – Amendments

Section 1 
Amendments to this organizations Constitution or By-Laws must be
submitted in writing to the Secretary/Treasurer.

Section 2 
All proposed amendments will be proposed and discussed at or before the annual membership meeting unless deemed a matter of immediate importance by the President of this organization. A vote on amendments shall take place at the annual membership meeting unless deemed a matter of immediate importance by the President of this organization. A 2/3 vote by the membership will ratify the amendment.


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Majestic Mini Rex Specialty Club By-Laws

 

Article I – Dues

Section 1
Dues shall consist of  $10 (ten) per year for an individual.

Section 2
Upon expiration of the membership dues, a member shall be given until the annual membership meeting to remit dues for an additional year(s). A renewal notice will be sent by the Secretary/Treasurer to all members upon the expiration of their dues.

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Article II – Duties of Officers

Section 1
The President shall preside at all meetings of this organization, act as the chairman of the Board of Directors, appoint committees, and call meetings as he/she deems necessary.

Section 2
The Vice President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence. In the event of the resignation of the President, the Vice President shall automatically succeed him/her in office. The Vice President shall be a member of any committees the President appoints.

Section 3
The Secretary/Treasurer shall receive all applications for membership, collect all membership dues, keep good financial records, keep minutes at all meetings, notify members upon expiration of membership dues, and shall act upon any correspondence directed to him/her by any officer. The Secretary/Treasurer shall also be responsible for paying any debts this organization incurs, which are authorized by the Board of Directors. The Secretary/Treasurer shall present an itemized financial record to the Board of Directors as requested.

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Article III – Committees

Section 1
Committees shall be appointed by the President as he/she deems necessary.

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Article IV – Voting

Section 1
Voting shall be performed by voice at any meeting or by email responses submitted to the Secretary/Treasurer for issues deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. Alternate voting methods may be deemed necessary and utilized by the President at any time.