The Recording Secretary shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused member by certified mail, together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant may personally appear in his own defense, present evidence and/or have witnesses. The defendant shall have the privilege of appearing in his own behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this hearing. Only one person per household may be nominated as a candidate, and no person shall be a candidate for more than one position, and the additional nominations which are provided for herein may be made only from among those eligible members who have not accepted a nomination of the Nominating Committee. to conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, companion events, performance events, and all other events under the rules of the American Kennel. Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of So Cal Winterfest 2023, CH Ques-Que-Ce Sparrowhawk VCD2 UDX HS HXAs AX, CH Kuawarri GBye Old Paint HS HIAs HXAds, Shadaglen Sweet Princesplume CD TD HS HSAs HIAd NAJ. All comments will be considered in preparation of the final amendments to be submitted to the members for vote. Election to Membership. Owner: Dayl Phillip, Runner up: CH Rememberance Old Black Magic (CH Vestavia Bryndir Pure Energy x Cardach Happys Blu Bootes) (CH Davenitch Garth O Chaps x CH Speckernik Gem OShamrock) Section 3. A detailed agenda for the Annual Meeting shall be mailed to the members not less than 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. If agreed upon by the majority of the Board, the Board may hold meetings by conference call or videoconference. Any procedure to change ear set or carriage other than that permitted by the breed standard (does not include taping puppy ears). Such committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board. Voting. Vacancies. The Clubs officers, consisting of the President, 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, Treasurer and AKC Delegate shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings. (Chaps Ffallian Brych Coegyn x Ffallian Noel Nos) Breeder: Dayl Phillip A Nominating Committee shall be chosen by the Board of Directors before October 15th prior to an election year at which the new officers and Board assume office. Best of Breed: CH Grangefield Inquisitive Owner: C Ochs_Cline & P Ormos & K Fitzgerald, Best: CH Speckernik Gem OShamrock Owner: Nancy K StockslagerPreliminary: CH Phi-Vestavia Uriel Of Caerleon At meetings of the Board, the order of business unless otherwise directed by majority vote of those present, shall be as follows: Minutes of the last meeting A 2/3 vote of the Regular Members present and voting at the Annual Meeting shall be necessary for expulsion. The 2nd Vice-President assumes the duties and exercises the powers of the 1st VicePresident in the event of the absence of the 1st Vice-President. Breeder: Shirley Hobbs & Jimm/Lorie Allen They are not used for any other purpose. Such meeting shall be held at such date, place, and hour as may be designated by the Board of Directors. Breeder: Sam/Marla Gardner The Board shall be comprised of the President, 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, Treasurer, AKC Delegate, and 5 other persons, all of whom shall be regular members in good standing and residents of the United States. Owner: Cathryn Ochs-Cline & Patrick Ormos, Reserve Winners Dog: Shadowalk Phi-V Alexander (CH Shadowalk Gw Make Way For Morgan x CH Shadowalk Vashon Jettsetter ROMB) The Constitution and the By-Laws and the Standard of the Breed may be amended at any time provided that procedures set forth in Section 1 above have been followed. Club Credentials. The Board may appoint standing committees or individuals to advance the work of the Club in such matters as dog shows, companion events, performance events, trophies, annual prizes, membership and other fields which may well be served by committees. Reports of Committees Owner: Lisa & Jay Phillips, Best Puppy: Fantasy Farm Heart Of Gold The Clubs fiscal year shall begin on the first day of July and end on the 30th day of June. Unfinished Business Section 1. ASTC Charitable Trust donated to Hurricane Harvey relief. Owner: Jennifer Roberson & Doranna Durgin, High in Trial (Sheep):Vests Bell Star Xpert PTAustralian ShepherdE Rhodes, Reserve High in Trial (Sheep):CH Pentangles Kiss Me Now HSBearded CollieD Thomas, HS COURSE A DUCKS(5 Starters, No Qualifiers), HI COURSE A DUCKS(2 Starters, No Qualifiers), HA COURSE A DUCKS (4 Starters, No Qualifiers), High in Trial (Sheep)Vests Bell Star Xpert PTAustralian ShepherdE Rhodes, Reserve High in Trial (Ducks)CH Kuawarri GBye Old Paint HS HIAs HXAdsAustralian Cattle DogS Gahm, HI COURSE A SHEEP(5 Starters, No Qualifiers), High in Trial/ High Combined in Trial: Ffallian Melystra Y Heulwen CDX Acceptance of this Code of Ethics is a condition of membership in the CWCCA. The Clubs official year shall be the calendar year. Copyright 2007-2022 The Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America. Members in good standing may bring up, for discussion only, additional items at the Annual Meeting under New Business. Written notice of the Annual Meeting shall be given to each member at least 60 days prior to the date of the meeting. Expulsion. Dues not paid by September 1st shall cause membership to lapse. Each member should screen all breeding stock for appropriate hereditary problems. Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers during the elected term shall be filled for the remainder of the term until the next election by a majority vote of all the then remaining members of the Board; except that a vacancy in the office of President shall be filled automatically by the 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall automatically fill the resulting vacancy in the office of the 1st Vice-President, and the resulting vacancy in 2nd Vice-President shall be filled by a majority vote of the then remaining members of the Board until the next election. Any properly seconded motion, calling for a vote by mail, e-mail, or in accordance with AKC current policy on electronic balloting, must then be sent by the Corresponding Secretary to all regular members in good standing within 21 days following the Annual Meeting. (CH Twinroc Max-In-A-Million x CH Llanbryn Trailwyn Clenbren) At meetings of the Board, the President shall have discretionary powers to send any properly seconded motion to all of the Board members for a vote by mail, e-mail, or in accordance with AKC current policy on electronic balloting. Use of the Club stationery, past or present, or logos and insignia of the CWCCA, Inc., by any persons other than current officers and members of the Board of Directors, or anyone specifically authorized by the Board of Directors, is prohibited. The quorum for a Board meeting shall be a majority of the Board. If expulsion is not so voted, the suspension shall stand. The Club shall not be operated for profit, and no part of any profits or remainder or residue from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual. If no adverse comments are received within 60 days of publication, the applicant will be notified of their acceptance. (Pecan Valley Double Exposure x Pecan Valley Black Ice) The immediate past-president shall serve on the Board in an advisory capacity until the succeeding Annual Meeting. The election of Officers, Delegate, Directors, amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws, and the standard for the breed shall be decided by written ballot cast by mail, or sent in accordance with the AKCs most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs.***. Section 1. Owners of stud dogs shall not accept for breeding a bitch, the reproduction of which is likely to be detrimental to the breed. So that ballots may remain secret, each voter, after marking his ballot, shall seal it in the blank envelope, which in turn shall be placed in the second envelope addressed to the Recording Secretary. Owner: Denise Waiting, Best: CH Dwysans Victory Lane TD OA OAJ OAP OJP The application shall carry the endorsement of two members in good standing. Notice of official disciplinary action shall be published in an official club publication. Section 2. Use this link also to contact the board with any problems you have or corrections which need to be made. CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI CLUB OF AMERICA Final action may be taken only on subject matter included in the agenda notice for the Annual Meeting. American Kennel Club Suspension. (CH Warwick-Larchmont Bodacious x CH Llynhill Gentle Persuasion) Amendments proposed by the Board of Directors shall be mailed, or sent in accordance with the AKCs most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs,*** by the Corresponding Secretary to each regular member for comment. The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether counsel may attend the hearing, but both complainant and defendant shall be treated uniformly in that regard. Breeder: Owner Please enable pop-ups on this site. (CH Kollages Classic Sport Model CD HT NA x CH Zircons Kokomo) Section 2. Rescue/Hoarding: When is Enough, Enough? Items voted by telephone call must be confirmed at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Section 4. Section 1. Effective as of February 8, 2019, Section 1. The Nominating Committee shall consist of three members from different areas of the United States and two alternates, all regular members in good standing, no more than one of whom may be a member of the current Board of Directors. Report of Election Results (Annual Meeting) (CH Coedwigs Carbon Blue x CH Coedwig Tafarnwr Full Circle) CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS OF THE 2022 NATIONAL, ASTC Recommendations for CHIC Certification, ASTC Response to Dutch Kennel Club Brachycephalic Rules, ASTC Committees | 2020 - 2022 & 2021 - 2023, Qualification for ASTC Performance & Versatility Awards - Approved Sept 2019, AKC 2022 Point Schedule Effective May 10, 2022 CLICK HERE, How Dogs Have Evolved to Have Human-Like Faces, 2022 National Grooming Seminar: Trimming Feet, 7 Facts About Snakes and Lizards Dog Owners Should Know. Breeder: Barbara Tannahill *Designees must be approved by the Board prior to assuming duties. No amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws, or the Standard for the Breed adopted by the Club shall become effective until it has been approved by the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club. (CH Coedwig Darby Of Windermere x CH Dcross Bookter Stitch N Time HS) Breeder: Cathryn Ochs_Cline & Patrick Ormos Special Club meetings may be called by the President or by a majority vote of the members of the Board who are present at a meeting of the Board or who vote by mail, e-mail, or in accordance with AKC current policy on electronic balloting and shall be called by the Corresponding Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 10% of the regular members of the Club in good standing. Incorporated in the USA. There shall be five types of membership open to all who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club. (CH Heart Of Gold Blaze Of Glory HT PT x CH Fantasy Farm Water Witch HXAs) Breeder: Carolyn Huff & EB Bishop Amendments. Eligibility. Owner: Mary G Belloff, Runner up: CH Pecan Valley Stop Light The Recording Secretary shall promptly send a copy of the charges to each member of the Board, or present them at a Board Meeting, and the Board shall first consider whether the action alleged in the charges, if proven, might constitute conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Breed or the Club. Any member who is suspended from any of the privileges of the American Kennel Club shall automatically be suspended from the privileges of this Club for a like period. The meeting shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion. All other puppies or adults shall be registered or eligible for registration with the AKC. (Pecan Valley Double Exposure x Pecan Valley Black Ice) Owner: Louise Sargent & Juniper Sargent_Betts, Best: CH Pecan Valley Tafarnwr Eden 2021 ASTC Conformation and Performance Awards, 2020 ASTC Conformation and Performance Awards, 2019 ASTC Conformation & Performance Awards, 2018 ASTC Conformation & Performance Awards, 2017 ASTC Conformation & Performance Awards, Register of Merit Award Form | Feb 20 deadline, AKC 2022 Point Schedule - Effective May 10, 2022, Do Therapy Dogs Really Enjoy Their Job? Breeder: Owner Breeder: Collin Seely Breeder: Shirley Hobbs & Jimm/Lorie Allen The Board of Directors shall promptly consider amendments proposed by said petition. The Board of Directors may decide to submit to the members by mail ballot or sent in accordance with the AKCs most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs*** other specific questions. Except for the AKC Delegate who shall serve for a four-year term, they shall be elected for two-year terms, as provided in Article IV, and shall serve until their successors are announced at the Annual Meeting. Each retiring officer shall turn over to his successor in office all properties and records relating to that office within 30 days after the Annual Meeting. Owner: Heather R Hutchison Written comments are invited from the membership concerning their suitability. All members should make themselves aware of and comply with their state laws regarding the breeding and selling of dogs. Section 3. Membership may be terminated: Section 1. Written notice of the Special Club meeting shall be mailed by the Corresponding Secretary at least 21 days and not more than 30 days prior to the meeting. The Treasurers books shall be at all times open to inspection by the Board and shall be open to members in good standing upon request to the Board. (CH Shadowalk Afara Reasonable Doubt x CH Shadowalk PV Under A Silver Lining) Alteration of the location of the testes or the insertion of an artificial testicle. This site uses cookies to improve your experience. Owner: Diane Barnes Webster, Runner up: CH Shamrocks Faith Hill Reports of the Secretaries The Treasurer, or a designee,*shall collect and receive all monies due or belonging to the Club, and shall deposit same in a reliable bank insured by the FDIC and approved by the Board in the name of the Club, and shall keep a roll of the members of the Club with their addresses. Correction of harelip, cleft palate, stenotic nares, or an elongated soft palate resection. (CH Phi-Vestavia Inkling x Hedgerow BJs Rum Raisin) Section 2. New Business Meetings of the Board shall be held at such times and places as are designated by the President or the majority of the Board. For the best reading experience, use the Full Screen icon at the bottom of the pages. Annual Meeting. Owner: Tom & Janet Stewart, Best: CH Phi-Vestavia Storm Struck Owner: Mary G Belloff, CADNO AWARD FOR RUNNER UP TO BEST CARDIGAN: CH Speckernik Gem OShamrock, (CH Sisterwoods Ambler x CH Spectrum Taxi Dancer) All ballots concerning such amendments shall be by the dual-envelope procedure described in Article IV, Section 3(d), or sent in accordance with the AKCs most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs. The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such Bylaws as may be required to carry out these objectives. Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws and Standard of the Breed may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Recording Secretary signed by 20% of the regular members in good standing. Dues for Regular members shall not exceed $100 per year, dues for Associate members shall not exceed $75.00 per year, dues for Junior members shall not exceed $50.00 per year and dues for Household and Foreign members shall not exceed $150.00 per year. This site uses cookies small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience and track your CardiShop purchases. The favorable vote of 2/3 of the Regular members in good standing who return valid ballots within the time limit shall be required to effect any such amendment. The Treasurer shall be bonded, the costs of said bond and audits shall be assumed by the Club. (Am/Can CH Phi_Vestavia Evan Evans x CH Springshire Bardic Lullaby ROM) Agent: Dixie Rae, Best of Winners/Winners Dog/Award of Merit: Joseter The Blue Cafe (Yardican Roland x CH Glenmar Suncatcher N Scarlett) It is our goal to continue this legacy by providing as much information and education as possible to ensure that purebred Shih Tzu and their owners will always be held in the highest esteem by all who encounter them. The American Shih Tzu Club is a member of The American Kennel Club | 2009 - 2022 American Shih Tzu Club All Rights Reserved Breeder: C Ochs_Cline & S/DA Lassila & P Ormos The Board shall appoint three election tellers who are regular members in good standing and who are neither members of the current Board nor candidates on the ballot to count the ballots and report the results to the Recording Secretary. You and your dog would make a GREAT therapy team! The 1st Vice President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the Presidents death, absence, incapacity, or resignation. The quorum for the Annual Meeting shall be 10% of the regular members in good standing eligible to vote. The Committee may conduct its business by mail, in person, electronic methods in accordance with state law where incorporated, or telephone conference call. Owner: Patrick A & Jane B Smith, Preliminary: CH Toshay Burnt Umber The name of the Club shall be The Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc. For purposes of brevity, the Club may also be referred to as the CWCCA.. Notice of each such meeting shall be sent by the Recording Secretary by mail, e-mail, or electronic methods in accordance with state law where incorporated to the Board members at least 7 days prior to the date of the meeting. Any adverse reports received concerning an applicant shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors, and an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Board shall be necessary to elect the applicant to membership. Breeder: Collin Seely Zoom In Zoom Out Download Print Full Screen Settings. If the owner is unable to complete their commitment to the dog, the breeder shall resume responsibility. Any member of the Board who is absent from three consecutive meetings without just cause, as determined by the Board, will be deemed to have vacated the position. Mobile devices: Rotate to landscape mode for best results. Breeder: Owner If the Board determines that the charges do not allege conduct which would be prejudicial to the Breed or the Club, it may refuse to entertain jurisdiction. Adjournment. Owner: Diane Barnes Webste, CASSIE AWARD FOR BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST CARDIGAN: CH Speckernik Gem OShamrock, HANGING ROCK AWARD FOR BREEDER OF BEST CARDIGAN:Mary G Belloff, Best: CH Cardiridge Lachlan Code Red *** Notice with such ballot shall specify a date not less than 30 days after the date of mailing by which date the ballots must be returned to the Recording Secretary to be counted. Generations of breeders in the United States have sacrificed their time and energy to preserve and improve this uniquely lovable breed. (CH Spectrum Huff Of Larchmont x CH Larchmonts Rainni Day) Additional nominations of eligible members may then be made by written petition addressed to and received by the Recording Secretary on or before January 5th of the election year. Owner: Richard/Carolyn Huff & Janet StewartPreliminary: CH Heart Of Gold Blaze Of Glory HT PT (CH Phi-Vestavia Inkling x Hedgerow BJs Rum Raisin) Section 1. The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than 2/3 of the regular members. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, be an ex Officio member of all committees except the nominating committee, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the office of President, in addition to those particularly specified in these By-laws. Owner: Marjorie Frear. General management of the Clubs affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors. Owner: Dixie Rae & Susan/DA Lassila, Reserve Winners Bitch: Pecan Valley Deja Blue, (Pecan Valley Double Exposure x Pecan Valley Black Ice) Section 3. Section 1. Owner: Carol & John Edmunds, Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweepstakes: CH Belukhas Bristol Bay Best CD, (CH Kentwood Luc x CH Rhydowen Genesis Of Belukha) If the Board should change the amount of the dues, notice must be sent, to the entire membership by the Treasurer or printed in an official Club publication at least 30 days prior to the first dues notice. Owner: Marian R Mizelle, Best: CH Shadowalk Trademark (CH Phi-Vestavia Peter Pan x CH Phi-Vestavia Trouble In Chaos) Section 1. Owner: Nancy K Stockslager, Preliminary: CH Llynhill Autumn Breeze Board Meetings. Correction of inguinal, scrotal or perineal hernias. Breeder: E Elze & Owner The nominated candidate receiving the largest number of votes for each position shall be declared elected, and all candidates shall be so notified in writing by the Recording Secretary by April 1st. Section 1. On the check out screen, enter in the box under Additional information, Order notes. The Corresponding Secretary, or a designee,* shall be in charge of the Correspondence of the Club, notify members of general meetings, keep a record of all general membership votes, and carry out such other duties as may be requested by the Board. Section 2. (Int/Am CH Claymores Diamond R Forevr x Int/Am CH Windshyres Tapestry) Should the charges be sustained, the Board by a majority vote may set a penalty ranging from a letter of reprimand to a suspension of the defendant from all privileges of the Club for not more than six months or until the next Annual Meeting if that will occur after six months. Breeder: Owner At the Annual Meeting, the Treasurer shall render an annual financial report of all monies received and expended from the previous annual financial report up to 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting and stating the financial condition of the Club. By November 15th the Nominating Committee shall submit its slate of candidates, including each candidates written acceptance, to the Recording Secretary, who shall by November 30th mail the proposed slate, including the full name of each candidate and the name of the state in which he resides, to each regular member of the CWCCA in good standing. Breeder: Kathy Steele & Sandra Motts Owner Handlers: Why Do We Go to Nationals? The objectives of the Club shall be: Section 3. to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, companion events, performance events and all other events held for which the club is eligible under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. Nominations. (CH Heart Of Gold Life Of Riley x CH Heart Of Gold Simply Emily) Owner: Patti & Sandra Mortensen, Runner up: CH Mariels Morgan Evans If one or more valid additional nominations are received by the Recording Secretary on or before January 5th, the Recording Secretary shall mail by February 1st of the election year to each regular member in good standing a ballot listing all the nominees for each position in alphabetical order, with the names of the states in which they reside, and may include a biography not to exceed 75 words, together with a blank envelope and a return envelope addressed to the Recording Secretary marked Ballot and bearing the name of the member to whom it was sent. Owner: Peter Clifton, Winners Bitch/Award of Merit: Fantasy Farm Heart Of Gold Section 1. Section 4. Report of the Secretaries Breeder: Kathy Steele & Sandra Motts Dues are payable July 1st. The Nominating Committee shall nominate from eligible regular members of the Club one candidate for each office and for each position on the Board of Directors, including the Delegate to the American Kennel Club, and shall procure in writing the acceptance of each nominee so chosen. Each member who contemplates breeding a litter, or who allows the use of his/her stud dog to the same end, shall direct his/her effort toward producing Cardigans of exceptional quality. Should a Cardigan owner no longer be able to care for the dog, the owner shall take all reasonable steps to secure a new home for the dog. Sponsors must have been a member of the CWCCA for at least one year and known the applicant for at least 6 months. Termination of Membership. Breeder: Owner Owner: Heather R Hutchison, Cindy & William Hill, Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: CH Glenhavn Lady Emerald Jewel CD NA NAJ, (Twinroc Glynhavn Top Drawer x CH Phi-Vestavia Quite A Lady) (CH Cheysulis Silver Lining x CH Dwysan Cheysuli Blackberry Cobbler) Breeder: Kathy Davis & Judie Byrum New Business The President may make emergency committee appointments until confirmed or replaced at the next Board Meeting. Any comments thereon shall be returned to the Corresponding Secretary within 30 days from the date of mailing. The tellers shall check the returns against the list of eligible voting members prior to opening the outer envelopes and removing the blank envelopes, and shall certify the eligibility of the voters as well as the results of the voting. Surgery for hip dysplasia, OC.D., patellar luxation and femoral head resection. Elections. Members in good standing shall have 21 days from the mailing of the written notice of the Annual Meeting to submit items for New Business to the Recording Secretary. Charges. Each member of the Club has an obligation to protect the interests of the breed by conducting himself/herself in a manner designed to reflect credit upon himself/herself, the breed and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America. Section 3. The first meeting of a new Board shall be held following the Annual Meeting. Breeder: Owner Also, restricted is use of such stationery for any purposes other than the official business of this Club. Each member shall take lifetime responsibility to ensure that Cardigans of his/her breeding or ownership are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. (CH Rememberance Pianoman x Grangefield Easyontheeyes) Breeder: Jeanine Jones All products mentioned on this web site are registered trademarks of their respective owners. A member shall refrain from further use of a Cardigan for breeding if that Cardigan has produced offspring with serious inherited defects detrimental to the animals well-being, such as blindness, deafness or impairment of the vital functions, and produces like results with a different mating partner unless such defects can be managed via the use of genetic marker test, judicious breeding and offspring management. This petition must be signed by 5 regular members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each such additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate. The Committee should consider geographical representation on the Board to the extent that it is practicable.