ARTICLE I
Section 1---- The name of the Club shall be "Boomer Boxer Club, Inc."
Section 2---- The objectives of the Club shall be:
- To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Boxers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;
- To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club and the American Boxer Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Boxer shall be judged;
- To support shows and obedience trials and to maintain a program of awards which will encourage sportsmanlike competition, protect and advance the interest of the breed;
- To conduct licensed Specialty shows, Obedience trials, Agility trials, Junior Handling and any other AKC sanctioned events for the Boxer breed under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club;
- To initiate educational programs and promotional activities, which will stimulate and extend public interest in the Boxer;
- For members of the Boomer Boxer Club, Inc., to abide by those portions of the American Boxer Club By-Laws and Code of Ethics which are applicable to members of member clubs.
Section 3---- The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any profits or remainder of residue from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member of individual.
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 these objectives.
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 ---- Eligibility: There shall be four types of membership open to all persons qualifying under the provisions of this section and who subscribe to the purpose of this club and are in good standing with The American Kennel Club. While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the Club's primary purpose is to be a representative of the breed and exhibitor in its immediate area.
- INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: This type of membership is open to all persons 18 years of age and older. Active members are entitled to all privileges of the club including voting and holding office.
- HUSBAND AND WIFE MEMBERSHIP: This type of membership is open to all married persons 18 years of age and older. Active members are entitled to all privileges of the club including voting and holding office.
- JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: This type membership is open to all persons 8 to 17 years of age. The junior members will have no voting rights in the Club and will not act as Officers or Directors. Junior members may automatically convert to active membership upon reaching their 18th birthday.
- LIFETIME MEMBERS: After Twenty (20) years of membership in the Boomer Boxer Club, a member becomes eligible to attain status of a Life Member, which allows all the privileges of a member but will no longer be required to pay yearly dues.
Section 2 ---- DUES: The annual dues (not to exceed $50.00) shall be set by the Board of Directors by the second Friday of October. The Treasurer shall mail dues notices during the month of November for payment on or before the first day of January each year. Dues paid after February 1st must be accompanied by a Five Dollar ($5.00) late fee. In no case may a person be entitled to vote at any Club meeting whose dues are unpaid as of the date of the meeting.
Dues of new members shall be pro-rated semi-annually.
Section 3 ---- ELECTION OF MEMBERSHIP: Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form as provided by the Board of Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by these constitution and by-laws and the rules of the American Boxer Club and the American Kennel Club. The application shall state the name, address and occupation of the applicant, and can carry the endorsement of one or two members who are in good standing.
Applicants may be elected at any regular meeting of the club, however the applicant for membership must be read at one meeting immediately following its receipt by the Secretary and acted on at the next regular meeting of the Club. Immediately following the receipt of the application, it shall be the duty of the Secretary to verify the applicant's good standing with the American Kennel Club and the American Boxer Club. The Secretary shall also notify each member of the applicant's to be voted on at the next regular meeting.
Applications shall be voted on by secret written ballot by 2/3 of the members present and who are in good standing shall be required to elect an applicant. Applicant may reapply after six months.
Section 4 ---- TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP: Membership 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. Dues obligations are considered a debt to the Club and they become incurred on the first day of each fiscal year.
b) BY LAPSING: Members shall be considered in default if the yearly dues remain unpaid by the last day of February. The Board may grant an additional 60 days of grace to such delinquent members in meritorious cases. In no case may a person be entitled to vote at any Club meeting whose dues are unpaid as of the date of the meeting.
c) BY EXPULSION: A membership may be terminated by expulsion as provided in ARTICLE VI of these by-laws.
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS AND VOTING
Section 1 ---- CLUB MEETINGS: Meetings of the Club shall be held in the greater Oklahoma City area on the second Friday of each month, at such hour and place as designated by the Board of Directors. Written notice of a regular club meeting shall be mailed by the club secretary at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. 20% of members in good standing will be considered a quorum.
Section 2 ---- Special Club Meetings: Special club meetings may be called by the President or by a majority vote of the Board who are present and voting at any regular or special meeting of the Board; or by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by five members of the Club who are in good standing. Such special meetings shall be held in the greater Oklahoma City area, at such hours and place as may be designated by the person or persons authorized to call such a meeting. The Secretary shall send written notice five days and not more than fifteen days prior to the date of the meeting and no other Club business may be transacted thereat. The quorum for such a meeting shall be 20% of the members in good standing.
Section 3 ---- Board Meetings: Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held in the greater Oklahoma City area at least three (3) times a year at such hour and place as designated by the Board. The Secretary shall mail written notice of each meeting at least five days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for such meeting shall be the majority of the Board.
Section 4 ---- Special Board Meetings: Special Board meetings may be called by the President; in his absence by the Vice-President or by the Secretary upon receipt of written request signed by at least two members of the Board. Such meetings shall be held in the greater Oklahoma City area at such date, place and hour as may be designated by the person authorized herein to call such a meeting. The person authorized to call such meetings shall designate such a special meeting. Notice of all special meetings shall be in writing and shall be mailed by the Secretary at least five days and not more than ten days prior to the date of the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be transacted thereat. The quorum for such a meeting shall be a majority of the Board.
In case of an emergency, outside of a regularly called or special board meeting, please refer to Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised.
Section 5 ---- Voting: Each member, in good standing whose dues are paid for the current year shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting of the Club at which he/she is present. Proxy voting will not be permitted at any meeting or election.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 1 ---- BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Board, all of whom shall be members in good standing, shall be comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate past President, and two Directors who shall serve a one-year term. The past President shall be a voting member on the Board. The general management of the Club's affairs is entrusted to the Board of Directors.
Section 2 ---- OFFICERS: The Officers of the Club shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. They shall be elected at the annual meeting in December and their term shall be for one year, beginning at the conclusion of the December meeting.
a) PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and of the Board and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the office of President in addition to those particularly specified in these Constitution and By-Laws.
b) VICE PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall have the powers and exercise the duties of the President in case of the President's death, absence or incapacity.
c) SECRETARY: The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board and all matters in which the Club shall order a record. The secretary shall have charge of the correspondence, notify members of meetings, notify new members of their election to membership, notify Officers and Directors of their election to office, keep a roll of the members of the Club with their addresses and carry out such other duties as prescribed in these Constitution and By-Laws.
d) TREASURER: The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds, securities and property of the Club and shall keep regular books of accounts. He/She shall collect all dues and other monies owed to the Club, giving receipts therefore. He/She shall deposit said monies in a bank satisfactory to the membership, in the name of the Club and withdrawals there from shall require the Signature of the President or Vice-President and Treasurer. He/She shall make all disbursements for operating expenses of the Club up to the amount of $35.00 upon the order of the Board. The Board shall authorize disbursements exceeding $35.00. Books shall be open at all times to inspection of the Board and the treasurer shall report to them at every meeting on the condition of the Club's finances and every item receipt or payment not before reported.
e) The offices of the Secretary and Treasurer may be held by the same person in whom the Board shall be comprised of Officers and four other persons.
Section 3 ---- Vacancies: Any vacancies on the Board during the year shall be filled for the unexpired term of office by a majority vote of all the then members of the Board at its first meeting following the creation of such vacancy, or at a special Board meeting called for that purpose; except that a vacancy in the Office of the President shall be filled automatically by the Vice-President and the resulting vacancy on the office of the Vice-President shall be filled by the Board.
ARTICLE IV
THE CLUB YEAR, ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTIONS
Section 1 ---- Club Year: The Club's fiscal year shall begin on the first day of January and end on the 31st day of December. The Club's official year shall begin immediately at the conclusion of the election at the annual meeting and shall continue through the election at the next annual meeting.
Section 2 ---- Annual Meeting: The annual meeting shall be held in the Month of December at which Officers and Directors for the ensuing year shall be elected by secret, written ballot from among those nominated in accordance with Section 4 of this Article. They shall take office immediately upon the conclusion of the election and each retiring officer shall turn over to his/her successor in office all properties and records relating to that office within 30 days after the election.
Section 3 ---- Elections: The nominated candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for each office shall be declared elected. The nominated candidates for other positions on the Board who receive the greatest number of votes for such positions shall be declared elected.
Section 4 ---- Nominations: No person may be a candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated and no person may be eligible for nomination that has been a member for less than six months.
- During the month of September the Board shall select a nominating committee consisting of three (3) members and two (2) alternates not more than one (1) of whom may be a member of the Board.
- The Board shall name a committee chairman and it shall be his duty to call a committee meeting which shall be held on or before October 15th.
- The committee shall immediately report their nominations to the secretary in writing,
The secretary shall at least two weeks before the November meeting, notify each member in writing of the candidates so nominated.
- Additional nominations may be made at the November meeting.
- Nominations cannot be made at the Annual meeting or in any other manner other than provided in this section.
ARTICLE V
COMMITTEES
Section 1 ---- The Board may each year appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Club in such matters as specialty shows, obedience trails, trophies, annual prizes, membership and other fields which may well 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 ---- Any committee appointment may be terminated by majority vote of the full membership of the Board upon written notice to the appointee; and the Board may appoint successors to those persons whose services have been terminated.
ARTICLE VI
DISIPLINE
Section 1 ---- American Kennel Club Suspension: Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American Kennel Club automatically shall be suspended from the privileges of this Club for a like period.
Section 2 ---- Charges: Any member may prefer charges against another member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or breed. Written charges with specifications must be filed in duplicate with the Secretary together with a deposit of $10.00, which shall be forfeited if the Board following a hearing does not sustain such charges. The 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 actions alleged in the charges, if proven, might constitute conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the breed. If the Board considers that the charges do not allege conduct, which would be prejudicial to the best interests of the Club, it may refuse to entertain jurisdiction. If the Board entertains jurisdiction of the charges it shall fix a date of a hearing by the Board not less than 3 weeks nor more than 6 weeks thereafter. The Secretary shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused member by registered mail together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant may personally appear in his/her own defense and bring witnesses if he/she wishes.
Section 3 ---- Board Hearing: The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether counsel may attend the hearing, but both the complainant and defendant shall be treated uniformly in that regard. Should the charges be sustained, after hearing all the evidence and testimony presented by complainant and defendant, the Board, by a majority vote of those present may reprimand the defendant or suspend the defendant from all privileges of the club for not more than six (6) months from the date of the hearing and if it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also recommend to the membership that the penalty be expulsion. In such case, the suspension shall not restrict the defendant's right to appear before his/her fellow members at the ensuing Club meeting which considers the Board's recommendation. Immediately after the Board has reached a decision, its findings shall be put in written form and filed with the Secretary. The Secretary, in turn, shall notify each of the parties of the Board's decision and penalty if any.
Section 4 ---- Expulsion: Expulsion of a member from the Club may be accomplished only at a meeting of the Club following a Board hearing and upon the Board's recommendation as provided in Section 3 of this Article. Such proceeding may occur at a regular or special meeting of the Club to be held within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days after the date of the Board's recommendation of expulsion. The defendant shall have the privilege of appearing in his/her behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this meeting. The President shall read the charges and the Board's findings and recommendations, and shall invite the defendant, if present, to speak in his/her own behalf if he/she wishes. The members shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion. A 2/3 vote of those present and voting at the meeting shall be necessary for expulsion. If expulsion is not so voted, the Board's suspension shall stand.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1 ---- Amendments to the constitution or by-laws may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary by twenty (20%) of the membership in good standing. Amendments proposed by such petition shall be promptly considered by the Board of Directors and must be submitted to the members with recommendations of the Board by the Secretary for a vote within three (3) months of the date when the Secretary received the petition.
Section 2---- The constitution and by-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting at a regular or special meeting, called for that purpose, provided 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. The vote shall be by written secret ballot.
ARTICLE VIII
DISSOLUTION
Section 1 ---- Dissolution: The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than 2/3 of the members. In the event of 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 nor 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 a charitable organization for the benefit of dogs selected by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Section 1 ---- At meetings of the Club, the order of business, so far as the character and nature of the meeting will permit, shall be as follows:
- Roll Call
- Reading of the Last Minutes
- Report of the President
- Report of the Secretary
- Report of the Treasurer
- Election of Officers and Board (at annual meeting)
- Election of New Members
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Section 2 ---- At meetings of the Board of Directors, the order of business, unless otherwise directed by a majority vote of those present, shall be as follows:
- Reading of the last meeting mintues.
- Report of Secretary
- Report of Treasurer
- Reports of Committees
- Unfinished 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 of order the Club may adopt.
Revised & Amended April 16, 2001
Approved by the American Boxer Club, May 6, 2001
Approved by the American Kennel Club, June 15, 2001 | 
