KIDS AT HEART PYGMY GOAT CLUB

 

By-Laws

 

 

ARTICLE I:               NAME

 

                                    This association shall be named the Kids at Heart Pygmy Goat Club.

 

ARTICLE II:             OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE

 

                                    As a non-profit organization, the objectives will be the following:

 

1.      To promote the Pygmy goat breed among our members and the general public.

 

2.      To encourage communication, fellowship, and sharing of  knowledge among our members and all Pygmy owners.

 

3.      To sponsor a minimum of one show per year, with emphasis on fun and fellowship.

 

ARTICLE III:            MEMBERSHIP

 

1.      Membership is available to any person/household who completes an application agreeing to the by-laws and pays membership dues to the treasurer.

 

2.      Membership includes one vote per single membership or two per family membership.  Associate memberships do not have voting rights.

 

 

 

ARTICLE IV:            DUES

 

1.      Annual dues for this organization are $10.00 for single membership (one vote) or $20.00 per family membership (two votes) or $7.00 for associate (non-voting) membership.

 

2.      Membership fees are due January 1 of each year.  Dues for persons joining on July 1 or later will be 1/2 of the above amounts for that calendar year.

 

3.      Membership is empowered to change the amount of annual dues with a majority vote.

 

ARTICLE V:              MEETINGS, NEWSLETTERS, AND SHOWS

 

1.      Business meetings shall be held at least twice a year, with additional meetings called as deemed necessary. 

 

2.      The newsletter shall be published at least twice a year and shall include an updated membership roster at least once a year.  A business card from each member will be included without charge in each newsletter; other advertising and/or sales lists will be included at a nominal charge.

 

3.      A discount will by given to club members on entry fees for shows sponsored by Kids at Heart, except where prohibited.

 

ARTICLE VI:            OFFICERS

 

1.      Elected executive officers of Kids at Heart shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

 

2.      Elected associate officers of Kids at Heart shall be Newsletter Editor  and Historian.

 

3.      Election of officers will be held annually and officers will serve a term of one year.

 

4.      If an officer resigns from office, a special election will by called by the president to fill the vacancy.

 

5.      An officer can be removed from office for cause upon a vote of 2/3 of the members in good standing.

 

6.      Duties of executive officers will be as follows:

 

                                                A.        President

1.      Preside over meetings when present.

2.      Review treasurer’s financial reports and bank statements at least once a year.

 

 

                                                B.         Vice-President

1.      Assume duties of president whenever president is unable to perform said duties.

                                               

C.        Secretary

1.      Keep the minutes of all business meetings.

2.      Be responsible for club correspondence.

3.      Maintain records of club memberships and by-laws.

                                               

D.        Treasurer

1.      Keep an account of all monies received and bills authorized by Kids at Heart.

2.      Provide President and secretary with biannual financial reports for presentation at business meetings.

3.      Provide secretary with list of unpaid membership dues for publication in first newsletter of calendar year.

 

ARTICLE VII:           DISSOLUTION

 

                                    In the event that Kids at Heart disbands, all monies, after outstanding bills         

                                    are paid, would be donated to the National Pygmy Goat Association.

 

 

 

Last Revision – 01/2007