| OSNDRC Constitution-Updated 12/23/08 |
ARTICLE I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the
OHIO STATE NETHERLAND DWARF RABBIT CLUB, INCORPORATED.
ARTICLE II - Object
2008 Sanctioned Shows
2009 Sanctioned Shows
Section 1. To promote, encourage and develop the Netherland Dwarf rabbit to the mutual
benefit of all concerned.
Section 2. To afford memberships to persons interested in breeding and showing Netherland Dwarf
rabbit.
Section 3. To promote and conduct public exhibitions of the Netherland Dwarf rabbit.
Section 4. To operate and remain as a non-profit organization.
ARTICLE III - Affiliation
Section 1. This Club shall be charted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and affiliated with
the American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club.
ARTICLE IV - Membership
Section 1. Any person of good character and reputation, who is in accord with the objectives of this
Club, may become a member of this Club. A completed application form prescribed by the Board of
Directors, along with the payment of at least one (1) year's membership dues, shall be submitted to the
Secretary, or if at a show, in the absence of the Secretary, to the Sweepstakes Chairperson or an Officer
or Director of the club, who shall within two days, forward the application by such person. A membership
card will be issued.
Section 2. Types of membership shall include:
(a) Individual: Voting privileges and the right to hold office and one
subscription to the club newsletter the "Dwarf Droppings".
(b) Two Adults: Same mailing address, one newsletter, two (2) voting rights,
and the right to hold office.
(c) Youth: As defined by the ARBA, individual membership with no voting
privileges and cannot hold office with the exception of Youth Director. Will
receive a copy of "Dwarf Droppings" provided no other copy is already sent
to an adult at the same address.
(d) Associate: (Out of state resident) Individual membership, without voting
privilege or the right to hold office. Will receive a copy of "Dwarf Droppings".
CHANGE: Delete: voting privilege
Section 3. The Secretary shall notify a member of the expiration of membership. If
same is not renewed within thirty (30) days, said member shall be dropped from the Club roster.
ARTICLE V - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this Association shall consist of the President, Vice President,
Secretary-Treasurer, six (6) Adult Directors and one (1) Youth Director. The three (3) officers and six (6)
Adult Directors shall constitute the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Officers and Directors shall be elected by ballot by the voting members in good
standing. Any member to be eligible for an office must be in good standing, must be an owner, breeder,
and exhibitor of Netherland Dwarf rabbits, and be a member in good standing with the American Rabbit
Breeders Association and the American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club. Change: Delete: must be an
owner, breeder, and exhibitor of Netherland Dwarf rabbits.
Section 3. The term of office for President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and Directors shall be
two (2) years. The President, Vice President, and three (3) Directors shall be elected on even years. The
Secretary-Treasurer and three (3) Directors shall be elected on odd years. The term office for a Youth
Director with non-voting status will be for one year. The three (3) Directors receiving the highest votes will
be elected. In the case of a tie vote for any position the outgoing Board of Directors shall determine the
candidate elected.
Section 4. The term of office for those elected shall begin immediately following the close of the election
meeting of the year in which the election was held.
Section 5. Vacancy of any office shall be filled by appointment by the President, subject to two-thirds
(2/3) majority approval of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI - Discipline
Section 1. The Board of Directors may, by majority of votes, expel any member or reject an application
for membership or renewal providing charges have been preferred in writing to the Board by another
member in good standing. The lack of good sportsmanship or other action detrimental to the objectives of
this Club will likewise be grounds for expulsion.
Section 2. Any member against whom charges have been preferred, shall be fully informed by Certified
Mail by the Secretary and given thirty (30) days to reply before action is taken by the Board.
Section 3. Any person expelled or rejected may reapply for membership and may be reinstated after a
period of one (1) year, subject to two-thirds (2/3) majority vote by the Board.
Section 4. If an Officer or Director becomes delinquent in his or her dues, he or she shall be notified
immediately by the Secretary by Certified Mail. If membership is not renewed by thirty (30) days of
expiration, the office shall be declared vacant.
ARTICLE VIII - Amendment
Section 1. This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote cast by ballot of the voting
membership. All members shall receive a ballot either published in the newsletter or by separate ballot
individually mailed to each voting member.
Section 2. Any member in good standing may submit to the Secretary an amendment to the
Constitution, providing it is signed by three (3) members in good standing and submitted at least ninety
(90) days prior to the annual meeting. The amendment ballot shall be printed in the newsletter now known
as the "Dwarf Droppings".
The name of this organization shall be the
OHIO STATE NETHERLAND DWARF RABBIT CLUB, INCORPORATED.
ARTICLE II - Object
2008 Sanctioned Shows
2009 Sanctioned Shows
Section 1. To promote, encourage and develop the Netherland Dwarf rabbit to the mutual
benefit of all concerned.
Section 2. To afford memberships to persons interested in breeding and showing Netherland Dwarf
rabbit.
Section 3. To promote and conduct public exhibitions of the Netherland Dwarf rabbit.
Section 4. To operate and remain as a non-profit organization.
ARTICLE III - Affiliation
Section 1. This Club shall be charted by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and affiliated with
the American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club.
ARTICLE IV - Membership
Section 1. Any person of good character and reputation, who is in accord with the objectives of this
Club, may become a member of this Club. A completed application form prescribed by the Board of
Directors, along with the payment of at least one (1) year's membership dues, shall be submitted to the
Secretary, or if at a show, in the absence of the Secretary, to the Sweepstakes Chairperson or an Officer
or Director of the club, who shall within two days, forward the application by such person. A membership
card will be issued.
Section 2. Types of membership shall include:
(a) Individual: Voting privileges and the right to hold office and one
subscription to the club newsletter the "Dwarf Droppings".
(b) Two Adults: Same mailing address, one newsletter, two (2) voting rights,
and the right to hold office.
(c) Youth: As defined by the ARBA, individual membership with no voting
privileges and cannot hold office with the exception of Youth Director. Will
receive a copy of "Dwarf Droppings" provided no other copy is already sent
to an adult at the same address.
(d) Associate: (Out of state resident) Individual membership, without voting
privilege or the right to hold office. Will receive a copy of "Dwarf Droppings".
CHANGE: Delete: voting privilege
Section 3. The Secretary shall notify a member of the expiration of membership. If
same is not renewed within thirty (30) days, said member shall be dropped from the Club roster.
ARTICLE V - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this Association shall consist of the President, Vice President,
Secretary-Treasurer, six (6) Adult Directors and one (1) Youth Director. The three (3) officers and six (6)
Adult Directors shall constitute the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Officers and Directors shall be elected by ballot by the voting members in good
standing. Any member to be eligible for an office must be in good standing, must be an owner, breeder,
and exhibitor of Netherland Dwarf rabbits, and be a member in good standing with the American Rabbit
Breeders Association and the American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club. Change: Delete: must be an
owner, breeder, and exhibitor of Netherland Dwarf rabbits.
Section 3. The term of office for President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and Directors shall be
two (2) years. The President, Vice President, and three (3) Directors shall be elected on even years. The
Secretary-Treasurer and three (3) Directors shall be elected on odd years. The term office for a Youth
Director with non-voting status will be for one year. The three (3) Directors receiving the highest votes will
be elected. In the case of a tie vote for any position the outgoing Board of Directors shall determine the
candidate elected.
Section 4. The term of office for those elected shall begin immediately following the close of the election
meeting of the year in which the election was held.
Section 5. Vacancy of any office shall be filled by appointment by the President, subject to two-thirds
(2/3) majority approval of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI - Discipline
Section 1. The Board of Directors may, by majority of votes, expel any member or reject an application
for membership or renewal providing charges have been preferred in writing to the Board by another
member in good standing. The lack of good sportsmanship or other action detrimental to the objectives of
this Club will likewise be grounds for expulsion.
Section 2. Any member against whom charges have been preferred, shall be fully informed by Certified
Mail by the Secretary and given thirty (30) days to reply before action is taken by the Board.
Section 3. Any person expelled or rejected may reapply for membership and may be reinstated after a
period of one (1) year, subject to two-thirds (2/3) majority vote by the Board.
Section 4. If an Officer or Director becomes delinquent in his or her dues, he or she shall be notified
immediately by the Secretary by Certified Mail. If membership is not renewed by thirty (30) days of
expiration, the office shall be declared vacant.
ARTICLE VIII - Amendment
Section 1. This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote cast by ballot of the voting
membership. All members shall receive a ballot either published in the newsletter or by separate ballot
individually mailed to each voting member.
Section 2. Any member in good standing may submit to the Secretary an amendment to the
Constitution, providing it is signed by three (3) members in good standing and submitted at least ninety
(90) days prior to the annual meeting. The amendment ballot shall be printed in the newsletter now known
as the "Dwarf Droppings".