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Section
1 – Name
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The
name of the club shall be the Bouvier des Flandres Club of Canada Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as BdFCC).
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Section 2 - Affliation
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The
BdFCC will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Canadian Kennel
Club (hereinafter referred to as CKC).
The BdFCC shall work in co-operation with regional clubs and
organizations devoted to the objectives of the BdFCC.
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Section
3 –
The purpose of the BdFCC is to:
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A)
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To
encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Bouvier
des Flandres and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities
to perfection;
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B)
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Urge
members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved
by the CKC as the only standard of excellence by which Bouvier des
Flandres shall be judged;
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C)
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To
do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the
breed and to encourage sportsman-like competition at dog shows,
obedience trials and working trials;
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D)
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Conduct
sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials and working
trials under the rules of the CKC for competition and public
interest;
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E)
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Educate
the public as to the nature of the Bouvier des Flandres and benefits
of pure-bred dogs;
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F)
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Encourage
and advise owners, breeders and interested persons in furthering
their knowledge and appreciation of the breed through education
programs;
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G)
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To
publish literature in the interest and education of the Bouvier des
Flandres;
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Section 4 – Non-Profit
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The
BdFCC shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any
profits or remainders or residue from dues or donations to the club shall
insure to the benefit of any member or individual.
The BdFCC shall be operated as a non-profit organization.
Any monies generated through dues, donations or other means shall
be used to further the BdFCC’s objectives.
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Section 5 – Revision
of Constitution
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The
members of the BdFCC shall adopt and may from time to time revise this
Constitution as may be required to carry out these objectives.
Changes will follow the same process as the revision of the BdFCC
Bylaws as described in Article 10. Proxy
voting is not allowed.
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Section 6 – Fiscal
Year
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He
BdFCC’s fiscal year shall begin on the first (1st) day of
January and end the thirty-first (31st) day of December each
year.
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Section 7 – Area
of Operation
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The
area of operation of the BdFCC shall be the country of Canada.
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