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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE
AGILITY CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
ADOPTED, NOVEMBER 16, 1990
ARTICLE I
NAME AND OBJECTS

1. The name of this Club shall be the Agility Club of San Diego.
2. The objects of the club shall be:
a. to promote trust, confidence and communication between all dogs and handlers in the
sport of agility.
b. to foster good sportsmanship and safe, responsible handling.
c. to provide an environment which will allow handlers and dogs to work together, have
fun and additionally provide an opportunity for the general public to observe well
behaved dogs working with people.
d. to conduct agility trials and matches.
3. The Club shall not be conducted or 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.
4. The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such bylaws as may
be required to carry out these objects.
5. Construction and Definitions,
Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of construction and
definitions in the California Nonprofit Law shall govern the construction of these Bylaws.
Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence:
a. The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter, the singular includes the plural,
the plural includes the singular, and the term “person” includes both a legal entity and a
natural person.
b. The definition of “written” included for notification, consent, and approval purposes
shall either physically written and delivered means (paper and physical delivery or
presentation) or an electronic form using email (with our without attachments) to and
from the email address registered with the Corporation for the member or Officer.
c. References to Roberts Rules of Order within the Bylaws shall mean the published
version of the Roberts Rules of Order.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION I.
There shall be two classes of membership: regular and junior. A regular member shall be at
least eighteen years of age. Junior members shall be children of regular members or sponsored
by a regular member. Junior members shall pay reduced dues, shall not be eligible to vote or
hold elective office, but shall be entitled to all other benefits of the club.
SECTION II.
Application for membership shall be made upon an application approved by the Board of
Directors. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant. The applicant shall
be sponsored by two members in good standing. Dues for one year shall accompany the
application, such payment to be returned if, for any reason, the application is rejected by the
Board. There shall be no initiation fee.
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SECTION III.
Application for membership shall be read at the first meeting of the Club following its receipt
and submitted to the Board of Directors for investigation and approval. Each applicati
on shall be
held until the applicant has attended one complete training course at any level or attended one
club general meeting and worked at one club event. Once these requirements are met, at the next
Club meeting, the application will be voted upon and affirmative votes of two-thirds of the
members present and voting by secret ballot at that meeting shall be required to elect each
applicant. These requirements may be waived upon written application to the Board.
SECTION IV.
Resignation from the club must be by written notice to the Secretary. No member who shall
have obligation to the club, financial or otherwise, may resign.
SECTION V.
In case of death, resignation, or expulsion of any member, all rights and privileges of
membership shall cease. There shall be no refund of unexpired dues.
ARTICLE III
ORGANIZATION
SECTION I.
The club shall be governed under its Constitution and bylaws by a Board of Directors consisting
of the Executive Officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer), and three other
members of the club.
SECTION II.
Elections shall be held annually. Election of the Board Members shall be held in November.
Newly elected Members of the Board shall take office upon adjournment of the meeting at which
they are elected. The Board will elect President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer from
among its members at the next Board meeting immediately following the election.
SECTION III.
A Board Member’s term of office will be for two years. No Board Member shall serve more than
two consecutive full terms of office.
SECTION IV.
The Board of Directors shall have general administrative charge of the affairs of the club, but it
shall not have the power to overrule the wishes of the club as expressed by a majority vote. The
Board of Directors may not elect to spend more than $400 without approval of the general
membership.
SECTION V.
The Board of Directors shall hold meetings at least every other month with the first meeting of
the year held within 60 days of the general election and make such plans as necessary for the
welfare of the club. The quorum of the Board shall be a majority. The President shall have the
power of appointing such committees as, at his discretion, may be necessary for the best interests
of the club.
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SECTION VI.
1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the club. He shall be the general
administrative officer of the club and shall have the power to supervise all activities of the club
as a member ex-officio of all committees. He shall have such further powers and duties as may
be provided for within these by-laws.
2. The Vice President shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President in
the absence or disability of the President, or at his request.
3. The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the club and shall be the custodian of
all files pertaining to club business. All club records shall be made available for inspection to
any club member upon request. He shall conduct the correspondence of the club, maintain a
membership roster together with addresses and telephone numbers, and shall have such other
and similar duties as may be requested by the President or contained in these bylaws. Also,
responsible for notifying members of meetings and notifying new members of their election to
membership.
4. The Treasurer shall collect all revenues and have custody of all funds of the club and
shall deposit same in the name of the club in a bank account approved by the members.
Checks shall be signed by any two of the following four officers: President, Vice President,
Secretary, and Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for payment out of club funds, of
all expenses incurred in carrying out routine business of the club and any other bills
specifically authorized by vote of the membership. He shall maintain adequate records of
account and report the financial condition of the club upon request. He shall render an annual
account at the end of each fiscal year and shall submit such records to any auditing committee
appointed by the President.
SECTION VII.
Officers and Board Members shall attend all meetings of the club and Board. Absence from
three consecutive meetings may be cause for forfeiture of office, subject to review by the Board
of Directors.
SECTION VIII.
When a vacancy in the Board of Directors occurs, election to fill said vacancy shall be held at
the next regular meeting of the club. A vacancy occurring in the last three months of the year
shall be filled by Board appointment.
SECTION IX.
1. Amendments to the constitution and bylaws may be proposed by the Board of Directors
or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by 20 percent 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 months of the date when the petition was received by the
Secretary.
2. The constitution and bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members
present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for the purpose, provided the
proposed amendments have been included in the notice of the meeting and mailed to each
member at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
SECTION X.
The deliberations of this organization not specifically covered by these bylaws shall be governed
by standard parliamentary procedure as set forth by Robert’s Rules of Order.
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ARTICLE IV
ELECTION PROCEDURE
SECTION I.
To be eligible for election to the board, a nominee shall have been a member in good standing of
this club for at least three months prior to date of election.
SECTION II.
To be eligible to vote in an election of the board, a person shall have been a member in good
standing of this club for three months preceding election date. Members in good standing shall
have no outstanding debts to the club and shall have attended at least one club function during
the preceding year.
SECTION III.
A nominating committee of three persons and two alternates, no more than one a present Board
Member will be appointed by the Board.
a. The Committee shall nominate at least one candidate for each of the positions on the
Board that are open each year, and, after securing the consent of each person nominated,
shall immediately report their nominations to the Secretary in writing.
b. Upon receipt of the Nominating Committee’s report, the Secretary shall two weeks
before the September general meeting notify each member in writing of the candidates so
nominated.
c. Additional nominations may be made at the September general meeting by any member
in attendance, provided that the person so nominated does not decline when their name is
proposed, and provided further that if the proposed candidates is not in attendance at this
meeting, the proposer shall present to the Secretary a written statement from the proposed
candidate signifying willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for
more than one position.
d. Nominations cannot be made at the annual meeting or in any manner other than as
provided in this Section.
Election to office shall be by ballot at the November annual meeting.
SECTION IV.
The Secretary shall, fifteen days or more prior to the November annual meeting, mail to each
member eligible to vote a list of all candidates nominated for the board. Such members may
each cast one vote for each board vacancy. The Secretary shall also pre
pare blank ballots for the
election tellers and a list of all members eligible to vote.
SECTION V.
The election shall be conducted by tellers appointed by the President, none of whom shall be
candidates for office. Tellers shall furnish ballots to all eligible members, collect marked ballots
from members, determine that the number of ballots cast does not exceed the number of
members eligible to vote, count all ballots cast, and report election results to the President. The
President shall announce the election results, and declare those candidates elected who have
received a plurality of the votes cast.
ARTICLE V
DUES
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SECTION I
The annual dues of individual regular members are payable for the calendar year on January 1st.
SECTION II
Members delinquent on dues shall be notified via the Club bulletin by March 15th. Any
member, who shall fail to pay his dues by March 31st, shall forfeit his rights of membership.
Reinstatement can be made by payment of delinquent dues and upon approval by the Board of
Directors or upon reapplication for membership.
ARTICLE VI
DISCIPLINE
SECTION I.
Charges. Any member may prefer charges against a member for alleged misconduct prejudicial
to the best interests of the Club or the sport. Written charges with specifications must be filed in
duplicate with the Secretary together with a deposit of $10 which shall be forfeited if such
charges are not sustained by the Board following a hearing. 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. 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
Board hearing 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 own
defense and bring witnesses, if he wishes.
SECTION II.
Board Hearing. 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.
Should the charges be sustained, after hearing all the evidence and testimony presented by
complainant and defendant, the Board may, by a majority vote of those present, suspend the
defendant from all privileges of the club for not more than six 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 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 III.
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 II
of this Article. Such proceedings may occur at a general or special meeting of the Club to be
held within 60 days but not earlier than 30 days after the date of the Board’s recommendation of
expulsion. The defendant shall have the privilege of appearing in his own behalf, though no
evidence will 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 own
behalf if he wishes. The meeting shall then vote by secret written ballot on the proposed
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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
MEETINGS
SECTION I.
1. General meetings shall be scheduled at a time and place decided upon by a majority vote
of the Board of Directors. Notice shall be given by the Secretary to all members in good
standing at least three days in advance of meeting date. The quorum for such meetings shall be
20%.
2. Special meetings may be called by the President, by a majority vote of the Board of
Directors, or upon the written request of any five members for any purpose of general interest to
the membership at large. The Secretary shall give written notice of special meetings to all
members at least five days prior to meeting date and such notice shall specify the purpose of the
meetings, no other business may be transacted at such special meetings. The quorum shall be the
members present.
SECTION II.
Guideline for the order of business shall be as follows:
1. Roll Call or Registration
2. Introduction of guests and new members
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Report of President
a. Report of Secretary
b. Report of Treasurer
c. Reports of Committees
d. Elections of Officers and Board (at annual meeting)
Nominations (September) & Elections (November).
e. Election of new members
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7.. Program
8.. Adjournment
ARTICLE VIII
RATIFICATION AND DISSOLUTION
SECTION I.
This Constitution and bylaws shall become effective March 1, 1991, upon approval by a majority
vote of the members.
SECTION II.
This Club may be dissolved at any time upon the written consent of two-thirds of the regular
members. After the payment of all debts and obligations of the club, any remaining assets shall
be given, by the Board of Directors, to some worthy organization promoting canine welfare as
designated at that time by a vote of the club.
CHANGE I, APPROVED JUNE 1995
CHANGE 2, APPROVED JULY 2004
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CHANGE 3, APPROVED SEPTEMBER 2006
CHANGE 4, APPROVED NOVEMBER 2007
CHANGE 5, APPROVED NOVEMBER 2008
CHANGE 6, APPROVED MARCH 2010

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AKC CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
Name and Objects
SECTION 1. The name of the Club shall be Agility Club of San Diego, Incorporated.
SECTION 2. The Objects of the Club shall be to:
(a) promote the training of pure-bred dogs;
(b) disseminate kn
owledge regarding agility training;
(c) conduct classes for the training of dogs and their handlers;
(d) encourage the training of judges;
(e) hold and support agility trials and sanctioned matches under the rules and
regulations of The American Kennel Club;
(f) promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the
training and exhibition of dogs.
SECTION 3. The Club shall not conduct or operate 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.
SECTION 4. The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise
such bylaws as may be required to carry out these Objects.
SECTION 5. Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of
construction and definitions in the California Nonprofit Law shall govern the
construction of these Bylaws. Without limiting the generality of the preceding
sentence:
(a) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter, the singular
includes the plural, the plural includes the singular, and the term “person”
includes both a legal entity and a natural person.
(b) The definition of “written” included for notification, consent, and
approval purposes shall either physically written and delivered means
(paper and physical delivery or presentation) or an electronic form using
email (with our without attachments) to and from the email address
registered with the Corporation for the member or Officer.
(c) References to Roberts Rules of Order within the Bylaws shall mean the
published version of the Roberts Rules of Order.
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BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
Membership
SECTION 1. Eligibility. There shall be 2 (regular and junior) types of membership open
to all persons who are in good standing with The American Kennel Club and who
subscribe to the purposes of this Club.
(a) A regular membership shall be open to all persons 18 years of age or
older. A regular member shall enjoy all privileges of the club including
voting and holding office.
(b) A junior membership shall be offered to children (8 through 17 years of
age) of regular members or sponsored by a regular member. Junior
members shall pay reduced dues, shall not be eligible to vote or hold
elective office, but shall be entitled to all other benefits of the club. They
may automatically convert to regular membership upon reaching their
18th birthday.
(c) While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the Club’s primary
purpose is to be representative of the exhibitors in its immediate area.
SECTION 2. Dues. Membership dues shall not exceed $15.00 per year, payable on or
before the 1st day of January of each year. No member may vote whose dues are not
paid for the current year. During the month of November the Treasurer oversees that
each member is sent a statement of dues for the ensuing year.
SECTION 3. Election to Membership. Each applicant for membership shall apply on a
form as approved by the Board of Directors and which shall provide that the applicant
agrees to abide by these constitution and bylaws and the rules of The American Kennel
Club. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant and it shall carry
the endorsement of two members in good standing. Accompanying the application, the
prospective member shall submit dues payment for the current year.
(a) All applications are to be filed with the Secretary and each application is
to be read at the first meeting of the Club following its receipt. At the
next Club meeting, the application will be voted upon and affirmative
votes of two-thirds of the members present and voting by secret ballot at
that meeting shall be required to elect each applicant.
(b) Applicants for membership by the Club may not re-apply within six
months after such rejection.
SECTION 4. Termination of Membership. Memberships 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. A membership will be considered as lapsed and automatically
terminated if such member’s dues remain unpaid 90 days after the first day
of the fiscal year; however, the Board may grant an additional 90 days of
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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 that meeting.
(c) by expulsion. A membership may be terminated by expulsion as provided
in Article VI of these bylaws.
ARTICLE II
Meeting and Voting
SECTION 1. Club Meetings. Meetings of the Club shall be held in San Diego County at
least every other month at such hour and place as may be designated by the Board of
Directors. Written notice of each such meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least
10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for such meeting shall be 20
percent of the members.
SECTION 2. Special Club Meetings. Special Club meetings may be called by the
President, or by a majority vote of the members of the Board who are present and voting
at any regular or special meeting of the Board; and shall be called 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 San Diego County at such place, date, and hour as may
be designated by the person or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Written
notice of such a meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 5 days and not more
than 15 days prior to the date of the meeting, and said notice shall state the purpose of the
meeting, and no other Club business may be transacted thereat. The quorum for such a
meeting shall be 20 percent of the members in good standing.
SECTION 3. Board Meetings. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held every
other month in San Diego County at such hour and place as may be designated by the
Board. Written notice of each such meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 5
days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for such a meeting shall be a majority
of the Board.
SECTION 4. Special Board Meetings. Special Board meetings may be called by the
President, and shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a written request signed by
at least three members of the Board. Such special meetings shall be held in San Diego
County at such place, date, and hour as may be designated by the person authorized
herein to call such meetings. Written notice of such a meeting shall be mailed by the
Secretary at least 5 days and not more than 10 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. A quorum for such a meeting shall be a majority of the Board.
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 for the Club at which he is present.
Proxy voting will not be permitted at any club meeting or election.
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ARTICLE III
Directors and Officers
SECTION 1. Board of Directors. The board shall be comprised of the officers
(President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and three other persons, all of
whom shall be members in good standing, and shall be elected for two-year terms at the
Club’s annual meeting as provided in Article IV, and shall
serve until their successors are
elected. From among the seven board members the board shall select a President, Vice-
President, Secretary, and Treasurer to serve for one year. General management of the
Club’s affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2. Officers. The Club’s officers, consisting of the President, Vice-President,
Secretary, and Treasurer, shall serve in respective capacities both with regard to the Club
and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.
(a) 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 bylaws.
(b) The Vice-President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the
President in case of the President’s death, absence, or incapacity.
(c) The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the
Board and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club;
have charge of the correspondence, keep a roll of the members of the Club
with their addresses, and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in
these bylaws. Also, responsible for notifying members of meetings and
notifying new members of their election to membership.
(d) The Treasurer shall collect and receive all moneys due or belonging to the
Club. Moneys shall be deposited in a bank designated by the Board, in the
name of the Club. The books shall at all times be open to inspection of the
Board and a report shall be given at every meeting of the condition of the
Club’s finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported;
and at the annual meeting, an accounting shall be rendered of all moneys
received and expended during the previous fiscal year. The Treasurer
shall be bonded in such amount as the Board of Directors shall determine.
SECTION 3. Vacancies. Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the offices
during the year shall be filled until the next annual election by a majority vote of all the
then members of the Board at its first regular 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 President shall be filled automatically by the Vice-President and the
resulting vacancy in the office of 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 last day of December.
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(a) 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
November, at which time the Board of Directors for the ensuing 2 years shall be elected
by the general membership by a secret ballot from among those nominated in accordance
with Section 4 of this Article. The newly elected board members shall take office
immediately upon the conclusion of the election, and the Board of Directors shall
forthwith select the club officers for the following year immediately following the
election. Each retiring board member shall turn over to the successor in office all
properties and records relating to that office within 30 days after the election.
SECTION 3. Elections. The nominated candidates receiving the greatest number of
votes shall be declared elected to the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4. Nominations. No person may be a candidate in a Club election who has
not been nominated. During the month of June, the Board shall select a Nominating
Committee consisting of three members and two alternates, not more than one of whom
may be a member of the Board. The Secretary shall immediately notify the committee
members and alternates of their selection. The Board shall name a Chair for the
Committee and it shall be such person’s duty to call a committee meeting, which shall be
held on or before August 1st.
(a) The Committee shall nominate at least one candidate for each of the
positions on the Board that are open each year, and, after securing the
consent of each person so nominated, shall immediately report their
nominations to the Secretary in writing.
(b) Upon receipt of the Nominating Committee’s report, the Secretary shall
two weeks before the September general meeting notify each member in
writing of the candidates so nominated.
(c) Additional nominations may be made at the September general meeting by
any member in attendance, provided that the person so nominated does not
decline when their name is proposed, and provided further that if the
proposed candidate is not in attendance at this meeting, the proposer shall
present to the Secretary a written statement from the proposed candidate
signifying willingness to be a candidate. No person may be a candidate
for more than one position.
(d) Nominations cannot be made at the annual meeting or in any manner other
than as provided in this Section.
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ARTICLE V
Committees
SECTION 1. The Board may each year appoint standing committees to advance the
work of the Club in such matters as agility trials, 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 a 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
Discipline
SECTION 1. American Kennel Club Suspension. Any member who is suspended from
the privileges of The American Kennel Club automatically shall be suspended from any
AKC-related privileges of this Club for a like period.
SECTION 2. Charges. Any member may prefer charges against a member for alleged
misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club. Written charges with
specifications must be filed in duplicate with the Secretary together with a deposit of $10
which shall be forfeited if such charges are not sustained by the Board following a
hearing. 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. 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 that 6 weeks thereafter.
The secretary shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused by registered
mail together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant may
personally appear in his own defense and bring witnesses if he wishes.
SECTION 3. Board Hearing. 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. Should the charges be sustained, after hearing all the
evidence and testimony presented by the complainant and defendant, the Board may, by a
majority vote of those present, suspend the defendant from all privileges of the C
lub for
not more then six 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
fellow-members at the ensuing Club meeting which considers the Board’s
recommendation. Immediately after the Board has reached a decision, its finding 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.
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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 the Article. Such proceedings may occur at
a regular or special meeting of the Club to be held within 60 days but not earlier than 30
days after the date of the Board’s recommendation. The defendant shall have the
privilege of appearing in his own behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this
meeting. The President shall read the charges and the Board’s finding and
recommendation, and shall invite the defendant, if present, to speak in his own behalf if
he wishes. The members shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion. A
two-thirds 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 and bylaws may be proposed by the Board
of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Secretary signed by 20 percent 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 months of the date
when the petition was received by the Secretary.
SECTION 2. The constitution and bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the
members present and voting at any regular or special meeting called for the purpose,
provided the proposed amendments have been included in the notice of the meeting and
mailed to each member at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
Dissolution
SECTION 1. The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less
that two-thirds of the members. In the event of the 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 may permit, shall be as follows:
Roll Call or Registration
Approval of Minutes from the last meeting
Report of President
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Report of Secretary
Report of Treasurer
Reports of Committees
Elections of Officers and Board (at annual meeting)
Election of new members
Unfinished business
New business
Program
Adjournment
SECTION 2. At meetings of the Board, the order of business, unless otherwise directed
by majority vote of those present, shall be as follows:
Approval of Minutes from the last meeting
Report of President
Report of Secretary (applications, correspondence)
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 bylaws and any other special rules of order the
Club may adopt.
Approved by the membership of the Agility Club of San Diego, Inc., 26 FEB 97.
Change 1 approved by the membership, 22, JULY 2004.
Change 2 approved by the membership, November 2006
Change 3 approved by the membership, November 2007
Change 4 approved by the membership, November 2008
Change 5 approved by the membership, March 2010

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Standing Rules, September 2006
STANDING RULES
OF THE
AGILITY CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
ADOPTED NOVEMBER 16, 1990
CHANGE 2, SEPTEMBER 2006
I. AMENDMENT OF RULES
To amend these rules, motions must be presented in writing at a general meeting. Proposed
changes are to be presented to the membership in writing, published, then opened to discussion
and vote upon at the following general meeting. Simple majority, provided a quorum is present
(20%), shall carry the vote, with no write-in or proxy votes allowed.
II. DUES
A. Dues shall be $15.00 per year per member. Junior member dues shall be $5.00.
B. Members elected after October 1 shall pay full dues and be carried in full membership for
the entire following year, January 1 to December 31
III. SAFETY RULES
A. All members shall be certified by a club instructor prior to using club equipment without
supervision.
B. Safety rules shall be published and adhered to at all times. Violation of these rules may
lead to discipline or expulsion.
C. Welfare of the dogs to be paramount at all times.
D. Club workouts or training sessions shall be supervised by approved club instructors who
are empowered to enforce all safety rules and regulations.
IV. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND THEIR DUTIES
A. Committee Chairmen shall be appointed by the President with the help of the Board.
1. The term of office shall be January 1 to December 31 unless otherwise defined.
2. Each Chairman shall select his co-chairmen and committee to carry out his
responsibilities.
B. PROPERTY MANAGER
1. The Vice-President shall automatically be the Property Manager and shall have
charge of all Club equipment.
2. Make available an up-to-date list of materials listed in #1, for the Membership
Chairman, Bulletin Editor and any member request.
3. Be responsible for storage, transportation and upkeep of equipment.
4. Shall have an adequate committee to assist in the management of all club
equipment.
C. MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
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1. Contact prospective members and send application form and “Objectives of the
Club” from the Co
nstitution and bylaws.
2. Write letter confirming membership and welcome new members to the club.
3. Provide new members, upon acceptance, with a membership packet to include:
a. Copy of our Constitution, bylaws and Standing Rules.
b. Copies of available agility educational material.
c. Copies of club safety rules and regulations.
4. Provide up-to-date list of members eligible to vote, or run for a position on the
Board.
D. LIBRARIAN
1. Shall have charge of all Club magazines, films, and educational materials and
buying and distribution of same.
2. Make available an up-to-date list of materials listed in #1, for the Membership
Chairman, Bulletin Editor, Webmaster and any member request.
3. Keep scrapbooks.
E. PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN
1. Secure adequate coverage from all possible media, including special issues of dog
publications for both regular and special events of the Club.
F. WAYS AND MEANS CHAIRMAN
1. Promote money-making endeavors.
G. SHOW CHAIRMAN
1. Secure in writing, permission to hold trial in the desired place. Location is to be
approved by the Board of Directors within one week of notification.
2. Secure in writing, the services of the Judge or Judges in order of Club preference
and acquaint him or her with the rules applying to the trial.
3. Recruit Show Committee.
4. Check equipment necessary to set up the ring and registration tables and see that
all is in readiness on time as needed.
5. Work with the Publicity Committee in securing advance notice and adequate
coverage of trial.
6. Coordinate all Committees which will aid in the success of the event.
7. Supervise set-up of all equipment and personnel necessary for the event
H. HOSPITALITY CHAIRMAN
1. Assign various members to be responsible for refreshments at various meetings.
2. Be responsible for maintaining adequate catering supplies for the Club.
I. BULLETIN EDITOR
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1. The Bulletin shall be published and mailed at least one week prior to the regular
Club meeting.
2. Editor and Secretary shall maintain an archive file of all published bulletins.
3. The purpose of the Bulletin shall be to promote agility and inform members of
current club business.
J. PROGRAM CHAIRMAN
1. Shall arrange for informative programs to meet the Club’s needs.
V. AGILITY TITLE AWARD
A. The Agility Club of San Diego shall present an award to the owner or owners of a dog
achieving an Agility Title, provided the following requirements are fulfilled:
1. The registered owner(s) must continuously be a member(s) in good standing in
the A.C.S.D. while earning a title and until such time the application for award is
made.
2. Awards for agility titles shall be for titles awarded by National Agility
organizations approved by the club.
3. Notification of eligibility for an A.C.S.D. Title award must be made by the
member(s) in writing to the club Awards Chairman on the appropriate form. The
dog receiving the award must reside with the member in good standing. Awards
shall be made annually.
VI. AMENDMENTS
1. (6/92) Members must work before, during, or after a club sponsored match in order to
enter a dog in the match.