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The Canadian Dove Association was founded in 1977. It is an organization specific to Doves and Exotic Pigeons, yet there are many members in the Association that have other species and types of birds. We provide help and advice to Dove and Exotic Pigeon breeders, and whether you have one bird or one hundred birds, information and help are available to all. If you are looking to buy, sell or just inquire about doves, we have many people who are willing and able to help. At the present time our members represent seven Provinces, and four States. Although we are based in South-Western Ontario, the internet, email, and telephone make us readily available. We encourage our members to attend the summer meetings at members homes and the Fall Show and Buy-Sell-Trade. What better way is there to learn more about your hobby than to discuss it with another fancier?
The cost of a one year membership is $25.00 Canadian for Individual and Family memberships, $20.00 for Seniors (over 60) and $7.00 for a Junior membership per calendar year. All new memberships received after October 1st will also be applied toward the following year. If you are interested in more information about our doves or the Association, please contact us using the "Contact" page. J. Paul Stevens, Secretary-Treasurer, CDA |
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
Name: The name of this organization shall be the Canadian Dove Association.
ARTICLE II
Purpose: The purpose of this organization shall be the propagation, and the promotion, presentation, and approval of standards for all varieties of doves, both domestic and foreign.
ARTICLE III
Membership: Any dove fancier is eligible for membership in this organization. Application is to be
made to the Secretary. Dues shall be set by the membership at an Annual Meeting. Dues are payable during the month of January. After January 31st, any member in arrears will have their name automatically deleted from the membership list. A family membership will involve only one newsletter,
or meeting notice per mailing, but each member of the family will be eligible to vote on Association business.
ARTICLE IV
Election of Officers: The Executive Board shall appoint a nominating committee of two members (at large) by July 1st. This committee shall interview prospective candidates for offices, and present a
slate of nominees to the President by October 1st. This slate of nominees shall then be presented at
the Annual Meeting, at which time additional nominations will be accepted from the floor, to be voted
on by the members. Elected officers will take office immediately following the Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE V
Officers: The officers shall be President, Secretary-Treasurer (one Person), Past President and four Directors. They shall hold office for two consecutive years, with the privilege of re-election for another two year term. The incumbent President will automatically take the office of Past President upon the completion of their term as President.
ARTICLE VI
Duties of Officers: President: Shall preside at all official Meetings of the organization. Secretary-Treasurer: Shall take care of all correspondence, collect all dues, keep accurate records of income
and expenditures, and keep the membership informed of all club activities via the club newsletter. The Secretary-Treasurer shall compile an up-to-date list of all members of the organization to the members by April 1st. Past President and Directors: They shall be prepared to serve the President on any committee that they may be appointed to.
ARTICLE VII
Executive Board: This board shall consist of the President, Secretary-Treasurer, Past President and Four Directors. Three members of the Executive Board shall consist of a quorum. This board
is empowered to act in any emergency when the occasion or condition arises that does not permit general participation or approval by club members. They shall direct activities, appoint necessary committees, and their general duties include the setting up and approval of all club sponsored shows.
In the event of a vacancy in any office, they shall appoint a member to serve the unexpired term of the officer vacating their office.
ARTICLE VIII
Annual Meeting: The President shall call for an Annual Meeting, preferably to be held in conjunction with the annual meet, or any club sponsored show. Ten adult members shall consist of a quorum. Minutes of the proceedings must be recorded and copies mailed to all members with the financial standing by April 1st. Two auditors shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting by the membership and their audit is to be completed during the month of January and a report thereof made to the membership in the next newsletter.
ARTICLE IX
Changes in the Constitution: Any member may suggest changes in the Constitution by serving notice, in writing, to the Secretary sixty (60) days or more prior to the Annual Meeting so it may be included on the agenda to be decided by the membership.
BY-LAWS
1. Membership is open to any person, any age, either sex.
2. The Association shall sponsor at least one show per year.
3. Judges for sponsored shows must be qualified or a dove breeder.
4 A simple majority of votes cast on any issue shall be counted as the official action of the
Association.
5. Any member in arrears with their dues is not eligible to participate in any activities sponsored by
the Association.
6. Every fancier, upon joining the Association, is required to advise the secretary as to their name,
street address, city, province, postal code and telephone number.
7. The fiscal year of the Association begins January 1st and ends December 31st.
8. Stock sales offered at sponsored shows is limited to birds only, and only by members in good
standing with the Association.
9. Expenditures from club funds beyond twenty-five dollars (except for printing, mailing costs,
stationery and etc.) must have the approval of the Executive Board.
10. Expulsion or Suspension of Members: The Association has inherent right to discipline, suspend,
or expel any member, including officers, for valid cause, as may or may not be in the By-Laws
and Constitution.
ARTICLE I
Name: The name of this organization shall be the Canadian Dove Association.
ARTICLE II
Purpose: The purpose of this organization shall be the propagation, and the promotion, presentation, and approval of standards for all varieties of doves, both domestic and foreign.
ARTICLE III
Membership: Any dove fancier is eligible for membership in this organization. Application is to be
made to the Secretary. Dues shall be set by the membership at an Annual Meeting. Dues are payable during the month of January. After January 31st, any member in arrears will have their name automatically deleted from the membership list. A family membership will involve only one newsletter,
or meeting notice per mailing, but each member of the family will be eligible to vote on Association business.
ARTICLE IV
Election of Officers: The Executive Board shall appoint a nominating committee of two members (at large) by July 1st. This committee shall interview prospective candidates for offices, and present a
slate of nominees to the President by October 1st. This slate of nominees shall then be presented at
the Annual Meeting, at which time additional nominations will be accepted from the floor, to be voted
on by the members. Elected officers will take office immediately following the Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE V
Officers: The officers shall be President, Secretary-Treasurer (one Person), Past President and four Directors. They shall hold office for two consecutive years, with the privilege of re-election for another two year term. The incumbent President will automatically take the office of Past President upon the completion of their term as President.
ARTICLE VI
Duties of Officers: President: Shall preside at all official Meetings of the organization. Secretary-Treasurer: Shall take care of all correspondence, collect all dues, keep accurate records of income
and expenditures, and keep the membership informed of all club activities via the club newsletter. The Secretary-Treasurer shall compile an up-to-date list of all members of the organization to the members by April 1st. Past President and Directors: They shall be prepared to serve the President on any committee that they may be appointed to.
ARTICLE VII
Executive Board: This board shall consist of the President, Secretary-Treasurer, Past President and Four Directors. Three members of the Executive Board shall consist of a quorum. This board
is empowered to act in any emergency when the occasion or condition arises that does not permit general participation or approval by club members. They shall direct activities, appoint necessary committees, and their general duties include the setting up and approval of all club sponsored shows.
In the event of a vacancy in any office, they shall appoint a member to serve the unexpired term of the officer vacating their office.
ARTICLE VIII
Annual Meeting: The President shall call for an Annual Meeting, preferably to be held in conjunction with the annual meet, or any club sponsored show. Ten adult members shall consist of a quorum. Minutes of the proceedings must be recorded and copies mailed to all members with the financial standing by April 1st. Two auditors shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting by the membership and their audit is to be completed during the month of January and a report thereof made to the membership in the next newsletter.
ARTICLE IX
Changes in the Constitution: Any member may suggest changes in the Constitution by serving notice, in writing, to the Secretary sixty (60) days or more prior to the Annual Meeting so it may be included on the agenda to be decided by the membership.
BY-LAWS
1. Membership is open to any person, any age, either sex.
2. The Association shall sponsor at least one show per year.
3. Judges for sponsored shows must be qualified or a dove breeder.
4 A simple majority of votes cast on any issue shall be counted as the official action of the
Association.
5. Any member in arrears with their dues is not eligible to participate in any activities sponsored by
the Association.
6. Every fancier, upon joining the Association, is required to advise the secretary as to their name,
street address, city, province, postal code and telephone number.
7. The fiscal year of the Association begins January 1st and ends December 31st.
8. Stock sales offered at sponsored shows is limited to birds only, and only by members in good
standing with the Association.
9. Expenditures from club funds beyond twenty-five dollars (except for printing, mailing costs,
stationery and etc.) must have the approval of the Executive Board.
10. Expulsion or Suspension of Members: The Association has inherent right to discipline, suspend,
or expel any member, including officers, for valid cause, as may or may not be in the By-Laws
and Constitution.