Statement of Purpose
This association was created with the intent to preserve and propagate all varieties of ornamental/game/cage birds and animals. By doing so, we hope that future generations will be able to participate in the beauties of outdoor life. We hope to further educate our members and the general public with current information about the use of birds and animals for beauty and profit.
Constitution of the Michigan Bird and Game Breeders Association
Adopted January 1, 1990
Prologue: This association was organized on August 20, 1983. The founding fathers were: President Art Mills, Vice President Ken Lickly, Secretary/Treasurer Jan Lickly, Directors: Glen Partin, George Fullerton, Steve Redmond, & Gordon Schaefer.
Article I: Name
The name of this organization shall be known as the “Michigan Bird and Game Breeders Association”
Article II: Purpose, A nonprofit organization to:
A. To promote preservation, propagation, and conservation of all species of birds and animals.
B. To provide assistance in locating breeding stock and promoting markets as a service to members and the general public.
C. To sponsor one or more annual show(s) and or/sale(s) for members and the general public.
D. To promote honesty and integrity among members regarding business practices, compliance with the law, the purity of breeding standards
E. To inform the public about the opportunities and the satisfaction of breeding birds and animals.
F. To share husbandry information and provide seminars to educate members and the general public.
G. To cooperate and associate with organizations and other groups endorsing our views and interests.
H. To inform the membership of legislative proposals and enactments of laws affecting our interests.
Article III: Membership
A. Membership shall be open to all persons regardless of Age, Race, Sex, Creed, or Residency.
B. Membership shall be limited annually, beginning January 1 and ending December 31
C. Membership classification shall be
Article IV: Officers and Directors
A. Officers shall consist of: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor.
B. Six directors, shall be elected at large to provide a broad base of member representation.
C. “Board of Directors” shall be comprised of the Officers and six (6) Directors. Standing Rules of the Board of Directors shall govern internal operations of leadership.
D. Terms of office
F. Any Officer or Director failing to fulfill elected duties shall be removed from office.
Article V: Membership Code of Ethics and Discipline
A. Members shall subscribe to ethical conduct:
C. Action for cancelling or refusing membership must be by written request of three (3) members in good standing. The Board of Directors shall contact the member/applicant for an inquiry or hearing. A 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors shall be required to cancel or refuse membership.
Article VI: Amendments
A. The membership of the association hereby reserves the right to add, delete or modify the Constitution by a simple majority vote.
B. Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for referral.
C. The voting rights shall be extended to the full membership on an amendment question by referendum.
D. Newly adopted changes of this Constitution become effective thirty days following publication to the membership.
Article VII: Standing Rules of the Board of Directors
A. The Standing Rules shall be established by the Board of Directors.
Adopted January 1, 1990
Prologue: This association was organized on August 20, 1983. The founding fathers were: President Art Mills, Vice President Ken Lickly, Secretary/Treasurer Jan Lickly, Directors: Glen Partin, George Fullerton, Steve Redmond, & Gordon Schaefer.
Article I: Name
The name of this organization shall be known as the “Michigan Bird and Game Breeders Association”
Article II: Purpose, A nonprofit organization to:
A. To promote preservation, propagation, and conservation of all species of birds and animals.
B. To provide assistance in locating breeding stock and promoting markets as a service to members and the general public.
C. To sponsor one or more annual show(s) and or/sale(s) for members and the general public.
D. To promote honesty and integrity among members regarding business practices, compliance with the law, the purity of breeding standards
E. To inform the public about the opportunities and the satisfaction of breeding birds and animals.
F. To share husbandry information and provide seminars to educate members and the general public.
G. To cooperate and associate with organizations and other groups endorsing our views and interests.
H. To inform the membership of legislative proposals and enactments of laws affecting our interests.
Article III: Membership
A. Membership shall be open to all persons regardless of Age, Race, Sex, Creed, or Residency.
B. Membership shall be limited annually, beginning January 1 and ending December 31
C. Membership classification shall be
- 1. “Single”- an individual person
- 2. “Family”- Head of household and immediate family members
- 3. “Honorary”- Board of Directors designee
- 1. A “single” membership shall be entitled to one (1) vote
- 2. A “family” membership shall be entitled to two (2) votes
- 3. A “honorary” membership is granted without voting privileges
Article IV: Officers and Directors
A. Officers shall consist of: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor.
B. Six directors, shall be elected at large to provide a broad base of member representation.
C. “Board of Directors” shall be comprised of the Officers and six (6) Directors. Standing Rules of the Board of Directors shall govern internal operations of leadership.
D. Terms of office
- 1. Officers serve one year and are elected annually
- 2. Directors are elected for two-year term. Three Directors shall be elected annually.
- 3. Duties of the Officers shall be determined by the Standing Rules of Board of Directors.
F. Any Officer or Director failing to fulfill elected duties shall be removed from office.
- 1. By 2/3 majority vote of the Board of Directors
- 2. By automatic resignation for two (2) consecutive absences at Board Meetings without prior notification to the Secretary or Chair, upon approval of the Board of Directors.
Article V: Membership Code of Ethics and Discipline
A. Members shall subscribe to ethical conduct:
- 1. In breeding practices and care of owned animals
- 2. Honestly representing animals/birds presented for sale to sell healthy disease-free stock.
- 3. For obtaining and selling of game, rare, and domestic birds and animals.
- 4. In business affairs so to instill trust and satisfaction.
C. Action for cancelling or refusing membership must be by written request of three (3) members in good standing. The Board of Directors shall contact the member/applicant for an inquiry or hearing. A 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors shall be required to cancel or refuse membership.
Article VI: Amendments
A. The membership of the association hereby reserves the right to add, delete or modify the Constitution by a simple majority vote.
B. Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for referral.
C. The voting rights shall be extended to the full membership on an amendment question by referendum.
D. Newly adopted changes of this Constitution become effective thirty days following publication to the membership.
Article VII: Standing Rules of the Board of Directors
A. The Standing Rules shall be established by the Board of Directors.
Standing Rules of the Board of Directors
Article I: Definition of The Board of Directors
A. Shall be comprised of six elected Directors and elected Officers
B. Terms of office
D. Shall conduct the normal business of the Association by majority rule as defined by “Roberts Rule of Order.”
Article II: Rights of Representation
A. Each Director and Officer shall represent one vote. The Chair shall decide the question of a tie. A board member may “Abstain” in the event of a conflict of interest (Majority Rule proportionally gained).
B. An Agenda shall be prepared and published.
C. A member, in good standing, may address the “Board” by request, made to the Secretary or Chair person.
D. “Roberts Rule of Order” shall prevail regarding questions or procedure.
E. A Quorum shall be 50% plus one elected Officer or Director to conduct association business.
F. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment or a member in good standing to serve until the next annual election.
Article III: Duties of the Officers, Directors, and Committees
A. President
Article IV: Elections and Voting Procedure
A. All elections shall be conducted by the Elections Committee.
B. The procedure for the nomination and election of Officers and Directors shall be published by the Election Committee.
C. Election of the Officers and Directors shall take place before the membership meeting in August annually.
Article V: Amendment of the Standing Rules
A. Amendments to the standing rules require a 50% plus one vote of Officers and Directors.
B. Standing rule amendments become effective 10 days after the date published in the association’s newsletter.
C. Three members, in good standing, finding cause to revise or amend the Standing Rules may petition of the Board for (re)consideration of an amendment.
A. Shall be comprised of six elected Directors and elected Officers
B. Terms of office
- 1. Offices beginning January 1 and ending December 31 annually.
- 2. Officers are elected for a one year term.
- 3. Directors are elected for two year terms.
D. Shall conduct the normal business of the Association by majority rule as defined by “Roberts Rule of Order.”
Article II: Rights of Representation
A. Each Director and Officer shall represent one vote. The Chair shall decide the question of a tie. A board member may “Abstain” in the event of a conflict of interest (Majority Rule proportionally gained).
B. An Agenda shall be prepared and published.
C. A member, in good standing, may address the “Board” by request, made to the Secretary or Chair person.
D. “Roberts Rule of Order” shall prevail regarding questions or procedure.
E. A Quorum shall be 50% plus one elected Officer or Director to conduct association business.
F. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment or a member in good standing to serve until the next annual election.
Article III: Duties of the Officers, Directors, and Committees
A. President
- 1. Shall preside at all meetings of the association.
- 2. Shall adopt the standard agenda format for the meetings.
- 3. Shall provide leadership fulfilling the purpose of the Association.
- 1. Shall assist and aid the President.
- 2. May serve as Ex-Officio on all Committees.
- 3. Succeeds President in event of vacancy and carries out duties in President’s absence.
- 1. Shall keep accurate minutes and records
- 2. Shall correspond and publish such notice as necessary including agenda for all meetings
- 1. Shall pay all debits owed and authorized by the Board of Directors (within 30 days or as directed by the Board).
- 2. Shall collect dues and compile membership information necessary for the preparation of the membership directory.
- 1. Shall collect, compile, and distribute information via newsletter.
- 2. Shall receive compiled membership information from Treasurer and create a yearly directory.
- 1. Shall assist the Officers of the Association.
- 2. Shall elect Directory Chairperson.
- 3. Shall conduct an annual, and other periodic financial audits, of the Association’s financial accounts and records.
- 4. Shall appoint a “Resident Agent” to satisfy State Law.
- 1. Publishing Committee publishes all periodicals and directories. (Committee Chair is designated the Editor.)
- 2. Membership committee promotes services for the membership.
- 3. Sale Coordinator and Committee promotes and coordinates sale/swap activities.
- 4. Elections Committee conducts elections (composed of three (3) Directors not standing for election.)
- 5. Program Committee obtains potential speakers and programs for members and public.
Article IV: Elections and Voting Procedure
A. All elections shall be conducted by the Elections Committee.
B. The procedure for the nomination and election of Officers and Directors shall be published by the Election Committee.
C. Election of the Officers and Directors shall take place before the membership meeting in August annually.
Article V: Amendment of the Standing Rules
A. Amendments to the standing rules require a 50% plus one vote of Officers and Directors.
B. Standing rule amendments become effective 10 days after the date published in the association’s newsletter.
C. Three members, in good standing, finding cause to revise or amend the Standing Rules may petition of the Board for (re)consideration of an amendment.