Notice to All Clubs Re: Club Policy – Officers and Directors
Please be advised that at the December 2023 meeting of the CKC Board of Directors, Chapter V, Club Policy, Section A, General, (11) was amended effective January 1, 2024, as follows:
POLICY, CHAPTER V, CLUB POLICY:
Section A, General, (11)
The Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) and Directors of all recognized clubs must be residents of Canada and all must be Canadian Kennel Club members in good standing. The names and offices held by these members must be reported to the Canadian Kennel Club within thirty (30) days of an election or filling of a vacancy together with a copy of any changes to the current constitution and/or by-laws of the club. Failure to comply may jeopardize the club’s recognition and/or events.
The intent of the Club Policy requiring that the Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, & Treasurer) and all Directors of recognized clubs be members of Canada and Canadian Kennel Club members in good standing is to ensure that the people in charge of clubs are actively engaged in the CKC and its activities.
There are no requirements to add additional Officers or Directors. For example, many clubs have one Officer who is both Secretary & Treasurer and therefore only require 3 Memberships. There is no requirement to add an additional Officer or split this role if not required by your club’s existing bylaws.
The CKC Board of Directors understands the importance of recognized clubs and their role in everything from hosting events to maintaining their breed standards. Those people in club leadership positions should also be active in the CKC.
The CKC Shows & Trials Department is ready and willing to work with clubs throughout 2024 to achieve these requirements.