ARTICLE I - NAME

SECTION 1           The organizations official name is the "Pigeon Fanciers Association of

Rochester, New York". It shall be referred to as the "Pigeon Fanciers Association of Rochester, New York" or the "Association" or the "Club".

ARTICLE II  - PURPOSE

SECTION 1

A.    To advance and improve the scientific breeding and showing of all varieties of pigeons.

B.    To promote good-fellowship and friendship among breeders, and to educate the public on all varieties of pigeons.

C.    To cooperate with Specialty Clubs, Sectional and National Organizations.

D.   To attempt to undertake the promotion of two (2) Annual Shows. An "Open Show" and a "Young Bird Show".

E.   Monthly Meetings to be held within the boundaries of Monroe County. Shows or Sales to be held within a 25 mile radius of Monroe County Social Events shall be held at the location decided upon by members.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1

A.    Any person of good moral character, who breeds pigeons or is interested in the breeding of pigeons, is eligible for membership by reading and signing the BY-LAWS. All membership petitions are to be submitted by a member in good standing and upon their recommendation; the applicant is accepted or rejected by a majority vote of the membership in attendance. They shall then be known as an "Active Member".

B.   Life Membership may be granted to those members who have over twenty (20) years in the Club or fifteen (15) years membership and five (5) of which are in Office.

C.   Family Membership may be granted using the same guidelines as in SECTION I A. Family Membership shall have two (2) voting rights per Family.

D.   No member is to be monetarily compensated for services rendered in the performance of duties or responsibilities pertaining to Club activities.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

SECTION 1        The Officers of this Club shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairman, and Show Superintendent. All of whom shall be members in good standing and shall be elected for a one (1) year term by a majority of the Active Members present at the Annual Meeting.

SECTION 2         Should any vacancy occur in any office, elective or appointive, the President shall appoint a Member to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term.

SECTION 3         The newly elected Officers shall take Office immediately following the Election.

ARTICLE V - DUTIES of the OFFICERS

SECTION 1        The President shall preside at all Meetings shall be Ex-Officio Member of all Committees and shall appoint all Committees not otherwise provided for.

SECTION 2        The Vice-President shall act in the absence of the President and act as the Auditor for the Annual Financial Report of the Treasurer.

SECTION 3        The Secretary shall keep all minutes, inventories, papers, etc., pertaining to his Office and carry on the correspondence of the Club.

SECTION 4         The Treasurer shall collect all other monies the Association and disburse the same upon a majority vote of the Membership. He shall keep an accurate record of all transactions and submit a Monthly report of conditions. He shall present an Annual Audited Statement at the Annual Meeting.

SECTION 5         The Membership Chairman shall collect ail Dues and greet all new or potential applicants seeking Membership to the Association. He shall introduce the applicant to the Members at a Regular Meeting and disseminate information about the Club to the applicant. He shall actively recruit new members for the Club and assist them in getting started in the hobby.

SECTION 6         The Show Superintendent shall organize both or any attempted Shows which includes appointing people to make the Show run smoothly in all areas. His duties shall include, but not be limited to, collecting entries and monies, directing pay outs, assigning Judges to Breeds, assigning Carriers and Secretaries for each Judge, running of the Raffle, etc..

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

SECTION 1         The Regular meeting of this Association shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM sharp.

SECTION 2        The Membership shall be advised at least one week prior to the Meeting as to the Meeting time and location.

SECTION 3         The Annual Meeting shall be held at the Regular February Meeting of each year, at which time the Officers are to be elected for the ensuing year.

SECTION 4         Meeting changes and Special Meetings may be called by the President. Notice shall be given stating the date, time and location of such proposed Meeting to each Member at least one week prior to the Meeting.

SECTION 5         At any Meeting, four (4) Members in good standing, consisting of at least two (2) Officers and two (2) Active Members shall constitute a Quorum.