Constitution
ARTICLE   I

Name and Objectives

 

 

Section 1.    The name of the club shall be theHelderberg Bernese Mountain Dog 
                     Club of New York (HBMDCNY).

 

Section 2.    The objectives of the club shall be:

 

(a)    to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;

(b)    to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Bernese Mountain Dogs shall be judged;

(c)     to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, matches, draft tests and obedience trials;

(d)    to conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows, draft tests and obedience trials, and any other event for which the club is eligible under the Rules and Regulations of The American Kennel Club;

(e)     educate club members and others about the Bernese Mountain Dog breed and other matters relating to dog ownership, care and welfare

 

Section 3.    The club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of 
                     any profits or remainder or residue from the 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 objectives.