GC, GP, RW Silverestate Simply Elegant CFA Region 2's 2011's Best Silver and Golden Persian in Premiership
Nominations for the Executive Board are due now for the 2012 to 2014 Term.
Vicki Blandford must receive nominations for the 2012 to 2014 term between October 1, 2001 and October 15, 2011. No additional nominations may be made post October 15, 2011. When Vicki receives the names for nominations, please include the email address and phone number of the Nominee, she will contact the Nominee and confirm their official acceptance. Please confirm with the Nominee before submitting their name and that they are willing to take on the position to which they are being nominated. Between October 15, 2001 and October 31, 2011, the nominees must confirm in writing that they are willing to run for the position in question and understand the duties regarding the position. The Nominees should prepare and submit a brief biography/profile to be included with the nomination when it is presented with the ballot in the Fall 2011 issue.
Nominations for the four club officers and the two board positions will be forwarded to the Secretary and postmarked no later than October 1 of each odd numbered year. The secretary shall communicate in writing with the person nominated on or before October 15 of that year to determine if such person accepts the nomination. If no acceptance is received in writing by the Secretary by October 31 of that year, it will be assumed that such nominee has rejected the nomination.
All members shall be notified of all upcoming nomination deadlines. All notices will be in the form of a written communication and will be mailed by First Class US mail, or the equivalent, not less than 45 days prior to the set deadline.
Only voting members in good standing shall be eligible to be nominated for the four club officer or two elected board positions.
Elections will be conducted by mail ballot with the ballots being mailed by First Class US mail, or the equivalent, to all eligible voting members not less than 45 days prior to the deadline for ballot returns.
The issue of the Quarterly most closely preceding an election will contain a listing of all candidates who have accepted their nominations, including their statements. Ballots must be completed and returned by mail to the designated member on or before January 27 of even numbered years. For all special elections a ballot deadline will be announced in accordance with previously stated notice procedures. Ballots will be numbered and counted by a designated member and election results shall be reported online using a web site listing the returned ballot numbers and results.
A majority of votes cast for an office is required for election to the office of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. With respect to the two elected board members, the two nominees receiving the most votes will be deemed elected.
If three or more persons are nominated for an office and none of the candidates receive a majority of the votes cast, a run-off election shall be held between the two nominees receiving the most votes.
If all positions are uncontested, no ballots will be mailed out. The Secretary shall cast one vote for the membership and the uncontested slate will be deemed elected.
If there is a lack of candidates running for any position, the Executive Board shall appoint a voting member to fill that position in the upcoming term.
Membership
There shall be two classes of membership: Voting Members and Associate Members (nonvoting members). Each applicant shall be classified as a Voting Member or an Associate Member according to the information submitted on the membership application. Voting Members in good standing will be entitled to one vote in all USGF's elections inclusive of any and all ballots or queries sent from the Executive Board. All members (both membership classes) will receive the USGF's periodicals, calendar when printed, or any other such publication of the USGF. Membership shall not be retroactive and shall start the calendar year that the membership application and dues are received by the Treasurer.
Voting Member Qualifications:
Persons qualifying for Voting Membership class must meet the following requirements:
Have a current CFA Registered Cattery OR have been a current USGF member for two (2) consecutive years (status changed to voting member on the second consecutive year); and
Currently own OR have bred a silver and/or golden Persian or Exotic cat; and
Shall be in good standing with CFA; and
Shall be at least 18 years of age as of January 1st of that membership year.
Voting Membership Applications shall include: name, address, statement certifying applicant is at least 18 years of age, copy of current CFA Cattery Registration or statement certifying a current two year
consecutive USGF membership, name and registration number of Silver or Golden Persian or Exotic currently owned or bred by applicant, and membership dues. This information shall be in writing (or completed electronically) and sent to the USGF's Treasurer.
Associate Member (nonvoting) Qualifications:
Associate membership shall consist of the following two classes:
Junior members: This class of membership includes persons who are younger than 18 years of age as of January 1st of the member-ship year, and who have an interest in silver and/or golden Persian or Exotic cats.
Other nonvoting members: Include individuals who have not met Voting Member Qualification a or b or individuals who have not supplied necessary information/ documentation under Voting Member Qualifications.
Associate Membership Applications shall include: name, address, statement of interest in silver and/or golden Persian or Exotic cats, and membership dues (which shall be the same amount as for Voting members).
DUES are payable in full no later than December 31 of each corresponding year. A member in "good standing" has paid all current dues and obligations, including but not limited to payment for advertisements placed in the periodical. Any member whose dues or other obligations are not paid within fourteen (14) days [verified by date postmarked] after December 31st shall be considered "not in good standing". Voting members who are "not in good standing" will lose their voting privileges until they are reinstated to a "good standing" classification.
Officers and Executive Board
The officers shall be a President, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Executive Board shall consist of the four officers, the appointed editor and two additional elected Board members.
The Executive Board shall serve as the publisher of any publication and shall be in charge of the management of all affairs of the USGF and its publications.
The term of all officers and additional Board members shall be for a period of two years, beginning on February 1 and ending on January 31 of all even numbered years, or until a successor is elected, as herein provided.
Officers' and Editor's Duties
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer and perform all duties consistent with that position.
The President shall preside over the Board meetings.
The President shall be responsible for directing the Board members in keeping with their schedules, meeting deadlines, implementing resolutions, and being the swing vote in decisions where a swing vote is required.
The President may appoint such committees as he or she deems advisable and shall be a member ex-officio of all committees.
The Vice-President shall perform such duties as may be designated by the President, consistent with the office, and shall perform the duties of the President in his or her absence.
The Vice President shall preside over the Board meetings in the President's absence.
The Secretary shall: Inform the Board members of the meetings called by the President and shall be present at these meetings and will keep a record of each meeting in the form of minutes in order to provide:
A record of the various matters presented to the Executive Board, and
Record the votes of each Board member, and
Report the minutes to the Editor of the periodical for publication in the next edition.
Take care of all correspondence for the organization, keeping copies of all such correspondence.
Report to the Board all but routine correspondence received, and
Keep a list of all members of the organization, with addresses and contact information for each.
The Treasurer shall: Keep records and custody of all monetary transactions, including all related documentation.
Provide a written quarterly report to be available to all members that will include income, expenses, amounts outstanding, and balance on hand.
The Editor is appointed by the Executive Board on a per issue basis with no maximum or minimum term. The Editor shall report to the Executive Board. Duties of the Editor are:
To collect all USGF data submitted from the appropriate section managers each quarter upon closing date including all Board meeting minutes and Treasurer's report.
To compile and assemble all regular and special feature sections of the USGF: memorializing news, health articles, show results and show scenes, new members, cattery advertisements, awards and other relevant matters that members submit concerning their silver and golden Persians and silver and golden Exotic cats.
To proofread, check for spelling and appropriate content. To make suitable for publication in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Executive Board.
To maintain deadlines set forth by the Executive Board in order for the publication to proceed in a timely manner.
To be responsible for getting the USGF's data to the printer for publication.
To accept only articles, advertisements, etc., which maintain the integrity and objectives of the USGF and its publications.
