DACHSHUND CLUB
Founded 1881
President: Mr J Horswell
To inform, educate and support dachshund enthusiasts, promoting the
health and welfare of all six dachshund varieties in the UK, and
encouraging breeders and judges to adhere to the correct breed type.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
At 10.00 AM ON SATURDAY 24th February 2024
AT THE SPORTS CONNEXION, RYTON-ON-DUNSMORE, COVENTRY
AGENDA
1. APOLOGIES for absence
2. MINUTES OF THE LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING [in the newsletter]
3. MATTERS ARISING from the minutes
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT (in the newsletter)
5. SECRETARY’S REPORT (in the newsletter)
6. TREASURER'S REPORT [accounts available at the meeting]
7. APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
Honorary Secretary Mr L Cross is prepared to stand and does not require nomination.
Honorary Treasurer Mrs L Black is prepared to stand and does not require nomination.
Honorary Public Relations Officer Mr Richard O’Connell is prepared to stand and does not require nomination.
Lesley Negus, Daniel Roberts and Mike Wedge are due to retire by rotation and are willing to stand again and do not require nomination.
Two places are available on the committee following Emma Black & Jacky Hopper standing down.
Two nominations have been received:
Mr Andrew Whitfield-Roberts
Mrs Donna Kirkwood-Emery
No further nominations were received by the secretary.
9. DONATION
PROPOSAL: Secretary, Lloyd Cross has proposed a donation of £1000 by the club for a second year to the general fund of Dachshund Health which continues to help all areas of health issues and related problems including the Canine Genetics Centre at Cambridge who are currently seeking funding. After watching a presentation regarding their funding plea, the secretary felt that as there remains a possibility that the Centre will no longer operate any monies given as a donation would be better ‘ring-fenced’ by going through Dachshund Health UK who monitor the situation before providing any release of funds.
10. RULE CHANGES
PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULES OF DACHSHUND CLUB.
Rule 6 FROM
Subscription:
The annual subscription, payable on 1st January each year, shall be £6.00 for
each member or £6 for 2 members of the same family or any 2 persons owning
a prefix or kennel jointly residing at the same address.
For members residing abroad the subscription shall be £20.00 for 3 years, (£10
if e-mail notification is acceptable).
No form of payment other than the subscription shall entitle to membership.
Annual subscriptions may be paid by banker’s order.
On election or at any subsequent time a member may opt for life membership.
The cost of this shall be £50.00. Two persons of the same family or 2 persons
owning a prefix or kennel jointly and residing at the same address may opt for
life membership at a cost of £50.00.
Any member who has failed so pay the annual subscription by 30 April shall
be sent by the Honorary Secretary or the Honorary Treasurer a reminder that
such subscription is overdue. If the subscription is not paid within 2 months
of the sending of such a reminder, the member in question shall cease to enjoy
the advantages of membership. If it is not paid by the end of the year he or she
shall cease to be a member of the club unless the Executive Committee decides
otherwise.
TO
Subscription:
The annual subscription, payable on 1st January each year, shall be as agreed at a general meeting.
Any member who has failed so pay the annual subscription by 30 April will cease to be a member of the club. Future acceptance as a member will be dependent upon a new application.
RULE 7 FROM:
Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting of the club shall be held in March or at such time or
place as may be fixed by the Executive Committee for the following purposes:
. to receive the Secretary’s report and the balance sheet,
. to receive the report of the result of the election of officers and committee
and
. to discuss any resolution duly placed on the agenda of which 14 days’
prior notice has been given to the Secretary.
Nominations for officers and committee must be in the hands of the Secretary
no less than 28 days prior to the date of the election.
General meetings of the club may be held at such other time and place as may
be fixed by the Executive Committee 21 days’ notice having been given by the
Honorary Secretary.
On the written request, signed by not less than 20 members and lodged with the
Honorary Secretary, an extraordinary general meeting must be convened by
the Secretary stating the time, place and object of the meeting. No matter other
than that stated on the request shall be discussed at such a meeting.
The Honorary Secretary shall give the members 21 days notice of all general
meetings. Forty five members shall form a quorum.
TO
Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting of the club shall be held by the end of April each year at a
place, or online, as may be fixed by the Committee and for which 2 months’s notice has been given by the Honorary Secretary for the following purposes:
- to receive the Secretary’s report, Treasurer’s report and the balance sheet,
- to receive the report of the result of the election of officers and committee
and
- to discuss any resolution duly placed on the agenda of which 28 days’
prior notice has been given to the Secretary.
Nominations for officers and committee must be in the hands of the Secretary
no less than 28 days prior to the date of the annual general meeting.
General meetings of the club may be held at such other time and place as may
be fixed by the Committee 2 months’ notice having been given by the
Honorary Secretary.
On the written request, signed by not less than 50 members and lodged with the
Honorary Secretary, an extraordinary general meeting must be convened by
the Secretary stating the time, place and object of the meeting. No matter other
than that stated on the request shall be discussed at such a meeting.
The Honorary Secretary shall give the members 28 days notice of all general
meetings. Twenty members shall form a quorum.
The agenda for the Annual General Meeting and any general meetings will be available on the club’s website 14 days before the meeting.
RULE 8
8 SPECIAL PRIZES
The Executive Committee shall be empowered to offer special prizes and
guarantee the classification at shows against part or whole loss of any such
classes at such shows as they may deem advisable provided a club judge be
appointed to officiate. No member whose subscription is in arrears can compete
for a Club trophy or special prize.
Delete rule in full and re-number remaining rules as a consequence
ASSITIONAL RULE
CHARITY DONATION CAPPING
Annual donations to a charity or charities shall be capped at £1000 per year for members to approve for the future.
11. HONORARIA
12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS (at the discretion of the Chairman)
The Annual Trophies will be presented at the close of formal business.
Smooths
Friedl Cup for Top Male – Ch. Cwmdarhian Super Mario
Marriners Bowl for Top Female – Ch Adnerbs Take A Chance On Me At Raajput
Ena Bassett Memorial Trophy for top miniature & Chris Leyshon Trophy for Top Min Long
– Ch. Wildstar Wrobinson
Lankelly Black Bryony Memorial Trophy for Top Wire – Ch Tendrow Makes The Right Turn
Winner of the Jackdaw Trophy for 2023
Ch. Swansford Gregorydor
Runner Up – Ch. Wildstar Wrobinson
Molly Raine award for a newcomer / beginner or an individual making a strong contribution to the breed – Mr Richard O’Connell