Please consider volunteering to run for a position on our Board of Directors, or nominate another member who you think would best represent the club interests. Please also keep in mind, that when nominating a person for one or more board positions, that this person must accept the nomination. Most importantly, this person will be representing YOU, the member, when it comes to making decisions in regards to the Club’s future and daily operations. Please remember that only current, paid members can vote. A Single Membership application is entitled to one vote. Family Membership applications are entitled to a maximum of two voting privileges. Make your vote count!!! It is YOUR club.

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NOMINATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FEBRUARY 21st

All members of the Board of Directors are representatives of the Club and should act and perform duties in the best interest of the Club. This includes in person-to-person situations as well as online in social medial outlets.

Duties of President:
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Club and shall preside over all meetings of the Board and of the members. The President shall have general and active management of the business of the club and shall see that the orders and resolutions of the board are carried into effect.

President:

Duties of Vice President:
The Vice President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the President's death, absence or incapacity. The Vice President shall be a member of all Committees.

Vice President:

Duties of Secretary:
The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board and of all votes taken by mail and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club. The Secretary shall have charge of all correspondence, notify members of meetings, notify new members of their election to membership, notify officers and directors of their election to office, keep a roll of the members of the Club with their addresses, and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these Bylaws. At such time as the Board of Directors deems applicable, the Secretarial position may be split into two positions – Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary. The Corresponding Secretarial position on the Board will replace one of the even year Members-at-Large positions.

Secretary:

Duties of Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall handle all Club financial transactions, including collection of dues, and shall keep a detailed accounting of receipts and disbursements. The Treasurer or someone so designated by the Treasurer and approved by the Board shall deposit Club funds in a bank approved by the Board in the name of the Club. Club books shall be open to the inspection of Board members at all times and there will be an annual audit of the books arranged by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall make a quarterly report to the Board of all financial activity ensuing during the previous three months and an annual report to members of all money received and expended during the previous fiscal year. The Treasurer shall be responsible for preparing and filing financial reports with state and federal revenue offices.
The Treasurer or the person delegated to handle club funds as well as the Club President shall be bonded in such amount as the Board of Directors shall determine. In addition to his or her routine bookkeeping duties, the Treasurer shall keep the Board of Directors and members aware of the health of the Club's financial position, projecting expenses and income. All candidates for the position of Treasure must have a documented background in accounting, bookkeeping or math. Exceptions may be granted by the Board on an individual basis.

Treasurer:

Duties of Breeder Chairperson:
The Breeder Chairperson is responsible for maintaining the Approved Breeders, Studs and Bitches listings. Duties may include but are not limited to, reviewing applications, interviewing, researching perspective breeders, mentoring. May also include bringing infractions to the Board's attention and carrying out disciplinary action. Chairperson may delegate such duties to make the task more manageable.

Breeder Chairperson:

Duties of Rescue Chairperson:
The Rescue Chairperson is responsible for maintaining the rescue portion of the website which includes adding, removing and updating blues in rescue all over the US. Chairperson may delegate such duties to make the task more manageable. Chairperson will also be responsible for reviewing requests for donations for blues in need and bringing to the Board for approval.

Rescue Chairperson:

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Board Appointed Positions: The newly elected Board will review all nominations for the following positions and will appoint as appropriate

Duties of Newsletter Editor:
This is Board appointed position. The Editor shall be responsible for creating and distributing a newsletter to Club Members and supporters.

Newsletter Editor:

Duties of Webmaster:
This is Board appointed position. The Webmaster shall be responsible for updating and maintaining our website.

Webmaster:

Duties of Awards Chairperson:
This is Board appointed position. The Awards Chairperson is responsible for establishing and managing a program that gives awards for outstanding achievement.

Awards Chairperson:

Duties of Blue Weimaraner Registry:
This is Board appointed position. The BWRegistry Chairperson is responsible for maintaining the current registry which includes but is not limited to, adding new dogs, sending registration certificates, updating Weim Pedigrees website. May also include promoting the registry amongst blue Weim owners.

Blue Weimaraner Registry:

Duties of Marketing & Promotions Chairperson:
This is a Board appointed position. The Promotions Chairperson shall be responsible for creating, ordering, maintaining and selling official Club apparel and other promotional items. Chairperson may delegate such duties to make the task more manageable.

Promotions:

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