Southern Counties
Bearded Collie Club
RULES AND REGULATIONS
2011
1. NAME AND OBJECTIVES
The Club shall be called “The Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club”
The Club shall do all in its power to promote the interests of the Bearded Collie.
The Club shall consist of Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, a Committee of thirteen and an unlimited number of Members. The Officers and Committee shall be elected annually by prior postal ballot, the results Committee to be announced at, and take effect from, the Annual General Meeting. Retiring Officers and Committee Members may stand for re-election to the same post without nomination. Where a new candidate is proposed for election as an Officer or Member of the Committee, notice in writing shall be given to the Honorary Secretary by a date specified by the Honorary Secretary which shall be not less than 60 clear days and not more than 120 clear days before the Annual General Meeting. Any new nominations for Officers and Committee, which should include relevant information and experience, shall be proposed and seconded by fully paid up Members of the Club and the consent of the nominee obtained. Only fully paid up Members of the SCBCC may stand for office or committee. No Member shall nominate more than one candidate.
The Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer shall receive Honoraria decided by the Members present and voting at the Annual General Meeting.
The Membership Secretary shall receive a gratuity as decided upon by Members present and voting at a General Meeting.
In the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman the Committee shall elect a Chairman to preside at that meeting. Neither the Honorary Secretary nor Honorary Treasurer may be elected Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Committee At all meetings of the Committee where the Members votes are equal, the Chairman shall have a casting vote in addition to his own vote.
The Committee may co-opt Members to fill a vacancy for Officers or Committee. Any Member so co-opted shall have the same voting rights as any elected Officer or Committee Member.
Any person, Member or non-Member, may be invited by the Officers and Committee to attend a meeting an advisory capacity. Such persons shall not be entitled to vote and can only participate in the item requiring their presence.
Meetings of the Committee shall be held as often as deemed necessary. A quorum shall consist of six Committee Members and one Officer, i.e. the Honorary Secretary or the Honorary Treasurer.
Should a Member of the Committee cease to be a Member of the Club he shall thereupon cease to be a Member of the Committee.
(a) 20 Members or 10% of the Membership, whichever is the larger, send a signed requisition stating the subject(s) to be discussed.
Or
(b) A majority of all the Officers and Committee of the Club deem it necessary.
No business other than the matter(s) on the Agenda can be discussed at a Special General Meeting.
3.
MEMBERSHIP
The number of Members is unlimited. Any person is eligible for membership provided that;
- They are not under suspension by the Kennel Club.
- They have not been convicted in a court of law for cruelty to animals, or for any other reasons which, in the opinion of all the Officers and Committee or a majority of voting members at a General Meeting would be prejudicial to the best interests of the Club.
- They have paid their annual subscription, payment of which entitles the member to full benefits of the club and their acceptance of the Rules and Regulations.
Joint Membership is available to two people living at the same address or owning a Bearded Collie in partnership.
The Committee shall have the power to recommend to a General Meeting the election of Honorary Life Members.
Upon ceasing to be a Member of the Club, all claims upon the Club, its property and funds shall be forfeit. No refund of subscription will be made.
A declaration of the number of Club Members at the end of the Club’s financial year must be sent to the Kennel Club with the Annual Returns of the SCBCC. Upon request an up to date list of Members will be available for inspection by the Kennel Club or any member of the SCBCC.
4.
SUBSCRIPTION
The annual subscription shall be such amount as agreed by the members in General Meeting and notified to the Kennel Club, payable to the Honorary Treasurer in advance by 31st March each year. Any Member who fails to pay their membership shall be deemed to be lapsed and the Committee shall have the power to erase their name from the list of members.
In addition to the subscription paid by overseas members, a surcharge, agreed by the Committee, will be levied.
A banking account shall be opened in the name of the Club into which all revenue shall be paid and from which withdrawals shall only be made on the signature of the Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary. The Honorary Treasurer shall keep the accounts. An auditor or auditors shall be appointed at each Annual General Meeting who shall audit the Club’s accounts for the ensuing year before the Annual General Meeting. No expenditure or financial liability shall be incurred by the Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Committee or any members of the Club beyond the funds of the Club.
The financial year of the Club shall be from the 1st January to 31st December.
Copies of the audited accounts will be available to all members attending the Annual General Meeting.
The Annual General Meeting shall be held before 31st March in each year for receiving the report of the Committee and Balance Sheet, to elect Officers and Committee and to discuss any amendments to the Rules and any other resolution duly placed on the Agenda of which not less than 60 clear days prior notice shall be given in writing to the Honorary Secretary. No business shall be transacted at an Annual General Meeting unless notice thereof appears on the Agenda with the exception of routine matters of those, in the opinion of the Chairman of the Meeting, which are urgent.
Voting papers shall be posted to all members at their last known address, and must be returned as directed, to be received no later than seven days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
The Officers acknowledge that during the month of January each year Maintenance of Title fee will be forwarded to the Kennel Club by the Secretary for continuance of registration and that by 31st July each year, other returns, as stipulated in the Kennel Club Regulations for the Registration and Maintenance of Title of Societies and Breed Councils and the Affiliation of Agricultural Societies and Municipal Authorities, will be forwarded to the Kennel Club. The Officers also acknowledge their duty to inform the Kennel Club of any change of Secretary of the Society which may occur during the course of the year.
Any Member who shall be
disqualified under Kennel Club Rule A42j (5) and/or Kennel Club Rule A42j (9)
shall ipso facto cease to be a Member of the Society.
If the conduct of any Member
shall, in the opinion of the Committee of the Society, be injurious or likely to
be injurious to the character or interests of the Society, the Committee of the
Society may, at a meeting, the notice convening which includes as an object the
consideration of the conduct of the Member, determine that a Special General Meeting of the Society shall be called
for the purpose of passing a resolution to expel him.
Notice of the Special General Meeting shall be sent to the accused Member,
giving particulars of the complaint and advising the place, date and hour of the
meeting in order that he may attend and offer an explanation.
If at that meeting a resolution to expel is passed by a two-thirds
majority of the Members present and voting, his name shall forthwith be erased from the list of Members,
and he shall thereupon cease for all purposes to be a Member of the Society, except that he may within two calendar months from the
date of such meeting appeal to the Kennel Club upon and subject to such
conditions as the Kennel Club may impose. If the Club expels any Member
for discreditable conduct in connection with dogs, Dog Shows, Trials or
Competitions, the organisation will report the latter in writing to the Kennel
Club within seven days and supply any particulars required. No person
disqualified under Kennel Club Rules shall be a Member
of the Canine section of any affiliated organisation, and should any person
under disqualification be allowed to remain a Member
the Officers and Committee of the organisation may be dealt with under Rule A42
of the Kennel Club.
The property of the Club shall be vested in the Committee and in the event of the Club ceasing to exist; a General Meeting shall be called to decide the disposal of any assets.
Persons donating challenge cups or similar trophies do so on the understanding that the gift is made outright to the Club. In the event of the Club ceasing to exist, where possible all challenge cups or similar trophies shall be returned to the donor.
The Kennel Club shall be the final authority for interpreting the rules and regulations of the Club and in all cases relative to canine or Club matters and shall be the final court of appeal in all canine or Club matters of dispute.
The Club shall not join any federation of societies or clubs.
No person whilst an undercharged bankrupt may serve on the Committee of or hold any other office or appointment within a Kennel Club registered society.
The Committee of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club shall maintain a list of judges; individuals meeting the criteria for each list may submit an application form, which will be assessed for inclusion by the Judges Sub-Committee. The list shall be divided into five categories as follows: -
Persons who have previously been approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates in the Breed and who have completed their first appointment and have the support of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
Persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 List and who have been assessed in accordance with Kennel Club requirements, accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 List and who have the support of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
Persons who meet the A3 List criteria and whom the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club would support to award Challenge Certificates in the Breed but who, as yet, have not been approved by the Kennel Club to award CC’s in the Breed.
Persons who meet the B List criteria and whom the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club would support to judge the Breed without Challenge Certificates.
For aspirant Judges who have owned and shown Bearded Collies for a minimum of two years, but as yet do not qualify for the B List, but who have the support of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
For aspirant Judges who have
shown an interest in the Breed and who have judged the Breed at Limited and Open
Shows, but as yet do not qualify for List B, but who have the support of the
Southern Counties Bearded Collie
Club.
Persons wishing to be placed upon the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club Judges List, and who meet the relevant criteria, may submit an application form to the Judges Sub-Committee for consideration.
In order that a person may be included in the Southern Counties Bearded
Collie Club Judges List, candidates must fulfil the following criteria;
This list is for persons who have previously been approved by the Kennel
Club to award Challenge Certificates in the breed, who have completed their
first appointment and who have the support of the Southern Counties Bearded
Collie Club.
LIST A2
This list is for persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 List
and who have been assessed in accordance with Kennel Club requirements, accepted
by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 List and who have the support of the
Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
LIST A3 - BREED SPECIALISTS
Candidates
must fulfil qualifications 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, and at least one
other of the qualifications 10 - 12 below.
1. A minimum of 7 years
judging experience in the Breed and have the support of the SCBCC.
2.
Have judged (i.e. physically examined) a minimum of 200 Bearded Collies
at shows licensed by the Kennel Club or the Scottish Kennel Club.
3.
Have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 Bearded Collies when they obtained
their first entry into the Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional
circumstances).
4. Have stewarded
at 12 shows.
5. Have been on the
‘B’ list of any UK Bearded Collie Club.
6.
Have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and
passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging
Procedures
7.
Have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on
Conformation and Movement.
8.
Have attended a Conformation and Movement “Hands on Assessment”
conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.
9.
Have
attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant
Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment
where applicable.
10.
Have judged breed classes at any UK Bearded Collie Club Open Show.
11. Have at least
10 years experience of owning and regularly exhibiting Bearded Collies in the
show
ring.
12
Have awarded Challenge Certificates in at least one other breed
LIST A3 - NON-SPECIALISTS
Candidates must fulfil qualifications 1,2,3,4, 5 and at least one other
1. Have a
minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed, including five years
judging experience in Bearded Collies and have the support of the SCBCC
2. Have
judged the Breed at 10 licensed shows with a minimum total of 30 classes with an
adequate geographical spread.
3. Have
judged (physically examined) a minimum of 200 Bearded Collies at shows licensed
by the Kennel Club or the Scottish Kennel Club
4.
Have awarded Challenge Certificates in at least one other breed.
5. Have
attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar run in accordance with the relevant
Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment
where applicable.
6. Have
bred and/or owned a minimum of three dogs of one breed when they obtained their
first entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book.
7.
Be on the A3 List of any UK Bearded Collie Breed Club or on the B List of
the SCBCC.
Candidates must fulfil qualification 1,2 and 3 and at least one of the
qualifications 4-5 below.
1. Have
judged (ie. physically examined) a minimum of 40 Bearded Collies present at
shows licensed by the Kennel Club or Scottish Kennel Club and have the support
of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
2.
Have 5 years experience of owning and regularly exhibiting Bearded
Collies in the show ring
3. Have
attended a Breed Specific Seminar and passed an assessment/examination where
applicable.
OR
Have
attended a Conformation and Movement “Hands on Assessment” conducted by a
Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.
4.
Be on the B List of at least one other UK Bearded Collie Club.
5. Have bred
and/or owned a minimum of 2 Bearded Collies when they obtained their first entry
into the Kennel Club Stud Book (save in exceptional circumstances).
Candidates must fulfil qualifications 1,2,3 and 4 at least one of the qualifications 5-6 below.
1. Have a minimum of seven years judging experience in any one breed and have the support of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
2. Have judged (physically examined) a minimum of 60 Bearded Collies at shows licensed by the Kennel Club or Scottish Kennel Club.
3. Have judged the Breed at 6 Open Shows with a minimum total of 8 classes of Bearded Collies.
4. Have attended a Breed Specific Seminar and passed an assessment/examination where applicable.
OR
Have attended a Conformation and Movement “Hands on Assessment” conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.
5. Be on the B List of any UK Bearded Collie Club.
6. Have awarded Challenge Certificates in at least one other breed within the Pastoral Group.
For aspirant Judges who have owned and shown Bearded Collies for a minimum of two years, but as yet do not qualify for the B List, but who have the support of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
LIST C - NON SPECIALISTS
For aspirant Judges who have shown an interest in the Breed and who have judged the Breed at Limited and Open Shows, but as yet do not qualify for List B, but who have the support of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club
a)
Any person on the A2 or A3 Lists who subsequently awards Kennel Club
Challenge Certificates shall automatically be transferred to the A1 list.
b)
Any person on the A3 List and who is then successfully assessed in
accordance with the Kennel Club requirements and has been placed on one of the
Bearded Collie Breed Club’s A2 Lists shall automatically be transferred to the
Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club A2 List
c)
Any person on the B List who is subsequently approved by the Kennel Club
to award Challenge Certificates in the Breed and has carried out their first
appointment must apply for inclusion on to the A1 List.
d)
Commencing 1994 and effective 1995 and every five years thereafter the
Honorary Secretary will contact by post at their last known address all persons
in the Judges List asking them to confirm that they wish their name to continue
to be included in the SCBCC. Judges List. Replies should be sent as directed to
be received by not less than seven clear days before the Annual General Meeting.
Failure to reply or a negative reply will result in the judge’s name
being deleted from the list.#
Where judges are
required for a Club Championship Show, the Honorary Secretary shall contact all
eligible persons on the Judges Lists A1, A2 and A3 to confirm that they would be
available to officiate if chosen by the voting members. To be eligible to judge
a Club Championship Show, the person must: -
1
Be on the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club Judges List A1, A2 or A3.
2.
Not have previously judged either sex at an SCBCC Championship Show
within six
years of the proposed date of the Show
3.
Produce a written critique for the first two placings in each class, and
despatch this
to at least one of the weekly United Kingdom canine journals. (KC Reg
F(1)22.c)
within 28 days of the appointment.
4.
Agree not to judge Bearded Collies of either sex in breed classes at a
show licensed
by The Kennel Club or Scottish Kennel Club for a period of 12 months
prior to the
proposed date of the show.
Where judges are
required for a Club Open Show, the Honorary Secretary shall contact all eligible
persons on the Judges Lists A3 and B to confirm that they would be available to
officiate if chosen by the voting Members. From 2006 we will only invite one
Judge to officiate at our Open Shows.
1.
Have judged (i.e. physically examined) a minimum of 80 Bearded Collies at
a
minimum of 8 shows licensed by The Kennel Club or Scottish Kennel Club.
2.
Not be approved to award Challenge Certificates in the breed.
3.
Be on the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club Judges List A3 or B.
4.
Not have previously judged either sex, if applicable, at an SCBCC Open
Show within
six years of the proposed date of the Show.
5.
Produce a written critique for the first two placings in each class, and
despatch this to at
least one of the weekly United Kingdom canine journals. (KC Reg F(1)22.c)
within 28 days
of the appointment.
6.
Agree not to judge Bearded Collies of either sex in breed classes at a
show licensed
by The Kennel Club or Scottish Kennel Club for a period of 12 months
prior to the
proposed date of the show.
Voting papers
must be returned as directed to be recieved no later than 7 clear days before
the AGM..
The Committee shall nominate and appoint judges as required for the Club’s Obedience Show.
19. SHOW MANAGER/STEWARDS
The Show Manager may not enter any of his/her/their dogs at Kennel Club
licensed shows organised by him/her/them on behalf of the SCBCC.
All stewards will be provided by the SCBCC.
No person will be allowed to officiate as a table steward, ring steward
or collecting ring steward if he or she is exhibiting or handling any dog in the
ring. The only exception is where
the person’s exhibit or the dog they are handling is no longer in the
competition.
20. ADVERTISING IN CLUB
PUBLICATIONS
Where a Bearded Collie is named in an advertisement in any Club
publications, it must state whether or not it has been X-rayed for HD and the
plates submitted for scoring, with the following codes used after the dog’s
name: -
NX
-
Not X-rayed
X
-
X-rayed but not scored
XS
-
X-rayed and scored
THE BEAGOLD TROPHY
THE MARSHFEN SHIELD
The Beagold Trophy is on offer to the Bearded Collie gaining the most
points at Championship Shows throughout any calendar year.
1.
Only Members of the SCBCC
whose annual subscription is paid by 31st March are eligible to compete for the
Beagold Trophy.
2. The Beagold Trophy and The Marshfen Shield will be awarded to the Bearded Collie gaining the highest number of points in any one calendar year. Points will be awarded as follows: -
General Championship Shows Breed Championship Shows
1st 2 points 1st 2 points
2nd 1 point 2nd 1 point
C.C. 6 points C.C. 6 points
Res C.C. 4 points Res C.C. 4 points
BOB 4 points BOB & BIS 10 points
Res B.I.S. 5 points
Group 1 4 points
Group 2 3 points
Group 3 2 points
Group 4 1 point
Res BIS 5 points
THE LISA MEMORIAL TROPHY
The Braddabrook Trophy is on offer to the Bearded Collie puppy gaining
the most points at Championship Shows throughout any calendar year.
The Lisa Memorial Trophy is on offer to the Best Opposite Sex Bearded
Collie puppy gaining the most points at Championship Shows throughout any
calendar year.
Rules
1.
The Braddabrook Trophy and The Lisa Memorial Trophy are open to all Members
of the SCBCC. Points will be counted
from the date of Membership.
2.
The Trophies will be awarded to the Bearded Collie puppy gaining the
highest number of points in any one calendar year.
Points will be awarded for a win or place in a minor puppy or puppy class
as follows: -
1st
8 points
2nd
5 points
3rd
3 points
BPIS
10 points
4.
The Trophies cannot be won outright.
To commemorate the award the SCBCC. Will present a small cup or trophy
suitably engraved to the winners.
5.
The names of the top 10 Bearded Collie puppies who obtain the highest
number of points and whose owners are Members
of the SCBCC prior to 1st April, will be published in the first available club
magazine or newsletter.
6.
The Trophies must be returned to the cup steward in the December
following the year for which they have been awarded.
THE JESSICA MEMORIAL TROPHY (PUPPY)
The Scapafield Passing Shadows Trophy is on offer to the
Bearded Collie belonging to a Member
of the SCBCC who has gained the most points in Breed Classes at General Open
Shows held in the following counties throughout a calendar year:- Bedfordshire,
Essex, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Kent, London & Middlesex, Surrey,
Sussex
The Jessica
Memorial Trophy is on offer to the Bearded Collie puppy belonging to a Member
of the SCBCC who has gained the most points in Breed Classes at General Open
Shows held in the following counties throughout a calendar year:- Bedfordshire,
Essex, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Kent, London & Middlesex, Surrey,
Sussex
Rules
1. The Scapafield Passing Shadows and Jessica Memorial Trophies are open to all Members of the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club.
2. Points are awarded as follows:
1st 3 points Group 1 4 points BIS & BPIS 4 points
2nd 2 points Group 2 3 points RBIS & RBPIS 2 points
3rd 1 point Group 3 2 points
BOB or BP 2 points Group 4 1 point
4. The Trophies cannot be won outright. To commemorate the award the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club will present a trophy suitably engraved to the winners.
5. A list of the winners will be published in a Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club publication.
6. The Trophies must be returned to the cup steward in time for their presentation to the next winners, ie. before or at the Southern Counties Bearded Collie Club Championship Show.
Is on offer to the Bearded Collie gaining the most points in Agility
competitions run in accordance with KC Rules & Regulations. Places from 1st
to 12th are marked accordingly and 5 points awarded for a clear round. Only Members
of the SCBCC whose annual subscription is paid by 31st March are eligible to
compete for the Twyford Majesty Trophy.
Is on offer to the Bearded Collie gaining the best mark in the Nosework
Section of a Kennel Club Working Trials. Only Members
of the SCBCC whose annual subscription is paid by 31st March are eligible to
compete for the Bessa Bowl.
This trophy will be awarded annually to a Bearded Collie belonging to a Member of the SCBCC who has shown an ability to take part with some degree of success in a range of activities. We are looking for a typical Member of the breed with a sound temperament, generous nature and boundless enthusiasm for working with his/her owner.
The activities may include the following:
Beardie working tests (Intermediate or Senior)
Obedience competitions
Agility
Working Trials
PAT dogs or equivalent
Breed showing
Herding
Search and rescue
Beardie Pentathlon
Canine Good Citizens Test - Silver/Gold level
On return of the trophy each recipient will receive a small trophy to keep permanently
Honorary Secretary: Belinda Steer