ARTICLE II
MEETINGS

SECTION 1 - ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting shall be held in conjunction with the National Specialty Show to be held between May 1 and July 15 of each year. Notice of the meeting shall appear in the Club newsletter published at least one month prior to the month the meeting is to be held. The quorum for the annual meeting shall be 10% of the members in good standing including one executive officer. (Foreign members do not count in determining a quorum.)

SECTION 2 - SPECIAL CLUB MEETINGS

Special Club meetings may be called by the President or by a majority vote of the Board who are present at a meeting of the Board or who vote by mail and shall be called by the Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 10% of the members of the Club who are in good standing. Such meetings shall be held at such place, date, and hour as may be designated by the Board of Directors. Written notice of such meeting shall be mailed by the Secretary at least 14 days and not more than 30 days prior to the meeting. The notice of the meeting shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other club business may be transacted.

The quorum for such a meeting shall be 10% of the members in good standing including one executive officer.

SECTION 3 - BOARD MEETINGS

The first meeting of the newly elected board shall be held within 60 days of the beginning of the operating year. Other meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such times and places as are designated by the President or by a majority vote of the entire Board. The quorum for a Board Meeting shall be a majority of the Board voting in person and/or by mail, E-mail, FAX or telephone conference call.

SECTION 4 - BUSINESS BY MAIL AND/OR TELEPHONE

The Board of Directors may hold meetings or otherwise conduct its business by mail through the Secretary and/or by E-mail, FAX or telephone. Affirmative action by mail or telephone shall require the support of the majority of the entire Board. Written minutes shall be prepared of all business conducted by telephone and be subject to confirmation within 15 days whether by mail or at a meeting of the Board in person.