Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southern California, Inc.
Constitution
Article I
Section 1 The name of the Club shall be: The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southern California
Section 2 Objectives of this Club shall be:
a. To do all possible to bring the natural qualities of the Bernese Mountain Dog to perfection.
b. To encourage the organization of independent local Bernese Mountain dog clubs where sufficient fanciers of the breed exist to meet A.K.C. requirements.
c. To urge members and breeders to accept the standards of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standards of excellence by which Bernese Mountain Dogs shall be judged.
d. To protect and advance the interests of the breed and encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows. This includes the encouragement of active participation in dog shows.
e. To conduct sanctioned matches, and specialty shows and obedience trials under the American Kennel Club rules.
Section 3 This Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit. No part of any profits or residues from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
Section 4 By-Laws shall be adopted and may from time to time be revised by members as required to carry out these objectives.