1. TITLE

The club shall be called All Flying Cropper Club.

2. AREA

To cover all of the UK and any other area from which members wish to Join.

3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. We aim to promote the keeping of flying any Croppers 

2. We aim to increase the amount of people flying croppers

3. We aim to run a club that provides the needs of its members in an open and transparent manner.

4. We aim to produce a newsletter every 3 months to keep the members informed.

5. We aim to organise events and competitions for our members to increase the enjoyment of the birds and attract new members (interest permitting).

6. We aim to hold flying competitions, which would be judged by other members, and prizes would be given.

7. We aim to reduce the cost of buying stock by creating a network of fanciers who could exchange birds, and assist new members with stock for free or at a small cost.

8. We aim to create a network of fanciers who could exchange information and knowledge with each other

9. We aim to build links with other pigeon/cropper clubs (such as the SIS, (Netherlands) to expand the network of contacts wherever possible.

10. We aim to build and use a website to facilitate the above.

4. POWERS

In furtherance of the aims and objectives of the All Flying Cropper Club, but not otherwise the management committee may exercise the following powers:

1. Power to raise funds and invite and receive contributions provided that in raising funds the management committee shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law.

2. Power to buy, take on lease or in exchange any property necessary for the achievement of the aims and objectives and to maintain and equip it for use.

3. Power to co-operate with other clubs, or affiliated bodies or statutory authorities operating in furtherance of the aims and objectives of the All Flying Cropper Club, and exchange information and advice with them.

4. Power to appoint and constitute such working party sub groups as the management committee think fit.

5. Power to do all such lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the aims and objectives of the All Flying Cropper Club.

6. Power to suspend membership of any member pending investigation into any complaint, grievance or disagreement or any other matter they need to investigate.

7. Power to appoint any individual(s) to investigate such matters as the management committee see fit.

8. Power to terminate membership of any member on conclusion of the investigation into any complaint, grievance or disagreement or any other matter they need to investigate, should that member be found at fault, however this person will have the right of appeal (in writing), stating why they believe they should be allowed to continue membership to the All Flying Cropper Club. This appeal must be made within 7 days of being told verbally by a member of the management committee, the reason that membership has been terminated, and after the appeals process the final decision will be notified to them in writing and sent by recorded delivery to the last known address. The decision of the committee is final. Any termination of membership will result in the loss of any membership fees or funds paid.

5. MEMBERSHIP

1. Full membership shall be open to anyone fling any breed of Cropper, throughout the UK or elsewhere, subject to ratification by the management committee. No person shall be denied membership of the All Flying Cropper Club on the grounds of Age, Race, Sex, Disability, Religion or Sexual orientation.

2. The management committee do reserve the right to decline membership to any person whom they have reason to believe may inhibit, hinder or affect the membership and/or the aims and objectives of the All Flying Cropper Club, however this person will have the right of appeal (in writing), stating why they believe they should be allowed membership to the All Flying Cropper Club. This appeal must be made within 7 days of being told verbally by a member of the management committee, the reason that membership has been declined, and after the appeals process the final decision will be notified to them in writing and sent by recorded delivery to the last known address.

3. Full membership will only be granted on receipt of the annual membership fee.

4. The membership fee will be set annually at each annual General meeting.

5. The management committee has the power to grant yearly or lifetime membership for members who they see fit, and in furtherance of the aims and objectives of the All Flying Cropper Club. The decision of the management committee is final.

6. Membership will entitle each member to a 3 monthly newsletter, subject to Sufficient material being supplied by the members for such a publication. N.B. Any matters of correspondence whether verbal, written or otherwise relating to the All Flying Cropper Club must be authorised by the President or the management committee in his absence. This authorisation must be in writing. This does not include individual correspondence from a club member unless it is of a threatening, abusive, mischievous or insulting nature, and/or is likely to bring the All Flying Cropper Club into a position of embarrassment or disrepute.

6. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1. Once sufficient membership has been achieved, the management committee shall consist of not less than the following persons: "

President .................................................Dennis Murray

Secretary..................................................Julie Murray (interim)

Treasurer.................................................Dennis Murray

Deputy Treasurer....................................John Edwards

Marketing / International Liaison.........Anthony Kellers

Publicity Officer.....................................Danny Finnegan

2. Due to the geographical logistics of the club members more than one committee position may be held by a single member but this should be avoided where possible, however no member may hold more than 3 positions at any time.

3. A committee member has been deemed to have vacated their office if they have failed to attend two consecutive meetings without giving prior apologies with suitable reason and/or has been deemed by the remaining committee to have failed to have carried out their duties in an open, honest or diligent manner.

4. Any special meetings shall be called at any time by the Chairperson, or by any two members of the management committee upon not less than 3 weeks notice to be given to the other members of the management committee.

5. Wherever possible all meetings should be held in a mutually convenient location to all the members, or by agreement of the committee.

6. There shall be at least 4 members of the management committee present at any meeting wherever possible.

7.  At the inception the management committee shall be deemed to be individuals invited to join the committee by the founding chairman. In future instances any changes or replacements to the existing management committee will be decided by invite from the existing committee. This will ensure that any new members of the management committee will maintain and develop the initial ethos and vision for the All Flying Cropper Club.

8. As a National club the Chairman actively encourages that the management committee shall have members from both Scotland and England to reflect the spread of membership across the country.

9. The Chairmans position is of a permanent tenure until circumstances necessitate a change. This is to ensure a consistent ethical approach to the aims and objectives of the club.

7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

1. There shall be an Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in January each year or as soon as practicable thereafter.

2. Every Annual General Meeting shall be called by the management committee. The Secretary shall give at least 21 days' notice of the AGM to the members in writing.

3.The management committee shall present to each Annual General Meeting the report and accounts for the preceding year.

4.Nominations for election to the management committee shall be in writing to the Secretary. Should nominations exceed vacancies, election shall be by ballot.

5.There shall be a quorum when at least two thirds of the members are present.

6. If there is no quorum the meeting shall be adjourned for a maximum one month to reconvene when those present shall be recognised as a quorum.

7.Other than those specified here within items shall be passed by simple majority.

8. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETINGS

1. The management committee may call a special general meeting at any time. If at least 3 members request such a meeting in writing stating the business to be considered the Secretary shall call such a meeting. Notice must be given to members. The notice shall state the business to be discussed.

9. ACCOUNTS

1. The funds of the group including all donations, contributions and bequests, shall be paid into an account operated by the management committee. All cheques drawn on the account must be signed by at least two members of the management committee.

2. The funds belonging to the group shall be applied only to further the aims and objectives.

10. NOTICES

1. Any notice required to be served on any member shall be in writing and shall be served by the Secretary or management committee on any member either personally or sending it through the post in a pre-paid letter/email and addressed to such members at their last known address in the United Kingdom, and any such letter so sent shall be deemed to have been received within ten days of posting.

2. Any complaints/grievances procedure - prepaid /recorded delivery.

11. ALTERATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION

The Constitution may be altered by a resolution passed by not less than two thirds of members present and voting at a general meeting. The notice of the general meeting must include notice of the resolution, setting out the terms of the alteration proposed.

12. DISSOLUTION

If the management committee decides that it is necessary or advisable to dissolve the organisation it shall call a meeting of all members of which not less than 21 days' notice (stating the terms of the resolution to be proposed) shall be given. If the proposal is confirmed by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting the management committee shall have the power to realise any assets held by or on behalf of the group. Any assets remaining after the satisfaction of any proper debts and liabilities shall be given or transferred to such other institution or institutions with similar aims or objectives, as decided by the majority of the management committee.

13. DECLARATION

The Constitution was adopted as the Constitution of the All Flying Cropper Club on 1st January 2005.

Signed: ………………………………………………. Chairperson/Treasurer

Signed: ………………………………………………. Secretary