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Constitution and Rules
Code of Ethics
The Smooth Collie Club was founded in 1955 and became the Smooth Collie Club of Great Britain in 1960. The first officers and committee numbered amongst them the most famous of Smooth Collie enthusiast of those early days. The first President was the Rt. Hon the Earl of Northesk; the first Chairman Hubert Farrington; Mrs Leslie took the positions of Secretary and Treasurer. Committee members comprised Mesdames Farrington, Rhys, Robertson, Sawdon and Miss Dundas-Mouat.
The present Officers and Committee are:
Patron Mrs Christine Leach
President Mr Trevor Hayward
Vice Presidents Mrs Stella Clark, Mrs Isobel Griffiths, Mrs Melsa Holmes, Mr Tony Foulston
Chairperson Mrs Pat Lister
Vice Chairperson Mr Peter Sewell (Acting)
Secretary Mrs Bev White (Acting)
Treasurer Mrs Linda Chapman
Committee Mrs Sheila Beeney, Mr Simon Burton, Mrs Sheila Campbell, Mrs Kate Giddings (Show Secretary/Show Manager), Mrs Birgit Hayward, Mrs Jane Howells, Mr Keith MacGregor (Fire & Health & Safety Officer), Miss Delia Moores (Trophy Secretary & Club Sales), Ms Claire Norman (Health Coordinator), Mrs Penny Sewell (Puppy Register Coordinator), Mr Peter Sewell, Mrs Debbie Wallis.
Committee meet formally three times a year and business generally follows this pattern:
February: Annual General Meeting agenda
Update of Judges' list
June: General business
October: Election of judges to shows
Correspondence is discussed at every meeting, as are practical arrangements for upcoming shows, Kennel Club policy and guidance, updates on registrations and many other matters. The Treasurer and Secretary report on their activities as every meeting. Any member can ask for an item to be discussed by committee. You can do this in writing to the Secretary or by speaking to any committee member.
Pictured above by Newton are the 2005 Officers and Committee at the Golden Anniversary Championship Show.
Membership
Membership subscriptions are due on 1 January. Rates are as follows:
• UK single £4.00
• UK joint £5.00 (maximum 2 persons)
• UK junior 0.50p
• Overseas £15.00 (maximum 2 persons)
• Overseas memberships include marked copies of catalogues.
• All members receive a copy of our newsletter The Smooth Look twice a year.
Can overseas members please ensure that they send payment by cheque in pounds sterling drawn on a British Bank.
Click to Download a Membership Form
Delia Moores sells a range of Smooth Collie related goods and can be contacted at delia@manordeifi.freeserve.co.uk
Latest items for sale include first class quality limited edition ceramic plates featuring artist Jane Howells Smooth Collies. Contact Delia for more information.
Also available from Delia now is the Smooth Collie Calendar - please contact Delia for more information.
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