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ARTICLE I
The name of this organisation shall be:
The
SCCGB
ARTICLE II
The purpose of this club shall be:
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To
sponsor and promote the welfare of all breeds of cats,
including household pets (mixed breeds);
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To
sponsor cat shows and special programs and otherwise
promote the interest in and knowledge of all domestic
cats;
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To cultivate friendship among and promote the
interest of the owners, fanciers, and breeders of cats;
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To encourage breeding toward the TICA Standards
and encourage the registration of cats within TICA;
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To promote and encourage kindness to all animals
and to assist in the prevention of cruelty and
maltreatment of animals;
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To encourage the
spaying and neutering of any and
all cats not specifically being used as part of a viable
breeding program in order to reduce the excessive trend
to the over-population of, and tragedy among, unwanted
domestic cats.
ARTICLE III
Persons interested in the purposes of this club are
eligible for membership under the conditions set forth
in the by-laws
ARTICLE IV
This club shall be affiliated with The International Cat
Association (TICA). All officers and not less than five
members (additional members optional) shall be members
of TICA in good standing.
ARTICLE V
Only members of the club who are also members of TICA in
good standing shall be eligible to serve as
officers of this club.
ARTICLE VI
This club will be chartered in the Northern Europe
region in the United Kingdom area.
ARTICLE VII
Subject to approval of The International Cat
Association, this club may adopt and amend by-laws not
inconsistent with the by-laws, rules, and regulations of
The International Cat Association.
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