Florida Lionhead United Fanciers
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I NAME
This specialty club shall officially be known as Florida Lionhead United Fanciers (FLUF).
ARTICLE II OBJECTIVE
Section 1. To educate, promote, encourage and develop the Lionhead rabbit in Florida.
Section 2. To provide membership and assistance to people interested in the breeding and showing of the Lionhead.
Section 3. To work in close coordination with local clubs, NALRC and the ARBA to provide a friendly and informative atmosphere for raising and showing the Lionhead.
Section 4. This shall be a non-profit organization.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.Any person engaged in raising Lionhead rabbits or any person interested in the Lionhead rabbit breed may become members of this club by payment of the dues set by the club.
Section 2. The President (via recommendation to the Executive Committee) reserves the right to accept or reject, for any just cause, any application for membership or renewal.
Section 3. Memberships Defined.
a) A Single Membership is open to anyone who submitted an application and paid membership dues, and is in good standing. Members age 14 or older will hold full voting rights.
b) Family Membership is open to all household members who live at the same address. Members age 14 or older will hold full voting rights.
ARTICLE IV OFFICERS
Section 1. The offices of the club shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and three directors. These six shall constitute the Executive Committee.
Section 2. The following offices shall be elected from and by the membership by email ballot. Ballots will be emailed out August 1st and the election will close August 31. The election of President and one Directors biannually for a two-year term, in odd years. The election of Vice President and two Directors biannually for a two-year term, in even years.
Section 3. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be appointed by a two-thirds majority vote of the Executive Committee, to serve a term of three years. The Secretary/Treasurer shall hold a vote on the Executive Committee.
Section 4. A member to be eligible for any office must be a current member of the ARBA, NALRC, and the Florida Lionhead United Fanciers in good standing.
Section 5. The term for all officers shall begin at the time of the annual ARBA Convention.
Section 6. Nominations will be accepted by email to the Secretary during April to May each year of the ARBA Convention.
Section 7. Vacancies in any office shall be filled by appointment of the President, subject to a simple majority vote of the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE V DISCIPLINE
Section 1. Charges of misconduct may be filed by any member against any other member. They must be in writing and filed with the Secretary/Treasurer or the President.
Section 2. Any member against whom charges have been filed shall be furnished with a complete statement of the charges by the Secretary/Treasurer or the President and shall be allowed 30 days to file a reply.
Section 3. The charges, together with the reply, if any has been received, shall be made available to each Executive Committee Member for consideration. The Executive Committee may, be simple majority vote, reprimand, suspend, or expel the member.
Section 4. Any member suspended or expelled shall not be eligible for reinstatement within one year of the date of suspension or expulsion. Reinstatement must be approved by the Executive Committee.
Section 5. If an officer, director, committee chairperson or committee member does not fulfill his/her duties or shows lack of interest in club matters, they shall be reviewed in the same manner as outlined in Section 2 and 3.
ARTICLE VI MEETINGS
Section 1. There shall be at least one meeting per year. The annual FLUF meeting will be held in February, following the announcement of the annual Florida show schedule at the Florida State Convention in January.
Section 2. The President may call special meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the club.
ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Any member in good standing may propose amendments to the Constitution.
Section 2. The proposed amendment is to be sent to the Secretary who shall forward it to the Constitution & By-laws Committee for review of merit or conflicts. If no conflicts with the Florida Lionhead United Fanciers or the ARBA are found, the proposal shall be forwarded along with the Committee’s findings to the Executive Committee, within 90 days of receipt by the Constitution Committee.
Section 3. The Executive Committee shall review the proposal for merit. If the Committee finds favor, a ballot shall be drawn and emailed to each eligible voting member.
Section 4. A 2/3 rd majority vote of all ballots returned shall constitute acceptance. The President shall be notified of the final count. The new proposal shall become effective 30 days after notification to all members.
ARTICLE VIII DISSOLUTION
Section 1. Upon the dissolution, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. The Board of Directors shall decide upon the disbursement of the club treasury and property existing at the time.
Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
ADOPTED: February 10th, 2026
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section 1. All memberships to be annual and to commence upon payment of dues.
Section 2. Each adult member, or members over the age of 14 in a family membership, is entitled to one vote.
Section 3. Membership dues shall be set by the Executive Board annually.
ARTICLE II DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the membership or the Executive Committee. He/she shall appoint all committees, fill all vacancies in office by appointment and perform such other duties as pertains to the office of President.
Section 2. The Vice President shall perform all duties of the President, in any instance of his/her absence or disability. In the event of vacancy of the office of President, the Vice President shall automatically assume the office.
Section 3. The Secretary/Treasurer shall receive membership applications and issue new members a membership card and Constitution and By-Laws, within 60 days of receipt of the application. Shall consult with and advise the Executive Board on any unusual matters. Keep accurate records of all members, notify all officers and members, as it is appropriate, of the time and place of all meetings. Shall notify all delinquent members; any member who fails to renew their membership within sixty (60) days will be dropped from the rolls. Shall conduct correspondence and other general business of the club when so authorized by the President. Shall publish membership lists annually. Shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by The President. Shall be custodian of all general funds, shall maintain a bank account in the name of the Florida Lionhead United Fanciers and maintain a set of records suitable for the Executive Committee. Shall submit an oral report at each regular meeting of the club and publish annually a written financial report. Shall receive all money due to the club and shall pay all debts that are justified for the successful operation of the club.
Section 4. The Executive Committee shall have the power to transact the business of the club, act upon charges brought before them, formulate rules and decide all questions of policy brought before them.
ARTICLE III COMMITTEES
Section 1. The President shall appoint all committees subject to the approval of a simple majority of the Executive Board. Executive members must respond within 10 days of appointment notification.
Section 2. Any special committee deemed advisable by the President may be appointed for that function and upon completion of their assignment shall automatically be discharged.
Section 3. Standing committees shall consist of:
1) Constitution and By-laws Committee: Shall continuously monitor the Constitution and By-Laws to ensure their current effectiveness and continuity; receive and review and act upon any proposals, for correct grammar and conflicts with the current document or the ARBA; prepare and send a current copy to the Secretary annually; make suggestions for revisions as deemed necessary
2) Auditing Committee: To be composed of two members in good standing who shall audit the books annually and furnish a report to the Secretary and the Executive Committee.
3) Show Committee: Shall coordinate Florida Lionhead specialty shows and work with state clubs to ensure all site needs are met for hosting specialities. Works with Secretary/Treasurer on sanctions and reports and budget for specialty show awards.
4) Election Committee: Members may not be a candidate for any office. Duties are to receive petitions for office, prepare, receive and count the ballots, maintain a record of received ballots, file cast ballots for one year after each election.
ARTICLE IV PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1. The rules of parliamentary procedure in Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of Florida Lionhead United Fanciers. Unless otherwise specified in the Constitution and ByLaws of the Florida Lionhead United Fanciers. The Vice President shall be responsible for maintaining parliamentary order and shall be provided with a copy of Roberts Rules of Order by the club.
ARTICLE V ORDER OF BUSINESS
Section 1. The order of business shall be:
Call to order and welcome
Roll call of officers
Reading of the minutes
Treasurer’s report
Election results
Report of Officers
Report of Committees
Unfinished business
New business
Adjournment
ARTICLE VI AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended at the Annual Meeting or Special meeting provided all proposals are printed in the newsletter at least 60 days before said event.
Section 2. Any member in good standing of Florida Lionhead United Fanciers may propose an amendment to the ByLaws. The amendment shall be sent to the Constitution & By-Laws Committee Chairperson who shall forward said copy to each Executive Board member along with any recommendations, within 30 days of receipt.
Section 3. The By-Laws may be amended by a simple majority of all eligible voting members returning a ballot.
Section 4. Ballots will be emailed no later than 30 days prior to the meeting.
Section 5. A simple majority vote shall constitute acceptance and the proposal shall become effective immediately upon passage.
Section 6. Section 48 of ARBA Show Rules apply to protest of club decisions. To file a complaint with FLUF, a $50 protest fee per section D will be collected and the decision committee will consist of a FLUF Board Member, an ARBA Judge, and an FSRCBA Board Member at Florida shows. The fee will be refunded per section F if the protest is sustained.
ADOPTED: February 10th, 2026oard Member, an ARBA Judge, and an FSRCBA Board Member at Florida shows. The fee will be refunded per section F if the protest is sustained.
ADOPTED: February 10th, 2026