Officers
President- Rohana Mayer
The President’s main function is to facilitate the cohesive inner workings of the club, preside
at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, to be a suitable figure head, carry out the
requirements and powers normally appurtenant to the office of the President in addition to
the duties set forth in this document.
Vice President- Hamlik Parsanian
The Vice President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the
President's death, absence, incapacity, resignation, or expulsion. The VP is to preside over and
manage the regional VPs and affiliated clubs, take an accounting of their activities, help them
properly represent the breed and present a written report to the BOD in the first quarter of
each yr. regarding such
Secretary- Hermineh Parsanian
The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club, of the Board, of all votes taken by
mail or electronically (on the occasion that secret ballots are not required by this document),
and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club; Additional responsibilities
are as follows: having charge of the correspondence, notifying members of meetings, notifying
officers and directors of their election to office, working with Director #5 to keep a role of the
membership, keeping a copy on file of all the Directors and committee reports for a period no
less then two years, and carrying out such other duties as are prescribed in these bylaws.
Treasurer- Arthur Barsegyan
The Treasurer shall collect and receive all moneys due or belonging to the Club. Moneys shall
be deposited in a bank approved by the Board, in the name of the Club. The books shall at all
times be open to inspection by the Board; a report shall be given quarterly of the condition of
the Club's finances, including every item of receipt or payment not before reported; In the
first quarter chronicle, an accounting shall be rendered of all moneys received and expended
during the previous fiscal year. Treasurer will work in cooperation with Director #5 to ensure
dues are processed efficiently
Director # 1 Breed Education-
Director #1 is responsible for breed education, strictly over-seeing committees pertaining to
Judges Seminars, breeder certification, public breed seminars, and breed manuals. #1 is to
train and ensure that anyone giving seminars for the AGCA is properly versed in the standard
and certified with the AGCA. Position requirements in addition to the minimal stated above:
Director #1 must have notable and significant experience with the breed, must have studied
dog structure and be able to demonstrate a solid grasp of the standard/breed. Experience in
breed education or judging is preferred.
Director #2- Ethics & Grievances- Karineh Parsanian
Director #2 will preside over the ethics and grievance committee and bring to the attention of
the BOD any grievances that the committee cannot resolve through mediation; and will have
the duty to cultivate and encourage AGCA members and breeders to uphold the Club’s code
of ethics. #2 will preside over the monitors of the club forum.(to be established)
Director # 3 Awards and Standings- Hacob Mkrtchian
Director #3 is responsible for accumulating and maintaining a record of conformation points
earned by club member’s dogs associated with club titles (Awards and Standing) and is
responsible for acquiring the certificates and awards for such club titles.
Director #4- Events- Grigorio Chatalyan
Director #4 will preside over the committees that regulate, organize, and promote the AGCA’s
conformation events. 4# will preside over the committees that regulate, organize, and promote
the AGCA’s companion events, working events, and temperament evaluations. #4 is to ensure
the proper calculation of the club points for each respective Gampr evaluation and present to
the BOD a full accounting at the end of the year, so that the BOD may confirm who each
venues award is to be given to by the Club.
Director # 5 Welcoming Committee- Sossi Iknadossian
Director #5 will ensure that monthly meetings to vet out applicants for membership into the
club are held promptly and that new members are contacted within one (1) month of
induction; this includes: informing them of their new membership status and giving them info
about the club. Each month director #5 will submit to the Board a roster of applicants
compiled for final vote and approval of membership. #5 will immediately inform the Treasurer
of the new member’s acceptance, so that the Treasurer may pull the dues paid by said
member out of the holding account and deposit them into the general fund. #5 will keep a
current membership role and provide a quarterly copy to the Secretary, which will make it
public record of such role annually. #5 may delegate tasks to his committee members but is
ultimately responsible in ensuring the duties assigned this office are carried out forth with.
Director #6 Public Relations-
Director #6 will preside over the Public Relation(s) Committee, merchandise and the Fund
Raising Committee. #6 will ensure that the respective committees are on task and fully
functional. Position requirements in addition to those stated above: Must have good
organization and people skills.
Director # 7 Breeders and Health- Theresa Wegner
Director # 7 will oversee the AGCA breeder’s: organizations, advocates and education
committees. #7 will preside over the Health and Genetics committees. Position requirements
in addition to those stated above: An Armenian Gampr Breeder of notable accomplishments
and experience.
Director #8 Rescue and Newsletter-
Director #8 will oversee the rescue committee; helping them coordinate and communicate
with other organizations and keeping apprised of surrenders and dogs in need as well as to
the number of successful adoptions. #8 will work closely with the Treasurer in regards to
funding the club has available to the rescue committee. #8 will coordinate the production of
the chronicle, making sure each party that is supposed to contribute does.
Regional Delegates will be added as needed.
Armenian Delegate- Lala Minasian
Among other duties, the Delegate shall present to the Board of Directors all issues and up
dates regarding AGCA business and interests in the country of Armenia.
President- Rohana Mayer
The President’s main function is to facilitate the cohesive inner workings of the club, preside
at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, to be a suitable figure head, carry out the
requirements and powers normally appurtenant to the office of the President in addition to
the duties set forth in this document.
Vice President- Hamlik Parsanian
The Vice President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the
President's death, absence, incapacity, resignation, or expulsion. The VP is to preside over and
manage the regional VPs and affiliated clubs, take an accounting of their activities, help them
properly represent the breed and present a written report to the BOD in the first quarter of
each yr. regarding such
Secretary- Hermineh Parsanian
The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club, of the Board, of all votes taken by
mail or electronically (on the occasion that secret ballots are not required by this document),
and of all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club; Additional responsibilities
are as follows: having charge of the correspondence, notifying members of meetings, notifying
officers and directors of their election to office, working with Director #5 to keep a role of the
membership, keeping a copy on file of all the Directors and committee reports for a period no
less then two years, and carrying out such other duties as are prescribed in these bylaws.
Treasurer- Arthur Barsegyan
The Treasurer shall collect and receive all moneys due or belonging to the Club. Moneys shall
be deposited in a bank approved by the Board, in the name of the Club. The books shall at all
times be open to inspection by the Board; a report shall be given quarterly of the condition of
the Club's finances, including every item of receipt or payment not before reported; In the
first quarter chronicle, an accounting shall be rendered of all moneys received and expended
during the previous fiscal year. Treasurer will work in cooperation with Director #5 to ensure
dues are processed efficiently
Director # 1 Breed Education-
Director #1 is responsible for breed education, strictly over-seeing committees pertaining to
Judges Seminars, breeder certification, public breed seminars, and breed manuals. #1 is to
train and ensure that anyone giving seminars for the AGCA is properly versed in the standard
and certified with the AGCA. Position requirements in addition to the minimal stated above:
Director #1 must have notable and significant experience with the breed, must have studied
dog structure and be able to demonstrate a solid grasp of the standard/breed. Experience in
breed education or judging is preferred.
Director #2- Ethics & Grievances- Karineh Parsanian
Director #2 will preside over the ethics and grievance committee and bring to the attention of
the BOD any grievances that the committee cannot resolve through mediation; and will have
the duty to cultivate and encourage AGCA members and breeders to uphold the Club’s code
of ethics. #2 will preside over the monitors of the club forum.(to be established)
Director # 3 Awards and Standings- Hacob Mkrtchian
Director #3 is responsible for accumulating and maintaining a record of conformation points
earned by club member’s dogs associated with club titles (Awards and Standing) and is
responsible for acquiring the certificates and awards for such club titles.
Director #4- Events- Grigorio Chatalyan
Director #4 will preside over the committees that regulate, organize, and promote the AGCA’s
conformation events. 4# will preside over the committees that regulate, organize, and promote
the AGCA’s companion events, working events, and temperament evaluations. #4 is to ensure
the proper calculation of the club points for each respective Gampr evaluation and present to
the BOD a full accounting at the end of the year, so that the BOD may confirm who each
venues award is to be given to by the Club.
Director # 5 Welcoming Committee- Sossi Iknadossian
Director #5 will ensure that monthly meetings to vet out applicants for membership into the
club are held promptly and that new members are contacted within one (1) month of
induction; this includes: informing them of their new membership status and giving them info
about the club. Each month director #5 will submit to the Board a roster of applicants
compiled for final vote and approval of membership. #5 will immediately inform the Treasurer
of the new member’s acceptance, so that the Treasurer may pull the dues paid by said
member out of the holding account and deposit them into the general fund. #5 will keep a
current membership role and provide a quarterly copy to the Secretary, which will make it
public record of such role annually. #5 may delegate tasks to his committee members but is
ultimately responsible in ensuring the duties assigned this office are carried out forth with.
Director #6 Public Relations-
Director #6 will preside over the Public Relation(s) Committee, merchandise and the Fund
Raising Committee. #6 will ensure that the respective committees are on task and fully
functional. Position requirements in addition to those stated above: Must have good
organization and people skills.
Director # 7 Breeders and Health- Theresa Wegner
Director # 7 will oversee the AGCA breeder’s: organizations, advocates and education
committees. #7 will preside over the Health and Genetics committees. Position requirements
in addition to those stated above: An Armenian Gampr Breeder of notable accomplishments
and experience.
Director #8 Rescue and Newsletter-
Director #8 will oversee the rescue committee; helping them coordinate and communicate
with other organizations and keeping apprised of surrenders and dogs in need as well as to
the number of successful adoptions. #8 will work closely with the Treasurer in regards to
funding the club has available to the rescue committee. #8 will coordinate the production of
the chronicle, making sure each party that is supposed to contribute does.
Regional Delegates will be added as needed.
Armenian Delegate- Lala Minasian
Among other duties, the Delegate shall present to the Board of Directors all issues and up
dates regarding AGCA business and interests in the country of Armenia.
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Armenian Gampr Club of America
Code of Ethics
Section 1
The following Code of Ethics is attached to
and made a part of the AGCA By-Laws.
Section 2
I, as a member of the AGCA, agree to
abide by the rules set forth before me on
this Code of Ethics and the previously
mentioned By-Laws. First and foremost are
the welfare of the Armenian GAmpr and
the integrity of the Club and its members. I
realize that any violation of the Code of
Ethics or the By-Laws is grounds for
expulsion or suspension from the privileges
of the Club.
(a) I will strive to keep the Armenian
Gampr purebred and will not knowingly
breed the Armenian Gampr to any other
breed of dog.
(b) I will not knowingly falsify any papers
or documents, such as health records and
registration papers, vital to the regulations
records, show records, or other aspects of
the Club.
(c) I will recognize and accept the AGCA as
the official breed club of the Armenian
Gampr in the U.S. If breeding a litter, I
agree to provide proper paperwork in a
timely manner, but no longer than 6
months, unless so stated in the purchase
contract, and to mark each pet quality pup
as limited registration on the puppy
registration form.
(d) I will never breed a bitch that is under
20 months of age, or a dog that is under 18
months of age.
(e) I will provide adequate food and shelter,
proper health care, and companionship for
all of my dogs.
(f) I will give the AGCA the first right of
refusal should buyer decide to place said
dog in a pound or local shelter. The AGCA
will make all efforts to protect and find a
suitable home for said animal.
(g) I will not sell dogs or puppies to pet
shops or dog brokers.
(h) I will not misrepresent my dogs to
anyone.
(i) I will always breed as close to the AGCA
Standard as possible. I will not breed dogs
which have serious faults which would be
detrimental to the health and welfare of the
breed, including temperament flaws.
(j) I will conduct myself in a sportsmanship
manner at all dog shows and functions;
and will act as a true representative for the
breed and the Club.
(k) I will not be involved in or use my dogs
for any illegal activity
(l) I will not make accusations or try to
discredit other breeders, exhibitors or
AGCA members to anyone but the AGCA
Club Officers directly.
(m) If I sell a puppy as sound, but the
puppy is found later to have a genetic
fault, the buyer is entitled to either a
replacement or a refund. The solution will
be mutually agreed upon but the buyer,
myself, and if appropriate, by the Board of
the AGCA.
Section 1
The following Code of Ethics is attached to
and made a part of the AGCA By-Laws.
Section 2
I, as a member of the AGCA, agree to
abide by the rules set forth before me on
this Code of Ethics and the previously
mentioned By-Laws. First and foremost are
the welfare of the Armenian GAmpr and
the integrity of the Club and its members. I
realize that any violation of the Code of
Ethics or the By-Laws is grounds for
expulsion or suspension from the privileges
of the Club.
(a) I will strive to keep the Armenian
Gampr purebred and will not knowingly
breed the Armenian Gampr to any other
breed of dog.
(b) I will not knowingly falsify any papers
or documents, such as health records and
registration papers, vital to the regulations
records, show records, or other aspects of
the Club.
(c) I will recognize and accept the AGCA as
the official breed club of the Armenian
Gampr in the U.S. If breeding a litter, I
agree to provide proper paperwork in a
timely manner, but no longer than 6
months, unless so stated in the purchase
contract, and to mark each pet quality pup
as limited registration on the puppy
registration form.
(d) I will never breed a bitch that is under
20 months of age, or a dog that is under 18
months of age.
(e) I will provide adequate food and shelter,
proper health care, and companionship for
all of my dogs.
(f) I will give the AGCA the first right of
refusal should buyer decide to place said
dog in a pound or local shelter. The AGCA
will make all efforts to protect and find a
suitable home for said animal.
(g) I will not sell dogs or puppies to pet
shops or dog brokers.
(h) I will not misrepresent my dogs to
anyone.
(i) I will always breed as close to the AGCA
Standard as possible. I will not breed dogs
which have serious faults which would be
detrimental to the health and welfare of the
breed, including temperament flaws.
(j) I will conduct myself in a sportsmanship
manner at all dog shows and functions;
and will act as a true representative for the
breed and the Club.
(k) I will not be involved in or use my dogs
for any illegal activity
(l) I will not make accusations or try to
discredit other breeders, exhibitors or
AGCA members to anyone but the AGCA
Club Officers directly.
(m) If I sell a puppy as sound, but the
puppy is found later to have a genetic
fault, the buyer is entitled to either a
replacement or a refund. The solution will
be mutually agreed upon but the buyer,
myself, and if appropriate, by the Board of
the AGCA.
