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The International Snowshoe Cat Association (TISCA)

Charter

TISCA Club Charter

Charter

The International Snowshoe Association (TISCA)

ARTICLE I

The name of this organization shall be:
The International Snowshoe Association

ARTICLE II

The primary purpose of this club shall be:

a. To sponsor and promote the welfare of the Snowshoe cat, including both pedigreed and non-pedigreed (domestic/natural) cats.

b. To sponsor special programs and otherwise promote the interest in and knowledge of the Snowshoe cat breed.

c. To cultivate friendship among and promote the interests of the owners, fanciers, exhibitors and breeders of the Snowshoe cat.

d. To encourage breeding toward The International Cat Associations (TICAs) standards for the Snowshoe breed.

e. To sponsor and promote the Snowshoe Rescue Network.

Other purposed of this club shall be:

f. To promote and encourage kindness to all animals and assist in the prevention of cruelty and maltreatment of animals.

g. To encourage the spaying and neutering of any and all cats not specifically being used as part of a viable breeding program which conforms to the TICA standards for the Snowshoe breed, in order to reduce the excessive trend to over-population of, and tragedy of unwanted cats.

h. To encourage breeding programs that supports the health and welfare of the cats, rather than breeding for profit.

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 a non-affiliated club, but may cooperate with affiliated clubs to achieve the goals of this club.

ARTICLE V

Only members of the club who are current on their dues and actively support the goals of the club shall be eligible to serve as officers.

ARTICLE VI

The club is intended primarily to serve the interests of owners, fanciers, exhibitors and breeders of Snowshoe cats, however, activities are not limited to members and Snowshoe cats. The club seeks to promote activities and special programs that support the Snowshoe cat worldwide.

ARTICLE VII

The club may adopt and amend by-laws as needed as long as they are consistent with the purposes of this club.

NAME OF THE CLUB

The International Snowshoe Association(TISCA)

Last Update - 06 August 2014

The International Snowshoe Cat Association (TISCA)