About Us
The Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada (AMCC) was formed in October, 1974 and by 1980 was recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) to function as the official National Breed Club representing the Alaskan Malamute. The CKC records indicate January 15, 1982 as the AMCC's date of official recognition. The AMCC's name was published earlier, in the June 1981 edition of "Dogs in Canada" magazine, the official publication of the Canadian Kennel Club. Through the work and dedication of its members, AMCC offers a range of services and advantages to its members.
2019 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for the Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada, contribute their time, energy, enthusiasm and co-ordination efforts to a variety of on-going tasks; acquiring and disseminating information from each of their regions and their respective members, to members; providing knowledge, resources and input for Club activities and its members; identifying, discussing and resolving issues as they arise and pertain to the Alaskan Malamute, it's Club or its members. There are 10 positions.
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President: Kathleen Corkum
Vice-President: Michelle Lavigne Recording Secretary: Marie Bouchard Membership Secretary: Nina Kooter Treasurer: Scott Kirkpatrick |
Pacific Region: Ruth Kellogg
Rocky Mountain: Vacant Mid-West: Pam Kovac Mid-East: Jorge DeAndrade Atlantic: Lynsay Bayers |
Volunteers
Newsletter Editor: Holly Levinter
Newsletter Publisher: Scott & Lisa Kirkpatrick
Archivist: Marie Klimek
Conformation, Obedience and CAMO Statistician: Jill Pitcher
CAM Statistician: Cheryl Paterson
Newsletter Publisher: Scott & Lisa Kirkpatrick
Archivist: Marie Klimek
Conformation, Obedience and CAMO Statistician: Jill Pitcher
CAM Statistician: Cheryl Paterson
Constitution
The Constitution gives the Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada a reason and purpose to exist as a National Breed Club.
Section 1. NAME
The name of the club shall be: "The Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada" hereinafter referred to as the Club.
Section 2. AFFILIATION
The Club shall work in co-operation with the Canadian Kennel Club and may affiliate itself with the Canadian Kennel Club, and may further affiliate itself with other organizations devoted to the aim and objectives of the Club, any such affiliation to be approved by the Club in a Standing Resolution to be attached to the By-Laws here under.
Section 3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Club shall be the encouragement and development of purebred Alaskan Malamutes by:
a) educating members and the public at large via distribution of accurate information about the breed.
b) encouraging and promoting the breeding of purebred Alaskan Malamutes by doing all possible to bring their qualities to perfection.
c) urging members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the Canadian Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Alaskan Malamute shall be judged and to eliminate genetic defects which from time to time become known to exist in the breed.
d) encouraging responsible pet ownership and be available to provide assistance to pet owners.
e) doing all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging and promoting sportsman like competition at dog shows, sledge dog trials and obedience trials.
f) Conducting sanction matches and member club boosters and specialty shows under the rules of the Canadian Kennel Club and,
g) Furthering the welfare of dogs generally and donating money or making other contributions to organizations and projects which have either directly or indirectly, the benefit and welfare of dogs as an objective.
Section 4. AREA OF OPERATION
The area of operation for the Club shall be the Provinces and Territories of Canada and all such surrounding areas as shall, from time to time be affiliated therewith organizationally but nothing written herein shall be deemed to delimit the areas in which members may seek to achieve their purposes.
Section 5. PROFITS
The club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any profits or remainder or residue from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
Section 6. REVISION OF CONSTITUTION
Changes in this constitution may be made only after the proposed alterations have been published for debate by the membership and have thereafter been signed by a two-thirds approving majority of ballots returned by the registered membership of the Club, the signed document to contain the entire section, original and revision.
Section 1. NAME
The name of the club shall be: "The Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada" hereinafter referred to as the Club.
Section 2. AFFILIATION
The Club shall work in co-operation with the Canadian Kennel Club and may affiliate itself with the Canadian Kennel Club, and may further affiliate itself with other organizations devoted to the aim and objectives of the Club, any such affiliation to be approved by the Club in a Standing Resolution to be attached to the By-Laws here under.
Section 3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Club shall be the encouragement and development of purebred Alaskan Malamutes by:
a) educating members and the public at large via distribution of accurate information about the breed.
b) encouraging and promoting the breeding of purebred Alaskan Malamutes by doing all possible to bring their qualities to perfection.
c) urging members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the Canadian Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Alaskan Malamute shall be judged and to eliminate genetic defects which from time to time become known to exist in the breed.
d) encouraging responsible pet ownership and be available to provide assistance to pet owners.
e) doing all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging and promoting sportsman like competition at dog shows, sledge dog trials and obedience trials.
f) Conducting sanction matches and member club boosters and specialty shows under the rules of the Canadian Kennel Club and,
g) Furthering the welfare of dogs generally and donating money or making other contributions to organizations and projects which have either directly or indirectly, the benefit and welfare of dogs as an objective.
Section 4. AREA OF OPERATION
The area of operation for the Club shall be the Provinces and Territories of Canada and all such surrounding areas as shall, from time to time be affiliated therewith organizationally but nothing written herein shall be deemed to delimit the areas in which members may seek to achieve their purposes.
Section 5. PROFITS
The club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any profits or remainder or residue from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
Section 6. REVISION OF CONSTITUTION
Changes in this constitution may be made only after the proposed alterations have been published for debate by the membership and have thereafter been signed by a two-thirds approving majority of ballots returned by the registered membership of the Club, the signed document to contain the entire section, original and revision.
CKC Code of Ethics
The Canadian Kennel Club is incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act to be responsible for the registration, preservation and promotion of all CKC recognized breeds of dogs in Canada.
The Canadian Kennel Club is a national membership organization representing purebred dog activities. The Board of Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club is elected from the membership representing their regional zones and is responsible to that membership.
In order to achieve the goals and objectives of The Canadian Kennel Club, its members agree to adhere to the following principles:
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will comply with the By-laws, rules and regulations established by the Board of Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club and the requirements of the Animal Pedigree Act;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will provide their dogs with appropriate housing, food and health care;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will endeavour to enhance the role of the purebred dog in society as an essential member of its communities where it functions as a companion, a guardian, a healer, a hunter, a herder, a teacher and, above all, "man's best friend";
In order to preserve and enhance each breed's characteristics The Canadian Kennel Club supports and encourages participation in shows, trials and other events. All members, whether they be exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants will participate in such activities with honesty, fairness and integrity, ever mindful of the practice of "good sportsmanship";
Except as provided in the By-laws of The Canadian Kennel Club, all members as breeders of purebred dogs, will include in their programs, only Canadian Kennel Club registered (or registerable) stock which will strengthen the genetic pool and, thus, guarantee further progression toward the ideals of the standard, keeping authentic records of their activities;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will undertake the task of educating and encouraging all newcomers to the world of purebred dogs no matter their interest: pet owner, exhibitor, trialer or breeder.
The Canadian Kennel Club is a national membership organization representing purebred dog activities. The Board of Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club is elected from the membership representing their regional zones and is responsible to that membership.
In order to achieve the goals and objectives of The Canadian Kennel Club, its members agree to adhere to the following principles:
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will comply with the By-laws, rules and regulations established by the Board of Directors of The Canadian Kennel Club and the requirements of the Animal Pedigree Act;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will provide their dogs with appropriate housing, food and health care;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will endeavour to enhance the role of the purebred dog in society as an essential member of its communities where it functions as a companion, a guardian, a healer, a hunter, a herder, a teacher and, above all, "man's best friend";
In order to preserve and enhance each breed's characteristics The Canadian Kennel Club supports and encourages participation in shows, trials and other events. All members, whether they be exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants will participate in such activities with honesty, fairness and integrity, ever mindful of the practice of "good sportsmanship";
Except as provided in the By-laws of The Canadian Kennel Club, all members as breeders of purebred dogs, will include in their programs, only Canadian Kennel Club registered (or registerable) stock which will strengthen the genetic pool and, thus, guarantee further progression toward the ideals of the standard, keeping authentic records of their activities;
All members of The Canadian Kennel Club will undertake the task of educating and encouraging all newcomers to the world of purebred dogs no matter their interest: pet owner, exhibitor, trialer or breeder.