SECTION 1. The name of the Club shall be CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY MALTESE CLUB, INCORPORATED.

SECTION 2. The objects of the Club shall be:

(a) to encourage and promote the quality breeding of pure-bred MALTESE and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;

(b) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which MALTESE shall be judged;

(c) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials;

(d) to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.

SECTION 3. 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 4. The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such by-laws as may be required to carry out these objects.