Eligibility. There shall be two types of membership; regular and associate, open to all persons 18 years of age and older who are in good standing with The American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purpose of this Club.

 

Regular members are entitled to vote and hold office.
While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the club’s
primary purpose is to be representative of the breeders and
exhibitors in its immediate area.

Election to Membership. Each applicant for membership shall
apply on a form as approved by the board of directors and which shall
provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the constitution and the
bylaws and the rules of The American Kennel Club. The applicatio
shall state the name, address, and occupation of the applicant and it
shall carry the endorsement of two members in good standing.
Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit
dues payment for the current year.

All applications are to be filed with the Secretary and each application is to be read at the first meeting of the club following its receipt. At the next club meeting the application will be voted upon and affirmative votes of 2/3 of the members present and voting by a secret ballot at that meeting shall be required to elect an applicant.

Applications for membership who have been rejected by the club may not reapply within six months after such rejection.