GOLDEN GATELABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC. (GGLRC)

Membership Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name:2nd Name (Family Membership)

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone (Home): Phone (Work):Email Address:

Occupation:(optional)

Your Kennel Name (If applicable):

Your Dog-related Business (If applicable):

Have you attended any recent GGLRC events?

Who is your initial contact with the club?

How did you learn about GGLRC?

Tell us about your interest in the GGLRC or areas that you may be interested in learning more about (e.g., Fun Matches, Conformation /Shows, Obedience, Field Training, Labrador Retriever Rescue, etc.):

YOUR DOG INFORMATION (If applicable please feel free to attach additional info )

Dog 1 Name: ______Call Name: ______

AKC Number: ______Date of Birth: ______Sex: ______Name of Breeder: ______

Dog 2 Name: ______Call Name: ______

AKC Number: ______Date of Birth: ______Sex: ______Name of Breeder: ______

SPONSORSHIP:

The sponsorship of two current GGLRC Members in good standing is required before your application can be voted upon:

GGLRC Member: Date:

GGLRC Member:Date:

GGLRC Event Attended:Date:

Please see the back side of this Application for an explanation of the GGLRC Membership policy and dues.

DUES – PLEASE CHECK ONE BOX

 Single Membership - $45.00 Enclosed Family Membership - $50.00 Enclosed

This application will be presented to the Club at the first general meeting following its receipt, to include completion of the GGLRC Event participation requirement, sponsorship of two members, and payment of the application and membership fees. The application will be voted upon at the following general meeting. Attendance at the Annual GGLRC Specialty Show will not be counted as a participatory event unless you fulfill a work task assigned by the Specialty Show Chair.

I agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Golden Gate Labrador Retriever club and by the Rules of the American Kennel Club.

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Applicant SignatureDate

Applicant Signature (Family)Date

Mail this completed form and dues payment to: Sharon Scharff Ventura, 942 Rancho Arroyo Parkway, Fremont, California 94536 Phone (510) 794-5027, or send via email to

GOLDEN GATE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC. MEMBERSHIP POLICY

Note: The following is reprinted from the GGLRC Constitution and Bylaws adopted on 11/12/95.

ARTICLE 1 – MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY: There shall be one type of membership open to all persons eighteen years of age or older who are in good standing with American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club.

SECTION 2. DUES:

  1. There will be a one-time application fee which must accompany the membership application. The application fee will be $10.00.
  2. The Board of Directors shall establish membership dues no later than November 15th of the year prior to the year in which the dues will be in effect. These dues shall entitle an individual or couple (two members of the same household) to all the privileges of club membership. No member may vote or compete for any Club special award whose dues are not paid for the current year. During the month of November the Membership Chairperson shall send to each member a statement of his or her dues for the ensuing year. Annual membership dues are payable on or before the first meeting in January of each year.

SECTION 3. 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 this Constitution and Bylaws and the rules of the American Kennel Club. The application shall state the name, address, phone number and occupation of the application and it shall carry the endorsement of two members. Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit the initiation fee and dues payment for the current year.

All applications are to be filed with the Membership Chairperson, 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 at the meeting shall be required to elect the applicant.

Applicants for membership who have been rejected by the Club may not reapply within six (6) months after such rejection. At which time (of re-application) said member or members must submit a new application and be voted upon the same as a new member.

Current Application Fee and Dues Structure:Single Membership $10.00Application Fee

27.00 Annual Membership Fee

$8.00 Liability Insurance Surcharge

$45.00

Family Membership $10.00Application Fee

$32.00 Annual Membership Dues

$8.00 Liability Insurance Surcharge

$50.00

Notes: Initiation fees and membership dues are not prorated. A member who is voted in at the January meeting and a member voted in at the June meeting will pay the same fees. Prospective members are welcome to attend and participate in all GGLRC events.

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