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2475 State Road 25 W (South) Lafayette IN 47909 (Shadeland)
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Section 3. Election to Membership
Process for election to Membership: 1) Attend 1 meeting as a guest; 2) All guests’ names will be published in Nose for News; 3) Submit application with current dues payment; 4) Publish applicant’s names in Nose for News; 5) Attend 2 more meetings (readings) within the next 3 months;
Each prospective member shall attend one meeting as a guest before their application can be submitted. 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 these Constitution and Bylaws and the rules of the American Kennel Club. The application shall state the name, address, and interest areas 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 a designated Officer and all applications shall be published in the first newsletter following the application. Any member having knowledge of the applicant that may be detrimental to the best interests of the Club, i.e., unethical behavior or inhumane treatment of dogs, shall notify any Board member in writing no later than one week prior to the next meeting or the application will proceed as outlined. The application will be read at the next two meetings the applicant is present after publication in the newsletter. Applicants then become members Former members, in good standing, who wish to renew membership may submit an application to the designated Officer with the current dues payment. This application will be published in the next newsletter following application. Applicants have to attend one meeting within the 3 month time limit. An application and the payment for membership shall be held for 3 months following receipt. If the applicant has not been to the required meetings in that time period, the check/cash shall be returned and the applicant must reapply. An individual whose application for membership has been rejected by the Club may not reapply within twelve months after such rejection. _ Applicants may not receive a member discount for classes until after the Second Reading of their application and the 12 work hours is completed. The Second Reading must occur prior to the first class |
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