THE NATIONAL BEAGLE CLUB OF AMERICA. INC.
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP / JUNIOR SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
I hereby apply for ______ Supporting Membership or ______ Junior Supporting Membership (under 18) in the National Beagle Club of America, Inc. I also agree to abide by the following statements. I recognize that violation of any of these principles will be grounds for expulsion.
1.
I will abide by the by-laws and policies of the National Beagle Club of America, Inc., and
the rules of the
American
Kennel Club.
2.
I will provide the best possible standard of health and care for my animals, including
regular, veterinary
examinations,
vaccinations, proper nutrition, and housing.
3.
I will not engage in and will discourage indiscriminate breeding of dogs.
4.
I will refuse to breed any animal in poor health, of unsound temperament, or having known,
hereditary,
show-disqualifying
faults.
5.
I refuse to raffle dogs or to sell individuals or litter lots to pet wholesalers,
laboratories, pet shops, or any
buyer
who, I have reason to believe, will not provide proper care for the puppy/dog.
Name___________________________________________________________________________________________ Age (if under 18)________
***ONLY ONE NAME/PERSON PER APPLICATION***
Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone #______________________________________Work Phone #_____________________________________
Cell Phone #_________________________________E-mail Address___________________________________________
1. Please respond to the following questions:
a. How many litters have you had or will you breed each year? _________________________________________________
b. What plans do you have for your breeding program? _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Please give the names of two Members of the NBC (either Regular or Supporting Members, in good standing) who have agreed to sponsor you. Please include the signed letter of recommendation from each sponsor with this application.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate above if you do not know any Members. A list of Members in your area will be sent to you. You must contact one of them regarding a visit to you and your facilities. This Member will submit a written report to the NBC Supporting Membership Secretary.
3. I enclose my Annual Dues of $ __________. (Dues are $30 per Supporting Member or $10.00 per Junior Supporting Member per year and payable to: THE NATIONAL BEAGLE CLUB.)
4. I ______ agree ______ do not agree to have NBC Supporting Membership correspondence (newsletters, ballots, etc.) e-mailed to me at the e-mail address listed above.
Date_______________________Signature_____________________________________________________________________
(11/2009)
(AFTER COMPLETING APPLICATION PACKET AND MAILING IT, THIS PAGE SHOULD TO BE RETAINED BY
NBC SUPPORTING MEMBER OR NBC JUNIOR SUPPORTING MEMBER APPLICANT.)
Check List for Submitting a COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET:
1.
Completed application form;
2.
Two, signed letters of recommendation from Sponsors;
3.
Current annual dues payment of $30 per NBC Supporting Membership Applicant or $10.00 per
NBC Junior
Supporting
Membership Applicant to:
| Ms.
Janice E. (Jan) Schmidt Secretary - NBC Supporting Membership 112 Whippet Lane Clinton, TN 37716-6298 Home & Fax Phone: 865-457-6434 Email: windyroc@comcast.net |
Questions and requests for additional application forms may be directed to: Jan Schmidt, NBC Supporting Membership Secretary.
The official National Beagle Club website: http://clubs.akc.org/NBC/
NBC BY-LAW DEFINING SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP:
Section 2.4. Supporting Member - shall be an individual who owns an AKC registered basset or beagle or who is a member or subscriber in good standing of a recognized Beagle or Basset, private or subscription pack or who wishes to support the objectives of the Club. A Supporting Member shall not pay an initiation fee nor shall such member be entitled to run his hounds on the grounds. Each applicant for Supporting Membership shall apply to the Supporting Member Secretary on a form as approved by the Board of Directors, which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the Club’s By-Laws and the rules of the American Kennel Club. Dues payment for the current year shall accompany the application. The Supporting Member Secretary is authorized to accept all properly executed Supporting membership applications and shall report such new Supporting Memberships to the Directors at their next regular meeting. Supporting Members shall have no vote except to elect one Supporting Member in accordance with Section 4.11 who shall be a member of the Board of Directors.
NBC SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
SUPPORTING
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR: Dr. Nancy Bergstrom
3935
Ramble Creek Drive
Missouri
City, TX 77459
Home
Phone: 281-431-1580
E-mail:
merrybeagles@aol.com
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Ms. Janice E. (Jan) Schmidt
112
Whippet Lane
Clinton,
TN 37716
Home
& Fax Phone: 865-457-6434
E-mail:
windyroc@comcast.net
SUPPORTING
MEMBERSHIP TREASURER: Ms. Sharon L. Clark
133
New Harrison Bridge Road
Simpsonville,
SC 29860
Home
Phone: 864-862-2537
E-mail:
slbealges@bellsouth.net
11/2009
(11/2009)