Golden State Biewers Membership Application

Golden State Biewers Membership Application

Complete the form below to join Golden State Biewer Terrier Fanciers.
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
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Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

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Pledge
My Pledge*

I hereby apply for membership into the Golden State Biewer Terrier Fanciers and will abide by the Constitution, By-laws, Standing Rules, and Code of Ethics of this Club. I further certify that I will maintain the highest spirit of cooperation and devotion to principles of good sportsmanship and will encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Biewer Terriers while protecting and preserving the Breed. I am willing to assist with the general activities of the Club; recognizing that membership includes an obligation to be of service.
Sponsorship
Two sponsors are required for each prospective member. Sponsors must be Regular members (not from the same household).
Sponsor #1*

First NameLast Name
Sponsor #1 E-mail*
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Sponsor #1 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Sponsor #2*

First NameLast Name
Sponsor #2 E-mail*
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Sponsor #2 Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Membership Dues
Applicant will have 30 days from date of notification of acceptance to pay dues for the current year. Membership is not official until dues are received by the Club.

Regular Membership $40

Associate Membership $25

Junior Membership (Complimentary)

Membership fees are due at the time of acceptance and run from January to January. There is no proration for mid-year acceptance and all dues are non-refundable. When submitting an application in December, your membership will also be applicable to the following year.
Membership applying for (please check one):*

$40 Regular membership (Regular members are expected to attend meetings, count in determining a quorum, have a right to vote and a right to hold office.)$25 Associate membership (Associate memberships are available to individuals not able to attend meetings on a regular basis. Associate members may not vote or hold office and will not count in determining a quorum.)Junior membership (Open to children 9-17 years of age; a non-voting/non-office-holding membership which may be converted to regular membership at age 18.)
Note: The Board of Directors and Club Membership reserve final decision on all applications.
Please provide the following information:
Are you a Breeder?*

YesNo
If yes, how many years have you been breeding and how many litters have you registered?
Are you an Exhibitor?*

YesNo
If yes, how many years have you been exhibting?
Are you a Judge?*

YesNo
If yes, how many years have you been judging?
Do you have Event Committee (e.g. Show Chair, Secretary, Steward, etc.) Experience?*

YesNo
If yes, please list your Event Committee Experience and how many years you have experience in each. For example, Ring Steward (3 years)
Are you a Fancier/Pet Owner or Dog Owner?*

YesNo
Do you own or breed other AKC-recognized breeds?*

YesNo
If yes, what other breeds?
Do you exhibit them?

YesNo
When did you obtain your first Biewer Terrier?*
Are you involved in any Dog Club(s)?*

YesNo
If yes, which Club(s)?
Have you ever been suspended from AKC or another Dog Club?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe.
Please share with our membership a little bit of background about yourself, your family and home and your level of desire to know more about Biewer Terriers; i.e. Exhibiting, Breeding, Rescue or just wanting more breed information and finding a good Breed mentor as a new member of our club.*
In joining the Golden State Biewer Terrier Fanciers please briefly indicate those areas in which you would be willing to volunteer to help in our club.*
Please add any other information you would like to share with the club about yourself and why you would like to join our club.*
CODE OF ETHICS
Code of Ethics

As a member of the Golden State Biewer Terrier Fanciers, I agree to abide by the following Code of Ethics:

1) I will support these objectives of the Golden State Biewer Terrier Fanciers as written in the Club’s Constitution:

a) To encourage and promote the breeding of pure-bred Biewer Terriers 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 the Biewer Terrier 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; and

d) To conduct sanctioned and licensed Specialty shows and Obedience trials under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.

2) I will not publish or discuss any Club problems (general or between individuals) outside of the Club.

3) To be completely truthful in all advertising and direct communication with the public.

4) I will represent my dogs as honestly as possible to prospective buyers.

5) I will try at all times to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the good of the breed comes before any personal benefits.

6) I will try to assist the serious novice to an understanding of the breed.

7) I will not use the Club logo on my personal website unless I have written permission.

8) I will supply puppy buyers with a purchase contract, bill of sale, American Kennel Club registration form, Pedigree (at least 3 generations), and any other appropriate paperwork regarding medical history and general care.
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Acknowledgment*

By entering my first and last names, and today's date in the boxes below, I am effectively providing my signature, indicating that all the information I have shared on this form is true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge.
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Golden State Biewers Membership Application

Pledge

Sponsorship

Membership Dues

Note: The Board of Directors and Club Membership reserve final decision on all applications.

Please provide the following information:

CODE OF ETHICS

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