GSDC of MB - Membership Information

The German Shepherd Dog Club of Manitoba, Inc.

The Club is a non-profit organization run completely by volunteers. The membership is the backbone of the club. We are united in the goal to promote the training and handling of the German Shepherd Dog; to promote a better understanding and relationship between the German Shepherd Dog and the general public; and to promote a high standard of breeding practices and ethics amongst breeders and persons dealing with the German Shepherd Dog. While membership is unrestricted as to residence, the Club's primary purpose is to be representative of the members in it's immediate area.

	Membership Information
Year:	The Club year runs from September 1st to August 31st.
Types:	There are four types of membership. All memberships are on an individual basis.
Associate Membership:	Associate Membership shall be for those persons who are ineligible for Regular Membership but desire to work in association with, and whose interests parallel those of the Club. Said members shall enjoy all privileges of the Club except voting and holding a position on the Board of Directors.
Regular Membership:	Regular Membership shall be restricted to those persons who have held an Associate Membership with the Club for a period of one year immediately prior to the year of application for Regular Membership, and who are at least 18 years of age. Those persons holding a valid Regular Membership shall have a vote in the election of officers and in any issue or meeting presented to the general membership for the purpose of voting. Regular members may run for positions on the Board of Directors.
Life Membership:	Life Membership shall be awarded to those persons who hold a valid Regular Membership and who have been proposed by any Regular or Life Member in good standing and elected to Life Membership by a majority of Directors, at any meeting of the Directors; or has held a Regular Membership for a period of twenty (20) consecutive years. Proof of Membership may be required by the Board of Directors. Life Members shall not be required to pay membership fees, but shall have all privileges of the Regular Members.
Honorary Membership:	Honorary Membership shall be awarded to those persons who, having been proposed by any Regular Member in good standing, have been elected to the Honorary Membership by a majority of the Directors at any meeting of the Directors. Honorary Members shall not be required to pay membership fees, but shall have all privileges of Associate Members.
Applying for Membership:	Each applicant for membership shall apply on a approved form. The form shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws, and the rules and policies of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Manitoba, Inc. Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit dues payable for the current year. All applications are to be filed with the Secretary.
Membership Application Form:	We have provided the following for your convenience: Membership Application Form Follow the link to the Membership Application Form web page and click on your browser's PRINT button to print out a copy of the form. Fill out the form and drop it off or mail it to us at your earliest convenience. Membership Application Forms and associated fees can be mailed to: The GSDC of MB, Inc. c/o 26 Regatta Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 2Y6
Dues Payable:	Dues for Regular Members are payable on September 1st and not later than October 31st of each year. Regular Members who renew after October 31st of any year shall be classed as Associate Members. Any Member who joins after October 31st shall not be eligible for any annual Club Awards.
Fees:	Annual Membership Fees are $ 25.00 for the first member of the household; $ 12.50 for the second member.
Benefits:	There are benefits to becoming a Member of the GSDC of Manitoba: Club Members are eligible for a variety of Club Awards. A GSDC Newsletter is published for Club Members. Club Members receive a discount on Obedience Training and Conformation Classes offered through the Club. Free mat time is available for Club Members on training nights. The benefit of friendship and support of fellow Club Members who share your interest in the German Shepherd Dog.