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CLUB MEMBERSHIP
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The Border Collie Society of
America welcomes new members who wish to work with us to preserve the working ability and
health of Border Collies.
If you would like to join our
club, remember that we are a volunteer organization and will be very happy to find a job
you would enjoy doing. Contact
Membership Chair
Kathy Sours - Telephone:
309.693.9331 -
3821 W Charter Oak Rd - Peoria, IL 61615
for questions, information or to submit changes in
contact information (address, e-mail, etc).
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MEMBERSHIP
DUES INCREASE: Due to increasing club operation
costs, and the fact that we haven't modified our dues in a
decade, the board has voted to increase dues effective July
15, 2008. Individual, Household and Foreign dues will increase by $10;
with individual membership going to $50, Household to $60, Junior memberships staying the same at $15,
Foreign Individual going to $75 and Foreign Household going to
$85.
We'd like to
note that we compared these values to other parent clubs and
determined that they are in line with the "going rate" for
membership in many other clubs. This will also help offset the
current cost of publishing our club Newsletter, which has
become increasingly expensive.
People applying
for membership between now and July 14, 2008 will still pay
the old rate for 2008. For renewing members, the new rates
will go into affect for the 2009 membership year renewal
period.
Michelle Olsen,
President -
Border Collie Society of America |
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Membership Types (Non-US Residents should contact Membership Chair for application fee.
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Individual - $40:
This membership is for individuals 18 years of age or older who subscribe to the purpose
of this Club and who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club. This membership
shall be given all rights and privileges as stated in the Bylaws and allows one (1) vote.
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Household - $50:
This membership is available to households consisting of 2 people 18 years or older who
subscribe to the purpose of this Club and are in good standing with the American Kennel
Club. This membership shall be given all rights and privileges as stated in the Bylaws and
allows two (2) votes. |
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Junior - $15:
This
membership is available to individuals between the ages of 10 and under 18 years of age.
This membership may not vote, hold office or be counted in any quorum.
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Foreign - $65:
This membership is for individuals 18 years of age or older who
subscribe to the purpose of this Club and who are in good standing
with the American Kennel Club. This membership shall be given all
rights and privileges as stated in the Bylaws and allows one (1) vote.
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Foreign Household - $75:
This membership is available to households consisting of 2 people 18
years or older who subscribe to the purpose of this Club and are in
good standing with the American Kennel Club. This membership shall be
given all rights and privileges as stated in the Bylaws and allows two
(2) votes.
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Applicant and Sponsor
Information |
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The BCSA Membership Application is composed
of two parts - the Membership Application/Profile Information and
the Sponsorship Form. Both forms MUST BE completed.
Applications not meeting
these requirements will be returned to applicant. |
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All applicants must
complete official Membership Application/Profile form and
read the
Code of Ethics,
Bylaws and
Club Information.
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Each candidate must
have a sponsor who is a BCSA member in good standing. The sponsor
must complete and sign the Sponsorship Form. If you need a
sponsor, contact
Kathy Sours,
Membership Chair 309.693.9331 for suggestions. The Sponsorship
Form must be mailed directly to the Membership Chair and must be
complete before any application will be considered. BCSA members
who wish to sponsor someone for membership may contact the
membership chair and provide the name and address of the person
they wish to sponsor. The membership chair will then mail the
application packet to the appropriate people. The sponsor should
mail the sponsor form directly to the membership chair.
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In order to
sponsor a prospective member, you must be a BCSA member in good
standing. You should complete, sign the Sponsorship Form below
and mail it directly to the Membership Chair before the
applicant's membership will be considered. |
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The Membership Application may be
completed and printed direct using the link below. If this is not
possible for the applicant, contact the Membership Chair to have
one mailed to the applicant. |
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Membership
Application Information - Checklist |
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Made on
the official, current application |
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Sent
with the proper fees |
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Application complete, including all signatures |
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Sponsorship form completed |
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EZ On-Line Forms - Click Icon to
Open Form
If you choose not to type your information
on the form, it is extremely important that you print legibly. |
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Membership Application/Profile |
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Current Member Renewal Form |
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Sponsorship Form |
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Membership Packet (Adobe PDF format) |
Please allow six to eight weeks after submission of
your application for processing. Applications are submitted at the beginning
of each month to the BCSA Board of Directors for vote. Following the vote,
new members are placed on the distribution list for the club magazine.
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