How to Join. |
Thank you for your interest in joining our club.
As one of the most active kennel clubs in the state, the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club provides a wide range of activities for owners and their dogs. Our most popular activities include conformation showing and trials for agility, rally, and obedience. Many of our members are also involved in herding, tracking, lure coursing, and therapy. All activities welcome purebred dogs and MANY activities now are open to mixed breeds registered with the AKC Canine Partner Program. You can keep up with current events and club activities by visiting our club's home page.
Our club requires prospective members to: (a) be sponsored by TWO CLUB MEMBERS in good standing and (b) to be approved for membership by a MAJORITY OF CLUB MEMBERS. As we realize that you may not know any members but are still interested in getting started in the membership process, you are permitted to initiate your application process without sponsors. We hope you will use this extra time to get to know us and identify members to sponsor you.
So, your first step is to come to a meeting, attend an event, or register for one of our training classes. This way, you can get to know us, and we can get to know you. If you are still interested in joining, here is how the process works:
Our club meets at 7 pm each third Tuesday of each month. We hope you will visit us soon!
DUES: General membership dues are $30 with Junior memberships (under 18 years old) $5. Lifetime and Honorary members pay no dues.
As one of the most active kennel clubs in the state, the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club provides a wide range of activities for owners and their dogs. Our most popular activities include conformation showing and trials for agility, rally, and obedience. Many of our members are also involved in herding, tracking, lure coursing, and therapy. All activities welcome purebred dogs and MANY activities now are open to mixed breeds registered with the AKC Canine Partner Program. You can keep up with current events and club activities by visiting our club's home page.
Our club requires prospective members to: (a) be sponsored by TWO CLUB MEMBERS in good standing and (b) to be approved for membership by a MAJORITY OF CLUB MEMBERS. As we realize that you may not know any members but are still interested in getting started in the membership process, you are permitted to initiate your application process without sponsors. We hope you will use this extra time to get to know us and identify members to sponsor you.
So, your first step is to come to a meeting, attend an event, or register for one of our training classes. This way, you can get to know us, and we can get to know you. If you are still interested in joining, here is how the process works:
- Review our Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Ethics so that you can learn more about our club's objectives and how we operate. It is important that you understand and agree with these principles.
- Ask two club members to be your sponsors. If you are a new acquaintance, or new to the dog world, don't be surprised if they ask some questions to get to know you better. They may even ask to visit you at your home. We want to get to know you, so we can be sure that you agree with our values and are willing to be an active member in our club. Remember that while you can apply without sponsors, you will need to have them before your final approval.
- Submit your Online Membership Application Form or bring your paper application to a club meeting and turn it in to the Corresponding Secretary, along with a check for your non-refundable application fee of $30 ($5 for Juniors).
- Your application will be reviewed by the club membership during the NEXT TWO CLUB MEETINGS YOU ATTEND.
- After the second review, our members will take a formal vote for acceptance. Keep in mind that your application will expire 6 months after it is recieved.
Our club meets at 7 pm each third Tuesday of each month. We hope you will visit us soon!
DUES: General membership dues are $30 with Junior memberships (under 18 years old) $5. Lifetime and Honorary members pay no dues.