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| The Czechoslovakian Vlcak Club of America |
Club Membership
As a relatively new club, started in 2008, we are still in the process of establishing ourselves. Our
membership is spread from coast to coast, with members in over 20 states! For now, we primarily
communicate over the internet. We welcome new members, and especially owners of purebred
Czechoslovakian Vlcaks in the United States, to join our mission! In the future, we hope to
hold social gatherings, meetings, educational events and formal and informal competitions. Currently, we
offer members the opportunity to network with other owners, help to educate the public about our
wonderful breed, and have a place of support for being owned and loved by our Vlcaks.
You may learn more about the structure of our club by reading our Constitution and By-Laws.
We offer 7 types of membership to persons in good standing with the AKC or FCI, and adhering to the
CVCA Constitution and by-laws, the CVCA Code of Ethics, and subscribing to the purpose of this club.
Currently, membership is free for all 7 types of membership, though this will likely change in the near
future:
Regular (Individual) — Open to adults (18+) who own, co-own, or have owned a Czechoslovakian
Vlcak in the past twelve (12) months (counted from date of signature upon application). After three
years as a regular member in good standing, individual may remain with regular member status for the
remainder of their lifetime (so long as membership is not terminated), regardless of ownership. Enjoys
all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office.
Household — Two (2) adult members residing in the same household, each eligible to vote and hold
office. Both adults must meet the qualifications for individual membership.
Associate — Entitled to all club privileges except voting and office holding. Offered to fanciers of the
breed who do not currently own, or have not owned a Czechoslovakian Vlcak in the past twelve (12)
months.*
* If associate member acquires a Czechoslovakian Vlcak during the membership year, the member may
pay the difference in dues between regular membership and associate membership and automatically
convert to regular membership. Notice of status change will be announced and recorded at the Board
meeting following associate member’s request and payment of remaining dues.
International — for those individuals who are not U.S. residents (or its territories and possessions).
Shall be entitled to all club privileges except voting and office holding.
Junior — Open to children under 18 years of age; a non-voting/non office holding membership.
Honorary — An individual who has made significant contributions to the Sport, Breed or the Club;
honorary members pay no dues and are not eligible to vote, but can maintain regular (or household)
membership if they pay dues. At the Board's discretion, the qualification of ownership maybe be
disregarded if an honorary member chooses to become a regular member.
Life — For those individuals who have been regular members continuously for at least 20 years. Life
members pay no dues but are eligible to vote and hold office.
Update, Feb 11, 2012: We are currently awaiting approval as a not-for-profit organization through the
IRS. Once we have achieved this status, we will officially be able to generate revenue. Until that time, we
are unable to collect dues or donations. In the meantime, however, we are accepting applications for
membership, with the understanding that dues for the year will become due when we are able to accept
them later this year, in order to remain in good standing.
To apply for membership, please fill out the forms below, and return via email or postal mail to our
Secretary. The portion that requires the names of 2 current club members may be filled out by you, or if
you do not know any club members, we will get in touch with you just as a "get to know you". Upon
approval, you will be notified.
As a relatively new club, started in 2008, we are still in the process of establishing ourselves. Our
membership is spread from coast to coast, with members in over 20 states! For now, we primarily
communicate over the internet. We welcome new members, and especially owners of purebred
Czechoslovakian Vlcaks in the United States, to join our mission! In the future, we hope to
hold social gatherings, meetings, educational events and formal and informal competitions. Currently, we
offer members the opportunity to network with other owners, help to educate the public about our
wonderful breed, and have a place of support for being owned and loved by our Vlcaks.
You may learn more about the structure of our club by reading our Constitution and By-Laws.
We offer 7 types of membership to persons in good standing with the AKC or FCI, and adhering to the
CVCA Constitution and by-laws, the CVCA Code of Ethics, and subscribing to the purpose of this club.
Currently, membership is free for all 7 types of membership, though this will likely change in the near
future:
Regular (Individual) — Open to adults (18+) who own, co-own, or have owned a Czechoslovakian
Vlcak in the past twelve (12) months (counted from date of signature upon application). After three
years as a regular member in good standing, individual may remain with regular member status for the
remainder of their lifetime (so long as membership is not terminated), regardless of ownership. Enjoys
all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office.
Household — Two (2) adult members residing in the same household, each eligible to vote and hold
office. Both adults must meet the qualifications for individual membership.
Associate — Entitled to all club privileges except voting and office holding. Offered to fanciers of the
breed who do not currently own, or have not owned a Czechoslovakian Vlcak in the past twelve (12)
months.*
* If associate member acquires a Czechoslovakian Vlcak during the membership year, the member may
pay the difference in dues between regular membership and associate membership and automatically
convert to regular membership. Notice of status change will be announced and recorded at the Board
meeting following associate member’s request and payment of remaining dues.
International — for those individuals who are not U.S. residents (or its territories and possessions).
Shall be entitled to all club privileges except voting and office holding.
Junior — Open to children under 18 years of age; a non-voting/non office holding membership.
Honorary — An individual who has made significant contributions to the Sport, Breed or the Club;
honorary members pay no dues and are not eligible to vote, but can maintain regular (or household)
membership if they pay dues. At the Board's discretion, the qualification of ownership maybe be
disregarded if an honorary member chooses to become a regular member.
Life — For those individuals who have been regular members continuously for at least 20 years. Life
members pay no dues but are eligible to vote and hold office.
Update, Feb 11, 2012: We are currently awaiting approval as a not-for-profit organization through the
IRS. Once we have achieved this status, we will officially be able to generate revenue. Until that time, we
are unable to collect dues or donations. In the meantime, however, we are accepting applications for
membership, with the understanding that dues for the year will become due when we are able to accept
them later this year, in order to remain in good standing.
To apply for membership, please fill out the forms below, and return via email or postal mail to our
Secretary. The portion that requires the names of 2 current club members may be filled out by you, or if
you do not know any club members, we will get in touch with you just as a "get to know you". Upon
approval, you will be notified.
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| 1)Membership Application 2)Code of Ethics Sean Hodgins, CSVCA Secretary: smansharky@gmail.com Postal Mail The Czechoslovakian Vlcak Club of America Attn: Sean Hodgins, CSVCA Membership 3006 Ailsa Ave. Baltimore, MD 21214 |