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Membership

This dog is a happy member of ALOHa Inc.

How to become a member
 Club Objectives
Acceptance and Eligibility
 Types of Membership
 Termination of Membership
How to be an active member?

How to become a member

Thank you for your interest in joining the club.  Please contact Linda at alohaonline@lycos.com for details.

Club Objectives

The objectives of the club shall be:

  1. To encourage the responsible care and training of all canines ( purebred and mixed breed) in the sport of dog agility.
  2. To promote sportsmanlike competition.
  3. To conduct sanctioned agility trials under the auspices of the North American Dog Agility Council.
  4. To educate the public to the sport of dog agility, subscribing to the  principles set forth by the North American Dog Agility Council.
  5. To promote the welfare of canines.

Acceptance and Eligibility

Persons who are interested in the objectives of this club, and willing to abide by it's by-laws and rules, will be eligible for membership.

All persons applying for membership will be required to participate in a minimum of two club activities and have their applications signed by two club members (who are in good standing ) before their application can be presented for vote.  Acceptance of membership requires an affirmative vote of three-fourths of the membership in attendance at the next general membership meeting.  Applicants for membership who have been denied by the Club may not re-apply within six months after such denial. 

Types of Membership

Regular Membership

Family Membership

Honorary Membership

Open to individuals who agree to subscribe to the objectives of the club. Open to two individuals who agree to subscribe to the objectives of the club and who reside in the same household. May be bestowed upon individuals for outstanding service to the Club or the sport of dog agility.  These members shall be recommended by the Board of Directors and voted upon by secret ballot of the general membership with a three-fourths affirmative vote  required for passage.  Honorary members shall not have any voting or office-holding privileges.

Termination of Membership

  1. Resignation:  Any member in good standing may resign from the club upon written notice to the Secretary.
  2. Lapsing:  Membership will be considered as lapsed and automatically terminated if that member's dues remain unpaid ninety days after the first day of the fiscal year.  
  3. Expulsion:  Membership may be terminated by expulsion ( see Article V--Discipline)

 

Last updated 07/26/2002