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CLUB MEMBERSHIP
 Information, Application, EZ On-Line Forms

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).

Membership Types/Fees

Individual - $50:  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.

Household - $60:  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.

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.

Affiliate Club - $50
Foreign Individual - $75: 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.
Foreign Household - $85: 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.

 

Applicant and Sponsor Information

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.

All applicants must complete official Membership Application/Profile form and read the Code of Ethics, Bylaws and Club Information.

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.

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.

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. 

Membership Application Information - Checklist

Made on the official, current application

 

Sent with the proper fees

Application complete, including all signatures

 

Sponsorship form completed

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.

Membership Application/Profile

 

Affiliate Club Application/Renewal Form

Sponsorship Form

 

Membership Packet (Adobe PDF format)

Current Member Renewal Form      

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.  

Page Updated 08.25.2008

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