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CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Information, Application, EZ On-Line Forms - Click form
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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 Types/Fees |
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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.
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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. |
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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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Affiliate Club - $50: See Affiliate
Club Application/Renewal form below. Additional information is
on the Affiliate Clubs page. |
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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.
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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.
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DUES SCHEDULE – ALL
NEW MEMBERS * – EFFECTIVE 1/1/2009 |
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Application
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Dues Amount |
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January 1 through June
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Pay full amount of
applicable dues. |
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July 1 through October
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Pay half of applicable
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November 1 - December
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Pay full amount which
covers upcoming year. |
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* Individual, Household,
Junior, Affiliate Clubs, Foreign Individual, Foreign Household |
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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 (see below) 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 with the eApplication or completed, printed and sent US
Mail using the link below. If one of these options is not
possible for the applicant, contact the Membership Chair to have
one mailed to the applicant. |
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MEMBERSHIP
FORMS (Click Icon to
Open Form)
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Both
you and your sponsor can now complete your forms
electronically!
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Dues
can now be paid with a credit card via PayPal. The
Shopping Cart window will open after you submit your
electronic Membership Application or Membership Renewal.
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If your membership
renewal was received after the January 31, 2010 due
date, according to our Bylaws: “A membership will be
considered as lapsed and automatically terminated if
such member’s dues remain unpaid 30 days after the first
day of the fiscal year.” If you allow your membership to
lapse, you must reapply as a new member.
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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 Borderlines.
If you choose not to type your
information on a US Mail form, it is extremely important that you print legibly.
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eForms - New
Membership/Sponsor/Affiliate Club |
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New Membership
eApplication/Profile (cart window opens
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Sponsor eForm |
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Affiliate Club
eApplication/Renewal |
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Current Member
eRenewal (not active at this time) |
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Membership
Shopping Cart (opens after eApplication/eRenewal) |
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| US Mail Forms - New
Membership/Sponsor/Affiliate Club |
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New Membership
Application/Profile |
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Sponsor Form |
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Affiliate Club
Application/Renewal |
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Current Member
Renewal (not active at this time) |
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New Membership Packet (PDF format
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