Application for membership in the Wire Fox Terrier Club of the Central States
The following pages include the membership application form, two sponsors’ forms, the Clubs Code of Ethics, schedule of fees for initiation and annual dues, and instructions for completing the forms. After I have received the application, the two sponsor forms, the initiation fee and annual dues you will be entitled to receive the club newsletters and catalog. Applications are voted on at the May shows.
Please try to have the paperwork back by April so you can be voted on in May. I would also appreciate it if you would add your email near your name on the application.
Addresses within the United States
Initiation fee $10.00 Single membership $35.00 Double Membership $40.00
Addresses outside the United States
Initiation fee $10.00 Single membership $45.00 Double Membership $50.00
Sincerely, Sally Lowe WFTCCS Membership Chairman
CODE OF ETHICS
Purpose: This code is presented as a guide for all members of the Wire Fox Terrier Club of the Central States to use when buying, selling, or exhibiting Wire Fox Terriers. Violations of this Code of Ethics will be subject to the review of membership Eligibility.
PRACTICES:
1. Agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Wire Fox Terrier Club of the Central States and the Rules of the American Kennel Club. 2. Agree to keep accurate breeding records, registration papers and pedigrees. 3. Support and Conduct only ethical trade practices.
a. Agree to maintain a professional attitude where all sales and service arrangements shall be mutually agreed upon, stated in writing and signed by all participants.
b. All buyers should receive a record of shots, wormings, pedigree, and AKC transfer documents unless a written agreement is made at time of sale or placement that “papers” are being withheld.
4. All advertising shall be factual, informative, and free of fraudulent or misleading statements or opinions.
5. Maintain the highest standards of canine health, cleanliness and care within available resources. As a minimum standard, each animal will be cared for in a safe, clean, and vermin free shelter, run, or yard with access to sufficient, clean water and adequate food.
6. No breeding will be conducted for commercial purposes. All bitches will be bred with the intention of the litter improving the breed. A breeder has the obligation of assuring a safe and healthy home for each puppy produced.
7. Honestly evaluate the quality of any dogs sold or placed, and fairly represent the evaluation as opinion.
8. Obviously inferior animals should be neutered, or if animal is seriously deformed, it should be destroyed.
9. Observe a high standard of sportsmanship, goodwill, and friendship at shows, trials, and meetings. Assist newcomers and guests to instill the rich traditions of the club and the breed.
10. Participate in Club functions whenever possible, and represent the Club’s purpose in all canine activities.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT FORMS
NO APPLICATION ACCEPTED WITHOUT INNITIATION FEE
Attached you will find three forms; you are to fill them out as follows:
1. Application of Membership- you are to fill this out.
2. When completed mail it back to the Membership Chairman.
3. Be sure and enclose your check including the onetime Initiation Fee and Dues. The Dues are listed below.
4. Mail (or give) one Sponsor Form to each sponsor 2 required.
5. Sponsors cannot be from the same family, i.e. Husband or Wife, Brother or Sister. And each sponsor must be a member of good standing in the Wire Fox Terrier Cub of the Central States.
ANNUAL DUES United Sates
Single……………………………$35.00
Double…………………………..$40.00
Initiation Fee $10.00
Addresses outside the United States
Single ……………………………$45.00
Double……………………………$50.00
Initiation Fee $10.00
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
NAME______DATE ______
ADDRESS: ______
CITY ______STATE _____ ZIP______
TELEPHONE HOME (____) ______CELL (____) ______
EMAIL ADDRESS______
Kennel Prefix, if any______
How long have you owned Wire Fox Terriers? _____ Do you own a Wire now? How many? ______Do you exhibit Wires in Conformation? ______Obedience? ____ Field Trials? ____ Other? ___ Do you breed Wires? ______How many litters per year? _____ Are you licensed to judge Wires? _____ Any other breeds? Do you own, breed or exhibit any other breeds? ______
If yes, please list breeds:______
List All-Breed, Obedience or Specialty Clubs which you are or have been a member and indicate
Positions held if any: ______
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Please list a local reference :( ie a veterinarian, reference cannot be one of the sponsors)
Name:______Telephone: (____) ______
Address: ______
City: ______State: ______Zip:______
List special abilities and training other than dog related that would be an asset to the Club: ______
With the submission of this Application for Membership in the Wire Fox Terrier Cub of the Central States, I , the undersigned applicant agree to abide by the Constitution, By-laws and Code of Ethics of the W.F.T.C.C.S. (forwarded with this application) and the rules and regulations of the A.K.C. I understand that should this application be disapproved, the W.F.T.C.C.S. is not obligated to make known the reasons why.
SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______
Please list Sponsor’s names below and forward the Sponsor’s their forms.
SPONSOR # 1 ______DATE RECEIVED: ______
SPONSOR # 2 ______DATE RECEIVED: ______
MEMBERSHIP SPONSOR FORM
Applicant Name(s): ______Telephone (____) ______
ADDRESS: ______
CITY ______STATE _____ ZIP______
How long have you known the applicant? ______
Does the applicant own; ______judge; ______exhibit; (breed) ______Wire Fox Terriers?______
Of any other breeds? ______If the answer is yes please specify ______
How many dogs does the applicant own? ______
Have you ever visited the Applicant’s facilities? ______How does the Applicant house his/her
Dogs? _____ Kennel? ____ House? ____ Other, describe ______
Why do you think this person would make a good member? ______
______
Any other pertinent information you may wish to add: ______
______
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Please sign the Sponsor’s Form below and mail to the Membership Chairman
Sally Lowe WFTCCS Secretary 6066 Cherry Valley Turnpike
Lafayette, NY 13084
SPONSOR’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE:______
ADDRESS: ______TELEPHONE: (____) ______
CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP:______
MEMBERSHIP SPONSOR FORM
Applicant Name(s): ______Telephone (____) ______
ADDRESS: ______
CITY ______STATE _____ ZIP______
How long have you known the applicant? ______
Does the applicant own; ______judge; ______exhibit (breed) ______Wire Fox Terriers?______
Of any other breeds? ______If the answer is yes please specify ______
How many dogs does the applicant own? ______
Have you ever visited the Applicant’s facilities? ______How does the Applicant house his/her
Dogs? _____ Kennel? ____ House? ____ Other, describe ______
Why do you think this person would make a good member? ______
______
Any other pertinent information you may wish to add: ______
______
______
______
Please sign the Sponsor’s Form below and mail to the Membership Chairman
Sally Lowe WFTCCS Secretary 6066 Cherry Valley Turnpike
Lafayette, NY 13084
SPONSOR’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE:______
ADDRESS: ______TELEPHONE: (____) ______
CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP:______