Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Membership Application
(Revised 1-26-2014)
The objectives of the Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club are:
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To encourage and promote the ethical breeding of purebred Labrador Retrievers,
To urge members and breeders to accept the Standard of the Breed as approved by the American Kennel Club,
To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed,
To encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all dog competitions,
To conduct sanctioned matches, licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, field events and all other performance events
under the rules of the American Kennel Club, and
To educate the public in responsible ownership and breeding practices.
Membership is open to individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older. An application must be completed and submitted with the
membership fee and signed sponsorship of two voting members currently in good standing with the HRLC, Inc. Upon receipt of the
completed application with signatures of two current voting members, membership fee and attendance at two club functions
(including at least one membership meeting), the applicant shall be eligible to election to the club. The affirmative vote of threefourths of the club members present and voting at a general membership meeting shall admit the applicant to membership. The
applicant shall be notified by mail of his or her membership status within 30 days of the election. The club’s fiscal year is November
1-October 31. Membership fees are due annually in the month of October. The annual membership fee is $50.00.
Applicant Information
Name (Mr., Dr., Mrs., Miss, etc.):__________________________________________________________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: __ __ __ __ __
Home Phone: ____________________ Work Phone: ____________________ Cell Phone: ___________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Web Site: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Business, Profession or Occupation: _______________________________________________________________
Breeding prefix or kennel name (if any): ___________________________________________________________
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Please answer all questions
1. Have you exhibited in:
_____ Conformation
_____ Obedience
_____ Tracking
_____ Field Tests
_____ Hunt Tests
_____ NAHRA events
_____ Other Events (Please list): _______________________________
2. How long have you owned purebred dogs? _____ years
3. Which breeds? ________________________________________________________________________
4. Do you belong to other All Breed or Specialty Clubs:
__ Yes __ No (If yes, please list):
________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Are you an AKC License Handler? __ Yes __ No
6. Are you an AKC Judge?
__ Yes __ No (If yes, please list breeds and classes):
_______________________________________________________________________________________
7. Please indicate how you would participate and assist in Club activities:
_____ Specialty Show
_____ Match Show
_____ Publicity
_____ Newsletter
_____ Website
_____ Hospitality, refreshments
_____ Trophies
_____ Health Clinics (eye, heart, etc.)
_____ Event Chairman
_____ Clerical
_____ Stewarding
_____ Obedience Work
_____ Field Work
_____ Board Member or Officer
_____ Educational Programs
_____ Entertainment (Fun Days/picnics)
_____ Committee Chair
_____ General Helper
By my signature on this application I agree to abide by the By-Laws of the Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. and the
rules of the American Kennel Club.
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Applicant Signature
Date
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Sponsor Signature
Sponsor’s Printed Name & Date
_____________________________________________ ____________________________________
Sponsor Signature
Sponsor’s Printed Name & Date
Applicants must attend two Club events (including one membership meeting) before submitting their application. Please
indicate the events and the dates attended.
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Event
Date
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Event
Date
Submit application and membership fee ($50) in person or by mail to:
Pete Zimmerman, HLRC President, 1328 Michigan Ave., Logansport, IN 46947.
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