German Shepherd Dog Club of Upstate S.C.

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How To Become a Member

We welcome German shepherd fanciers across the board.
Whether you are a responsible breeder, trainer, breed judge, police officer or just plain love the breed we welcome you to join our club.
We require those seeking a regular (individual or family) membership to attend 2 club gatherings before applying.

Please print out the following membership application and mail it along with the appropriate dues  (Checks made out to GSDCUSC)to :

Catherine Morton, Secretary
1014 Dorchester Rd.
Belton, SC 29627


German Shepherd Dog Club of Upstate South Carolina

Application for Membership

Name (s):_____________________________________________________

          ________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________

City:___________________________________ State:______ Zip:_______

Telephone:____________________________________________________

Email:_______________________________________________________

I/We hereby make application to become a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Upstate South Carolina.  I/We agree to support and abide by the Club’s Constitution and By-Laws, and conduct ourselves appropriately with good sportsman-like behavior, in all matters pertaining to the Club and/or the German Shepherd Dog.

Types of Application:

(1)   Regular- Individual: (Enjoys all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office.) 

Amount of Dues: $30.00

(2) Household: (Two 2 adult members residing in the same household, each eligible to vote and hold office.) 

Amount of Dues: $40.00

(3) Junior: (Open to children between the ages of 9 and 18 years; a non-voting, non-office holding membership which may automatically convert to regular membership at age 18). 

Amount of Dues: None

(4) Associate: (Entitled to all club privileges except voting and office holding, offered to individuals who live outside of the club’s area; also offered to individuals who live in the club’s area but not active.)

          Amount of Dues: $25.00

(5) Honorary: (An individual who has made significant contributions to the Sport, Breed, or the Club; honorary members pay no dues and are not eligible to vote, but can maintain regular, or household, membership if they pay dues.)

(6) Life: (For those individuals who have been members for a long period of time, usually 20+ years; Life members pay no dues but are eligible to vote and hold office). 

My membership dues of $__________________ are attached.

Signature:__________________________________________________
Date:_________________________

Signature:__________________________________________________

Date:_________________________

What is your interest in the German Shepherd Dog Club of Upstate South Carolina?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What would/do you like out of a club?______________________________

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What are your main areas of interest?

Circle all that apply. 

Conformation/  Obedience/  Tracking/  Search & Rescue/ Agility/

Herding/  Schutzhund/  Pet Ownership/  Therapy

Other: ______________________________________

What are your goals with your dogs?________________________________

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If you have dogs now, please tell us about them (Names, breeds, ages, etc J

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How have you been involved in the breed (or other breeds)? _____________
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Do you belong to any other dog clubs? Please list. _____________________

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How would you like to become involved in the German Shepherd Dog Club of Upstate South Carolina?  (officers, committees, fund-raising, etc…).  Please let us know of your interests._______________________________

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Application filed with the Secretary, Catherine Morton,  1014 Dorchester Rd. Belton, SC 29627 (along with applicable dues) or mailed to the Treasurer, Barbara Hefner. 912 Easley Hwy. Pelzer, SC 29669.

Make all checks out to the German Shepherd Dog Club of Upstate SC.