[General Meetings] [Member
Training Night] [Frequently Asked Questions]
[Membership Application]
General Meetings: General meetings are held at the Companion Dog Club Training
building. Please check the Companion Newsletter or the
Members Only page for meeting dates.
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Member Training Night: Member Training Night (MTN) is a time period, one night a week, during which any provisional or
regular member in good standing may use the training building for training their
dogs. Applicants who have paid their dues, but have not yet been voted on, may also
use MTN. It is the only time that non-trainers pass holders may use
the rings. The night of the week varies from month to month.
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FAQ
HOW DO I JOIN CDC?
Fill out an
application. Applications are available off our web site
or at the Club building. If you want an application sent my mail, please
call. Send the application and a check for dues to the address stated on
the application. Once your application and dues check are received, you
will be voted on as a Provisional Member at the next General Membership
Meeting. Dues are pro-rated after the beginning of the year. There is an
initiation fee of $40 when you join for the first time.
CAN I JOIN THE CLUB IF I’VE NEVER TAKEN A CLASS
FROM CDC?
Yes. If you have taken a class from CDC, the $40 initiation fee is
waived. Once the fee is paid, it can be applied towards payment of a class
if you want to take a class after joining the Club. Currently the fee is
$40.00.
WHAT IS PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP?
A Provisional Member is a "beginner" to the Club. It is the
first stage of membership, sort of a "getting to know you"
period. A Provisional Member cannot vote or buy a Trainer’s Pass.
Provisional membership is limited to a maximum of one full year plus the
time to the next Annual meeting.
WHAT IS AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP?
An Auxiliary Member joins the Club to receive the newsletter and is
not interested in participating with the Club training or functions.
Auxiliary Members cannot vote or buy a Trainer’s Pass.
WHAT IS JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP?
A Junior Member is under 18 years of age and sponsored by a parent or
legal guardian. Junior Members shall enjoy all the rights and privileges
of the Club except the right to vote.
WHAT IS REGULAR MEMBERSHIP?
Regular Members are entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Club,
providing they remain in good standing. You must be a Regular Member in
order to vote or buy a Trainer’s pass.
HOW DO I GET FROM PROVISIONAL TO REGULAR?
Provisional Members may be nominated for Regular membership after they
have contributed four hours of service to the Club. Two Regular Members in
good standing, only one of which may have nominated the individual for
Provisional membership, may nominate you. Complete a second application
(no fee) and submit it to the Membership Chair to be voted at the next
General Membership Meeting.
HOW CAN I WORK THE REQUIRED HOURS?
CDC has many activities that will offer opportunity
to work your service hours. Contact the Membership Chair and a list will
be provided.
WHAT WORK IS REQUIRED AFTER I BECOME A REGULAR
MEMBER?
While you are not required to do any amount of work for the Club, you are
encouraged to get involved. Since we are an all-volunteer group, members
who unselfishly volunteer their time carry out CDC activities. It is
currently recommended that each member devote at least 10 hours per year
to Club activities. There are many things you can do to make a difference.
WHAT IS GOOD STANDING?
A member in good standing is a member that is current on all financial and
property responsibilities to the Club. A member in good standing is not
under any disciplinary suspension or sanction. Good standing, as well as
regular membership, is required to vote or buy a Trainer’s Pass.
WHAT IS A TRAINER’S PASS? HOW DO I GET ONE?
Any Regular Member in good standing may buy a Trainer’s Pass. It is a
one-year commitment and entitles you to a key to the training center. You
may use the rings at any time they have not been committed for another
function. You must sign an agreement to comply with building guidelines.
The Trainer’s Pass Chair issues keys; he/she is listed in every
newsletter.
WHAT IS MEMBER’S TRAINING NIGHT?
MTN is a time period, once a week, during which any
Provisional or Regular Member (in good standing) may use the rings for
training their dogs. Applicants who have paid dues but have not yet been
voted in may also use MTN. The day of the week varies – see the
newsletter for current information. There are other open practice times
for use of the training rings. Open practice for Flyball and Agility are
structured training times with guidelines. Agility open training is Sunday
from 3:00 to 5:00 and Flyball open training is Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00.
HOW CAN MY DOG AND I GET MORE EXPERIENCE FOR THE
OBEDIENCE RING?
CDC offers Show’n Go obedience matches. These
matches are set up similarly to obedience trials with mock judges and
stewards. These matches are training opportunities, as you are encouraged
to provide feedback to your dog during the run throughs. They also offer
excellent practice and experience to obedience handlers. There is a
nominal charge per run through. The match schedules are available on our
web site, in our newsletter, and on flyers posted at the Club.
DO I HAVE TO ATTEND MEETINGS?
No, but all members are encouraged to attend General Membership Meetings.
CDC has General Meetings six times a year. These are always the second
Monday of the odd numbered months at 7:00 PM unless posted otherwise in
the newsletter.
HOW CAN I GET THE DATES OF UPCOMING CLASSES?
Look in the newsletter, listen to the phone message, or check our web
site.
ARE MIXED BREED DOGS ALLOWED IN THE CLUB?
Yes. All breeds are welcome and many of our members train both mixed and
purebred dogs. We have had members who put titles on their dogs through
registrations other than AKC. No CDC training excludes mixed breed dogs.
WHAT IS THE CHATTER?
Chatter is our newsletter. It is mailed at least 10 days prior to the
General Membership Meeting. As soon as we receive a membership
application, we add the name to the mailing list.
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