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The Collie Club
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America, Inc. Founded
1886
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Send applications to:
Susan Houser
12736 West Watson
Sunset Hills, MO 63127-1325
Tel. (314)842-4832
alfadesign@charter.net
Membership
Part 1
Application for membership
I hereby make application for
membership in the Collie Club of America, Inc.
I understand that memberships are based on the CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR;
that dues are due and payable on January 1st of each calendar year; that my
privileges and rights as a member commence from date of acceptance by vote of
the Executive Committee.
If accepted by the Executive Committee,
I agree to the best of my ability to abide by the Bylaws of the Club and to
promote the best interests of the Collie.
I will attempt at all times to be
worthy of the trust in mankind that is displayed by the Collie and I will
answer any letters sent to me by the Secretary or by any Committee working in
the interest of the Club.
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Name
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Address
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Address
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Phone
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Fax
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E-mail
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Occupation
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Why
are you interested in collies?
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Why
are you interested in joining the CCA?
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Number
of Collies you now own?
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Average
yearly number of Collie litters?
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Do
you sell Collies to pet shops or to commercial dealers for resale?
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Member
of
(local Collie club) since
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Offices
held in dog clubs
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Hobbies
outside dogs and experience in public, community or charitable organizations
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In
which phase or phases of the work of the CCA would you like to help?
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Membership
Application for membership
In submitting
this application, I acknowledge that I have read and will comply with the
Code of Ethics of the Collie Club of America, Inc. If joint application, both
must sign. New applicant sponsored by
(two members and District Director, all unrelated, must sign):
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Sponsor
#1
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Address
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Sponsor #2
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Address
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District Director
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Address
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Address
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Applicant Signature
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Date
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Joint Applicant Signature
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Date
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(Both signatures
are required for joint membership)
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Article VII, Section 1 of the CCA Constitution: Suspension
and Expulsion; All members by virtue of their acceptance of membership
in the Club and bound by this constitution and Bylaws expressly waive any
possible right of action against the Club for any damages sustained by them
as a result of the exercise of this provision.
Make check payable to: Collie Club of America.
All checks must be in U.S. funds.
Dues, contributions or gifts to the Collie Club of America, Inc. are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal Income tax purposes.
| Fees: United States,
Canada, Mexico
New Member (Single)
Membership $35 + Initiation $5 = Total $40
New Member
(Joint)
Membership $40 + Initiation $5 = Total $45
Reinstatement
(Single)
Membership $35 + Reinstatement Fee $15 = Total $50
Reinstatement
(Joint)
Membership $40 + Reinstatement Fee $15 = Total $55
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Fees: All other countries
New Member (Single)
Membership $50 + Initiation $5 = Total $55
New Member
(Joint)
Membership $65 + Initiation $5 = Total $70
Reinstatement
(Single)
Membership $50 + Reinstatement Fee $15 = Total $65
Reinstatement
(Joint)
Membership $65 + Reinstatement Fee $15 = Total $80
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Part 2
Code of Ethics (Adopted October 24, 2006)
INTRODUCTION
This code shall establish a standard of conduct to be followed by all members of the Collie Club of America, Inc., in the normal course of breeding, selling, exhibiting. We recognize the difficulty of covering all situations and for this reason any failure to comply with the intent of the code shall be handled in the same manner as a specific violation. The welfare of all collies is the responsibility of all members.
1. No member shall knowingly sell or place, trade or give any Collie of any age to pet dealers, catalog houses, or other commercial sources; nor shall Collies be given as prizes, auctioned, or exploited to the detriment of the breed.
2. No Collie should be sold with defects of health or temperament that would interfere with its normal function as a suitable pet or companion. All known defects shall be disclosed to the new owner in writing.
3. All dogs shall be transferred, sold or placed in good condition, free of communicable diseases with health guaranteed for a reasonable length of time. This should include a written health record, including an inoculation schedule and an eye examination done either by a licensed veterinarian trained in veterinary ophthalmology or a certified ophthalmologist. . It is also suggested that the dogs have some type of permanent identification, such as a microchip or tattoo.
4. Collie puppies shall not be released until eight (8) weeks of age . Puppies sold as pet s shall be sold with AKC Limited Registration. Spay/neuter agreements are strongly recommended on all collies sold as pets.
5. A written agreement should be drawn up between buyer and seller for all transactions. The agreement should include a request that the seller be contacted in the event that at any time the owner is unable to keep the dog. When contacted it will be the obligation of the seller to make every effort to assist the buyer in placement of the dog.
6. No member shall sell or aid in selling to a person who they have reason to believe cannot or will not provide proper care and environment to the Collie. Members shall not abandon or put dogs in shelters or pounds. If circumstances require emergency placement of a dog into rescue the owner is financially responsible for the care of the dog.
7. All members shall provide proper care and a suitable environment for their collies. Collies shall not be kept in circumstances or numbers where their needs cannot be adequately met.
8. All breeding shall be done with the intention of advancing and protecting the breed. All Collies used for breeding shall be in good health and free from communicable disease. Dogs known to be sterile, cryptorchid or monorchid shall not be offered at stud. Stud dog and bitch owners shall notify the other of any physical problems and/or any known inherited genetic defects or any other condition in their dogs.
9. Bitches shall be bred only to selected stud. Owner of bitch is to be consulted before any other stud is used.
10. All financial arrangements and breeding arrangements will be in advance of sales or service and agreed to in writing by both parties. Only an actual witnessed tie or AI that has been agreed upon by all parties shall be considered breeding.
11. All advertising shall be honest and not in any way misrepresentative or fraudulent. Variety shall be designated in all advertising.
12. Whether at home, traveling, at shows or motels, all members shall conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to reflect credit on the sport of dogs and Collies in particular.
13. All members will be given a copy of this Code when joining and by the act of joining shall signify their acceptance of this Code in its entirety. Any member then violating this Code either in content or intent shall be punished according to the severity and intent of the violation up to and including expulsion from the club.
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Send applications to:
Susan Houser
12736 West Watson
Sunset Hills, MO 63127-1325
Tel. (314)842-4832
alfadesign@charter.net