As stated in the Constitution and By‐Laws of the Baltimore County Kennel Club, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be In good standing with the American Kennel Club and subscribe to the purposes of this club.

Each applicant for membership shall submit an application form which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by this constitution and by-laws and the rules of the American Kennel Club. It shall carry the endorsement of two club members in good standing, not residing in the same home. The application must be accompanied by the annual dues amount. All applications are to be filed with the Membership Chairperson and each application shall be read at the first meeting of the Club following its receipt. At the next meeting the application will be voted upon. Affirmative votes of 2/3 of the members present and voting by secret ballot at that meeting shall be required to elect the applicant. Applicants for membership who have been rejected by the Club may not re-apply within six months after such rejection.

Membership Types

Regular – Regular members enjoy all Club privileges including the right to vote and hold office

Lifetime – A voting member, recommended by the Board of Directors from members in good standing, this type of membership shall be bestowed upon an individual who has had at least 20 years of service. They shall be eligible to hold any office within the Club and are exempt from Club dues.

Associate – A non-voting membership, open to all owners of AKC registered and mixed breed dogs, or persons interested in the health and well-being of all dogs including mixed breed dogs. They shall not be eligible to hold any office within the Club.

Junior – A non-voting membership, junior members shall be eligible for regular membership at age 18.

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