BECOMING A
MEMBER
Classes
offered through PCOTC are available only to members. First time students
automatically apply for Associate Membership (no additional forms/fees) by
signing the application form. To take any classes above the basic level you
must submit an application for full PCOTC membership.
Anyone
applying for membership must be enrolled in a training class at the time the
application is submitted or have successfully completed training class within
one year of submitting the application. Exceptions to this rule will be
considered by the Board for those who have volunteered at PCOTC events.
Membership
applications must be accompanied by a check for the appropriate dues amount plus
initiation fee (see membership application for more information). Any
application received without the appropriate payment will be returned.
Dues for
the club year June 1-May 31 are:
Individual member:
$35.00
Additional family member:
$20.00
Junior member:
$12.50
The
Membership Chairman will present for consideration all properly submitted
applications received by the time of each regular Board meeting.
MEMBER PRIVILEGES
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Access to all
training classes at PCOTC.
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Hourly reservation
of space for practice at the facility. Due to safety issues, some perquisites
apply—see the Rental Rules and Regulations form at the facility on the red
bulletin board near the front door.
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Attendance/participation in Club activities and meetings.
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A mailed copy of
the quarterly newsletter, Sit ‘N Stay.
(Associate Members pay add’l fee—contact Sit ‘N Stay editor Jane Wheeler
janewheeler@optonline.net for details).
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Awards for high
scoring members at the AKC Obedience trial.
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Plaque with dog’s
name and title engraved on it, with additional titles engraved and attached as
you earn them. (You must report these new titles on the forms found at the
facility under the “Our Stars” boards.)
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Publication of your
dog’s new titles in the newsletter, Sit ‘N Stay.
MEMBER
RESPONSIBILITIES
The success of
programs and activities depends on the active involvement of all members.
Members are urged to:
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Attend membership
meetings.
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Participate in the
training program.
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Attend
Club-sponsored programs and seminars.
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Attend practice
matches in obedience, rally and agility (White Plains Weekends (WPWs)
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Offer to work on
committees.
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Volunteer to help
at Club events.
Additional Privileges for
Member Volunteers
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Discounted fees on
PCOTC classes.
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The ability to Drop
In on all competition classes (must contact instructor for permission first—no
drop ins at basic classes) .
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Half sessions at
half tuition if the instructor agrees and there is room in the class after
full-time students have registered.
Check the
Sit ‘N Stay and PCOTC Events bulletin board
for volunteer opportunities and who to contact. If you volunteer, report your
hours to the person/address listed on the Volunteer Hour Reporting forms found
at the facility under the “Our Stars” boards.
VOLUNTEER
HOUR POLICY
New members may pay
Member Volunteer tuition rates after completing 6 hours of volunteer
service. In addition to those 6 hours, to receive the discount for the next club
year, you must complete 1 hour for each month of membership from the time you
are approved to the end of the current club year; not to exceed 12 hours. At
that point you will be treated as an existing club member.
Existing members’
volunteer hours are earned in one club year and applied to the next—hours do not
carry over—be sure you complete all 12 hours between June 1 and May 31 or you
will not receive the discount for an entire year.
For example, if you
put in 12 hours from 6/1/06 through 5/31/07—you will get the discount for the
next club year: 6/1/07 through 5/31/08 during which time you must accumulate 12
hours to get the discount for the following club year 6/1/08 through 5/31/09.
If you do NOT put in
your 12 hours during the 06/07 club year you will NOT receive a discount for the
07/08 club year but will still need to gather hours during the 07/08 club year
if you do want the discount for 08/09 club year.
