EKC - Become a Member

How to Join

Prospective members are invited to attend a general meeting, held the last Monday of each month. Please contact the membership chair for details.

Dues

The single and double annual membership fees are set and agreed upon by the general membership. They are presently as follows:

Single associate member $20.00
Double associate member $30.00
Single regular member $15.00
Double regular member $25.00

Class of Membership

There are 4 classes of membership in the Edmonton Kennel Club: Active, Associate, Honorary and Life.

Active members participate and help support most activities of the Club.

Associate membership is the means of entry into the Club and it requires sponsorship of a Club member. An associate member is one who supports the Club's cause and has voting privileges, but may not hold executive office. Associate members may submit an application to the Executive Board for change of status after one year from the date the original application was approved. Click here for an application form.

Honorary membership is awarded to any person for meritorious service to the Club. Honorary members have no voting rights, pay no dues, and may not hold office. Honorary members are nominated by the Executive Board and elected by the membership.

Life membership: Any past or present member of the Club who has served the Club with distinction may be elected to life membership. A life member must have been a member of the Club for a minimum of 20 years. Nomination for life membership goes first to the Executive Board for approval and is then presented to a general meeting to be voted upon by ballot. A life member has all the privileges of the Club and pays no dues.

It is expected that all Club members will volunteer their help in the Club's activities. EKC holds two three-day shows a year, Spring and Fall, held under the Canadian Kennel Club rules. It also organizes fun matches, sanction matches, and seminars. In each case, members participate by setting up and taking down the equipment and displays, supervising the admission gate, and working as ring stewards, gophers, and drivers.

General meetings are held on the last Monday of each month, January to May and August to November. These meetings consist of part business and part education. Members have access to the Club's extensive library which includes books and videos pertaining to dog breeding, training, grooming, etc.

The Edmonton Kennel Club is very well respected by the dog fancy world-wide. The Club has a number of notable Canadian Kennel Club judges among its members who have judged all over Canada, Australia and the U.S. They include conformation and obedience.

It is not all work. Members enjoy the annual barbecue and Christmas party get-together, and the camaraderie at the dog shows and meetings--a very happy group.

Edmonton Kennel Club Executive

President: Paul Bagnall
Vice President: Leo Williamson
Secretary: Cindy Thiessen
Treasurer: Bud Milsom
Education: Mavis Dustow
Membership: Anita Johnston
Publicity: Shannon Grabill
Show Chairman: Ken Cook
Show Secretary: Cathy Cinnamon
Social: vacant
Performance Events Coordinator: Sheri Dalton

Appointed Positions

Show Superintendent: Paul Bagnell
Library: Vanessa Pare
Newsletter: Jan Bartosh

Committees

Archives: Mavis Dustow, Harvey Dustow
Breed Information Service: Pat Mitchell, Linda Gerke, Doreen Pocha, Ann Saruba
Rescue: Anita Johnston
Junior Showmanship: TBA
Seminar Committee: n/a
Public Education: Dave & Pat Mitchell, Colleen Balding, Doreen Pocha
Website: Merle Milsom, Sheri Dalton

Information for Members

The following information, password protected and restricted for use of EKC members only, is available in Adobe .pdf format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, it is available as a free download. If you have lost or forgotten your access password, please contact the EKC Membership director.

EKC Membership List (revised April 2009)

EKC Membership Activity Report and Instructions: an easy way for members and committee heads to keep track of work for the club.

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