Application for membership is made on the forms (supplied in PDF below) supplied by the club, which must be filled out completely and signed by the applicant. The application is then endorsed by two voting members of the BCA who know the applicant. (The signatures of joint members–two persons in the same household–are considered as one endorsement for application purposes.) For applicants who live in areas where it is difficult to meet BCA members, sponsorship by members who have corresponded with the applicant may be accepted by the board. The application is then forwarded to the membership chair, together with dues for the current year. The names of new members are published by the club after the applications are processed by the board.

Those interested in BCA membership are strongly encouraged to subscribe to the DewClaw and attend BCA functions until they have become acquainted with potential sponsors. This will help to familiarize the applicant with the workings of the club, activities in the breed, and help the applicant to contact members in their own area.

Objectives of the club as stated in the BCA Constitution, Section 2:

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To do all possible to bring the natural qualities of the Briard to perfection.

To encourage the organization of independent local Briard Specialty Clubs in those location where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club.

To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Briards shall be judged;

To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials;

To conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows and/or obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.

The membership application form must be printed and filled out. For more information, contact the membership chair:

Jami Groce, Membership Chair

585 Harper Rd.

Mason, MI 48854-9447

517-676-8546

larkwd@yahoo.com