Potomac Valley Pekingese Club, Inc.
Application For Membership
I(we) hereby apply for membership in the Potomac Valley Pekingese Club, Inc.
If accepted as a member or as members, I(we) pledge that:
1. I(we) will comply with the rules of the Potomac Valley Pekingese Club
("the Club") and will act at all times to uphold and preserve the Club for the betterment of the breed.
2. I(we) will subscribe to the Club's mission to:
a. by whatever means possible, aid Pekingese in need of assistance
resulting from the seizure or closure of a commercial mill or kennel by
governmental authorities for cruelty or non-compliance to federal,
state or county laws.
b. offer aid and/or coordination of activities, to the degree reasonable
possible, with other rescue clubs/organizations, in pursuit of the
objectives outlined in item 2.a. above.
c. educate members, non-members Pekingese owners, shelter staff and
the public at large regarding the identification, temperament,
challenges, care and maintenance associated with ownership of the
Pekingese breed.
d. discourage the casual and/or commercial breeding of Pekingese
solely as a source of profit. Discourage the buying of puppies from pet shops.
e. promote good conduct and cooperation among members and the
public at large at dog-related events and functions.
f. promote spaying and neutering to help eliminate homeless Pekingese.
Further, I(we) agree that if I(we) fail to adhere to any of the foregoing, I(we)
will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Governors of the
Potomac Valley Pekingese Club.
*Type two members names below (who must be cognizant of your dog-related activities):
According to club bylaws, your application will be introduced to the membership
at their next meeting. At the following membership meeting your application
will be presented for discussion and acceptance by vote.
[note: processing takes approximately two months, depending upon general
membership meeting dates]
The club likes to introduce newly accepted members by publishing something
about them in the newsletter. In this above section we invite you to supply
some background for us. We suggest putting in where you are from,
what you do, what your hobbies are, and anything else you would like to share
about yourself. Please include your birth day and month: