LRCGB offers Full or Associate Membership options. Full Members complete a modest work requirement –- which helps our volunteer-run organization run — and have the richest experiences. Associate Members are included in all membership communications and get member privileges to most events; the work requirement is encouraged but not expected.

How It Works

Get a membership application form and fill it in.

You may download the membership application form here:

Find two sponsors and get their signatures on the form

This may well be the hardest part! Come to one of our events (see our Events Calendar page) and introduce yourself. Talk to the breeder you got your Lab from. Maybe you have friends in obedience, agility, of field venues you’re competing, who would be happy to support your application.

Submit your membership application

Send the completed form by email to membership@lrcgb.org

First Reading

At the very next Club meeting, your application will be presented as a First Reading to the membership. Club meetings happen frequently (see Events Calendar) but a few weeks of delay may be inevitable.

As soon as your application received its First Reading, you are eligible for the benefits of membership, such as participation in Club events, membership event pricing, etc.!!!

Second Reading

At the following Club meeting, your application will be voted on, to conclude the application process.

Welcome!

New members will receive a formal notification from our Membership Chair, along with a new-member packet – which includes, among other things, our Constitution and By-Laws, our Standing Rules, and our Code of Ethics.

Membership Requirements

To qualify for membership, you’ll need

  • Two current LRCGB members as sponsors.
  • To be 18 years of age or older.
  • To be in good standing with the American Kennel Club.

Please contact our Membership Chair for any question you may have about membership or the membership application process.

Full vs. Associate Membership

FullAssociate
Annual dues$30$30
Annual work commitment10 hoursencouraged
Voting rights✔️
Eligible to serve on Board✔️
Committee membership✔️✔️ except as (co-)chair
New member sponsor✔️ after 2 years of membership
Litter listing✔️
Puppy referral service✔️
Access to members only website✔️✔️
Annual Awards✔️
Eligible for early event registration✔️✔️
Event registration feesAt Full Membership levelAt Non-member level
Member communications✔️
Delaney WMA access under Club permit✔️ Addtl Field Committee requirements apply
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