General membership meetings are required to be held on the 2nd Tuesday of March, June, September & November.  They are routinely held at the Charles County Fairgrounds in Bel Alton, MD.  The June meeting is adjusted to occur after the closing dates for the July Show.  A December (Christmas) meeting is open to all members and a January (Annual) meeting is also when Awards are acknowledged for Club members.  These last 2 meetings are held at various locations, including members houses.  Meetings normally commence at 7:30 pm.

Regular membership is available for those 18 years of age and older.  Junior membership is available for 8 to 17 years of age. 

Someone wishing to become a member must attend 2 meetings and THEN fill out the Application Form.  The form must be endorsed by 2 members in good standing.  With the application, the prospective member shall submit an initiation fee ($10) and dues ($20 individual/$5 junior).  Applications must be filed with the Corresponding Secretary.

At the next meeting after notification of the application to each Club Member, the application shall be read and voted upon. Affirmative votes of 2/3 or the members present and voting at that meeting shall be required to elect the applicant.

Upon election members shall be notified by the Corresponding Secretary and their name shall be published in the next issue of the Club’s newsletter.  Each new member shall receive a copy of the Constitution, By-laws and Club Regulations;

Please contact Dolly Shorback poodle@md.metrocast.net  or (301) 863-8881
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The last few editions of PAWS are here for your perusal.