GENERAL INFORMATION

There are two types of Membership open to all persons 18 years of age and older and one type of Membership open to persons at least 9 years old but less than 18 years old who are in good standing with The American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of the Northern California Pug Club.

“Regular” members enjoy all corporation privileges including the right to vote and hold office. 

“Associate”  members’ privileges are limited to receipt of Club correspondence and attendance at Club sponsored activities, and expressly exclude the right to vote, hold office, eligibility for or receipt of Club awards and all other rights and privileges of legal members of a California Nonprofit Public Benefit corporation. Associate membership applications should be filed with the Membership Chair but do not require sponsors or approval process applicable to prospective regular applicants. An associate member may at any time apply for regular membership as outlined in these by-laws.

“Junior”  members’ privileges are limited to receipt of Club correspondence and attendance at Club sponsored activities, and expressly exclude the right to vote, hold office, and eligibility for or receipt of Club awards with the exception of awards specifically designated for Junior Members and new  title certificates earned by their dog. Junior membership applications should be filed with the Membership Chair but do not require sponsors or the approval process applicable to prospective regular applicants; however, the application must include the signature of a parent /guardian who is a NCPC member in good standing or another NCPC member who, with the applicant’s parent/guardian’s consent, is sponsoring  the applicant. Junior members are not required to pay annual dues. A Junior Member may automatically convert to Regular Membership at age 18.

While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the Club's primary purpose is to be representative of the Pug breeders, owners and exhibitors in Northern California.