Membership
Who can become a member?
 Anyone who has a love of and/or interest in the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, is at least 18 years of age, is a member in good standing with The American Kennel Club and who agrees to abide by Code of Ethics and By-Laws of The New England Rhodesian Ridgeback Club can become a member of the Club. Members typically own one or more Rhodesian Ridgebacks and live in one of the six (6) New England states although neither is a requirement for membership.
NERRC Code of Ethics
NERRC By-Laws
How can someone become a member?
 In order to become a member you must complete an application form or you can contact the club's secretary and request a form.
Our club's Secretary can be contacted as follows:
Helen McCune
11 David Lane
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 690-2049
The application requires a sponsor who is a member in good standing of The New England Rhodesian Club. Frequently this sponsor is the breeder from whom you got your Rhodesian Ridgeback but this is not a requirement. You can come to an event to meet other members and find a sponsor. Please consider this an invitation to come to future events and to join the Club.
Before completing the application please take the time to read the Code of Ethics on the application. Your signature indicates your intent to abide be the Code of Ethics as a member of The New England Rhodesian Ridgeback Club.
When does membership begin if someone decides to apply?
As soon as your application is received, your name will be placed on the club's mailing list. You will then receive the Club's newsletter, "The Ridgeline" which includes information about upcoming events. You will also receive flyers with more details including directions to the events. Please consider attending in order to meet members of the Club and for the membership to welcome you.
Your application will be announced at the business meeting accompanying the next event after it is received or your name will be published in the next issue of "The Ridgeline", which ever comes first. After
this first reading the actual vote on your membership will take place at the next event at which there is a quorum.
What if I have more questions about the Club?
The New England Rhodesian Ridgeback Club consists of people who are dedicated to the breed and are anxious to share their enthusiasm with others. Please feel free to contact the Club's officers and/or directors or go to the Contact NERRC page for our "PR" folks with any questions.
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Types of membership:
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Regular/Single Voting Membership: enjoys all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office.
- Household/Family Voting Membership: each household member enjoys all the club privileges and two (2) household members over 18 years of age shall have the right to vote and hold office.
- Associate: enjoys all club privileges excepting the rights to vote or hold office.
- Honorary: Honorary membership is usually bestowed in recognition of outstanding service to the club or breed.
Cost of membership
There is a $5 initiation fee which goes to the Rescue Fund. Annual dues are as follows:
| Fee |
| Regular (single voting) | $20.00 |
| Household (family voting) | $25.00 |
| Associate (nonvoting) | $15.00 |
There is a complimentary one year Associate membership for anyone adopting a rescue dog.
In addition to the dues, some of the events have a nominal charge to cover the costs of speakers, renting a field, etc.
Last Updated 02/04/2005 Copyright NERRC 1998-2005
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