Membership
NCNE Memberships
NCNE offers three membership types open to anyone in good standing with the American Kennel Club and the Newfoundland Club of America who supports the purposes of the club.
Annual dues are as follows:
- Individual: $30
- Junior: $30
- Family: $35
Before applying, you'll need the name of a sponsoring member.
Once you have that, complete the membership application below or download a copy and mail it in with your payment.
Membership payments must be submitted by mail.After we receive your application, we'll review your information and follow up to confirm your membership.
Plan for the process to take a few months, as approvals are tied to the newsletter schedule and Board of Directors meeting dates.
NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. CONSTITUTION
Section 1: NameThe name of the club shall be Newfoundland Club of New England, Inc., hereafter referred to as the Club. The name may be abbreviated NCNE.
Section 2:
ObjectivesThe objectives of the Club shall be: (a) To encourage and promote the understanding and appreciation of purebred Newfoundland Dogs and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; (b) To urge members, breeders and others to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Newfoundland Dogs shall be judged; (c) To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed; (d) To encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all events in which Newfoundland Dogs participate; (e) To conduct sanctioned match shows, specialty shows, obedience trials, tracking tests and other events under the rules of the American Kennel Club if and when permission is granted by the American Kennel Club; (f) To promote the special qualities of the breed by sponsoring working dog activities under the rules of the Newfoundland Club of America, Inc.; (g) To urge all members to abide by the NCNE Ethics Guide as a guideline for responsible Newfoundland ownership.
Section 3:
Nonprofit StatusThe Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit, and no Club asset or remainder or residue from dues, fundraising activities or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
Section 4:
By-LawsThe members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such By-Laws as may be required to carry out these objectives.
NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. BYLAWS
Article I:
Membership
Section 1:
Eligibility There shall be four types of membership open to persons who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and the Newfoundland Club of America, Inc., and who subscribe to the purposes of the Constitution of the Newfoundland Club of New England, Inc.
(a) Individual Membership. Open to individuals 18 years of age or older. Individual members shall enjoy all privileges described within these By-Laws and receive all Club publications.
(b) Family Membership. Open to members of the same household. Two members from the same household who are 18 years of age or older shall have all the privileges of Individual Membership but will receive only one copy of Club publications.
(c) Junior Membership. Open to individuals under the age of 18. Junior Members shall have all privileges of Individual Membership except the rights to vote or hold office. Upon reaching his 18th birthday, a Junior Member may convert to an Individual Membership by notifying the Secretary.
(d) Honorary Life Membership. For members or former members who have made an outstanding contribution to the breed and/or to the Club. They shall have all the privileges of Individual Membership including the rights to vote and hold office.
APPLICATION PROCESS – FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY
Application Process
To apply for membership, complete the membership application and submit it with your first year's dues to the Membership Secretary. A current member in good standing must endorse your application before it is submitted.
You can download the application and mail it in or fill it out online. A PDF reader is required to view the downloaded application. Foxit Reader and Adobe Reader are both available as free downloads.
Once received, your name will be published in the next edition of the Club newsletter, added to the membership database and your dues forwarded to the Treasurer.
Approximately 30 days after the newsletter's publication date, and in conjunction with the next Board of Directors meeting, your application will be voted on for approval provided no concerns are raised by the membership.
Upon approval, you will receive a letter of confirmation along with a Membership Book and car magnet.Please note that the entire process may take a few months depending on the newsletter schedule and Board of Directors meeting dates.
To Mail In Form & Payment
If you plan to pay by mail, please make a payment (payable to NCNE)then mail to:
Nicole Collins
659 Grove Street,
Norwell, MA. 02061
Email: memberships@newfclubne.org
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* If Paying By Check, ignore the popup window and follow the "To Mail In Form & Payment" section of this page. Thank You, Newfoundland Club New England.