Join ABGA

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Step 1: Member Applicant(s) Information
Name 1*
First Last
Name 2
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
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Home / Cell Phone*
Work / Cell Phone
I give my permission to give my name, address, and phone number to those requesting puppy or breed information*
- Yes
- No
Step 2: Endorsement of two ABGA members in good standing
ABGA Member Sponsor #1 Name:*
First Last
Sponsor #1 Email Address*
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ABGA Member Sponsor #2 Name:*
First Last
Sponsor #2 Email Address*
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Step 3: Membership Type
Regular memberships have voting privileges; Associate and junior memberships do not have voting privileges.
Choose type of membership:*
- Regular (single): $40 ($35 annual dues + $5 one-time initiation fee)
- Associate (domestic): $40 ($35 annual dues + $5 one-time initiation fee)
- Junior: $10 (annual dues)
- Regular (couple) $50 ($40 annual dues + $5/person one-time initiation fee)
- Associate (foreign): $55 ($45 annual dues + $10 one-time initiation fee)
Step 4: Signature of ABGA Pledge
If accepted as an ABGA member, I pledge to uphold and preserve the American Brussels Griffon Association, and to read and understand the Code of Ethics (see pages 5 & 6) when making decisions for my own Brussels Griffons and the protection preservation of the Brussels Griffon breed as a whole. If I fail to adhere to this pledge, this may constitute “misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the Breed” for which I may be subject to disciplinary action as described in the ABGA Constitution and By-Laws.
Applicant Signature*
By typing your name above, you agree to uphold the ABGA Pledge and also fully understand typing your name is the equivalent of a hand written signature.
Step 5: Breed History of Applicant(s)
Please use the following questions as a means of introducing yourself to the ABGA Board and membership. Click in each box to type your response.
1. Briefly describe how you became interested in the Brussels Griffon breed.*
2. Who has been your mentor(s) in this breed?*

Click on the + button if you have more than one mentor.
4. How many litters of Brussels Griffons are you registered as the breeder or co-breeder on?
5. What other breed(s) of dogs do you own/co-own or breed? Please name the breed(s) and indicate how many dogs of this/these breed(s) you own.*
Breed # of dogs owned/co-owned
6. Why do you wish to become a member of the ABGA?*
7. What do you expect to gain from ABGA membership?*
8. What talents, skills or services would you like to contribute to the ABGA should you gain membership?*
Please complete 9-11 if you are applying for regular membership.
9. Please indicate applicant(s) involvement in the AKC and AKC events within the last four years.
10. Indicate the date(s) that applicant(s) has attended two (2) ABGA National Specialties and/or ABGA supported entries. Click on the + to add fields for the second event.
Event Name Location Date(s)
11. Please indicate the date applicant(s) attended one ABGA Sanctioned Judges’ Education Seminar and the name of the seminar presenter.
Date Attended AKC Sanctioned Judge that presented
Applicant comments:
Step 6: Checklist for submitting your ABGA Membership Application
Each applicant must submit the following:
For regular membership:
- 1. Completed ABGA membership application
- 2. Letters of endorsement from two ABGA members in good standing from two separate households.
- 3. Check made payable to the ABGA for yearly dues and initiation fees in USA Currency.
- 4. Copy of at least one Brussels Griffon AKC Registration listing the applicant(s) as an owner.
- 5. Judges Education Certificate
For Associate (domestic) membership:
- 1. Completed ABGA membership application
- 2. Letters of endorsement from two ABGA members in good standing from two separate households.
- 3. Check made payable to the ABGA for yearly dues and initiation fees in USA Currency.
For Associate (foreign) membership:
- 1. Completed ABGA membership application
- 2. Letters of endorsement from two ABGA members in good standing from two separate households.
- 3. Check made payable to the ABGA for yearly dues and initiation fees in USA Currency.
- 4. Letter of good standing from applicant(s) country’s National Kennel Club or National Registry.
Confirm membership type*
- Regular (single) $40
- Regular (couple) $50
- Associate (domestic) $40
- Associate (foreign) $55
- Junior $10
Total Due
$0.00
Applicant Signature:*
By typing your name above, you are confirming that the information provided in this form is accurate. You also fully understand typing your name is the equivalent of a hand-written signature.
When you submit your form, you will receive an email with payment instructions. If you do not receive this email, check your "spam" or "junk" folder.
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Join ABGA

Step 1: Member Applicant(s) Information

Step 2: Endorsement of two ABGA members in good standing

Step 3: Membership Type

Step 4: Signature of ABGA Pledge

Step 5: Breed History of Applicant(s)

Please complete 9-11 if you are applying for regular membership.

Step 6: Checklist for submitting your ABGA Membership Application