The objective of the GLBTC (Great Lakes Belgian Tervuren Club) is to encourage and promote the responsible breeding of purebred Belgian Tervuren, and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. This lifetime responsibility for the offspring falls equally upon the owners of the stud dog and the brood bitch.
To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Belgian Tervuren shall be judged.
- To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of the Belgian Tervuren and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog show and performance trials.
- To conduct matches, dog shows and performance trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.
- To support the parent club, The American Belgian Tervuren Club, in its endeavors.
Membership
There are four types of membership; Single, Family, Associate and Honorary, open to all persons who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subcribe to the purposes of the Great Lakes Belgian Tervuren Club. For membership applications contact Roberta Whitesides
Single Members shall consist of persons 18 years of age and older who shall be entitled to every privilege and to participate in all benefits of the club and shall be entitled to one vote.
Family Members shall consist of two or more family members of the same household including husband, wife and children under 18. However, regardless of the number included under the Family Membership, such membership shall be entitled to a maximum of two votes by adults.
Associate Members shall consist of persons 18 years or older who shall receive the same benefits as single or family members, except that they may not vote of hold office. Dues shall be the same as a full membership. Any applicant living outside of the club's geographic area of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio shall be considered an associate member.
Honorary Memberships shall be awarded by a majority vote of the board of directors. Honorary members shall receive the same benefits as single or family members, except that they do not pay dues and they may not vote or hold office.
Regular Membership will be limited to the residents of the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Dues
Membership dues shall be established by the Board of Direcotrs, and shall be payable on or before April 1st each year. No member may vote whose dues are not paid for the current year. By March 1st the Treasurer shall send to each member a statement of his dues for the ensuing year. If dues have not been paid by April 30th a reminder shall be sent. A grace period of 30 days will be given without lapse of membership. If dues have not been paid by May 31st membership will lapse. Any new membership approved by the Board after October 1st would be considered to be paid for the next fiscal year.
Election to membership
Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form as approved by the Board of Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agree to abide by this Constitution and Bylaws, the rules of the American Belgian Tervuren Club and the American Kennel Club. The application shall state the name, address, and occupation of the applicant and shall be accompanied by dues payment for the current year.
All applications are to be filed with the Membership Chairman and each application is to be published in the first Board Letter following its receipt. Applicants may be elected by the Board of Directors at a meeting or by written vote. An affirmative vote of 3/4 shall be required to elect a member. However, any negative vote will require further discussions by the Board members and a re-vote.
Applicants for membership who have been rejected by the club may not reapply within 6 months after such rejection.
