YCKC welcomes prospective members who share our dedication to purebred dogs. Please read our Constitution and By-Laws.

We have four levels of membership: Regular, Household, Associate, and Junior.

All membership applicants must be sponsored by two members. If applying for active membership status, you must attend two regular meetings or one membership meeting and assist at at least one club-sponsored event after the time of submitting the application, before the application can be acted upon. All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable $5 processing fee when filed.

If you’re interested in becoming a member, please fill in the application, print it out, and send it, along with a check made out to YCKC in the appropriate amount, to:

York County Kennel Club of Maine
P.O. Box 204
Alfred, ME 04002

Levels of Membership

Regular

Welcomed at the club’s monthly business meetings and encouraged to be a working participant in at least one club activity and function per year. Entitled to vote, hold office and receive club awards. Current dues are $15 per year.

Household

Available to households consisting of two adults, with or without children under 18, residing under one roof. Welcomed at all meetings and club functions. Entitled to one vote per adult over 18, may hold office and receive club awards. Current dues are $20 per year.

Associate

Two types of associate membership — individual and family (2 adults and children under 18, residing under the same roof) — are available. Welcomed at meetings and club functions. Encouraged to be a working participant in a club activity. Cannot vote or hold office and are not eligible to receive club awards. Current dues are $20 per year, irrespective of type of associate membership.

Junior

Open to individuals who are 17 years of age or younger. At the end of the calendar year in which they attain their 18th birthday, junior members must apply for membership as active or associate members. Current dues are $10 per year.

Membership Application

Our current membership application is here. Bring the completed application to our next regular meeting along with the appropriate fees and signatures.

Membership Renewal Form

Membership Renewals: Due by January 1 of each calendar year. The renewal form is here.