NOCI is an All Volunteer Organization
Our members are comprised of individuals that have trained purebred and mixed breed dogs to become canine good citizens, and many competitively perform in Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility, Conformation, Therapy, Tracking, Field work, Dock Diving, Scent/Nose Work and FastCat events, to name just a few. Many of them have earned AKC, UKC, NADAC, WCRL and other club titles on their dogs. We have members that have earned championships in Obedience, Agility, and Conformation, some of which have placed among the highest scoring dogs in the nation.
How to Become a Member of Northwest Obedience Club
The minimum requirements for submitting an application for membership:
- Completion of three (3) full Obedience, Agility, or Rally courses with a minimum attendance rate of 80% of available class sessions/nights within the course, within the past 12 months as defined under “individual membership.”
- Attendance at a full General Business Meeting as documented by a meeting attendance sign-in sheet, past or present, within the past 12 months as defined under “individual membership”.
- The applicant must own a dog.
- The applicant may not be under any disciplinary action or in suspended or expelled status from any dog related organizations.
Your application for membership will be reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to being voted on by the membership of NOCI at the next General Business Meeting following the completion of the above requirements. (Meetings are held in February, April, June, August and October).
A majority vote at the general meeting shall be required to elect the applicant.
Upon being voted in as a member you will receive a Welcome Letter, along with your statement of prorated dues fee, within 10 days after being voted in. The membership year for NOCI runs April 1st — March 31st. A membership packet is mailed to new members after receipt of dues.
The Benefits of Being a Member of Northwest Obedience Club is:
- Reduced rates on classes (with service credits and/or “Doggy Dollars” applicable)
- The ability to earn Service Credits and/or “Doggy Dollars” to apply towards class fees
- Hold a Board of Director of Officer position (see Bylaws for Requirements)
- Vote on key topics at membership meetings
- Receive a plaque for accomplishments/titles (see Standing Rules)
- And more!
