Eligibility

(a) Membership in this Club shall be in one of three classes: Regular, Associate or Honorary. Any person, 18 years of age or older, who is in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribes to the purposes of this Club shall be eligible for membership. While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, this Club's primary purpose is to be representative of breeders, exhibitors and Golden Retriever enthusiasts in the central portion of New York State.

(b) Regular memberships are in two categories: Individual or Household. Each active member, including up to two (2) persons in a Household membership, is entitled to one vote and to hold office. Persons under 18 years of age may be part of a Household membership but may not vote or hold office. (c) Each applicant for Regular membership shall meet the standards of Section 3 below. Individuals who are Regular members on December 31, 2000, effective date of By-Law revision, will be considered Regular members of this Club until termination by resignation, lapse or expulsion, consistent with Section 4 of this Article.

(d) Associate members receive all Club publications, may participate in all Club events, and may attend all Club meetings and programs but may not vote or hold office.

(e) Honorary memberships are bestowed on individuals at the discretion of the Board of Directors. These members pay no dues and may not hold office but may choose to convert their membership to Regular or Associate status by applying in accordance with Section 3 of this Article.