There are five types of memberships open to all persons who are in good standing with the AKC and who subscribe to the purposes and Bylaws of the Club. Our membership year begins March 1. Associate Individual or Family Membership – is open to all persons 18 years of age and older and shall enjoy all the privileges of the PWDCNC except the right to vote and to hold office and shall not count in the determination of a quorum. This is the first level of membership in the PWDCNC. Applications should be filed with the Membership Chair, and do not require sponsors or the approval process applicable to prospective Regular applicants. After a period of at least one year, the applicant may apply for Regular membership or may remain as an Associate for an indefinite period of time. Junior Membership – is open to all persons 10-17 years of age and shall enjoy all the privileges of the PWDCNC except the right to vote and to hold office and shall not count in the determination of a quorum. Dues are the same as Associate Individual membership. Upon reaching the age of 18, a Junior member shall immediately apply for Regular or Associate membership. Regular Individual Membership – is open to all persons 18 years of age and older who have been Associate or Junior members for at least one year. They shall enjoy all Club privileges including the right to vote and to hold office. An application will be sent to you by the Membership Chair or you can download the Regular Membership application here. Regular Family Membership – is open to two adults who have been Associate or Junior members for at least one year.  They must reside in the same household. They shall enjoy all Club privileges including the right to vote and to hold office. An application will be sent to you by the Membership Chair or you can download the Regular Membership application here. For further information contact:  Sandra Holden, Membership Chair, ronsanh@aol.com or 408-733-7829. To join the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California follow these simple steps: Click on this link - Application. Download the PDF; print and fill out the Associate Member application. Enclose a check made payable to "PWDCNC" and mail to the address at the bottom of the application.