There are five types of membership open to all persons who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this club. Regular - is open to all persons 18 years of age and older and enjoys all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office. Associate - 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 hold office and shall not count in the determination of a quorum. Dues are set at a lower rate than regular members, basically to cover printing and postal expenses. Applications should be filed with the Membership Director, but need not require sponsors or approval process applicable to prospective regular applicants; after a period of time (one year), the person may apply for Regular membership as outlined in the bylaws, but by 2 years must apply for regular membership or associate status will be withdrawn. Junior - is open to persons 10 - 17 years of age; and shall enjoy all the privileges of the PWDCNC except the right to vote and hold office and shall not count in the determination of a quorum. Dues are the same as Associate. Upon reaching the age of 18 may immediately apply for Regular membership. Senior - is open to persons 62 years of age or older and enjoys all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office. They will have the same dues as associate. Newsletter - While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the club's primary purpose is to be representative of the members in the greater San Francisco Bay area. Newsletter membership is open to all persons 18 years of age and older not living in the greater San Francisco Bay area and shall enjoy all the privileges of the PWDCNC except the right to vote and hold office and shall not count in the determination of a quorum. They will not be subject to the requirement to convert to regular membership. For addition information regarding membership, please contact . To join the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California follow these simple steps: Click on the link, Application. Print and fill out the application. Enclose a check made payable to "PWDCNC" and mail to the address at the bottom of the application!