NARA Membership Application

2012 New Membership and Membership Renewal Application

Any application returned with agreement unsigned will not be processed. New member dues and renewals are $85. Applications received prior to 1/31/2012 are $65 (a $20 discount). If application is submitted on or after 11/01/2012, membership applies to the remainder of 2012 and all of 2013. Please make check or money order payable to: NORTH AMERICAN RING ASSOCIATION. Fees may be paid via PayPal online but will include a surcharge. All applications require a signature.

Please send dues (US$) and completed application to:

Jeffyn Peterson, NARA Secretary
4015 W. Needmore Hwy.
Charlotte, Michigan 48813

Any questions related to the status of your application should be directed to the NARA Membership Committee at membership@ringsport.org

Name:					If renewal, Member #:
Street Address:
City State Zip:
Primary Phone:	Alternate Phone:		Cell Phone:			Occupation:
E-mail Address:				Website:
How do you prefer to receive your NARA newsletter? HARD COPY EMAIL
Ring Club Affiliation (If left blank, you will be listed as Independent):
Are you interested in joining a NARA Committee? YES NO				May we share your info with other NARA Members? YES NO
Membership to the NORTH AMERICAN RING ASSOCIATION includes the following: 1. NARA newsletters. 2. The opportunity to participate in all membership votes. 3. The opportunity to compete in NARA trials. 4. The opportunity to purchase scorebooks for eligible dogs. (Eligible dogs are those that do not have an existing scorebook from an organization recognized by NARA. If your dog already has a scorebook from a recognized organization, please use the existing scorebook. You may not obtain a NARA scorebook if a recognized scorebook is already being used. (Contact a Board Member if you have any questions about this.)
IMPORTANT! Please read: Applications require 4-6 weeks for processing! This allows time for processing and delivery. Applications or registration papers that are illegible or incomplete will cause a delay in processing. Documents are shipped via First Class Mail, which usually arrives at destinations within 10 days of shipping. First class postage is included in the application fee. All documents will be shipped via First Class Mail unless otherwise indicated. If you need expedited processing before this timeframe, please include rush fee and note it here with the date of requested delivery. Note that processing time is from date received. Please write "RUSH" on the outside of the envelope. PLEASE RUSH: within 2 weeks – additional $25 (includes shipping via Priority Mail) within 1 week – additional $50_ NEED IT BY(includes shipping via UPS Next Day) NARA Memberships can also be purchased directly from the Trial Secretary at NARA Trials. Please fill out this application and bring it to the trial with your $85 payment (see top of form) in the form of CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY.
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF LIABILITY (read carefully before signing) 1. I understand that my participation in this organization and its activities is at my own risk. I shall not hold NARA, its officers or its members responsible for damage that may occur to my person, dog(s) or property as a result of NARA-sanctioned activities. 2. I agree to comply immediately with any BOD direction to return any NARA property in my possession under penalty of NARA and/or legal sanctions. 3. I understand that the training and competing of my dog(s) is solely for the purpose of the sport. No other intended purpose is expressed or implied. 4. I understand that I am fully responsible for my actions and that of my dog(s) and I agree to keep my dog(s) properly restrained and under reasonable control at all functions. 5. All information that I submit to NARA is true and accurate. 6. I understand that withholding or falsifying information submitted to NARA may result in corrective action and/or penalty against me and/or my dog(s). I shall not hold NARA, its officers or its members responsible for actions that may occur as a result. 7. I understand that NARA Rules shall be determined by the Board of Directors and are based on International Ring Regulations. 8. I have read and I understand the NARA Rules, Directives, Bylaws, and Policies, and I agree to abide by them.
Signature of Applicant:		Print Name:					Date:
Electronic Signature: By typing your name above (under print name) and checking this box you are stating you are the person above, and that you have read and agree to all 8 statements on this application, and that all information supplied is accurate to the best of your knowledge: (THIS BOX MUST BE CHECKED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED!)

Please select your payment method below. (Note: your membership is not active until your dues have been paid in full)

If paying via PayPal, please ensure all information is complete, your name is printed, and the e-signature box is checked.

If mailing your payment in, please note the date you submitted your application, the name on the application (if not the same as on the check or money order) and mail to the address above.

You may want to save a copy of this form for your records before you hit submit.

Note: You may pay for scorebooks and expedited scorebook fees via Paypal, but you MUST submit a scorebook application and registration papers (if applicable) in order to receive a scorebook. Please select the "Scorebooks" link on the main menu.

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