Join the WVCA
The WVCA is the official AKC Parent Club of the Wirehaired Vizsla. Membership in the Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America links you with other Wirehaired Vizsla owners and fanciers in the United States and provides you with the latest information and news about Wirehaired Vizslas. A newsletter gives members a place to discuss everything “WireViz” from hunting, shows and events to questions about breeding, training and health. Your membership dues support club activities and WVCA Rescue. Every member receives the quarterly newsletter, a members’ directory and access to the WVCA Members Page. Please note that renewals are only possible until March 1st of the same calendar year, after that you will need to rejoin the WVCA. Please be advised, paying by PayPal will incur an additional approx. 4% convenience fee for digital payment.
Individual
Single membership shall be persons 18 years of age or older living in the United States, its Territories, Possessions, or in active military service abroad. They shall be entitled to all privileges and benefits of the Club.
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Associate
Associate membership shall be persons 18 years of age or older living in the United States, its Territories, Possessions, or in active military service abroad. They shall receive all club communications but no voting rights, cannot chair committees (but can be a part of committees) and cannot serve on the WVCA Board. Associate Members will not be eligible for Honorary Lifetime Membership. Associate Members may request to change to Single/Family membership at any time were a Board re-vote will apply.
Family
Family membership shall be open to two (2) adults, 18 years and older, residing at the same address. Both members shall enjoy all the privileges and benefits of the Club, including the right to vote. Either member may hold office, but both members may not hold office concurrently. A family membership shall receive a single subscription to the WVCA newsletter.
Lifetime
Honorary Lifetime Membership: Any individual, who has rendered meritorious service to WVCA or the Wirehaired Vizsla breed for thirty years, may be nominated for honorary lifetime membership by any WVCA member in good standing. Election shall be by 2/3 majority approval of the Board of Directors, and then in addition by a 2/3 majority approval of the general membership via a mail ballot, with 2/3 being of those total ballots received by the Secretary. Honorary lifetime members shall be entitled to all privileges and benefits of the WVCA. Honorary lifetime members are excluded from paying dues. The Board, at their discretion, may nominate a member for an Honorary Lifetime Membership. This member is a person who has made a significant contribution to the Breed and/or Club through service to the WVCA. This member need not have completed 30 years as a Club member.
Junior
Junior membership shall be open to persons under the age of 18 years, and shall be entitled to all privileges of the WVCA, excluding the right to vote and the right to hold office. Junior members may automatically convert to a regular membership upon reaching their 18th birthday.
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International
International Membership shall be persons 18 years of age or older living outside of the United States, its’ Territories, or Possessions. They shall be entitled to all privileges and benefits of the Club, excluding the right to vote and the right to hold office. International members must have a valid email address to Membership, payable in US dollars.