MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAHVDA) is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America; to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs before and after the shot; and to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging nonselective and uncontrolled breeding, which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs.

The Potomac Chapter of NAVHDA includes members from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. The Chapter meets for regularly scheduled training sessions/clinics at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Seneca, MD which is located on River Road in western Montgomery County. McKee-Beshers WMA has gun dog training areas that are available for year round training. Directions and maps are provided below. In addition the Chapter occasionally hosts professional training seminars, Handler Clinics and social events throughout the year. The Potomac Chapter conducts two NAVHDA sanctioned tests, one in the spring and one in the fall, and the Chapter also holds meetings in February and June to discuss business and planning for upcoming events. A schedule of the events is available on the Chapter web-site.

Potomac Chapter dues are for the calendar year they are issued with the exception of first year members who join on or after October 1st, in which case their membership will include the following year. Current dues are:

New/Renewal Membership: $20.00

Spouse Membership: $10.00

Junior Membership: $10.00 (Junior members are non-voting.)

You must be a NAVHDA International member to join the Potomac Chapter. Membership forms are available at the NAVHDA International website www.navhda.org

Potomac Chapter Membership offers:

1. The right to vote, hold office and have a voice in the Chapter.

2. The opportunity to work and train with like-minded people and experienced trainers.

3. The opportunity to participate in Chapter training days, seminars, clinics and tests.

4. The use of Chapter training equipment (when feasible).

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