How to Join the Saint Bernard Club of America
To apply for membership into the Saint Bernard Club of America, one must first be a subscriber to our quarterly publication, The Saint Fancier, for consecutive two years. At the end of the two years, the Subscription Chair will send a letter of eligibility with instructions along with a current SBCA application. Please review our Guidelines and Statement of Policy - see link - for further information regarding expectations of all members and those affiliated with the SBCA.
To Subscribe to the Saint Fancier:
By subscribing to The Saint Fancier magazine, the only magazine solely dedicated to our breed, you will have access to the latest information regarding health, research, education, care and maintenance,
legislative issues, specialty shows, obedience trials, working dog events, rescue, kennel ads for puppies and stud service - anything pertinent to the Saint Bernard.
In addition, a copy of our Annual (pictures and pedigrees from the previous years AKC titleholder) as well as a downloadable Membership/Subscriber Directory are included. You'll be able to meet fellow Saint enthusiasts from all over, have the chance to visit and talk with breeders, visit kennels, possibly find a mentor, and get to know our members personally before you apply for membership.
Subscription fees: $45 for US residents ($60 for Priority Mail), $75 for Canadian residents, and $115 for residents of other countries. Please note if your spouse or resident-significant-other is also interested in eventually becoming a member of the SBCA, s/he must also be listed on the form as a subscriber in order to have the two-year subscription period apply toward his or her future membership application. US Funds only.
Subscription deadlines are as listed below:
Issue |
Deadline |
Fancier to Arrive |
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Winter |
January 15 | Late February |
Spring |
April 15 |
Late May |
Summer |
July 15 |
Late August |
Fall |
October 15 |
Late November |
| *Please note this date may be subject to change to accommodate the inclusion of National data. If that is the case, advance notice will be provided. | ||
Make check/MO payable to Saint Bernard Club of America in U.S. funds, and mail with a completed and signed copy of the form shown below, to
| Susan Carter, Subscription Dept. 16 Grandview Blvd, Derby, CT 06418 Email:subscriptions@saintbernardclub.org |
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| Prior to applying for membership into the SBCA, each applicant must meet the following criteria: |
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| 1. | Must be 18 years of age or older. | |
| 2. | Must have met at least one of the following: | |
| a. | Must have been a paid subscriber to our magazine, The Saint Fancier, for a minimum of two years (see above). | |
| b. | OR a past SBCA member for two years that can be verified. | |
| c. | OR must be an active member of a local specialty or all-breed club for a minimum of two years, verified by a letter from an officer of that club, to be submitted with the SBCA membership application. | |
| 3. | Understand that by applying, the applicant agrees to abide by our "Guidelines and Statement of Policy" (Click on link) | |
For subscribers, the Subscription Chair will notify the subscriber(s) of eligibility to join on the dues renewal postcard. S/he will provide an application and instructions for applying, upon request. For all others an application can be requested from the Corresponding Secretary.
| The application will have current fees and further information on it. | ||
| Marilyn Santell Corresponding Secretary 735 Portage-Easterly Rd. N.E. Cortland, OH 44410 Saintailkennels@aol.com |
To easily update your information, log in to the Members Corner using Members Login.