MEETING TIMES:  and Agenda 
 
Board Meetings, open to all are held on the Third Wednesday of most months, March through November.  In early February we have a general membership meeting with a speaker on a topic of interest to breeders.

Becoming a member                            
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The next board meeting (open to all) is  Sept. 21 September meeting has been cancelled
so the next one is October 19 at the Libby conference center, on the State Fair grounds at: 7 PM.  Refreshements provided

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Upcoming Meetings for  2011   at 7 PM
at the Libby Conference Center, near the main Snelling entrance to the State Fair grounds. Enter the Fair grounds on Dan Patch, turn left at the first street.  Conference center is third building on your right just before the bandshell.
  Nov. 16
no meeting planned for December
Sorry, dogs may not come into this building

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 August Meeting:  at the Pet Center, north end of the Fair grounds near the Hoyt gate.

Everyone is welcome, members, guests, interested dog fanciers,
(well-behaved dogs on leash may also attend when we meet at the
Pet Center in August)

Becoming a member of MPDBA

We welcome anyone as a member of our organization who is interested in promoting responsible dog ownership, responsible breeding and education of the public.  You DO NOT need to be a dog breeder to join although most of our members either do breed or have in the past.  We do expect our members to be knowledgeable about their breed(s), the breed standard, health issues, grooming etc. and willing to share this knowledge with the public.  We also encourage members to be proactive in tracking local ordinances, and to be aware of state and federal legislative efforts that may limit dog ownership and breeding.  See our page on legislation for more information.

In order to become a member, an applicant must:

• Attend at least one meeting
  • Usually the third Wednesday of the month but check to make sure
• Obtain an application form, and copy of Code of Ethics plus other information from the membership chair*
• Submit the application form, along with application fee and first year dues to the membership chair
  • Form must be signed by applicant(s)
  • Two sponsors must also sign, sponsors are current members in good standing who are not related to each other
• Write a letter of intent as to why you wish to be a member
  • HINT: "I want to sell puppies" is NOT a good reason
• A member of the visitation committee will visit you to fill out, and sign if all is well, the minimum standards checklist prior to the third reading. 
• New members have three readings: one initial after which the applicants name, address and breed(s) are published in our newsletter, a second and a third meeting at which the board votes
• Club and commercial organizations are also encouraged to join, contact membership chair for more information.

*Call or e-mail us for the current membership chair's phone number/e-mail.

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