[livingdustmops]

Amiee - Good Article and you are right but I think it would be real tough to have two members approve you based on the following:

The YTCA has objects, or purposes, for its existence and these purposes are stated in Section 2 of Article I. of the YTCA's Constitution. Before sponsoring a new member, you need to fully understand the YTCA's reason for existence yourself so that you may educate your applicant about why our Club is here in the first place. If your applicant disagrees with Club's purposes or cannot support them, then he or she is not a good candidate for membership to begin with. The five purposes of the YTCA are:

One ... To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred Yorkshire Terriers and do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.

Two ... To encourage the organization of independent Yorkshire Terrier Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club.

Three ... To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Yorkshire Terrier shall be judged.

Four ... To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials.

Five ... To conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows and obedience trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.