Individuals may join as "Regular" or "Associate" members. Regular Members are breeders, owners and/or enthusiasts of basset hounds, living within Ontario, Canada, provided they are eighteen (18) years of age or over, and eligible for individual membership in the CKC. Applications for Regular Membership must provide the name of one other Regular or Lifetime member in good standing who will sponsor or endorse the new member for approval. Regular applications will be reviewed and voted on for approval at the next Board Meeting. Regular applicants without a member sponsor may request endorsement from the Membership Chair upon application. Regular members who join after June 30th of the current year are not eligible to stand for or hold office that year. Members are expected to be with the Club for at least six (6) months so they have a clear understanding of the Club's workings in order to hold executive positions. ​ Associate Members are breeders, owners and/or enthusiasts of basset hounds, living outside of Ontario, Canada - or living within Ontario who wish to join as a non-voting member - provided they are eighteen (18) years of age or over. Associate members pay dues, and are entitled to move, second and vote on ordinary business at any general meeting of the club at which they are in attendance, but are not entitled to vote in elections or stand for or hold office. Associate Members may serve on any of the Club’s committees, except as Chairperson. Associate members who live in Ontario and are eligible for Regular Membership may apply to convert their membership after their first year.