WHY JOIN HANA?
The Hokkaido Association of North America serves as the national AKC parent club for the growing Hokkaido efforts in North America. By becoming a member of HANA, you are not only eligible to receive tons of benefits, but you are also contributing to breed advancements here in the US.
Your membership fees help fund newly emerging health research studies to ensure a healthier future generation for the breed. AKC has also set minimum parent club requirements for new breeds before they can pursue full AKC recognition. Your membership helps further the Hokkaido's progress on the road towards AKC recognition.
Your membership fees help fund newly emerging health research studies to ensure a healthier future generation for the breed. AKC has also set minimum parent club requirements for new breeds before they can pursue full AKC recognition. Your membership helps further the Hokkaido's progress on the road towards AKC recognition.
BENEFITS OF HANA MEMBERSHIP
• You will automatically receive the seasonal Email Newsletter with timely information on club activities, legislative alerts, AKC news, litter advertisements by HANA-Approved breeders, stud dog advertisements, updated Hokkaido health information, and more.
• Only HANA members are eligible for Year-End Awards, Total Dog Versatility Awards, Top 10 Standings, and Hall of Fame recognition programs. • Only HANA members are eligible to vote for judges for HANA Sanctioned National Specialties. • Only HANA members are eligible to vote for Officers and Board members of the club. Members also vote on other specific issues affecting the club. • Only HANA members are eligible to run for office, run for special projects, and volunteer for special committees. • Only HANA members are eligible to access HANA's e-newsletter archives, membership directories, and secret Facebook group for up to date HANA information. |