American Cat Fanciers Association
About Us
Have you ever thought of the benefits of becoming a Regular Member of ACFA??? The advantages? The perks? The savings? If you haven’t, please take time to read the following:
ACFA Bulletin:
Every Regular
Member of ACFA receives a copy of the ACFA Bulletin, published 7 times a
year [bi-monthly plus the October Election Issue containing the
candidates, issues and ballot for voting], keeping you abreast of the
latest happenings in ACFA through: articles of interest; notification
and explanation of any amendments or additions to the Show/Registration
Rules, Bylaws or Standards of Perfection; current Show Calendar and much
much more.
We're
more than just a Cat Registry - We're your Friendly
Association!
Year
Book: The ACFA Yearbook is a high-quality publication that honors the
top winning
cats for the previous show year, not only at the Inter-Am
erican level
but also for each of ACFA's regions. Photographs of the top Cats,
Kittens, Alters and Household Pets are complemented by articles of
interest to cat fanciers. Regular features include statistics from the
show season, pictures of cats who have achieved all levels of grand
championships, information about ACFA judges, a Friendly Faces section
and advertisements. This book sells to non-members for $30.00 but is
included in your annual dues at no extra charge.
Voting Privileges:
Discounts:
If your cats are currently registered with another
association and are not Litter Registered with ACFA, we can
register them with the prop
er information from other ACFA
recognized associations. Plus - you receive a 50% discount off
the cost of the current registration fees if you register 12 or
more cats at the same time. In addition, as a Member of A
Other Benefits:
Website
Listing –
You will be able
to ACFA is run by
its Members. Members dictate the future of the Association, not
the Board of Directors or the Clubs or Committees. The Members elect
who will represent them on the Board of Directors; the Members suggest
and ratify any amendments to the Rules of the Association; and the
Breeders/Exhibitors of a particular breed vote on their Breed Committee
and on any changes to their respective breed’s Standard of Perfection. place 2 free breed listings of your Cattery on our Website, which can
include your name, address, phone and breed of cat as well as a link to
your own Website. Additional breed listings are $10 each.
Service to Your Association:
As a Member of
ACFA, you have the right to become active in the inner workings of the
Association. Members in good standing are eligible to file as a
candidate for the Board of Directors or may be elected to a Breed
Executive Committee or the Jurisprudence Committee. As a Member, you
may also volunteer to serve on a variety of Advisory Committees working
with the ACFA Executive Director and the Board.