Membership

Join the Club That Runs the Club

IPOC members get discounted training and a say in how the club runs: but membership means putting in real volunteer hours, not just paying dues.

Benefits

What Membership Gets You

Discounted Training

Lower rates on classes, evaluations, and IPOC trial entries: see exact member vs. non-member pricing.

Club Teams

Participate in DACOF, DOCOF, and DOCOF Rally teams.

Awards Banquet

An annual Club Awards Banquet recognizing member and dog achievements.

Christmas Party

A members-only holiday gathering each year.

Members-Only Seminars

Access to seminars not open to the general public.

Community Access

Monthly meetings with guest speakers, plus the club's email list and closed social media groups.

Requirements

What Active Membership Requires

Membership is a working role in the club, not a subscription. Every active member commits to training, volunteering, and showing up.

Active Adult Member

  • · Complete one full training course annually
  • · Submit a membership application with application fee
  • · Volunteer for three jobs within six months (steward duty, building cleaning, committee work, teaching, trial setup)
  • · Attend three General Membership Meetings within six months

Active Couple Member

  • · Same course, application, and meeting requirements as an individual member
  • · Together, volunteer for six jobs within six months (split however the couple chooses, as long as the total is six)
Dues & Meetings

Dues, Deadlines, and When We Meet

ItemDetail
Active Adult dues$55 / year
Active Couple dues$85 / year
Dues due in fullBy June 1
Late fee$5.00 / month
Grace periodExtends to June 30: miss it and membership terminates, requiring reapplication
General Membership Meetings7:00 PM, second Thursday of the month (except during the awards dinner and Christmas party months)
Application fee The membership application fee amount isn't published on our current pages: email ipoc.lakeland.fl@gmail.com for the current amount before you apply.
Ready to Join?

Take a Class First, Then Apply

Most members start as a class student before applying: it's the easiest way to know if IPOC is the right fit before you commit to volunteer hours.