What Drives Us
Our Mission
The objects of the Club are:
To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred German Shorthaired Pointers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;
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 German Shorthaired Pointers shall be judged;
To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, field trials, obedience trials, tracking tests, hunting tests, and any other AKC approved activities; and
To conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows, field trials, obedience trials, tracking tests, hunting tests, under the rules of the AKC.
Memberships
The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Atlanta, Inc. is an AKC-sanctioned German Shorthaired Pointer Club,
and a member of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.
Although we are based in Atlanta, we do not base our membership on residency.
While membership is to be unrestricted as to residence, the club’s primary purpose is to be representative of the breeders and exhibitors in its immediate area.
All are welcome to apply for membership.
Download our membership application. Please print the form, fill in your membership information and mail with a check or money order payable to GSP Club of Atlanta. Address for mailing is on each form.
Applications are read at the first meeting after being received and voted on at the next meeting.
Membership Types
- Individual Membership Dues: $25/yearly , Age 18 or older, May hold office, vote and participate in all club activities.
- Household Membership Dues: $30/yearly, Two (2) adults age 18 or older who reside in the same household. Each individual shall be entitled to a vote each, not to exceed two votes, individuals may hold office and participate in all club activities
Visitors are always welcome at all of our events. We look forward to your participation!