HOW TO BECOME AN IRON DOG BRIGADE MEMBER - adopted June 14, 2024 

 

*        A current Iron Dog member in good standing must sponsor a person felt worthy to become an Iron Dog.

*        All applications for membership shall be in writing and submitted electronically on the proper Iron Dog Brigade application form, and endorsed                    by an Iron Dog member who will submit the application with supporting materials to the Secretary for proper processing.

*        All applications for membership shall be reviewed and confirmed or rejected by the Board of Directors.

*        Application is available on the website, starting in the late fall. If there is no membership application online, contact the secretary.

*        Completed application must be returned by March 1st to the Iron Dog Secretary, including all supporting materials per the guidelines to become a                  Dog.

*        Guidelines to join the Iron Dog can be found on the first page of the application

*        There are four categories a person can apply under: Volunteer   Industry    Media    Administrator

*        Use one application per person.

                   o   If a couple is being sponsored, each person needs their own application and if selected will be inducted separately.

*        Candidates must have a minimum of 20 years active involvement in snowmobiling to qualify to become an Iron Dog. This involvement should be                  at multiple levels, i.e., local, county, state.

*        Questions that the sponsor should base their applicant’s application on:​​

                o   Was the candidate truly active for the minimum of twenty (20) years or were there interruptions?

                o   How well do you personally know the candidate you are sponsoring?

                o   How do his/her accomplishments rank with other IDB members?

                o   Do others share your views?

                o   Are you reasonably sure the candidate will try to attend the next scheduled induction and remain active in the Iron Dog Brigade?

*        The sponsor must submit a letter of support in a written recommendation.

*        At least two letters of recommendation from responsible sources must be attached to this completed application. (Candidate’s colleagues                                   preferably or family.)

*        The application must be signed by the sponsor and applicant prior to submission.

*        The sponsor is responsible for ensuring the application is complete prior to submitting.

                  o   The sponsor must feel comfortable with the accuracy of his/her achievements listed on the application. If not, it is the duty of the sponsor to                         verify such statements as to their validity.

 *        Following review of all applicants by the Board of Directors using a rating system of 100 points, a formal notification will be sent to you and your                   applicant along with a schedule for the induction ceremonies held at the next International Snowmobile Congress in early June of each year

*        Once an applicant is selected by the Board of Directors to become an Iron Dog member they are considered “Pups” until the induction ceremony in                June.

*        The newly elected Pups will follow the information sent to them by the Secretary, including dress code and dues payment.

 

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