The American
Bullmastiff Association
The American Bullmastiff Association is a resource for bullmastiff fanciers, breeders, exhibitors, owners, and all who love this amazing breed.
Membership in the American Bullmastiff Association affords many benefits:
- Networking opportunities, advice, mentor-ship and contacts
- Access to resources and awards that are reserved for members
- A vote in club matters including judges and the board of directors
- The opportunity to feature your kennel on the ABA Breeders Directory
- Participation in Futurity at the National Specialty
- Receive and advertise in the Bullmastiff Bulletin, a publication by the ABA
- A special club member notation on the AKC Marketplace
- Participation in the ABA Junior Scholarship Program
- Be part of Health & Research for our breed
- Find out about fun breed-specific events and training opportunities in your area
Membership Options
Please note that the deadline for submitting all applications and dues is October 31st.
Online Membership Renewal
Downloadable Membership Renewal
Membership Application Form
All members (including Lifetime members) MUST update their contact information each year using either the online form or downloadable form. Members who use the online form will be directed to Paypal for payment. Members who use the downloadable form should mail the form and their checks or money order (payable to The American Bullmastiff Association) to the address listed on the downloaded form. Thank you for being an Amercian Bullmastiff Association member.
Membership Process, Standing Rules, Constitution & Bylaws
Membership Process
The American Bullmastiff Association offers membership to anyone with a desire to protect the breed traits as laid out in our standard, educate others about the bullmastiff, and celebrate our breed. The steps to become a member are:
- Complete the forms provided including obtaining the endorsement of two members in good standing who have been members for at least a year.
- Submit the form and dues payment to the Membership Chair.
- Your name and information will be included in the first publication of the Newsletter immediately following your application.
- If no objection to your membership is received within three weeks of publication you are considered elected into membership and will begin receiving all of the benefits of membership.
Officers, Directors & Committees
Officers and Directors
Director Place One
Shanita Duke
Director Place two
Kim Meyer
Director Place Three
Howard Gussis
Director Place Four
Renee Aldrich
Director Place Five
Virginia Rowland
AKC Delegate
Howard Gussis
Committees
Membership Chair
Tim Brubaker
ABAMemberChair@gmail.com
Awards
Gina Wierema
Breeder Education
Lynn Spohr
Helene Nietsch
Pam McCintock
Challenge Trophy
Jessica Davis
Futurity
Valerie Vessey
Archives
Lindy Whyte
Christine Rasmussen
Bulletin Editor
Cheryl Pike
Registry of Merit
Chair Lynn Spohr
Lori Baker
Tracy Jones
Disaster Preparedness/At Risk Committee
Shanita Duke
Microchip Chair
Sherry Boldt
Working Dog Committee
Lisa Anderson
Tracy Jones
Shannon LeVines
Charlotte Roberts
Kimberlee Cook
Health and Research
Sandra Statter DMV
Newsletter Editor
Ann Montross
Judges Education
Chair Mary Barbara Walsh
Denise Borton
Julie Ahrens
Sherry Boldt
Vickie Platt
Gazette Columnist
Lindy Whyte
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