MEMBERSHIP
How to Join

You must sign and adhere to TIBBA's Code of Ethics to be a member.

There are three types of membership for the Bengal Cat enthusiast.

1. GENERAL (Pet) MEMBERSHIP:

Annual fee = $20 U.S.

Life Time General Membership = $200 U.S.

With a general membership you:

1. Receive a membership card.

2. Participate in on-line discussions on the TIBBA E-mail list.

3. Vote on issues concerning TIBBA and the Bengal Cat and its future.

4. Receive the link to the quarterly on line TIBBA Newsletter (link is only  provided via TIBBA's E-mail list).

5. May contribute material for consideration for publication in the general sections of the on line Newsletter.

6. May submit photos of your pet Bengal for consideration for publication in the on-line Pet Gallery.  Photos appearing in this gallery will be rotated in and out of the gallery 2-3 times a year depending on how many photos are available to TIBBA.

7. Attend and participate in TIBBA's on-line meetings.

8. Participate in many up coming special TIBBA activities.

9. Join TIBBA's WebRing

Please note, the website is updated once weekly (if applicable).

 

2. BREEDER'S MEMBERSHIP:

Annual fee = $40 U.S.

Life Time Breeder Membership = $400 U.S.

1. FREE Classified ads (50 word limit text) in the quarterly on line TIBBA Newsletter.

2. FREE TIBBA web site Breeder listing that includes one color photo (web site ready) with a blurb limit (must fit example of allotted space), with one FREE edit change per membership year provided it meets the requirements as specified on this link of instructions for submitting photo and blurb.

3. TIBBA reserves the right to provide a reciprocal working link to member's web pages at its discretion. These reciprocal working links are provided at no cost to TIBBA members.  Reciprocal links are only provided to members who display a prominent clickable working link to TIBBA with one of the approved TIBBA logos below.  The following TIBBA logos are approved logos to be utilized only by TIBBA members in good standing on their web pages.  These logos may not be altered in any manner.  If you alter the logo in any manner, you will not be provided a reciprocal link.  When using TIBBA's logo you must provide a working link to TIBBA's home page (http://www.tibba.8k.com).  The reciprocal working link from TIBBA's web site will only be linked to the page of the member's site on which the clickable working link to TIBBA using one of the logos below is displayed.  Written website URLs will only be included in Breeder's Listing if the approved TIBBA logo is utilized as directed above.  If/when you have placed one of the approved TIBBA logos on your webpage, clickable to TIBBA's homepage, you will need to send the URL to  TIBBA Web Mistress.
 

Please note:  Only Bengal cats and Bengal cat related items are permitted to be mentioned in the blurb or on the actual photo of the Breeder listing (s).
 

4. Submit photos for consideration in the many TIBBA Galleries.

5. Submit articles for consideration for publication in the quarterly on-line news letter.

Please note, the website is updated once weekly (if applicable).

The following items are other FREE conveyances offered by TIBBA:

1. Submit forms on-line.

2. Payment of TIBBA dues, services, and merchandise with credit cards on-line.

The following items are provided to TIBBA breeder members at low cost:

1. Participate in the "Cutting Edge" Bengal Gallery  with photos (170 pixel width) of your promising kittens, studs and queens with a 3 generation pedigree.  All generations of Bengals welcome (F-1 to F-Infinity); $12 per quarterly submission, may be renewed for one quarter at half price.  Entries are added or removed (as applicable) on a quarterly basis.

2. Update listing in TIBBA's Gallery of Breeders, with a 2 x 3 color photo and blurb, as often as you like for a $12 fee.

3. Participate in the Parade of Excellence  with photo (170 pixel width) of your newly titled Bengal or Bengal that has advanced, with title, name of sire, dam, breeder, owner and pedigree; $12 per submission.  Entries are added or removed (as applicable) on a quarterly basis.

4.  All TIBBA breeder members are permitted to actively participate in TIBBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Program, click Cattery of Distinction Program for details.

5. Purchase TIBBA memorabilia, like TIBBA caps and TIBBA T-shirts, etc. at a nominal fee.

6. Life-Time Membership discount.

Please note, the website is updated once weekly (if applicable).

 

3. FAMILY MEMBER MEMBERSHIP:

(Must be a family member and resident of General or Breeder member's home)

Annual Fee = $10 U.S. (per person)

 Life Time Family Member Membership = $100 U.S. (per person)
          (Must continue residence with Life Time General or Breeder member)

With a Family Member membership you:

1. Receive a membership card.

2. Eligible to join TIBBA's on line E-mail list.

3. Vote on issues concerning TIBBA and the Bengal Cat and its future.

4. May contribute material for publication in the general sections of
the on line Newsletter.

Please note, the website is updated once weekly (if applicable).

PLEASE NOTE:
Membership is annual, from January 1 through December 31 of each year.

For printable form click Application for Membership

For On-line form click On-Line Application for Membership

***Important Notice:***

TIBBA reserves the right to refuse, revoke or suspend membership for conduct, statements or actions (past, present or future) as deemed by the Board to be detrimental to TIBBA, to the Bengal breed, and/or to be violations of TIBBA's Constitution and/or TIBBA's Code of Ethics.  Neither TIBBA's Board members nor TIBBA are obligated to produce, supply or provide any information regarding their decisions.  The decisions of the Board are final and confidential.  TIBBA reserves the right to provide a reciprocal hot link to member's web pages at its discretion.

Fees and membership benefits are subject to change by TIBBA Board.

If you have questions please e-mail  TIBBA Board

ALL FUNDS GO TO THE SUPPORT OF
THE INTERNATIONAL BENGAL BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

Make checks payable to TIBBA or The International Bengal Breeders' Association.

Send to:

For added convenience you may send your dues via PayPal below.  Make dues payable to tibba@tibba.8k.com

Please note:
It is not required to register your cats with IPCBA to become a member or to hold an office in TIBBA or in one of the IPCBA Chartered Breed Associations.

All text and photographs are the property of TIBBA and may not be copied, reproduced or reprinted without written authorization.

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