Yadkin Valley Hounds, Inc. is a chartered North Carolina corporation and is governed by a Board of Directors elected by voting members. Voting members must hold certificates of membership in the corporation, and must be active, riding members of YVH. There are currently 65 riding and non-riding members of YVH. Members are invited to all social functions including Opening Hunt Breakfast, Right Start Party (September), Boxing Day Party (December 26), St. Patrick's Day Party, Hunt Dinner and Auction (February-March), and Annual Membership Meeting (April)

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FOXHUNTING MEMBERSHIPS:

RIDING MEMBERSHIPS:

GAME/BIRD HUNTING & FISHING MEMBERSHIPS:
A limited number of memberships will be accepted by the board of directors that allow gun hunting. These members will need to give 24 hours’ notice prior to a day of hunting or fishing on YVH property. Each member must comply with all NC Wildlife Commission laws and regulations. Property is closed during fund-raising events, when YVH hunts the club property or when weather or work conditions warrant.

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPS:
($75): An individual who is included in and invited to all YVH social activities. Social members do not have riding privileges of their own, but may pay for a day pass to accompany a riding member on club trails a max. of three times a year. Social members desiring to participate in foxhunting are invited to cap according to current capping policy. Social members are not eligible to serve as directors or officers or to receive Hunt colors.

To discuss memberships and payment schedules, please contact MFH Jerry McKenzie, 336-752-2700 or mfhyvh@ptmc.net

Hunt Colors and Staff Appointments: YVH colors are forest green collars with gold piping. Hunt buttons display the initials "YVH." The privilege of wearing the hunt colors is awarded by the Joint Masters based upon the member meeting certain criteria which may include proper hunt etiquette, riding ability and participation in the hunt club activities. Likewise, the Joint Masters appoint the whippers-in and field masters.

Masters of Foxhounds Association of America (MFHA): YVH endorses and encourages our members to join MFHA through an annual subscribing membership of $35.00. MFHA promotes and preserves foxhunting and countryside values. Members receive a subscription to Covertside and a bumper sticker with logo. For more information: MFHA, PO Box 2420, Leesburg, VA 20177 or www.mfha.com

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