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ARIZONA   [top]
Desert Valley DPC http://dvdpc.orgPresDan SandsAz.dvdpc@gmail.com
VPKathleenGuyerM.Kathleen.Guyer@cox.net
Rec SecLouise Moglerlouisemogler@cox.net
TreasMary-HeleneBrownadrastia@aol.com
DelegateMary-Helene Brownadrastia@aol.com
Tucson DPC PresCharlotte Walkercwalker6920@hotmail.com
VPAnn Somerville3k9friends@gmail.com
Rec SecTiffany Longstafftrevs_school@yahoo.com
TreasCindy Riverarsolodobes@yahoo.com
DelegateBrandy Billington 

CALIFORNIA   [top]
Aztec DPC of San Diego
http://www.aztecdpc.com/
PresCarl Claytonclaytoncd51@yahoo.com
VPLynda Beck-Smithboomlydabs@gmail.com
R/C SecKathie Beverlybeverlykj@cox.net
TreasPam Scholefieldpam@construction-laws.com
DelegateKathie Beverlybeverlykj@cox.net
DPC of N. California
http://dpcnc.org
PresPaula Estillirishdobe@yahoo.com
VPErin Pinaerinpina@gmail.net
Corr SecLiz Manninglzmnnng@gmail.com
Rec SecLiz Manning lzmnnng@gmail.com
TreasDonna Irvinedmi43623@pacbell.net
DelegateMarilyn Altheidedandydobe@aol.com
DPC of Sacramento http://www.sacdobeclub.orgPresAngela Bowmanabowman@capital-engineering.com
VPMary Louiemarylouie@sbcglobal.net
Rec SecTom Willoughbyswillo@sbcglobal.net
TreasRuth Ann Madambaramadamba@starstream.net
DelegateBarbara Benderbbender@benderprobatelaw.com
Los Angeles DPC http://www.ladpc.orgPresSharon Loshin-Tsantiotissloshin@gmail.com
VPClaire McCabegalaxyhavanese@yahoo.com
Rec SecMartha Loganlogang@verizon.com
Corr SecRichard Musslermusseng@hotmail.com
TreasJohn FarrelJafnarf@yahoo.com
DelegateToby Bloomdelmardobe2000@yahoo.com
Redwood Empire DPC
http://redpc.org/
PresMarjorie Brooksmarj.brooks@att.net
VPWayne Rossmillerbross4153@aol.com
Rec SecEileen Moffittmoffittlass@sbcglobal.net
TreasStewart Tatestewarttate@fleacare.com
DelegateMarjorie Brooksmarj.brooks@att.net
Corr SecBelinda Rossmillerbross4153@aol.com
San Fernando Valley
http://www.sfvdpc.org
PresLinda Mattsonlindamat@aol.com
VPSaundra Rovirasauniv@aol.com
R/C SecSusan Dasarosdasaro@gmail.com
TreasDebra Rozumdlrozum@earthlink.net
DelegateSaundra Rovirasauniv@aol.com

COLORADO   [top]
DPC of Rocky Mt. Area
http://www.dpcrma.com
PresJon Sandersjon@imperiadobermans.com
VPSandy Atkinsondobrmom9845@msn.com
Corr SecMary Ann Hollismaryann@imperialdobermans.com
Rec SecMary Ann Hollismaryann@imperialdobermans.com
TreasLynn Morrislarrygmorris@msn.com
DelegateJon Sandersjon@imperiadobermans.com

FLORIDA  [top]
DPC of FloridaPresEileen Dohseileen1@mindspring.com
VP 
Rec SecJudy Lustigjglustig@bellsouth.net
Corr SecJudi Lustigjglustig@bellsouth.net
TreasLynn Rocheroclyndobe@aol.com
Delegate  

GEORGIA  [top]
Atlanta DPC
http://www.AtlantaDPC.com
PresRachel Kanarekrachel@kanarek.com
VPDawn Bentontheirishmouse@comcast.net
Rec SecAnita Spencerdobermanp2@bellsouth.net
TreasJane Fratesijanefrat@comcast.net
DelegateSabrina Mooremikadobe@mindspring.com
Corr SecJo Kilbycamprs@comcast.net

HAWAII  [top]
DPC of HawaiiPresSkip Leehilee@majesticdobe.com
VPRae Vaoifivaoifir001@hawaii.rr.com
Rec SecAmy Fujinakadobemom@clearwire.net
TreasInez Idapinkopotamos@gmail.com
DelegateHiroko Leehilee@majesticdobe.com

ILLINOIS  [top]
Illini DPCPresMary DependahlMDEPendahl@aol.com
VPEsther Ursojinxdobe@aol.com
R/C SecBob Baronsarpilot2@aol.com
TreasCarole Moencmdobies@sbcglobal.net
DelegateEsther Ursojinxdobe@aol.com
Alt DelLaura Plasketespauper1@sbcglobal.net

INDIANA  [top]
DPC of IndianaPresSuzanne Serinesteveserine@msn.com
VPKarl Kreckkarlhkreck@comcast.net
R/C SecConnie Meyercmeyer5000@gmail.com
TreasPatty Samplepattysample@comcast.net
DelegateEvie SullivanEES-1@att.net

IOWA  [top]
DPC of G. Des MoinesPresJim Watersjameswtrs6@msn.com
VPKevin McMannus
Rec SecStacy Simsisabeaudobes@q.com
TreasShirley Hayesl.legacy@globalccs.net
DelegateEve Auchirongate@saber.net

KANSAS  [top]
DPC of G. Kansas CityPresChristi Merritt Thompsonrcmerr78@aol.com
VPKaren Fusskafuss@prodigy.net
R/C SecKerri McIntyre Murphywolfhound@cox.net
TreasKerri McIntyre Murphywolfhound@cox.net
DelegateChristi Merritt Thompsonrcmerr78@aol.com
DPC of G. Wichita PresDoug Matsondouglas.m.matson@boeing.com
VPSusie Brown
Rec SecMildred Doldknlman@aol.com
TreasMildred Doldknlman@aol.com
DelegateDoug Matsondouglas.m.matson@boeing.com

LOUISIANA  [top]
DPC of LouisiannaPresJuanita Graffagninijuan440@att.net
VPEd Downingeddowning@charter.net
R/C SecMarie Alice Rouselledobefan@aol.com
TreasMarie Alice Rouselledobefan@aol.com
DelegateJuanita Graffagninijuan440@att.net
DelegateJuanita Graffagninigrafdobe@aol.com

MAINE  [top]
Pine Tree State DPCPresBeth Walkerbwalker@memic.com
VPCarol Crosbyccrosby@maine.rr.com
Rec SecPenny Carysasanoa04072@gmail.com
Corr SecRick Johnsonmasq@gwi.net
TreasHosea Carpenterhosea.w.carpenter@gmail.com
DelegatePenny Carysasanoa04072@gmail.com
Alt DelHosea Carpenterhosea.w.carpenter@gmail.com

MARYLAND  [top]
Metro Baltimore DPC
http://mbdpc.net/
PresAthy Conigliaroathyc@yahoo.com
VPLinda Grskovichlindobes@comcast.net
Rec SecMariann HeinUdxDobeRom@verizon.net
TreasDonald Grskovichdonaldgr@comcast.net
DelegatePam Thompsonthompsonpam@aol.com
Corr SecMariann HeinUdxDobeRom@verizon.net

MASSACHUSETTS  [top]
Pilgrim DPC
http://www.pilgrimdobe.org/
PresBradford DunnAlteriago@aol.com
VPRea OLearyreaoleary@verizon.net
Rec SecBeth Szczygieldobermanri@yahoo.com
Corr SecKathryn Semplekarhianns@aol.com
TreasRobin Kelleydobes@verizon.net
DelegateAnn Marie Dunnadriadobes@aol.com
Alt DelMay Jacobsonmayjay3@comcast.net

MICHIGAN  [top]
DPC of DetroitPresDiane Wydicktempodob@rocketmail.com
VPCarol SilvermanMiTiDobe@aol.com
Rec SecShirley Bakermitidobes@yahoo.com
Cor SecCheryl Hassettmicherhh@peoplepc.com
TreasHeidi Boettcherheidiboettcher@gmail.com
DelegateHeidi Boettcherheidiboettcher@gmail.com
DPC of Michigan PresDaisy Doolittledaisyd319@netzero.net
VPKari Jonesjustice1414@att.net1
Rec SecHeather Copleaheathercoplea@hotmail.com
TreasKim Downersehoya@frontier.com
DelegateKim Downersehoya@frontier.com

MINNESOTA  [top]
Greater Twin Cities DPCPresNancy Lehrmannl@lehrmanflom.com
VPLester Cannonlcannon@iphouse.com
Rec SecDara Swendsenteecodobes@aol.com
TreasNancy Lehrmannl@lehrmanflom.com
DelegateJune Taylordobesix@yahoo.com
Corr SecDara Swendsenteecodobes@aol.com
DelegateJune Taylordobesix@yahoo.com

MISSOURI  [top]
DPC of MissouriPresJudy Schmeligdoberhome@sbcglobal.net
VPBill Spratleypizzaman@sbcglobal.com
R/C SecJoanne Hougejshough@earthlink.net
TreasJill Youngjillyoung99@yahoo.com
DelegateMary Jane Laddwalkaway@gmail.com
Alt DelKaren Fusskafuss@prodigy.net

NEVADA  [top]
DPC of Las VegasPresLisa Burroffwinmardobermans@hotmail.com
VPJohn Gettergetjohn2@cox.net
Corr SecHolly Schorrpennylanelv@cox.net
Rec SecHolly Schorrpennylanelv@cox.net
TreasHolly Schorrpennylanelv@cox.net
DelegateLisa Burroffwinmardobermans@hotmail.com
DPC of Reno PresRoger Auchirongate@saber.net
VPTammy Myersmedleyrn@yahoo.com
Rec SecEve Auchirongate@saber.net
TreasTrisha Destefaniadestefani@fontiernet.com
DelegateEric Petersonepdobe@juno.com

NEW YORK  [top]
DPC of Tappan Zee
http://www.dpctz.com
PresKimberly Somjendobedvm@gmail.com
VPSueAnn Lesserar18ar180@msn.com
Rec SecMarylyn Degregoriomarylyn@smokeyjoe.net
TreasBarbara Sciannabeetru4u@aol.com
DelegateRay Carlislecaradobe@aol.com
Long Island DPCPresDenise Devitodobies2@verison.net
VPEstelle CorrKalora@prodigy.net
R/C SecJoAnne Sarlojlodobes@verizon.net
TreasKathy Gregorygregdobes@aol.com
DelegateJoAnne Sarlojlodobes@verizon.net

NORTH CAROLINA  [top]
DPC of Charlotte
http://www.dpccharlotte.org
PresJohn Schoenemanschohaus1@aol.com
VPTammy Raboldgoldgrove1@aol.com
R/C SecPam Thompsonthompsonpam@aol.com
TreasPam Thompsonthompsonpam@aol.com
DelegatePam Thompsonthompsonpam@aol.com
Alt. DelLori Schoenemanschohaus1@aol.com

OHIO  [top]
DPC of Columbus OH
http://www.dpcco.org
PresLynn Branchbranchcooper@aol.com
VPMargie Gorslenemgorslene@localnet.com
Rec SecKaren Millskarenmills@patriotgold.com
TreasMargery McCormickmmccorm2@insight.rr.com
DelegatePamela Foulkpjfoulk@aol.com
DPC of Greater Dayton
http://dpcgrdayton.org
PresE.A. Thielenskip.thielen@earthlink.net
VPRon Cramerrecemc8218@att.net
Rec SecLiz Cramerrecemc8218@att.net
TreasJoyce Thielenj.thielen@earthlink.net
DelegateE.A. Thielenskip.thielen@earthlink.net
Lakeshore DPC PresCarl Metzger
VPJackie Spratttspratt@Ameritech.net
R/C SecLinda Lindiccidnil@sbcglobal.net
TreasSusan Chiarislchiari@ameritech.net
DelSusan Chiarislchiari@ameritech.net
Maumee Valley DPC PresSam Moceriabsolutdobe1@gmail.com
VPKen Hermannpremiersales11@aol.com
R/C SecTammy Pricetammyp@customstaffing-online.com
TreasAnne Moceriamoceri@walnay.com
DelegateJoan Katzsundwndobe@aol.com
Miami Valley DPC http://miamivalleydoberman
pinscherclub.org
PresSharon Brunotraditions@insightbb.com
VPRuth Muellermueller.1@zoomtown.com
Rec SecLaura Mitchelllauraj_45205@yahoo.com
 TreasRuth Muellermueller.1@zoomtown.com
DelegateCarol Mooreagiledobe@doglover.com

OKLAHOMA  [top]
DPC of Indian NationsPresDeb Johnsonjohnson.deb@sbcglobal.net
VPJana Duprejkdupre@sbcglobal.net
R/C SecDiana Raydianabray@msn.com
TreasSharon Caseydrmkcher@aol.com
DelegateDeb Johnsonjohnson.deb@sbcglobal.net

OREGON  [top]
Mt. Hood DPC
 
PresDawn Dannersunsetdobe@aol.com
VPAnn Straderats_aerie@yahoo.com
Rec SecDonna Kempjustdonnas@comcast.net
TreasEllen Hanleyellenpoppy@aol.com
DelegateNaomi Shorrnaomishorr@comcast.net

PENNSYLVANIA  [top]
Quaker City DPC
http://www.qcdpc.com/
PresSharon Marinellisharjet@comcast.net
VPMarjorie Datskowdatelis@aol.com
Rec SecMary Jo Anselmjansel@comcast.net
TreasSidney Datskowsdatskow@comcast.net
DelegateMarjorie Datskowdatelis@aol.com
Corr SecNancy Youngnancylyoung@windstream.net

TENNESSEE  [top]
DPC of Memphis
http://www.dpc-memphis.org
PresAlan Kellumkellumkti@aol.com
VPMichelle Perfectperfexdobermans@aol.com
Rec SecCarma Clevelandgsdobe@bellsouth.net
TreasJames Bakerjbaker@ssr-inc.com
DelegateTanja Todd-Kellumttoddmd@aol.com
DPC of Nashville, Inc
http://www.dpcnashville.net/
PresKelle Rossrpets@hotmail.com
VPCheryl Greencgreen@benefitcon.com
Rec SecMaggie Sanguinetti PTMaggie@comcast.net
TreasPaul SanguinettiSportsterRider@comcast.net
DelegateCheryl Green cgreen@benefitcon.com
Alt DelChristi Thompson Merritt rcmerr78@aol.com

TEXAS  [top]
DPC of Dallas
http://www.dpcd.org
PresMary Ann Byrnsmabyrns@yahoo.com
VPColeen Byrnscoleenbyrns@yahoo.com
Rec SecBeth Atheybeth@athey.net
Cor SecBeth Atheybeth@athey.net
TreasCarla Scannicchiocscanni@att.net
DelegateLynn Eggerslynnfoxhall@aol.com
DPC of Houston
http://www.mydpch.org/
PresNancy Francismail@nancyfrancis.net
VPGinanna Crouchdoctorcrouch@yahoo.com
R/C SecBarbara Daysouthpawtraining@aol.com
TreasElaine Richmanerichman@yahoo.com
DelegateKathy McLemorekathymclemore@msn.com
DPC of San AntonioPresSara Lynchsaraandjoe@msn.com
VPRon Mitchelldobie357@att.net
R/C SecSonja Bustamantebustamantes@uthscsa.com
TreasFrancine Lingisflingis@aol.com
DelegateJoni Kahnjmkahntex@aol.com
Greater Austin DPC
http://greateraustindpc.com
PresScott Smith 
VPJay Brannon 
Rec SecJennifer Osburn 
TreasSusan Sellars 
Delegate  
Corr SecJennifer Osburn 

UTAH  [top]
Salt Lake DPC
http://www.utahdobes.org
PresDonna Eliasondogtraining2wcpet.net
VPElaine Wallacesarahbear@peoplepc.com
Rec SecMarsha Sheppardlegacydobermans@msn.com
TreasCindy Herlcah4dobes@msn.com
DelegateMarsha Sheppardlegacydobermans@msn.com
Alt DelWende Callluvdobies@comcast.net

VIRGINIA   [top]
Cavalier DPC
http://www.dobermanclub.org
PresWendy Boswellpres@dobermanclub.org
VPBrad Whitevp@dobermanclub.org
R/C SecDorothy Nolansec@dobermamclub.org
TreasSilke Satzingertre@dobermanclub.org
DelegateMiriam (Meejin) Pikedpcad@dobermanclub.org
Alt. DelWendy KulpDPCAlter@dobermanclub.org
Potomac Valley DPC
http://www.pvdpc.org
PresMadge Harrisonbellnhans@verizon.net
VPLenora Keenerlwsowers@aol.com
Rec SecDiane Albrightdjones@acucal.com
TreasChristopher Picotpicot@cpcug.org
DelegateBonnie Baileydreadnoughtdobes@cox.net

WASHINGTON  [top]
Puget Sound DPC
http://www.pugetsounddpc.org
PresFaye Strausssherluckmm@msn.com
VPElaine HopperStarlainek9@msn.com
R/C SecLinda Halemishore@comcast.net
TreasCharlotte Heineckecsheinecke@gmail.com
DelegateFaye Strausssherluckmm@msn.com

WISCONSIN  [top]
DPC of G. MilwaukeePresSherry Butterfieldthornhill1@centurytel.net
VPJan Plagenz
Rec SecLaura Plasketespauper1@sbcglobal.net
TreasCindy Bohnertspecialqtrs@gmail.com
DelegateLaura Plasketespauper1@sbcglobal.net
 

SPECIALTIES

SHOW DATECHAPTER CLUBSTATE
January
1/3/2013Los Angeles DPC CA
1/4/2013Aztec DPC of San DiegoCA
1/16/2013Mt. Hood DPC (2 shows)OR
1/18/2014DPC of Tappan Zee (2 obedience shows)NY
February
2/9/2013DPC of IndianaIN
2/11 & 12/2012Long Island DPC NY
2/28/2013Desert Valley DPC (2 shows)AZ
March
3/6/2013DPC of San Antonio (2 shows)TX
3/8 & 3/9/2013DPC of Nashville - (2 shows)TN
3/9/2013DPC of FloridaFL
3/15/2013DPC of HoustonTX
3/17/2012DPC of Greater Kansas CityKS
3/22/2013DPC of Dallas TX
3/23/2013Salt Lake DPC - OB/RallyUT
3/29/2013DPC of Las Vegas (2 shows back to back)NV
3/30/2013DPC of CharlotteNC
April
4/6 & 4/7/2013DPC of Greater WichitaKS
4/13 & 4/14/2012Greater Austin DPCTX
4/14/2013Atlanta DPC (2 shows)GA
4/20/2013Potomac Valley DPC of Northern Virginia VA
4/19 & 4/21/2013Metropolitan Baltimore DPCMD
May
5/3/2013DPC of Missouri MO
5/2/2013Salt Lake DPC UT
5/17/2013DPC of Northern California (2 shows) CA
5/18/2013Pine Tree State DPCME
5/25 & 5/26/2013DPC of Indian Nation OK
5/25/2013DPC of Greater Dayton  OH
5/23/2013Miami Valley DPC OH
June
6/2/2012DPC of Louisiana LA
6/1/2012Pilgrim DPC (2 shows back to back)MA
6/2/2013DPC of Hawaii HI
6/15/2012Aztec DPCCA
6/15/2013Quaker City DPCPA
6/21 & 22/2013Greater Twin Cities DPCMN
6/29/2013Maumee Valley DPCOH
July
7/4/2013San Fernando DPC (2 shows back to back)CA
7/5/2013DPC of MichiganMI
7/13/2013DPC of MemphisTN
7/18/2013DPC of Houston TX
7/19/2013Mt. Hood DPC (2 shows)OR
7/21/2013DPC of the Tappan Zee (OB and Rally)NY
7/26/2013DPC of Gr. Milwaukee (2 Shows Back to Back)WI
August
8/3/2013DPC of Louisiana LA
8/17, 18, 19/2013Puget Sound DPC Agility TrialsWA
8/17/2013DPC of MemphisTN
8/24/2013Lakeshore DPC OH
8/25/2012DPC of Greater Kansas CityKS
8/30/2013DPC of Reno (2 Shows Back to Back)NV
September
9/6/2013DPC of Greater Des Moines (2 Shows Back to Back) IA
9/7/2012Doberman Pinscher Club of the Rocky Mtn. Area CO
9/5 & 9/6/2013Redwood Empire DPC CA
9/20/2013DPC of Missouri (obedience trial)MO
October
10/5/2012DPC of Sacramento (2 Back-to-back shows) CA
10/27/2013DPC of Tappan Zee  (2 shows back to back) NY
November
11/1 & 11/3/2013Cavalier DPCVA
11/3/2013DPC of Hawaii HI
11/14/2013Tucson DPC (2 shows)AZ
11/17/2012 &
11/18/2012
DPC of Columbus OH OH
11/17/2012DPC of Charlotte NC
11/29/2013DPC of Detroit (2 shows back to back)MI
December
12/16/2012Lakeshore DPC OH
12/8 & 9/2012Illini DPC IL

Faye Strauss, Judges Education Chairperson

DPCAEducationJudges@dpca.org

DPCA through Judges Education has developed am excellent team of seminar presenters, mentors and instructors to add an important new dimension to breed awareness and your Specialties.

DPCA now requires Doberman Chapter Clubs to conduct an educational event once a year. This communication is sent to provide you with the support your club needs to meet this worthwhile goal.

As chairman of Chapter Club Education I am responsible for providing the advertising and publicity and coordinating the appearance of mentors, instructors - presenters.

1) Your club incurs no expense for mentors or instructor- presenters, advertising and travel as we use local authorities. Your club may incur expenses for duplicating handout material and possibly for providing AV equipment.

2) Your club determines the date and time of the event with the understanding no other events will be held in conflict with the seminar. We strongly recommend the seminar be scheduled after BISS judging. If judging begins at noon, you may wish to consider starting the seminar at 10 AM.

3) Your club selects from a menu of three two-hour presentations.

Judges Education Workshop. * Judging is a process of prioritizing positives and penalizing deviations while applying the standard, which is constant.

Workshop Agenda

0 - 10 minutes - Breed History.

20-40 minutes - Master the Standard

40-80 minutes - Four Stations: Heads, Structure, Gait and Temperament

80-120 minutes - 'You Be the Judge'. Compare your evaluations with DPCA mentor/experts.

Breeders Education Workshop. * Topics include Breed History. Master the Standard. Genetic Strategy. Choosing the breeding pair. Care of the bitch. Whelping. Feeding. Ears.

Litter socialization. Early Training. (Leash and housebreaking)

Temperament testing. Matching puppy with new owner. Show home? If possible someone to provide a litter for group evaluation (takes a lot of courage). If not consider video or photos.

Q&A

Exhibitors Education Workshop. * Show training is a major challenge especially as positive attitude and temperament can be reinforced. One on one 'hands-on' demonstrates proper techniques for show training. Topics include. How judges see your dog. Chronology of training (puppy to special). Prepare your dog for competition, mentally, physically and nutritionally. Positive attitude and temperament. Mechanics of stress free show training.

Hands-on clinic - individual instruction.

*All registered students

Receive a recommended list of home study articles to be downloaded from the DPCA JEC and Breeders web sites. Partial list includes: 'A Judges Perspective', 'In Defense of Judges Education', 'Breed Trends'. 'Gait '. 'Ears - Cropping and Maintenance'. 'Temperament'. 'Structure'. 'How to Raise a Healthy, Happy, Confident Puppy.' Illustrated Commentary.

Mentoring of registrants by DPCA approved mentors at a ringside, reserved area.

Advertising (if we have 90 days lead time)

1) A full page ad and flyer will be prepared with your approval for use in the premium list and the judging program and for e-mailing to local all breed clubs. If there is time perhaps an announcement ad can be placed in Pipeline, DD and / or DQ and on the Chapter Club web site. And also on the Chapter Club's Specialty site.

2) A publicity release combining your specialty event with the educational program for release on Cyberdobes, Showdobes. The judge's event will require a separate release for judges list. If there is time we can release to Gazette, Pipeline DD and DQ.

3) Please note the promotion for the judge's and the fancy require different advertising approaches.

The program developed above will increase interest and attendance and should increase entries. The club must identify the area at the show site where the 'classroom' can be located. Other decisions involve registration fee, refreshments and a possible tie in with entrants. It may be a good idea to consider charging a $25 seminar fee but allow all Dobe entrants a 50% discount or perhaps a straight $10 discount. This will accomplish two things. It will make the entry more attractive and generate a good attendance for the workshop. Fee for AKC judges might be $10. Something to think about.

Traveling around the country doing Doberman and AKC Institute seminars I had an opportunity to observe what makes a great workshop. Besides enthusiasm and knowledge of the breed, audience participation such as hands on, you be the judge and a lively q & a, make the difference. DPCA has the talent and the desire to make it work. The only ingredient needed to bring it all together is you.

It begins with your assigning someone who is comfortable with e-mail and .pdf (Adobe acrobat files) and providing me with their name and e-mail address. Once we have established communications you can decide which event you wish to schedule at what specialty. It would be beneficial to our breed if you would schedule an educational event at each specialty, rotating the menu. But that is all up to you.

We will coordinate all events so there is no duplication where there is geographical exposure.

I am enclosing an article, which will be part of the breeder's kit. You may wish to share it with your members. Please have a computer capable coordinator from your club contact me.

Sincerely

Faye Strauss, chairman
Chapter Club Education for JEC
dpcaeducationjudges@dpca.org / 253-631-1442


Re: Summing up Chapter Club Education.

From: Faye Strauss Chairman

For those of you still unaware of the program each club has three seminars to choose from: Judges, Exhibitors and Breeders. We have developed a crack team of seminar presenters, mentors and instructors who are in your area. The clubs do not pay any fees or expenses for our team. Outside of some nominal amount for handouts, clubs will not incur any expense. The benefits are many:

1. new dimensions to breed awareness (sign up new members)

2. extra publicity for your show

3. positive involvement by your members

4. chapter clubs can charge a seminar fee and also provide a discount to exhibitors.

5. coordination of advertising, publicity and internet provided by me.

How do you get started:

1. assign someone from your club who is comfortable with e-mail

2. select a date and topic

3. confirm local presenters

4. and you are ready to go.

I recently attended the Exhibitor Education seminar at Puget Sound. Michelle Santana was the presenter assisted by Elaine Hopper and others. It was well attended and the response was excellent. It is my fervent hope that all of you will sign up and get involved.

Michelle Santana noted several ways to improve attendance.

1. Schedule the event with no conflicts such as judges dinner.

2. The announcement of the event MUST appear in the premium list, the judging schedule communication to exhibitors.

3. The club should make the announcement in their club communications.

4. Flyers at host club table.

5. PA system should announce the seminar three times during the judging.

Michelle said, "The Puget sound event response was excellent." The President of the Detroit club told me he was receiving good response to the publicity.

Every chapter club is urged to schedule an event.

Please contact me.