I have been involved with Dobermans since 1987. I started competing in obedience then acquired my first conformation dog. I have continued to compete as an owner handler along with showing dogs for others. I have finished many champions, added obedience titles, handled two DPCA Top Twenty conformation finalists as well as DPCA AOM recipients and other local and national award winners. Under the Starlaine prefix I have bred over 50 conformation champions as well as obedience and agility titlists. I have attended most nationals since my first one in 1988. I am a member of the Puget Sound DPC and I have held every office. I have also been show chair, obedience chair, breeder referral, judges selection, legislative committee member, website coordinator, and trophy chair. I am also a member of the Mt Hood DPC. Within the DPCA, I have served on numerous committees along with my duties as Second Vice President. I also started the DPCA Holter Project. I have been the DPCA Second Vice President since 2017.
I feel very strongly about the preservation of our breed. I have been employed in the communication industry for over 44 years (I am now retired) and offer the DPCA my experience in communication, project management and organization. I have assisted several chapter clubs with updates to their bylaws and my goal for the future would be to have each club as up to date as possible. My personal interest lays in research into health issues that affect our breed, and I would like to promote more health-related testing to be made available. I plan to continue being an advocate for the membership as I feel it is possible to balance the requirements of the organization with the needs and desires of its members. I strongly believe all members deserve a voice and all aspects of Doberman activity should be embraced and celebrated.