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DCA Officers 2012 President
Carl Holder
1130 Redoak Drive
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 755-6569
candachs@aol.com
1st Vice Pres.
Neal Hamilton
559 Clover Hill Rd.,
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-4724
applehillfarm@juno.com
2nd Vice Pres.
Fran Colonna
700 Maple Lane
Lansing, Kansas 66043-6221
913-727-2246
kanawha123@gmail.com
Recording Secretary
Jean Dieden DVM
3535 Swede Hill Rd.
Clinton, WA 98236-8803
360-579-2725
jmdieden@whidbeyisland.com
Corresponding Secretary
Cheryl Shultz
3817 Seven Oaks Drive
Corona, California 92881-4005
(951) 279-8252
cherevee@sbcglobal.net Treasurer
Ken Levison
360 North Avenue
Avon, New York 14414-9501
(585) 226-6254
dazdox@yahoo.com
AKC Delegate
Larry Sorenson
112 Two Does Lane
Clayton, NC 27520
llsoren@earthlink.net
919 550 7631
Board of Directors Class of 2012 Liz Heywood
30 Starbarrack Rd.
Red Hook, NY 12571-2249
845-758-8088
liz@starbarrack.net
Paul Martin
7417 Lost Creek Ct.
Marshall, VA 20115
540-364-0069
brando2@starpower.net
Robert Schwalbe
71 Valley Way
Pendergrass, GA 30567
706-693-7142
reschwalbe@yahoo.com
Robert Wlodkowski
2710 Valley Farm Rd
Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173
(704) 843-5858
Rslepyholo@aol.com
Class of 2013 Jerry Cerasini
14775 Wood Rd.
Alpharetta, GA 30004-3036
770-475-3152
ponyguru@aol.com
Francis (Marci) Forrester
17100 Oyster Bay Rd. #A
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542-2944
(251) 967-3403
marcifor@gmail.com
Deneice Van Hook, DVM
3 Deerwood Trail,
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
618-213-6016
k9coach@aol.com
Emma Jean Stephenson Dusold
3040 Old Darlington Rd.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-7645
emmajean52@aol.com
Class of 2014 Anne Carson
3520 Nancy Creek Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327-2406
404-237-9245
annecarson@mindspring.com
Brian Owen
500 Crooked Creek Road
Silver Creek, MS 39663-4409
601-886-9996
shadowdachs@yahoo.com
Vicki Spencer
2650 Holland Dr.,
Owensboro, KY 42303-2723
270-316-0051
lorindol@roadrunner.com
Lisa Warren
PO Box 923
Fogelsville,PA 18051
610-285-6425
ElysiumDox@aol.com
Committe Chairpersons AKC Gazette Column Ann Gordon
406 North Church Court
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724)443-4261
angora119@aol.com Archives (Historian) The DCA historian/archivist collects, catalogs and
makes available for reference and display all
materials relating to or generated by the
Dachshund Club of America. Vicki Spencer, Chair
270-926-9389
lorindol@roadrunner.com
Awards Awards is a committee consisting of the following individuals and their assignment: Ann Wlodkowski - Chair
Lynn Cope - Certificates (printing/creating)
Agility - John Willmore
Field Trial - Tracy Freeling
Junior Handler - Ann Wlodkowski
Obedience - Gail Binder
Owner/Handler - Ann Wlodkowski
Register of Merit - Robert Wlodkowski
Variety Top Ten (3) Coats - Ann Wlodkowski
Versatility - Julie Couch
Stud Dog/Brood Bitch - AnnWlodkowski Brochure / Audio Visual Program This program provides the DCA membership and the
public with information on the Dachshund.
Available on request are brochures related to the breed,
the DCA Handbook, the Versatility Booklet,
Bylaws of DCA and others. Also available to members
are video tapes of individual and DCA shows,
field trials and some foreign shows.
(Audio and video tapes are
available to U.S. DCA MEMBERS only.) Liz Heywood, Brochure Chair
30 Starbarrack Rd.
Red Hook, NY 12571-2249
845-758-8088
liz@starbarrack.net
Jerry Cerasini
14775 Wood Rd.
Alpharetta, GA 30004-3036
770-475-3152
ponyguru@aol.com
Canine Legislation Committee This Committee reports legislative activities and developments regarding dogs to DCA Regions and clubs in those Regions. It also informs DCA members of legislative matters in the DCA Newsletter and makes recommendations to the DCA Board of Directors regarding DCA Club donations to organizations working on behalf of purebred dog owners, breeders and fanciers in legislative matters. Gail LaBerge, Chair
3862 Morgan's Ridge Dr.
Buford, GA 30519-3795
770-271-7246
outland@laberge.org Challenge Trophy Anne Carson, Co-Chair
3520 Nancy Creek Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327-2406
404-237-9245
annecarson@mindspring.com
Sharon Johnson, Co-Chair
10445 Strait Lane
Dallas, TX 75229-6537
214-987-4461
sbjbug@sbcglobal.net
Janet Schwalbe
71 Valley Way
Pendergrass, GA 30567
706-693-7142
reschwalbe@yahoo.com
Companion Events (Obedience/Agility/Tracking/Rally) Holly Deeds, Chair
205 Marlboro Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37411-5220
423-698-3452
hdeeds@mccallie.org Jean Dieden
3535 E. Swede Hill Rd.,
Clinton, WA 98236-8803
360-579-2725
jmdieden@whidbeyisland.com Sharon McDonald
8717 Hermitage Pl.
River Ridge, LA 70123
504-305-3550
sharpree@yahoo.com Alice Moyer
79 Brighton Court
Downingtown, PA 19335-2270
484-432-7771
alice_moyer@vanguard.com Dr. Marilyn (Julie) Roane
P.O. Box 1906
Ruston, LA 71273-1906
318-513-2093
doxidoc@bayou.com DCA National Specialty Show
Board Liaison The liaison is responsible for coordinating
communications and plans for the annual
DCA National Specialty between the DCA Board
and local host clubs.
Anne Carson, Conformation Liaison
3520 Nancy Creek Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327-2406
404-237-9245
annecarson@mindspring.com
Jean Dieden, Performance & Companion Events Liaison
3535 E. Swede Hill Road
Clinton, WA 98236-9684
360-579-2725
jmdieden@whidbeyisland.com
Education
(public / DCA membership) The DCA Education Coordinator plans education
displays and programs for the annual show.
Please contact her if you have suggestions on what
you would like to learn about at DCA seminars.
Ideas and suggestions are always welcome! Francis (Marci) Forrester, Chair
17100 Oyster Bay Rd. #A
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542-2944
(251) 967-3403
marcifor@gmail.com
Fran Colonna
700 Maple Lane
Lansing, Kansas 66043-6221
913-727-2246
kanawha123@gmail.com Health Committee Purpose of health and welfare is to educate members, and participate in research projects where possible. (PRA, Disc Disease and hypothyroidism) Charlotte Borghardt, Chair
P.O. Box 1126
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85636
(520) 378-6354
teckelhof@hotmail.com Marlies Noll
31030 108th Street
Princeton, MN 55371-4646
763-389-4622
mdachs@aol.com Andra O'Connell
1793 Berme Road
Kerhonkson, New York 12446-3128
(845) 626-4137
amtekel@gmail.com Dr. Marilyn Roane
P.O. Box 1906
Ruston, LA 71273-1906
318-513-2093
doxidoc@bayou.com Linda Stowe
2904 Rachel Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 359-7148
lstowe@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu Illustrated Standard An Illustrated standard has been created to visually assist and educate Judges, Breeders, and Exhibitors of the Dachshund. It contains many drawings of the dachshunds structure from many different aspects and in movement. The Illustrated Standard is an exciting addition to DCA's many other educational tools! There is also a supplement to the Illustrated Standard. It is an evaluation kit with overlays that help you understand the dachshunds structure. It is now available from the Audio / Visual Program of DCA for a cost of $10.00 Please contact Liz heywood for your copy. Phyllis Rosinsky, Chair
186 Island Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1729
201-529-2714
cantails@optonline.net Liz Heywood
30 Starbarrack Rd.
Red Hook, NY 12571-2249
845-758-8088
liz@starbarrack.net
Judges' Education The judges' education coordinator is responsible for presenting future dachshund judges with study groups, information on the breed and a mentors program. Committee Members
Lisa Warren, Coordinator
P.O. Box 923
Fogelsville, PA 18051
610-285-6425
elysiumdox@aol.com
Marci Forrester
17100 Oyster Bay Rd. #A
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542-2944
marcifor@gmail.com
251-967-3403
Ann Gordon
406 North Church Court
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724)443-4261
angora119@aol.com
Ken Levison
360 North Avenue
Avon, New York 14414-9501
(585) 226-6254
dazdox@yahoo.com
Phyllis Rosinsky
186 Island Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1729
201-529-2714
cantails@optonline.net
Robert Wlodkowski
2710 Valley Farm Rd
Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173
704-843-5858
rslepyholo@aol.com
Junior Showmanship The Junior showmanship chairperson is responsible
for calculating statistics and any other functions
related to juniors. Janet Schwalbe
71 Valley Way
Pendergrass, GA 30567
706-693-7142
reschwalbe@yahoo.com
Membership The DCA Assistant Secretary answers membership
inquiries, provides applications, is responsible for
processing applications in a timely fashion, and
maintains an up-to-date membership roster.
Please contact the Membership Secretary for
more information. Neal Hamilton
59 Clover Hill Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
908 782-4724
applehillfarm@juno.com Newsletter Advisory Anne Carson, Chair
3520 Nancy Creek Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327-2406
404-237-9245
annecarson@mindspring.com Phyllis Rosinsky
186 Island Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1729
201-529-2714
cantails@optonline.net Newsletter Editor The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. Newsletter Editor produces a quarterly publication for the DCA membership and subscribers. This quality publication contains a wealth of information about dachshunds, written for and by dachshund enthusiasts. Please contact Lynne if you have an article you would like to submit for consideration, advertising and subscription information. Lynne Dahlén, DCA Newsletter Editor
9086 Daniels 70
Siren, WI 54872
Phone: 715-349-2566
chazlyn@sirentel.net Nominating Committee - 2012 This Committee is responsible for nominating a
slate of officers and directors for the 2012 election
by the DCA membership. Marci Forrester, Chair
Committee Members
Cathy Kelly (VA)
Roger Brown (GA)
Tracy Freeling (TX)
Julie Couch (OR)
Pedigree Research Pedigree Research is an incredibly useful program to help us better understand genetics of our breeding stock. The "CompuPed" Pedigree Program is being used for this task. There are 108 THOUSAND pedigrees available for online at <www.netpedigree.com>. DCA Pedigree Online Database Manager & Chair
Colleen Samaroo
colleen.samaroo@gmail.com Wayne & Barbara Bolton
400 Deer Trail
Oxford, GA 30267
(707) 784-0424
swampdox@peoplepc.com Debbie McCollum
1300 N. Hampton Drive
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 897-0499
pedigree16@aol.com
Performance Events (PEC) Jean Dieden (WA) - Chairman
Steve Shultz (CA)
Karen Mann (TX)
M. A. Klein (IA)
Robert Schwalbe (GA)
Larry Sorenson (NC)
Michael Nothstein (NJ)
Plaques and Pins (Trophies) Dachshund Specialty Clubs holding events, be it conformation, field or obedience may offer plaques, medallions and pins as trophies. Those clubs must order their DCA related trophies from the chairman of this committee. Sheila Parish
DCA Trophy Chairperson
P.O. Box 17164
Urbana, IL 61803
Email: dcatrophies@hotmail.com
Phone: (217) 367-0959
Public Relations The Public Relations committee is here to provide assistance in dealing with the media, newspapers and creating stories for the benefit of the dachshund. Lisa Warren, Public Relations Chair
P.O. Box 923
Fogelsville, PA 18051
610-285-6425
elysiumdox@aol.com
Connie Fisher
3820 Crums Church Road
Berryville, VA 22611-1962
540-955-4233
fshltd@wildblue.net Puppy (Breeder) Referral The Dachshund Club of America, Inc. will try to help you to locate breeders in your area. Please note that DCA does not offer 'Stud dog' referrals (if your female is in season we will not help you find a mate OR assist you in finding a female to breed to your male. If you are seeking to breed please consult the breeder of your animal or go to a dog show) and refers only to DCA members. Vicki Spencer, Chair
270-926-9389
lorindol@roadrunner.com NOTE: "The Dachshund Club of America makes no representations or warranties regarding the health of any animals or services provided by its members and has no liability to any one who purchases an animal or services from its members." (DCA) Raffle
Denise Siemssen, Chair
13122 Hunt Road
Culpeper, VA 22620
540-937-2352
dsiemssen@juno.com Diane Poranski
1144 Patricia Avenue
West Islip, NY 11795-2518
631-669-0084
kochana1@optonline.net Register of Merit Bob Wlodkowski, Chair
2610 Valley Farm Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 843-5856
rslepyholo@aol.com Joyce Warren
1311 Smith Road
Huffman, Texas 77336-4311
(281) 324-3276 Ann Wlodkowski (same as above) Rescue The Rescue network was established to aid Dachshund owners in the recovery of their animals when lost, strayed or stolen; to keep Dachshunds out of the hands of laboratories, animal dealers, puppy mills and similar enterprises, and to attempt to keep dachshunds out of pounds and animal shelters. Jane Mahaffey, Chair
guiness7@comcast.net
904-217-7698
Triathlon Committee
This committee is responsible for organizing the Triathlon for the annual DCA National specialty. Deneice Van Hook DVM, Chairman
3 Deerwood Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 213-6016
k9coach@aol.com Trophy Dachshund Specialty Clubs holding events, be it conformation, field or obedience may offer plaques, medallions and pins as trophies. Those clubs must order their DCA related trophies from the chairman of this committee. Sheila Parish
DCA Trophy Chairperson
P.O. Box 17164
Urbana, IL 61803
Email: dcatrophies@hotmail.com
Phone: (217) 367-0959
Versatility The Versatility Certificate is an award given by DCA honoring dogs that have proven their abilities in a combination of the various areas of Conformation, Field Trialing, Obedience, Earth dog and Tracking. "How-to" articles are published in the Versatility Booklet and may be obtained from the Educational Brochure chairperson. Join in the fun with the most versatile of all breeds...The Dachshund. Julie Layton Couch, Chair
7319 SE 118th Drive
Portland, OR 97266
503.761.5691
westrose@yahoo.com
Ways and Means The Ways and Means committee does the fundraising for DCA. It is this committee that puts on the fabulous and fun raffle held at the Annual dinner as well as our famous "Sale Table" containing a wide selection of dachshund related items during DCA.
Monika Martin, Chair
7417 Lost Creek Ct.,
Marshall, Virginia 20115
540-364-0069
brando2@starpower.net
Sherry Howes
7748 Woodbine Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797-8902
410-795-2934
doxies@connext.net
Raffle Diane Poranski
1144 Patricia Avenue
West islip, NY 11795-2518
631-669-0084
kochana1@optonline.net
Denise Siemssen
13122 Hunt Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701-7012
540-825-1122
dsiemssen@junoo.com Webpage JanOswald, Chair
Andra O'Connell, Webmaster
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