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DCA Officers and Board of Directors
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DCA Officers
2007
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. - Cathy Sorenson
852 Skylark Place
Oak Harbor, WA 98277-7931
360-279-1698
dogal@webtv.net
Secretary - Marlies Noll
31030 108th St.
Princeton, MN 55371-4646
763-389-4622
mdachs@aol.com
Treasurer - Ken Levison
360 North Avenue
Avon, New York 14414-9501
(585) 226-6254
dazdox@yahoo.com
AKC Delegate - Charles Baris
400 Central Park West, Apt. 20-S
New York, New York 10025-5858
(212) 665-6005
barharjc@verizon.net
Class of 2008
Anne Carson
3520 Nancy Creek Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327-2406
404-237-9245
annecarson@mindspring.com
Wally Jones
390 Eminence Pike
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-9277
jones.walter@insightbb.com
Cheryl Snedaker Sims
P.O. Box 239
Madison, New Hampshire 03849-0239
603-367-4520
clss@dachshire.com
Lisa Warren
PO Box 923
Fogelsville,PA 18051
610-285-6425
ElysiumDox@aol.com
Class of 2009
Martha Grantham
249 Forest Parkway
Alabaster, Alabama 35007
205/663-8977
mgrantha@bellsouth.com
Liz Heywood
30 Starbarrack Rd.
Red Hook, NY 12571-2249
845-758-8088
starbarrack1@frontiernet.net
Paul Martin
7417 Lost Creek Ct.
Marshall, VA 20115
540-364-0069
brando2@starpower.net
Robert Wlodkowski
2710 Valley Farm Rd
Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173
(704) 843-5858
Rslepyholo@aol.com
Class of 2010
Jean Dieden
3535 E. Swede Hill Road
Clinton, WA 98236-9684
360-579-2725
jmdieden@whidbeyisland.com
Francis (Marci) Forrester
17100 Oyster Bay Rd. #A
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542-2944
(251) 967-3403
marcifor@gulftel.com
Cheryl Shultz
3817 Seven Oaks Drive
Corona, California 92881-4005
(951) 279-8252
cherevee@sbcglobal.net
Emma Jean Stephenson Dusold
3040 Old Darlington Rd.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-7645
emmajean52@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
Agility - Betsy Fortman
Field Trial - Jean Dieden
Junior Handler - Ann Wlodkowski
Obedience - Gail Binder
Owner/Handler - Ann Wlodkowski
Register of Merit - Robert Wlodkowski
Variety Top Ten (3) Coats - Ann Wlodkowski
Versatility - Trudy Kawami
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.)
Jan Oswald, Chair
P.O. Box 670
Cabazon, CA 92230
(951) 849-3460
darshandachs@aol.com
Budget
Wally Jones, Chair
390 Eminence Pike
Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065-9707
(502) 633-9277
jones.walter@insightbb.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.
Kitty Adair, Co-Chair
411 Belgrade-Swansboro Rd.
Stella, NC 28582
910-326-3456
moordairdachs@ec.rr.com
Diane McCormack, Co-Chair
P.O. Box 10809
Truckee, CA 96162-0809
530-587-3148
spirit@mail.telis.org
Challenge Trophy
Anne Carson
3520 Nancy Creek Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327-2406
404-237-9245
annecarson@mindspring.com
Charles Baris
400 Central Park West, Apt. 20-S
New York, New York 10025-5858
(212) 665-6005
barharjc@earthlink.net
Janet Schwalbe
71 Valley Way
Pendergrass, GA 30567
7606-693-7142
reschwalbe@yahoo.com
Lisa Warren
P.O. Box 923
Fogelsville, PA 18051
610-285-6425
elysiumdox@aol.com
(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
Alice Moyer
Dr. Marilyn (Julie) Roane
DCA National Showcase
Ann Gordon, Chair
406 North Church Court
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724)443-4261
angora119@aol.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.
Wally Jones
390 Eminence Pike
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-9277
jones.walter@insightbb.com
Anne Carson, Liaison
3520 Nancy Creek Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327-2406
404-237-9245
annecarson@mindspring.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@gulftel.com
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
Carl Holder
1130 Redoak Drive
Lumberton, Texas 77657
(409) 755-6569
candachs@aol.com
Andra O'Connell
1793 Berme Road
Kerhonkson, New York 12446-3128
(845) 626-4137
amtekel@gmail.com
Dr. Marilyn Roane
201 Bush Drive
Winchester, Virginia 22602-4600
(540) 662-9262
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 Jan Oswald for your copy.
Phyllis Rosinsky, Chair
186 Island Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-1729
201-529-2714
cantails@optonline.net
Jan Oswald, Audio/Visual Chair
P.O. Box 670
Cabazon, CA 92230
951-849-3460
darshandachs@aol.com
The judges' education coordinator is responsible for presenting future dachshund judges with study groups, information on the breed and a mentors program.
Lisa Warren, Co-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@gulftel.com
251-967-3403
Robert Wlodkowski
2710 Valley Farm Rd
Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173
704-843-5858
rslepyholo@aol.com
The Junior showmanship chairperson is responsible
for calculating statistics and any other functions
related to juniors.
Fran Colonna, Chair
700 Maple Lane
Lansing, Kansas 66043-6221
913-727-2246
kanawha123@aol.com
Kandee Kostic - Assistant
10301 Grosvenor Pl, apt, 403
Rockville, Maryland 20852
kandice.kostic@hotmail.com / 301-787-9538
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 - 2008
This Committee is responsible for nominating a
slate of officers and directors for the 2007 election
by the DCA membership.
, Chair
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>.
Wayne & Barbara Bolton
400 Deer Trail
Oxford, GA 30267
(707) 784-0424
swampdox@bellsouth.net
Debbie McCollum
1300 N. Hampton Drive
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 897-0499
pedigree16@aol.com
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.
Ann Gordon (AKC Gazette column)
406 North Church Court
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724)443-4261
angora119@aol.com
Lisa Warren, Public Relations Chair
P.O. Box 923
Fogelsville, PA 18051
610-285-6425
elysiumdox@aol.com
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."
The Dachshund Club of America is divided into six geographical regions. The specialty clubs within these regions work together in rescue efforts, to put on specialty shows, field and obedience trials, earthdog tests and with public education. There is further information on regionalization under that heading on the front page.
Mary Anne Fowler, Chair
P.O. Box 901
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-0901
847-295-2707
maryannefowler@earthlink.com
Bob Wlodkowski, Board Liaison
2710 Valley Farm Road
Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173
(704) 843-5858
rslepyholo@aol.com
Six Regional Chairs
Information found under "Clubs"
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)
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.
Emma Jean Stephenson Dusold, Chair
3040 Old Darlington Road
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-6745
emmajean52@aol.com
"TAC" is the Trial Advisory Committee.
This is the committee that oversees
dachshund field trials and earthdog.
Jean Dieden - Chair
3535 E. Swede Hill Rd.
Clinton, Washington 98236-8803
(360) 579-2725
jmdieden@whidbeyisland.com
M.A. Klein, Vice Chair
P.O. Box 194
Mitchellville, IA 50169-0194
515-967-6757
maklein@iowalink.com
Robert Schwalbe, Secretary
71 Valley Way
Pendergrass, GA 30567
706-693-7142
reschwalbe@yahoo.com
See TAC Objectives
Triathlon Committee
This committee is responsible for organizing the Triathlon for the annual DCA National specialty.
Lois Ballard, Chair
421 Hawk Court
Stratford, WI 54484-9686
715-687-4944
ppack@verizon.net
Trophy
(a/k/a Awards Plaques - see above)
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.
Trudy Kawami, Chair
540 54th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11220-3115
(718) 492-3929
SalixBrooklyn@aol.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
Webpage
JanOswald, Chair
Andra O'Connell, Webmaster
