Club Contacts
Officers
| Position | Term | Name | Mailing Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2025–27 | Terry Chandler | president@gspca.org | 4520 Porter Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011-7938 |
| Vice President | 2026–28 | Renee Lara, DVM | vicepresident@gspca.org | 824 E Villa Maria Rd., Bryan, TX 77802-5337 |
| Treasurer | 2025–27 | Dean Browning | treasurer@gspca.org | 2111 Carriage Station Rd., Batavia, OH 45103-2647 |
| Corresponding Secretary | 2025–27 | Lynn Pettinato | secretary@gspca.org | 1292 Antrim Dr., Roseville, CA 95747-7058 |
| Recording Secretary | 2026–28 | Melissa Campbell | recording-secretary@gspca.org | 7312 Shasta Dr., West Chester, OH 45069-1320 |
Board of Directors
| Section / Term | Regional Coverage | Director | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Northwest Section
2026–28
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and California ZIP codes 93600 and above. Note: All foreign memberships are represented by the Northwest Director. | Dominic Pettinato [CA] | nwdirector@gspca.org |
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Southwest Section
2025–27
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Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and California ZIP codes 93599 and below. | Dan Schoenfelder [CO] | swdirector@gspca.org |
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North Central Section
2025–27
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Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. | Jeff Wallace [IA] | ncdirector@gspca.org |
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East Central Section
2026–28
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Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. | Becky Feigh [IN] | ecdirector@gspca.org |
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South Central Section
2026–28
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Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. | Alan Sailors [TX] | scdirector@gspca.org |
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Northeast Section
2025–27
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Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. | Mary Boylan [CT] | nedirector@gspca.org |
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Southeast Section
2026–28
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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. | Fred Lowry [NC] | sedirector@gspca.org |
The Importance of Our AKC Delegate
What are the unique powers of a Delegate?
- Approves Rules governing dog shows and field trials
- Approves amendments to the AKC Bylaws
- Nominates and elects Delegates to serve on the AKC Board of Directors & Delegate Standing Committees
- Approves new member clubs
- Votes to uphold or overrule an AKC Board decision to disapprove a Delegate candidate or to remove a seated Delegate
- Only a Delegate may serve on the AKC Board
- Votes to discipline, and even to expel, a Member Club
How do they exercise these powers?
- Attends and votes at quarterly Delegate Meetings
- Attends and/or Participates with Delegate Standing Committees
- Brings Member Club’s proposals to the Delegates and/or Delegate Standing Committees
- A Member Club, through its Delegate, may propose amendments to the AKC Bylaws or AKC Rules directly to the AKC Board
- Informs all members of their Member Club of Delegate actions
- Acts as ombudsman for Member Club members dealing with AKC
What are the qualifications for a person to become a Delegate?
Required — Article VI of the AKC Bylaws
- Represents a Member Club
- Both Member Club and individual are in good standing with AKC
- Is a resident US citizen or has permanent resident alien status
Meets all of the occupational eligibility criteria - May not have been found guilty of or admitted to the theft, embezzlement or misappropriation of funds or property from an AKC Club
Suggested — for perspective and continuity
- Ten year involvement in AKC events and/or activities
- Willingness to serve for five years or more
- Willingness to invest time, effort and expenses
- Willingness to speak up and become involved
- Willingness to engage others in crucial conversations
- Access and skills to use a computer or the support of someone with the access and skills
What should a Member Club expect from their Delegate?
- Long term (5 years or more) commitment to represent and serve the Member Club
- Commitment to attend and participate at Delegate Meetings
- A timely report on the actions taken at Delegate Meetings
- Presentation of actions/issues that will come before future Delegate Meetings
What should your Delegate expect from the Member Club?
- Long term appointment as Delegate
- A forum to report on what transpired at Delegate meetings
- Discussion and guidance on forthcoming actions/issues
- Assistance with Delegate expenses to expand who might become Delegates and to maximize their participation