Samoyed Club of America

Samoyed Club of America

Promoting the well being and future of the Samoyed breed.

The official AKC breed club for the Samoyed since 1923.

Regional Clubs

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NorthEast Clubs

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York

MINUTEMAN SAMOYED CLUB, Inc

Coverage Area: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York
Website URL: www.minutemansamoyedclub.com
Facebook: MinutemanSamoyedClub
Newsletter: Minuteman Samoyed Club Bulletin
Club Liaison Info: Peggy Gaffney gaffney@kanineknits.com, 203-272-8548

President: Diana Walther
Vice President: Helen Sullivan
Treasurer: Eliza Wong
Secretary: Patty Richards
Board Members: Pete Zezima, Lori Perry, Denise Galante, David Harsch, Tina Leininger

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Annual specialty held in conjunction with the Turkey Cluster in Springfield, Massachusetts in November

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Mid-Atlantic Clubs

Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

ANTIETAM CREEK SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Neal Henderson 717-945-8226 whitestonesams11@gmail.com

President: Judy Kovitch
Vice President: Kathy Ronald
Treasurer: Neal Henderson
Secretary: Tina Leininger
Board Members: John Kovitch, Bob Leininger

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Two Annual Specialties, held on the Saturday and Sunday of the Celtic Classics at the York Exposition Center in York, Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the Delaware County Kennel Club

Club Activities: Pack Hikes, Funzie Day, Annual Picnic, Holiday Dinner and Awards, mentoring at specialties, Silent Auctions

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GARDEN STATE SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: In formation process, to cover New Jersey area
Contact: Deborah DeFonzo atomicdebbie7@gmail.com

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POTOMAC VALLEY SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
Website: www.potomacvalleysams.com
Facebook: (Friends of) Potomac Valley Samoyed Club
Newsletter: “Woos and News,” published quarterly, currently searching for a new editor. Announcements also made via email, Facebook site, and MeetUp site (Friends of) Potomac Valley Samoyed Club
Club Liaison Info: Tamara Somerville tamgidg@comcast.net

President: Janice Lynch
Vice President: Michael Fernandez
Treasurer: Richard Berry
Recording Secretary: Wendy Friedlander
Corresponding Secretary: Tamara Somerville
Board Members: Brenda Mantz, Lidiya Gavrilenko, Anne MacArthur

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-back specialties and sweepstakes held in conjunction with the Blue Crab Cluster in xxx, Virginia, and one supported entry as part of the Mountain Valley Cluster, Salem, Virginia.
Club Meetings: Minimum of four times annually, held at sites in Virginia and Maryland
Club Activities: Group walks, pack hike, bikejoring/scootering, sheep herding, lure coursing (CAT and Fast CAT), FiberArts, Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day parades in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, “Paint Your Sammy” party, picnic with Dog Daze at Watermine Park, W3PO weight pull, Canine CPR and First Aid training, Canine Cruise on the Potomac, participation in “Pups in the Park” at Washington Nationals baseball game, grooming and handling clinics, Octoberfest Pumpkin Picking and Winery visit, club Christmas party and auction, “Flash Mob” of Samoyeds at Capitol Christmas Tree along with a walk on the National Mall in Washington, DC on New Year’s Day, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Trick Dog testing, AKC Temperament Testing, Farm Dog Testing

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GREATER PITTSBURGH SAMOYED CLUB, INC.

Coverage Area: Western Pennsylvania
Newsletter: Smiles
Club Liaison Info: Susan Chapin 724-547-4274 swimfinn@zoominternet.net, 724-794-5942

President: Carole Rost
Vice President: Susan Chapin
Treasurer: Ross Chapin
Secretary: Roberta Cutshall
Board Members: Pam Lewis, Joan Rea

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: For 2022 GPSC’s specialty shows, including sweepstakes, will be held on September 24 and 25 along with Butler County Kennel Club
Club Meetings: Every other month, at various venues to be determined
Club Activities: Lure coursing, specialties, pack hikes, and social gatherings

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SouthEast Clubs

Alabama, The Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi

SAMOYED FANCIERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Inc

Coverage Area: Florida
Website URL: www.floridasamoyeds.org
Newsletter: “SamSun” (Quarterly)
Club Liaison Info: Peggy Newton arkangel16@icloud.com, 727-347-9423

President: Celeste Robinette
Vice President: Jeanne St John
Treasurer: Deborah Mallory
Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Larsen
Recording Secretary: Jane Jacobs
Board Members: Stephanie Sagan, Roger Gabbey, Jack Jacobs

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: January in Brooksville, Florida
Club Meetings: Six meetings per year
Club Activities: Parades, “Meet the Breeds” events, conformation shows, herding, “Fun Days,” and specialty shows

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METROPOLITAN ATLANTA SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Southeastern United States
Website URL: www.atlantasamoyedclub.com
Newsletter: The Dog for All Seasons
Club Liaison Info: Diane Smith smithdmmc@hotmail.com

President: Velvet Simmons
Vice President: Ginger Aldrich
Treasurer: John Schuemacher
Secretary: Diane Smith
Board Members: Willie Adams, Kathy Bube, Diana Hauser, Virginia Bundy

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Two spring specialties with the Peach Blossom Cluster in Perry, Georgia in April. Summer specialty in July, with the Carolina Foothills Dog Show Cluster in Greenville, South Carolina.
Club Meetings: Throughout the year at various locations and show sites, to accommodate all our members
Club Activities: Seminars, mentoring at specialties, annual meeting with cookout, supported entries, AKC Responsible Dog Owner Day, Samoyed rescue, and pack hikes

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Ohio Valley Clubs

Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio

CHICAGOLAND SAMOYED CLUB

(INACTIVE)

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BUCKEYE SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Northeastern Ohio
Club Liaisons: Tracy Selis tbselis@yahoo.com, Diane Garcia maliy@aol.com

President: Terri Gold
Vice President: Coleen Baer
Treasurer: Peggy Baluch
Secretary: Rachel Sigulinsky
Board Members: Elaine Gold, Tracy Selis Piasecki, Jeff Liddicoat, Diane Garcia

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: For 2022, back-to-back Designated Specialties with McKinley Kennel Club on June 11 & 12, with MB-F for superintendent and Diane Garcia as show chair
Club Meetings: Bi-monthly at shows or a chosen site or via e-meetings
Club Activities: Samoyed rescue, therapy work, Meet-the-Breeds events, pack hikes, annual awards banquet, auctions and fundraisers for rescue, obedience classes, puppy matches, puppy evaluations and socializations, judges education, educational events, Fast Cat Events

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Great Lakes Clubs

Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF METRO DETROIT

Coverage Area: Michigan with a few members from surrounding states and Canada (we welcome all!)
Newsletter: S.A.M.D. Bulletin
Club Liaison Info: Lori Chapek-Carleton xamoyedx@aol.com

President: Lori Chapek-Carleton
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Gina Cashen
Secretary: Mary Hancock
Board Members: Sue Wade, Tracy Piasecki, and Gisela Hamlin

AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Rotating, at dog shows and elsewhere
Club Activities: Herding and grooming seminars, pack hikes, “Meet The Breeds” events, supported entries at Detroit Kennel Club and other shows, fun matches

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SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL

Coverage Area: Minnesota
Website URL: www.samsmn.org
Newsletter: Samoyed Association Of Minneapolis – St. Paul Club Newsletter
Club Liaison Info: Leny Wendel 651-653-0032 leny_wendel@msn.com

President: Karen Reynold
Vice President: GloriJean Harper
Treasurer: Larry Mackai
Secretary: Cyndy McGrath
Board Members: Mishele Katzman, Kathy Mackai, Jane Nechville

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: August 25 & 26, 2022, at Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Club Meetings: General member meetings are held the second Wednesday of all odd months, while Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the even months.
Club Activities: Annual 2-cay specialty show, wellness clinic, holiday party & auction, annual picnic/pack hike, sledding, carting, herding clinic, Therapy Dog testing, Child/Dog/Book Reading Program, camping & pack hikes, agility clinic, school presentations, weight pull clinics & events, “Meet the Breed” events

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SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF MADISON WI, INC

Coverage Area: Southern and Central Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
Newsletter: SAMIBUZZ (monthly)
Club Liaison Info: Debby Jahnke stardansams@yahoo.com, (920) 217-2811

President: Julie Hall
Vice President: Chris Lieber
Treasurer Cathy Trojan
Secretary: Debby Jahnke
Board Members: Frankie Trojan, Annette Stock, Al Green

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: SAMI is part of the Renaissance Cluster (Dubuque and Wisconsin Kennel Clubs). Shows will be held the last weekend in February
Club Meetings: Second Monday at 7 P.M., via ZOOM, except for special event dates
Club Activities: River walk in July, “Fun Day” with match in August, nature walk in Wisconsin Dells in the fall, Badger KC Dog Fair participation, Christmas party in December. Additional activities added as ideas and time permit.

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MidWest Clubs

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

HEART OF AMERICA SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas
Website URL: hoasc.org
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Marta DeMerath icebowlsamoyeds@att.net

President: Vickie Nolte
Vice President: Jazmine Light
Treasurer: Claire Ranieri
Secretary: Marta DeMerath
Board Members: Paul DeMerath, Cindy Hill, Cheryl Lundin

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Concurrent and designated specialties held in early March, in conjunction with the Heart of America Cluster of Shows, superintended by Onofrio Dog Shows
Club Meetings: Quarterly
Club Activities: Annual specialties, casual get-togethers

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SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Greater St. Louis Metro area
Website URL: www.stlsamoyed.com
Club Liaison Info: Jeff Pech jeffpech@yahoo.com

President: Jeff Pech
Vice President: Sharon Monahan
Treasurer: Debbie Pech
Board Members: Sally Marshall, Sue Schultz, Sherekay Leiberman, Julie Stenger, and Lisa Heatherly

AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Three to four meetings per year on selected months, email updates opposite months. Officers and Board members meeting in January.
Club Activities: Sponsor annual St. Louis Canine Games, Flash Mob get-togethers, parades, pack-hikes, carting, annual BBQ picnic.

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SAMOYED CLUB OF IOWA

Coverage Area: Iowa
Website URL: www.samoyedclubofiowa.com
Club Liaison Info: Janet Crowther-Jensen sundog.1989@gmail.com

President: Paula Exline
Vice President: Jodene Areges
Treasurer: Kimberly Pegg-Zeleznik
Secretary: Janet Crowther-Jensen
Board Members: Jim Areges, Steve Exline, Cy Schoonnaker

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-back specialties held in conjunction with the Des Moines Kennel Club Dog Show Cluster and combined specialties, in early September at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Club Meetings: Once a month, usually at Seelah Kennel in Adel, Iowa or at dog show sites and restaurants
Club Activities: Pack hikes, picnics, needle felting with Samoyed fur, health clinics, annual Christmas party, responsible dog ownership day, dining out, TDI testing, various fundraisers, demonstrations, and “Meet the Breed” events

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PRAIRIELAND SAMOYED CLUB

(INACTIVE)

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South Central Clubs

Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma

GREATER FORT WORTH SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Greater Fort Worth, Texas area
Newsletter: Sammy Says, Published Bi-monthly via e-mail
Club Liaison Info: Lance Rankin 817-597-5512 xnosamoyeds@outlook.com

President: Tom Maurer
Vice President: Robert Chaffin
Treasurer: Lance Rankin
Secretary: Amy Rankin
Board Members: Toni Maurer, Terri Galle

AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Bi-monthly, Location Varies
Club Activities: Fun Matches, Meet the Breed, Seminars, Trail Hikes

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SAMOYED CLUB OF HOUSTON

Coverage Area: Harris and Surrounding Counties in Texas
Club Liaison Info: Beverly Hulmes bhulmes@comcast.net

President: Tammy Rinaldi
Vice President: Archie Peil
Treasurer: Beth Peil Riley
Secretary: Barbara Winslow
Board Members: Pam Barbe, Melissa Winslow-Sorley, Chris Middleton

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: July Specialty – in conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Shows
Club Meetings: The Club meets the third Thursday in the months of January, February, May, June, September and October at 7:30 pm at the Spring Branch Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, Texas 77055, Phone: 713-932-9573
Club Activities: The Club has representatives on the Samoyed Club of America Board of Governors, Samoyed Club of America committees, and the Houston Kennel Club. We support the SCA’s health research foundation, SCARF. We host an annual summer party to support camaraderie between Samoyed exhibitors and the mentoring of new Samoyed owners, and we actively participate in “Meet the Breed” educational seminars.

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NORTH TEXAS SAMOYED FANCIERS

Coverage Area: Northern Texas, including the Greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area
Newsletter: None (currently using Facebook for communication)
Club Liaison Info: Claudia Khan sammymama@att.net

President: Lynn Sluder
Vice President: Howard Sacks
Treasurer: Claudia Khan
Secretary: Heather Edwards
Board Members: Ann Hogue and Tanis Knelsen

AKC Licensed: No (pending)
Club Meetings: Quarterly, held in the homes of members or via Skype
Club Activities: AKC Responsible Pet Ownership Day, Meet The Breed events, fun matches

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SAMOYED CLUB OF AUSTIN, INC.

Coverage Area: Central/South Texas
Website URL: www.scaustin.org
Newsletter: Sammy Tails
Club Liaison Info: C. Reed Lewis creedlewis@hotmail.com

President: Reed Lewis
Vice President: Sara Hipolito
Treasurer: Anne Kikukawa
Secretary: Andy Hipolito
Board Members: Tom Maurer, Danette Ray, and Debbie Buie

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Following COVID cancellations, our designated specialties may likely resume in July 2022.
Club Meetings: Every other month – location varies, but often at Whole Foods in downtown Austin
Club Activities: The club has members currently (as well as in the past) serving on the Samoyed Club of America, Inc. Board of Governors, as well as on multiple standing committees.

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Big Sky Clubs

The Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming

See the SouthWest, MidWest, or Pacific NorthWest.

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SouthWest Clubs

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah

SAMOYED CLUB OF CENTRAL ARIZONA

Coverage Area: Entire state of Arizona
Website URL: www.arizonasamoyed.org
Newsletter: “Say it Again Sam” (no longer published in printed version)
Club Liaison Info: Mike Kucharo 602-952-8580 kucharo@cox.net

President: Alina Ramsey Wright
Vice President: Mike Kucharo
Secretary: Pam Puckett
Treasurer: Pam Puckett
Board Members: Carl Landstrom, Amy Schmerman

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: November 11, 2023 in Tucson AZ. This is with the Canyons Cluster, Onofrio is the Superintendent.
Club Meetings: The club meets via Zoom every other month.

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DENVER SAMOYED ASSOCIATION

Coverage Area: Denver Metro area and Front Range
Website URL: www.denversamoyed.org
Newsletter: Sam O Gram
Club Liaison Info: Donna Dannen donnadannen@icloud.com

President: Pam Buhl
Vice President: Terry Walb
Treasurer: Heidi Nieman
Corresponding Secretary: Lori Elvera
Recording Secretary: Donna Dannen
Board Members: Martha Lageschulte, JoDee Putnins, Julie Morris, Linda Kitzman

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-Back Independent Specialties held the Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving, at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, Colorado
Club Meetings: Third Monday of every month; location pending
Club Activities: All-Breed agility trial, Specialty Match, Rescue, public education events, Holiday awards party

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Pacific NorthWest Clubs

Oregon, Washington

WILLAMETTE VALLEY SAMOYED FANCIERS, Inc

Coverage Area: Oregon, SW Washington
Newsletter: Sammy Sentinel (We publish when we feel like it.)
Club Liaison Info: Kaye Sawyer mystsams@inceptions.net

President: Joee Dauer
Vice President: Karen Rochat
Treasurer: Heather Jespersen
Secretary: Kaye Sawyer
Board Members: Terry Woods, Buz Sawyer, Debbie Dassie

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Independent specialty to be held on June 24, 2022 in Canby, Oregon
Club Meetings: Schedule set at beginning of club year in January, for meetings at Pizza Parlor-Salmon Creek
Club Activities: Herding Day, Agility Day, Beach Trip, Hiking, Picnic in Kalama along the Columbia River, Heart Clinic and Eye Clinic in Canby, Oregon, “Meet the Breeds” booths at Rose City Classic and Clackamas KC clusters, Annual Meeting in November, Christmas Party and Gift Stealing

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INLAND NORTHWEST SAMOYED FANCIERS

Coverage Area: Idaho, Montana, and Eastern Washington, Oregon
Newsletter: Sammy Chatter
Club Liaison Info: Tami Lynch firecld@castles.com, 707-494-1585

President: Sandy Nelson
Vice President: Hollie Eller
Treasurer: Cindy Hopkins
Secretary: Tami Lynch
Board Members: Barbara Campbell, Judie Lucas, and Tina Grant

AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Times and locations are variable
Club Activities: Annual Xmas party and gift exchange; supported entries; Fun match; looking into herding/sledding activities

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SAMOYED CLUB OF WASHINGTON STATE

Coverage Area: Greater Puget Sound region of Washington State
Website URL: www.samoyedclubwa.org
Newsletter: WooWoo Review
Club Liaison Info: Amber Jarrett amber@jarrettnw.com

President: Dori Ayala
Vice President: Cindy Hill
Secretary: Cheri Hollenback
Treasurer: Darlene Rautio
Board Members: Kathy Thomas, Karen Kilen, Margo Karler, Kathy Manor, and Tom Hannon

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Annual specialties on the third Thursday and Friday in August, in association with the Olympic Kennel Club and Mount Rainier Working Dog Club shows, held in Enumclaw, Washington
Club Meetings: Monthly
Club Activities: Samoyed meet-ups, scootering, pack hikes, snow outings in the Cascade Mountains, educational seminars, agility trials in June and November, active support of Northwest Samoyed Rescue

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West Coast Clubs

California, Nevada

BARBARY COAST SAMOYED CLUB, INC.

Coverage Area: Greater Sacramento Area
Website URL: www.barbarycoastsamoyeds.com
Newsletter: The Swashbuckler, published monthly via email
Club Liaison Info: Tamiko Lynch firecld@castles.com

President: Lynda Tusoni
Vice President: Jan Young
Treasurer: Desta Lair
Secretary: Cindy Hopkins
Board Members: Tomi Speed, Tami Lynch, Kathleen Augello, and Caitlin Arita

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: Early May — back-to-back specialties on the same day at Yuba City Fairgrounds, followed by Two Cities Kennel Club show in Yuba City, California
Club Meetings: Six times a year in the Greater Sacramento Area
Club Activities: Herding, Agility, Pack Hikes, Mushing, Lure Coursing, Rally, Snow Day, CGC Testing, Holiday Party, Annual Meeting/Potluck and Fun Day

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAMOYED FANCIERS, INC.

Coverage Area: Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Website URL: NorCalSamFanciers
Club Liaison Info: Clu Carradine AltaSamz1@yahoo.com 805-698-0319

President: Joan Luna
Vice President: Clu Carradine
Treasurer: Eric Liebes
Secretary: Denise Newell
Board Members: Connie Rudd, Susan Fewlass, Jim Cheskawich

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: In June, as part of the Woofstock Cluster in Vallejo, California

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SAMOYED CLUB OF LOS ANGELES

Coverage Area: Greater Los Angeles area
Club Liaison Info: Heather Kelly heather@oakbrooksamoyeds.com

President: Heather Kelly
Vice President: Teena Uyeno
Secretary: Tabitha Teutsch
Board Members: Jane Stevenson, Marie Griffith, and Kathy Regan

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Rotating, at dog shows and agility trials
Club Activities: Agility, Lure Coursing, supported entries at Mission Circuit and other shows

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SAMOYED CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTY

Coverage Area: Primarily Orange County, California
Newsletter: “Sammy Scoop”

President: Sandra Torres
Vice President: Susan Regan
Secretary: Francine Talley
Treasurer: Janine Jacobs

AKC Licensed: No
Club Activities: Hikes, herding, parties, etc.

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SAMOYED CLUB OF SAN DIEGO

Coverage Area: San Diego, California area
Club Liaison Info: Elizabeth Summa info@polarstarsamoyeds.com 509-627-9550

President: Kathi Horton
Vice President: Ellen Covello
Treasurer: Chris Higley
Secretary: Liz Summa
Board Members: Kathi Horton, Liz Summa, Chris Higley

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: First week in January, followed by all breed show, in conjunction with The Kennel Club of Palm Springs
Club Activities: Wine & Cheese Gathering after the SCSD Specialty

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Alaska Clubs

See the Pacific Northwest.

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Hawaii Clubs

See West Coast.

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International Clubs

For information concerning International Clubs please contact the Foreign Liaison, Frank Lo, franklo99@hotmail.com

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Listings last updated Tuesday, July 5, 2022