Plan to join us in 2023 for monthly meetings. You can find us on the the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7PM. We typically have an educational program. Guests are always welcome! No dogs, please! Brehm Science Building, Room 142. We will meet at Springbrook Park in Alcoa in May for our Annual Awards Picnic.
TVKC President Walter Sommerfelt Scripps Morning Rush Westminster Dog Show Interview
May Program
Springbrook Park Pavilion, 1537 Dalton Street, Alcoa, TN 37701 Park in the large surface parking area in front of the gym, the pavilion is located on the site of the gym and easily accessed from the parking area. We are planning hamburgers and hot dogs and are asking for your help in bringing the sides, desserts and drinks! Please take a moment and RSVP via the SignUp Genius link. Once you RSVP, you will be able to sign up to bring drinks, food, etc. Picnic benches are provided at the pavilion, but if your posterior requires a bit more comfort, please bring your own chair! The tentative timeline of events is: 3-6pm – Free time in the park 5-6pm- Fit Dog Run (at your own pace) 6-7pm – Dinner Meeting and awards following dinner
ONE MILE Fit Dog Run Join us at 5PM at the Awards Picnic for a free ONE MILE Class B Fit Dog Run that will count for 3 points towards your AKC Fit Dog Bronze/Silver Title. The run is ONE MILE at your own pace. No prong/flex lead or electric collars. Maximum of 2 dogs per runner. Bring your own water. See Gregg Lonas or Janis Flaherty at the conclusion for your documentation. Your AKC/PAL/Canine Partners number are required.
Dues are now due and can be paid by check or online. Lifetime and Honorary do not pay dues. Junior membership is $5.00. Adult is $25.00. If you prefer, you may mail your checks made payable to the TVKC: Jean Dinkins, 154 Winddrift Way, Walland, TN 37886
There are 198 AKC recognized breeds. One of the things that makes a specific breed unique is not only the dog’s physical appearance, but each breed also has its own distinctive temperament.
We take great pride in rewarding our winning exhibitors at our show with unique, one of a kind, locally-crafted pottery. Each piece is embossed with our TVKC Logo. In order to continue this tradition, we ask our members to help by sponsoring a trophy or two. Along with Best in Show, we always give Group One winners a piece of pottery, regardless of sponsorship, so we really need your help.
The nominating committee recommends the following slate of members in advance of our annual elections, to be voted on at our May Meeting. Club Officers: Walter Sommerfelt - President Janis Flaherty - Vice President Jean Dinkins - Treasurer Cheryl Kienast - Recording Secretary Erin Lonas - Corresponding Secretary AKC Delegate - Richella Veatch Board Members: Carol Sommerfelt Maggie Buzzard Gregg Lonas Pat Symons Dori Yarberry Elizabeth Williams