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About our club​.

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The Tennessee Valley Kennel Club was founded in 1934 to promote all breeds of purebred dogs by conducting competitive shows, events and public education under the rules of the American Kennel Club. 

We encourage good sportsmanship at every event and are advocates for canine health, canine good citizenship, responsible dog ownership, and ethical breeding practices.   

All our activities are designed to provide purebred dogs and their owners with engaging, lasting, and fun ways to celebrate the canine-human connection. 
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Our Constitution
Bylaws
Standing Rules
Our Code of Ethics
How to Join




LIFETIME MEMBERS
Betty Abbott 
Catherine Bell 
Becky Chittenden 
Jean Dinkins 
Phyllis  Fortune 
Grant Howard 
DruAnne Nutzell 
Susan Porterfield 
Axel Ringe 
Jeanne Ringe
HONORARY MEMBERS
Dawn Barrett
Judy Hart
Steve Merritt
​Ace Russell
Paula Smiddy
* Ruby Valentine (voting member)
GENERAL MEMBERS
Roger Allen
​Amanda Atkins
Keith Bailey

Linda Bayless
Catherine Beasley
​Michael Beasley
Kitty Berns

Lois Biedron
Tami Bradford
Quinto Burchi
Shari Butters
​Maggie Buzzard

Deborah Childs
Susan Corum
Melissa Craft
​Babbi Dilbeck
​Patricia Doan


Kat Engstrom
Donna Ernst
​Janis Flaherty 
Michelle Fractus
Erin Franco 
Julie Haase 
Bandi Hammer
Caroline Hibbs
Patricia Hodges
​Tara Jamison
​Carol Jeffrey
​Maryellen Kasten
Victoria Kauntz-Gershom

Autumn Kelly
Cheryl Kienast
​Joanna Loden
Erin Lonas
Gregg Lonas
​Sarah Longshore
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Bernadine Luketich
Suzanne Masucci
​Donna Mcmahan
​Ashley Miller
​Tessa Moore
Shelley Morgan
Lindsey Newton
Jamie Nye
Cynthia Parker
Shannon Parker
​Rebecca Pierce

Carol Pyrkosz
Alison Resnick
Laura Jean Rice

Cheryl Roach
Richard Roach
Teri Shorter

Greg Sinatro
Susan Sinatro
Amanda Skinner
Carol Sommerfelt
Walter Sommerfelt
​Wendy Sorrell
Brianna Stock
Susie Stout
Pat Symons
Ruby Valentine *
Neena VanCamp
Richella Veatch
​Robert Veatch
Kathleen Villars
Gwen Weaver
Jan Weaver
Bailey Whited
Barbra Whitworth
TJ Whitworth

Dori Yarberry
​Mark Yarberry
JUNIOR
​Julie Longshore



Club Roles and Responsibilities

Officers and Board of Directors
President Walter Sommerfelt
Vice President Janis Flaherty
Recording Secretary  Cheryl Kienast
Corresponding Secretary Erin Lonas
Treasurer Jean Dinkins

AKC Delegate Richella Veatch
Board Members
Maggie Buzzard
Melissa Craft
Gregg Lonas
Richella Veatch
Carol Sommerfelt
Pat Symons
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​Show Committee
Chair Carol Sommerfelt, Assistant Chair Janis Flaherty, Walter Sommerfelt
Judges Selection Committee 
Chair Walter Sommerfelt, Janis Flaherty, Keith Bailey, Richella Veatch, Cheryl Kienast and Maggie Buzzard
Show Trophies
Chair Pat Symons, Assistant Lois Biedron
Vendor Chair
Chair Jean Dinkins, Assistant Quinto Burchi
Agility Trial Committee
Chair Richella Veatch, Jean Dinkins, Julie Haase, Joanna Loden, Ace Russell, Susie Stout, Kathy Villars
Obedience/Rally Committee
Jean Dinkins, Ace Russell, Carol C. Sommerfelt, Susie Stout, Jan Weaver, Gwen Weaver, Cheryl Kienast, Richella Veatch
Membership Chair
Gregg Lonas
Junior Showmanship
Tami Bradford
Fast CAT Chair
Amanda Skinner
Farm Dog
Gregg Lonas
Meet the Breeds
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Chair Erin Lonas 
Training Directors
Conformation/Puppy Kindergarten - Janis Flaherty
Agility/Obedience/Rally/STAR Puppy - Ace Russell
Sunshine Committee
Jean Dinkins -  Please contact when you hear of members who are sick / hospitalized.  Note:  The club will send flowers in the event of the death of members or immediate family (parents, spouse, or child).
Webmaster:   Erin Lonas - Contact with news, events, and web updates. 
Club Awards:  Jeanne Ringe
Programs:  Maggie Buzzard - Contact for ideas for future programs. 


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