Great Lakes Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc.
To Represent, Protect, and Promote the Cavalier in Greater Michigan
Mentoring
AKC New Exhibitor Mentoring Program
The New Exhibitor Mentoring Program matches the Great Lakes Cavalier club designated mentors (experienced dog fanciers and breeders) with recent registrants of AKC dogs. Seasoned handlers and exhibitors share their expertise with those expressing an interest in entering the exciting world of the AKC and events competition. This AKC Program is designed to help recent registrants of AKC dogs or those thinking about getting an AKC registered dog meet experienced dog fanciers and breeders to assist them in getting started. These seasoned handlers and exhibitors will share their expertise with those expressing an interest in entering the exciting world of AKC competition.
How it works:
When you submit a signed application to AKC and they will send you a list of qualified mentors located in Michigan. These mentors have the experience necessary to get you started regardless of what breed you have. They will provide you with such tools as:
- Basic Dog Show/Event Etiquette
- Dog Show/Event Judging Procedures
- Understanding Common Show/Event Terms
- Types of Events
- How to Fill Out an Entry Form
- How to join a dog club in your area
Mentoring has a long history with AKC and relationships developed this way have often lasted lifetimes. Who knows, perhaps someday it will come full circle and you will be mentoring a new exhibitor in the years to come!
Club History
Introduction:
The Great Lakes CKCSC, Inc. was formed to represent, protect and promote the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Michigan. The Club emphasizes the breed’s qualities of the Cavalier and provides education to the public about this wonderful breed. The Great Lakes CKCSC is dedicated to preserving the health, quality and temperament of the breed in the beautiful State of Michigan.
The Club Formation:
Kathryn Yonkers called together Cavalier’s fanciers to form a club in 2007. The first organizational meeting of the Great Lakes CKCSC, Inc., then called the Cavalier King Charles Club of Greater Kalamazoo (CKCSC-KZOO) was held at Bark’s 5th Avenue in Kalamazoo, MI, on August 11, 2007.
The membership rapidly grew to include breeders & owners from around the State. Kathy served as founding president and served from 2007 to 2009 during the club early development.
The President’s message published in the first newsletter published in 2007, “The CKCSC-KZOO has a proactive plan, which includes matches, public education, and ACKCSC endorsed breed seminars. The club wants to encourage and promote junior handlers as the next generation of Cavalier Fanciers. The CKCSC-KZOO is working on becoming AKC licensed. In addition, we are working toward qualifying as one of the ACKCSC member clubs. Our future goal is to host a Cavalier’s specialty in Michigan!”
The Club Process toward Licensure:
Bruce Clark served as president from 2009 to 2011. During his term, the club name was changed to the CKCSC of Southwest Michigan and the club was approved as Sanctioned B status. Kathryn Yonkers returned as president in 2011. Two qualifying sanctioned B matches were completed and the club applied for and was approved as Sanctioned A status. In 2013, the Club name was changed to the Great Lakes CKCSC to more descriptively reflect the Club and the great state of Michigan. The club held their first Sanctioned A Match.
On June 26, 2014, the Great Lakes CKCSC became incorporated in the State of Michigan. In the fall of 2015, the club completed their second sanctioned A match. The membership continue to grow. A new website was launched in February 2016 under the direction of the webmistress, Jennifer Lee.
Rescue
The Great Lakes CKCSC, Inc. supports rescue through the ACKCS Rescue Trust, Inc.
Scroll down to see how you can help the rescue!
If you would like to know more about Cavaliers who are currently in need of a forever home, including stories and photos please visit:
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Trust, Inc.
There is an increase in the number of Cavaliers being surrendered to rescue because of our struggling economy. All of these rescues are very special Cavaliers and have a so much love to give.
If you have a Cavalier in need or see a Cavalier needing rescue, please contact the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust, Inc.
Meeting Minutes
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Registration Thank You
Thank you for submitting your application for membership with Great Lakes CKCSC, Inc. We will notify you shortly if your application has been accepted, no payment will be processed unless application is accepted by our board.
