Lendra Barker

I am pleased to offer as a candidate for Zone One. I have been a passionate supporter of purebred dogs and CKC events for over three decades. I am confident the members of Zone One will be active participants in the future of the CKC. Together we can offer ideas and solutions to maintain the financial solvency of our club, increase membership and improve the profile of purebred dogs and the Canadian Kennel Club. I offer transparent, straight forward leadership and will always be open to your opinions and ideas. I will give every decision at the board table, intelligent, thoughtful consideration.

I am a CKC Life Member and a breeder/exhibitor of Doberman Pinschers under the Edelmar prefix. My club commitments include: Vice-President, DPCC; Member, DPCA; and President and Show Chair of the Dartmouth Kennel Club (operating solidly in the black!). Judging matches/sweeps, ring stewarding and organizing public-education events are a few examples of my active volunteer club participation. I am eager to be a part of growing the CKC in all disciplines, including the next generation; our youth!

Now retired, with extensive management and business experience, my focus will be the members of Zone One and the CKC.

Contact me at [email protected]

Line Champagne

I am a breeder and exhibitor of Standard Schnauzers and a participant in performance events. My areas of interest include reproduction, health and genetics, which I have been studying actively in the recent years. I am keenly devoted to the health and welfare of our dogs and in the success of our Club.

I bring to the position 35 years of varied business experience. I am a graduate of McGill University and the University of Ottawa and a professional accountant, CPA (CMA). I am also a Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA).

My experience comprises 10 years of merchandising operations in major retail and services organizations; 25 years of program and financial management, of which 12 were at the executive level.

I have also had the privilege of serving as the Chair of the Audit Committee for the CKC for 5 years.

I have served on the Board of the Society of Management Accountants of Canada and as President for the Society of Management Accountants of Nova Scotia, and have been a lecturer at McGill University in Management Accounting.

I believe that my varied background and solid experience would be an asset for the Canadian Kennel Club.

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Frank MacArthur

I am seeking your vote for Director, ZONE 1. For 30 years, I have been an owner, breeder and handler (conformation/obedience and rally) of Champion Golden Retrievers. I strive to promote responsible ownership, breed standards and all aspects of dog education. I have six years’ experience as President of the Maritime Golden Retriever Club and was past President of the Pictou County Kennel Club, as well as Golden Retriever Club Canada National Chair and Regional Maritime Golden Retriever Club specialties for 2013. My education includes a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Psychology. I am a team player who is meticulous, effective, efficient and with excellent listening skills. As CKC Board of Director for Zone 1, I promote congenial, progressive, and positive CKC membership throughout Canada. I am a dynamic, organized, communicative professional, with sound judgment and common sense.

I respectfully request your consideration and thank you for your support in this matter.

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H. Brian Reid

H. Brian Reid P. Eng., BScEE, BBA had a 34 year career in the telecommunications industry, spanning the senior leadership roles of Chief Engineer, Customer Service, Planning, Marketing and Comptroller. He was the first non-academic Member of the Board of Directors of CA*Net, which provided the backbone for the commercial introduction and development of the internet in Canada. He was a witness for seven days on the Broadband Panel at the CRTC for the rollout of broadband services in Canada.

He was Vice-President of Construction for the $15 Million restoration of the Imperial Theatre (a well-known performing arts theatre) in Saint John, NB and subsequently the President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Imperial Theatre. He served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Enterprise Fundy and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Enterprise Network, the provincial association of the 15 Enterprise Agencies in New Brunswick, responsible for community economic development.

He grew up with American Cocker Spaniels, Pugs and a German Shepherd. Brian and his wife Linda have had Shetland Sheepdogs since 1980. He initially competed in obedience trials and has evolved into the roles of breeder/owner/handler and judge in conformation.

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Lyzane Hamel

I have been a member in good standing of the CKC since November 1988, even before I started showing dogs in 1989. My one and only breed has been Afghan Hounds ever since. Although I am not a breeder per say, I’ve been involved in several aspects of the fancy, either as an exhibitor, ring steward, Afghan Hound Club of Canada director and the 2011 National specialty organiser for AHCC. I even held handling classes.

I am fluently bilingual and hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting. I manage my own tax preparation services practice, so I understand how a business should be run. I think my professional background will come in handy when preparing budgets and making final decisions.

I use my logic when it comes down to problem solving and try to find the best solution possible and available at the time. Because of my professional background, I am used to abiding by a code of ethics and understanding rules and regulations. I also learned how to listen to people’s concerns.

I believe that, with all these assets, I can do an excellent job when representing Quebec at Board of Directors’ meeting.

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Linda St-Hilaire

I am running for a seat on the Canadian Kennel Club Board of Directors as your representative.

For the last two years I have been a member of the CKC’s Event Officiating Committee. I am a registered mutual funds representative and a financial planner. I am currently a compliance officer at the head office of a large Canadian mutual fund dealer.

Involved in the dog show world since 1975 and with Société Canine de uébec of which I am President, I am an instructor of show handling and pet training. I have shown dogs of all groups and have participated in events in 5 provinces, several U.S. states and even Crufts. I volunteer at various jobs in show, rally and obedience with a few clubs. Since April 2014, I am a permit judge for 18 breeds in Group 1.

I believe we have to restore purebred dogs’ and good breeders’ reputation with the public and find ways to increase participation to the different events and support the clubs.

My 40 years of experience in the dog show world will allow me to promote your interests and those of the purebred dogs.

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Denice Cranston

I have been a member of the CKC since 1989. I have been breeding Bouviers under the Tearanook prefix since 1994, and serve as President of the Ontario Bouvier Des Flandres Club. I work for special needs children with my dogs and horses. I support exhibitors, breeders, dog shows. They ARE the CKC.

Members of CKC Ontario North want change at the CKC. I feel the same way and have the drive and integrity to push for necessary changes. I will be approachable and responsive to YOUR needs first. We Northerners will become a strong team pulling together to accomplish what we want and need. But I need your support for any of this to happen so VOTE Denice Cranston.

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Richard Paquette

Over the past 42 years I have served on the Board of Directors of the CKC, National Breed Clubs and All-Breed Kennel and Obedience Clubs. I have travelled extensively throughout all parts of our vast zone gaining valuable experience, which qualifies me to understand the problems faced by the breeder, exhibitor and event-sponsoring club, and to provide realistic policies and solutions to the challenges facing our members.

As a former CKC Director, I have been a strong voice for Ontario North and will continue to act as an ombudsman with the CKC for members and all clubs.

Some of the problems of declining interest in purebred dogs and our activities caused by tough economic times and competition from other leisure activities need to be addressed if our sport is to continue to thrive. I look forward to working on these important challenges in the future.

I promise to continue to devote the energy and hard work necessary to be successful in my position as Director. The experience and respect I have gained throughout the years will be put to good use in my commitment to the betterment of our members, breeders, exhibitors, clubs, purebred dogs and the CKC.

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Robert S. Rowbotham

I am a life member of the CKC and have been involved since 1975 after obtaining and exhibiting my first purebred Afghan. Since that time I have owned Salukis, a Dachshund, and more recently, a Cairn terrier. I also spent a great number of years attending 120 shows per year as a handler, showing some of the top dogs of the time.

Six years ago I ran for a position on the CKC Board of Directors, to give something back to the sport. I am now seeking my third and final term on the Board.

The first term was stressful as the CKC struggled to avoid bankruptcy. The Board made some extremely tough decisions to right the ship, and currently the CKC is solvent with budgetary amounts earmarked for improvements to the computer system. I wish to continue to represent the members in Zone 5 to ensure these programs come to fruition.

During my terms in office I have been very visible and approachable at conformation, agility, obedience, hunt tests and retriever trials and many other CKC events. I pride myself in responding to the members and having a pulse on the dog scene both locally and nationally.

I once again ask for your confidence and vote.

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Linda Young-Roberts

I have been breeding Neapolitan Mastiffs since 1988 under the Baby Blue Kennel name and was very active working with the CKC to get full breed recognition. I have bred/owned the #1 Neapolitan Mastiff in Canada every year since official recognition. I am Past President of the Canadian National Neapolitan Mastiff Club, Past President of the Canadian Molosser Association and past Vice President of the RBCSWO. I have presented breed seminars for judge’s study groups throughout Ontario.

In 2005, I helped fight a breed ban in my municipality. I want to represent the breeders, as they are the backbone of the CKC. I have no current plans to judge, but have been invited to judge specialties in Lima and Mexico City, based on my breed experience. I am active in the show community and will work hard to represent the members and make shows welcoming to new members.

I had a CVA stroke in 2010. I am a fighter and went from being paralyzed on my left side to being able to walk and function with a small amount of weakness on my left side. I worked very hard for this.

I worked for Toronto Transit Commission for 26 years and now I stay at home with my dogs.

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Roy Aitchison

I am a Life member of the Canadian Kennel and have the honour of being a life member of the London Canine Association Inc. and the Airedale Terrier Club of Canada. For nearly a quarter century I bred and showed my Airedales under the Premiaire prefix. I helped found the Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario, running conformation shows and helping a number of the purebred unrecognized breeds move from the Miscellaneous Class to the CKC list of recognized breeds. Upon my retirement I obtained a purebred Cane Corso and have been actively involved in the conformation and obedience elements of our Club’s shows. I continue to attend CKC Board meetings and endeavour to keep our membership informed of the Board activities with my own personal observations. I am now and will continue to advance the interests of purebred dogs here in Zone 6 – Ontario West and throughout our nation.

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Paul Oslach

My interest with purebred dogs began over 34 years ago when I bought my first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Since then I have bred many Canadian champions and shown in conformation and obedience. Beyond showing, my other roles in the dog fancy include past-president and other executive positions for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Canada, the Centennial Dog Obedience Club and the current president of Trafalgar Dog Sport. I have worked actively to support the clubs and exhibitors in my zone through my 12+ years as a Zone 6 Obedience representative. As a Life member of the CKC, I am committed to doing all I can to develop and promote a strong purebred dog community in Canada.

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Doug Windsor

As your CKC Director for the last six years I have been working at keeping the CKC and our Zone financially viable. I have brought in changes such as: dates on motions, the Baby Puppy Class, The Select Dog (Grand Champion Excellent), the four puppy group placements, the Master Breeder programs among others.

Only half the current Board members are seeking re-election, and if some of these are not successful we will have lost a huge reservoir of knowledge. I feel that it is important to maintain some sense of continuity from Board to Board, thus I have decided to seek a third term as Director

I have been a CKC all-breed judge for 20 years and have been breeding Golden and Flat-coated Retrievers (40+ years), having produced 140+ CKC and 73 AKC Champions and numerous Obedience and Agility Champions.

I am a retired High School teacher and hold BEd, BSc, and MSc degrees. I have served on the Executive of several All-breed and Specialty clubs and held all the Executive positions. I was a thirteen year Director of The Cambridge Humane Society and on the City of Cambridge Dangerous Dog Bylaw Committee (12+ years).

I look forward to serving this Zone for another term.

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Alan Ewles

I am a proud Life Member of the Canadian Kennel Club. During my years as a Member I have been an active breeder/exhibitor both in Canada and abroad. I have served as your Director for the last 3 years and worked with dedication for the members in my Zone and across Canada.

Amongst my other opportunities to serve the Club, I sat on the committee for the first CKC Breed Standard Book, the Appeals Committee and as Chairman of the Club Relations Committee, this term. When I attended CKC Board meetings as a regular member in the gallery it was because I had grave concerns about the direction in which the Club has been and is heading. I have spoken with many Members, and see the following areas of concern as being important for the Board of Directors to address: transparency, communications, efficiency and ongoing representation.

There are many ways the CKC Board could reduce the red tape, improve communications and efficiency. The Club’s survival is dependant on the Membership. With the increasing pressure from legislators, Animal Rights Groups and puppy mills, the CKC must become proactive in promoting the benefits and responsibilities of purebred dogs and Club Membership and embrace the fundamental purpose of our club.

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Irene Latchford

My name is Irene Latchford and I am running for the position of CKC Director, Ontario Central, Zone 7.

I understand that CKC members in Ontario Central want change. If elected as your director, I want you to understand the values that will drive my every decision and the action I will take. I will lead with innovation. My commitment is to deliver, be responsive and available to the members. I will work as a team and leverage our collective skills.

My credentials are solid and real. I have been breeding Shelties under the registered prefix of Nitelatches Perm. Reg’d, since 1992, and have 25-plus homebred champions.

I am a retired Insurance Executive and can devote my time to the position of Director. I am also a Conformation Judge, who has done some obedience training.

We in Central Ontario have a chance to vote for change. Together we can revise the CKC vision of what our sport truly should be.

I want what YOU want. Vote for me and let’s make it happen together!!

Contact me at [email protected].

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Peter Laventhall-Wolfish

As a forth-generation dog person, I am privileged to carry on a family, and personal passion. Born and raised in the dog show environment, I have been involved with dogs to some degree all my life, breeding and exhibiting Miniature and Standard Poodles, and Whippets.

I have been a member of the Canadian Kennel Club since 1983 when I registered my first litter of Miniature Poodles. I enjoy my participation within the dog community, exhibiting, stewarding, and where ever opportunities present themselves. In 2010, I submitted my application for my CKC judging license and am currently licensed for all of Group Six, and on permit for half of Group 5.

I have 15+ years of experience as a business professional with extensive sales, marketing and business management experience and a strong foundation of proven technical and analytical skills. Areas of expertise include strategic planning and execution, business development and customer relationship management. Proven ability to identify, understand and solve business challenges, deliver stakeholder value and achieve strategic business objectives. Highly organized and systematic with well-honed interpersonal skills and a team-oriented management style paired with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Contact me at [email protected].

Marc Ralsky

Marc Ralsky is a seasoned fundraiser with 20+ years’ experience working with not-for-profit organizations and other volunteer philanthropic groups to achieve successful outcomes. He has been described as someone who can aptly bring together diverse groups of people to work collaboratively, with a singular outcome.

His practical streetwise approach to governance, fundraising, strategic planning and achieving objectives allows him to utilize his knowledge and experience to develop insights and recommendations that will help organizations achieve growth and prosper from change.

A Canadian Kennel Club member for the past 20 years, Marc can’t remember his life without animals being involved! Marc and his wife live in north Toronto and share their life currently with 3 Siberian Huskies that have taken them all over North America, participating in events such as the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the Eukanuba/AKC National Championship Shows. Their dog Niklas one their most recognizable dogs was the inaugural winner of the CKC/Purina National. NIKLAS was also Canada’s #1 Working Dog in 2004 & 2005 and was the country’s #2 Dog of All Breeds both years. Marc and his wife have been actively showing their dogs for the past 20 years and love the sport of purebred dogs and all that comes with it.

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Larry Kereluke

A life member of the Canadian Kennel Club, I am involved with several clubs and associations.

I have served on several committees for the CKC, including the internal Discipline Committee. This past term, I served as Chairman of the Legislation Committee and Chairman of the Herding Council.

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Manitoba membership for the past three years and look forward to representing the members for the next term.

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David Gilmour

Late in 1987, my wife and I welcomed a male Boxer puppy into our home. The following year, we joined the Canadian Kennel Club and I put a championship on our puppy. So began my involvement in the world of purebred dogs.

Since then, I have: taught puppy classes; participated in obedience trials and conformation shows; taken tracking lessons; joined the Boxer Club of Canada (life member and current President); joined the American Boxer Club; joined the Prairie Canine Academy (current vice president); performed Show Superintendent duties for the Prairie Canine Academy; and performed duties as ring steward for various clubs in Western Canada and Ontario.

My wife and I have the registered prefix, Zaracon. Our Boxers have participated in and obtained titles/certificates in obedience, agility, herding, lure coursing and conformation in Canada and the States, including wins/awards at national and regional specialties.

I am undergoing the process for dog show judging in Canada and am licensed for the first half/on permit for the second half of the Working Group. I have judged sweeps at specialties for Boxers, Samoyeds and Siberians, and also judged the Minnesota Boxer Club Specialty this past summer.

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Dennis Sumara

I have been involved with the breeding and exhibiting of dogs since 1982. My primary breed is Whippets, but I also have bred and exhibited Dachshunds. Under the Brushwood prefix I have bred many Whippet champions and Best in Show winners, including multi BIS/BISS Am. Can. Ch. Brushwood Moxi of Endeavor, multiple American Whippet Club and Canadian Whippet Club BOB winner. Although I have scaled down my breeding program over the past few years, I continue to co-breed the occasional litter.

Over the course of my years of breeding and exhibiting dogs, I also have been actively involved with local kennel clubs. I am past-President of the Lethbridge and District Kennel Club, and am currently Vice-President of the Evelyn Kenny Kennel and Obedience Club. As well, I have volunteered my time to other clubs over the years. I have always believed it is important to actively contribute to the sport that has supported my many years of enjoyment and success as a breeder and exhibitor of purebred dogs.

For 35 years I have worked in the field of education. Currently I am Dean of the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.

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Joan E. Bennett

I became involved in dogs following graduation from UBC. I am now retired following more than 30 years as a senior legal assistant, the majority of which time was spent working for a senior corporate/commercial counsel.

I have served three terms as CKC Director for B.C. Southwest (1994-6, 1996-9 and 2012-14) and during those times either chaired, or was a member of, the following committees/councils: Legislation, Club Relations, Versatility (now split into Draft Dog and Herding), Conformation, Event Officiating, CEO Review, Board Education and Orientation and Junior Handling.

I have also been show secretary/superintendent for specialty and all-breed clubs, an AKC-licensed superintendent, ring steward, as well as having held various executive capacities in all-breed and specialty clubs.

We have a number of internal and external challenges facing us (not the least of which is the future of the APA), and new programs to implement to benefit our members. We need to “stop the bleeding” in our core business – that is to say stop the steady decrease in registrations and show entries, the latter being a natural progression from the former. People need to be proud of purebred dogs and everything they represent and to embrace the desire to own at least one.

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James Malcolm Campbell

In 1948, I bought a Doberman puppy, first show he growled at a Judge and Thor’s show career ended. As a jockey apprentice, I ended up in the hospital for three months. Thor went to live with my sister, a babysitter for twin girls. I joined the Navy, and served fifteen years. On release I worked for Canada Custom for twelve years, and joined CKC 1963.

Weekends I worked for Gene Hahnlen, and Mrs. Pat Tripp. I was granted an AKC All Breed Handler’s license #RO1455, and handled in Canada, USA, Bermuda, Mexico, Europe and Hawaii.1989 we formed Western Dog Shows Ltd. In 2002, I was elected Director and again in 2005 and 2008. For the next term, under CKC Bylaw 12.3 (c), I could not stand for election. In 2006, my wife of 52 years died, and I inherited her shares. All my shares I gave to my daughter Kim in 2007.

If elected I promise that I will not apply to become a judge, as most do, but use my time attending shows, listening, and at all meetings speaking on behalf of the Members. I believe that the Members are the Canadian Kennel Club and deserve a representative who will fight for their rights.

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Russel (Sandy) Fletcher

I am a retired cattle rancher and self employed businessmen with over 45 years exhibiting and breeding purebred dogs. I am seeking a second term on the CKC board of directors’ in this upcoming election.

Having served on numerous executive positions at All Breed Dog Clubs as well as Specialty Cubs, I am very well versed on the proper procedures at the board level.

I was a founding member of the Stampede City Whippet Club as well as the Foothills Graze Hound Club. At the present time I am the President of the Sagebrush Working and Herding Club of BC, and the Show Chairman for the Kamloops and District Kennel Club.

What I bring to the board table is a no-nonsense, common sense approach, with the members being represented fairly at all times. With a background in cattle as well as dogs I have a strong understanding of the Animal Pedigree Act. The strengths I bring to the CKC Board table is making decisions based on what is best for our membership and our sport of dogs.

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Shawn James Nichols

My involvement in purebred dogs started in 1982 when I attended my first conformation shows. I quickly developed a keen interest in the sport of dogs and, worked for many professional handlers, including Sally and Mark George, in Northern California, Tim Brazier, Mark Shanoff and Carol Graham. I have had the privilege of working with some truly amazing dogs.

Eventually I relocated to Calgary where, in partnership with Raymond Yurick, I handled all breeds – most notably Am. Can. Ch. Clarion Camelot Communique, Canada’s top Non-Sporting dog and #10 All breeds in 2008.

In 2007 I took on the job of editor for Terrier Type, a unique magazine that chronicled the history and achievements of the Terrier since 1961.

With over three decades of dedication to the sport, I am passionate about purebred dogs and offer you my track record of success. Let me use my skills in marketing, planning and strategizing, coupled with my ongoing education in social media. I believe social networking has the potential of being one of the most valuable tools in the delivery of information.

As your Director, I would do my utmost to bring to Zone 12 success, growth, and an energetic voice that is not afraid to speak up for you.

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Bonnitta June Ritchie

As a member of the Canadian Kennel Club since 1987 (27 years), we bred and exhibited English Springer Spaniels, Australian Shepherds and Schipperkes under the prefix Ritcheiver (Reg’d 1977).

As an exhibitor, I have competed in Conformation, Obedience, Rally and Agility and have shown CKC, AKC, UKC, FCI and NADAC.

As an active volunteer at a local and national level I have held a variety of Executive positions and been a Show Secretary. As a volunteer, I have taught classes, am a CGN Evaluator and have judged puppy sweepstakes, sanction and correction matches. I have travelled to show in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Yukon, Alaska, Washington, California, and Arizona.

During my years in the Lower Mainland, I became a groomer, CMG (IPG), and owned and operated a commercial facility (Meadow View Acres) in Surrey, BC, that provided boarding, grooming and training.

As a mother and wife, I raised 3 children, have now 8 grandchildren and worked at various positions over the years within government and the private sector.

If elected, I look forward to the opportunity and challenges of serving on the CKC Board of Directors as a continued part of my role in this sport.

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