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Submitted 2/25/10

AWDF Scorebooks

Any DVG member who wishes to enter the AWDF Championship must have an AWDF scorebook

To obtain the scorebook send:

• 1. A check made payable to “LV/DVG America” in the amount of $ 10.00 USD.
• 2. A copy of your current valid membership card.
• 3. A copy of your current DVG scorebook (cover & inside).
• 4. The following information is required:
  • Dog's registered name (if registered -- if not, simply the dog's call name)
  • Breed
  • Male or Female
  • Dog's date of birth
  • Color
  • Is the dog a mixed-breed? Neutered?
  • Tattoo or chip number
  • Sire
  • Dam
  • Breeder's Name
  • Registering organization
  • Registration number

• 5. Mail all the above items to:

Please note:

• 1. As a DVG America member you still need to submit your DVG scorebook for all DVG trials.
• 2. At DVG trials you may also submit your AWDF and other breed organization scorebooks in addition to your DVG scorebook to record your trial performances.
• 3. Non DVG members may submit their AWDF and/or recognized breed organization scorebooks at DVG club trials. However, you must also be able to present proof of valid current membership in the organization that issued the scorebook

If you need to contact me or want further information, my e-mail address is caroledvg@mindspring.com

Submitted 2/25/10

DVG America participants representing DVG America in the AWDF championship

After completing your entry form for the 2010 AWDF Championship, mail the form and a check for the stated entry fee, made payable to “LV/DVG America”, to Carole Patterson. Please include a copy of your 2010 membership card. Entries must be received by April 25, 2010. Please note: To enter the AWDF Championship as a representative of LV/DVG America, participants must have an AWDF scorebook obtained through LV/DVG America which may be obtained from Carole Patterson (see below). Instructions re the information required for obtaining an AWDF scorebook are listed above. I will send all entry forms plus a letter confirming the valid membership of each entrant to AWDF.

Mail entry form, membership copy and check to:

Submitted 2/19/2010

To the members of LV/DVG America

I am pleased to announce the LV/DVG America Board officers elected for 2010 and 2011. Five offices were filled by incumbents running unopposed and one office was filled by a candidate new to the LV Board, also running unopposed.

• President – Carole Patterson
• Vice President – Fred Marashi
• Secretary – Sandi Purdy
• Treasurer – Nancy Schick

• LRO – Hartmut Beckmann

• LV-OfS – James Akin-Otiko

Additionally, I want to thank Randy Theen for his many years of service as the LV/DVG America OfS and previously, as OfS of the SEKG. Randy, good luck with your new dog and we wish you success in all your endeavors.

E-mail addresses and phone numbers for the various officers are available on our website. Thank you to all of the clubs that voted in the election.

Yours in the Sport,

Carole Patterson, President
LV/DVG America