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Submitted 6/05/10

To all LV/DVG America Members,

The AWDF guidelines for declaring your interest in being one of the AWDF dog/handler team members to participate in the 2010 FCI IPO World Championship can be found by clicking here . This will be held Hämeenlinna, Finland. There are specific requirements and steps you must follow in order to be considered by the AWDF Team Selection Committee. That includes filling out the requisite entry form (click here), providing copy of the pedigree and registration papers (dog must be registered to participate) and also proof of successfully participating in with passing scores in at least 2 championships in the prior 12 months. This material is to be sent to me so that I can verify to the Selection Committee that you hold valid current membership in LV/DVG America.

If you wish to know more about the FCI IPO championship itself, you can go to www.fci2010.com to go to the home page. Click on the language you want the information to be in and it will bring up the FCI Championship site in English. The dates are September 16-19, 2010.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ENTRY INFORMATION THAT IS SHOWN ON THE DECLARATION REQUIREMENTS IS JUNE 10. Please also note that the statement “membership in an AWDF breed club” is no longer valid and that the requirement is now "current valid membership in an AWDF member organization."

If you are interested and have the necessary qualifications, please send your material to me:

Carole Patterson, President
LV/DVG America
7543 S. Gartner Road
Evergreen, CO 80439

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

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 2/19/2010

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