Northeast	Mid-Atlantic	Southeast	Great Lakes
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Southwest	Pacific Northwest	West Coast	Alaska
	Hawaii	International

NorthEast

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York

MINUTEMAN SAMOYED CLUB, Inc

Coverage Area: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and New York
Web Site URL: https://www.facebook.com/MinutemanSamoyedClub
Newsletter: Minuteman Samoyed Club Bulletin
Club Liaison Info: Cheryl McClosky 860-884-3363 camccosky@snet.net

President: Marion McNeil
Vice President: Helen Sullivan
Treasurer: Anne Gannon
Secretary: Beverly Delaney
Board Members: Donna Clark-Thornton, Diana Walther, Christina DuBois, Art Everly and Cheryl McClosky

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Monthly, at dog shows in Massachusetts
Club Activities: Attending “Meet the Breeds” events at various venues throughout the year, holding supported entries spring and fall at MA shows, annual club picnic (August), annual awards dinner (April), planning a “fun day” at a club member’s house this spring to introduce members to various performance and working events with their dogs
Specialty Show Info: Annual specialty held in conjunction with the Spring Fling cluster in Springfield in early April

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Mid-Atlantic

Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

ANTIETAM CREEK SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia
Website URL: http://www.antietamsamoyedclub.org/
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Neal Henderson 717-945-8226 whitestonesams11@gmail.com

President: Judy Kovitch
Vice President: Neal Henderson
Treasurer: Janice Hovelmann
Secretary: Kathy Ronald
Board Members: John Kovitch and Tina Leininger

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Activities: Pack Hikes, Funzie Day, Annual Picnic, Holiday Dinner and Awards, mentoring at specialties, Silent Auctions
Specialty Show Info: Two Annual Specialties: held at the Celtic Classics in the York Exposition Center in York, Pennsylvania on Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with the Delaware County Kennel Club

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GARDEN STATE SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: In formation process, to cover New Jersey area
Club Liaison Info: Deborah DeFonzo atomicdebbie7@gmail.com

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POTOMAC VALLEY SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
Web Site: http://www.potomacvalleysams.com
Newsletter: N/A — News via email, social media (Facebook and Meetup)
Club Liaison Info: Tamara Somerville tamgidg@comcast.net

President: Tamara Somerville
Vice President: Catherine Cusack
Treasurer: Richard Berry
Recording Secretary: Brenda Mantz
Corresponding Secretary: Janice Lynch
Board Members: Michael Fernandez, Lanny Johnson and Anne MacArthur

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Seven times annually, held at sites in Virginia and Maryland
Club Activities: Walks, bikejoring/scootering, sheep herding, lure coursing, FiberArts, holiday parades, Sammypalooza (Chesapeake Bay)
Specialty Show Info: Spring (April), Fall (October) and supported entries (May and August)

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GREATER PITTSBURGH SAMOYED CLUB, INC.

Coverage Area: Western Pennsylvania
Web Site URL: None
Newsletter: Smiles
Club Liaison Info: Beth Tallentire 724-547-4274 sizzlinsams@gmail.com

President: Leah Seman
Vice President: Carole Rost
Treasurer: Ross Chapin
Secretary: Beth Tallentire
Board Members: Regina Beilstein, Sue Chapin, Joan Rea, Roberta Cutshall and Ed Plum

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Panera Bread in Monroeville, 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month
Club Activities: Sledding excursions, backpacking, matches, specialties and “Meet the Breeds” events
Specialty Show Info: Memorial Weekend – Specialties on Saturday and Sunday, supported entries on Thursday, Friday and Monday, with Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes all 5 days of the cluster

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Florida and the SouthEast

Alabama, The Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi

SAMOYED FANCIERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Inc

Coverage Area: Florida
Website URL: www.floridasamoyeds.org
Newsletter: “SamSun” (Quarterly)
Club Liaison Info: Nancy Kraus 813-748-7467 nkraus7@aol.com

President: Janice McGlashon
Vice President: Jeanne St John
Treasurer: Debbie Mallory
Recording Secretary: Cheryl Larsen
Corresponding Secretary: Keren Lentz
Board Members: Fr. Robert Evancho, Sonya Thompson and LaWayne Wyatt

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: 6 meetings per year
Club Activities: Parades, 12-day Florida State Fair, Cookson Hills Toy Run for disadvantaged kids, “Meet the Breeds” events, conformation shows, herding, Fun Days, weight pulls, pet therapy and annual specialty
Specialty Show Info: January in Brooksville, Florida

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METROPOLITAN ATLANTA SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Southeastern United States
Web Site URL: www.atlantasamoyedclub.com
Newsletter: The Dog for All Seasons
Club Liaison Info: Velvet Simmons 770-354-8855 v.a.simmons@att.net

President: Velvet Simmons
Vice President: Ginger Aldrich
Treasurer: John Schuemacher
Secretary: Diane Smith
Board Members: Brandy Burke, Tom Maurer, Trish Mitchell, Cathy Wilcox

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Throughout the year at various locations and show sites to accommodate all our members
Club Activities: Seminars, mentoring at specialties, annual meeting with cookout, supported entries, AKC Responsible Dog Owner Day, Samoyed rescue and pack hikes
Specialty Show Info: Two spring specialties with the Peach Blossom Cluster in Perry, Georgia in April. Summer specialty in August, with the Cherokee Rose Cluster in Atlanta, Georgia

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Ohio Valley

Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio

CHICAGOLAND SAMOYED CLUB

(INACTIVE)

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BUCKEYE SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Northeastern Ohio
Web Site URL: www.buckeyesamoyedclub.org
Club Liaison Info: Tracy Selis tbselis@yahoo.com

President: Diane Garcia
Vice President: Coleen Baer
Treasurer: Peggy Baluch
Secretary: Deb Martin
Board Members: Steve Strausbaugh, Elaine Gold, Tracy Selis, Terrie Gold

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Bi-monthly at shows or a chosen site or via e-meetings
Club Activities: Samoyed rescue, therapy work, Meet the Breeds, pack hikes, potluck at spring specialty, annual awards banquet, auctions & fund raisers for rescue, obedience classes, puppy matches, puppy evaluations & socializations, judges education, educational events
Specialty Show Info: Two per year (May in conjunction with the Crawford City KC & December in conjunction with Richland City KC)

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Great Lakes

Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF METRO DETROIT

Coverage Area: Michigan
Web Site URL: http://samd.info.com
Newsletter: S.A.M.D. Bulletin
Club Liaison Info: Lori Chapek-Carleton xamoyedx@aol.com

President: Lori Chapek-Carleton
Vice President: Sandi Wade
Treasurer: Gina Cashen
Secretary: Mary Hancock
Board Members: Sue Wade, Tracy Selis, and Lori Wirth

AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Rotating, at dog shows and elsewhere
Club Activities: Herding and grooming seminars, pack hikes, Meet The Breeds events, supported entries at Detroit Kennel Club show and others, fun matches
Specialty Show Info: n/a

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SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (SAMS)

Coverage Area: Minnesota
Web Site URL: http://www.samsmn.org
Newsletter: Samoyed Association Of Minneapolis – St. Paul Club Newsletter
Club Liaison Info: Laura Wolfe 612-529-3930 RGNTRESAMS@MSN.COM

President: Kathy Mackai
Vice President: GloriJean Harper
Treasurer: Robert Gage
Secretary: Lynne Sparks
Board Members: Karen Reynolds, Arlette Kreager, Barb Gage

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: For 2016 – January 14, March 11, May 13, July 27, September 14, November 9 at various locations TBA;
Board Meetings – February 11, April 29, June 10, August 10, October 14, December 14 at various locations TBA
Club Activities: Annual 2-Day Specialty Show, Wellness Clinic, Holiday Party & Auction, Annual Picnic/Pack Hike, Sledding, Carting, Herding Clinic, Therapy Dog Testing, Child/Dog/Book Reading Program, Camping & Pack Hikes, Agility Clinic, School Presentations, Weight Pull Clinics & Events
Specialty Show Info: August 25-26, 2016 at Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

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GREATER MILWAUKEE SAMOYED FANCIERS

Coverage Area: Wisconsin
Web Site URL: Under construction
Newsletter: HOWLS N GROWLS
Club Liaison Info: Marta DeMerath icebowlsamoyeds@att.net

President: Jeanne Nonhof
Vice President: Karin Nyhuis
Treasurer: Barb Barkhaus
Secretary: Patricia Kreif
Board Members: Laura England, Nathan Huenick, Debbie Myrechuck, Julie Ocepek and Deb Seder

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Monthly, may be held in conjunction with local dog shows, at the homes of members or at restaurants in the Greater Milwaukee area
Club Activities: Samoyed Tournament held at the end of June, SCA Sanctioned Weight Pull (held in conjunction with the Double Exposure specialty), Barn Hunt activities (working toward licensed trials), educational seminars, AHBA herding tests, all-breed weight pulls (coming soon), corn roast picnics, Christmas parties and gatherings and pot luck dinners
Specialty Show Info: April – Double Exposure back-to-back specialties, held in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on the last weekend in April, in conjunction with the Samoyed Association of Madison’s specialty; June – Beat the Heat Independent Specialty, held on the last Friday of June, in conjunction with the Kettle Moraine KC all-breed shows (Saturday and Sunday)

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SAMOYED ASSOCIATION OF MADISON WI, INC

Coverage Area: Southern & Central Wisconsin & Northern Illinois
Web Site URL: http://www.madisonsamoyed.org/
Newsletter: SAMIBUZZ (Monthly)
Club Liaison Info: Frances C. Trojan 608-254-8546 mithrilsam@aol.com

President: Fred Stohl
Vice President: Bob Krauss
Treasurer Annette Stock
Secretary: Frances C Trojan
Board Members: Julie Hall, Chris Lieber and Joyce Emerson

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: 2nd Monday at 7 P.M. at the Bank of Sun Prairie (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin), except for special event dates
Club Activities: River Walk in July, Fun Day with Match in August, Nature Walk in Wisconsin Dells in fall, Badger KC Dog Fair participation & Festival of Lights Christmas parade in November and Christmas party in December. Additional activities added as ideas and time permit.
Specialty Show Info: Last weekend in April at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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MidWest

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska

HEART OF AMERICA SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas
Web Site URL: www.hoasc.org
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Marta DeMerath icebowlsamoyeds@att.net

President: Vickie Nolte
Vice President: Jazmine Light
Treasurer: Claire Ranieri
Secretary: Marta DeMerath
Board Members: Paul DeMerath, Cheryl Lundin, Sharon Parker

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Quarterly
Club Activities: Annual specialties, parades, casual get togethers
Specialty Show Info: Back to back specialties held in early March in conjunction with the Heart of America Cluster of Shows, superintended by Onofrio Dog Shows

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SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS SAMOYED CLUB

Coverage Area: Greater St. Louis Metro area
Web Site URL: www.stlsamoyed.com
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Jeff Pech jeffpech@yahoo.com

President: Jeff Pech
Vice President: Sue Schulze
Treasurer: Debbie Pech
Secretary: None
Board Members: Teresa Carl, Bill Szalkowski, Phyllis Massa Bush and Lisa Heatherly

AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Four to Five meetings per year on selected months and email updates opposite months. Officers and Board members election and meeting in June
Club Activities: Sponsor annual St. Louis Canine Games, Dog of the Week (meet the breed), annual club BBQ picnic, Sheep Herding experience, Agility Day, International Wine, Cheese and Canine Festival, Barn Hunt.
Specialty Show Info: None

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SAMOYED CLUB OF IOWA

Coverage Area: Iowa
Web Site URL: www.samoyedclubofiowa.com
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Denise Koestner dlkoestner@yahoo.com

President: Jodene Areges
Vice President: Janet Crowther-Jensen
Treasurer: Jim Areges
Secretary: Denise Koestner
Board Members: Paula Exline, Deb Carney, Pete Wilcox

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Once a month, usually at Seelah Kennels in Adel, or at dog show sites
Club Activities: Pack hikes, annual picnic, health clinics, annual Christmas party, responsible dog ownership day, dining out, TDI testing, various fundraisers & demonstrations, “Meet the Breed” events
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-back specialties to be held Friday, September 9, 2016 in conjunction with the Des Moines Kennel Club Dog Shows and Combined Specialties (September 10-11) at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, in the Varied Industries Building)

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PRAIRIELAND SAMOYED CLUB

(INACTIVE)

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Texas and the South

Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma

SAMOYED CLUB OF HOUSTON

Coverage Area: Harris and Surrounding Counties in Texas
Web Site URL: None
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Peggy Green 281-252-3388 drplgreen@sbcglobal.net

President: Tammy Rinaldi
Vice President: Archie Peil
Treasurer: Beth Peil Riley
Secretary: Barbara Winslow
Board Members: Pam Barbe, Melissa Winslow-Sorley, Chris Middleton

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: The Club meets the third Thursday in the months of January, February, May, June, September and October at 7:30 pm at the Spring Branch Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, Texas 77055, Phone #713-932-9573
Club Activities: The Club has representatives on the Samoyed Club of America Board of Governors, Samoyed Club of America Committees and the Houston Kennel Club. We support the SCA’s health research foundation SCARF. We host an annual summer party to support camaraderie between Samoyed exhibitors and the mentoring of new Samoyed owners and actively participate in “Meet the Breed” educational seminars.
Specialty Show Info: July Specialty – in conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.

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NORTH TEXAS SAMOYED FANCIERS

Coverage Area: Northern Texas, including the Greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area
Web Site URL: www.northtexassamoyeds.org
Newsletter: None (currently using Facebook for communication)
Club Liaison Info: Claudia Khan sammymama@att.net

President: Lynn Sluder
Vice President: Howard Sacks
Treasurer: Claudia Khan
Secretary: Heather Edwards
Board Members: Ann Hogue and Tanis Knelsen

AKC Licensed: Pending
Club Meetings: Quarterly, held in the homes of members or via Skype
Club Activities: AKC Responsible Pet Ownership Day, Meet The Breed events, fun matches
Specialty Show Info: N/A

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SAMOYED CLUB OF AUSTIN, Inc

Coverage Area: Central/South Texas
Web Site URL: www.scaustin.org
Newsletter: Sammy Tails
Club Liaison Info: C. Reed Lewis creedlewis@hotmail.com

President: Debbie Buie
Vice President: Karen Brooks-Hodges
Treasurer: C. Reed Lewis
Secretary: Anne K. Kikukawa
Board Members: Danette Ray, Ray Tumey and Sara Hipolito

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Every other month, location varies, but often at Whole Foods in downtown Austin
Club Activities: Samoyed rescue; annual specialty show
Specialty Show Info: Concurrent Specialty Show on July 16, 2016, July 15, 2017; Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, in conjunction with the River City Cluster of Dog Shows

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Big Sky Country

The Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming

See the SouthWest, MidWest, or Pacific NorthWest.

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SouthWest

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah

SAMOYED CLUB OF CENTRAL ARIZONA

Coverage Area: Entire state of Arizona
Web Site URL: www.arizonasamoyed.org
Newsletter: “Say it Again Sam” (not published, currently)
Club Liaison Info: Pam Hofmann 480-838-8163 Pamhofmann@aol.com

President: Pam Hofmann
Vice President: Diane Landstrom
Secretary: Amy Schmerman
Treasurer: Pam Puckett
Board Members: Mary Dietrich, Mike Kucharo and Kelly Stapleton

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month at members’ homes
Club Activities: Halloween party, Spring dog event, herding, SCARF, Christmas Party & Potluck, Rescue-azsammyrescue
Specialty Show Info: Friday, March 3, 2017 with the Superstition Kennel Club at the Fair Grounds in Phoenix

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DENVER SAMOYED ASSOCIATION

Coverage Area: Denver Metro area and Front Range
Web Site URL: www.denversamoyed.org
Newsletter: Sam O Gram
Club Liaison Info: Andi Mast loveoursams@msn.com 303-450-7712

President: Martha Lageschulte
Vice President: Julie Morris
Treasurer: Thalia Peletis
Corresponding Secretary: Andi Mast
Recording Secretary: Heidi “Scooter” Neiman
Board Members: Donna Dannen, Pam Buhle, Marnie Grube and Terry Walb

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Third Monday of the month, odd months North Denver, even months South Denver
Club Activities: All-breed agility trial, Specialty Match, Rescue, Public education events, Holiday awards party
Specialty Show Info: Back-to-back independent specialties held the Saturday/Sunday following Thanksgiving, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colorado

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Pacific NorthWest

Oregon, Washington

WILLAMETTE VALLEY SAMOYED FANCIERS, Inc

Coverage Area: Oregon, SW Washington
Web Site URL: www.wvsf.info
Newsletter: Sammy Sentinel (We publish when we feel like it.)
Club Liaison Info: Jim Cheskawich 360-225-8402 samtres@earthlink.net

President: Joee Dauer
Vice President: Joy Ritter
Treasurer: Jim Cheskawich
Secretary: Debbie Dassie
Board Members: Julie Stegeman, Melissa Hopper, Teresa Brown and Kaye Sawyer

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Schedule set at beginning of club year in January, for meetings at Pizza Parlor-Salmon Creek, The Oak Tree-Woodland and members’ homes
Club Activities: Herding Day, Agility Day, Beach Trip, Hiking, Picnic in Kalama along the Columbia River, Heart Clinic in Canby, Oregon, “Meet the Breeds” booths at Rose City Classic and Clackamas KC clusters, Annual Meeting in November, Christmas Party and Gift Stealing
Specialty Show Info: A Designated Specialty at the January Rose City Classic in Portland, Oregon (with nice trophies)

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INLAND NORTHWEST SAMOYED FANCIERS

Coverage Area: Idaho, Montana, and Eastern Washington, Oregon
Newsletter: Sammy Chatter
Club Liaison Info: Tami Lynch 707-494-1585 firecld@castles.coma

President: Tom Hannon
Vice President: Hollie Eller
Treasurer: Cindy Hopkins
Secretary: Darlene Rautio
Board Members: Tami Lynch, Cheri Hollenback and Sandy Nelson

AKC Licensed: No
Club Meetings: Times and locations are variable
Club Activities: Annual Christmas party and gift exchange; supported entries; looking into herding/sledding activities
Specialty Show Info: N/A

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SAMOYED CLUB OF WASHINGTON STATE

Coverage Area: Greater Puget Sound region of Washington State
Web Site URL: http://www.samoyedclubwa.org/
Newsletter: WooWoo Review
Club Liaison Info: Cheri Hollenback, CascadeSamoyeds@aol.com

President: Cindy Hill
Vice President: Darlene Rautio
Recording Secretary: Vacant until next election
Corresponding Secretary: Cheri Hollenback
Treasurer: Sue Johnson
Board Members: Josh Irish, Kathy Thomas, Margo Karler, Liz Summa and Karen Kilen

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Varying, each month
Club Activities: Pack hikes, snow outings in the Cascade Mountains, educational seminars
Specialty Show Info: Annual Specialties, third Thursday evening and Friday in August in association with the Olympic Kennel Club Shows & Mount Rainier Working Dog Club shows, Enumclaw, Washington

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West Coast

California, Nevada

BARBARY COAST SAMOYED CLUB, INC

Coverage Area: Greater Sacramento Area
Web Site URL: http://www.barbarycoastsamoyeds.com/
Newsletter: The Swashbuckler, published monthly via email
Club Liaison Info: Lynda Tusoni lyndatusoni@gmail.com

President: Lynda Tusoni
Vice President: Jan Young
Treasurer: Desta Bechtol
Secretary: Cindy Hopkins
Board Members: Caitlin Arita, Kathleen Augello, Tami Lynch, Tomi Speed

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Six times a year in the Greater Sacramento Area
Club Activities: Herding, Pack Hikes, Lure Coursing, Rally, Snow Day, Holiday Party, and Fun Day
Specialty Show Info: Early May, Back to Back Specialties

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAMOYED FANCIERS, Inc

Coverage Area: Greater San Francisco Bay Area
Web Site URL: www.samoyed.org/norcalsamfan
Club Liaison Info: Clu Carradine AltaSamz1@yahoo.com 805-698-0319

President: Joan Luna
Vice President: Clu Carradine
Treasurer: Paula Luna
Secretary: Denise Newell
Board Members: Eric Liebes, Susan Fewlass, Jim Cheskawich

AKC Licensed: Yes
Specialty Show Info: In June, as part of the Woofstock Cluster in Vallejo, California

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SAMOYED CLUB OF LOS ANGELES

Coverage Area: Greater Los Angeles area
Web Site URL: None
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Heather Kelly heather@oakbrooksamoyeds.com

President: Heather Kelly
Vice President: Sheri Hudson
Treasurer: Brenda Farrington
Secretary: Tabitha Teutsch
Board Members: Jane Stevenson, Marie Griffith and Kathy Regan

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Once per Quarter after agility trials or conformation shows
Club Activities: Specialty Show, Agility trials and Lure Coursing
Specialty Show Info: First Friday in January at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California

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SAMOYED CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTY

Coverage Area: Primarily Orange County, California
Newsletter: “Sammy Scoop”
Club Liaison Info: N/A

President: Sandra Torres
Vice President: Susan Regan
Secretary: Francine Talley
Treasurer: Janine Jacobs

AKC Licensed: No
Club Activities: Hikes, herding, parties

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SAMOYED CLUB OF SAN DIEGO

Coverage Area: San Diego, California area
Newsletter: None
Club Liaison Info: Chris Higley chrisphigley@hotmail.com 951-505-6494

President: Kathi Horton
Vice President: Lou Torres
Treasurer: Sandy Torres
Secretary: Chris Higley
Board Members: Kathi Horton, Chris Higley, Lou Torres and Sandy Torres

AKC Licensed: Yes
Club Meetings: Monthly
Club Activities: Holiday Party, “Meet the Breeds” at Pet Expo
Specialty Show Info: First week in January, followed by all-breed show, in conjunction with The Kennel Club of Palm Springs

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