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Committees

Dedicated Cairn enthusiasts hard at work . . . on behalf of Cairns and our club!

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While this page lists members working at the National level--we want and need YOU! Below are the names of the Officers, Chairs or Coordinators of each activity. Everyone is invited to become involved. Please contact any of the folks listed below and tell them of your interest in assisting the club. Any one of them will be happy to answer questions about the club, assist you with membership, and get you to the correct person to help you. Just let us know where you'd like to join in. We look forward to having you join us with your unique talents and skills! 

AKC Delegate

  • Wayne Gilpin
    Prior Lake, MN

AKC Gazette

  • M. Patricia Joyce
    Tucker, GA

Awards

  • Nancy Delyea
    Bonney Lake, WA
  • Patti McCully
    Arvada, CO

CTCA Breeder Referral

  • Karen Smith
    Fallbrook, CA

Education

Provide education for Cairn breeders and owners, focusing on well-being, breeding, and conditioning.

  • Mary E. Havens
    Cape Coral, FL

Finance

  • Daphne Nimmons Marvin
    Paris, KY

Foundation Liaison

  • Liaison
    Lydia Hutchinson
    Middletown, MD

Gifts & Bequests

Work with donors to facilitate special gifts and bequests to the CTCA.

  • Wayne Jordan
    Norco, CA

Governance

  • Pam Davis
    Plymouth Meeting, PA

History

Capture and disseminate information on the history of the Cairn breed and of the CTCA.

  • DiAnn Flory
    Madison, VA

Honors

Recognize and honor members who have belonged for 40 years or more.

  • Honors Chair
    Karen Wilson
    Boston, VA

Judges Balloting

Conduct the balloting process to select judges for the two National Specialties and Sweepstakes.

Judges’ Education

Provide seminars, ring-side mentoring, and educational materials for judges new to the breed.

  • Joseph R. Vernuccio
    Stratford, CT

Juniors

  • Ellie Wilson
    Winchester, VA

Media Committee

  • Facebook
    Danielle Fox Burns
    Shorewood, IL
  • Website
  • Yearbook
    Katrina MacGregor
    Freeland, WA
  • Newsletter--The Highlander
  • Editor
  • Assistant Editor
    M. Patricia Joyce
    Tucker, GA

Meet the Breeds

  • Daphne Nimmons Marvin
    Paris, KY
  • Jamie McHugh
    Auburn, WA

Membership

  • Connie Burnley
    Lansdale, PA

Mentorship

  • Nancy Delyea
    Bonney Lake, WA

National Specialty

Plan and produce the National Specialty Weekend, including the Sweepstakes, Friday dinner, and Saturday social event. Coordinate with other committees regarding their involvement in the weekend, including Education, Performance, and Ways and Means.

  • William Kent
    Langhorne, PA
  • Pam Davis
    Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • Connie Burnley
    Lansdale, PA

Performance

Encourage, reward, and document the achievement of Performance Cairns across the country.

  • Pamela G. McDonald
    Chuckey, TN

Rescue

Ways & Means

Raise funds for use by the CTCA.

  • Cathy Burleson
    Jackson, TN
  • Kelli Winkler
    Frederick, MD