Grand Valley Kennel Club
Mission Statement

To further the advancement of all dogs, particularly purebred dogs; to promote the sport of dog shows and encourage sportsman-like competition at such events; to educate our members and the public about responsible ownership and breeding of dogs; to advocate for protection and well-being of all dogs; and to adhere to guidelines of American Kennel Club in our activities.

Club Accomplishments for the year 2012

Successful B/OB Match (Edna)
Finding a new training facility & new training coordinators (Jordon & Linda)
New website (Kim & Wendy and Christine Jackson of Grand Valley Design)
Very successful 4-days of AKC dog shows (Kim, Wendy, and Committee Heads)
Best yet Santa Pictures event (Kim)
A great Christmas Party (Jordon)
Donations the club was able to offer to people and their dogs in need:

The Waldo Canyon fire, in care of the Johnson family and their kennels (Sunrise & Woodman).
Donation to Hospice in memory of Anita Finkle.
Donation to the Zack & Tom fund at Orchard Mesa Veterinary Clinic in memory of Dr. Tom Melzer.
Donated to the Sandy Hurricane Fund, through the AKC humane fund.
Donations to Jerrie Farmer from the club and individual members to support her and her family with Jerrie’s battle against breast cancer.
Donation to the Legislative Committee of AKC

Grand Valley Kennel Club