| Great Dane Club of America News Current club news. |
| Group Realignment Letter The Great Dane Club of America asks friends of the breed and affliate clubs to send the letter below to the AKC, objecting to the proposed group realignment. Simply insert your name, address and date. Then print and mail. Realignment Letter |
| CHIC Challenge Trophy - Attention Futurity Nominees The Great Dane Club of America is pleased to announce the creation of a new award in conjunction with the Futurity. The CHIC Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the breeder of the Best in Futurity puppy IF the dam and sire of that puppy have a CHIC number. There will be a space on the Final Entry form (sent out in July) to note the dam and sire’s CHIC numbers. The GDCA Board created this trophy to recognize the efforts of our breeders with regards to health testing our dogs. You still have time to have that last test done to get your CHIC number in time for this year’s Futurity. If you have questions about this program please contact Dianne Powers, Futurity Chair at diannepowers@comcast.net |
| 2010 YEARBOOK SUBMISSIONS
GDCA members may submit their 2010 Yearbook information HERE In our continuing effort to move ahead with information to our members, this is the latest addition to the GDCA website. The 2009 GDCA Year book is now available online HERE. A CD is also available for $15.00, including postage, and can be purchased through the GDCA Store.
LESTER R. MAPES Lester R. "Les" Mapes, 74, of Monson, MA, passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was born in Elgin Township, IL on June 9, 1937. Les leaves behind his wife Judy (Arrow) Harrington in Monson, and will be forever missed by his daughter, Lisa Marie Sopiarz of Carol Stream, IL; his son, Paul Mapes of Winfield, IL and his four grandchildren. His true passion became dogs and conformation showing. He started showing Great Danes in 1963 and also owned and exhibited Dachshunds, Doberman Pinschers and West Highland White Terriers. Les went on to become a Dog Show Judge and served as a Licensed American Kennel Club Judge who judged many dog show events throughout the world, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The dog show world has lost a gentle man and a great Friend. Interment services will be in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Les' memory to Take the Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601 or the American Heart Association (online), 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. CONGRATULATIONS MORGAN!!!!! MACH Morgan 'Danger' Powers CD OF MAD TM O-EAC O-ECC O-EJC TN-E TG-E WV-E FGDCh-40k NAFA-HOF TFE-I GDCA-HOF has just been voted into the North American Flyball Association Hall of Fame. This is the first nomination/induction of a Great Dane in a sport dominated by Border Collies. Morgan is 10 years and 8 months old and still going strong and is a proud member of the D.E.O. Speedwaggin team. |
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