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Regional Regional Chow Clubs - Recognized Regional Chow Clubs will be allowed 400 Words
in Chow Life; Non-recognized clubs in an A or B status will be allowed 200 Words;
and clubs which are neither recognized by the AKC nor in an A or B status, but
Clubs have activities to report, may submit reports of those activities to be published at the
discretion of the editor.

Chow Chow other goodies. We will have a hospitality gift for all Chow
Fanciers of Southern exhibitors, a raffle featuring a handmade quilt donated
by Barbara and Darrell Luttrell, as well as provide a
California sumptuous lunch featuring the famous Wyett barbeque
Sheree Chan, Correspondent beef brisket! Most of all, we will enjoy the camaraderie and
excitement of a new show year with fellow Chowists!
Deadline for entries is Noon, Wednesday, December
Chow Fanciers’ Association of
Southern California Winter Designated Specialty 21, 2016; Superintendent is Bradshaw. For more
2017 Returns to Kennel Club of Palm Springs – information, contact Show Chairman Sheree Chan at
January 5-8, 2017 ChanChowz@yahoo.com or “Like” and follow our “NEW”
CFASC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/
Cool crisp air, with a hint of anticipation; the excitement ChowFanciersSoCal/ Join us!
builds as you stroll across the beautiful sea of soft green
grass. Snow topped mountains in the distance surround
the famous blue and white tent tops. It’s the Kennel Club
of Palm Springs circuit, kicking off the beginning of the
dog show year 2017! CFASC is proud to be bring back our New England
winter designated specialty to this most prestigious west Chow Chow
coast show! What a way to ring in the new year! Club, Inc.
The weekend starts with the two Sand-to-Sea Non- Carol Ann Klein,
Sporting shows (Jan. 5th & 6th); culminating with the Correspondent
CFASC Designated Specialty show with the Kennel Club
of Palm Springs shows on Saturday, January 7th , and our
supported entry on Sunday, January 8th. Our 2017 Officers and Board were elected at our meeting
in September. They are:
Judges: President: Kim Petrunia
Sand-to-Sea Non-Sporting – Thursday, 01/05/17 – 1st VP: Christina Johnson
Gayle Denman (Breed) / Nikki Riggsbee (Group)
2nd VP: Linda Gardiner
Sand-to-Sea Non-Sporting – Friday, 01/06/17 – Diane Treasurer: Barry Fonseca
Burvee (Breed) / Gayle Denman (Group)
Secretary: Peggy Carney
Kennel Club of Palm Springs/CFASC Designated Board Members: Jeff Austin, Bill Gardiner, Ruth
Specialty – Saturday, 01/07/16 – Gordon, Lewis Klein, Kip Kopatch, and Paula Titon
Mr. David Alexander (Breed) / Mrs. Janice Pardue On October 2nd, we held our annual Fall Fun Day. The
(Group) / Mr. Vincent Grosso (BIS) day was overcast and cool which the dogs enjoyed more
Ms. Ruth Sampson – Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes than the people, but the rain stayed away. Once again
Kennel Club of Palm Springs/CFASC Supported Entry Ruth & Scott Gordon allowed us to use the facilities at
– Sunday, 01/08/16 – Delmyra Kennels. Several people helped with a variety
Mrs. Doris Cozart (Breed) / Mr. David Alexander of activities – Paula Titon judged the fun classes; Lew &
Carol Klein did pet portraits; Christina Johnson conducted
(Group) / Mrs. Paula (Beth) Nykiel (BIS) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing and ran the doggy
Our main trophies will be custom-made items by games; Alice Boucher judged the agility match
renowned Chowists Kip Kopatch of Rhode Island, and and rally demos; Missy Cafaro conducted a
custom grooming towels, as well as an assortment of grooming demonstration; John Obermeier donated
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