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However, there is a grace period in the month of January. If dues are paid/received on or later than February 1st,
a $15 late fee will be accessed. Please send your dues payment to:
PCTC c/o John KornyloIn the past, members have expressed an interest in making a donation to specific funds within PCTC. If you would like to add an additional donation to one or more of the following club funds, please indicate the amount and fund on the following form when you send in your dues payment. If you do not wish to renew, please let me know so that you will not receive a second notice.
9809 Lost Ravine Court
Fairfax Station VA 22039
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PCTC Specialty - April 17, 2026 - Judge's Selection Committee Report
The judge’s selection committee as appointed by the president were: John Kornylo, Janice Lloyd, and Karen Wilson. The committee asked members for their input and the committee narrowed the selection down to 5 regular class judges (April Clyde, DiAnn Flory, Mary Beth Havens, Linda Reece, and Joe Vernuccio) and 5 sweepstake judges (Arlene Grant Derba LaJeunesse, Dick Rueter, Mary Ann Robertson, and Rusty Smith).
Final ballots were prepared and mailed to the members that requested to participate in judge voting. 41 club members out of 62 returned their ballots. All costs for this effort were donated by the committee.
The final results:
Regular Class Judge: Linda Reece, Mary Beth Havens
Sweepstake Judge: Debra LaJeunesse, Mary Ann Robertson
The judges getting the most votes, Linda Reece and Debra Lajeunesse, have agreed to judge the PCTC specialty in 2026.
Respectfully Submitted by: John Kornylo, Janice Lloyd, and Karen Wilson
The Board met at the Scottish Christmas Walk.
- The Nominating Committee (Sas Argentine, Karen Wilson, Michelle Hostler) put forth a slate of Officers and Board, sent by email. The two members without email received a letter. Any member who would like to nominate another member may contact the Secretary by February 15, 2025.
- The Alexandria VA Scottish Walk on December 7 went very well with several members and Cairn terrier friends to the Club attending. A special thanks to Patti Gaston for organizing the event. Claudia Gerbert’s Cairn, Gundi, performed for the crowd by jumping through a hula hoop. The crowd cheered the pair throughout the parade route.
- A General meeting was held at the restaurant after the Scottish Walk. Lois Cleland discussed with the group the opportunity to change the November Supported Entry weekend to the VA Terrier Club weekend, the 1st weekend of the month in Doswell, VA. On the Saturday, two complete shows are offered, and one show on Sunday. Few handlers come to the show weekend. Barbara Kornylo will be the liason for the Club with the VA Terrier Club. The Club decided to have a Supported Entry for both shows on Saturday and a Sweepstakes in the afternoon show. The four Board members, Cleland, Kornylo, Sowards and Argentine voted for the change.
- Merril Schmitt decided to withdraw her name as our Sweepstakes judge this April 2025. The Club Secretary contacted Tammy Erickson and she graciously agreed to judge Sweepstakes.
Thanks, Sas Argentine, Secretary
The Board met via Zoom.
The Board held 2 meetings, one in September General Meeting with a brief Executive meeting, one in October was a was an Executive Meeting.
- On September 7, the Club had their Sanctioned B Match at Lydia Hutchinson’s home, with Leslie Spencer as the Judge, and Janice Lloyd as the Chairman. Michelle Hoestler gave a trick dog demonstration with members exhibiting their dogs’ tricks.
- The September minutes have the Treasurer’s breakdowns of the Specialty’s and Clubs expenses this year. John Kornylo is working on a 10-year summary of income and expenses.
- The Club needs to update the members who can sign the checks and the Club’s credit card. When Lois/John K, Lydia H/Ken Moe (past treasurer) meet at the Trust Bank in Frederick, all of details will be updated.
- Judge Selection Committee did their work in August, counted their returned ballots in September. 62 ballots mailed out, 41 returned. For 2026 the Specialty Class Judge is Linda Reese, and the Sweepstakes Judge is Debbie LaJeunesse.
- Many members responded generously to Gwen Metzler when she fell in August and could no longer work.
- The Warrenton KC Supported Entry November 2 show was promoted to help build majors. Barbara Kornylo, Club Liaison.
- Karen Wilson wanted to establish a Compassion Fund when members experience financial crises in their lives. Due to the Bylaws, this request was voted down.
- Discussion on how many General Meetings we need to hold each year. This will be discussed at the Annual Meeting, what is the perception of the members of the work the Board does, are they informed and represented? Members may read the minutes of the Board and the newsletter publishes the Board Bullets. Review Bylaws, need to update if needed.
- Nominating Committee for 2025-2026 needs to be formed. Board members need to decide if they would like to continue on in their positions.
- Specialty discussions: NO HANDLERS MAY SHOW DOGS IN THE SWEEPSTAKES unless they are the owner. Finished Champions may continue to be shown in the Sweepstakes.
- Specialty Chair DiAnn Flory is creating a month-to-month timeline for any future Specialty Chair. Board would like the Specialty Chair to have a mentee so that each Chair can be trained and comfortable with the position.
- Each Board member and Committee Chair needs to write out their job description so the members can know what a job requires, hopefully encourage members’ participation.
- John K will look at geographic locations of the members to expand our Club area. Presently, Club’s official representation is within the 50-mile radius of Washington D.C. This impacts the Club quorum, location of the Supported entry shows.
- Next General Meeting at the Scottish Walk, Alexandria, VA on December 7. Wear your kilts and come out for a day of fun with your Cairns and Club members!