Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Working Groups
New Volunteers: Charters and Chairs for Committees and Working Groups, October 2026
USLHC President, Tammy Erickson, has announced the club’s Committee and Working Group Chairs for the upcoming year. We appreciate everyone who has stepped up.
Each Committee has an approved Charter and the authority to make things happen! The list of committee chairs follows. We hope that all members will get involved. Please reach out to the committee chair to participate in whatever sort of tasks suit your fancy.
We need you!
To view the committee charter, click the name of the standing committee or working group below. Not all committees and working groups have a charter yet. We will update as development advances.
Committees & Work Groups for
The Good of the Breed
Health & Genetics
2027 Priorities
• Review existing health information; recommend testing guidelines, CHIC requirements, and breeder recognition; survey breed health and, possibly, temperament
Chair
Tammy Erickson (2026)
Martha O'Connor (2027)
Judges Education
2027 Priorities
• Provide educatioin on breed standards to judges
Chair
Jeff Kestner
Public Education
2027 Priorities
• Organize participation in one or more activities designed to raise breed awareness mong the public, such as "Meet the Breeds" with appropriate support material.
• Coordinate the writing of a quarterly column for the AKC Gazette.
Chair
Kim McIntyre
Breed Standard Working Group
Inactive in 2027
Committees, Ad Hoc Groups for
The Pleasure of the Membership
Awards & Recognition
Encourage participation in "Fit for Function"; launch Versatility and ROM programs.
Chair
Jona Decker
Communication
• Solicit and create content that celebrates members' activities and club events and shares relevant information on our breed.
• Publish in a variety of integrated formats, including a regular email newsletter, blog posts on the website, and posts on appropriate social media outlets.
• Manage the website and brand standards for the good of the Club overall.
Chair
Rosanna Buehl
Judges' Selection
• Organize a process to allow the membership to select judges for USLHC Specialties.
Chair
Jean Turoci
National Speciality
• Organize a National Speciality for both conformation and performance.
Chair
Sheryl Bradbury
• Encourage participation in "Fit for Function"; launch Versatility and ROM programs.
Chair
Kelly Herrara
Hosted Events Work Group
• Identify and work with other clubs to organize and host co-sponsored events (herding, agility, and so on).
Chair
Open, seeking volunteer
Juniors
Inactive in 2027
Committees & Groups for
The Good of the Club
Audit
• Review the club's financial accounting statements and practices.
Chair
Patrick Helton
History
• Retain and digitize club documents.
Chair
In discussion
Membership
• Review existing health information; recommend testing guidelines, CHIC requirements, and breeder recognition; survey breed health and possibly temperament.
Chair
Lindsey Dobruck
Nominating
• Nominate a slate of new board members.
Chair
Open, seeking volunteer
Ways & Means
• Raise funds to support club activities.
Inactive in 2027
Bylaws Revision Working Group
• Clarify ambiguities in the language regarding membership and in other areas, as necessary.
The Board
Legislation Working Group
• Respond to legislative issues affecting our breed.
To be activated as needed
Policies & Procedures Working Group
• Create a guide for the smooth running of club affairs.
Chair
Club President
with input from all