Committees/ContactsJoan Johnson2020-12-06T23:02:11-07:00

Standing Committees

Committee	Chairpersons
ACA Auction	Tori Wachtl, Chairperson; Sherry Lockrem, Liaison
ACA ROMS	Louise Davie, Chairperson; Nikki Snell, Liaison
ACA Update	Teresa Brown, Editor
AKC Gazette	Teresa Brown
ACA Rescue (ACAR)	JoAnn Dimon, Liaison
Breeder Education	Dr. Erin Runcan, Co-Chairperson, Donald Plummer, Co-Chairperson; Kathy Amrine, Liaison
Breeder Referral	Julie Dunford, Chairperson; Faith Quade, Liaison
Code of Ethics	Mary Mignogna, Chairperson
Health/Genetics/Geriatrics	Ilka Wagner-VanZandt, Chairperson; Faith Quade, Liaison
Historian	Linda Ingemi, Chairperson; Faith Quade, Liaison
Judges Education	Sylvia Thomas, Chairperson; Chris Ann Moore, Liaison
Judge Selection Committee	Teresa Brown
Legislation Committee	Nancy Fisk, Chairperson; Teresa Brown, Liaison
Membership Support	Ann Schmidt, Chairperson; Anita Palmer, Liaison
Performance & Versatility Committee	Kathy Webster, Chairperson; Anita Palmer, Liaison
Public Education Committee	Kristi Skipper & Barbara Sikkink, Co-Chairpersons; Nikki Snell, Liaison
Ways and Means	Tamara Larson, Chairperson; Patti Dolezal, Liaison
Website/Internet Communications	Elizabeth Fulghum, Chairperson

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Constitution & Bylaws

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Code of Ethics

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Officers & Board of Directors

ACA Officers are responsible for the day-to-day operations and carrying out the rules, regulations, policies and decisions as directed by the Board and/or delegate body. See More!

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National Committee

National Show Committee

ACA Regions & Representatives

ACA Regions & Representatives

Regional Clubs

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New Club Membership Application

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Club Membership Renewal

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A natural monument in Japan, the Akita’s proud heritage includes hunting large game such as bear, elk, and boar. This powerful and dignified member of the Working Group is renowned for courage and loyalty, but may not be tolerant of other animals. His luxurious double coat can include any combination of vibrant colors. Aloof toward strangers, they form strong family bonds. Highly intelligent with keen sense of humor, the Akita responds best to respectful commands and training techniques that rely on motivation rather than force. Strong-willed and proud, Akitas are not receptive to abusive methods. Akitas originated in Japan many, many years ago, and have been designated a natural monument of Japan. They are a large, impressive breed with natural guarding instincts. While generally reserved with people they don’t know, Akitas are affectionate with their family. They tend to be independent, and while they will always know where you are in your home, they do not need constant attention as do some of the more dependent breeds. For more about this amazing breed, please spend some time here at our site. There’s a wonderful world to explore.