ACA Board of Directors, Regions & RepresentativesJoan Johnson2021-01-17T23:19:47-07:00

ACA Regions & Representatives

The ACA has established 6 regional areas, with each represented by a Regional Representative and is a elected board position.

Directors at Large and Regional Representatives are accessible to the membership in general. Whenever possible, they offer assistance and guidance to the membership. Through them, the membership's concerns and opinions are presented to the Board. The two Directors at Large reside in different states from each other. Regional Representatives reside within and are elected by the membership within the Region they represent.

ACA Board of Directors
Shannon Miller President	Vikki McConnell Recording Secretary
Anita Palmer Vice President	Diane Merits Director-At-Large
Patti Dolezal Treasurer	Michelle Mosher Director-At-Large
Teresa Brown Corresponding Secretary	Steven Lisker AKC Delegate

ACA Regions & Representatives
JoAnn Dimon Region 1 Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C.
Faith Quade Region 2 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Sherry Lockrem Region 3 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin
Chris Ann Moore Region 4 Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Kathy Amrine Region 5 Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Foreign Memberships
Nikki Snell Region 6 Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and U.S. Territories and Possessions

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Constitution & Bylaws

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Code of Ethics

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Officers & Board of Directors

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National Committee

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ACA Regions & Representatives

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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.