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About LCNWLCNW Board Members
President
Salena Anderson | PO Box 1315, Lyman, WA | 360.333.3190 | email: Salena
I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. My mother gave me my interest for dogs. She bred and raised Alaskan Malamutes and I remember my childhood summers being spent around show rings. Of course children rebel- I chose a Newfoundland! I left the dog show world when I moved out and went to college, gained employement, got married and have two wonderful children. Life has progressed since then but I have always had multiple dogs with me and around me. Several years ago I discovered Leonbergers. When my old dog Bjorn passed I knew it was time to pursue this wonderful new breed I had long thought of. After almost a year I finally had a Leo pup. Jed joined my family and our two rescue mutts Abby and Astro. Within that year I had met many Leonberger people and had made wonderful friends- I was hooked!
I am honored to be able to serve the local Leonberger community. As I type, I look across my room and hear the soft, irregular thump of a tail against a wall. Tails wag and you know love as only a dog can give is soon to come. My greatest goal is to make life a bit easier for LCNW members so they can spend a little more time listening for that wag of a tail.
In your service,
Salena
Treasurer
Junko Ferguson | Sammamish, WA | 425.836-8650 | email: Junko
The treasurer manages the financial aspects of the club. I complete and file all club regulartory paperwork such as taxes, licenses, etc. and work with the board to develop the annual budget and track income and expenses.
Secretary
Virginia Reid | Olympia, WA | 360.866.2636 | email: Virginia
The Secretary is the primary contact for club communications. I manage the database and send occasional emails announcing club news and events. I take meeting minutes and keep club records.
Member-at-Large
Peg Rodgers | Bellingham, WA | 360.393.3477 | email: Peg
I am a Navy wife and mother of two daughters, living in Bellingham, WA. Growing up as the youngest in a Navy family, my mother was tired of transferring pets to new duty stations, so I never had a pet growing up. I had a dog book, and worked in a local pet store as the cage cleaner, just to be closer to animals. I didn't own my first pet, our beloved cat until I was married (he is still with us today). Looking back my mother apologizes for not allowing me to have pets, recognizing now my deep love for animals - but I believe this actually taught me that pets are not to be taken for granted and need to be a part of the family.
While stationed in Coronado, CA our first Leonberger came into our family in 2007, Bellawood's Bubba Baloo. Since that time, my love for this breed has spread. The intelligence and strong desire for Leos to be a part of the family is hard to overlook. Bubba and I compete in conformation, rally/obedience trials, and are a therapy dog team- visiting hospitals and reading with children. I have become an advocate for the betterment of this beautiful breed and am honored to be a board member of the Northwest Leonberger Club of America.
Peg Rodgers
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Starr Johnson | Lyndon, WA | 360.318.0547 | email: Starr
By Special Appointment:
Director of Shows
Lori Taft | Arlington, WA | 360.435.2026 | email: Lori
I am the primary organizer of our club shows, with help from the board, of course. I am also responsible for club merchandise—check 'em out!
Assistant
Pat McDaniel | Portland, OR | 530.771.0374 | email: Pat
I work with Lori on the show planning, specifically Obedience and Rally.
Show Catalog
Tobi Smith | Surrey, BC | 604.930.0505 | email: Tobi
I am responsible for the design and production of the show catalogs.
Official Greeter
Lorna Muchmore | Olympia, WA | 360.413.9729 | email: Lorna
I greet new members and help them feel welcome at our shows and other club events.
Webmaster
Maria Nelson | Seattle, WA | email: Maria
I am responsible for the design and maintenance of the Leonberger Club of the Northwest website.