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The Italian Greyhound Club of America was founded in 1954 and
consists of serious IG breeders, exhibitors and other aficionados all
over the United States who are interested in learning as much as possible
about the Italian Greyhound and helping to dispense that information
to the general public, along with some of the love they share with this
charismatic little dog.
The IGCA exists mainly to further the best interests of the breed. We organize
and present specialty shows in different parts of the country; plan educational
programs for breeders, judges and other fanciers; sponsor research on genetic
and other health problems; distribute breed information to newcomers to IG's
and to those who want to know about our dogs; maintain a breed rescue organization
and attempt to establish a network of ethical, responsible breeders to whom inquiries
can be referred.
On occasion a need arises for possible change in the breed standard, at which
time the national breed club, with the input of its members, becomes the final
decision maker as to whether or not there should be a change. Prospective members
must have five years involvement with Italian Greyhounds, be in good standing
with the AKC, and have the sponsorship of two current members in good standing.
IGCA Officers, Board of Directors, CONTACT INFO
Committees, Committee Chairs, CONTACT INFO
IGCA Membership
Rules for Applying for Membership
Membership Pins
Code of Ethics & Recommended Breeding Practices
IGCA Constitution
IGCA Bylaws
IGCA Versatility Program
Versatility Certificate
Award Winners
Futurity
Judge’s Education
Illustrated Standard
Mentor List
General Membership Meetings
Past Meetings
IGCA Member Breeder Referrals
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2007-2009 IGCA Officers & Board of
Directors
President - Debbie Wolfenbarger
1st Vice President (Membership Chairman) - Lynette
Coyner
2nd Vice President (Specialty Coordinator) - Darlene
Wallace
Board Secretary - Kathy
Schwartzenberger
Corresponding Secretary - Lilian Barber
AKC Delegate - Carole
Wilson
Treasurer - Mary
Ellen LaRochelle
Board of Directors:
Debbie Pupo
Julie Secovnie
Mark Thompson
Carol Wiedmer
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Committees & Committee Chairs
Awards - Robin Stone
Breeder's Education -Karen
Thayne
Budget Committee - Mary
Ellen Larochelle, Mary
Ann
Smart, Dick Heliker
By-Law Revision - Kathy Holmes
Electronic Information
- Tia Resleure & Karen
Thayne
Ethics Committee - Dick Heliker
Futurity - Rebecca Krell
Health - Angie
Leonard & Teri
Dickinson
Historian - Kiesha Crawmer
IGRF Liaison - Mary Hudson
Judge's Education - Kim
Brinker
Legislation Committee - Barbara
Steinlage
Hound Events - Jack Downing
Public Education - Sidney Kirkland
Rescue Committee - Debbie Fuxa
Specialty Guidelines - William
Monohon
Sunshine Committee
- June Mastrocola
Versatility - Avery McLeod
Web Master - Tia Resleure
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IGCA Membership
Interested in becoming a member of the IGCA? The vice-president
for membership is:
Lynette Coyner
10061 S. Deer Creek Road
Littleton, Colorado 80127
tel: (303) 697-7527
e-mail: CharisIGs@aol.com
You can request a membership application via e-mail PDF format
or a hard copy via snail mail. Please read the rules for membership,
below, prior to requesting an application.
Rules for Applying for Membership
Membership Pins
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Code of Ethics & Recommended Breeding Practices
While all IGCA members are required to sign the Code of Ethics,
it serves primarily as a guideline for breeders, with No Warranty
Expressed or
Implied by
IGCA. When researching breeders it is the consumer’s responsibility
to personally verify information received on health testing, condition
dogs are maintained in, references, etc.
Code of Ethics page
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IGCA Constitution
Approved by Membership July 10, 1970
Approved by the American Kennel Club
September 17, 1970
ARTICLE I
Name & Objects
SECTION 1. The name of the Club shall be The Italian Greyhound Club of
America.
SECTION 2. The objects of the Club shall be:
a. to encourage and promote quality breeding of purebred Italian Greyhounds
and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;
b. to encourage the organization of independent local Italian Greyhound
Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers
of the breed to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club.
c. to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as
approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence
by which Italian Greyhounds shall be judged;
d. to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the
breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and all
other AKC events for which the club is eligible under the rules of the
American Kennel Club;
e. to conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows and all other AKC
events for which the club is eligible under the rules of the American
Kennel Club.
SECTION 3. The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and
no part of any profits or remainder or residue from dues or donations
to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
SECTION 4. The members of the club shall adopt and may from time to time
revise such by-laws as may be required to carry out these objects.
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IGCA By-Laws
IGCA
Bylaws page & IGCA Bylaws pdf
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IGCA Versatility Program
In August, 1998, IGCA voted to implement the Versatility Program. One
need not be an IGCA member to participate; but your dog must be an Italian
Greyhound.
Through this program IGCA recognizes the achievements of conformation
and performance dogs/owners with a point schedule for titles earned,
providing a Certificate Award when achievement levels have been met.
The emphasis is on versatility, the ability of dog and owner to do a
variety of things, not the same thing over and over. IGCA intends to
announce the past year's Certificate winners at the Annual IGCA Specialty
in August; however, if the list is extensive or time does not allow,
the list will be published in the minutes of that meeting. Since the
November/December issue of The Italian Greyhound magazine is the Performance
issue, a list of the year's Certificate winners will be published there,
as well.
Please note, information submitted as proof of titles will not be returned.
Versatility Program Rules as PDF file
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If you can't download the file, You can request a copy of the Versatility
Program Rules by sending a 9" x 12" self-addressed envelope with $.55
postage to:
IGCA Versatility Program
Avery McLeod
222 Oyler Road
Ethel, WA 98542
e-mail: alfheimigs@hughes.net
tel: 360-978-4151
The Versatility Program rewards IGs and owners for their activities & achievements
and promotes responsible dog ownership.
Versatility Certificate Award Winners
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Futurity
Rebecca Krell - IGCA Futurity Chairman
5357 Cypress Reserve Place
Winter Park, FL 32792
e-mail: willowig@aol.com
Futurity Rules & Regulations
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Judge’s Education
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Illustrated
Standard - pdf file
Mentor
List - pdf file
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General Membership Meetings
IGCA holds general membership meetings in conjunction with its
specialty shows. Please see the Specialties
page for
future meeting dates.
Past Meetings:
Minutes From Canfield August 1999
Minutes
from Long Beach July 1999
Minutes from Ravenna August 1998
Minutes from Lompoc July 1998
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IGCA Member Breeder Referrals
Every IGCA member in good standing who wants his
or her name on the Breeder Referral
list of the IGCA website must print, fill out and
sign
the form below.
Breeder Referral Listing Request - pdf
Breeder
Referral Listing Request - word doc
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NOTE: If you have a change of address, e-mail, phone number, etc.
and need to have this changed on the website, it is YOUR responsibility
to contact the IGCA corresponding Secretary to ask for these changes.
If you have trouble printing the form please send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to:
Lilian Barber IGCA Corresponding Secretary
Referral Listing Form
35648 Menifee Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
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