About the Club

Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club

ABOUT THE CLUB

PVBMDC membership is made up of BERNER LOVERS from all walks of life: breeders, pet owners, dog-show aficionados, obedience trainers, agility competitors, tracking and draft dog owners. While we may differ in our enthusiasm for the many ways to enjoy owning and living with these BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, we share a dedication to protect and preserve the integrity of the breed.

Our constitution states, in part, that our objectives are as follows:

To do all possible to bring the natural qualities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs to perfection by selective breeding.
To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the AKC as the only standard of excellence by which Bernese Mountain Dogs shall be judged.
To do all in our power to protect and advance the interest of the breed by providing a forum for the dissemination of all information pertaining to the breed.
To conduct dog-related activities, sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, and tracking tests under the rules of the AKC, and draft tests under the rules of the BMDCA.
To encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, tracking tests, carting competitions, herding trails, and other competitions involving dogs.

Most of our members reside in Maryland, D.C., Virginia and Pennsylvania. Our meetings and activities are generally in the greater metropolitan area of Washington, D.C.

In February of each year we hold an Independent Specialty Dog Show which attracts an entry of close to 200 Bernese Mountain Dogs. We also conduct an annual draft test, enabling Berners to demonstrate their carting abilities and obtain drafting titles.

The Board strives to balance the annual activities calendar with something that appeals to all members' interests: tailgate parties at dog shows, fun days at members' homes, and educational presentations to benefit the welfare of our dogs. Our meetings are open to all. See the calendar for upcoming events.

Board of Directors

Officers

President - Georgeann Reeve - georgeann@pvbmdc.org

Vice President - Valerie Chase - valerie@pvbmdc.org

Treasurer - Jack Crifasi, jack@pvbmdc.org

Secretary - Brenda Bernard

7916 Hope Valley Court

Adamstown, MD 21120

brenda@pvbmdc.org

Board Members

Sandy Novocin - sandy@pvbmdc.org

Jennifer Donnelly-Schoffstall - jennifer@pvbmdc.org

Carol Lingley - carol@pvbmdc.org

Sharon Hasenauer - sharon@pvbmdc.org

Committees

New Members - Dot Decker - dotdecker@hotmail.com

Membership Chair - Maria Crifasi - maria@pvbmdc.org

Breeder Referral - Carol Lingley - carol@pvbmdc.org

Drafting & 2009 Specialty - Valerie Chase - valerie@pvbmdc.org

Rescue & Sunshine - Sharon Hasenauer - sharon@pvbmdc.org

2011 PVBMDC Specialty Chair - Rebecca Braukus

Berner-Garde - Maria Crifasi - maria@pvbmdc.org

Newsletter & Web Editor - Carol Lingley - carol@pvbmdc.org