About The Club
It's our members that make our club strong. We are blessed to have members who are happy to share their time, experience, talent and enthusiasm to help the club grow.
- Fun Matches are a great way to train and socialize young dogs and give handlers a chance to practice showing their dogs in conformation. Members, judges and fellow exhibitors provide guidance, tips and advice that will help you and your dog prepare for the show ring. It is a supportive and fun experience.
- Responsible Dog Ownership Day is an annual event that is hosted by the AKC. Breed clubs are invited to participate and promote responsible dog ownership. It's designed to be fun for the whole family and it's a great way to introduce our breed to the public, provide literature and answer questions.
- Meet the Breed gives breed clubs a chance to introduce their breed to the public. Breed clubs set up booths with pictures and educational literature about their breed. Friendly dogs are always available to represent the breed and to greet the public.
- Raffles are held at least once a year in conjunction with a dog show. Volunteers collect a selection of items to put up for auction. Tickets are sold during the event and a drawing is held at the end of the show.
- Tar Heel Chinese Crested Club (THCCC) Fun Day is an annual event where club members can participate and enjoy fun activities with their dogs and fellow members. Please visit the slide show from a previous Fun Day.
- Seminars on grooming, training, breeding and many other topics are offered at least once a year.
The following Upcoming Events have been scheduled.
If you'd like more information about any of our Upcoming Events, please email: info@tarheelchinesecrestedclub.org
There are three types of membership: Individual, Joint and Associate Membership. Membership is open to all persons that are eighteen years of age or older who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club.
- Individual Membership: For an individual person who meets the above criteria and is able to participate in club meetings and activities. An individual member would be entitled to vote and hold office.
- Joint Membership: For two persons, who meet the above criteria and reside in the same household. Each member would be entitled to voting privileges and able to hold office. Joint Membership will receive one mailing of all club notifications.
- Associate Membership: For a person that meets the above criteria but logistically cannot meet the 2 meeting requirements for Individual Membership. Associate Members are not entitled to vote, hold office or be counted towards a quorum. Associate Membership dues will be less than that of an Individual Membership.
- The opportunity to meet other Chinese Crested enthusiasts.
- Sharing knowledge and experiences concerning the Chinese Crested.
- Participate in the Tar Heel Chinese Crested Club's email discussion group.
- Recognition in the club's annual awards program.
- Participation in all club functions such as seminars, performance events, matches, conformation shows and fun days.
- Individual and family memberships have full voting privileges.
- To learn and abide by the standard of the Chinese Crested as adopted by the parent authority (American Chinese Crested Club) and as accepted by the American Kennel Club.
- Encouragement in the breeding and exhibiting of the Chinese Crested to promote the best interest of the breed.
- For Joint and Individual Membership, applicants need to attend at least two THCCC meetings before submitting an application. This will allow you to get to know other members and view the club. It will also allow the membership to learn about you.
- Associate Membership is based on a single membership. The two meeting requirements are waived because of logistics, but all other procedures are applicable.
- Applicants need to read and agree to the club's Constitution and By-Laws.
- Applicants need to read, agree to and sign the club's Code of Ethics.
- Complete the THCCC Membership Application Form to apply for membership.
- Obtain the endorsement of two club members.
- Submit the membership application to the Membership Chairperson, with the signed Code of Ethics along with the appropriate membership dues.
- Public Education Committee - (Chairperson: Susan Cicone and Susan Eisenson) - Provides club approved pamphlets and information about Chinese Cresteds to the public. Oversees educational events such as Meet the Breed.
- Fun Day Committee - (Chairperson: Michael Parker) - Plans, schedules and organizes the annual THCCC Fun Day where our members can participate and enjoy fun activities with their Cresteds and fellow members.
Performance (Chairperson: Claudia Drenan) - Coordinator for THCCC performance events
- Legislative Affairs Committee - (Chairperson: Susan Cicone) - Keeps track of current legislation that concerns pet owners and breeders. Liaison between the members, legislators and the AKC's legislative committee.
- Breeder Referral Committee - (Wendy Ryan, D.V.M. and contact to be announced) - The primary contacts for people who are looking for a Chinese Crested as a family pet or a show prospect.
- Membership Coordinator - (Cyndi Taves) - Helps prospective members with appropriate documentation and procedures for becoming a member and follows up on the application process. Maintains a current membership directory and the annual Membership Listing.
- Website Administrator - Maintains the club's website.
- Awards Coordinator - (TBD) - Records titles earned by members thoughout the year. Creates and presents awards at the annual banquet.
- Judge's Education - (TBD) - Supports education of judges on the AKC breed standard using ACCC approved judges education material.
- T-Shirt Coordinator - (Wendy Ryan) - Primary contact person for ordering THCCC T-Shirts.
Volunteers are needed!! If you would like to help, please contact a member of the Board of Directors or a Committee Chairperson. Even the smallest contribution can make all the difference.
