About the GGPWCF

Our History - Our Code of Ethics - Information on Membership - Our Officers - Committees - Past Events & Photos

Our History

The Golden Gate Pembroke Welsh Corgi Fanciers, Inc. was established in 1957 to promote the interest in and welfare of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Code of Ethics

ADOPTED FROM THE PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI CLUB OF AMERICA CODE OF ETHICS

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America members and affiliate clubs are expected to adhere to the following guidelines.

1. All Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America (PWCCA) members and affiliate clubs shall be dedicated to the preservation and welfare of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed.
2. All PWCCA members and affiliate clubs must ensure their actions are in the best interest of the breed, this club and its members.
3. The prime objective for breeding the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is to produce animals of exceptional quality.
   1. Only dogs and bitches of sound temperament and structure, good health and characteristic type as described in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) approved Official Standard for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi should be used for breeding.
   2. Dogs and bitches should not be used for further breeding if they have in 2 litters, produced offspring with the same serious genetic defect such as: blindness, deafness, lameness, or impairment of vital functions which prevent these offspring from living a normal, healthy life without major surgical or significant medical intervention.
   3. Bitches to be bred must be in robust health. Eyes and hips should be checked and found to be within normal limits. A bitch is not to be bred prior to 1 year of age or older than 8 years, nor should she produce more than 6 litters in her lifetime. A bitch should not be bred more than 2 out of 3 consecutive heat seasons.
   4. Stud service should be offered only to bitches whose owners adhere to the above guidelines.
   5. A male should not be used at stud unless his hips and eyes are checked and found to be within normal limits.
   6. Members should not consider breeding a litter unless they are prepared to keep the resultant puppies for as long as it takes to suitably place each puppy. Members offering stud service should request the above assurance from the owners of bitches.
   7. Members should take lifetime responsibility to ensure that Pembroke’s of their breeding are cared for in a safe and healthy environment.
   8. The breeder of a rescued Pembroke, who is a member of PWCCA or affiliate club, shall, upon notification, provide for the Corgi’s care.
4. The selling of puppies and adult Pembrokes must be accomplished in a manner that reflects the PWCCA or affiliate club member’s care, concern and integrity.
   1. All puppies and adults shall be maintained and/or sold in a clean and healthy condition.
   2. Puppies are to be a minimum of 8 weeks old, have received the appropriate vaccination and worming, and should be examined by a veterinarian prior to the sale.
   3. A spay/neuter contract shall be used in the sale of a puppy or adult showing a very serious fault as described in the Standard or other faults such as monorchidism or cryptorchidism. Members are encouraged to use the limited registration option offered by the American Kennel Club.
   4. Written agreements are recommended to specify details of the sale including health guarantees, and the breeder’s lifetime responsibility. The purchaser shall be provided with accurate and valid documentation of the Pembroke’s AKC registration and pedigree.
   5. There must be no wholesaling of litters or selling of breeding stock to pet dealers, commercial retailers or distributors or to any party for the purpose of resale. No member should be associated with an auction, lottery or raffle involving dogs as the prize.
5. Good sportsmanship is essential for all PWCCA or affiliate club members.
   1. All Members shall conduct themselves in a manner that reflects credit on Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed and the PWCCA.
   2. Members should not engage in false or misleading advertising or other misrepresentations of their Pembroke(s).
   3. Members should not make false or misleading statements regarding their competitors’ person, Pembroke or breeding practices.
   4. Members shall be accountable for the actions of an employed handler as they pertain to the PWCCA code of ethics.

Membership Information

The club's meetings are open to non-members and offer an opportunity to become familiar with the club and its members. Membership is open to all persons at least 18 years of age who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of the GGPWCF; to apply you need to obtain an application from the club's Corresponding Secretary and have it endorsed by two club members.

Club Officers

Committees

Committee Synopsis

These are just samplings of some of the “jobs” included in these committees. Would you feel overwhelmed with the chairmanship? - That’s ok - We need helpers for the various tasks of the committees…..

Annual

Chairman: Kathy Runkle

Newsletter produced annually in about Sept. Requires collecting and layout of advertisers, collection and layout of articles, specialty critiques and whatever the editor finds creative. Works in conjunction with a professional printer for reproduction. Can use folks with computer skills from everything of input of articles to page layouts. ALL MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO SEND ARTICLES – WRITE ARTICLES – OR ANYTHING OF INTEREST TO CORGI FANCIERS.

Quarterly Bulletin

Chairman: Christine Johnson

Four page newsletter (no pictures, no ads) produced quarterly comprised of what’s coming up - what’s happened - club communication - with a global subscription from pet owners to show folk. Needs computer and organizational skills. Can be as creative as your imagination. Send completed final copy to another member for reproduction and distribution.

PWCCA Rep:

Attend PWCCA meetings and communicate information to and from the GGPWCF.

Awards

Chairman:

Coordinating distribution of awards applications annually. Collecting applications, collating results, getting awards to recipients, making sure stock of awards kept current. Presentation of annual awards at Specialty Banquet. (Most recently presentation has consisted of poster boards of award winners at banquet)—Public speaking skills not necessary or be creative and bring your ideas to the board…

Trophy

Chairman: Joyce Gotschall

Keeping track of trophies on hand, reorder as necessary, responsible for setting up trophy table at specialty, procuring ribbons and trophies for minor events throughout the year i.e.Spring/Fall puppy matches. Specialty class sponsorship-requests – responses,catalog recognition.

Herding Instinct Committee

Chairman: Julie Ferguson

Coordination of herding instinct test from procurement of site and tester to entries.

Ways and Means: Creativity for fundraisers, load, unload, store, transport Corgi Booth items to up to 3 events per year, usually Specialty, fall match or Corgi Faire and Herding instinct.

Specialty: Many Subcommittees need annual one time or as often as you like help.

Chairman: Vacant

1. Catalogs:  Sell catalogs in the mornings at the specialty. Great for new members to meet and get a feel for the flow of a show.
2. Hospitality Night:  Procure, coordinate, delegate; food and drink items for our hospitality night, usually Thurs eve before the specialty.
3. Morning Hospitality:  Make coffee, bring and serve doughnuts, bagels - usually about 6:30am –9:00am. Another great way for new members to get involved.
4. Ring Stewards:  Thinking about wanting to judge or learn more about ring procedures from the pros.
5. Grounds:  Coordinate, delegate, help to set up and take down rings and signage around hotel. Assemble “pooper scooper” squad (we all are well qualified for this committee…) through Sun morning of the Specialty.
6. Banquet:  Coordinate Awards banquet Saturday eve of Specialty with the hotel. Collect reservations, etc
7. Raffle:  Procure raffle item or items, sell tickets, etc.
8. Judges hospitality:  Provide transportation, take out for meals, etc. Liaison for the club to make sure they have everything they need. Great for someone not showing and wanting to get to know and spend time one on one or with a small group of some very knowledgeable breeders. A fun job if your dogs are out of coat, etc…
9. Exhibitor Hospitality bags:  Use your imagination to procure and find donated items to assemble for exhibitors- people and doggie things are great. Something you could do even if you’re not attending the show.
10. Silent Auction:  Coordinate items at the Specialty Banquet night. Have a special talent? - make something and donate for auction or have a connection to procure donated items for auction. Do not necessarily need to be “doggy”..
11. Announcer:  Announce over the loud speaker various information: i.e., Results from classes.

Obedience Specialty Committee

Oversee and coordination of obedience events i.e., making sure your equipment is available-staff for posts, stewards, to judges hospitality.

Judges Selection

Coordinate, collate results, design and make sure ballots get out to members on time.

GGKC Bench Show

Chairman: Ellen Perlson

Annual supported show for public outreach at the Feb. GGKC all breed show. Coordinate help to put up benching, coordinate manpower for information booth. Remind members of entry deadlines.

Spring/ Fall Match Chair

Spring: Sally Howe

Complete AKC sanctioned paperwork. Correspond and coordinate with judges. Oversee sub committees; send, assemble entries, provide catalog.

1. Potluck:  Coordinate items, get table, clean up, etc.
2. Steward:  Great for the want to learn how to ring steward person. Assemble classes, monitor classes, Arrange ribbons,Assist judge with needs.
3. Raffle:  Coordinate raffle. Usually donated items from club members, sell tickets, etc.
4. Grounds:  Help set up and take down rings.
5. Obedience:  Coordinate equipment and helpers, help set up and take down rings.

Agility

Chairman: Lisa Halop

Coordination of AKC agility trial.

Rescue

Chairman: Amy McNab

Anything from picking up rescue Corgis at a shelter to foster care to assist with adoption applications. Take in and care for a rescue corgi in the interim until a suitable home is found.

Public Outreach

Chairman: Ellen Perlson

Returning phone calls from the public with questions, wanting help locating puppies or just breed information. Participating in public events to give out breed information and be an ambassador for the breed.

Match Photographer

Chairman: Diane Quenell

Take posed winners pictures for publication in annual publication.

Puppy Plate Coordinator

Chairman: Leslie Earl

Get decals fired onto plates annually. Coordinate arrangements for delivery of plate to various specialties. DO not have to attend specialty. Great for a new person or out of area member.

Equipment Chair

Chairmen: Vicki Lubarsky and Ann Marie Buonnano

Tow and store club equipment in a trailer about the size of a horse trailer. Maintain equipment and transport to approximately 4 events a year.

Performance Chair

Chairman: Ricki Hamiliton

Coordinates and organizes for performance events (agility, herding, etc)

National Specialty Research and Development

Research out potential sites for the club to host the National - Investigate feasibility, report to membership; liaison with parent club.

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