CLUB AWARDS
(Scroll down for information on the Gerry Glantz Memorial Club Service Award.)
The Napa Valley Dog Training Club gives annual awards to recognize, support and encourage the competition activity of members.
Each year, active club members can apply for recognition by completing and submitting an award application form.
For the year you are being recognized, the minimum requirements for active member award qualification are as follows:
- Must have attended a minimum of four (4) Club General Meetings
- Must be a current member in Good Standing with the Napa Valley Dog Training Club (NVDTC) and American Kennel Club (AKC), and
- Participate in at least one NVDTC sponsored activity (as listed below)
- No later than the January general meeting, members are responsible for filling out and submitting award form (as shown at link above) to include desired picture/data and dates of approved sponsored activities completed (as listed below) and dates general meetings were attended..
NVDTC sponsored activities include:
- Serve on Board of Directors
- Volunteer as an approved assistant for 1 six-week session
- Provide refreshments & drinks for a general meeting
- Serve as Newsletter/Webmaster
- Volunteer in office for one six-week session
- Participate in the annual fiscal audit
- Chair an activity or serve on a committee pre-approved by Board of Directors as follows:
- Annual Banquet
- Annual Awards Coordinator
- Annual BBQ or Pizza Party or other festivities,such as May Madness, March Luck of the Irish, Christmas Potluck, Booth at Walk for Animals, Club Clean-up Day
- Or any other activity approved by the Board of Directors
GERRY GLANTZ MEMORIAL CLUB SERVICE AWARD
Download Service Award Nomination Form for 2024
Thanks to the hard work of devoted members NVDTC has remained strong since 1970. In 2001 the NVDTC Service Award was created to recognize those who have made significant contributions. This award is presented at the annual Membership Dinner.
Any member is welcome to make a nomination, and a member may nominate multiple people each year. Nominations must be given in writing and must include the contributions made by the nominee.
Criteria:
Nominee must be a current club member and in good standing, must follow and uphold NVDTC’s bylaws and rules, has contributed to the overall well being and growth of the club, and represents the club in a professional, positive way.
The Selection Committee consists of the President of the Board of Directors, the three immediate previous awardees, and one member selected from the General membership.
Past Service Award Recipients:
2001: Gerry Glantz
2002: Joy Wood
2003: Sandy Bonifield
2004: Mary Ash, Linda Luchsinger, Marilane Bergfelt
2005: Bobbie Honsvick
2006: Anita Boyce
2007: Mary Joy Davis, Teresa Russell
2008: Sue Osborn
2009: Lynda Rhyno
2010: Laura Ecklin, Marlene Soldavini
2011: Lori Jackson
2012: Karen Jackson
2013: Jim Spiva
2014: Deassa Binstock
2015: Linda Wargo
2016: Donna Golemon
2017: Sandy Bonifield and Vange Leonis
2018: Stefanie Meinhardt
2019: Marilane Bergfelt
2020: Debbie Hilton
2021: Sue Osborn
2022: Lea Ronald
2023: Cheryl Meyer