These upcoming events could use your help! If you prefer to sign-up in person, the volunteer sheets can be found upstairs – hanging on clipboards next to the door as you enter the back room.
| Event | Needs |
|---|---|
| Club Secretary Effective Immediately To volunteer, email President Crystal Ward | – The Secretary shall keep a complete record of all meetings of the Club, of the Board of Directors and of any matters which shall be ordered by the Club. – To be eligible, you must have attended one-half of the regular meetings in the past twelve (12) months. |
| Rally Trial September 19-20, 2026 To volunteer, email Laura | – Stewards – Hospitality – Setup Friday afternoon – Teardown Sunday late afternoon |
| Scentwork Trial September 26-27, 2026 Volunteer Signup | – Stewards – Hospitality – Setup Friday – Teardown Sunday late afternoon |
| VST Tracking Test October 4, 2026 To volunteer, email Ginny | – Tracklayers – Hospitality |
| Dogtoberfest Sunday, October 18, 2026 10AM – 4PM To volunteer, email Wess | GKCDTC has a booth at this event. Members will setup a rally course and demo to the sport to the general public. – Rally demo dog/handler |
| TD/TDX Tracking Test November 1, 2026 To volunteer, email Ginny | – Tracklayers – Hospitality |
| Obedience Trial November 14-15, 2026 To volunteer, email Debb R | – Stewards – Rent-a-Ring coordinator – Hospitality – Setup Friday afternoon – Teardown Sunday late afternoon |
| Monthly Meeting Hospitality Available now 2026 Sign Up | Two members each month to bring snacks for the general club meeting. |
| Ribbon/Trophy Coordinator (Obedience/Rally) Available now To volunteer, email Lisa | A member to manage and purchase the ribbons and bars for the obedience and rally trials. Also, oversees the fundraising for the Trophy Fund for the March trial. |
| Tracking Committee Available now To volunteer, email Ginny | – Seeking new members This Committee is responsible for planning and putting on three tracking tests each spring (Feb/Mar) and fall (Oct/Nov). |
| Building Committee Available now To volunteer, email Wess | – Seeking new members This Committee carries out the care and upkeep of the Club’s physical property by arranging for snow removal, building cleaning, mechanical systems maintenance, replenishing supplies, and replacing light bulbs. The Committee schedules periodic work days. |
Other Ways to Volunteer
- GKCDTC hosts about eleven performance events during the year including the venues of agility, obedience, rally, scent work and tracking. You can join the planning committee or volunteer by contacting the chair or secretary of the event. New to the sport? Don’t worry, we’ll provide on-the-job training! Plus, there is always set-up and take-down of equipment as well as hospitality / food donations.
- Puppy/Pet manners, conformation, competition obedience, rally and scent work classes are all offered to the public. These sessions always need an instructor and assistants. If interested in helping, contact the training committee at training@gkcdtc.org. As compensation for their services, instructors and assistants get a free class to use during a future session.
- Use your skills to benefit the club by serving on a committee. Examples include finances, building (construction), cheer/sympathy, social media, newsletter and more!
- Sign up to bring snacks for one of the club’s monthly membership meeting.
- Periodically the club holds a clean-up day. It is usually announced at a monthly membership meeting or through the monthly newsletter. Watch for the announcement and sign-up to help.
- Elections are held each June. You may be interested in holding one of the offices or serving on the board. Be sure to let the Nominating Committee know if you are interested.
