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Cheryl (Chris)
Shackelford, President-Millport, Al.
My registered name Cheryl Shackelford, though my call name is Chris. I have been
involved with the Alaskan Klee Kai since before the breed had a name, in fact I
was present in Linda's kitchen when the naming took place. In 1988 I was honored
to be chosen by Linda Spurlin our breed developer to be on the original Board of
Directors.
I have been an elected President of AKKAOA's Board of Directors since
1996. I was a participant in the writing of the original breed standards and
bylaws, gaining recognition for the AKK with the American Rare Breed
Association, Federation of International Canines, and United Kennel Club, a
rewrite of the breed standards and Bylaws to conform with UKC's format and
gaining recognition for AKKAOA as first a Provisional then a Fully Licensed UKC
Conformation club.
I am one of the three (so far) Honorary Lifetime
Members of AKKAOA chosen by the membership. I will be retiring as President in
2004 at which time I will serve for one year as the Current Past President
according to our Bylaws. It has been a long and exciting journey in which much
has been accomplished for the breed and the club, but I am looking forward to
passing the torch.
Chris Shackelford, President
Alaskan Klee Kai
Association of America, Inc.
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