About the Club

Mission Statement | Meetings | Membership | Newsletter

Mission Statement
To encourage the selective breeding of Golden Retrievers that possess the soundness, temperament, natural abilities and personality, as described in the breed standard, and to do all possible to bring their natural abilities and qualities to perfection;

To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club and the Golden Retriever Club of America as the only standard of excellence by which the Golden Retriever shall be judged;

To protect and advance the interest of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, field trials, tracking tests and obedience trials;

To conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows, field trials, tracking tests and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club;

To educate members and the public in the selection, care, training and responsible breeding of Golden Retrievers.               (Back to Top)

Meetings
The PRGRCO meets every third Wednesday evening at 7 pm, usually in Salem. An annual awards banquet and election/installation of officers and Board members is held in April of each year. The Club schedules educational forums with the meetings whenever possible. (Back to Top)

Membership
Each applicant must be sponsored by a Club member in good standing, who shall, if possible, introduce the applicant at a general meeting. membership applications can be obtained from the Membership Chair, the current Vice-President            (Back to Top)

Newsletter
The "Lewis and Bark Retrieve" is published 6 times a year. Copy and ad deadlines are the 20th of the month preceding publication. The current editor is Trisha Jennings. The newsletter mailing dates are: (Back to Top)

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