MAC board of directors update – March 2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Holly Sikora and Elizabeth Bouchard to the board, and to welcome back Laura Thomas for another term! 🎉

Elizabeth Bouchard

I began training my dogs in agility in 2002 and have competed with Standard Poodles Gina, Boomerang & Whisper in AKC, NADAC, USDAA, UKI and CPE. I’ve also competed with my mini poodle Rocky in AKC, USDAA & UKI primarily. I have
enjoyed teaching Beginning, Intermediate & Masters Agility, Obedience and Foundations in the past and am currently training my next agility dog, Thai Peanut.

I have participated in many MAC show committees (in all the various positions) and have assisted with seminars and other events put on by the club. I have also mentored many new people on show committees.

I have served on the MAC board numerous times in the past holding various positions and look forward to serving again.

Holly Sikora

I’m Holly Sikora and I’m happy to join the MAC Board of Directors.

I am lucky to have 3 Border Collies as my agility teammates—Sophie, Risk, and Lumi. I discovered agility with Sophie at a “for fun” class in 2017 and never looked back. My primary agility focus is in the AKC & UKI organizations, although Sophie & I did enjoy dipping our toes in USDAA@Home during Covid.

I’ve had the pleasure of being involved with MAC through various AKC & ISC trial committee roles—trial secretary, chief course builder, hospitality, scoring, etc. I’m looking forward to continuing to promote agility, particularly continuing educational opportunities for handlers & dogs regardless of agility venue/organization.

Laura Thomas

My name is Laura Thomas. I’m the current MAC Treasurer and have served on the board since 2019 in a variety of positions.

I’ve been training agility since 2015. I am currently trialing with my four year old beagle, Diggity. I still have Astro (13.5 years old) at home, who is continuing to enjoy his early retirement from everything. I have been involved with UKI and AKC mostly in recent years, chairing the MAC AKC trial for the last several. I look forward to continuing to serve the club in whatever position is necessary.

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  • What’s New?

    The UKI Midwest Classic takes place May 22-24. Rosanne Wesemann will be judging at On the Run. Entries are open from March 4-May 11. Enter at MyDogEntry. Join the Facebook group for more updates.

    The May 30-31, 2026 USDAA trial at Animal Inn has openings for trial chair, awards & Supplies (locker), and chief course builder. Contact Julie Heller if you are interested in joining the committee.

    The July 4-5, 2026 NADAC trial at Rush World in Rochester has an opening for a trial chair and other positions. Contact the MAC Board if you are interested.

    Other trial committee openings are listed on our events calendar.

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