RVK Award

Congratulations to Kory Kaye the 2022 RVK Award Winner!

Kory RVK 2


Past Award Winners

2021 – Heather Sather
2019 – Sue Kvale
2018 – Kirsten Storlie
2017 – Julie Heller
2016 – Betty Johnson
2015 – Carol Voelker
2014 – Kristine Delago
2013 – Stacy (Medley) Abraham
2012 – Judy Moore
2011 – Bonnie Griep
2010 – Terry Smorch
2009 – Martha Healy
2008 – Diane Clyne
2007 – Leona Hellesvig
2006 – Elizabeth Penning
2005 – Kelly McFaul-Solem
2004 – Jan Poole
2003 – Chris Mosley

Ruth Van Keuren

Ruth Van Keuren, founding member of Minnesota Agility Club, honored all of us with her coaching and friendship through many years in agility. She especially gave of herself to Junior Handlers, writing the first JH book of exercises for USDAA and starting the JH program here in the Upper Midwest. Agility clubs across the nation have modeled their JH program after Ruth’s.

Ruth VanKeuren

Additionally, Ruth coached all of us regardless of age at ringside. She was a wonderful example, having a kind word for each of us coming out of the ring, and continually encouraging us to do our best for ourselves and most importantly, for our dogs.

Ruth was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2000. She was given 6 weeks to live. The agility community surrounded Ruth with the support she had provided us for so many years while fighting her battle, which lasted 3 more years until August 2003.

MAC honors Ruth and her legacy with this Sportsmanship award. Member nominations are taken during the time MAC members submit their yearly titles for the banquet. The MAC Board selects the recipient each year, revealing their selection at the annual banquet presenting them with a trophy to remember the award. A person may only receive this award once.

  • What’s New?

    The Snooker Strategy Seminar on Sunday afternoon, April 2 will be held at Fusion Pet Retreat in Minnetonka, MN. Working spots are full, but auditing is unlimited. Register online

    More info at the “MAC Seminars” Facebook Group

    MAC will be hosting the First UKI Midwest Festival on September 15-17, 2023 at On the Run with Merritt Speagle judging. Festival tournament classes (Biathlon, Masters Series, and Team) are open to dogs of all levels and we will also be offering regular titling classes. More info about Festivals. Contact Julie Heller if you are interested in helping sponsor this event.

    The June 3-4, 2023 USDAA Trial is outdoors at Animal Inn with Karen Gloor judging. Contact Jacque Hoye if you are interested in being a vendor at this trial.

    The June 10-11, 2023 UKI Trial is outdoors at Animal Inn with Roger Ly judging. NOTE – Date change to avoid a conflict with the May 12-14 UKI Midwest Cup. Contact Julie Heller if you are interested in being the chief course builder or a vendor at this trial.

    The July 7-9 2023 NADAC Trial is at Rush World in Rochester. Contact Chris Mosley if you are interested in being a vendor at this trial.

    The July 14-16 AKC Trial is at On the Run with Geoff Nieder judging. 2 ISC classes designed by Daniel Walz will be offered on Friday and Saturday. Contact Beth Hostetter if you are interested in being a vendor at this trial.

    The July 28-30 CPE Trial is at On the Run with Mike Conroy judging. Contact Kirsten Storlie if you are interested in being a vendor at this trial.

    The September 9-10 USDAA Trial is at Animal Inn with Meredith Keraga judging. Contact Jacque Hoye if you are interested in being the judge’s attache or a vendor at this trial.

    The Dec 8-10 CPE Trial at OTR needs a trial chair, judge’s attache, and awards/supplies chair. Contact Laura Thomas if you are interested in joining the committee.

    Membership renewals are due by November 1 for the next fiscal year that runs from Nov 1, 2022 – Oct 31, 2023. New this year – pay via Paypal. If you have no change in info, you can skip the membership form and send Kelly a check or pay your dues via PayPal.

     

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