2024 Awards Ballots
The Sally Compton Award and the Rookie of the Year Award are the most prestigious awards that the club offers. The Compton award began in 1995, to acknowledge Sally Compton and her many, many years of service to the club which epitomized the true spirit of volunteerism. When voting, please remember you are voting for the member who consistently contributes to the club. It should be a member who frequently goes above and beyond the call of duty.
The Rookie award began in 2012, to honor individuals who have been a club member for three years or less and have shown outstanding service and contributions to the club. When voting, please remember you are voting for someone who consistently contributes to the club and has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Please remember -- the voting deadline is March 15
Wellness Clinic
FVDTC is once again proud to partner with Amber Leaf Animal Hospital to offer a Wellness Clinic. Vaccinations, rabies tags and microchips will be available on April 10, during regular training.
When: April 10
Where: Kane County Fairgrounds
Who: Members and guests who want vaccinations for their dogs
Detail: Get all the details
See Sue MacPherson if you have questions.
Tails on the Trails at the Arboretum
FVDTC will be participating in Morton Arboretum's Tails on the Trails event on Sunday, May 4. We will spend the day talking to people about dogs, training, and -- of course -- FVDTC. There will also be an opportunity to demonstrate some of the things we do at the club, alongside our neighbors at Glenbard and the Medallion Rottweiler Club.
Why do you care? Because it's a great opportunity to see the park with your puppy. AND ... it's also a great opportunity to chat about our favorite pastime with some new friends. Sign up for a 2-hour time slot between 9:00am and 4:00pm and get free entry for the rest of the day.
See more about Tails on the Trails and contact Carol Nightingale to volunteer
One more thing -- if you have a canopy we can borrow for the day, please contact Carol Nightingale
FVDTC Members: We Want You!
If you are an FVDTC club member, and want to volunteer to help at a club event, you have several options. The easiest is to go to the club volunteer page:
You can also check the calendar or events pages, and then contact the appropriate committee chair.
If you want to be one of our invaluable instructors or helpers, contact the Director of Training.
Remember, every time you volunteer, you earn work credits toward awards and membership discounts. Thank you for your help.
FVDTC offers a complete range of classes including Puppy, Conformation, Rally, and all levels of Obedience. Many of our members are also involved in Agility, Tracking, Water Rescue Dog, Herding Training, and Therapy Dog work. We are enthusiastic about helping those interested in these various canine activities. FVDTC welcomes mixed breed dogs into our training program. Both Mixed breeds and Purebreds can earn titles through AKC and UKC registries, as well as qualify for club awards.
Training weekly at the Kane County Fairgrounds
525 Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois