Welcome The Manitowoc County Kennel Club (MCKC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1921 and is a member club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) dedicated to promoting the sport and breeding of purebred dogs. As a club, we strive, at all times, to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the good of the breed comes before any personal benefits. MCKC is the only club in the United States which offers all three facets of the AKC dog world, i.e., Obedience, Conformation, and Field. We also offer Agility and Tracking.  Our training facilities include an enclosed building on the north side of Manitowoc, as well as 180 acres of land with 4 training ponds located three miles west of Valders along the Manitowoc River. Both grounds are available to the general membership who satisfy the qualifications for usage. We also hold monthly general meetings at our Manitowoc grounds on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Obedience, correction clinics, conformation, agility and retriever classes are held at various times of the year for members and the general public. MCKC also hosts many events throughout the year, which include Obedience Shows, Conformation Shows, Agility Trials, AKC Sanctioned Field Trials, Licensed Field Trials and Licensed Hunt Tests. Map to Valders Grounds Driving Directions to Manitowoc Clubhouse Grounds:   FROM THE SOUTH:  Take I-43 to exit 152 (Waldo Blvd). Turn East, Go 3.5 miles to North 8th Street. Turn North (left), Go 1.2 miles to Albert Dr. Turn East (right), Go 0.7 miles to the club grounds on the left.   FROM THE WEST: Take U.S. Hwy 10 to I-43. Road now becomes Hwy 310. Continue 3.5 miles to County Hwy B (3rd round-about), Turn South (right),  Go 2 miles to Albert Dr. Turn East (left),  Go 0.7 miles to the club grounds on the left.   FROM THE NORTH: Take I-43 to Exit 154. Turn East (left) on Hwy 310. Follow "FROM THE WEST" directions. Address: Manitowoc County Kennel Club 40 Albert Drive Manitowoc, WI. 54220 (920) 684-1911 Announcements Tailwagger Times April 2012 --- 2012 Fall Show Sept. 15, 16 Next Membership Meeting: June 6 @ Valders Grounds 6:00 PM Next Monthly Board Meeting: June 13 @ Time Out Sports & Grill 6:30 PM Open Position: The MCKC Public Education Coordinator position is currently vacant, this is a volunteer position with the club which will more than fulfill your annual volunteer requirements and can be a team effort! As PEC, you will serve as the liaison between the AKC, MCKC and our community. The number one requirement is to coordinate public education programs for the club. (This is different than arranging speakers for meetings). Please contact June or Angela for more information.   Committee Members:  send volunteer hours to Paul Chetcuti