2026 Annual Meeting Recap, Minutes & Breed Show Results

by Lyndon Roeller

Members of the Great Lakes Chapter gathered once again for our 2026 Annual Meeting, Breed Show and banquet on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at the American Legion Hall in Wanatah, IN. 

This year’s event provided an excellent opportunity for members from across the region (and beyond) to connect, evaluate outstanding dogs, and celebrate the accomplishments of our handlers and breeders. The day began with the chapter’s annual Zuchtschau (breed show), followed by the Annual Meeting, where members discussed the future of the chapter and upcoming events. The Chapter raised a lot of money and the dinner was excellent. 

Breed Show (Zuchtschau)

The day began with the chapter’s annual Zuchtschau, where Deutsch-Drahthaars were evaluated for conformation and coat quality according to VDD standards.

The quality of dogs presented reflected the continued dedication of breeders and handlers in our group. Spectators and exhibitors enjoyed a competitive and educational evaluation of several excellent dogs.

2026 Zuchtschau Results

Flint II vom Entenmoor – Male
Owner: William Witmer (Hawks, MI)
Conformation/Coat: G
Conformation: 8
Coat: 10
Rating: Vg

Ember vom Kürbis Haken – Female
Owner: Marc Maisonneuve
Conformation/Coat: G
Conformation: 7
Coat: 9
Rating: SG

Delta vom Mitten – Female
Owner: James Greene (Zeeland, MI)
Conformation/Coat: G
Conformation: 7
Coat: 6
Rating: G

Grimm vom Skalablick – Male
Owner: John Pagel (Hurley, WI)
Conformation/Coat: Vg
Conformation: 9
Coat: 9
Rating: Vg

Dallas vom Mitten – Female
Owner: Kenneth Kamin (Belleville, MI)
Conformation/Coat: G
Conformation: 6
Coat: 10
Rating: G

Chloe vom Unerschrocken – Female
Owner: Levi Oman (Valparaiso, IN)
Result: DQ

Isjal II vom Jagdkoenig – Male
Result: Cancelled

Annual Meeting & Minutes

Following the breed show, members gathered for the Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting. During the meeting, chapter leadership provided updates on the past year’s activities, testing events, and plans for the upcoming season.

Members had the opportunity to discuss chapter initiatives, ask questions, and contribute ideas that will help guide the direction of the chapter moving forward. The continued involvement and engagement of our membership remains one of the chapter’s greatest strengths.

Download the 2026 Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting Minutes.

New Board of Directors

As part of the Annual Meeting, members elected a new Board of Directors to lead the Great Lakes Chapter. Congratulations to the following individuals who will serve the chapter in the coming term:

Chairman: Scott Lover

Vice Chairman & Test Director: Josh Logan

Business Manager: Alan Hogan

Breed Warden: Kathleen Gannon

We appreciate their willingness to serve and look forward to their leadership in the coming years.

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Donors

Events like our Annual Meeting and Breed Show would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors and members who donate their time, resources, and prizes. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the individuals and businesses who contributed to making this year’s event a success.

A special thank you to:

We are also grateful to the many additional members and supporters who contributed donations but are not listed here. Your continued support plays an important role in the success of our chapter and helps ensure we can continue hosting events like this for years to come.

Closing thoughts

A very special thank you goes to Chapter Member Levi Oman and his family for their tremendous effort in planning and organizing this year’s event. 

We also want to thank our judge and all participants who traveled to attend. Your commitment to the breed and the chapter is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to seeing everyone again at upcoming training days, tests, and events throughout the year.

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