The Companion - Canine Companions for Independence

The Companion
the National Newsletter of Canine Companions for Independence®
Holiday 2008, issue five: Northeast Center Grand Opening, Outreach to Veterans, Help CCI While You
Shop, Charitable Gift Annuities, 4H Puppy Raisers, GFWC Convention
A Mother’s Pride, A Child’s Love, An Exceptional Dog
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a day that Ryan strokes Java’s head and
Spinal Muscular Atrophy,
says, ‘I love you, Java.’ Ryan talks softly
has brought a sense of calm to Ryan as
an often fatal genetic condition that causes
to her and tells her things that he may
they rush about their daily lives, including
the body’s muscles to deteriorate rather
not say to others,” Holly continues. “I’m
frequent doctor visits for Ryan.
than grow. Now eight-years-old, Ryan is
so proud to watch Ryan’s independence
an energetic young boy filled with life
grow with Java.”
hen Ryan was eight months
“I can’t count the number of times
take on more responsibility regarding Java’s
old, he was diagnosed with
needs. Beyond that, Java’s companionship
and joy. While he is sharing his joy, his
Ryan’s independence
CCI Skilled Companion dog, Java is by
and confidence grow as
his side, helping to fill Ryan’s life with
Java responds to Ryan’s
unconditional love and companionship.
commands. Additionally,
“I’ll never forget Ryan’s pure joy as
Ryan’s sense of responsi-
Java responded to ‘lap’ and Ryan fully
bility is increasing as
embraced her. As tears rolled down my
Ryan continues to
face, Ryan said, ‘Oh, I love this dog!’”
Holly, Ryan’s mother, explains.
Since returning home with Java
from Canine Companions Team Training February 2008, the love fests haven’t
stopped.
Graduate Team Holly, Ryan and Java are just
one feature-story in our 2009 calendar.
The Cottor family graduated in 2008
from the Southwest Regional Training
Center with Skilled Companion
Java VI. Java was raised by
Patricia Bird.
A Word from Ted and Corey
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n so many ways we believe that the most advanced technology capable of transforming
the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart. But we’re excited
to take advantage of Internet technology to share our mission with millions more.
The digital age is upon us and CCI is embracing the changes and opportunities it offers.
Our redesigned website, cci.org, is more than a new look; it offers more opportunities
for us to share information with you, and for you to share information with us. Now,
not only can you ask a question, but you can also apply for an assistance dog, sign up
for our e-News, send e-cards and apply for a job at CCI.
Today’s communications are all about social networking — getting friends to send
Corey Hudson and Ted Rogahn
friends the emailable links to videos, ads and more. Will you help CCI build our social
network? We have banner ads, CCI links for YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, and more — all
for your online viewing pleasure!
By going to cci.org, you will see our new puppy raising banner ads made possible by our
generous partner The McGraw-Hill Companies. The banner ads can be displayed on any website
or blog — yours included — they feature great photos of our dogs, clever lines showing off our
dogs training, and promote puppy raising with the slogan “Raise a dog. Change a life.” One click
on the ad and you’re at a CCI site that allows you to download the banner ads to put on your
own websites, add a super hero cape to a photo of your favorite pet and send it to a friend. Please
go see for yourself at cci.org — and ask a friend or business associate to place the banner ad on
their website.
We’re proud to announce a unique grant to CCI from Google™ that puts CCI at the top of
searches, resulting in over $50,000 in free online ads to date. This has already increased awareness
of our programs and applications for assistance dogs. Now, when someone sees a CCI ad and all
they can remember is “service dog” we pop up in the google search.
It’s been a fun and busy year creating an online presence for CCI. As we close out 2008 and
look to doing more to expand our outreach for applicants and awareness in 2009 we are grateful
for your personal support. We never lose sight of our mission to provide exceptional dogs for
exceptional people. And so, we invite you to go to our website cci.org where you can see our ads
and links to CCI’s online connections — and please — tell a friend.
Happy Holidays,
Ted Rogahn, Chair,
Corey Hudson,
CCI National Board
CEO
A Holiday Gift that Keeps Giving
You can make a donation to Canine Companions to
mark the holidays while honoring family, friends or
a beloved pet at cci.org. Your donation allows you to
customize an e-Card and email it directly to your friend
or loved one. You and the recipient will know that the
donation will help Canine Companions continue to
provide exceptional dogs for exceptional people.
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Canine Companions for Independence®
The Miller Family Campus: First Graduates
The Miller Family Campus, our new Northeast Regional Training Center, is open and
fully functioning thanks to Canine Companions supporters across the country.
The first Northeast Region graduates to experience Team Training at The Miller
Family Campus began Team Training on August 25 and graduated on September 6.
They studied in the spacious and fully accessible training rooms, shared meals together
in Bogie’s Bistro and slept comfortably in the fully accessible Hagedorn Team Training
Residence Hall. All of the supporters who made this facility possible will forever be
a part of each and every Northeast Region graduate’s experience as they begin their
journey with a CCI assistance dog.
Long-time supporters Anne and Wayne Gittinger have generously offered a
challenge grant of $1.5 million to CCI’s Northeast Regional Center Capital Campaign.
The challenge grant will match dollar-to-dollar each contribution made to the campaign up to a maximum of $1.5 million for donations made by December 31, 2008.
Contact Debbie Dougherty at (631) 561-0201 or visit cci.org/match to help us finish
the campaign.
Additionally, there’s a limited number of naming opportunities still available. For
more information, please visit cci.org/northeast.
Outreach to Veterans
In August 2008 officials from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs visited
the Canine Companions national headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. This visit
was a direct result of our organization-wide efforts to provide more veterans
with assistance dogs. Officials Neal Eckrich and Cindy Poorman observed two
CCI graduates participating in Assistance Dog International public testing,
where they gained an understanding of the depth of skills a certified assistance
Photo by Michael Livera
dog acquires.
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In 2008 we placed our first assistance dog with a veteran from the current
conflict. We are proud of this accomplishment, and feel that as more people
who directly serve veterans understand our services we will in turn be able
to assist more veterans.
Thanks to Veterans Affairs and all our supporters who are assisting with our
continued outreach to veterans. For more information visit cci.org/veterans.
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Help Canine Companions
While You Shop
There are many ways to help Canine Companions this
holiday season and beyond…simply by shopping!
• Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group has created two more
specialty wines to help you toast the holidays and
support CCI. Try the new “Lucky” Cabernet-Merlot
featuring CCI Service Dog Lucky and Golden Retreiver
Chardonnay featuring CCI puppy Zebrina. Both
feature original illustrations of the CCI dogs on the
label. To order, visit cruvindogs.com
• Contribute to CCI by joining eScrip at www.escrip.
com. It’s easy, simply select “sign up,” search for
Canine Companions as the group name, fill in your
information and start shopping! Shop at select eScrip
merchant partners and CCI receives a percentage of
purchases. There is no fee to join and registration is
easy.
• Did you know that cci.org has an online gift shop?
CCI’s 2009 calendar and holiday cards are now available
online. Plus, you can purchase a wide array of gifts for
your human and canine friends at cci.org/giftshop.
• Trixie Koontz, dog, released a new book as told to
author Dean Koontz. Bliss to You, Trixie’s latest release
is now available and proceeds will benefit Canine
Companions for Independence. Trixie worked as a CCI
Service Dog until she retired to live with Dean and
Gerda Koontz. Visit cci.org/giftshop to order your copy.
Share Canine Companions in Cyberspace
If you or someone you know would like to share our mission on the Internet, you can by hosting one of
our fun banner ads. The banner ads are available at cci.org/banners and can be downloaded in four different
sizes, for your convenience. Place them on your web site or blog to help spread the word on the need for
volunteer puppy raisers.
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Canine Companions for Independence®
Heritage Society Update
Help Canine
Companions for
Independence place more
assistance dogs with people
with disabilities by making a gift
to CCI. Return your gift in the
provided envelope, or make
your gift online at cci.org.
Thank you!
Holiday Pet Tips
The holidays can be a fun and
stressful time for us and our pets.
Charitable Gift Annuity:
A Practical Gift for Any Income
Jack Meeks is a retired high school math and science teacher living in the foothills of
the Sierra Nevada mountains. Canine Companions for Independence came to Jack’s
attention during some work at UC Davis and Yuba College. Jack took out his first
charitable gift annuity with CCI in 2005. Recently Jack was asked, after his third
annuity with CCI, why he chose this type of gift. He was quick to give four reasons:
the gift would not be probated; value to the charity; an immediate tax deduction for
him and no commission.
Jack is like many of us. He grew up in Queens and entered the army right out
of high school. He served in the Pacific Theater in WWII, as an attaché to NATO
Here are a few simple things you
can do to help your pets enjoy the
season.
• Keep popular plants like holly,
mistletoe and poinsettias out of
your pets reach
• Don’t let your pet drink
holiday tree water
• Maintain your pet’s regular
feeding and exercise schedule
We hope you and your pets have
a wonderful holiday season!
during the Korean conflict and did some Green Beret training during the Vietnam
war. All of these army activities as a reservist and while he was teaching.
A charitable gift annuity gives a fixed payment to you for the rest of your life in
return for an irrevocable gift.
• You get an immediate income tax deduction and a tax break on some of the
payments to you as they occur.
• CCI recognizes you as a Heritage Society member in its annual report.
• The gift can be cash and/or marketable securities and at least $10,000.
• The minimum age for payout is 65. If you are younger than 65, a deferred
charitable gift annuity might work for you.
If you are interested in how a charitable gift annuity could benefit both you and
CCI, email Dave Bonfilio at dbonfilio@cci.org or call him at 1-866-224-3647. Dave will
be happy to furnish you with an easy to understand, customized illustration.
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Regional Round Up
Northwest Region
CCI’s 3,000th Team Graduates
from the Northwest Region
CCI’s 3,000th graduate, Emily Elkins
and Skilled Companion Dog, Jacklyn,
graduated on August 16, at the Center
held its 7th annual “Dawgs in the Ruff ”
Special thanks to our outstanding Cham-
golf fundraiser with a goal of raising
pions for making our events successful!
$60,000.
In Colorado, the Vail Valley Journey
to Independence Gala was held in August.
Southwest Region
Over 200 people attended and enjoyed
an assortment of scrumptious delights
Never a Dull Moment
as well as a heartfelt presentation by
for Spiritual Living in Santa Rosa, CA.
CCI Graduate Team Cole Massie and
With the closing of the San Francisco
Ilia. One prominent member of the Vail
SPCA’s hearing program, CCI agreed
community absent from the festivities
to take its applicants under review for
was Mylissa Eckdahl, who was in Team
admittance into our hearing program.
Training and about to receive her first
CCI Service Dog, Santana. The amazing
The veterinary clinic received a $40,000
evening raised over $150,000 for CCI!
gift from the Dmarlou Foundation for a
new state-of-the-art ultrasound unit.
North Central Region
Celebrity Chef, A Tail of Two Cities, was the most financially successful
Busy, Busy, Busy!
Northwest event to date. We celebrated
the grand opening of the Northeast’s
Miller Family Campus and the Northwest’s Jean & Charles Schulz campus.
CCI was chosen as the 2008 charity
of choice by Walgreens Distribution
Center in Woodland CA. They raised
$42,000 for a team sponsorship.
CCI was a beneficiary of the 22nd
Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall
Music Festival, and a beneficiary of
the Posh Pets Design Challenge event
at Pierre Deux in Carmel, CA.
CCI raised $32,000 in Sonoma
County Volunteer Center’s Human
Race.
The Puget Sound chapter
hosted its fifth annual
Gift of Miracles Dinner
and Auction raising a
record $100,000. The
Gold Rush Champions
Camp Pendleton Young Marines enjoy a photo
with Graduate Team Lance Weir and Satine at
CCI Salutes Independence. Photo provided by
Sue and Steve Royce.
This spring, the annual WOOFSTOCK
festival netted over $17,000 for CCI and
drew a crowd exceeding 1,000.
In May, puppy raiser Bruce Ross
biked 700 miles and raised $7,000 for
CCI along the way.
This summer, an open-house
was held to increase awareness
of CCI’s veterans outreach
efforts. CCI Salutes Independence event drew almost
400 people, both military
and civilian. Another major
campus event: a book signing by
best-selling author, Dean Koontz!
All author’s royalties from the sale
of the new release, Bliss To You by
Trixie Koontz, dog, as told to Dean
Emily and Skilled
Companion Jacklyn
represented
CCI’s 3,000th
Graduate.
Koontz, are being donated to CCI.
The Southwest Region paid
tribute to CCI’s awe-inspiring
Graduate Teams at the Journey to
Independence Gala in Anaheim.
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CCI’s Deb Dudzienski with graduates Kathy
Reinhardt and Naomi Bress and their Service
Dogs Royal and Holt, receive a check from
the Chicago White Sox Charities.
In May, CCI’s North Central Region
honored its graduates, puppy raisers
and volunteers with a special event in
Columbus. Nearly 200 volunteers, many
with CCI dogs in tow, walked the red
carpet for the Hollywood-themed event
which featured workshops, a raffle and
a luncheon.
The Chicago White Sox Charities
presented CCI with a check on May 8 at
US Cellular Field. The donation is part
of the organization’s Educational Outreach
program. Each year the White Sox organization publishes and sells a team calendar
Canine Companions for Independence®
and donates the profits to CCI.
auctioned off that night.
Campus on October 4. National Board
The Region hosted its second
Other graduates’ paintings will be
Member John Miller and his wife Kristin
Ambulatory Skilled Companion class
auctioned off at the Tales & Tails Gala
presided over the official ribbon cutting
in June for children with autism and
on November 8, 2008. The idea of the
ceremony. The special event included
other developmental delays graduating
PAWcasso paintings was originated in
working dog demonstrations by CCI
five new teams, and celebrated its 80th
2005 to augment the Tales & Tails Gala.
instructors and a visit from Snoopy.®
graduation ceremony in August with a
In Luis’ own words: “If a work of
class of ten. North Central has graduated
art is one that evokes emotion then
and Heroes Gala honored: Eugene and
671 teams since opening in 1987.
these paintings are exceptionally unique
B. Martha Erickson; Wayne and Anne
Southeast Region
PAWcasso VIP Event Raises
Over $16,000
On October 6, the 7th annual Hearts
in that they represent a fragile child’s
Gittinger; Horace and Amy Hagedorn;
enduring legacy of admirable courage
Harold and Nancy McGraw III; Kristin
and hope.” Since PAWcasso began, over
and John Miller; and Jean Schulz for
$50,000 has been raised from the auction
their dedication and support of the
of the paintings.
Northeast Region’s Capital Campaign.
Also honored were “Our Heroes” CCI
Northeast Region
Northeast Region celebrates
with Grand Opening Weekend
Artist Luis Sottil and Graduate Morgan
Champion.
Graduate Buddy Hayes and Service Dog
Ellie. The evening included a fabulous
live and silent auction and exquisite dinner at New York City’s famous Gotham
October was an exciting month for the
Hall. Special thanks to event sponsors
Northeast Region of Canine Compan-
Kristin and John Miller, The McGraw-
ions for Independence as it celebrated
Hill Companies and the Pascucci Family
the Grand Opening of the Miller Family
Foundation.
The 2008 PAWcasso VIP event was a
memorable evening of good food, fine
wine and one-of-a-kind works of art
created by Canine Companions for
Independence Graduates. For the fourth
year in a row, Canine Companions for
Independence has partnered with world
renowned artist and supporter Luis Sottil
for this special event. The evening was
sponsored by Rosen Shingle Creek and
organized by CCI Board Members Frank
Santos and Fonda Cerenzio and volunteer
Beverly Shine. Over $16,000 was raised to
support Canine Companions.
The evening ended with an exciting live auction of the art created by
six-year-old George Wood, part of a
Skilled Companion Team that includes
his parents Monika and Damon Wood
and his assistance dog Lanier. George’s
work was so popular that four were
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The Miller Family Campus includes a Canine Care Center with 35 state-of-the-art kennels.
Pictured: Debbie Dougherty, Northeast Region Executive Director; Corey Hudson, CEO; Mady
Pollock, CCI supporter and retired CCI Skilled Companion Judah; Pat Callahan, National Director
of Development and Marketing and Ellen Torop, Northeast Region Program Manger.
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Canine Companions Welcomed
at GFWC Convention
This summer Canine Companions staff and
volunteers attended the General Federation
of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) International
Convention in Chicago. GFWC service
clubs and members have supported CCI
for a number of years through various
fundraising projects.
At the convention, GFWC members saw
assistance dogs in action, met CCI puppies
and awards were given to numerous GFWC
clubs across the country for their efforts to
Raising Puppies, Changing Lives
help CCI.
Volunteer puppy raisers provide our spe-
Additionally they submitted names to a
cially bred puppies early socialization and
puppy naming contest. And the winner is:
basic obedience, essential in preparing a
Angie Sellmeyer of McAlester, OK with
puppy for life as an assistance dog.
the puppy name Shawn.
For more information about GFWC and
Canine Companions please visit cci.org.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the
individuals, families and organizations that
open up their hearts and day planners to
raise our puppies.
Puppy Power
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or the past 15 years, a 4H group in Washington State has been raising CCI puppies as
their 4H project. They call themselves Puppy Power 4H. Currently there are 36 kids
who are members of the group, and over the past 15 years the group has raised over 30
puppies for CCI.
In addition to following the CCI puppy raising guidelines, the Puppy Power 4H members
also complete the 4H educational requirements including; basic dog care and anatomy,
public speaking, presentation, record keeping and acquiring leadership skills.
Terri Smith, a CCI volunteer and contract trainer who teaches CCI puppy
obedience classes in Seattle also teaches classes for Puppy Power 4H. She has
watched a number of kids and puppies go through the program.
“This is one of the best things kids could ever do. The Puppy Power 4H
project has a high difficulty level with an even higher reward since its service
oriented. I’ve gotten to really watch kids grow and develop friendships and
leadership skills that they may not have had the opportunity to do without the
Puppy Power 4H,” shares Terri.
Puppy Power 4H raises puppies for the Northwest region of CCI. Northwest
Region Puppy Program Manager, Lorna O’Connor, says, “This program could
be easily replicated for other 4H clubs with consistent and committed adult
group leaders who are willing to combine CCI puppy raising guidelines and
the 4H requirements.”
For more information about volunteer puppy raising
visit cci.org/puppyraiser.
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Canine Companions for Independence®
2008 Team Training Yearbook
*Names in italic indicate Volunteer Puppy Raiser information.
Northwest Region — May Graduates
Mitchell
Taylor
Cameron
Claire & Julia
Emma
Skilled Companion Lynelle
Heidi
Citrus Heights, CA
Amy Bush
Roseville, CA
Successor Skilled Companion
Barina
Lou-Jean
Seattle, WA
Kathy Ynclan, Shingle Springs, CA
Skilled Companion Mellis
Dan & Jamie
Windsor, CA
Kris & Kristin Larson
Everett, WA
Skilled Companion Zane
Sara & Ron
Boise, ID
Jill Quan, Rocklin, CA
Skilled Companion Kenneth
Tracey
Crossroads Correctional Facility
Shelby, MT
Northwest Region — May Graduates
Northwest — June
Kiley
John
Ricky
Kevin
Gregory
Skilled Companion Billy III
Rozie & Steve
Centralia, WA
Beverly & Al Pimentel
Davis, CA
Skilled Companion Brody
Lynne
Petaluma, CA
Kit Carson Correctional Center
Burlington, CO
Skilled Companion Cookie II
Rory & Libby
Auburn, WA
Bill & Susan Kittleson
Bothell, WA
Skilled Companion Loken
Tina & Walter
Palo Alto, CA
Bob & Allen Cent
Seattle, WA
Hearing Dog Thionie
Roseville, CA
Diesta Gundacker
Winter Park, FL
Northwest Region — June Graduates
Northwest Region — August Graduates
Arthur & Marie
Kathy
Edward
Emily
Cody
Hearing Dog Aiobe
Sacramento, CA
Alma Chaney
Carnation, WA
Hearing Dog Janet III
Warsaw, IN
Jo Ann & Tara Niebur
Aspen, CO
Service Dog Riva
Carmel, CA
Cindy Lawton
Meadow Vista, CA
Skilled Companion Jacklyn
Kelly
Portland, OR
Suzanne McClary
Roseville, CA
Skilled Companion Tim V
Amy & Shauna
Oak Harbor, WA
Connie Van Schaik & Johanna Riley
Santa Rosa, CA
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2008 Team Training Yearbook
Northwest Region — August Graduates
Carinn
Colin
Tom
Tyler
Donald
Successor Facility Dog Lacey III
Davis, CA
KC & Angela Palazuelos
Modesto, CA
Skilled Companion Tamra II
Maureen & Larry
Julie & Lewis Merges
Sammamish, WA
Facility Dog Odie IV
Sacramento, CA
Kehlen Sachet
Olympia, WA
Skilled Companion Bet
Liz
Woodinville, WA
Jerry Levendowski
Sacramento, CA
Successor Skilled Companion
Leora
Andrea
Michelle & Michaela Carson
Mountain View, CA
Southwest Region — May Graduates
Jason
Annie
Robin
Brandon
Harry
Skilled Companion Joy VI
Sandra
Los Angeles, CA
Ed & Lisa Burger
Altamonte Springs, FL
Skilled Companion Trieste II
Carlene
Santee, CA
Nikki Keely Carlton
Yuma, AZ
Facility Dog Fairfax
Vista, CA
Linda & David Weiskopf
Ogden, UT
Skilled Companion Kirin II
Dina & Michael
Calabasas, CA
Laurie, Sarah & Steven Belmear
Highlands Ranch, CO
Skilled Companion Oliver VI
Heidi
Dana Point, CA
Patricia & Jason Urie
Santee, CA
Southwest Region — May Graduates
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Steve
Tamara
Sarina
Kendall
Nathan
Facility Dog Rosen
Prescott, AZ
Patricia Bird
Denver, CO
Service Dog Terese
West Covina, CA
Sandra, Celia, Abby & Matt Barker
Parker, CO
Skilled Companion Benteen
Amit & Keren
Las Vegas, NV
Kerry & James Pettit
Henderson, NV
Skilled Companion Bekryn
Shannon
San Clemente, CA
Sylvia & David Edgar
Tujunga, CA
Skilled Companion Rydell
Holly
Manhattan Beach, CA
Melanie & John Dutcher
Salt Lake City, UT
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2008 Team Training Yearbook
Southwest Region — May Graduates
Southwest Region — August Graduates
Austin
Samuel
Jacob
Stacy
Enrique
Skilled Companion Dina III
Judy
Murrieta, CA
Marsha & Steven Guckenheimer
Dallas, TX
Skilled Companion Lolo
Amy
Salt Lake City, UT
Marcia & David Fox
Albuquerque, NM
Skilled Companion Durango II
Pam & Larry
Belton, TX
Donna & Abby Specht
Littleton, CO
Facility Dog Omari II
North Little Rock, AK
Fred Nickel
Estes Park, CO
Skilled Companion Berrell
Alfredo & Eliana
Chula Vista, CA
Kathy & Rachel Colbath
Carlsbad, CA
Southwest Region — August Graduates
Mylissa
Madison
Gabriel
Cayla Jae-Hee
Christina
Service Dog Santana
Eagle, CO
Tamie Hunt
Austin, TX
Skilled Companion Saphire
Bernadette
Scottsdale, AZ
Rob & Sharla Purnell
Yorba Linda, CA
Skilled Companion Fenley
Mandalina
Salt Lake City, UT
LeAnn Buchanan
San Diego, CA
Skilled Companion Viva II
Michelle
La Canada, CA
Tracee Lynn Wiemeyer
San Diego, CA
Successor Service Dog Siva
Glendale, CA
Terri Stambaugh
Redondo Beach, CA
Southwest Region — August Graduates
North Central Region — May Graduates
Jennifer
Ron
Liane
Laura
Joshua
Service Dog Sudo
Carlsbad, CA
Shawn Sullivan
Santee, CA
Service Dog Caelan
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Theresa Barnes
Laguna Niguel, CA
Successor Service Dog
Stryker II
Carmel, IN
Marty Marlatt
Columbus, OH
Service Dog Syler
Fenton, MO
Lisa, Grace, & Adam Hardy
Indianapolis, IN
Service Dog Zeus IV
Brooklyn Center, MN
Karen & Laura Stenmark
Crystal Lake, IL
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2008 Team Training Yearbook
North Central Region — May Graduates
North Central Region — June Graduates
Jessica
Patty
Matthew
Jessica
Kaylyn
Successor Service Dog Corda II
New Hope, MN
Vicki Davis
Avon, IL
Successor Service Dog Brim
Sebring, FL
Jude Johansen
Avon, OH
Skilled Companion Chisum II
Susan
Lewis Center, OH
John Russell
Montgomery, OH
Skilled Companion Maggie IV
Laura & Rick
Noblesville, IN
Jeffrey, Nannette, & Nathan Kinney
Fishers, IN
Skilled Companion Roden
Kristen & Jeffrey
Portage, MI
Brittany & Liane Jokl
Carmel, IN
North Central Region — June Graduates
North Central Region — July Graduates
Garrett
Wil
Aaron
Mark
Skilled Companion Will III
Tina
Rockford, IL
Karen Sorenson
Kenosha, WI
Skilled Companion Winton
Connie
Pepper Pike, OH
Nancy Lorig
New Carlisle, OH
Successor Skilled Companion Laredo II
Susan and Steve
Wildwood, IL
Linda Thurston, Elida, OH
Skilled Companion Damon
Ann
Fortville, IN
Jim and Sandy Globa
Erie, PA
North Central Region — August Graduates
Stacy
Samuel
Kyle
Schuyler
Jason
Facility Dog Avery
Grandview Heights City Schools
Columbus, OH
Lauri Guckenberger
Xenia, OH
Skilled Companion Rhett II
Gretchen & Bradley
Romeoville, IL
Carolyn Hrach
Pittsburgh, PA
Skilled Companion Dog Shonee
Diane & Jeffery
Novi, MI
Meghan Claire Blankenship
Somerset, KY
Skilled Companion Apollo III
Scott
Birmingham, MI
Judy & Herb Moller
Lemont, IL
Skilled Companion Britney
Sandy
Lexington, KY
Laurie & Duane Wright
Spring Lake, MI
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Canine Companions for Independence®
2008 Team Training Yearbook
North Central Region — September Graduates
Grant
Kristen
Stephen
Patricia
Jenna
Skilled Companion Timothy
Tracy
Indianapolis, IN
Daniel & Donna Violet
Sunbury, OH
Successor Service Dog Sonora II
Saline, MI
Sharon Dunning & Jack Bernard
Cincinnati, OH
Skilled Companion Fulton III
Jane
Wixom, MI
Jeanette & Tera Jurrens
Marysville, OH
Service Dog Lowdon
Kalamazoo, MI
Nancy Olds
Warren, OH
Skilled Companion Phyllis IV
Tara & Michael
Noblesville, IN
Diane & Randy Jones
Jones, MI
Northeast Region — May Graduates
Samuel
Mark
Alice
Nicholas & Matthew
Grace
Skilled Companion Theda
David
Alexandria, VA
Crystal & Judy Rogers
Pipersville, PA
Skilled Companion Meesha II
Linda
Old Bethpage, NY
Liesl & Ann Townsend
Mt. Holly, NJ
Service Dog Pavel
Islip Terrace, NY
Ellen Gaffney & Bill Odette
Chestnut Hill, MA
Skilled Companion Sawyer II
Stephen & Annette
Cluster, NJ
Brenda Dain & Victoria Addison
Chesapeake, VA
Skilled Companion Zelda III
Nancy & John
Mahwah, NJ
Lisa Cote
Epsom, NH
Northeast Region — May Graduates
Mikael
Mary
Bernie III
Frank
Dr. Nancie
Skilled Companion Bevers
Michelle
Severna Park, MD
Dwin, Ann & Mia Dunkin
Harrisonburg, VA
Service Dog Malea
Silver Spring, MD
Rachel Wolford & Alexandra Pimentel
Annandale, VA
Skilled Companion Eidel
Karen
West Haven, CT
Roger Roberts
Harwood, MD
Service Dog Bastien II
Levittown, NY
Linda & Gary Donnelly
Shutesbury, MA
Facility Dog Rand
West Canaan, CT
Terri & Robert Laundon
Meddlothian, Va
JJ & Tim Rhinehart, Williamsport, PA
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Northeast May
Northeast Region — September Graduates
Lore
Lilly
Kimberly
Debra
Anthony
Service Dog Zalman
Amityville, NY
Bethany Koetje
Falls Chuch, VA
Skilled Companion Rawley
Steven & Ita
Bethesda, MD
Kelly & Kyle Meath
Canandaigua, NY
Skilled Companion Orson III
Louise & Dennis
Beachwood, NJ
Karen Fernan & Family
Dumfries, VA
Service Dog Alexandra III
St. Cloud, FL
Frances & Mitch Mason
Richmond, VA
Skilled Companion Oasis II
Dorothy
East Moriches, NY
Catherine Clark & Ed Ivas
Gt. Barrington, MA
Northeast Region — September Graduates
Southeast May
Mathew
Cameron
Rozalyn
Karen
Hailee
Skilled Companion Packard III
Sharon
Flushing, NY
Michelle & Jeff Kaufman
Clarksville, MD
Service Dog Zillah
Franconia, NH
Leslie Zelamsky
Sudbury, MA
Service Dog Juno IV
Villanova, PA
Jane & Scott Johnson
Sandy Hook, VA
Service Dog Faris
Cambridge, MA
Caryn Schneider
Weymouth, MA
Skilled Companion Rane
Becky
Okahumpka, FL
Dixie & Sam Bennett
Tampa, FL
Southeast Region — May Graduates
Dan
Matthew
Matthew
Matthew
Rafael
Successor Facility Dog Abigail III
Fort Pierce, FL
Ty & Bob Kirkpatrick
Clermont, FL
Skilled Companion Koebbe II
Jack
Asheville, NC
Bonnie & Barry Fly
College Grove, TN
Skilled Companion Koebbe II
Vickie
Asheville, NC
Bonnie & Barry Fly
College Grove, TN
Successor Skilled Companion
Runner
Mike & Carlene
Knoxville, TN
Sharon & Bob Kidd, Maitland, FL
Skilled Companion Rhodes
Humberto & Suzi
Miami, FL
Gadsden Correctional
Quincy, FL
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Southeast Region — May Graduates
Southeast August
Savannah
Carol
Michael
Thor
Andy
Skilled Companion Zambique
Renee
Franklin, TN
Laura & Justin Beck
Mount Dora, FL
Facility Dog Stimpson
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jim & Carol Fain
Stone Mountain, GA
Skilled Companion Roo II
Jim
Pembroke Pines, FL
Delta Correctional Facility
Greenwood, MS
Successor Assisted Service
Team Fred II
Cheryl Spencer, Louisville, TN
Gadsden Correctional
Quincy, FL
Service Dog Solis
Huntersville, NC
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Drug Farm
West Palm Beach, FL
Southeast Region — August Graduates
Robbie
Mary
Jose
Quinten
Jackson
Successor Assisted Service
Companion, Alister
Ruthanne, Gainesville, FL
Gadsden Correctional
Quincy, FL
Skilled Companion Athlon
Stephen
Mobile, AL
Gadsden Correctional
Quincy, FL
Facility Dog Zorro II
Flintstone, GA
Bay Correctional Facility
Panama City, FL
Skilled Companion Argon II
Gary & Karen
Lebanon, TN
Gadsden Correctional
Quincy, FL
Skilled Companion Farah II
Chip & Emily
Buford, GA
Leigh & John Harlan
Salisbury, NC
Southeast Region — August Graduates
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Orlando, FL
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Chair, Long Beach, CA
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Vice President, Seattle, WA
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Treasurer, Orlando, FL
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Executive Secretary,
Santa Rosa, CA
Members
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Powell, OH
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ex-officio, Evanston, IL
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Naperville, IL
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Naperville, IL
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Santa Rosa, CA
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Penngrove, CA
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Medina, WA
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San Mateo, CA
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Edwards, CO
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Sacramento, CA
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Cordillera, CO
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Fullerton, CA
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Santa Rosa, CA
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