A club of Golden Retriever fanciers was first organized in the Denver area in 1966. In 1969, the Golden Retriever Club of Colorado began pursuing membership status with the AKC and the GRCA. Finally, in October of 1972 after two official name changes and numerous revisions to the club constitution and by-laws, AKC granted the Mile-Hi Golden Retriever Club eligibility to apply for and hold "B" sanctioned matches. Shortly after this, application was made to the GRCA to become a "member" club.

Mile-Hi has been active in putting on GRCA events, sponsoring several Western Regional Specialties and the National in 1986. We held our first Independent Specialty in 1983. Over the years many of our members have held positions on the GRCA Board, including President.

The goals of the Club are: to encourage and promote the breeding of pure-bred Golden Retrievers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Golden Retrievers shall be judged; to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, field trials; to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials and field trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.

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MHGRC By-Laws

Our 2008 MHGRC Board of Directors

President: Warren Frizell Vice-president: Chris Johnson Treasurer: Linda Stranahan Secretary: Maureen Murphy Conformation Rep: Lauren Schwartz Field Rep: Deb Anderson Obedience Rep: Steve Dodge Agility Rep: Jim Gregory

 

Puppy Referral Coordinator: MHGRC@ureach.com or 1-877-517-6606

For Club Information and Memberships, call Chris Johnson at 303-989-9707 or e-mail: cjjohnsonnew@earthlink.net

Golden Retriever Rescue Groups

Rescue Coordinator: Laura Terroux- Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies    (303) 279-2400     http://www.goldenrescue.com

Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue:  www.goldenretrieverfreedom.com

Club Newsletter:  Shar Henry/Deb Dorband   (303) 770-5323     goldenpaws@qwest.net  

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