AMERICAN POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG ASSOCIATION, INC.--APLSA Welcomes You!
Incorporated in 2012 as a 501 (c) 3 , not for profit, to meet the educational and health needs of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog. We are dedicated to reliable, accurate health and other educational information about the breed.The PON, as it is often called, came from Poland and was known as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny.
Now supporting two major studies
1..Genetic Diversity at U.C. Davis in CA.
Please click on and consider participating in both. Information
goes directly to the project and not APLSA...all is CONFIDENTIAL!
2. Cancer Research by Dr. Amy Koterbay who heads the oncology department at the University of Dublin
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OFFICERS
President --------------------
Loana Shields --NY
Vice President--------------
Benigne Dohms--AZ AZ
Rec. Secretary--------------
Karen Nielsen--MN
Cor. Secretary---------------
Sara LaPointe--FL
Treasurer----------------------
Abby Bayer--TX
Board of Directors-------
Christina Galecki--ON,Can
Mark Jackson--WI
Denise Ney--MD
Agnes Tarko-Biendacha --AB,Can
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Legal Counsel--
Mary Von Drehle
Newsletter Editor
Benigne Dohms
Health Committee Chair
Benigne Dohms
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Abbreviated Goals ( For entierty see Constitution bylaws)
1. To provide educational opportunities and learning experiences.
2. To hold events and to provide information about activities in which the Polish Lowland Sheepdog can excel.
3. To encourage good sportmanship at all times.
4. To encourage responsible breeding programs.
5. To support canine health programs.
6.To encourage and provide assistance , including financial rewards, to young people under age 18.
7. To assist or financially contribute to research and health organizations.
8. To provide for the raising of funds through private and public donations
9.For any further lawful, civic, educational, charitable. or benevolent purpose.
We have two groups on Facebook. One is called Polish Lowland Sheepdog Health Discussion and Forum. The other may be reached with the link below and is called APLSA--American Polish Lowland Sheepdog Association.