All positions with the FSCA are on a Volunteer basis without remuneration.  Documentation of goals, activities, responsibilities and accomplishments are expected for the annual report of all Committees.  Careful record keeping of expenses are mandatory with receipts sent to the Treasurer on a monthly basis.  

All Committee Heads and Board of Directors Members are our leaders and shall set an example of professionalism toward one another and our membership at all times.  Directors and Committee Heads shall practice the FSCA ethics and work toward the Club’s objectives in all activities where they will be representing the FSCA.

A Committee Chair will:

• Set the tone for the committee work.
• Ensure that members have necessary information for their jobs.
• Oversee the logistics of committee's operations.
• Report to the full Board on committee's decisions/recommendations.
• Assign work to the committee members
• Set agenda and run meetings, and ensure distribution of meeting minutes to members.
• Initiate and lead the committee's annual evaluation.

Qualifications begin with:

• Member in good standing with the FSCA;
• Working knowledge of the Finnish Spitz Breed;
• Good communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

AKC Delegate
Current Chair: Kim Raleigh
Other Committee Members:  none

Awards/ROM (Registry of Merit)
Current Chair: TBD
Other Committee Members:  None

Breeder Referral Liaison
Current Chair:  Holly Horton
Other Committee Members:  none

Judges Education
Current Chair:  Holly Leftwich
Other Committee Members:  Kim Raleigh

Breeder Education
Current Chair:  Mathew Davis/Kim Raleigh
Other Committee Members:  John Shaw & Kayla Aguilar

Policies/Standing Rules
Current Chair: Matt Davis
Other Committee Members:  

Companion/Performance Events
Current Chair: Linda Walawander
Other Committee Members:  none

Finnish Line Newsletter
Current Editor: Joanne David
Other Committee Members: Kelly Vantrease

Health & Genetics (incl. OFA, CAER, PENN-HIP liaison)
Current Chair:  TBD
Other Committee Members: 

Membership
Current Chair:  Michelle Leathers
Other Committee Members:  

Public Relations/Meet the Breed
Current Chair: Erika David/Alison Iacoboni 
Other Committee Members: 

 2026 Show & Trial
Current Chair: Holly Leftwich
Other Committee Members: 

Parliamentarian
Current Chair:  TBD
Other Committee Members:  none

 Website/Social Media
Current Chair:  Erika David
Other Committee Members: 

Nominating Committee
Current Chair: John Shaw
Committee Members:  

Audit
Current Chair:  John Shaw
Other Committee Members:  none

Legislative Liaison
Current Chair:  
Other Committee Members:  none

Rescue
Current Chair:  Leslie Carlson
Other Committee Members:  none

Sunshine
Current Chair:  Kayla Aguilar
Other Committee Members:  none

Ways and Means
Current Chair:  Michelle Leathers
Other Committee Members:  Lori Davis

Country Store
Current Chair:  Michelle Leathers
Other Committee Members:  

Compliance Committee
Current Chair:  Matthew Davis
Other Committee Members:  Kim Raleigh