President – Stephanie Woodrow
From her first Schipperke at age four, Stephanie has loved this wonderful breed. She is currently mom to puppy Trix, who has started his showing career and is excited to start Fast CAT in the spring. Stephanie previously served as CSC Corresponding from 2020-2022. She has served as Chair and Co-Chair of CSC’s Fast CAT trials since its inception in 2021 and editor of The Schip Scoop since 2019. Earlier this year, Stephanie became the editor of SCA’s Schipps Log.
Vice President – Cathy Thistle
As a Schipperke lover for nearly 50 years, Cathy has been active in many aspects of the breed. As the proud owner of Foxnoir Schipperkes, she has produced show-quality pups since the mid-1980s, with numerous earning various AKC titles. Cathy is well-known in the show ring and continues to exhibit regionally and nationally. When she’s not running her dog grooming business, Cathy is being entertained by her current pack of five, ages one to seven years. She has been involved in Schipperke rescue for 35 years and is an active member of the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club.
Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary – Carol Burnett
A CSC member for more than two decades, she has served as Treasurer since 2008 and became Lead Correspondent of The Schip Scoop in 2015 before her “promotion” to Contributing Editor in 2019. Carol has also jumped in to serve as Interim Secretary and webmaster for five years. In addition, she has hosted a SchipNic at her home for more than a decade, and has been making the raffle baskets to benefit Schipperke rescue for several years. Carol is the proud owner of Katie, the only “red” Schipperke in CSC, and nine-year-old Scout, who she adopted in February 2022.
Recording Secretary – Kristin Morrison
Kristin has been involved in showing and breeding dogs for over 35 years, and Schipperkes since 2001. She’s served on the SCA Board of Directors since 2010 in various appointments including Recording Secretary, Vice President, President, Director, and Show Chair for the 2012 SCA National. Kristin values family life, residing about 10 miles from where she and her husband each grew up. Kristin’s teenage boys are very involved in competitive kart racing, which has incorporated the whole family.
Board Member – Renee Tralies
After coming to her first CSC SchipNic in 2021, Renee joined the club in November 2022. She is the proud owner of Schipperke Ferris, aka GCH Delamer Fun On The Boardwalk, who enjoys Barn Hunt in addition to showing. Renee works as an event organizer and lives in New Jersey.
Board Member – Chris Born
Six Schipperkes have owned Chris since 2005, and she never wants another breed. Piet was her first and her heart dog. Then came Sailor and they were inseparable. Since then, she had Pepi and currently own Rose, Jean Luc, and Oliver. Chris is from south central Pennsylvania, majored in journalism at Penn State, and has worked for the Department of Defense 35 years as a public affairs specialist. She owns a sailboat with a friend and is an avid photographer, focusing mostly on nature and travel.
Board Member – Ruta Slepetys
As a child, Ruta was intrigued by Schipperkes after seeing one in a dog breed book. She met her first Schip around 1997 and soon got her first (Skippy). Skippy could sing and dance and when she passed away, Ruta adopted rescues Samba (sadly passed in August 2019) and Zorro (joined his love Samba in May 2023). Zorro and Ruta met and joined CSC at the 2019 SchipNic, and learned of the Schipperke Rescue Net, who brought them Fox. Last year, she brought home Reese! Ruta has served on the Board for two years and looks forward to continuing to be part of the CSC community.
Board Member – Wanda Singhass
Wanda was first charmed by Schipperkes when she got her first one, Cinderella, in the 1990s. She started off as a Scoop subscriber before joining CSC about 20 years ago. In 2014 she became a board member and currently is the administrator of the CSC Facebook page. Wanda and her pups are staples at CSC events, especially SchipNics. She currently has one Schip, her rescue, Lady, as well as an honorary Schipperke, d.o.g.
Board Member – Lisa Nipp
A newish club member, Lisa joined CSC in fall 2020 after adopting her first Schipperke, Milo. She had wanted a Schip for 20 years, following the results of AKC’s “Find Your Perfect Dog” online quiz. A lifelong “cat person,” Lisa was won over by the description of the Schipperke as “the most cat-like of dogs.” Milo, a rescue, has come a long way toward improving his behavior since coming to live with Lisa and her 15-year-old son Emmett. His best friends are his cats, Blackberry and Nutmeg. Lisa is a longtime member of the Canine Training Association.
