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SUPPORTING BREED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
Foundation Focus on Education
A principal mission and purpose of the Epagneul Breton Foundation is to promote general breed education to the breed constituency and general public about the Epagneul Breton. In this regard, the Foundation has developed, administers and maintains a repository of much of the vital information which has been written and is collected about the Epagneul Breton breed. For those interested in research or more in-depth study, see the Bibliography, which lists a majority of authoritative sources and references about the Epagneul Breton.
The most recent educational article is "A Brief History of the Epagneul Breton in Italy."
News Archive - September 2021
Featured Art — "Moose" (Bronze by Larry Costigan)
This bronze sculpture entitled “Moose” was created and produced by artist and sculptor Larry Costigan of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The piece was produced during 2021, with the model for the piece being a male Epagneul Breton by the call name of “Moose.” The subject Epagneul Breton, whose registered name is CHF-L Maxime Confesseur de la Trinite TAN WRT, is owned by Josh Ruiter, who commissioned the bronze sculpture based on a favorite photograph taken of Moose on point during a hunt.
The Epagneul Breton Foundation, Inc., displays artwork in its gallery to inform enthusiasts of the breed about historic and contemporary art and artists. Pieces of art are featured periodically and then displayed in the online gallery.
Thank you!
Appreciation for Donations
The Foundation Officers and Board of Trustees express appreciation to all persons who have made generous financial donations during the 2021 calendar year. Special appreciation is due to Foundation Vice Chairman Todd Farris for his fundraising efforts. Special appreciation is also expressed to Linda Rice for her substantial continuing contributions as designer and web master for the design and maintenance of the excellent Foundation website found at www.epagneulbretonfoundation.org which serves as an educational and research resource to the worldwide Epagneul Breton community. Hearty appreciation is also due Mr. Robert Olson, Jr. for his service as Foundation Chairman, Ms. Denine Ackerbauer for her service as Foundation Treasurer and to Norman Pope, C.P.A for the generous donation of his professional skills as a Certified Professional Accountant in keeping all required IRS tax filings for the Foundation current as an approved charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Order your 2022 EB Calendar!
Proceeds Benefit Joyce Smith Scholarship Fund
The Epagneul Breton Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees expresses continued gratitude and appreciation to Karin Lee-Fournier for completion of production of the 2022 Epagneul Breton Calendar where all profits from the calendar project are donated to help fund the Joyce Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. The endowment fund is managed for investment by the Foundation and funds the Joyce Smith Memorial Scholarship which is awarded on an annual basis to a rising college freshman who has demonstrated substantial involvement with the Epagneul Breton through club and other related activities to promote the Epagneul Breton. Persons may submit photos for consideration of publication in the 2023 Epagneul Breton Calendar by submitting them on the Facebook page for Epagneul Breton Calendar 2023. One may order a 2022 Calendar by emailing an order to FrenchBrittanyCalendar@aol.com. Payment is due by check or PayPal when you are later invoiced for the emailed order.
Congratulations to Will Hutwagner
Congratulations are due to former Joyce Smith Memorial Scholarship Recipient Will Hutwagner, upon admittance to the first-year class of the Indiana University Medical School. Will began his studies towards the M.D. degree in August 2021, after a professional stint working as an emergency medical technician (EMT). He received his undergraduate degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Will serves on the Board of Trustees of the Foundation and has been active with the Epagneul Breton for much of his life. His wife, Katherine, is also active in club affairs and is presently completing her law degree at the Indiana University Law School.
