Foundation Focus on Education

The most recent article added to the foundation web site is the first in a series of articles focusing on famous Epagneul Bretons from abroad that are seen today in many pedigrees of the breed. This article features Luron de Kerveillant CH IT P Elite A TR, with informative facts about the dog and interesting anecdotes about his owner and admirers, and the French region where he was raised.

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.

Featured Art: Buckle, Pin and Drawing by Ukrainian Artist Valery Siurha

The current featured art piece is a contemporary bronze belt buckle which was created and produced by Ukrainian artist Mr. Valery Siurha. The piece of contemporary interpretation of the Epagneul Breton done in the artistic style of realism expertly captures the anatomical head structure, and correct proportions of the Epagneul Breton muzzle to skull and desired set of the ears. Two other pieces by the artist are also included in our feature. Valery Siurha is a professional independent artist working in the field of watercolor, graphics and sculpture.

Read more about Suirha's art and his efforts to help his home country during war time.

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.

Appreciation for Donations  

In recent months, the foundation received a number of memorial donations in honor and memory of the late Mrs. Pat Dalrymple. The Foundation Board invites persons desiring to make memorial donations in memory of persons or canines, to do so. The Board is in the process of developing the capacity of the Foundation to accept donations through a Pay Pal account in order to simply the process of making donations.

Welcome to new board members

The Epagneul Board of Trustees congratulates and thanks its new Chairman/President, Todd Farris of Oklahoma City for accepting and assuming the position to lead the foundation's efforts. Angie Hites of Olney, Illinois will assist the foundation in her new role as Vice Chairwoman/Vice President, with Denine Ackerbauer and Fred Overby continuing repectively as Treasurer and Secretary of the nonprofit corporation. The Board welcomes Kate Winchester and Karin Lee-Fournier as new trustees to fill seats on the foundation board.

The board expresses sincere appreciation to the immediate past chairman, Robert Olson, Jr. who served as chair since the formation of the Foundation. Bob cheerfully stepped up to accept the legal and leadership responsibilities to serve after the untimely death of his close friend, Wallace Huey. After completing his second term as chair, Bob will fill the seat vacated by Angie Hites. During Bob's tenure as Chairman and President, the foundation's assets grew from mere seed money to the amount of the present general fund and separate scholarship fund where the Joyce Smith Scholarship Endowment is held for investment. The educational content ot the foundation web site grew and developed substantially under Bob's leadership, with the dedicated assistance of trustee and web master Linda Rice.

Special appreciation is also expressed to former Trustee Norman Pope for his professional expertise and assistance with completing tax filings, and  updating internal accounting practice, and advice with interfacing with the IRS to keep filings current. Likewise, thanks are due to Randy Meester for his past service as a trustee.