Renewals are due in December of each year.
(Paypal info is at the bottom of this page.)
Chinook Club of America (CCA) is a dynamic AKC Parent Club, supporting the Chinook Breed. Founded by Chinook owners and breeders who had the motivation and the ability to meet certain goals, objectives, and AKC requirements, it takes Chinook owners like you to ensure that a healthy and long-lived Breed is carried forward into the future.
CCA is looking for participation: members and volunteers who love the Chinook Breed and who wish to see the Chinook thrive so our children's children may enjoy the love and joy of living with this amazing breed!
CCA is looking for participation: members and volunteers who love the Chinook Breed and who wish to see the Chinook thrive so our children's children may enjoy the love and joy of living with this amazing breed!
Membership Benefits
American Kennel Club Recognition
Chinooks became eligible to compete in the AKC Working Group on January 1, 2013.
AKC clubs across the country offer shows, trials and tests for our Chinooks, including Meet the Breeds and Responsible Dog Owner Day opportunities. CCA encourages involvement, education and the participation in fun and educational dog events and activities for our members!
Chinook Standard
Chinook Club of America drafted the AKC Standard for the Chinook as well as the 2021 revision. CCA works to educate Chinook owners, breeders and judges on the Standard as the blueprint description for the ultimate Chinook.
Registration
The Chinook Club of America encourages AKC registration for all Chinooks. The Club has designed a owner /new registrant flyer that is distributed by AKC with each new registration certificate.
Activities
CCA provides support and education for those members who have an interest in participating in the many diverse AKC events. There are events for members with spayed, neutered and senior Chinooks too! CCA provides a supportive atmosphere for Chinook owners to come together to share information, seek assistance, and meet each other just to have fun.
CCA Committees
There is a place in CCA for all volunteers, regardless of experience! Enthusiasm and love for our Chinooks is all that is needed! What follows is a brief description of each committee's work. Please contact our club president if you are interested in committee work!
Standards & Judges Education Committee educates our members, AKC judges and aspiring judges on the AKC Standard for the Chinook.
Show, Trial & Trail Committee hosts Club events, supported entries and the CCA National Specialty.
Publicity Committee produces and distributes our Club magazine, The Chinook Advocate. Publicity updates this website, promotes activities and provides written and video materials for publications. CCA Publicity maintains historic documents and photos relating to the Chinook.
Health & Genetics Committee works with veterinary researchers, owners and breeders to improve the health and longevity of our Chinooks and encourages participation in health screenings and research programs aimed toward breeding healthy, sound Chinooks.
Member Benefits:
As a CCA Member, you receive the Chinook Advocate magazine and have access to the “Members Only” section of the website, to Club Facebook and Instagram groups. Breeders and stud dog owners can advertise their kennels, stud dogs and pups in Club publiciations. Nationwide Pet Insurance offers our members a discounted rate on pet vet insurance.
Dues Renewals:
In December of each year, members receive a statement of renewal status for the following year. To renew, your membership, please send a check payable to Chinook Club of America and mail it to Joan McMahon, CCA Membership Secretary, 7650 Rolling Oak Drive, Centerville, Ohio 45459, or pay by using the PayPal button below.
New Members:
If you are interested in becoming a CCA Member, please open and print the Membership Application, fill it out completely, sign where required, and send it to the address provided on the application, along with a payment by check, or by using the PayPal button below. Membership has two levels: associate member (non-voting) and voting member. A voting member needs two club sponsors, with their names included on the application.
Please feel free to contact CCA's membership secretary with any questions!
Joan McMahon, Membership Secretary - Chinook Club of America
Chinooks became eligible to compete in the AKC Working Group on January 1, 2013.
AKC clubs across the country offer shows, trials and tests for our Chinooks, including Meet the Breeds and Responsible Dog Owner Day opportunities. CCA encourages involvement, education and the participation in fun and educational dog events and activities for our members!
Chinook Standard
Chinook Club of America drafted the AKC Standard for the Chinook as well as the 2021 revision. CCA works to educate Chinook owners, breeders and judges on the Standard as the blueprint description for the ultimate Chinook.
Registration
The Chinook Club of America encourages AKC registration for all Chinooks. The Club has designed a owner /new registrant flyer that is distributed by AKC with each new registration certificate.
Activities
CCA provides support and education for those members who have an interest in participating in the many diverse AKC events. There are events for members with spayed, neutered and senior Chinooks too! CCA provides a supportive atmosphere for Chinook owners to come together to share information, seek assistance, and meet each other just to have fun.
CCA Committees
There is a place in CCA for all volunteers, regardless of experience! Enthusiasm and love for our Chinooks is all that is needed! What follows is a brief description of each committee's work. Please contact our club president if you are interested in committee work!
Standards & Judges Education Committee educates our members, AKC judges and aspiring judges on the AKC Standard for the Chinook.
Show, Trial & Trail Committee hosts Club events, supported entries and the CCA National Specialty.
Publicity Committee produces and distributes our Club magazine, The Chinook Advocate. Publicity updates this website, promotes activities and provides written and video materials for publications. CCA Publicity maintains historic documents and photos relating to the Chinook.
Health & Genetics Committee works with veterinary researchers, owners and breeders to improve the health and longevity of our Chinooks and encourages participation in health screenings and research programs aimed toward breeding healthy, sound Chinooks.
Member Benefits:
As a CCA Member, you receive the Chinook Advocate magazine and have access to the “Members Only” section of the website, to Club Facebook and Instagram groups. Breeders and stud dog owners can advertise their kennels, stud dogs and pups in Club publiciations. Nationwide Pet Insurance offers our members a discounted rate on pet vet insurance.
Dues Renewals:
In December of each year, members receive a statement of renewal status for the following year. To renew, your membership, please send a check payable to Chinook Club of America and mail it to Joan McMahon, CCA Membership Secretary, 7650 Rolling Oak Drive, Centerville, Ohio 45459, or pay by using the PayPal button below.
New Members:
If you are interested in becoming a CCA Member, please open and print the Membership Application, fill it out completely, sign where required, and send it to the address provided on the application, along with a payment by check, or by using the PayPal button below. Membership has two levels: associate member (non-voting) and voting member. A voting member needs two club sponsors, with their names included on the application.
Please feel free to contact CCA's membership secretary with any questions!
Joan McMahon, Membership Secretary - Chinook Club of America
Membership Application: PDF Format
Membership Categories offered are one and two year voting or non-voting, with a discount offered for two-year memberships. In addition to memberships, a breeder or a stud dog owner may share kennel and breeding news as part of your membership benefits!
CCA Memorial Funds
Click here to learn more about the Pete McMahon Memorial Fund for Judges' Education or donate below.
Click here to learn about the Lonna Coleman Chinook Health Fund for Chinook Health Research or donate below.
Other Donations