About

The New River Valley Kennel Club (NRVKC) is an American Kennel Club (AKC) licensed, not-for-profit kennel club founded in 1976 over a shared dedication to the advancement purebred dogs and dog sports as well as a commitment to upholding the longstanding traditions of the American Kennel Club. We believe in the dissemination of knowledge on all aspects of purebred dogs, including training, breeding, exhibition, health and welfare.

BREED COMPETITION TYPE AKC AFFILIATION LEVEL
All AKC-Recognized Breeds AKC Conformation (All-Breed) Licensed
All AKC-Recognized Breeds AKC Fast CAT® Licensed
All AKC-Recognized Breeds AKC Rally® Licensed
All AKC-Recognized Breeds AKC Obedience Licensed

Monthly Meeting

We cordially invite guests and prospective members to join us at any of our meetings from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET on the second Tuesday of each month. Please contact us to confirm the meeting location prior to the meeting.

Meetings are typically held at one of the following locations:

Blacksburg Community Center (Senior Social Room)
725 Patrick Henry Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Christiansburg Recreation Center on Cambria
415 Cambria Street NW
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Take Route 406 Business East towards Christiansburg. Turn right at the light. Location is 0.1 mile past the Farm House on the right.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is comprised of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and three other persons all of whom shall be elected for one-year terms at the Club's annual meeting. General management of the Club's affairs is entrusted to the Board of Directors.

ELECTED POSITION NAME
President Jasmine Sanders
First Vice President Margie Christianson
Second Vice President Tracy Martin
Treasurer Rosie Higdon
Corresponding Secretary Nancy Templeman
Recording Secretary Karen Rich

 

BOARD MEMBERS
Samantha Marion Beverly Purswell, DVM Suzanne Griffin