The Hyattsville Dog Training Club (HDTC) is excited to host the 2027 National Tracking Invitational. One of the best things about tracking beyond working with the dogs themselves is the wonderful people and strong sense of community among those who participate in our sport.
2027 NTI Committee
Nancy Skinner, Chair & Volunteer Coordinator
Ann McDonald, Secretary
Debra Barrows, Treasurer
Ben Hoyle, Catalog/Catalog Ads & Chief Tracklayer #1
Rachel Fabrizi, Donations & Tracklayer
Tom Shar, Hospitality Chair
Tom Harding, Merchandise Chair
Sue Ammerman, Track Signs & Sponsors
Alice Moyer, Chief Tracklayer #2
Matt Fetrow, Crafted Draw Items & Tracklayer
Demarie Givens, Flags
Elsie Vickey, Hospitality
Leanne Smith, Trophy Chair
Monique Buzzarté, Website/Facebook & Tracklayer
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Committee Members from Other Clubs
Anne Rosenberg (Merchandise)
Cheryl Matthias (Trophy)
Many of these volunteers also belong to, or serve as officers or board members for, other area clubs offering tracking events including Burlington Kennel Club, Del-Bay Tracking and Herding Club, Hudson Valley Tracking Club, Lenape Tracking Club of Central New Jersey, Oriole Dog Training Club and Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club.
We’d like to express our appreciation to Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area in Ekton, Maryland, especially to Eric Waciega & Christopher Grieco, as well as to AKC Field Tracking Representative Carol Ruthenberg.
Hyattsville Dog Training Club 2026 Officers and Board
President: Debra Barrows
Vice President: Michael Mooney
Treasurer: Diane Gilliam
Secretary: Benita Bottom
Board Members: Tom Shar, Ann McDonald and Nancy Skinner