The Great Dane Story Submission Affiliate Club

Legends - The Great Dane Story

Affiliate Great Dane Club Questionnaire
Preserving the Legacy of the Breed
With Stories from the Past

Thank you for participating in *Legends – The Great Dane Story*. This project seeks to capture and preserve the history of the Great Dane breed, not only through the experiences of individual breeders and owners, but also through the stories of our affiliate clubs.

Your club’s contributions — its members, events, dogs, and traditions — are an essential part of the legacy we wish to preserve.

The enclosed questionnaire provides prompts to help your club share its story. Please feel free to answer in as much detail as possible, and include photos, catalogs, or memorabilia where appropriate. You do not need to answer every question; focus on those that best represent your club’s history.

Thank you for helping us honor the past and preserve the future of the Great Dane.
- Club Name
- Club Location
  City & State
- Secretary's Email
  example@example.com
- Approximate # of Members (count officers & directors)
- When was your club founded, and who were its founding members?
- When was your club founded, and who were its founding members?
- What motivated the formation of your club?
- How has your membership grown and changed over the years?
- Are there traditions unique to your club?
- Which members of your club have made a significant impact on the breed or the sport?
- Are there individuals who served as mentors, judges, or leaders that deserve recognition?
- Are there stories of “local legends” who may not have been famous but were beloved in your community?
- Tell us about your club’s first show —what do you remember most?
- What memorable specialties or supported entries has your club hosted?
- Were there shows with record entries,unusual circumstances, or memorable wins?
- Has your club ever hosted a GDCA National Specialty or Division Specialty?
- How has your club contributed to the local dog community? (e.g., rescue, therapywork, public education, legislative efforts)
- Have you partnered with other clubs,organizations, or charities?
- What role has your club played inmentoring new breeders, exhibitors, and owners?
- What challenges has your club faced over the years (membership, venues, regulations)?
- How did your club overcome these challenges?
- What accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of?
- What advice would your club offer to newor future affiliate clubs?
- What do you see as your club’s lasting contribution to the Great Dane community?
- How would you like your club to be remembered in the history of the breed?
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- Contributor Release Form
  
  I hereby grant permission to *Legends – The Great Dane Story* and its organizers to publish, reproduce, and/or distribute the stories, photographs, pedigrees, and materials I have submitted. I affirm that I am the rightful owner of these materials or have obtained permission to share them. I understand that submissions may be edited for clarity, length, or style, while preserving the original meaning.
  
  I acknowledge that my contribution may appear in print, digital publications, or promotional materials related to *Legends – The Great Dane Story*. I understand that no financial compensation will be provided for my contribution.
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- Have any of your members held notable roles within GDCA or AKC?
- Which Great Danes from your club stand out in history (champions, producers, therapy dogs, performance dogs)?
- Did any of your members’ dogs have national or international influence?
- Are there stories of “local legends” who may not have been famous but were beloved in your community?
- Tell us about your club’s first show — what do you remember most?
- What memorable specialties or supported entries has your club hosted?
- Were there shows with record entries, unusual circumstances, or memorable wins?
- Has your club ever hosted a GDCA National Specialty or Division Specialty?
- How has your club contributed to the local dog community? (e.g., rescue, therapy work, public education, legislative efforts)
- Have you partnered with other clubs, organizations, or charities?
- What role has your club played in mentoring new breeders, exhibitors, and owners?
- What challenges has your club faced over the years (membership, venues, regulations)?
- How did your club overcome these challenges?
- What accomplishments or milestones are you most proud of?
- What advice would your club offer to new or future affiliate clubs?
- What do you see as your club’s lasting contribution to the Great Dane community?
- How would you like your club to be remembered in the history of the breed?
- Do you have photos, catalogs, or memorabilia that highlight your club’s history?
- Are there trophies, perpetual awards, or special recognitions unique to your club that should be documented?
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Legends - The Great Dane Story