I got my first Jack Russell Terrier in 2002, Maggie, from the Northern California rescue. That is when I first started attending the various play days and JRTCA Sanctioned Trials. It didn't take long before I was stepping up and helping at these events, which then led to being on the board of directors of one of the clubs in Northern California, as well as helping other clubs and individuals put on their Trials, which I actively continue to do in the Tri-States and California.
During the years since I got my first JRT, I have naturally gotten more of them. Like potato chips, you can't have just one. As I've had some wonderful dogs enter my life, I have also had the difficult task of saying goodbye to some of those dogs as they have aged. I've also met some wonderful folks within the JRT community and made some amazing friends, that I consider my family.
While I didn't get my first dog so that I could hunt, I soon realized the importance of allowing her to do what she was bred to do. So, I ventured into the hunting community with my Jack Russells and was honored to have been able to get a Bronze Medallion as well as a Lifetime Achievement in the field on one of my girls and now have one NHC on my youngest dog, Jade. I look forward to having many more experiences and achievements with her in the field and spending time within a community I've come to know and love.
I have had Jack Russell Terriers for at least 35 years and have held positions in other affiliate clubs in the past. I have been a Go to Ground judge for the JRTCA for numerous years and sit on the Go to Ground subcommittee for the national club as well. I also am a Go to Ground judge and a Trustee for the AWTA (American Working Terrier Association).
I love and appreciate the versatility of these terriers; their talent knows no bounds, but my favorite activity with them is hunting in the field. Living in California is a bit of a challenge to get the dogs out but I do try to go at least once or twice a year. I also greatly enjoy the training aspect of owning dogs and currently have one in agility classes. I love being a part of the Tri-State board; this is a wonderful group of people who really enjoy having fun with their terriers and each other.
Greetings, I am Molly Erickson from NW Washington. After my husband and I raised our two boys, we took up Jack Russells. Our first three characters certainly opened us to the rewards of “Jacks.” Over the last three years, our last two Jacks brought us into the JRTCA and trial experiences all over the west and south. While I have not served on a dog board, I have served on other boards and have 30 years of experience as a collection officer for the Forest Service. We want to give back so others can learn the amazing times and friendships of “Jack” life.
I have been an active member of the JRTCA and TSJRTC for several years now. I attend the trials and as many of the fun days as I can. I’ve enjoyed getting to know club members and learning how the different events work.
My professional experiences include consulting with various organizations to help improve processes, optimize systems and find new opportunities. I believe I can leverage these skills and my knowledge to help the club moving forward.
My hope in joining the board is to continue to learn from others, represent the perspective of newer members and hopefully contribute to the continued successes of the club.
