NACA History 1979-89
1979
January, 1979 - The “NACA NEWS” was published for the first time and the door to communication between animal regulatory agencies was opened a crack. Phil Arkow, NACA Secretary, edited the publication for the first five plus years and did most of the work by himself. Phil, who was a resident of Colorado, also arranged for the incorporation of NACA in that state.
November, 1979 - A small group of NACA members met at the Texas Animal Control Association conference in College Station, Texas. Discussions were held on what was expected of NACA and how to fund those expectations.
President: Mike Burgwin
Board Members: John Brodie 1st Treasurer
Conference: November 11, 1979 - College Station, TX
1980
November saw nearly one hundred members assemble in Portland, Oregon for NACA’s first annual training conference. Great subjects taught by outstanding instructors set the tone for future training to be presented by NACA. A board of directors and officers were elected. Prior to the election, names were placed on bylaws and other documents requiring a list of the board of directors. All of them had agreed to the use of their name and many of them never attended a NACA meeting. The By-Laws were adopted by the general membership and Mike Burgwin of Washington, was elected president by the general membership.
President: Mike Burgwin
Board Members: Doyle Nordyke 2nd Treasurer
Conference: November 9-12, 1980 - Portland, Oregon
1981
President: William Curron |
Treasurer: Doyle Nordyke |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Shelby Dow Membership Secretary: Board Members: Phil Darling - Region 1 |
Conference: November 11-14, 1981 - Framingham, MA |
William Curron of Massachusetts was elected president by the general membership and future meetings were changed to May of each year. The Internal Revenue Service recognized NACA as a nonprofit, tax exempt 501 C 3 association.
Logo Winner Announced - “Shield of Protection”, depicting a caring officer sheltering a dog and a cat. Submitted by Rushe Hudson, Director of Animal Control Amarillo, TX.
1982
President: William Curron |
Treasurer: Doyle Nordyke |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Darlene Larson Membership Secretary: Board Members: Phil Darling - Region 1 |
Conference: June 24-26, 1982 - Columbus, GA |
1983
President: William Curron |
Treasurer: Barbara Ultican |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Darlene Larson Membership Secretary: Board Members: Phil Darling - Region 1 |
Conference: May 12-15, 1983 - Mackinac Island, MI |
NACA Distinguished Service Awards Bill Reeder |
1984
President: Eric Blow |
Treasurer: Barbara Ultican |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Casey Burglass Membership Secretary: Executive Secretary: Phil Arkow Board Members: Phil Darling/Joan Card - Region 1 |
Conference: May 24-26, 1984 - Little Rock, AR |
NACA Distinguished Service Awards Billie Joe |
Phil Arkow was hired as part time Executive Secretary for NACA. Michael McFarland of Utah became editor of the “NACA News” and under his direction it became the slick magazine it is today.
1985
President: Eric Blow |
Treasurer: Debi Biggs Barbara Ultican |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Casey Burglass Executive Secretary: Phil Arkow Board Members: Joan Card - Region 1 |
Conference: May 16-18. 1985 - Salt Lake City, UT |
NACA Distinguished Service Awards Thomas Ackers |
Board member, Lynn Tyler obtained a grant from the Geraldine Dodge foundation. The grant was to assist NACA in the writing and printing of a training manual for all parties interested in animal welfare. Mike Burgwin became the part time Executive Director and a corporate office was set up in his home in Indianola, Washington.
1986
President: Eric Blow |
Treasurer: Debi Biggs |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Casey Burglass Executive Secretary: Mike Burgwin Board Members: Joan Card - Region 1 |
Conference: May 22-24, 1986 - New Orleans, LA |
1987
President: Lynn Tyler |
Treasurer: Debi Biggs Bill Price |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Casey Burglass Executive Secretary: Mike Burgwin Board Members: Joan Card/Lorraine Moule - Region 1 |
Conference: May 28-30, 1987 - San Diego, CA |
Awards: Animal Control Officer of the Year - Denise Hilton |
1988
President: Robert E. Lee |
Treasurer: Bill Price James Weverka |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Robert Lee Executive Secretary: Mike Burgwin Board Members: Lorraine Moule - Region 1 |
Conference: June 2-4, 1988 - Providence, RI |
Awards: NACA Service Award - Clifford Cook |
The training manual had not been progressing satisfactorily and Casey Burglass of Louisiana was selected by the Board of Directors to take charge of the training manual project. She was instructed to crack down on the authors dragging their feet and to push for completion of the manual by the next board meeting.
1989
President: Robert E. Lee |
Treasurer: James Weverka |
Secretary: |
Vice President: Hank Brock Executive Secretary: Mike Burgwin Board Members: Lorraine Moule/Sue Webb - Region 1 |
Conference: May 25-27, 1989 - Oklahoma City, OK |
NACA’s finances were in dire need of a shot in the arm. The conference provided it. Bill Price, NACA Treasurer and conference chair, called in favors earned over the many years working in Oklahoma City and as a result, a very good conference was put on with minimum cost. The much waited for Training Manual became reality and was released for sale.