Karen's Conformation experience has been limited to a single dog, several years ago. She was actively involved in obedience classes for many years and her interest in the sport of Dogs has remained constant. She is currently in the 2nd year of her 3rd stint as the Club Secretary.

Over the years she has actively participated in various committees including Obedience, Trophies, Match, Responsible Dog Owners Day, Cluster, and others. One interesting tidbit about Karen -- She has been a member through 3 different venues for our Show: ISU Horton Fieldhouse, McLean County Fairgrounds and Interstate Center. Karen has been a valued member of the Cornbelt Kennel Club since 1984.

Karan Kilgus has served as the CBKC's delegate to the American Kennel Club since 2003. She is also our current newsletter editor.

Karan has been exhibiting and breeding the Bulldog for nearly 30 years and is an American Kennel Club judge of several breeds. She has served on the CBKC Board of Directors as well as having served as an officer of the Club. She also has served on the Board and as an officer for Bulldog specialty clubs and is a Bulldog Club of America councilor and news editor.

As the American Kennel Club is a "club of clubs", the delegate's position is to bring new and up-for-vote agendas to the Corn Belt Kennel Club, to keep members apprised of nuances and changes in the sport of dogs, and to relay the Club's opinions and votes to the AKC.