History of Twin City Cat Fanciers
The Twin City Cat Fanciers is one of the longest standing clubs in The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. The club was founded in 1938 and, except for a few years during WWII, has been holding shows annually with an occasional bi-annual event.
Over the past 85 years of activity, this small club has made an unprecedented and significant contribution to The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. by way of leadership and talent. Our club members have served in the following capacities over the years on a national and regional level:
One CFA President
Louise Sample Two CFA Vice Presidents Matil Rotter Louise Sample Seven CFA Directors Louise Sample – Director at Large Matil Rotter – Director at Large Kathy McGinnis – Midwest Regional Director Fred Jacobberger – Director at Large Linda Berg – Midwest Regional Director Pat Jacobberger – Director at Large Kay Janosik – Midwest Regional Director One CFA Attorney Fred Jacobberger National Programs CFA Judging Program Chair – Louise Sample; Matil Rotter CFA Mentor Program Founder and Chair – Pat Jacobberger CFA Annual Pat Jacobberger & Gary Powell – CFA Annual Co-Chairs 2010 |
Seven CFA Judges
Matil Rotter – Allbreed Louise Sample – Allbreed Wesley Novak – SH Specialty Wayne Inlay – LH Specialty Pat Jacobberger – Allbreed Gary Powell – Allbreed Leslie Falteisek – Allbreed CFA Judging Schools Matil Rotter Louise Sample Pat Jacobberger Two CFA Medal of Honor Recipients Louise Sample Matil Rotter Other CFA Awards Kay Janosik – Midwest Region Spotlight Award 2005 Pat Jacobberger – Judges' Association Spotlight Award 2011 Brian Tripp – Midwest Region Spotlight Award 2012 Bobbie Weihrauch – Midwest Region Exhibitor of the Year Award or "Rothman Award" 2013 Bobbie Weihrauch – Midwest Region Spotlight Award 2014 Diane Wagner – Midwest Region Exhibitor of the Year Award or "Rothman Award" 2015 History compiled by Pat Jacobberger and Brian Tripp |