Our Team

​​Chugiak Dog Mushers Association (CDMA) is a non-profit organization, operating in partnership with Eagle River/Chugiak Parks and Recreation out of Beach Lake Park.  Our programs provide opportunities for the community to learn about and engage in the sport of dog mushing. 

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Race Rules

CDMA Bylaws

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Board of Directors

2-year terms ending 2026:

• Michelle Hill 
• Scott Maruskie 
• Kourosh Partow 

1-yr terms ending 2025:

• Stacie Batch 
• Robert Forto 
• Mike Parker
• Sarah Varland
• Monica Heath Brost

2-yr terms ending 2025: 

• Robert Bundtzen
• Deanna Partow
• Susan Selzer ​

Executive Team:

• Deanna Partow, President
• Scott Maruskie, Vice President
• Susan Selzer, Treasurer
• Sarah Varland/Monica Heath Brost, Secretaries

CDMA Award ceremony, 2016

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Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the CDMA Clubhouse (Beach Lake Park). The public is welcome to attend!

​Chugiak Dog Mushers Association is run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers. There are many opportunities to participate for mushers and non-mushers alike!

Volunteer

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Committees: 

Animal Control Advisory Board Representative

• ​Pam Schamber

Elections

• Mike Parker

Property

• Deanna Partow (Clubhouse)
• Kourosh Partow, Scott Maruskie (Equipment)

IT/Website

• Susan Cantor
• Mike Parker

Facebook/Media

• Robert Forto

Races

• Scott Maruskie, Michelle Hill

Race Poster

• Michelle Hill, Susan Cantor

​​​Trails/Grooming

• Mike Parker, Kourosh Partow, Robert Bundtzen
• Assisting: Paul Hughes

Beach Lake Master Plan

• Kourosh Partow​

Gaming

• Susan Selzer, Robert Bundtzen, Deanna Partow

Volunteer Coordinator

• Stacie Batch

Trophies

• Robert Forto, Stacie Batch

Sponsorship/Fundraising

• Susan Selzer

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