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. 

2020-21 Board of Directors

​Elections are held each spring for open board seats.

President: Deanna Partow (2021)
Vice President: Robert Forto (2021)
Secretary: Debora Summers (2022)
Treasurer: Adeline Schlabaugh (2021)

Scott Maruski (2022)
Kourosh Partow (2022)
Marti Rhyne (2022)
​Robert Buntzen (2021)
Matt Paveglio (2021)
Michelle Hill (2021)
Kevin O'Shea (2021)
Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Please contact us at cdmadogsled@gmail.com if you would like to join us (currently on Zoom).

​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!
​Committees:

Trails:  Kourosh Partow,  Matt Paveglio, Robert Forto, Bob Buntzen, Tom Schonberger
Races:  Deanna Partow, Debora Summers, Marti Rhyne, Kourosh Partow
IT:  Susan Cantor, Debora Summers, Robert Forto
Dryland:  Debora Summers
​Animal Control Advisory Board Representative: ​Pam Schamber

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