Rose Schwietert, board member, has been a member of POTC since 1973. She has served in all offices and as Training Director. Her first love is German Shepherds and she has owned, shown, and trained many in obedience. She trained her Sheltland Sheepdog to degrees in Rally and Obedience. Rose has also shown Belgian Tervurens in conformation. Several strays have also found a home with her through the years. The friendship and support from POTC members had been a meaningful part of her life for fifty years.