Tuesday, March 22, 2022

UPCOMING AGILITY SHOW

MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB – JUNE 9-12

LOCATION – Bon-Clyde Learning Center, 3030 Lee Avenue, Sanford, NC.
One ring, indoors on artificial turf. 
All levels of standard and JWW will be offered each day, 
other classes TBD.
JUDGE – Frank Gilmer
OPENS – Wed, May 25th; CLOSES – Friday, June 2nd
PREMIUM – coming soon!

Monday, March 21, 2022

COOL NEW BANNER

 We'll be breaking out our new Banner at Springfest and our Dog Shows. Be sure to remember to contact Ellen to volunteer a shift at Springfest, and Karolynne or Patty to volunteer for the Show.

Our new banner details the different charities Moore County Kennel Club supports.
The Dog World's support of our events
supports all of these very worthwhile ventures.


Wednesday, March 16, 2022

SPRINGFEST DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

 


Thank you to all those that volunteered to do demonstrations at 
Springfest on April 30, 2022.

Scent Work: Jane Hammett Bright
Grooming: Betty Chapman
Rally: Andrea Pogue
Therapy Dogs: Andrea Pogue
Obedience & Tricks: Ellen Pfann
Purpose Bred Dogs: Karolynne McAteer, Patty Pace and Carol Dowd

Anyone wishing to help out, please contact Ellen Pfann.

LOOKING FOR JUNIORS COMMITTEE

 WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE JUNIORS?


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 Whether you would like consideration for leadership
or wish to serve on the committee,

Please contact President Jane Hammett Bright

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

AKC ON UKRAINE

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Our club voted unanimously to support this fund through our
Philanthropy Fund.

For More Info on their programs   ---   https://www.equiwent.org
 

MEMBERSHIP ZOOM MEETING - Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 6:00 PM

 

The ZOOM meeting was called to order at 6:05PM by President Jane Hammett-Bright

In attendance were President Jane Hammett-Bright, Marjorie Riddle Watson Ellen Pfann, Karolynne McAteer, Kathleen Scheiderman, Nancy Wargas, Patty Pace, Bill Pace, Andrea Pogue, Betty Chapman, Carol Dowd Kamalbake, David Kirkland, Stephen Roman, Erica Brode, Lynette McMoran, Robert Robert Stolting, Ruth Stolting and Feli Joeller

Minutes of the February meeting were approved.

Treasurer, Betty Chapman, presented the treasurer’s report, with explanations of where we are today.

Betty reported that Charitable donations had been accomplished, with the exception of the police dogs for Pinehurst and Southern Pines.   Karolynne McAteer has visited both police stations to have discussions with the Canine handlers and about their needs.   Karolynne further commented that Moore County Sherriff Department has added a canine officer to their ranks.  She will reach out to see if they have specific canine needs.

Jane reported that there is no updated Agility report at this meeting. 

Jane further reported on the need to involve juniors, and the AKC’s reminder regarding a Juniors Liaison at the club.  There will be further discussion in April on this subject. 

See the description of the JUNIORS COORDINATOR from an earlier Barker.

Patty Pace made a report on where events at the May dog show were, in their process, and what committees for the show needed additional members.   Happily the parking committee is now completed.

Bill Pace reported on the needs of the site, and the days in which tents would be erected and then inspected.   Bill is looking for assistance during set up days, so at the April meeting we will finalize the needs of that committee.

Karolynne reported further on the show itself, and reminded us that this is a club event, and there are  still committees that need help.  (eg selling catalogues)  Again, this will be finalized at April meeting.

Karolynne and Patty reiterated the need for a judging schedule to be posted on our website, and Ellen reminded us that we need it early enough to make copies for the Springfest in Southern Pines on April 30 (one week before our show.

Ellen went over the Southern Pines Springfest schedule, from set up, through all presentations to the public, and by the time the call had ended, the slots were almost completely filled..  We could still have more help for the booth (so people have an opportunity to see a lot of different dogs), as well as set up and breakdown.

In closing, members discussed the issues in Ukraine for people and their pets, and the need to help.   MCKC voted to support the efforts via the AKC researched humanitarian efforts; there is a copy of the press release in Barker, with a link to donate.   

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Minutes of the Moore County Members Meeting Wednesday, February 9, 2022

 The meeting was called to order by President Jane Hammett Bright at 6:05PM.

Corresponding Secretary / Webmaster:
Ellen Pfann discussed working  on the website and blog, so they both work in the same fashion, and offer more features.  More info on this topic as Ellen gathers options.

Ellen discussed a possible new URL for the website.  Discussion at this time seemed to surround retaining what is already known.  Again, more info forthcoming and hopefully when there are more members attending with ideas.

Membership:
  Report by Marjorie Watson on the state of new members, and to report that the current membership is up to date.   There are new members who have applied, but have not paid their dues yet, so she cannot add them to the membership list. 

Treasurer:
A treasurer’s report had been forwarded by Betty Chapman, and acknowledgement of three “thank you” note from Pet Responsibility, MIRA and Take the Lead.

May Dog Show:
Karolynne McAteer spoke briefly on the need for volunteers to run an efficient dog show in May.   So far no one has willingly stepped up to offer assistance with Vendors, Catalogue Sales, Parking assistance.   This will be pursued during the March and April meetings

Jane read a report from Bill Pace on the grounds and plans for set up at the Polo Field early in the week of May 2.  To date the plan is to have the tents fully erected and operational by Monday May 2 and to be inspected with fire extinguishers by May 3.    Golden Retriever events begin on Thursday May 5.  The MCKC shows begin on Saturday and Sunday May 7 and 8.

OLD BUSINESS
The MCKC support of our police dogs at Southern Pines police department and at the Pinehurst Police department.   Karolynne is set to visit those two departments during mid February.

NEW BUSINESS
Ellen reminded all of us that the Spring Fest is Saturday April 30 (the weekend before our show) and we have a double booth at this event.   Volunteers to help erect the booth and well-behaved dogs to meet and greet the public, are needed.  We will have printed judging programs to hand out for our show on hand .  It is a wonderful opportunity to let the general public know about MCKC.

Carol Dowd committed to ferns and flowers for the show, and for the photo set up.  They always make such a nice appearance at the Hospitality tent.

There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned by Jane at 6:58PM.

Submitted by:  Karolynne McAteer, Recording Secretary