Wednesday, January 26, 2022

MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB ANNUAL MEETING - January 12, 2022

 

Via Zoom, with officers, directors and club members attending.

2021 Moore County KC President, Patty Pace called the Zoom meeting to order at 6:02 PM

The first purpose of the meeting was to announce the election of officers.  As there was no opposition to the proposed slate of the nominating committee, the President, Patty Pace, cast a vote to accept the election of officers and directors.

President

Jane Hammett Bright

Vice President

Patty Pace

Treasurer

Betty Chapman

Recording Secretary

Karolynne McAteer

Corresponding Secretary

Ellen Mantel Pfann

Membership

Marjorie Riddle Watson

Board

Carol Dowd Kamalbake

Bill Pace

Ursula Walsh

 

Patty Pace reviewed the Premium List for the May dog show and asked for someone to step up to be Vendor Chair.   We anticipate that someone will offer to help coordinate the vendors by the next meeting.

Patty turned the meeting over to the newly elected President for 2022, Jane Hammett Bright.

An application was approved for new members James, Erica, and John Brody, who have Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

Karolynne McAteer asked that we review our charities, for year 2022, and that we catch up on charitable donations not written for 2021.   She asked that Take the Lead receive their check as soon as possible, as they are hosting a major fundraising event at the Raleigh shows in March. Karolynne also mentioned that she’d like to visit the police departments of Southern Pines and Pinehurst to speak with the police chiefs, and possibly the canine handlers, about funding a new dog via the AKC Adopt a k9Cop program.  It is a terrific offer that comes via AKC REUNITE to have the local dog clubs donate/raise $2,500 per dog and Reunite will kick in the remaining $7,500.   Regardless of the outcome of that conversation, MCKC will send, as usual, checks for $1,000 to each of the two police stations (both of whom have police dogs.)

There was a discussion about Juniors, and the AKC suggestion that every club have a Juniors Liaison focused on getting Juniors into our membership. Information will be provided to Jane, by Karolynne, to get the ball rolling.  There is also a very good book on the 4H presence in dogs, and we will get that book as well.

Ellen Pfann will update the officers and directors list and send the new list to AKC and update the website. Ellen asked that everyone send her their brags so she will have material for the BARKER.

Betty Chapman reported on the treasury and said there has not been much activity this first month, but she expects more with Agility checks coming in, and the start of vendors booking space for the MCKC show. Betty reports that the treasury is strong.

There was a discussion, led by Ursula Walsh, on locations for the upcoming Agility trials, and she will keep us posted. 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:05PM.

Submitted by Recording Secretary, Karolynne McAteer



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TREASURERS REPORT - November-December 2021





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Do you have any questions for Betty Chapman, Treasurer? 

AGILITY REPORT - April 2021 - January 2022

 Many thanks to Sandy Fischer and Ursula Walsh, as well as all the other volunteers making our Agility trials so amazing.


Comparison of the past four agility weekends, 
showing great success for this month's show 
despite the snow/ice storm complication.


UPCOMING EVENTS

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Wednesday February 9, 2022 - 
Meeting - Table on the Green 6pm

SENIOR HUNTER PIPER!

 Kathy Scheidemann's Golden Retriever, Piper, earned her fourth pass in Senior Hunter. She is now Sandpiper's Golden Button SH, owned by Kathy and bred by Patty Pace.



ADOPT A K-9 COP

  


Through the Canine Support and Relief Fund, AKC Reunite works with AKC Clubs to donate K-9 police dogs to police departments around the United States. Many police department K-9 units are suffering budget cuts and they are unable to solicit money due to town and municipality codes. The donations from AKC Reunite and AKC Clubs allow the police department’s need for a new K-9 to become a reality. READ MORE HERE

AKC REUNITE encourages local dog clubs like MCKC to donate/raise $2,500 per dog and Reunite will kick in the remaining $7,500.   Regardless of the outcome of that conversation, MCKC will send, as usual, checks for $1,000 to each of the two police stations (both of whom have police dogs.)

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Lisa Schrank's Huntsman

 Multiple Group Winning BISS GCHS Ellemich The Huntsman 
shown winning Group 1. 
Judge Dennis McCoy Jan, 9, 2022. 
Clemson Kennel Club. 
Owned and loved by member Lisa Schrank & Gwendolyn Wells. 
Congratulations all around!!




NEWS FROM THE BIERERS. HUG YOUR DOGS.

 

 


We still have a hard time believing that our “Cody” GCH Victory’s Kodiak Grin and Bear It CDX JH WC is gone.  The cancer was fast and furious.  He was diagnosed on November 10th.  On November 11th, my field training group met and Cody got to do what he loved most, retrieve ducks.  That afternoon, I held him tight as we said good bye.  Cody was just 8 years old, the first we lost so young, and my first that left so much undone.  We had started entering Senior Hunt Tests and Utility Obedience Trials.  Fall was to be the culmination of years of work.  Sadly, not to be.

 We are grateful that Cody sired a wonderful litter of 10 in August 2020. 

 This was shortly after we had lost Rudy, our Hall of Fame dog, and we really weren’t emotionally ready for a puppy yet.  You know how that goes.  

We visited the litter at week 8 and took pick of litter, Mr. Orange, home with us.  “Peat,” now CH Victory’s Scotch N Soda CD JH, has made it all so much better.  He is 80 pounds of lap dog, beautiful, smart and talented. 

 Peat finished his championship on his first birthday and followed shortly after with obedience and hunt titles.  He brings us joy with his silly Flat-Coat antics and he is our devoted companion.



---Don and Susan Bierer

VENDOR CHAIR VOLUNTEER NEEDED!

 Each Year, MCKC Offsets Dog Show Costs By Bringing in Vendors

And every year, the Dog Show max's out its Vendor Space -- because it is a Win-Win proposition! For a small fee, we rent out an area for them to sell their wares --- at an event that saw 1200 dogs each day in 2021.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITY:
  • Contacting last year's vendors and asking if they'd like to repeat (most of our vendors are repeats).
  • Distributing and overseeing the signing of Vendor Contract.
  • Answering questions.
  • Prospecting new vendors if needed.
  • Coordinating with the Show Committee and Chair.
  • Working with Patty Pace to "learn the ropes."
If you have questions or interest, please contact Patty Pace.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR JUNIOR PROGRAM

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

Monday, January 24, 2022

Rescue Hounds Available

 Naomi Johnson says:

I have 2 sweet, gentle, wonderful hound girls looking for homes.  They came from terrible, neglectful conditions, and we rescued them from Hoke County Animal Shelter where they'd been for almost 5 months. 

Both are housebroken, great with dogs, cats, kids, walk well on a lead, and are learning basic commands.  We had them spayed and treated for heartworm.  Tally (with toys) is 6-8 years old and badly needed a dental.  Maddie (with cat) is 2-3 years old. 

If you are interested in either of them (or know anyone who might be) please call Naomi at (910) 528-6588.

 



American Kennel Club Expands its Pack in 2022

 

Mudi and Russian Toy 

Bring Recognized Breeds to 199

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Calling All Canine Heroes! Nominate a Dog for an AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence!

 By 
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are open now through July 1st and winners will be announced in late 2022. Winners will be highlighted in a made-for-tv special created by AKC productions.

2022 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available

 The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2022 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2022.



"Bayou" wins 2021 AKC National Championship

Friday, December 31, 2021

WHAT ARE YOUR DOG GOALS FOR 2022?

 We are onto an all New Year!

SHARING IS CARING!

What are your Dog Goals for the New Year?

What would you like to see our Club do?

Respond and share!




MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

 CALENDAR:

Wednesday January 12, 2022 - 
Annual meeting to vote in new Slate 
ZOOM MEETING 6PM
 

2022 Membership Dues were Due December 31, 2021

 

Due yesterday (oops)
Unpaid are delinquent.
To prevent lapse, please pay prior to February 1, 2022.


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HERE'S YOUR FORM



Sunday, November 14, 2021

UPCOMING

CALENDAR:

TREASURER'S REPORT

BETTY CHAPMAN REPORTS:

  • Income of $16,441 
  • Expenses of $13,008.21 
  • Net $3432.79, primarily from the Agility trial held at Bon-Clyde.
    •  Actual net attributed to Agility trials: $3454. 
  • Total assets of the club are now $82,936.24 
    • as compared to October 2018 at $59,996.14. 
  • Outstanding commitments include support of the Police Dogs at Pinehurst and Southern Pines, estimated at $2-3,500.    
See attached spread sheet for full details of the month of October, 2021.


MINUTES – MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB - NOVEMBER 10 2021 GENERAL MEETING

Meeting Started by Karolynne McAteer 6:00 PM

PRESENT:

Betty Chapman. Andrea Gumrich. Jane Hammett Bright. Karolynne McAteer. Ellen Pfann. Kathy Scheideman. Robert Stolting. Ruth Stolting. Beth Verner. Ursula Walsh. 

Old Business

Welcome to all our new members!!
Spring Fest 2022
Betty will send application in.
Make sure the Therapy Booth still exists.
Put together Schedule in February

New Business

Ursula Walsh - Agility Trial Report - Successful again!!
Made approximately $3000 plus.
Everyone was happy to be there.
Camaraderie.

Karolynne: AKC Adopt a K-9 Cop

The Program is via AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States. They will match funds from AKC Clubs at a three-to-one ratio, up to $7,500 per grant., through the Canine Support and Relief fund to purchase K-9 police dogs to donate to police departments throughout the United States. 

Our Club currently funds $1000 to Pinehurst Police Department and $1000 to Southern Pines Police Department.

By acclamation – club voted to approve donations of $2500 per department so that AKC will grant $7500 per department. Each department will receive $10,000 total.

Karolynne will contact Southern Pines and Pinehurst to see if they want to acquire a new dog or supplement existing.

Angela Zumwalt may now someone.

Nominated Slate of Officers and Board 2022/2023 term

·         President - Jane Hammett Bright
·         Vice President - Patty Pace
·         Treasurer- Betty Chapman
·         Recording Secretary - Karolynne McAteer
·         Corresponding Secretary - Ellen Pfann
·         Membership - Marjorie Riddle Watson
Board 
·         Carol Dowd Kamalbake
·         Bill Pace
·         Ursula Walsh

No Nominations From The Floor Were Made.

Friday, November 12, 2021

AKC ADOPT A COP

 


Through the Canine Support and Relief Fund, AKC Reunite works with AKC Clubs to donate K-9 police dogs to police departments around the United States. Many police department K-9 units are suffering budget cuts and they are unable to solicit money due to town and municipality codes. The donations from AKC Reunite and AKC Clubs allow the police department’s need for a new K-9 to become a reality. READ MORE HERE

At our November 10th Meeting MCKC voted to support this initiative in both Pinehurst and Southern Pines.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

CHRISTMAS PARTY INVITATION

 


AGENDA: November 10 2021 General Meeting

 


Old Business

 Welcome to all our new members!!

 Springfest 2022

 New Business

 Agility Trial Report - Successful again!!

 Nominated Slate of Officers and Board 2022/2023 term

·         President - Jane Hammett Bright

·         Vice President - Patty Pace

·         Treasurer- Betty Chapman

·         Recording Secretary - Karolynne McAteer

·         Corresponding Secretary - Ellen Pfann

·         Membership - Marjorie Riddle Watson

Board 

·         Carol Dowd Kamalbake

·         Bill Pace

·         Ursula Walsh

 Future Meeting/Gathering Dates

·         Wednesday December 1, 2021 - Holiday/Christmas Party - Table on the Green 6pm

·         Wednesday January 12, 2022 - Annual meeting to vote in new Slate - Zoom meeting 6pm

·         Thursday - Sunday January 20 - 23, 2022 - Agility Trial - Bon Clyde 

·         Wednesday February 9, 2022 - Meeting - Table on the Green 6pm

·         Wednesday March 9, 2022 - Meeting - Table on the Green 6pm

·         Wednesday April 13, 2022 - Meeting - Table on the Green 6pm

·         Saturday April 30, 2022 - Southern Pines Springfest - downtown Southern Pines - 10am to 4pm

·         Saturday and Sunday May 7 & 8, 2022 - Annual Dog Show - Pinehurst Harness Track

·         Wednesday June 8, 2022 - Meeting - Table on the Green 6pm

·         Thursday - Sunday June 9 -12, 2022 - Agility Trial - Oakridge, NC

 Holiday/Christmas Party

 Treasurer’s Report

 Brags

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

US Congress: Harmful, Arbitrary Breeder Mandates Bill Advancing – Contact Your Representatives

 

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A set of arbitrary and harmful federal breeder bills (H.R. 2840 /S. 1385) that would mandate new requirements for certain hobby and professional dog breeders are gaining support in Congress.  We urge all responsible dog owners, breeders and enthusiasts to contact their lawmakers about the harmful consequences of the bills.

While certain aspects of this feel-good measure, called the “Puppy Protection Act”, codify general good practices, other parts establish arbitrary, one-size-fits all mandates that are not in the best interests of all dogs and undermine individual flexibility that allows for best practices and optimal outcomes.

In recent months, animal rights or “protection” groups have been pressuring members of Congress to sign onto the bills. More than 175 lawmakers have signed onto the bills as co-sponsors, increasing the likelihood that the measures could advance rapidly in year-end legislative negotiations. 

We urge all responsible dog owners, breeders and enthusiasts to take a moment to contact your members of Congress to ask them not to support this “feel-good” measure and the one-size fits all mandates that can harm responsible breeders and specialized breeding practices.  A better approach is to provide resources to help USDA enforce existing pet breeder requirements.   

How This Impacts You:

These measures would apply to anyone who is subject to USDA breeder/dealer licensing. Breeders are subject to USDA licensing if they maintain more than 4 “breeding females” (a term that is undefined but is generally considered to mean an intact female) and sell or transfer even one of the offspring “sight unseen”. “Breeding females” include any combination of cats, dogs, or other small pet mammals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, etc. (Learn more).

Scroll down to learn more about these bills and how to contact your members of Congress.

Arbitrary requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Mandated indoor space sufficient to allow the tallest dog in an enclosure to stand on his or her hind legs without touching the roof of the enclosure.
  • Mandated unfettered access from dogs’ primary enclosures to an outdoor exercise area large enough that it “allows dogs to extend to full stride”. This creates a potentially dangerous environment for dogs.
  • Mandated annual dental exams.
  • Completely solid flooring, despite scientific recognition that multiple types of high-quality flooring, including engineered slatted flooring, is beneficial in certain types of kennels and with certain breeds.
  • Mandated pre-breeding screenings. No specific details are provided for what the screening would involve or who would make such decisions.
  • Prohibition on the keeping of dogs in enclosures above 85 degrees or below 45 degrees F, regardless of breed or acclimation needs for dogs that hunt, sled, detect explosives, or do other work and thrive in cooler temperatures, or must be acclimated to cooler or warmer temperatures for their safety.

Further, it prohibits the breeding of a female dog:

  • Unless pre-screened by a veterinarian
  • If it would produce more than two litters in an 18-month period.
  • Based arbitrarily on the age and size of the dog.

While some portions of the measures include reasonable generalized guidelines for canine care, arbitrary requirements that ignore best practices for individual outcomes are not appropriate for federal mandates. Arbitrary, one-size-fits-all requirements do not take into account the broad range of breeds and types of dogs or best health and breeding practices. They also do not allow for creative approaches that allow expert breeders and owners to provide optimal care for their individual dogs and advance the art and science of responsible dog breeding.

To learn more, see and share Breeder Expertise, Thoughtful Analysis Demonstrate Dangerous Flaws in ‘Feel Good’ Dog Law.

What you Can Do:

Most members of Congress want to do the right thing for dogs, but they are not experts in this area. It’s likely they do not understand the nuances or unintended consequences of arbitrary legislation that may “sound good” to a non-expert. They also hear a lot from animal rights/ animal protection groups, and they also rely on hearing from constituents. Unless we help educate our lawmakers, we will be subject to bad laws.

Your member of Congress needs to hear from you. Please contact your member of Congress and your U.S. Senators today. Visit AKC’s Legislative Action Center and type your address in the “Find Your Elected Officials” box to find out who represents you and get their contact information.

Tell them:

  1. H.R. 2840/S. 1385 mandate arbitrary one-size-fits-all requirements for temperatures, kennel engineering standards, and breeding bans that are not appropriate for all types or breeds of dogs and could harm some dogs.
  2. Explain you are a constituent. Respectfully share your experience and concerns as a dog owner/breeder/expert and based on the talking points above. Breeders: Relying on your experience, explain in practical terms how the new mandates would adversely impact your breeding program.
  3. Ask them to not support advancing the bills out of committee.
  4. If you can, let the AKC GR team (doglaw@akc.org) know you contacted your lawmakers and if you received any response.

For questions or more information, contact doglaw@akc.org, visit www.akcgr.org or contact 919-816-3720.

Thank you for your action to protect the future of our breeds and the integrity of responsible, expert breeders.


Next Meeting - November 10th!





Friday, November 5, 2021

SLATE OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR 2022

 

From MCKC BYLAWS
Article IV Section 5
Upon the receipt of the nominating committee's report, the Corresponding Secretary shall, before the next club meeting, notify each club member in writing of the candidates so nominated. This requirement may be satisfied by publication in the monthly newsletter.

Additional nominations may be made at the November meeting by any member in attendance provided that the person so nominated does not decline when his or her name is proposed. If the proposed candidate is not in attendance at this meeting, the proposer shall present the Board with a written statement from the proposed candidate signifying his or her willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than one office and the additional nominations which are provided for herein may be made only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination of the nominating committee.

Nominations cannot be made at the Annual Meeting or in any manner other than as provided in this Section

Here is the 2022 Slate:

President
Jane Hammett Bright

Vice President
Patty Pace

Recording Secretary
Karolynne McAteer

Corresponding Secretary
Ellen Pfann

Treasurer
Betty Chapman

Membership
Majorie Watson
 
Directors
Carol Dowd Kamalbake
Bill Pace
Ursula Walsh

Beth's Obituary & Reminder For Her Memorial

OBITUARY FOR BETH DOWD


Donations can be made in her memory to: 
The Walthour-Moss Foundation
Sandhills Children’s Center
Companion Animal Clinic Foundation

There will be a Celebration of Life
at 12:30 p.m. on November 13, 2021 
at Weymouth Center, 
555 E. Connecticut Avenue, 
Southern Pines, NC 28387.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

REPORT ON RUDINO's MEETING

 The meeting at Rudino's on October 18th was a HUGE SUCCESS. Friends got to reconnect and meet the new members!

WELCOME BACK! 

The Club will be moving forward with meetings at Table on the Green.


November 10, 2021 - general meeting
 
December 1, 2021 - Christmas Party
 
February 9, 2022 - general meeting
 
March 9, 2022 - general meeting
 
April 13, 2022 - general meeting





REMINDER - November 13 Celebration of Beth's Life

 


REMINDER:
Celebration of Beth Dowd's Life:
Weymouth Center
November 13 2021 at 12:30 pm 
We will be raising a glass to Beth.
Dress in furs and hats.



MARK YOUR CALENDAR - MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB GENERAL MEETINGS

 Each of these will be at Table on the Green
 6:00 PM
Please order at the Bar before you walk in - 
Dinners will be served toward the end of the meeting

GENERAL MEETINGS
November 10, 2021
February 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
April 13, 2022

PLUS -- We are planning a special HOLIDAY PARTY 

 DECEMBER 1, 2021 

More Details to come soon!









Wednesday, October 27, 2021

MEMBER BETH DOWD PASSES AWAY - Memorial Information

 
  

It is with a very heavy heart that our club remembers Beth Dowd of Pinehurst, who passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Beth was an integral Member of Moore County Kennel Club. She served as a Board Member and long-time Treasurer over many years, where her logic and warmth were legendary. She was often the first to welcome a new member. And she was always there to listen or help, whether or not an issue had to do with dogs.

Beth had a bookkeeping and tax company, specializing in elder care. They depended on her as caretaker, friend and family. She had a way with them. 

In the dog world she was known as owner of Best In Show dogs that included Stump the Sussex Spaniel, the 2009 Westminster Winner (the oldest winner in Westminster history at 10). Stump was one of more than almost 200 very successful dogs of various breeds that Beth owned.  This included many Best In Show and Best In Specialty Show Pembroke Welsh Corgi's - including "Sammy Sosa."

In the Equestrian World, Beth was a foxhunter with the Moore County Hounds.  She was a founding member of the Weymouth Bassets a private pack of hounds that hunted over the countryside of Moore and Hoke Counties for 20 years.

 A natural mentor, she was very active in the US Pony Clubs, earning the title of National Activities Legend from the USPC.

Beth is survived by her daughter (and club member) Carol Dowd Kamalbake and Rahmean Kamalbake

Please feel free to send wishes to Carol and Rahmean - or share memories with the rest of us in the comment section.

There will be a Celebration of Beth's Life:
Weymouth Center
November 13 2021 at 12:30 pm 
We will be raising a glass to Beth.
Dress in furs and hats.