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.

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.

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

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

 

By AKC Government Relations

Nov 08, 2021 | 3 Minutes

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!

MEETING REMINDER HERE

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.

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!

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.

Who Will Let The Dogs Out

Recommended by Naomi Johnson --- a documentary coming out about Rescue in North Carolina:

https://whowillletthedogsout.org/2021/10/12/somebody-oughta-do-something-about-it/#more-2128

August Treasurer's Report

 

NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ANNOUNCING THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED:

Moore County Kennel Club

General Membership 

Meeting

Monday, October 18, 2021

6:00 PM

Rudino's 

(Please order before you enter the Deck for meeting)

MENU CLICK HERE

Monday Special:

$5.99 Burger & Fries

$3.50 Domestic Bottles

$5.00 Lemon Drop Martini

$5.00 Jager Bomb

Rudino's is located at 135 Pinehurst Avenue, Southern Pines

We will be meeting on the Open Air Covered Deck. There are heaters in case it gets cold.

Schedule:

5:00 PM - Board Meeting

6:00 PM - General Membership Meeting

6:30 or 7:00 PM - Dinner to begin at conclusion of meeting.

Please Order Food BEFORE General Membership Meeting,

or wait until General Membership Meeting has concluded.

We would like to prevent interruptions by wait staff.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES - September 22, 2021 (ZOOM)

 TO INCLUDE:

General Membership Meeting Plans

Nominating Committee

Membership Applications

Holiday Party Plans

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB ELECTIONS

As American As Apple Pie
or Walking Dogs in the Village

Carol Dowd Kamalbake
Nominating Committee Chairperson

Carol has graciously agreed to chair this committee. She will be polling Current Officers and Directors, as well as General Membership: "Are you interested in serving on the MCKC's BOD?" It is very gratifying work, as MCKC gives so much to our community. 

If interested, or if you would like to consider it, please contact Carol Dowd Kamalbake today.

carollastop@yahoo.com

APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

At the September 22 Board Meeting, the MCKC Board of Directors agreed by Consent Agenda to "fast track" Members that have been waiting for approvals during the past few months - when the club has not been meeting due to concerns over COVID-19.

The Traditional Approval Process is:

1. Membership Chair receives the Application and Dues.
2. Membership Chair presents Application to the BOD.
3. Board approves application (or not).
4. First Reading During General Membership Meeting.
5. Application for Membership is brought up for a vote at the following General Meeting (2nd presentation). 75% of the members present must approve in order to elect the applicant. 

The Fast Track Version will look like this:

1. The Membership Chair has received Applications.
2. These applicants are at different stages in the traditional approval process.
3. The Board Reviewed the Applications
4. Each of the Applicants is listed below. 
5. Each Member should review each of these Prospects and provide any relevant feedback to Membership Chair, Marjorie Riddle Watson. (link to her email in name)
6. These Prospects will be read at the NEXT GENERAL MEETING, and a vote will be taken - which will occur October 19 or 21 at the Porch at Rudino's -- more information to come.

On 5/26/2021, the Board voted: 

If a former MCKC member wishes to re-join, they are to submit an application and dues which will be reviewed by the Board.  Following approval by the Board, the application will be read at the next general meeting and a vote will be taken.  (This will skip one reading of the application).    

As of today, here is the current status of Membership Applications to Moore County Kennel Club. Some will be presented under the Traditional Process, one as a Re-Join, and others under the Fast Track:

Feli Noeller

Asheboro

Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Conformation

Pending Re-instatement

Board has approved

Membership to approve at next meeting

(Re-Join Status)

Andrea Pogue

Pinehurst

American Boxers

Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Therapy, Agility

Membership is pending 2nd reading at next general meeting vote.

(Traditional Process)

Lynette McMoran

Pinehurst (she bought Patty and Bill's House)

Agility, Barn Hunt, Herding, Rally

Board approved, pending sponsors and receipt of dues.

Bill & Patty have agreed to sponsor.

(Fast Track)

Andrea Gumrich

Ellerbe

Belgian Malinois

Hopes to participate in Agility, Conformation, Obedience.

Board approved, and will move forward to General 

Pending Membership Review and Approval.

(Fast Track)

Maureen Day

Durham

Irish Setter

Conformation Judge. Board Approved.

(Fast Track)

Gone To The Dogs
(and for a walk)

POSTPONEMENT OF SOCIAL GATHERING AUGUST 11th.

. . . Just when we all thought we could go back to business (or in our case, fun) as usual. . . WHAM. Out of an abundance of caution, the August 11th Social at Betty's House is postponed, due to concerns about the Delta Variant of COVID 19. 

We are all disappointed, but when we weigh the risks of an indoor gathering, the decision was made.

It is summer, and unfortunately outdoor get-togethers are difficult. But check out the post on Walking Club! It is a much safer way for like-minded dog people to get together. And you can bring your dogs too!

Brielle says:
"COVID-19 GIVES ME A HEADACHE"

MCKC WALKING CLUB

 Let's dust off those sneakers and get ourselves and our dogs moving. 

The Delta Variant won't stop us from safe activity outside.

Since we are in the Dog Days of Summer, let's get together at 7 AM? We can do about 1 mile at Rassie Wicker Park (a lot of which is shaded)!

Who's with me?

Let me know which of these dates work for you. And the most votes will be our date - to be announced:

Sunday, August 15 at 7 AM
Tuesday, August 17 at 7 AM
Saturday, August 21 at 7 AM

Contact Ellen Pfann to respond.

JUDGES FOR THE MAY 2022 MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB SHOWS

 

Lisa Schrank's "HUNTSMAN" Wins At Westminster

 

Huntsman won Best of Breed at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show and continues his winning ways with multiple breed wins, group wins and group placements.

Congratulations to his owner, Member Lisa Schrank. More to come in the September Issue.

"DIXIE" LOVING LIFE WITH NAOMI JOHNSON

 "I kept my last foster dog, a 4-year-old Tree Walker Hound named Dixie, whom I've had since January.  She passed her Canine Good Citizen's Test a month and has just started agility classes.  She loves it and is doing great." - Naomi

👏🐶💕

WELL DONE NAOMI AND DIXIE

"GENIE" ROCKS RETIREMENT

 JEFFERIE CADE REPORTS:

My German Pinscher bitch Genie (GCH CH Windamir’s Imogene v. Amberlane) came out of retirement in May to celebrate the German Pinscher Club of America’s postponed  2020 National Specialty held within Moore County’s all-breed shows.

For practice, we went to Lumberton the 1^st weekend in May for the Myrtle Beach KC shows. Genie was awarded back to back Best of Breeds. Genie was awarded best veteran in sweepstakes and Best Opposite Sex at the German Pinscher National Specialty the second weekend in May held within the MCKCNC show weekend. She also received the nod for Select Bitch the next day at the German Pinscher Regional Specialty held within the MCKCNC weekend. Not too shabby for an old gal nearly eight years old who has given birth to two litters!

WTG GENIE & JEFFERIE

😀  😎  👏👏👏   👍   👊   🎇   🎉   🏆   🐕   🐶

CANCELLED - AUGUST 11 PARTY - SOCIAL EVENT!

UPDATE -- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE DELTA VARIANT.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2021
3 PM
Pot Luck - everyone can bring a nibble.
Home of Betty Chapman & Beth Verner
1 Pine Drive
Whispering Pines, NC

Thank you to Betty and Beth for agreeing to host.

RSVP to Betty Chapman -- by clicking the email link to left

or calling at 309-825-7473

New Member Moved In

 New Member Andrea Pogue has moved into her house in Pinehurst. Welcome to the neighborhood Andrea!

Jane Hammett Bright Sheltie's Wins in Virginia

LEFT TO RIGHT:

"Andy" CH Shadow Hill's Regal

"Casper" Shadow Hill It's What the Wild Birds Sing

"Thunder" Shadow Hill's Ancient Stars 

 

MCKC MEETING MINUTES - May 26, 2021

 

LINK TO TREASURERS REPORTS

April 30, 2021 Treasurer's Report

Preliminary Dog Show Comparisons

Agility Show - Fall

MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW - VIDEO!

 

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Board at 5 PM and General Membership at 6 PM

 

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