Charities, Events, Goals
If you could make a wish – any wish — what would you like to see as part of Moore County Kennel Club. Dreams are wonderful. They sometimes take years to complete. And that’s why we need a list now if we wish to plan for the future. Barker@MooreCountyKennelClub.com
You may have noticed that this club has been growing in member numbers and activities in leaps and bounds! In 2023, MCKC ran 10 Agility Trials and 2 Dog Shows per year, in addition to some well-attended Fun Days for Agility and Obedience.
In 2024, MCKC added 2 Rally Trials and 3 FastCAT trials (so far), as well as 2 Scent Work Trials in May (perhaps more). WOW. How did this happen, you ask? Each of these started as someone’s idea.
We cannot say it enough. Since 2010, our club has raised over $180,000 for dog-related charities. And we remain committed to this goal. If ANY member has a suggestion of a dog-related fund or charity, please contact Barker@MooreCountyKennelClub.com.
President Jane Hammett had been noticing the popularity of FastCAT, how dog owners loved the camaraderie and excitement, no matter the dog’s level of training. It was something that is just fun to do with your dog. She figured out how to make it work, and now the FastCATs run on her property are among the most popular in North and South Carolina.
Kathy Pellerino realized in 2023 that the number of Rally Trials available in North and South Carolina have diminished drastically. When the club voted to join with Myrtle Beach Kennel Club at the indoor Southeastern NC Agricultural Center for a 4-Day All-Breed Dog Show, Kathy seized the opportunity and championed adding 4 days of Rally — 2 days for Moore County and 2 days for Myrtle Beach.
Giselle Engleka has been an avid participant in Scent Work Trials. She contacted a Board Member and suggested the club start a SW program. It is a sport that literally anyone in any condition can participate. And it is gaining popularity within Moore County as well. Giselle was challenged to come up with a plan, by gathering information from AKC and other active SW Clubs on how to best go about it. She recruited knowledgeable Scent Work People to be Members and volunteers. And at the February Board Meeting, Giselle presented her business plan on how she planned to make this happen, and the BOD approved it.
This sounds like a lot of work on the part of these clever Members. And it is. But they didn’t have to do it alone. As when they made their initial suggestions, they were provided help, assistance, and sometimes leadership where needed by creative, organized and savvy membership and board.