TABLE ON THE GREEN—November 6, 2024
Members in Attendance:
Jane Hammett
Myranda Lee
Majorie Riddle Watson
Kathy Pellerino
Naomi Johnson
Patricia Jugeat
Terry Chumley
Carol Dowd
Beth Verner
Nancy Rawlinson
Cyndi Klepper
Betty Chapman
Ken Shedarowitz
Diane Shedarowitz
Katrina Haskell
Lynda Green
Guests:
Kimberly Bryant
From Myrtle Beach—
Annette Giraud
Judy Dailey
Karen Meacham
Jane called the meeting to order. She introduced John Kennedy from Cumberland County Animal Services who has been helping with disaster relief for animals affected by Hurricane Helene in Western NC. He described what they have been doing, what needs to be done, and how we can help. He gave us names and organizations to call. He said that Bruce Acres Veterinary Hospital is in charge of Central NC Emergency Operations Centers.
He said they have a mobile adoption unit that can be repurposed for emergencies.
Jane described what she (and MCKC) has donated so far in food purchased from Tractor Supply and taken to the airport—for the mule team and in conjunction with the Salisbury Kennel Club.
Naomi read the minutes from the October meeting. Marjorie moved to accept as read, seconded and passed.
Marjorie then read the members’ report which included one resignation because of health and moving away. We also discussed Ellen’s upcoming move to Nebraska which means we will need a new corresponding secretary and website master.
Naomi read the Nominations for next year’s Slate of Officers and Board members. They are:
President—Jane Hammett
Vice President—Carol Dowd
Treasurer—Melissa DeWitt
Recording Secretary—Naomi Johnson
Corresponding Secretary—Ellen Pfann
Membership Chairman—Marjorie Riddle Watson
Board Members—Brenda Lewis, Kathy Pellerino, Ursula Walsh
Marjorie read the rules concerning officers and board members.
Agility Trial—Ursula said that we need to discuss the January agility trial. We decided to table it until the next Board meeting.
Fast CAT will be Halloween weekend. There were 831 runs at last Fast CAT/CAT meet plus 74 fun runs. 56 titles were given out. Everyone had a great time. There is going to be a different organization running the next meet.
Kathy announced there will be a FIT Walk on November 16th at Reservoir Park at 10:00. All are invited to participate.
Ellen said that the next meeting will be the Christmas party at Valenti’s Italian Restaurant, December 4th at 6:00. The club will pay for members’ dinners. There will be a cash bar and there will be a $35 charge for guests’ dinners.
Marjorie requested pledges and/or donations for dog show trophies. She said to let her know if there is a particular breed or group to which you wish to donate a trophy.
Annette Geraud of Myrtle Beach Kennel Club discussed several changes to the upcoming dog show. She said that North Eastern Kennel Club is now up and running, and they want to do an “A” Match at the dog show. There would be one Friday evening after our show and one Saturday evening after the Myrtle Beach Show. Betty moved to allow North Eastern to do their ”A” Match. Ursula seconded it and it passed.ne
There will be no charge for parking this year. There will be a slight extra charge for entry fees.
Jane said that we need to get more people who will be active to join the club.
Marjorie went over the contributions we made this past year and asked if anyone had suggestions for future donations
Jane asked for brags. There were many very talented and winning dogs this month. Congrats to all the winners.
Kathy moved that the meeting be adjourned, Ursula seconded it, passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Naomi Johnson