Our Coursing Trial location is considered one of the nicest in the area! Let’s support it and make our entrants feel welcome. As of this writing, we need:
DESK PEOPLE – 1 Friday Morning, 2 Friday Afternoon, 2 Saturday Morning, 1 Saturday Afternoon, 2 Sunday Morning, 1 Sunday Afternoon. HOLDER-CATCHER – Friday Afternoon, Saturday Afternoon.
The Barker Blog
Trophy & Award Pledges
We’ve got the most generous membership. Check out the donations made for Trophies to be given at our upcoming Dog Shows in April. Trophy Chair Jeff Cade did an excellent job, don’t you think? If you have any questions, contact Jefferie Lynn Cade PLACEMENT PRIZE – THUR. DONATED BY – THUR PRIZE – FRI DONATED […]
GENERAL MEETING
Membership Annual Meeting Minutes The Annual Membership Meeting of the Moore County Kennel Club of North Carolina was held on January 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of The Table on the Green Restaurant, 2205 Midland Rd, Pinehurst, NC. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by the Vice President […]
January Board Minutes
January 2, 2024 CALL TO ORDER – 6:08 PM READING OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING – CLICK HEREWaived Reading REPORT OF PRESIDENT THANK OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS: Bill Pace, Karolynne McAteer, Betty Chapman REPORT OF TREASURER Abbreviated Report – identical versus last December $75,817. Turning over to Melissa after it is presented to Membership. Approved Report. […]
FIT DOG UPDATE
MCKC is setting dates for FIT DOG. If interested, contact Kathy Pellerino. Sunday, January 28, 2024 (alternate date is Saturday, February 3) 1:00 PM – Pinehurst Arboretum Saturday, February 10, 2024 Shadow Hill Farms March 2024 – To be determined
Mark Your Calendar
A quick reference to the Club’s events over the next month or so. Dog Walks, Meeting Dates and Coursing Ability Tests. Hope to see you.
Forsyth Kennel Club
I was asked to share this show information with our membership:
RALLY TRIALS
MCKC will be sponsoring Rally Trials again, starting in April 2024! The Palmetto To Pines Cluster will include 4 Rally Trials. April 25-28, 2024 Southeastern NC Agricultural Center, Lumberton, NC
COMMITTEES
This club is run by its Members. Please check out our committees page to see where you can put your talents to work and help!
2024 OFFICERS
The 2024 Board and Directors was elected at the January General Meeting.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Our Club continues to gain in popularity! Membership Secretary Marjorie Riddle Watson read 11 candidates to those in attendance at our January Membership Meeting. Six of them were eligible to be voted in at the January 2024 Meeting. NEW MEMBERS Angel Rosa Billiejo Anderson-Rosa AnnMarie Saunier Annette Giraud REINSTATED MEMBERS Kathy Balestrieri Lynn Teague Nine […]
Palmetto To Pines Cluster
The Annual Dog Show will be April 25-28, 2024 in Lumberton. Our club will be in charge of the Thursday & Friday — and Myrtle Beach will be in charge on Saturday and Sunday.
New this year – we’ll be adding RALLY!
If you can volunteer any of those days, please contact Barker@MooreCountyKennelClub.com
DECEMBER BARKER
2023 Holiday Party
Moore County Kennel Club held its Annual Holiday Party Wednesday, December 6 at Valenti’s Italian Restaurant in Vass. The only thing better than the food was the company. Members, Applicants and Guests and Friends considering joining Moore County Kennel Club were present, as well as the very special friends of our Club from the Pet […]
BOARD MEETING
The Final Board Meeting in 2023. First, thank you to our outgoing Board Members. You have been among the most talented and hardest working board members ever for this club. Thank you for your Leadership and Commitment to our Club.
At this meeting, the board discussed the Treasury, Membership, New Software, the Upcoming (now past) Holiday Party, The Benefits of using Rising Star for Agility, FAST CAT and CAT Trials, the Palmetto To Pines Cluster, as well as a commitment to apply branding to each of our events.
TREASURERS REPORT
CANINE UPPER RESPIRATORY ILLNESS
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Currently 63 Members. 3 Applications have been approved by the BOD andwere read to General Membership: Angel Rosa / Billiejo Anderson-Rosa, Ann Marie Saunier, AnnetteGiraud. The Membership is scheduled to vote on their applications at the January Meeting.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
It’s that time of year! RENEW YOUR 2024 MEMBERSHIP to Moore County Kennel Club by December 31, 2023. CLICK HERE for Renewal Form. Check Payable to MCKC, mailed to Betty Chapman (address on Renewal Form). Single = $15; Two Adults = $20; Family = $25
Nominations 2024 Officers and Board
No nominations from the Floor were offered for 2024Board of Directors. VIEW THE SLATE OF NOMINEES Voting will be at the January 2024 Meeting. For those that have questions about nomination andvoting procedure at Moore County Kennel Club,please refer to the Bylaws on our website –Constitution & Bylaws – and refer SPECIFICALLYto ARTICLE IV, Sections […]
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
MENU COMPLIMENTARY PROSECCO TOAST APPETIZERS BUFFET DINNER: Chicken Pesto Linguine Alla Pecatore Eggplant Parmigiano Salad, Bread Beverages Coffee Cheesecake Dessert CASH BAR
MINUTES
AKC® National Championship Entries are Open
It’s that wonderful time of year once again! Entries are now open for the 23rd annual AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin taking place December 16th and 17th at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Entries are also open for our AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes that will be held on […]
AKC Fetch Program
Welcome to AKC Fetch! When dog owners are asked about activities they like to do with their dogs, the most common responses are to take their dog for a walk, and to play ball (fetch) with the dog. AKC Fetch titles were created as another activity in which owners could have fun with their dogs […]
SLATE OF NOMINEES
Thank you to all that served the Board of Directors over the past year. Following is the official Slate of Nominees for 2024: PRESIDENT Jane Hammett Bright VICE PRESIDENT Carol Dowd TREASURER Melissa Dewitt CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Ellen Mantel Pfann RECORDING SECRETARY Jefferie Cade MEMBERSHIP Marjorie Riddle Watson DIRECTORS Naomi Johnson Brenda Lewis Kathy Pellerino Ursula […]