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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]