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AGILITY REPORT

The June Agility Trials went beautifully, with lots of compliments from exhibitors! Special accolades came from new exhibitors who were impressed by our club’s welcoming spirit.

Sandy Fisher did her usual superlative job as Chair. Our club is so lucky to have her.

The judge, Frank Gilmer is a very popular judge, as he has a great sense of humor, nice flowing courses and always a positive comment to each agility team about their run, whether they qualified or not. Everyone had a good time with their dogs. Outside, the weather was mostly hot and humid, but the Air Conditioning was able to pretty much keep ahead of the heat.

The club also came out well financially.

NEW MACH!

Had I known there was cake. . .

**Sandy Fisher’s six year old Havanese, Dewey, received his first agility MACH in May.**

Congrats Team Dewey

Pet Responsibility Committee

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From Show Chair Karolynne McAteer

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Moore County Kennel Club Show 2022

Hard to believe that two months have flown by since our beautiful dog show. This year almost 2,000 entries in 154 different breeds walked before our truly stellar panel of judges. The RVs on site were more than ever, food trucks rolled in and out both days offering differing food options, and only a bit of trouble with “mother nature” caused a few damp feelings.

Our show has grown in popularity, is known for a pretty site, great panels of judges, and a fair amount of Southern Charm. But it takes a lot of work to make it all happen.

Nothing would move forward without the work of Bill and Patty Pace who repeat their roles, year after year, assuring that all is in place, before entries open, and that all moves forward after entries close. This was my 10^th year of being show chair, and every year there is some improvement! Bigger tents are in evidence, and a great site set up that is good for spectators, handlers, and judges. As just a sidebar remark, in Buck County Pennsylvania, on the same weekend, their historic show was cancelled when the storm rolled through and flattened their tents and flooded their site. Our tents remained, immobile, with barely a fluttering

We were joined this year by two pre-show days of Golden Retrievers. What a sight that was, on the Wednesday the Goldens had “working trials” at nearby grounds, Thursday they had a National event (entry of 200, judged by our Patty Pace) and Friday the Tarheel Golden Retriever Club had their usual Specialty (entry of 200). At our two days over 150 entries a day were Goldens. Word must have spread of how well this works, and how welcoming we are, as two other breeds have inquired as to the possibility of holding their specialty with our show. It’s a very good reputation to have.

Apart from Bill and Patty, Jane, and myself, we are grateful to our Pet Responsibility friends, for helping during the days of set up, and for being with us Saturday and Sunday. The same with our Vet Techs, who are organized by Nona Burrell, and as a thank you for our annual donations, arrived at 6AM to start parking and then stay to do miscellaneous chores. The saying goes “it takes a village” and it takes that and then some.

When extraordinary weather rolled in, it was all hands on deck to move rings around and get them secured under cover, and stealing the Broadway phrase “the show will go on.” And kudos to our superintendent Moss Bow, for being at our shoulder every step of the way.

In the end, group winners left with gorgeous sterling trophies (thank you Lisa Schrank) and Best in Show winners received trophies reminiscent of the “good old days.”

Sincere thanks to all who helped, either before, during, or wherever they saw the need. No one does it alone! From the front of the catalogue I send special thanks to: Bill and Patty Pace, Ellen Pfann for pre-show publicity, Betty Chapman who made sure we remained fiscally responsible, David Kirkland as our Chief Ring Steward, Carol Dowd for the flowers, Lisa Schrank for the trophies, and Jane Hammett Bright for guiding us all year long! And to the many members that complete the picture of a great show!

Don’t rest on your laurels, we are already well on our way to finalizing 2023. Be prepared to volunteer to its success. Thanks, Karolynne

Best in Show Win Photos courtesy of Tom Nutting

PEMBROKE WELSH CORGIS

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AUGUST 10, 2022 GENERAL MEETING

THE WHOLE STORY – WITHOUT A TAIL

Featured Speaker

Carol Dowd Kamalbake

Subject

Meet the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

AUGUST 10 – Table on The Green

General Meeting Begins at 6:00 PM

Please RSVP by August 8 to: Barker@MooreCountyKennelClub.com

MINUTES – June 8, 2022

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BOARD MEETING

Present:

Betty Chapman, Carol Dowd Kamalbake, Bill Pace, Patty Pace, Ellen Pfann, Ursula Walsh.

5:19 PM – Meeting called to order by Vice President Patty Pace (President Jane Hammett Bright was absent).

PRESIDENTS REPORT – No Report

TREASURERS REPORT – Betty Chapman

MAY 2022 SHEET

Currently have $82,667.16 in our combined accounts.

Number will reduce with $4,000 Payment to Central Carolina Community College for Veterinary Technician Scholarships.

In the past, the club has always kept an emergency $50,000 reserve for emergencies. It was voted by acclamation to raise that to $60,000.

GO DADDY EXPENSES

Ellen, please provide Betty with Go Daddy Invoices.

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY REPORT – Ellen Pfann

Ellen had been unable to repair an issue with the website on her own. So she contacted Go Daddy (provider) and asked for help. They provided a service to fix the issue (which had to do with the Club’s Membership Form).

Restaurant has asked that we estimate the number of people coming to our meetings. So for now on, when Ellen sends the reminder, everyone will need to RSVP.

AGILITY REPORT – Ursula Walsh

Next Trial starts tomorrow, June 9, 2022.

Ursula had been at Bon Clyde setting up for the event.

The New Philanthropy Signage is hanging in the Crating Room and looks impressive.

Entries are good!

AKC Representative will attend Saturday & Sunday.

COMMITTEES

Membership – No Report

Dog Show

DOG SHOW FINANCES – Betty Chapman

Earned $13,122.39.

Number will go higher once 2 more sponsors pay

Fun Committee

Club will NOT be having a July Meeting. So instead, we will ask the Fun Committee to come up with a July event.

5:54 PM – Adjourned

GENERAL MEETING

Present:

Jefferie Lynn Cade, Betty Chapman, Beth Verner, Lynn Cox, Naomi Johnson, Carol Dowd Kamalbake, Bill Pace, Patty Pace, Ellen Pfann, Kathy Scheideman, Lisa Schrank, Ursula Walsh.

Guest Present – Patricia Jugeat

6:05 PM – Meeting brought to order by Patty Pace.

Minutes Approved by Acclamation.

TREASURERS REPORT – Betty Chapman

Dog Show:

Income $13,122.39, which may be adjusted once all fundraising pledged income is received.

Aside from the Entry Income, the standout Income Categories were Car Parking ($6,756) and RV Parking ($5,595).

May

Currently, the club’s accounts contain more money than ever before! Our balance is $82,667.16 as of May 31.

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY / WEBSITE REPORT – Ellen Mantel Pfann

Ellen continues to update the website. One of our goals is to establish a Store so we can pay for everything from Memberships to special Shirts online.

AGILITY REPORT

Next Trial starts tomorrow, June 9, 2022.

Ursula had been at Bon Clyde setting up for the event.

The New Philanthropy Signage is hanging in the Crating Room and looks impressive.

Entries are good!

AKC Representative will attend Saturday & Sunday

FUN COMMITTEE:

The Club will not be having a regular July Meeting, so we’re asking the committee to schedule their first event possibly in July. If The Fun Committee is able to come up with a date and plan for July by June 27, it can be included in the Barker

DOG SHOW IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS:

The floor was opened for Members to suggest ways to improve our dog show.

Pee Wee Competition – We will need a volunteer to chair/judge this by January 15, 2023

Fast Cat – This is an ongoing discussion.

Pine Straw Advertisement – The Board would need to approve the expense by December 31, 2022, and the ad creative would need to be submitted by January 2023.

(DOG SHOW SUGGESTIONS CONTD)

Posters – This year we didn’t do posters. Some club Members feel that a more targeted approach with them would be useful. If we print enough for Grooming Shops and Veterinary Offices, we can minimize the waste associated. To accomplish, a volunteer will need to count the list of Grooming Shops and Veterinary Offices, order the correct number of posters, and then distribute them. A Volunteer would need to get started by March 15.

Continue Booth at Springfest

Aberdeen Dog Fair Booth (focus on Purpose Bred Dogs and AKC Dog Sports that can be done with purebred and mixed breed dogs) – Occurs in early April. This will require a chair and committee with a solid plan by February.

New Grooming Aprons

Bonus this year to Pet Responsibility Committee because they were so helpful. Board will discuss. Betty will contact them to see if there is a need.

NEW BUSINESS:

NO JULY MEETING. Next regular meeting will be in August.

Walthour Moss Foundation Fun Match. Carol Dowd Kamalbake judged the event, which drew 25 Juniors. It was a great event, and our club should consider doing more for Juniors.

MEETING RSVP’s. From here on, the club will be asking membership to RSVP for club meetings out of respect for the restaurant and their staffing needs.

Education. Some Members have expressed an interest in Breed Education program. Anyone interested in joining this committee should contact a Board Member. The committee if approved, would be tasked with coming up with a viable and specific plan — an objective and methodology (how, what, where).to present to the Club.

BRAGS

Jefferie Cade’s “Genie” – GCH CH Windamir Imogene V. Ambertowne, a German Pinscher

Her son, Windamir Amberlane Prince Montague (bred by J. Cade and S. Morgen) finished his Conformation Championship in Kalamazoo.

And she delivered 5 healthy puppies on June 7, 2022. This is her las litter, and most are sold.

Lisa Shrank’s “Huntsman,” CH Ellemich the Huntsman won his Cavalier Club Championship in Atlanta in two weekends. This is the British style championship. Two of his puppies won the 4-6 month puppy class.

7:19 – Meeting Adjourned by Acclamation.

NEXT MEETING –

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

MAY “After Show” MEETING NOTES

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NOT MINUTES

In May, there was a get together attended by 20-30 Members, which celebrated the hard work and success of our Dog Shows. Following are notes.

Thank you Nona Burrell for supplying the Vet Techs to help with parking.

Thank you to the Pet Responsibility Committee for all the help they provided!

Thank You Karolynne McAteer for your leadership. Karolynne thanked everyone as well.

Bill (and sometimes Patty) Pace attended by Zoom, which cut out due to poor internet reception in the room.

RECORD INCOME:

Parking
RV Parking

Not all of bills have been paid, but Treasurer Betty Chapman will have a more complete report by June Meeting.

DISCUSSION OF FOOTING AT THE DOG SHOW

Our location is fantastic and has the ability to get better. The new Harness Track Superintendent told Bill Pace he would be re-seeding the entire field so there would be fewer weeds. There was still an issue with the stickers in one of the far rings — but it was minimized because of the contraption Jane Hammett and Bill Pace used to minimize.

Jane suggests we come out as a group when these stickers are in pre-bloom to cut them out. Who loves pizza?

FUN COMMITTEE:

Members of the Fun Committee toplined some ideas for events for the balance of 2022 and beyond:

Dog Walk Then Dinner
Agility Event With Jane
Obedience Event
Art Events: Leash Making, Wine and Design, Glass Etch
Aberdeen Dog Festival

Mark Your Calendars

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022 – NEXT MEETING

DOG TALK, DINE & DRINK

Table on the Green Restaurant at Midland Country Club

5:00 PM – Board-Only Meeting

6:00 PM – General Membership – Visitors are welcome!

June 9-12, 2022

Moore County Kennel Club Agility Trials

Bon Clyde, 3030 Lee Avenue, Sanford

2022 SUPPORTERS

Moore County is an outstanding community, and an even BETTER dog community. Our Sponsors donate to our show in order to defray our costs. . . but also because it takes a Village to put on a dog show. So, if you live here, are thinking of living here, or are passing through, please check out these generous community minded donors.