MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA Membership Meeting Minutes Feb 7, 2024 The February 2024 Membership Meeting of the Moore County Kennel Club of North Carolina was held on February 7, 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 […]
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AGILITY TRIAL REPORT
Moore County Kennel Club’s January 2024 Agility Trial Report, By Committee Chair Sandy Fisher It was another successful agility trial. Entries were full each day (allowed 350 entries per day) with Friday and Saturday with a wait list. Ursula brought the banner to display, and many positive comments were received. It does help for the […]
MEMBERSHIP
First Readings were held for: Katrina Haskell, Emma Lambeth. We have new members. WELCOME. Myranda Lee Michael Brosnick Tracy Rouch Ken Shedarowich Diane Shedarowich John Zopatti Alice Donoho Boo Donoho Nancy Rawlinson Lynn Bain Kevin Bain Kristina Lengel Lynne Teague Kathy Balestrieri
NEW EVENT
SCENT WORK TRIAL PLANNED May 18-19, 2024 Sandhills Community College Will keep you apprised of updates as they come along. For More Information contact Giselle Engleka.
MCKC’s FIRST FAST CAT
Congratulations Members on running a very successful and well-attended Fast Cat Event. Lead by Chair and President Jane Hammett Bright, our many volunteers helped people to feel at home and ran the event very smoothly! Here are some scenes from the event.
MARCH GROUP WALK
Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10 AM We will meet at Weymouth Woods – Sandhills Nature Preserve, located at 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines. We’ll meet in the parking lot. Plan to come a little early to talk with new friends and say hello to the old friends, tie your shoelaces, etc. We’ll […]
January FIT DOG Walk
The First FIT DOG WALK of the year is in the books. The weather cooperated, and we took a walk in the Pinehurst Arboretum after meeting near the Pinehurst Brewery. We walked, laughed, talked and generally got a lot of needed exercise and socialization for ourselves and our pups. WIN-WIN. Thank you, FIT DOG Chair […]
Join Us On Facebook
Want to stay up to date with what we’re doing? Want to check out our Events? Want to see Member Brags? Check out our new Facebook Page:
ANIMAL SAFETY DURING AIR TRANSPORT
Scroll down this article, and you can see where we as the public can be helpful to the DOT’s efforts.
January Newsletter
Please Sponsor Rosettes
Please consider sponsoring Rosettes for the club’s upcoming Dog Show and Rally Trials in April. We just need a pledge now. You can pay later!
FAST CAT VOLUNTEERS
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.
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
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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 [email protected]
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 […]