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Recording Secretary
Thank you, Naomi Johnson, for assuming responsibility as the Club’s new Recording Secretary. Naomi was appointed by President Jane Hammett Bright.
Nominating Committee
It seems a bit early to be talking about this, but our May 30 Picnic will be our last Meeting prior to the Summer Break. Naomi Johnson will serve as Nominating Committee Chair, which will be tasked to bring the 2025 Officer Slate to the Board by October 1.
In the meantime, Naomi will be selecting Members (not currently on Board) to sit on this Nominating Committee. She will have her committee selected by September 4, when the Board will consider approving them to continue the process.
Thank you, Naomi for stepping up to the plate and volunteering!
GIVING IS GREAT
History of Charity
MCKC has a history of giving to Dog Related Charities since at least 2010, if not earlier. It started out as donations to the Veterinary College. It has expanded since to include Veterinary Technicians, Disaster Relief (locally, nationally and internationally), Military War Dogs, Local Police and Sheriff Departments and more.
MCKC’s Giving Program has reached a new milestone. We are now over $190,000 donated since 2010.
Future of Giving
The Board of Directors is currently reviewing past charities to follow up about how they utilized our funding, and what they would want to do with any funding we give this year. Other in-need Disaster Areas are also being researched and evaluated. Once the information has been received, a budget will be developed, and then the club can approve dispersion.
Giving Levels are based on the amount of money the club makes from our Club Trials and Dog Shows, taking into account Club Development Goals and Expenses.
Board Meeting – May
President Jane Goes To Westminster
BARKER
More Member Brags
SOPHIE – Targes A Penny From Heaven BCAT
Sophie and MCKC Member Cyndi Klepper placed 4th in the American Bred class at the Cardigan Corgi Nationals. It it was their first National and fourth conformation show. We had a large class, with tough competitors.
This Team was BUSY – and They also earned a BCAT at their National.
From these photos, it appears this team enjoyed their first National.
MCKC Member Katrina Haskell and her Newfoundland Willow earned their Scent Work Container Novice Title. Team Willow came away with First, Second and Third Place Finishes.
Just so happens, it was at MCKC’s inaugural Scent Work Trials.
WTG Team Willow!
Picnic / Meeting / Celebration
GREAT ENTRIES
On The Count of Three – Pat Yourselves on the Back!
It is always a challenge to take a leap – to make changes – to do things differently. That’s exactly what happened in April 2024, when MCKC changed their long time venue from the Pinehurst Polo Grounds to the Southeastern Agricultural Center in Lumberton – and become part of a Cluster with the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club.
The question that keeps planners up at night: Will The Exhibitors Come?
In short, the answer is yes. The Exhibitors Came.
This year’s dog shows showed the third highest attendance since 2023. See the details below:
| ENTRY BY YEAR | ENTRY / YR | Comments |
| 2024 2-Day | 1570 | Move to Lumberton – MCKC on Thurs Fri. 2 BPUP, 2 RALLY. |
| 2024 Gross | 1718 | Half Share of 4-Days Entries |
| 2023 | 1361 | Year of the BIG STICKERS |
| 2022 | 2091 | Year of the Smaller Stickers |
| 2021 | 2325 | One of first shows after Covid BANS Lifted – but still had restrictions. |
| 2020 | 0 | Cancelled for COVID |
| 2019 | 1378 | Started having 2 BPUPS. |
| 2018 | 1369 | The show moved to May versus September Heat. Also, had 1 BPUP Show. |
| 2017 | 1262 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2016 | 1138 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2015 | 1182 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2014 | 1165 | September Dates. 1 BPUP. |
| 2013 | 1329 | September Dates. 2 4-6 MO PUP. |