BARKER BLOG

Helping Western NC

Many of us have friends in the Asheville and are aware of the devastation to so many communities. While FEMA, The National Guard, Special Forces are mobilized, there are also many boots on the ground non-government organizations helping out in order to speed up what will be a VERY long recovery.

MOORE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB sponsors an AKC Disaster Trailer, which could be mobilized (we are unaware of its current location).

The Club has also purchased dog food to be sent via mule train (they can access areas that are innaccessible to vehicles).

We urge Members to take good care when considering your donations.

2025 OFFICER SLATE

A huge thanks to Naomi Johnson for heading up out Nominating Committee. These are the candidates for each office and other Board Positions. Additional members may run — see instructions below.

PRESIDENT—Jane Hammett 

VICE PRESIDENT—Carol Dowd 

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY—Ellen Pfann 

RECORDING SECRETARY—Naomi Johnson 

TREASURER—Melissa DeWitt 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Brenda Lewis 

Kathy Pellerino 

Ursula Walsh 

Majorie Riddle Watson (Membership Secretary)

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Additional Nominations may be made at the November meeting by ANY MEMBER in attendance, provided that the person so nominated does not decline when his or her name is proposed. If the proposed candidate is not in attendance at this meeting, the proposer shall present the Board with a written statement from the proposed candidate signifying his or her willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than one office and the additional nominations which are provided for herein may be made only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination of the nominating committee.

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.