BARKER BLOG

September Club Minutes

Members in Attendance: 

Jane Hammett, Diane Shedarowich, Kathy Scheidemann, Ken Shedarowich, Patricia Jugeat, Shelley Hohm,  Bob Stolting, Lynda Green,  Ruth Stolting, Katrina Haskell, Lynn Bain ,John Zopatti, Lynn Cox, Carol Dowd, Brenda Lewis, Kathy Pellerino, Ellen Pfann, Ursula Walsh, Naomi Johnson               

Guests:  Irene Hanley and Sheila Walsh  

Pre-meeting: Ken Shedarowich told Jane that he has equipment and would like to do some practice and fun CAT/Fast CAT matches at his place in Carthage.   

Jane called the meeting to order.  She said, “We have lots to do.” 

Melissa gave the treasurer’s report.  It was approved by Carol, seconded by Ellen, and passed.  

Ursula gave a report about the upcoming October agility trial at Rising Star. 

John Zopatti discussed the upcoming Scent Trial at SCC which will be the weekend before Thanksgiving.  He said everyone was really pleased with SCC as the venue.  He said that since it is not a farm or dog place, the dogs were not distracted by interesting smells. 

Jane said the club was interested in sponsoring other fun events such as Trieeball.  Diane Shedarowich described what is involved in this sport. 

Naomi then read the minutes from the May picnic meeting. 

Ursula introduced her niece and daughter to the club. 

Jane called for Brags.  Ursula, Kathy Pellerino, Ellen, and Jane all had very successful shows, events, and rallies. 

Carol moved that the meeting be adjourned; seconded and passed. 

Respectfully submitted,

Naomi Johnson, Recording Secretary

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.

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!