When he’s not playing with Kathy at Rally, Agility, or Coursing, Nikko can be found performing a very important community service.
BARKER BLOG
Partial Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024, at 1:55 PM until 4:00 PM in our area.
NASA advises against direct solar observation without specialized viewing glasses.
Don’t forget your dogs!
Keep them inside that afternoon.
Schedule outside activities around those times.
BENEFIT CONCERT
Benefitting Pet Responsibility Committee
Departure – The Journey Tribute Band
Shoppe Girls Open at 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Moore County Airport
AGILITY TRIAL
AGILITY TRIALS
June 6-9, 2024
Rising Star Canine Ranch
8340 Est Harrell Rd, Oak Ridge NC
Entries Open April 16, 2024.
Close: May 28, 2024.
Online Entry: LabTestedOnline.com
BRAGS
Giselle Engleka’s 13-month Rhodesian Ridgeback bitch, “Mawe Majo,” took Winners Bitch back to back in Lawrenceville!
John Zopatti’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, “Zahara” went High In Trial both days at recent Scent Work Trials at BOSS in King, NC.
Don Bierer’s Flat Coated Retriever, “Peat,” went Best of Breed in Raleigh over a nice line up of Specials for a 5 point Major.
He’s beautiful AND smart. In the Obedience Rings in Durham, Peat got his first Leg in Utility A.
Kathy Scheidemann’s “Piper,” a Golden Retriever bred by Member Patty Pace, completed her VCX, a versatility award given by the Golden Retriever Club of America, by earning titles in various dog sports.
Melissa DeWitt’s “Archer,” a Belgian Malinois, cleaned up in Doswell, going Best of Opposite on Thursday, Friday Select and Saturday Select for 5 points.
Kathy Scheidemann’s “Piper,” a Golden Retriever bred by Member Patty Pace, completed her VCX, a versatility award given by the Golden Retriever Club of America, by earning titles in various dog sports.
Jane Hammett’s Special went BOB and a Select over the two days..
Jane Hammett’s puppy went RWD and a WD at the first 2 shows in Raleigh.
SUMMER VACAY
Each year, we take off a couple of months to re-charge our personal engines, see family, train our dogs and go to shows. This year, the club will NOT have General Wednesday Meetings in June, July and August.
The Board of Directors will take time during July, but will still meet June and August.
Enjoy the summer.
MAY CLUB PICNIC
Spring is Springing.
Plans are being made for a Club Picnic in May, to replace our regular Club Meeting. More Information, including a star studded guest list, to come. Watch for your invitation!
DOG SHOW DAZE
HELP NEEDED: PALMETTO TO PINES 4-DAY CLUSTER DRAWS NEAR.
Wednesday, April 25:
MCKC will set up at the Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Events Center in Lumberton, NC.
- Setting Up Event Space – Tables, Chairs.
- Setting Up Signage.
- Picking up Judges.
- Set up Parking Attendant Umbrellas.
- Set up directional signage.
- Directing RV’s to their spots.
- Checking In Vendors.
Thursday, April 25: DAY ONE OF THE MOORE COUNTY SHOW.
Friday, April 26: DAY TWO OF THE MOORE COUNTY SHOW
OUTSIDE
- Parking Gate – Fee Collection and Pass Distribution.
- Directional Parking at crossroads for assistance.
- Exit Gate Attendant
- Checking Passes
- Directing Stall Renters.
INSIDE THE EVENT CENTER
- Selling Catalogs
- Trophy Table — Getting them to the appropriate rings as Judging completes.
- Assisting Chief Ring Steward Brenda Lewis.
- Judges Refreshments to rings.
- Judges Hospitality.
- Answering Exhibitor Questions and generally asking them if they require assistance.
- Assistance at Rally Rings.
Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28:
Myrtle Beach Kennel Club Show Days.
Please find time to help them if you can.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome new Members:
The Carnall Family
Terry Chumley