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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting Feb 5, 2024
The February 2024 Board of Directors Meeting of the Moore County Kennel Club of North Carolina was held on February 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the President.
In attendance were President Jane Hammett-Bright; Vice President Carol Dowd; Treasurer Melissa DeWitt; Corresponding Secretary Ellen Pfann; Recording Secretary Jefferie Cade; BOD members Ursula Walsh and Brenda Lewis. Naomi Johnson and Kathy Pellerino were absent.
A quorum was achieved.
Guests in attendance John Zopatti and Giselle Engleka presented a plan for Scent Work trials to be held May 18-19th at Sandhills Community College. There would be two trials each day – Novice and Advanced.
Ellen Pfann moved to move ahead with the plans for the Scent Work trials and the motion was seconded by Jefferie Cade. The motion passed with six yeas and one nay.
Treasurer Melissa DeWitt reported $83,946 funds available. Income vs. expense from Agility trials leaves $7921 profit. An application for insurance coverage filled out with Sportsman Insurance and we are awaiting a quote for the coverage.
Jefferie Cade moved to file the treasurer’s report and it was duly seconded by Carol Dowd. Passed unanimously.
President Jane Hammett-Bright reported that the Fast Cat trials will be successful. The runs were filled before closing. There will be a thousand dogs or more participating.
Corresponding Secretary Ellen Pfann reported the members only section of the MCKCNC website is finished and the password should be “MCKCNC”.
Ellen Pfann reported for the membership chairman that two applications were received: Emma Lambeth and Katrina Haskel.
Ellen moved to accept the two applicants for reading to the membership in the February 7th meeting and the motion was seconded by Carol Dowd. Passed unanimously.
Fit Dog Committee report next Event will be on Saturday, May 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve, participators will assemble on the parking lot.
Board will ask for an e-mail update from Jane on the Palmetto to Pines Cluster.
Ellen Pfann moved to adjourn the meeting and the motion was duly seconded by Carol Dowd. Passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Rec. Sec. Jefferie Lynn Cade ________________________________
President Jane Hammett-Bright ________________________________
02/14/2024
Moore County Kennel Club is now OFFICIALLY licensed as an AKC Scent Work Club. This is a very exciting development and achievement.
Thank you Scent Work Chair, Giselle Engleka!
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 exhibitors to visually see the excellent work the club does with donations from profits made at the different dog events.
I want to thank Linda Ladner, Jeanne Baker, Marianne Melucci, Tom Savarese and Ursula Walsh for all their help with the set-up, working trial from start to finish, and for helping with the closing of the trial. As you know there is a lot of work to run a trial successfully. A special thanks to our fabulous agility trial secretary Chris Tracey. I also received daily help from the owner, Melissa Tiedermann. Volunteers (those working the classes each day) enjoyed the Amazon gift card raffle throughout each day,
Our judge was exceptional with her kindness toward exhibitors. Dr. Kuterbach was also efficient and kept the trial moving. Having two rings keeps the judge busy going directly to the next ring once one is finished. Our course builders did a terrific job building the many courses throughout the day. It is an advantage having two rings because we can offer many more classes than having one ring (more profit for the club). It also allows exhibitors to leave earlier each day. I receive positive comments about this arrangement.
Our first trial at Rising Star Canine Ranch a year ago was a learning experience for me as chairperson. Since that trial I’ve organized the parking and downstairs crating to exhibitors’ crating out of their car, handicapped or cannot walk up and down stairs. I’ve received positive comments about the crating and parking. There are 6 RV electrical hookups and dry RV camping available.
I wish I was able to attend meetings but due to the time of the meetings, the drive to and from Pinehurst is too difficult with the roads. Thank you to the officers and club members. I truly respect the club and am glad our agility trials are successful.
If you could make a wish – any wish — what would you like to see as part of Moore County Kennel Club. Dreams are wonderful. They sometimes take years to complete. And that’s why we need a list now if we wish to plan for the future. [email protected]
You may have noticed that this club has been growing in member numbers and activities in leaps and bounds! In 2023, MCKC ran 10 Agility Trials and 2 Dog Shows per year, in addition to some well-attended Fun Days for Agility and Obedience.
In 2024, MCKC added 2 Rally Trials and 3 FastCAT trials (so far), as well as 2 Scent Work Trials in May (perhaps more). WOW. How did this happen, you ask? Each of these started as someone’s idea.
We cannot say it enough. Since 2010, our club has raised over $180,000 for dog-related charities. And we remain committed to this goal. If ANY member has a suggestion of a dog-related fund or charity, please contact [email protected].
President Jane Hammett had been noticing the popularity of FastCAT, how dog owners loved the camaraderie and excitement, no matter the dog’s level of training. It was something that is just fun to do with your dog. She figured out how to make it work, and now the FastCATs run on her property are among the most popular in North and South Carolina.
Kathy Pellerino realized in 2023 that the number of Rally Trials available in North and South Carolina have diminished drastically. When the club voted to join with Myrtle Beach Kennel Club at the indoor Southeastern NC Agricultural Center for a 4-Day All-Breed Dog Show, Kathy seized the opportunity and championed adding 4 days of Rally — 2 days for Moore County and 2 days for Myrtle Beach.
Giselle Engleka has been an avid participant in Scent Work Trials. She contacted a Board Member and suggested the club start a SW program. It is a sport that literally anyone in any condition can participate. And it is gaining popularity within Moore County as well. Giselle was challenged to come up with a plan, by gathering information from AKC and other active SW Clubs on how to best go about it. She recruited knowledgeable Scent Work People to be Members and volunteers. And at the February Board Meeting, Giselle presented her business plan on how she planned to make this happen, and the BOD approved it.
This sounds like a lot of work on the part of these clever Members. And it is. But they didn’t have to do it alone. As when they made their initial suggestions, they were provided help, assistance, and sometimes leadership where needed by creative, organized and savvy membership and board.
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 called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Corresponding Secretary Ellen Pfann who assumed the Chair until the arrival of the President who then assumed the Chair and the Recording Secretary being present.
In attendance were President Jane Hammett-Bright; Vice President Carol Dowd; Treasurer Melissa DeWitt; Corresponding Secretary Ellen Pfann; Recording Secretary Jefferie Cade; BOD members Kathy Pellerino, Ursula Walsh; members Shara Bunker, Shelly Hohm, Majorie Riddle Watson, Giselle Engleko, Kathy Scheidemann, Lynn Cox, Lynda Green, John and Mary Jo Stockman, Robert and Ruth Stolting, and Myranda Lee.
A quorum was achieved.
Guests in attendance: John Zopatti, Myranda Lee, Katrina Haskell, Kenneth and Diane Shedarowich, Chelsea Schalton, Payton Carnall, Heather Carnall, Cyndi Klepper, and Aisha Wilson.
The Treasurer’s report was received, and Jefferie Cade moved to file the report. Ellen Pfann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Treasurer Melissa DeWitt reported January receipts of $22,905.00 and January disbursements of $16,540.56. Funds available at the end of January 2024 in the various Club accounts equal $83,496.69.
The Membership report was read by Marjorie Riddle Watson: Applications for membership for Emma Lambeth and Katrina Haskell were approved previously by the Board and read for the first time to the assembled membership. Applications for membership from Ken and Diane Shedarowich, Myranda Lee, Michael Brosnick, Tracy Rauch, Alice Donoho, Boo Donoho, Kristina Lengel, Lynn and Kevin Bain, Nancy Rawlinson, and John Zopatti were read for the second time.
Naomi Johnson moved to accept the memberships of Ken and Diane Shedarowich, Myranda Lee, Michael Brosnick, Tracy Rauch, Alice Donoho, Boo Donoho, Kristina Lengel, Lynn and Kevin Bain, Nancy Rawlinson, and John Zopatti, duly seconded by Jefferie Cade, and the motion passed unanimously.
President Jane Hammett-Bright reported a Fit Dog walk event will be held at Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve on March 2, 2024. The Fast Cat competition trial February runs are full.
Jefferie Cade moved to send funds for lunch materials for the Fast Cat trials to the Sheltie Club to handle luncheon for the trials. Kathy Pellerino seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The Agility Committee report was made by Ursula Walsh. The MCKCNC agility Trials February 19-21st at the Rising Star Canine Ranch were successful, rendering a profit of $7,921.00.
The Trophy report was made by Jefferie Cade. Bills to those making pledges for trophy sponsorship for the April Conformation Shows will go out by e-mail shortly.
Jefferie Cade moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting (January 3, 2024) and approve those minutes as printed in the Barker, duly seconded by Giselle Engleka, and the motion passed unanimously.
The MCKCNC Board requests input from the membership regarding activities or charities the organization may wish to fund for insertion into the budget formulation for 2024.
The next membership meeting will be held on March 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at The Table on the Green Restaurant, Pinehurst, NC
Jane Hammett-Bright moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m., duly seconded by Carol Dowd, and passed unanimously.
Recording Secretary Jefferie Lynn Cade _______________________________
President Jane Hammett-Bright ______________________________
February 14, 2024
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 exhibitors to visually see the excellent work the club does with donations from profits made at the different dog events.
I want to thank Linda Ladner, Jeanne Baker, Marianne Melucci, Tom Savarese and Ursula Walsh for all their help with the set-up, working trial from start to finish, and for helping with the closing of the trial. As you know there is a lot of work to run a trial successfully. A special thanks to our fabulous agility trial secretary Chris Tracey. I also received daily help from the owner, Melissa Tiedermann. Volunteers (those working the classes each day) enjoyed the Amazon gift card raffle throughout each day,
Our judge was exceptional with her kindness toward exhibitors. Dr. Kuterbach was also efficient and kept the trial moving. Having two rings keeps the judge busy going directly to the next ring once one is finished. Our course builders did a terrific job building the many courses throughout the day. It is an advantage having two rings because we can offer many more classes than having one ring (more profit for the club). It also allows exhibitors to leave earlier each day. I receive positive comments about this arrangement.
Our first trial at Rising Star Canine Ranch a year ago was a learning experience for me as chairperson. Since that trial I’ve organized the parking and downstairs crating to exhibitors’ crating out of their car, handicapped or cannot walk up and down stairs. I’ve received positive comments about the crating and parking. There are 6 RV electrical hookups and dry RV camping available.
I wish I was able to attend meetings but due to the time of the meetings, the drive to and from Pinehurst is too difficult with the roads. Thank you to the officers and club members. I truly respect the club and am glad our agility trials are successful.
First Readings were held for:
Katrina Haskell, Emma Lambeth.
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
May 18-19, 2024
Sandhills Community College
Will keep you apprised of updates as they come along.
For More Information contact Giselle Engleka.
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.