We will meet at Weymouth Woods – Sandhills Nature Preserve, located at 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines. We’ll meet in the parking lot. Plan to come a little early to talk with new friends and say hello to the old friends, tie your shoelaces, etc. We’ll start a trail at 10 AM.
The First FIT DOG WALK of the year is in the books. The weather cooperated, and we took a walk in the Pinehurst Arboretum after meeting near the Pinehurst Brewery. We walked, laughed, talked and generally got a lot of needed exercise and socialization for ourselves and our pups. WIN-WIN.
Thank you, FIT DOG Chair Kathy Pellerino for organizing us – I think we can all agree it is a lot like herding cats. And you are uniquely suited for this!
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Scroll down this article, and you can see where we as the public can be helpful to the DOT’s efforts.
So, you may have missed your chance to sponsor a Trophy for your favorite breed or Group. Guess what? We can show our love for our favorite Group or sport by sponsoring Rosettes!
Please consider pledging to help the club defray costs.
| THURSDAY ROSETTES | FRIDAY ROSETTES |
| BEST IN SHOW: $50 Donated By Feli Noeller & Charles Timms. RESERVE BEST IN SHOW: $40 Donated by AnnMarie Saunier | BEST IN SHOW: $50 Donated by Feli Noeller & Charles Timms. RESERVE BEST IN SHOW: $40 Donated by AnnMarie Saunier |
| GROUP 1 ROSETTES: $25 Each. Sporting Group 1 Donated by Kathy Scheideman Hound Group 1 Working Group 1 Terrier Group 1 Toy Group 1 Non-Sporting Group 1 Donated by AnnMarie Saunier Herding Group 1 – Donated by AnnMarie Saunier | GROUP 1 ROSETTES: $25 Each Sporting Group 1 Donated by Kathy Scheideman Hound Group 1 Working Group 1 Terrier Group 1 Toy Group 1 Non-Sporting Group 1 Donated by AnnMarie Saunier Herding Group 1 Donated by AnnMarie Saunier |
| RALLY High Triple Combined: $40 Donated by Ellen Mantel Pfann In Memory of Tammy Abernethy. RALLY High Double Combined: $40 | RALLY High Triple Combined: $40 Donated by Ellen Mantel Pfann in Memory of Donna Buzas. RALLY High Double Combined: $40 |
EACH RALLY CLASS $20 (per class) Rally Choice Rally Master Rally Excellent B Rally Excellent A Rally Advanced B Rally Advanced A Rally Intermediate Rally Novice B Rally Novice A | EACH RALLY CLASS $20 (per class) Rally Choice Rally Master Rally Excellent B Rally Excellent A Rally Advanced B Rally Advanced A Rally Intermediate Rally Novice B Rally Novice A |
There are still some empty spots. It will be so much fun!
Contact Ellen Pfann to fill in some of the blanks and help your club.
| 3 ON DESK / SHIFT | 1 RELEASER -1 CATCHER / SHIFT | |
| FRIDAY MORNING FEB 9 – | Katrina Haskel Lynda Green TBD | Myranda Lee TBD |
| FRIDAY AFTERNOON FEB 9 – | Melissa Dewitt TBD TBD | Ellen Pfann TBD |
| FRI – Available for fill-in | Lynda Green | |
| SAT MORNING FEB 10 | Ellen Pfann TBD TBD | Kathy Pellerino tbd |
| SAT AFTERNOON FEB 10 | Naomi Johnson Lynda Green Mary Jo Stockman | Melissa Dewitt John Stockman |
| SATURDAY – available for fill in | Kathy Pellerino Lynda Green | |
| SUN MORNING FEB 11 | Melissa Dewitt TBD TBD | Myranda Lee TBD |
| SUN AFTERNOON FEB 11 | Lynda Green Patricia Jugeat Melissa DeWitt | Kathy Pellerino TBD |
| SUNDAY – available when not running dog | Kathy Pellerino Lynda Green |
We’ve got the most generous membership. Check out the donations made for Trophies to be given at our upcoming Dog Shows in April. Trophy Chair Jeff Cade did an excellent job, don’t you think?
If you have any questions, contact Jefferie Lynn Cade
| PLACEMENT | PRIZE – THUR. | DONATED BY – THUR | PRIZE – FRI | DONATED BY – FRIDAY |
| BEST IN SHOW & GROUPS | ||||
| BEST IN SHOW | Yeti Cooler Bowl | Millard and Giselle Engleka, MillaBella Rhodesian Ridgebacks | XL Glass Bowl | Marjorie Riddle Watson, Bowsprit Airedale Terriers |
| RESERVE BEST IN SHOW | XL Engraved Wood Charcuterie Board | Jefferie Lynn Cade, Amberlane | Large Etched Glass Vase | Jefferie Lynn Cade, Amberlane |
| SPORTING GROUP 1 | Lg Engraved Charcuterie Board | Karolynne McAteer | Large Etched Glass Vase | Karolynne McAteer |
| HOUND GROUP 1 | Lg Engraved Charcuterie Board | Millard and Giselle Engleka, MillaBella Rhodesian Ridgebacks | Large Etched Glass Vase | Millard and Giselle Engleka, MillaBella Rhodesian Ridgebacks |
| WORKING GROUP 1 | Lg Engraved Wood Charcuterie Board | Alan McKinnon, dedicated to Boxer “Joe Louis” | Large Etched Glass Vase | Naomi Johnson |
| TERRIER GROUP 1 | Lg Engraved Wood Charcuterie Board | Betty Chapman and Beth Verner | Large Etched Glass Vase | Betty Chapman and Beth Verner |
| TOY GROUP 1 | Lg Engraved Wood Charcuterie Board | Feli Noeller, DVM | Large Etched Glass Vase | Sandy Fisher |
| NON-SPORTING GROUP 1 | Lg Engraved Wood Charcuterie Board | Ellen and Randy Pfann in memory of Dave and Barbara Sohn | Large Etched Glass Vase | Ellen and Randy Pfann in Memory of Audrey and Edwin Mantel |
| HERDING GROUP 1 | Lg Engraved Wood Charcuterie Board | Mary Wood | Large Etched Glass Vase | Karolynne McAteer |
| OWNER HANDLED | ||||
| BEST OWNER HANDLER IN SERIES | Med. Engraved Wood Charcuterie Board | Betty Chapman and Beth Verner | Etched Glass Vase | Betty Chapman & Beth Verner |
| RESERVE BEST OWNER HANDLER IN SERIES | Engraved Wood Cutting Board | Feli Noeller, DVM | Etched Glass Mug | Feli Noeller, DVM |
| JUNIORS | ||||
| BEST JR HANDLER IN SHOW | Engraved Wood Cutting Board | Millard and Giselle Engleka, MillaBella Rhodesian Ridgebacks | Etched Glass Mugg | Millard and Giselle Engleka, MillaBella Rhodesian Ridgebacks |
| $50 VISA Gift Card | Nona Burrell | $50 VISA Gift Card | Nona Burrell | |
| BREEDS | ||||
| AIRDALE TERRIERS BOB | Wood Photo Box | Marjorie Riddle Watson, Bowsprit Airedale Terriers | Wood Photo Box | Marjorie Riddle Watson, Bowsprit Airedale Terriers |
| AIRDALE TERRIERS BBE | Wood Photo Box | Marjorie Riddle Watson, Bowsprit Airedale Terriers | Wood Trinket Box | Marjorie Riddle Watson, Bowsprit Airedale Terriers |
| WIRE FOX TERRIERS BOB | Wood Photo Album | Marjorie Riddle Watson, Bowsprit Airedale Terriers | Wood Photo Album | Marjorie Riddle Watson, Bowsprit Airedale Terriers |
| GERMAN PINSCHERS | Engraved Wood Cutting Board | Carolinas German Pinscher Club | Engraved Wood Cutting Board | Carolinas German Pinscher Club |
| RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS | Pair of Etched Wineglasses | Millard and Giselle Engleka, MillaBella Rhodesian Ridgebacks | Pair of Etched Wineglasses | Millard and Giselle Engleka, MillaBella Rhodesian Ridgebacks |
| SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS | Etched Glass Trophy | Jane Hammett Bright | Etched Glass Trophy | Jane Hammett Bright |
| JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS | Statue of Jack Russell | Patricia Jugeat | ||
Membership Annual Meeting Minutes
The Annual Membership Meeting of the Moore County Kennel Club of North Carolina was held on January 3, 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 6:04 p.m. by the Vice President who assumed the Chair until the arrival of the President who then assumed the Chair and the Secretary being present.
In attendance were President Jane Hammett-Bright; Vice President Carol Dowd; Treasurer Betty Chapman; Corresponding Secretary Ellen Pfann; members Jefferie Cade, Shelly Hohm, Patricia Jugeat, Majorie Riddle Watson, Kathy Pellerino, Melissa Dewitt, Ursula Walsh, Naomi Johnson, Giselle Engleka, Beth Verner.
A quorum was achieved.
Guests in attendance: John Zopatti, Myranda Lee, Nancy Rawlinson, Katrina Haskill, and Melissa Richardson.
Giselle Engleka moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting (November 2023) and approve those minutes as printed and previously circulated, duly seconded by Kathy Pellerino, and the motion passed unanimously.
The Treasurer’s report was received and filed. According to the Treasurer’s Report, there was a balance of $77,927.41 in the club’s accounts on December 31, 2023. For the month ended December 31, 2023, there were receipts of $1,175.00 and disbursements made of $6,965.44, $4,855.44 cashed and $2,110.00 uncashed, leaving a balance of $75,961.12.
The Membership report was read by Marjorie Riddle Watson: Applications for membership for Angel D. Rosa, Billiejo Anderson-Rosa, Ann Marie Saunier, Annette Giraud, Kathy Balestrieri (reinstatement), and Lynn Teague (reinstatement) were read to the assembly for the last time required. Upon acceptance of the applicants into the membership, the membership will be 58 persons.
Marjorie reported that the Board approved 11 applications for membership since the last membership meeting. The applicants are Myranda Lee and Michael Brosnick, Ken and Diane Shedarowich, Kathy Balestrieri (reinstatement), Lynn Teague (reinstatement)Tracy Rouch, Alice Donoho, Boo Donoho, Kristina Lengel, Lynn and Kevin Bain, Nancy Rawlinson, and John Zopatti.
Ellen Pfann moved to accept the memberships of Angel D. Rosa, Billiejo Anderson-Rosa, Ann Marie Saunier, Annette Giraud, Kathy Balestrieri, and Lynn Teague, duly seconded by Betty Chapman, and the motion passed unanimously.
President Jane Hammett-Bright reported the Fit Dog club application has been submitted to the AKC. The First Fit Dog trial will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 (alternate date is Saturday, February 3),1:00 PM in Pinehurst Arboretum. The second date is Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Shadow Hill Farms.
There will be a Fast Cat competition trial in February. FAST Cat needs volunteers for the trial.
The Agility Committee report was made by Ursula Walsh. The MCKCNC agility Trials are February 19-21st at the Rising Star Canine Ranch.
The Fun Committee needs suggestions for events, etc. Members can contact Carol, Naomi, or Brenda with ideas.
The Trophy report was made by Jefferie Cade. All trophy donations for the April Conformation Shows have been pledged. MCKCNC fund for Rosettes is still open and all donations will be appreciated. Rosette pricing will be requested from several vendors by members of the show committee.
Since there was no opposition to the nominating committee’s proposed slate of officers and directors, per Article IV, Section 2 of the MCKCNC’s Constitution and Bylaws, the following nominees are considered duly elected:
President – Jane Hammett-Bright
Vice President – Carol Dowd
Recording Secretary – Jefferie Cade
Corresponding Secretary – Ellen Pfann
Treasurer – Melissa DeWitt
Directors at large – Naomi Johnson, Brenda Lewis, Kathy Pellegrino, Ursula Walsh
The next membership meeting will be held on February 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at The Table on the Green Restaurant, Pinehurst, NC
Carol Dowd moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m., duly seconded by Jefferie Cade, and passed unanimously.
READING OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING – CLICK HERE
Waived Reading
THANK OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS:
Bill Pace, Karolynne McAteer, Betty Chapman
Abbreviated Report – identical versus last December $75,817. Turning over to Melissa after it is presented to Membership. Approved Report.
The board agreed to take the last 7 years of boxed Treasury Reports to storage.
NEW APPLICANTS TO BE READ
Detailed the out layers that have not paid of 2023 Members that haven’t renewed.
10 New Applications. New Members.
Two Re-instatements require 1st reading and vote.
1st readings on Wednesday – 11
53 Members as of now. Includes Delinquents.
Ellen needs an updated list of Members and applicants in Excell Format ASAP.
FUN
No fun Report
AKC FIT DOG
Jan 28, 2024 – Arboretum. Rain Date is February 23 (pending confirmation by KP).
February FIT DOG at the FAST Cat on February 10. The rain date is February 11 (pending confirmation by KP)>.
March Date TBD.
Kathy will fill out application to become an AKC FIT DOG Club.
AGILITY
EMAIL FROM SANDY RE AGILITY JANUARY 19-21, 2024 TRIALS:
Friday and Saturday: full, with a wait list
Sunday: 330 – almost full and is amazing for a Sunday.
A great start for the New Year. I’ll write a report to be given at the next meeting after our trial.
Happy New Year – unbelievable it is already 2024.
FAST CAT / CAT
Our February Premium is online. https://timetoflydogs.com/premiums/GCSSC-Moore-Co.-Feb-2024-Jackson%20Springs%20NC.pdf
Add Premium to our MCKC Website.
ALL BREED DOG SHOW:
Premium List – in MBF’s hands. They will type up and send it back to us to proof.
Trophies – Thank you, Jeff Cade, for getting our Trophies all sponsored.
Website – We now have a new Cluster website – www.Palmetto2Pines.com – stay tuned for updates as it is live but is still being built.
Rally – Kathy Pellerino is the Chair for the Rally shows, which will run during the breed shows.
ACTION ITEM – contact Guy Fisher, AKC Club Development, in relationship to promoting our dog show to the media and others.
The club approved Marjorie producing a notebook for use by each member of Board, which will include bylaws, Roberts Rules, Membership Lists, and anything else that would be helpful in performing the jobs. The book would be passed to the next member excepting that position.
ADJOURNMENT
7:25 PM