Category: General Information

Importing Dogs

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-05-13
Categories In General Information, The Barker Blog

New Ruling By US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Effective August 1, 2024 In today’s edition of the Federal Register, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published its newly finalized rule on the importation of dogs. The 123-page rule, which will become effective on August 1, 2024, is available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-13/pdf/2024-09676.pdf. Last week, AKC […]

SUMMER VACAY

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-04-04
Categories In General Information, Membership, The Barker Blog

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 […]

Join Us On Facebook

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-01-29
Categories In General Information, The Barker Blog

Want to stay up to date with what we’re doing? Want to check out our Events? Want to see Member Brags? Check out our new Facebook Page:

ANIMAL SAFETY DURING AIR TRANSPORT

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-01-26
Categories In General Information, The Barker Blog, Uncategorized

Scroll down this article, and you can see where we as the public can be helpful to the DOT’s efforts.

Mark Your Calendar

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-01-07
Categories In Events, General Information, The Barker Blog

A quick reference to the Club’s events over the next month or so. Dog Walks, Meeting Dates and Coursing Ability Tests. Hope to see you.

COMMITTEES

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-01-05
Categories In Events, General Information, Membership, The Barker Blog, Volunteer Needed

This club is run by its Members. Please check out our committees page to see where you can put your talents to work and help!

2024 OFFICERS

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-01-05
Categories In General Information, Membership, The Barker Blog

The 2024 Board and Directors was elected at the January General Meeting.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2024-01-05
Categories In General Information, Membership, The Barker Blog

Our Club continues to gain in popularity! Membership Secretary Marjorie Riddle Watson read 11 candidates to those in attendance at our January Membership Meeting. Six of them were eligible to be voted in at the January 2024 Meeting. NEW MEMBERS Angel Rosa Billiejo Anderson-Rosa AnnMarie Saunier Annette Giraud REINSTATED MEMBERS Kathy Balestrieri Lynn Teague Nine […]

DECEMBER BARKER

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-12-09
Categories In Events, General Information, Membership, Minutes, The Barker Blog

BOARD MEETING

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-12-08
Categories In General Information, Minutes, The Barker Blog

The Final Board Meeting in 2023. First, thank you to our outgoing Board Members. You have been among the most talented and hardest working board members ever for this club. Thank you for your Leadership and Commitment to our Club.

At this meeting, the board discussed the Treasury, Membership, New Software, the Upcoming (now past) Holiday Party, The Benefits of using Rising Star for Agility, FAST CAT and CAT Trials, the Palmetto To Pines Cluster, as well as a commitment to apply branding to each of our events.

AKC® National Championship Entries are Open

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-10-19
Categories In Events, General Information, The Barker Blog

It’s that wonderful time of year once again! Entries are now open for the 23rd annual AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin taking place December 16th and 17th at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Entries are also open for our AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes that will be held on […]

AKC Fetch Program

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-10-10
Categories In General Information, The Barker Blog

Welcome to AKC Fetch! When dog owners are asked about activities they like to do with their dogs, the most common responses are to take their dog for a walk, and to play ball (fetch) with the dog. AKC Fetch titles were created as another activity in which owners could have fun with their dogs […]

BOARD MEETING

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-08-18
Categories In General Information, Membership, Minutes, The Barker Blog

August’s Board Meeting included the Treasury Report, Nominating Committee information, Dog Show/Search for Judges, Fun Committee, and the Club’s investigations into adding Cat and Fast Cat competitions.

School’s Out For Summer

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-06-28
Categories In General Information, Membership, The Barker Blog
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We’re Taking The Summer Off. Our next club meeting will be: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:00 PM Table on the Green Restaurant Watch for updates on Fun Committee Events.

The Barker-January 2023

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-02-03
Categories In Brags, Events, General Information, Membership, Minutes, The Barker Blog, Training

The Barker
January 2023

Philanthropy Update

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2023-01-12
Categories In General Information, Giving, Minutes, The Barker Blog

For those to whom so much is given, much is required. Click here to review giving update since 2010.

THE Show Will Go On!

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2022-11-30
Categories In Events, General Information, Membership, Minutes, The Barker Blog

News about the May Shows — click to read more.

MEMBER RENEWALS

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2022-09-27
Categories In General Information, Membership, The Barker Blog

Membership Renewals for 2023 are due by December 31, 2022. But it is easy. Fill out the form and send it with your check to Treasurer Betty Chapman.

AGILITY FUN 4 ALL

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2022-09-15
Categories In Events, General Information, Membership

WHETHER BEGINNER OR ADVANCED MCKC Members & Non-Members are WELCOME NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – EVERYONE INVITED SHADOW HILL TRAINING CENTER 1723 Belford Church Road, Jackson Springs, NC 27281 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 10 AM – 2 PM Rain or Shine (Building available if raining) Light Refreshments available. Bring your own Dog, Chair, Dog Treats, Dog […]

GIVING UPDATE

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2022-08-31
Categories In General Information, Giving, The Barker Blog

Moore County Kennel Club has donated over $170,000 since 2010.

From President Jane

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2022-08-31
Categories In General Information, Membership, The Barker Blog

President Jane is ready to call an end to summer, and there’s a lot of really exciting things coming for More County Kennel Club.

As Seen. . .

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2022-08-28
Categories In Events, General Information, The Barker Blog

Our club has started to submit Calendar Items advertising our regular meetings in The Pilot, Pines Times and Sandhills Sentinel.

AKC BOARD UPDATE

Post author By moorecountykennelclub
Post date 2022-08-20
Categories In General Information, The Barker Blog

The AKC Board of Directors sends our club updates on actions taken at their meetings. August 2022 included: Emergency Procedures at Dog Events, Modification of the Disqualification and Reinstatement Procedures, Conformation Championship Points, Judges required in lower level performance and companion titles, data and mileage restrictions, Owner-Handler Series, and the listing of event committee members in premiums.