MCKC NEWSLETTER
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MEETING NOTICE: February 10, 2009 6:00 p.m.
2nd Annual MCKC
Wine-Tasting Party
SEE INVITATION AT END OF NEWSLETTER
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The Annual MCKC Awards Banquet & Benefit
(the Benefit a NEW addition this year!) was a big success. We had over 30
members, guests, and honorees in attendance at Michael V's Restaurant.
A big THANK YOU to member Carol Minden and her husband for letting us
hold the event there. We had a private room and could choose from a
wonderful selection of entrees and desserts so everyone could have just what
they wanted. Thanks also to Pam Clifton for making up goodie bags
for everyone in attendance - it was a festive touch. In addition to
honoring 14 Club Member's dogs who earned titles and degrees this past
year, we honored Jay Cronley, writer for the Tulsa World, with
the "It's In The Contract " Community Service Award. This award
references a column by Mr. Cronley in which he wrote that if you own
a dog it's in the contract that if you see a dog in trouble you will
help. We plan to present this award at all future MCKC Banquets to
someone in the community who has worked for the betterment of dogs. Mr.
Cronley was present to receive his award and regaled the audience with some of
his humorous stories. Along with the award the Club donated
$200 to the charity of his choice - Raven's Fund of the Humane Society of
Tulsa which helps senior Tulsans be able to keep their
pets in their homes. The Club also honored OSU Veterinary student
Alicia Davis with a new grooming table & arm for her Kerry Blue
Terrier. Marc Crews met Alicia at the Responsible Dog Owner's Day
event in
Many of you may have seen Club member Bonnie
Parker featured in the weekly Animal House column of the Tulsa
World on January 17th. There was a wonderful photo of Bonnie and three of
her dogs - a Westie and two Scotties - accompanied by a story about their
travels around much of the country. Way to go Bonnie!
The Board is still dealing with the displaced Fall
Cluster. The other two cluster clubs proposed that MCKC hold our
show at the fair grounds this August and they will hold their shows downtown
the same weekend at the Convention Center. Obviously this is a
ridiculous and unworkable idea. These clubs are ignoring
the fact that they cannot hold a show in
Karen Gibson
BRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGS
Barbara
Jeleski
Kiamichi Champagne Toast –
Finished AXJ Title
Finished AX Title
2 Mach Points/Double Q
Bonnie
Berney & Helga Kamp
CH Chaoyang’s Chick Magnet at
Nolan River KC, TX – BOB
Nolan River KC, TX – BOS
Golden Triangle KC, MS – BOB & Group 1
Golden Triangle KC, MS – BOB & Group 1
Janine
Winings
Botar’s Universal Charm – Lab
LRCTC – WB/BOS – 3 points
Lori
Finlayson
Dalmino’s Devil May Care – Dalmatian
Fayetteville KC, AR – WD/BOW – 1 point
Fayetteville KC, AR – WD/BOW – 1 point
Dalmino’s Mata Hari – Dalmatian
Fayetteville KC, AR – WB – 1 point
Donna Bennett
Fayetteville KC, AR – WB/BOW - 3 points
Fayetteville KC, AR – WB/BOW - 3 points
Jackson MS – WB – 3 points
MCKC Membership Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2009, Hardesty Library
The meeting was called to order by President Karen Gibson at 7:09 p.m.
Karen reminded everyone that hasn’t paid dues to please do so. There were no additions or corrections to the
November minutes. They were approved.
President’s Report – President Karen Gibson reminded everyone that our
Awards Banquet will be this Saturday, January 17 at 1:00 at Michael V’s
restaurant. The club will pay $20 for
each member’s meal. Jay Cronley writer
for the Tulsa World will be the first recipient of the “It’s In The Contract”
award for his promotion of responsible dog ownership. We will also have a silent auction to benefit
the Humane Society of Tulsa.
Vice-President’s Report – Vice-President Lori Finlayson reported that
MCKC would also be awarding a veterinary student at
Secretary – Secretary Deby Harber passed around correspondence from
judge Kent Delaney and also from a letter from past members of the Oklahoma
Stewards club that are still interested in stewarding at shows.
Treasurer – President Karen Gibson reported for absent Treasurer Barbara
Jeleski. The balance as of 12/31/08 is
reported to be $12,162.25.
Committee Reports
Show Committee – Show Chairman Karen Gibson passed around pictures from
the fall show. It was decided that we
would give cash prizes for the Spring show in Grove.
Membership – Membership Committee Chair Charles Gibson read Janine
Wining’s application. She will be voted
on at the next meeting.
Nominating Committee – The vote for 2009 officers, board members and AKC
rep which was postponed because of the cancellation of the December
meeting. The following members make up
the slate: President-Karen Gibson,
Vice-President-Lori Finlayson, Secretary-Deby Harber, Treasurer-Linda Moore,
Board of Directors-Phyllis Simmons, Charles Simmons, Sherry Brisco and AKC
Delegate-Lori Finlayson. Ruth Harris
made a motion to accept the slate as presented.
Charles Simmons seconded the motion and it was passed by a majority vote
of the membership.
President Karen Gibson read a letter from one of the two member cluster
clubs. They propose that they have their
shows at the Convention Center and we have a one day show at the Quick-Trip
center. The board will meet and address
these issues.
February Meeting will possibly be another wine tasting to watch
Members reported show wins and guests were introduced. President Karen Gibson passed out ballots for
voting on the Betty Charles Award and the AKC Good Sportsmanship Award.
Meeting adjourned.
Deby Harber
Mid-Continent Kennel Club Secretary
MCKC 2nd
Annual
Tuesday, February 10th,
2009
6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by
February 6th
To Karen – 299-1114
Or email –
andauerwhp@aol.com
Bring a bottle of wine
to be entered in the wine tasting contest
and also your favorite snack/finger food.
Enjoy a wonderful
evening of fine purebred dogs and fine wines!
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