MARCH
2008
MEETING NOTICE: August 12, 2008 7:00 p.m.
HARDESTY LIBRARY
8316 E 93rd
(East of Memorial at the
light at 93rd)
MEETING INFO
The next meeting will be at Hardesty Library. The address is 8316 E 93rd and the
room is reserved for 7:00. If anyone
wants to meet for dinner before the meeting you can join us at The Brook just
west of Memorial on 91st at 6:00.
President’s Report
The Club is going to participate in a couple of dog events -
AKC Canine Experience (in conjunction
with Responsible Dog Owner Day) - Saturday, September 20th in
and
Paws In The Park (Benefiting the Humane
Society of
We plan to have meet-the-breeds, Canine Good Citizen Tests,
grooming and handling demos, how to enter a dog show and any other
ideas YOU might have! If you would like to participate in either (or
both!) events contact Lori Finlayson - dalmino@aol.com (
Also, the Club Awards
Banquet is being moved to Saturday, January 17, 2009 to avoid the Christmas glut
of parties. It will be a brunch at 1:00
PM at Michael V's (
And I'm sure many of you are aware that
We had our first meeting with 24 members and guests in
attendance at the Hardesty Library
last month and it is a wonderful site! Large room with a
sound and video system - try to attend a meeting and check out this new meeting
place.
Karen Gibson, President
andaurewhp@aol.com
299-1114
Art Show Time is Here!
Hard to believe, but it is that time of year again. It is time to start
recruiting art from our area teachers and their talented students! Teachers need to contacted early in the
school year so our art show can be included in their lesson plans. If you have a school near you, please pick up
a flier at our upcoming meeting to distribute.
Art teachers, elementary teachers and all students are encouraged to
participate. Last year we expanded our
contest to the high school grades. Our
theme and requirements will be included in the information. Assistance with the art show is always needed
and volunteers are welcomed. We have wonderful sponsors this year: Arbys, Pooches and Mag Rags! Be a part of the excitement in encouraging
these students to express their love of dogs.
Meeting Refreshment Schedule
August - Sherry Brisco
September - Bonnie
Parker
October - Charles &
Phyllis Simmons
November - Karen Gibson
July 8, 2008 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by President Karen Gibson. Guests, Mike and Donna Bennett, Carol Minden,
Bonnie Parker, Janine Winings, Jim Harber and Mac Finlayson introduced
themselves to the club. Show wins were
announced by members.
Karen presented a plaque to Charles Simmons for his service as past MCKC
president.
President – Karen sent
Vice-President – Lori Finlayson reported on the success of the
Junior Handling classes. She reported that several of the participants
expressed a desire to have another class so we will be looking for a location
for a fall class. The Tulsa World plans
to do a feature on the junior handlers and will hopefully be in conjuction with
the Tulsa Cluster.
Flyers for the Art Show will be sent out shortly after the start of the
new school year. Sponsors so far are
Arby’s, Mag Rags and Pooches.
Lori also requested ideas for publicity for the fall Cluster.
Treasurer – presented by Barbara Jeleski. Checking balance is $3,588.08, Agility
balance is $11,712.08 and CD’s in the amounts of $11,318.63 and $17,103.07.
Show Committee – Show chair Karen Gibson reported that the OK Ring
Stewards Club will be disbanding and not be available after the fall show. Trophy
Chair Sherry Briscoe suggested Frankoma products as trophies. This year is Frankoma’s 75th
anniversary and has several appropriate items that could be used as trophies. Trophy sponsorships and payment should be
sent to Sherry by August 5th.
Membership Committee – Membership applications were read for Bonnie Parker
and Ellen Lucas. They will be voted on
at the August meeting.
AKC Delegate – Delegate Karen Gibson reported that podcast will be
available from AKC.
New Business: Barbara
Jeleski made a motion that MCKC donate $600.00 to the city of
In response to recent correspondence from the Take The Lead
organization, Karen researched the website to see who were recipients of grants
from this organization. This information
is not disclosed to the general public on the site. Following discussion concerning making a
donation to Make the Lead a motion was made by Lori Finlayson to donate $500.00
and seconded by Julie Ziegler. Motion
carried.
The awards dinner will be Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Michael
V’s. The dinner will actually be brunch
at 1:00. The board voted to pay $20.00
per member toward the purchase of dinner.
The qualifying time for awards plaques will still be July 1 throught
June 30.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08.
Submitted by: Deby Harber, secretary
One day the old German Shepherd starts
chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he
notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having
lunch.
The old German Shepherd thinks, 'Oh, oh! I'm in deep doo-doo now!' Noticing
some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the
bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the leopard is about to
leap, the old German Shepherd exclaims loudly, 'Boy, that was one delicious
leopard! I wonder, if there are any more around here?'
Hearing this, the young leopard halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of
terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. 'Whew!' says the
leopard, 'That was close! That old German Shepherd nearly had me!'
Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree,
figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from
the leopard. So, off he goes, but the old German Shepherd sees him heading
after the leopard with great speed, and figures that something must be up.
The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a
deal for himself with the leopard.
The young leopard is furious at being made a fool of and says, 'Here, monkey,
hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!
Now, the old German Shepherd sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his
back and thinks, 'What am I going to do now?', but instead of running, the dog
sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet,
and just when they get close enough to hear, the old German Shepherd says...
'Where's that damn monkey? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another
leopard!
Moral of this story...
Don't mess with the old dogs.... age and skill will always overcome youth and
treachery! BS and brilliance only come with age and experience.
BRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGS
Kenord Eye
of the Storm – Irish Setter – Jana Davis
Irish Setter Club of
WD/BOW to Finish – 4 pts
Smokehouse
Cracker Jax – Bernese Mountain Dog – Carol Minden
CH
Ridgmar’s Diamond in the Ruff – Westie – Darlene Davis
N IL Westie Specialty,
BOB – Best in Specialty
Ra-She Lucy
Lu – Mini Bull Terrier – Sherry Brisco
BOW (3 days) – 3 pts
Harmony’s
Puttin’ on the Ritz – Whippet – Karen Gibson
AWC South Central Regional Specialty
WD, BOS, Best Bred-by – 5 pts
Andauer It
Started with a Whisper – Whippet – Karen Gibson
UGRACH UCD
Kiamichi Champagne Toast CD RAE AXP AJP OA OAJ NFP TSAD TMAG NAC TDI aka
“Casey” – Barbara Jeleski
Trail Creek KC –
AGI – 200 (Trial 1 & 2) AGII – 200 (Trial 1 & 2)
All Stars Invitational,
AGI – 200, AGII – 195, AGIII – 200 and
UKC Premier – Saturday
AGI – 200, AGII – 199, AGIII – 200 and
UCK Premier – Sunday
AGI – 200, AGII – 200, AGIII - 200