MCKC NEWSLETTER
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MEETING NOTICE: October 14, 2008 7:00 p.m.
HARDESTY LIBRARY
8316 E 93rd
(East of Memorial at the
light at 93rd)
BEFORE THE MEETING DINNER
If anyone wants to meet for dinner
before the meeting you can join us at Oliveto’s at 6:00. It is a new restaurant next door to Panera
Bread at 91st and Memorial.
MEETING PROGRAM
Ruth Harris will present a program
and video on the
AKC Champion Tracking Title
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 2,
9, 16, 23 Junior Handling Class –
October
18, 2008 - Paws in the Park – Jenks Riverwalk
Contact Charles Simmons
for information
October 30
Combined Specialties –
October
31-November 2 –
WELCOME
Welcome
to new member Mac Finlayson
Meeting Refreshment Schedule
October - Charles &
Phyllis Simmons
November - Karen Gibson
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
MCKC had a good showing of members at the Responsible Dog Ownership Day event
in
Six of us, including a representative from Arby's, one of
the sponsors of the Children's Art Show
At The Dog Show, judged the entries for this year's show.
Once again we had a huge amount of wonderful artwork with some startlingly
great work. The Art Show is always a highlight of the Fall
Cluster.
There is a lot of interest in Mid-Continent and we are
welcoming new members at every meeting! We need new blood and new workers
with the challenges ahead. As many of you know we had to move the Fall Cluster downtown to the
Convention Center from
You may know that the
Karen Gibson
299-1114
Children’s Art Show is Ready to Display
Another year of inspiring art has been judged and is ready to view. Students from kindergarten to 12th
grade entered their creations in our yearly art show. The t-shirt winner was especially exciting
this year, with a creative new twist on how to do the shirt. The shirt will be
in black and white and I’m sure you will all enjoy it and the sentiment it
promotes. Students continue to impress
us with their ability. Be sure to view
the art and enjoy the catalog!
Junior’s Classes Start Thursday!
This Thursday, October 2nd we start our four week Junior
Handling Class. Timing is perfect to
prepare for our fall show. We have a
range of Juniors and maybe a couple of Seniors that are anxious to learn the ropes
of Junior Handling. We hope to have many
of the same faces back to assist and hopefully a few new ones. There is room for everyone. If you can bring a solid show dog for a
Junior to learn with, we would greatly appreciate the help. Karen is doing refreshments for the first two
weeks, anyone want to volunteer for the 3rd week??? Classes are held at
September 9, 2008 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:14 pm by President Karen Gibson. Two AKC video’s on Canine Degenerative
Myelopathy were shown. President Karen
Gibson welcomed new members Ellen Lucas
and Bonnie Parker and asked guests to introduce themselves. Show wins were
announced.
Charles Simmons made a motion to accept the minutes of the August
meeting as printed in the newsletter.
The motion was seconded by Nancy Pfiefer and passed by the membership.
President – Karen Gibson announced the nominating committee
for the 2009 election. Charles Simmons
will be the Chairman along with Sherry Brisco and Peggy Tucker. Marc Crews is alternate. The audit of the MCKC books was held with
Treasurer Barbara Jeleski and club members Marc Crews, Julia Ziegler and Tricia
Bogdon.
Nominations for the Betty Charles and Good Sportsman awards will be made
at the October meeting. Voting will be
in December and the awards will be presented in January.
Vice-President – Lori Finlayson reported on the Art Show at the Dog
Show. Charles will take flyers to
several Arby’s locations and Ellen volunteered to post flyers. Also flyers for the Junior Showmanship class
were available to members.
Secretary – Deby Harber reported that AKC is sending $200 to
MCKC to be used however we see fit as our obedience show is a regional
qualifying event.
Treasurer – Barbara Jeleski reported that the checking balance
is $1, 980.02, Agility balance is $11,754.92 and CD’s of $17,170.88 and
$11,363.50.
Show Committee – Show chair Karen Gibson reported that the OK Ring
Stewards are disbanding in 2009. We will
be responsible for ring stewards for the spring show in Grove. Our usual date for our fall show in 2009 will
have to be changed due to the unavailability of the Convention Center.
Charles Simmons reminded everyone of Paws in the Park on October 18 at
Jenks Riverwalk. Sandy Wyman will administer CGC tests if space is available.
Membership applications and recommendation letters were received from
Jamie Wooley and Steve Schroeder, Carla Link, Carol Minden and Jim Harber. They will be voted on at the next meeting.
Karen reminded the membership to pay Sherry Brisco for trophies.
Meeting Adjourned.
Submitted by: Deby Harber, secretary
BRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGSBRAGS
Barbara
Jeleski
Kiamichi Champagne Toast –
GSLAC Teacup Agility – Finished TACH
U2
Ellen Lucas
Unique’s Southwest Sierra – Norwich Terrier –
Sierra’s Catherine the Great – Norwich Terrier –
Jordan
Courtney
Tribute’s Harley’s
Carol
Minden
Smokehouse Chocolate Souffle – Bernese Mountain Dog –
WB/BOS – 3 points to finish
Smokehouse Cracker Jax – Bernese Mountain Dog –
WD – 1 point
Karen
Gibson
CH Legenda’s Saturday Night Live – Whippet –
2 BOB’s and Group 3