MCKC NEWSLETTER
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MEETING NOTICE: September 9, 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
AKC Canine Health Foundation Videos
On Canine Degenerative Myelopathy
UPCOMING
EVENTS
September
20, 2008 - AKC Canine Experience –
Contact Lori Finlayson
for additional information
***If anyone would like
to ride with Karen, she will be taking her “dogmobile” with space for 16 dogs
in #300 crates.
299-1114 or email
andauerwhp@aol.com
October
18, 2008 - Paws in the Park – Jenks Riverwalk
Contact Charles Simmons
for information
WELCOME
Welcome to new members:
Ellen Lucas and Bonnie
Parker. Glad to have you both on
board.
Meeting Refreshment Schedule
September - Bonnie
Parker
October - Charles &
Phyllis Simmons
November - Karen Gibson
September
is the Month for Children’s Art Show at the Dog Show
Fliers and posters are out, encouraging competitors in our student art
show. Students are challenged to depict
their favorite canine enjoying a fun activity with them. We hope to have another stellar group of art
to judge this year. Last year exceeded
500 entries.
Volunteers are needed to take fliers to schools in your area. Don’t let the students you know miss the
opportunity to participate in the fun and see their art displayed at the fall
show, possibly on a T-shirt or in the catalog.
It is a wonderful way to reach students and their parents and share our
love of dogs.
JR. Handler
Classes are Planned for October
Once again, a dedicated group of MCKC members will offer classes to
assist Jr. Handlers in their quest to learn to show. The members had as much fun as the Jrs. in
practicing proper ring behavior. Please
inform any prospective Jrs. of this opportunity to learn the in’s and out’s of
showing their dogs. Your help is needed,
either in instruction, bringing a dog for Jr’s to learn from or bringing
refreshments. Jrs receive a certificate,
Jrs book and loving support. Some of our
Jrs have already been winning in the ring! Please let any board member know if
you would like to join us on Wed. evenings.
August 12, 2008 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 pm by President Karen Gibson
following a presentation by Stacy Mason from AKC about the CHIC program.
Lori Finlayson made a motion to accept the minutes of the July meeting
as printed in the newsletter. The motion
was seconded by Charles Simmons and passed by the membership.
President – No report.
Vice-President – Lori Finlayson reported on the Art Show at the Dog
Show. Dr Gross of Southern Ag will
donate $500. Flyers for the the art show
need to be distributed to the schools as soon as possible. The information will also be posted to the
website. The plan is to have the
t-shirts available for sale at Paws in the Park on Oct 18. Lori also reported we will try to have Junior
Handler classes during the month October.
Secretary – Deby Harber reported the success of posting the
newsletter to the website. Only a few
members requested hard copy be mailed to them.
Treasurer – reported by Karen Gibson in Barbara Jeleski’s
absence. Checking balance is $2,266.64,
Agility balance is $11,754.92.
Show Committee – Show chair Karen Gibson reported that things are on
track for the upcoming shows. Trophy
donations are up this year.
Membership Committee – Membership applications were voted on for Bonnie
Parker and Ellen Lucas and both were accepted as new members. Mac Finlayson’s application was read and will
be voted on at the September meeting.
Guests Jamie Wooley, Steve Schroeder, Jim Harber and Janine Winings were
introduced.
Meeting Adjourned.
Submitted by: Deby Harber, secretary
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Karen Gibson
Legenda’s Saturday Night Live – Whippet – Duluth KC –
Group 1 & 2
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
In the Beginning...
You got your dog, a real show dog, and quickly realized that you needed the
correct collar to show him on. Which in turn led you to that wonderful
buttery smooth three foot leather lead.
At your very first show, you noticed that you just HAD to have the proper
grooming supplies also.
- Slicker Brush
$9.00
- Comb $10.00
- Spray Bottle
$4.00
- Good
Conditioner $15.00
- Water Bottle
$4.00
- Pin Brush
$15.00
- Bait $10.00
- NEW Collar
(your dog has now out grown that first one) $14.00
- Chalk $9.00
- Chalk Brush
$15.00
- Cholesterol $10.00
YOUR FIRST POINT*****YOU'RE
HOOKED****** **
- Bait $10.00
- Dog show
calendar $12.00-don't wanna miss ANY shows now
By now you're
beginning to realize the back seat isn't a proper way to transport your dog.
- Dog Crate for the
car $80.00
At your very next show
you begin to feel a bit more confident and relaxed at dog shows Borrowing and
waiting to use your friends grooming table is so inconvenient.
- Grooming Table $95.00
- Grooming Arm
$50.00
- Bait $10.00
You begin to start
collecting dog show things, old towels, skirts with pockets, dresses with
pockets, Good comfortable shoes, rain gear, umbrellas, water jugs,etc
- $100.00
- Too many grooming
supplies? Tack Box for supplies $50.00
- Good comfortable
Camp Chairs $35.00-we seem to be spending much more time at shows lately.
Suddenly you realize
all of these items AND your dog don't fit in the family car anymore.
- Used Mini Van
$15,000.
Somewhere around this
point you get tired of waiting to use your friends blow dryer.
- New blow dryer $150.00
- Extension Cord for
Dryer $15.00
- Five-way plug for
sharing electricity with your new dog show friends $10.00
- New and improved
dog show collar and lead $40.00
- New type of
improved Coat Conditioner $15.00
- Bait $10.00
- Your friends
favorite Shampoo and Whitener $35.00
- New Comb and
Slicker brush $25.00 (you lost the old ones at the last show)
- Scissors $30.00
(kitchen shears just don't trim those pads right)
- Muddy Show
grounds.. Roll up mat for covering ground $45.00
YOUR DOG PICKED UP HER
NINTH SINGLE
The hunt for majors begins. After wasting much money on entries where
majors didn't hold you begin to get frustrated and search out and find that new
male show puppy and a perfect match for your female!
- Crate for new dog
$80.00
- Show collar and
lead for new dog $50.00 (your tastes have been refined now)
- Handling classes
for new dog $40.00
The very first show
teaches you, your Mini Van will not carry both crates and all your equipment.
- Brand New Larger
Mini Van $25,000.00
- Now having two dogs
to show and get ready quickly teaches you a generator is required!
Generator $325.00
- Two Dog Kennels for
outside $1,000.00
- Just gotta pick up
one of those majors on your female Handler for those major shows $200.00
(+/-)
YOUR FEMALE FINISHES!
Your new male is too young to breed.
- Updating &
Health Clearances on Female $200.00
- Stud Fee $1,000.00
- Progesterone
Testing $200.00
- Whelping box
$250.00
- Vet bills-x-rays,
sonograms, well mother checks $400.00
- Putting first aid
whelping kit together $300.00
- Vaccines for new
litter $150.00
- X-pen for puppies
$80.00
- Whelping pads,
fleeces, toys for puppies, weaning supplies, etc $450.00
- Baby Scale $45.00
- Well puppy and
mother exams $150.00
Spectacular puppy in
litter will be new show dog. Immediately realize Mini Van will NOT hold
three dogs and show equipment
- Motor Home or Full
size dog show van $30, 000 to $100,000.00!!!!!!!!!
You suddenly realize you are eating macaroni
and cheese while your dogs are eating Human Grade Dog food at $55.00 a bag.
Congratulations! You have now earned the title of "Dog
Breeder!" Aren't you glad you are finally making those big
bucks breeding dogs?
So far you have invested $75,652.00 in showing your two dogs.
This figure does NOT include dog food, the initial cost of your dogs, entry
fees, motel bills, general vet bills, toys and many other ownership
incidentals.
Your litter of pups yielded six puppies, you kept one and sold the other five
for $500.00 each. Congratulations you just made $2,500.00 breeding your
dogs!
Now if you can just breed 30 or more litters you MAY just break even with
your initial investment of over $75,000!
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