Notes from the October Meeting

Arlene Myslinski was our guest speaker on Agility. She answered many questions.  She suggested a group called Canine Performance Events that we may want to contact to help us with our agility show.  They are interested in getting their events in the MO & AR area.

Christmas parades - West Plains is Dec. 13th at 5:00 pm.  We will have a trailer for folks to ride on.  All Pets is going to allow us to decorate the trailer behind their store.  I'll send out information on the time and theme as we get closer to the date.  If somebody would like to be in charge of coordinating the decorations let me know.  If you want to walk with your dog that is fine, just remember it goes at a fast pace.  Quick poll - Do we want to enter the float in the competition?  Let me know your opinion ASAP because it makes a difference on how much we pay to enter.  The prize is worth the extra money, but it does take a lot of work to be competitive.  Willow Springs parade is Dec. 6th starting at 10:00 am.  This is a slower paced parade that would be good for walking with your dog.  We will meet at Booster field at 9:00 am.   Let me know if you will be participating in this parade. 

Monday night training practices: We decided to make a change to when training will take place.  There is concern about weather issues and driving at night in the winter.  We have decided to try for the winter having the practices on Sunday afternoons starting at 2:00.  For Nov. we will do the 2nd and 3rd Sunday (because I forgot to get anything out earlier).  The rest of the winter we will go back to the 1st and 3rd Sunday.  We will meet at Galloway Park.  If somebody wants to check on other indoor locations go ahead.  Let me know what you find out.

Dec. meeting/dinner - We decided to go to either Ryans & Coltons.  Each place has advantages and disadvantages.  We decided on Dec. 14th. if it is available.  Mandy will get back to us on availability.