Jan 9, 2016 Conformation Seminar- West Plains

We are having a conformation seminar on Jan. 9 at the Ridge Crest Motel in West Plains from 10 am-3 pm. The instructor is Nickie Hertzog, who raises, trains, show and has championed Golder Retrievers. Fee for a working dog spot is $60, with a second dog at $55. Auditing fee is $10. Price includes a pizza lunch. I would like to have entries by Jan. 2. I will do a waiting list since we only have 12 working spots. Please send a check made out to: SCMKC to c/o Beth Hardman, 1274 County Rd. 5050, Willow Springs, MO 65793. Please include your name and contact information with your payment. If you reserve a spot and can't make it, if you let me know in time I'll try to fill it with somebody on the waiting list. If your spot can be filled, your money will be returned. If it can't be filled there is no refund as we have to cover the costs of the meeting room and the instructor. Link to Nickie Hertzog Business Flyer: Here ~ Beth

December Activities Updates

Sat. Dec 12 - is the West Plains Christmas parade.  We are entering a float in the parade.  We are using my 1 ton flat bed for the float.  Please come help us decorate at 12 noon.  We will meet at the parking lot just on Minnesota Ave just north of the Minnesota & 2nd St intersection.  If they won't let us park there we will try a parking lot at the corner of Pennsylvania and 1st.  The judging will be at 2:30.  If you want to ride on the truck please let me know so we can plan for enough space.  I'll bring some x-pens to put on the bed to keep dogs from jumping off.  Also the parade moves fast.  So if you think you won't be able to keep up, plan on riding.  Feel free to decorate your dog.  If you can put a big bow on your dog if it will be riding that would be great, look like a present.  The actual parade starts at 4:00.  So bring snacks if you want.  They  usually bring coffee and hot chocolate around. 

Sun. Dec 13 - Is our annual Christmas party.  We will meet at Ryan's Restraunt at 2.  We will do a gift exchange, dirty santa.  If you would like to participate please bring a wrapped present around $10 in value.  We will be electing officers and board mebers.  Also membership dues are due in Dec.

Training - We won't be having any training until Jan 10th.

News, Updates & Possible Activities October 2015

News:

Candidates are needed for officers for next year. Beth is resigning as President. Need officer/board candidates by Nov. meeting. Election will be at Dec. meeting. Anybody interested in being an officer or board member contact Beth. If you are interested in any position let her know, not sure what office will be vacant.
Place and time for Dec. meeting – Talked about going back to Ryan’s and hold meeting Sunday afternoon again so roads will be better and not driving at night.

Upcoming Events & Possible Activities

• Upcoming WP Christmas parade – Dec 12 no information available yet. Decide Oct. meeting whether to participate. Theme for parade is Christmas Trees and Memories. Mike suggested for memories – military service dogs. No decision on participation. Could use Beth’s 1-ton flatbed truck for float. 
• Easter egg hunt for kids and their dogs, introduce folks to scent work. Easter is March 27, 2016. Would have to do March 12 or 19. 
• 5K dog trot to raise money for local shelters, invite shelters to bring dogs that need adopted.
• Spring match is April 16th – need to take into account when planning other activities.  
• Barn Hunt – what it’s about, etc – Kathy, Margit – Both enjoyed event in Springfield are signing up for seminar on Nov, 15. 
• Supply trailer – Mark will look into shelving to stack ring gating in to stop sliding. Also need shelves to get plastic containers, etc off the floor and out of the way. A dolly is needed for moving equipment, lots of the equipment is heavy to move equipment in and out of trailer and to set up area. Needs to be collapsible or small enough to easily fit into the trailer. Donna made a motion that we look into getting a wagon/dolly. Second by Carol. Passed. 
• Dog Park in Mt. View – Carol is going to Mt. View city council about using the ball field for a dog park outside ball season. Was going to ask about using for our shows also. Beth suggested keeping the two separate. Kathy is going to go with her. Meeting is Nov. 9 at 6:00. Others are welcome to come along. 
• Advertising the club – Welcome center has said in the past that folks new to the area ask about dog groups. If we make a flyer they will keep it there for people to take. Carol is going to work on a design. She is going to include what we do, mission statement, and meetings. May be headed by “Looking for something to do with your dog?”

Dog Training Updates

We are going to try to get back on track for the informal training. 

We will be getting together this Sunday at 2pm at Galloway Park in West Plains.  I'll bring the trailer with agility equipment if anybody wants to practice on the dog walk or pause table.  Also will have jumps, tunnel and weave poles.

We are trying for every other Sunday, but other events may change the schedule.  Mandi is looking into an indoor barn to use over the winter. 

We still need to work on the equipment, So if anybody wants to come to my place the following Sunday, we can work on it then.  If we don't get the repairs finished soon the weather is going to start getting too cold to do any painting.

If you are planning on coming Sunday give me a call or send an e-mail.  417-252-0349

~~~~~~~~~ Beth

Agility Seminar and Match September 26, 2015

The Flyer & Entry form are available for download and printing from these following links. Please mail entry form at least a week ahead of time.
Thanks, Beth.

Agility Match & Seminar Entry Form (PDF)
Flyer

Ozark Heritage Festival - Demo

Ozark Heritage Festival - Rally