Dear members:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for all the help and support you have given me for the last three years! Everything that has been accomplished because of you, not me. I just think that three years is enough and it’s time for someone else to have the support you have given me. On ward and up word, let us have a great show and a super rest of the year!!
Grant
Everybody, don’t forget to come to the June meeting and vote!
Here is the slate for the 2008-2009 governing body of the Arkansas Kennel Club:
President - (Vote for one) Mary Davis, Sheryl Starns, and Christine Anderson
V President - George N. Peterson
Secretary - Sheryl Starns
Treasurer - Susan Jackson
Show Chair - Bill Bennett
Directors - (Vote for three {3}) Christine Anderson, Grant Davis, Donna Crookham, Bonnie Bennett, Clyde Crookham, Carleen Peterson.
ALSO: THERE WILL BE A “B” MATCH ON FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 20, 2008.

ALL THAT HAVE FINISHED A CHAMPION, TITLED A DOG, OR ADDED ANOTHER TITLE, PLEASE SNAIL MAIL A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE TO:

BONNIE BENNETT
9818 BRANCH DR
CABOT, AR 72023

SHE NEEDS TO RECEIVE THEM BY 30 JUNE, 2008

If you are adding a title to a dog that already has a trophy, bring the trophy, along with the copy of the title to June or July meetings. I will get a new plaque made for that trophy.

Our awards party will be in September.

NOTE: Our August meeting will be a judge’s selection meeting for our 2009 shows.
Our 2009 Shows will be August 8 – 9, 2009.
Bring your list of judges. Just remember they need to be judges that will draw an entry, fair in their judging and most of all will look at the dogs and not just because they gave you a ribbon at one time or another!


Happy Birthday !!!!
9th – Dorothy Jobe and 15th – Don Henderson


"Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy." --Howard W. Newton


A Chihuahua pup named Zachary from Cundy's Harbor, Maine ,snuggles,Wednesday, May 28, 2008, with one of three orphaned squirrels that his mother is raising along with her own two puppies.


ARKANSAS KENNEL CLUB – GENERAL MEETING MINUTES – May 21, 2008

Meeting called to order at 6:31 P.M. by President Grant Davis.

Members in attendance: Carleen C. Peterson, George N. Peterson, Donna Crookham, Clyde Crookham, Dotty Jobe, Rebecca Crawford, Peffy Crawford, Patty Montez, Pat Boggs, Sheryl Starns, Bonnie Bennett, Biill Bennett, Mary Davis, Susan Jackson, and Grant Davis.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes as published in the newsletter. Objection raised by Patty Montez stating that the reassignment of the public education chair was not shown in the minutes. Secretary George Peterson read a section of the March 19th, 2008 minutes confirming that the change had been previously published. Original motion passed unanimously. Secretary George Peterson informed the membership that the American Kennel Club had been informed of the reassignment, and their response had already been received.
Secretary George Peterson read a “thank you” note received from Jean Smith for the Arkansas Kennel Club’s donation to the church in memory of Bob. Additional correspondence received from the American Kennel Club regarding contributions to Take the Lead. Annual membership for clubs is $500.00. President Grant Davis asked that discussion regarding a donation to Take the Lead be brought up during new business.

Treasurer Susan Jackson gave the treasurer report. Motion made and passed to approve the treasurer report as stated.

Show Chair Bill Bennett stated that everything was on track for the upcoming shows. He had a box of premium lists ready for distribution. Best in Show rosettes will again be in shadow boxes. SC Bennett will contact Onofrio to have rosettes sent to Christine Anderson.
Discussion followed regarding judge transportation to and from the shows. Susan and Dana Jackson, Dotty Jobe and Peggy Crawford volunteered to help. Vendors may enter the Hall of Industry at 9:00 A.M., exhibitors may enter the Hall beginning at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 20th. Exhibitors may enter other grooming buildings (Farm & Ranch, Arts & Crafts) at noon on Friday, June 20th.

SC Bennett asked for a list of potential judges for the August 2009 shows (August 8th and August 9th, 2009). Secretary George Peterson suggested that the Arkansas Kennel Club August, 2008 general meeting be as short as possible, with the membership devoting the remainder of the evening to a “judges selection meeting” for the 2009 shows.

Judge Hospitality Chair Carleen Peterson reported on responses received from the judges regarding their arrival/departure times, room and ring side beverage preference. All but five of the judges have responded. Show Chair Bill Bennett stated that one of the judges had sent the information directly to him. JHC Carleen said that that judge had not been on the list that SC Bennett had sent to her, but that she would get an information letter off to him as soon as possible.

Pat Boggs said that grooming reservations were coming in, and that there were only four spaces left.

Nominating Committee: Carleen Peterson, Donna Crookham and Dotty Jobe proposed the following slate for the 2008/2009 Arkansas Kennel Club officers and board members.
President: Mary Davis
Vice-President: George Peterson
Secretary: Sheryl Starns
Treasurer: Susan Jackson
Show Chair: Bill Bennett
Board Members: Christine Anderson, Donna Crookham and Grant Davis
Nominations from the floor were as follows:
President: Sheryl Starns and Christine Anderson
Question raised because Christine Anderson was not present to accept the nomination. A letter of acceptance from Ms. Anderson was read, and then given to Secretary George Peterson for the records. Nominations were then closed for president.
No further nominations for vice-president.
Nomination was made from the floor for George Peterson – secretary. Mr. Peterson respectfully declined due to current overload of club responsibilities. However, Mr. Peterson stated that he would be willing to accept the position if Sheryl Starns is elected president, and if the board asks him to resume responsibilities of the secretary.
No further nominations for treasurer or show chairman.
Nominations from the floor for board members were as follows:
Clyde Crookham, Bonnie Bennett and Carleen Peterson
Motion made and passed to close nominations. Elections will take place at the June 18, 2008 Arkansas Kennel Club general meeting. New officers and board members will assume their positions on July 1, 2008.

Bonnie Bennett asked that anyone who has put a championship, or other AKC recognized title, during the past year (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008) to please mail (via snail mail) a copy of the certificate to her as soon as possible. George Peterson must have the information by the first of August in order to have the awards made. Plaques will be presented at the Arkansas Kennel Club annual picnic/banquet in September. The Bennetts have offered to have that event at their home again this year.

President Grant Davis gave contact information to Publicity Chair Carleen Peterson regarding a television appearance on June 20th to advertise the ArKC shows. PC Carleen will organize appearance of some club members and their dogs.

Old business: Sheryl Starns gave report on progress of the Responsible Dog Owners Day event on September 13th, 2008. Set up will start at 8:00 A.M. at the River Market. Several suggestions were made regarding events for participation by the general public.

New business: Secretary George Peterson again brought up the American Kennel Club’s correspondence regarding the Take the Lead Foundation. Motion was made to donate $500.00 to the Take the Lead Foundation. Discussion followed. Motion passed by show of hands.
Secretary Peterson passed around information containing home first aid for dogs that he had purchased for home use. Information was in a book and an accompanying DVD. President Grant Davis said that having the information as part of public education might be beneficial to the public.

Braggs: Several, including a very interesting “search & rescue” event related by Pat Boggs. Refer to Pat’s website for more information. www.sarschips.net
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.

Respectively submitted by

George N. Peterson, Secretary






Present: Bill Bennett, Bonnie Bennett, Becky Robinson, Peggy Crawford, Mary Davis, Grant Davis, Susan Jackson, Christine Anderson, Clyde Crookham, Donna Williams
Guests: Rebecca Crawford, Robert Matchett

Meeting was called to order. The Secretary, George Peterson, was out sick, so there was no Secretary’s report. Susan Jackson read unofficial minutes from the Board meeting the night before based on her notes.

The Treasurer’s report was read and approved.

Constitution Revision Committee: Recommends no changes to the constitution at this time. Thanks to Sheryl, Carleen, Christine, and Shirley for working on this.

Show: Bill is working on judging assignments. Still needs a chief ring steward. Preliminary premium info will go to Onofrio by mid-January. The Club decided to only pay for Best In Show prizes. All other trophies will need a donor. Donors can pay for a specific breed or group prize or make a monetary donation to a general trophy fund which will then be used for group prizes. Donors must sign up by March 1, 2006. This needs to be in the next couple of newsletters. Donna presented information on what it costs to produce the trophies. It is approximately twice what the Club pays. She and Clyde are donating the labor and difference in cost. The Club voted to have the Trophy Chairman check into purchasing a shadowbox for the BIS ribbon.

Old Business: We decided to wait until closer to our show to hold a press conference regarding the police dog we helped purchase. We are also going to invite the NLRPD K-9 unit to our show.

New Business: Susan suggested we volunteer the use of our dogs to accompany the models in the Breast Cancer Survivors’ Fashion Show next October. Everyone thought that would be a lot of fun and great PR for the Club. Susan will contact Active Years Magazine (sponsor of the fashion show) and see if they would be interested.

The December meeting will be a Christmas party at Peggy Crawford’s house Dec. 17 at 5pm. Be there or be square.

Brags.
Respectfully submitted, Susan Jackson
Acting for Secretary, George Peterson, who is ill

PRESIDENT’S CORNER:
I want to wish all of you the best of this season. As we come closer to the end of this year and the beginning of the new year we can all feel like we had a very good year. I look for ward to seeing you all at Miss Crawfords for christmas fun. Enjoy, be thankful, and give thought to all those who have been less lucky than we!
Grant.

PARR-TY PARR-TY PARR-TY
WHERE: Peggy’s house.
TIME and DATE: December 17th, 2005 at 5 p.m.
FUN: Lots of food. Club is supplying the ham and we bring the rest. (RSVP Peggy with what you want to bring and how many guests). There will be a “Crazy Santa” gift exchange. Gifts will be no more than $10 for those who want to participate. So bring something crazy.
MAP TO: 941 Skyline Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72116


Take exit 153A to John F. Kennedy Blvd. Turn right. Go to stop light. Turn right at light (on Ave A/Skyline Drive). There will be a gas station (Shell, I think). East A Ave. turns into Skyline Drive. Peggy’s house in on the left. About a ½ mile.
REMINDER: Christmas party on December 17th at the Crawford’s will replace the Arkansas Kennel Club regular December general meeting.

This is from Bill: Those listed are the committee chairs for the 2006 shows.
TROPHYS – THERSEA KUNTZ
PUBLICITY - SHERYL STARNS
HOSPITALITY – SHERYL STARNS
JUDGES HOSPITALITY – DON HENDERSON
LUNCH – CHRISTINE ANDERSON
GROUNDS – GEORGE PETERSON
BOOTHS - GEROGE PETERSON
CHIEF RING STEWARD – STILL OPEN (call Bill if you would like to take it)

I got this from Susan awhile back. This is a neat milestone.

Per minutes of the September 2005 AKC Delegate Meeting:
Blanche Del Deo (Arkansas Kennel Club) and LaVerne Anderson (Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club) were presented with medallions recognizing 25 years of service as AKC delegates.

Another from Susan.
Our little tree at the Sherwood Festival of Lights did very well. I was there an hour before the bidding was over, and it was at $60 then. I took a bunch of pictures.


Medical note: Carleen fractured her right shoulder three days prior to leaving for San Diego. Yes … of course … the trip went on as scheduled. Complete with arm sling and pain medication. Waiting on results of MRI to determine whether or not there is also a torn rotator cuff.

Remember guys, when they want to go shopping either go or have an extremely good reason not to.
G

WOMEN'S REVENGE

"Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase.

As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse.
"So, do you always carry your TV remote?" I asked.
"No," she replied, "but my husband refused to come shopping with me,

and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally."



AND………………… This is from my brother-in-law. Carleen and I think the last one is scary.
G

A first grade teacher had 25 students in her class and she presented
each child the first half of a well known proverb and asked them to
come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these
were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you.
While reading, keep in mind that these are first graders,
6-year-olds, because the last one is classic!

1. Don't change horses...........until they stop running.
2. Strike while the......................bug is close.
3. It's always darkest before.............Daylight Saving Time.
4. Never underestimate the power of ....... termites.
5. You can lead a horse to water but ......... how?
6. Don't bite the hand that ........................ looks dirty.
7. No news is......................................impossible.
8. A miss is as good as a............................... Mr.
9. You can't teach an old dog new ..............math.
10. If you lie down with dogs, you'll ....... stink in the morning.
11. Love all, trust ..................................... me.
12. The pen is mightier than the ...................pigs.
13. An idle mind is........................the best way to relax.
14. Where there's smoke there's .................pollution.
15. Happy the bride who.........................gets all the presents.
16. A penny saved is ................................ not much.
17. Two's company, three's .................... the Musketeers.
18. Don't put off till tomorrow what ....... you put on to go to bed.
19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you,............... cry and
you have to blow your nose.
20. There are none so blind as ..................... Stevie Wonder.
21. Children should be seen and not ...........spanked or grounded.
22. If at first you don't succeed .................... get new batteries.
23. You get out of something only what you ....... see in the picture
on the box.
24. When the blind lead the blind ................. get out of the way.
25. Better late than...................................pregnant.


From the editor: Send things to me and I will put them in the newsletter, or I will just keep sending things from my family!!!
G 








AUGUST ITEMS OF INTEREST:
20th RDOD meeting 6:00 pm (ALL PERSONS WHO WANT TO HELP WITH THIS
IMPORTANT EVENT, PLEASE ATTEND THIS MEETING.
20th General membership meeting 6:30 pm
DUES ARE DUE: Pay them before 1 SEPTEMBER!!!!
September 6 4:00 pm, Awards Banquet at Bill and Bonnies’ house.
September 13 10:00 am till 4:00 pm Responsible Dog Owners Day

13th Shirley Horn, 19th Catherine Fortney, 22nd Sheryl Starns.

A Very Happy Birthday to all!!!!!! On Saturday, September 13, 2008, the Arkansas Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club and Invisible Fence Co. will be sponsoring a Responsible Dog Ownership Fair. (BARK IN THE PARK) The event will take place at the River Market Pavilion and will be an all day event starting at 10:00 A.M. and ending at 4:00 P.M. This is a huge undertaking for our club and we will need all our members to work together to make this a successful event.
Club member, Sheryl Sterns is the Chairperson for the event. She has been hard at work securing the grounds and laying out the plans for the Fair. Some of the participants that have already signed up for this event are Little Rock Animal Service, Last Chance Arkansas, CARE, Central Arkansas Search and Rescue, Training Wheels and more! There will be a Search and Rescue Demonstration given by club member Pat Boggs and a toy dog agility demonstration by the LRDTC. There will be various booths, all open to the public, as well as a Rabies Clinic and a Micro Chip Clinic. If you know any individuals or groups that would be interested in participating in the Fair please contact Sheryl.
Club member Peggy Crawford and her events committee have come up with some pretty neat ideas to make the day fun for all. Some of the contests that will be taking place are: a DOGGIE CAKE WALK; STRUT YOUR MUTT PARADE; LITTLE ROCK'S MOST TALENTED DOG; MOST EARISISTABLE DOG; AND DOG/OWNER LOOK ALIKE. There will also be an Arts and Crafts Competition, Best Decorated Dog Crate, Best Decorated Water Bowl, Best Decorated Dog Bone. Best Family Photo with a Dog. Best Dog related Painting/pottery These can be any size and medium,etc.
Now this is where, you, the club members come in. We will need prizes for the various contests mentioned above. So, I am asking each member to contribute a doggie gift basket as a prize for the Fair. If you would like to make a donation in lieu of bringing a basket we have members who have volunteered to make up a basket in your dog/ or kennel name. If you will be unable to assist or attend the Responsible Dog Ownership Fair then please bring your basket or donation to the Arkansas Kennel Club meeting on Wednesday. Oh, by the way, there will be a twenty dollar prize awarded for the Best Club Member Gift Basket, so lets’ all get creative!!!
Happy Tails to All,
Christine Anderson
From Sheryl: The OFA has received word from multiple sources that incorrect information is being disseminated that the OFA Cardiac Database is being discontinued as of August 2008. Please be assured this is NOT the case. The OFA is committed to registering cardiac examination results and is committed to the highest standards for cardiac examination protocols as recommended by Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Cardiology Group. The OFA will continue to accept evaluation results from all licensed veterinarians, and will continue to designate the level of expertise of the attending veterinarian through suffixes assigned to the resulting OFA number (P for Practitioner, S for Specialist, C for Cardiologist). In addition, when the examination includes echocardiography, an additional suffix of ECHO is added to the OFA number.
If you have a cardiac exam scheduled and intend on registering the results with the OFA, please print a copy of the OFA Cardiac Application form (link below), and bring it with you to the exam and ask the attending veterinarian to fill out their diagnosis and sign the form. Procedurally, nothing has changed to register these results with the OFA.
The OFA online databases continue to be the world’s most comprehensive resource of health screening results to assist breeders in making more informed breeding decisions in an effort to breed healthier dogs.
Access the OFA Cardiac Application form by clicking on the link below:
http://www.offa.org/cardappbw.pdf
Permission granted to cross post.
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), is a non-profit 501c(3) foundation dedicated to improving the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of inherited disease for over forty years.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
2300 E. Nifong Blvd. Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: (573) 442-0418 Fax: (573) 875-5073 Email: ofa@offa.org
Website: www.offa.org

Members present: Christine Anderson, George Peterson, Susan Jackson, Mary Davis, Bill Bennet, Bonnie Bennet, Dotty Jobe, Pam Killebrew, Patty Montez, Peggy Crawford, Rebecca Crawford, Pat Boggs, Sandy McGrath, Carol Nilles, Bob Machett, and Sheryl Starns.

Guests present: Sherri Rohm and Charity Dennington.

Meeting called to order at 6:33pm by President Christine Anderson. Christine thanked Bill Bennet for the job he did with the show and the club gave him a round of appreciation applause. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. The treasurer’s report was given. Susan reported the interest rate on our CD has dropped to half of what it was last year. We will need to consider whether or not we want to dip into the principle of our CDs or cut back on some of our spending. Peggy Crawford moved to accept the treasurer’s report, Sheryl Starns seconded, motion passed.

Show Committee: The binder of pictures from the 2008 show was passed around. Bill said it was one of the smoothest running years we’ve had. Bill reminded everyone that we will be discussing judges for next year at the August meeting. We do not have a contract for the fairgrounds for 2009. Christine handed out folders with info from the AKC show manual. Several Thank You notes from judges were read by the secretary. Thank You notes will be sent by the secretary to Terry and Vince Smith and Bob Machett. George Peterson has already sent Thank You notes to Harmon Outdoors, Pet’s Mart, Robin and the fairgrounds. Pam Killebrew will take care of the Thank You to Tropical Smoothies for providing the snacks for the judges during Group judging. It was discussed that the new hotel arrangements seemed to be really enjoyed and appreciated by the judges. Sandy McGrath has volunteered to do lunches and judges hospitality for the 2009 shows. Sandy has also volunteered to do the ads for the 2009 catalog.

Old Business: Cluster committee to look into clustering with other clubs for shows is George Peterson (chairman), Bill Bennet, Carol Nilles, Mary Davis, and alternate Carleen Peterson.

Pat Boggs volunteered to do grooming space reservations again for the 2009 show.

Discussion on AKC accepting mixed breed/designer breed registration. The club would like to hear from our delegate on this matter. The secretary will e-mail our delegate to let her know we would like to be kept informed on this matter.

Responsible Dog Ownership Fair: Sheryl Starns reports Little Rock Animal Village (Services) will be there with the adoption van. Last Chance Arkansas, Alliance Search & Rescue, Training Wheels, Invisible Fence of AR, and Toy Dog agility will be there. Invisible Fence of Arkansas has made a $150 donation. Images is donating the printing of banners. Peggy Crawford and Rebecca will man the Public Ed booth. They also volunteered to be in charge of a doggy contest for RDOD. Sandy and Sherry offered to help with the contest.

New Business: Sheryl Starns moved to have Last Chance Arkansas do the raffle at the 2009 show. They are the volunteer group for Little Rock Animal Services. After some discussion, Patty Montez moved to table the motion, Pat Boggs seconded. Motion passed with Sheryl objecting.

Christine announced the audit committee made up of Carol Nilles (chair), Patty Montez and George Peterson.

Christine announced that Patty Montez is the new Education Coordinator; Anita Riley is the new Legislative Representative. Anita is still the Sunshine committee chair so if you know of any club members who are in the hospital, etc. please let Anita know. Anita is also on the membership committee.

Christine announced a new committee of Patty Montez and Pat Boggs that will look into attracting supported entries to our shows.

Susan Jackson volunteered to go over information about show bench committees at one of the spring meetings.

We have been asked if the club would like to have a booth at the Dog Days of Summer at the Zoo this Saturday. No one is available so we will not.

Brags. Meeting Adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl Starns, Secretary

ME:
The General Elections are getting closer and closer. I am not going to put in here who is going to be a good candidate for the country, state, or local. What I want to do is to ask everyone to read, listen, and learn as much as you can about all of the candidates and Bills to be voted on. It is the responsibility of all Americans to be informed!
If you are not going to be able to vote at your precinct, you may want to think about absentee voting. You can do this either in person or by mail.


One last thing: The Toy Club of Central Arkansas has there premium out and it will be sent to the membership via email and there will be some at the August meeting.


B'ARKANSAS
#11 NOVEMBER, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST: 19th General Membership meeting

Saturday, December 13th, 2008 5pm Meeting and Christmas Party. There will NOT be a meeting on the third Wednesday in December.

Happy Birthday to all
14th – Dorothy Moore: 20th – Carleen Peterson: 25th – Patty Montez


This is Pam’s nephew, Dane, and his dog at the Hot Springs Dog Show. He turned nine on Sunday and placed second in the Novice Junior class with Pam's dog Jerry. Go Dane!

At the Hot Springs KC show Skipper qualified in Rally on Saturday, Mia got WB/BOS for 2 points on Sunday, Chardonnay got RWB Sunday but beat a tough open class to get there.
At the Fort Smith KC show, Mia got a FIVE point major as WB/BOS on Saturday, Chardonnay took the large Open class both days and went RWB on Sunday. WAHOO!!

From: Clyde Crookham, Sr.
Subject: SEAKC
From: Georgia L. Welch
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:09 PM
Subject: SEAKC

South East Arkansas Kennel Club has lost their show site for 2009. We are booked for the convention center in 2010.
Georgia

There is no December meeting on the third Wednesday this month because it will be taking place at the party!!!!!

We are having a Christmas Party !!!!!!!

WHERE: Peggy’s Casa
WHEN: December 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
THE CLUB: is supplying the main dish, the members are providing “pot luck” dishes
RSVP: with the number of people and what you will bring.
FUN AND GAMES: There will be a “Silly Santa” gift exchange for those who would like to participate. The gift should be between $10.00 and $15.00.
Please RSVP Peggy with the number of persons and what you plan to bring for the potluck.
Home phone # is: 501 753 0289. Cell is: 501-952-0752; E-mail : plasercrawford@sbcglobal.net .

There will be a short meeting before the fun!

DIRECTIONS to Peggy’s:

From I -40 exit 153. (Take hwy 107 north (JFK BLVD.) Take “A” street (at shell gas station) turn Rt. Go 8/10 mile. Second to last house on left before stop sign. It is 941 Skyline. 753-0289 if you get turned around.

MORE BRAGS!

Dotty Jobe – “Buster” won BOB at the Fort Smith Show on Saturday and took BOB both days at Memphis. And her “Rocky” won two “5” point majors in Fort Smith.

Anita Riley - On September 25, 2008 Empress Design of the Orient (Desi), a little boy was born.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU!

These are the (APPROVED) September meeting minutes.
Members present: Mary Davis, Grant Davis, Christine Anderson, George Peterson, Carleen Peterson, Bill Bennett, Bonnie Bennett, Pat Boggs, Pam Killebrew, Dotty Jobe, Sandy McGrath, Carol Nilles, Clyde Crookham, Donna Crookham, and Sheryl Starns.

There were two guests present.

Meeting called to order at 6:28pm by President Christine Anderson. Minutes from the August meeting were read and approved. There was no treasurer’s report.

Old Business:
Show Committee - We have not received the check from Onofrio yet. Bill will call them.

Education Committee – Christine reported Peggy told her she had gotten info from Patty for RDOD.

Newsletter – George requested pictures of member’s dogs doing things other than showing. Send in your brags.
Complaint about newsletter read from Patty Montez. Minutes were not in the Newsletter because they were
not sent to the editor in time.

RDOD – Saturday, George & Grant will help set-up, workers will get a free t-shirt.

No contract for the fairgrounds for 2009. They do not know yet whether they (fairgrounds) are building new.

Brags. Annual Awards presented. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl Starns
Secretary

THOUGHTS AND QUOTES

Align your mind....
************************
HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT WHAT YOU CAN IMAGINE.

You're bigger than anything that can happen to you.
The obstacles you face are only mental barriers which can be overcome by adopting a more positive approach.

Reality is something you can rise above.

You don't have to be a puppet manipulated by outside powerful forces,
You can become the powerful force yourself.

Courage is resistance to fear and mastery of fear, not absence of fear.
This is where you'll win the battle, in the playhouse of your mind.

Visualize what you want. See it, feel it, believe in it.
Make your mental blue print, and then begin to build.
See things as you would have them be instead of as they are.