B'ARKANSAS
#12 DECEMBER 2008

 I WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ITEMS OF INTEREST: December 13th, General Membership meeting (short)Then, CHRISTMAS PARTY.
 

           Happy Birthday to all.

          1st – Mack Fortney, 3rd - Bill Bennett, 9th – Jean Smith, 11th- Clyde Crookham


Obedience School Winner!   

Here are directions to Peggy’s House again.

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.
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 .

Hope to see everyone there.

"About the only two things accurate in the words 'Budget Surplus' are the letters B.S." -- Congressman Gene Taylor

This is Kal-El’s (Kansa’s Super Man @ Cargeo) Daughter.      Kansa’s Dream the Impossible Dream (Lil Gator). Out of her first 6 all breed shows, she has won 2X Winners Bitch, 4X Reserve, and 1 Best of Breed, and a puppy Working Group. All of this has been done at 6 months old.

          Here is some Christmas Spirit:

These are the two largest Army Medical Centers; the Air Force and Navy/Marines
each have their own, and with internet access, all are easy to find.

Having been a patient at BAMC, I know how much getting little tokens of
appreciation mean to these men and women. Please take the time to do something
nice for them.

SFC Michael Stone (Ret)


When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed
so much would get.
SUCH A Great Idea!!!
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please
include the following:

A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington , D.C. 20307-5001
OR
c/o Brooke Army Medical Center
3851 Roger Brooke Drive
Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
 

“APPROVED” MINUTES
Arkansas Kennel Club Meeting, October 15, 2008
Members present: Christine Anderson, George Peterson, Carleen Peterson, Bill Bennett, Bonnie Bennett, Pam Killebrew, Carol Nilles, Clyde Crookham, Mary Davis, Grant Davis, Anita Riley, Susan Jackson, Bob Matchett, Dotty Jobe, Peggy Crawford, Rebecca Crawford, Sherry Vincent and Sheryl Starns.
Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm by President Christine Anderson. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. General communications were read. The treasurer's report (including show break down) was given and approved. CDs have been moved as discussed. All dues are paid. Corrections to the Treasurers report were voted on and passed.
Old Business:
Show Committee - Bill has 5 judges for 2009 show; he passed around the list of judges and what they will be
judging. Pam Killebrew has contracted with the same hotel as last year for the judges. Need trophy committee.
Audit committee - need written report.
Constitution & By-laws - Sheryl Starns, Patty Montez & Carleen Peterson.
Newsletter - Brag forms, info on three year rabies vaccine in AR.
Sunshine Committee - Anita - nothing to report

Christine called the ACK about applying for Rally. The club must apply for Obedience and Rally together. Christine asked if anyone is interested in being in charge of the obedience and/or rally events, need at least two people.
RDOD - Sheryl thanked the volunteers; we had a fair turnout considering we were competing with hurricane Ike. LRDTC, Invisible Fence and PetCo all would like to participate again next year. The contests were a big hit. Pictures are on our website and on Sync's website.

New Business:
Peggy Crawford has offered her home for the Christmas party. Dates available are December 5, 6,12 or 13. Voted by show of hands for Saturday the 13th. The party will begin at 5:00 pm. Peggy will fix main dish. Sheryl Starns moved to have the December meeting at the party on the 13th, Bill Bennett seconded, motion passed. Limit of $10 - $15 on gifts for exchange.
Information on three year rabies vaccinations handed out.
Information from Sunflower Cluster Junior Scholarship Charitable Trust was read. Discussion of what we have contributed in past years. Christine reminded the club this is the year we are cutting back on our donations. Sheryl reported on being there last year for the event and how much it means to the kids. Carleen moved to contribute $500, Grant Davis seconded. Carol Nilles reminded us that donations were our biggest expense last year. Hand count taken. Motion did not pass. Carol moved that we donate $150, seconded. Hand count, motion did not pass. Bill Bennett moved to give a $150 gift card to the Best Junior Handler at our show, Grant seconded. Hand count, motion did not pass.
Brags:
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheryl Starns, Secretary