Page1        Volume Number VII                           Issue Number 6                                  June 2008

                                                      Officers and Board Members

Upcoming Events

Next Meeting:  Thursday June 19, 7:30 pm at Mio’s Pizza in Lebanon

*****   This is our LAST meeting before the show! 

*****   Please bring RAFFLE PRIZES

*****   Please bring BAKED GOODS to the show on Thursday & Friday

See more upcoming events on our website:

http://www.wckcohio.org/upcoming_events.htm

2008 Show

Please make your raffle donations to Melissa Koch

Volunteers are needed for stewarding, working the gate, and for baked goods.

WCKC MEMBERSHIP MINUTES 

MAY 15, 2008

Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. by President Dianne Lange.

No corrections or additions were made to the April minutes so they will stand approved as published.

Treasurer's report made via a handout.

Committees: 

 Programs/Suzy Howard - Tina Allen suggested that having a 4H speaker to acquaint our members with their various activities would make an interesting program. Possibly it could be arranged for the September meeting.

Training/Jaime Barnes - 25 people signed up for the Spring obedience classes.

 2008 Show/Caryn Schill - The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce has asked for information concerning our trial so it can be placed on their website.  The premium lists are available for distribution.  The obedience rings are covered for stewards.  Jaime Barnes may need one more steward for the rally rings.  Melissa Koch reported that the trophy lists have been published and all money has been received.  She will need cash or donation of items for the raffle.  Also, there is a need for someone to man the table for trophies, catalogs and the raffle.  Dianne Lange reported that the price for the caterer will be the same as last year.  She will need desserts for both days.  Help will be needed between 8 and 9 A.M. to set up the hospitality area and to decorate the class rings.  Mary Wuest has ordered the golf carts.  The American Legion again will help out.  Mary will need people on Tuesday evening to help measure parking spaces.  Muffie Schill has sent out letters to various vendors.  If you have any suggestions, please contact her.  Arlene Liebing has all the stewards and judges for the puppy match.

Old Business:  Gene Schill & Mary Wuest will be working on updating the General Rules & Procedures.

Jim Prickett has reported that the Warren County Park system has moved its dog adoption program to October.

Muffie Schill would like information in regard to 2007 awards by the end of May.  She needs the name of the dog, title earned and which show plus the date.

Warren County Fair is July 13 - 19.  Need volunteers.  Please contact Mary Wuest.

New Business:  Mary Wuest suggested that stewarding classes be presented at the training building on the fairgrounds.  These classes will be held May 28 and June 11 at 7 P.M.

Need a member to sign up for the mentoring program suggested by AKC.

Picnic will be on July 12 at noon.  Hisey Park will be the location this year.  It is in Waynesville.  Please donate paper products for the Warren County Humane Society.

Brags: 

Ken Patrick - Newfoundland Willie won Winners Dog at Crowne Point in Indiana.        

Melissa Koch - Thanks to Caryn Schill for running the rally and CGC programs at the St. Bernard weekend.  Zena, French Bulldog, qualified for a CGC title.     

Doris Staton - Ivy, Australian Terrier, achieved her Agility Jumpers title at the Clermont KC trial in May with a first place in her jump height.

Bill Howard's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel took Winners Dog and Best of Opposite at the Fort St. Clair shows.   

 Jaime Barnes - Neo, Smooth Fox Terrier, took back-to-back Best of Breeds at Fort St. Clair.

Jim Prickett's eight Pomeranians, riding motorcycles, were televised at the local Strawberry Festival.

Suzy Howard - Smitty now has three legs toward her UDX.

Caryn Schill made a motion to adjourn.  Gene Schill seconded the motion.  Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

WCKC Board Meeting

May 15, 2008

Meeting called to order at 8:50 P.M.  by President Dianne Lange.

Present were Caryn Schill, Suzy Howard, Tina Allen, Bev Schill, Jim Prickett, Jaime Barnes, Melissa Koch, and Doris Staton.

Treasurer:  Paper work completed with State Farm bank.

Committees:  Programs/ Suzy Howard - 4H or Royal Canine for September.

                     Training/Jaime Barnes - Nothing new to report.

                     Show/Caryn Schill -  Have 19 judges and 9 rings.

No old or new business to discuss at this time.

Bev Schill made a motion to adjourn, Caryn Schill seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.

Wanted

Breeder Directory

German Shepherd Dogs

            NorsStar German Shepherds, Krista Taylor, 513-934-0650, ktaylor@norsstargermanshepherds.com

Miniature Pinschers

            Milliken Miniature Pinschers, Connie Blanken, 513-779-2603, cblanken1218@roadrunner.com

Shetland Sheepdogs

            Waldenwood, Harriet Smith, 513-899-2871, Harrietsmith10@aol.com

Toy Fox Terriers

            Bold Moves, Connie Blanken, 513-779-2603, cblanken1218@roadrunner.com

New Features

Breeder Directory – This is a no-cost newsletter listing for any member in good standing of WCKC.  To be listed, please send the following information to ktaylor@norsstargermanshepherds.com

BREED, Kennel Name, Contact Person, Contact info (phone, email)

Litter Announcements – This is a no-cost newsletter listing for any member in good standing of WCKC.  To be listed, please send the following information to ktaylor@norsstargermanshepherds.com

BREED, Kennel Name, Contact Person, Contact info (phone, email), and a short description of litter (for example:  whelp date, number & gender of pups, color, etc)

Monthly Articles – I would like to include one or more articles in the Newsletter each month, and I need your help!  Topics like ring etiquette, showing, training, grooming, breeding, whelping, health, other dog sports (lure coursing, herding, earth dog, etc) are just a few ideas.  If you would like to write an article, or submit an idea, please email me at ktaylor@norsstargermanshepherds.com