August 2009 Newletter

Text Box: News Sylvia Arrowwood is head of the nominating committee for 2010. If you would like to serve on the nominating committee or serve as an officer or board member for 2010, please contact Sylvia at 899-7460 Members of the nominating committee and those to be nominated must have attended at least 6 meetings of the Charleston Kennel Club in 2009. Events Lowcountry Paws and Claws Pet Expo is going to be held September 26 at the Charleston Area Convention Center from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Bring your furry or feathered friend to the first Annual Lowcountry Paws and Claws Pet Expo, sponsored by The Post and Courier! For information call 937-5420 or 937-5421. Sunday, September 13, 12-6pm “Dog Day” at “Whirling Waters” (Wannamaker Park). Bring your water loving pooch for dip in “wave pool” and “Otter bay”. Fee: $10 or $8 with CCR pass. 843-795-4386. James Island County Park will hold “Yappy Hour” on Thursday, October 15, 4-7pm. Dogs are invited to bring their owners for walk, music and drinks. Free with general park admission. 843-795-4386.

Text Box: It looks like the realignment question will be split into several questions. 1. Creation of New Group-Northern Group 2. Splitting the Hound Group into two groups: Sight and Scent Hounds 3. Splitting the Sporting Group into two groups: Pointers/Setters and Spaniels/Retrievers 4. Rename Non-Sporting the Companion Group Delegates are also considering creating a “Grand Champion” class, which would be only champions competing against each other. After so many BOB’s, you become a new “Grand Champion.” It is still in the infant stages. There are lots of questions to be answered before this becomes a reality. The idea is to encourage more dogs, once they are championed, to show so they can obtain the “Grand Champion” title. Is this a good thing for the little guy or a chance for the professional handlers to make more money? Should it be restricted to BBE champions only? Should it be restricted as to who handles the dog? There are a lot of questions to be answered. I will keep you posted on the details. Questions will be addressed at the August meeting. If you cannot make it and have an opinion, let your delegate know what you think. 899-7460

Sylvia Arrowwood, AKC Delegate

Please email me directly to be assured that brags and wins are received.

debmartin@celestialshelties.com

It is very difficult for me to get the news out on time. I would love to have someone assist me by publishing the newsletter for 2010. Any volunteers?

Contact Debbie Martin if you have any news or views you would like to have printed in the newsletter. debmartin@celestialshelties.com or

c/o Charleston Kennel Club, 428 Rocky Road, Bonneau, SC 29431

The August 25 meeting will resume at it’s usual location, at 7:15 in the Strom Thurmond Gold Room at Charleston Southern University.

Meetings

Text Box: The board needs suggestions for Sportsperson of the Year. 2010 Show information: The catalog committee is accepting ads for the 2010 show. Contact Ricki Sylvaria (884-8586). Please contact Valery Neiman-Grieder about sponsoring a trophy or if you are donating something specific for your breed. Anyone contributing breed specific trophies or awards the show chair needs to know in writing (email will do) what that item is; for what breed and what class. The item must be delivered to Trophy Chair, she cannot pick them up from you.

Cheryl Hatchell, CKC President

Ch. Lin Chi Lightning Strikes (Flash), owned by Linda Hendrix, won Best of Opposite Sex in the supported entry Veteran Sweepstakes in Dallas, TX on July 5th.

The Clemson and Greenville Kennel Clubs are sponsoring back to back “B” Matches on September 27. For more information see our website or write Cheryl Owens for an entry form at 430 Cassel Road, Liberty, SC 29657.