The Show Lead

It was really great to see everyone that made it to the July cook-out. The food was good and I think we all had a great time. We will be back to normal with our meeting on August 3^rd at the Botanical Gardens. The conformation class will be at 6 followed by the meeting at 7.

Conformation Classes

Speaking of conformation classes, Stephanie is doing a great job! We have had a huge class and have so many new students that the classes have been extended for another 5 weeks. If you would like to take the class, contact Stephanie Haffner. She'll be glad to sign you up. Next week is the last class before the Biloxi show at the end of the month. Some pointers if you plan to take Stephanie's class: be sure to bring water for your dog, a show lead, a crate if you are working more than one dog and bring any toys or grooming tools that you would use if you were showing at the dog show.

84^th Annual Azalea City Classic

Less than 4 months to our show and it is coming along nicely. The Premium List has gone to Onofrio and everyone on the Show Committee is working very hard to help this be one of our best shows. Ms. Bonnie Lee who was contracted to judge Obedience and Rally has been replaced by Mr. Barry L. Roland (schedule conflict). If you would like to help with a committee just contact me or DH and we will be happy to find you a place. If you or your breed club would like to make a donation for a trophy, please contact our Trophy Chair, Tonya Saska. Tonya will be happy to fill you in on what we are doing this year. Would all Show Committee members please try to be present at this meeting. I would like for you to share what you are doing with the club and let us know how we can help you.

MKC Breed All About It

At the August meeting, Sharron Emmons will present an “MKC Breed All About It” for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I hope you will be able to stay and listen to the breeding guidelines and standard information on the Cavalier. Also, we will have a door prize and the raffle is back plus refreshments.

Newsletter

Wanted: an MKC member to do the monthly newsletter. For more information, contact Bonnie at 661-2334 or middlebaypwd@earthlink.net.

Pet Palooza

As you all know, Cindy put a damper on the original date for the Pet Palooza at the Fairgrounds. The Pet Palooza has been rescheduled for August 27^th. Please mark your calendar. If you are available to bring a dog for display or attend for the MKC it would be great for us to have a huge showing at this great dog event.

Proposed By-Law Changes

Current Section 3: Board Meetings: Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held in the greater Mobile Area. The meetings shall be held at the discretion of the Board but no less than ten (10) times per year; date, place and hour to be designated by the Board.

Proposed change to Section 3: The meetings shall be held at the discretion of the Board but no less than two (2) times per year with additional meetings called as needed; date, place and hour to be designated by the Board.

Interesting Web Sites

www.iamscompanybreeders.com Handling tips.

Good luck to all of you showing at the Biloxi shows this week. Be sure to join us at the August meeting so you can share your wins with us all!

See you then.

Bonnie Bryan

President