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JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Annual Meeting - February 6th, 2010
Event Chair: Ingrid Lyden
The Annual Meeting will be on Sat. Feb 6, 2010 at "It's a Dog's World" in Sumner. This will feature a seminar on canine conditioning from 12:30-2:00, then the meeting from 2:30-4:00.
The seminar cost is $40 if you attend with a dog, $20 if you audit without your dog. The NCS will cover half the fee for renewed club members. ($20 with a dog, $10 to audit) This is a great seminar for all dogs and will touch on exercise, stretching, avoiding injury and rehab. Checks can be made payable to It's a Dog's World. There is no cost to attend the meeting starting at 2:30. Please contact the Event Chair to register for the seminar.
MARCH
Seattle Kennel Club- Meet The Breeds Booth - March 13th and 14th, 2010
Event Chair: Elizabeth Dubreuil
At the Qwest Field Events Center during the Seattle Kennel Club Show. Club members are needed to staff 2 hour shifts. Well behaved Newfs are invited to join and will be loved by hundreds from oldsters to toddlers, so bring your drool towels. Contact the Event Chair if you are interested in volunteering to help out.
APRIL
Green Lake Walk - April 17th, 2010
Event Chair: Eric Nussle
It’s time for our annual Green Lake Walk. Mark your calendars for April 17th.
Location: Green Lake Park
7201 E Green Lake Dr. N
Seattle, WA
Meet at Shelter #6 by 10AM
- Enjoy coffee and pastries
- Walk your dogs along the lake, winning prizes for going the distance
- Participate in the membership meeting, with a discussion of the coming year’s events and awards for 10, 15, and 20 years of service in the NCS
- Observe/engage in follow up to the February Conditioning/Health Seminar – led by various club members
MAY
Junior Water Dog Seminar - May 9th, 2010 (NEW DATE, time and location--no change)
Event chair and Trainer: Cheryl Dondino
Please join us for a land work seminar in preparation for the 2010 water training season. This seminar is designed for those dogs who will be working at the junior level of water work. Only Newfoundland dogs can attend this seminar.
Location: Five Mile Lake Park
36429 44th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA
Cost: $20 (to NCS)
RSVP by: May 1st, 2010
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
- Crates will be required for this event since all participants will be helping others.
Draft Test - May 22nd and 23rd, 2010
Event chairs: Marylou Zimmerman, Edie Koster, Brian Hodges
Location: Battle Point Park
11299 Arrow Point Drive
Bainbridge Island, WA
Judges:
- Lynda Stierle-Dunn
Marshall, MI - Jenni Lott
Hood River, OR - Chris Lyden
Auburn, WA
Entries close on Saturday May 8th, 2010
Total Entry Limit 15
All Breed Obedience Fun Match - May 29th, 2010
Event Chair: Michelle Fuqua for details or to volunteer to help. Stewards needed.
Location: Cedar River Park (a.k.a. "Carco Park")
1717 Maple Valley Highway
Renton, WA 98057
- Obedience – pre-registration: first run $10.00, additional runs with same dog $8.00
- Rally – pre-registration: $5.00 per 5 minute ticker
- Newfoundland Conformation – pre-registration: $8.00
- Pre-Registration must be received by Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
2010 Ring 1 Obedience Schedule
2010 Ring 2 Obedience Schedule
2010 Ring 3 Obedience Schedule
JUNE
Dog Wash and Grooming Seminar - June 27th, 2010
Event chairs: Education Committee
Location: Melody and Richard’s Place
Time: 11:00am (arrive)
Details: This is for the novice groomer (I don’t know anything), to the person who grooms their own dog but needs some additional expert advice.
Come wash your dog, learn how to dry, comb, and trim. We will have washing, drying, and trimming stations set up. If you wish you can wash your dog at home and come to dry and trim or wash and dry your dog at home and trim at the grooming seminar. There will be 3 groomer teachers to head up the instruction. This is a Newfoundland dog
specific event, so please do not bring non-Newfoundland dogs. You may
attend without your
dog. RSVP is not required for attendance, but if you plan or think you will be attending, if you can let the Education Committee know for the BBQ headcount, that would be much appreciated.
Dog Wash details
What to Bring:
- Dog Crate
Crates are required since the event will be on private property
Groomers may be demonstrating on a dog so you will need to be able to contain your dog - Shampoo/Conditioners
Even if not bathing your dog at the event, bring what you use to get advice from the groomers - Gear (Bring what you have)
Grooming Table
Blower
Brushes/Combs/Scissors
- A food item for the BBQ
Side dish
Salad
Dessert
Club will provide beverages and BBQ items (burgers, hot dogs, chicken, veggie burgers/items)
JULY
Fun Day - July 25th, 2010
Event Chair: Jeanne Ward
Location: Nolte State Park
(Shelter #2)
36921 Veazie Cumberland Road Southeast
Enumclaw, WA
Time: 10:00am (can start arriving by 8:00am, but official event begins at 10:00am
Activities:
- Swim with your dog
- Games and Prizes
- Walk around the lake (1 mile, plus some)
- Potluck Picnic Lunch (club provides beverages)
AUGUST
Water Test - Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
Event chairs: Ingrid Lyden, Lanelle Warrwick, Renee Marquardt
Location: Nolte State Park
36921 Veazie Cumberland Road Southeast
Enumclaw, WA
WD/WRD/WRDX Judges: TBD
- Kevin Gallagher
Vacaville, CA - Jenni Lott
Hood River, OR
Entries open July 19th, 2010
Entries close August 7th, 2010
Total Entry Limit 30
WRDX Entry Limit 7
Order your 35th Anniversary NCS Water Test shirts
Deadline: Order by July 25th, 2010 for pick up at Water Test. September 1st, 2010 final deadline for any orders (shirts will be mailed)
There will also be a raffle with several great bid items to bid on.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Draft Test - Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Event chairs: Lanelle Warrick, Karen Rupert, Amanda Buse
Location: Game Farm Wilderness Park
2401 Stuck River Rd
Auburn, WA
Judges:
- Edie Koster
Sherwood, OR - Tubby Miller
Canada
Entries open September 8, 2010
Entries close September 29, 2010
Total Entry Limit 15
Pumpkin Pull - Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 (tentative date)
Event Chair: Pat Meyers
Location: Hunter's Pumpkin Patch
7401 Yelm Highway SE
Olympia, WA
(360) 456-0466
Time: TBD
This year the club is adding a Pumpkin Pull to our fundraising events. The Pumpkin Pull will take place at Hunter's Pumpkin Patch. Join us for some Halloween fun. Newfs that have draft experience are needed to cart customer's pumpkins and children (draft cart rides). Come support the Newfs and a worthy cause. Please contact the event chair if you are able to cart for this event and about ambassador dogs needed before bringing a non-carting Newf to the event.
NOVEMBER
Annual Holiday Newf Tree Pull - November 28th, 2010
Event Chair: Melody Music
Time: TBDLocation: Enchanted Winds Tree Farm
18021 Issaquah-Hobart Rd
Issaquah, WA
(425) 432-4573
The annual Newf Tree Pull at Enchanted Winds is a major fundraiser for Newf rescue. Join us for holiday fun. Newfs that have draft experience are needed to cart customer's trees and children (draft cart rides). Come support the Newfs and a worthy cause. Please contact the event chair if you are able to cart for this event and about ambassador dogs needed before bringing a non-carting Newf to the event.
DECEMBER
Event Chair: Renee Marquardt
Annual Holiday Party
Date: TBD Time: TBD
Location: Contact Event Chair
Join fellow club members for a fun holiday party. Gift exchange, raffle, club meeting, and 2010 ornament gift recipients (all 2010 title earners receive an ornament).
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