Minneapolis Kennel Club
Founded in 1933, the Minneapolis Kennel Club is one of the oldest kennel clubs in Minnesota. Its mission is to further the advancement of all breeds of purebred dogs, to advance the interests of dog shows and obedience trials, and to encourage sportsmanship at such events.
The Minneapolis Kennel Club conducts conformation training , chipping clinics, educational meetings and seminars , sanctioned matches and an annual all-breed dog show and an obedience trial. The club is an active donor to the purebred dog community.
November: Fantastic all-bred dog show open to the public. The Annual Minneapolis Kennel Club Conformation Show will occur on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, at Canterbury Park. Judging of individual breeds starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday and continues until 3:30 when judging of groups begins. On Sunday judging of individual breeds starts at 8:00 AM and continues until 2:00 when judging of breed groups begins. To find out when the breeds you are interested in are showing, look at the judging program. General admission to the show is $8.00; admission for children under 12 and seniors is $5.00. Fabulous show site; free parking; vendors; over 1000 dogs.
There is no MKC meeting in November. Conformation training sessions will begin again at TCOTC in January 2009.
News:The Nominating Committee (Marilyn Cathcart, Susan Jacobsen and Paul Hussa) have proposed the following slate for 2009:
President: Larry Mackai
Vice-President: Linda Morris
Secretary: Peggy Gerold
Treasurer: Marilyn Cathcart
Board: Carolyn Kraskey, Ralph Hogancamp and John Sheehan
Show Chair: Ralph Hogancamp
AKC Representative: Ralph Hogancamp.
Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting, December 9.
UPCOMING EVENTS:The Holiday Party will be held on December 9 at the Officers' Club. Mark your calendars for the evening!
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