The announcement went out on August 10, and already we have 53 entries for October. The new class Beginner Novice B is proving to be very popular, with 5 entries each day already!
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| From 2009 Holiday Party |
Welcome to new DOCG members Genie and Michael Murphy of Simpsonville, SC, who were voted in at the November 21st Members Meeting. They are retired with their dogs Eli (CWC), Ally (PWC) and Parker (Corgi-mix). Training Level is OPEN. E-mail address: comyncorgis@gmail.com. Send Genie and Michael an e-mail and welcome them to DOCG.
The October Trial is coming up in just a few months. Consider a donation of $5, $10, or even more for a toy, or HS category. The placement trophies have been upgraded this trial. They are really nice to see. First place trophy Novice A, Open A, and Utility A is donation price of $30 each, second place Novice A is $25, third place Novice A is $20, and fourth place Novice A is $15. Please show the spirit and support the handlers and dogs for their hard work and efforts. Thank you.
Send donations to: Rhonda Hulsey, Trophy Chairperson, 1140 Tall Oaks Circle, Piedmont, SC 29673
Welcome to new DOCG members Anne & Marianne Vandiver, Kay Canaan and Michele Andavall, who were all voted in the at the September 12th DOCG Members meeting.
Anne and Marianne Vandiver Anne is a high school math teacher and has Charlie, a Clumber Spaniel. Daughter Marianne is a high school student and has Gracie, a Papillon. Anne and Marianne are training Novice level and will be showing in Rally soon. E-mail address is: bigdogmom1200@bellsouth.net.
Kay Canaan. Kay works in insurance sales. She has Cosby, an English Cocker and Truman, a Clumber Spaniel. Kay is currently training at Utility level. E-mail address is: KCanaan@Sullivanins.com
Michelle Andavall Michele is training Novice level with Rio, a golden retriever. Michele has been a breeder of golden retrievers and has shown goldens in obedience and conformation. Her goldens are Gin, Indy and Rio. E-mail address is: Gadabout@charter.net.
Send Anne and Marianne, Kay and Michele an e-mail and welcome them each to DOCG.
7 weeks until the trials. Entries continue nicely — 77 so far, plus 13 for the match.
Remember to sign up with Darlene to help out with stewarding – we need everyone’s help. Free lunch and free match ring time (with your entry) if you steward at least 2 hours.
Welcome to new DOCG member, MJ Douglas. who was voted in the at the July 11th DOCG Members meeting.
MJ works at Dog Trainer’s Workshop. She has two Cockers. Their names are Digger and Woodya. MJ has trained in all the obedience levels of Novice, Open and Utility.
Send MJ an e-mail and welcome her to DOCG. MJ’s e-mail address is trincockers@aol.com.
