Past events

DEC 9TH - BMDCNC'S WINTER MEETING

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s

 25th Annual Holiday

Party & Winter

Membership Meeting

 

Saturday, December 9, 2017

California National Guard Armory
711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA
11 am – 5 pm
(Doors open at 8:00 am for set up & drop off)


11:00 am   Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch

Noon        Enjoy Potluck Luncheon

12:30 pm  Membership Meeting

1:30 pm    Recognition of our veteran dogs

Bring your holiday dish to share

A-G Main Dish - H-O Appetizer - P-Z Side Dish

(There is not an oven available but there is a microwave for heating) 

We will be having a raffle & auction; proceeds to benefit the club’s general fund and Norcal Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue as well as continuing our tradition of collecting dog/cat items or $$ for a local animal shelter


Flyer, Agenda, Parade information and directions


Veteran Form

NOV 2nd, 3rd, & 4TH, 2018 - DRAFT TESTS

Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 ~ Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 ~ Sunday Nov. 4, 2019

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS

Hosted by the 
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California


Location:
Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive
Foresthill, CA 95631

Draft Test Judges:

Questions?  E-mail: Draft Test Chair

* Eligible Dogs: Purebred or mixed heritage dogs who are registered or listed (such as PAL, ILP, Canine Partners, etc.) with the American Kennel Club or the Canadian Kennel Club. 

NOV 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH, 2017 - DRAFT TESTS

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 ~ Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 ~ Sunday Nov. 5, 2017

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS

Hosted by the 
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California


Location:
Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive
Foresthill, CA 95631

Draft Test Judges:
Friday:  Patti Davieau & Jasen Duncan

Saturday: Patti Davieau & Barry Solomon  
Sunday:  Barry Solomon & Jasen Duncan

Draft Test Chair: Jim Maxwell
Draft Test Recording Secretary: Cindy Beckman

Closing Date: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 11 p.m. PST
All Entries & Forms go to Draft Test Secretary Cindy Beckman

Premium List (includes Entry & Meal forms)

Draft Test Entry (form only)

Order Form (form only: fill in on your computer)

Order Form (form only: fill in by hand)

Draft Test Entry Payment by Paypal

Meal Payment by Paypal

Questions?  E-mail: Draft Test Chair

* Eligible Dogs: Purebred or mixed heritage dogs who are registered or listed (such as PAL, ILP, Canine Partners, etc.) with the American Kennel Club or the Canadian Kennel Club. 

Canceled - October 14th - BOARD MEETING

BMDCNC Board Meeting 10am

In-person meeting before Fall Picnic

Agenda TBD  

Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact: Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details

(secretary@norcalbernese.org)

Canceled - October 14th - FALL MEETING

Meeting is Canceled



Fall Picnic & Membership Meeting

Saturday October 14, 2017

Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park

2296 Streblow Rd., Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)Napa, CA

11am-3pm

10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive:
Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.

12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire. Last names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share
Last Names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

12:30 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

1:45 Presentation

Disaster Preparedness
Brian Whipple, Operations Manager, Sonoma County Animal Services

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens etc. There is shade but you may want to bring a pop-up in case. 


Flyer

Oct 7th - Farmer John's BMD Day

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16th Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day

Sunday, October 7, 2018! 

For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.


Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay 


 *This is not an official BMDCNC event*

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JULY 30TH - SWISS DOG DAY

New Swiss Day 2017 Flyer

Swiss Dog Day Afternoon

Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds

San Francisco, CA


Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 26th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)

Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  –  Events start at 10:30 a.m.


Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer

Click here for: Swiss Day Premium

Click here for: Fort Mason Map


For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org

Parade



JULY 30TH - SUMMER MEETING

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Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting

Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds

San Francisco, CA

Summer Meeting flyer

JULY 11TH, 2017 - BOARD MEETING

The BMDCNC Board will be holding a Board meeting on Tuesday, July 11th @ 7 PM by Teleconference.  

Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact: Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details

(secretary@norcalbernese.org)

JUNE 20TH, 2017 - BOARD MEETING

The BMDCNC Board will be holding a Board meeting on June 20th @ 7 PM by Teleconference.

Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact:
 Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details.  - lilrascalsbmd@gmail.com 

JUNE 9TH, 2017 - REGIONAL SPECIALTY

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2017 BMDCNC REGIONAL SPECIALTY
Friday, June 9, 2017
Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA
Held in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary Woofstock Dog Show

WOOFSTOCK SHOW DATES ARE JUNE 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2017
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s Regional Specialty
will be held on Friday, June 9 with the Yosemite Kennel Club Show, 
and the Club will support BMD entries on June 8, 10, & 11. 

Regional Specialty Judges
 
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes: Natalie Ellis-Renforth, Anastasia BerneseBreed: 

We will be offering fabulous trophies, morning hospitality, a raffle with
awesome items, and a ringside luncheon with our judges available for purchase.

Planning booklet coming soon.


Closing Date: Wednesday, 05/24/17

Premium lists and entries will be available from MB-F Inc. at www.infodog.com

MAY 16TH, 2017 - BOARD MEETING

The BMDCNC Board will be holding a Board meeting on Tuesday, May 16th @ 7 PM by Teleconference.

Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact:
 Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details.  - lilrascalsbmd@gmail.com 

July 31st - Swiss Dog Day

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Sunday, July 31, 2016
18th Annual Swiss Dog Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA

Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs + Saint Bernards


Your beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy a respite from the heat in the cool City by the Bay!  Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn AKC Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special  breeds.


Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 31st (9:00–10:30 a.m.)

Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  –  Events start at 10:30 a.m.

Check back for flyers


For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org

June 8th - Woofstock

2018BMDCNCFlyerFinal

WOOFSTOCK 2018

June 8th



April 3rd - Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon

Flyer 2016 Annual Mtg - Flyer




Download 2016 Annaul Meeting and Reservation Flyer

March 20th - Draft work Seminar

2016 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Intermediate Draft Work - 

10:30AM Sunday, March 20th 2016
Presidio, San Francisco, CA


Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!


First Draft Intermediate Registration Form


All breeds are welcome!


Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


Feb 27th - Draft work Seminar

2016 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Beginner/Intermediate Draft Work - 

10:30AM Saturday, February 27th 2016
Dan Foley Park

1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

First Draft Beginner/Intermediate Registration


All breeds are welcome!


Contact Jim Maxwell for more information:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


Feb 6th - Draft work Seminar

2016 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Introduction to Draft Work - 

10:30 AM Saturday, February 6th 2016
Presidio, San Francisco, CA

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

First Draft Intro Registration


All breeds are welcome!


Contact Jim Maxwell for more information email:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


Dec 12th - Winter Membership Meeting

Please join us for

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s

 21th Annual Holiday

Party & Winter

Membership Meeting

 

Saturday, December 12, 2015

California National Guard Armory
711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA
11 am – 5 pm
(Doors open at 8:00am for set up & drop Off)

11:00 am   Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch

Noon        Enjoy Potluck Luncheon

12:30 pm  Membership Meeting

1:30 pm    Recongnition of our veteran dogs

Bring your holiday dish to share

A-G Main Dish - H-O Appetizer - P-Z Side Dish

We will be having a raffle & auction; proceeds to benefit the club’s general fund and Behaf as well as continuing our tradition of collecting dog/cat items or $$ for
a local animal shelter

Flyer, Agenda, Parade information and directions

Veteran Form

November 19th, 2015 - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, November 19th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Sept 20th - Fall meeting

Kennedy Park, Napa - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm  


          Fall Membership Meeting & Picnic

          Date:               Sunday, September 20th

                       Location:        Kennedy Park, Napa, CA  

                       Time:              11:00 until 3:00


There will be our usual Potluck BBQ

Schedule will be:11:00 Arrive, set up, mingle, enjoy appetizers

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Membership meeting

1:00 Speaker/Demo (tentative)

Agenda for Membership Meeting

Member, 

Applicant and Guest Sign InApproval of Minutes

Election of New Members

Officer and Committee Reports

Unfinished BusinessNew Business

There will be a Board meeting at the same location starting at 10:00am.



Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2015 - Draft Tests

Friday October 30th  ~  Saturday October 31th ~ Sunday November 1st

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS

These are ALL ELIGIBLE DOGS tests*

Hosted by the 

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California

Location:

Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive

Foresthill, CA 95631

Draft Test Judges:

Friday:  Larry Bohlig & Karyn Beyer

Saturday: Larry Bohlig & Julie Bacon  

Sunday:  Karyn Beyer & Julie Bacon

 

Draft Test Chair: Jim Maxwell


Draft Test Secretary:

Cindy Beckman

 

Closing Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at 11 p.m. PST

All Entries & Forms go to Draft Test Secretary Cindy Beckman


Premium list

 Entry/meal order form only

Draft Test Entry form only

Meal Payment - Paypal

Draft Test Entry Payment - Paypal

 

Questions?  E-mail: Draft Test Chair

 

* Eligible Dogs: Purebred or mixed heritage dogs who are registered or listed (such as PAL, ILP, Canine Partners, etc.) with the American Kennel Club or the Canadian Kennel Club.


October 22nd, 2015 - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, October 22nd @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

September 20th - Fall Membership Meeting

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

Fall Quarterly Membership Meeting

Sunday, September 20, 2015 

Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park

2295 Streblow Rd. Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org) 

11:00 am – 3:00 pm 



 

 

10:00 Board Meeting

11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.

Draft Practice: Laura Waldbaum will be leading a draft practice to help teams prepare for the Club’s draft test at the end of October.

12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire. Last Names L-Z: Please bring an appetizer to share.

Last names A-K: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

1:15 Nose work Demonstration

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. There is usually enough shade for the dogs but if you are concerned please bring a canopy.

July 26th - Swiss Dog Day

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Sunday, July 26, 2015
18th Annual Swiss Dog Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA

Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs + Saint Bernards


Your beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy a respite from the heat in the cool City by the Bay!  Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn AKC Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special  breeds.


Join our Mountain Dog Triathalon and Swiss Spirit Parade.  Have a rescued Swiss breed? Show them off in the Rescue Roundup.  Watch K9 Nose Work and Carting demos.  Enjoy a Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and our Ways & Means.


Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 26th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)

Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  –  Events start at 10:30 a.m.

Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer

Click here for: Fort Mason Map

Click here for: Swiss Day Premium


For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org

July 23th, 2015 - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

June 27th - Draft work Seminar

2015 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Intermediate Draft Work - 

10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Presidio, San Francisco, CA


Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

All breeds are welcome!

First Draft Registration Form-Part 3


Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


June 14th - Summer Quarterly Meeting

Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting

Sunday June 14, 2015

Willow Glen Group Picnic Area, Dan Foley Park

1498 N Camino Alto, Vallejo CA 94589

11:00 am – 3:00 pm


 

10:00 Board Meeting

 

11:00 Arrive:  Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers. The second class of First Draft will be session so we can watch new draft teams in action.

 

12:00 Potluck BBQ:  Bring your own food to grill.  We will supply the fire.

Last names A-K:  Please bring an appetizer to share

Last Names L-Z:  Please bring an salad or side dish to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.


12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens etc.  There is shade but you may want to bring a pop-up in case.


Summer meeting flyer

June 14th - Draft work Seminar

2015 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Beginner Draft Work - 

10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14th, 2015
Dan Foley Park, Vallejo, CA

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

All breeds are welcome!

First Draft Registration Form Part 2



Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


2015 Regional Speciality Planning Book

2015 BMDCNC Woofstock Flyer

June 5th - Woofstock

BMDCNC WOOFSTOCK :NATIONAL AD copy

WOOFSTOCK 2015

June 5th


Download Flyer

2015 Regional Speciality Planning Book

May 28, 2015 - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, May 28th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

May 9th - Draft work Seminar

2015 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Introduction to Draft Work - 

10:30 a.m.  Saturday, May 9th
Presidio, San Francisco, CA

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

All breeds are welcome!


First Draft Registration Form-Part 1 


Contact Jim Maxwell for more information email:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


April 26th - Annual Awards Lunch

2015 Annual Meeting &

Awards Banquet

Sunday, April 26th, 2014

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Marin Humane Society Pavilion

171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA


Buffet Lunch will include:

Meat Lasagna & Spinach Lasagna 

Salad & Bread

Dessert & Beverages

$17.00 Adults $7.00 Children 6-12, 

Children 5 and under free 


Download Flyer for 2015 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet


download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 15th.

March 23rd - 28th - BMDCA National Specialty

Information available at www.bmdca.org

January 22nd - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Dec 13th - Winter Membership Meeting

Please join us for

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s

 20th Annual Holiday

Party & Winter

Membership Meeting

 

Saturday, December 13, 2014

California National Guard Armory

711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA

11 am – 5 pm

(Doors open at 8:00am for set up & drop Off)

 

     11:00 am   Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch

     12:00 pm  Enjoy Potluck Luncheon

     1:00 pm    Membership Meeting

     2:00 pm    Recognition of our veteran dogs

 

Bring your holiday dish to share

A-G Side Dish - H-O Main Dish - P-Z Appetizer


Holiday Flyer, Agenda and Directions


Flyer for Veteran Form

Nov 13th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, Nov 13th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2, 2014 - Draft Tests

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Friday October 31st  ~  Saturday November 1st  ~  Sunday November 2nd

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS

These are ALL ELIGIBLE DOGS tests*

Hosted by the 

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California

Location:

Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive

Foresthill, CA 95631

Draft Test Judges:

Friday:  Jim Maxwell & Phil Chagnon

Saturday:  Phil Chagnon & Christine Mann

Sunday:  Christine Mann & Jim Maxwell

 

Draft Test Chair:

Jasen Duncan

 

Draft Test Secretaries:

Friday:  Cindy Beckman

Saturday:  Diana Gerba

Sunday:  Wendi Wakefield

 

Closing Date: October 21st, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. PDT

All Entries & Forms go to Draft Test Secretary Cindy Beckman

 

All PDF Entry & Meal Order forms can be filled out on your computer!

(Hint: If you can’t directly save the filled form, try PRINTING as a PDF in your print menu)

Click here to download the Premium List in 2-sided Booklet format (with all Forms)

 Click here to download the Premium List in Single-sided format (with all Forms)

Click here to download the Draft Test Entry Form only

Oct 12th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner

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Join TEAM BERNER for
2014 K9 Cancer Walk
to help Morris Animal Foundation fight canine cancer!

Sunday, October 12, 2014
 Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CA



For more information, e-mail Cindy Beckman


Oct 5th - Farmer John's BMD Day

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Twelfth Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day

Sunday, October 5, 2014! 

For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from far and wide last year. We had over 135 Berneseguests at 2013 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our Clara Honey and her new 8 month old cousin Chloe will be ready to welcome their new pals!


Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay 


 *This is not an official BMDCNC event*



Oct 4th - Fall Membership Meeting

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

Fall Quarterly Membership Meeting

 

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Willow Glen Group Picnic Area, Dan Foley Park

 

1498 N. Camino Alto, Vallejo CA 94589 (www.gvrd.org)

 

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

 

 

10:00 Board Meeting

 

11:00 Arrive:  Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.

 

Draft Practice:  We will have a small draft test area set up as well as a short freight haul.  Come practice for our upcoming draft test.  Never done draft work with your dog?  Come see what it is all about and learn how to be a steward at a test.

 

12:00 Potluck BBQ:  Bring your own food to grill.  We will supply the fire.

Last Names A-K:  Please bring an appetizer to share.

Last names L-Z:  Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

 

12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade.  We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.

Aug 21st - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, Aug 21st @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

July 27 - Swiss Dog Day

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Sunday, July 27, 2014
17th Annual Swiss Dog Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA

Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards

Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate together in cool San Francisco! 
Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn a Canine Good Citizen or (new this year) Community Canine certification.  Or just come to learn more about each of these special  breeds.

Join our Mountain Dog Triathalon and Swiss Spirit Parade.  Have a rescued Swiss breed? Show them off in the Rescue Roundup.  Watch K9 Nose Work and Carting demos.  Enjoy a Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and our Ways & Means.

Pre-entries for workshops/tests available until July 16th.
Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 27th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)

Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  –  Events start at 10:30 a.m.


Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer

Click here for: Fort Mason Map

 Click here for: Swiss Day Premium

July 20th - Summer Quarterly Meeting

Sunday, July 20th, 2014

Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park

2295 Streblow Rd. Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)

 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

   

10:00 Board Meeting

 

11:00 Arrive:  Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.

 

12:00 Potluck BBQ:  Bring your own food to grill.  We will supply the fire.

Last names A-K:  Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

Last Names L-Z:  Please bring an appetizer to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

 

12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

 

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade.  We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.

           



Flyer 2014 summer mtg

June 20th - 22nd - Kart Kamp 2014

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2014 KART KAMP

June 20, 21 & 22, 2014
Miwuk Village, CA


Join us at Kart Kamp, the ultimate in training for draft work!With two full days of training with experienced handlers and draft judges leading you thru a series of exercises to fine tune your teamwork - you'll gain the skills to succeed in any situation.Plus lots of fun for handlers and dogs throughout the weekend!

Contact Fred Helmbold for more information

email:  vicepresident@norcalbernese.org

Kart Kamp Flyer




June 5, 6, 7, & 8th - Woofstock

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WOOFSTOCK 2014

June 5, 6, 7, & 8th

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of N.CA

Is Having A Specialty and Supported Entries!

Join us Friday and Saturday night after BIS for the Eukanuba Breeder Stakes. Enter three of your stars or future stars. Free Mexican dinner for all Woofstock exhibitors on Saturday night during finals!




WOOFSTOCK WELCOMES NEW SPONSOR EUKANUBA!

Entries close: May 21st Superintendant: MBF www.infodog.com

Judges:

Thursday:  Mary Anne Brocious

Friday:       Sara Karl Specialty- Sweeps     judge: Cindy Crawford-Groath

Saturday:  Bill Shelton Supported entry

Sunday:    Marie Falconer Supported entry

Obedience and Rally on Friday!

HEALTH CLINICS AVAILABLE SAT & SUN: BAER Hearing, Cardio, Cerf

      Tie dyed logo items available for sale. Our logo changes each year. Collect them all.

      Saturday is “Tie-Dye Day”! Best Costume Contest on Saturday!

     Judging held prior to the groups on Saturday. Prizes awarded for best costumes:

    $100 for Best Male & Female -$25 Best Youth -$25 Best Dog!

June 6th - Regional Specialty

REGIONAL SPECIALTY    JUNE 6, 2014

 Conformation  * Obedience * Rally * Auction  * Raffle

 Once again we will be holding our Regional Specialty in conjunction with the Woofstock four-­‐day show in Vallejo, Ca. on Friday June 6, 2104.  BMDCNC will also be supporting entries on Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th. If you're longing for the days of peace, love, bell-­‐bottoms and tie-­‐dye, come join us and flash back to those glorious days while showing your dog in confirmation, obedience and rally. 

New to our Regional this year we will be offering Stud Dog and Brood Bitch classes.

The club will host morning hospitality and will have lunch available to purchase during the lunch break,. New this year will be our desert social immediately following BOB judging.  We’ll also have our fabulous raffle and auction again this year.

SWEEPS & VETERANS JUDGE: Cindy Crawford-­‐ Groath

REGULAR CONFIRMATION JUDGE:  Sara Karl

OBEDIENCE AND RALLY JUDGE:  Noelle Pilat

                                                         HOW TO  ENTER

May 15th- Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, May 15th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Apr 13th - Annual Awards Lunch

2014 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet

Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marin Humane Society Pavilion

171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA

Buffet Lunch will include: 

Chicken piccata & Rice

Salad & Rolls

Dessert & Beverages

$17.00 Adults

$7.00 Children 6-12,

Children 5 and under free

 Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form 

and return to Deloris Handel by March 24th

If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2013,

download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 7th.

March 15th - Draft work Seminar

2014 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Intermediate Draft Work - 

10:30AM Saturday, March 15th 2014
Presidio, San Francisco, CA 


Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

All breeds are welcome!

Intermediate Draft Work Registration & Map

Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


Feb 22nd - Draft work Seminar

2014 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Beginner/Intermediate Draft Work - 

10:30AM Saturday, February 22nd 2014
Dan Foley Park, Vallejo, CA

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

All breeds are welcome!

Beginner/Intermediate Draft Work Registration & Map


Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


Feb 1st - Draft work Seminar

2014 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS

Introduction to Draft Work - 

10:30 AM Saturday, February 1st 2014
Presidio, San Francisco, CA

Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!

All breeds are welcome!

Introduction to Draft Work Registration & Map

Contact Jim Maxwell for more information email:  drafting@NorCalBernese.org


Dec 14 - Winter Membership Meeting

Please join us for

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s

 

19th Annual Holiday

Party & Winter

Membership Meeting

 

Saturday, December 14, 2013

California National Guard Armory

711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA

11 am – 5 pm

(Doors open at 8:00am for set up & drop Off)

 

     11:00 am    Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch

     Noon         Enjoy Potluck Luncheon

     1:00 pm     Membership Meeting

                         (see flyer for Agenda)

     2:00 pm    Recognition of our veteran dogs

 

        Bring your holiday dish to share

    A-G Side Dish - H-O Main Dish - P-Z Appetizer


We will be having a raffle & auction; proceeds to benefit the club’s general fund and continuing our tradition of collecting 


Xmas Party Party Flyer


Nov 14th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Nov 1st, 2nd and 3rd - Draft Test

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Friday November 1st  ~  Saturday November 2nd  ~  Sunday November 3rd


BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS

These are ALL ELIGIBLE DOGS tests*

Hosted by the 
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California


Location:
Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive

Foresthill, CA 95631

Draft Test Judges:
Friday:   Larry Bohlig and Valerie Horney

Saturday:   Barb Gibson and Valerie Horney

Sunday:   Barb Gibson and Fred Helmbold

Draft Test Secretary:
Friday:  Cindy Beckman

Saturday:  Wendi Wakefield

Sunday:  Sheila Jones

Draft Test Chair:
Jim Maxwell

Closing Date:

October 22st, 2013 at 11:59 PM

All Entries go to Test Secretary Cindy Beckman

Enter by Mail or by Hand:  3444 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA  94123

Enter electronically:  E-mail PDF forms and scanned weight certificates to Cindy Beckman
and pay with PayPal:

PayPal for Draft Test Entries

PayPal for Meal Orders

All Entries go to Test Secretary Cindy Beckman

Click here to download the Premium List (with Entry Forms)

(PDF Entry & Meal Order forms can be filled out on your computer!)

Oct 24th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, October 24th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Oct 13th - Fall Membership Meeting

Fall Quarterly Meeting and Costume Party


Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Luccesi Park

 300 N. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma CA  94903

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

10:00 Board Meeting

 11:00 Arrive:  Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.


 12:00 Potluck BBQ:  We will provide hotdogs, buns, and condiments.  We will supply the fire if you would like to BBQ something else. 

Last Names A-K:  Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

Last names L-Z:  Please bring an appetizer to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

 

12:30 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

 

1:00 Doggie games (bobbing for hotdogs, etc.)

Awarding of best dog costume prize and coordinated dog & owner costume prize

 

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade.  We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.


Flyer:  Fall Quarterly Meeting            


Oct 6th - Farmer John's BMD Day

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Eleventh Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day

Sunday, October 6, 2013! 

For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from far and wide last year. We had over 120 Bernese guests at 2012 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our two year old Clara Honey will be ready to welcome her new pals!


Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay 


 *This is not an official BMDCNC event*



Sept 22 - Swiss Dog Day


Sunday, September 22, 2013
16th Annual Swiss Dog Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA

Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards

Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate together in cool San Francisco! 
Join us for Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops and a Canine Good Citizen Test, or just come to learn more about each of these special  breeds.

Enter the Mountain Dog Triathalon, or join the Rescued Dog Roundup or Swiss Spirit Parade.
Watch K9 Nose Work and Drafting Demos.
Enjoy our famous Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and fabulous Ways & Means.

Entries will be accepted on-site only, September 22nd from 9:30–10:30 a.m. (and 12:30-1:30 p.m. for afternoon events)
Workshops $10 / CGC $10 / Games $1 / Parades & Demos are Free!

Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  –  Events start at 10:30 a.m.

Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer

Click here for: Fort Mason Map

 Click here for: Swiss Day Premium

For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org

August 14th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Wednesday, August 14th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

August 17th - Run for the Seals

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RUN FOR THE SEALS with TEAM BERNER on August 17th

Get in shape and get outdoors for a good cause – 

all with your dog!

Join TEAM BERNER on Saturday, August 17, 2013 in the beautiful Marin Headlands

for The Marine Mammal Center’s 29th annual Run for the Seals.

Join us for a fun morning on your choice of a 2-mile or 4-mile hike along a beautiful coastal trail with your dog!  In the past, we have helped raise funds for Berners and sea mammals together through this event, but this year we do it for our flippered friends alone as we will also be participating in the K9 Cancer Walk in April.  Your entry fee will help feed orphaned and sick seals and sea lions during the year while you get a great T-shirt and a fabulous walk with your dog!

TEAM BERNER is walking to improve the future for not only Bernese Mountain Dogs, but dogs of all breeds. We will walk to honor our dogs who are cancer survivors, in memory of the dogs we have lost to cancer, and in support of a cure so that our dogs may be spared from cancer in the future.

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Sunday, July 28th, 2013 is CANCELLED

WATCH FOR A NEW DATE HERE!

16th Annual Swiss Dog Day Afternoon

July 18th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, July 18th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

June 30 - Summer Quarterly Meeting

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park

2295 Streblow Rd. Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)

 

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

 10:00 Board Meeting

11:00 Arrive:  Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.


Rally Course:  We will have a rally course set up for practice runs.  Never done rally?  We will have experts available to help you introduce your dog (and yourself) to the rally signs and how to complete the course.


12:00 Potluck BBQ:  Bring your own food to grill.  We will supply the fire.

Last Names A-K:  Please bring an appetizer to share.

Last names L-Z:  Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.


12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business


Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade.  We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.


Summer Meeting Flyer

June 7 - Silent Auction

Regional Silent Auction

June 7 - Regional Specialty

Regional Silent Auction

Bernese Mountain Dog Club Of Northern California Cordially invites you to

COME OUT WEST

Events include:

Sweepstakes, Regular Classes Conformation, Rally, Obedience

Regional Friday, June 7, 2013 Together with Two Supported Entries Saturday, June 8, 2013

and Sunday, June 9, 2013

In Conjunction With

Woofstock

(Lake County Kennel Club of Northern California) Solano County Fairgrounds

900 Fairgrounds Drive

Vallejo, CA

Regional Specialty Planning Booklet

Woofstock 2013 Flyer

Rally and Obed Premium

Silent Auction Flyer



Apr 13th - Annual Awards Lunch

2014 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet

Saturday, April 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marin Humane Society Pavilion

171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA

Buffet Lunch will include: 

Chicken Piccata & Rice

Salad & Rolls

Dessert & Beverages

$17.00 Adults

$7.00 Children 6-12,

Children 5 and under free

 Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form 

and return to Deloris Handel by March 19th

If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2011,

download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 1st.

April 28th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner

Join TEAM BERNER for
2013 K9 Cancer Walk
to help Morris Animal Foundation fight canine cancer!

Sunday, April 28, 2013
 Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CA


Please join our team by walking with us or becoming a “Sit and Stay for the Cure” virtual walker. You can register to walk or make a donation online at:

http://support.morrisanimalfoundation.org/goto/TeamBerner2013


We have a lofty goal of raising $2,500 for canine cancer research!TO JOIN TEAM BERNER:  click on the ‘Join Team’ link in the Team Roster box at the bottom of our page

TO DONATE:  click on any Team Members name in the Team Roster Box to go to their personal page

Or download the TEAM BERNER Pledge Form to collect cash and check donations to turn in on April 28th.

For more information, e-mail Cindy Beckman

March 30th - Annual Awards Lunch

2013 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet

Saturday, March 30th 2013 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marin Humane Society Pavilion

171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA

Buffet Lunch will include: 

Meat or Vegetable Lasagna

Salad & Rolls

Dessert & Beverages

$15.00 Adults

$7.00 Children 6-12,

Children 5 and under free

 Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form ,  Awards Flyer

and return to Deloris Handel by March 8th

If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2012, download the Awards Order Form here.  (Awards Order form will be up soon.  Please check back)

March 2nd - Draft Work Seminar

Intermediate Draft Work Seminar

Saturday - March 2nd, 2013 - 10:30AM

Presidio, San Francisco

“First Draft - Part 3” is the next step for intermediate teams who want to become more proficient at draft work.

For newcomers who just want to get acquainted with Draft Work, please join us!

If time permits we will also work with any first time teams.

There will also be a RallyO practice course set up for those that might want to try their hand or hone their skills in the fun sport of Rally Obedience!

A light lunch will be provided for entrants.

Draft Workshop Flyer

Feb 16th - Draft work seminar

Beginner/Intermediate Draft Seminar 

Saturday - February 16th, 2012 - 10:30AM

Location: Dan Foley Park

1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA

Registration form and Map.


Jan 26th - Draft work Seminar

First Draft - Intro to Draft Work Seminar led by Jim Maxwell

Saturday January 26th, 2013   10:00AM

Location Presidio, San Francisco, CA

Torney Avenue in front of the tiles Thoreau Center.  

First Draft Registration Form and Directions

Jan 12th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be in person and by teleconference on Saturday, January 12th @ 10:00 AM @ Nick's house.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information or directions.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Dec 8th - Holiday Party

Please join us for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California's Benicia Holiday Parade & 18th Annual Holiday Party/ Winter Membership Meeting

Saturday, December 8, 2012

California National Guard Armory

Directions to Holiday Party

Holiday Parade and Party Flyer


Nov 3rd and 4th - Draft Test

Saturday, November 3  &   Sunday, November 4


BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

Draft Tests

Hosted by the 

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California

Location: Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Dr. 

Foresthill, CA 95631

Draft Test Secretary:

Contact Sheila Jones

Draft Test Judges:

Ruth Nielsen and Bob Schmidt

Draft Test Chair:

Contact Larry Bohlig

THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS

Closing Date:  October 24th, 2012 at 5 PM;

Click here to download Premium List with Entry Form & Meal Order Form


October 30th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, October 30th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

Sept 29th - Fall meeting

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Lucchesi Park - 11:00 am to 3:30 pm  

Fall membership meeting flyer

          Fall Membership Meeting & Picnic

          Date:               Saturday, September 29th

                       Location:        Lucchesi Park, Petaluma, CA  

                                              300 North McDowell Blvd

                       Time:              11:30 until 3:30

10:00 - Board Meeting

11:00 - Social time and garage sale

12:00 - POTLUCK LUNCH:  With Hot Dogs, buns and condiments provided.  There will also be a BBQ available if someone wants to bring something else to grill.

12:30 - Presentation of draft practice with items from around the house.

1:00 - Membership Meeting.

1:30 -  Draft Practice.


Sept 7th - 9th - Beginners' Wilderness Backpack!

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-  Learn About our new club backpack.

-  See our trip details.

-  Check out our backup equipment checklist.

-  Review our dog pack checklist.

August 28th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, August 28th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

July 28th - Swiss Dog Day


Saturday, July 28th, 2012
15th Annual Swiss Dog Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA

Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards

Dedicated in memory of Barbara Packard
Berner Friend, Advocate & Mentor


Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate Swiss National Day together! 
Join us for Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops and a Canine Good Citizen Test, or just come to learn more about each of these special  breeds.

Enter the Mountain Dog Mania Games, or join the Rescued Dog Roundup or Swiss Spirit Parade.
Watch Nosework and Drafting Demos.
Enjoy our famous Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and fabulous Ways & Means.

Entries will be accepted on-site only, July 28th (9:30–10:30 a.m.)
Workshops $10 / CGC $10 / Games $1 / Parades & Demos are Free!

Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  –  Events start at 10:30 a.m.

Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer

Click here for: Fort Mason Map

 Click here for: Swiss Day Premium

For more information, contact swissday@norcalbernese.org

July 17th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, July 17th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.

June 30th - Summer Quarterly Meeting

Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting

Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Kennedy Regional Park

2295 Streblow Rd.  Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

10:00 Board Meeting

 11:00 Arrive:  Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.

 12:00 Potluck BBQ:  Bring you own food to grill.  We will supply the fire.

Last names A-K:  Please bring an appetizer to share.

Last Names L-Z:  Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.

 1:00 Presentation on Beginners Novice Obedience

 1:30 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In

Approval of Minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of new members

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade.  We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.

Kennedy Regional Park has a strict leash law.  Please help by keeping your dogs on leash while in the park.

PDF Flyer

June 22rd - 24th - Kart Kamp 2012

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June 22nd - 24th - Kart Kamp 2012

Kart Kamp - Draft Test practice and preparation

The Helmbold's - Sugarpine CA 

Contact Fred Helmbold - helmbold@norcalbernese.org

Kart Kamp Registration Form


INSTRUCTORS

Fred Helmbold, Larry Bohlig & Jim Maxwell - BMDCA Draft Judges

Diana Gerba, Draft Assistant, holder of multiple Draft Titles

Nick Hengeveld, holder of multiple Draft Titles

Dates: Friday evening, June 22; Saturday, June 23; and Sunday, June 24.



June 7th - Draft Test

Thursday, June 7th


BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

Draft Tests

Hosted by the 

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California


Draft Test Secretary:

Contact Sheila Jones

Draft Test Judges:

Nancy Van Horne & Jim Maxwell

Draft Test Chair:

Contact Nick Hengeveld

THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS

Draft Test Premium List

May 7-12th - BMDCA National Specialty

in Gettysburg, PA.  More information available at www.bmdca.org

April 29th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner

Join TEAM BERNER for
the 2012 K9 Cancer Walk
April 29, 2012, Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CA
to help Morris Animal Foundation fight canine cancer!

Please join our team by walking with us or become a “Sit and Stay for the Cure” virtual walker. 
Team members can create their own fundraising web pages to increase pledges.
If you can’t join our team this year, won’t you please help with a donation?


You can register to walk or make a donation online at:
 
http://support.morrisanimalfoundation.org/goto/TeamBerner2012
We have a lofty goal of raising $2,500 for canine cancer research!
We know we can do it with your help: TEAM BERNER raised $2,766 in 2010 and $3,525 in 2011!

TO JOIN TEAM BERNER:  click on the ‘Join Team’ link in the Team Roster box at the bottom of our page
TO DONATE:  click on any Team Members name in the Team Roster Box to go to their personal page
or donate to the group by clicking on the ‘Make a gift!’ link next to the team’s fundraising thermometer!

Or download the TEAM BERNER Pledge Form to collect cash and check donations to turn in by April 28th.


For more information, visit http://support.morrisanimalfoundation.org/site/PageNavigator/K9_Cancer_Walks
or e-mail Cindy Beckman at newsletter@norcalbernese.org
 

Apr 13th - Annual Awards Lunch

2014 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet

Saturday, April 13, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marin Humane Society Pavilion

171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA

Buffet Lunch will include: 

Green Salad & Side Dishes

Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Breast

Vegetarian Entree

Dessert & Beverages

$15.00 Adults

$7.00 Children 6-12,

Children 5 and under free

 Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form 

and return to Deloris Handel by March 19th

If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2011,

download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 1st.

March 10th - Run for the Seals

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RUN FOR THE SEALS with TEAM BERNER on March 10th

Get in shape and get outdoors for a good cause – 

all with your dog!

Join TEAM BERNER on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in the beautiful Marin Headlands

for The Marine Mammal Center’s 28th annual Run for the Seals.

Join us for a fun morning on your choice of a 2-mile or 4-mile hike along a beautiful coastal trail with your dog!  In the past, we have helped raise funds for Berners and sea mammals together through this event, but this year we do it for our flippered friends alone as we will also be participating in the K9 Cancer Walk in April.  Your entry fee will help feed orphaned and sick seals and sea lions during the year while you get a great T-shirt and a fabulous walk with your dog!

Bring your lunch and stay for a picnic along “still-dog-friendly” Rodeo Beach (weather permitting).  Register online at: 

http://tmmc.marinemammalcenter.org/goto/TeamBerner2012 

For more info, e-mail newsletter@norcalbernese.org.


March 3rd - Draft work seminar

Beginner/Intermediate Draft Seminar led by Larry Bohlig

Saturday - March 3, 2012 - 10:30AM

Location Dan Foley Park

1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA

First Draft Registration Form

Feb 4 - Intro to Draft

First Draft - Intro to Draft Work led by Jim Maxwell

Introduction to Draft Work Seminar.

Saturday Feb 4 at 10:30A.M.  

Location Presidio, San Francisco, CA

Torney Avenue in front of the tiles Thoreau Center.  

First Draft Registration Form

Dec 10th - Holiday Party

Please join us for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California's Benicia Holiday Parade & 17th Annual Holiday Party/ Winter Membership Meeting

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Party from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM

California National Guard Armory

Flyer for Holiday Party and Parade

Meet at 9 AM for the parade.


Nov 12th and 13th - Draft Test

Saturday, November 12  &   Sunday, November 13


BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

Draft Tests

Hosted by the 

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California


HOWARTH MEMORIAL PARK

630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA

Directions and information about Howarth Memorial Park


Draft Test Secretary:

Contact Sheila Jones

Draft Test Judges:

Linda Thomas & Patti Davieau

Draft Test Chair:

Contact Fred Helmbold

THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS

Closing Date:  November 1, 2011, at 6 PM;

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Oct 9th - Fall meeting

Dan Foley Park in Vallejo from 11:30AM until 3:30PM.  

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          Fall Membership Meeting & Picnic

          Date:               Sunday, October 9th

                       Location:        Dan Foley Park, Vallejo 

                                              Willow Glen Picnic Area

                       Time:              11:30 until 3:30

                       Parking fee:    $5.00 per car  

11:30:  MEET, MINGLE & MUNCH

12:00:  POTLUCK LUNCH:    Please bring a dish to share, a Salad, Side Dish or an Appetizer, your choice. There is a BBQ, so bring your own food to grill. The club will provide drinks, dessert and eating utensils.

12:30:  COSTUME PARADE with Prizes for Most Original Costume, Best Dog & Person Combo Costume, Funniest Costume and Scariest Costume.

1:00:   SPEAKER:   Marilane Bergfelt from L.A.P.S (Loving Animal Providing Smiles) a local Delta Society dog therapy group will give us a presentation on their Therapy Dog program.

1:30 or soon thereafter:   FALL QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Oct 2rd - Farmer John's BMD Day

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Eighth Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day: Sunday, October 2, 2011! 

For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.


Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay 


 *This is not an official BMDCNC event*



Sept 9th - 11th - Beginners' Wilderness Backpack!

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-  Learn About our new club backpack.

-  See our trip details.

-  Check out our backup equipment checklist.

-  Review our dog pack checklist.

Aug 7th - Swiss Dog Day


August 7th, 2011


14th Annual Swiss Dog Day


10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA

Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards

Once again, our beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy Summer in the City together!  

More information is coming.

Events start at 10:30 a.m. 

Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer

Click here for: Fort Mason Map

 Click here for: Swiss Day Premium


For more information, contact swissday@norcalbernese.org

Swiss Day Flyer

July 10th - Summer Quarterly Meeting

Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting

Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Kennedy Regional Park

2295 Streblow Road, Napa, CA 94558 (www.cityofnapa.org)

11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


11:30 Arrive: Get Settled, Mingle and enjoy appetizers 


12:30 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. There is a beautiful new BBQ area. 

Last names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share. 

Last Names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share. The club will provide beverages, eating utensils, dessert and charcoal. 


2:00 Membership Meeting Agenda

Member, Applicant & Guest Sign In 

Approval of Minutes 

Officer and Committee Reports 

Election of new members (may include Andrea Racoule and Mary Jackson) 

Unfinished Business, followed by New Business 


Doggy Fun: We can play some dog games; walk along the Napa River trail; have a rally demo or bring your cart to practice your maneuvers. Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens & shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it. 


PDF Flyer

June 10 - Regional Planning Book

June 10th - BMDCNC Regional Specialty

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Four Shows June 9 - 12th

Judges:
Thursday: John Ramirez
Friday: Barbara Alderman - Specialty Judge
Saturday: Bill Shelton
Sunday: Dorothy Collier

Entries close: May 25th

Superintendant: MBF www.infodog.com

**SPECIALTY** Friday Sweeps: Joanne Prellberg


Obedience/Rally Premium List


Regional Specialty Planning Booklet


May 24th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, May 24th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events. 

May 14th and 15th - Draft Test

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BACK TO BACK
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests*
 
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club 
of Northern California


Test 1:  Saturday, May 14, 2011
Test 2:  Sunday, May 15, 2011
 
Blue Rock Springs Park
650 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA
 
Saturday’s Judges:  Christine Mann & Fred Helmbold
Sunday’s Judges:  Christine Mann & Larry Bohlig

THESE ARE ALL BREED TESTS*
* Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America rules will be observed
 
Entries close at the Test Secretary’s address on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). 
Please make checks payable to BMDCNC and mail fee with entry form to the Test Secretary:
Cindy Beckman, 3444 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

The Entry & Meal Order Forms are designed to be filled out on your computer while viewing in Acrobat Reader -- just print and mail!

Click here to download Premium List with Entry Form & Meal Order Form

Click here to download Draft Test Entry Form alone

Click here to contact Draft Test Secretary for additional information


May 7th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner

2011 K9 Cancer Walk, Elk Grove, Calif.

Team Berner

Dear Berner Lovers:

More than six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer each year, meaning half of all dogs are being affected by cancer.  But together, we can help beat this disease. 


Join TEAM BERNER on May 7th at the K9 Cancer Walk in beautiful Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove (11 miles south of Sacramento) and walk for a cure.  100% of all walk registration fees, vendor fees and donations go directly to support Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign to fund research for canine cancer, early detection methods, effective treatments, and ultimately a cure!

TEAM BERNER is walking to improve the future for not only Bernese Mountain Dogs, but dogs of all breeds. We will walk to honor our dogs who are cancer survivors, in memory of the dogs we have lost to cancer, and in support of a cure so that our dogs may be spared from cancer in the future.

More information can be found on the Morris Animal Foundation web site.



Apr 23rd - Annual Awards Lunch

Saturday, April 23rd.
BMDCNC Annual Spring Awards Luncheon and Quarterly Meeting
Enjoy an afternoon of celebrating our Veterans and honoring our berners who earned awards in the last year.

California National Guard Armory in Benicia

11:00am - 4:00pm

Catered Luncheon 

Guest Speaker: Author, Barry J. Schieber

Annual Meeting Flyer & Banquet Reservation Form

Members Award Request Form   - Must be Received by March 5

Apr 29-May 1st - Kart Kamp 2011

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April 29 - May 1st 2011

Kart Kamp IV - draft test practice and preparation

Canceled due to insufficient entries. 

The Helmbold's - Sugarpine CA 

Friday evening - welcome event 

Saturday - individual and group exercises 

Sunday - lecture and practice draft test 

Contact Fred Helmbold - helmbold@norcalbernese.org

Apr 3-9th - BMDCA National Specialty

Goto

http://www.bmdca.org/specialty/2011/index.php

For more information about the National Specialty and to Register Online.

Mar 12th - Draft Work Seminar

Intermediate Draft Work Seminar led by Patty Doolin with Larry Bohlig, Jim Maxwell and Fred Helmbold

Saturday - March 12th 2011 - 10:30AM

Intermediate Draft Registration Form

Location Rusch Park

7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Feb 12th - Draft work seminar

Beginner/Intermediate Draft Seminar led by Larry Bohlig with Jim Maxwell, Fred Helmbold, and Patty Doolin

Saturday - February 12th 2011 - 10:30AM

Beginner/Intermediate Draft Registration Form

Location Dan Foley Park

1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA

Feb\Mar TBD - Health Seminar

Check back for more information.

Jan 22nd - Intro to Draft

First Draft - Intro to Draft Work led by Jim Maxwell with Larry Bohlig and Fred Helmbold

Introduction to Draft Work Seminar.

Saturday Jan 22 at 10:30A.M.  

Intro to Draft Registration form

Location Presidio, San Francisco, CA

Torney Avenue in front of the tiles Thoreau Center.  Map included on Registration form

Dec 11th - Holiday Party

Please join us for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California's Benicia Holiday Parade & 16th Annual Holiday Party/ Winter Membership Meeting

Saturday, December 11, 2010
Meet at 9 AM for the parade.

T-Shirt Design Contest

Our 1st ever design contest!! 

Open to all members!! Please put your thinking caps on and submit your ideas for a new t-shirt design! We would like to have a new design to take to the National Specialty next April in San Diego… 

Deadline for entries is December 11, 2010

Grand prize will be a choice of the following: 

     A. Gift certificate to a pet store in your area 
     B. Gift certificate to a restaurant in your area 
     C. A handpainted tile of your dog. 

Your ideas can be anything, there is no theme to this contest. The final decision will be made by a 3-person panel and the winner will be announced in the January. February Berner Beat..

Download the flyer here

Nov 23rd - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Nov 23 @ 7:30 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events. 

Nov 13th and 14th - Draft Test

Saturday, November 13  &   Sunday, November 14


BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

Draft Tests

Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California

HOWARTH MEMORIAL PARK
630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA

Draft Test Secretary:
Contact Cindy Beckman  

Draft Test Judges:

Saturday - Phil Chagnon, BC, Canada & Jim Maxwell, CA

Sunday - Phil Chagnon, BC, Canada & Larry Bohlig, CA

THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS


Download the Premium List here

FYI:  The PDF entry form can be filled out on your computer and printed out for mailing!

Oct 26th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Oct 26th @ 7:30 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events. 

Oct 3rd - Farmer John's BMD Day

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Eighth Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day: Sunday, October 3, 2010! 

For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.


Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay 


 *This is not an official BMDCNC event*



Swiss Dog Day Afternoon


August 1st, 2010


13th Annual Swiss Dog Day


10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA

Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards

Once again, our beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy Summer in the City together!  
Join us for our Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops. 
           
You can also enter a Canine Good Citizen Test, the Mountain Dog Triathlon, and an August 1st Swiss National Day Parade.  
Come enjoy our famous Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, and the great Raffle and Ways & Means tables.
           
Entries will be accepted on-site only, August 1st (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
$10 for Workshops / $10 for CGC / $5 for Triathlon
Events start at 10:30 a.m. 

 Click here for: FlyerFort Mason Map, Schedule with Entry Forms

For more information, contact swissday@norcalbernese.org

Aug 24th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Aug 24th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events. 

Sept 26th - Indian Summer Picnic

Indian Summer Picnic


Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California


Summer/Fall Membership Meeting


Sunday, September 26, 11:30 to 4:00


Kennedy Park, Napa, CA


Mulberry Picnic Area


Highway 221 near the Napa Valley College south of Imola St. in Napa.



11:30 to 12:00 Meet & Mingle


12:00 Potluck Lunch, Please bring a picnic dish to share and

your own items to BBQ. The club will provide charcoal,

drinks, eating utensils and dessert.


1:00 Membership Meeting

Sign in

Approval of any outstanding minutes

Officer and Committee Reports

Election of New Members

Unfinished Business

New Business


There is a great walking trail for you and

your Berner Buddy to enjoy


Download Flyer

Sept 28th - Board meeting

The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, Sept 28th @ 7:00 pm.

If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at 
president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.

Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events. 


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