Calendar
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, July 29th @ 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.
Events count toward membership requirements unless noted
otherwise.
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:
Flyer,
Fort Mason Map, Schedule
with Entry Forms
For more information, contact
swissday@norcalbernese.org
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Saturday, November 13 &
Sunday, November 14
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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
Premium List will be available here in June
Prior Events
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Friday June 11 -
13,
2010
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COME OUT WEST to Our BERNER
WEINFEST
BMDCA
REGIONAL SPECIALTY
Events include:
Sweepstakes, Regular Classes
Conformation, Rally, Obedience
BMDCA Regional Friday, June
11, 2010
Conformation/Sweeps Event
#2010615702
Obedience Event #2010615703
Rally Event #2010615701
Together with Two Supported
Entries
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- Saturday, June 12, 2010 and Sunday, June
13, 2010
- in Conjunction with Woofstock
- (Lake County Kennel Club of Northern
California)
- Solano County Fairgrounds
- 900 Fairgrounds Drive
- Vallejo CA
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Planning Booklet and contact
information -
CLICK HERE
Premium List -
CLICK
HERE
Official Entry Form for
Rally/Obedience -
CLICK HERE
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING ENTERING CONFORMATION AND SWEEPS
The
premium for conformation and sweeps is part of the Woofstock Cluster
and can be found at
www.infodog.com as part of the Lake County Kennel Club show on
June 11, 2010.
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June 25-27, 2010
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Kart Kamp VIII - draft test
practice and preparation
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- The Helmbold's - Sugarpine CA
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- Friday evening - welcome event
- Saturday - individual and group exercises
- Sunday - lecture and practice draft test
Contact Fred Helmbold -
helmbold@norcalbernese.org
Click here to
download registration form and information
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Saturday, April
24
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K9 Cancer 3K/7K Walk with Team Berner
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Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk
Grove, CA, 8:30 a.m.
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We'll 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.
$30 registration fee includes a bandana and T-shirt. 100% of
registration fees and donations go directly to support Morris
Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign.
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After the walk, speakers will
discuss canine cancer, research, cancer prevention, and other
topics.
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Join Team Berner or donate to a
team member’s fundraising goal at
http://maf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/CCC?team_id=1100&pg=team&fr_id=1040
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Event Registration Form for printing
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Event Flyer
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Contact Cindy
Beckman for more information
Saturday, April 3,
2010
Annual Banquet and
Annual Membership Meeting
Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin
Keys Blvd., Novato, CA
Catered buffet luncheon, presentation of awards and veteran’s
medallions, and annual meeting.
Click
HERE for Flyer and reservation form
Contact
Deloris Handel for
more information.
December 12, 2009
- CA National
Guard Armory
- 711 Hillcrest
Ave., Benicia CA
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- 2009 Benicia Parade
- Where?
- 1st Street, Downtown Benicia
- Staging Area: East Second & D Streets
- (Cynthia Hilton will pick up the parade marker from
the judging stand)
- When?
- Assemble at 9:00 a.m. / Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
- What to Wear?
- Our Theme is Christmas (of
course …)
For questions contact:
Cynthia Hilton
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Click
Here to download the flyer and see full event information
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- 2009 Holiday party and Winter
Quarterly Meeting
- 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
- Potluck lunch
- Membership Meeting 2:00 pm
Last Name A-G - Main Dish;
Last Name H-O: Appetizer; Last Name P-Z: Side Dish
Dessert, coffee, beverages and
tableware will be supplied by the club
For questions contact:
Peggy Ford-Smith
Click
Here to download the flyer and see full event information
Sunday, October 4,
2009
Farmer John's Pumpkin-Picking with the
Pack!
*not an official BMDCNC event*
hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda
Mueller, Half Moon Bay
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Saturday, September
12,
2009
Supported Entry,
Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club
Marin Civic
Center, San Rafael CA
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Judge
Susan Henderson. Breed Judge . Closing date is Aug. 26.
Ring number/time will be available
one week before at www.infodog.com.
Quarterly Membership Meeting
Marin Civic Center Lagoon, Civic
Center Drive, San Rafael, CA.
11:30 am: MEET & MINGLE
12:00 pm POTLUCK LUNCH: Please bring a
picnic dish to share - last names starting with:
A-K: Salad or Side Dish
L-Z: Main Dish
The Club will provide service ware,
drinks & dessert
1:00 pm FALL QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
Download Meeting Flyer Here
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Friday July 3rd
& Saturday July 4th
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BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF
AMERICA, INC.
ALL BREED
DRAFT TESTS
Hosted by:
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
GREAT MEADOW - FORT MASON
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, California
Draft Test Secretary:
secretary@norcalbernese.org
Draft Test Judges:
Friday - Fred Helmbold, CA and Linda Thomas, IL
Saturday - Larry Bohlig,
CA and Linda Thomas, IL
Come compete for two
days then stay for the fun at Swiss Day July 5th!
Click on the links
below to download the required forms
Premium List for both draft tests
Entry form for Friday July 3, 2009 Draft Test
Entry Form for Saturday, July 4, 2009 Draft Test
Hotel and Local Planning Guide
July 5, 2009
- 12th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds,
San Francisco CA
Download the Planning Booklet -
Download the Event Schedule
- Event Schedule
- 8:30 - 10:30 Entries accepted for
all events
- Morning Events:
- 10:00 Opening Ceremonies
- 10:30 - 12:00 Mountain Dog
Triathalon - Ring 1
- Ends with Gold, Bronze & Silver
Medalists
- 10:30 - 12:30 Obedience Workshop
- Ring 2
- 10:30 - 12:30 Conformation
Workshop: Puppy Classes - Ring 3
- Bernese, Greater Swiss, St.
Bernard, Entlebucher, Appenzeller
- Each Breed Ends with Best and
Best Opposite Sex Selection
- Lunch Break:
- 12:00 - 2:00 Swiss Style BBQ
available - Ringside
- 1:00 Patriotic Swiss Breeds
Parade - Ring 1
- 12:30 - 1:30 Entries accepted for
afternoon events
- Afternoon Events:
- 2:00 -4:00 Canine Good Citizen
Tests - Ring 1
- 1:30 - 4:00 Rally Obedience
Workshop - Ring 2
- 1:30 - 4:00 Conformation
Workshop: Adult Classes - Ring 3
- St. Bernard, Bernese, Greater
Swiss, Entlebucher, Appenzeller
- Each Breed Ends with Best and
Best Opposite Sex Selection
- 3:30 Raffle Ticket Sales close
- 4:00 Raffle Winners are posted
- 4:00 THE WINNERS CIRCLE -
presentation of the day’s Winners!
- Let’s give them all a big round
of a-paws!
Other 2009 Events
still in the planning phase
Check back for
calendar updates
December 12, 2009
2009 Benicia Parade
2009 Holiday party and Winter
Quarterly Meeting
Saturday, April 11,
2009
Annual Banquet and
Annual Membership Meeting
Marin Humane Society
Pavilion, Novato CA
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Nancy Kay on being the best medical advocates
for the health of
our berners
- Agenda
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- 11:00 Arrive - enjoy the fenced
grounds by the Pavilion, shop at our Ways and Means
table
- 12:15 Buffet Lunch
- 1:00 Speaker - Nancy Kay, DVM
- author of Speaking for Spot followed
by question and answer
- 2:00 Annual Meeting and
election/installation of Officers and Board Members
- 2:45 Presentation of Awards
to new Title/Award/Certificate holders
- Presentation of
Medallions to our Veterans followed by Parade of
Veterans
- Raffle
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- Membership Meeting Agenda
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Approval of
Winter Quarterly Meeting Minutes
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Report of
Officers and Report of Committees
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Election/Installation of 2009-2010 Term Directors
and Officers
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Election of New
Members
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Unfinished
business
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New business and
member comments and brags
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You do not need to
be a club member to attend; reservations are required
Contact: Laraine
Jeffries or Kathie Meier if you have questions
Click here for
flyer and reservation form
All reservations
must be received by March 28, 2009
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Friday May 29 thru Sunday May
31, 2009
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Kart Kamp VII - draft test
practice and preparation
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- The Helmbold's - Sugarpine CA
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- Friday evening - welcome event
- Saturday - individual and group exercises
- Sunday - lecture and practice draft test
Contact Fred Helmbold -
helmbold@norcalbernese.org
You can download the information
packet and registration forms
HERE
June 13, 2009
Summer Quarterly
Membership Meeting and Picnic
- Dan Foley Park,
Vallejo CA
- (at the end of
North Camino Alto, behind Sutter-Solano Hospital)
- Willow Glen Picnic
Area - look for the club banner
- There is a $4 park
entrance fee ($3 for Vallejo residents)
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12:00 Potluck Lunch -
please bring a dish to share
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Last Name A-K: Please bring a
salad or side dish
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Last Name L-Z: Please bring a main
dish
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There is a small BBQ for grilling
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The Club will provide dishes,
napkins, beverages and dessert
1:00 Summer Quarterly Membership
Meeting
2:00 Draft Practice - bring
your cart and practice draft maneuvers for the BMDCNC draft tests
Dogs must be on leash. Please
remember to bring shade, water and ex-pens for your dogs
Click
HERE to download meeting flyer and directions
Saturday, March 13,
2010
Join with Team Berner
for the
26th Run For The Seals
The Marine Mammal Center, Rodeo Beach, Marin Headlands,
CA
Join a 2 or 4-mile hike with Team Berner to help benefit the Marine
Mammal Center. $35 registration fee includes a T-shirt.
Register or donate at
www.active.com/donate/RFTS/TeamBerner or contact
Cindy
Beckman
for more information.
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Sunday, March
21, 2010
First Draft:
Introduction to Drafting
Location - Presidio San Francisco
Time: 10:00 am
Cost is $20 ($18 for BMDCNC Members)
Contact
Jim Maxwell for for
any questions
CLICK HERE to download registration form
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