October was a big month for our club, and now we can officially welcome November as well as the much-awaited fall weather. Our Fall Specialty in Santa Rosa, had a small entry, but it was a huge success. The weather was a bit on the windy side, but clear skies all four days. Peggy Davis and Jackie Allen had everything organized and on schedule for the Saturday Show. John Barrett’s trophies were a big hit and appreciated by all recipients. He worked with Yates Arts for some new and unique trophies. Peggy once again ordered the rosettes from Prestige Awards; and they were beautiful. If your dog’s placement earned a trophy, please be sure to drop a note to the club member who sponsored your award. Thank you to all who sponsored trophies. I would also like to thank Jen & Derrick Mullin, of Wild Hawk coffee, for their generous coffee donation for our Sweepstake Judge. We all enjoyed smelling it until it was actually given away. If you are interested in obtaining some for yourself, you can contact Jen, her contact info is in our directory. We held our fall General Meeting after judging and pictures, thanks to all that contributed to our Yappy Hour. It is always nice to have time to socialize with those that we do not see that often. Another shout-out to Board Member Susan Walker. Susan was our chairperson for the nominating committee. Susan was able to recruit the nominating committee, as well as encouraging Patty to run as a board member. We then successfully voted in our new Board of Directors. Our Board will be the same with one change. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Patty Arnica to the board. Patty has been an active member for a number of years now. She has been instrumental in bringing new and exciting performance events to the club, including but not limited to Canine Good Citizen Urban testing, and Fetch. I’m sad to see Ann Smith step down from the board. Ann has done so much for our club and the dogs; she has been active in conformation, both as an exhibitor and a chair, she has supported Agility and Field events. She has also been instrumental in the organization and updating of our club membership directory as well as our Judge contact/contract person. Although we are sad to see her leave the Board, we are very excited and comforted to know she will still be a member. Thank you, Ann, for all you have done for our club! For those of you who may be wondering, I am including the catalog results from Saturday’s Specialty for you, and will also send pictures for Don Golnick to include in this issue of Tails To Be Red.

November will be our last Board Meeting of the year, and there will be no President’s report either. We have no events scheduled for December, however, if you feel there is something that the club needs to know about, please let me know and I can always send out an email to members. Here is to wishing all of you a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

As always, hug those red dogs!

Sincerely,

Sandy