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DOT meeting Sept. 1, 2011 at Givens home Meeting called to order by president Marcia Givens after pizza dinner. DVD from AKC watched by members titled “Be a Dog Listener- dog safety tips for kids”-- membership approved showing this DVD to public at Responsible dog owner day in Glenpool on Sept. 17,11. Tips = 1. dogs are territorial- bark to protect yard or their space- do not come in or tease dog thru fence since dog will see it as threat to territory. 2. Ask owner before you try to pet any dog. 3. To pet a dog, roll hand into fist and let dog approach to sniff before patting dog under chin or on chest –don't pat top of head or ears. 3. Don't bend over dog -might startle or frighten dog. 4. if you see a loose dog, don't run away or toward dog-- walk slowly talk calmly to see if it has collar or license. 5. If loose dog comes toward you- make no eye contact and stand still like a tree with arms folded. Toss a hat or object to distract then back up or walk away. 6. Not all dogs of any breed can be labeled “mean”--individual dog behavior shows their personality -it's the deed not the breed.
Minutes of August meeting are on website. Motion made by Lynda Brownson, seconded by Mary Switzer to accept minutes as published, and approved. Treasurers report- no income, no expenses. Care committee- sympathy card sent by club to Travis Taylor for the death of his mother. Personal cards and gifts also can be sent. Show committee- Melanie reports that 3 judges listed = Toni Linstedt for Sweeps, Margery West for obed/rally, and Joseph Gregory for conformation. Reminder to everyone it is time to register for hotel room at Holiday Inn Joplin for DOT specialty Nov. 4, 2011. James who is obedience chair asked for help since he will get there as soon as he can after school that friday- other members and show chair will assist till he arrives. We will have a small auction with tickets in bags like last year. Snacks like cheese and veggie tray will be offered and bottled water will be sold $1.00, or free if buy raffle/auction tickets. Concerning the DOT specialty associated with DCA national show May 2012- contract is signed with Companion to use their facility for our specialty- Decision was made to hire Foy Trent to be our superintendant. Also we could hire Companion obedience ring stewards, possibly hire Trish to ring steward conformation. Local Judges suggested to save on travel expenses- use Betsy Leedy or Caroline Irbal. Houston Dal club hiring judge at $400-600 and we could use same. Motion made by Lynda Brownson, seconded by Shirley Schillinger, to hire local judges to save on travel expense, approved. Make DOT enties $25/each. No sweepstakes will be offered at DOT specialty. Marcia suggested fund-raising with donor board with contributors at $100/each, or sell raffle tickets again. We could also sell plastic tarps to put under crates -Melanie offered to get sterile drape plastic from hospital. New DOT roster as of August 2011 is ready and Erica Hill showed roster in book form, offered to make 25-30 books for price of card stock. Motion made by Melanie, seconded by Shirley, to pay Erica $50 for card stock and work. Public relations- Jenks parade is Dec.3-save the date. AKC Responsible dog owner day is Sept. 17, 2011 and DOT will have an information booth at the Glenpool civic center (behind Walmart)-- bring your dog and wear your DOT shirt and nametag. Next meeting is Oct. 6 at Marellie and Dick's home. Chili served! Erica and Rick's baby boy is due Dec. 10-- DOT is planning a baby shower for Dec. 1 meeting at Melanie Dickey's home. Motion to adjourn by Rick Hill, seconded by Bill Schillinger and approved. |
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