| MFGRC Officers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Ann Rowe | magikgldn1@aol.com | 352-735-3565 |
| Vice President | Michele Throm | michelethrom@yahoo.com | 407-923-2731 |
| Secretary | Andy Hall | andyhall58@hotmail.com | 321-402-3365 |
| Treasurer | Dee Thibodeaux | deejohn@me.com | 970-396-6121 |
| Board Members | |||
| John Blair | jazziesgold@att.net | 321-773-3476 | |
| Rosa Blair | jazziesgold@att.net | 321-773-3476 | |
| Robin Burket | robin.c.lemieux@gmail.com | 760-224-6609 | |
| Pat Kopco | baddogs@tampabay.rr.com | 813-441-4858 | |
| Betty Lambert | blambert18@cfl.rr.com | 407-301-4084 | |
| Ted Misilo | tedmisilo@gmail.com | 321-951-3113 | |
| Kristin Sipus | kjsipus@aol.com | 352-229-1575 | |
Informational
MFGRC to Hold Special Election Saturday Night
A special election will be held at the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club’s Christmas Party/Annual Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 16, to choose the seven people who will compose the club’s board for 2018. Nine club members have volunteered and been nominated for the board but the club’s by-laws limit the board to seven members.
The party/meeting will be held at the home of Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Fla. Full details and directions can be found on the club website https://mfgrc.org/mfgrc-
Only club members in attendance at the party will be permitted to vote. As a service to members to help them decide, the club is providing a list of the nine nominees and brief biographies:
Time to Renew Your MFGRC Membership
It’s that time of year again – time to renew your membership in the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club.
Membership fees remain the same: $25 for individual, family or associate memberships. Please indicate your category, make your check payable to MFGRC and mail to:
Nominations for 2018 Officers and Board
In accordance with the by-laws of the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club, the Nominating Committee has nominated the following club members to be officers and board members in 2018:
Officers:
President – Ann Rowe
Vice President – Michele Throm
Secretary – Andy Hall
Treasurer – Dee Thibodeaux
Board:
John Blair
Anney Doucette
Pat Flynn
Pat Kopco
Betty Lambert
Robin Lemieux
Ted Misilo
Kristin Sipus
At our Nov. 18 general meeting at the Ocala show, any member may make additional nominations. If the proposed candidate is not present at this meeting, the person nominating must provide a written statement from the nominated individual stating acceptance of the nomination. If this occurs, the nominated individual then is considered a candidate.
Voting for these positions will be held at the club’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 16, in conjunction with the club’s Christmas Party at the home of Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Fla.
In addition to the above, two other club members will assist the 2018 officers and board in non-voting positions: Pat Carlile will continue as assistant secretary and Laura Topping will handle the duties of membership chair.
Sincerely,
Nominating Committee
Michele Throm (chair)
Robin Hughes
Laura Topping
Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club News and Notes – March, 21 2017
TRACKING FUN DAY & GENERAL MEETING
The next general meeting for the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will be held on Sunday, April 2, as part of the club’s Tracking Fun Day in Ocala, Fla. The Tracking Fun Day was designed to give club members an opportunity to try the sport of tracking in a no-pressure, fun atmosphere under the expert guidance of accomplished trackers/trainers Pat Flynn and Susie Rezy. Full details about the Tracking Fun Day including time, location and what you need to bring can be found at this link on the club’s website:
https://mfgrc.org/tracking-
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AGILITY TRIAL
The MFGRC’s next big event is the Agility trial being held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22-23 at the Grand Oaks Resort near Lady Lake, Fla. Some volunteers are needed to work as gate steward, scribe and timer – if you can help at all, including all three days, one day or part of a day, please contact volunteer coordinator Pat Carlile at pat_golden_boy@yahoo.com. Also, setup will be on Thursday, April 20, and anyone who would like to help would also be welcomed; please let Pat know.
FUN FIELD DAY, GENERAL MEETING SET FOR MAY 7
On Sunday, May 7, the MFGRC will hold a Fun Field Day/Intro to Field Training, along with a general meeting, at the Richwood South Training Center in Morriston, Fla. Even if you’re not currently running your dogs in hunt tests or field trials, it’s a great opportunity to experience Goldens enjoying their natural instincts. Field Day will begin at 9 a.m. with a lunch break and club general meeting at approximately noon (bring your own lunch). More details to come.
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR CCA
Some spots are still available for the MFGRC’s CCA that will be held on Saturday, June 3, in Crystal River, Fla. Registration form and details are available here: https://mfgrc.org/mfgrc-hold-
MFGRC To Host Heart-Eye Clinic June 3
The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will host a heart and eye clinic in conjunction with the CCA it is staging on Saturday, June 3, in Crystal River, Fla. The clinic is open to ALL BREEDS on a first-come, first-served basis (must -pre-register with the form below) and dogs do not have to be participating in the CCA to attend the clinic.
Registration for the MFGRC’s CCA is open and details can be found HERE.