Grooming and More

MFGRC Agility, General Meeting, Seminar

To All MFGRC Members,

Some members of the club have asked if we could hold demonstrations of how to groom our precious Goldens and help them look their best – and we’re going to do it!

This Saturday, at the agility trial, we’re holding a general club meeting at 1 p.m. and after that, MFGRC vice-president Ann Rowe will give a demonstration on grooming ears.

At the next general meeting on Nov. 19 at the Ocala show, MFGRC board member Anney Doucette will give a demonstration on grooming feet.

The demonstrations will be very informal and please feel free to watch and ask questions.

OCALA MEETING NOTE

We’re going to make the meeting in Ocala extra special and fun with a pot luck lunch – we’ll send more information out about it later but please mark your calendars and try to make it to the meeting. It’ll be a great opportunity to socialize and get to know your fellow club members as we all share our love of Goldens.

MFGRC Agility Trial – This Weekend!

MFGRC Agility, General Meeting

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club is hosting an AKC All Breed Agility Trial this weekend (October 21, 22, & 23) at the Grand Oaks Resort in Weirsdale, Florida. This is the second time we have held an event at this beautiful location offering a great opportunity for members to come out, watch the dogs perform, help and see the beautiful setting of the Grand Oaks Re-sort. Nestled amongst majestic tall oaks and green pastures you can hear and see the rhythm of horse beats in perfect sync or perhaps even see a grand four-in-hand horse and carriage skim by. Either way it is worth the drive to see this beautiful Florida gem. There is a great Bistro on site and carriage rides are available (reservations required). Our club will be conducting a general meeting at the agility trial site on Saturday at 1pm as well. The trial is being held under cover in a large packed dirt arena with plenty of shade and things to see. So why not spend some time to come help the club and see the beautiful sites at the Grand Oaks. Below is the address to the Grand Oaks Resort.

Thank you!
The Grand Oaks Resort
3525 Griffin Ave
Lady Lake, Fl. 32159
352-750-5500

4th Annual Specialty

MFGRC Conformation, Specialty

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Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club is hosting their 4th annual specialty at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, on Friday, December 16, 2016. The event is being held in the West Concourse. This year our specialty will include Best Puppy sponsored by Royal Canin and best owner handler in specialty as part of the national owner handler series. Entries close November 23rd, so please take note the early closing date. Any questions contact Caroline Kendrick at Ingotgoldens@verizon.net.

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MFGRC WC/X October 8, 2016 ***CANCELLED***

MFGRC Field, WC/WCX

MFGRC WC/X October 8, 2016 ***CANCELLED***

Due to hurricane Matthew approaching Florida. For the safety of our competitors, workers, judges and the preservation of the property. We will reschedule at a later date. 

Please pass this along to any people who are not MFGRC members, but you know were planning to run in the WC/X on Saturday. 

Thank you for your assistance and understanding.

Stay safe everyone!!!

MFGRC Agility Fun Day and General Meeting Oct. 13

Andy Hall Agility, Fun Day, General Meeting

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will hold an Agility Fun Day and general meeting on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Best Paw Forward training center in Osteen, Fla.

The event will give members and their Goldens the opportunity to try the sport of Agility in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere. P.J. Lacette, one of the founders of the MFGRC and a lifetime member, will host the event and provide training.

Agility training will be from 9-11 a.m. followed by lunch and a club meeting. (Members should bring their own lunch).

So that organizers can properly prepare for the day, it is asked that members planning to attend please RSVP to MFGRC club secretary Andy Hall at andyhall58@hotmail.com with how many people and how many dogs.

Osteen is located in southwest Volusia County between Sanford and Port Orange. It’s an easy drive for members in the Orlando area as well as those in the Space Coast and Mt. Dora/Sorrento areas.

P.J. strongly recommends that club members print out the directions to her facility and follow the directions very closely rather than relying on their GPS devices. Here is a link to the directions:

https://bestpaw.com/driving-direction

Volunteers Needed!

MFGRC Agility, Conformation, Hunt Test, WC/WCX

MFGRC is hosting several events in the coming months.  WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THESE EVENTS A SUCCESS!

Please volunteer to help at an event for a day, part of the day, with set up, clean up:

WC/WCX  October 8th at Wayne Gey’s ranch in Mt. Verde.
We need someone to be responsible for hospitality at this event, basically providing the judges and workers with lunches and beverages.
We also need people to throw ducks (we’ll give you gloves :))!
Please contact Ted Misilo: tedmisilo@gmail.com

Agility Trial October 21-23 at Grande Oaks Resort in Lady Lake
We will need help with set up on October 20th.
We need someone to be responsible for hospitality for this event.
We need ring stewards!
Please contact John Blair: jazziesgold@att.net

Hunt Test December 10-11

MFGRC Specialty at Eukanuba December 16th

Don’t wait, plan now to volunteer and support your club!

Thank You!