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Secretary Notes - "Y2K Recap"
Our membership extends a huge THANK-YOU to the UKC and to all of the breed clubs that ever so kindly invited the White Shepherd to participate at their shows. Because of all of you, our first full year was one of great success! Besides having the pleasure and honor of exhibiting our White Shepherd beauties as a newly recognized UKC breed, our Club accomplished and/or was involved with many activities. Here are just a few highlights:
· The Club finalized the content and production of "The United White Shepherd Club" brochure which answers many questions about the White Shepherd and features the official UKC breed standard.
· In March, our Rules and Regulations Seminar was held in Kalamazoo. It was represented by UKC Field Representative, Patrick O'Donnell, with the assistance of Michelle Morgan, Tina Augustine, and the DEOWM.
· In June, we attended our first UKC Premier as White Shepherds. We are pleased to recognize that we were well represented in not only conformation but we also had several obedience entries and an agility exhibitor. Two of our White Shepherds were honored with the coveted "Total Dog" award, at least one obedience degree was earned, and another captured a Herding Group 4th. Notably, our Club manned a booth for the entire weekend, proudly displaying our newly designed Club banner (thanks, Jacki!), and we sponsored a Microchip Clinic (thanks, Denise!).
· In September, many members attended the first ever White Shepherd Genetics Seminar presented by Dr. George Padgett. This seminar came to pass thanks to the tremendous efforts put forth by our own Judy Huston.
· In October, I had the honor of speaking on the behalf of the White Shepherd at a Breed Seminar sponsored by K9 Fanciers of Michigan. Many other breeds were also presented and it was an extremely enlightening experience for all in attendance.
· Most recently, our new Club web-site is under development by UWSC members. The address is www.UnitedWhiteShepherdClub.org. Please visit this site for current information, events, and White Shepherd breeder referrals!
We have yet to sponsor a UKC show at this time, however, much thought and consideration were given to this topic throughout this past year. We have been inspired by many of the other clubs and look forward to the challenge in the upcoming year.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana L. Updike, UWSC Secretary
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