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Attention All Gem City Dog Obedience Club Members:

The hours and dues amount for each member has been populated in your website member’s profile. To access your profile please log onto GCDOC.com.

1. Go to the Members Page

2. Scroll down the screen and Click on the button “Profile /Password Change”. This button is on the left side of the screen.

3. I you wish to use PayPal email me at [email protected] and I will send out an invoice. If you wish to send a check for your dues make it Payable to GCDOC and send it to Tami Woodrow, 4921 Pacemont Ave, Dayton, Oh 45415.

Dues are due by October 31, 2022.

If your dues amount says “Not elig” instead of a dues dollar amount that means you have not worked the 20 hours required to renew your membership. If you wish, you may become an associate member for $15 and when you are able to work the required minimum hours you will be able to reinstate to full membership.

When you pay your dues remember to sign the GCDOC waiver form!!

Even if you a Lifetime Member or don’t pay Dues (dues amount is 0.00) You must sign the 2024 waiver on your profile page. All signed waivers are automatically emailed to me!

Statement from AKC:

Canine Respiratory Infectious Disease Awareness

We are aware of the reports of Canine Respiratory Infectious Disease that caused some dogs at recent events to fall ill. While the cause is yet to be identified, some public information has indicated that the infection is viral in nature. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal and/or eye discharge, and lethargy.

The health and safety of dogs at AKC events is the responsibility of each and every exhibitor. Exhibitors are responsible for monitoring the health of their dogs and should be mindful to keep any dog that has been exposed to sick dogs or that is exhibiting symptoms of illness at home.

Pursuant to AKC rules, “No dog with a communicable disease shall be on the show grounds or premises. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s recommendations to ensure that their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable disease, and have appropriate vaccinations.”

It is important to be mindful and exercise caution to protect against Canine Respiratory Infectious Disease. Below are some tips to assist you.
The best protection is vaccination. Dogs should up to date on all core vaccines as well as Bordetella and bivalent influenza
Isolate sick animals and keep them isolated for up to 30 days after symptoms subside.
Practice good sanitation. Use a bleach and water mixture diluted to 1-part bleach x 30 parts water to disinfect common areas such as tables, bowls, leashes, crates, etc. Allow items to thoroughly air dry for a minimum of 10 minutes before exposing dogs to them.
Wash your hands frequently, ideally between handling different dogs. At the very minimum, hand sanitizer should be used between handling dogs.

ALL INSTRUCTORS AND ASSISTANTS ARE ASKED TO ATTEND THE SEMINAR ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 7 AT 6:30 PM at GCDOC.

The purpose of this seminar is to summarize and review teaching points to develop more congruence between the various teaching pairs.

CLICK HERE TO ADD THIS EVENT TO YOUR CALENDAR!

Each current instructor and assistant should submit, to Kristina  ([email protected]), the points they feel are most crucial for the level of class they are teaching.

Also submit which point you feel is most difficult to teach.

This request relates to the points in Puppy, Puppy Grad, Beginners and Advanced Beginners. (Please send one email per class, just for organizational purposes) . 

Please bring your ideas on how to recruit and retain new teachers/ helpers/ assistants.

A light supper will be provided by the Obedience Department/Group.

Looking forward to gathering everyone together and spending time collaborating together.

Kristina Morgan 

Gem City Obedience Director 

There will be a General Membership meeting on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7 pm. Previous membership minutes can be read here: https://gcdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Membership-meeting-minutes-7.21.23-with-reports.pdf The nominating committee has nominated the following candidates for 2024 board of directors.

President Angela Profitt

Vice President Steve Hart

Secretary Donna Jennings

Treasurer Kathy Roberts

Membership Tami Woodrow

Registrar Maggie Melton

Member at Large (two year term) John Clifford

Member at Large (two year term) Michelle Collett

In addition to those listed above Barb Siler and Alicia Heidorn are on the board, as they were elected for a two year term and have only served one year. 

The next General Membership meeting will be held Monday September 25^th at 7:00 PM.  In addition to regular business, the nominating nominations will be accepted from the from the floor as stated in the by-laws;

Additional nominations may be made at the September meeting by any member in attendance, provided that the person so nominated does not decline when their name is proposed, and provided further that if the proposed candidate is not in attendance at this meeting, the proposer shall present to the Secretary a written statement from the proposed candidate signifying willingness to be a candidate.

The by-laws further state;

No person may be a candidate in a club election who has not attended two regular membership meetings during the current club year, and who has not been nominated. No person may be a candidate for more than one position.

Elections will be held Friday November 3^rd at 7:00 PM 

We are doing a dog of the month and birthday month clubs!

Please fill out the survey!

Contact Barb Siler with questions.