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Steve is asking for volunteers to help with updating the restrooms. Check our website, the papers taped to the doors or contact Steve directly!

Lauren J Martin, Esq. will do a presentation about Pet Planning on Sunday, June 30 at 5:30. She will cover the range of planning options available, critical terms to include for the protection of your pet and more. A membership meeting will follow at 6:30. Previous membership minutes can be read here; https://gcdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Membership-meeting-4.29.24.pdf

First , I would like to thank everyone who has volunteered! I really appreciate you!

We do still need a few more Saturday and Sunday afternoon volunteers. You’ll still have the same great lunch the morning crew has! But you’ll get to sleep in! You don’t need any experience, the judges will teach you everything you need to help them. Come join us!If you happen to be showing a dog that doesn’t need a lot of grooming, it would be great if you could fill when a steward needs a break. We have at least one that has to step away for their breed.

Agan, thank you! These events are what keeps our club going strong!

Hey everyone! We need help! There’s only 2 weeks left until this show and we only have 3 volunteers. All hours count towards Gem City required hours for membership. There are no run around jobs. They are great jobs if you can’t get around as well as you used to. I will make sure you get something you can handle. Work half day or full day. You do not need experience. Just think, you could practically get all your hours in on one weekend if you promise to work the whole thing. The judges will tell you exactly what they would like you to do. They are always so patient.

Lunch will be provided. Michelle always makes sure everyone is fed. She does an amazing job! Plus, she makes the best desserts! We will make sure you’re done in time for fireworks and evening celebrations.

Remember, Crossroads Canine Club rents volunteers along with the building. Please sign up to help make this trial a success! Thank you!

Volunteers Needed! – Gem City Dog Obedience Club (gcdoc.com)

Hello everyone! Hope you’ve been enjoying the birthday board and the “dog of the month” displays.  Don’t let your dog miss out – complete the attached survey to get recognized during your birthday month and to get into the name randomizer to be selected for dog of the month! Thanks!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8N2RZWR

We have many events coming up that need volunteers. Try to remember, trials/shows/tests are what keeps our club going. Our exhibitors love coming to show at our events!

Did you know that AKC featured our obedience and rally trials in their nationwide email? Pretty cool, right? So many new faces! Record entries! We were only missing workers! Our trial chair, Michelle, took very good care of anyone working. Nobody went home hungry!

Please go to the “volunteers needed “ page of our website. The CCC Conformation and Rally is coming up next month and we will need a lot of volunteers. Hours count towards GCDOC membership hours. I also saw Barnhunt. There’s hours available to help improve the restrooms, building maintenance , and many other things!Get those hours taken care of so you aren’t struggling to find something at the end of the membership year!

Don’t worry about not knowing anything about the sport we need volunteers for. The judges are always wonderful and willing to explain what they need. Our club members who are showing are always happy to take a minute to answer your questions. You may even find yourself falling in love with a new sport!

Hey everyone! It’s time for the JUNE FIT DOG WALK! This one will be at 5pm (and so will all the summer walks – cooler!) THIS SUNDAY – 6/9 – and we will meet at Wegerzyn Gardens. Several of us will be at the club for the rally/obedience trial, so we thought we’d go somewhere close. Bring your best buddy and meet us there!

Barb

Hello all,

We would like to invite you to join us in a presentation at the next members meeting. Please feel free to bring a snack or finger foods to share with the group.

Have you considered what will happen to your dogs and other pets when you die? What if you are hospitalized or enter a nursing home or rehab facility? What if you become ill or forgetful and can’t care for your pets? These are serious concerns since our pets depend on us for all of their needs and care.

Pet Planning is the process of planning and preparing in advance to provide for and protect your animals in the event of your future death, illness, or inability to care for them without assistance. Pet Planning usually involves adding pet-specific terms to routine estate planning documents like wills, powers of attorney, and family trusts. It sometimes includes more specialized documents, such as a Pet Power of Attorney or a Pet Trust. Pet Plans can range from very simple to extremely complex. There are Pet Planning options available to fit every family, circumstances, pet, and budget.

To learn more about Pet Planning, please join GCDOC and Laura J. Martin, Esq., on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 5:30. We will cover the range of planning options available, critical terms to include for the protection of your pet, and more. Questions are welcome and encouraged.

Hope to see you all there.
Kristina