Events

Our Schedule of Events is listed below.  All event dates, times, and locations are subject to change; please check back for updates often.

Recent Events 

WAGP held the second of our two specialties during the Canfield Cluster in Canfield, OH.  On Thursday, July 30, 2009, WAGP sponsored a Supported Entry with Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes.  The weather was a bit hot for everyone, but we all enjoyed our day.  Our Sweepstakes judge was Mrs. Johnette Dinello, who did a wonderful job with her big entry!  Mr. Dana Cline then judged the regular breed classes on Thursday.  A big 4 point major!  Mr. Cline chose Ch. Doc's Seven Ships of Acadia as his Best of Breed. 

Saturday, August 1, 2008, was WAGP's specialty with another great turnout.  The weather was much more accommodating that day and was appreciated by both handlers and competition!  Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes were judged by Ms. Monique Luck.  Mr. Eugene Blake was the breed judge, and he also did a spectacular job with his large entry!  Another huge 4 point major!!  Mr. Blake chose Ch. Doc's Seven Ships of Acadia as his Best of Breed.  Following the Breed judging, all Weimaraner exhibitors and guests were welcomed to a lovely pot-luck lunch.  It was enjoyed by all who attended!

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Meeting Minutes

Minutes of September 27, 2009

Membership Meeting

Dingbat’s

357 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Frazer Twp., PA

Call to Order:   The meeting was called to order by President Meghan Whalen at 6:15 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Jackie and Ron Burns, Jason and Meghan Whalen, Christina and Devin Carr and Nina Biehler.

August 2009 Meeting Minutes:  A motion to accept the August 2009 meeting minutes as circulated was made by Jason and seconded by Jackie. The motion passed and the minutes were accepted.

President’s Report:   Meghan said that before the October membership meeting there will be a Board of Directors meeting to appoint a nominating committee to draw up a slate of officers for 2011. Meghan asked that anyone willing to volunteer for the committee contact her.

Meghan also mentioned that the ballots for the WCA election had been sent out and she reminded everyone to vote for the candidates of their choice.

Meghan said that after further investigation it has been determined that The Meadows Racetrack and Casino would not be a good location for the club’s Christmas party, as the cost to rent the bowling alley is very high and there is a 40 people minimum for the banquet rooms.

Secretary’s Report:   No report.

Treasurer’s Report:  No report.

Meghan reported that we received a check for the entries from the Canfield shows and the check was given to Christina to deliver to her mother.

Committee Reports:

Rescue:     Nina reported that she has been receiving quite a few calls about Weimaraner rescue and that many are from people looking to adopt a dog. Two dogs from TSWR were adopted by families in Western PA, including a five-year-old male Weim who had surgery for cataracts and is partially blind.

Nina said that she feels the ad in the Post-Gazette is very beneficial and has been the source of many contacts with the public.

Nina said that she has contacted Barnes & Noble to try to set up times for the club to participate in the gift wrapping events and is still waiting to hear back from them.

Dog Shows:

2010 New Castle Specialty:       Meghan reported that the applications for the shows are being prepared to send to the AKC and that the applications for approval of the sweeps judges have been sent out.

2009 Canfield Steel Valley Cluster

Specialty:   Meghan reported that this show is closed out, the article sent in to The Weimaraner Magazine and all the money received.

2010 Canfield Steel Valley Cluster

Specialty:   Meghan said that Kim Haupt will be the sweeps judge for the WAGP sweeps to be held on Thursday and that her contract has been signed and returned.

Meghan also reported that the annual planning meeting for the Canfield Steel Valley Cluster will be held Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 in Canfield.  Anyone who wants to accompany Meghan to the meeting should contact her.

Meghan also said that she sent Tim a list of judges we would like to see in 2010.

Adjournment:    A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jackie and seconded by Christina. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Upcoming Meeting Dates and Locations:    The October meeting will be held on Sunday, October 18th, 2009, with a Board of Directors meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. at a location to be determined later.

Respectfully submitted,

Nina Biehler, Secretary