"Dulles Scoop"

Interim Scoop, January 28, 2012 - Photos from our Awards Banquet, held January 22, supplied by George Bergeman.

NEW December 2011: In an effort to keep everyone current we are proud to announce a quarterly newsletter featuring the latest events, upcoming events, brags, instructor spotlight, president’s message, and much more.  Member submissions are welcome and encouraged.

Member Submissions Welcome and Encouraged:

We hope everyone will consider contributing to our newsletter.  The more we share, the better informed we will be, and who doesn’t want that?   Please feel free to contact the editor with questions, comments, suggestions, in addition to your newsletter submissions any time during the year.

Ashley Monroe, DGOTC Scoop Editor

And now for our newsletter:

Inaugural edition: December 2011

Prior online "Scoops":

News Flash February 16, 2010

Thanks to the kind invitation of the sponsoring organization, Loudoun County Animal Care and Control, seven DGOTC members attended the Pat Miller seminar.  The main topics were "Body Talk" and "How Animals Think and Learn."

Awards Banquet 2010

DGOTC held its 2009 awards banquet on Sunday January 31, and it was a fun occasion as always. Congratulations to those whose dogs earned new titles in 2009.

A very special congratulations to Barb Lewis, named DGOTC Member of the Year; Betsy Smith, named DGOTC Good Sportsman of the Year; and Averill and Ken Ring who received the President’s Exceptional Service Award.

Very special thanks are also in order for Maureen Taylor who has devoted much time and energy to our club as immediate past president. Elaine Maher is now president and Maureen is vice-president.

Photos courtesy of George Bergeman

Listing of Members of the year and Good Sportsman award winners

Nominating Committee Slate of Candidates for 2010

The nominating committee is putting forward the following slate of candidates for the 2010 DGOTC Board of Directors:

• President: Elaine Maher
• Vice President: Maureen Taylor
• Secretary: Marion Lee
• Treasurer: Leslie McLean
• Members at Large:
  • Melissa Landriau (Fairfax)
  • Clarissa Bergeman (Loudoun)
• Field Secretaries:
  • April Ramirez (Fairfax)
  • Ann Hereford (Loudoun)
• Training Directors:
  • Erich Rutscheidt (Fairfax)
  • Suzi Dodson (Loudoun)

Membership: Betsy Smith

Thanks to those above for volunteering to serve the club and to everyone who provided input! The election will be held during January’s membership meeting/banquet. Regards, Nominating Committee: Elaine Maher, Melissa Landriau, Leslie McLean

My Dog Can Do That, 2009 Version (and Halloween Blast)

Members met at the Purcellville training site for a fun evening with their dogs, playing "My Dog Can Do That." More info here.

Autumn Winds UKC Agility Trial

[from Betsy Smith] Check out this picture from last weekend's trial down in NC (March 28-29 '09). What a motley crew, we all had a great time and all the dogs did really well. It rained like the devil on Saturday leaving behind 1.5 inches of rain before it quit Saturday night, but Sunday was beautiful and the folks that put on that trial are really very nice. It was a great location for a trial.

Shelby finally got the weaves from 6 feet away from me and Colt actually won his first title - AGI - in his very first trial ever....wow.. was I impressed...

Leslie won so many ribbons that we had to get her a wheelbarrow to take them home in and Suzi and the girls were great, getting through some tough spots and doing great weaves.... I personally had a great time.

Photo (left to right): Suzi Dodson, Holly Hammerle, Betsy Smith, Leslie McLean. Too many dogs to name.

2009 Awards Banquet

Held on January 25, 2009, DGOTC's annual meeting and awards banquet was very well attended and enjoyed by all. Once again, George Bergeman was the official photographer. Click here for the banquet photo album.

Plaques were awarded to members for titles achieved by them and their dogs in Obedience, Rally and Agility in 2008. Here's a list of member achievements in 2008.

Our Member of the Year for 2008 was Betsy Smith, and the Good Sportsmanship Award was presented to Ann Hereford. List of annual DGOTC award recipients

Open House at DGOTC's Purcellville Training Facility

On December 13, 2008, DGOTC was represented by 20 dogs that proudly walked in the Purcellville Christmas parade and strutted their stuff. This was followed by an open house at DGOTC's new training facility in Purcellville. It too was a big success. It was attended by many people who showed great interest in our activities and classes. There were obedience, rally and agility demos, great refreshments, and the site was all spiffed out in its holiday best. Photos courtesy of George Bergeman.

DGOTC a splash at the Middleburg Christmas Parade

Check out the photos George Bergeman took at the 2008 Middleburg Christmas Parade!

"My Dog Can Do That," Halloween class 2008

Dulles Scoop Archive (online version, early 2008 - 2007)

Dulles Scoop Archive (September 06 to March 07)