Hello PCTC friends! As I write this, we have completed our Supported Entry at the Warrenton Kennel Club Show which was held on Saturday, November 2 at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA. Quite a few of our members participated. At the completion of judging we shared a wonderful get together with good food and great club friends. We thank Barb and John Kornylo for hosting us at their tent. You can find details of how the show went further on in this newsletter.

 

The crazy crush of the holiday season is starting, and this keeps us all very busy. It seems to get more challenging each year to find time in everyone’s schedules to come together as a club to plan and execute events this time of year. There are no planned club events for November, but you have a fantastic opportunity to celebrate with club members and friends at the Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk/Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This is part of Alexandria’s biggest holiday weekend of the year. Why not book a hotel and make it a full weekend of fun and frolic with your pups. There are events planned 24/7 to provide everyone with lots to enjoy. If you’re interested in learning more about weekend events, go to the “Visit Alexandria” website.

 

Look for information from our Parade Chairperson, Patti Gaston, further on in this newsletter. She’ll provide you with all the information you need to make this a successful and fun event for you and your pups. We will be holding a brief club membership meeting before the start of the parade on the 7th. Bring your dogs and yourselves to participate in the meeting and the parade afterward.

 

As we approach the end of this year, think back on all you’ve enjoyed and accomplished with your pups in 2024. It’s time to start applying for the PCTC Annual Awards for 2024. Information and the application are provided in this newsletter. The Awards will be presented at our Annual Meeting in March. Please plan to come on Saturday, March 15, 2025 to enjoy lunch and celebrate another successful year of PCTC. The Annual Meeting will be held in Middletown, MD at the Main Cup.

 

As you reflect on this past year, look ahead to what our club needs to continue to thrive and lead in the world of regional clubs. Consider how you can use your interests and talents to contribute to the ongoing success of PCTC. Offer to join a committee or host an event. Agree to chair a committee if asked. Pitch in wherever and whenever you can. Together, we can accomplish wonderful things for our club, our members and our beloved Cairns.

 

In fellowship, Lois Cleland