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The Old English Sheepdog Club of Greater Seattle hosts many events for members and friends. Each month, the Board
of Directors meets (usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00
p.m.) to go over club business. All club members are invited to attend these
board meetings. Our General Meeting is held in May and our Annual Meeting is
held in July.
Other get-togethers: From
time to time, the board or individual club members may plan events for members
and interested people.
Check back for updated events!
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ONGOING |
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Sunny Day |
GROUP WALKS
Do you have a favorite walk that you and your OES enjoy?
Maybe it's a woodland scene - or the streets of a small town.
If you would like to share your walk with other club members, please give Gary Faull, our "Walkies" chair, a call.
He will help you organize and advertise your "official" walk. We've had groups from five to twenty people (and dogs).
Past walks include Alki beach and Gas Works Park.
We get lots of stares, and it's good advertising for our Rescue services.
There is usually a coffee shop or latte stand on the course, but we can also just stop for a rest.
For more information, please call Gary Faull at 509.656.3127 or 206.915.7902 (c).
It's a great way to exercise your sheepie - and you!
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MARCH |
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March 13 and 14 |
BREED BOOTH AT SEATTLE KENNEL CLUB SHOW
Location: Qwest Events Center
The OESCGS will be hosting one of the Breed Education Booths at the up-coming Seattle Kennel Club show. The dates are March 13-14 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Stadium Exhibition Center, located at Royal Brougham & Occidental Street. This is a large in-door show which includes conformation, obedience, rally, agility. There are also performance events such as herding, Meet the Breed, dance teams (yes, dogs do dance) and a demonstration by the Seattle Police Department Canine Corps. There is much to see and enjoy.
For more information, please contact, Diane Ellis or Suzi Sacha.
Seattle Kennel Club Show
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March 20
Saturday |
GENERAL MEETING
Location: Win-Star Bed and Biscuit
3602 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
253-531-0779 (for Win-Star)
Bring your grooming tables! We've planned a whole day for sprucing up your sheepdog for spring.
RSVP: Jeanene Heroux, 206-762-8425, email: jheroux@earthlink.net
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MAY |
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May 15
Saturday
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GENERAL MEETING: "Canine Unit Demonstration"
Location: Win-Star Bed and Biscuit
3602 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
253-531-0779 (for Win-Star)
Time:
10:00 General Meeting
10:30 Speaker
12:00 Lunch (Activities to continue after lunch)
RSVP: tbd
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JULY |
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July 10
Saturday |
SHEEP HERDING
General Meeting, Installation of Officers, Potluck
Herding Location: Ewetopia (Roy, WA)
Directions: www.ewe-topia.com
Potluck Location: Sacha Residence
Herding: Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.
Potluck: ~ 2:00 p.m.
General Meeting & Installation of Officers: follows potluck
RSVP/Contact: Gary Faull 360.769.0199 or 206.915.7902
Our July General meeting is held in conjunction with our annual Herding event. Everyone's OES is present at this meeting where the new club officers are installed and our sheepdogs get to herd real sheep. This meeting is held in Roy, WA, where there is a sheep herding farm called "Ewe-topia". Check them out on the web at
www.ewe-topia.com.
It's wonderful to see how our sheepdogs' natural instincts take over, and instead of watching your OES herd children, they actually herd sheep. All OES, from the youngest puppies to our senior dogs, join in the fun. There are show dogs, companion dogs, and dogs that have been rescued into a much better life. Club members bring their OES early in the morning where they first listen to a lecture on what they'll be doing and why. Then, each dog has the opportunity to herd three adult sheep with the herder supervising the activities. Some of the OES take to it in a flash -- others have to be coaxed. After all the dogs have had a chance to show their stuff, certificates are awarded to all successful participants. The sheepdogs settle in for a rest and the club members congregate for our very successful potluck. Most of our potlucks give a prize for the best salad; our herding event potluck is no exception. The food is great -- and healthy! This is always a great day for the sheepdogs and the people. A short general meeting is held to install new officers and board members and the new Board of Directors meet at the end of the day.
Herding 2010 (PDF)
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July 28
Wednesday |
GREENWOOD PARADE (SEAFAIR)
Greenwood Parade (PDF)
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AUGUST |
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August 6-8
Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE
Garage Sale (PDF)
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SEPTEMBER |
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September 11
Saturday |
SUPERDOGS! 2010
Superdogs! (PDF)
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SEMINARS
Many of the club members have information on history, health, grooming, and
behavior of Old English Sheepdogs. Both formal presentations and informal
discussions abound when members compare methods on everything from nail clipping
to showdog grooming. Has your puppy been chewing glasses, TV remotes, and other
valuable objects? Do you need to find out how to teach a puppy or adult dog good
manners? Do you need information about local obedience classes? Do you need to
know how to build a grooming table? You will find many members willing to help
you with almost any problem you have or direct you to a local class. Ask a board
member when you think it would be nice to have a get-together on a subject on
which you would like more information. Oftentimes, that starts the ball rolling
and the board will set up a seminar to cover areas of interest.
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