Hello Waggers! Last week we had a very good practice with most everyone making it to the club time practice. Mrs. Lamb and I both evaluated you and your dog on your new level of obedience at the current time while realizing that some tasks are not yet learned. I was fum to watch the cobwebs get dusted out of the minds of both the clubber AND the dog : )
Wasn't it wonderful to have Mr. and Mrs. Barlow join us for dog equipment time? Sue Barlow said that she would like to do a combined clinic event in July. We just need one of the parents to take the handles on actually putting the details together. We will have the use of the expo hall, so just need to set up date and details so that we can produce flyers and start to advertise. :) I could concentrate on the agility and Sue could give the pointers on the Showmanship and Marion County Dog Club could really rock at the State Fair!
Homework from April 19 class:
"Look" THE NO.1 command!!! Remember, if they don't look at you, they aren't listening to you.
Also, if you don't TALK to tell them WHAT to do, how will they know? EVERYBODY ---- TALK to your dog.
Practice the "Bridal Step" Heal practice and working toward reliable straight sits.
A couple people in the class need to energize the lagging dogs with some sudden runs while healing.
Off-lead healers --- stay on leash with your dog, but work toward resting the lead on your shoulder rather than hand. Working toward reliable heal position. FIND THEIR GATE and really praise them for staying in the sweet spot!!
THIS WEEK:
We will be taking names for club officers-- Pres. ; Vice-Pres; sec. ; treas.; hospitality; and facility officers.
We will be measuring dogs that haven't given their height measurement yet.
We will be reviewing group healing, down your dog. then going into stand for exam and figure 8 practice.
Mrs. Lamb will be starting showmanship training.
Ellen will then be able to take the individual issues on while showmanship training going on.
There is a FUN MATCH at Shelbyville on Saturday May 5th, I want to encourage anyone that can, to go. I will have the flyer at club and even try to post it here before club.
Anyone who wants to compete at that even be SURE to let me know so that we can polish up specific skills!
FINALLY---
We will be starting to bring up conditioning of your animals for agility. I will bring the tunnels and jumps.
See you at club : )
At the last meeting of Warren Waggers 4-H Dog Club the youth members of the club voted on club officers. The elected officers are as follows:
Club Officers for our Waggers 4-H Dog Club will be tallied this Thursday at club.
If you have a conflict and cannot attend club, OR if you just wish to vote before club time you may do so by emailing your choices to ellenspencer22@gmail.com before 1 p.m. on Thursday.
VOTING -
Each clubber will receive one ballot and should vote for a person to hold one office. In other words, do not vote for the same person to hold more than one office. Of course it is acceptable for you to vote for yourself in the position you'd most like to accept.
Here is a brief description of the offices and their responsibilities.
President- regularly runs meetings.
Start meeting on time & run according to schedule.
Vice-president- assists president, lead pledges. Recruit demonstrations.
Secretary- takes attendance, announces calendar events, notes "meeting summary". Gets familiar with paperwork filing of the club papers (Ellen will oversee that part).
Treasurer- keeps monetary record, reminds people of money related items. Adult help will be provided.
Sergeant of Arms- facilities: set up & clean up. Chairs, tables, flags, posters, handouts, etc.
Hospitality- welcome guests and coordinate any refreshments. Make sure we have hand sanitizer, napkins, plates, cups, etc. Recruit volunteers and give reminders.
Historian- create/keep scrapbook; use a three ringed binder to keep a record of our year. Be creative with photos, fliers, notes (secretary can help). It is important to be neat and as complete as possible, as this record will stay with the club for future reference to history.
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As an officer it is important to come to club early if possible so that you are ready to fulfill your duties. You will be a representative of what it is to be responsible young 4-H leader. So be a good example not only to our club, but to others you meet. My goal is to be at club at 6 p.m. so you can arrive anytime after that. That is also a good time to come to club early if any clubber has need for additional information (like missed previous week).
Don't worry about uncertainties of your office. As a club leader I will make sure you are equipped and help you in any way possible. You will get the hang of it, develop skills as you serve in your office and be good at it. :-)
As officer you are chiefly responsible for your duties, however --- you may ask for help from others. One of the greatest characteristics about our club is the willingness of fellow clubbers and even adults to offer help. Just ask for help when you need it, or offer it when you have it to give.
I am very excited about our 2010 Warren Waggers 4-H Club Year.
Now vote for who you believe to best fulfill the office.
We will announce the results at the end of club on Thursday (4-15).
THE OFFICER BALLOT
President: Shelby Trees, Erin Lego,
Vice President: Kiersten Tuggle, Melissa Miller, Allissa Arnold
Secretary: Matthew Uhrig, James Reed
Treasurer: James Reed , Mackenzie Carr , Shelby Trees
Sgt. of Arms: Erin Lego, Shelby Trees, James Reed
Hospitality: Melissa Miller, Shelby Trees, Kiersten Tuggle, Shelby Cleek, Erin Lego, James Reed
Historian: Shelby Trees, Erin Lego, Melissa Miller
If you are voting early send your ballot selections to ellenspencer22@gmail.com
BEFORE 1 P.M. of this Thursday.
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