Events count toward membership requirements unless noted otherwise.
New Event ideas are always welcome. Please contact any board member with your ideas.
October 14th - BOARD MEETING
BMDCNC Board Meeting 10am
In-person meeting before Fall Picnic
Agenda TBD
Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact: Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details
October 14th - FALL MEETING
Fall Picnic & Membership Meeting
Napa, CA
11am-3pm
Agenda and activities TBD
NOV 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH, 2017 - DRAFT TESTS
Please hold dates and check back for more information.
Questions? E-mail: Draft Test Chair
DEC 9TH - BMDCNC'S WINTER MEETING
Winter Holiday Party, Veterans Tribute & Membership Meeting
Benicia, CA - Location TBD
Past events
JULY 30TH - SWISS DOG DAY
Swiss Dog Day Afternoon
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds
San Francisco, CA
Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 26th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. – Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer
Click here for: Swiss Day Premium
Click here for: Fort Mason Map
For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org
JULY 30TH - SUMMER MEETING
JULY 11TH, 2017 - BOARD MEETING
The BMDCNC Board will be holding a Board meeting on Tuesday, July 11th @ 7 PM by Teleconference.
Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact: Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details
JUNE 20TH, 2017 - BOARD MEETING
The BMDCNC Board will be holding a Board meeting on June 20th @ 7 PM by Teleconference.
Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact:
Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details. - lilrascalsbmd@gmail.com
JUNE 9TH, 2017 - REGIONAL SPECIALTY
2017 BMDCNC REGIONAL SPECIALTY
Friday, June 9, 2017
Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA
Held in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary Woofstock Dog Show
WOOFSTOCK SHOW DATES ARE JUNE 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2017
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s Regional Specialty
will be held on Friday, June 9 with the Yosemite Kennel Club Show,
and the Club will support BMD entries on June 8, 10, & 11.
Regional Specialty Judges
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes: Natalie Ellis-Renforth, Anastasia BerneseBreed:
We will be offering fabulous trophies, morning hospitality, a raffle with
awesome items, and a ringside luncheon with our judges available for purchase.
Planning booklet coming soon.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 05/24/17
Premium lists and entries will be available from MB-F Inc. at www.infodog.com
MAY 16TH, 2017 - BOARD MEETING
The BMDCNC Board will be holding a Board meeting on Tuesday, May 16th @ 7 PM by Teleconference.
Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Please contact:
Debbie Christian, BMDCNC Secretary for details. - lilrascalsbmd@gmail.com
July 31st - Swiss Dog Day
Sunday, July 31, 2016
18th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs + Saint Bernards
Your beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy a respite from the heat in the cool City by the Bay! Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn AKC Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.
Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 31st (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. – Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Check back for flyers
For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org
March 20th - Draft work Seminar
2016 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Intermediate Draft Work -
10:30AM Sunday, March 20th 2016
Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
First Draft Intermediate Registration Form
All breeds are welcome!
Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
Feb 27th - Draft work Seminar
2016 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Beginner/Intermediate Draft Work -
10:30AM Saturday, February 27th 2016
Dan Foley Park
1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
First Draft Beginner/Intermediate Registration
All breeds are welcome!
Contact Jim Maxwell for more information: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
Feb 6th - Draft work Seminar
2016 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Introduction to Draft Work -
10:30 AM Saturday, February 6th 2016
Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
First Draft Intro Registration
All breeds are welcome!
Contact Jim Maxwell for more information email: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
Dec 12th - Winter Membership Meeting
Please join us for
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s
21th Annual Holiday
Party & Winter
Membership Meeting
Saturday, December 12, 2015
California National Guard Armory
711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA
11 am – 5 pm
(Doors open at 8:00am for set up & drop Off)
11:00 am Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch
Noon Enjoy Potluck Luncheon
12:30 pm Membership Meeting
1:30 pm Recongnition of our veteran dogs
Bring your holiday dish to share
A-G Main Dish - H-O Appetizer - P-Z Side Dish
We will be having a raffle & auction; proceeds to benefit the club’s general fund and Behaf as well as continuing our tradition of collecting dog/cat items or $$ for
a local animal shelter
November 19th, 2015 - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, November 19th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Sept 20th - Fall meeting
Kennedy Park, Napa - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fall Membership Meeting & Picnic
Date: Sunday, September 20th
Location: Kennedy Park, Napa, CA
Time: 11:00 until 3:00
There will be our usual Potluck BBQ
Schedule will be:11:00 Arrive, set up, mingle, enjoy appetizers
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Membership meeting
1:00 Speaker/Demo (tentative)
Agenda for Membership Meeting
Member,
Applicant and Guest Sign InApproval of Minutes
Election of New Members
Officer and Committee Reports
Unfinished BusinessNew Business
There will be a Board meeting at the same location starting at 10:00am.
Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2015 - Draft Tests
Friday October 30th ~ Saturday October 31th ~ Sunday November 1st
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS
These are ALL ELIGIBLE DOGS tests*
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Location:
Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive
Foresthill, CA 95631
Draft Test Judges:
Friday: Larry Bohlig & Karyn Beyer
Saturday: Larry Bohlig & Julie Bacon
Sunday: Karyn Beyer & Julie Bacon
Draft Test Chair: Jim Maxwell
Draft Test Secretary:
Cindy Beckman
Closing Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at 11 p.m. PST
All Entries & Forms go to Draft Test Secretary Cindy Beckman
Draft Test Entry Payment - Paypal
Questions? E-mail: Draft Test Chair
* Eligible Dogs: Purebred or mixed heritage dogs who are registered or listed (such as PAL, ILP, Canine Partners, etc.) with the American Kennel Club or the Canadian Kennel Club.
October 22nd, 2015 - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, October 22nd @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Oct 4th - Farmer John's BMD Day
Thirteenth Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day
Sunday, October 4, 2015!
For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.
Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from near and far again last year. We had over 140 Bernese guests at 2014 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our Clara Honey and her cousin Chloe will be ready to welcome their old and new pals, and Farmer John will be ready for hay rides for his furry friends! If you see someone with a Berner, spread the word...
Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay
*This is not an official BMDCNC event*
September 20th - Fall Membership Meeting
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fall Quarterly Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park
2295 Streblow Rd. Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.
Draft Practice: Laura Waldbaum will be leading a draft practice to help teams prepare for the Club’s draft test at the end of October.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire. Last Names L-Z: Please bring an appetizer to share.
Last names A-K: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.
12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports Election of new members
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
1:15 Nose work Demonstration
Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. There is usually enough shade for the dogs but if you are concerned please bring a canopy.
July 26th - Swiss Dog Day
Sunday, July 26, 2015
18th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs + Saint Bernards
Your beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy a respite from the heat in the cool City by the Bay! Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn AKC Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.
Join our Mountain Dog Triathalon and Swiss Spirit Parade. Have a rescued Swiss breed? Show them off in the Rescue Roundup. Watch K9 Nose Work and Carting demos. Enjoy a Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and our Ways & Means.
Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 26th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. – Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer
Click here for: Fort Mason Map
Click here for: Swiss Day Premium
For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org
July 23th, 2015 - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, July 23rd @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
June 27th - Draft work Seminar
2015 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Intermediate Draft Work -
10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
All breeds are welcome!
First Draft Registration Form-Part 3
Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
June 14th - Summer Quarterly Meeting
Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting
Sunday June 14, 2015
Willow Glen Group Picnic Area, Dan Foley Park
1498 N Camino Alto, Vallejo CA 94589
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers. The second class of First Draft will be session so we can watch new draft teams in action.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire.
Last names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share
Last Names L-Z: Please bring an salad or side dish to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.
12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In
Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of new members
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens etc. There is shade but you may want to bring a pop-up in case.
June 14th - Draft work Seminar
2015 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Beginner Draft Work -
10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14th, 2015
Dan Foley Park, Vallejo, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
All breeds are welcome!
First Draft Registration Form Part 2
Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
May 28, 2015 - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, May 28th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
May 9th - Draft work Seminar
2015 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Introduction to Draft Work -
10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9th
Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
All breeds are welcome!
First Draft Registration Form-Part 1
Contact Jim Maxwell for more information email: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
April 26th - Annual Awards Lunch
2015 Annual Meeting &
Awards Banquet
Sunday, April 26th, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Marin Humane Society Pavilion
171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Buffet Lunch will include:
Meat Lasagna & Spinach Lasagna
Salad & Bread
Dessert & Beverages
$17.00 Adults $7.00 Children 6-12,
Children 5 and under free
Download Flyer for 2015 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 15th.
March 23rd - 28th - BMDCA National Specialty
Information available at www.bmdca.org
January 22nd - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Dec 13th - Winter Membership Meeting
Please join us for
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s
20th Annual Holiday
Party & Winter
Membership Meeting
Saturday, December 13, 2014
California National Guard Armory
711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA
11 am – 5 pm
(Doors open at 8:00am for set up & drop Off)
11:00 am Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch
12:00 pm Enjoy Potluck Luncheon
1:00 pm Membership Meeting
2:00 pm Recognition of our veteran dogs
Bring your holiday dish to share
A-G Side Dish - H-O Main Dish - P-Z Appetizer
Holiday Flyer, Agenda and Directions
Nov 13th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, Nov 13th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Oct 31, Nov 1 and Nov 2, 2014 - Draft Tests
Friday October 31st ~ Saturday November 1st ~ Sunday November 2nd
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS
These are ALL ELIGIBLE DOGS tests*
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Location:
Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive
Foresthill, CA 95631
Draft Test Judges:
Friday: Jim Maxwell & Phil Chagnon
Saturday: Phil Chagnon & Christine Mann
Sunday: Christine Mann & Jim Maxwell
Draft Test Chair:
Jasen Duncan
Draft Test Secretaries:
Friday: Cindy Beckman
Saturday: Diana Gerba
Sunday: Wendi Wakefield
Closing Date: October 21st, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. PDT
All Entries & Forms go to Draft Test Secretary Cindy Beckman
All PDF Entry & Meal Order forms can be filled out on your computer!
(Hint: If you can’t directly save the filled form, try PRINTING as a PDF in your print menu)
Click here to download the Premium List in 2-sided Booklet format (with all Forms)
Click here to download the Premium List in Single-sided format (with all Forms)
Oct 12th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner
Join TEAM BERNER for
2014 K9 Cancer Walk
to help Morris Animal Foundation fight canine cancer!
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CA
For more information, e-mail Cindy Beckman
Oct 5th - Farmer John's BMD Day
Twelfth Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day
Sunday, October 5, 2014!
For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.
Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from far and wide last year. We had over 135 Berneseguests at 2013 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our Clara Honey and her new 8 month old cousin Chloe will be ready to welcome their new pals!
Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay
*This is not an official BMDCNC event*
Oct 4th - Fall Membership Meeting
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fall Quarterly Membership Meeting
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Willow Glen Group Picnic Area, Dan Foley Park
1498 N. Camino Alto, Vallejo CA 94589 (www.gvrd.org)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.
Draft Practice: We will have a small draft test area set up as well as a short freight haul. Come practice for our upcoming draft test. Never done draft work with your dog? Come see what it is all about and learn how to be a steward at a test.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire.
Last Names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share.
Last names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.
12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In
Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of new members
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.
Aug 21st - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, Aug 21st @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
July 27 - Swiss Dog Day
Sunday, July 27, 2014
17th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards
Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate together in cool San Francisco!
Enter our Conformation, Obedience & Rally Workshops, and earn a Canine Good Citizen or (new this year) Community Canine certification. Or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.
Join our Mountain Dog Triathalon and Swiss Spirit Parade. Have a rescued Swiss breed? Show them off in the Rescue Roundup. Watch K9 Nose Work and Carting demos. Enjoy a Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and our Ways & Means.
Pre-entries for workshops/tests available until July 16th.
Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 27th (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. – Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer
Click here for: Fort Mason Map
Click here for: Swiss Day Premium
July 20th - Summer Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, July 20th, 2014
Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park
2295 Streblow Rd. Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire.
Last names A-K: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
Last Names L-Z: Please bring an appetizer to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.
12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In
Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of new members
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.
June 20th - 22nd - Kart Kamp 2014
2014 KART KAMP
June 20, 21 & 22, 2014
Miwuk Village, CA
Join us at Kart Kamp, the ultimate in training for draft work!With two full days of training with experienced handlers and draft judges leading you thru a series of exercises to fine tune your teamwork - you'll gain the skills to succeed in any situation.Plus lots of fun for handlers and dogs throughout the weekend!
Contact Fred Helmbold for more information
email: vicepresident@norcalbernese.org
June 5, 6, 7, & 8th - Woofstock
WOOFSTOCK 2014
June 5, 6, 7, & 8th
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of N.CA
Is Having A Specialty and Supported Entries!
Join us Friday and Saturday night after BIS for the Eukanuba Breeder Stakes. Enter three of your stars or future stars. Free Mexican dinner for all Woofstock exhibitors on Saturday night during finals!
WOOFSTOCK WELCOMES NEW SPONSOR EUKANUBA!
Entries close: May 21st Superintendant: MBF www.infodog.com
Judges:
Thursday: Mary Anne Brocious
Friday: Sara Karl Specialty- Sweeps judge: Cindy Crawford-Groath
Saturday: Bill Shelton Supported entry
Sunday: Marie Falconer Supported entry
Obedience and Rally on Friday!
HEALTH CLINICS AVAILABLE SAT & SUN: BAER Hearing, Cardio, Cerf
Tie dyed logo items available for sale. Our logo changes each year. Collect them all.
Saturday is “Tie-Dye Day”! Best Costume Contest on Saturday!
Judging held prior to the groups on Saturday. Prizes awarded for best costumes:
$100 for Best Male & Female -$25 Best Youth -$25 Best Dog!
June 6th - Regional Specialty
REGIONAL SPECIALTY JUNE 6, 2014
Conformation * Obedience * Rally * Auction * Raffle
Once again we will be holding our Regional Specialty in conjunction with the Woofstock four-‐day show in Vallejo, Ca. on Friday June 6, 2104. BMDCNC will also be supporting entries on Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th. If you're longing for the days of peace, love, bell-‐bottoms and tie-‐dye, come join us and flash back to those glorious days while showing your dog in confirmation, obedience and rally.
New to our Regional this year we will be offering Stud Dog and Brood Bitch classes.
The club will host morning hospitality and will have lunch available to purchase during the lunch break,. New this year will be our desert social immediately following BOB judging. We’ll also have our fabulous raffle and auction again this year.
SWEEPS & VETERANS JUDGE: Cindy Crawford-‐ Groath
REGULAR CONFIRMATION JUDGE: Sara Karl
OBEDIENCE AND RALLY JUDGE: Noelle Pilat
HOW TO ENTER
May 15th- Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, May 15th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Apr 13th - Annual Awards Lunch
2014 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet
Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marin Humane Society Pavilion
171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Buffet Lunch will include:
Chicken piccata & Rice
Salad & Rolls
Dessert & Beverages
$17.00 Adults
$7.00 Children 6-12,
Children 5 and under free
Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form
and return to Deloris Handel by March 24th
If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2013,
download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 7th.
March 15th - Draft work Seminar
2014 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Intermediate Draft Work -
10:30AM Saturday, March 15th 2014
Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
All breeds are welcome!
Intermediate Draft Work Registration & Map
Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
Feb 22nd - Draft work Seminar
2014 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Beginner/Intermediate Draft Work -
10:30AM Saturday, February 22nd 2014
Dan Foley Park, Vallejo, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step trainingto introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
All breeds are welcome!
Beginner/Intermediate Draft Work Registration & Map
Contact Jim Maxwell for more informationemail: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
Feb 1st - Draft work Seminar
2014 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Introduction to Draft Work -
10:30 AM Saturday, February 1st 2014
Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Our "First Draft" Seminars are designed to take you thru step-by-step training to introduce your dog to the fun of draft work, and our goal is to transform you and your dog into a proficient and happy draft team!
All breeds are welcome!
Introduction to Draft Work Registration & Map
Contact Jim Maxwell for more information email: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
Dec 14 - Winter Membership Meeting
Please join us for
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s
19th Annual Holiday
Party & Winter
Membership Meeting
Saturday, December 14, 2013
California National Guard Armory
711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA
11 am – 5 pm
(Doors open at 8:00am for set up & drop Off)
11:00 am Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch
Noon Enjoy Potluck Luncheon
1:00 pm Membership Meeting
2:00 pm Recognition of our veteran dogs
Bring your holiday dish to share
A-G Side Dish - H-O Main Dish - P-Z Appetizer
We will be having a raffle & auction; proceeds to benefit the club’s general fund and continuing our tradition of collecting
Nov 14th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Nov 1st, 2nd and 3rd - Draft Test
Friday November 1st ~ Saturday November 2nd ~ Sunday November 3rd
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS
These are ALL ELIGIBLE DOGS tests*
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Location:
Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Drive
Foresthill, CA 95631
Draft Test Judges:
Friday: Larry Bohlig and Valerie Horney
Saturday: Barb Gibson and Valerie Horney
Sunday: Barb Gibson and Fred Helmbold
Draft Test Secretary:
Friday: Cindy Beckman
Saturday: Wendi Wakefield
Sunday: Sheila Jones
Draft Test Chair:
Jim Maxwell
Closing Date:
October 22st, 2013 at 11:59 PM
All Entries go to Test Secretary Cindy Beckman
Enter by Mail or by Hand: 3444 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Enter electronically: E-mail PDF forms and scanned weight certificates to Cindy Beckman
and pay with PayPal:
PayPal for Draft Test Entries
PayPal for Meal Orders
All Entries go to Test Secretary Cindy Beckman
Click here to download the Premium List (with Entry Forms)
(PDF Entry & Meal Order forms can be filled out on your computer!)
Oct 24th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, October 24th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Oct 13th - Fall Membership Meeting
Fall Quarterly Meeting and Costume Party
Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Luccesi Park
300 N. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma CA 94903
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: We will provide hotdogs, buns, and condiments. We will supply the fire if you would like to BBQ something else.
Last Names A-K: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
Last names L-Z: Please bring an appetizer to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.
12:30 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In
Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of new members
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
1:00 Doggie games (bobbing for hotdogs, etc.)
Awarding of best dog costume prize and coordinated dog & owner costume prize
Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.
Flyer: Fall Quarterly Meeting
Oct 6th - Farmer John's BMD Day
Eleventh Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day
Sunday, October 6, 2013!
For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.
Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from far and wide last year. We had over 120 Bernese guests at 2012 Bernese Mountain Dog Day! We visited with 13 year olds down to those fluffy little puppies! Bring your Berner Friends This Year or Just Come to Enjoy the Pack! Be sure to take pictures! Our two year old Clara Honey will be ready to welcome her new pals!
Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay
*This is not an official BMDCNC event*
Sept 22 - Swiss Dog Day
Sunday, September 22, 2013
16th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards
Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate together in cool San Francisco!
Join us for Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops and a Canine Good Citizen Test, or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.
Enter the Mountain Dog Triathalon, or join the Rescued Dog Roundup or Swiss Spirit Parade.
Watch K9 Nose Work and Drafting Demos.
Enjoy our famous Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and fabulous Ways & Means.
Entries will be accepted on-site only, September 22nd from 9:30–10:30 a.m. (and 12:30-1:30 p.m. for afternoon events)
Workshops $10 / CGC $10 / Games $1 / Parades & Demos are Free!
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. – Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer
Click here for: Fort Mason Map
Click here for: Swiss Day Premium
For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org
August 14th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Wednesday, August 14th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
August 17th - Run for the Seals
RUN FOR THE SEALS with TEAM BERNER on August 17th
Get in shape and get outdoors for a good cause –
all with your dog!
Join TEAM BERNER on Saturday, August 17, 2013 in the beautiful Marin Headlands
for The Marine Mammal Center’s 29th annual Run for the Seals.
Join us for a fun morning on your choice of a 2-mile or 4-mile hike along a beautiful coastal trail with your dog! In the past, we have helped raise funds for Berners and sea mammals together through this event, but this year we do it for our flippered friends alone as we will also be participating in the K9 Cancer Walk in April. Your entry fee will help feed orphaned and sick seals and sea lions during the year while you get a great T-shirt and a fabulous walk with your dog!
TEAM BERNER is walking to improve the future for not only Bernese Mountain Dogs, but dogs of all breeds. We will walk to honor our dogs who are cancer survivors, in memory of the dogs we have lost to cancer, and in support of a cure so that our dogs may be spared from cancer in the future.
postponed - Swiss Dog Day - POSTPONED
!! POSTPONED !!
Sunday, July 28th, 2013 is CANCELLED
WATCH FOR A NEW DATE HERE!
16th Annual Swiss Dog Day Afternoon
July 18th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Thursday, July 18th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
June 30 - Summer Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park
2295 Streblow Rd. Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.
Rally Course: We will have a rally course set up for practice runs. Never done rally? We will have experts available to help you introduce your dog (and yourself) to the rally signs and how to complete the course.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. We will supply the fire.
Last Names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share.
Last names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.
12:45 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In
Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of new members
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.
June 7 - Regional Specialty
Bernese Mountain Dog Club Of Northern California Cordially invites you to
COME OUT WEST
Events include:
Sweepstakes, Regular Classes Conformation, Rally, Obedience
Regional Friday, June 7, 2013 Together with Two Supported Entries Saturday, June 8, 2013
and Sunday, June 9, 2013
In Conjunction With
Woofstock
(Lake County Kennel Club of Northern California) Solano County Fairgrounds
900 Fairgrounds Drive
Vallejo, CA
Regional Specialty Planning Booklet
Apr 13th - Annual Awards Lunch
2014 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet
Saturday, April 13, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marin Humane Society Pavilion
171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Buffet Lunch will include:
Chicken Piccata & Rice
Salad & Rolls
Dessert & Beverages
$17.00 Adults
$7.00 Children 6-12,
Children 5 and under free
Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form
and return to Deloris Handel by March 19th
If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2011,
download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 1st.
April 28th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner
Join TEAM BERNER for
2013 K9 Cancer Walk
to help Morris Animal Foundation fight canine cancer!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CA
Please join our team by walking with us or becoming a “Sit and Stay for the Cure” virtual walker. You can register to walk or make a donation online at:
http://support.morrisanimalfoundation.org/goto/TeamBerner2013
We have a lofty goal of raising $2,500 for canine cancer research!TO JOIN TEAM BERNER: click on the ‘Join Team’ link in the Team Roster box at the bottom of our page
TO DONATE: click on any Team Members name in the Team Roster Box to go to their personal page
Or download the TEAM BERNER Pledge Form to collect cash and check donations to turn in on April 28th.
For more information, e-mail Cindy Beckman
March 30th - Annual Awards Lunch
2013 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet
Saturday, March 30th 2013 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marin Humane Society Pavilion
171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Buffet Lunch will include:
Meat or Vegetable Lasagna
Salad & Rolls
Dessert & Beverages
$15.00 Adults
$7.00 Children 6-12,
Children 5 and under free
Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form , Awards Flyer
and return to Deloris Handel by March 8th
If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2012, download the Awards Order Form here. (Awards Order form will be up soon. Please check back)
March 2nd - Draft Work Seminar
Intermediate Draft Work Seminar
Saturday - March 2nd, 2013 - 10:30AM
Presidio, San Francisco
“First Draft - Part 3” is the next step for intermediate teams who want to become more proficient at draft work.
For newcomers who just want to get acquainted with Draft Work, please join us!
If time permits we will also work with any first time teams.
There will also be a RallyO practice course set up for those that might want to try their hand or hone their skills in the fun sport of Rally Obedience!
A light lunch will be provided for entrants.
Feb 16th - Draft work seminar
Beginner/Intermediate Draft Seminar
Saturday - February 16th, 2012 - 10:30AM
Location: Dan Foley Park
1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA
Jan 26th - Draft work Seminar
First Draft - Intro to Draft Work Seminar led by Jim Maxwell
Saturday January 26th, 2013 10:00AM
Location Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Torney Avenue in front of the tiles Thoreau Center.
Jan 12th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be in person and by teleconference on Saturday, January 12th @ 10:00 AM @ Nick's house.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information or directions.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Dec 8th - Holiday Party
Please join us for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California's Benicia Holiday Parade & 18th Annual Holiday Party/ Winter Membership Meeting
Saturday, December 8, 2012
California National Guard Armory
Holiday Parade and Party Flyer
Nov 3rd and 4th - Draft Test
Saturday, November 3 & Sunday, November 4
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Draft Tests
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Location: Bohlig Haus, 5355 Timberland Dr.
Foresthill, CA 95631
Draft Test Secretary:
Contact Sheila Jones
Draft Test Judges:
Ruth Nielsen and Bob Schmidt
Draft Test Chair:
Contact Larry Bohlig
THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS
Closing Date: October 24th, 2012 at 5 PM;
Click here to download Premium List with Entry Form & Meal Order Form
October 30th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, October 30th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Sept 29th - Fall meeting
Lucchesi Park - 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
Fall Membership Meeting & Picnic
Date: Saturday, September 29th
Location: Lucchesi Park, Petaluma, CA
300 North McDowell Blvd
Time: 11:30 until 3:30
10:00 - Board Meeting
11:00 - Social time and garage sale
12:00 - POTLUCK LUNCH: With Hot Dogs, buns and condiments provided. There will also be a BBQ available if someone wants to bring something else to grill.
12:30 - Presentation of draft practice with items from around the house.
1:00 - Membership Meeting.
1:30 - Draft Practice.
August 28th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, August 28th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
July 28th - Swiss Dog Day
Saturday, July 28th, 2012
15th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards
Dedicated in memory of Barbara Packard
Berner Friend, Advocate & Mentor
Swiss Dogs & their fans are invited to celebrate Swiss National Day together!
Join us for Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops and a Canine Good Citizen Test, or just come to learn more about each of these special breeds.
Enter the Mountain Dog Mania Games, or join the Rescued Dog Roundup or Swiss Spirit Parade.
Watch Nosework and Drafting Demos.
Enjoy our famous Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, a great Raffle, and fabulous Ways & Means.
Entries will be accepted on-site only, July 28th (9:30–10:30 a.m.)
Workshops $10 / CGC $10 / Games $1 / Parades & Demos are Free!
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. – Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer
Click here for: Fort Mason Map
Click here for: Swiss Day Premium
For more information, contact swissday@norcalbernese.org
July 17th - Board meeting
The Board meeting will be by teleconference on Tuesday, July 17th @ 7:00 pm.
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
June 30th - Summer Quarterly Meeting
Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting
Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Kennedy Regional Park
2295 Streblow Rd. Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle and enjoy appetizers.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring you own food to grill. We will supply the fire.
Last names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share.
Last Names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share.
The club will provide beverages, eating utensils and dessert.
1:00 Presentation on Beginners Novice Obedience
1:30 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In
Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of new members
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens and shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.
Kennedy Regional Park has a strict leash law. Please help by keeping your dogs on leash while in the park.
June 22rd - 24th - Kart Kamp 2012
June 22nd - 24th - Kart Kamp 2012
Kart Kamp - Draft Test practice and preparation.
The Helmbold's - Sugarpine CA
Contact Fred Helmbold - helmbold@norcalbernese.org
INSTRUCTORS
Fred Helmbold, Larry Bohlig & Jim Maxwell - BMDCA Draft Judges
Diana Gerba, Draft Assistant, holder of multiple Draft Titles
Nick Hengeveld, holder of multiple Draft Titles
Dates: Friday evening, June 22; Saturday, June 23; and Sunday, June 24.
June 7th - Draft Test
Thursday, June 7th
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Draft Tests
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Draft Test Secretary:
Contact Sheila Jones
Draft Test Judges:
Nancy Van Horne & Jim Maxwell
Draft Test Chair:
Contact Nick Hengeveld
THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS
May 7-12th - BMDCA National Specialty
in Gettysburg, PA. More information available at www.bmdca.org
April 29th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner
Join TEAM BERNER for
the 2012 K9 Cancer Walk
April 29, 2012, Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CA
to help Morris Animal Foundation fight canine cancer!
Please join our team by walking with us or become a “Sit and Stay for the Cure” virtual walker.
Team members can create their own fundraising web pages to increase pledges.
If you can’t join our team this year, won’t you please help with a donation?
You can register to walk or make a donation online at:
http://support.morrisanimalfoundation.org/goto/TeamBerner2012
We have a lofty goal of raising $2,500 for canine cancer research!
We know we can do it with your help: TEAM BERNER raised $2,766 in 2010 and $3,525 in 2011!
TO JOIN TEAM BERNER: click on the ‘Join Team’ link in the Team Roster box at the bottom of our page
TO DONATE: click on any Team Members name in the Team Roster Box to go to their personal page
or donate to the group by clicking on the ‘Make a gift!’ link next to the team’s fundraising thermometer!
Or download the TEAM BERNER Pledge Form to collect cash and check donations to turn in by April 28th.
For more information, visit http://support.morrisanimalfoundation.org/site/PageNavigator/K9_Cancer_Walks
or e-mail Cindy Beckman at newsletter@norcalbernese.org
Apr 13th - Annual Awards Lunch
2014 Annual Meeting, Veterans Tribute & Awards Banquet
Saturday, April 13, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marin Humane Society Pavilion
171 Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Buffet Lunch will include:
Green Salad & Side Dishes
Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Breast
Vegetarian Entree
Dessert & Beverages
$15.00 Adults
$7.00 Children 6-12,
Children 5 and under free
Please download the Banquet & Veterans Medallion Reservation Form
and return to Deloris Handel by March 19th
If you are a BMDCNC Member and earned a title or certificate during 2011,
download the Awards Order Form here and return to Sheila Jones by March 1st.
March 10th - Run for the Seals
RUN FOR THE SEALS with TEAM BERNER on March 10th
Get in shape and get outdoors for a good cause –
all with your dog!
Join TEAM BERNER on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in the beautiful Marin Headlands
for The Marine Mammal Center’s 28th annual Run for the Seals.
Join us for a fun morning on your choice of a 2-mile or 4-mile hike along a beautiful coastal trail with your dog! In the past, we have helped raise funds for Berners and sea mammals together through this event, but this year we do it for our flippered friends alone as we will also be participating in the K9 Cancer Walk in April. Your entry fee will help feed orphaned and sick seals and sea lions during the year while you get a great T-shirt and a fabulous walk with your dog!
Bring your lunch and stay for a picnic along “still-dog-friendly” Rodeo Beach (weather permitting). Register online at:
http://tmmc.marinemammalcenter.org/goto/TeamBerner2012
For more info, e-mail newsletter@norcalbernese.org.
March 3rd - Draft work seminar
Beginner/Intermediate Draft Seminar led by Larry Bohlig
Saturday - March 3, 2012 - 10:30AM
Location Dan Foley Park
1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA
Feb 4 - Intro to Draft
First Draft - Intro to Draft Work led by Jim Maxwell
Introduction to Draft Work Seminar.
Saturday Feb 4 at 10:30A.M.
Location Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Torney Avenue in front of the tiles Thoreau Center.
Dec 10th - Holiday Party
Please join us for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California's Benicia Holiday Parade & 17th Annual Holiday Party/ Winter Membership Meeting
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Party from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
California National Guard Armory
Flyer for Holiday Party and Parade
Meet at 9 AM for the parade.
Nov 12th and 13th - Draft Test
Saturday, November 12 & Sunday, November 13
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Draft Tests
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
HOWARTH MEMORIAL PARK
630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Directions and information about Howarth Memorial Park
Draft Test Secretary:
Contact Sheila Jones
Draft Test Judges:
Linda Thomas & Patti Davieau
Draft Test Chair:
Contact Fred Helmbold
THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS
Closing Date: November 1, 2011, at 6 PM;
Oct 9th - Fall meeting
Dan Foley Park in Vallejo from 11:30AM until 3:30PM.
Fall Membership Meeting & Picnic
Date: Sunday, October 9th
Location: Dan Foley Park, Vallejo
Willow Glen Picnic Area
Time: 11:30 until 3:30
Parking fee: $5.00 per car
11:30: MEET, MINGLE & MUNCH
12:00: POTLUCK LUNCH: Please bring a dish to share, a Salad, Side Dish or an Appetizer, your choice. There is a BBQ, so bring your own food to grill. The club will provide drinks, dessert and eating utensils.
12:30: COSTUME PARADE with Prizes for Most Original Costume, Best Dog & Person Combo Costume, Funniest Costume and Scariest Costume.
1:00: SPEAKER: Marilane Bergfelt from L.A.P.S (Loving Animal Providing Smiles) a local Delta Society dog therapy group will give us a presentation on their Therapy Dog program.
1:30 or soon thereafter: FALL QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Oct 2rd - Farmer John's BMD Day
Eighth Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day: Sunday, October 2, 2011!
For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.
Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay
*This is not an official BMDCNC event*
Aug 7th - Swiss Dog Day
August 7th, 2011
14th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards
Once again, our beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy Summer in the City together!
More information is coming.
Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Swiss Day Flyer
Click here for: Fort Mason Map
Click here for: Swiss Day Premium
For more information, contact swissday@norcalbernese.org
July 10th - Summer Quarterly Meeting
Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting
Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Kennedy Regional Park
2295 Streblow Road, Napa, CA 94558 (www.cityofnapa.org)
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
11:30 Arrive: Get Settled, Mingle and enjoy appetizers
12:30 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own food to grill. There is a beautiful new BBQ area.
Last names A-K: Please bring an appetizer to share.
Last Names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side dish to share. The club will provide beverages, eating utensils, dessert and charcoal.
2:00 Membership Meeting Agenda:
Member, Applicant & Guest Sign In
Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of new members (may include Andrea Racoule and Mary Jackson)
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business
Doggy Fun: We can play some dog games; walk along the Napa River trail; have a rally demo or bring your cart to practice your maneuvers. Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens & shade. We will have some EZ-Ups but if you have one please bring it.
June 10th - BMDCNC Regional Specialty
Four Shows June 9 - 12th
Judges:Entries close: May 25th
Superintendant: MBF www.infodog.com
**SPECIALTY** Friday Sweeps: Joanne Prellberg
May 24th - Board meeting
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
May 14th and 15th - Draft Test
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests*
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club
of Northern California
Test 1: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Test 2: Sunday, May 15, 2011
650 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA
Saturdays Judges: Christine Mann & Fred Helmbold
Sundays Judges: Christine Mann & Larry Bohlig
THESE ARE ALL BREED TESTS*
* Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America rules will be observed
Entries close at the Test Secretarys address on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Please make checks payable to BMDCNC and mail fee with entry form to the Test Secretary:
Cindy Beckman, 3444 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
The Entry & Meal Order Forms are designed to be filled out on your computer while viewing in Acrobat Reader -- just print and mail!
Click here to download Premium List with Entry Form & Meal Order Form
Click here to download Draft Test Entry Form alone
Click here to contact Draft Test Secretary for additional information
May 7th - K9 Cancer Walk with Team Berner
2011 K9 Cancer Walk, Elk Grove, Calif.
Team Berner
Dear Berner Lovers: More information can be found on the Morris Animal Foundation web site. |
Apr 23rd - Annual Awards Lunch
Saturday, April 23rd.
BMDCNC Annual Spring Awards Luncheon and Quarterly Meeting
Enjoy an afternoon of celebrating our Veterans and honoring our berners who earned awards in the last year.
California National Guard Armory in Benicia
11:00am - 4:00pm
Catered Luncheon
Guest Speaker: Author, Barry J. Schieber
Annual Meeting Flyer & Banquet Reservation Form
Members Award Request Form - Must be Received by March 5
Apr 29-May 1st - Kart Kamp 2011
Kart Kamp IV - draft test practice and preparation
Canceled due to insufficient entries.
The Helmbold's - Sugarpine CA
Friday evening - welcome event
Saturday - individual and group exercises
Sunday - lecture and practice draft test
Contact Fred Helmbold - helmbold@norcalbernese.org
Apr 3-9th - BMDCA National Specialty
Goto
http://www.bmdca.org/specialty/2011/index.php
For more information about the National Specialty and to Register Online.
Mar 12th - Draft Work Seminar
Intermediate Draft Work Seminar led by Patty Doolin with Larry Bohlig, Jim Maxwell and Fred Helmbold
Saturday - March 12th 2011 - 10:30AM
Intermediate Draft Registration Form
Location Rusch Park
7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Feb 12th - Draft work seminar
Beginner/Intermediate Draft Seminar led by Larry Bohlig with Jim Maxwell, Fred Helmbold, and Patty Doolin
Saturday - February 12th 2011 - 10:30AM
Beginner/Intermediate Draft Registration Form
Location Dan Foley Park
Feb\Mar TBD - Health Seminar
Check back for more information.
Jan 22nd - Intro to Draft
First Draft - Intro to Draft Work led by Jim Maxwell with Larry Bohlig and Fred Helmbold
Introduction to Draft Work Seminar.
Intro to Draft Registration form
Location Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Torney Avenue in front of the tiles Thoreau Center. Map included on Registration form
Dec 11th - Holiday Party
T-Shirt Design Contest
Nov 23rd - Board meeting
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Nov 13th and 14th - Draft Test
Draft Tests
Hosted by the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
HOWARTH MEMORIAL PARK
630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Draft Test Secretary:
Contact Cindy Beckman
Draft Test Judges:
Saturday - Phil Chagnon, BC, Canada & Jim Maxwell, CA
Sunday - Phil Chagnon, BC, Canada & Larry Bohlig, CA
THESE TESTS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL BREEDS
Download the Premium List here
FYI: The PDF entry form can be filled out on your computer and printed out for mailing!
Oct 26th - Board meeting
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Oct 3rd - Farmer John's BMD Day
Eighth Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day: Sunday, October 3, 2010!
For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.
Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay
*This is not an official BMDCNC event*
Swiss Dog Day Afternoon
August 1st, 2010
13th Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss, and Appenzeller Mountain Dogs & Saint Bernards
Once again, our beautiful Swiss breeds are invited to enjoy Summer in the City together!
Join us for our Conformation, Obedience and Rally Workshops.
You can also enter a Canine Good Citizen Test, the Mountain Dog Triathlon, and an August 1st Swiss National Day Parade.
Come enjoy our famous Swiss-style BBQ Lunch, and the great Raffle and Ways & Means tables.
Entries will be accepted on-site only, August 1st (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
$10 for Workshops / $10 for CGC / $5 for Triathlon
Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Flyer, Fort Mason Map, Schedule with Entry Forms
For more information, contact swissday@norcalbernese.org
Aug 24th - Board meeting
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.
Sept 26th - Indian Summer Picnic
Indian Summer Picnic
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California
Summer/Fall Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 26, 11:30 to 4:00
Kennedy Park, Napa, CA
Mulberry Picnic Area
Highway 221 near the Napa Valley College south of Imola St. in Napa.
11:30 to 12:00 Meet & Mingle
12:00 Potluck Lunch, Please bring a picnic dish to share and
your own items to BBQ. The club will provide charcoal,
drinks, eating utensils and dessert.
1:00 Membership Meeting
Sign in
Approval of any outstanding minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Election of New Members
Unfinished Business
New Business
There is a great walking trail for you and
your Berner Buddy to enjoy
Download Flyer
Sept 28th - Board meeting
If any member wants to submit an agenda item they can do so by e-mailing the Secretary at secretary@norcalbernese.org.
If anyone wants to participate in the meeting they can contact the President at president@norcalbernese.org and she will give you the conference call information.
Board Meetings do not count as member attendance events.