Events count toward membership requirements unless noted otherwise.
New Event ideas are always welcome. Please contact any board member with your ideas.
FEB 9 - FIRST DRAFT CANCELLED
FIRST DRAFT - INTRODUCTION
An Introduction to Draft Work
Instructors: Larry Bohlig, Nick Hengeveld & Jim Maxwell
FEB 9 -- First Draft - CANCELLED!
FIRST DRAFT - INTRODUCTION
An Introduction to Draft Work
CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Please see February 23rd for rescheduled Seminar
Contact Jim Maxwell for more information email: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
FEB 23 - FIRST DRAFT INTRO & BEGINNER
2019 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
FIRST DRAFT - INTRODUCTION
An Introduction to Draft Work
10:00 AM Saturday, February 23, 2019
First Draft Intro Registration
FIRST DRAFT - BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
Next steps in becoming a successful draft team!
11:00 AM Saturday, February 23, 2019
First Draft Beginner/Intermediate Registration
Location: Dan Foley Park
1498 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA
Instructors: Larry Bohlig, Ken Harper, Nick Hengeveld, & Jim Maxwell
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!
Contact Jim Maxwell for more information
email: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
MARCH 9 - FIRST DRAFT & WORKING DOG DAY
2019 "FIRST DRAFT" SEMINARS
Intermediate Draft Work and Working Dog Day
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM March 9, 2019
Instructors: Larry Bohlig, Ken Harper, Nick Hengeveld & Jim Maxwell
Location: Performance Dogs In Action, Pleasant Grove, CA
We have reserved the wonderful training facility at
Performance Dogs In Action for the whole day!
Entrants can work on Rally OB, Agility, and Dock Jumping.
You may also want to take the opportunity to work with
owner/trainer Nola Jones and test your dog’s herding abilities.
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 Intermediate & Working Dog Day Registration
All breeds are welcome!
Contact Jim Maxwell for more information
email: drafting@NorCalBernese.org
MARCH 31 - 2019 ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS
AWARDS
If you are a BMDCNC member and your dog earned a new title or certification in 2018, we want to honor your hard work.
Awards applications must be received by February 28th - download the form below and be sure to get it in on time!
LUNCHEON
We'll have a great Luncheon catered by First St. Cafe that will include:
* Build your own Gourmet Deli Style Sandwiches with all the makings
* Two salad offerings: Vegetable Pasta Salad & Fresh Fruit Salad
* Dessert and Coffee
Pre-order lunches for $18/person - orders are due by March 15th.
Download the order form below or order your meals through PayPal.
2019 Annual Meeting Lunch Order Form
or order your Lunch through PayPal:
JUNE 7 - 2019 WOOFSTOCK SPECIALTY
JUNE - 2019 SUMMER MEETING
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting
June, 2019
(Date and Location to be determined.)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 Board Meeting
11:00 Arrive: Get settled, mingle, and enjoy appetizers. We will set up some draft obstacles (narrows, back-up station, etc.) for draft practice. The park has different types of terrain, so it’s also perfect for practicing the freight haul. Experienced drafting handlers will bring extra equipment for curious new handling teams to try.
12:00 Potluck BBQ: Bring your own meat (or other items) 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 of previous membership meeting (April 8, 2018)
Officer and committee reports
Election of new members
Unfinished (“old”) business, followed by new business
JULY 21 - SWISS DOG DAY AFTERNOON
22nd Annual Swiss Dog Day Afternoon
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, July 21, 2019
2018 flier shown below for reference
Entries for all events will be accepted on-site July 21st (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
Swiss Spirit Opening Parade at 10:00 a.m. – Events start at 10:30 a.m.
Click here for: Fort Mason Map
For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org
SEPT - 2019 FALL MEETING
BMDCNC FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
September, 2019
11 AM – 3 PM
(Date and location TBD)
Please remember to bring a crate or ex-pen and water for your dogs!
There is shade, but you may want to bring your own.
10:00 BOARD MEETING
11:00 RALLY PRACTICE RING - Come give it a try!
12:00 POTLUCK BBQ
The club will supply the fire.
Bring your own food to grill + a dish to share:
- Last name A-K: Please bring an appetizer
- Last names L-Z: Please bring a salad or side
- The club will bring beverages, utensils & dessert
1:00 QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Member, Applicant & Visitor Sign In
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Officer Reports & Committee Reports
Election of New Members
Unfinished Business
- Fundraising ideas
New Business
- Nominations Committee
- Event planning
2018 Flyer shown for reference
Oct - FARNER JOHN’s BMD DAY
17th Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day
Sunday, October 6, 2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM!
Our heartfelt thanks to those who came from near and far again last year. We had over 130 Bernese guests at the 2017 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! Miss Cora and Miss Chloe will be there to greet you all with great memories and bright futures for our wonderful Berner Pals! Farmer John will be ready for hay rides for all the pack! When you see someone with a Berner, spread the word... Just can't wait!
Farmer John's is located at 800 North Cabrillo Highway, on the Ocean Side, in Half Moon Bay, The Pumpkin Capital. Arrive early to beat the traffic. Water for the dogs and porta-potties for the people are provided.
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*
NOV - 2019 ALL-BREED DRAFT TESTS
November, 2019
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA
ALL-BREED* DRAFT 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 & Stacy Temples
Saturday: Nancy Van Horne & Bob Schmidt
Sunday: Stacy Temples & Bob Schmidt
Draft Test Chair: Jim Maxwell
Draft Test Recording Secretary: Cindy Beckman
ENTER BY HAND OR BY MAIL: Make checks payable to BMDCNC and mail to the address shown on the entry form
OR
ENTER ELECTRONICALLY: Pay with PayPal thru www.norcalbernese.org AND e-mail a copy of the entry form, any weight certificate required, and the PayPal receipt to Draft Test Recording Secretary
Closing Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at 11 p.m. PDT All Entries & Forms go to Draft Test Recording Secretary
Premium List (includes Entry & Meal forms)
Draft Test Entry (form only: fill in on your computer)
Meal Order Form (form only: fill in on your computer)
Weight Certificate Form (form only: fill in on your computer)
DEC - 2019 WINTER MEETING
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s
27th Annual Holiday
Party & Winter
Membership Meeting
(Date and location may change)
Saturday, December, 2019
California National Guard Armory
711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA
11 am – 4 pm
(Doors open at 9:00 am for set up & drop off)
Schedule
9:00 am Setup and dropoff before parade
9:20 am Assemble for Benicia Parade
11:00 am Arrive, get settled, mingle & munch
Noon Enjoy Potluck Luncheon
12:30 pm Membership Meeting
1:30 pm Recognition of our veteran dogs
3:30 pm Cleanup (volunteers needed)
Bring your holiday dish to share
A-G Side Dish - H-O Main Dish - P-Z Appetizer
(There is no oven available but there is a microwave for heating)