President's Message
Well, here I am again!
Last time I served as President was eleven years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday! The Club has changed a lot since then, founding members Edith and Heard Izant and Steve Barry have passed. We recently hosted the National Traveling Specialty, and are gearing up to do so again during the AKC's 125th Anniversary Show in December 2009. The Club is in a much better financial position, with over $10,000 in resources between the Rescue and General Funds.
One thing that hasn't changed is our love for the breed. To that end, we would like to plan some fun and informative events over the next year. As you know, we are now AKC approved for herding events, and are working on our Draw Dog approval. Both of these activities allow you to see what our Kerries were bred to do, as a working farm dog. And they are a lot of fun to boot.
So I ask you for your ideas of things we can do with our Kerries. There is Meet the Breeds in December, the Pet Expo in April, which are both great ways to show the public our wonderful dogs. Grooming demonstrations, how to set ears, whatever, any ideas you have are welcomed.
Before I close, I thank Jim Cosby and the last year's Board for their service. They did a superb job.
Looking forward to another great year.
Tia Hewlett,
KBTCSC President