Calendar

Events count toward membership requirements unless noted otherwise.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Join with Team Berner for the

26th Run For The Seals

The Marine Mammal Center, Rodeo Beach, Marin Headlands, CA

Join a 2 or 4-mile hike with Team Berner to help benefit the Marine Mammal Center.  $35 registration fee includes a T-shirt. 

Register or donate at www.active.com/donate/RFTS/TeamBerner or contact Cindy Beckman for more information.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

First Draft: Introduction to Drafting

Location - Presidio San Francisco                   Time: 10:00 am

Cost is $20 ($18 for BMDCNC Members)

Contact Jim Maxwell for registration and specific location information

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Annual Banquet and Annual Membership Meeting

Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA

Catered buffet luncheon, presentation of awards and veteran’s medallions, and annual meeting.
Flyer and reservation forms will be available in March. 

Contact Deloris Handel for more information.

 

Detailed information will be posted as it becomes available

 

Friday April 16 thru Sunday April 18, 2010

 

Kart Kamp VIII - draft test practice and preparation

 

The Helmbold's - Sugarpine CA

 

Reservation Deadline is April 10, 2010 

 

Friday evening - welcome event

Saturday - individual and group exercises

Sunday - lecture and practice draft test

Contact Fred Helmbold - helmbold@norcalbernese.org

You can download the information packet and registration forms by clicking HERE

 

Saturday, April 24

K9 Cancer 3K/7K Walk with Team Berner
 

Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, CA,  8:30 a.m.

We'll 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.
$30 registration fee includes a bandana and T-shirt.  100% of registration fees and donations go directly to support Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign. 

After the walk, speakers will discuss canine cancer, research, cancer prevention, and other topics.

Join Team Berner or donate to a team member’s fundraising goal at http://maf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/CCC?team_id=1100&pg=team&fr_id=1040 .

 

Event Registration Form for printing

 

Event Flyer

 

Contact Cindy Beckman for more information

 

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Friday June 11, 2010

 

Regional Specialty

Conformation, Sweeps, Obedience & Rally

(pending approval)

Postponed - new date will be announced

 

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

ALL  BREED  DRAFT  TEST

(pending approval)

Contact Larry Bohlig

Prior Events

December 12, 2009

CA National Guard Armory

711 Hillcrest Ave., Benicia CA

 

2009 Benicia Parade

Where?

1st Street, Downtown Benicia

Staging Area: East Second & D Streets

(Cynthia Hilton will pick up the parade marker from the judging stand)

When?

Assemble at 9:00 a.m. / Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.

What to Wear?

Our Theme is Christmas (of course …)

For questions contact:  Cynthia Hilton

Click Here to download the flyer and see full event information

 

 

2009 Holiday party and Winter Quarterly Meeting

12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

Potluck lunch

Membership Meeting 2:00 pm

Last Name A-G - Main Dish;   Last Name H-O: Appetizer;  Last Name P-Z: Side Dish

Dessert, coffee, beverages and tableware will be supplied by the club

For questions contact:  Peggy Ford-Smith

Click Here to download the flyer and see full event information

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Farmer John's Pumpkin-Picking with the Pack!

*not an official BMDCNC event*

 hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Mueller, Half Moon Bay
 

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Supported Entry, Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club

Marin Civic Center, San Rafael CA

Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Judge Susan Henderson. Breed Judge . Closing date is Aug. 26.

Ring number/time will be available one week before at www.infodog.com.

 

Quarterly Membership Meeting

Marin Civic Center Lagoon, Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA.

11:30 am: MEET & MINGLE

12:00 pm POTLUCK LUNCH: Please bring a picnic dish to share - last names starting with:

A-K: Salad or Side Dish                    L-Z: Main Dish

The Club will provide service ware, drinks & dessert

1:00 pm FALL QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Download Meeting Flyer Here

 

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Friday July 3rd & Saturday July 4th

 

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

ALL  BREED  DRAFT  TESTS

Hosted by:

Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California

GREAT MEADOW - FORT MASON

Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, California

Draft Test Secretary:

secretary@norcalbernese.org

Draft Test Judges:

Friday - Fred Helmbold, CA and Linda Thomas, IL

Saturday - Larry Bohlig, CA and Linda Thomas, IL

Come compete for two days then stay for the fun at Swiss Day July 5th!

Click on the links below to download the required forms

Premium List for both draft tests

Entry form for Friday July 3, 2009 Draft Test

Entry Form for Saturday, July 4, 2009 Draft Test

Hotel and Local Planning Guide

July 5, 2009

12th Annual Swiss Dog Day

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Upper  Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco CA

Download the Planning Booklet - Download the Event Schedule

Event Schedule

8:30 - 10:30 Entries accepted for all events

Morning Events:

10:00 Opening Ceremonies

10:30 - 12:00 Mountain Dog Triathalon - Ring 1

Ends with Gold, Bronze & Silver Medalists

10:30 - 12:30 Obedience Workshop - Ring 2

10:30 - 12:30 Conformation Workshop: Puppy Classes - Ring 3

Bernese, Greater Swiss, St. Bernard, Entlebucher, Appenzeller

Each Breed Ends with Best and Best Opposite Sex Selection

Lunch Break:

12:00 - 2:00 Swiss Style BBQ available - Ringside

1:00 Patriotic Swiss Breeds Parade - Ring 1

12:30 - 1:30 Entries accepted for afternoon events

Afternoon Events:

2:00 -4:00 Canine Good Citizen Tests - Ring 1

1:30 - 4:00 Rally Obedience Workshop - Ring 2

1:30 - 4:00 Conformation Workshop: Adult Classes - Ring 3

St. Bernard, Bernese, Greater Swiss, Entlebucher, Appenzeller

Each Breed Ends with Best and Best Opposite Sex Selection

3:30 Raffle Ticket Sales close

4:00 Raffle Winners are posted

4:00 THE WINNERS CIRCLE - presentation of the day’s Winners!

Let’s give them all a big round of a-paws!

Other 2009 Events still in the planning phase

Check back for calendar updates

December 12, 2009

2009 Benicia Parade

2009 Holiday party and Winter Quarterly Meeting

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Annual Banquet and Annual Membership Meeting

Marin Humane Society Pavilion, Novato CA

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Nancy Kay on being the best medical advocates

for the health of our berners

You do not need to be a club member to attend;  reservations are required

Contact: Laraine Jeffries or Kathie Meier if you have questions

Click here for flyer and reservation form

All reservations must be received by March 28, 2009

 

Friday May 29 thru Sunday May 31, 2009

 

Kart Kamp VII - draft test practice and preparation

 

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

You can download the information packet and registration forms HERE

June 13, 2009

Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting and Picnic

Dan Foley Park, Vallejo CA

(at the end of North Camino Alto, behind Sutter-Solano Hospital)

Willow Glen Picnic Area - look for the club banner

There is a $4 park entrance fee ($3 for Vallejo residents)

 

12:00 Potluck Lunch - please bring a dish to share

Last Name A-K: Please bring a salad or side dish

Last Name L-Z: Please bring a main dish

There is a small BBQ for grilling

The Club will provide dishes, napkins, beverages and dessert

1:00 Summer Quarterly Membership Meeting

2:00 Draft Practice - bring your cart and practice draft maneuvers for the BMDCNC draft tests

Dogs must be on leash.  Please remember to bring shade, water and ex-pens for your dogs

Click HERE to download meeting flyer and directions