The Dianosky family

            Cathy and Marty Stang

            Judy and Ken Urbiha 

            Julian Tung

            (I apologize if I made any spelling errors)

Northstar Newfoundland Club Meeting Minutes, September 12, 2015. The meeting was called to order by Susie Manke, President. The minutes were not read, they were accepted as mailed following the last meeting (Cambridge in June). The Treasurer's report was accepted as read. We have $4,836.04 in checking and $8,114.57 in savings Four guests were present, all of whom applied for membership, and were approved. Welcome new members: The Dianosky family Cathy and Marty Stang Judy and Ken Urbiha Julian Tung (I apologize if I made any spelling errors) Susie Manke announced that a raffle would be held for the trophy fund at the end of the meeting; Duane Manke sold tickets. The Halloween Parade and Club Appreciation dinner were discussed. There is going to be a drawing to see who is selected for the parade; Ted will let everyone know the results: BREAKING NEWS: WE WERE SELECTED - LOOK FOR A FLYER OR NEWFLINK NOTICE ABOUT THE OCTOBER 31 PARADE FOLLOWED BY MEMBER (AND DOG) APPRECIATION DINNER. The club dinner will be held after the parade at a restaurant suggested by Marisela Franco: Willy McCoy's Restaurant: http://willymccoys.com/champlin/index.html 12450 Business Park Blvd. N Champlin, MN 55316 Just off of 169 South leaving Anoka They have a large parking lot and large patio area where our Newfs are allowed. It can be scheduled in advance with date time and estimated guest count. Susie suggested prizes and trophies for the Specialty show in December which were all approved by those present. We discussed water work again, and one of our new members, Ken Urbiaha volunteered to look into the process for getting a permit at a site he knows in Ramsey County. Marisela Franco reminded everyone to please send a photograph of their dog to her for inclusion in a club calendar. Chris Plum proposed that the Northstar Newfoundland Club apply for membership in the Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association so that we can exhibit at the State Fair, primarily to promote our rescue activities. The motion passed and Chris is to submit the application. Janey Shaddrick provided an update on Newf Rescue. We currently have a list of potential homes that is being used to match homes with dogs as new dogs enter the service. The meeting was adjourned to the rally/agility course in the backyard where all the dogs successfully completed the course. OTHER NEWS: JOIN STACIE AND DAVE KRAMLINGER AT AAMODT'S APPLE FARM THIS WEEKEND. The weather sounds beautiful as of now! We are planning our annual trek to Aamodt's Apple Farm in Stillwater next weekend if anyone would like to join us. Vikings are on bye, so no worries about missing the game. We will probably be there around 11:00am. Stacie and Dave Chris Plum 5452 Kimberly Rd Minnetonka, MN 55345