The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California’s

 ^25th Annual Holiday

Party & Winter

Membership Meeting

Saturday, December 9, 2017

California National Guard Armory
711 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia CA
11 am – 5 pm
(Doors open at 8:00 am 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    Recognition of our veteran dogs

Bring your holiday dish to share

A-G Main Dish - H-O Appetizer - P-Z Side Dish

(There is not an oven available but there is a microwave for heating) 

We will be having a raffle & auction; proceeds to benefit the club’s general fund and Norcal Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue as well as continuing our tradition of collecting dog/cat items or $$ for a local animal shelter

Flyer, Agenda, Parade information and directions

Veteran Form

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 ~ Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 ~ Sunday Nov. 5, 2017

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA 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:  Patti Davieau & Jasen Duncan

Saturday: Patti Davieau & Barry Solomon  
Sunday:  Barry Solomon & Jasen Duncan

Draft Test Chair: Jim Maxwell
Draft Test Recording Secretary: Cindy Beckman

Closing Date: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 11 p.m. PST
All Entries & Forms go to Draft Test Secretary Cindy Beckman

Premium List (includes Entry & Meal forms)

Draft Test Entry (form only)

Order Form (form only: fill in on your computer)

Order Form (form only: fill in by hand)

Draft Test Entry Payment by Paypal

Meal Payment by 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. 

Meeting is Canceled

Fall Picnic & Membership Meeting

Saturday October 14, 2017

Heron Group Picnic Area, Kennedy Park

2296 Streblow Rd., Napa CA 94558-6211 (www.cityofnapa.org)Napa, CA

11am-3pm

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 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.

12:30 Membership Meeting Agenda:

Member, Applicant and Guest Sign In Approval of Minutes
Officer and Committee Reports
Unfinished Business, followed by New Business

1:45 Presentation

Disaster Preparedness
Brian Whipple, Operations Manager, Sonoma County Animal Services

Don’t forget leashes, ex-pens etc. There is shade but you may want to bring a pop-up in case. 

Flyer

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

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

(secretary@norcalbernese.org)

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

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

Download 2016 Annaul Meeting and Reservation Flyer

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

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

Flyer, Agenda, Parade information and directions

Veteran Form

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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*

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.

!! POSTPONED !!

Sunday, July 28th, 2013 is CANCELLED

WATCH FOR A NEW DATE HERE!

16th Annual Swiss Dog Day Afternoon

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.

Summer Meeting Flyer

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

Woofstock 2013 Flyer

Rally and Obed Premium

Silent Auction Flyer

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

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.

Draft Workshop Flyer

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.  

First Draft Registration Form and Directions

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

Directions to Holiday Party

Holiday Parade and Party Flyer

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.

-  Learn About our new club backpack.

-  See our trip details.

-  Check out our backup equipment checklist.

-  Review our dog pack checklist.

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

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.

PDF Flyer

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

Draft Test Premium List

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 

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.

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.  

First Draft Registration Form

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;

Premium List

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*

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

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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. 

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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

Goto

http://www.bmdca.org/specialty/2011/index.php

For more information about the National Specialty and to Register Online.

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

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

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!

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*

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.