Richmond Hill K9 Klub Newsletter

February 2013
Celebrating Canine's & Community!  
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Greetings!

Welcome to our new look!  February was starting to look dreary and so was our Newsletter so we thought some freshening up was in order.  What do you think?

This month has certainly been a challenging one weather-wise! It wasn't quite cold enough to freeze the pond for Carnival, but we had snow and sun and the dogs certainly had fun in the temporary off-leash area all weekend and a number of folks had a good time putting their pooches through the paces in the Pet Valu agility ring on Sunday afternoon! 

Just a few days later we were battling copious amounts of the white stuff when bravely venturing out for walkies. Even some snow loving dogs seemed less than impressed when presented with the somewhat difficult task of finding that perfect place to poop! It certainly made for some amusing photos and videos! Looks like Mother Nature has not finished with us yet and those snowbanks are about to get even higher.  Remember drivers can't see you or your dog behind those piles of snow, so be extra cautious on your walks!

We've also had some gate challenges at both parks. Thank you to everyone who took the time to let us know of the problems.  The Town is aware of the gate issues and has either fixed them or have done their best to find a temporary solution to a more difficult issue. It seems the latches at Phyllis Rawlinson are a bit more delicate than originally thought to be, so please, for the time being, be gentle and patient with them!  

See you at the parks!
In This Issue
Winter Carnival!
RHK9KLUB Annual General Meeting
Pooch Party 2013
Upcoming Events
Membership


Winter Carnival!
It was a cold but beautiful weekend for Winter Carnival! Even though the pond was closed again, the carnival was busy and we had a lot of visitors to the temporary off-leash area. Make sure you check out the gallery for some terrific pics!

Thank you to all the volunteers who braved the cold to help out, My Firkin Dog for all the wonderful photos, and Pet Valu Richmond Hill North for the treats! 
RHK9KLUB Annual General Meeting 
Our AGM will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 1pm at the George Forster House in Phyllis Rawlinson Park. 

Please see the official notice for more information.




Note attendance of the Annual General Meeting is restricted to paid members of the Richmond Hill K9 Klub and Town of Richmond Hill Council and Staff. Memberships and renewals will be accepted at the AGM beginning at 12:45pm.

 

To register in advance of the meeting, please visit our membership page for information and sign up. 

Pooch Party!
Planning for Pooch Party 2013 is underway and we are actively seeking sponsors and vendors!

Email us or visit the website for more info!

Students - volunteer hours are available for Pooch Party.  Email our volunteer coordinator to sign up!
 
Upcoming Events
MARCH 24, 2013 1pm - Annual General Meeting
At George Forester House within Phyllis Rawlinson Park. New Memberships & renewals at the door beginning at 12:24pm

JUNE 23, 2013 10am - Pooch Party!
The Sports Complex at Richmond Green Park
Membership
Full Membership in the Richmond Hill K9 Klub is currently $20/year and entitles you to attend member only events and official general meetings of the Klub, vote on issues, stand for nomination and election to the board of directors and generally get involved in the politics and growth of the Klub.

 

As always, thank you for your support!
 
Sincerely,
 

The Board
Richmond Hill K9 Klub
About Us 
We are proud to represent the interests of dog-owner households in Richmond Hill, and to have cultivated a sense of community through our off-leash areas, dog-friendly events and stewardship activities. We remain staunch advocates for responsible pet ownership and for the need of many off-leash areas in Richmond Hill.

 

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