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7. Are Breed Seminars and Judges Education offered? These are not offered at this time during our show. 8. How are your show(s)/cluster promoted? TV? Radio? Print Media? Social Media? We promote with social media; Facebook, primarily. 9. What are some of the challenges that you’ve had to face as show/cluster chair? There are always challenges, and they vary from event to event. This year, it was the facil- ity primarily not having enough staff and also with the arena footing. At least, next year, the arena director has promised us no more dirt footing for our future shows. 10. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, what have you and your club members learned about putting on a dog show? What, if any, are the differences from previ- ous years and how are you planning for the future? There’s not a whole lot of difference in our area, other than doing our best to work around the staffing shortages of the local hotels and facilities. The biggest challenge is that we have to remember to keep up-to-date with the latest state-mandated protocols, to make sure we’re in compliance on the day of the show.
ABOUT MAGGIE MOORE I have been the Show Chair for MKC for about five years now. I’ve only been showing dogs with AKC for nine years, and most of that time has been in performance sports, including Road Trial (DCA’s 25-mile canine-equestrian competition). I would definitely consider myself a relative “newbie” in AKC, especially with conformation shows. Each year is truly a learning experience,
and I walk away from each event with new knowledge and ideas. In order to host such a great event, I depend heavily on the more experienced members in the club who have been in AKC dog sports much longer than I have. For our conformation event, I’d love to give a special “shout out” to Kimberly Harwood (MKC Secretary), Pamela Ireland (MKC President), Virginia Wilson (MKC Treasurer), Michelle Tribble (MKC VP) and Krista Cummings. We also have a large obedience entry with great prizes, due in part to the efforts of Donna Eddins, the Obedience Show Chair, and our “star” volunteers, Mike & Nancy Nesbit, Debb Taylor, and Lisa Sheffield. Nearly all of our members pitch in to help with our event in some way. I’m thrilled to be part of such a friendly and collaborative club with a rich history!
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