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The Birmingham Kennel Club meets
on the
first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
Visitors are welcome!
If
you are interested in attending a BKC meeting, please check the
BKC homepage to
make sure we're meeting on the night you'd like to visit and to verify when and where
we will be meeting that month, as our meeting location sometimes changes.
On occasion, meetings are moved to the next week to accommodate
holidays.
Please
note that visitors may only attend two meetings without applying for membership,
and cannot attend the Annual Meeting, per the BKC Constitution and
By-Laws.
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Can
I bring my dog to the meeting?
Dogs are allowed at our current meeting site,
however this is a place of business and MUST be kept in the
condition we received it- CLEAN!
There is room to set up crates, so it is recommended that you do so if you
plan to bring your dog inside. There are several grassy areas that you can exercise your dog in, but you
MUST pick up after your dog! We are very excited about our meeting facilities at the
Cahaba Pumping Station Museum and wish to keep them. Help make sure
that happens by being responsible for your dogs.
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What
goes on at a BKC Meeting?
Officially, meetings are where BKC members discuss the business of the club. However, we also use
the monthly meetings as a chance to catch up with each other and have a
good time!
Typically, a monthly BKC meeting goes like this:
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Minutes of last meeting
are read
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Each BKC officer and
committee gives a very brief report on their particular area of
business since the last meeting
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New issues that may have
developed are discussed.
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Progress on long term
planning projects, such as our AKC spring shows, is noted.
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New ideas, suggestions,
or concerns are then brought up by the membership body and
discussed.
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Returning to BKC
tradition, a dog-related presentation will then be made by a member
or guest of the club.
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After the business is
done, we have "Brags," where we share accomplishments or milestones,
usually of our dogs, but also of us humans or other critters.
At meetings
where we have a presentation scheduled, the presentation may come before
official business, depending on the nature of the presentation and the
needs of the speaker.
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What's
the atmosphere like??
Very
casual & friendly !!
Our members are very
approachable and we welcome new people. While there may be opposing
views among members, just like "real life," very seldom is there
serious conflict at our meetings. We make a special effort to
work together and get along with one another.
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When do
meetings usually start and how long do they last?
The
General Meeting usually begins at 7pm. The length of the meetings
depends on what issues are being discussed and what type of presentation
we have. Typically, expect the meeting to last 1 to 1 1/2
hours. Meetings before a planned event, such as our annual dog
shows, will usually last longer than
those without because there are often many details go over.
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Does it
matter if I can't make it to every meeting?
While we'd love to see all of our
members every month, we know things come up and conflicts might even be
present from the beginning. If you can't make it to the meetings,
you can keep up to date with club happenings through our website,
e-mail discussion list, and your BKC friends.
E-mail your BKC suggestions, questions, or concerns to the appropriate
officer or committee, if applicable, and be a part of the meeting even if
you're absent!
Always feel welcome to drop by a meeting when you can. We
sometimes hear members say they haven't been in so long that they feel
strange about "just showing up." It doesn't matter how
long you've been away or how few people you might know, you're always
invited!!
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Do
I have to live in a certain area of town to join BKC?
No, you don't even have to live in
Birmingham. We have members
all over Jefferson County, and many from outside of the county, even a few
from other states.
For more info on becoming a BKC member, visit our
"How
Do I Join?" page.
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Do I need to let someone know if I'm going to visit
a meeting?
No, just come on by! Be sure to watch the website
homepage to
make sure we are meeting on the night you're planning to visit. Of
course, you are more than welcome to contact us and let us know you'll be
visiting if you'd like, or if you have questions not covered here.
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How do I
apply for membership?
It's pretty simple!
Don't know anyone in BKC, so you're
wondering who will sponsor you for membership? Worry no more! Attend
a BKC meeting and meet people right away! Or better yet, attend a BKC
event and introduce yourself and get to know us.
Remember, you can attend up to two
BKC meetings as a non-member. Start this month!
Questions?
Contact
us!
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