WWWA : Western Washington Whippet Association

We have received two new membership applications. These new applicants will be read and voted for membership at the meeting held in conjunction with the Christmas Party this Saturday. Application received for Jennifer McEachern, Ironwood Whippets, Fort Langley, BC. Jen is a member of the National Whippet Club of Canada, the Lower Mainland Whippet Association, [...]

WWWA General Membership Meeting – 10/28/09 at Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant in Factoria Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm by Mary Downing In attendence: Bill Davenport, Janis Castle, Heather Nichols, Kerie Swepston, Mary Downing, Beth Levine, Peggy Hewes and Jeanette Dorsey. Secretary Report- Minutes of the last Meeting to be approved as printed on the [...]

The nominating committee has presented the following slate for the 2010 Board of Directors: Peggy Hewes for President Susie Manthou for Vice President Gail Dunbar for Secretary Janis Castle for Treasurer The following positions are filled for the second year of their term: Beth Levine  Board Member Jeanette Dorsey Board Member Mary Downing Board Member [...]

SHOW COMMITTEE this SATURDAY Oct 17 6:30 pm Yankee Roaster in the Holiday Inn in Renton.  Rainier exit off 405, right at light and on your right.  The Yankee Roaster is the bar. Tell the host person you are here for the meeting – the table is in the back. Full menu and beverages available. [...]

Board Meeting – 9/25/09 at Mary Downing’s home in Monroe, WA In attendence- Mary Downing, Chris Downing, Jeannette Dorsey, Peggy Hewes and Janis Castle (on Speaker Phone) Meeting called to order by Mary at 7:40 pm Teasurer Report- Discussion of Specialty, still need bills from the Speciaty and some trophy donations. Nominating Committee- Selection of [...]

General Membership Meeting, 5/8/09 at Sockeye’s in Monroe, WA In attendence- Helen Brettell, Nancy DeChant, Chris Downing, Chrissy Downing, Anne Herrett, Trudi Herrett, Peggy Hewes, Bill Davenport, Jeanette Dorsey, Mary Downing, Susan Manthou, David and Shirley Cassell, Beth Levine, Heather Nichols, Diane Salts and Laurel Wilks. Guests- Nolan and Melissa Rundquist. Meeting called to order [...]

The following annual awards were presented at the awards banquet, held on May 8, 2009 at Sockeye’s in Monroe. CLUB AWARDS Can. Ch. Lost Creek Cerasuolo, owned & handled by Jeanette Dorsey (Canadian bench championship) Whimsy’s Playin’ For Keeps RA, CD, owned & handled by Peggy Hewes (AKC Companion Dog Obedience title) Can. Ch. HH [...]

Our Annual Awards dinner will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009 with social ‘hour’ at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. at Sockeye’s Restaurant in Monroe.  This is a very nice restaurant, with a private room and great food.  Prices are moderate-expensive.  Choose from the menu and separate checks.  Come and cheer for our [...]

Just a quick reminder to send in your awards applications to Mary ASAP if you have not already. The original deadline was March 15 but Mary is graciously extending it to April 1. Please see the post previously published for the awards information and application. Mark your calendars, the Awards banquet will be held on [...]

The Show Committee will meet at 2:00 p.m. at Chris ‘n Chris Downing’s home in Monroe on Saturday, March 14th to bring us up-to-date on plans for this year’s specialties and tie up loose ends.