The MSDA website has a new section for “Members Only“, accessible from the main menu of the website. There’s nothing super-secret here: a copy of the bylaws, meeting minutes for the last year or so, contact info for board members and some other hopefully useful info. If you are a current MSDA member and are curious, dash off a quick email to Secretary@mdsportingdog.org to ask for your password. Going forward, we’ll also be including password info in all members-only emails such as dues reminders in January and meeting notices for spring.
Author: MSDA News
November newsletter
MSDA’s November newsletter is available! As the holiday season approaches, MSDA’s scheduled activities are slowing down, but other dog clubs are holding hunt tests, seminars and all-breed shows, so check our calendar for upcoming events. And, one of the things you can always do is spend even more money on dog stuff! MSDA now is offering logo merchandise, which we haven’t made available for many years. Happy Shopping and Happy Thanksgiving!!
MSDA Merch!
New!! MSDA t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, mugs and much more. We have teamed with ApparelNow.com to offer online shopping for a wide range of products that include printed and embroidered MSDA logos. Visit https://apparelnow.com/maryland-sporting-dog-association-apparel to show off your enthusiasm for MSDA. And, as an extra benefit, the club earns a 12% commission on all sales. Learn more at https://mdsportingdog.org/msda-merch/.
Spring Event 2024 to include three days of dog shows
MSDA’s “Spring Event” will be expanding to include THREE days of Sporting Group Dog Shows, on Friday March 1, Saturday March 2 and Sunday March 3 in addition to all-breed obedience & rally trials on Friday-Sunday, bird instinct clinics on Saturday & Sunday, and more activities (to be announced). All events are currently pending AKC approval. Spring Event will be held at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD. See https://mdsportingdog.org/spring-event/ for general information about this weekend. More specific event information will be available in the coming months.
Next MSDA Board Meeting
The next MSDA board meeting will be Thursday evening, December 14. MSDA members are welcome to attend and participate. Contact the Secretary, Pamela DeSmidt, via Secretary@mdsportingdog.org for details.
October Newsletter
MSDA’s October newsletter is available! Just as the weather was cooling a bit, MSDA hosted its first Dock Diving Seminar on October 7th and it was so-o-o much fun! A quick report and also links to pictures are included.
Welcome New Members
Welcome new members! Janice Hauver, George Kearchner, William Leverage, Kenneth Parrish and Susan Parrish
Next MSDA Board Meeting
The next MSDA board meeting will be Thursday evening, November 9. MSDA members are welcome to attend and participate. Contact the Secretary, Pamela DeSmidt, via Secretary@mdsportingdog.org for details.
Spring Event – March 2024
MSDA’s “Spring Event”, including dog shows, obedience & rally trials, bird instinct clinics and more will be Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3, 2024. See https://mdsportingdog.org/spring-event/ for general information about this weekend. More specific event information will be available in the coming months.
Instinct Clinics in March 2024
Two days of MSDA’s annual Bird Instinct Clinics will be held as a part of the “Spring Event” on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3. See https://mdsportingdog.org/instinct-clinics/ for general information. Details will be available in the coming months.