10/27/2024
Well, the wheels sometimes turn slowly here at BARK, and this is one of those posts! The campground has been busy and I needed a minute to get this out, but we're now closed for the season and I can (finally) take a deep breath, and share this great news.
First of all, I'd like to thank all the wonderful people who so very kindly donated items for our silent auctions, and to all those who placed their generous bids. In keeping with tradition, BARK has also donated $1 per run for all events. I'm so excited to announce that a cheque has been sent to Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund in the amount of $3,034.00 on behalf of all the amazing people and their dogs who played at all of our events this summer. I can't thank you enough, and I know the researchers at OVC will put this donation to great use in helping to find a cure for canine cancers.
Thank you for a really GREAT Can/Am Challenge 2024. Thank you to our Judge, Art Malott, for such fun courses, and for the class challenges; it was truly a great time. And thank you to all those who attended from all parts of the continent!! We appreciate you coming to our neck of the woods! Thank you to all who participated in the awards ceremony and pot luck; there was an abundance of great food and great company. Thank you to all who volunteered their time to help with the trial; you are what makes things come together and you're so appreciated. Congratulations to all who won Can/Am awards, as well as C-ATCH's, 51's, Class titles, new titles, Q's and NQ's; each time you step to the line with your partner is cause for celebration, no matter what the outcome.
Thank you to my partners-in-crime at Bay de Noc Kennel Club, Lori and Ernie Genaw, for being the best to work with in plotting, er, planning for the Can/Am Challenge. We had our challenges this year with the CDC getting into the act, but common sense won out in the end and so many people were able to cross the border to play. Hopefully next year will be a little easier on us all.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2025 Can/Am Challenge - August 15-17, with Speedway on August 14. Can't wait to welcome you all again!
Speaking of Speedway, this lovely photo is Sherri Gourlie's beautiful girl Abby, with her Speedway Bronze Legendary title rosette. Congratulations to a great team!!