Our meetings are usually held on the fourth WEDNESDAY of the month at 7:00 pm.  When we meet at a restaurant, please come at 6:00 pm to get dinner.

Non-members are welcome to attend our meetings at any time.

2023

January 25 Regular meeting.  New year, NEW LOCATION!  Neufeldt’s Restaurant, 190 Main St, Aumsville, OR 97325
February 22 Regular meeting at Neufeldt’s Restaurant
March 22 Regular meeting, Recap of Show. Neufeldt’s Restaurant.
April 26 Regular meeting, NEW LOCATION!  Denny’s, 3155 Ryan Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301.
May 24 Regular meeting.  Denny’s, 3155 Ryan Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301.
June 28 Regular meeting.  Nominations from the floor for officers, board member.
July 26 Annual Meeting and elections

2022

January 26 Regular meeting, via Zoom.
February 23 Regular meeting at BlondZee’s Guest House, 4850 Portland Rd NE, Salem.
March 23 Regular meeting, Recap of Show at Elmer’s, 3950 Market St NE, Salem, OR.
April 27 Regular meeting at Elmer’s, 3950 Market St NE, Salem, OR.
May 25 Regular meeting at Elmer’s, 3950 Market St NE, Salem, OR.
June 22 Regular meeting at Lum Yuen, 3190 Portland Rd NE
Salem, OR 97301.   Nominations from the floor for officers, board member.
July 27 Annual Meeting and elections at Lum Yuen, 3190 Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301.
August 24 Summer picnic and the Levy’s, 5822 66th Ave NE, Salem.  6:00 PM
September 28 Regular meeting. RAM Restaurant & Brewery, 515 12th St SE, Salem, OR 97301
October 26 Regular meeting, NEW LOCATION:  Geppetto’s Italian Restaurant, 616 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301.
November 30 Regular meeting, FIFTH WEDNESDAY.  Geppetto’s Italian Restaurant, 616 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301.
December 28
Regular meeting

2021

January 27 Regular meeting, via Zoom.
February 24 Regular meeting, via Zoom.
March 24 Regular meeting, via Zoom.
April 28 Regular meeting, via Zoom.  How websites can have a positive impact for your kennel will be the topic of guest speaker Bea Whitney, a Nevada-based graphic designer and Silky Terrier owner.   Click here to attend the Zoom meeting.  The password is “SFKC”.
May 26 Regular meeting, on Chris & Tom’s deck.  If raining, we’ll meet via Zoom.
June 23 Regular meeting at Route 99 restaurant in Brooks.  9015 Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305.  At the corner of Brooklake Rd (Brooks exit 263 off I-5) and Hwy 99E.
July 21 Annual Meeting at Route 99 restaurant in Brooks.  9015 Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305.  Please note this is the THIRD Wednesday so  we don’t conflict with the July Rose City Classic.
August 25 Due to COVID, we’re back to a Zoom meeting.
September 22 Regular meeting, via Zoom.  The speaker will be Olivia Stricklin from the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.  She is the theriogenolgy resident and will speak on “Breeding and adding to the gene pool in a positive way”.
October 27 Regular meeting
November 17 Regular meeting, THIRD WEDNESDAY.
December No meeting

2020

January 22 Regular meeting, Sizzler.
February 26 Regular meeting,  Sizzler.
March 25 CANCELLED 
April 22 CANCELLED
May 27 CANCELLED
There will be a virtual Show Committee meeting via Google Meet. Contact Chris Levy if you didn’t get an invitation and want to attend.
June 24 Regular meeting,  at Lita Long’s field.  Social distancing and masks required.
July 29 Annual Meeting via Zoom
August 26 August Picnic, Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St, Aumsville, OR 97325.  Bring your own dinner, and we’ll socially distance our chairs.
September 23 Regular meeting. Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St, Aumsville, OR 97325. Vote on Bylaws changes.
October 28 Regular meeting via Zoom. Attorney Rebecca Turner will discuss “Estate Planning for Dog Fanciers.”  Rebecca shows Silky Terriers and Yorkies.
November 18 Regular meeting, THIRD WEDNESDAY via Zoom.  Curt Curtis on the AKC Temperament Test.
December No meeting.

2019

January 5 Winter Party
January 23 Regular meeting, Sizzler. Speaker: Eleas Wu on Artificial Insemination.
February 27 Regular meeting.  Elmer’s.  No program.
March 27 Regular meeting,  Sizzler, Acupuncture and Chinese herbs combined with cutting edge Western medicine will be the topic of speaker Julie DeMarco, DVM, CVA
April 24 Regular meeting.  No program.
May 22 Regular meeting.
June 26 Regular meeting.  Patti Strand on proposed new U.S. Federal Legislation regarding dog importation and how it will affect you and your dogs.
July 24 Annual Meeting at Marco Polo Global Restaurant, 300 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR (Pringle Plaza).  7:00 PM
August 28 August Picnic at the Levys’, 5822 66th Ave NE, Salem, OR. 6:00 PM
September 25 Regular meeting.  Speaker: Lori Heinman with Canine Companions for Independence 
October 23 Regular meeting.
November 20 Regular meeting, THIRD WEDNESDAY.
December No meeting.

2018

January 24 Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Dennis Blackman, owner of the Copper Creek Mercantile in Keizer, will speak about dog food and dog nutrition.
February 28 Regular meeting, Sizzler.   Planning for A-OA Match.
March 28 Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Janet Oatney will speak about Barn Hunt.
April 25 Regular meeting, Sizzler Recap of A-OA Match.
May 23 Regular meeting, Sizzler.   Chris Levy will talk about Canine Scent Work (also known as Nose Work).
June 27 Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Linda Grace from the Linn County KC will talk at our June meeting about AKC Trick Dog training. 
July 26 Annual Meeting, Latitude One, 902 Main St, Dallas, OR.  Elections.  Please note this is a Thursday.
August 22 August Picnic.  A potluck at the Levy’s home. 5822 66th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305.  Take Keizer exit off I-5 to Chemawa Rd.  Go East 3.4 miles and turn right on 66th Ave, and it’s the first house on the left.
September 26 Regular meeting, Sizzler.  
October 24 Regular meeting, Izzy’sNOTE LOCATION CHANGE.
November 28 Regular meeting, Sizzler.  NOTE:  This is the FIFTH Wednesday.
December No meeting.

2017

January 26 Regular meeting, Izzy’s
February 22 Regular meeting, Izzy’s.  Note this is a WEDNESDAY.  “The Process to AKC Breed Recognition” Chris & Tom Levy
March 22 Regular meeting, Izzy’s.  Shelley Wagener from Willamette Valley Hospice on their Pet Peace of Mind Program.
April 26 Regular meeting, Izzy’s. Nancy Martin, representing FIDO, Friends Involved in Dog Outreach.
May 24 Regular meeting, Izzy’s. Lori Braun, DVM, from Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, which serves Salem and Portland.
June 28 Regular meeting. Nominations from the floor.  Chris Levy will speak on her judging and sightseeing trip to China.
July 26 Annual meeting and elections at the Flight Deck restaurant, 6:00 PM social hour, dinner at 7:00 PM.  You must pre-order your dinner by July 18.  Click here to pre-order – deadline July 18.
August 23 Summer Potluck Picnic at the Levy’s.  6:00 PM.  5822 66th Ave NE, Salem.
September 27 Regular meeting, Izzy’s.
October 25 Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Dean Bender from Polk County speaking about Disaster Preparedness.
November 29 Regular meeting, Sizzler.   Harvey Mohrenweiser will talk about the AKC Reunite trailer.
December No meeting.

2016

January 28 Regular meeting, Salem
February 18 Regular meeting (Please note this is the THIRD Thursday because of Albany shows), Salem. “Paws for Love Therapy Dogs”, presented by Patty Storkel
March 24 Regular meeting , Salem
April 28 Regular meeting, Salem.  “”Service Animals vs. Comfort Animals and the Law”, Rebecca Hillyer, JD
May 28 Regular meeting, Salem
June 16 Regular meeting (Please note this is the THIRD Thursday because of Clackamas KC shows), Salem
Nominations from floor for election of officers
July 28 Annual meeting and elections, Salem, Izzy’s
August 25 Regular meeting, Salem, Izzy’s
September 22 Regular meeting, Salem, Izzy’s.
“Dealing with Misconduct”
by Bryan Martin, AKC Rep
October 27 Regular meeting, Salem, Izzy’s
Chris Levy on “The Process to Recognize a New Breed”
November 17 Regular meeting (Please note this is the THIRD Thursday because of Thanksgiving), Salem

2015

January 22 Regular meeting, Salem
February 26 Regular meeting, Salem. “Eye Diseases” by Sarah Maxwell, Veterinary Ophthalmologist
March 19 Regular meeting (Please note this is the THIRD Thursday because of Albany shows),Salem
April 23 Regular meeting, Salem
May 28 Regular meeting, Salem
June 25 Regular meeting, Salem
Nominations from floor for election of officers
July 23 Annual meeting, Elections, Salem
August 27 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
September 24 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem.  “Management of the Conformation Ring for Ring Stewards, Part 1” by Karen Houle
October 22 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem.   “Management of the Conformation Ring for Ring Stewards, Part 2” by Karen Houle
November 19 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem. “Osteosarcoma and Bladder Cancer”, Shay Bracha DVM, MS DACVIM Oncology (Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine).
December 20 Christmas Party, My Dogs Gym

2014

January 23 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem.  “Marion County 4-H Program”
February 27 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
March 27 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
April 24 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem.  “Animal Care Trusts” by Ryan Collier, Attorney
May 22 Estate Planning for Pets, Izzy’s Restaurant,Salem
June 1 Fun Match, Bush Park, Salem
June 26 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
Nominations from floor for election of officers
July 24 Annual meeting, Elections, Izzy’s Restaurant,Salem
August 28 Regular meeting, Sizzler Restaurant, Salem, Bryan Martin, AKC Rep.
September 25 Regular meeting, Sizzler Restaurant, Salem.  “Orchard Heights Small Dog Park Project” by Bill Bush
October 23 Regular meeting, Salem
November 20 Regular meeting (Please note this is the THIRD Thursday because of Thanksgiving), Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem. “Minimally Invasive Neutering and Spaying”, Michelle Kutzler, DVM
December 13 Christmas Party, My Dogs Gym, Salem
December 28 Holiday Paws Match, Rickreall

2013

January 24 Regular meeting, Rock ‘n Rogers in Salem
February 28 Regular meeting, Roth’s in West Salem
March 28 Regular meeting, Rock ‘n Rogers in Salem
April 25 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
May 30 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
June 2 Fun Match, Bush Park, Salem
June 27 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
July 25 Annual meeting
August 29 Summer Picnic and Chris & Tom Levy’s
September 26 Regular meeting, Izzy’s Restaurant, Salem
October 24 Curt Curtis, past AKC VP, Izzy’s Restaurant,Salem
November 21 Dr. Michelle Kutzler, DVM PhD DACT
“Minimally Invasive Spaying and Neutering”
December 29 Holiday Paws Match, Rickreall

2012

November 29 Regular meeting, Rock ‘n Rogers in Salem
December 16 Holiday Potluck and Gift Exchange
December 30 Holiday Paws Match, Rickreall

2011

January 27 Regular meeting, Marco Polo in Salem
February 24 Regular meeting, Marie Calendar’s in Salem
March 24 Regular Meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
April 28 Regular Meeting, Kwan’s Kitchen in Salem
May 26 Regular Meeting, Marco Polo in Salem
June 16 Regular Meeting, Almost Home in Salem
July 28 Annual meeting and elections

2010

January 28 Regular meeting
February No February meeting
March 27 Regular meeting, My Dog’s Gym 2:00 pm
April 22 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
May 27 Regular meeting
June 24 Regular meeting, Kwan’s in Salem
July 22 Annual meeting and elections
September 23 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
October 21 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
November 7 Spooky Paws Match
December 18 Holiday Potluck and Gift Exchange

2009

January 29 Regular meeting
February No February meeting
March 19 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
April 23 Regular meeting
May 28 Regular meeting
June 25 Regular meeting
July 30 Annual meeting and elections (note: 5th Thursday), Golden Valley Brew Pub
August 27 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
September 22 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
November 1 Potluck and Fun Time
December 13 Holiday Potluck and Gift Exchange

2008

January 24 Deborah Woods from the Oregonian – Murphy’s Grill in Dallas.
February 28 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
March 27 Regular meeting, Copper Creek Mercantile
“Canine Nutrition”
April 24 Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
Canine Assistance Dog” Brenna Spencer
May 29 Regular meeting at
Marion County Dog Shelter
June 26 Regular meeting
July 31 Annual meeting and elections (note: 5th Thursday)
August 28 August picnic potluck
“How to Measure Your Dog”
September 25 Regular meeting
October 23 Regular meeting
November 20 Regular meeting
December 12? Christmas Party!

2007

January 25 Regular meeting
February 12-13 Garden Party!
Watching Westminster in a movie theatre!
March 22 Regular meeting – David & Sylvia Calderwood“Protecting your rights to own animals from the grassroots”
April 26 Noreen Cartwright on the OSU Canine Research Library that’s she’s helping establish.
May 31 Regular meeting
June 28 Regular meeting – Karen Burgess on “Realigning the Groups – Is it time for a Nordic Group?”
July 26 Annual meeting and elections
August 23 August picnic potluck at Chris & Tom’s newly remodeled house.
September 26 Chris Levy “Updates on the AKC Companion Animal Recovery program and the AKC’s MyAKCweb site” (or “Things I learned at the AKC Parent Club Conference”)
October 24 Regular meeting
November 28/29 Regular meeting – speaker TBA
December Christmas Party!

2006

January 26 Karen Houle on Ring Stewarding
February 13-14 Garden Party!
Watching Westminster in a movie theatre!
March 23 Preparation for Spring Match
April 27 Michelle Kutzler on Neonatal Care
May 25 Regular meeting
June 22 Regular meeting – speaker AKC Rep
July 27 Annual Meeting and Elections
August 24 Picnic at Bush Park
September 28 Speakers – Joy St. Peter and Theresa Green from the Joys of Living Assistance Dogs
October 26 Speaker – Dr. Cheryl Lopate on reproduction
November 16 Note date change (3rd Thursday)
Speaker – Steve Ross on getting a good show picture
December 9 Annual Christmas Party

2005

January 27 Regular meeting – no speaker
February 14-15
Ram Sports Bar
Garden Party!
Watching Westminster together
March 24 Preparation for Spring Match
April 28 Regular meeting – no speaker
May 26
Eola Inn
Trivia Night
June 23
Eola Inn
Myra Savant speaking on
Neo-natal Puppy Care
July 28
Eola Inn
Annual Meeting and Elections
August 25
Bush Park
Picnic
speaking on canine massage therapy
September 22
Eola Inn
Georjan Bridger speaking on
Dachshund Field Trials
October 27
Eola Inn
Wrap-up of Spooky Paws match on October 22
November 17
Eola Inn
Note date change (3rd Thursday)
Hal Engel speaking on
Canine Sports Medicine
December 10
Roth’s – West Salem
Annual Christmas Party