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’s. NOTE 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 |