Chicago Miniature Schnauzer Club 

News and Events

News

2010 International Kennel Club Cluster of Dog Shows
IKC:  http://www.ikcdogshow.com/
Come out and support your favorite breed!

2010 Picnic date is set for August 7, 2010

2010 CMSC Photo Contest is Here!
Entries will be accepted 8/1/10 - 10/31/10
Click here for full details:
2010 CMSC Photo Contest

2010 September Program
Immediatley following our September meeting, we will be having a program entitled:

Home remedy for common ills affecting our beloved dogs.

Contact Jan Heike for more information.
jan.heike@sbcglobal.net

2010 October Meeting
Immediatley following our October meeting, we will be having our annual White Elephant Sale to raise money for our general fund.

Events

02/27/10    IKC/CMSC Specialty Show
IKC:            http://www.ikcdogshow.com/
Premium:    http://www.onofrio.com/plist/park1pl.pdf

03/24/10    Board Meeting
Location:     Schaumburg Public Library
Time:           7:30pm - 7:45pm 

03/24/10    General Meeting
Location:     Schaumburg Public Library
Time:           7:45pm - 10:00pm

07/28/10    General Meeting
Location:     Yolonda Viggiano's home / Mt. Prospect, IL
Time:           7:45pm - 10:00pm

08/07/10
2010 CMSC & Rescue Dog Day Afternoon Picnic
     

08/25/10    Board Meeting
Location:     Schaumburg Public Library
Time:           7:30pm - 7:45pm

08/25/10    General Meeting
Location:     Schaumburg Public Library
Time:           7:45pm - 10:00pm

09/22/10    General Meeting
Location:     Schaumburg Public Library
Time:           7:45pm - 10:00pm

10/27/10  General Meeting + White Elephant Sale
Location:     Schaumburg Public Library
Time:           7:45pm - 10:00pm

01/26/11  General Meeting
Location:     Janice Heike's home / Wood Dale, IL    Time:           7:45pm - 10:00pm

08/06/11
2011 CMSC & Rescue Dog Day Afternoon Picnic     
SEE BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS

10/02/11  Paws in the Park/CMSC Meet the Breed 
CMSC will be holding a "Meet the Breed" table @ Paws in the Park, sposored by the Fox Valley Park District. For more details click here



 


2011 Picnic Info


        THANK YOU to all that participated and volunteered
        at the picnic. We couldn't have done it without YOU!!!
 

    5th ANNUAL CHICAGO MINIATURE SCHNAUZER CLUB
    AND RESCUE - DOG DAY AFTERNOON – August 6,2011



                                DO YOU OWN A MINIATURE SCHNAUZER? IF SO, YOU ARE INVITED!


Click here for a printable flier and map:
 2011 CMSC and Rescue Picnic and Map
Click here for a Schedule of Activities:   2011 CMSC Picnic Schedule of Activities



Half-Day Forest Preserve - Shelter C
Entrance is near Vernon Hills on Milwaukee Avenue, Rte. 21
From the north, two miles south of Rte. 60
From the south, One mile north of Rt. 22, Half Day Road

Starting at: 10:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. Rain or Shine

Grilling will begin at Noon

R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, July 27 – due to limited capacity
For more information call Marge Moenter @ 815-895-0539
  
CMSC provides Hamburgers, Brats, Buns and all Tableware

YOU bring a dish to pass for 8 to 10 people

Marge Moenter  is our Dish to Pass Coordinator
Please call her with your reservation and dish to pass  at 815-895-0539 or email: minschnauz2@hotmail.com

CMSC will also provide ex-pens for the dogs, bottled water & water bowls.  Please have collars and leashes for your pet and a crate, if you wish.
 
Karen Gaydos will bring agility equipment and show you how to use it.



We will again offer CGC testing.  It’s easy and fun so please consider getting your dog’s CGC certificate.

AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program – What is it?

http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm

AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program – Who can participate?

http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm?page=2

AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program – Training/Testing: CGC Test Items

http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm


We will have fun events (with prizes) Such as Best Costume, Best Groomed Male and Female, Best Tail Wagger, Best Trick & Best Trick Dog, Best Retriever - whatever!

Raffle and 50/50 Drawing…bring  your $$$$

HEADS UP!  THE CLUB IS HAVING A PHOTO CONTEST FUNDRAISER AGAIN. THERE WILL BE AN INFORMATION FLIER AT THE PICNIC ON RULES, AND HOW TO PARTICIPATE.

Full details:                     Coming Soon!

Printable flier:                  Coming Soon!

Great Fun and Great Food!

You and your Miniature Schnauzer are invited to come and enjoy the day.



                        Schedule of Activities

10:30AM - 11:00AM          Sign-in, Name Tags and Contest Sign-Up 

11:00AM - 12:15PM          Contests:
                                     
                                        Best Groomed Pet
                                        Best Dog Trick
                                        Best Trick Dog
                                        Fastest Tail Wagger
                                        Best Kisser
                                        Best Singer

12:15pm - 1:30PM            LUNCH

1:30PM - 1:45PM              Last Contest - Best Costume

1:45PM - 2:45PM              CGC Testing

                                     and/or free time to use Agility Equipment / Mingle 

2:45PM - 3:30PM              Door Prizes - Raffle Prizes - 50/50 Drawing



                    *** Schedule is subject to last minute change as necessary ***



Attention!

CMSC would like to create a 2011 picnic photo gallery on our website. If you take picnic photos and would be willing to share them with CMSC, please email them to
karen.gaydos@comcast.net.
(By sending your photos, you are giving CMSC permission to use them at our discretion.)
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