| October 2005 | WEST COUNTY CHAPTER--DOGPARKS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS | VOL. 1, NO. 10 |
| Contents: | Chairman's report, Community notes, Fun events, Meetings, Help and have fun, Final thoughts, Subscribe, Unsubscribe | ||||||||||||||||
| Chairman's report | |||||||||||||||||
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Success of K-9 Splash means making a The K-9 Splash in Chesterfield succeeded beyond expectations. Because the West County group provided all the volunteers, Dogparks of Greater St. Louis generously dedicated the funds from the event for the exclusive use of the West County group. |
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Before incorporating as a Missouri nonprofit, we need a unique name. Help us choose a name by responding to a survey. Click on this survey link and choose the name you like best, or write in one you think would be good. |
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| Community notes | |||||||||||||||||
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Creve Coeur Our proposal for off-leash recreation in Conway Park was submitted to the City of Creve Coeur in mid August, and has generated interest and independent research from the Creve Coeur city administration. However, no official results or statements have been issued confirming a project plan. |
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Creve Coeur did add a page to their website, City Considers Dog Park, announcing their intention to research the concept and offering an email address to those who would like to express interest in having a dog park in Creve Coeur. So go ahead and do it! Keep interest in off-leash recreation in Creve Coeur alive by contacting the Creve Coeur City Administrator's office. If you live in a community with recreation agreements with Creve Coeur, it couldn't hurt to add your voice to the chorus, too. |
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| Fun events | |||||||||||||||||
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October 2--2005 Canine Carnival
Join us for the 15th Annual Canine Carnival to benefit the A.P.A. of Missouri. The Carnival is an exciting day of fun activities for you and your furry friend to enjoy together! Dog carnival games, pet portraits, demonstrations, canine contests, vendors, pet caricaturist, pet psychic, food and more. Dogparks of Greater St. Louis will have an information booth. Stop by to help or just visit. |
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October 8--Canine Olympics 2005 Tap your dog's talents and strengthen the bond of friendship while having fun! You and your dog will have fun trying dog sports, fun activities and more. "Coaching" provided by club members and the Spirit of St. Louis Samoyed Club. Activities include agility, obedience, conformation, tricks, demonstration dog park, costume contest, vendors, training demos, raffles and prizes, lure coursing, harness and terrier events, flyball and more! |
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| Meetings | |||||||||||||||||
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October 5, 2005--West County D.O.G.S. regular monthly meeting from 7-9 P.M. at the Thornhill Branch of the St. Louis County Public Library.
All West County D.O.G.S. meetings are open to the public. |
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Agenda highlights will include choosing a new name, upcoming events, and a plan for membership recruitment and volunteer involvement. Click here for the agenda in PDF format.
Peer Training this month will cover "Understanding Nonprofit Status and Tax Exemption," clarifying the differences. If you would like to prepare for the discussion, the Community Tool Box has a couple of helpful pages. Go to the Community Tool Box link, "Understanding Nonprofit Status and Tax Exemption," for an introduction to the process of receiving 501(c)(3) status. |
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| For dates and times of other D.O.G.S. meetings and events check out our complete calendar of meetings and events. | |||||||||||||||||
| Help and have fun | |||||||||||||||||
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October 2--2005 Canine Carnival
Dogparks of Greater St. Louis will have an information booth at Canine Carnival on Sunday, October 2, coordinated and staffed by our Brentwood Community Coordinator, Barbara Hughes. |
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If you plan to be at the Canine Carnival, stop in at the D.O.G.S. booth to lend a hand, offer a little camaraderie, answer visitor questions, or to help Barb in any way you choose. All are welcome. |
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| October 8--Canine Olympics 2005
D.O.G.S. will host a demonstration dog park at Canine Olympics on Saturday, October 8, at Purina Farms. You can help by volunteering to staff the information booth, or work as a gatekeeper. Bring your favorite pup, and play before you volunteer or stay after your time is done. This is a great outing, fun for people and dogs! |
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| Final thoughts | |||||||||||||||||
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A new name, independence, self-governance...for a nonprofit corporation these words represent change, responsibility, and opportunity. Heady stuff!
But in the words of Greek philosopher Heraclitus, "It is through change that we find purpose." For West County D.O.G.S., the change starts with a new name, a unique identifier that symbolizes our shared purpose. |
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| And with everyone's input, we can find one that fits us. | |||||||||||||||||
| Diane Thomas, Chair West County D.O.G.S. Email: westcounty@stdogparks.org |
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| Dogparks of Greater St. Louis Home Page: www.stldogparks.org | |||||||||||||||||
| West County D.O.G.S. page: http://www.stldogparks.org/pages/works_west_county_chp.html | |||||||||||||||||
| We encourage you to forward this newsletter to interested parties. | |||||||||||||||||
| To subscribe, join Dogparks of Greater St. Louis by completing the online membership form. It's free! If you are in Ballwin, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Manchester, or Town and Country, you will automatically receive it. If you live outside of these municipalities, but would like to receive this newsletter, add a comment in the comment field (after telling us about your dogs) stating that you would like to receive the West County D.O.G.S. email newsletter.
To unsubscribe, reply to this email and put "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. |
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