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Our Febriary newsletter, compiled by John MacLucas, has
information on the March 27 AIOC trials at the Barn, degree
earners and trophy winners from 2009, member brags, a report on
H1N1 in dogs, a report on canine cancer and the immune system by
Courtenay vet Marlene Smith-Schalwijk and info on an upcoming
Buy & Sell section in the next newsletter.
Our October 2009 newsletter, once again edited by
John MacLucas, covers summer and early fall activities by some
of our members, highlights our Oct. 10 AIOC trial and an
invitation to the AGM on
Nov. 26.
You'll also find info for upcoming obedience trials on Vancouver
Island, and an invite to all to attend NOSA's Dec. 5 pot-luck
Christmas dinner and charity auction in support of the Sidney
Lions Food Bank.
Our May 2009 newsletter, edited by John MacLucas, highlights
our April CKC trials at the Glen Meadows Curling Club, with
event photos by Gloria MacLucas and text by NOSA's CKC Trails
Chairperson Alix Day. You'll also find a list of upcoming
trials on Vancouver Island, courtesy of Bill Blair. Publicity
Chair Lee Pears profiles trainers Cherry Condrey, Irene Copus
and Elaine Hobday.
Our February 2009 newsletter, edited by John MacLucas,
profiles three of NOSA's trainers, updates the Dog Legislation
Council of Canada's activities, previews the March 8 AIOC's
Challenge Cup in Nanaimo, and provides details of the club's
March 14 club trial with Greater Victoria and our April18-19 CKC
trial. There's also a report on the club's 2008 award winners.
Our June 2008
newsletter, produced by editor Pat De Jong, showcases titles,
brags and noteworthy achievements of members and their dogs over
the past two months.
A look-ahead to the Club's June 26
general meeting and BBQ, our appearance in the July 1 Sidney
Days
parade and the two CKC Rally Obedience Sanction Matches in
September.
The April 2008
newsletter is a catch-up issue of sorts, covering nearly 18
months of accomplishments by members and their dogs, as well as
the latest news you need to know.
In our September
2006 newsletter, we highlight recent achievements of our members, in
and out of the obedience ring.
The issue
also provides a run-down of good member practices, confessions
of an agility addict and a look at some NOSA members who
accompanied their dogs in the recent BC SPCA Paws for the Cause
walk/run fund-raiser in support of Wild Arc, Greater Victoria's
wild animal rehabilitation centre.
In our December
2005 newsletter, club members remember long-time NOSA member,
instructor and friend Dawn Bell, who died in 2005.
The issue
also provides clicker training tips and treats, and highlights
accomplishments by club members. There's a listing of upcoming
club and CKC events and a quiz covering the club's first
50 years! You may be surprised at the answers.
The four-page February 2005 issue explores the avenues by which you
and your dog can enter competitive obedience trials. We
continue our series "What's In A Title?" with a look at the
Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title. We also examine "When to
Say No" to your dog and provide training tips so novice trialers
can teach their dog to do a straight front.
The six-page January 2005 edition introduces you to the club, and
provides detailed class information, key dates, contact
information and training tips.
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newsletter will link to you sections of this website, where you
can get more information.
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