Our meetings are usually held on the fourth WEDNESDAY of the month at 7:00 pm at Denny’s, 3155 Ryan Dr SE, Salem, OR  97301.  Please come at 6:00 pm to get dinner.

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

2024

January 24Regular meeting
February 28Regular meeting
March 27Regular meeting
April 24Regular meeting
May 29Regular meeting
June 26Regular meeting.  Nominations from the floor for officers, board member.
July 24Annual Meeting and elections

2023

January 25Regular meeting.  New year, NEW LOCATION!  Neufeldt’s Restaurant, 190 Main St, Aumsville, OR 97325
February 22Regular meeting at Neufeldt’s Restaurant
March 22Regular meeting, Recap of Show. Neufeldt’s Restaurant.
April 26Regular meeting, NEW LOCATION!  Denny’s, 3155 Ryan Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301.
May 24Regular meeting.  Denny’s, 3155 Ryan Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301.
June 28Regular meeting.  Nominations from the floor for officers, board member.
July 26Annual Meeting and elections
August 23Regular meeting
September 27Regular meeting
October 25Regular meeting
November 29Regular meeting
(5th Wednesday)
DecemberNo meeting

2022

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

2021

January 27Regular meeting, via Zoom.
February 24Regular meeting, via Zoom.
March 24Regular meeting, via Zoom.
April 28Regular 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 26Regular meeting, on Chris & Tom’s deck.  If raining, we’ll meet via Zoom.
June 23Regular 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 21Annual 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 25Due to COVID, we’re back to a Zoom meeting.
September 22Regular 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 27Regular meeting
November 17Regular meeting, THIRD WEDNESDAY.
DecemberNo meeting

2020

January 22Regular meeting, Sizzler.
February 26Regular meeting,  Sizzler.
March 25CANCELLED 
April 22CANCELLED
May 27CANCELLED
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 24Regular meeting,  at Lita Long’s field.  Social distancing and masks required.
July 29Annual Meeting via Zoom
August 26August Picnic, Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St, Aumsville, OR 97325.  Bring your own dinner, and we’ll socially distance our chairs.
September 23Regular meeting. Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St, Aumsville, OR 97325. Vote on Bylaws changes.
October 28Regular meeting via Zoom. Attorney Rebecca Turner will discuss “Estate Planning for Dog Fanciers.”  Rebecca shows Silky Terriers and Yorkies.
November 18Regular meeting, THIRD WEDNESDAY via Zoom.  Curt Curtis on the AKC Temperament Test.
DecemberNo meeting.

2019

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

2018

January 24Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Dennis Blackman, owner of the Copper Creek Mercantile in Keizer, will speak about dog food and dog nutrition.
February 28Regular meeting, Sizzler.   Planning for A-OA Match.
March 28Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Janet Oatney will speak about Barn Hunt.
April 25Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Recap of A-OA Match.
May 23Regular meeting, Sizzler.   Chris Levy will talk about Canine Scent Work (also known as Nose Work).
June 27Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Linda Grace from the Linn County KC will talk at our June meeting about AKC Trick Dog training. 
July 26Annual Meeting, Latitude One, 902 Main St, Dallas, OR.  Elections.  Please note this is a Thursday.
August 22August 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 26Regular meeting, Sizzler.  
October 24Regular meeting, Izzy’s.  NOTE LOCATION CHANGE.
November 28Regular meeting, Sizzler.  NOTE:  This is the FIFTH Wednesday.
DecemberNo meeting.

2017

January 26Regular meeting, Izzy’s
February 22Regular meeting, Izzy’s.  Note this is a WEDNESDAY.  “The Process to AKC Breed Recognition” Chris & Tom Levy
March 22Regular meeting, Izzy’s.  Shelley Wagener from Willamette Valley Hospice on their Pet Peace of Mind Program.
April 26Regular meeting, Izzy’s. Nancy Martin, representing FIDO, Friends Involved in Dog Outreach.
May 24Regular meeting, Izzy’s. Lori Braun, DVM, from Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, which serves Salem and Portland.
June 28Regular meeting. Nominations from the floor.  Chris Levy will speak on her judging and sightseeing trip to China.
July 26Annual 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 23Summer Potluck Picnic at the Levy’s.  6:00 PM.  5822 66th Ave NE, Salem.
September 27Regular meeting, Izzy’s.
October 25Regular meeting, Sizzler.  Dean Bender from Polk County speaking about Disaster Preparedness.
November 29Regular meeting, Sizzler.   Harvey Mohrenweiser will talk about the AKC Reunite trailer.
DecemberNo meeting.

2016

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

2015

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

2014

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

2013

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

2012

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

2011

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

2010

January 28Regular meeting
FebruaryNo February meeting
March 27Regular meeting, My Dog’s Gym 2:00 pm
April 22Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
May 27Regular meeting
June 24Regular meeting, Kwan’s in Salem
July 22Annual meeting and elections
September 23Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
October 21Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
November 7Spooky Paws Match
December 18Holiday Potluck and Gift Exchange

2009

January 29Regular meeting
FebruaryNo February meeting
March 19Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
April 23Regular meeting
May 28Regular meeting
June 25Regular meeting
July 30Annual meeting and elections (note: 5th Thursday), Golden Valley Brew Pub
August 27Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
September 22Regular meeting, Murphy’s Grill in Dallas
November 1Potluck and Fun Time
December 13Holiday Potluck and Gift Exchange

2008

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

2007

January 25Regular meeting
February 12-13Garden Party!
Watching Westminster in a movie theatre!
March 22Regular meeting – David & Sylvia Calderwood“Protecting your rights to own animals from the grassroots”
April 26Noreen Cartwright on the OSU Canine Research Library that’s she’s helping establish.
May 31Regular meeting
June 28Regular meeting – Karen Burgess on “Realigning the Groups – Is it time for a Nordic Group?”
July 26Annual meeting and elections
August 23August picnic potluck at Chris & Tom’s newly remodeled house.
September 26Chris 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 24Regular meeting
November 28/29Regular meeting – speaker TBA
DecemberChristmas Party!

2006

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

2005

January 27Regular meeting – no speaker
February 14-15
Ram Sports Bar		Garden Party!
Watching Westminster together
March 24Preparation for Spring Match
April 28Regular 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 SalemAnnual Christmas Party