UPDATE September 2026!
We’re excited to kick off the 2026–2027 Silver Falls Kennel Club year with our first membership meeting of the new year on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 PM! This meeting will also be a first for SFKC: our first virtual club meeting. We’re looking forward to trying this new format and hope it makes it easier for everyone to participate.
Meeting Schedule
6:30 PM – Virtual Social Time
Feel free to log in early, say hello, catch up with fellow members, and make sure your audio and Zoom connection are working properly.
7:00 PM – Meeting Begins
At 7:00 PM, all participant microphones will be muted so we can officially begin the meeting.
The Zoom link and login information will be sent separately before the meeting.
Because this is our first virtual meeting, we’ve put together some Zoom etiquette and housekeeping guidelines to help everything run as smoothly as possible and ensure that all members have an opportunity to participate.
SFKC Virtual Meeting Etiquette & Housekeeping
1. Stay on Topic
Please keep comments, questions, and discussion focused on the agenda item currently being considered. If another topic comes up during the discussion, it may be noted so that it can be addressed at the appropriate time rather than interrupting the current agenda item.
2. Requesting to Speak
Members wishing to speak should use Zoom’s Raise Hand feature and wait to be recognized by the Chair or Meeting Moderator. When you are recognized, please state your name before beginning your comments. This will be especially helpful during our first few virtual meetings as everyone becomes familiar with the format. A designated Zoom Controls Moderator will monitor the Raise Hand queue and assist the Chair with recognizing speakers.
3. One Speaker at a Time
Please allow the current speaker to finish before responding, and avoid interrupting or speaking over another member. If two members begin speaking at the same time, the Meeting Moderator may temporarily mute participants and recognize each speaker individually. This will allow everyone an opportunity to be heard while keeping the discussion orderly.
4. Chat Etiquette
A designated Chat Monitor will monitor the Zoom chat throughout the meeting. Please use the chat for meeting-related questions, comments, or requests for technical assistance. The Chat Monitor will bring relevant questions or comments to the Chair’s attention at an appropriate point in the meeting so that members participating through chat are also included in the discussion.
5. Respect & Courtesy
All members are expected to conduct themselves with respect, professionalism, and courtesy. Differences of opinion and healthy discussion are an important part of club business. Please address the issue rather than the individual, and allow other members to express their views without interruption or personal criticism.
6. Keep Discussion Constructive
Please be mindful of the meeting’s time and purpose. Comments should be concise, relevant, and constructive so that everyone who wishes to participate has a reasonable opportunity to do so.
7. Follow the Chair’s Direction
The Chair or designated Meeting Moderator may redirect discussion, pause a conversation, recognize speakers, or move the meeting forward when necessary. These guidelines are intended to support fair participation, respectful discussion, and productive club meetings as we move into this new virtual format.
Virtual Meeting Roles
Chair / Meeting Moderator
Leads the meeting, manages discussion, and recognizes speakers.
Zoom Controls Moderator
Monitors the Raise Hand queue and manages participant mute/unmute controls.
Chat Monitor
Monitors the Zoom chat and brings relevant questions or comments to the Chair’s attention.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we hold our first virtual meeting. There may be a little bit of a learning curve for all of us, but we’re excited to give this format a try and begin another great year for Silver Falls Kennel Club!
Watch for another email with the Zoom link and meeting login information as we get closer to Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing everyone online — and don’t forget to join us at 6:30 PM for social time!
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.
2026
| January 28 | Regular meeting |
| February 25 | Regular meeting |
| March 25 | Regular meeting |
| April 22 | Regular meeting |
| May 27 | Regular meeting |
| June 24 | Regular meeting. Nominations from the floor for officers, board member. |
| July 22 | Annual Meeting and elections |
| August | No meeting |
| September 23 | Regular Meeting |
| October 28 | Regular Meeting |
| November 18 | Regular meeting, held one week early due to holidy |
| December | No Meeting |