OFFICERS

President

• Joleen Dewald

Vice President

• Ranee Randby

Secretary & NL editor

•Mari DeCuir

865-688-2270

Treasurer

• Suzan Jordan

Board Members

• Alena Bondrenko

• Michelle Sterner

• Linda Sterner

December Program 1

Christmas Party 1

Welcome 2

Rainbow Bridge 3

Online Auction 4

Axle 4

SMBC Events 4

Directions to Christmas 6

Directions to Firehall 10 6

THANK YOU 5

November minutes6

Inside this issue:

The Nine O’clock Bark the Newsletter of the

SMOKY MOUNTAINS BULLDOG CLUB

On the web at: http://smbcarn.org/

The next meeting of the The next meeting of the The next meeting of the The next meeting of the

Smoky Mountains Bulldog ClubSmoky Mountains Bulldog ClubSmoky Mountains Bulldog ClubSmoky Mountains Bulldog Club Will be Tuesday December 6 at 7 pm at Fire hall 10 Will be Tuesday December 6 at 7 pm at Fire hall 10 Will be Tuesday December 6 at 7 pm at Fire hall 10 Will be Tuesday December 6 at 7 pm at Fire hall 10 on Parkside Dr. (see pg 4 for directions).on Parkside Dr. (see pg 4 for directions).on Parkside Dr. (see pg 4 for directions).on Parkside Dr. (see pg 4 for directions).

DecemberDecemberDecemberDecember

2012 DUES

ARE DUE BY

Dec. 31st.

SMBC Christmas partySMBC Christmas partySMBC Christmas partySMBC Christmas party Sunday December 11 at 3 pm

At the home of Roman & Aleana

2533 Silver Grass Lane (Directions on page 6) Please bring a wrapped Please bring a wrapped Please bring a wrapped Please bring a wrapped

Bulldog/Dog related Item ($10 to $15) Bulldog/Dog related Item ($10 to $15) Bulldog/Dog related Item ($10 to $15) Bulldog/Dog related Item ($10 to $15) for our gift exchangefor our gift exchangefor our gift exchangefor our gift exchange

And And And And

A Pot Luck dish to share.A Pot Luck dish to share.A Pot Luck dish to share.A Pot Luck dish to share. RSVP RSVP RSVP RSVP (865) 389865) 389865) 389865) 389----9476 by Dec 109476 by Dec 109476 by Dec 109476 by Dec 10

DECEMBER PROGRAM Will be

Dr. D. J. Krahwinkel, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVA, DACVECC,

upper respiratory disease in Bulldogs.

Dr. Krahwinkle is the retired professor of surgery in the Department of

Small Animal Clinical Sciences at UTVMC and now working with Dr.

Leeann Blackford in her practice.

Note: Dr. Krahwinkel did the last palette surgery for rescue.

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Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome New Rescue and Foster FamiliesNew Rescue and Foster FamiliesNew Rescue and Foster FamiliesNew Rescue and Foster Families

WelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcome

April Jones and Rowdy April Jones and Rowdy April Jones and Rowdy April Jones and Rowdy Rowdy came into rescue when his owner died. Contacted by the gentleman’s daugh-ter we tried to take him as quickly as possible. Rowdy caused quite a stir when he was posted on Facebook. We had numerous offers to foster him. Rowdy was a spe-cial case and we quickly learned that he needed to be neutered as soon as possible as he was not very socialized and was trying to dominate any dog he came into contact with. He was boarded after his surgery and posted on our webpage. April Jones and her husband contacted us about adoption. They drove from Virginia along with their Bullie Annebelle to meet Rowdy. Even though he was nine years old, Rowdy had plenty of energy and April began immediately to work with him to curb his hor-mone motivated behavior and teach him some manners. The picture to the right is a rare moment in Rowdy’s new life. He is napping !

Jennifer and Ricky Rand and PoohBearJennifer and Ricky Rand and PoohBearJennifer and Ricky Rand and PoohBearJennifer and Ricky Rand and PoohBear PoohBear was an owner surrender at a local shelter. We are really not sure why because he has a great Bulldog personality—curious, playful and loving. PoohBear does have a serious problem with his ears. He has chronic infection that causes them to swell and be-come inflamed making delivery of medication difficult. Pooh has been to see Dr. Hnilica and we are working on getting him properly diagnosed.

This is where the Rand family comes in—they offered to foster Pooh while we determined what our next steps in caring for him would be. Of course, irresistible Pooh made his way into their lives and hearts immediately. They even offered to help with surgery on his ears if that is what is needed. “We have totally fallen in love with our Pooh Bear! We all get down and wrestle with him like a puppy - we can't stop talking about him to anybody who will listen.”

Amy and Josh Allen and Rosemary Amy and Josh Allen and Rosemary Amy and Josh Allen and Rosemary Amy and Josh Allen and Rosemary Rosemary came to us from the Roane county shelter after her picture appeared on PetFinder. Beth Schultheis got her from the shelter and took her to her vet for shots. Rosemary turned out to be a very sweet and affection seeking little girl who most likely was used for breeding and dis-carded. Despite any neglect she might have suffered she was a happy dog who quickly learned to be housebroken. She was fostered by Amy and Josh, great foster parents to now three SMBC rescue and loving guardian of one, Zoe. Miss Rosemary will soon be a permanent addi-tion to the Allen household when she is adopted by them in December.

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Zeke and his companion, Rose, became a permanent fixture in our home be-Zeke and his companion, Rose, became a permanent fixture in our home be-Zeke and his companion, Rose, became a permanent fixture in our home be-Zeke and his companion, Rose, became a permanent fixture in our home be-ginning in May 2007. We had lost our first bulldog girl, Ms. Emily and ginning in May 2007. We had lost our first bulldog girl, Ms. Emily and ginning in May 2007. We had lost our first bulldog girl, Ms. Emily and ginning in May 2007. We had lost our first bulldog girl, Ms. Emily and Zeke and Rose needed a new home. Zeke was the most gentle bulldog boy Zeke and Rose needed a new home. Zeke was the most gentle bulldog boy Zeke and Rose needed a new home. Zeke was the most gentle bulldog boy Zeke and Rose needed a new home. Zeke was the most gentle bulldog boy you could ask for. Despite his larger size, he was never aggressive, always you could ask for. Despite his larger size, he was never aggressive, always you could ask for. Despite his larger size, he was never aggressive, always you could ask for. Despite his larger size, he was never aggressive, always

thankful for his leather couch to recline on, enjoyed each day and pretty much always had his tongue hanging thankful for his leather couch to recline on, enjoyed each day and pretty much always had his tongue hanging thankful for his leather couch to recline on, enjoyed each day and pretty much always had his tongue hanging thankful for his leather couch to recline on, enjoyed each day and pretty much always had his tongue hanging out!!! Our favorite memories of Zeke are how he became so attached to out!!! Our favorite memories of Zeke are how he became so attached to out!!! Our favorite memories of Zeke are how he became so attached to out!!! Our favorite memories of Zeke are how he became so attached to

our John Deere Gator. He LOVED riding in the Gator, even if you were rid-our John Deere Gator. He LOVED riding in the Gator, even if you were rid-our John Deere Gator. He LOVED riding in the Gator, even if you were rid-our John Deere Gator. He LOVED riding in the Gator, even if you were rid-ing around in the yard. He and his 3 canine companions (Rose did not like riding ing around in the yard. He and his 3 canine companions (Rose did not like riding ing around in the yard. He and his 3 canine companions (Rose did not like riding ing around in the yard. He and his 3 canine companions (Rose did not like riding in the Gator) were well known in the neighborhood and received lots of smiles and in the Gator) were well known in the neighborhood and received lots of smiles and in the Gator) were well known in the neighborhood and received lots of smiles and in the Gator) were well known in the neighborhood and received lots of smiles and waves. There were never enough rides for this boy and whether it was hot, cold, waves. There were never enough rides for this boy and whether it was hot, cold, waves. There were never enough rides for this boy and whether it was hot, cold, waves. There were never enough rides for this boy and whether it was hot, cold, raining, or snowing he was always ready for another one. raining, or snowing he was always ready for another one. raining, or snowing he was always ready for another one. raining, or snowing he was always ready for another one.

Each ride was just like a brand new adventure for him.Each ride was just like a brand new adventure for him.Each ride was just like a brand new adventure for him.Each ride was just like a brand new adventure for him. ZekeZekeZekeZeke---- although we were blessed to have you over 4 years, our time with you was although we were blessed to have you over 4 years, our time with you was although we were blessed to have you over 4 years, our time with you was although we were blessed to have you over 4 years, our time with you was still too short. Rest in Peace. Zekestill too short. Rest in Peace. Zekestill too short. Rest in Peace. Zekestill too short. Rest in Peace. Zeke----we know you’are riding in a Gator at the Rainbow Bridge visiting all we know you’are riding in a Gator at the Rainbow Bridge visiting all we know you’are riding in a Gator at the Rainbow Bridge visiting all we know you’are riding in a Gator at the Rainbow Bridge visiting all the animals! the animals! the animals! the animals!

In Memory of Zeke Corbin 12/16/01 In Memory of Zeke Corbin 12/16/01 In Memory of Zeke Corbin 12/16/01 In Memory of Zeke Corbin 12/16/01----11/02/11, 11/02/11, 11/02/11, 11/02/11, Adopted May 2007Adopted May 2007Adopted May 2007Adopted May 2007

Ch. Unforgetabull Ch. Unforgetabull Ch. Unforgetabull Ch. Unforgetabull Play Boy HughPlay Boy HughPlay Boy HughPlay Boy Hugh

2/16/04 2/16/04 2/16/04 2/16/04 ———— 11/12/11 11/12/11 11/12/11 11/12/11

Ranee Randby put-Ranee Randby put-Ranee Randby put-Ranee Randby put-ting the final points ting the final points ting the final points ting the final points on Hughie for his on Hughie for his on Hughie for his on Hughie for his AKC ChampionshipAKC ChampionshipAKC ChampionshipAKC Championship

...and now the latest from Axle ...and now the latest from Axle ...and now the latest from Axle ...and now the latest from Axle

As always thanks As always thanks As always thanks As always thanks

Debbie Palmer for updates Debbie Palmer for updates Debbie Palmer for updates Debbie Palmer for updates

on Axle’s adventureson Axle’s adventureson Axle’s adventureson Axle’s adventures.

Mark your Calendars !!!

Dec. 2,3&4— next SMBC online Facebook auction to benefit res-cue. Dec. 6 SMBC meeting. Dr. D. J. Krahwinkel, DVM, MS, DACVS,

DACVA, DACVECC, speaker.

Dec. 11 SMBC Christmas party at Aleana & Roman’s No January meting

SMBC ONLINE AUCTION DEC 2,3, AND 4

∗ TO CONTRIBUTE ITEMS: TAKE A DIGITAL PICTURE AND SEND IT TO Ranee.randby@knoxcounty.org

∗ To BID on ITEMS go to Facebook and “like” Ranee Randby. Then be ready on Friday Dec. 2 at 5 pm go to Ranee’s page to start bidding !

Great way to help our rescue and get some of your holiday shopping done all while sitting at your computer !

Thank You ! ! ! !

Whew !....We did it

Thanks go out to our club members and friends for a

successful specialty weekend. Specifically . . .

∗ Our officers and board who started in January and worked through the year planning

the show and handling the many behind the scene details.

∗ Joleen Dewald, show chair, who quickly learned the “ropes”, kept us organized and

who creatively assembled baskets and totes full of goodies for the raffle and got the

trophy blankets embroidered.

∗ Ranee Randby who donated the trophy picture frames, did the press releases and

got up VERY early to be on TV to promote the show.

∗ Suzan Jordan who was always there and always helpful and available to do anything

that needed to be done.

∗ Hiliah Corbin who not only made lovely fun embroidered towels and totes with our

logo but who showed up with husband Jerry on Saturday night to help up clean and

pack up.

∗ Alena Bondarenko who did such a great job selling tickets for the raffle and who

stayed to help with the cleaning and pack up.

∗ Linda Sterner and Michelle Sterner who came on Friday and Saturday to cheer us on

and help out.

∗ Bonnie Rogers who sold raffle ticket sales, did club promotion and took lots of pho-

tos which chronicled the people and events of the weekend;

∗ Debbie Murmylo who got the judges and served as the ring steward and provided hos-

pitality for the judges.

∗ Cary Zimmerman and his employees who provided the delicious food for Friday and

Saturday night.

∗ Thelma Randby who did the lovely embroidery on the garment bags for the Breed and

Winner’s trophies each day.

Directions to Parkside Dr. Firehouse Station 10:9746 Parkside Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

Exit 387 from I75/40: turn south on Cedar Bluff Road. Turn right onto North Peters Road, which becomes Parkside

Drive. The road narrows to 2 lanes. The fire station is the second building on the left after you pass Sherway Road

(which is also on the left). Parking is in the back. Enter Training/meeting room from parking lot.

Treasurer’s Report

At the November 2007 meeting, the

Board voted to keep financial infor-

mation within the membership. Be-

cause our newsletters are posted on

our website the Board decided that

we would no longer post the club

financial reports in the newsletter.

Any member may request a print

copy be mailed to them or an elec-

tronic copy be emailed to them by

contacting either:

Treasurer Suzan Jordan

389-9476 iamswj@yahoo.com

or

Secretary Mari DeCuir

Minutes of the Regular Meeting Oct. 4 2011

Fundraising Next auction will be first

weekend in December.

Finance. No report

Programs. Dec. meeting Dr. Black-

ford. Christmas Party will be Dec. 11

at Aleana and Roman’s.

Election of New Members. None

Nominations from the floor for 2012 Officers. The floor was opened for

nominations, there being none nomi-

nations were closed and the slate

stands as published.

Unfinished Business.

Website design

Pursuing the 501 (c ) 3. Board hopes

to meet with At Risk Intervention and

Johnathan Borsodi to discuss this after

the specialty

Sandra Gerber art

Cartoon Bullie—Ranee showed us two

very appealing Bullie designs that

member Lauren Milner did our for

rescue. We are hoping to get them on

some t-shirts in time for the specialty

so we can take orders.

New Business

Reminder: Dues are due by Dec. 31th

Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Mari DeCuir, Secretary

Meeting was called to order at 7:15. In

the absence of the president Vice presi-

dent Randby presided. There was a quo-

rum present.

Approval of Minutes from the last

meeting. Minutes of the last meeting

were approved.

President’s Report. November board

meeting will be later in the month to

discuss 501c3.

Secretary’s Report. We received notice

that we have been reinstated with the TN

Sec of State.

Committees: Show . Committee met on Saturday

evening and discussed final plans. We

need help from the members. See sepa-

rate sheet. We will need help both days

ringside and at the motel.

Rescue. REALLY NEED FOSTER

HOMES. .Rosie/Daisy is still with Mari.

Bully has been placed with a retired

marine and his family in Mt. Juliet.

Nigel is still at Mari’. Diesel has been

adopted by Kelly Wessel in Greenville,

SC. She has adopted Lulu from us.

PoohBear is being fostered by Suzan

and we are waiting to see if the shots in

his ears have helped. Tank had palate

surgery at Dr. Blackford’s and is being

fostered by Lisa Warren who will adopt

him. Howeston is being fostered by

Amy and Josh Allen. Montgomery, an

owner surrender is being fostered at

Mari’s.. Pebbles is being fostered by the

Clayman family in Powell and will soon

be adopted. Got Rowdy, an owner sur-

render, on Sunday. He did not work out

with the foster family and is currently

being boarded at Central Vet and had

neutering surgery today. We had a very

good response after posting Rowdy on

the Facebook page and I have a potential

home for him with a family in VA Took

in Rosemary from the Roane Co. shel-

ter. She is being fostered at Mari’s and

will have spay surgery after she gains

some weight. Have Kate and Clyde on

a waiting list.

Directions to our Christmas party Aleana and Roman’s

Take Pellissippi Parkway toward Oak Ridge. Take the Hardin Valley exit East ( back toward town) Stay on Hardin Valley Turn LEFT onto Reagan Rd. It will be the forth road on the LEFT ( look for Pauly Brock Way on the right) Garden Walk LN will be the first LEFT. Turn onto Garden Walk and take the Second Right SILVER GRASS LANE 2533 Silver Grass Lane will be on the left after you turn.

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