METROPOLITAN DOG CLUB EVENTS

February 2010

Dinner & A Dog Show Event
Celebrating the 134th Annual
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show


Monday, February 15, 2010

Blue Ribbon Cocktail Reception
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Club Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.


$100.00 for Members & Guests
Cash Bar

Cocktail and Festive Attire Required


To view the menu and reservation form, please click here.

To reserve your place:
To learn more about this event, read the press release.
(Coming soon.)

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January 2010

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

Wounded Veterans Initative of
Canine Companions for Independence


Speaker: Debra Dougherty
Northeast Regional Executive Director

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Members
$30.00 Non-Members

Business Attire Required


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December 2009

Holiday Party

Invitation Only

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Holiday and Festive Attire Required










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November 2009

Lecture and Luncheon

Speaker: Dorothy Cimino Brown, DVM

Thursday, November 12, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

$75.00 Members
$90.00 Non-Members

Business Attire Required

*To reserve your place and view the luncheon menu, please click here.
**To learn more about this event, read the press release.


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October 2009

Film & Discussion

Goodbye

Speakers: Jeff Baron
                 Sarah Wilson

Thursday, October 15, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Members
$30.00 Non-Members

Business Attire Required



*To learn more about this event, view the flim flyer.
**To learn more about this event, read the press release.

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September 2009

Cocktail Fundraiser

An Evening with Best Friends Animal Society

Speaker: Francis Battista

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$35.00 Members
$50.00 Non-Members*

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Best Friends Animal Society


*Member rate offered to shelter and rescue group volunteers and staffers

**To learn more about this event, read the press release.

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April 2009

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

Canine Masters

Speaker: William Secord
International Authority on 19th Century Dog Painting

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$25.00 Members
$30.00 Non-Members

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to American Kennel Club's Museum of the Dog


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March 2009

A Field Trip

Museum of the Dog Weekend

Speaker: William Secord

March 28, 2009
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

$879.00 per person
based on double occupany

Click here for more information.



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February 2009

A Luncheon Program

Best In Show Brunch Celebrating the Annual 133nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show At Charlie Palmer's Metrazur

Speaker: Sari Brewster Tietjen

Wednesday, February 11, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Blue Ribbon Reception, 10:30-11:30am
Lunch served, 11:30am
A Meal Fit for America's Favorite Dog, 1:00pm


$100.00 for members
$125.00 for non-members

Business Attire Required

*Click here for brunch menu

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January 2009

Lecture and Coctail Reception

A Guide to Buying Dog Art at Auction

Speaker: Alan Fausel

Wednesday, January 14, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Members
$30.00 Non-Members

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to AKC Humane Fund



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December 2008

A Holiday Party

An Evening of Merriment

Wednesday, December 10th
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Invitation Only

Cocktail and Festive Attire Required





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November 2008

A Luncheon Program

Pain and Stress Management

Speaker:
Andrea Looney, DVM, DiP/ACVA

Wednesday, November 12th
12.00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

$75 members
$95 non-members

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at College of Veterinary Medicine



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October 2008

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

Wonder Dogs
A Lively Review of the Dog’s Role in 20th Century American Popular Culture


Speaker:
Bud Boccone
AKC Gazette Columnist & Caricaturist

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Members
$30.00 Non-Members

Limited Seating Available

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Kennel Club's Humane Fund.

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September 2008

Lecture, Demonstration and Cocktail Reception

Pet Rehabilitation and Fitness Therapies

Speaker:
Deirdre Chiaramonte, DVM, ACVIM
Renee Shumway, LVT, CCRP

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Members
$30.00 Non-Members

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation and Fitness Service of the Animal Medical Center.

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June 2008

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

Going Green with Pets

Speaker:
Jim Deskevich and Corbett Marshall
Authors of Eco Dog-Healthy Living for You
and Your Pet


Wednesday, June 11, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Admittance Fee

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to AKC Canine Health Foundation

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May 2008

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

The Pet Industry In A Changing Economy

Speaker:
Robert L. Vetere,
President of the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Admittance Fee

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Central Barkers of the Central Park Conservancy

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April 2008

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

Estate Planning with Your Pets in Mind

Speaker:
Frances Carlisle, Esq.

Thursday, April 24, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Admittance Fee

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Center for Animal Care and Control Teach Love and Compassion Youth Education Program

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March 2008

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

A Closer Look at Humane Law Enforcement

Speakers:
Dr. Robert Reisman
Officer Joseph Pentangelo

Thursday, March 20, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Admittance Fee

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Fund

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February 2008

Best In Show Brunch Celebrating the Annual 132nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show At Cipriani Dolci

Speaker: Dr. J. Donald Jones

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bellini Reception with Best In Show Judge, 10:30-11:00am
Welcome David Frei and Winning Dog, 11:00-11:15am
Lunch served, 11:15am
Bid farrel to America's Favorite Dog, 1:00pm


$100.00 for members
$125.00 for non-members

Business Attire Required

*Click here for brunch menu

Watch the video of our Best in Show Brunch with Uno, the 132nd Champion of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.



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January 2008

Investing in Dog Painting and Canine Collectibles at Auction by Alan Fausel, Vice-President and Director of Fine Art at Bonhams

Speaker: Alan Fausel

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$25.00 Admittance Fee

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to AKC Humane Fund





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December 2007

Lecture and Cocktail Reception

An Evening with David Frei, Co-Host on USA Networks discussing The Westminster Kennel Club’s 132nd Annual All Breed Dog Show

Speaker: David Frei

Thursday, December 6, 2007
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$25.00 Admittance Fee and Cash Bar

Business Attire Required

A portion of proceeds will be donated to Angel on A Leash



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November 2007

Lecture and Luncheon

Promoting Healthy Pets in the Age of Genetic Medicine and Managed Care

Speaker: Donald F. Smith, DVM, Dipl, ACVS

Monday, November 19, 2007
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

$35.00 for members
$55.00 for non-members

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Morris Animal Foundation



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October 2007

Panel Discussion and Reception

Dog Ownership and Real Estate Trends Seminar

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Speakers:
Leighton Candler - Senior Vice President, The Corcoran Group, Inc.
Ken Fuirst - Vice President, Levitt-Fuirst Associates, LTD.
Lisa Peterson - Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club
Darryl Vernon - Senior Partner, Vernon & Ginsberg, LLP.

Business Attire Required

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Puppies Behind Bars



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September 2007

Inaugural Event

Cocktail Soiree and Live Auction to Benefit Puppies Behind Bars

A kick off to our 2007-2008 Calendar Year

Thursday, September 6, 2007
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Speaker: Gloria Gilbert Stoga

Business Attire Required

A portion of proceeds benefit Puppies Behind Bars







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**Click on a speaker's name to view their bio and tips from their talk.


 
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