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Sounds like you are moving a mountain there. Great.

Sue

Thank you for your story and your encouragement Sue. I know we can get this done. It is just going to take some determination on our part to make it happen. I can be really bulldog stubborn when I want to be.


Jane

I just joined the Long Island Bulldog Club in NY. They to seemed to have been mostly a confirmation club. During the 2nd meeting I attended, someone brought up the possibility of a Bully Fun Day with contests and maybe a picnic for all members, including pet bullies and non-members with or without bulldogs. They are going to advertise and possibly charge a small fee at the door to go to rescue.

Some people didn’t seem like they wanted to do this and some people sounded like they might be a little interested. So being the new kid on the block I spoke up and said I would help in what ever way I could. (I haven’t decided if Slickster is going to show or not).

Well we have our date for the first weekend in October and we are going to have different people demonstrating obedience, handling and have all kinds of fun contests.

I was told this wouldn’t have happened a few years ago but people are now saying they want to do things to include the members that do not show and just have bullies cause they love them.

Don’t give up hope. 1 person can make a difference and a few people can actually move a mountain!


Sue

Sue and I have both offered to put together a Bullie Fest that is club affiliated since we have both worked on the Bullie Fests around here-there is just not much interest! But we keep trying-Each meeting I bring it up-and also bring up the point that most people that show started out as pet owners so don't discount all the pet owners!

Still hoping!

KB

Thanks for the encouragement Patti. I will not let this get me down. I have some plans in mind, and if they don't work, I have plan B. So all will come to a good ending.

Jane

I sent you both an email before I even saw this post on the board. It was in response to the posts below.

Can't wait to hear your response Patti. I know what Jane's will be

Of course, in trying to get others to support "fun" and other events, all the "non-show" people need to volunteer to help in one way or another for the yearly specialty. Everyone needs to work together and support all the club functions, though it might not be your favorite "bag".

Again, as I said, I've seen this situation happen in many clubs.

But remember, there is power in numbers. Get 4 or 5 other "pet" new people to join. Get some of the existing non-show people to promise to come to a meeting. Make a motion to have such and such event. It has to come to a vote. You get your people there to vote. Of course, someone needs to come out and volunteer to organize/chair such an event.

I want to say on the other hand, it is very frustrating as an active member, when you can only do so much, when sometimes a person will suggest an idea, and you say, "that sounds great, would you like to be in charge of it"? Of course, then there are excuses. Well, my plate is pretty full. I myself cannot carry the entire load, no matter what a great idea something is.

So, it is a matter of getting "your people" together and attending, speaking up and offering ideas and the manpower to do it. They certainly can't deny you that. And, that might just change the tide of what goes on in the club.