Spring Meeting and Awards Ceremony

at
Quality Inn and Suites
Binghamton, NY

May 5, 2007

Spring General Membership Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony

Updates:

Registration:

Please note: When you register at the hotel front desk, tell them you are with the PSDC and receive a group discount upon checkout; the more members who let them know the better the discount we get!!

More information available below under the "Registration Form" and "Registrar" headings.

Food:

Place your lunch order by 11am with our check-in desk, and it will be delivered to you!

See lunch menu for prices and selections.

More information available below under the "Event Information." headings.

Speaker:

Speaker has been confirmed, see directly below for details.

Featured Guest Speaker:

Dr. Joe Washlag D.V.M., of Cornell University, will speak regarding the feeding of your sled dogs. Not all dogs are created equally, and not all dogs should be fed equally (e.g. your 4-dog sprint team should not eat like a distance team). Dr. Washlag will also discuss common dietary supplements as well as hydration of the sled dog.

Registration Form:

The registration form is available for download here: Registration Form. Please see the "Documents Available for Download" section near the bottom of this page or the "Forms and Documents" link on the left side of the page for any other downloadable forms or documents related to this event.

Please note: When you register at the hotel front desk, tell them you are with the PSDC and receive a group discount upon checkout; the more members who let them know the better the discount we get!!

Members must pre-register by Friday, April 27, 2007.

This Event Will Offer:

  • Hear our guest speaker
  • Check out venders
  • Socialize "off season"
  • Participate in our general membership meeting
  • Vote on club officials and become part of important club issues
  • Participate in our Silent Auction
  • See our exciting annual awards ceremony
  • Enjoy a relaxing meal with fellow club members

Order of Events:

Saturday, May 5, 2007:
8:00AM - 11:30AMBoard of Directors Meeting
12:30PM - 2:30PMSpeaker
3:00PM - 4:30PMGeneral Membership Meeting
6:00PMSocial Hour (bring your own wine and beer)
7:00PM - 9:00PMDinner, Awards Ceremony

Event Fees and Registration:

Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.

EventFee
Adult Banquet $14.00
Adult Banquet & Speaker $24.00
Junior Banquet & Speaker
(14 yrs. and under)
$14.00
Speaker Only $10.00

Event Organizer:

Christina Gates
Kennel: Subzero Kennels, Remsen, NY
Email: christina@subzerodogs.org
Home Phone Number: (315) 831-2025
Cellular Phone Number: (315) 335-2061

Event Information:

Food:

Food Provided by: The Chicken Chalet

Dinner choices include: chicken, baked ham, ziti, baked potato, biscuit or dinner roll, tossed salad and tea, water or coffee

Lunch is also available on Saturday, although there is no pre-registration. Check out the menu at the registration table when you pick up your registration information and place your order by 11am (choices will include a wide range of hot sandwiches, salads and soups)

Place your lunch order by 11am with our check-in desk, and it will be delivered to you!

Absentee Voting:

Please Note: If you are unable to attend the meeting but would still like to vote on club officials and you ATTENDED the 2006 Fall General Membership meeting at Salmon Hills please contact Christina Gates (Secretary) for an absentee ballot (315) 831-2025 or christina@subzerodogs.org by Mon. Apr. 16th. All ballots must be returned by Fri. Apr. 27th.

Race Registrar:

Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13825
Email: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
Phone Number: (607) 334-6889

Members must pre-register by Friday, April 27, 2007.

Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).

Documents Available for Download:

Directions to the Event:

From the north, southbound on I-81:

Merge onto US-11 S via EXIT 6 toward RT-12 / CHENANGO BRIDGE / I-88 E / BINGHAMTON / NIMMONSBURG.
Turn RIGHT onto US-11 / FRONT ST.
End at 1156 Upper Front St

From the east, westbound on I-88:

Merge onto I-81 N toward SYRACUSE.
Take the US-11 exit- EXIT 6- toward RT-12 / NIMMONSBURG / CHENANGO BR.
Turn LEFT onto US-11 / FRONT ST.
End at 1156 Upper Front St

From the east, westbound on NY-17:

Take I-81 N toward I-88 / SYRACUSE / ALBANY.
Take the US-11 exit- EXIT 6- toward RT-12 / NIMMONSBURG / CHENANGO BR.
Turn LEFT onto US-11 / FRONT ST.
End at 1156 Upper Front St

From the south, northbound on I-81:

Take the US-11 exit- EXIT 6- toward RT-12 / NIMMONSBURG / CHENANGO BR.
Turn LEFT onto US-11 / FRONT ST.
End at 1156 Upper Front St

From the west, eastbound on NY-17:

Merge onto I-81 N via the exit on the LEFT toward I-88 / SYRACUSE / ALBANY.
Take the US-11 exit- EXIT 6- toward RT-12 / NIMMONSBURG / CHENANGO BR.
Turn LEFT onto US-11 / FRONT ST.
End at 1156 Upper Front St

Onsite Lodging:

Quality Inn and Suites

1156 Upper Front St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 722-5353
http://www.choicehotels.com/