Meetings & Programs
Member meetings generally include an education program and are usually held on the third Tuesday of odd-number months in the greater Acton/Boxborough area. Visitors are welcome to attend these free programs. Light refreshments are available. There is a very brief business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by the program.
Board meetings are held monthly on the first Tuesday at 7pm and are open to all club members. Please contact the President or Secretary in advance if you would like to attend a Board meeting.
Suggestions for topics you would like to see presented are always welcome. Send your comments to yankeefinishlines@verizon.net
2020 Programs
March 24 |
POSTPONED. Dr Michael Lappin: Dietary related cardiomyopathy.
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May |
CANCELLED due to Covid-19 outbreak
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July 21 |
CANCELLED. Ice Cream Social & Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
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Sept 20 |
CANCELLED. Ellen Hardin: The Breed Standard, Form and Function
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Nov 17 |
electronic membership meeting
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Past Programs
2019 Programs
March 26 |
Speaker: Jeremy Cohen Esq, Dog and Pet Attorney
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April 1 |
Dr. Ariane Goerlich DVM, Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital, will present "What Constitutes a Medical Emergency" & "Top 10 Reasons to Visit an Emergency Facility". She will discuss what you can do for home treatment and identify when it's necessary to seek veterinary attention.
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May 14 |
Dr. Bruce Indek: Canine Chiropractic Care
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July |
Ice Cream Social & Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
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Sept 24 |
Allyson MacKenna: International Golden Retriever Rescue efforts
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Nov 19 |
Maribeth Lazich: Therapy Dog Requirements and Getting Started.
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2018 Programs
March |
Dr. Barbara Davis: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer |
May |
Program cancelled due to bad weather
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July |
Ice Cream Social & Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
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Sept |
Dr. Janna Guerrette, Chelmsford Animal Hospital: What is a Medical Emergency?
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Nov |
Book Swap!
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2017 Programs
2016 Programs
2015 Programs
2014 Programs
2013 Programs
2012 Programs
2011 Programs
2010 Programs
2009 Programs
2008 Programs
2007 Programs
Spring | Veterinary Dentistry |
July | Ice Cream Social |
November | Berna Hart Welch: "Using the Breed Standard to Evaluate the Golden Retriever" |
2006 Programs
March | Rochelle Porter: Golden Grooming
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May | Holistic Veterinary Choices |
July | Ice Cream Social with Rally Obedience and AKC CGC Test |
November | Dr. Mike Lappin: First Aid for Home and Field |
2005 Programs
March | Rachel Page Elliott: Breed Type And Structure |
May | Kathy & Don Berube: Goldens in Search and Rescue |
July | Ice Cream Social with Agility "Try-It" Ring and AKC CGC Test |
September | Casey Sugarman, Animal Behaviorist: Training Problems |
November | Linda Saraco: Holistic Grooming And Massage |
2004 Programs
March | Pagey Elliott: Selecting A Puppy For Performance Events |
May | Judy Asarkof: Feeding a Raw Diet |
July | Ice Cream Social with Performance Demos (Tracking, SAR, Field, Agility, Obedience) and CGC Test |
September | Book Swap! |
November | Linda Hume, North East Rehabilitation Hospital: Animal-Facilitated Therapy
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2003 Programs
March | Ellen Crighton DVM: Introduction To Animal Chiropractic |
May | Emma Parsons: Uses of Clicker Training (operant conditioning) |
July | Ice Cream Social |
November | Mary Thompson: Care of the Older Dog |