Willow Dog Mushers Association
First Annual Sled Dog Symposium
The Willow Dog Mushers Association is proud to announce their first sled dog symposium to be held September 6, 2008 at the Willow Community Center. Lance Mackey will be the key note speaker. Other panel participants of note are: DeeDee Jonrowe, Vern Halter, Ramey Smyth, Jim Lanier, Dr. Sandi Farris, Dr. Susan Whiton, Linwood Fiedler, Kelly Griffin, Paul McLarnon, Erin McLarnon and others to be added. There will be vendor tables, a gear swap, jog for dogs, and to end the day, a spaghetti feed and the movie “ Appetite and Attitude”...a conversation with Lance Mackey.
Everyone is invited to attend. Vendor booths are free to the public to visit. Symposium requires a small fee. Dinner and a movie is only $10.
Activities begin at 10 am. Come have some fun!!
http://www.willowdogmushers.com
MISSION
It is the mission of the Willow Dog Mushers Association (WDMA) to protect and preserve the dog mushers’ historical way of life today, tomorrow and for future generations.
WDMA will achieve its mission by:
- Promoting the sport of dog mushing through education, communication, recreational activities and competition.
- Promoting responsible dog care and husbandry.
- Addressing issues relating to the interests of current and future dog mushers, including but not limited to trail easements, trail safety, government regulations, noise ordinances, and zoning.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with other dog mushing associations in order to have a larger voice on dog mushing issues.
- Promoting good sportsmanship.
President - Erin McLarnon
Vice-President - Bob Sexton
Secretary - Jamie West
Treasurer - Donna Quante
Member At Large - Tina Owen
| Willow Dog Mushers Association
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| Erin McLarnon, President
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| Phone 0671 mushing@gci.net
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| Meets: 4th Wednesday/Month, WCC, 7:00PM
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