Meetings & Programs
Member meetings generally include an education program and are usually held on the third Tuesday of odd-number months. Visitors are welcome to attend these free programs.
Board meetings are held monthly on the first Tuesday at 7pm and are open to all club members. Most board meetings are held electronically. 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
2023 Programs
| March |
electronic Program Meeting: Susan Lynch presents, A Team Approach to Puppy Training.
recorded presentation; passcode R4bBY5&u |
| May |
electronic Discussion: Current Crisis in Veterinary Medicine |
| July |
electronic - Meet the YGRC Board Members |
| Sep |
Try-it! Fast CAT and Dock Diving |
| Nov |
electronic Program Meeting: Sharon Shilkoff, GRCA National Specialty Director, on plans for the 2024 National in MA, CT, & NY |
Past Programs
2022 Programs
| March |
electronic Program Meeting: Susan Palius presents, An Intro to Tracking |
| May |
electronic Program Meeting: Debra Hamilton recorded presentation, MAAPing the Journey Your Pet Takes When You Can’t Care for Them |
| Sep |
electronic Program Meeting: Dr. Mike Lappin presents, Golden Retriever Health Update |
| Nov |
electronic Program Meeting with Stacey Ober, AKC Government Relations Manager, New England |
2021 Programs
| July |
CANCELLED. Ice Cream Social & Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
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| Aug 29 |
Seminar: The Golden Retriever: Type, Structure and Movement According to the Breed Standard presented by Jeffrey Pepper. |
| Oct 12 |
electronic Program Meeting: Ask the Canine Dermatologist! Angell Animal Medical Center‘s Board Certified Dermatologist Meagan Painter DVM DACVD will answer our questions. |
| Nov 17 |
electronic Program Meeting: Introduction to Scent Work by Jennifer Anderson, approved AKC Scent Work Judge |
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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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 |
