About Bendigo

PEOPLE have their own reasons for joining us at Bendigo.
Most wish to be responsible German Shepherd Dog Owners and have a well - behaved and socially accepted pet. Others may have the competitive ‘bug’ and want to involve themselves at a more competitive level by entering Trials, Shows and other activities such as Tracking, Herding or Endurance trialling.
Whatever your reasons we will endeavour to meet your requirements.

We are all volunteers and provide our services free of charge. We are always willing to share our knowledge and assist you if you have any questions relating to our activities or training matters. 

Our newsletter 

'PAWS' is published monthly, please ask how to obtain ‘PAWS’ if you are not attending training regularly and of course you may download a copy of the newsletter from the Bendigo website.

Membership entitles you to Train at any of the GSDCA branches throughout Australia & receive the Club magazines.

Our Organisation
As with any club, there is a great deal of work that goes on 'behind the scenes'.
Our Committee meets once a month, generally on a Sunday after training. Members are always welcome to attend any meetings as non-participating visitors.

Instructor Meetings are called by the Chief Instructor and are generally held at least once a month.
General Meetings are held three or four times each year. These are open meetings where the Committee and Instructors are available to members for discussion, questions, suggestions etc.
Our Annual General Meeting is held each year early in February. This is the time you can elect your new committee for the year.

Issues relating to training should be addressed to your Chief Instructor, and all other matters relating to Branch operation should be addressed to your Branch Manager.

Fundraising
We raise funds to assist with our operating costs in many ways – raffles, donations, sausage sizzles just to name a few. It is important to the Committee to keep costs for you, the members, to a minimum, and this is one way we can achieve this.

Fundraising enables us to purchase equipment, for example, the tunnels, new agility equipment and other items at the Branch were funded in this manner. If you are able to assist in any way, even by selling a few raffle tickets, you help us all.

Fundraising in 2009 will be critical to the survival of our club as we work toward a new club facility in the coming years. We welcome all participation and suggestions which might help to achieve our goal.

Equipment Table
We have a well-stocked equipment stall located outside the rooms. Leads, collars, treats, toys, food and training equipment are available at very competitive prices. Any items you require can be ordered if not in stock. Proceeds from all sales go towards our funds.

N.B. - All equipment sold is suitable for GSD’s and is sourced from quality suppliers to ensure you receive value for money and an optimum working life.

Library
We have a number of books and videos belonging to Bendigo, covering a wide range of topics. Please see Margaret Phillips for more details.

If you have any requests or recommendations please feel free to talk to a Committee member, we will do our best to help out in this situation and may of course benefit others over the long term.

Social Events
We have several regular social functions both locally and at a state level every year (including Trivia nights, Film nights, Trots dinners, Winery lunches, etc).

Our major social event for the year is the Oktoberfest, a celebration that is all German, on a Saturday evening in late October.

We also have information/education evenings where guest speakers are sometimes invited along. Any funds raised from these evenings go towards instructor training or educational materials for the Branch.

Every year we assist with the Good Friday - Royal Children's Hospital Appeal. This involves collecting money in the morning followed by a walk to present the proceeds at the count depot.

Fun Days and games days are organised through the year. Other news of upcoming events is given during announcements after training each week, and is published in our Newsletter.............

Canteen
Hot and cold food and beverages are available from our canteen. Please check the price lists outside the canteen, any profits made in this area go directly into Branch funds.
Orders for hot food can be placed before training to ensure your craving is met.

For any queries you may have concerning any matter relating to the Branch or your GSD, please do not hesitate to contact us!  

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  Contact:
  Branch Manager - Brett Crutchfield Tel: 0409 131 812
  
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