Past Events
September 14, 2024 Annual Meeting and Fun Day in the Park
A few photos from our fall picnic and meeting. We also had a program presented by Anne Hennessey, a professional canine fitness instructor and AKC certified Fit Dog evaluator. Considering the required owner efforts, it should also be called a Fit Person program. It is always nice to some Airedales and their people.
July 28, 2024 Virtual FIT DOG Level I Class
Virtual Classes via Zoom
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Sessions last about 30 minutes and are held weekly at 7:30 pm for six weeks
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Cost: $20 per dog
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Technical Requirements: Computer, tablet (ex- iPad), access to Internet
This class is a repeat of the FIT DOG level I class held earlier this year from January 28 into March. The sessions are held virtually via Zoom and taught by Anne Hennessey, a certified AKC instructor. In the last class, we had three Airedales participate including ones owned by Corally Burmaster with Chaos, Debra Bohle with Justice, and Lynn Nelson with Alex. Other breeds participated with their owners including a Border Terrier (Jamie), an Irish Setter (Rogan), a Corgi (Hazel), and a Siberian Husky (Symon). There are ten exercise behaviors tested in this Level I training program and the dogs must pass at least eight of the exercises. The good news was that many owners have trained some of these skills already with their dogs such as a tuck sit, nose touch, shake a paw (left and right), and cookie stretch to the left and right. Some new skills for some of our less experienced dogs were learned during the weekly training sessions including front paw targeting, spinning in a clockwise and counterclockwise circle, a fold back down, walking over 5-6 Caveletti poles, and pivoting on an object by having the dog move its rear legs. Since we were allowed to lure our dogs with treats, all of these new skills were relatively easy to train. As a result, all of us passed the test of these behaviors at the end of the class and earned points towards a FIT DOG title. If you would like to sign up for the repeat of this class, you can contact the instructor, Anne Hennessey at anne@pasmassage.com by July 24, 2024. Or if you have questions about the program, feel free to reach out to me at bnelson@grf.org or call me at 703-777-2680.
June 9, 2024 Congressional Cemetery Tour
The American Kennel Club FIT DOG program is designed to provide a structure for dogs and their owners to be active together through titles. A core component of the FIT DOG program is walking with your dog. The Airedale Club of Metropolitan Washington DC sponsored a walk and tour of Congressional Cemetery on Sunday, June 9. Debo West joined us for the tour along with seven others along with their dogs including the following:
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Juno (Mary Morningstar)
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Tucker (Karen and Jeff Miller)
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Huck (Jeanne Esmond)
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Alex (Lynn Nelson)
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Jamie (Bill Nelson)
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Kris (Anne Hennessey)
The tour of Congressional Cemetery was very interesting, and we all learned some new facts about the cemetery and the people that are interred there. We didn’t realize that the cemetery had been on the decline until a few years ago when some canine owners persuaded the trustees to allow dogs on the cemetery grounds, essentially turning it into a dog park every day except Saturdays. Fees are collected for the dog registrations and that source of revenue amounts to over a third of the cemetery’s budget. As a result, the Cemetery now has enough funds to keep the grounds manicured and staffed to regulate entries to the grounds.
The cemetery is the resting place for many senators, U.S. Representatives including a former Speaker of the House, a Vice President, a Supreme Court Justice, and many veterans from every American War. Also interred there are other famous Americans including J. Edgar Hoover, John Phillip Sousa, Cokie Roberts, Mathew Brady and many others. The Matthew Brady memorial was quite extensive and included photos taken by Brady of the Civil War and notable celebrities.
These are the etched in granite photos of some of Brady’s more famous works, including some that were made into stamps and even the Lincoln penny!
This is a photo of us with our dogs at the Brady Memorial.
Another person of note buried at the cemetery is Belva Ann Lockwood. I don’t believe any of us on the tour every heard of her, but the docent told us of that she played a major role as a women’s rights pioneer. In the 19th century, she earned credits for a law degree at George Washington University, but the administration would not give her the law degree she earned because she was a woman. She then appealed to Ulysses S. Grant, U.S. President at the time who happened to also be Chairman of the GWU Board of Trustees. Grant saw to it that she was given the law degree that she had earned and went on further to force the DC Bar to admit her and later to allow her to practice law before the Supreme Court. Belva Ann Lockwood then got involved in politics and eventually ran for President in 1984 and again in 1888. While women were not allowed to vote at that time, she did obtain an estimated 4100 votes, all from men of course. Furthermore, she received one-half of an electoral vote from Oregon. That was a bit of historical trivia that was quite a surprise to all of us.
We are considering other walking opportunities for the Club members and their canines. If you have any suggestions, feel free to submit them to me directly at bnelson@grf.org and I’ll see if we can arrange it. Bill Nelson ATCMW President
April 19, 2024 ATCMW 52nd Specialty Show
December 2023 Annual Scottish Walk Christmas Parade
Time: Parade usually starts at 11 am.
Airedales and friends will assemble at 10 am. Location to be announced a few days prior to this event. The parade route map that also includes the location parking lots.
Location: The Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA View Parade Route
As a member of the Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC (“ATCMW”), Airedale Terrier Rescue of the Virginias (“ATRVA”), or just an Airedale lover, we want to extend a warm welcome to you and hope you will join us for the parade.
November 24, 2023 FastCAT
Location: White Post Restorations400 White Post RoadWhite Post, VA 22663
Several ATCMW members have expressed interest in entering fun runs at a FastCAT trial at White Post, VA on November 24. There is no need to register your dog in advance for these fun runs, nor do you have to provide AKC registration numbers. You just have to show up with your dog and try it out to see if the dog has an aptitude for the sport. It only costs $5 per run to be paid onsite, maximum of two runs per dog. FastCAT is a sport where a dog chases a lure over a 100 yard straight course. The course is fenced and requires someone to release the dog and another person to catch it. Bill Nelson can be reached at btaire1516@gmail.com to answer your questions about the fun runs. He is also entered with his dog Alex and can be available if you need a second person to release or catch your dog. If you can't make the fun run on November 24, there will be fun runs starting at 2:00 pm on November 25 and 26.
September 10th, 2023 Annual Meeting and Fun Day
10 am
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA
June 10th, 2023 5th Annual Bethesda Picnic
10 am to 2 pm
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA
April 21, 2023 Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington D.C. Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland
Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd., Rt. 45, Timonium, MD 21093
SHOW HOURS: 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. • ALL JUDGING WILL BE INDOORS IN COW PALACE
Airedales will be judged in Ring 7 at 11:15
Hope you can join us to see all of the beautifully groomed and presented Airedales!
If you need more info, don’t hesitate to call me at 703-777-2277. Location: Timonium, MD
December 3, 2022 Scottish Parade
Time: Parade starts at 11 am. Airedales and friends will assemble at 10 am. Location to be announced a few days prior to this event. The parade route map that also includes the location parking lots.
Location: The Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA View Parade Route
As a member of the Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC (“ATCMW”), Airedale Terrier Rescue of the Virginias (“ATRVA”), or just an Airedale lover, we want to extend a warm welcome to you and hope you will join us for the parade.
Sunday, 25, 2022 September Club Meeting and Picnic
Time: 10 am start time
Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon, VA
Saturday, June 4th, 2022 Annual ATCMW Bethesda Picnic
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Picnic Shelter #J, Cabin John Regional Park, 7400 Tuckerman Ln., Bethesda, MD
April 22, 2022 ATCMW Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
The ATCMW will have our Specialty in April as part of the of the Columbia Terrier Association All Terrier Dog Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD
Corally Burmaster, President, ATCMW says, “It's difficult to believe that our club is celebrating its 50th Specialty!! Due to some Covid restrictions still in place, we won't be able to provide the wonderful hospitality food table we've had in previous years. But our commitment to using breeder judges exclusively is still in place! This year we welcome Jean Surfus for our regular classes and Pat Reed for our Sweeps. And a special commemorative mug for each person who has an entry this year! Looking forward to seeing all of you.”
December 4, 2021 Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
The Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC 50th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
The 50th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is at hand! As a member of the Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC (“ATCMW”), Airedale Terrier Rescue of the Virginias (“ATRVA”), or just an Airedale lover, we want to extend a warm welcome to you and hope you will join us for the parade.
September 11, 2021 Annual Meeting & Fun Day
April 23, 2021 ATCMW Specialty
The ATCMW will have our Specialty on April 23 as part of the of the Columbia Terrier Association All Terrier Dog Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. To maximize safety from the coronavirus pandemic, all judging will be outdoors. Todd Clyde, a breeder-judge will be judging our regular classes along with a couple of other breeds at the same show. Nancy Nykamp, who breeds and shows her own Airedales, is judging Sweeps. She is the daughter of Dr. Hugo Nykamp, who showed his Airedales under the kennel name Meadowaire in the 1970's and 80's.
December 7, 2019 SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS WALK PARADE
NOTE: This is the latest information which includes instructions from the event organizers, The Campagna Center.
The 49th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is at hand! As a member of the Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC (“ATCMW”), Airedale Terrier Rescue of ....read more.
June 8, 2019 THE 3RD ANNUAL ATCMW BETHESDA PICNIC
Come join us for a fun day outside with our beloved Airedales for good food, good company, and good conversation and activities for you and your dog.
WHEN: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, June 8, 2019
WHERE: Picnic Shelter #J, Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, Maryland http://www.montgomeryparks.org/pa…/cabin-john-regional-park/
April 19, 2019 A Specialty Party - ATCMW Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
November 10, 2018 Luncheon, Meeting and Program
Cedar Knoll Restaurant, Alexandria, VA 11:30 am
September 15, 2018 Airedale Fun Day And Picnic
Frying Pan Park Pavilion 10 am
May 26, 2018 2nd Annual ATCMW Bethesda Picnic
April 20, 21 & 22, 2018 An Encore Event
ATTENTION ALL AIREDALES AND AIREDALE LOVERS
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2017 SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS
WALK PARADE
December 2, 2017 Old Town Alexandria
For the 47th consecutive year, The Campagna Center is presenting its annual
Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia on Saturday,
December 2, 2017 starting at 11:00 AM. All members and their Airedales are
invited to come march with the Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington,
DC. Even if you are just an Airedale supporter and fan, please come and support
our beloved dogs. Enjoy marching units filled with the magnificent tartans of
Scottish Clans, the stirring sound of Scottish bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancers,
reenactment groups, Scottie dogs, dignitaries, classic cars, Santa Claus, and much
more. The parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Market
Square with a massed band concert. The parade will take place rain or shine. We
will provide more details on specifically where and when we will assemble when we
get closer to the event. Please direct any questions to club member Wilder Leavitt
Where all the breeds originating in the British Isles are invited to participate. It is a great chance for your Airedale to strut its stuff, do a few tricks, get pats from kids, and inspect open bags along the parade route. Several years ago, the parade organizers put us next to the Scotties. Lots of discussions among the canines as to which was the finer breed. We won’t be next to them again. ( View Parade Route )
Airedales and the handlers will assemble in the 400 block of South Pitt Street between Wolfe Street and Wilkes Street. The parade steps off at 11:00, but we encourage early, perhaps by 10:00, because parking tends to fill up early. The parade route map that also includes the location parking lots.
September 2, 2017 Airedale Fun Day and Picnic
Frying Pan Park Picnic Pavilion
Airedale Fun Day and Picnic
June 24, 2017 Airedale Fun Day and Picnic
Cabin John Park
April 21, 2017 Specialty Show and Sweepstakes
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd.
Timonium, MD
MB-F Inc., Superintendent
Class Judge: Dianna Fielder
Sweepstakes Judge: Pat Reed
March 11, 2017 Brunch Meeting and Program
Cedar Knoll Restaurant 9030 Lucia Lane Alexandria, VA Cocktails 11:30 Brunch 12:00 Program** 12:45 Meeting: to follow.
December 3, 2016
Alexandria's Scottish Walk Christmas Parade where all the breeds originating in the British Isles are invited to participate. It is a great chance for your Airedale to strut its stuff, do a few tricks, get pats from kids, and inspect open bags along the parade route. Several years ago, the parade organizers put us next to the Scotties. Lots of discussions among the canines as to which was the finer breed. We won’t be next to them again.
December 3, 2016 Alexandria's Scottish Walk Christmas Parade where all the breeds originating in the British Isles are invited to participate. It is a great chance for your Airedale to strut its stuff, do a few tricks, get pats from kids, and inspect open bags along the parade route. Several years ago, the parade organizers put us next to the Scotties. Lots of discussions among the canines as to which was the finer breed. We won’t be next to them again.
September 3 , 2016 Airedale Fun Day and Picnic at Frying Pan Park, Herndon, VA.
10 am Plan to bring your Airedale.
July 30, 2016 Luncheon Program and Meeting
11:30 am Luncheon | 12:45 pm Program | 1:30 pm Meeting
More information here: FLYER
April 22, 2016 Specialty Show The Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington is holding its Specialty show in conjunction with the Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland on Friday, April 22, 2016. The show is held at the Maryland Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. There are two puppies in Sweeps and 20 Airedales in the regular classes. Judging for Sweeps begins at 10:45 in Ring 12, with regular judging to follow immediately in the same ring.
This is an outdoor venue under tents, so dress accordingly.
February 27, 2016 Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington
Luncheon Program and Meeting
February 27, 2016
Indigo Landing Restaurant
One Marina Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-0001
Cocktails (cash bar): 11:45 Luncheon 12:00 Speaker 1:15 Meeting 2:00
December 2015 Alexandria's Scottish Walk Christmas Parade where all the breeds originating in the British Isles are invited to participate. It is a great chance for your Airedale to strut its stuff, do a few tricks, get pats from kids, and inspect open bags along the parade route. Several years ago, the parade organizers put us next to the Scotties. Lots of discussions among the canines as to which was the finer breed. We won’t be next to them again.
September 5 2015 The ATCMW will be holding an “Airedale Fair” on September 5, 2015 at the Picnic Pavilion at Frying Pan Park. This is our annual meeting and election of officers. There will be a continental breakfast and a picnic lunch as well as activities and games to do with your dog, demonstrations on grooming and nail care and lots of helpful information on feeding, vaccinations and general health.
March 21, 2015 Lunch & Meeting
Indigo Landing Restaurant
December 6, 2014 Alexandria's Scottish Walk Christmas Parade where all the breeds originating in the British Isles are invited to participate. It is a great chance for your Airedale to strut its stuff, do a few tricks, get pats from kids, and inspect open bags along the parade route. Several years ago, the parade organizers put us next to the Scotties. Lots of discussions among the canines as to which was the finer breed. We won’t be next to them again.
November 8, 2014 ~ CANCELLED ~
We will have a luncheon on November 8th in Alexandria. Drs. Hinn and Embrey will speak on wellness. As always, I expect we will hear their views on advances in vet care of canines, especially Airedales.
September 6, 2014 Barn Hunt Assoc. Fun Match
Herndon, VA
Open to all breeds
April 18, 2014 ATCMW Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
held at the Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland’s Dog Show / Tiomonium Fairgrounds
Class Judge: Betsy Dale
Sweeps Judge: Corally Burmaster
Sweepstakes, 11:45, Ring 1 - 7 entries
Regular Classes 12:15, Ring 1 - 25 entries
MB-F Inc., Superintendent mbf@infodog.com
March 15, 2014 Luncheon and Club Meeting
9081 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD
Speaker: Pam McKusick on Airedale Rescue "Behind The Scenes"
Reservations required.
July 20, 2013 Luncheon Meeting
at Bertucci's in Columbia, MD. Our speaker will be Debbie Taylor, Event Coordinator for Fido's for Freedom
Cocktails 11:30, Luncheon 12:00, Speaker 1:00, Meeting 2:00
Bertucci’s Restaurant, 9081 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia, MD
August 2, 2013 Airedale Rescue Yappy Hour Fundraiser
6 pm - 9 pm at The Wine Bin 8390 Main St., Ellicott City, MD
Join the fun as the Wine Bin in Ellicott City hosts a Yappy Hour fundraiser to support Airedale Rescue on Friday August 2nd. The festivities begin at 6 PM. A portion of sale from wine and beer sales and the all proceeds from the raffle will support Airedale Rescue. Bring your friends, family, and well-behaved dogs on-leash. I The more the merrier. Live music and local vendors will also be on hand. A good time is guaranteed for all – Rupert and Farrah will attest to that!
October 12, 2013 Airedale Square
held at the Catonsville Kennel Club Dog Show, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
November 9, 2013 Club Luncheon Meeting
Luncheon Meeting at Cedar Knoll Restaurant, Alexandria, VA
Speaker Dr. Jerry Hinn, DVM Hayfield Animal Hospital
December 7, 2013 Scottish Walk
Alexandria, VA
