In February 2003 the Delaware Valley Havanese Club (formerly North East Regional Havanese Club, held a Pre-Westminster Social and Biscuits and Bath in Manhattan to honor the Westminster candidates who always shows on Mondays. Initially we thought we'd be lucky to get 30 people with about half that manyd ogs....WOW...We got 130 people and about 50 havanese running free in this wonderful space and begging for our lunch. What a wonderful time! So wonderful the Club voted to make it an annual affair. So enjoy the photos of the First Annual PreWestie Social then click the button and look at the 2004 event when we had to move it to the Hotel Pennsylvania. Photos are thumbnails so double click for larger photos.
Joan Ambrose and Sue Nelson learning about another member of the Bichon family, the Bolonka!
Peg Baird and Sommer being door greeters.
Candace Mogavero, Linda and Wendell Strike
Gene Wood and Patt McRae
Current DVHC President Patt McRae checks out the scene with Committee Chairwoman Joan Ambrose
Patti Venture introduces her dancing dogs
This was also an opportunity to honor one of the original havanese breeders, Jan Stark of Starkette Havanese. Without these pioneers we wouldn't be here now!
2 of DVHC's founding members and current officers: Alison Brackman and Diane Koch
Diana Butchko and her Champ
Why! What is there to talk about besides dogs, dogs, and more dogs!???
And then there is dancing! errrr begging! errrr dancing!
