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The Northeastern Illinois Norwegian Elkhound Association invites all non-member dog enthusiasts interested in the betterment of Norwegian Elkhounds to attend a business meeting or club function.  Contact the Corresponding Secretary for more information. To join and become a member of the Northeastern Illinois Norwegian Elkhound Association, please complete an application.
2022 SCHEDULE
August 13 Time: TBA	Club Picnic - General Business Meeting & Cook Out - Hosted by:  Carol Garding and Mike Long - Location: Orland Park, IL - Contact Carol if you want to bring a dish to pass.
October Date: TBA	Dogtoberfest - Romp with Elkies This event is held on a Saturday in October at a Chicago-area Forest Preserve or a members's home.  Members gather with their dogs for fun activities in the outdoors, followed by snacks or a pot luck luncheon and a general business meeting. - General Business Meeting and Pot Luck Luncheon with fun activities. - Bring a dish to pass. - Bring your own dog waste bags, and pick up as needed.
November Date: TBA	Meander in the Marsh The fall meander is usually held on a Saturday in November at Cuba Marsh in Lake Zurich, Illinois. A long walk on the trails beside the marsh with the dogs in the cool autumn air is just the thing to invigorate our hounds. In addition, the meander often includes a fundraiser for the AKC Canine Health Foundation. A business meeting and Pot Luck lunch usually follows the walk. Meander: Cuba Marsh, Lake Zurich, IL.  Map - Bring your own dog waste bags, and pick up as needed. - AKC Canine Health Foundation
December Date: TBA	Holiday Party The NEINEA Holiday Party is held in December at a restaurant or member's home. Our "Pollyanna Grab Bag" has become one of the highlights of the evening. Gift thievery is legal, and that's when the fun begins. The Holiday Party is one of our biggest social events of the year, and even famous people such as "Father Time", "Santa Lucia", and "Yenta Claus" have been known to attend. - Location: TBA
2023 SCHEDULE
February Date: TBA	Winter Romp The Winter Romp is held the 2nd or 3rd weekend in February at a forest preserve in the Chicago area.  There the members of NEINEA and their Elkhounds get together to celebrate the club's birthday.  NEINEA was originally formed as the Great Lakes Norsk Elghund Association in February 1967. Sometimes activities are planned for both the people and dogs, and sometimes everyone just enjoys a long walk in the woods followed by a meeting and lunch at a nearby restaurant.
April 1	ANNUAL DUES are due!!! - $20 Family or $15 Single - send checks to George Forrest.
April Date: TBA	Annual Business Meeting - Location: TBA
May Date: TBA	Syttende Mai Parade ' Norway Day Parade For many years our club has participated in the Norway Day Parade commemorating Norway's Constitution Day (May 17, 1814). This event is held annually in Park Ridge, Illinois on the third Sunday in May. Our Elkies like to celebrate Norway's independence by walking in the Norway Day Parade and all Norwegian Elkhounds (and even Norwegian Buhunds) are welcome to join us. - Location: Meet group near Talcott & Cumberland.   Map - Norwegian National League
June or July Saturday & Sunday	Annual NEINEA Specialty Conformation Shows Held on a weekend in June or July at the DuPage County Fairground's Home Economics Building, this annual event offers an exhibiion of Norwegian Elkhounds competing in conformation, obedience and rally.   In addition, vendors often feature dog treats, supplies, and Elkie designs. Location: DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL.  Map
August Date: TBA	Club Picnic - General Business Meeting & Cook Out
October Date: TBA	Dogtoberfest - Romp with Elkies This event is held on a Saturday in October at a Chicago-area Forest Preserve or a members's home.  Members gather with their dogs for fun activities in the outdoors, followed by snacks or a pot luck luncheon and a general business meeting. - General Business Meeting and Pot Luck Luncheon with fun activities. - Bring a dish to pass. - Bring your own dog waste bags, and pick up as needed.
November Date: TBA	Meander in the Marsh The fall meander is usually held on a Saturday in November at Cuba Marsh in Lake Zurich, Illinois. A long walk on the trails beside the marsh with the dogs in the cool autumn air is just the thing to invigorate our hounds. In addition, the meander often includes a fundraiser for the AKC Canine Health Foundation. A business meeting and Pot Luck lunch usually follows the walk. Meander: Cuba Marsh, Lake Zurich, IL.  Map - Bring your own dog waste bags, and pick up as needed. - AKC Canine Health Foundation
December Date: TBA	Holiday Party The NEINEA Holiday Party is held in December at a restaurant or member's home. Our "Pollyanna Grab Bag" has become one of the highlights of the evening. Gift thievery is legal, and that's when the fun begins. The Holiday Party is one of our biggest social events of the year, and even famous people such as "Father Time", "Santa Lucia", and "Yenta Claus" have been known to attend. - Location: TBA
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