Thanks to YOU, it happened again. New England Pet Grooming Professionals had a great FallFest. We also could not have done it without our staff. We had our Halloween party with ten foot Witch and lots of decorations, Missi playing great music, really creative costumes worn by you and the doggies. Many of the vendors said it was the best show yet. We even had our first Kiosk for registrations. We were all privileged to join as a group to acknowledge the Top Dog awards (winner AnnMarie Watson) and recognize Christine DeFilippo for being one the silent devoted servants of our industry; our first Pillar. Judging was tight and we thank our Judges for their professional impartial opinion. Congratulations to GroomTeam USA Open winner Jonathan David, winning Best in Show and Best All Around. Congrats to Intermediate Competitor Tara Denean winning Best in Show and Erin Andrianoff earning Best All Around. To our Entry winner, Lisa Correia winning Best in Show and Kimberly Cook earning Best All Around, you are moving up. A complete recap will be on our web very soon.

The seminars “according to you” were wonderful. (we read every evaluation & make adjustments) Our all-star speakers delivered meaningful information and inspiration to their attendees.

Now we have to “bury our bones” for a little rest (well, not really) and weather the winter till the Spring Fling. Our 2009 Member Dues will only be going our once this year to save on costs and deadline for being in the Member Directory is: Jan. 15, 2009. We are planning another fabulous show for next year, but for now, be well and we look forward seeing you at the Spring Fling. Thanks for making the New England Pet Grooming Professionals the premier pet styling organization in the Northeast!