Greyhound Crossroads: Beach Bound Hounds


	BeachBound Hounds 2006

Welcome to the beach!

BBH08 will be Thursday- Sunday

September 18-21, 2008

Last update: Thursday May 15, 2008

Will your toes be in the sand with us this year??
From a gorgeous sunrise	...to an evening stroll around Barefoot Landing!

Our New Home for 2008 !!

	SeaMist Resort 12th Avenue South and Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC SeaMist Information Page *Important......read the page above BEFORE contacting the Sea Mist!!*

*Links for BBH08 Resources*
To Register for BBH07: Registration is required of each family in order to participate in the weekend events. An emailed confirmation will be forwarded as soon as registrations are received including the information necessary to reserve rooms at the Sea Mist. You will need the BBH08 Registration Form <<registrations accepted until BBH>>	To Participate as a Vendor: You will need the Vendor Information Sheet and the Vendor Registration Form You will also need to register your family to attend. (See box to the left) <<Deadline is September 1, 2008>>
To order Souvenir Program Ads: Even bigger this year! Be a part of the second annual souvenir book by purchasing a space in the advertising section. This is open to BBH vendors, local business, adoption groups, other events, and even personal messages like recognitions and memorials! Use the Book Ad & Sponsor Form for more information and to purchase your own space. <<Deadline is August 1, 2008>>	To become a BBH Sponsor: Become a BBH Sponsor by placing your logo on our annual special projects like souvenir cups, tote bags, and other cool goodies. You might even have an idea we haven't thought of! Use the Book Ad & Sponsor Form for more information and maximize your advertising opportunities while helping a worthy cause. <<Logo Deadline is July 1, 2008>>
To prepare for Microchipping and Bloodtests: You will need to print and bring this completed form with you-- one copy for EACH DOG that you wish to participate. You will pay for the services at BeachBound Hounds, but Dr. Dixon can only give tests with this information completed. Use the email link below to request these forms!	*To order Souvenir T-Shirts:* You will need to complete and return this form. Use the Souvenir T-Shirt Order Form (coming in August) <<Deadline is September 2008>>
Questions? Problems? Email the staff and ask! Everyone is happy to help you.

General information about our event...

Events this year will include:

Dawn beach walks
Blessing of the hounds
'Make it and Take it' Craft
Greyhound Wellness Spa
Learning Seminars
Walking Meet and Greet
Rainbow Bridge Photo Memorial
Kids' Activity area
Crowning of the Beach King and Queen
Meals with and without dogs
Goodbye to the Beach
Beach contests (costumes and much more)
Greyhound Marketplace for vendors, adoption groups, and the silent auction
Professional Photographer for portraits and events
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification http://www.akc.org/love/cgc/testprocedures.cfm
And more new events each year!

Last year's Short Agenda....a list of the main events to give you general planning information on attending. A full agenda with the most accurate event information will given to all registered families at check-in.

In general, Thursday is Meeting/ Spa day, Friday is Seminars/ Activities day, and Saturday is Marketplace/ Auction day.

Gathering for the blessing.

The GC team ready with souvenir stadium cups.

Hounds 'sign' ceramic art for this owners at OhClay Cafe.	*Locations we visit include:* Myrtle Beach area businesses Oh Clay Cafe ceramic studio Animal Supply House Garcia's Mexican Restaurant Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant Barc Parc: The Grand Strand's 12 acre, completely-fenced dog park Barefoot Landing, 4898 Hwy 17 South, N. Myrtle Beach Wee-R-Sweetz handmade candies and salt-water taffy Four Footed Friends pet-themed gifts Maggie Moo's Ice Cream and Treatery Stool Pigeon's Johnny Rockets (on outside patio)

Photo Memories from the past years at BeachBound Hounds

Joanne and her boy Streak enjoy the Hound SkinnyDip together in the warm waters of autumn in South Carolina. Right, 13 year old "Punk Rockers" Daryn and Dottie, participants from a past costume contest

BBH 2000	BBH 2001	BBH 2002

BBH 2003	BBH 2004 Sorry, we've gotten a bit behind in our picture galleries but we'll get caught up very soon!	BBH 2005

BBH Royalty: visit the Gallery of annual King and Queen Awards	BBH 2006	BBH07 coming soon!

***** Advanced Registration for BBH 2008 is REQUIRED!!! *****

So many people help make BeachBoundHounds possible!

The Silent Auction crew before the bidding begins, ready for the excitement! GC wishes to thank everyone who generously brings a donation or contributes to the auction during the year of preparation before each event- much of our operating capital late in the year comes from this one auction so lovingly filled with items to help us. To the right, Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee helps out with the necessary job of keeping everyone clean. It's a HUGE help to us every year! We just love their sense of humor about a 'dirty job'.

All pampered pooches require their bowls to be HELD for them! GPA-SC offers a wonderful Ice Cream Social for the dogs every year free to all guests. Their volunteers scoop frozen yogurt and top it off with crushed biscuits for the gourmets. Their humans can request their own cone...without the biscuits of course!

Beach Bonz, the annual treat created by the Seifstein family of Charleston as a gift to all of our beachgoers. Last year they added the cool painted tub pulled in a wagon.

Part of our "Core of Greytness", the GC Core Group staff the night before BBH05 began. Notice even Dusty made an appearance!

Thanks ladies, I love ya!
Thoughts from Kim:
There's no way I could thank everyone here that makes all of this possible. We are so lucky to have families who have made BBH 'their own', including the folks who help us in the events above. It's all an expression of the kindness and sincerity of the greyhound community, the spirit of cooperation we foster among adoption groups, and the incredible dedication of our GC volunteers who believe in the vision Robert and I had all those years ago in making this a reality. Even though words can't express that gratitude, please know that I personally consider it an honor to come every year to BBH and see all of my friends. I am honored by the devotion of our GC members and every one of you who contribute to BBH every year. Thank you for adding so much richness to this common vision-- a weekend at the beach in peace and greyhound love.

Kim and Robert, with our greyhound travelers Florida & BugBite

*** Advanced Registration for BBH 2008 is REQUIRED!!! ***


So many people help make BeachBoundHounds possible!
The Silent Auction crew before the bidding begins, ready for the excitement! GC wishes to thank everyone who generously brings a donation or contributes to the auction during the year of preparation before each event- much of our operating capital late in the year comes from this one auction so lovingly filled with items to help us. To the right, Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee helps out with the necessary job of keeping everyone clean. It's a HUGE help to us every year! We just love their sense of humor about a 'dirty job'.
All pampered pooches require their bowls to be HELD for them! GPA-SC offers a wonderful Ice Cream Social for the dogs every year free to all guests. Their volunteers scoop frozen yogurt and top it off with crushed biscuits for the gourmets. Their humans can request their own cone...without the biscuits of course!	Beach Bonz, the annual treat created by the Seifstein family of Charleston as a gift to all of our beachgoers. Last year they added the cool painted tub pulled in a wagon.

Part of our "Core of Greytness", the GC Core Group staff the night before BBH05 began. Notice even Dusty made an appearance! *Thanks ladies, I love ya!*	*Thoughts* from Kim: There's no way I could thank everyone here that makes all of this possible. We are so lucky to have families who have made BBH 'their own', including the folks who help us in the events above. It's all an expression of the kindness and sincerity of the greyhound community, the spirit of cooperation we foster among adoption groups, and the incredible dedication of our GC volunteers who believe in the vision Robert and I had all those years ago in making this a reality. Even though words can't express that gratitude, please know that I personally consider it an honor to come every year to BBH and see all of my friends. I am honored by the devotion of our GC members and every one of you who contribute to BBH every year. Thank you for adding so much richness to this common vision-- a weekend at the beach in peace and greyhound love. Kim and Robert, with our greyhound travelers Florida & BugBite