Awards Issue - NORCAL Golden Retriever Club

NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
www.norcalgrc.org
Golden Notes
AWARDS SPECIAL ISSUE 2015
Elected Officers:
President
Suzanne Bria
Secretary/Treasurer
Lisa Newton
1675 Fallen Leaf
Los Altos, CA
94024
VP Performance
Christine Hsu
VOLUME 45, ISSUE I
From the President: Suzanne Bria
To use a well-worn metaphor, Life is certainly a roller coaster! On the upside: the annual awards banquet/ luncheon went very well. I would have loved to see even more members participating, but we had around 50 and I
think everyone enjoyed themselves! Special awards were given to Susan Osborn by VP Field Scott Woodland,
Edwina Ryska and Megan Hundley by VP performance Christine Hsu, Laura Franchi by VP Conformation Robin Baker, and a President's award to Laura Finco by me (more details below in your Golden Notes). The
photo and awards slideshow by Laura was excellent as always. An impromptu raffle put together by several
members including Pam and Lisa with donations by members netted over $800 to be divided equally between
the Zeke Cancer Fund and the National Specialty! Lisa provided cool door prizes and also incredibly yummy
cupcakes compliments of her professional baker daughter-in-law. Special thanks go out to Pam McDonald for
organizing the event again this year!
VP Breed
Robin Baker
In addition to the Awards Banquet, the National Specialty committee held a meeting
beforehand which generated a lot of interest and excitement about the
Inside this issue:
upcoming event! As I'm sure you all know by now, NORCAL GRC will be
VP Field
Scott Woodland
hosting the GRCA National Specialty in Fall 2016, and we are going to need
From the President
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all members on board and involved in this special event. The committee has
Director
added Robin Baker as Liaison who will keep the Board, the general
Laura Finco
membership, and the GRCA informed of National Specially planning, so stay
Editor’s Bark
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tuned for the first update and list of all the committee members and others
Director
Pamela McDonald actively involved so you will know with whom to get in touch to volunteer
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and share your ideas. Kudos to all those who are behind the scenes working to Morris Foundation
make this a fantastic National Specialty!
Standing
Officials
Financial Secretary
Patty Simmons
Membership
Secretary
Letty Regan
On the down side, it seems like I have been hearing recently about too many
of our beloved Golden retrievers headed to the Rainbow Bridge. The culprit in
almost every case is cancer, and many are dying way before their time. I am
sure you also share my frustration about this and my sorrow for these terrible
losses. We've all been through it, and while each loss is unique and personal,
our empathy can go a long way to help each other through the grief. But in
addition to that, I believe you all share my need to take some action to try to
stop this scourge of cancer deaths! One way is by donating to the
GR Foundation and other canine cancer research organizations to the extent
that we are each able, and to try to stay current with the latest cancer research.
Another way is to enroll our goldens under the age of two in the Morris
Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
( http://caninelifetimehealth.org). And still another way is to make longevity a
priority in our breeding and puppy buying decisions. None if us wants to hear
about or experience any more cancer deaths! Let's all do whatever we can to
make sure we don't have to.
Here's wishing for a happy slide into Spring, more rain for the Bay Area, and
much joy in all you do with your beloved Golden companions!
Suzanne Bria
President; NORCAL Golden Retriever Club
National Specialty Notes
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In Memory
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GRCA National Dates
4
Member Brags
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GRCA National Commit- 5
tee Chairs
Honor Awards
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Member Opportunities
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Awards
GOLDEN NOTES
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front yard. Even though she
could no longer pick up a tennis
the night sky and I would see a
ball, she enjoyed chasing it along
beautiful, bright star. That would
with the others and running back
be my girl looking down at me
to the thrower.
now that she had crossed over
the Rainbow Bridge.
Our neighborhood kids were
A friend told me to look up into
Argus’ Rise of the Phoenix,
CD, MX, MXJ. OF, MXP
“Dogs are not
our whole lives
but they make
our lives whole”
— Roger Caras
They hugged on her as one of the
mothers explained that Starr was
not going to be coming home
again. They hugged harder, burying their faces in her thick fur.
As we walked into the clinic,
fantastic during Starr’s illness.
Starr gave us a good tail wag as
When we first learned of Starr’s
They would brush her wavy,
though to tell us that it was okay;
cancer, we knew that we would
dark red coat and give her big
that we were doing right by her.
have to ultimately make the decihugs. They seemed to know how She laid quietly on the blankets
sion to let her go. But I made the
much she enjoyed their presence the veterinary technicians arpromise to her that I would be
and would eagerly come running ranged and seemed relieved to
with her for as long as she
as soon as she appeared in the
see Liesl, our vet. We spoke for a
wanted to be here. During the
yard.
bit, giving us a little more time
two months from diagnosis to
and then I laid next to her one
passing, we had a couple of hard We were getting ready to attend
last time to whisper how much I
battles. The mandibular mass
the NORCAL GRC annual
loved her, to thank her for all her
was very vascular and would
award banquet when it became
joy and her smiling, funny face
easily bleed. We learned about
apparent that it was going to be
and to say good-bye.
some Chinese herbs that were
Starr’s last day. We woke up to a
truly tiny miracles during these
Starr who was not interested in
It did not take very long for her
times. Starr appeared unaffected eating although she gave us a bit great spirit to be freed.
by these “bleeds” so we simply
of a tail wag. I laid next to her
cleaned her up, gave her the Chi- and whispered that I understood Int CH Argus’ Celestial Awakenings, CD, OA, OAJ
nese herbs, and laid next to her
and that it was going to be okay.
until everything returned to nor“Starr”
Our veterinarian was not on duty
mal.
that Saturday but arranged to
5/14/2003-2/7/2015
Every morning she would wake arrive in the afternoon, giving us
up and give us a big tail wag,
some time to be with our girl.
wait patiently while we whipped Starr spent the morning at my
her canned food into a gruel that mother’s house, where she lived
she could lap up, and allowed us before the cancer struck. After
to administer her daily medicamy father died, Starr was my
tions without a fuss. She would
mom’s constant companion. Beexcitedly wait for us to return
fore we left for the clinic, Starr
home from work, knowing that it spend some time with the kids.
meant some play time in the
Morris Foundation Canine Lifetime Health Project Golden
Retriever Study Reached 3,000!!
We are excited to inform you that the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is currently
full. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the 3000 golden retrievers and
their owners enrolled for their support of this groundbreaking study.
We have already been collecting some amazing data from our enrolled dogs and are
extremely excited for the coming years of results from this study.
To find out more about this study and the other work that Morris Animal Foundation funds please visit www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
2016 National - February 2015
Notes
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The 2016 GRCA National Committee has been hard at work preparing
for October 2016 when the Golden
Retriever world descends upon
Northern California. The following
notes are published as a way to
keep the NORCAL GRC membership aware of the committee pro
gress but also to solicit help in areas that still need coverage. The
best National Specialty shows happen when the host club as a whole 
have active roles.
If there is an area where you feel
your talents would best be used,
please contact Chair Eileen Oshiro
[email protected] or Board
Liaison Robin Baker,
[email protected]
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Clarified our IRS tax status for
fundraising purposes (not a
charitable non-profit)
Clarified our Insurance will
cover fundraising events
Shared Committee Chair and
General Schedule document at
annual banquet and submitted
for Golden Notes
Trying Freedcamp project management software from Christine to see if it works for us
Trying to see best format/
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Gingerrun Saquish Tres Pacific CCA
“Archie”
9/24/06-1/5/15
Loved and missed by
Betsy and Don Sumner
GCH CH Reflections As Time Goes By
CCA
5/1/2004-2/10/2015
“Kiana”
Loved and missed by Patricia Bass Walker
communications to share info
with Board and Club
Based on feedback from club
members, the Logo is to be revised. Will have two logos by
mid-March. One with a colorful stagecoach, and one with a
puppy bowing into a gold mining pan spraying gold into the
air.
Obtained electronic versions of
prior National reports from
Jolene Carey – helpful to some
extent.
Ken Blanchard volunteered to
be our Emergency Coordinator,
and Laura Finco got details on
what is needed
Cindy Garcia agreed to be our
Grooming space/reservations
Chair
Looking at filling other spots,
encouraging people to join
committees—see committee
chair list on next page
Looking at promotional item(s)
to have at our booth at
the 2015 National
Contacted Homeward Bound
and NGRR – both on board for
coordinated rescue activities
Working with Board to determine what seed money is loan
vs income for National
Working on ideas for trophies
Looking into big sponsors like
Levi Strauss
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Fundraising events – looking at
wineries
Starting on seeking big fundraising donations/items for raffles/auctions
Providing Input on quilt being
donated by Dee Dee Anderson’s friend
Providing Input on stained glass
item being donated by Dee Dee
Anderson’s friend
Suzanne Bria and Laura Finco
working on grooming workshops
Dee Dee working on performance seminar in Fall 2015
Monthly meetings (7:00 pm
first Thursday of each month)
set up starting on Thursday,
March 5th
Trip to Placerville at noon on
Tuesday, March 10th with Eileen and Larry Fenner to go
over RV parking
So, as you can see, lots is going
on. Hope everyone finds someone
they can help with. There is definitely plenty for everyone to do!
We will have lots going on in the
next 20 months for sure!
Int CH Argus’ Celestial Awakenings, CD,
OA, OAJ
“Starr”
5/14/2003-2/7/2015
Loved and missed by Laura and April Finco
“It came to me that every time I lose a dog,
they take a piece of my heart with them and
every new dog who comes into my life gifts
me with a piece of their heart. If I live long
enough, all the components of my heart will
be dog, and I will become as generous and
loving as they are” — anonymous
2016 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday Oct. 4
At El Dorado Fairgrounds, Placerville, Obedience
CA unless noted *
Rally
CCA
Rescue Parade
Rescue Meeting
Health clinics - Pigmentary Uveitis,
Health clinics - Pigmentary Uveitis, DNA testing,
Friday Sept. 30
DNA testing,
GRF Gala *location TBD*
NORCAL All-breed Excellent
Breeder Education
Agility Trial
Welcome Wine Tasting BBQ and
Friday Oct. 7
Parade of Titleholders
Sweepstakes - Gun dog
Saturday Oct. 1
Field Trial - *Corning*
Conformation – Regular/non reguNORCAL All-breed Agility Trial
lar classes
#1
CCA
Wednesday Oct. 5
Obedience
Judges' Education
Sunday Oct. 2
Conformation - Puppy and Veteran GRCA Annual meeting
NORCAL All-breed Agility Trial
Sweepstakes
Tailgate party
#2
CCA
“Old” GRCA Board Meeting
VST test *location TBD*
Health clinics - Pigmentary Uveitis,
DNA testing,
Saturday Oct. 8
Monday Oct. 3
Field Trial - *Corning*
Conformation - Best of Breed
GRCA National Agility Trial Gold“New” GRCA Board meeting
ens only
Thursday Oct. 6
Health clinics - Pigmentary Uveitis, Conformation - Regular/non regular Sunday Oct. 9
DNA testing,
Classes
WC/WCX - *Denverton*
Field Trial - *Corning*
Conformation - Junior Showman- “New” GRCA Board Meeting
OC Match Obedience & Rally
ship
Members’ Brags
Tracking
Hailey (Rocklane's Cruz'n The Catwalk) earned her Tracking Dog Excellent
title on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Mather Field near Sacramento. She was
expertly handled by Bill Anderson. They both did an amazing job on a difficult
track and I just could not be prouder! Thank you to judges Bob Rollins, Meg
Azevedo, track layer Kathleen Yee and the Redwood Belgian Tervuren Fanciers for putting on a great event! —Trish Miller
DD's Can't Buy Me Love TDX
On January 18 Lennon earned her Tracking Dog Excellent Title at the SDTC
test at Mather Field. This was her first attempt, and mine as well. Congrats to
Patti Kostakis
NORCAL GRC OCTOBER 2015 SPECIALTY
IMPORTMANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Our Independent will be on Thursday, October 14th and
we are having a Designated on Friday, October 15th
Breed
New Outstanding Dam: CH Aubridge Faux
Paws became an OD (with the two new championships on Violet and Elmer).
Congrats to Robin Baker
Obedience
New UDX
Ryder Dodger Gold VCD2 UDX GO VER RAE
JH AJP THD VCX WC CCA CGC
Ryder got his UDX at the Fresno
Shows at the end of January. In our
two days of showing, he also received two HC's and a HIT. He
also earned his VCD2 in December,
after completing his OAP. Congrats Patti
Kostakis
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2016 GRCA National Specialty Committee Chairs
The following is a list of committee chairs. Please note where there are vacancies especially if its in an area
where your talents may be utilized. If you feel you can help in a particular area, please contact the committee
chair or General Chair, Eileen Oshiro, [email protected]
COMMITTEES/Coordinators
General Chair:
Eileen Oshiro
Breed Chair:
Eileen Oshiro
Obedience Chair: Dee Dee Anderson
Rally Chair:
Patty Kostakis
Chief Ring Steward-Breed
Nancy Talbott
Chief Ring Steward Obedience/Rally:
Dee Dee Anderson
Superintendent:
MB-F, Inc
Agility Chair:
Edwina Ryska
and Linda Lang
Agility Trial Secretary:
TBD
Field Trial Chair:
Debbie Tandoc and Julie Cairns
WC/WCX Chair:
Susan Stratton (Osborn)
VST Tracking/Secretary:
Kathy McIntyre
Chief Track Layer:
Jayne Hurkman
PR – Liaison:
Robin Baker
Answer Gal:
Leslie Blythe
Catalog/Advertising:
Anney Doucette
CCA Chair:
Suzanne Bria
Decorations:
Tammy Ballew and Linda Gomoll
Fund Raising Chair:
Linda Gomoll and Robin Baker
Merchandising
Nancy Kelly,
Terry Southard, Debbie Claussen
Sponsors
(Corporate?Purina?
Dog supplies/related companies?)
Events:
Grooming workshops: Suzanne Bria
and Laura Finco
Wine/picnic, etc
VACANT
Raffle Chair:
Tammy
BallewPersonalized quilt auction:—
quilt contact is Dee Dee AndersonGarage Sale 5/16/15:
Mary Ann
Graziano/Eileen Oshiro
GRCA Liaison:
Eileen Oshiro
Breeders’ Education: GRCA Cindy
Partridge
Judges’ Education:
GRCA Ainslie
Mills
GRCA reports:
Eileen and
Committee Chairs
Grooming spaces/reservations Chair:
Cindy Garcia
Grounds:
Laura Finco (with Dennis
Johnson of MB-F)
Emergency coordinator
Ken Blanchard
Food Vendors:
VACANT
Signage
VACANT
GRCA Banners:
Tammy Ballew
Health Clinics Coordinator:
Karen Swanson
DNA collection:
Mike Lappin
Hospitality:
Ob/Rally judge/worker lunch:
Carole Steding
Daily Club Breakfast: GRCA clubsAne Brusendorff
Welcome/local info (website and hospitality bag:
Jane Ferguson
Judges/Workers lunch:
VACANT
Letty Regan
Tailgate Party:
VACANT
Welcome Wine/BBQ Jan Teichman,
Debbie Claussen
Judges’ Hospitality:
Jeff Pepper
Lodging/Hotel Connections:
Eileen Oshiro
Parade of Titleholders:
Gina King
Parking – Daily (at gate): VACANT
Photo/Video Coordinator: VACANT
Ribbons/Rosettes:
VACANT
RSVP:
Jamie Warren
RV Parking:
Larry Fenner and Kurt Macauley
Secretary (mtg note taker): VACANT
Social Events (ideas):
Wine tasting tour
Gold mining at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Apple Hill tour. On site apple pie
party?
Imagination Theater (on site theater)
Red Hawk Casino
** All of the social events still need
members willing to coordinate!
Transportation:
VACANT
judges to/from airport, hotel to show
Trophies:
Robin Baker and Sylvia Donahey
Trophy Donations:
Laura Franchi
Treasurer:
Janet Peacock
Vendors (non-food):
Debbie Claussen and Alison Desmarias
Volunteers Gal:
Dimity Mueller
Webmaster:
Christine Hsu
2015 NS Booth (promo items): Eileen
Oshiro, Nancy Kelly, Robin Baker,
Tammy Ballew
It is going to take much more than a
village to have a successful 2016
GRCA National Specialty. Every
NORCAL GRC member is asked to
pitch in where they can. If you are unable to actually attend the events, there
is still plenty of behind the scenes
work that needs to be done! Thank you
in advance for your consideration!
NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB SPECIAL AWARDS 2014
NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB hosted its annual awards luncheon on February 7th. We honored the many achievements of our members and their dogs. We also honored the following members for their
dedication and service to the club.
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Vice President Awards: Field
Susan Osborn is recognized this year for her outstanding service to the club through her participation and planning of
multiple field events and training days. Several years ago Susan agreed to chair all the WC/WCX tests between then and
the 2016 National so as to be well prepared to chair the National WC/WCX. In addition, Susan took over the planning
of many training days in several locations, and has been actively involved with helping prepare for the club duck and
pheasant flyer days. Over the past two years I’ve watched Susan give tirelessly to so many at these training days, making sure the new handlers and new dogs (especially) got the attention and time the needed to have a successful time at a
field event. Susan continues that dedicated work now and will be helping our new Field VP in preparing several opportunities this spring for more training days and tests
Vice President Awards: Performance
Edwina Ryska. Edwina has demonstrated tremendous dedication to the club's agility trials for many years. She works
tirelessly not only during the trials, but also does so much behind the scenes work during the year. This is a challenging
time for agility trials in Northern California, and her efforts this year particularly in making the B-match happen at the
November trial kept us in the black. Thank you, Edwina, for all you do.
Megan Hundley. Megan joined NORCAL in 2013 and volunteered to take over chairmanship of the 2014 Beat the Heat
Workshop. She did an exemplary job with her attention to detail and good planning; working with everyone with her
typical good humor and grace. We might not have had the workshop last year if it wasn't for Megan, and it was one of
NORCAL's most profitable events for the year. Thank you, Megan- we are very happy to have you.
Presidents Award for Outstanding Service to NORCAL GRC
Vice President Award: Breed
Laura Franchi was honored with this award for her work as chairperson for the 2014 NORCAL GRC Specialty. Laura’s
efforts contributed to this being one of the most successful events NORCAL GRC held all year.
President’s Award for Outstanding Service to NORCAL GRC
Laura Finco has been an invaluable member of this club for many years. She has served as president for several terms, as
secretary, and currently a director.
In addition to the many ways Laura has contributed to the club through her service on the Board, over the last eight
years she has given a huge boost to the awards banquet through her wonderful slideshows with photos of our dogs as
well as slides of the awards recipients.
Laura also single-handedly produces our club newsletter Golden Notes 4 times a year as editor and has done a wonderful
job!
Laura has also contributed to our agility trials and annual specialties in various ways. Ever a
glutton for punishment, she is continuing to serve on the 2016 National Specialty committee
in charge of grounds – but I know it won't stop there! And she does all this while working fulltime as a middle school science teacher in addition to her 2- and 4-legged family.
I know I'm leaving something out because I'm sure Laura does things I don't even know about!
The bottom line is she's worth her weight in gold. Thank you from all of us, Laura!
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NORCAL GRC FLYER DAY (Ducks)
8 a.m.- 9 a.m
Set-up / dog airing
Open to all Goldens, Flatcoats, Tollers, Poodles
9:00 am- start running dogs
SUNDAY, March 29,
2015
8 am - 5 pm
CRTA Training
Grounds, Denverton
Deadline for
"Entering" Monday,
Mar 23, 2015
Questions - Debbie Tandoc
(H)408 997-9618 (
C) 408 398-9356
or email [email protected]
Fees Per Dog
$45 for 2 Flyers
$30 for 1 Flyer, one series
all dead birds
$15 for 0 Flyers, dead birds
in both series
The entry form will be up
on the website soon
Save the date for:
NORCAL GRC PHEASANT FLYER
DAY
SUNDAY April 26, 2015
- Limit of 2 Flyers per dog
- Limit of 3 dogs per handler
- Limit of 50 dogs or 80 ducks
Petra Ford conditioning Seminar
November 14 in Lodi and November 15 in San Jose
Calling all NORCAL members! Don’t miss out on this fabulous seminar – and a chance to be part of a terrific fundraiser for
the GRCA 2016 National - sponsored by NORCAL GRC.
If you do any kind of performance activity with your dog, here's an excellent opportunity to learn how to get the most out of your
canine partner as well as to prevent injuries. Petra Ford -- who has campaigned dogs at the highest levels in Obedience, Field and
Agility -- is a renowned expert in canine physical and rehabilitation therapy. She operates Aqua Dog Rehabilitation in New Jersey http://aquadogrehab.com-- and luckily for us, she will be making a rare visit to California to present two hands-on seminars
this coming November.
Working and auditing spots will fill up fast. If you're interested in developing tools to develop your own personalized conditioning program for
your dog, make sure you email Patti Kostakis at [email protected] to get priority registration. The skills you'll learn can be
used to improve your dogs' fitness -- in every sport you enjoy with them,
including conformation.
Here is a quote from one of Petra’s clients (Andrae Accera): “With
Petra’s conditioning program, my dog’s speed in agility has increased by
2 yards per second and she can turn on a dime. I can honestly say that
you are going to LOVE the seminars and have a great time. Petra has
done so much to help maximize my dog’s condition for agility, obedience and general health and well-being.”
Petra knows what it takes to be a winner. She's earned titles at both the
national and international level (including the prestigious Crufts show in
England). Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best.
The Petra Ford Seminar committee
Dee Dee, Patti, Dimity, & Terry
NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB 2014 TITLES
OA AXJ NF
NAP OAP AXP
OJP AJP NFP
CA NAJ
MXB MJB CA
MXP
NA
OAP OJP OFP
OA OAJ OF XF
OFP
MX
AX AXJ
NJP
NA NAJ OA OAJ
NAP OAP OJP AJP
MX MJ
AXP
NA OA NAJ
NAJ
MACH 5
MXB2 MJC2 MJB3
MX MXJ XF MXF
NA NAJ OA
NF OF XF
NAP OAP NJP
OJP AJP NFP
AXJ XF
UDX2
OM4 OM5
BN
BN CD
CHAMPION
CH Aubridge on the Purple Carpet
CH Aubridge Stuck on You
CH Ginger I C Gold Skies
CONFORMATION CERTIFICATE OF ASSESSMENT
Reflections Shadow Of Your Smile CCA
Reflections Mustang Sally CCA
Flaxen Fields Fog Jumper Superbeast CD RE OA OAJ XF CCA CGC
Tigana Cairngorm Blessed Thistle TD AX AXJ CCA CGC
Tigana's Triple Exultation BN RN NJP CCA
Manor's Emerald Ana Diamond RN CCA
AGILITY TITLES EARNED
DD's Ranch Rabbit RN TD OA AXJ NF
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
Faraway's Seventeen Sillybles BN RA TD NAJ CA CGC CCA
Wild Mtn She's Something Else BN CDX MX MXJ MXB MJB CA CCA CC
Argus' Rise of the Phoenix CD MX MXJ OF
CH Masters Hoot Do Ya Think Ya R BN CD RE NA TDX
Ambermist Rose Live Wire CDX BN RE NA NAJ NF OAP OJP CCA
Flaxen Fields Fog Jumper Superbeast CD RE OA OAJ XF CCA CGC
Autumnglen's Amazing Rae BN CD RN OAP OJP OFP
Spiritlodge Sporting Chance CD RA JH MX MXJ NF WC VC CCA
Tigana Cairngorm Blessed Thistle TD AX AXJ CCA CGC
Tigana's Triple Exultation BN RN NJP CCA
DD's Paws Before You Leap RE TDX TDU JH OA OAJ WC CCA VC
Ryder Dodger Gold UD GO VER RAE TD JH AJP THD VCX WC CCA
Ambermist Upscaled High Flyer MX MXJ OF RE BN CCA CGC
Regency LaCoste BN RN JH AXP AJP CCA VC WCX
DD's Leaps 'N Bounds TD OA NAJ
CH Suntory By Leaps And Bounds BN CD RE NAJ
MACH5 Emberain Late Harvest MXB2 MJB3 MXF TQX T2B ADHF
MACH5 Emberain Late Harvest MXB2 MJB3 MXF TQX T2B ADHF
Rio Emberain Back To Bree JH MX MXJ MXF
Emberain Winter Rye JH OA NAJ XF
Emberain Winter Rye JH OA NAJ XF
DD's Spring In Tahoe Pines CD TD RE OAP AJP NFP VCD1
DD's Spring In Tahoe Pines CD TD RE OAP AJP NFP VCD1
Emberain Gemstone Dreamkeeper BN RE JH OA AXJ XF WC
AKC NATIONAL AGILITY QUALIFIER
MACH5 Emberain Late Harvest MXB2 MJB3 MXF TQX T2B ADHF
AKC NATIONAL RALLY QUALIFIER
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
GRCA Top 10 - SHOW
GCH Regency Raise The Bet SDHF
MULTIPLE HIGH IN TRIALS &/or MULTIPLE HIGH COMBINEDS
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
Wild Mtn Better Watch Your Speed UDX2 OM2 BN RE CCA
DD's Look Before U Leap CDX TDX RE OA AXJ WC CCA VCD2
OBEDIENCE TITLES EARNED
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
Splendid Masterpiece BN RN JH WCX
CH Masters Hoot Do Ya Think Ya R BN CD RE NA TDX
Robin Baker
Robin Baker
Ken & Trudy Blanchard
Patricia Bass-Walker
Patricia Bass-Walker
Terri Gregson
Christine Hsu
Christine Hsu
Brenda Radcliffe
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Suzanne Bria
Ann Brown
Laura Finco
Mary Ann Graziano
Terri Gregson
Terri Gregson
Carson Haines
Christine Hsu
Christine Hsu
Christine Hsu
Megan Hundley
Patricia Kostakis
Linda Lang
Pam McDonald
Dimity Mueller
Eileen & Richard Oshiro
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Carole Steding
Carole Steding
Scott & Sharon Woodland
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Vic & Laura Franchi
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
John Maher
Dimity Mueller
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Lucy Bradford
Mary Ann Graziano
CD
BN
GO
CD
BN
UDX1 UDX2
OM1 OM2
CD CDX
BN
CDX
BN CD
BN
CDX UD
CD
BN
RN
RAE
RA
RN
RA RE
RA RE
RN RA
RAE
RN RA RE
RA RE
RN
RN RA RE
RN
RE
TD & TDX
TDU
TD
TD
TD
TD
JH
JH
MH 52
MH
JH
JH
JH
WCX
WCX
WCX
WC
VCD2 VCD3
VCX
Flaxen Fields Fog Jumper Superbeast CD RE OA OAJ XF CCA CGC
Tigana's Triple Exultation BN RN NJP CCA
Ryder Dodger Gold UD GO VER RAE TD JH AJP THD VCX WC CCA
Smithaven Ambermist Home Brew BN CD RE NA NF NAP NJP NFP
Ambermist Upscaled High Flyer MX MXJ OF RE BN CCA CGC
Wild Mtn Better Watch Your Speed UDX2 OM2 BN RE CCA
Wild Mtn Better Watch Your Speed UDX2 OM2 BN RE CCA
DD's Look Before U Leap CDX TDX RE OA AXJ WC CCA VCD2
GCH Saffron Cuvee Royale BN RN TD SH WCX
Gaylan's Saffron Pop The Cork CDX RE TD SH WCX
CH Suntory By Leaps And Bounds BN CD RE NAJ
Wingwatcher Free Spirit BN RN CGC
Magicgold's It Has To Be Shasta UD SH WCX
DD's Spring In Tahoe Pines CD TD RE OAP AJP NFP VCD1
Emberain Gemstone Dreamkeeper BN RE JH OA AXJ XF WC
RALLY TITLES EARNED
DD's Dancing In The Moonlight TDX RN
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
GCH Reflections Wishing On A Star RA CCA
Splendid Masterpiece BN RN JH WCX
Flaxen Fields Fog Jumper Superbeast CD RE OA OAJ XF CCA CGC
DD's Paws Before You Leap RE TDX TDU JH OA OAJ WC CCA VC
Golden Pine Dancing Fox Merlot RA
Ryder Dodger Gold UD GO VER RAE TD JH AJP THD VCX WC CCA
Ambermist Upscaled High Flyer MX MXJ OF RE BN CCA CGC
CH Aubridge Backstreet Boy BN RE JH NA NAJ AXP AJP WCX VCX
GCH Saffron Cuvee Royale BN RN TD SH WCX
CH Suntory By Leaps And Bounds BN CD RE NAJ
Wingwatcher Free Spirit BN RN CGC
DD's Spring In Tahoe Pines CD TD RE OAP AJP NFP VCD1
TRACKING/TRACKING EXCELLENT TITLES EARNED
DD's Dancing In The Moonlight TDX RN
DD's Paws Before You Leap RE TDX TDU JH OA OAJ WC CCA VC
Ryder Dodger Gold UD GO VER RAE TD JH AJP THD VCX WC CCA
Dd's Can't Buy Me Love TD
DD's Leaps 'N Bounds TD OA NAJ
DD's Spring In Tahoe Pines CD TD RE OAP AJP NFP VCD1
MASTER NATIONAL QUALIFIER
Firemark Resawood's Alexander RN MH WCX
HUNT TEST TITLES EARNED
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
DD's Paws Before You Leap RE TDX TDU JH OA OAJ WC CCA VC
Resawood's Premium Blend CD RN MH52 WCX CCA VCX ***
Firemark Resawood's Alexander RN MH WCX
Rush Hill's Sparks Will Fly JH WC
Rio Emberain Back To Bree JH MX MXJ MXF
Emberain Winter Rye JH OA NAJ XF
WORKING CERTIFICATES EARNED
Splendid Masterpiece BN RN JH WCX
Regency LaCoste BN RN JH AXP AJP CCA VC WCX
GCH Saffron Cuvee Royale BN RN TD SH WCX
Rush Hill's Sparks Will Fly JH WC
VC/VCX - VCD2
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
DD's Paws Before You Leap RE TDX TDU JH OA OAJ WC CCA VC
Terri Gregson
Christine Hsu
Patricia Kostakis
Linda Lang
Linda Lang
John Maher
John Maher
Dimity Mueller
Lisa Newton
Lisa Newton
Eileen & Richard Oshiro
Brenda Radcliffe
Sue Stauffer
Carole Steding
Scott & Sharon Woodland
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Patricia Bass-Walker
Lucy Bradford
Terri Gregson
Megan Hundley
Nancy Kelly
Patricia Kostakis
Linda Lang
Pam McDonald
Lisa Newton
Eileen & Richard Oshiro
Brenda Radcliffe
Carole Steding
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Megan Hundley
Patricia Kostakis
Patricia Kostakis
Dimity Mueller
Carole Steding
Nancy Murillo
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Megan Hundley
Nancy Murillo
Nancy Murillo
Lisa Newton
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Edwina & Ed Ryska
Lucy Bradford
Pam McDonald
Lisa Newton
Lisa Newton
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Megan Hundley
VCX VCD1 VCD2
VC
VCD2
VCD1
Ryder Dodger Gold UD GO VER RAE TD JH AJP THD VCX WC CCA
Regency LaCoste BN RN JH AXP AJP CCA VC WCX
DD's Look Before U Leap CDX TDX RE OA AXJ WC CCA VCD2
DD's Spring In Tahoe Pines CD TD RE OAP AJP NFP VCD1
OUTSTANDING DAM
OD NOC OTCH DD's Dreams Do Come True UDX26 OGM
RE TDX VCD1 JH NA NAJ WCX CCA VCX OBHF
TOP AWARDS FOR NORCAL 2014
TOP AGILITY DOG 20 INCHES
MACH5 Emberain Late Harvest MXB2 MJB3 MXF TQX T2B ADHF
Ed & Edwina Ryska
TOP AGILITY DOG 24 INCHES
Emberain Winter Rye JH OA NAJ XF
Ed & Edwina Ryska
TOP SHOW FEMALE PUPPY
Aria's Bright Lights And Promises
Christine & Michael McDaniel
TOP SHOW FEMALE GOLDEN
CH Ginger I C Gold Skies
Ken & Trudy Blanchard
TOP SHOW MALE PUPPY
Rgency Make It So
Mark & Jackie Sellers
TOP SHOW MALE GOLDEN
Rgency Make It So
Mark & Jackie Sellers
RESERVE OBEDIENCE GOLDEN
Wild Mtn Better Watch Your Speed UDX2 OM2 BN RE CCA
John Maher
TOP OBEDIENCE GOLDEN
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX2 RAE IM5 TDX OAP AJP NFP JH CCA VCX VCD3
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
Patricia Kostakis
Pam McDonald
Dimity Mueller
Carole Steding
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
WOOFSTOCK 2015 & NORCAL GRC!
Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA
June 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2015
NORCAL GRC is proud to be supporting all four days of Woofstock 2015!
Our Board will be providing gift cards for BOB, BOS, WD, & WB
plus puppy sweeps on Saturday June 6.
Please join us and let’s make majors for all!
Entries close on May 20, 2015 with Superintendent MB-F, Inc. - www.infodog.com
Judges
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Houston Clark
Michael Faulkner
Steve Dainard (Canada)
Paula Nykiel
Sweeps Judge:
Sheila Polk
On Friday night Woofstock is hosting the Eukanuba Puppy Extravaganza!
Enter your star or future stars (sponsored by Eukanuba).
HEALTH CLINICS AVAILABLE SAT & SUN: BAER Hearing, Cardio, CERF
New Tie dyed logo items available for sale each year - Collect them all!
Saturday is “Tie-Dye Day!” with a Best Costume Contest!
Judging held prior to the groups on Saturday -- Prizes awarded for best costumes:
$100 for Best Male & Female -$25 Best Youth -$25 Best Dog
All rings tented - music throughout the day - mardi gras “peace beads” for BOB!
Come and have some FUN at WOOFSTOCK!
MAJORS!
MAJORS!
MAJORS!
Golden Notes Contacts and Information
NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
Golden Notes Editor
Laura Finco
[email protected]
(925) 828-8731
7090 Utica Court
NORCAL GRC Information
General Information
Meetings: General meetings are held four times a year in the Bay Area with date,
time, and location to be published online and in Golden Notes.
Membership
Potential members are required to attend THREE NORCAL events and sponsored
by a member in good standing. IF THIS APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED AFTER
SEPTEMBER 15, NO DUES SHALL BE PAYABLE THE FOLLOWING
YEAR. Membership applications can be obtained online or from Letty Regan,
NORCAL GRC Membership Secretary, P.O Box 246, Calistoga, CA 94515
Volunteers Needed
Each event that NORCAL GRC puts on requires the assistance of members in a
variety of roles. All NORCAL GRC members are encouraged to volunteer for at
least one event throughout the year. If you cannot volunteer in person, it is
suggested that members consider making a donation to the trophy fund.
Annual Awards Banquet/Meeting
Each year NORCAL GRC holds our Awards Banquet to honor the achievements
of our dogs. Awards applications are generally available online mid-November.
All awards applications must be submitted by the published deadline in order to
be included in the awards ceremony. Further information is available online and
in the November/December issue of Golden Notes.
Picnic Trials
Picnic Trials (field training sessions for both owners and dogs) are held monthly
from February—October in various locations. All Goldens and their owners are
welcome. We also welcome the “rarer” retrievers— standard poodles, curly
coated retrievers, flat coated retrievers, IWS, and Tollers. All levers of experience
from pups and adults that have never seen a bird to advanced hunting dogs are
encouraged to attend. Bring a lunch, drinks, and utensils as well as water and
other equipment for your dog. If you have them, bring your whistles, bumpers,
duck calls starter pistols, decoys, etc. Cost is $10 for your first dog and $5 for each
additional dog (first time handlers get their first dog free!) The cost covers ground
rental and shells. Generally dead birds are used but if flyers are available they will
be provided at cost. Sign up at 8:30 am with work starting at 9 am— NON
MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR EVENTS!
Show Superintendents
If you are interested in receiving premium lists for shows in this area, send your
name and address to:
MB-F, Inc PO Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27410
Jack Bradshaw PO Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Jack Onofrio PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Norman Brown, PO Box 4566, Spokane, WA 99220
Newport, PO Box 7131, Pasadena, CA 91109
Show events are listed on the AKC website (www.akc.org) and in the AKC
publication the AKC Gazette. Contact the AKC PO Box 37903 Raleigh, NC
27690 for additional information.
Golden Retriever Club of America
NORCAL Golden Retriever Club is part of the Golden Retriever Club of
America. All members of NORCAL GRC are encouraged to hold dual
membership with the GRCA. Information regarding officers and the Western
Regional Officers can be found at www.grca.org
NORCAL Delegate to GRCA: Laura Finco, 7090 Utica Court, Dublin, CA
94568
.
Show/Obedience/Juniors:
Sue Carpenter
4234 Rosenbaum Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
Field:
Debbie Tandoc
1175 Culligan Blvd
San Jose, CA 95120
Agility:
Edwina Ryska
6010 Roblar Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
Please send your results to the appropriate editor by the 10th of every
month to ensure that your information will be included in the next issue.
Subscription to Golden Notes
Upon request, nonmembers will receive one complimentary copy of Golden
Notes after which they will be asked to pay a yearly subscription/donation fee
of $20 to be mailed to the editor.
Puppy Referrals
Contact Ken and Trudy Blanchard, 7135 Gibson Canyon Rd, Vacaville, CA
95688 (707) 455-0281 or [email protected]
There is a $25 donation fee to NCGRRescue for members listing litters. Clearance information must be submitted with referral request. NORCAL GRC
puppy referral services is a VOLUNTARY activity. Typically 10-20 phone calls
are received weekly for puppy information. The service does not guarantee that
breeders will be provided with enough referrals, nor does NORCAL GRC and
its members assume any responsibility for follow up after a referral has been
made. This is a contact service only. Breeders are requested to contact this
service when all puppies in a litter are placed.
Advertisement Rate
Litter Listings: $15.00 per issue for members and $25.00 per issue for nonmembers; all information including clearances and pedigrees must be submitted with request.. The form below must be completed and sent in order for
Litter Listings to appear.
Equipment/For Sale: $10.00 per issue
Commercial/Services: $25 per issue for a 1/4 page ad as space allows
AGREEMENT
In consideration for NORCAL Golden Retriever Club listing the breeding of:
_____________________________________________________________ (sire) to
_____________________________________________________________ (dam)
in the “Litter Listings” section of the NORCAL Golden Retriever Club newsletter,
Golden Notes, the undersigned agrees to indemnify and defend NORCAL Golden Retriever Club for and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action,
damages, and costs asserted against and/or imposed upon NORCAL Golden Retriever
Club which are in any manner connected with the foregoing breeding.
________________________________________________________ _____________
Signed
Date
_______________________________________________________________________
Printed Name
OFA Hip Registry
Certification by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals that a Golden does
not have hip dysplasia is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the
GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact
your local veterinarian for x-ray information or a referral to a specialist.
CERF Eye Registry
Certification by a Board Certified Veterinarian Ophthalmologist that a
Golden’s eyes are free from hereditary problems is required for adverting in
Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for
certification. Contact your local veterinarian for a referral to a specialist..
Pedigree Information must also be submitted with Litter Listing Requests.
UPCOMING NORCAL GRC EVENTS— IMPORTANT DATES
Date
Event
Location
Contact
March 21-22, 2015
NORCAL AKC HUNT
TEST
Denverton
Debbie Tandoc
[email protected]
March 29, 2015
April 26, 2015
NORCAL GRC Flyer Day
March is ducks
April is pheasants
Denverton
Debbie Tandoc
[email protected]
May 9, 2015
NORCAL GRC GRCA WC/ Denverton
WCX
Debbie Tandoc
[email protected]
Fall 2016
GRCA National Specialty
Show hosted by NORCAL
GRC
Eileen Oshiro
[email protected]
Placer County Fairgrounds
Check out our website (www.norcalgrc.org) for other important dates
Golden Notes
c/o Laura Finco, Editor
7090 Utica Court
Dublin, CA 94568