Golden Notes - NORCAL Golden Retriever Club

NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
www.norcalgrc.org
Golden Notes
SPRING 2014
Elected Officers:
President
Suzanne Bria
Secretary/Treasurer
Lisa Newton
1675 Fallen Leaf
Los Altos, CA
94024
VP Performance
Christine Hsu
VP Breed
Robin Baker
VP Field
Scott Woodland
Director
Laura Finco
From the President: Suzanne Bria
This will be my first message in an issue of Golden Notes since being elected as president, and as strange as it
may seem to those of you who know me, I'm finding myself a bit at a loss for words! The one thing I am certain I
want to say is a huge THANK YOU to our outgoing Board members for all the hard work and dedication they have
put into serving the club: Nancy Kelly, Terry Southard, and Eileen Oshiro who served as president for four years
and is continuing as chair of the 2016 National Specialty committee. We may not say it enough to each other, but
your dedication as volunteers for the club is – simply put – what makes it work. I look forward to good times and
success working with the current Board toward achieving all our goals and maybe even some new ones!
When I think of NORCAL GRC of which I've been a member for only about 10 years now, so many thoughts go
through my mind, and so many experiences – even in this short amount of time compared to many of the members. I acquired my first golden retriever – my first dog – in 1997, and the first dog I ever did any formal activities or
earned any titles in 2002. So truly I am a relative newbie! It seems every day I am reminded of how little I know
about dogs and how much there still is to learn. It is a very humbling experience.
When I think of NORCAL GRC I think of all the members and hundreds
of dogs and all the activities you are engaged in throughout the year.
The amount of dedication, time spent, expertise, and determination is
astounding to me! Every year at the awards luncheon I am amazed all
over again at what you all accomplish with your dogs.
Some of us focus our time and energy almost entirely in one area like
Director
agility or field, obedience or conformation. Others of us train and show in
Pamela McDonald several areas or dabble in many. A few have even reached the highest
levels of achievement in multiple areas – but all of us demonstrate the
incredible versatility of our breed!
Standing
Officials
Financial Secretary
Patty Simmons
Membership
Secretary
Letty Regan
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But none of us do it alone. If it weren't for club members who encouraged
and mentored me and helped guide me to the best classes and trainers, I
would probably never have accomplished anything with my dogs. And it
certainly wouldn't have been much fun either! I have made wonderful
friends through the club, people I would never have met otherwise.
So my first plea – or challenge if you will – to all of you who belong to
NORCAL GRC is this: Take the time to reach out to another member and
encourage that person to try something new by helping him or her get
started, or ask for them to help introduce you to their area of expertise. We
already have tremendous crossover in our club; I would love to see even
more. Doing so will help us get to know each other better and gain even
more respect for our fellow members.
Also, we all know someone in our neighborhoods, our workplaces, or
perhaps the result of our breeding – people who are not members of our
club, whom we might call "pet people." Why not reach out to one of them as
well and invite them to an event or activity so they can see what it's all about!
Who knows, they might get just as excited as we are and even end up joining
the club! At the very least it is an educational opportunity.
Last but not least, in all of the fervor of our pursuits with our dogs, take the
time to nurture the most important part of our relationships with them: just
being together. A walk on the beach, a cuddle in the grass, tossing balls in
the park. Our magnificent Golden companions are with us for such a relatively
short time, so love them every minute! After all, they don't care about the
competition and the titles; they only care about us. Bless 'em!
Cheers to all,
Suzanne
Inside this issue:
From the President
1
Editor’s Bark
2
General Mtg Minutes
3
New Members
3
Board Minutes
4, 5
Specialty Update
5
Members Brags
6
WC/WCX Report
7
Beat the Heat Flyer
8
Club Information
10
Events Calendar
11
GOLDEN NOTES
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Note: In this edition I opted
to share with everyone the
AKC Chair’s Report. I
hope you read through the
report and share the information as you see fit.
Argus’ Rise of the Phoenix,
CD, MX, MXJ
“Dogs are not
our whole lives
but they make
our lives whole”
— Roger Caras
In football, which allows 11
players on the field, the assemblage of fans in the stadium is
collectively referred to as the
“12th man.” A researcher from
Harvard University discovered
that the home team achieved a
tenth of a point advantage for
every 10,000 fans in the stadium.
base. You cannot buy a fan base.
You create it by telling stories
about the many things that happen in our world, throughout the
day, throughout the years. Sometimes it is about winning, but
mostly it is about unique, emotional experiences that can only
happen when dogs and people
come together. Those stories are
best when told by fans - people
Imagine the advantage we could like you. As Napoleon said, “Ten
people who speak make more
have for purebred dogs, for
breeders, and for our sport with a noise than ten thousand who are
much larger active fan base. We silent.”
have already begun to do just
that with Facebook.
At the Delegates Meeting on
Monday, Chris Walker presented
There are lots of numbers associ- an informative guide to utilizing
ated with Facebook, but the most social media to help your clubs.
important are those that identify It will be posted on AKC.org. I’ll
reiterate the conclusion of the
your true fan base. There is a
presentation: We need you to talk
simple equation that does that:
- promote yourselves, promote
the number of “people talking
your dogs and promote the sport
about this” divided by the total
number of “likes” which is called of purebred dogs. And educate
people about responsible dog
“engagement.” According to
ownership. Be proud of the love
experts, an acceptable engageand service you have given the
ment rate, or true fans, is in the
sport over the years and nurture
range of one to two percent.
new people into the sport.
New York, NY – If you’re anything like my wife and I, it all
started the day you brought that
one dog into your life. For us, it
was Caesar - our first Bullmastiff. Since there was no Internet
back then, we found him through
the classifieds in our local paper.
He was a great dog, just not a
great Bullmastiff. But that didn’t
matter to us. We loved him - and
lost him much too early. But in
that short time, he made us fall in
love with the Bullmastiff breed.
We researched the breed and
breeders, learned about conformation events, attended dog
shows, and began to collect that
array of breed paraphernalia that
somehow invades every corner
of your home. I imagine many of
you are wearing your breed on
you somewhere right now – pins
or jewelry or clothing or even, I
would wager, some have a tattoo.
Two baseball teams with very
In short, we, like you, became
strong fan bases are the New
fans of a breed and fans of our
York Yankees and the New York
sports.
Mets. The Yankees have an engagement rate of 4% and the
I like being called a fan, don’t
Mets have 6%. Both are doing
you? I like what it stands for,
even though some people believe better than acceptable in growing
their fan base.
the idea of “fans” came from
“fanatics” - a usually pejorative
word. Actually, The Dickson
Apple, one of the world’s strongBaseball Dictionary cites Wilest and best-liked brands, is at
liam Henry Nugent’s work as1.4%. HSUS is at 1.6% and
serting that “fan” was derived
ASPCA is at 4%.
from “the fancy,” a term from
England referring to the enthusiasts of a specific hobby or sport – The AKC’s engagement rate –
like dog shows. The word came the measurement of true fans – is
an astounding 30%! The actual
into common usage in America
in 1889, just five years after the number of true fans is 535,000 –
higher than any of those I just
launch of the American Kennel
mentioned by a multiple. In fact,
Club. Coincidence? I think not.
we have 16 times more true fans
than HSUS.
It is an accepted fact in sports
that your fans can have a demonYou cannot manufacture a fan
strable impact on performance.
In short, spread the truth.
There are people and organizations that don’t want the truth
about the AKC to be known.
Hate may attack it and ignorance
may ridicule it, but in the end,
the truth is irrefutable. While
yawns, laughter, and germs are
infectious, the most powerful
infectious thing is spreading the
truth.
As true fans, we will stay strong,
stand up for dogs, and speak out
for our values. And we won’t
stop until every critic becomes a
fan.
Sincerely,
Alan Kalter
Chairman
NORCAL GRC GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
May 10, 2014 3:30 pm
addressed by the National Committee
at its next meeting.
the awards banquet for 2015. Do we
wish to use the Cattleman's Restaurant
location again? Wait staff was friendlt
The CCA for this year is scheduled for and banquet manager was pleasant to
Denverton CRTA Property following
Sunday, July 27, chaired by Suzanne
work with. Yes, let's return to this
WC/X test
Bria.
venue. Date for 2015 needs to be reviewed by the board to avoid all possiLisa
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reported
for
Christine
ble conflicts, and if it is changed will
Meeting called to order by Scott
Hsu that the Beat the Heat Match this be held later in February, not earlier so
Woodland following presentation of
ribbons at WC/X. Noted only nine club year will include conformation. Megan as to allow time for the awards to be
Hundley will chair the match and
ordered and prepared for this event.
members present: Scott Woodland,
Allyssa Mader will chair the conforSharon Woodland, Pam McDonald,
mation portion. Please volunteer and
Meeting adjourned upon motion of
Lisa Newton, Nancy Kelly, Susan
lend your support to this fundraiser
Janet Wood and seconded by Nancy
Osborn, Janet Wood, Carol Milletteevent for our club!
Kelly at 3:50. Plus it was starting to
Snodgrass, Terry Gale
rain!
Scott Woodland reported that Suzanne Discussion regarding an ad for our
club for the November/December
Respectfully submitted,
Bria had sent an update for meeting
GRCA
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Lisa Newton
regarding status of Wendy Townsend
Hearty support amongst us. We need a Secretary
seminar, grooming seminar, and fun
"photo gatherer" to organize and enday. No dates set as yet, still in progress. Pam McDonald noted that Robin courage contribution of photos, and we
Baker is continue to work on arrange- will follow up with Susan Osborne
and/or Sylvia Donahey to create the
Volunteer Needed to encourments for the Townsend seminar.
age and collect photos for a
ad. A minimum two-page spread is
NorCal GRC ad in the Nosuggested featuring lots of photos.
The National 2016 will be held in
vember-December field them
Placerville at the El Dorado County
issue of the GRCA magazine! Please contact any
Fairgrounds. It was chosen for the fa- Noted that the Dallas Ft. Worth
board member for details.
vorable grounds conditions. The field Golden Retriever Club sent a very
Thank you!
generous donation of $1,000 to our
trial will be held in Corning and the
club for our National fund. We will
WC/X at the CRTA Denverton propfollow up with a gracious thank you
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conflict with the field trial and agility/ note acknowledging this gift.
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Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors of Norcal GRC [includes past and Awards Banquet income from dinners is
new officers/directors]
$1,675. Extra lettering cost $80, dinner
expense $1,425, door prizes $166, awards
Date: March 11, 2014, at Stone Valley $2,205. Loss of $2,041. Noted as a very
Middle School Meeting called to order at successful event for our membership.
7:10 p.m.
Discussion regarding October Specialty
Present:
Incoming President Suzanne budget and National Specialty budget.
Bria, Incoming VP Performance Christine How can we aid the current Specialty
Hsu, VP Field Scott Woodland, VP Breed Chair by providing a suggested budget
Robin Baker, Incoming Director Laura without added pressure to adhere closely to
Finco, Director Pam McDonald, Secretary it, i.e., allowing creativity and flexibility to
Lisa Newton. Also present and participat- the current chairs. The goal is to propose a
ing, outgoing President Eileen Oshiro, budget based on past Specialties but not
outgoing VP Performance Terry Southard, unduly restrict our current chairs, so they
outgoing Director Nancy Kelly.
have a flexible guideline within which to
work.
Robin Baker via conference line; Pam
McDonald and Scott Woodland via Skype. It is agreed that the past year’s Beat the
Heat Match proceeds will be designated
Minutes of last General Meeting: Ap- for the Specialty. To clarify, proceeds from
proved.
the 2013 Beat the Heat Match were earmarked for the National Specialty AcPRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Welcome count. Starting in 2014, the profits will go
and a big thank you to the outgoing board to the following year’s Specialty (2015).
and president. Thank you from incoming Show Secretary/Chairs will advise with a
president Suzanne Bria on behalf of the proposed budget for the Specialty and
entire board and membership at large. We funds will be transferred from the BTH
are all very grateful to Eileen, Terry and Match as needed and approved.
Nancy for their generous and attentive
service to our club. We will continue to VP PERFORMANCE REPORT: Chrisencourage interaction with our member- tine Hsu reports Megan Hundley has
ship in and between all our different ven- signed contract with Kirigin Cellars for the
ues for our versatile breed.
August 23, 2014 date for our Beat the Heat
Match. Chairs are in place – would we like
Possibilities are more casual get-togethers to add conformation back in? If so, we
for our membership for grooming experi- need a chair to do so. Suggested Allyssa
ence, suggestions and advice, fun days Mader, Gina King, Jackie Sellers. Agree to
such as a spring fling with bumper toss announce the match date now.
games, etc. Christine Hsu will check into
gathering a committee for organizing and AGILITY REPORT: Christine Hsu conarranging a grooming get-together.
firms that we have agreed to a two-year
contract with Lorie Abbott. Linda Lang
SECRETARY REPORT: No new corre- has this in place.
spondence. Formal letter to be sent to
AKC with list of current officers and VP BREED REPORT: Robin Baker
board.
reports Laura Franchi has contract signed
with all the judges, pending receipt of one.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Via Email from Discussion regarding entry fees. Agree to
Financial Secretary Patty Simmons: keep the same. The new AKC rule is that
Checking account balance $25,946. Does bitches in season can now be pulled after
entries close for obedience and rally and
not include most recent flyer day.
receive a refund. Most clubs are refunding
Specialty Account balance is $15,672 and all but the processing fee because MBF
includes transfer of $5,000 in February charges $10.60. Agreed a processing fee of
$11 will be withheld and remainder is re2014.
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turned to entrant. Catalog shall include a
written statement that bitches in season
shall receive a refund excluding processing
fee of $11.
VP FIELD REPORT: Scott Woodland
reports the last flyer day in March made a
profit although numbers are not yet in.
Thank you to Debbie Tandoc and Susan
Osborne for organizing a very successful
event. Our hunt test will be held in less
than two weeks and entries have closed
with near capacity for the master stakes.
The WC/X date is May 10. Next flyer day
will be April 27 at Denverton with pheasant.
OLD BUSINESS:
Awards: Nancy Kelly and Laura Finco
report that 70 percent of membership dues
is going to the awards cost due to the numerous titles now recognized by the AKC.
Small plaques are now $35-39 and large
are $55-58. Bars cost $6.95-8.10 per bar.
We order about 92 bars and between 18
and 28 small plaques each year.
Handout with Awards Committee suggestions is provided (see attached). Our focus
is on streamlining the top awards and also
providing certificates for lower tier titles,
so that recognition will be given but not
quite as expensive for our club.
It is agreed we need to streamline and adjust our awards in order to lighten the load
on our budget. Agreed to discuss further at
next meeting.
Membership: Discussion recommending a
policy change for membership: joining mid
year, an annual volunteer requirement, and
life membership discussed.
Banquet: The Awards Banquet was a
huge success: The venue was well received, we had good attendance and it was
a very fun atmosphere for our members.
Tablecloths again? Yes! We thank Pam
McDonald for her hard work and quick
action on finding a venue for us very
quickly when our past venue became unavailable, and generally chairing this
event. She also organized a wonderful
charity auction during this event, as well as
very fun door/raffle prizes. Christine Hsu
prepared and delivered a beautiful dessert
menu of homemade cupcakes, as well as
providing auction items. Lisa Newton assisted with contributions to cupcakes and
the raffle donation.
Terry Southard found and ordered leashes
that left us all hoping to hear our name
called – and extended her thanks to Christine for organizing a donation on behalf of
Jodi. Terry, who was unable to attend, reports she heard only good comments regarding the luncheon.
mate from the Cow Palace. Santa Rosa is
low cost, but Placerville is pretty close and
has many amenities to entice us. Placerville would very much like us, has a favorable and attractive site, hotels are less expensive in that area, it boasts a good
kitchen, and RV parking should be fine.
With regard to our potential field trial and
WC/X venue, Placerville Fairgrounds site
is 2 hours and 20 minutes from Corning
for our field trial and WC/X venue, 2 hours
to the Oakdale grounds, and 1-1/2 hours to
Denverton/Grizzly Island. There are good
campus location choices for our VST test
within an hour of the site.
We need an event chair for next year’s
Awards Banquet. Suzanne Bria will prepare the forms and publicize this event, We are in need of a fundraiser chair for our
and Ann Brown will again do the reserva- National. Please volunteer!
tions – thank you!!
NEW BUSINESS:
CCA: Suzanne Bria will chair this event
at the Lafayette Community Center venue, Discussion regarding meeting via Skype or
reserved this year for July 27th. Christine GoToMeeting, etc. Christine suggests that
will be event secretary. We need a hospi- we make a separate proposal for National
tality chair. Please volunteer to help make Committee meetings. She and Eileen will
this event a success.
further discuss the options after this meeting. It is noted that Laura Finco will no
National 2016: Report and update given longer be a Co-Chair on the National Comby Eileen Oshiro. Consideration is being mittee.
given to Santa Rosa, Placerville, and
awaiting estiPuppy Referral Ser-
2014 Specialty
Update
Friday, October 17, 2014 NORCAL Specialty Show and
Obedience and Rally Trials
Site: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Supt: MB-F, INC
JUDGES:
Breed and Junior Showmanship – Collette Jaynes
Puppy and Veteran Sweeps - Mrs. Jane Fergason
Novice A, B, Utility A, B, Beginner Novice A, B and
Rally – Richard A. Strong
Open A, B and Veterans Obedience – Hazel Olbrich
We plan on having a Townsend seminar and clinic in
November, more information to follow…
vice: Discussion regarding a recent member request to be reinstituted on the puppy
referral list after previous declination of
said request. It is agreed after discussion
that the board will follow the GRCA rules
on this matter and report directly to the
member. Suzanne Bria will update our
member and the Blanchards who volunteer
the puppy referral service as to status.
Scott Woodland suggests that we review
our puppy referral policy and update and
amend as needed to provide clear guidelines.
Life Member Policy: It is agreed following discussion that family members of
those awarded a lifetime membership need
to renew each year, but will pay no dues.
Gertrude Fischer Trophy: We need a
volunteer to be the curator to maintain this
trophy for its safekeeping and update of
engraving tags. It was suggested that Toni
Maita may be willing and able to do this
for our club.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Newton
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Members’ Brags
Tracking
Agility
NEW OJP & NAP
In Agility Sliver earned her OJP in February and her
NAP in April.
DD's Dancing In the Moonlight TDX/Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
NEW OA & AXJ
DD's Ranch Rabbit AXJ OA RN TD/
Billy & Dee Dee Anderson
Glimmer earned her TD on 2/16 at 6 months old. Glimmer passed another TD test on 2/23 and went on to earn her TDX on 4/6 at 7 months
old.
Billy handled Bunny to her OA & AXJ.
NEW TD & TDX
Obedience
NEW TD
DD's River of Dreams TD/Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
River earned her TD on 2/16 at 6 months old. Handled by Dee Dee, it
was fun to run both puppies (Glimmer & River) in the same test and
pass.
NEW TD
DD's Spring in Tahoe Pines TD RA NAP OJP/Carole Steding
Billy Anderson handled Sugar to her TD on 2/23.
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX TDX RE JH OM3 VCD1
OJP WC CCA VCX OBHF
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
In Obedience Sliver won High In Trial on
3/29 at the Lake County KC, High In Trial
and High Combined at the Intermountain
KC in Utah on May 3 & 4th.
DD's Can't Buy Me Love TD. Lennon earned her TD on March 23 at
the DDTC test at Mather Field. Her first title at 7 months old. Congrats to Patty and Lennon!
In Rally Sliver earned two RAE legs with two High Combined awards.
Patty also announced that Ryder Dodger Gold VCD1 UD VER RE JH
WC CCA CGC earned his TD, NAP, and VCD1 in March
Breed
Field
NEW JH
In the field Sliver earned her JH in March at the Hills
Ferry trial.
Lisa Newton reports that at 11 months of age, Ty accomplished his WC at our NORCAL test on May 10.
Before that, Ty finished his Junior Hunter title at the
Rogue Valley test in Oregon in late April. Good puppy
Ty! Not to be outdone, Brix was awarded her WCX ribbon on May 10 at our Norcal test! Good girl Pixie! She
had fun!
New Champion: Ginger IC Gold Skies owned by Ken and
Trudy Blanchard
Icy finished with three majors!
Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers
Best of Winners for 4 points
Silver Bay Kennel Club
Best of Winners for 3 points
Scottsdale Dog Fanciers
Winners Bitch for 4 points
NEW OD
NOC OTCH DD's Dreams Do Come True UCX26
TDX RE OGM VCD1 JH WCX CCA OBHF OD VCX (Dream)
Dee Dee & Billy Anderson
PUPS ARE:
OTCH DD's Slice of Pie UDX TDX RE JH OM3 VCD1 OJP WC
CCA VCX OBHF
DD's Look Before U Leap AXJ OA RN TDX WC CCA VCX
DD's Ranch Rabbit AXJ OA RN TD
ANNUAL WC/WCX REPORT
Our annual WC/WCX (along with a
WCI for NSDTRs) Event was held at
CRTA Denverton on Saturday, May
10, 2014.
We lucked out on weather with minimal wind and reasonable temperatures
(for Denverton). Both Friday and Sunday were very windy and the big heat
wave moved in on Tuesday, so we
were very lucky this year. For those
training in the field, you know that this
year has been a challenge. No rain until March so there was almost no cover
to train in until almost April if you
wanted to stay out of the foxtails!
WCX: Brian Iwata, Steve Newton
In addition to the committee, there are
a number of people that answered the
“All Hands on Deck” call
Janet Wood: Gate Greeter and Bird
& Equipment Transportation
Bruce Hayes: Equipment, teaching
Bird Throwing techniques and
where ever else he could help!
Lindsey Cuff: Made the all important Subway lunch run and
helped get the food to the
troops!
Carol Millete-Snodgrass: WCX
Marshall, freed me up to handle other little details. Thank
you from me!
Karen Treibel; Who came out to
help move birds and they were
already moved!
Pat Romeiro: WC Marshall and
Bird Wrangler
Lucy Bradford: WC Marshall and
helped Nancy and Lindsey get
all the lunches organized and
delivered
Judges: Ray Kaufman, Terri Gale
Aqueus White Tie and Tails JH,
"Tux", O: Patricia Romeiro
WCX: # of Starters: 21, # of Qualifiers: 15, 14 Goldens, 1FCR
Judges: Joe Skorupa, Alexandra
Starr
Bravhart Maverick's All A Twitter JH,
" Tweety", O: Wendy Johnston
Emberain Kase of Dynamite SH MXB
MXF MFB,"Kaycee", O: Patricia H
Johnson
Golden De Luxe Tumalo Mountain
JH, "Kareligh", O: Patricia H Johnson
Huntleigh Longrun 49er Gold Nugget
Our test entries were average this year.
CDX SH WCX VC, "G", O: Robert
We had 17 dogs entered and 8 passing
Lutolf
in the WC and 21 dogs entered and 15
Magicgold's Rock A Doodle Doo SH,
passing in the WCX. The pass rate in
"Roca", O: Cheryl Baca
the WC was a bit lower than in previMaverick's West Coast Offense MH
ous years but the judges were limited
WCX QAA, "West", O: Carol Milletein the areas free of foxtails and the
Snodgrass
cover was a bit higher than many of
PJ's Cayenne With A Dash 'O Cinnathe dogs had had a chance to work in.
mon SH, 'Kai", O: Patricia H Johnson
Quartermoon Stryker California Gold
We tried something new for the club
JH, "Stryker", O: Michael Fauria
this year. Lisa Newton arranged for
Here are the test results:
Regency LaCoste BN RN JH AXP
Bird Boys instead of Club Members
AJP WC VC CCA, "Gator", O: Pam
WC: # of Starters: 17, # of Qualifiand/or Entrants to run the popper and/ ers: 8, 6 Goldens, 1 NSDTR, 1FCR
McDonald
or winger stations this year. It was well Judges: Ray Kaufman, Terri Gale
FC Ruby Redfish Mo's Mountain Gem
received and we think contributed to a
OD, O: "Ruby", Carol Milletemore relaxed event as handlers could
Golden De Luxe Tumalo Mountain
Snodgrass
just focus on running their dogs. As
JH," Karleigh", O: Patricia H. Johnson GCH CH Saffron Cuvee Royale BN
with any field event, even our small
Magicgold Oakley Annie Get Your
TD SH WC VCX CCA, " Brix", O:
WC/WCX took a small army to pull
Gun, "Oakley", O:Don Mantz
Lisa Newton
off. Please take a moment to thank the Oakline's Busy Signal BN RN, "Buzz", Sunbeam's The Devil Made Me Do It,
following people if you see them at
O: Lee Wyker, Handler: Lucy Brad"Angel", O: Jean Mott
your next event.
ford
Windy Ridge Maverick's Elmer Fudd
Quartermoon Stryker California Gold CD BN RE SH WC NW2, "Elmer", O:
Committee Members:
JH,"Stryker", O: Michael Fauria
Wendy Johnston
Susan Stratton: Chairperson, Training Rush Hill's Sparks Will Fly JH, "Ty", Windy Ridge Maverick's Wildwood
Daze organizer, and Bird
O: Lisa Newton
Tigger BN CD RE JH WC, "Tigger",
Wrangler
Sunbeam's The Devil Made Me Do It, O: Linda Christensen
Nancy Kelly: Hospitality, WC Mar"Angel", O: Jean Mott
shall
Aqueus Galaxy of Stars 2 Orion
CH Rockyhill's Once You Go Black
Scott Woodland: VP Field, WC Gun- (NSDTR) "Rion", O:Kathy Gibson
SH WC CGC, "Andy", O: Mimi Ruiz
ner, Bird Wrangler
Coastalight Livnlife 2 The Max JH,
(FCR)
Lisa Newton: Arranging for the Bird
"Zest", O: Catherine Lynch (FCR)
Boys and the Gunners
From the field,
Gunners:
Pam McDonald
WCI: # of Starters: 1, # of QualifiWC: Scott Woodland, Tom Bishop ers: 1 NSDTR
WC/WCX Test Secretary
NORCAL Golden Retriever Club’s
Obedience, Rally, Conformation and CGC - All Breed
“Beat the Heat!” Fun Match
Saturday, August 23, 2014, 8 AM to 12:30 PM
On the beautiful mowed grass acreage of
Kirigin Cellars Winery, 11550 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020
Volunteer to steward: Stewards get one free entry plus morning & lunch hospitality!
Sign up below or contact Megan Hundley to volunteer: [email protected], 408-529-7108.
For updated information visit the NORCAL GRC website at: http://www.norcalgrc.org
All ordinary training aids permitted, including prong collars. No harsh corrections. No electronic collars.
OBEDIENCE/RALLY (pre-entry closes August 15 th or when limits are reached):
Obedience – Beginner Novice / Novice / Open / Utility. Separate sits & downs ring will begin running at
about 9 AM; unlimited sits & downs are included with any obedience entry.
Rally – Novice / Advanced / Excellent; be sure to circle your Rally Jump Height on the entry form.
CONFORMATION MATCH (pre-entry and day-of-match; pre-entry closes August 15):
Conformation – 2 rings; puppies/adults judged separately; dogs/bitches divided. Minor AKC points okay.
Classes offered: Puppies 3-6 mo., 6-9 mo., 9-12 mo., Open (adults)
Questions about the Conformation Match: Please contact Allyssa Mader ([email protected])
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) AND CANINE GOOD CITIZEN ADVANCED (CGC-A) (pre-entry and
day-of-match; pre-entry closes August 15):
CGC and CGC-A – CGC-A testing will begin at 10 am. CGC testing will begin immediately following CGC-A
testing (likely around 11 am).
Shade is limited – please bring your own! No food for sale on grounds – drinks will be
available for a donation.
ENTRY FEES: All classes $14 pre-entry and $16 day of match. Note: obedience/rally day of
match entries accepted if limits haven’t been reached.
Make check or money order payable to: NORCAL GRC, Inc.
Mail entries to: Megan Hundley, 231 S. 17 th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Email: [email protected]
NOTE: No judging schedules will be mailed – schedule will be available at www.norcalgrc.org by Aug 19th.
........................................................................................
Name
Volunteer to Steward?
Address
Phone
City
List Breed of Each Dog
Zip
Sex Dog’s Call Name
(
)
Email
1stObed 2nd Obed 1st Rally 2nd Rally
Class
Class
Class
Class
Rally Jump
Dog 1
8
12
16
Dog 2
8
12
16
Dog 3
8
12
16
Total # of entries______________
X
$14/entry
=
Amount Enclosed
CGC/
CGC-A
Conformation
Class
_______
I agree to hold NORCAL GRC, its officers, directors and members, the owner or lesser of the competition premises and any
employees of same harmless from loss or injury to any person or things caused by any action at this function. I assume full
responsibility and liability for the dog(s) I enter. I have read and agree to abide by the rules of this match.
Signature_____________________________________________
Date________________________________
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
July 27, 2014
NORCAL GRC Conformation Assessment
Lafayette
Suzanne Bria
[email protected]
August 23, 2014
NORCAL GRC Beat the
Heat Match and General
Meeting
Kirgin Cellars
Christine Hsu
[email protected]
October 2014
NORCAL GRC Specialty
Show and General Meeting
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Laura Franchi
[email protected]
Fall 2016
GRCA National Specialty
Show hosted by NORCAL
GRC
TBD
Eileen Oshiro
[email protected]
Golden Notes
c/o Laura Finco, Editor
7090 Utica Court
Dublin, CA 94568