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NOVEMBER 2015
NEWSLETTER
of the Eastern English Springer Spaniel Club
A Note from the President….
Dear Members,
Hope that everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and wishing everyone a Happy Holiday season! Don't
forget to plan ahead, Eastern's February Agility Trial will be upon us soon (February 20-21, 2016 in
Amherst, NH) and we will need help from as many members as possible to be able to make this a
success. Please remember, the funds raised by the club from this trial help to pay the expenses for the
June Specialty Show, so even if you do show your own dog in agility, help out your club and volunteer!!
Pat Kearney
SECOND REQUEST FOR JUDGES
All members are request to submit their recommendations for Specialty judges for the following
disciplines:
2018, 2019 - Conformation
2016 - Rallye/ Obedience
Send recommendations to Betsy Davis:
Tel. 508-775-6505
33 Snow Creek Drive
Hyannis, MA 02601
[email protected]
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OBEDIENCE TRIAL CHAIRPERSON STILL NEEDED
The BOD is looking for a club member willing to be Chairperson of a separately held Obedience Trial.
This trial would be held on a date other than the yearly Specialty show. This would be an All Breed Trial
and a good way to supplement the Club’s income. Interested members should contact Pat Kearney at
[email protected]
MATCH CHAIRPERSON STILL NEEDED
The BOD is also looking for a member to be Chairperson of the EESSC Match, please contact Pat
Kearney at [email protected] for more info.
BRAGS!!!
I know this is what you all have been waiting to
read, so here they are. Congratulations to all of
the dogs earning new titles and wins.
On Friday Nov 20, at the South Windsor KC
GCH Cerise Chanel Exlusif 'Danny' won Best
of Breed over an impresive lineup of specials.
On Saturday Nov 21, at the Holyoke KC, GCH
Cerise Coco Chanel RN 'Lizzie' won Best
Veteran and went on to win a Veteran GR4 in a
HUGE Veteran Sporting Group!
Lizzie also took in a few UKC shows this fall.
She was awarded 4 Altered Best in Shows and 2
Reserve Altered Best in Shows over 2 weekends.
Nancy Bitters
Morrigan - Silver GCH Anli Castle's Celtic
Sorceress - has made Jennye Hansen, Cheryl and
Lauren Giampapa very proud this year. She is
ranked highly on the ESSFTA Achievement
roster, was honored to be in the Top 20 at the
National, won the breed at Morris & Essex, won
the breed and Group I at the Palisades KC show
to name a few. Thanks to Meagan Ulfers for
showing this funny little Springer.
SILVER GCH. CH. TwinOaks Black Velvet If
You Please RN CGC (Ch. TwinOaks Meant To
Be CDX GN RE NA OAJ NF x Ch. TwinOaks
Sapphires Memphis Queen) - Best of Breed at
Catonsville KC (10/9) - National Capital KC
(10/11) - Upper Potomac Valley KC (10/16 &
10/18) - Laurel Highlands KC (10/17) Valparaiso KC (10/24) *AND* Best of Opposite
at Garden State ESSC Specialty / Somerset Hills
KC (9/5) - Westchester KC (9/6) - Sturgis KC
(10/30) - Pontiac KC (11/5) - Greater Muskegon
KC (11/6) - Kalamazoo KC (11/7) - Grand
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Rapids KC (11/8) - Keystone ESSC Supported
Entry / Penn Treaty KC (11/12) *AND*
Multiple GCH Select Bitch Wins - - VELVET is
owned by Patty & Ren Mortara and was bred by
Tom Faust & Laureen Camisi and is now known
as SILVER GRAND CHAMPION TWINOAKS
BLACK VELVET IF YOU PLEASE RN CGC!!
She is Tom & Laureen’s FIRST Silver Grand
Champion.
CH Vistah's Caru Too Hot To Tango CD RAE
AX AXJ (CH Foxboro N Vistah's Contango X
CH Vistah N Tara's Caliente) a.k.a. "McGee",
took four First Places at the Greater Ocala Dog
Club Rally trial in Ocala, FL with four perfect
scores of 100. These wins were in Rally
Excellent and Rally Advanced on November 14
and again in Rally Excellent and Rally Advanced
on November 15, giving her leg 7 and 8 toward
her RAE2. McGee is owned by Ruth Burgart and
Judy Manley, and proudly handled by Ruth
Burgart.
Kirwin All American Cary Grant CDX RAE3
OA OAJ (CH Cerise Yo Picasso X CH Kirwin
American Beauty) a.k.a. "Archie", took two
Second Places at the Greater Ocala Dog Club
Rally trial in Ocala, FL with scores of 99 and 97
on November 14. These wins were in Rally
Excellent and Rally Advanced and earned Archie
his new RAE4 title. This Rally trial also marked
Archie's retirement from Rally competition. He
will enjoy retirement by being a couch potato,
occasionally practicing with Mom to stay agile,
and competing in Brace obedience or Veteran's
obedience when the opportunity arises. Archie is
proudly owned and handled by Ruth Burgart.
“Catie” UKC R01 MBIS GrCH/AKC GCH
Seafarer’s Truth From Lies BN RN RL1-AOE
completed her AKC Beginner Novice title the
beginning of November at 10 yrs of age.
“Catie” is bred, owned, trained, shown and loved
by Kathy Ross.
NOVEMBER 2015
inches long. Sammi is our first grandchild of Jon
Davis x Sarah Healy Davis.
Sue Ellen Healy
On August 15, 2015, at the Wachusett Kennel
Club, Caryhill Hannah's Way of Kirwin was
awarded WB for a 3 point major under Judge
Michael Faulkner. Hannah was just over 7
months old.
On November 8, 2015, at the Framingham
District Kennel Club, Hannah was awarded WB
and BOS over two special bitches under Judge
Joe Walton.
Sue Ellen Healy
NO ONE CAN TOP THIS BRAG
On November 19, 2015, at the Baystate Medical
Center, in Springfield, MA, Samantha Elizabeth
Davis was born and right on time! 6 lb. 9 oz., 18
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"On September 27th, 2015, UKC GRCH/AKC
CH Brookmoor's Whitney Farms Ocean Blue
of ESSpecial "Gilligan" achieved his
UKC Grand Championship! There is no way he
and I could have gotten his Grand Champion
without the help of some very special
friends! Thank you, friends (you know who you
are!) Gilligan is owned by Nanci LaMarque and
was bred by June Goldman and Monica
Bowers... and now on to agility! Lord Help Me!
NOVEMBER 2015
CH. Twin Oaks N' Sapphires Olympic
Freestyler "Mikey"
Best of Breed, Best of Breed Owner Handler
Best in Show owner handler, South Jersey KC,
Buena NJ, October 18, 2015
bred/owned by Tom Faust and Laureen Camis
Shown by Laureen Camisi
GCH Sapphire n' Twin Oaks Cabaret "Eliza"
Best of Breed, Best of Breed Owner Handler
Best in Show owner Handler, Gloucester County
KC, Buena NJ October 17, 2015
Bred/Owned by Laureen Camisi and Tom Faust
Shown by Laureen Camisi
Twin Oaks n Sapphires All About Me "Gabby"
Best of Winners at both Bloomsburg, PA KC
Shows October, 31 and November 1, 2015
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Bred by Tom Faust and Laureen Camisi
Owned by Tom Faust, Laureen Camisi and Pat
Lane
Sapphire N' Twin Oaks Simply Essential
"Cassia"
Winners Bitch at the Keystone ESS club
Supported entry w/ the Penn Treaty KC
November 12, 2015 3 point Major and Best
in Sweepstakes
Winners Bitch at the Keystone ESS Club
Supported entry w/the Greater Philadelphia KC
November 13, 2015 3 point Major and Best
in Sweepstakes
Bred by Laureen Camisi and Tom Faust
Owned by Laureen Camisi, Tom Faust and
Abigail Van Meter
Laureen Camisi, doTERRA Wellness Advocate
Sapphire English Springer Spaniels
Secretary, Garden State and Keystone English
Springer Spaniel Clubs
[email protected]
www.sapphirespringers.com
NOVEMBER 2015
NEW MEMBERS
On behalf of all the members of EESSC, I would
like to welcome the following newly approved
member into the EESSC family. Please add their
name to your 2015 Membership Book.
Stephen J. Moise
18 Douglas terrace
North Providence, RI
401- 315- 5402
e-mail: stephen_523@ yahoo.com
Donna Curley
32 partridge terrace
Everett, MA 02149-4626
617-389-6266
e-mail: [email protected]
NEW APPLICATIONS
FOR MEMBERSHIP
The following applications for membership have
been submitted and received by the Board of
Directors.
NONE TO REPORT AT THIS TIME
A REMINDER TO ALL EESSC MEMBERS
The next newsletter will be published the last week in January. The deadline for submission of
brags and articles is January 20th. Please send in submissions as soon as possible to eliminate a crunch
here in putting everything together. We welcome any newsworthy articles related to the club or Springers
in general. Send in flyers for upcoming events and seminars or pictures that you think the members
would enjoy seeing. With pictures please send a narrative describing the pictures. .
We do have an OBITUARY column to keep our members informed of recent deaths and a NEW
LITTER column for you proud parents to show off your new babies. We are pretty open to ideas, so send
in your article and if we deem it to be newsworthy (nothing has ever been rejected) it will be printed.
With our members spread all over the country, it’s nice to hear about what’s going on in your neck of the
woods.
Your Editors
Tom & Pat Baker
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
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EESSC NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
The following 2 pages contain the EESSC New Member Application Form. Please pass this on to any
potential new members that you may know.
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EASTERN ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB, INC.
Membership Application
The Eastern English Springer Spaniel Club, Inc., was organized in 1946 by a small group of people who
were interested in the improvement and promotion of the breed. It is now one of the largest Springer Clubs in the
United States.
Activities include matches to provide ring experience for young dogs and their owners; annual awards to
recognize significant accomplishments of members’ dogs; an Annual Dinner to renew old friendships; an Annual
Specialty Show, Obedience Trials, Rally Trials, Agility Trials, and ringside mentoring at the specialty shows, to
provide a showcase for the English Springer Spaniel.
Membership is by invitation only. Applicants must be endorsed by three members in good standing, none
of whom shall be from the same household. Yearly dues are $25 for an individual member, $40 for a household
membership ~ two adult members residing in the same household, and $5 for a junior member (up to the age of 18).
I (we) apply for membership in the Eastern English Springer Spaniel Club, Inc.
Please Print Clearly:
Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss: __________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________
Kennel Name: ___________________
E-Mail: ____________________________
Date of Birth (Juniors Only) _________
Primary Interest in Dogs:
Conformation ______
Obedience ______
Breeding ______Dog Owner ______
Agility ______
Field ______ Agility ______
Tracking ______
Other: _______________________
Breeds you presently own _____________________________________________
Have you bred any litters? __________
How many? __________
If accepted for membership, will you actively serve on one of the Club’s committees if requested? _____ Please
list a few that interest you ________________________________
If accepted for membership, are you willing to assist with our Annual show, Agility Trials, or Match? ___ In what
capacity? ____________________________________________
Do you belong to or have you belonged to any other kennel or specialty clubs? ________
If so, list offices/positions held, if any, and give your reason for leaving, if you have done so.
______________________________________________________________________________
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Are you in good standing with the AKC? ______ If not, why not? _______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been suspended from AKC privileges? ______________________
What have you done to better the breed or Eastern? ___________________________________
Briefly explain why you wish to become a member of EESSC: __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
The invitation of Membership shall carry the endorsement of three members in good standing:
1. I believe this applicant is worthy of membership in EESSC because _________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________Print Name Clearly:_____________________________
2. I believe this applicant is worthy of membership in EESSC because _________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________Print Name Clearly:_____________________________
3.
I believe this applicant is worthy of membership in EESSC because ________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________Print Name Clearly:_____________________________
If granted membership in the Eastern English Springer Spaniel Club, Inc., I (we) agree to:
1.
Accept the standard of the Breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard by which
the English Springer Spaniel should be judged.
2. Encourage and promote responsible breeding of purebred English Springer Spaniels; and protect the breed
by never selling puppies or adult dogs to commercial outlets or in litter lots.
3. Advance the interests of the Breed by practicing and encouraging sportsmanlike behavior.
4. Support and abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Eastern English Springer Spaniel Club, Inc., and
the rules of the American Kennel Club.
I understand that failure to comply with these rules will result in my suspension and possible expulsion.
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________
Date: ____________
Please return application and check (made payable to EESSC) for the first year’s dues to the Secretary:
Cheryl Giampapa, c/o Crickett Redmond Kerrebock 29 Boyce Farm Rd. Lincoln, MA 01773
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OBITUARIES
Richard Bradley Faust
Richard Bradley Faust was born January 11, 1962; passed away on October 14, 2015 at the age of 53.
Beloved husband of Richard Clark, loving father of Gabriel and Raphael Clark-Faust and a proud and
loving member of his second family the San Francisco Fire Department. Richard whose commitment to
the service of others was exemplified in his professional life as a 23 year veteran firefighter/paramedic of
the SFFD and as a dedicated member of the Pacifica School District Board of Trustees. Richard was
recently appointed to San Mateo Country's newly formed LGBTQ Commission the first of its kind in
California. Richard is survived by his mother Marilyn, father Thomas Faust, brother Keith and Jill Faust,
sister Wendy and Todd Pratt, nephews Thomas, Gregory, grandnephew Elliot Faust, niece Christina
Flores, nephew Joshua Pratt, nieces Jennifer and Jessica Pratt.
A memorial service was held at St. Roberts Church, San Bruno on November 6, 2015 at 10:30 with a
reception at the church hall immediately following. A memorial 'Paddle Out' on November 7, 2015 at
10:30 Linda Mar Beach Pacifica. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers family is requesting donations to be
made to the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation sffcpf.org - See more at:
http://www.duggans-serra.com/obituary/Richard-Bradley-Faust/PacificaCA/1554907#sthash.lrCsEa4l.dpuf
REMEMBERING ALICE EISNER BERD
In October 2015, our English Springer community lost a very dear friend. Long time Springer
enthusiast, breeder, judge, mentor, and parent club/Foundation supporter Alice Berd passed away.
Alice’s love for our breed extended over nearly eight decades. Her “Pembroke” prefix was well
established by the time she moved from Michigan to Connecticut with her husband, Walter, and their
three children – Tom, Nancy, and Kathy. Her Pembroke breedings were always interesting; she focused
on moderate, typey spaniels and maintained hunting instinct within dogs of clear (and very successful)
show style. Alice was extremely knowledgeable about breed development in the US, and – in her 80’s –
branched out to learn about Springers in the country of origin, making a lengthy visit to England
where she met many breeders and forged new friendships – as Alice always did.
Her service to the breed and purebred dogs was long and distinguished. She was very active with the
Michigan and Eastern clubs, as well as her all breed club, South Windsor Kennel Club. For the parent
club, she served for many years as corresponding/membership secretary and later as long-time AKC
delegate. She helped form the New England Sporting Dog Association. She judged several sporting
breeds including her own.
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Alice was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College. In addition to her Connecticut home, she spent
summers surrounded by family at her second home in Greensboro, Vermont where writers, actors, and
Supreme Court justices all bought their groceries at The Willey’s Store; the only store in town.
Alice’s three children – now with children and grandchildren of their own – have asked that memorials
be sent to the English Springer Foundation. So, in order to honor and remember her always, we have
established “The Alice Project.” Its purpose: to capture histories and images of our breed’s “elder
statespersons,” both show and field, through conducting interviews and collecting priceless photos. The
Foundation has given $500 to begin the project, as part of the Foundation’s Archives Fund.
We hope you agree that this is a fitting tribute to a remarkable friend and mentor to so many. Alice’s
complete photo archives and story are her family’s gift to the Foundation; a priceless treasure.
If you would like to help launch “The Alice Project,” you can make your gift on line, designated in
memory of Alice Berd. Go to www.englishspringerfoundation.org and thank you for remembering a
remarkable woman and a dear friend and mentor to so many.
Alice showing Pembroke Satin Doll to
Julie Gasow, 1975
MEETING MINUTES
August 8, 2015 EESSC Meeting of the Board of Directors
Present: Pat, Betsy, Sue Ellen, Tom, Deb, Jennye, Ed , Cheryl and Adam Lester (via Phone).
Pat called the meeting into order
Motion made, seconded and minutes for the last meeting were approved.
Report of the treasurer: The financial report was incomplete and will be made available before the Cape
Cod membership meeting. Motion made , seconded and approved to table financial report.
Futurity report: Jennye reported the following: to date, 23 bitches nominated, 12 puppies enrolled for
2016 and there were 35 bitches nominated and 47 puppies for 2015 show.
Specialty report: Betsy reports that thank you notes were received from the specialty judges and these
notes will be entered in the newsletter. Crowne Plaza has provided a new contract. Betsy was informed
that no further building construction on the show grounds.
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Obedience and rally: Betsy will ask Alice the specialty show secretary for a list of local obedience and
rally judges. Tom has agreed to post this list in the newsletter.
Agility report: Sue Ellen is all set for August shows. Approx.. 500 entries for Saturday and Sunday. It
was suggested that a match take place at this show as a way to bring in more money. Entries are down
from last year as this show is not on labor day this year. Sue Ellen indicates that volunteers are still
needed for this show. Tom will send out a notice requesting membership help for these shows in the
newsletter.
Cheer: Dawn will be requested to send Alice Berd a care package. A donation will be sent for the
Scholl’s cause in their memory.
Membership: Pat will call Crickett to advise her to send bylaws, membership book, welcome letter and a
club pin to new members once they are approved and published in the newsletter.
Tom reviewed the bylaw process- secretary receives application,(scans and sends to board) to announce
after approved. Tom will send out a supplemental announcement to membership. After 30 days has
lapsed, the board can vote the member in online.
2015 National basket report: Deb indicates she has not received donations from membership. Motion
made, seconded and approved for $100.00 budget to supplement the basket.
Newsletter- Tom suggested the newsletter go out after a board meeting. The thought is that this might
make for a more timely process.
Unfinished Business:
Ramp- Betsy reported that the feedback provided was that our ramp was both too high and needs
reinforcing for stability. It was noted that Linda Johnson’s husband has offered to make one in the past.
Deb N. has agreed to ask Linda if her husband will look at the ramp and see if it can be modified. The
AKC website has specifics for the ramp.
Awards Issues/ medallions- Due to comments, a new design will be explored for the club medallions.
Jennye and Cheryl will visit Woodbury Pewter to discuss. Jennye Hansen will call Lauren Howard to
inquire about stock design.
Obedience/rally trial: Sue Ellen proposed obedience/rally for specialty “Springer only”. This would
eliminate the need for a tent, exclude “all breed” or, move this event to an indoor venue separate from the
specialty.
Motion made, seconded and approved to have a Springer only obedience/rally trial using the current
conformation tent at the 2016 specialty and to hold a separate “all breed trial” apart from the June
specialty.
Matches: Sue Ellen declines running these matches going forward. She would however, like to see
something new for the matches. She suggested a memorial day weekend match as an example. Sue Ellen
offered to explore a local facility to possibly hold this match. She will report back these possible options
to the board.
Further plans for a match will be discussed at the next meeting as they are required by the AKC.
New members:
Motion made, seconded and approved for Howard and Heidi Huber to become new EESSC members.
New business: Jennye reports continued difficulty getting futurity requests. It was suggested try adding a
new e-mail address to see if this helps.
Meeting adjourned at 2:20PM
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl L. Giampapa- EESSC secretary
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Patricia Baker
132 South Street
Dalton, MA 01226
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