AKC Pet Disaster Relief Rolls Out Help for Pets in Bergen County, NJ

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AKC Pet Disaster Relief Rolls Out Help
for Pets in Bergen County, NJ
Bergen County is now equipped with a state-ofthe-art AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer that will be
available to dispatch to any disaster scenes that
need assistance sheltering pets. AKC Pet Disaster
Relief, a national program that is dedicated to
keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath
of natural or civil disasters, joined forces with the
New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs and several
national AKC breed clubs to present an emergency
trailer to officials from the Bergen County Animal
Response Team and the Bergen County Office of
Emergency Management in a ceremony held today.
The trailers house and deliver essential supplies
such as fans, lighting and generators; cleaning
supplies; maintenance items; and animal care
items including crates and carries, AKC Reunite
microchips and an AKC Reunite universal microchip
scanner as well as bowls, collars and leashes.
These supplies can be used as co-location shelters,
where people can evacuate
with their pets, as well as
In this issue:
emergency animal shelters for
displaced animals.
Pet Disaster Relief trailer...........1-6
“This trailer donated today
will provide animal care
President’s Message...................2
services during the first
April Meeting Minutes................3
critical hours if a disaster
RKC Match Flyer........................4
ever hits Bergen County or
the surrounding areas,” said
Sue Cone Library Letter................5
Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO.
RKC Annual Awards Dinner............5
“Safe, effective pet sheltering
solutions in times of disaster
National Purebred Dog Day............6
are incredibly important, and
Canine Good Citizen Test..............6
AKC Reunite is pleased to help
communities across the nation
Dues Renewal Form......................7
prepare by mobilizing AKC Pet
Brags......................................8
Disaster Relief.”
Eye Clinic................................8
The purchase of the trailer
was
made possible by more
Dates to Remember.................10
Left to Right AKC Board Member Lee Arnold, Bergen
County Executive Director James Tedesco and NJFDC
President Jeffrey D. Ball
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V I S I T U S O N L I N E AT W W W. R A M A P O K E N N E L C L U B . C O M
President’s Message
JACK GRASSA
May 1st is no longer merely
May Day. It is National
Purebred Dog Day — a
national celebration of the
purpose-bred dog— and it
is growing bigger and better
every year. Started in 2013 by
Susi Szeremy, a Puli breeder/
owner/handler in Colorado,
to “celebrate the heritage,
Sharon Fremer
diversity and predictability
of the purebred dog” National Purebred Dog
Day (NPDD) has been embraced by dog fanciers
around the globe and is spreading the word that
“Each breed is a living legacy of the culture that
created it for a reason, each breed indelibly
etched in that culture’s history just as surely
as its music, art, and language.” NPDD is an
example of how we can promote the dogs we
Ramapo Kennel Club love and educate the public
about why the propaganda
Officers
being spread by Animal Rights
activists is misleading and
President
Sharon Fremer
untrue. To learn more about
[email protected]
NPDD, visit its website at:
Vice President
nationalpurebreddogday.com.
Amy Starost
Speaking of Animal Rights
Treasurer
activists, I hope everyone
Ruth Henningsen
enjoyed Barbara Reichman’s
Recording Secretary
discussion at last month’s
Kim Luikert
meeting. She plans to provide
Corresponding Secretary
Tilly with a synopsis of what
Tilly Grassa
she covered that will be
[email protected]
published in a future Growl. I
Board of Directors
also asked her to provide us
2016
with talking points so that
Melissa Ayer
we are ‘armed and dangerous’
Gerrie Oliver
should we find ourselves in a
Rose Radel
2017
situation where we can refute
Elaine Barone
the ARistas many untruths
Lorraine Fennemore
about purebred dogs and the
Janis Hayes
fancy. In turn, Barbara asked
that we provide her with
AKC Delegate
Jeffrey David Ball
specific questions to address.
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Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL •May 2016
If you would like to know how to effectively
counter a particular issue, please contact either
Tilly or me and we will get that question to
Barbara. The HSUS, ASPCA and PETA are not
going away. They will continue to erode our
rights to own and breed dogs (as well as other
pets.) We must all stand up to them and do our
part to prove them wrong.
Our 2016 Match Show will be held on Saturday,
June 4th, including Conformation, Obedience
and Rally. It will be held at Sunnybank, former
home of Albert Payson Terhune and his famous
Collies, on Route 202 in Wayne, NJ. This is our
third year at Sunnybank. It is a particularly
beautiful location for a match show, with lots
of shade and picnic tables. Bring lunch and
enjoy the company of your friends and dogs
in a historic setting. We will need volunteers
throughout the day — setting up conformation,
obedience and rally rings, taking entries,
stewarding and breaking everything down are
just a few jobs that need to be done. Come out
and help us ensure another successful match
show! This year’s chairman is Fred Hachtel.
For more information or to volunteer to help,
contact him at [email protected] or on his
cell at (201) 390-3461.
Our annual awards dinner will be held at
the Paris Inn on Alps Road in Wayne, NJ, on
Wednesday, June 8th. Lorraine Fennemore has
once again worked her magic and ensured we
will have a delicious meal. Elaine Barone has
done her usual excellent job putting together all
the awards. Many thanks to both these ladies
for their endless energy and enthusiasm as they
make these dinners so much fun for the club.
Please come to celebrate our members’ successes
while enjoying great company and good food. If
you would like to attend, please contact Lorraine
Fennemore at [email protected] or (973)
227-0945.
Sharon
Minutes
RKC Member Meeting
April 13th 2016 American Legion Hall
11 Oak Ave Pequannock, NJ 07440
Barbara Reichman, National Animal Interest
Alliance (NAIA) Shelter Project Director and
Community Outreach Coordinator gave a very
informative and eye opening presentation
about the animal rights organizations and their
intent, and the NAIA’s efforts to thwart off their
attempts.
Sharon Fremer called the meeting to order at 9:22
pm.
Recording Secretary- Lorraine Fennemore
made a motion that the minutes from March be
accepted. Rose Radel seconded, voted on and
approved.
Corresponding Secretary- Bergen County Board
of Freeholders sent a letter informing the Club
that on Wednesday April 27th at 4:30 at the
work session on the 5th floor 1 Bergen Plaza
they will have the unveiling of the new disaster
relief trailer that was donated by the AKC and the
donations from many Clubs, Ramapo being one of
them.
Treasurer- $17,050.36 Checking account balance.
Sunshine- Amy Starost injured her knee, The
Club gave her fruit basket.
Point show- Moving along
Obedience- Graduation was yesterday for Rally.
People asking about next session.
Match Show- June 4th at Sunnybank. Volunteers
needed for set up and during. Flyers being mailed
and Match Show Bulletin sent out as well as
emails.
Awards Dinner- Paris Inn for June awards dinner
set for June 8th at 7:00. Menu and price remained
the same. Please send your awards to Elaine.
AKC Delegate- The Delegates Meeting is in June.
Sheila Goffe has been appointed Vice President,
Government Relations. Legislative educational
caucus in July in Raleigh by invitation only. If
interested see Jeffrey Ball.
NJ Federation of Dog Clubs- initial slate went
forward. Lots of legislative issues going on. New
web site, interactive. Instagram and Twitter and
Facebook to be involved.
Unfinished business: Janis Hayes’, daughter
Stacey is here as a guest. Her friend, a teacher
of autistic kids asked her to demonstrate how to
groom. They need therapy dogs for about sixty
kids. Kids will pet dogs. May 9th at 2:30-3:30 In
Wayne NJ.
Slate for 2017: The nominating committee
consisting of Linda Hachtel, Chairman, Fred
Hachtel and Jeffrey David Ball would like to
present the 2016 slate for Ramapo Kennel Club. All
terms are for 2 years:
Sharon Fremer - President
Tilly Grassa - Corresponding Secretary
Ruth Henningsen - Treasurer
Melissa Ayers - Board Position
Gerrie Oliver - Board Position
Sue Leonard - Board Position
The current positions of Vice President,
Recording Secretary, AKC Delegate, and the 3
Board of Directors positions (of Elaine Barone,
Lorraine Fennemore, and Janis Hayes) are not
up for re-election this year according to our
constitution).
Sharon asked for any additional nominations
from floor. There were none. Joan Murko moved
that nominations be closed, Rose seconded
motion. Voted on and approved.
Sunday May 8th Trenton KC- Meet the Breeds.
Joan Murko asked for volunteers. Larger breeds
are preferred if possible. From 10-12.
Elaine Barone shared her experiences at the
symposium she and Anne attended that afternoon,
they planned on going the next day as well.
Refreshments for May meeting : Rose and Tilly.
Guests- Arleen Stover’s husband.
Lorraine made a motion for the meeting to be
adjourned at 10:02 pm seconded by Amy voted on
and approved.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kim Luikert
April 24th 2016
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Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL • May 2016
RAMAPO KENNEL CLUB
MATCH
D O G
S H O W / O B E D I E N C E
AKC Sanctioned All-Breed Conformation “B” Match/Obedience and Rally “C” Match
(Mixed Breeds welcome in Obedience and Rally)
SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2016
Entries from 9:00 AM until time of judging
Obedience judging starts at 10:00; Conformation judging starts at 11:30
SUNNYBANK PARK
Route 202, 381 Terhune Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
FREE HANDLING CLINIC
CONFORMATION CLASSES:
Puppy 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 months & Open
For Adults and Juniors starts at 10:30
Larry Berg - Non-Sporting, Toys & BIM
Celia Hoffman - Sporting & BPIM
Andrew Carter - Herding & BAIM
Joan Church - Terriers, Miscellaneous
Glenn Hoffman - Hounds
Janet Cohen - Working
Junior Showmanship - Jeffrey Ball
PLENTY OF SHADE UNDER THE TREES!
Remember to bring chairs, pack a lunch and have
food & water for your four-legged companions!
Please be sure to bring a copy of your dog(s)
Rabies Certificate.
DIRECTIONS:
OBEDIENCE CLASSES:
Rally: Novice, Advanced & Excellence - Debby Lyon
Obedience: Beginner Novice, Novice, Open,
Versatility & Utility - Lenore Vizzone, Barbara
Hesseman & Diane Cohn
Obedience and Rally will allow “verbal and gentle
corrections” and food or toys may be used in the ring.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN:
CGC, CGCA & Therapy Dog Testing offered by
Bright & Beautiful on a walk-up basis
For additional information please contact Jeffrey Ball at
201-668-1323 or [email protected].
From the North and East: Rt. 287-S to Exit 58 - Rt. 202/
Ramapo Valley Rd. Turn left at light. Follow Rt. 202-S for 3
miles. Park entrance is on right. Watch for low stone wall.
From the East: GWB, Rt. 4-W to Rt. 208-N to 287-S.
Follow directions as from the North above.
From South and West: Take Rt. 287-N to Exit 53
(Bloomingdale, Pompton Lakes). Make right at light onto
Hamburg Tpke. At 5th light, turn left onto Terhune Drive
(CVS is on corner). Park entrance is about 1 mile on left.
Watch for low stone wall.
ENTRY FEES:
First Dog: $10;
Second entry/same dog: $8
CGC Testing: $15
Therapy Dog Testing: $20
Junior Showmanship: FREE
Handling Clinic: FREE
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From the South: Take GSP-N to exit 153
to Rt. 3-W to Rt. 46-W to Rt. 23-N (4 miles).
Stay right to Rt. 202-N (Black Oak Ridge
Rd.) Follow to Hamburg Tpke. Turn left on
Hamburg Tpke. Turn right onto Terhune Dr.
(still Rte. 202). Park entrance is about 1 mile
on left. Watch for low stone wall.
ramapokennelclub.com
For more information contact:
Fred Hachtel, Match Chair—201-390-3461, or [email protected]
Amy Starost, Obedience Chair—551-486-2595, [email protected]
Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL •May 2016
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
We would like to invite
everyone to come out and
support your club and fellow
members at our 2016 Match.
Please come, show your dog(s)
and enjoy the day by the water.
If you can help in any way we
will all appreciate it. Please
contact me at fhachtel@gmail.
com, to let me know what you
can help with and if there is a
specific job you would like. We
will also have a sign up sheet
at the May meeting. Remember
the more everyone pitches in the
more successful our match will
be.
We need help with setting up,
tearing down and clean up,
entries, stewards for the rings
and parking cars.
We also need the following:
• Grooming tables for the rings
• Pop-up Tents
• 4ft or 6ft tables for entries,
for judges in the ring
• Donation of salads, chips,
water, drinks and desserts.
Contact Fred Hachtel, Match
Chair at [email protected]
Ramapo Kennel Club
Annual Awards Dinner
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
7:00 p.m.
The Paris Inn
1292 Alps Rd.
Wayne, NJ 07470
Guests - $30.00 Members - Free*
Please R.S.V.P. to Lorraine Fennemore
973-227-0945 or [email protected]
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Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL • May 2016
AKC Pet Disaster Relief in Bergen County, NJ, continued from p. 1
than $22,000 in donations and grants from the
New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs, Ramapo
Kennel Club, Taconic Hills Kennel Club, Somerset
Hills Kennel Club, the Doberman Pinscher Club of
the Tappan Zee, The Northern New Jersey Great
Dane Club, the Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer
Club, the United States Australian Shepherd
Association, the Spinone Club of America, the
Newfoundland Club of America, the English Setter
Association of America, the American Bullmastiff
Association, the Field Spaniel Society of America
and AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit
pet identification and recovery service.
“The New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs and all
the other supporting clubs are dedicated to giving
back to our community and helping our fellow
citizens and their pets. We’re very proud to help
bring an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to Bergen
County,” said NJFDC president Jeffrey Ball. “It is
our hope it will provide meaningful support during
difficult times of disaster.”
“This brand-new trailer will allow our agencies
to ensure the safety of our pets by setting up an
extensive emergency shelter during any future
disasters,” said Thomas Metzler from the Bergen
County Office of Emergency Management. “Thank
you to these AKC dog clubs and AKC Reunite for
helping us to obtain such a valuable tool.”
Individuals, corporations and other interested
parties can donate to trailer projects in local areas
or across the country. Donations are tax deductible
and accepted online. Approved organizations that
raise a minimum of $1,000 will have their logo
featured on the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer.
Congressional Resolution Designates May 1st as National
Purebred Dog Day (Vote Coming)
By AKC
New York – In celebration of yesterday’s National
Purebred Dog Day, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis of North
Carolina has introduced Senate Resolution 447.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST
AKC COMMUNITY CANINE (CGCA)
THERAPY DOG TESTING
TO BE HELD AT
VFW
69 CAREY AVE
BUTLER, NJ 07405
(THIS IS OUR TRAINING BUILDING)
WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2016
6:30 - 8:30
$15.00 PER DOG-CGC/CGCA TEST
$30.00 PER DOG THERAPY DOG
PRE-REGISTRATION SUGGESTED
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FMI: [email protected]
973-697-9456
Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL •May 2016
This resolution would officially designate May 1st
as National Purebred Dog Day (NPDD), highlighting
the crucial role that purebred dogs and breeders of
purebred dogs have played in United States history
and spotlighting the many ways purebred dogs have
served U.S. citizens as military working dogs, guide
and service dogs, search and rescue dogs and more.
“I’m pleased to sponsor this resolution which
recognizes the value of all dogs – but sets
aside a day to celebrate the unique, predictable
characteristics that enable purebred dogs to excel
in a wide range of areas–from military service, to
service animals for the disabled, to disease detection
and of course, as family pets,” said Senator Tillis.
National Purebred Dog Day was originally created
by Colorado fancier Susi Szeremy in 2013 as a way
to increase awareness and celebrate all of the
ways purebred dogs better our lives. Thousands of
breeders and dog owners from across the United
States celebrate purpose-bred dogs and the
predictability of breeds during NPDD on all social
media platforms.
“The American Kennel Club thanks Senator Tillis
for recognizing the importance of National Purebred
Dog Day,” said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and
CEO. “Purebred dogs faithfully assist us in many
important capacities and we greatly appreciate
the dedicated and responsible breeders that have
worked immensely hard to preserve and advance
their breeds and responsible dog ownership.”
MEMBERSHIP DUES RENEWAL 2016 - 2017
Dues for the coming year 2016 – 2017 are now due and payable by June 1, 2016. Please make checks
payable to the RAMAPO KENNEL CLUB and mail to:
Ruth Henningsen, Treasurer
Ramapo KC
153 Holland Mt. Rd.
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
*Membership shall be considered lapsed if dues are not paid by July 1, 2016.
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Brags
Ch. Linmar N Brazenrock Brock N’ Roll, CGC - “Brock”
Ch. Linmar N Brazenrock Simply Irresistible “Madison”
Owned and bred by Fred Hachtel, Ch. Linmar
N Brazenrock Brock N’ Roll, CGC - “Brock” and
Ch. Linmar N Brazenrock Simply Irresistible “Madison” were handled by Fred exclusively
from the Bred By Exhibitor Class to attain
their championship titles.
“Madison” received her champion title at the
young age of ten months. It took just eight
shows from the “Bred By Exhibitor” class, and
four “major” wins to attain her title. She also
had four “Group 1’s” and a “Best Puppy in
Show” from the 4-6 month class.
The third photo shows Brock and Madison
together. “This has to be my favorite,” Fred
explains. “Both Madison and Brock winning
from the Bred By Exhibitor class. Madison
went Best of Winners and Best of Opposite
Sex over Specials for a 4 point major. Brock
went Winners dog. Looks like little sister
“Maddie” out-showed her big brother that
day. Thank you to Judge Elaine Lessig”.
“I’m very proud of these two half siblings. I
finished Madison on a Thursday and Brock on
Sunday of the same week. Now that’s what
you would call, having a good week!”
ANNUAL EYE CLINIC
Friday, May 20, 2016
Sponsored by the North Jersey
Siberian Husky Club
Location: Somerset County 4-H Center
310 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-3587
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Vet: Dr. Brad Holmberg board certified
ophthalmologist of the
Animal Eye Center in Little Falls and
Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus
Cost: Non-Club Members: Eyes - $38.00/dog
NJSHC Club Members: Eyes - $35.00 per dog
Ch. Linmar N Brazenrock Simply Irresistible and Ch.
Linmar N Brazenrock Brock N’ Roll, CGC
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Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL •May 2016
EYE EXAM WILL BE VALID FOR CERF or ECR (OFA).
IF YOU PLAN TO REGISTER YOUR DOG With ECR
(OFA), PLEASE BRING YOUR AKC REGISTRATION
NUMBER AND MICROCHIP/TATTOO NUMBER.
FMI and to get a form—email: [email protected]
From the May 2, 2016 Better Living section of The Bergen
Record.
TROPHY DONATIONS NEEDED
REMINDER:
for the upcoming point show
Deadline for
To donate, please see Kim at the
Membership Dues is
next meeting,
JUNE 1
call her at 551-265-4245,
(see renewal form on page 7)
or email her at
[email protected]
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Send your stories, news, brags, suggestions,
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[email protected]. Remember the Growl comes
out about a week before each monthly meeting.
Submissions are due two weeks before the
meeting. The Growl is by and for the members so
I need your help to make it interesting.
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Published by the Ramapo Kennel Club
7 Morgan Court
Wayne, NJ 07470
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Tilly Grassa
[email protected]
973-633-5254
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Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL • May 2016
Dates to remember:
All membership meetings are held at
American Legion Post 450
11 Oak Ave.
Pequannock, NJ 07440 at 8:00 PM
(unless otherwise noted)
Wednesday, May 11 RKC Member Meeting, 8PM. Club Elections- No program, no guests.
Board meeting will be held after the election.
Saturday, June 4 Wednesday, June 8 RKC All Breed Match, Sunnybank Park, Wayne, NJ
RKC Annual Awards Dinner, 7PM, Paris Inn, Wayne, NJ
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 14-16 The Harvest Cluster,
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
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