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Mission Statement
The United Doberman Club or UDC http://
www.uniteddobermanclub.com is made up of
Doberman enthusiasts dedicated to preserving
and protecting the Doberman and its heritage as a
working dog. UDC is advancing the interests of the
breed by educating members about working ability,
conformation, temperament, health, breeding,
training and maintenance of the total Doberman,
sound in mind and body. The UDC encourages its
members to participate in a variety of activities for
which the Doberman is suited, including Agility,
Conformation, Drill Team, Guide Dog, Obedience,
Ring Sports, IPO, Search & Rescue and Therapy.
Editor in Chief
Bunnie Allard • Dog Show Art
571 Blue Star Court, Traverse City, Michigan 49685
Phone: (231) 943-4626 • [email protected]
Publisher
Dog Show Art • Bunnie Allard
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571 Blue Star Court, Traverse City, Michigan 49685
Phone: (231) 943-4626 • Fax: (231) 943-4911
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon thru Fri, 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm EST
Home:
Phone/Fax (231) 275-6366 - Please leave message
Website: www.DogShowArt.net
UDCFOCUS is published four times a year
(plus the National Catalog) by the United
Doberman Club, PO Box 58445, Renton,
WA 98058-1455. UDC Focus is a tax exempt
educational organization under Section 501(c)
(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No part of
this publicaiton may be reproduced in any form
without the express written permission of the
editor. The opinions expressed in this publication,
either editorially or in advertising copy, are those
of the authors and do not necessarily constitute
endorsement by the United Doberman Club.
This publicaiton is not liable for contents used in
advertisement. The editor reserves the right to
reasonably edit all copy submitted.
President’s Message .....................................................................................3
From the Editor ............................................................................................3
Upcoming Events .........................................................................................3
On the Cover ................................................................................................4
Versatility Committee Report ......................................................................4
Canine Leptospirosis Update .......................................................................6
2009 Annual General Membership Meeting Minutes ..................................8
February 2010, March 2010 and April 2010 Board Meeting Minutes........12
2010 Annual General Membership Meeting Minutes ................................26
2010 Post Annual General Membership
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes ..........................................................30
Human Remains Detection and Cemetery Work ........................................31
UDC Member Clubs ....................................................................................33
UDC Board of Directors ..............................................................................33
Membership, UDC Dog Registration & Scorebook Application..................34
Advertisers
Center: UDC pt’d/UKC CH. Incredible Caper v Rebholz, “Caper”; Clockwise from
top left: Highlands Rowan “Rowan”; Rebholzer Spirit Rain “Miley”; UDC Ch
BJF Run Like The Wind V Kansa “Ryun”; UDC pt’d/UKC CH. Incredible Caper
v Rebholz “Caper”; Elischa Von Der Burgstätte “Elischa”; UDC pt’d/UKC CH.
Incredible Caper v Rebholz “Caper”; Omni’s One Of A Kind “Kia” ....Front Cover
Ray Allen ..........................................................................Inside Front Cover
Julie Ferado Recognition..............................................................................5
Ascomannis Heiko/Ricardo & Julie Ferado ..................................................7
UDC CH Blue Chip Reign of Terror/Pam Burns ..........................................32
UDC SAR Dogs/Michelle Limoges...................................... Inside Back Cover
Ray Allen ......................................................................................Back Cover
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MessagefromthePresident
The national was held this year in Newburgh, NY hosted by
the Tri-State Doberman Club. It was one of the best nationals ever and the BOD has sent a certificate of gratitude to the
club. Special recognition should go to Jim and Janis Toman
(and especially Jim for his hours over the lobster pot and hot
dog grill). The FOCUS yearbook will feature the nationals so
be sure to get all your win pictures and articles in to appear in
this deluxe version of our magazine. The deadline for the 4th
Qtr. Yearbook is September 15th, 2010.
The board has accepted a bid from the Working Dobermans
of the Carolinas to host the 2011 nationals. Dates and venue
have yet to be determined but stay tuned for more information. There will be two conformation shows, two obedience
trials and an IPO trial. Other activities are still under development. WDC is one of our most active regional clubs so we
are expecting a great event.
As I am sure you are all aware, our dream of international
recognition for our working dog titles has been realized at
last. Although the AKC’s own program was not a success,
AKC will recognize the working titles (BH, IPO, SchH, FH) on
our AKC registrations and pedigrees that were earned since
1990 at UDC events. Since AKC is recognized by FCI as the
kennel club of the United States, this means that these titles
should be recognized in all FCI and most non-FCI countries.
This is a wonderful development for UDC: DPCA and AKC
have designated UDC events as the venues through which
working titles will be recognized. Download the application
from: http://www.akc.org/pdfs/events/working_dog_sport/
application_to_record.pdf
After you file the application, AKC will contact the UDC
Administrator of Records (my other job), to verify the titles.
This applies to deceased dogs. Now the working titles of
foundation dogs can be reflected in the official pedigrees of
all their descendents.
There have been many calls for a Fall IPO national. Teams
living in colder parts of the country have had little time to
prepare for our Spring national while our sister club, DPCA,
held ITS national in the Fall. We have the obvious solution
to both these problems. UDC will hold its first IPO FALL
CLASSIC in Topeka, KS on October 8, 2010 at the site of the
DPCA national. This is a national event that will qualify for
nomination to our IDC team. We hope to make this event a
permanent offering at the site of future DPCA nationals.
Finally, I want to reiterate the call for volunteers. We hear
many complaints from members but very few are offering
their effort to make it better. If the FOCUS is not up to your
expectations, we need someone to help round up articles and
advertisements. If the website has inconsistencies and outdated information, we need proof readers and article preparers to
find and fix these problems. If your favorite dog activity is not
a part of UDC offerings, then there is room for a volunteer.
If you have ideas to improve YOUR club and are willing to
work for it, there will be support for your effort on the BOD.
Contact your regional director to get your ideas discussed and
proposals on the Agenda of the monthly board meeting.
Linda Kurz
UDC President
UDC Administrator of Records
Chair, UDC Health Committee
MessagefromtheEditor
Dear UDC Members,
Welcome to the first electronic version of the UDC Focus!
I hope all the members will enjoy this new format that will
take place for 3 out of the 4 yearly issues. Don’t forget that
the 4th Qtr. issue will be our printed yearbook issue.
By taking these publications online, the club will be able to
save some money. This means that advertising prices have
gone down for you. The board has worked very hard on setting these new, lower prices for advertisers. Take advantage
of these low affordable rates and advertise! The new rates can
be found in this issue on the ‘Advertise in FOCUS’ page.
Here in Michigan, along with the rest of the country, the
thermometers are reaching record temperatures. Until these
heat waves are over, remember to keep an extra eye on your
dog. Knowing the warning signs of a heat stroke in your dog
is crucial. When noticing heavy panting or more than usual
drooling, get your animal to a cool place immediately.
Always take time to give your best friend a hug,
Bunnie
UpcomingEvents
September 19, 2010
Sport Doberman Club of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Open to All Breeds – BH, SchH/VPG A, IPO, SchH/VPG 1, 2,
3, TR 1, 2, 3, OB 1, 2, 3
Event Secretary: Nancy Christensen
(303) 340-3673
Judge: Hartmut Beckmann
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ON THE COVER
Center: UDC pt’d/UKC CH. Incredible
Caper v Rebholz BH, OB 1, ATT, CGC,
WAC “Caper”
Clockwise from top left:
HIGHLANDS ROWAN “Rowan”
REBHOLzER SPIRIT RAIN “Miley”
UDC Ch BJf Run Like The Wind V
Kansa RN, NA, NAJ, OAC, WV-O, NJC,
TG-N, TN-N, WAC, ATT “Ryun”
UDC pt’d/UKC CH. Incredible Caper
v Rebholz BH, OB 1, ATT, CGC, WAC
“Caper”
ELISCHA VON DER BURGSTäTTE
“Elischa”
UDC pt’d/UKC CH. Incredible Caper
v Rebholz BH, OB 1, ATT, CGC, WAC
“Caper”
OMNI’S ONE Of A KIND CD, RA, CGC,
TDI “Kia”
VersatilityCommitteeReportThirdQuarter2010
congratulations to the following very special Dobermans
and their proud owners for their attainment of the VCX and
VC titles during the month of May 2010!
Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX)
09-May-10 UDC Ch. Tri-Star’s Avalon Sunset, OA, AXJ, NF,
WAC, ATT, CGC
Owned and Loved by Laura Hulke
Versatility Companion (VC)
09-May-10 Bell’Lavoros Primo Diamante Rio, BH, WAC,
ATT, CHC, ThD
Owned and Loved by Marie Iulo
09-May-10 Cara’s Thorny Issue, BH, WAC, ATT, CHIC, CGC
Owned and Loved by Jeffrey Saporito
Send me your new and updated Versatility Profile
Questionnaires for the quarterly “Versatility Spotlight”
feature in Focus! Don’t pass up this unique opportunity for
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recognition of your special Doberman companion and your
accomplishments together as a working team!
If you have a VC or VCX Title and would like to submit or
update your Versatility Profile Questionnaire, please call or
write and I will be happy to send you a new questionnaire.
If you have earned new titles since your VC or VCX Title was
awarded, let me know and I will be pleased to announce your
new titles in the next Versatility report!
If you would like more information on the UDC Versatility program or a VC-VCX application, please print out the Versatility
Title Requirements and Application Form from the UDC
website at www.uniteddobermanclub.com or call me at (425)
226-4810 (evenings, or anytime to leave a message) or contact
me at my “UDC” email address: [email protected].
Julianne Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee, P.O. Box 58455,
Renton, WA 98058-1455
UDCFOCUS 5
UpdatedCanineLeptospirosis
By Regina R. Allen DVM
I recently had the pleasure of attending veterinary continuing
education and seeing Dr. Richard Goldstein DVM DACVIM
DECVIM-CA speak on canine Leptospirosis and Lyme
Disease. He is a leading researcher on both of these emerging diseases, and he presented some intriguing and useful
information. For this article, I’ll summarize his presentation
on Lepto, and I’ll cover Lyme in the next issue.
Leptospirosis is the number one zoonosis in the world! (A
zoonosis is a disease that is transmitted from animals to
people.) Most human cases are from contact with rat urine,
and cattle and raccoons are also reservoirs of infection.
Transmission occurs via contact with contaminated soil or
water, or by direct contact with infected urine. The bacteria
survive in the environment outside the host animal, but do
not replicate outside the host. Warm, wet environments are
ideal conditions for survival, and the highest numbers of cases occur in the late summer and fall. The amount of rainfall
in the previous spring also correlates to the number of cases
in a year. However, we don’t have a good test for Lepto, and
may miss cases. There are a number of different Leptospira
serovars that cause clinical disease, but the treatment is the
same for all.
Infection with Leptospirosis in dogs causes thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), vasculitis (inflammation of the arteries and veins), coagulopathy (difficulty with blood clotting),
liver and kidney damage, and uveitis (inflammation in the
eye). “Moon blindness” in horses is also caused by Lepto infection, but the disease is very rare in cats. Infected dogs may
also vomit, drink and urinate excessively, and have glucose
and protein in their urine, which indicates kidney damage.
Most infected dogs do not have a fever.
Diagnosing Leptospirosis is often difficult. Urine and/or
blood cultures are not practical methods of diagnosis, because the organism is very difficult to culture and requires a
special medium. Additionally, a dose or two of antibiotics will
cause a negative culture, even though the dog is still infected
and sick. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) on blood and
urine is the best way to diagnosis Lepto, as a positive test is a
strong indicator of infection, but this test also must be done
prior to giving the dog antibiotics. The most commonly used
test is the MAT (microscopic agglutination test). A definitive
diagnosis can be made with paired rising titers taken seven to
ten days apart. A negative titer on the first test is just a baseline (it does not mean no infection), and a four-fold or greater
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increase distinguishes active infection from a vaccine titer.
Titers drop quickly in dogs receiving antibiotic treatment.
Many dogs do not receive a definitive diagnosis, and are simply treated for acute kidney or liver failure and a presumptive
diagnosis of Lepto.
Treatment consists of intravenous fluids, antibiotic therapy,
and supportive care for the kidney and/or liver damage and
other manifestations of the disease. Antibiotic therapy is
especially important to minimize organ damage, and to sterilize the urine to prevent spread of infection to other dogs or
their human caretakers. Either injectable penicillin or ampicillin along with injectable Baytril, or oral doxycycline (if the
dog can stomach oral medication) for three weeks is considered the best course of treatment, but controlled studies are
lacking. The concern is a carrier state in recovered dogs, who
will continue to shed bacteria in their urine and spread the
disease. Carriers can be diagnosed by urine PCR, and should
be treated with a course of doxycycline. Environmental drying and iodine-based disinfectants are effective against the
highly-infectious urine. The survival rate of dogs with acute
kidney failure caused by Lepto that receive prompt treatment
is approximately 80%.
Leptospirosis can be prevented by inoculation with a fourstrain bacterin-based vaccine, but there are more than four
serovars, and the currently available vaccines don’t prevent
infection from all of them. Puppies and dogs receiving their
first Lepto vaccine need a booster two to six weeks after the
first vaccine for it to be effective. Boosters are also recommended yearly because the vaccine does not have a good
duration of immunity. Lepto is considered to be a “reactive”
vaccine, although only about 1% of dogs suffer side effects.
Small breeds of dogs are more likely in general to react to
vaccination, and the four-strain Lepto vaccine is no exception. However, the two groups of dogs that have the highest
prevalence of Leptospirosis are hunting dogs (due to exposure in the field) and toy dogs (because owners often skip vaccination due to concerns about reactions). Another concern is
that the vaccine may promote the carrier state of the disease,
but it has been demonstrated that this is not the case. While
vaccination causes a low positive MAP titer, it does not cause
a positive PCR test, and will not hamper diagnosis. Since
dogs do not practice good hygiene, and often sniff and/or
lick urine from other dogs or wild animals, annual vaccination with the four-strain Lepto vaccine is recommended to
prevent this highly infectious disease.
In Harm’s Way
Ascomannis Heiko
Field-Qualified for Wilderness Search with
German Shepherd Search Dogs of Washington State (GSSD)
TRACkIng
OBEDIEnCE
SCHUTzHUnD
SEARCH AnD RESCUE
COMPAnIOnSHIP
Dobermans
do it all!
“Are We Ready Yet?”...
Harm and Rick, GSSD Workout at Mt. Rainier National Park, WA.
Ricardo and Julianne Ferado
PO Box 58455, Renton WA 98058-1455
For information about UDC Versatility Titles, contact Julie Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee.
PH: 425-226-4810 • EMAIL: [email protected] or visit the UDC website at uniteddobermanclub.com
UDCFOCUS 7
BoardMeetings
All Board Meeting Minutes are printed unaltered as submitted.
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB MINUTES Of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, APRIL 29, 2009,
WARRENSBURG, MO
Members in Attendance (22): Beth Bishop, Dave
Korotev, Irene Korotev, Laural L. Harris, Carol Maxwell,
Ed Gurdjian, Suzan Shipp, David Stroff, Matthew
Arpano, Marie Miller, Mary Chrusciel, Sean Salke,
Mitchell Edley, Laura V Baugh, Bunny Lanning, Makayla
King, Penelope Brooks, Doug Matson, Jacque Matson,
Tammy Rush, Pete Lindic, Linda Lindic. Non-Members in
Attendance: (2) Vicki Chritton-Myers, Ron Myers.
The following reports were presented. Those reports are
available but highlights only are included below.
1. Introduction of UDC Members in Attendance
Leslie Carpenter started the meeting by asking the members in attendance to give their name and where they live
and tell a little about them and their dogs. There were 22
members in attendance as listed above.
Treasurer from Irina Sasu – quarterly P&L and Balance
Sheet submitted showing total assets of $24,022.75 as of
March 31. 2008.
2. President’s Report – Leslie Carpenter
a. Breeders Directory - Leslie thanked and acknowledged Shannon Elkins and Ray Carlisle who worked on
getting out a printed Breeders Directory. We will be going back to a printed Directory. Leslie reminder members
that there is an online version which is updated every
three months.
b. New IPO Equipment – Purchased new IPO Equipment
for the Nationals IPO Trial. The equipment for around
$2,000. This is regulation equipment. Equipment folds up
and is light-weight and can be shipped across the country.
Equipment will be retained by the President and is going
back to North Carolina with Leslie.
c. focus – Focus has been going out on time Leslie
thanked Marie Miller who has done an awesome job in
getting advertisers for the Focus. Advertising is a great
way for advertising your dogs and Leslie encouraged
members to support the club and advertise in the Focus.
The FOCUS goes to a small but targeted audience who
appreciate the qualities of working dogs.
d. 2010 Nationals – Leslie informed the group that it is
hoped that Sean Salke’s Long Island Hard Dog Club and
Ray Carlisle’s Tri-State Doberman Club would hold next
year’s National.
3. Minutes from the 2008 Annual General Meeting
Leslie Carpenter read the minutes from the May 14,
2008 Annual General Meeting. They are as follows:
“The meeting was called to order by president Ray Carlisle
at 8:10 p.m., although at the time a quorum was not yet
present. Mr. Carlisle suggested that some Constitutional
changes might be necessary and a review would be done
and any recommended modification submitted.
A reading of the minutes of the prior Annual General
Membership meeting was waived.
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Report of the President by Ray Carlisle – trend in
membership and member clubs, projects underway
including web enhancements, Judges’ College to include
Confirmation, Obedience, and Working Dog components
entailing criteria and guidelines.
Corresponding Secretary by Carma Cleveland in person
Registry by Linda Kurz – 49 dogs were registered during
year, importance of health statistics yet 16.66% of update
notices are returned undeliverable, goal is to have information available on-line. Questions posed regarding need
for membership number. Ray Carlisle asked that Mary
Chruscial as AWDF delegate to get clarification on above.
Archivist by Beth Bishop – help identifying dogs and handlers in photos needed, inventory Includes photographs,
Focus issues, video, directories, National catalogs, articles
Breeders & Membership Directory by Shannon Elkins –
costs and privacy concerns of combined publication vs.
separate booklets and suggested rates for advertising
Breed Survey from Linda Calamia – new rules more “user
friendly”, currently 4 certified breed survey judges
Competitors Fund by Terri Clary
Obedience Committee Report by Pam Burns – obedience
rules being reviewed by committeincluding indoor ring
Director of Judges’ Report by Ray Carlisle – apprentices
are Alvin Clemmons and Bunny Lanning
Focus by Leslie Carpenter – concern over delays between
deadline for ads and publication of magazine, goal is 10
weeks between ad deadline and Focus mail date. Three
jobs need to be filled by volunteers – proof reader for
spelling and grammar review, ad sales coordinator,and
article coordinator.
Health by Linda Kurz and Sue Krom – heritance of DCM
report including pattern, records, and testing. Detailed
veterinary clinical reports made available.
National by Suzan Shipp
Legislative by Terri Clary – BSL is bad and getting worse,
responsible breeders and responsibldog owners not the
problem, need everyone to be involved, letters to legislators to make a difference, best of all is person to person
communication and education of lawmakers.
Membership from Julie Ferado – membership same from
May 2007 to May 2008 at 270 members in U.S., international membership declined by 1 during year and now at
14, total UDC membership as of May 2008 is 284.
Procedure Manual by Leslie Carpenter – a work in progress to keep continually updated
Rescue by Bunny Lanning
Search & Rescue by Irene Korotev – SAR workshop postponed until Oct. so attendees can participate in DPCA centennial celebration, but for 2009 the annual SAR workshop
will agaibe held in conjunction with the UDC National.
National Training Director from John Soares – offer any
UDC member who is competing at the National level
training assistance without cost
Versatility from Julie Ferado – three new VCX and 7 new
VC titles earned this year
Liason, ADA – position is open
Liason, AWDF by May Jacobson – Germany and Europe
in general are having some trouble with Public sentiment
and legislative pressure to reduce dog biting activities,
but they don’t want to water down the sport.
Liason, DVG, Larry Kye – has taken judges out to dinner
so no report
Liason, DPCA by Ray Carlisle – Ray will represent UDC
at the centennial celebration at the DPCA National in
October. “Always Faithful” will be displayed. DVD will be
played continuously. Bill to be presented to ask for funding for American bred dogs.
Pamela Stevens was presented with the 2008 Service Dog
Award in commemoration of Alexander’s Loki (Jaeger),
BH, Certified Narcotics Dog, CGC.
Officers for the upcoming year were elected as identified
by Ballot sent to the membership as prescribed by the
Constitution and By-Laws.
Ray Carlisle introduced and welcomed the new UDC
president, Leslie Carpenter.
Leslie gave a brief address and asked that the membership stay focused on the mission and theobjectives. She
also that anyone who had ordered silk screen items could
return them for a full refund because of the poor quality.
It is anticipated that a reorder of embroidered items will
be made as those were of exceptional quality.
Bids are being taken for the 2009 National. Thus far,
one has been received from Working Dobermans of the
Carolinas for a Fall IPO trial.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carma Cleveland, Acting Recording Secretary
Motion made to approve the minutes as read was made
by Dave Korotev. Seconded by Penelope Brooks. 21
Members voiced their approval and minutes were approved as read.
4. Report of the Membership Secretary
Total individual and family memberships for 2009 are
265 which is down 19 memberships from 2008. Total
number of members for 2009 is 310 and decrease of 21
members from 2008.
5. Membership Club Report
UDC Member Clubs have increased to 13 Members Clubs
and many of our member clubs are active. The Redwood
Doberman Club has had a show and trial. The Working
Dobermans of the Carolina’s has put on a Debbie Zappia
Seminar and is planning a Conformation show and IPO
trial in the fall. Members need to get on the Yahoo “UDC
Official List” so they are aware of upcoming shows and
trials.
6. Report of the Treasurer – Profit/Loss 2008
Jan - Dec 08
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Ads
10,149.92
Breeders Listing
901.17
Contributions Income
Restricted
Competitors Fund
169.17
Health Fund
365.00
Rescue Fund
215.00
Trophy Fund
5.00
Total Restricted
754.17
Total Contributions Income
754.17
Litter Ad
Membership Dues
Club
Family
Individual
Junior
Total Membership Dues
228.79
Miscellaneous Income
National Income
Banquet
Catalog
Catalog Ads
Entries
Logo Wear
Miscellaneous
Seminar
Silent Auction
Trophy Donations
Total National Income
Program Fees
Versatility Program Fees
Total Program Fees
Registration Fees
Total Income
Expense
Bank Service Charges
Computer
433.75
2,883.33
10,984.84
18.00
14,319.92
547.59
1,420.00
770.04
725.00
5,595.00
2,979.31
559.09
3,625.00
1,255.50
2,678.80
19,607.74
65.00
65.00
2,865.00
49,439.30
594.55
2,204.80
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Dues and Subscriptions
FOCUS
Production
Total FOCUS
866.87
22,382.57
22,382.57
Insurance
Liability Insurance
Insurance - Other
Total Insurance
2,010.00
219.00
2,229.00
Miscellaneous
764.58
National Expenses 2007
Trophies & Ribbons
Total 2007
255.18
255.18
2008
Catalog
Hotel & Meals
Judges
Location
Logo Wear
Miscellaneous
Premium List & Postage
Refunds
Seminar
Trophies & Ribbons
Total 2008
1,307.43
1,177.22
4,118.34
1,290.00
2,436.50
296.00
321.54
372.15
1,503.50
764.45
13,587.13
2009
Total National Expenses
Postage and Delivery
Total Expense
100.00
13,942.31
1,433.78
44,418.46
Net Ordinary Income
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Interest Income
Total Other Income
Net Other Income
Net Income
5,020.84
118.49
118.49
118.49
5,139.33
Profit Loss – January 1st to March 31st 2009
Jan - Mar 09
Income
Ads
991.50
Restricted
Competitors Fund
-263.32
Health Fund
20.00
Total Restricted
-243.32
Litter Ad19.41
Membership Dues
Club
Family
Individual
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-243.32
33.75
255.00
250.00
538.75
National Income
Trophy Donations
National Income - Other
576.00
3,238.98
3,814.98
Program Fees
Total Program Fees
35.00
35.00
Registration Fees
Total Income
Expense
Computer
FOCUS
Production
Total FOCUS
Insurance
Liability Insurance
Insurance - Other
Total Insurance
Miscellaneous
National Expenses
2009
Equipment
Premium List & Mailing
Trophies & Ribbons
Total 2009
Telephone
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
351.20
240.00
5,747.52
83.93
216.49
413.00
3,474.01
3,474.01
630.00
890.00
1,520.00
2,233.60
2,062.75
410.49
1,089.06
3,562.30
3,562.30
271.16
1,226.44
13,000.93
-7,253.41
-7,253.41
It is to be noted that we do not have income from memberships which will not show up until June and July.
Restricted Contributions
January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2009
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Trophy Fund
Total Restricted
1,247.42
1,488.00
1,142.00
1,545.00
5,422.42
Restricted Contributions are made when you pay your dues.
Contributions to the Competitors Fund allow us to help with
the expenses of our competitors competing in the AWDF
Championships. This year we will have 5 Doberman teams
competing in the AWDF. Contributions to the Health Fund
help support the Cardio Clinic.
Assets & Liabilities March 31, 2009
Mar 31, 09
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Bank of America
Total Checking/Savings
Total Current Assets
Other Assets
Certificate of Deposit
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
13,314.90
13,314.90
13,314.90
10,244.56
10,244.56
23,559.46
30,812.87
-7,253.41
23,559.46
23,559.46
The Treasurer’s Report was read in and accepted into the
minutes.
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Committee Reports
Archives Report – Beth Bishop
Beth Bishop presented the Archives Report and presented the following list of items in the Archives:
The following items are currently in the archives:
1. Focus Issues: 1990 to 2001 (see inventory)
2. Photos:
i. Albums, 1996 and 1998 Nationals—labeled
ii. Loose photos: from 1998, 1999, 2000 Nationals,
some labeled, some not
iii. Loose photos, most not labeled, no year.
3. Video CD from Linda Lindic of 2007 Nationals.
4. Misc Correspondence (see inventory)
5. Members Directory, 1992, 1995, 1997
6. Breeders Directory, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999
7. Members Directory, Constitution and Bylaws: 1994,
1996, 1999.
8. Nationals Premium list: 1992, 1995.
9. National Catalog: (91, 92, 93, 97, 2000, 2001, 2007,
2008).
10. Regional Specialty Catalog 2001
11. DPC of Canada National Catalog 2001
12. AWDF Team Championship 1992
Beth has purchased a scanner and will start to scan the
archives material. Beth could use assistance in identifying people and dogs in many of the photos. If anyone has
anything to contribute please send her the originals of a
scan. Also submitted was an inventory list of all materials in the UDC Archives.
SAR Committee – 2009 – Irene Korotev
The UDC SAR committee presented the puppy project proposal to the board for approval the proposal was approved
and added to the Administrative Manual. It is advertised
on the SAR Doberman list. Interested handlers may submit
their applications up to 1 year in advance of when they
would like to start a puppy in the SAR program.
A bright spot in 2008 was the recognition of service dogs
by the DPCA. Three UDC members received awards –
the Lifetime Achievement Award honored the years of
service by Shirley Hammond in Search & Rescue. The
recipient of the Rescue Dog of the year was Cota, rescued
by Rayanne Chamberlain and trained in wilderness (air
scent). The recipient of the of the SAR dog of the year
category was Questwood’s Kisatchie Man (Jager) who is
owned by Irene Korotev. Jager is operational in wilderness, human remains (land & water), evidence and is
current test toward operational status in trailing.
This year’s SAR workshop also reflected the effects of a
poor economy. Attendance was low with only six UDC
members participating. One encouraging sign was the
addition of two UDC members to our ranks, Bunny
Lanning and Laurel Harris.
IPO Committee – Chris Rasmussen
The idea was to send a congratulatory note to folks to let them
know we are taking notice and appreciate their hard work, and
also to let them know dates of upcoming UDC events.
It has been extremely hard to find addresses for nonUDC members. It also became evident that those who
were doing the most work/title gathering already knew
about the UDC and the events. I started prioritizing for
non-UDC members, or UDC members we have never
seen at nationals or AWDFs -- with the motivation to try
to get them more involved.
I am not sure that I will be continuing this effort moving
forward. I found it to be very difficult to get addresses,
and I don’t see the real merit in the idea unless we can
target non-UDC members. I felt as though I couldn’t
guarantee that everyone would get a letter if they earned
a title, and I didn’t want people to come to expect it, like
they would if the DPCA were handing out letters after
AKC titles were earned. At this point, I’m not sure that
the 50 letters garnered any extra UDC support.
fOCUS Advertisers Sales – Marie Miller
Marie requested that if the membership has any contacts
with vendors, that they supply her with contact information. One of the most difficult aspects of obtaining
advertisers for the FOCUS is to get past the “gate keepers” at the business. If she could give a referral name it
would make the job much easier. Linda Lindic reminded
membership that they can publish “brags” in the FOCUS
for $25.00. Leslie Carpenter mentioned that the major
winners at the Nationals can feature their dogs on the
cover the FOCUS at no-charge as the UDC would be picking up that cost.
Registry Report – Linda Kurz
In 2008, UDC issued 72 new registrations/scorebooks.
So far in 2009, we have issued 16 new registrations/
scorebooks. No litter registrations have been issued.
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Due to programming costs, we have postpone updates to
the registry.
There were 5 new Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX)
dogs and 7 new Versatility Companion (VC) dogs in 2008.
Vice President’s Report – Linda Kurz
Membership Directory - Shannon Elkins
We continue to slowly update the manuals with sections
added for the UDC SAR puppy program, the detailed
rules for putting on a UDC event. Detailed criteria for the
UDC Service Dog of the Year award have been approved
but not yet added to the manuals.
Shannon thanked Amy Smith for her dedication to the
project and Ray Carlisle for picking up the project at the
end and getting the directory out to the membership.
A project has been initiated to improve the online entry system to make it available to regional clubs for their use. Time
constraints on volunteers have resulted in slow progress.
Rescue Committee Report – Bunny Lanning
Currently there is $480.00 in the Rescue Fund.
Versatility Committee Report –
Also as 2009 Trophy Chairperson, Shannon thanked Laura
Hulke for her dedication in helping get the trophies and ribbons ordered and collected in time for the show.
8. 2009 Service Dog of the Year Award
The 2009 UDC Service Dog of the Year was Chelsea
– CGC, TT, R.E.A.D., Delta Society Pet Partner, 2006
Honorable Mention Delta Beyond Limits Award, H.O.P.E.
Crisis Response Dog owned by Dolores Schaub. Dolores
supplied a lovely biography documenting the many accomplishments of this very special dog.
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB BOARD Of DIRECTORS MEETING, fEBRURARY, 2010
ONLINE MEETING fORUM
Members in Attendance (11): Linda Lindic, Leslie
Carpenter, Beth Bishop, Irina Sasu, Penelope Brooks, Linda
Kye, Debbie Hartzell, Irene Korotev, Lorna O’Connor, Teri
Clary, Linda Kurz.
2. Report of the Recording Secretary – L. Lindic
January BOD Meeting Minutes were posted. – Motion by
Linda Kurz, seconded by Penelope Brooks, to approve the
minutes of the January Board of Directors on-line meeting.
1. Report of the President – L. Carpenter
A. The Corresponding Secretary has mailed the 2010
slate of nominees to all members.
YesVotes: (9) B. Bishop, P. Brooks, T. Clary, I. Korotev, L.
Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, L. O’Connor, I. Sasu.
B. The bylaws amendment approved for consideration by
the membership will be mailed out in March, along with
an updated printed Membership Directory.
C. The DPCA has decided to ask AKC to recognize working titles on Dobermans and has name the UDC as an endorsing organization and as the organization that will be
allowed to host trials in conjunction with DPCA events.
Hopefully this will increase the number of trial available
around the country.
The DPcA board motions were as follows:
“Motion 10-51 (Shorr/Brooks) to approve the Working Dog Sport
using the endorsement concept wherein DPCA chooses two other
organizations to actually put on the WDS trial within the constraints set forth by AKC.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion 10-52 (Brooks/Brucker) to apply to AKC for approval to
have BH and VPG/IPO levels 1, 2 and 3 titles available as AKC
recognized titles.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion 10-53 (Christensen/Brooks) to apply to AKC for approval
to use UDC and DVG as our endorsement organizations.
Motion passed unanimously.”
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3. Report of the Membership Secretary – J. ferado
New Members and late renewals were posted for February.
NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Ackerman, DVM, Donna M.
6835 Wildon Grove Road
Gordonsville VA 22942-1504
(h) 540-832-2614
(w) 540-832-7703
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Chris Rasmussen
Bach, Dr. Gregory & Debra
von Bach
670 Mill Road
Hamburg PA 19526
Northeast
(h) 215-669-5948
(w) 610-488-8030
[email protected]
Family
Sponsor: Anne Rammelsberg.
Former UDC members 1995-2005.
LATE RENEWALS
Brown-Galonska, Elaine
von der Bernsaver Jagd
48 Saint Nicholas Place #42
New York NY 10031
Northeast
(h) (49) 224 775 8192
[email protected]
www.BernsaverJagd-dobermann.com
Individual
Late renewal 02-02-10.
DeChiro, Ellen, & Brian Wachtel
112 Deepkill Road
Troy NY 12180
Northeast
(h) 518-238-3672
[email protected]
Family
Sponsor: Traci Mulligan.
Changed to Family for 2008-2009; added Brian Wachtel.
LaMesa, Diana M.
Kiziah Dobermans
33 Belmont Drive
Torrington CT 06790
Northeast
(h) 603-714-0324
(w) 860-361-6500
[email protected]
www.kiziahdobermans.com
Individual
Original Sponsor: Ray McIntyre. Current Sponsor: Ali Baker.
Late Renewal 02-04-10.
Quartararo, Marianna D.
113 Ridge View Road
Lackawaxen PA 18435
Northeast
(h) 570-685-7869
(w) 845-292-6180
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Ray Carlisle.
Woods, Janet
Tattersall
5346 County Road 599
Farmersville TX 75442
Midsouth
(h) 972-843-2257
[email protected]
Individual
Late Renewal 01-30-10
Yes Votes: (9) B. Bishop, P. Brooks, T. Clary, I. Korotev, L.
4. Report of the Member Club Secretary
No Report
5. Report of the Corresponding Secretary – L. Kye
Report of the Corresponding stated the Nominating Committee
letter containing the list of candidates for the upcoming year
along with the bios of each candidate was mailed to the UDC
membership on January 30, 2010 - Terri Clary made a motion to
accept the report, seconded by Lorna O’Connor.
6. Reports of the Treasurer – I. Sasu
Assets & Liabilities – December 31, 2009
Dec 31, 09
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Bank of America
Other Assets
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
9,898.24
9,898.24
9,898.24
10,244.56
10,244.56
20,142.80
Equity
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
Profit & Loss – December, 2009
Income
20th Anniversary
Registration Fees
Total Income
Expense
FOCUS
Production
Total FOCUS
Miscellaneous
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
30,812.87
-10,670.07
20,142.80
20,142.80
Dec 09
2,262.94
14.00
297.38
2,574.32
51.35
3,986.14
3,986.14
20.24
287.58
4,345.31
-1,770.99
-1,770.99
Assets & Liabilities – January 31, 2010
Jan 31, 10
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Bank of America
11,273.99
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Other Assets
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Equity
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
11,273.99
11,273.99
10,244.56
10,244.56
21,518.55
20,142.80
1,375.75
21,518.55
21,518.55
Income
20th Anniversary
Ads
Breeders Listing
Restricted
Competitors Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
Membership Dues
Family
Individual
Registration Fees
Total Income
Expense
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
Restricted Contributions – January 31, 2010
January 1 - January 31, 2010
Competitors Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
January 1, 2006 to January 31, 2010
Restricted
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
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20.00
5,342.42
7. Website Report
Webmaster, Leslie Carpenter is currently seeking a webmaster volunteer.
8. AWDf Delegates Report – W. Schmitt, M. Jacobson
2010 AWDF Team Coordinator Lindsay Davis reports:
financials – January, 2010
January 1 - December 31, 2010
Competitors Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
Trophy Fund
Total Restricted
Jan 10
374.00
416.00
-25.00
25.00
25.00
50.00
50.00
65.00
350.00
415.00
62.00
115.00
1,407.00
31.25
31.25
1,375.75
1,375.75
25.00
25.00
50.00
25.00
25.00
50.00
1,720.42
1,823.00
1,779.00
The 2010 AWDF CHAMPIONSHIP is May 28-30, 2010 in
Indianapolis, IN.? The official website is www.2010awdf.
com.
It is that time for all competitors to be thinking about
being part of the UDC Team.? I do not have exact dates
for entry deadlines, therefore, I am giving approximate
deadlines at this time.? If you are even thinking about
competing, please send me an email at davislindsaye@
aol.com.? The following is an approximate timeline:
Letter of intent with all necessary paperwork must be
received by March 31st.
Entry form with entry fee check made payable to the
UDC must be received by April 10, 2010.
Please remember that sending in the letter of intent with
the appropriate documentation does not commit you to
attending. You have time from that deadline to the entry
deadline to make your final decision. I want to encourage
anyone thinking about it to contact me. Since this is the
UDC’s 20th anniversary, it would be great to have a big
turn out at the AWDF.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Lindsay Davis
AWDF Chair
[email protected]
434-577-9489
Lindsay and I have since communicated and we have
agreed to move the entry deadline to conform with the
other major clubs in AWDF to 4/25/2010. Lindsay just
wanted to make sure that all competitors understand
that there is NO leeway on getting the entry in if she is
going to order the team clothing.
Leslie
Leslie J. Carpenter
President
United Doberman Club
Note: Terri Clary questioned when elections were coming
up but did not receive reply.
9. UDC fOCUS
Bunnie Allard reports:
The 1st Qtr 2010 was mailed February 8th and I am now
working on the 2nd Qtr issue. The deadline for this issue
is March 1st. There is still time to place an ad or get an
article ready to send in. I know we have some talented
writers out there and the Focus needs you!
The Focus is also looking for a cover for the 2nd Qtr
2010. We need the support of the membership and if
you’ve been thinking of having your dog on the front
cover now is the time!
I’m looking for filler photos that I can use in the Focus.
If you have good fun photos of the antics our guys get
into or just plain cute photos, send them on to me! The
photos must be casual fun photos not show poses. I will
print the owner and dogs name along with the photo.
Please put UDC Filler Photo in the subject line so I will
know what the photo is for.
I am now doing digital printing for smaller quantities.
This saved the club approximately $500.00 for the 1st
Qtr 2010 issue which was 24 pages plus outside color
cover. The cost savings is reflected in the invoice that was
sent to Irina for this issue.
Terri Clary made a proposal to use the UDC
Calendar to automatically send notices of fOCUS
deadlines, rates, wants & needs. Linda Lindic made
a motion to accept the proposal and the motion was
seconded by Beth Bishop.
Yes Votes: (9) B. Bishop, P. Brooks, T. Clary, I. Korotev,
L. Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, L. O’Connor, I. Sasu.
10. UDC 20th Anniversary Project Update – L. Lindic
Calendar Project: A total of $1,903.77 was generated from
the 2010 Calendar Project. The proceeds are designated for
the UDC Health Fund. The Calendar Project is completed.
Café Press Store Project: Sales from the Café Press
Store as of 12/31/2009 was $359.85 which generated
$86.00 in commissions
Opportunity of Additional Income for Sales at UDC
Nationals:
We may have an opportunity for additional income by
selling limited merchandise at the UDC Nationals.
For example: I can purchase 15 mugs @ $7.14 each plus
shipping. I can then sell them at the UDC Nationals for
$12.00. I will make a profit of $4.86 per mug. A total
profit of $72.90 (less shipping). They have a special going on right now with free shipping until Tues, Feb 16.
The coffee mugs are just an example I can purchase a
quantity of 15 of any of our items for re-sale at the UDC
Nationals. The Framed Tiles sell for $5.52 for a quantity
of 15. We also have Water Bottles and Travel Mugs.
Let me know if you think this is a feasible idea. You may
also visit our Cafe Press Store to view the items we have
on sale. The link is :
http://www.cafepress.com/UDCShop
If we decide this is something we would like to do, I will
make sure I get OK from Tri-State
No motion was made to approve additional purchases
and items were not ordered.
11. 2010 National Update – J. Toman
Terri Clary questioned how to make a Trophy Donation
and received answer from Linda Kurz to contact Meryl
Winnie or Linda Lindic.
12. Status Report on UDC Judges College – R. Carlisle
No report was posted.
13. Unfinished Business – Record Poll Results for
January, 2010 New Members
Record official results of poll to approve new members
for January, 2010. The following individuals were approved by poll of the UDC board during early February,
2010, with the following board members answering in
the affirmative: Brooks, Kye, Bishop, O’Connor, Hartzell,
Korotev, Clary, Sasu.
NEW MEMBER APPLICANTS fOR January 2010
Kapp, Sally R.
613 Paper Mill Road
Oreland PA 19075
Northeast
(h) 215-572-1314
[email protected]
Indvidual
Sponsor: Janis Toman
Madler, Lisa W.
103 Clearwater Court
Columbus GA 31909-3466
South
(h) 706-569-9774
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Janet Tomlin, DVM
Zwart, Scott
40 Algodones
Peralta NM 87042
Southwest
(h) 505-866-0668
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Ray Carlisle
LATE RENEWALS
Brantingham, Rachel D.
DeVyne Dobermans
5110 N. Argonne Road
Spokane, WA 99212
(h) 509-921-8952
(w) 509-979-9610
[email protected]
Individual
Late Renewal 01/20/2010
Chamberlain, Rayanne & David Holcomb
7395 Kimball Road
Lyons, MI 48851
Mideast
(h) 989-855-3934
(w) 989-855-3671
[email protected]
Family
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Late Renewal 01-19-10
Hulke, Laura T.
Dobestar
23901 Nebula Street NE
Linwood MN 55079
Midcentral
(h) 651-462-2778
© 612-282-9491
[email protected]
www.dobestar.com
Individual
Sponsor: Terry Jarka. Linda Kurz.
Kitzinger-Painter, Vicki Lee
830 S. Park Plaza Drive
Evansville IN 47715
Mideast
(h) 812-457-0542
(w) 812-473-0151
Individual
Sponsor: Tammy Marshall-Weldon.
Late Renewal 11-23-09.
LaBarre, Catherine E.
1360 S. 116 Road
Bristol VT 05443
Northeast
(h) 802-453-3666
[email protected]
www.bobcatmorgans.com
Individual
Sponsor: Traci Mulligan.
Matson, Douglas & Jacque
Kansa Dobermans
6721 N. Seneca
Wichita KS 67204
Midsouth
(h) 316-744-3214
(w) 316-393-5440 (Doug)
(w) 316-304-7126 (Jacque)
[email protected]
www.kansadobe.com
Family
Sponsor: Nancy Christensen.
Strong, Olivia Olson
86 Alpine Drive
Jericho VT 05465
Northeast
(h) 802-899-2693
(w) 802-899-2693
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Ray Carlisle, Traci Mulligan.
Late renewal 01-14-10
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Record Poll Results, New Members for January,
2010 – Penelope Brooks moved to approve/record the
official results of the poll to approve new members for
January 2010, seconded by Beth Bishop.
14. Unfinished Business – Record Poll Results to approve Alvin Clemmons
Record results of an official poll of the UDC board to
approve Alvin Clemmon, Texas, as a UDC Temperament
Test Judge, upon recommendation of former Director of
Judges Ray Carlisle. The board was polled and the following individuals responded in the affirmative: L. Kurz, I.
Sasu, D. Hartzell, I. Korotev, B. Bishop, L. Lindic, L. Kye,
P. Brooks. There were no dissenting
15. Unfinished Business – Record Poll Results to approve Mid-South Event
Record results of an official poll to approve the MidSouth
Regional UDC Event as submitted by Terri Clary to the
Board. The Board is acting as Director of Judges until a
replacement is appointed by the President. The following individuals responded in the affirmative: L. Kurz, I.
Sasu, D. Hartzell, I. Korotev, B. Bishop, L. Lindic. L. Kye,
P. Brooks. There were no dissenting votes.
Beth Bishop moved to record the poll results to approve
the MidSouth Regional UDC Event as submitted by Terri
Clary, seconded by Linda Kye.
16. Submit copy of of Performance Judges Program to
USA Schutzhund Assn.
Terri Clary has requested that we submit a copy of our
Performance Judges Program to USA for their approval.
According to Terri, we need to do this in order to utilize
USA judges to apprentice our VPG/SchH judges under. At
current entry rates (in UDC IPO trials) it would take approximately 5 years just to meet the required number of
dogs an apprentice must evaluate. By availing ourselves
of USA judges and trials a UDC apprentice could feasibly
meet the dogs evaluated requirement in 1 years time. (T.
Clary)
Motion made by Terry Clarry to allow Terri Clary to
forward that portion of the UDC Judges Manual applying to SchH/IPO Judges programs to Nathaniel Roque,
USA Director of Judges for approval. Motion seconded
by Linda Kurz.
17. Approve mailing of Membership Directory
Board is to approve first-class mailing of printed membership directory to the members in mid-May, in combination with the ballot to the membership regarding the
bylaws amendment adopted by the Board. The mailing
date selected follows the formal installation of new officers and directors while it also helps to reduce mailing
expenses for mailing the ballot separately. The membership directory will be a 4.25 x 8.5 booklet, with heavy
cardstock cover and photocopy internal pages. There will
be no advertisements in this booklet. It will include a
list of the current Officers and Directors, the Bylaws and
Constitution and the Code of Ethics, in addition to the
membership list. Leslie Carpenter volunteers to prepare
the document using the current membership list available from the Membership Secretary and provide the
print-ready document to the Corresponding Secretary
for duplication at a quick print shop. The Corresponding
Secretary will complete the mailing. (L. Carpenter)
Motion by Beth Bishop and seconded by Linda Lindic to
approve the printing of a UDC membership directory and
mailing to the UDC membership. Mailing is to take place
in mid-May via first class mail in combination with the
ballot for the bylaws amendment.
18. Designation of 4 Qtr. focus as Breeders Directory
Edition
Board approve that 4th Quarter FOCUS be designated
as the Breeders Directory edition of the magazine, and
purchase 50 extra copies of the magazine to be distributed free of charge to individuals requesting a printed
Breeders Directory, in lieu of a combined Membership
and Breeders Directory. The Breeders Directory edition
of the FOCUS shall include a copy of the UDC Code of
Ethics, a membership application, and an individual dog
registration form. (L. Carpenter)
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Lorna O’Connor questioned the reason for the 50 extra
copies. Which individuals might these be sent to? Do you
mean non UDC members? If we used the Focus, which I
think is a good idea, wouldn’t every UDC member get a
copy anyway? Beth Bishop answered: I think the rationale for the 50 extra copies is to provide people (nonmembers) with copies that inquire about UDC breeders.
A listing in the breeder’s directory must be purchased, so
should be distributed beyond just UDC members.
Motion made by Lorna O’Connor that the 4th Quarter
FOCUS be designated as the Breeders Directory edition
of the magazine and that UDC purchase 50 extra copies of the magazine to be distributed free of charge to
individuals requesting a printed Breeders Directory, in
lieu of a combined Membership and Breeders Directory.
Linda Kurz seconded the motion requesting the person in charge of this project needs to check with UDC
Administrator of Records for an improved registration
application.
19. Approve the continued use of the Online Edition of
the Breeders Directory.
Board is requested to approve the continued use of the
online edition of the Breeders Directory at the rate of
$25.00 per year. (L. Carpenter)
Motion by Linda Lindic, seconded by Penelope Brooks to
approve continued Use of the Online Edition of Breeders
Directory at the rate of $25.00 per year.
20. Approve Matt Arpano to represent the UDC at the
2010 IDC IPO Competition in Slovakia.
Approve Matt Arpano to represent the UDC at the 2010
IDC IPO competition in Slovakia and to reimburse Matt
$500.00 for travel expenses upon receipt of supporting
travel expense documentation. (L. Carpenter)
Per Terri Clary: “Not that I disapprove but... Can we get
the details...event scores ect that we are using for this
approval?”
Penelope Brooks moved to approve Matt Arpano to represent UDC at the 2010 IDC IPO competition in Slovakia
and to reimburse him $500 in travel expenses upon
receipt of supporting travel expense documentation.
Seconded by Linda Lindic.
Yes Votes: (8) B. Bishop, P. Brooks, I. Korotev,
Abstain: (1) T. Clary
21. Discussion of Director of Judges Position
The Director of Judges position requires a good deal of
administrative paperwork, and with only a few UDC
judges, it is difficult to find an individual who has time to
be both a judge and an administrator. I would like for the
Board and membership to consider and provide input for
the following idea:
The Director of Judges is appointed by the President, and
serves at the requrest of the President, although the DOJ
appointment, like other standing committee appointments, are approved by the Board. Instead of appointing
a Director of Judges who is responsible for maintaining records for judging apprentices and making recommendations for approval, the President will appoint an
Administrator of Judges. The duties of the AOJ will be to:
1. Respond to inquiries about UDC apprenticeships,
providing applications and supporting paperwork when
requested.
2. Ensuring that information on the website is up-todate, and that all necessary forms are available for the
use of members/apprentices/judges.
3. Assist apprentices in scheduling apprenticeship dates.
4. Record apprenticing evaluations, and notify the
Judges Committee when apprentices have completed all
apprenticeship requirements.
5. Record any disciplinary action for UDC judges enacted
by the Judges Committee.
6. Record CE requirements for UDC judges.
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7. Record self-certification by UDC judges of meeting
requirements for judges.
committee will meet for this purpose and add the Club
Chair as a temporary member of the judges’ committee.
In short, the AOJ is an administrator, not a decisionmaker with regard to whether an individual is qualified
to become or remain a UDC judge.
This item needs a lot of discussion.”
The Judges Committee will be comprised of the Club
Chair (not the Nationals chair) of each of the judged
events: IPO, Conformation, Obedience, Breed Survey
plus three UDC judges and the President. The President
will be the acting chair of the committee.
The job of the Judges committee will be to meet quarterly to review applications for judging apprentices
submitted by the AOJ, to recommend approval or denial
of an apprentices who have completed apprenticeship
requirements submitted by the AOJ, and to recommend
disciplinary actions against a UDC judge if necessary. The
AOJ is the liaison between the Judges Committee and
the judges, apprentices, applicants, and the BOD.
IMO, this approach allows much of the day-to-day work
of the current DOJ position to be performed by an
individual that is skilled in administration tasks, leaving
our UDC judges to evaluate and recommend apprentices.
It also shares responsibility for decisions regarding our
UDC judges.
This item is FOR DISCUSSION ONLY at this time. We
will involve the membership via UDC OFFICIAL early in
the process. Once we have initial input, we can draw up
the changes into a DRAFT documents for approval by
the Board, which will then be circulated to members via
UDC-OFFICIAL. This is NOT a bylaws change and does not
require a vote of the members to enact, BUT it is a major
change and will need thorough discussion before adoption.
Leslie
Per Linda Kurz: “The Judges Committee will be comprised of the Club Chair (not the Nationals chair) of each
of the judged events: IPO, Conformation, Obedience,
Breed Survey plus three UDC judges and the President.
I believe that this is inappropriate or at least needs clarification. The club chair varies from event to event. I do
not envision the judges’ committee as an adhoc committee that is convened only occasionally but one that sits in
session more or less continually.
We might say: For the purpose of approving an event
(and in particular the judges for the event), the judges’
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Terri Clary was not sure she liked this change. “ I frankly am
not sure the Board is the right entity to make these decisions
nor that another “renamed” and reworked committee is going to do a better job. In her opinion she felt we need a DOJ
who wants all facets of our programs to work.
Linda Kurz explained that one reason for this change is
that if we use a single person, who is also a judge their
time restraints may keep them from doing a thorough
job. This position requires an individual who is totally
engaged in the process and is able to follow through on a
timely basis. She inquired if we had another suggestion
for improving this? Better record keeping, someone who
is on top of the process?
There was no further discussion. This discussion will be
carried forward at next month’s meeting.
22. Breed Survey Requirement for Best of Breed
Competition
Proposal to require passing breed survey to win Best of
Breed at the National Specialty Shows. (T. Clary)
There was a good discussion around this proposal. Some
members felt that if we make this requirement, we
would need to institute it at a later time in order to give
members the opportunity to complete the BSA or BSB. It
was also thought that perhaps we make a working title a
requirement at this time and ramp up to the BSA or BSB
at a later time. No motions were made at this time and
discussion should move forward to next moths meeting.
23. Approve Beth Bishop as the Club Obedience Chair
Motion was made by L. Lindic to approve Beth Bishop as
United Doberman Club Obedience Club Chair. Motion
was seconded by P. Brooks.
Yes Votes: (8) P. Brooks, T. Clary, I. Korotev,
Abstain: (1) B. Bishop.
24. Need Approval for Working Dobermans of the
Carolinas Summer Event
Motion made by Penelope Brooks, seconded by Lorna
O’Connor to approve the Working Dobermans of the
Carolinas Summer Regional Event.
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB BOARD Of DIRECTORS MEETING, MARCH, 2010
ONLINE MEETING fORUM
Carpenter, Beth Bishop, Irina Sasu, Penelope Brooks, Linda
Kye, Debbie Hartzell, Irene Korotev, Teri Clary, Linda Kurz, T.
Champagne.
A. Nominations - There have been no alternate nominees
for the vacant positions of officers and directors for 2010 2011, so the slate mailed to the membership in January will
be formally recorded by the Recording Secretary at [/B]the
Annual General Membership meeting in April.
B. Bylaws - The bylaws amendment ballot was not
mailed with the slate of nominees. The Board approved
at the last meeting to mail an updated Membership
Directory during May to the members following the
AGM in April. The ballot will go in the same mailing.
C. DPCA The DPCA is negotiating with AKC to recognize the UDC as the endorsing organization for working
dog trials held in conjunction with DPCA events, and to
endorse working titles (BH, VPG/IPO) earned by AKC
registered Dobermans in this country so that these titles
might appear on the official AKC pedigree of these dogs.
The UDC is continuing to work with the DPCA to work
out the details of how this program will be implemented.
DPCA President Jan van Wormer has asked for written
confirmation from the UDC to the DPCA stating that we
accept the DPCA using UDC as the endorsement club for
working dog titles and conducting working dog trials in
conjunction with AKC/DPCA events.
Below is the letter I have sent to the DPCA board
through Jan:
Dear DPCA Board members:
The United Doberman Club is pleased to be named as the official endorsement organization by the DPCA and American
Kennel Club for working dog titles earned by Doberman
Pinschers in the USA.
It is our understanding that the UDC will endorse BH,
SchH1, SchH2, SchH3, VPG1, VPG2, VPG3, IPO1, IPO2,
IPO3, SchHA, FH1 and FH2 titles earned at UDC sanctioned
events awarded by a UDC approved judge. It is further understood that the UDC is designated as the official endorsement organization to conduct IPO trials in conjunction with,
but not as an official part of, DPCA events.
It is a pleasure to work with the DPCA and the AKC to gain
recognition for our working Dobermans.
Sincerely,
Leslie Carpenter
President
D. Alvin Clemmons - Congratulations to UDC member
Alvin Clemmons of Texas on his approval as an official
UDC Temperament Test Judge.
February BOD Meeting Minutes were posted. – Motion
by Beth Bishop, seconded by Penelope Brooks, to approve the minutes of the February Board of Directors
on-line meeting.
Yes Votes: (9) P. Brooks, T. Champagne, D. Hartzell,
I. Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, I. Sasu, B. Bishop
Abstain: (1) T. Clary
New Members and late renewals were posted for
March.
Bonnie Bailey
6009 Wilton Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(h) 703-960-2776
[email protected]<mailto:dreadnoughtdobes@
cox.net>
Sponsor: Tammy Marshall-Weldon
Aileen Devergie & Antonin Zmuran
5 Cypress Terrace
West Roxbury MA 02132-5014
(h) 617-553-0222
(w) 617-553-0222
Family
Sponsor: Linda Lindic
James & Minny Honda
101 Morristown Road
Gillette, NJ 07933
(h) 908-698-9012
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sponsor: John Soares, Patti Nemoto
Christopher & Lisa Kuehne
35 Lester Drive
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(h) 845-359-2724
Sponsor: Ray Carlisle
Tim Norton
91 Mt. Rascal Road
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(h) 908-850-0068
[email protected]<mailto:Tim@happytailsinn.
com>
www.happytailsinn.com<http://www.happytailsinn.
com>
Sponsor: Jim Toman
Barbara Stephensen
3024 Monkton Road
Monkton, MD 21111
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(h) 410-472-3167
Sponsor: Debra Hartzell
Yes Votes: (10) P. Brooks, T. Champagne, D. Hartzell, I.
Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, I. Sasu, T. Clary, B. Bishop
Interim Member Club Secretary Report – L. Lindic
Approve new Member Club the Pacific Northwest
Doberman Pinscher Club. The Constitution and Bylaws
of the Pacific Northwest Doberman Pinscher Club was
submitted for approval. The Constitution and Bylaws
meet requirements as printed in the Membership and
Member Club Manual. . Founding members are: Ellen
Higgins, Michelle Limoges, Sue Kelly-Walsh and Rachel
Brantingham. Motion made by Penelope Brooks, seconded by Debbie Hartzell to approve the new member club.
Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, I. Sasu, T. Clary, B. Bishop
No report.
Assets & Liabilities – february 28th, 2010
Feb 28, 10
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Bank of America
Other Assets
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Equity
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
11,440.35
11,440.35
11,440.35
10,244.56
10,244.56
21,684.91
20,142.80
1,542.11
21,684.91
21,684.91
financials Income & Expense - february, 2010
Feb 10
Income
20th Anniversary
103.39
Ads 1,044.00
Restricted
Competitors Fund
110.00
Health Fund
10.00
Rescue Fund
10.00
Total Restricted
130.00
130.00
Litter Ad 18.82
Membership Dues
Club
45.00
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Family
Individual
National Income
Catalog Ads
Trophy Donations
Program Fees
Total Program Fees
Registration Fees
Total Income
Expense
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
195.00
516.22
756.22
248.00
96.80
72.52
169.32
15.00
15.00
317.08
2,801.83
34.06
408.50
1,570.00
270.00
352.91
2,635.47
166.36
166.36
Restricted Contributions - february 28th, 2010
February 1 - February 28, 2010
Competitors Fund
110.00
Health Fund
10.00
Rescue Fund
10.00
Total Restricted
130.00
January 1 - February 28, 2010
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
135.00
10.00
35.00
180.00
January 1, 2006 to February 28, 2010
Restricted
Competitors Fund
1,830.42
Health Fund
1,833.00
Rescue Fund
1,789.00
Trophy Fund
20.00
Total Restricted
5,472.42
6. Website Report
We are fortunate to have recruited Laura Baugh, who has
so capably administered the online entry system for the
past two or three years to assist us in making better use
of the what we have in place, and to help us make some
planned improvements to the website.
We still need programming volunteers and content development volunteers
No report
8. UDC fOCUS – Leslie Carpenter & I. Sasu
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the FOCUS.
Situation: The board agreed about 18 months ago to
support the FOCUS and pay any shortfalls in advertising
income in order to help keep the FOCUS on schedule and
improve advertising revenues. Despite these efforts, revenues are not keeping pace with production costs, despite
the addition of commercial advertisers. The Board needs
to decide how to proceed with publication of the FOCUS
in order to bring expenses in line with revenues, or needs
to provide another source of revenue to pay for the FOCUS
Bunnie Allard, Dog Show Art, our current publisher has
taken on more than most publishers would take on in an
effort to keep the magazine going. Not only does Bunnie
layout the publication and advertising, she also solicits
advertising and articles. Traci Mulligan assists Bunnie by
reviewing articles and editing copy. Despite numerous
attempts at securing additional volunteers to provide advertising sales and planning for the magazine, I have been
unable to find any UDC member willing to take on this
task and continue in this role for more than a few months.
financial Impact reported on by Irina Sasu:
I have uploaded the financial data just now in the Treasurer
folder.
Board members presented multiple ideas and as the
meeting was at its conclusion, it was decided to continue
the discussion on Newboard and/or UDC Official.
A. Calendar project is closed. Net income was $1,903.77.
B. The Cafe Press store is still active and will incontinue to
be so until such time the BOD decides to shut it down. I am
unable to get financial reports directly because I have the
newest version of I.E. which is not supported by the Cafe
Press site. The information I have received is as follows:
To date, we have received one check for $103.39. On
March 15th they are scheduled to send out another check
for $103.49. Total income will be $206.88. Expenses are
store fees of $ 6.95 per month for a total of $20.85.
Here is Laura Hulke’s report:
The $20.85 charge was for 3 months of the Cafe Press shop
fees. $6.95/month for the months of January/February/
March. We had to upgrade to a premium shop to offer multiple items. Linda is correct, there will be a check sent out
on March 15th for $103.49. We’re definitely making more
money than we are spending.
We’ll close the shop after the Nationals, but because Cafe
Press has a 45 day “hold-back” on payments (in case customers return merchandise), we probably won’t see our last check
until sometime in June.
We are losing A LOT of money.
in 2008 FOCUS ate up 37% of our revenues
in 2009 FOCUS ate up 41% of our revenues.
Linda, can you make another announcement about purchasing
merchandise? Every time that you do, we get a surge of orders.
We cannot continue with the current arrangement as it is
quickly depleting our funds.
Laura Hulke
Some general comments:
1) Going to no more than twice a year would be a good cost
savings, while maintaining our club requirement to let
members know of rule changes, minutes, etc. Going to B & W
printing won’t save that much money.
2) Eliminating printing costs and mailing costs is not going
to save that much money, it’s the layout that’s is expensive.
3) We have 2 advertisers with annual contracts: Ray Allen
and Mary Chrusciel.
Sincerely,
Note I did post a solicitation on UDC Official to generate
more sales
10. 2010 National Update – J. Toman
The following report was posted by Jim Toman:
We have just secured a stadium for the IPO trial. The stadium
will be available for practice all day Fri. and it is ours for the
trial on Sat.
2. I feel the entries are going very well as is the sale of banquet tickets and logo wear.
4) We print 300 issues.
3. Premium lists were mailed on Feb. 12 and emailed to all
judges.
5) I like the idea of 3 newsletters sent out electronically
and 1 super-issue/yearbook sent out in hardcopy - to
include breeders’ directory, national issue, etc
4. Need early entries for Cerf and cardio. We are trying to get
50 for cerf.
6) Bids are a great idea - we definitely need to consider
other alternatives.
5. Ribbons have been ordered. Trophy order is complete,but
will wait several days to submit it as the Euro is dropping
daily(trophies will come from Germany)
A decision needs to be made VERY VERY SOON.
Q2 issue has already closed - we will lose $3000 on it.
If we are going to consolidate Q3/Q4, we need to decide NOW.
6. We will need volunteers during the event from UDC. Our
10 members can’t be in 6 places at once.
I suggest getting bids in the next 3 days, and consolidating
Q3/Q4.
Irina
7. Trophy donations and sponsorships are coming along. Please
help us in securing sponsors. This event is very expensive to put
on the way we are and we can use every penny. Really it would be
nice to see our parent club (UDC) do a sponsorship.
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8. We will keep posting reminders on UDC official.
9. Hotel seems to be booking well. I will know a number for
you later and let you know.
10. Let me know if you have any questions.
11. Unfinished Business – Breed Survey Requirement
for Best of Breed Competition
Make the Breed Survey a requirement for the BOB award
at the UDC National implementing it in the following
progression:
a) a “working” title to be awarded Best of Breed starting
with the 2012 national
b) passing Breed Survey Rating to be awarded Best Of
Breed at the UDC National in 2014
a foreign breed survey plus current health tests for an “B”
health rating accepted
c) passing breed survey title BSA -A in 2016
foreign breed survey with grips plus current health tests
for an “A” health rating.
Linda Lindic made a motion to accept the BOB progression. The motion was seconded by Terri Clary.
Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Lindic, T. Clary, B. Bishop Abstain:
(2) L. Kye, I. Sasu
12. New Business – Approve Working Dobermans of the
Carolinas fall Trial
Approve the Working Dobermans of the Carolinas
Fall IPO Trial October 23rd & October 24th at Raleigh
Schutzhund Assoc. Field in Roujemont, NC.
Yes Votes: (10) P. Brooks, T. Champagne, D. Hartzell,
I. Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, I. Sasu, T. Clary, B.
Bishop
13. New Business – Approve Rayanne Chamberlin &
Cota for UDC Service Dog of the Year Award.
Lorna O’Connor moved to approve Rayanne Chamberlin
and SAR dog Cota for the UDC Service Dog of the Year
Award., seconded by Linda Lindic.
Yes Votes: (8) P. Brooks, T. Champagne, I. Korotev, L.
Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, I. Sasu, B. Bishop Abstain: (2) D.
Hartzell, T. Clary
14. New Business – Recognize APDT Rally titles
Linda Kurz moved to recognize APDT rally titles the
same as we recognize AKC Rally titles, after a dogs’ name
in the data base (all titles) and as obedience points for
each title for VC/VCX. Linda Lindic seconded the motion.
Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic, I. Sasu, B. Bishop No:
(1) T. Clary
15. New Business – Director of Judges Position
Linda Kurz moved that we send the following proposal
to UDC official for comments. Motion seconded by Beth
Bishop.
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The Director of Judges is appointed by the President, and
serves at the request of the President, although the DOJ
appointment, like other standing committee appointments,
is approved by the Board. Instead of appointing a Director of
Judges who is responsible for maintaining records for judging
apprentices and making recommendations for approval, the
President will appoint an Administrator of Judges. The duties of the AOJ will be to:
1. Respond to inquiries about UDC apprenticeships, providing applications and supporting paperwork when requested.
2. Ensuring that information on the website is up-to-date,
and that all necessary forms are available for the use of members/apprentices/judges.
3. Assist apprentices in scheduling apprenticeship dates.
4. Record apprenticing evaluations, and notify the Judges
Committee when apprentices have completed all apprenticeship requirements.
5. Record any disciplinary action for UDC judges enacted by
the Judges Committee.
6. Record CE requirements for UDC judges.
7. Record self-certification by UDC judges of meeting requirements for judges.
In short, the AOJ is an administrator, not a decision-maker
with regard to whether an individual is qualified to become or
remain a UDC judge.
The judges committee will be comprised of the following:
The UDC IPO, Conformation, Obedience and Breed Survey
Chairs, three approved UDC judges and the UDC president.
The President will be the acting chair of the committee.
The job of the Judges committee will be to meet quarterly to
review applications for judging apprentices submitted by the
AOJ, to recommend approval or denial of apprentices who
have completed apprenticeship requirements submitted by
the AOJ, and to recommend disciplinary actions against a
UDC judge if necessary. The AOJ is the liaison between the
Judges Committee and the judges, apprentices, applicants,
and the BOD.
IMO, this approach allows much of the day-to-day work of
the current DOJ position to be performed by an individual
that is skilled in administration tasks, leaving our UDC
judges to evaluate and recommend apprentices. It also shares
responsibility for decisions regarding our UDC judges.
Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Kye, L. Lindic,B. Bishop Abstain:
(2) I. Sasu, T. Clary
16. New Business – Approve Trophy Donations to
AWDf
Motion by Terri Clary, seconded by Linda Kurz to donate
$200.00 to the AWDF trophy fund, $100.00 for High
Doberman, $100.00 for general use. If no Doberman
entered the remainder is to go to the general fund.
Korotev, L. Kurz, L. Kye, T. Clary, B. Bishop No Votes :
(1) L. Lindic Abstain: (1) I. Sasu
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB BOARD Of DIRECTORS MEETING, APRIL 25, 2010
NEWBURGH, NY
Meeting commenced at 1:46PM on Sunday, April 25th at the
Knights Inn Hotel in Newburgh, NY.
Carpenter, Beth Bishop, Irene Korotev, Penelope Brooks,
Linda Kurz.
A. Recognition of Working Titles on AKC
Pedigrees
AKC has approved DPCA’s request to recognize working titles earned by AKC registered Dobermans at UDC
trials. The following is from DPCA President Jan Van
Wormer (verbatim):
April 14, 2010
To All DPCA Members,
Good news folks!!! In March 2010 the AKC board was
petitioned on behalf of the DPCA to recognize Working Dog
Titles and allow them to be included on AKC pedigrees. This
is what we asked for: What Working titles would the DPCA
like the AKC to record? The DPCA would like all Working
titles recently approved by the AKC Board to the GSDCA.
BH, SchH1, SchH2, SchH3, IPO1, IPO2, IPO3, SchHA, FH1,
and FH2. Today the AKC Board voted to grant Dobermans
all of the titles we have asked
of them. The AKC board was also petitioned on behalf of the
DPCA to grant the Working Dog Sport titles that AKC previously denied to everyone who earned titles during the trial
period of the AKC Working Dog Sport (WDS). This too was
voted on in the affirmative by the AKC board. Those of you
who have earned titles in the WDS may go to the AKC website and get the forms on the left hand side of the site to get
the forms to fill out for your title on AKC pedigrees. http://
www.akc.org/events/working_dog_sport The AKC Board did
not grant Dobermans working titles on pedigrees going back
to the early 1990’s as requested during this month’s meeting.
However, they will be looking at it for a vote next month.
Best Regards,
Janet Van Wormer
DPCA President
It should be noted that at this time, only one title is to be
recorded per dog. Therefore, whatever title you ultimately want on your dog’s pedigree is the one that should be
recorded. It was mentioned that there may be an opportunity to renegotiate this at some time in the future.
Details will soon follow about the time frames for previously earned titles and the procedures for applying for
newly earned titles. At this time, ONLY titles earned at
UDC events will count; however, the title applied for is
the one that must be UDC. Titles earned at other events
accepted by UDC can be used for lower level titles. So,
if your dog has earned its SchH2 through USA or DVG,
you do not have to repeat your titles to move to the UDC
SchH3, and you can make application to have the SchH3
title added to your dog’s AKC pedigree.
B. UDC/DPCA IPO Trial
The UDC/DPCA IPO Trial will be held in Topeka, Kansas on
Friday, October 8th. Anne Conroy is trial coordinator. Mary
Chrusciel is trial secretary. The committee now consists of
May Jacobson, Doug and Jacque Matson, Tiffany Mahaffey,
Suzan Shipp, Linda Kurz, and Leslie Carpenter. Laura Baugh,
in her role as webmaster, has been asked to join. Also,
Victoria Hall, who is a UDC member is the liaison appointed
by DPCA president Jan van Wormer to assist in this effort.
We welcome others UDC members who wish to be a part of
the planning and implementation for this event.
One idea that came up was that we would have “Meet the
Sport Doberman” day at the event.
Ellen Higgins will be contacted regarding the UDC
Medallions that can be given as Trophies at the Trial.
Linda Lindic will contact Ellen Higgins regarding the
number and type of Medallions that are available.
March, 2010 BOD Meeting Minutes were read. – Motion
to approve by Penelope Brooks, seconded by Linda Kurz,
to approve the minutes of the April Board of Directors
on-line meeting.
Yes Votes: (5): Linda Lindic, Beth Bishop, Irene
Korotev, Penelope Brooks, and Linda Kurz.
No Report
Bradley Bezzina
6246 Charlesworth
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
Mideast
(h) 313-399-7273
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Richard Serio
Jennifer L. Davidson
P. O. Box 75
Latham NY 12110-0075
Northeast
(h) 518-221-5366
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Traci Mulligan
Lynn Eggers
Foxhall
3216 Wintergreen Terrace
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Grapevine TX 76051-4241
Midsouth
(h) 817-481-4187
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Linda Kurz.
Former UDC member 2006-2007 with Sponsors Jill
Graves, Terri Clary, Jill Harris, Wendy Schneider,
Cornelia Grabichler, Nancy Christensen.
Julie Inglis
7333 Denton Hill Road
Fenton MI 48430-9421
Mideast
(h) 810-750-1354
(w) 810-623-9866
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Richard Serio
Eugene Smith
196 East Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(h) 508-881-8257
Sponsor: Ray Carlisle, Tony DeGregorio
LATE RENEWALS
Frank D’Andrea
19 Jersey Avenue
Suffern NY 10901
(h) 845-368-2017
[email protected]
www.dpdogtraining.com
Individual 10-25-08
Sponsor: Vicky Brachfeld
Late renewal 04-09-10
Motion: Motion to Approve the new and late renewal
members was made by Irene Korotev. Seconded by
Penelope Brooks.
Yes Votes (5): Linda Lindic, Beth Bishop, Irene Korotev,
Penelope Brooks, and Linda Kurz.
Assets & Liabilities as of March 31, 2010
Mar 31, 10
24 UDC FOCUS
11,122.83
11,122.83
11,122.83
10,244.56
10,244.56
21,367.39
Equity
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Equity
financials as of March, 2010
Margaret McCormick
80 Lake Ridge Cove
Mohegan Lake NY 10547
Northeast
(h) 914-471-8348
(c) 631-379-4497
[email protected]
Individual
Sponsor: Ray Carlisle.
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Bank of America
Other Assets
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
20,142.80
1,224.59
21,367.39
21,367.39
Mar 10
Income
20th Anniversary
Ads
Restricted
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
Membership Dues
Family
Individual
Registration Fees
Total Income
Expense
FOCUS
Production
Total FOCUS
Insurance
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
Restricted Contributions as of March, 2010
March 1 - March 31, 2010
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
January 1 - March 31, 2010
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
82.64
2,219.50
10.00
15.00
45.00
70.00
70.00
130.00
346.80
476.80
152.00
369.85
3,370.79
56.87
3,581.44
3,581.44
50.00
3,688.31
-317.52
-317.52
10.00
15.00
45.00
70.00
145.00
25.00
80.00
250.00
January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2010
Restricted
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Trophy Fund
Total Restricted
1,840.42
1,848.00
1,834.00
20.00
5,542.42
6. Website Report
Laura Baugh has taken over the web site and is working on it. Laura will make recommendations to improve
content and organization on web site. We need “Content
Managers” for specific section of the site. The thought
is to have individuals provide content which Laura will
then add to the UDC web site. We need to get back on
track and provide consistency on the site.
No report
8. UDC fOCUS – Leslie Carpenter
Discussion of bids on FOCUS is listed under “Unfinished
Business”.
To date, we have received two checks - $103.39 and
$103.49. We have earned an additional $92.54 through
our account. Of the amount, $58.05 has cleared the
mandatory 30 return period, and will appear in our next
check. The remaining $34.49 comes from sales in the
past 30 days and remains in a pending state.
Net Calendar income was $1,903.77. Checks received
from logo wear total $290.88. Calendar and logo wear
income total $2,194.65.
10. Status Report on Documentation for UDC Judges
College for inclusion in the Administration Manual
– R. Carlisle
No Report
11. Unfinished Business – Evaluation of bids for electronic version plus one printed yearbook of fOCUS
Mariah Dupuy is a UDC member who has volunteered
to be editor of FOCUS. Mariah has sent out bids from
Bunnie Allard, Chris Baker, and Susan Lombard.
Estimates were received from the three bidders. These
bids are for design only. Bunnie does so much more
than just the design layout, she solicits ads and content.
Bunnie has done a good job getting the magazine back on
track with exception of the Nationals issue where there
was confusion with photo identification.
Bids
Bunnie Allard with Dog Show Art – Based on producing 3 electronic issues and one annual hardcover issue.
$1,169.00 per quarter based on 24 pages. The printed
and mailed issue of 24 pages plus cover was quoted
at $1.894.75 for printing, $180.00 for mail prep, and
$213.81 for postage for a total of $2,288.56. Bunnie
quoted $6,900.00 (rounded) for the three electronic and
print copy.
Chris Baker with Print It Design For a 25 page magazine the cost is $1,000 - $1,400. per issue. Printing will
be done by printer of your choice. This does not include
mailing costs.
Susan Lombard with Daybreak Design – Design
and layout 25 page magazine some color and some b/w.
$980.00 per issue for electronic issue.
Both Chris Baker and Susan Lombard require editors.
Bunnie does her own editor work and we are not relying
on other sources. It should also be noted that Bunnie
is a UDC member. We are familiar with the quality of
Bunnie’s work. Since we are changing our format i.e. from
print to electronic is a big change. Also changing Vendors
is another big change. The thought process is staying with
Bunnie and seeing how the change goes from print to
electronic version will also us to ease into the process.
The Board was very impressed with the pricing structure for
the 2010 UDC Nationals Catalogs and is looking at pricing
the ads in the electronic version within the same parameters. Leslie Carpenter and Penelope will work on the pricing
proposal for ads and come back to the BOD with more
information. Leslie will talk with members to get feedback
on advertising pricing. Leslie will also call Bunnie to clarify
her pricing and get additional information.
12. Unfinished Business - Director of Judges Program
The discussion was regarding an Administrator of Judges
position which will serve in a clerical role to assist the
Judges’ Committee consisting of the President, the
Chair of each judged or evaluated event within UDC, and
the judges of those events, that will oversee apprentice
applications, review and approval as judges. The AOJ
will not be a decision making position. Only the Judges
Committee will have that ability. Board expressed that
we received negative comments regarding this new position. Leslie suggested in mapping out a proposal and
taking it to our current judges for their feedback. We will
not make a decision regarding the Director of Judges/
Administrator of Judges Program at this point.
Continuation of Meeting – The BOD meeting reconvened on April 28TH, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Members in attendance were Linda, Lindic, Deb Hartzell,
Irene Korotev, Penelope Brooks, Beth Bishop, and Leslie
Carpenter. Linda Kurz joined at 7:50 PM.
1. fOCUS
Electronic Version - Leslie spoke with Bunnie and got
formula. She came up with price structure on electronic
version of $45.00 B/W and $75.00 Color in FOCUS.
Front Cover for FOCUS will be priced at $125.00. This
prices are not yet set and Leslie will discuss with Bunnie.
Print Version - Print version will be one time a year
“super book”. On a Qty of 350 with 48 pages of black &
white with color cover price would be $52.91 per page.
Color would be $107.44 per page. For ads we could
conceivably charge $80.00 for a black and white ad and
$145.00 for color. Our thought process is we are not
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trying to make money on ad but merely break even. We
want ads to be affordable for membership.
The cover on the once a year print issue will be valuable. Individuals who want to buy the front cover will
have their name submitted and will we draw name for
cover. Pricing for front cover would be $250.00. Back
cover would be $200.00. Inside back or front would be
$175.00. Advertiser would be selected by random drawing. We will draw for front cover first and the names will
go into drawing for back cover and then inside front and
back. Current contracts for ads would be honored.
If we start now, Bunnie will be able to produce the 3rd
Quarter electronically. 2010 UDC Nationals will be featured in the 4th Quarter. Here is what Bunnie quoted us
on the print version:
48 pages and cover with a quantity of 350 issues.
28 pages color at $107.44 per page = $3,008.22
20 pages black & white @52.91= $1,058.20
Total for print version would be $4,066.22
Our minutes will go as insert and not be part of printed
book. Our Breeder’s Directory will also go into this issue.
All members will receive as part of their membership. We
can also sell this version on a pre-paid basis.
Charge for mailing electronic version could be $5.00
plus shipping and handling. Letter from President
(Leslie Carpenter) will go in our mailing with
Membership Directory explaining our need to go to
an electronic version.
We will continue to use Bunnie until next AGM and we
agree to her pricing proposal. The contract to be renegotiated following 2nd Qtr 2011 issue.
Motion: Motion to approve Dog Show Art as editor
publisher. Will produce electronic version 3rd, 1st and
2nd quarters. Print version for 4th Quarter. Will honor
rates she proposed. Will provide her with price structure
for advertisements. The four cover slots will be selected
by random drawing with preference given to current
contract advertisers. Motion made by Debbie Hartzell,
seconded by Beth Bishop.
Yes Votes (6): Linda Lindic, Deb Hartzell, Beth Bishop,
Irene Korotev, Penelope Brooks, Linda Kurz.
Meeting concluded at 8:40 PM. Motion to adjorn
Penelope Brooks, seconded by Irene Korotev.
Yes Votes (6): Linda Lindic, Deb Hartzell, Beth Bishop,
Irene Korotev, Penelope Brooks, Linda Kurz.
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB MINUTES Of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, APRIL 28, 2010,
NEWBURGH, NY
Members in Attendance (40) – Guests (15):
Members: Bonnie Wittrock, Sue Kelly-Walsh, Makayla King,
Barbara Lenahan, Jacque Matson, Doug, Matson, Danielle Reed,
Pete Lindic, Sean Salke, Loel Turpin, Mai My, Susan LeClair, Ali
Baker, Joanne Petrilli, Arnold Jacobson, Wayne Tartaglia, Tim
Norton, Sandra Hanrahan, Jeffrey Saporito, Lyn Kargaard, Chris
Spiniello, Mary Chrusciel, Ellen Gilmour, Janis Toman, Jim
Toman, Pam Burns, Meryl Winnie, Ray Carlisle, John Soares,
Patricia Nemoto, Leslie Carpenter, Beth Bishop, Debbie Hartzell,
May Jacobson, H. Leibman, Dave Korotev, Irene Kortev, Linda
Kurz, Linda Lindic, Laura Hulke, Joe Kurz. Guests: William
Mundy, Kim Mundy, Jason Gillan, Joe Lenahan, Diana LaMesa,
Cindy Noland, Sharon Hildebrand, Eve Auch, Dustin Moffitt,
Natalie Russell, Andre Gardner, John Marinos, Sally Rusin, Mark
Rusin, Tessa Wolben (sp?) IPO Judge – Joseph Buleo and spouse
Glena Galladz.
Meeting was called to order on Thursday, April 28th at the
Knights Inn in Newburgh, NY.
President Leslie Carpenter called the meeting to order and
requested that all individual sign-in on the sign-up sheet that
was being passed around and to indicate that you are a member or guest next to your name.
Minutes from the 2009 Annual General Meeting - Leslie
informed the assembly that the minutes of the 2009 AGM
were quite lengthy and offered to read the minutes. Also, she
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informed the membership that printed copies of the minutes
were available to distribute.
Motion: Meryl Winnie made motion to waive the reading of
the minutes. Motion was seconded by Jim Toman. Motion
passed unanimously.
Report of the President – Leslie Carpenter: We have 5
significant topics to inform the members about.
1.AKC recognition of Doberman working titles - We are
really excited that the AKC has recognized the UDC as the official endorsing organization for the recognition of working
titles on AKC registered Dobermans in this country. This
has been a long time coming and taken hard work from a lot
of folks. This was at the recommendation of the DPCA. The
title to be recorded has to be earned at a UDC trial. However,
preliminary titles may be earned at any trial the UDC recognizes. The titles to be recognized are Schutzhund 1,2, and 3,
IPO 1,2, and 3 and WDS 1,2,3 BH and FH. We were able to
include those folks whose dogs earned the WDS titles during
the trial period of the AKC Working Dog Sport.
Janet Van Wormer and the DPCA are continuing to
negotiate to get historical titles recognized. We have submitted a list of titles earned at UDC events since 1990 to
the AKC. We don’t know if that will happen but we are
doing our best to get it done so those dogs can get their
titles recorded on their pedigrees. Owner will submit an
application to AKC and the title will be confirmed by the
UDC Administrator of Records.
2. UDC IPO Trial - We now have two Nationals level
events at which our Schutzhund Dobermans can compete. This is another exciting development. Ann Conroy
is heading the committee and Mary Chrusciel will be
Trial Secretary. We are in negotiation to find a Judge. We
are looking at USA judges to help nurture our relationship with fellow AWDF clubs. We do need help. We need
folks to help with ribbons, and donations and all the
other work that goes with putting on a trial. It will be on
Friday, October 8th, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas.
3. focus Changes – In the past year, the FOCUS has
cost us a lot of money and we have not been able to
sell enough ads to meet production costs. Your Board
has made the difficult decision to go to a 3 time a year
electronic version. We will have a printed “yearbook”
version at the end of the year. The cost of advertising will
be reduced substantially in the electronic version. This
means that any of us can afford to take out an ad in the
electronic version. The cost of ads will also be reduced in
the yearbook. The colors ads will be reduced significantly.
So I hope that each of your will consider to place an ad in
the yearbook. Brag about your dog’s accomplishments in
the past year, welcome a puppy, honor a veteran whatever you see fit. It does not have to be about litters for
sale. This will be a commemorative issue – a keepsake
that people will want to have. We will also offer it for
sale without the Club information. Club information
will be an insert. Members will receive it as part of your
membership dues. We will offer it for pre-sale on the web
site to non members. Only members will receive the club
information (minutes, etc) as an insert.
4. Director of Judges – Administrator of Judges
Position - If you have been following along on UDC Official
you are aware that we do not have a Director of Judges.
The Director of Judges has resigned. Your Board has been
acting as Director of Judges in the interim. This is a problem
because we have some very qualified applicant or apprentice
judges and we want to let them be judges. We want to have
an administrator who can help to handle the clerical end
of processing for judging apprentices, keeping paperwork
straight, and so forth. Judging decisions such as who will
become judges and evaluation of apprentices will be left to
judges. The position of Administrator of Judges will not be a
position of decision making but will be a position of support.
As we develop that position you can look for more information on the email list and Leslie will be available for questions after the meeting.
We have suspended reading of the minutes and this
concludes my President’ Report. I have reports of
Secretaries. In the interest of time I would like make
those available in a written report to the membership.
Briefly, we are holding steady in membership. We lost
one membership but we totaled out in the same number
of memberships. We have 310 total members. We have
one new member club. We welcomed Sue Kelly-Walsh’s
new club - We now have 14 Member Clubs. We need our
member clubs to have events at home. The Report of the
Treasurer will be in the FOCUS and on UDC Official and
the same with the reports of the committees.
5. Election of Officers & Board - The next thing we
have is the election of Officers and Board Members at the
Annual Meeting. Our nominees were not contested so
we will automatically elect those Officers and Directors
at this meeting. The nominees are for President, Linda
Kurz, Vice President, Lorna O’Connor, Recording
Secretary, Terri Clary, Treasurer, Irina Sasu as agreed to
continue. Corresponding Secretary will be Laura Hulke,
Membership Secretary will be Linda Kye, and Member
Club Secretary will be Linda Lindic. We have new
Regional Directors – MidCentral will be Tiffany Mahaffey, Mid-South is Doug
Matson, Northeast is Debbie Hartzell, Mid-West is Sue
Kelly-Walsh. She is actually filling the remainder of a two
year term from the West. So she will serve one year and be
up for re-election if she is willing to serve again. The South
Region is Chris Rasmussen, the Southwest Region is Sandi
Atkinson, and the West is Wendy Schmitt again another one
to be filled for one year and up for re-election for a year. Our
non-re-elected Directors will be Beth Bishop for the MidEast and Tamara Champagne from Canada.
So with that list I am going to ask our acting Recording
Secretary, Linda Lindic to cast a ballot and we accept the
nomination for Officers – one vote. Linda Lindic cast one
ballot for the nominees for Officers and Directors. Vote
was unanimous. Your new Officers and Directors are now
in force.
Word from New President – Linda Kurz:
Linda Kurz addressed the assembly stressing that this next
year is critical as one of the major desires of the Doberman
sport community has been recognition of our Doberman
sport titles on our pedigrees. We know the only way that will
get official is to have the AKC record those titles because the
FCI recognizes AKC as the kennel club of the United States.
We have been working toward this for 20 years. In order to
make this work we need to nurture our relationship with the
DPCA and we need a really good turn-out at the IPO Trial in
Topeka on October 8th. I have some fliers for that trial. Please
feel free to pick up a flyer and try to enter the event – even
if you are just doing BH. We want a really good turnout. We
also want to have some extra events to show and educate
our DPCA members about the working dog. We mentioned
a number of possibilities such as having a “Meet the Sport
Doberman” – we are not yet sure how this will all work out.
The DPCA has been very accommodating in donating
space and including our Premium List in their Premium
List and a number of other very supportive actions. We
have to be the ones come through. We have to show up
and support this event.
Ray Carlisle asked for a motion to adjourn and several
individuals in the audience made the motion to adjourn.
The motion was seconded by Linda Lindic.
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Presentation of the Service Dog of the Year Award
The 2010 award was presented to Rayanne Chamberlain
and her Doberman Cota. The following is the acceptance
speech from Cota & Rayanne!
“From Cota: Rayanne, my partner, has graciously allowed
me to express my appreciation for this award.
I was originally meant to be a search dog, but it didn’t
work out with my first handler, so I got placed in a pet
home. Much to my delight, I thought my new family
had provided me with my very own squeaky toy in the
form of a little yappy ankle biter. I was wrong and my life
became the six sides of a crate. Finally they decided I was
uncontrollable and I went into rescue where Rayanne
found me and started to work with me.
I had no idea how much work or how much fun that was
going to be! First I had to learn how to find live people and
dead people in the woods. Next I had to learn how to find
people who had drowned. She told me I had to be able to find
people in big scary buildings, in the dark, when it’s hot, when
it’s cold, when there are two feet of snow on the ground,
when it’s raining and on and on. And she made me practice
and practice all those things! She still does.
Three years ago, Rayanne decided I didn’t have enough to do, so I
became a Delta Society Therapy Dog. Now every month I go to a
school and children read stories to me. At least that’s relaxing!
But she still wasn’t done with me. Recently she’s been training me to find something called alcohol and drugs. I guess she
met up with a private organization that wants to use dogs for
Memberships - April 2010
Type of Membership
this purpose at large companies, schools and private homes
and she decided that would be the perfect job for me in my
old age. I thought old age meant you got to slow down.
Honestly! How many people have three jobs? I’m almost nine
years old (that’s 63 in dog years) and I work all the time. But I
love it all. I love the partnership I have with Rayanne and I feel
like I’m fulfilling the purpose that every Doberman is born with.
I’m really proud of this award and am glad I can represent
Dobermans this way!
From Rayanne: Cota said it all. From a dog with little selfesteem or purpose, he has become a focused, driven working
dog with great stamina.
I only wish that dogs had the same understanding of an
honor like this that we, as humans, do. He is so deserving of
this honor and I am so proud of all he’s accomplished. I could
not ask for a better partner.
From both of us, thank you so much for this award. We will
treasure it.”
Reports of the Membership Secretary
Membership Secretary Report
April 2010
Total number of UDC memberships as of April 2010, is as
follows:
Memberships - May 2009
Increase /
Individual
Family
Total
Individual
Family
Total
(Decrease)
United States
207
45
252
208
44
252
0
International
11
1
12
12
1
13
-1
Total Individual &
Family
218
46
264
220
45
265
-1
Total UDC membership count as of April 2010, is as follows:
No. of Memberships - April 2010
Type of Membership
No. of Memberships - May 2009
Increase /
Individual
Family
Total
Individual
Family
Total
(Decrease)
United States
207
90
297
208
88
296
1
International
11
2
13
12
2
14
-1
Total Individual &
Family
218
92
310
220
90
310
0
This membership count includes the new and late renewal members to be voted on in April 2010. A list of current Individual and
Family memberships and non-renewals is attached. Since May 2009, UDC membership has decreased by a net total of only one
Individual and Family membership because non-renewals have been offset by new member applicants.
Respectfully submitted,
Julianne Ferado
UDC Membership Secretary
April 19, 2010
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UDC Versatility Reports
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB VERSATILITY COMPANION ( VC )
Date Title
Awarded
Dog’s Name /
Owner’s Name
110
6-Sep-09
Citto von der Wudritz, BH, IPO III, TDI, CGC
Vicky K. Brachfeld
111
6-Sep-09
UKC Ch., UKC CD D’Lano’s Guns N’ Roses, WAC,ATTS,TDI, CGC, RN
Linda Rusinko & Deborah Otlano
112
6-Sep-09
UDC Ch. Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH, BSB-E3A
Jim & Janis Toman
113
6-Feb-10
CKC Ch. Seven’s Strekoza Pennylane, RA, TT, ROMC
Leah Hamaluk
114
6-Feb-10
Aurora’s Jetta, CD, RA, NAC, VADC, VSGDC, AGNS, AGIJ, CGC, CGN, ThD
Leah Hamaluk
115
6-Feb-10
Ch. Gentry’s Beck ‘N’ Call, CGN, CD, RN, RAMCL, TT, ROM
Caitlin Rathburn
116
6-Feb-10
Swift Run’s Volcan Masaya, BH, SchH1, IPO2, VPG3, CD, CGC, RN, WAC
Brandi Williams
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB VERSATILITY COMPANION ExCELLENT ( VCx)
Date Title
Awarded
Dog’s Name /
Owner’s Name
57
06-Sep-09
AKC Ch., UKC Ch. D’Lano’s Make My Day Traditions, RA, NAJ, ROM, ATTS, CGC
Deborah Otlan
58
06-Sep-09
AKC Ch., UKC GrCh. Zima Is Mine Always, ROM, CD, RN, CGC, ATTS, TDI, CGC
Deborah Otlano
59
23-Oct-09
UDC Ch. , UKC Ch. Gravin Vera V. Neerlands Stam, CD, RN, WAC, CGC
Lynda L. Herndon
60
06-Feb-10
UDC, UKC Ch. Beja’s Sorella Suzy Q, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, ADA CAC, CHIC
Anthony & Marylyn DeGregorio
Treasurer Report for 2009
Income
20th Anniversary
Ads
Breeders Listing
Restricted
Competitors Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Total Restricted
Litter Ad
Jan - Dec 09
3,010.70
1,738.15
71.49
184.68
355.00
612.00
1,151.68
1,151.68
39.41
Membership Dues
Club
Family
Individual
National Income
Banquet
Catalog
Catalog Ads
Echoes
Entries
Logo Wear
Miscellaneous
Seminar
Silent Auction
431.25
3,200.31
9,157.01
12,788.57
1,321.91
1,240.00
491.83
280.00
2,625.00
4,178.10
1,689.42
1,566.82
1,245.00
1,063.00
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Trophy Donations
Program Fees
Total Program Fees
Registration Fees
Total Income
1,291.00
15,670.17
80.00
80.00
2,623.00
38,495.08
Expense
Computer
Equipment Purchase
FOCUS
Production
Total FOCUS
15,883.21
15,883.21
Insurance
Liability Insurance
Insurance - Other
Total Insurance
630.00
890.00
1,520.00
Miscellaneous
5,342.99
1,160.38
524.20
763.54
2,062.75
National Expenses
2009
Catalog
Echoes
Hotel & Meals
Judges
Location
Logo Wear
Miscellaneous
Premium List & Mailing
Trophies & Ribbons
Total 2009
Telephone
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Other Income/Expense
Other Expense
Expense
Total Other Expense
Net Other Income
Net Income
1,285.17
3,650.00
1,775.01
5,998.78
1,465.00
1,659.06
181.95
765.89
2,296.61
19,077.47
19,077.47
1,316.85
1,226.44
48,877.83
-10,382.75
287.32
287.32
-287.32
-10,670.07
UNITED DOBERMAN CLUB POST AGM BOARD Of DIRECTORS MEETING, APRIL 30, 2010,
NEWBURGH, NY
Meeting commenced at 7:15 PM on Friday, April 25th at the
Knights Inn Hotel in Newburgh, NY.
Members in Attendance (8): Linda Kurz, Beth Bishop, Sue
Kelly-Walsh, Laura Hulke, Debbie Hartzell, Doug Matson,
Linda Lindic, and Conformation Chair Jacque Matson.
1. Report of the President – L. Kurz
A decision was made to go with Bunnie Allard and Dog Show
Art for publishing the FOCUS. Strong wording will be made to
have issues go out on time. We will have three electronic versions and one hard copy. Doug Matson made the point that in
the electronic version the color ads should not cost more.
Leslie Carpenter will continue to work on getting the
Administrator of Judges Program on track.
4. Casual Discussions – All
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the UDC data-
30 UDC FOCUS
base and difficulties with making changes.
There was also discussion regarding the changes to the
Conformation Rules and Jacque Matson asked why there was
opposition to the Intermediate Class. It was expressed that
the opposition was that a dog could finish Championship
prior to attaining 2 years of age. There is a need for us to wrap
up the proposed changes under discussion.
Linda Kurz then expressed the importance of ensuring
that we have a good IPO Trial in Topeka, Kansas and she
is confident that we can do a great job and have a good
turn-out. Doug Matson felt that giving out cash awards
would be a good incentive to have good participation
in the IPO event given the current economy and the
expense necessary to attend the IPO Trial.
Beth Bishop made a motion to adjourn and Sue KellyWalsh seconded. The motion was unanimous.
HumanRemainsDetection/CemeteryWork
By Bonnie Guzman
Historic human remains detection
(HHRD) has evolved into a subspecialty
of HRD. The use of dogs for pinpointing
locations of historic level graves (pioneer
cemeteries, homestead burials, Native
American burials, archeologic sites, cold
case homicides) is a growing discipline
and the training for it requires more specific methodology.
Dogs trained to pinpoint such subtle
source are, ideally, imprinted with nothing but historic level sources for the
first year of their life and, in some cases,
stronger sources are never added, depending on the dog team’s preference.
Developing the advanced dog’s nose to
recognize source on the surface and then
buried source, at varying depths, can be
trained by creating a grid of carefully
measured buried teeth, placed at varying
depths in rows. (See Photograph 1.)
the cemetery that can now confidently be
used for future graves without the concern
of disturbing previously buried.
Although GPR is deemed scientific, there
are many land surfaces that GPR is not able
to maneuver. Surfaces must be relatively
level and adaptable to work the GPR device.
What better to use for variable surface
scent detection than a great dog’s nose?
Cemetery work requires an obedient dog
who has the ability to work with other
dogs simultaneously. Off lead work is preferred. (See photograph 3). The dog must
possess tenacity, a willingness to commit
to scent, be detail oriented, methodical
in style, and have a very well established/
desired reward system. What better breed
than a Doberman Pinscher?
Follow up training opportunities have been
Photo 2: Porter at Paul True’s grave,
Highlands Lake Pioneer Cemetery, Mead, CO. provided by Evergreen Cemetery in Leadville,
CO., which has significant unmarked burials
Photo courtesy of Pauli Smith.
from gold rush days. We plan to make a year
long project of this extraordinary resting
Other training sources may include clean bone, bone chips
place, with the assistance of Gail Kilgore, historian. Colorado has
and cremains, but the practical application of training on unextensive gold rush cemeteries, so we have our three week vacamarked but known gravesites helps instill the slow, methodition lined up to travel extensively and stay busy.
cal work ethic needed by both dog and handler.
Many thanks to the following people, who have helped to
Recently, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work my
get us on our way: Tammy Marshall Weldon-breeder; Shirley
dog, Swift Run’s Warrior CGC, BH, aka Porter, at Highlands
Hammond for her wise counsel; Cris Goodhue- who imprintLake Pioneer Cemetery, Mead, CO at the request of Pauli Smith,
ed scent; Pauli Smith and Gail Kilgore- for offering exceptionthe cemetery historian. Simultaneously, GPR (ground penal training opportunities; and last, but by no means least, to
etrating radar) was performed, as a college class project that
Jim Delbridge and Murphy, to whom I owe all our success.
included markers for all
graves that Porter located.
For more information, contact me directly at bonefinder@
(See Photograph 2).
comcast.net
Photo 1: Photo courtesy of Jim
Delbridge.
The following week, my
friend and mentor, Jim
Delbridge, along with his
Airedale, Murphy, worked
with Porter and me to
locate even more graves.
The college students
utilized Porter’s results
and could not dispute
where there were differences in results. The
report suggests that non
coffin burials are more
difficult for the GPR to be
conclusive. Both Porter
and the GPR were able to
clear a large portion of
Photo 3: Training buddies, Porter and Murphy. Photo courtesy of
Jim Delbridge.
UDCFOCUS31
2010 UDC 20th Anniversary National: All for the Breed
UDC CH Blue Chip Reign Of Terror
UD, IPO 1, TT, D-CDX, ASCA - CD, BSB-E-3-A, WAC, CHIC
BISS Am./Can. Ch. Anozira’s Cactus Jack SchH 3, FH, IPO 3, WH, AD,
CDX, NAJ, RE, Can. CD, ROMC, ROM, BFL-2, LC-14D
X
BIS/BISS AKC/UDC CH Blue Chip Purple Reign CDX, NA, NAJ, NF,
ROM, ATT, CGC, TDI, BH, BSB-E2A, UDC-CD, CHIC #29253
Pam Burns & Christine Spiniello
Roar would like to thank all involved in her success at the UDC National.
2 X 1st Place
Champion Bitch Class
BOS Conformation
Show #1
Open 1st HIT new
D-CDX
Utility 1st
HIT IPO
High IPO 1
High HOT
High Obedience
High Tracking
High Protection
High Point Over All
Happy 10th Birthday to Aura!
Am/Can. Ch OTCH UDC CH Alisaton Aurora Borealis VCD1, UDX 5, RN, SchH 1,
WD 1, OB 3, T-2, D-UD, ASCA-UD, BSA-E-2-A, ROM, CHIC
Pam Burns & Merry Fitzgerald DVM
Thanks to the members and supporters of UDC for a wonderful 2010 National.
Special thanks to her protection trainer: John Soares
32 UDC FOCUS
UDCMemberClubsEffective April 14, 2009
CENTRAL TExAS
DOBERMAN CLUB
IRINA SASU
2800 Perry Lane
Austin, TX 78731
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[email protected]
fREE STATE WORKING
DOBERMAN CLUB
MARY CHRUSCIEL
6972 Eylers Valley Flint Road
Sabillasville, MD 21780
(301) 271-3619
[email protected]
www.freestatedoberman.com
LONG ISLAND HARD
DOG DOBERMAN CLUB
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327 Dogwood Road
Mastic Beach, NY 11951
(631) 478-2128
[email protected]
MID-CENTRAL WORKING
DOBERMANS CLUB
SUZAN SHIPP
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DOBERMANN CLUB
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3163 Juniper Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
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Of COLORADO
JOANNAH DAVIS
915 E. 23rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80205-5110
(303) 861-7613
[email protected]
SANDI ATKINSON
9845 Sand Cherry Way
Highland Ranch, CO 80129
(303) 471-6266
TOTAL DOBERMAN
ASSOCIATION
TERRI CLARY
358 E. Pecan Tree Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(h) (972) 904-3141
(w) (972) 904-3141
[email protected]
TRI-STATE DOBERMAN
CLUB
RAY CARLISLE
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Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-6300 Office
(845) 987-2357 Home
(914) 393-0166 Cell
(845) 352-0067 Fax
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MERYL WINNIE
896 West Duane Lake Road
Duanesburg, NY 12056-2706
(518) 895-2385 Home
(518) 459-1128 Office
[email protected]
membership@tristate
dobermanclub.com
www.totaldoberman.com
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VERMONT TOTAL
DOBERMAN CLUB
TRACI MULLIGAN
P. O. Box 71
Arlington, VT 05250
(h) (802) 375-6121
[email protected]
ELLEN DECHIRO
112 Deepkill Rd.
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 788-2829
[email protected]
WORKING DOBERMANS
Of THE CAROLINAS
CHRIS RASMUSSEN
10117 Old Roxboro Road
Bahama, NC 27503
(h) (919) 477-7932
(w) (919) 541-6775
President@workingdobermans
ofthecarolinas.com
www.workingdobermansof
thecarolinas.com
Mid-East
BETH BISHOP
6031 Sleight Rd.
Bath, MI 48808
[email protected]
(517) 641-7345
West Virginia, Virginia,
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio,
Illinois, Kentucky
South
CHRIS RASMUSSEN
10117 Old Roxboro Road
Bahama, NC 27503
christine.rasmussen@gmail.
com
(919) 477-7932
Tennessee, Mississippi,
Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
North Carolina, South Carolina
Mid-South
DOUG MATSON
6721 N Seneca
Wichita, KS 67204
[email protected]
(316) 744-3214
Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma,
Texas, Louisiana
Mid-Central
TIFFANY MAHAFFEY
[email protected]
(816) 830-6619
North Dakota, South Dakota,
Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri
Southwest
SANDI ATKINSON
9845 Sand Cherry Way
Highland Ranch, CO 80129
[email protected]
(303) 263-0921
Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New
Mexico
Northwest
SUE KELLY-WALSH
15710 S Molter Rd
Rockford, WA 99030
[email protected]
(509) 291-3147
Alaska, Washington, Montana,
Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming
West
WENDY SCHMITT
[email protected]
(916) 802-7318
California, Nevada, Hawaii
UDCBoardofDirectorsEffective June 16, 2010
oFFIcERs
President
LINDA KURZ
3640 Yellow Dog Rd
Lonedell, MO 63060
[email protected]
(636) 629-4553
Vice President
LORNA O’CONNOR
3163 Juniper Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
[email protected]
(707) 544-6371
Treasurer
IRINA SASU
2800 Perry Lane
Austin, TX 78731
[email protected]
(512) 458-1818
Recording Secretary
TERRI CLARY
358 East Pecan Tree Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165
[email protected]
(972) 904-3141
Corresponding Secretary
LAURA HULKE
[email protected]
(651) 462-2778
Membership Secretary
LINDA KYE
114 Chickasaw Place
Jacksonville, AR 72076
[email protected]
(501) 982-7668
Member Club Secretary
LINDA LINDIC
44 East 209th Street
Euclid, OH 44123
[email protected]
(216) 789-7025
DIREcToRs
Canada
VACANT
Canada
Northeast
DEBBIE HARTZELL
4255 Laurel Ridge Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101
[email protected]
(412) 487-5177
Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey,
Delaware, Pennsylvania,
Maryland
UDCFOCUS33
Join the UDC
Mail this application with the appropriate dues (in US currency and made
payable to United Doberman Club) to: UDC Membership Secretary,
PO Box 58455, Renton, WA 98058-1455
o I am interested in joining a UDC Member Club in my area.
LAST NAME (please print)
FIRST NAME
PLEASE LIST ALL DOG CLUB AFFILIATIONS:
LOCAL
NATIONAL - INTERNATIONAL
MI
LIST DOBERMAN-RELATED INTERESTS
CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP: (Check the appropriate box)
ADDRESS
CITY
o $50 Individual (age18 and over)
o $65 Family
o $30 Junior (under age 18)
STATE/PROV. CODE
o $65 International Individual
o $80 International Family
o $30 International Junior
All clubs with five or more members must also submit a copy of their constitution and bylaws
as well as a list of names and addresses of officers. “Individual” and “Family” dues apply to
the United States, Canada and Mexico. “International” dues apply to all other countries.
KENNEL NAME
OCCUPATION
WEBSITE
PHONE (RES)
(WK)
METHOD OF PAYMENT: o Check enclosed
CARD #
o Visa
EXP. DATE
o Mastercard
SIGNATURE
The above signature indicates that the member applicant has read and subcribes to the United Doberman Club Code of Ethics
FAX
EMAIL
SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR (UDC member in good standing)
DATE
Dog Registration & Scorebook Application
NON-UDC REGISTERED DOGS MAY ENTER THE NATIONAL EVENTS (not Breed Survey), BUT THEY WILL BE CHARGED A
HIGHER ENTRY FEE. IT IS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO REGISTER YOUR DOG.
Apply early. It takes six weeks to process applications. Upon submission of all information, a Registry Certificate, Pedigree, and Record Book
will be issued. The Record Book should be submitted at all trials and shows in which the dog is entered, and updated regularly.
• To register your dog, complete the following UDC Individual Doberman Registration & Scorebook Application. Please sign and
initial each line as you add materials to a large envelope. Questions will be answered by Linda Kurz
via email at [email protected], or telephone (636) 629-4553.
• Mail directly to: UDC Registry c/o Linda Kurz, 3640 Yellow Dog Road, St. Louis, MO 63060
Home Telephone: (636) 629-4553
UDC Registry email address: [email protected]
OWNER’S LAST NAME (please print)
FIRST NAME
MI
DOCUMENTED HEALTH INFORMATION
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE/PROV. CODE
PHONE
EMAIL
DOCUMENTED TITLES
PERSONAL WEBSITE ADDRESS
I,
DOG’S FULL NAME
, certify that I have
SIGNATURE
AKC REG. #
CKC REG. #
OTHER REG. #
COLOR
DATE WHELPED
COUNTRY OF BIRTH
TATTOO #
MICROCHIP #
BREEDER
34 UDC FOCUS
enclosed copies of the correct:
SEX
_____ Registration certificate (AKC, CKC, or foreign).
_____ Pedigree (preferably 3 generations) for this dog.
_____ Health documents (OFA certificate, vWD DNA result letter,
CERF certificate, Michigan Thyroid Test Results, etc.)
_____ Evidence documenting all titles, championships, temperament
evaluations, etc.
_____ A check for $40 US dollars payable to UDC.
UDC SAR Dogs
Gravin Garmina vd Accani, CD (Tyndre)
(Jim vom Aurachgrund CD, AD, GFFB SG1A,WAC, CGC, Therapy Dog,
SchH3 x Beretta vd Accani, BH)
Accredited for urban/wilderness live person search.
Search & Rescue Dog Association of Alberta
(pround to be a founding member of SARDAA since 1989)
Michelle L. Limoges, 780.468.6245
E mail: [email protected]

FOCUS 1 - Dog Show Art

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