The Fireplug NORTHWEST OBEDIENCE CLUB, INC. President s Message...by Patti Burgess. NOCI Officers THANK YOU!!! Board of Directors

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1 NORTHWEST OBEDIENCE CLUB, INC. The Fireplug January - February 2016 NOCI Officers President Patti Burgess (708) shamusetal@att.net Vice President Sivia Simmons ((847) simmonsus@aol.com Secretary Amber Perri (847) dogtrainr2@live.com Treasurer Jim Doescher Nosework Coordinator (847) jadoes55@gmail.com Board of Directors Barb Novak Membership Coordinator (847) bnovak384@gmail.com Peggy Roesner (815) woofpack@sbcglobal.net Dana Vierck Service Credit Coordinator (847) danadogz@yahoo.com Webmaster/Facebook Candace McGill cmcgilldesign@aol.com Fireplug Editor Jennifer Rudolph (224) jenrudolph1@gmail.com President s Message...by Patti Burgess As we start the New Year I hope this finds everyone doing well and having lots of fun with your dogs. There is not a lot to report,; he club continues to grow, our classes are full and we will be having a number of different trials this year - AKC Agility, Barn Hunt, UKC Obedience/Rally, AKC Obedience/Rally and possibly a Nose Work Trial. Remember these will be volunteer opportunities for service credits. All of these trials information will be posted on the website. Looking forward to seeing all of you throughout the year Patti B Jean Baumann Barb & Gary Novak Carol Block Stephanie Pietrzak Karen Braun Colette Ritter Charisse Bruno Karen Schaubel Anne Copeland Silvia & Mike Simmons Judy Gemperline Director of Obedience Training Bev Mills (847) Mckbam@gmail.com THANK YOU!!! I would like to thank the following, as well as the many anonymous donors for your donations to the raffles for the rally and Obedience trials in Dec. Without your generosity and support, there would be no raffle. Thanks to everyone as well who bought tickets. We had an extremely successful raffle. ~Nanci Lorenz Yvonne & Ken Smith Karen & Wayne Haberkorn Lisa Strandberg Wendy Hagenback Jan Sund Tally Harris Marge Thiessen Sandy Lewandowski Carol VanderMay Ellen Lifson Evelyn Wakeman Training Hall Secretary/ Obedience Class Sign-up Adrienne Ostrowski (815) adogz2@comcast.net Mary Kate McMeel Judy Wiedenfeld Jan Mysliwiec Blue Dog Bakery Cardinal Labs Coastal Pet Products Coco Therapy Dazzling Paws Jewelry Drs. Foster & Smith Jones Natural Chews NOCI Director of Agility Grace LaSota (847) Gracelasota2@gmail.com

2 General Meeting Minutes (Reprint) The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. Silvia moved to accept the August minutes; Yvonne seconded. Secretary: Sympathy cards sent to: Anne Copeland on the loss of her dog Gypsy; Barb Novak on her loss of her dog Gracie; Vern and Debbie Burris who lost their dog Tug; Stephanie Pietrzak on the loss of her dog Timber; Adrienne Ostrowski on the loss of her dog Rascal. Thinking of you/get well card sent to Skip Allison. Treasurer: approx. $169,395. Compared to $139,281 in 2014 and $107,505 in President: none. Vice President: none. DOT: obedience classes going great. All full. Eight students passed their CGC tests. DOAT: agility classes are doing well. Two foundation classes are on Saturday afternoons. Training Hall Secretary: none. New Members: Taylor & Abigail Klaus GSD/BC mix Wendy Schopp BC/Pointer/Terrier mix Barb Dean Boxer/Blue Heeler mix Alison Wiersma Yorkie/Cavalier/Cocker mix Liz Lant Yellow Lab The following four individuals were voted in at the August meeting however, did not finish their class completion requirement at that time, which they have done so to date: - Ellen Amore Pit mix - Carole Ringstrand Lab - Donna Lundelius Goldens - Kathleen Monterastelli - Dobe Heide moved to accept these new members; Katie seconded. All approved. Welcome! Committee Reports: Membership: 229 members. Service Credits: up to date through last fun match. ** Note ** these will be retained in the match box for one year only. Please retrieve them promptly or they will be thrown out after one year has passed. Fun Matches: going very well and profitable. AKC Obedience and Rally trials December 2015: premium is out and published on our website. Nanci Lorenz is handling the raffle. ANY type of donations are being accepted. Nosework: classes are going well. No activities planned in the near future. Obedience Seminar conducted by Dave Kroyer: January 23-24, Flyer is out and published on our website. Dave recently competed as part of the USA team at the WUSV World Championship held in Finland at the end of September. Members will receive $25 off of the published public rate. Instructors can AUDIT for free. Reiki Seminar 10/18/15. Facilitated by Charisse. 4 hours. Being held on 10/18 only. $150 for members; $175 for non-members. Limited to 10 working spots. Entrants can bring your own dog to work on. Nominating Committee: President: Patti Burgess Vice President: Silvia Simmons Secretary: Amber Perri Treasurer: Jim Doescher Training Hall Secretary: Adrienne Ostrowski Peggy Roesner: 2 year board position Dana Vierck: 2 year board position Barb Novak will fulfill the remainder of her 2 year term. DOT and DOAT are appointed positions and not voted upon.

3 Katie moved to approve the slate as presented; Gary seconded. Slate accepted. A huge thank you to Ed and Karen for all of their hard work and time invested this past year. The Contact Zone The general meeting concluded at 7:52 pm for the new board to convene. The general meeting resumed at 8:22 pm. By Debbie Butt Bev Mills has been appointed; will continue on as DOT. Grace LaSota has been appointed as DOAT. A huge thank you to Charisse as well, for all of the hard work and time she has invested this past year. New Business: none. Unfinished Business: none. Brags: were shared. Katie moved to adjourn the meeting; Shari seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Amber Perri, Secretary BHA Barn Hunt Sanctioned Trials April 2nd & 3rd, Days 4 Trials 2 RINGS 2 JUDGES Trial Location: NOCI TRAINING CENTER Trial opens on January 22, Trial closing date: March 17, 2016, 6:00 p.m. Permission has been granted by the Barn Hunt Association, LLC for holding of this barn hunt fun test under BHA Rules & Regulations. Open to all Breeds and Mixed Breeds of all sizes. Dogs MUST be registered with Barn Hunt Association to participate. Classes offered: Instinct (RATI), Novice (RATN), Open (RATO), Senior (RATS), & Master (RATM) Day-to-Day & Trial-to-Trial move ups available both days. Premium can be found at:

4 2016 Obedience Class Schedule Monday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Beginner (Bev Mills) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Novice (Bev Mills and Jessica Frost) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Novice (Chris Wagner) 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Pre-Open (Chris Wagner) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-Utility (Karen Haberkorn) 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Beginner (Lisa Deal and Shawn Hacker) 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Beginner (Elizabeth Jennings and Sandy Shivers) 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Novice (Patti Burgess & Peggy Roesner) Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Rally (Ellen Lifson, Suzi Scholtz and Ken Orzolek) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Novice (Heide Jakiel and Lisa Monge) 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Open (Sandy Lewandowski and Kim Young) Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Beginner (Kristin Vesely) 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Novice (Elizabeth Jennings and Peggy Roesner) 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Pre-Open (Joan Nebesky and Silvia Simmons) Thursday: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Beginner (Colette Ritter and Betty Jo Hoebel ) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Novice (Rich Spekta and Marianne Noble) 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Open (Rich Spetka) 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Puppy (Silvia Simmons) 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Utility (Cheryl Kistner) 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Beginner Rally/Advanced Rally (Patti Burgess) Friday: 10:00am - 12:00pm Drop-In Training -- Sits & Downs at 11:00am Non-Members $ Unlimited number of dogs Members $ Unlimited number of dogs *Free fun match certificates earned at NOCI Agility Trials will be honored: Non- Members 1 Certificate = 1 Friday training session Members 1 Certificate = 2 Friday training sessions 2016 Training Sessions Session 1: Begins the week of 01/04/2016 Ends the week of 02/15/2016 Session 2: Begins the week of 02/29/2016 Ends the week of 04/11/2016 Session 3: Begins the week of 04/25/206 Ends the week of 06/13/2016 No Classes the week of 05/30/2016 (Memorial Day) Session 4: Begins the week of 06/20/2016 Ends the week of 08/08/2016 No Classes the week of 07/04/2016 (July 4th) Session 5: Begins the week of: 8/22/2016 Ends the week of10/10/2016 No Classes the week of 09/05/2016 (Labor Day) Session 6: Begins the week of: 10/24/2016 Ends the week of 12/12/2016 No Classes the week of 11/21/2016 (Thanksgiving) No Classes the weeks of 12/19/2016 &12/26/2016 (Christmas & New Years) Obedience/Nosework Class Fees: Non-Members:$ Members: $60.00 with 2 Service Credits: $35.00

5 Nose Work News New Titles: Lisa McNerney and Quinn- NW2 Jessica Mueller and Kiley- NW2 Adrienne Ostrowski and Saffron- NW1 Silvia Simmons and Haley- NW1 3rd place interiors and 3rd overall Barb Fiene and Bacci- NW1 3rd place vehicles and 2nd overall Silvia Simmons and Delilah- Clove ORT Elizabeth Jennings and Quin- Birch ORT Hilery Page and Killian- Clove ORT Laurel Graham and Tyson- Level 2 CWAGS Laurel Graham and Tony- Level 1 CWAGS Judy Lantinen and Coppie- Anise and Clove ORTs Nose Work Class Schedule Monday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Intro To Nose Work Suzanne Kushner and Jim Doescher 7:00 8:00 p.m. Intermediate K9 Nosework* Jim Doescher and Jackie Spielman 8:00 9:00 p.m. Intermediate K9 Nosework* Jim Doescher and the Burris 9:00 10:00 p.m. Intro to Odor* Jim Doescher and the Burris Tuesday 8:00 9:00 p.m. Advanced K9 Nosework* Jim Doescher/Sandy Lewandowski 9:00 10:00 p.m. Intro to Odor* Sandy Fuller Wednesday 10:30 11:30 a.m. Intermediate K9 Nosework* Cheryle Homuth 12:00 1:00 p.m. Intermediate K9 Nosework* Cheryle Homuth Please note: All nose work classes are full and there is a waiting list. Please contact Jim Doescher to be added to the wait list. Class Cancelation Policy: If a class DOES NOT have at least 5 people signed up before the beginning of the session, it may be canceled. In the event that classes are canceled due to weather, power outages or any other reasons beyond control, no refunds or makeup classes will be offered.

6 February Score Report Titles and Awards Reported as of 12/31/2015: (Titles reported in 2016 will be included in the April 2016 Fireplug) Sally Banka and Mac (Golden Retriever) 7/26/15 For Your k9 UKC UCD 11/21/15 K-9 Petiquette UKC URO1 12/11/15 NOCI AKC RN Doris Barys and Jade (shih tzu) 10/14/15 NOCI AKC CGC Edward Barys and Kodi (shih tzu) 11/7/15 Car-Dun-Al AKC RAE Pat Behles and Fritzi (German Shepherd Dog) 12/4/15 Skokie Valley KC AKC PCDX 12/29/15 For Your K9 AKC CGCA Carol Block and Ella (Schnauzer) 7/26/15 Flying Paws UKC UCD2 7/26/15 UKC UCD Carol Block and Pip (Yorkshire Terrier) 3/27/15 Sheboygan DTC BHA RATN 4/19/15 Torbel's NACSW ORT Birch Carol Block and Squeek (Yorkshire Terrier) 3/27/15 Sheboygan DTC BHA RATO 4/19/15 Torbel's NACSW ORT Clove 4/19/15 Torbel's NACSORT Anise Charisse Bruno and Schemer (Standard Poodle) 11/7/15 Cardunal AKC BN 11/7/15 Cardunal AKC CD 11/7/15 Cardunal AKC RN Charisse Bruno and T.E.D."D." (Standard Poodle) 11/7/15 Cardunal AKC RN 11/7/15 Cardunal AKC BN Patti Burgess and Phil (Rat Terrier) 11/22/15 For your K9 BHA RATO 12/19/15 Tree Town Boxer Club AKC AXJ Debbie Butt and Charlie (Lab Retriever) 8/9/15 For Your K9 APDT RL1 9/12/15 For Your K9 CPE CL1-F 10/11/15 RACE Agility CPE CL1-R 11/8/15 Fundog Agility CPE CTL1-R 11/8/15 Fundog Agility CPE CTL1-F 12/6/15 Kay-9 Petiquette APDT RL1X Sandy Christman and Janet & Frank Weimerslage and Cody (Golden Retriever) 11/28/15 Western Waukesha AKC CDX Ray Czubek and Annie (Mix) 4/25/15 Loving Paws NACSW L1I 4/26/15 Loving Paws NACSW NW2 5/3/15 Loving Paws NACSW L1E 6/11/15 UKC Premier UKC NC 6/12/15 UKC Premier UKC NV 6/13/15 UKC Premier UKC NE 10/3/15 Paw Power Blues UKC AC 10/14/15 Paw Power Blues UKC NI 10/14/15Paw Power Blues UKC NN Dianna Dietrichand Sedona (Doberman) 12/17/15 NOCI AKC Star Puppy Patricia Duryea and Addison (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever) 12/6/15 Skokie Valley AKC BN Debbie Fields and Elliott (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog) 11/15/15 Glenbard AKC VER Barbara Fiene and Baci (Golden Retriever) 12/19/15 For Your K9 NACSW NW1 Karen Haberkorn and Solly (Borzoi) 10/11/15 Bark River UKC UCD Shawn Hacker and Diamond (Pit bull terrier) 11/22/15 K9 Pettiquette UKC URO1 Shawn Hacker and Jax (Pit bull/basset Hound mix) 6/15/15 NOCI AKC CGC Shawn Hacker and Scout (Am Staff) 12/14/15 NOCI AKC CGC Arlene King and Elliott (Toy Fox Terrier) 11/22/15 Michiana Aussie Assn ASCA RA 12/3/15 Starved Rock KC AKC High Combined Rally 12/11/15 NOCI AKC RAE Arlene King and Sophie (Yorkshire Terrier) 11/8/15 Michiana Aussie Assn HITrally 11/8/15 Michiana Aussie Assn High Combined rally Joyce Krueger and Belle (FCR) 4/3/15 AKC MX 4/24/15 AKC MXJ

7 Joyce Krueger and Sage (FCR) 6/6/15 AKC NA 7/11/15 AKC NAJ Carolyn Lemay-Strass and Mocha (Havanese) 1/23/15 Watermark- "the Fountains" University Yappy Hour Award Certificate 3/28/15 Watermark- "The Fountains" University Sophie's Team Certification 8/10/15 NOCI AKC CGC 8/17/15 Canines for Christ Canines for Christ Therapy Dog 9/5/15 AKC THDN 10/15/15 Friendship Village Halloween Pet Show Pet Parade Costume Award Certificate 10/15/15 Seasons Hospice Canines for Christ Loyal Friends Therapy Team Cheryl Moore and Brigid (Australian Shepherd) 12/26/15 Fun Dog CPE CL4-R 12/27/15 Fun Dog CPE CL4-F 12/27/15 Fun Dog CPE CL4-H Cheryl Moore and Watson (Australian Shepherd) 12/27/15 Fun Dog CPE CL3-R Judy Nicholl and Cricket (Golden Retriever) 6/13/15 GRCI AKC RN 11/21/15 Kay9 Petiquette UKC URO2 Judy Nicholl and Jesse (Golden Retriever) 6/13/15 GRCI AKC RA 11/21/15 Kay9 Petiquette UKC URO2 Marianne & Bates Noble and Juno (Rottweiler) 1/10/15 Car-Dun-Al UKC UCDX 1/31/15 Car-Dun-Al AKC CDX 10/7/15 Medallion Rottweiler Club ARC CS-T 10/7/15 Medallion Rottweiler Club ARC CI-T Barb Novak and Joy (Portuguese Water Dog) 12/17/15 NOCI AKC Star Puppy Adrienne Ostrowski and Saffron (Lab) 12/19/15 For Your K9 NACSW NW1 Cathi Overend and Jazzy (Shih Poo) 4/12/15 C-WAGS CW-OL1 4/12/15 C-WAGS CW-OL2 4/25/15 NACSW L1I 5/3/15 NACSW L1E 6/7/15 C-WAGS CW-G1A 9/27/15 C-WAGS CW-OL3 12/5/15 C-WAGS CW-SA 12/5/15 C-WAGS CW-AR 12/5/15 C-WAGS CW-Z2 12/6/15 C-WAGS CW-Z1.5A 12/6/15 C-WAGS CW-Z1A 12/6/15 C-WAGS Master Team Level 1 Cathi Overend and Lefty (Australian Cattle Dog / Boxer) 4/12/15 C-WAGS CW-OL1 4/12/15 C-WAGS CW-OL2 5/2/15 NACSW NW3 6/7/15 C-WAGS CW-G1A 6/26/15 NACSW NW3-V 7/25/15 NACSW NW3-C 9/19/15 NACSW L1V 12/5/15 C-WAGS CW-AR 12/6/15 C-WAGS CW-Z1A 12/6/15 C-WAGS CW-G2A 12/20/15 -WAGS CS-Z1.5A NACSW NW3-E Margaret & Tim Pittman and Buckley (Clumber Spaniel) 12/12/15 NOCI AKC BN Margaret & Tim Pittman and Danny (All-American) 12/31/15 TDI TDIA Mary Pleticha and Angel (Ambor) 7/25/15 Flying Paws UKC UROC Kate Renner and Luna (Boxer) 12/12/15 NOCI AKC CD Linda Schwartz and Asti (Bichon Frise) 12/12/15 Paw Power Blues BHA RATN Linda Schwartz and Izzy (Maltese) 12/12/15 Paw Power Blues BHA RATN Mike & Silvia Simmons and Bodhi (American Staffordshire terrier) 12/14/15 NOCI AKC CGC Silvia Simmons and Haley (American Staffordshire terrier) 12/19/15 NACSW NW1 Kim Sipple and Scout(mixed) 2/21/15 NADAC 1000 lifetime points 4/25/15 ARFASC ASCA GS-N-OP 4/26/15 ARFASC ASCA JS-N-SP 4/26/15 Agility Junkies NADAC HIT agility 6/7/15 ARFASC ASCA RS-N-OP 6/7/15 Around the Farm ASCA HIT agility 7/4/15 Agility Junkies NADAC OAC 7/4/15 Agility Junkies NADAC TN-O 7/5/15 Agility Junkies NADAC OJC 10/31/15 Agility Junkies NADAC BA-1 11/1/15 Agility Junkies NADAC BA-2

8 11/29/15 Agility Junkies NADAC O-OJC 12/13/15 Around the Farm ASCA HIT Agility Around the Farm ASCA Dog of the Year 2015 Around the Farm NADAC TG-O Kim Sipple and Trucker (Cardigan Corgi) 4/25/15 ASCA JS-N-OP 5/9/15 NADAC S-TN-N 7/5/15 NADAC IAC 7/5/15 NADAC NJC 10/31/15 Agility Junkies NADAC BA-1 11/1/2015 Agility Junkies NADAC BA /28/15 Agility Junkies NADAC ITG 12/13/15 ARFASC ASCA JS-N-SP Carrie Slaughter and Duke (Boxer) 10/12/15 NOCI AKC CGC Ken & Yvonne Smith and Rusty (Cairn Terrier) 11/29/15 Fundog NADAC 2500 Lifetime Point Award 11/29/15 Fundog NADAC O-WV-E Ken & Yvonne Smith and Tess (All American) 11/29/15 Fundog NADAC NAC 12/5/15 Race Agility CPE CL2-S 12/5/15 Race Agility CPE CL2-F 12/6/15 Race Agility CPE CL2-H 12/11/15 NOCI AKC RN Laurie & Jerry Stecker and Cody (Golden Retriever) 10/24/15 AKC NAP Jan Sund and Ripley (dachshund) 11/22/15 For Your K9 BHA RATN Jan Sund and Valor (Border Collie) 12/12/15 For Your K9 APDT RLP 12/12/15 For Your K9 APDT AOE- Puppy Mary Syslo and Zoey (Wirehaired Pointng Griffon) 9/20/15 Loving Paws NACSW NW1 Margaret Thiessen and Bella (Toy poodle) 4/11/15 TDAA TG1 4/12/15 TDAA TG2 4/18/15 CPE CL1-F 4/19/15 CPE CL1-R 5/10/15 CPE CL1-H 6/7/15 CPE CL1-S 6/7/15 CPE CL2-F 6/27/15 CPE CL2-R 6/27/15 CPE CL2-H 7/12/15 AKC NAJ 9/26/15 AKC RA 11/17/15 CarDunAl AKC RE Margaret Thiessen and Mia (Toy poodle) 1/25/15 UKC UAGI 2/22/2015 CPE CL1-S 2/22/15 CPE CL1-R 3/22/15 CPE CL1-H 4/18/15 CPE CL1-F 5/10/15 CPE CL2-H 5/10/15 CPE CL2-R 6/7/15 CPE CL2-S 6/7/15 CPE CL2-F 7/12/15 AKC NAJ 10/11/15 CPE CL3-F 11/15/15 WAG AKC NA Gary& Dana Vierck and Jameson (Border Collie) UKC 2014 rally all star #46 URO3 11/22/15 K-9 Pettiquette UKC URX4 Chris Wagner and Vegas (Mi-Ki) 6/1/15 AKC THDN Susan Willoughby and Kyra (Golden Retriever) 12/11/15 NOCI AKC RAE Kim & Peter Young and Connor (Dalmatian) 9/19/15 Loving Paws NACSW L1V AKC #3 Dalmatain for Open Agility Preferred 2014 AKC #3 Dalmatian Open Jumpers Preferred 2014 Peter & Kim Young and Rookie (Dalmatian) 9/20/15 Loving Paws NACSW NW 1 Patti Yuswiak and Ian (NSDTR) 11/15/15 WAG AKC AX Other teams reporting qualifying scores: Michelle Colbert and Eli (Rottweiler) Colette Ritter and Lacy (Ambor) Peggy Roesner and Ozzie Otter (Labrador Retriever) Silvia Simmons and Delilah (American Staffordshire terrier) Susan Willoughby and Miranda (Golden Retriever)

9 Welcome to the World of Agility! Agility is definitely a team sport and both you and your dog will learn to play agility games in addition to a set of skills -- whether competing or just having fun. Safety is foremost!! Dogs are taught what they need to do when they approach an agility obstacle, while their handler must learn how to communicate with their companion during their fun run. Agility is a lot of fun and games. It s also contagious to the point that you may want to enter into competition. In preparing for an agility class, we must remember that some dogs are motivated by food, some can't get enough of tennis balls and for others a tug toy is the divine ground of existence! Discover the motivator that will encourage your dog through your journey into the World of Agility! Agility Class Schedule 2016 Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - Beginner Foundation - Tracey Kent 10:45 a.m. - Advanced Foundation - Tracey Kent 12:15 p.m. - Advanced - Tracey Kent 7:00 p.m. - Beginner Foundation - Grace LaSota/Shari Hoffman 8:00 p.m. - Advanced Foundation - Ken Smith/Cheryl Moore Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. - Excellent - Debbie Butt 8:00 p.m. - Advanced - Debbie Butt Thursday - 5:45 - Advanced Shari Hoffman 6:45 p.m. - Advanced Foundation - Grace LaSota/Shari Hoffman 7:45 p.m. - Excellent/Masters - Grace LaSota Class Fees: Non Members - $120 Members - $85 Members with 2 Service Credits - $60 Note: All students coming into any agility class, must first be evaluated by the Director of Agility Training

10 The New Fireplug There will be some changes to the Fireplug in a few months. Due to rising costs of printing and mailing, we will be going electronic with our issues starting this summer. There will be many more possibilities with how we can communicate. The pictures will be in color, and we will not be limited by the size of a picture or article that an issue can have with traditional printing limitations. Our Fireplug editor is excited to work with the new medium! (Editor s note: I really am!) We do understand that change can be difficult. We are offering a choice on this year s NOCI renewal form of paper copies of the Fireplug printed and mailed to you for the cost of $25 per year, or to have the electronic copy sent to your address at no charge. If you wish to print the electronic copy, it is up to you. You will need to add $25 to your renewal fee if you wish to continue receiving paper copies of the Fireplug in the US mail. The membership roster will continue to be offered in electronic or paper copies at no charge. We hope you will enjoy the new look of the 2016 Fireplug! A very special way to say Thank You! NOCI 2015 Service Award Nomination Form NOCI s Service Award is voted on by the whole membership and is presented to the member who receives the most votes for having given outstanding and dedicated service(s) to the club in This is your opportunity to recognize the member who you feel has contributed outstanding effort to our club through their work at events, maintenance of the facility, instruction, management, and/or any other benefit that you feel was exemplary. Only one ballot per member. The member receiving the most votes will receive the award. Please fill out the form and mail it to the Awards Chairperson, Judy Gemperline/ N. Elizabeth Ave, Prairie View, IL Service award nominations can also be submitted online at tinyurl.com/ nociservice. I would like to nominate: I think this person deserves the award because: Nominating Member Name:

11 NOCI S GONE TO THE DOGS! NOCI ANNUAL AWARDS BRUNCH! Come and celebrate 2015 s accomplishments with your friends at NOCI. The Annual Awards Brunch is always full of fun, wonderful friendships, delicious food, surprises, and the presentation of 2015 awards! DATE: Sunday, March 13, 2016 LOCATION: Cary Country Club 2400 Grove Lane, Cary, IL TIME: 11:00am coffee/11:30 food served RSVP to the Brunch by no later than March 4, 2016 To Dana Vierck, 1040 Hampshire Lane, Elgin IL NAME: PHONE: NUMBER ATTENDING AT $27/EACH: **Please make checks out to NOCI and put BRUNCH in the Note location!

12 NORTHWEST OBEDIENCE CLUB, INC. PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Crystal Lake, IL Kwik Kopy Printing Training Hall 735 Industrial Drive Cary, IL Phone: (847) We re on the web! northwestobedienceclub.org Next General Meeting February 19,2016 7:30 p.m. February 2016