GOLD DIGGINGS. President s Message

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1 GOLD DIGGINGS President s Message Fall is in the air and that means we are voting again for a new Board. Please plan on attending the November meeting on Sunday November 19, 2017 to cast your vote. President: Sharon Albright, DVM Vice-president: Suzie Jordan Treasurer: Mardee Kaiser Secretary: Maureen Murphy Conformation rep: Carolyn Kovacs Obedience rep: Kate Bullock Field rep: Nancy Ego Agility rep: Michele Janowiak The meeting is Sunday November 19, 2017 at Northglenn Rec Center. Social hour starts at 1 PM and the meeting starts at 2 PM. The agenda will be announced later. We are still looking for volunteers to help with the December fun match. Please contact Suzie Jordan, coloclumber25@gmail.com if you can assist. Since this is the last President's Column I will be writing, I wanted to not only say goodbye but to thank you for the privilege of serving the club. I have gotten to know many more of you than I would have otherwise and I have been shown much more courtesy and kindness than I deserve. I am sure the new board will have renewed energy and have many new ideas for the club and making it more relevant to our members and the community. I encourage each of you to volunteer in some fashion -- it is good for the club and you most likely will learn something new and interesting-- perhaps even fan a new passion like field or rally or tracking. It just feels good to be involved and part of something. Thanks again for the honor and privledge of serving. See you in November! Marcy Werner MHGRC Gold Diggings 1

2 THE MINUTES Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club October 2, 2017 President, Marcie Werner, called the mee2ng to order at 2:00 PM. The August 18, 2017 membership mee2ng minutes were approved. The mo2on was made by Bruce Evashevski and seconded by Francie Pusateri. Board Representa=ve Reports: Treasurer s Report per Kathy Janda: Currently are account has $31, The club will have insurance, tax prepara2on and building rental costs yet to pay. There was a discussion regarding our ability to donate dollars to charity at this point. As the discussion con2nued, the audience decided that it would be helpful for the membership to have a more complete understanding of our budget- - A year in review per se. What have our expenses/revenues been per event for January through October? The audience very much appreciates the work Kathy, as our Treasurer, is involved in for each event. This informa2on will assist the club membership in having a more concrete understanding of our financial standing. Marcie has this as a take- away. Marcie will connect with Kathy and ask that this informa2on be distributed to the membership, via , prior to our next mee2ng which is November 19 th. Conforma=on/Specialty: Suzie Jordan December 9, 2017 All- breed Obedience Fun Match & Spor2ng dog Conforma2on Match at Matrix Dog- Training Center, located at 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy, M4, Westminster, CO. The cost is $600., which covers the whole day and the en2re facility. This will be great fun so get your Volunteer hats ready!! Specialty: did Suzie volunteer as Chair again YES- indeed!- Thank you from all of the membership. Thank you to Mark Wilkinson as our next Ground s coordinator. Obedience: Francie Pusateri All- breed Obedience Fun Match at Matrix Dog Training in Westminster, December 9 th. Specialty: Decision for 2018 Specialty should we have one judge for Friday and limit the entries for that day? Francie will comprise the pros and cons for the January newsleder. MHGRC Gold Diggings 2

3 Field Report: Nancy Ego Kudos to Nancy and her team for orchestra2ng the September Hunt Test. Thank you all for represen2ng our club, there were so many posi2ve reviews. Cost: Loss of $1K. The team was able to enlist/pay high school student to help for the test. This was really a community event for these students, as they had no idea this venue even occurred. Hopefully, this event and their par2cipa2on s2rred some enthusiasm for our retrievers and for this venue. Training Day: revenue of $150. Master Na2onal Membership: to join or not to join? The pros and cons for master na2onal membership was published in the September newsleder, please review the newsleder before our November 19 th mee2ng. We will make our final decision at this mee2ng- so let your voice be heard in November! Nancy s Field Plans: Increase the number of training days- generate more membership involvement. Training day possibly in Strausburg- with live flyers- needed for newbies in par2cular prior to compe22on. Yes, increase cost will be an expecta2on. Hunt Test third week of September? Plan to pay for help if agreed upon in the planning. Post planning, no need to offer comments to the contrary let s support our membership in our volunteering and have fun, successful events. WC/WCX: TBD- w/o September 3 rd, possibly. Chair volunteers needed. Mitch White seminar in considera2on. Take- Aways: 1. Treasurer, Kathy: will provide to membership before the 11/19/17 mee2ng: per event expenses/ revenue of the Club s events from January thru October of This informa2on will be distributed via to membership. 2. Every Chair, per event, in 2018 will develop and submit a budget to the Board for their perspec2ve event prior to the event. 3. The 2018 Board will develop a 2018 budget, no2ng some events will be based on prior year es2ma2on of costs. 4. Nancy will, before the November 19 th mee2ng, distribute documenta2on regarding the pros and cons of Master Na2onal membership. 5. Francie will provide pros and cons for the January newsleder, informa2on regarding the possibility of decreasing to one obedience judge and limi2ng entries on the Friday of the 2018 Specialty. 6. November 19 th, next mee2ng at the Northglenn Recrea2on Center. Social 2me starts at 1:00PM. Mee2ng is set for 2-4:00PM. November 19 th Mee2ng- Northglenn Recrea2onal Center Social Time 1:00PM: Mee2ng Time 2-4:00PM: Key Agenda items: Vote in our 2018 Board Na2onal Master Membership: decision 2me Let your voices be heard and support the decisions made. Mee2ng adjourned at 3:20PM Minutes respeclully submided by Maureen Murphy, Secretary MHGRC Gold Diggings 3

4 FALL FUN MHGRC Gold Diggings 4

5 Anne Shannon Receives the Rachel Page Elliott Featherquest Lifetime Achievement Award at 2017 GRCA National Specialty Submitted by Deb Lewis, Webmaster Education takes many forms. It can occur in the traditional methods of classroom lectures, writing books, or creating works of art. It can occur behind the scenes, organizing presentations, facilities, and resources. Education is really any means of communicating knowledge and experience from one person to another. Anne Shannon educates by many means and has spent a large portion of her life transferring her understanding and knowledge of Golden Retrievers to others. As a judge of numerous Sweepstakes, Anne has carefully evaluated individual dogs and rendered her opinion on how close each comes to meeting the Golden Retriever standard. She has made numerous Judges Education presentations to further the knowledge of prospective judges about the Golden Retriever. She demonstrates with humor, with deep understanding and with real dogs the qualities a judge should look for in the ring. As an officer and member of the Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club Anne has, over more than 40 years, brought in speakers and programs on many subjects to dog fanciers in the Mountain West. She has arranged for presentations not only on the breed standard or performance events, but also on health issues, legal issues, and just plain informative and fun issues. She has acted as a producer to make educational topics available to many. Anne served GRCA in numerous capacities, including President, Western Regional Vice President, Judges Education Committee member, and most currently Archivist. She has demonstrated her commitment to education in these capacities, furthering the knowledge of GRCA members nationwide. She has not hesitated to speak up on issues of concern and has not shied away from making the tough decisions. By doing this she educates by example, demonstrating that being quiet and self-effacing is not always an appropriate response to issues impacting the breed or the sport of pure-bred dogs. Mile Hi has always been fortunate to have Anne as a stalwart member of our club. Congratulations, Anne! MHGRC Gold Diggings 5

6 Treasurer s Report October 25, 2017 Kathy Janda General Account Bank Balance $28, Club Expenses Insurance $1, Secretary of State Registra2on $60.00 Mee2ng Room $45.00 Constant Contact $ Building Deposit December Fun Match $ $ Events: Fun Hunts Revenue $ Expense $ Gain $ September Hunt Test Revenue $6, Expenses $7, Loss ($1,432.84) WC/WCX Revenue (net amount from Entry Express) $1, Expenses $1, Loss (42.16) Specialty Revenue $9, Expenses $12, Loss ($3,486.90) August Agility Revenue $2, Expenses $2, Gain $ MHGRC Gold Diggings 6

7 OBEDIENCE/RALLY Firemark s Moonshine at Rocky Top JH,RE,CD,WCX Shine Earned both Rally Excellent and Novice Obedience titles. Owned by Dorothy Plumber Int Ch Stanroph Summit of Chasehill CDX RE BN PUTD JH WCX Torrey Owned by Nancy Ego Torrey finished his preferred utility title at Arapahoe Kennel Club with all 1st places and earned his 2nd utility leg with 1st place, also. FIELD REPORT We will be vo2ng on the master na2onal issue at the November mee2ng. Unless we have a blizzard or something to make it difficult for members to get there, I will ask for a re- vote. The hunt test went very well, we had some excellent help and good weather. The entries were a lidle low, but we got a lot of compliments on the test, although the master test was challenging. We will be having a Mitch White water seminar the 1 st weekend of August in Wellington. Details to follow. Int Ch Stanroph Summit of Chasehill CDX RE BN PUTD JH WCX Torrey earned his 2 nd senior leg at the MHGRC hunt test. Owned by Nancy Ego HRCH Firemark s Sunny Jasper Jake WCX,CDX,GN,RE,SH, Jasper Master Hunter Title Firemark s Moonshine at Rocky Top RE,CD, JH, WC- Shine WCX Title Owned by Dorothy Plumer Mys2c Dreaminz Elysian RE WC EZ Owner Jeanne von Barby Mile Hi Hunt Test 3rd Junior Hunter Leg Heads Up All Aboard** - Ticket Handled by Kathy Frizell 3rd place in the derby at the Rocky Mountain Retriever Club September 1,2, 2017 at Teal Lodge, Orchard, CO. 3rd place in the derby at the Golden Retriever Club Na2onal Specialty Field Trial in Denton, Maryland Senior hunt test pass for his 1st leg at the Golden Retriever Club Na2onal Specialty in Denton, Maryland Heads Up Bend the Rails SH - Trax Handled by Warren Frizell Master hunt test pass for his 3rd leg at the Foothills Retriever Club test at S2llroven, CO on August 26, 27, 2017 MHGRC Gold Diggings 7

8 AGILITY REPORT CH PACH2 Jema s Last Of The Mohicans, Hawkeye RE AX AXJ MXP11 MXPG MJP11 MJPG PAX4 OF MFP T2BP CGC CCA Owner: Michele Janowiak & Jennifer Grossnickle FRAAD Agility Trial, September 2, 2017 Masters Std 4 th Place, Masters JWW 3 rd Place, Masters FAST 2 nd Place Double Q and TRIPLE Q! FRAAD Agility Trial, September 4, 2017 Masters Std 3 rd Place Agility Club of Central Wyoming, September 22, 2017 Masters Std 2 nd Place, Masters JWW 2 nd Place Double Q NEW TITLES: PAX4 and MJP11 Agility Club of Central Wyoming, September 23, 2017 Masters Std 2 nd Place, Masters JWW 2 nd Place Double Q Briard Club of America, October 1, 2017 Masters Std 3 rd Place and Double Q Briard Club of America, October 2, 2017 Masters Std 2 nd Place, Masters JWW - 3 rd Place Double Q Terry- All Club, October 14, 2017 Masters Std 4 th Place and Double Q Terry- All Club, October 15, 2017 Masters JWW Q Jema s Main Squeeze, Hugs RN NAJ MXP MJP Owner: Larry and Michele Janowiak FRAAD Agility Trial, September 2-4, 2017 Novice FAST: 2 nd Place, 16 Preferred Jema s Strutting My Stuff, Strut NJP Owner: Michele Janowiak & Jennifer Grossnickle FRAAD Agility Trial, September 2-4, 2014 Novice FAST: 1 st Place, 20 Preferred Novice JWW: 1 st Place, 20 Preferred NEW TITLE: NJP MHGRC Gold Diggings 8

9 Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club May 3, 2017 CONFORMATION Hello! It really is November and yes, we are getting ready for a changing of the guard. I will be serving as the vice-president for the next year. A new club member, and active participant in conformation, Carolyn Kovacs (Carolynkovacs@skybeam.com) will become the new (2018/calendar year) club conformation representative. Welcome to the board Carolyn, and thank you!!! Carolyn has three goldens, and is very excited about learning more about the club events, and the show ring. She lives in Masonville, near the breeder of one of her dogs, Sheryl Cammarata. Please offer a warm welcome and thanks to Carolyn for taking on a board post MHGRC Sporting Dog Fun match in December: Date: Saturday, December 9, 2017 (All day ) Location: Matrix Dog Training Center 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy., Unit M4 Westminster, CO Schedule: 8:00 Coffee and setup 9:00 Registration opens 10:00 Judging begins o o Conformation Judge: Susan Rose Obedience/Rally judges: not know at this time ***TRAILER HAULING DUTIES*** Would someone please contact me (new Coloclumber25@gmail.com) and/or Francie Pusateri (Francie.pusateri@gmail.com) about hauling the trailer to and from the match? THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! I am hoping to get Matrix to offer/demo barn hunt activities, nose work, etc. This aspect has yet to be confirmed, but I do hope we can learn some new things and offer a chance for the owner Jen to promote the terrific offerings from Matrix. Carolyn will be there so please try to introduce yourself and give her a warm welcome to the club! MHGRC Gold Diggings 9

10 Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club May 3, 2017 Mariah-DocMar s Look At Me, I m Sandra D E, Sandee Leslie Blythe, Mark Wilkinson, Jane Docter MHSDF Specialty, September 7, 2017 WB from 6-9 month puppy class GCHB Mariah s Ain t Nuthin But A Hound Dog BVOSS, Max Eric & Letty Munoz, Leslie Blythe MHSDF specialty, September 8, 2017 Best of Opposite Sex from the Veterans Class Mariah-DocMar s Look At Me, I m Sandra D E, Sandee Leslie Blythe, Mark Wilkinson, Jane Docter MHSDF specialty, September 8, 2017 RWB from 6-9 month puppy class Norma Jean Blythe CH Mariah s Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jean Leslie Blythe & Mark Wilkinson Evergreen Kennel Club, September 9, 2017 Best of Opposite Sex Mariah-DocMar s Look At Me, I m Sandra D E, Sandee Leslie Blythe, Mark Wilkinson, Jane Docter Arapahoe Kennel Club, September 23, 2017 Puppy Sporting Group 1 Mariah-DocMar s Look At Me, I m Sandra D E, Sandee Leslie Blythe, Mark Wilkinson, Jane Docter Rapid City Kennel Club, October 21, 2017 WB from 6-9 month puppy class Kingsgold Guilty As Zin (Zach) Angela & Bruce McLean Cheyenne KC - 9/3/17 WD and BOW for a MAJOR Timberbash's Corkscrew Gully (Aspen) Angela & Bruce McLean Mile High Sporting Dog Fanciers - 9/7/17 RWB Norma Jean Blythe Timberbash's Corkscrew Gully (Aspen) Angela & Bruce McLean Mile High Sporting Dog Fanciers - 9/8/17 WB Timberbash's Corkscrew Gully (Aspen) Angela & Bruce McLean Evergreen KC - 9/9/17 RWB Timberbash's Corkscrew Gully (Aspen) Angela & Bruce McLean Evergreen KC - 9/10/17 WB GCH Cross Creek's Timberbash Hot Shot (Tanner) Angela & Bruce McLean GRCA National - 9/10/17 3rd in 12+ Veteran Class MHGRC Gold Diggings 10

11 Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club May 3, 2017 CONFORMATION 2018 Specialties update: Yep, I will be chairing the specialties again for 2018 Dates: Wednesday, August 15 th : setup Thursday, August 16 th Specialty Day 1 Friday, August 17 th Specialty Day 2 I do hope that club members will AGAIN volunteer and support these events where AGILITY, OBEDIENCE/RALLY AND CONFORMATION COME TOGETHER! As Anne Shannon reminded me, (borrowed from Deb Anderson): This is the ONLY TIME THE CLUB MEMBERS ARE ACTUALLY IN THE SAME PLACE AT ONCE TO CELEBRATE OUR WONDERFUL DOGS!!!!!!! (Of course, we would like to combine the field/hunt activities but that is impossible, and those events, handled wonderfully by Nancy Ego of late, are special on their own!) Brags from the conformation ring: The club members have been at it again, gaining some great ribbons and having wonderful times just about everywhere. From Jennifer and Mark Grossnickle: Jema s Deja Brew, BPIS Deja 10/23/17 - Rapid City KC WB, BOW for her 2nd Major Win!! From Jeanne VonBarby: Elysian s I Yam What I Yam, UDX, OM1, TD, SH, WCX Tater Show: Rapid City KC Cluster October 20: WB, BW for a MAJOR!!!, October 21: RWB From Sonya Dorr: Forever N Sonador s Kickin Up Dirt Camber Owners: Sonya Dorr, Jennifer & Randy Hoffmann & Candy Nee WB-Bismarck ND WB/BOW her 1st major! Cheyenne WY WB her 2nd major! Cheyenne WY MHGRC Gold Diggings 11

12 Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club May 3, 2017 CONFORMATION WB -Plymouth WI GRCA National 3rd place in 9-12 Sweepstakes GRCA National 1st place in regular 9-12 class!! Wahoo!! So by 9 months she has both majors and total of 8 points all with ME showing her!! From Leslie Blythe and Mark Wilkinson: Mariah-DocMar s Look At Me, I m Sandra D E, Sandee Leslie Blythe, Mark Wilkinson, Jane Docter Central Wyoming Kennel Club, July 29, 2017 WB/BOS for 2 points at 6 months, 1 day old! GCH Sunny Ridge Dudley Do-Right, Dudley Mark Wilkinson, Kitty Gardiner, Leslie Blythe MHGRC Specialty, August 17, 2017 Best Veteran in Sweepstakes (shown by Mark!!) BISS BVIS GCH Mariah s Ain t She The Girl O My Dreams BVOSS, Fate Leslie Blythe & Mark Wilkinson MHGRC Specialty, August 17, 2017 Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweepstakes Top Veteran Bitch Best of Opposite Sex from the Veterans Class GCH Mariah s Ain t Nuthin But A Hound Dog BVOSS, Max Eric & Letty Munoz, Leslie Blythe MHGRC Specialty, August 18, 2017 Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweepstakes Mariah-DocMar s Look At Me, I m Sandra D E, Sandee Leslie Blythe, Mark Wilkinson, Jane Docter MHGRC Specialty, August 18, 2017 Best Puppy in Specialty Mariah s Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jean Leslie Blythe & Mark Wilkinson Greeley Kennel Club, August 20, 2017 Bred-By Exhibitor Sporting G1 WB/BOW NEW CHAMPION!!! GCH Mariah s Ain t Nuthin But A Hound Dog BVOSS, Max Eric & Letty Munoz, Leslie Blythe Cheyenne Kennel Club, September 2, 2017 Select Dog NEW BRONZE GCH!!!! MHGRC Gold Diggings 12

13 Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club May 3, 2017 FUN MATCH ALL BREED OBEDIENCE, RALLY & SPORTING DOGS CONFORMATION DECEMBER 9, 2017 NEW LOCATION! MATRIX DOG SPORTS 9975 Wadsworth Parkway M4 in Westminster Obedience: Three Rings! Utility, Open and Novice NEW: Optional Titling Classes will be included!!! Rally: Will start with an Excellent/Advanced level course, followed by Novice Sporting Dog Conformation: offering Puppies, Adults, Veterans, BOB Barn Hunt Demo by Matrix Dog Sports 9:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Judging Begins Cost -- $10 per run, $5 for additional runs for the same dog For more information or to volunteer to help: Francie Pusateri (Obedience/Rally) Suzie Jordan (Conformation) MHGRC Gold Diggings 13