Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter

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1 Volume E3 March 2011 Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter Upcoming Events April 7, 2011 Western Regional Specialty Arizona Cardinal Football Stadium Glendale, Arizona April 7, 2011 Grooming and Handling Workshops with Chris Lietzau & Ginny Maese Arizona Cardinal Football Stadium Glendale, Arizona May 13, 2011 Western Regional Specialty Yolo County Fairgrounds Woodland, CA June 18- Herding Test, Trial, 19, 2011 and Fun Day Brigand s Hideout Battleground, WA June 25, 2011 Upcoming Events (continued) Sept. 2-5, Southern Region 2011 Supported Entries Monroe Civic Center Monroe, LA October 2011 GSCA National 3-9, 2011 Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO October 7, GSCA General Membership Meeting (tentative) Purina Farms St. Louis, MO Eastern Regional Specialty (pending) Greene County Fairgrounds Waynesburg, PA Message From the President The dog has seldom been successful in pulling man up to its level of sagacity, but man has frequently dragged a dog down to his. - James Thurber While recently reading selections by one of my favorite authors, James Thurber, I came across the above quote. After I chuckled and thought how true it was, I couldn t help but ask the question, in this 50th Anniversary Year of the Giant Schnauzer Club of America, have we been the good stewards of the breed that we need to be? Have we pulled our breed up or dragged it down? Sitting in the stands at Madison Square Garden for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, it became apparent that the dogs were, indeed, pulling man up to a higher level of sagacity. The Giant Schnauzer breed judging alone was worth the three- hour train ride. Congratulations go, not only, to GSCA member Tonilyn Fay for a nice win but also to the other entries for which we all clapped and cheered. At one point, a friend of ours (who was thinking about getting a Giant and thought this would be a good place to meet owners) asked why I was clapping for every

2 With the recent devastation that has hit Japan, our hearts and prayers go out to our GSCA members Seishiro & Misuzu IIkuta and Sonoko Sasano. You are in our thoughts. Message From the President (continued) Giant, which was my favorite? My answer was simple. I wasn t clapping because I liked the dog or knew the owner. I was making noise simply because it was a Giant and it was there. He got it. I know the GSCA will never have the numbers of dogs that some of the more popular breeds have, and that s okay, but I don t think even the Golden Retriever people exhibited more excitement than the Giant Schnauzer Fans. We can learn a lot from our dogs if we pay attention: loyalty, persistence and dedication and unconditional devotion come to mind. I m sure there are more. It s snowing again today in the northeast and my two dogs are patiently waiting for me to finish this so we can do something. Like, take a walk in a nor easter. I suppose that can be fun, too. While mine are not old or little, the scene of them laying patiently at my feet, makes me think of another quote by a famous New England dog lover, Edith Wharton. My little old dog: A heartbeat at my feet. - Edith Wharton Be a Giant fan at the next dog show you attend. Yell, clap and stomp your feet when the Giants enter the ring. You ll be pleased at how good it makes you feel. Doug Hill President, Giant Schnauzer Club of America Message From the Board The 2011 National (Oct 5-9) will be indoors in the Events Center at Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO. While being indoors has advantages, especially with the variable fall Missouri weather like we experienced five months ago, there are a few trade offs and increased costs. Among these costs are the hall, grooming space and full service RV space rental. The hall rental is being shared with the American Bouvier des Flandres Club (ABdFC). ABdFC is having their National at the same time. We are also sharing expenses for two judges. Another area of increased cost is hospitality. Purina Farms has a food service available in the Events Center page 2

3 Message From the Board (continued) and to promote that, they prohibit outside food and beverage brought into the building. This will be a change from the Nationals where we have been treated to relatively low cost lunches put together by the hardworking volunteers that are ubiquitous at GSCA Nationals. The club can contract for a buffet luncheon or have participants obtain their lunches directly from the cafe. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn at Six Flags, 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025, (636) The tentative schedule for the week thus far has the ABdFC holding an all breed agility trial on Monday and Tuesday. There will be GSCA obedience and rally trials Wednesday morning, afternoon and on Thursday morning. Breed & sweeps on Friday (Midwest Regional I), judges Paula Nykiel and Marianne Mazzenga, followed by the general membership meeting. On Saturday (National), breed, sweeps, parade of titleholders, judges Wilfried Lohmann, Robin Greenslade, followed by the annual awards banquet. On Sunday (Midwest Regional II), breed, judge Judith Goodin. There will be one premium for the GSCA events and the closing date for entries and catalog advertising will be September 14. Information for the all breed agility trial will be published as soon as it is available from the ABdFC agility trial secretary. The 2011 National website will be online within a week or two and additional information will be included in future newsletters. The donation, dedication, sponsor spreadsheet will be on that website. The Specialty treasurer is Shelia Lietz at sklietz@gmail.com. For those who do not have internet access please contact Sheila at 1338 Cherokee Lane, Ottawa, IL 61350, (815) , to dedicate or sponsor an award or make a general donation. A Giant thanks to those who included a donation to the National and/or Regional specialties with their membership renewal. Giant Schnauzer Club of America Officers and Committees President Doug Hill Giant Steps Editor Robin Greenslade Vice President Kim Demchak Giant Store Karen Child Treasurer Howard Postovit Health/Heredity Carie May- Bowers Secretary Lori Clark Information Center Marianne Mazzenga Eastern Region Director Maryann Bisceglia Judges Education Steve Fox Southern Region Director Greg Reyna Judges Selection Vicki Kallett & Cindy Wallace Midwest Region Director Mike Rutkas Membership Bill Combs Western Region Director Joanne Thompson Newsletter Lori Clark Past President Bernie Tuerler Agility Points Tabulation Sherri Hurm Adoption & Rescue Joanne Thompson Breed Points Tabulation Marina Raukhverger AKC Delegate Chris Lietzau Obedience Pts Tabulation Bonnie Postovit AKC Legislative Liaison Robert K. Darden II Rally/Tracking/Herding Marjana Callery Points Tabulation AKC Gazette Columnist Greg Reyna Performance Events Laura Feldt Archives Peggy Gumm Public Education Vacant Awards/Trophies Linda Hurst Temperament Testing Cricket Zink Breed Education Olga Gagne Webmaster Aaron DeVandry Breeders Education Maryann Bisceglia Ways & Means Karen Child Congratulatory Marnie Lowe page 3

4 Member Profile Name & Location Jennifer Tennison, Texas Your Giants Names Linch Pins Luscious Lola "Lola" and Ingebar's Sound of Music "Liesel" Occupation Accountant How long have you been a GSCA member? 5 Years How did you get into Giants? I got into Giants when I was young because they are so beautiful, loyal, noble, and brave. I think that they are truly the most wonderful dogs of all the breeds. Do you have other pets in addition to Giants? Horses What do you do with your Giants? We compete in obedience trials. Do you have other hobbies besides dogs? I used to show horses in hunter and jumper competitions but now obedience has taken over. What is your dog(s) favorite treat and/or toy? Lola has a rope tug that she is mad about and Liesel has a stuffed purse that she is crazy over. What was the last dog-related thing you read? I just finished "That Winning Feeling" by Jane Savoie, which is about dressage horse competition and it relates to dog competition as well. It was a fantastic book and I highly recommend it. page 4

5 Member Profile (continued) What is the best advice anyone ever gave you about Giants? Sylvia told me a long time ago that Giants are very loyal and protective and I have had Giants ever since. Anything else you'd like to add. Lola is the GSCA Obedience Giant Schnauzer of the year for 2010 and is on the list to go to the AKC National Obedience Invitational this year. If there is a club member that you would like to see featured in the Member Profile column, please send their name and contact information to Lori Clark. CALLING ALL NOMINATIONS ~ RECOGNIZE YOUR FELLOW CLUB MEMBERS!! While 2010 is still fresh in everyone's mind please take a few minutes and consider making a nomination for the following awards. Though everyone probably knows what the nominee has done, include a narrative supporting the nomination. The narrative will be published in the National editions of Steps. Please send all nominations to the GSCA Secretary, Lori Clark, loriclark612@gmail.com or 1861 S. Olive Street, Denver, CO OUTSTANDING GIANT SCHNAUZER AWARD Presented to the individual Giant Schnauzer who through it s outstanding conformation and intelligence has accomplished a feat that is first for the breed, or an outstanding achievement, which has brought recognition and honor to the breed. This award is determined by membership nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly reward. LADY FERGIE AWARD Presented to the individual Giant Schnauzer whose actions and outstanding achievement in public and/or community service has brought recognition and honor to the breed. This award is determined by membership nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly reward. THE PRINZ WILHELM (WILLIE AWARD) Presented to the GSCA member who shall have done the most to further the principles of obedience training and good sportsmanship. This award is determined by membership nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly award. DEDICATED SERVICE AWARD Presented to up to 3 GSCA members who have made substantial or extraordinary effort to further the best interests of the Club and our breed. This award is determined by membership or Board nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly award. AKC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Kathie Anderson Sportsmanship Award In the American Kennel Club s ongoing efforts to recognize and celebrate its volunteer club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club s discretion. GSCA has, in the past, determined the recipient by membership nomination followed by Board approval. page 5

6 2010 ANNUAL AWARDS The GSCA point tabulators have been busy combing through the AKC statistics to compile the numbers of the numerous Giants that have earned titles in The preliminary lists are on the following three pages. Please review the list and bring any discrepancies (numbers, spelling, etc.) to the tabulator s attention. The name on the award will be the AKC name as of December 31, If a dog received a title in Jan 2011 it will not be on the award. PRELIMINARY ~ 2010 CONFORMATION AWARDS Awards calculated for the GSCA Year: 1/1/2010 ~ 12/31/2010 Conformation Giant Schnauzer of the Year-Bitch GCH CH Kenro's Happy Hour Owner: Robin Greenslade Conformation Giant Schnauzer of the Year-Dog GCH CH Skansen's Sir August Brigs Owner: Mary Williams Conformation Giant Schnauzer of the Year-Owner Handled Bitch CH Skansen's Eternal Grace Owners: Richard Poyfair/Janine Poyfair Conformation Giant Schnauzer of the Year-Owner Handled Dog CH Tanglewood's Licensed To Kill Owners: E Fojtik/Jean & Chris Erath Top Producing Giant Schnauzer of the Year-Dog CH Skansen s Armstrong Owner: Sylvia Hammarstrom Time to start thinking of who you would like to have judge the 2013 and 2014 National. Judges nomination for those shows will be open from March 18th to April 29th. Additional information will be distributed along with the 2012 Judge's ballot. Top Producing Giant Schnauzer of the Year-Bitch CH Kenro s Keeping Time Owners: Robin Greenslade/Kenneth R Greenslade/Karen Mancini/ James Mancini 2010 TOP TEN BREED AWARDS 1. GCH CH Kenro's Happy Hour (B) Owner: Robin Greenslade 2. GCH CH Sonnenschein River Chase (B) Owners: RandyFoster/Pam Foster 3. GCH CH Skyline's Eliminator (D) Owners: Tonilyn Fay/William Fay/C Mazzenga/A Mazzenga 4. GCH CH Skansen's Sir August Brigs(D) Owner: Mary Williams 5. GCH CH Skansen's Bacchus II (D) Owner: Synthia Sansone 6. GCH CH Ingebars Siasconset Rose (B) Owners: Mike Reese/Maryann Bisceglia 7. CH Spicerack She's All That RN (B) Owner: Melisa Davis 8. CH Tanglewood's Licensed To Kill (D) Owners: Ed Fojtik/Jean & Chris Erath 9. GCH CH Skansen's La Belle Garce Owners: Beverly McMullen/Daniel McMullen 10. GCH CH Seven Seas Auroras Adonis Owners: Captain and Kathleen Sevastopoulos page 6

7 PRELIMINARY ~ 2010 PERFORMANCE AWARDS Awards calculated for the GSCA Year: 1/1/2010 ~ 12/31/2010 Top Obedience Giant 2010 Linch Pin Luscious Lola UD RE Owner: Jennifer Tennison BOS Obedience Giant 2010 Momentumm Voodoo Lounge UD RA Owner: Bonnie & Howard Postovit & Christine Lietzau Top Rally Giant 2010 Momentumm Fade to Black RAE Owner: Howard & Bonnie Postovit & Christine Lietzau Top Herding Giant 2010 HC Ingebars Invincible Xena CDX RE HSCs HICs HXCs NA NAJ OAP OJP NF NFP Owner: Bridgette & Bernie Tuerler Top Agility Giant 2010 MACH Classic Ike V Easentaigh CD RAE2 MXF Owner: Michelle Kiernan and Steven Winterbottom BOS Agility Giant 2010 CH Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD RAE HSAs HSCs HXCs MX MXJ OAP NJP XF NFP Owner: Bridgette & Bernie Tuerler & Maryann Bisceglia CH CDX CH Absolutes Tall Dark & Handsome CDX Owner: JoAnn Dhanse- Edmonds & Luke Edmonds Jr. CH Classic Feeksa v. Easentaigh CDX RN Owner: Susie Hart & Mary Falls CH UD CH Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD, RAE, HSAs, HSCs, HXCs, MX, MXJ, OAP, NJP, XF, NFP Owner: Bridgette & Bernie Tuerler & Maryann Bisceglia CH VPG3 None earned this year. MACH MACH Classic Ike V Easentaigh CD RA2 MXF Owner: Michelle Kiernan and Steven Winterbottom OTCH None earned this year. CT None earned this year. All Breed HIT Obedience None earned this year. GSCA Versatility awards (14-21 points) Zon Vom Moisburger Berg IPO1 Owner: Tim & Brenda Nyx GSCA Versatility Excellent awards (22-29 points) GSCA Master Versatility awards (30 or more points) PRELIMINARY ~ 2010 PERFORMANCE TOP TEN Awards calculated for the GSCA Year: 1/1/2010 ~ 12/31/2010 Top 10 Tracking 1) Riesenrad s Midnight Rendezvous TD Owner: Laura Feldt & Tarja Ahlgren Top 10 Obedience 1) Linch Pin Luscious Lola UD RE Owner: Jennifer Tennison 2) Momentumm Voodoo Lounge UD RA Owner: Bonnie & Howard Postovit & Christine Lietzau 3) CH Absolute s Tall Dark & Handsome Owner: JoAnn Dhanse- Edmonds & Luke Edmonds Jr. 4) CH Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD RAE HSAs HSCs HXCs MX MXJ OAP NJP XF NFP Owner: Bridgette & Bernie Tuerler & Maryann Bisceglia 5) CH Sonnenschein Panache CD RN Owner: Kathleen Flanigan 6) Hatten s Izabella s Secret CDX Owner: Donna Yacovacci 7) Valleesa s Keepsake CDX RN MX MXJ Owner: Valli Rovenolt & Trish Clark 8) Celestial Catch Me If You Can VCD1 CDX OAJ RA Owner: Laura Feldt & Brianna Higgins 9) Tanglewood s Atlas Forgiven CD RN Owner: Jessica Frost 10) Bellgard Electra Jafrak CD RN Owner: Charles Lazier Top 10 Rally 1) Momentumm Fade To Black RAE Owner: Howard & Bonnie Postovit, Christine Lietzau 2) Skansen s I Found Eldorado UD RAE Owner: A & Lynne Veronda 3) Ingebar s Always Faithful CDX RE Owner: Richard & Terri Sibert 4) Skathvine Black Rose CD RE Owner: Jeanne Laverdier 5) Tanglewood s Atlas Forgiven CD RE Owner: Jessica Frost 6) CH Ingebar s Don t Stop Believin RA Owner: Carol Orzechowski 7) Keystone s Mustang Gt RN AX OAJ XF Owner: Steve Rinne 7) CH Valleesa s Graceful Blessing CD RE NA NAJ NAP NJP Owner: Valli Rovenolt & Richard Rovenolt page 7

8 Top 10 Rally (continued) 9) Tanglewood s Star Bright RN Owner: Jessica Frost 10) Simmons Midnight Phantom CD RE Owner: Jackie Mitchell & T Simmons Top 10 Herding 1) HC Ingebars Invincible Xena CDX RE HSCs HICs HXCs NA NAJ OAP OJP NF NFP Owner: Bridgette & Bernie Tuerler 2) CH Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD RAE HSAs HSCs HXCs MX MXJ NAP NJP XF NFP Owner: Bernie & Bridgette Tuerler, Maryann Bisceglia 3) CH Devan s Serendipity CD TD HSAs Owner: Jannett & W Willis & Deborah Gerber 4) Black Diamonds Wild Thing PT Owner: Joanne Thompson 5) CH Ramahills Yur Mama Don t Dance TD PT Owner: Linda Hurst, Debbie Dayton & R Hurst Top 10 Agility 1) MACH Classic Ike V Easentaigh CD RA2 MXF Owner: Michelle Kiernan and Steven Winterbottom 2) CH Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD RAE HSAs HSCs HXCs MX MAJ OAJ NJP XF NFP Owner: Bridgette & Bernie Tuerler & Maryann Bisceglia 3) Formally Known as Field s MX MXJ XF Owner: James Bahr & F Nichter 4) Momentumm From Russia With Love OA OAJ NF Owner: Tim & Kellie Verrelli, Christine Lietzau 5) A Bach Elberfeld s Aeris Heinrich NA NAJ OF Owner: R Schoenbacher & Beth Unser 6) Simon Peter Newland AX OAJ Owner: Victoria & Lloyd Newland 7) Ingebar s Southside Bakerman UD OA AXJ NAP NJP NF Owner: Ellen Ritt 8) CH Valleesa s Blue Hope AXJ AX NAP Owner: Valli Rovenolt & L Wiedner 9) Histyle s Tantalize MX MXJ NF Owner: Lynn McMaster & Mike Rutkas 10) Momentumm Vim N Vigor RN OA AXJ NAP OF Owner: Marion Thom If your dog has earned one of the following multi- venue awards, please contact Laura Feldt at: feldtl@hotmail.com or (502) , before April 1, GSCA CHAMPION and COMPANION DOG EXCELLENCE (CDX) GSCA CHAMPION and UTILITY DOG (UD) GSCA CHAMPION and VPG3 GSCA OBEDIENCE TRIALCHAMPION (OTCH) GSCA MASTER AGILITY CHAMPION (MACH) GSCA CHAMPION TRACKER (CT) GSCA HERDING CHAMPION (HC) HIGH IN TRIAL any Giant Schnauzer that receives a HIT at an all- breed obedience or herding trial GSCA Versatility Awards (14-21 POINTS) GSCA Versatility EXCELLENT Awards (22-29 POINTS) GSCA MASTER Versatility Awards (30 OR MORE POINTS) Points are accumulated based on the highest level earned within a column (Table 1). Levels are additive across the columns, but not down. Points must be accumulated from at least three categories (columns). All categories are AKC except the titles of VPG 1-3. Titles/major must be earned while the physical owner of the Giant is a member of GSCA. Rally Obedience Agility Tracking CH Herding Protection RN: 1 CD: 5 Any Novice: 5 VPG1: 4 Major: 4 HT: 2 VPG1: 5 RA: 3 VPG1: 6 Any Open: 6 VPG2: 5 CH: 7 PT: 4 VPG2: 6 RE: 4 CDX: 6 Any Excellent: 8 TD: 6 GCH: 8 HS: 5 VPG3: 8 RAE: 5 VPG2: 7 Any Master: 10 VPG3: 6 HI: 6 UD: 8 Any Century: 11 TDX: 8 HX: 8 VPG3: 8 PAX: 11 VST: 8 HC: 12 UDX: 10 MACH: 12 CT: 12 OTCH: 12 page 8

9 Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ February 8, 2011 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Kim Demchak, Howard Postovit, Maryann Bisceglia, Mike Rutkas, Greg Reyna, Joanne Thompson, Lori Clark, Bernie Tuerler Call to Order: 8:35pm EST Approval of Minutes: Mike made a motion to approve the January 11, 2011 board meeting meetings. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Report from the Secretary: Lori read the board votes, which took place on the following dates: 1. January 17, 2011: Kim moved via to approve 4- days of supported entries following the Western Regional Specialty on April 7, 2011, in Glendale, Arizona. Lori seconded. vote: Maryann yes; Mike yes; Doug yes; Joanne yes; Bernie yes; Howard yes. Motion passed. 2. January 30, 2011: Bernie made a motion via that the Treasurer initiates the process to purchase officer liability insurance as offered through inc.com/canine/directors.html. Joanne seconded. vote: Howard yes; Kim yes; Lori yes; Greg yes; Doug yes. Motion passed. 3. February 1, 2011: Bernie made a motion via to approve the payment of the Web Maintenance invoice from Aaron DeVandry covering Oct. 15, 2010 to Jan. 14, 2011 in the amount of $450. Lori seconded. vote: Mike yes; Doug yes; Kim yes; Greg yes. Motion passed. page 9

10 Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ February 8, 2011 (continued) 4. February 1, 2011: Bernie made a motion via to authorize the Treasurer to pay the quarterly Web Maintenance fee of $450 upon receipt without additional board approval. Lori seconded. vote: Mike yes; Doug yes; Kim yes; Greg yes. Motion passed. AKC Website & Delegate update The AKC website and Delegate information for the GSCA has been updated. AKC Correspondence Any AKC correspondence that is received will be forwarded on to the appropriate Committee chair, Event/Show chair, Board or GSCA member(s). Reprimand Notice On February 2, 2011 GSCA member Lisa Armitage was officially reprimanded as a result of charges filed by member Pam Foster. The hearing was February 1, 2011 but she was sent the notice on February 2, Report from the Treasurer: Howard Postovit The main checking account at Wells Fargo is up and running, and Bill Combs is now making deposits. All Bank of America accounts in Texas can now be closed. Pam Foster will handle the closing. Account Balance (as of ) Wells- Fargo Checking (La Grande- operating account) $19, Wells- Fargo Savings (La Grande) $ The following are accounts in Plano, Texas that will be closed in February: Chase Checking (old operating) $ Bank of America checking (operating) $1, Bank of America checking (for PayPal transfers) $2, Bank of America Savings (operating) $50, Bank of America Saving (Doris Redmann) $10, The following are two accounts GSCA has at PayPal: Account set up by Kathi Anderson $ Account set up by Pam Foster $ BALANCE OF THE ABOVE ACCOUNTS: $92, The following are two accounts that have been opened for 2011 specialties: 2011 National and Midwest (Sheila Lietz treasurer): $1, Western (AZ) Specialty (Kim or Ginny, treasurer): $500 The above are estimated balances based on the amount GSCA forwarded to start the accounts. Howard is waiting on a report from Sheila Lietz regarding the final accounting for the 2010 National and Midwest Specialties. There was an account that set up for those events that needs to be closed and the funds transferred back to GSCA. MFS Stock fund balance as of $8, This stock was donated by Ken Bonine in Fall Mr. Bonine had thought the donation was going to rescue and has asked us to sell the stock and disburse the proceeds to rescue. I am working on that. ESTIMATED BALANCES OF SPECIALTY AND STOCK ACCOUNTS: $10,857,50 TOTAL OF CHECKING, SAVINGS, SPECIALTY, AND STOCK ACCOUNTS: $103, Howard/Doug will send a letter to Equisure, Inc., notifying them that Howard is the contact for the club liability insurance. Howard put a call in into the accountant to get a copy of tax return for fiscal year so that we can declare earnings. page 10

11 Report from the Committees: Bill Combs has had a request to provide mailing lists to members. Doug made a motion to have Lori contact Aaron to have the membership dues column removed from the club roster. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ February 8, 2011 (continued) Old Business: Source Book Doug will send another request to Lisa Armitage to submit corrections to the Source Book X. Unfinished Business: Committee open positions Judges Selection Maryann talked to Marina Raukhverger, Vicky Kallett and Cindy Wallace about filling this committee. Archives Committee Peggy Gumm is interested in filling this roll. She sent an to the board outlining things she d like to implement. Public Education still open Doug made a motion to appoint Peggy Gumm as Archivist. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously National Specialty There is a conflict with the Bouvier club with regard to accessing the building at Purina Farms on Friday of the National. Bernie will follow- up this week to resolve. Mike will check into having t- shirts available for sale at the National this year. Bernie made a motion to approve Marianne Mazzenga as the National Sweepstakes judge. Maryann seconded. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously. Delegate Compensation The board will submit their thoughts on AKC Delegate compensation and will have further discussion at a later date. Mike made a motion to table discussion. Howard seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Judges for 2012 National Once the committee is in place, they will contact the nominated judges to get their availability. The mailing of nominated judges will then be sent out to the membership to be voted on. Eastern Regional Specialty Maryann is going to talk to some members in the Eastern region this week to get their feedback on doing a regional mid to late summer, and the board with location. Meet the Breeds at IKC The International Kennel Club is hosting Meet the Breeds on February 26 & 27, 2011, at McCormick Place North in Chicago, IL. Mike is handling details for our breed National/Midwest Specialty Maryann will be the GSCA liaison for this event. page 11

12 Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ February 8, 2011 (continued) Election of New Members: 1. Dennis & Chris McCoy, Meridian, ID; Sponsors Mike & Sandy Rutkas & Julie Crouch 2. Ron & Joni Galarneau, Corona, CA; Sponsors Janet Bremes & Ed Watson 3. Mark Snyder, Ewing, NJ; Sponsors Barbara Belzer & Carol Thordsen Bernie made a motion to approve the above named as new members. Mike seconded. For Dennis & Chris McCoy, motion passed unanimously. For Ron & Joni Galarneau, motion passed unanimously. For Mark Snyder, motion passed unanimously. New Business: Records Retention Bill Combs submitted a list of club records and materials that he has stored at his home. The Archivist could scan all renewal notices and then shred the paper copies. Doug will follow- up with Bill. We will review the list that Bill sent and revisit at next month s meeting. Maryann made a motion have a special offered on the website to buy the Illustrated Standard and Poster half price $65 for both. Source Book IX marked down to $25. Mike seconded. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously. Mike will send the wording and graphic for the sale to the board. Constitutional Vote See February 22, 2011 Addendum at the end of these meeting minutes. Bernie made a motion that as the club membership overwhelming voted for the AKC approved constitutional amendments as proposed in 2009 that the Board consider that vote as completed and move on with a review of the constitution and propose amendments as needed. Mike seconded. Motion pass unanimously. Constitutional Review Committee Doug is gathering names of members interested in being on the Constitutional Review Committee. Mike made a motion that Doug Hill be the chair person of the Constitutional Review Committee. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Breeders Referral The board will review the process this next month and make recommendations at the next board meeting. In the meantime, there will be no new breeders added to the website. Lori will ask Aaron to remove the Breeders Referral application for the time being. Executive Session Adjournment: Bernie made a motion to go into Executive session at 11:39pm EST. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Bernie made a motion to leave Executive session at 11:44pm EST. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mike made a motion to adjourn. Maryann seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 11:46pm EST. page 12

13 February 22, 2011 Addendum Constitutional Vote In a unanimous vote of approval at the February Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to uphold the validity of the 2009 vote and this constitution and by- laws will hold until such time as changes are submitted to the board by the appropriate committee or by 20% of the membership, as outlined in the constitution (Article VII, section 1). The validity of the vote to the GSCA constitution was determined after extensive research, discussion and examination of the facts. Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ February 8, 2011 (continued) Several areas of concern were raised that could draw into question the results of the vote. A) The ballots were returned to the accounting firm Cadick & Williams and not the secretary as required in the constitution. There is no reference to why this was done in the minutes, however, during the Board meeting at the 2009 National it was discussed as being a way to remove any perception of impropriety in the voting process/counting. Though this did not follow the constitution, this procedural irregularity had no impact on the outcome. B) The vote on the changes was presented as an all or nothing vote. Members could not vote on the changes individually. The previous membership vote, (1997 Standing Rule changes) was voted on with each change voted individually. Though this process did not follow past practice, a requirement to do as before has not been found or provided. Members had the opportunity to reject all the changes but chose not to do so. C) The GSCA membership year at the time was September 1 through August 31. Dues were due by September 1, however the club provides a 90 day grace period during which the members are still on the roster even though they may not have paid the new year's dues. Unpaid members were not removed from the roster until Dec 1, after which they could be reinstated with a $5 penalty. Ballots would have been sent to all members on the roster on October 26, which would include members who paid for that year and members who had not yet paid. The roster provided to Cadick & Williams would also have included paid and nonpaid members. The issue has been raised that someone could have voted and then not renew. They then would not be for the year in which the election was held and their vote should not be counted. In the board s attempt to resolve this issue, Linda Wilson of Cadick & Williams informed the board that she still had the ballots, which were signed, along with the accompanying roster. She reassured the board that the ballots could be examined and a list of voters prepared. The cost would be $100/hour and could be time consuming as they attempted to make out signatures. GSCA Membership Chair, Bill Combs also indicated that with extensive time and effort, he could determine when (day/month) members had renewed in 2009 for the 09/10 membership year. Bill stated that his records can provide that information however it would be time consuming. From the voter list provided by Ms. Wilson and renewal information from Bill Combs it could be determined if there had been any improper votes. If there were any improper votes, then the list would go back to Linda Wilson who would remove those votes from the results. These are the results of the election. Total of 238 ballots received: Yes 201; No 31; Uncommitted 5; Unknown 1. The constitution requires: (Article VII Section 2) "The favorable vote of 2/3 of the members in good standing whose ballot are returned within the time limit shall be required to effect such amendment." (66.6% required) For this discussion, the board was most restrictive on the yes votes. Assuming that all the "no", "uncommitted" and "unknown" ballots are valid, that would establish the two thirds yes requirement to be 74. It would take 74 "yes" ballots to pass the changes. For this past election, 128 "yes" votes would need to be invalidated to change the outcome of the vote. { (one less than the required 2/3 required to pass)} 37 ballots = 33% 74 ballots = 66% 111 ballots required for 74 voters to be 2/3s "yes" if 37 aren't "yes". 63% of the yes votes would need to be invalid (128/201) to change the outcome of this vote. It is not realistic to consider that the vote would change and it is not financially prudent to expend club resources on a matter that has been overwhelmingly voted for by the membership. Also, no member has suffered any harm, loss or been damaged by this vote. page 13

14 Western Regional Specialty ~ April 7, 2011, Glendale Arizona The Giant Schnauzer Club of America is holding a Western Regional Specialty in Glendale, Arizona on Thursday April 7, 2011 followed by a 4- day weekend of shows, hosted by both the Kachina Kennel Club (April 8 and 9) and Arrow Head Kennel Club (April 10 and 11). Offered will be 5 days of conformation, 4 days of obedience and 4 days of rally. If you have never attended the shows in Glendale, Arizona, you are in for a very unique experience. The shows will be held inside the University of Phoenix Stadium (Cardinal Football Stadium) on a sturdy concrete floor. The temperature inside the stadium is set to a comfortable 72 degrees. The grass from the football field will be rolled out, outside, as an exercise area for your dogs. Both clubs will be offering golf carts to haul you and your equipment to and from your car to the entry doors of the stadium. We are currently looking for support in the way of donations to help make this Western Regional Specialty successful. I have attached a list of classes and donation amounts. If you would like to sponsor one or more of the classes, please respond quickly so we can reserve the class(es) for you. If you would like to list your donation as a memorial (to a dog or person) or list your kennel name, please state that in your donation request. All donations should be sent directly to Ginny Maese at 5526 W Joan de Arc, Glendale, AZ IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT GINNY MAESE AT ginnygsca@cox.net FOR DONATION INFORMATION. YOUR DONATIONS TO THIS EVENT WILL HELP MAKE THIS SHOW SUCCESSFUL! PLEASE BE AS GENEROUS AS YOUR CHECK BOOK WILL ALLOW. Thank you for your help and support. It is greatly appreciated. The Best Western Phoenix Goodyear Inn have offered us a special room rate for all exhibitors, vendors and guests. Dogs are welcomed. The rooms will be on a first come first serve rate of : Standard King (1-2 people, 1 bed) for $79.00 per night, plus tax Double Queen (1-4 people, 2 beds) for $79.00 per night, plus tax Suites (1-4) people I bed, and 1 sofa pull out bed) for $ per night, plus tax Pet Companion fee Waived Contact the hotel directly to make your reservations. Best Western Phoenix Goodyear Inn Lizanatay Inc. - Hotels - Restaurants & Hospitality Management Inside Sales & Marketing Manager Tel (623) , ext. 400 Fax (623) page 14

15 Why not welcome spring with some old fashioned western hospitality? Come join us for a May Day at the Western Regional in California! Join us at the Yolo County Fairgrounds on Friday May 13th and stay the weekend for two supported entries at this beautiful venue. There will be an AKC sanctioned B Match on Friday. It s going to be a busy Friday ~ be sure to attend the Pancake breakfast, Taco bar lunch and the Spaghetti Feed. Donations gladly accepted. Continental breakfast will be offered on Saturday and Sunday as well. Live auction Friday after the feed! Western Regional Specialty ~ May 13, 2011, Woodland, CA Entries close Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Superintendent: (SHOW SECRETARY): Judy Wilson 211 Wainwright Court Sacramento, CA judywilson- ss@sbcglobal.net Camellia Capital Show Superintendent: MB- F Inc. Your support for this special is greatly appreciated; please send your donations to: The GSCA will be having a supported entry on Saturday and Sunday the 14 th and 15 th of May at the Camellia Capitol Kennel Club shows. We will give a gift basket for BOB, BOS and BOW. Judges will be Anitra Cunio on Saturday and Arly Hussin on Sunday. Terry Parker 2376 Woodhouse Mine Road West Point, CA NEW MEMBER APPLICANT Cindy & Sam Bromagem 1660 S. Lasso Lane Chino Valley, AZ hometeam1996@yahoo.com Sponsors: Kim Demchak & Ginny Maese It's All About GSCA March 2011 Solution: B O O K S S H O W J H R U O J U N E B A B A N D A N A F C H A M P I O N R S E O V A T D O G E N O E V O L U N T E E R P A L U M A N A E K H A L E R T B M O N T H L Y E O P E U B R E E D E R S R R O S T E R N O S C I R I S N L I C K H E T H I C S X C O M E I O T O Y P A G J U M P S J O B P R O U D N B U R C E A O J P E P P E R H P R O M O T E S S E L A N N A O H O M E C A T W O Z E B R A P W E P I T R Y W U U G S C A N I S T A N D A R D S Z E A L E R I N G V I E V E T W L E L R S U B E A E E X R A Y M E N D C O W S S T A Y T A W G W N K T T N I E Y E S S E Y A W N T H B R O W S O E X I T O A M E R I C A R W E S I T R U N page 15

16 Giant Schnauzer Versatile Companion Dogs (VCD) Giants are listed at the highest level attained VCD3 Duchess Denali Tuerler VCD3, UDX, MX, MXP, MJP Owner: Bernie & Bridgette Tuerler VCD2 CH Zimyrs Pavarottii VCD2, TDX, MX, AXP, MXJ, AJP Owner: Tarja & Jyrki Ahlgren Mister Rochester VCD2, NAP, NJP Owner: Ruth Rustad Tuerler s Raindrop Drake VCD2, AXP, AXJ, MJP Owners: Bernie & Bridgette Tuerler Dante Von Der Allen Hof VCD2, NA, NAJ Owners: Arlene Diamante-Nunez CH Momentumm After Dark V. Ruster VCD2, RE Owner: Kathy Seaman Histyle's Nosy Rosie VCD2 RN TDX Owners: J & M Shonborn Valleesa's Amazing Grace VCD2, RE, AX, MXJ, NAP, NJP Owner: Valli Rovenolt VCD1 Cjhm Just a Country Boy VCD1, CDX, TDX Owner: Janet Mercer CT Riesenrad's Heike In Motion, VCD1, UDX Owner: Ingrid & Herman Hamburger CH Tapfers Natasha VCD1, OA, OAP, OAJ, NJP Owner: Barbara & Phil Stewart Riesenrad's Special Wheel VCD1, TDX, OAP, OJP Owner: Ingrid & Herman Hamburger/ Tarja Ahlgren CH OTCH Skansen's Tequila VCD1 UDX Owner: Sandra Davis Ruster's Dust Commander VCD1 RN OA NAP NJP Owner: Laura Feldt Celestial Catch Me If You Can VCD1 RA OAJ Owner: Laura Feldt/ Brianna Higgins Momentumm Vodka With a Twist VCD1 RA MX MXJ XF Owner: Kellie & Tim Verrelli/ Chris Lietzau MACH Classic Ike Easentaigh VCD1, RAE2, MXF Owners: Michelle Kiernan and Steve Winterbottom Giant Schnauzer AKC Working Champions, UDX and PAX Title Holders Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH): 1: OTCH Sherborn s One Hundred Proof TD (B) Owner: Lee Pulis 2: OTCH Karon s Kontessa (B) Owner: Sandra Davis 3: OTCH Karon s Jabberwocky (D) Owner: Sandra Davis 4: CH OTCH Skansen s Tequila UDX (B) Owner: Sandra Davis 5: OTCH El Lobo Silver Skye (B) Owners: Nancy Douse and P. Manker Herding Champion (HC): 1: HC Ingebars Invincible Xena CDX, RE, NA, NAJ, OAP, OJP, FN, FNP (B) Owner: Bernie & Bridgette Tuerler Champion Tracker (CT): 1: CT Riesenrad s Heike in Motion UDX, VCD1 (B) Owner: Hermann & Ingrid Hamburger 2: CT Riesenrad's Special Wheel VCD1, CD, MJP, AXP, RAE (D) Owner: Hermann & Ingrid Hamburger & Tarja Ahlgren 3: CH CT Skansen's Empress Anne(B) Owner: Tom Rohrbacher Utility Dog Excellent (UDX): 1: CT Riesenrad s Heike in Motion UDX, VCD1 (B) Owner: Hermann & Ingrid Hamburger 2: Duchess Denali Tuerler UDX, VCD3, MX, AX, MXP, MJP (B) Owner: Bernie & Bridgette Tuerler 3: CH OTCH Skansen s Tequila UDX (B) Owner: Sandra Davis 4: Ch Kenro s Man of the Hour UDX (D) Owner: Karen & Jim Mancini and K & R Greenslade 5: Nike Von Franken UDX, RE (D) Owner: Pamela Conway Dual Champion (DC): None yet. Triple Champion (TC): None yet. Master Agility Champion (MACH): 1: MACH3 Momentumm Behind the Wind V Iro (B) Owner: Virginia Eubanks 2: CH MACH2 Wildwood's Bleuzenn (B) Owner: Virginia Hayes 3: MACH Classic Ike Easentaigh CD, RAE2, MXF (D) Owners: Michelle Kiernan and Steve Winterbottom 4: MACH Histyle's Nosy Rosie VCD2 RN TDX OF Owners: Judy and Michael Shonborn Preferred Agility Excellent (PAX): None yet. (B) = bitch (D) = dog Last updated 1/13/2011 page 16

17 It's All About GSCA March ACROSS 1 the GSCA store has to read about the GS 2 a conformation event 6 What month in 2011 will there be Herding Test, Trial and Fun Day 8 play like a bandit with a GSCA points and your GS is one 14 a canine is this 15 GSCA needs you to to help at events 16 a GS makes a good one 17 to be very aware 18 there is a GSCA Board meeting 19 to find a pup search GS on the GSCA website 20 look up your GSCA friends on the Club 22 an eye part or spring flower 23 a GS kiss 24 GSCA has a Code of 25 one of the 3 basic commands 26 one of the show groups 29 there are in agility 31 a GS wants a to do 32 I am to be a GSCA member 35 some GS are and salt 37 GSCA does this for the GS 40 GSCA web site opens to the page 42 How many endorsements does a GSCA applicant need 43 African horse with stripes 46 a GS will always to do their best 47 our national organization 48 dog shows are guided by Breed 49 the gusto in life 50 you show your GS in this 52 many for the title 54 a GS doctor 56 how we test hips 57 masculine GS owners are 58 some GSs herd these 59 one of the 3 basic commands 62 a GS has brown 63 when a GS is tired they 65 a GS has long ones 66 opposite of enter 67 GSCA is located in this country 68 one of the 3 basic commands 69 they like the wind DOWN 1 a GS is in the face of danger 3 a GS can also birds 4 GS owners GSCA 5 to walk by your side 7 a GS treat 8 GSCA was founded by Mr. 9 there are this many GSCA Regional Directors 11 all GSCA members make up our 12 with no fence a GS may 13 I in my GSCA dues, have you 15 GSCA members each other 16 Where will the Western Reg. Specialty #1 be held this spring 17 you can use a GSCA in the kitchen 21 the GSCA National Speciality is in what month 23 needs one to scratch with 25 your GS will for your home 27 Section 2 of the GSCA Constitution talks about 28 a baby GS 30 part of GSCA 33 a GS will for the finish line 34 the GS smeller 35 Giants love to do this 36 some feed a diet 37 my GS has large (feet) 38 in our minds, the GS is the dog 39 GSCA publishes one of these each month 41 a small schnauzer 44 to cart is to 45 what our GS hears with 47 where did the GS breed originate 48 stay warm with a hooded GSCA 51 to push with his nose (rhyms with fudge) 53 a poet's word for Black 55 the at hand 60 to be the best 61 after a drink the GS will have a beard 64 feminine GS owners are 65 a tie and your GS is ready for the prom page 17

18 Photo acknowledgements: Zeus, photo by Cheryl Bower (cover page, top center) GCH Skansen s Bacchus retires at Westminster, photo by Cynthia Macaleer Sansone (cover page, middle left) Celestial Kennels, photo by Brenda & Tim Nyx (page 2) Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. is a Member Club Linch Pins Luscious Lola "Lola", photo by Jennifer Tennison (page 4) Carlee Feldt (Laura Feldt s daughter), Steve Fox and Riesenrad's Midnight Rendezvous TD, photo by Kathy Garcia (page 6) Laska & Porter kicksledding in Canada, photo by Brenda & Tim Nyx (page 9) Riley, photo by Lori Clark (this page) Photos are always welcome! Please send them to Lori Clark. Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. Lori Clark, GSCA Secretary 1861 S. Olive Street Denver, CO 80224