The Fireplug. The Official Newsletter of. Northwest Obedience Club, Inc.

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1 The Fireplug The Official Newsletter of Northwest Obedience Club, Inc. Training Hall: 735 Industrial Drive, Cary, IL Phone: (847) Website: November / December 2009 NOCI Officers Board of Directors Director of Training President Tim Dyer Barb Novak Joan Nebesky (815) (847) (815) agilevs@verizon.net bnovak1@sbcglobal.net joan7638@comcast.net Vice President Bob Arens Kim Martens Director of Agility (815) (815) robert.arens@att.net kimartens@comcast.net Please contact a board member for Secretary Amber Perri Ed Barys information on agility. (847) (815) amber.perri@accenture.com razbarys26@sbcglobal.net Training Hall Secretary & Obedience Class Sign-Up Fireplug Editor Treasurer Patricia Burgess (847) Shari Hoffman shamusetal@comcast.net Lisa Strandberg (815) (815) rottenmom2@yahoo.com strandbergfamily@ comcast.net

2 President s Message As we transition from the Thanksgiving holiday into Christmas, our thoughts go from giving thanks to giving. I thought this would be a great opportunity to put those thoughts into something that relates to NOCI. Our club has a long history. Longer than some of us have been alive. But through it all, the club would not stand without a common element. That being the members who have worked tirelessly throughout to make things happen. The club is built around its classes. They are the foundation from which we build everything. The building we rent, the shows we hold and the charity we give, are all grown from those classes. It is also fair to say that those classes could not happen without the instructors and assistants that teach them. Without these people, there would be no classes, no facility, shows or events. There would be no club. It is here that I will start by giving thanks to those who give week after week. You are the hub to our wheels. Bev Mills, Laura Kokaska, Rich Spetka, Ellen Lifson, Ken Orzolek, Suzi Shultz, Jessica Frost, Ray Czubek, Cheryle Homuth, Toni Reeves, Sandy Shivers, Patti Burgess, Joan Nebesky, Jim Nicholson, Cheryl Kistner, Dan Buckley, Gary Vierck, BJ Theorin, Kim Martens, Kim Young, Chris Wagner, Marla Richardson, Betty Juergensmeyer, Shari Hoffman, Linda Grove, Grace Lasota and our nonmember Joyce Morse. You all drive from near and far so that the rest of us have a place to call ours. If I have omitted anyone, I apologize. The Board Members: Shari Hoffman, Joan Nebesky, Bob Arens, Ed Barys, Amber Perri, Patti Burgess, Kim Martens and Barb Novak keep track of various daily things from the treasury, service credits, membership, classes, the building and equipment. I, of course, keep track of the...poop can. The little jobs are never-ending. There are a few behind the scenes players involved that need a mention too. Arlene King keeps track of the Yahoo list. Candy McGill keeps our website updated (when we send her updates, that is) and Lisa Strandberg assembles all of the Fireplug issues. We often take for granted that these things will be at our fingertips with little thought of how they got there. You do not have to be mentioned above or be any of the numerous other individuals who donate copious amounts of time with events ranging anywhere from the Annual Banquet, Obedience/Rally/Agility Trials, Fun matches, Run-thrus etc. to have shown your generosity around the club. Recently, our neighbor Home Instead, the in-home senior care company, put up a Giving Tree on the obedience side of the building. The tree is covered with paper ornaments, each with a senior person s name and a short list of items that each has requested. Members have been asked to take an ornament and get the items on the list. Home Instead will then distribute those items to the people on the ornament. As of this writing, the Giving Tree seems to have been a big success. There are quite a few people, most of whom we do not know, that will have a brighter holiday season due to your generous donations. Regardless of where you fall within the ranks of the club, it is my sincerest hope that you and your families, both human, canine or other, have the happiest, safest and brightest holiday season that you possibly can and thank you, each and every one of you, for your participation with NOCI. Tim Pauline & Ryan Boyle 315 Ridge Rd Barrington, IL sboyle315@sbcglobal.net Old English Sheepdog & Ches Bay Ret Shelly Carson 405 Oakmont Dr Cary, IL soldbyshelly@comcast.net Mini Poodles Welcome Our Newest Members! Talbott Harris 2801 Walnut Dr Wonder Lake, IL DOGS bathk9@yahoo.com Shih Tzu, Rottweiler, Border Collie Patty Reigle 1507 Bull Valley Dr Woodstock, IL par71246@aol.com Golden Retriever

3 General Meeting Minutes 10/16/2009 Attendance: Per attendance sheet. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm. Tim motioned to accept the minutes as published in the Fireplug, Marsh Barton moved, Yvonne Smith seconded, all in favor, none apposed. CHANGES TO PREVIOUS MINUTES: 1) Marla made mention that UROC is a champion title and not novice UKC rally initials. This should be URO1. 2) Under COMMITTEE: the sentence is to read Targeting THE next trial Marsh moved to accept, Yvonne seconded, all in favor, none apposed, 1 abstain. REPORTS: President: None Vice President: None. Secretary: A Thinking of You card was sent to Kim Sipple regarding her son, Danny. Sympathy cards were sent to Tim Dyer on the loss of Riot, and Chris Wagner on the loss of Austin. Treasurer: We have a total of $178,841 in total assets. Copies of the financial report will be brought to the club if needed. Applause was given to the club on the wonderful achievement over the past year despite the trying economy. DOT: Signup sheets are out for next session which is 7 weeks long due to the holidays. There are NO discounts in class fees due to 1 week shorter session. DOAT: Tim thanked Grace for her last year s dedication to the position. Until a new DOAT is named, the Board will oversee the position. All classes are full at this time and there is a waiting list. Tim asked if there was anyone willing to step forward and take the position. If interested, persons were asked to contact the Board directly. Training Hall Secretary: Sign-up sheets are out. NEW MEMBERS: Patty Reigle Golden retriever Talbott Harris Border collie, Rottweiler, Shih tzu Shelly Carson Miniature poodles Pauline and Ryan Boyle Chesapeake bay retriever, Old English sheepdog Heidi moved to accept the new members, Pat seconded, all in favor. WELCOME! LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP: Tim stated Carol VanDerMay was up for Lifetime Membership. Carol has had numerous positions with the club including secretary, instructor and outstanding volunteer for various duties. Requirements for Lifetime Membership were discussed. COMMITTEE REPORTS: AKC Rally/Obedience Trial and UKC Obedience Trial (December 11, 12 and 13): Premiums are out and entries are coming in. Thursday night will be set-up for the trial. Volunteer sheets are available in the volunteer book. APDT Rally (February 6-7): Kim Martens is the chairperson, Patti Burgess is the secretary. More information to follow at the next meeting. NOCI Annual Banquet: Date of March 14, 2010 was set. Discussion ensued regarding holding the party at the club or at D Andrea s again. Motion to have banquet at D Andrea s was made by Karen Stoltz, seconded by Lisa Strandberg. All in favor, none opposed. UKC Rally (March 27-28): Dana Vierck chairperson. More information to follow. NOCI AKC Agility Trial (entries open on March 10 and close on April 16): Trial to be held at Crystal Lake Regional Sports Center. Tim Dyer is chairperson and Kathryn McIntyre is trial secretary. ELECTIONS: Elections were held with the following seats being filled: President: Tim Dyer, Vice-President: Bob Arens, Secretary: Amber Perri, Treasurer: Patti Burgess, Training Hall Secretary: Shari Hoffmann. Cheryl Moore moved, Yvonne Smith seconded, all in favor, none opposed. Board elected Joan Nebesky: Director of Training and Kim Martens: Service Credit Manager. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Yvonne Smith stated the landscaping was to begin this week and should be done by next week. Outdoor lights agility light works and now the obedience light was out. Parking was reviewed by Tim After 7 pm, we are allowed to use the Fed-Ex parking lot. The first 8 spots and the very back of the lot are allowed to be used. We are NOT to park in any spot that would block the trailers/trucks from turning or backing into or out of the lot. Dana Vierck presented a mini fashion show of NOCI club wear. Many items are available for purchase with the NOCI logo on them. T-shirts, Polo shirts, sweat shirts, hoodie sweatshirts, hooded/zip jacket, blankets, fleece vest, knit cap, ball cap, etc. All are available in a number of sizes and colors of sand, gold and forest green. Order forms are available through Dana at or at the club. Roof leak was fixed. If further leaks are found, notify the Board.

4 NEW BUSINESS: Obedience equipment clean-up date: November 21. Service credits will be issued. Tim noted that the club will provide coffee and donuts for the workers! See Barb Novak for further information. Agility Run-Thru: Jean Baumann stated these will be starting November 22. Volunteers are needed for these run-thrus. Sign-up sheets are on the agility side of the club by the door. All future run-thru dates will be listed in the Fireplug. 4-H Dog Club: Will use the Club facilities on July 10, 2010 for practice and July 17, 2010 for their show. BRAGS: (although I attempt to capture data correctly, please advise the Secretary of any errors. There are many titles, initials and placements to decipher. By signing the attendance sheet, your name will be listed correctly.) Before brags were mentioned, Tim noted that ANY therapy dog titles, therapy dog achievements or therapy dog brags of any kind are welcome with no monetary donation to the club. We are always proud of our dogs and their accomplishments, but therapy dogs go out and do selfless acts of kindness with no recognition or reward expected. Beauty, therapy dog, was accepted at Loyal Friends at Seasonal Hospice, given a certificate for volunteering at Hearthstone Manor and honored at Centegra for their dedicated services. She is also a participant at dog classes at McHenry County College. Sue Cassidy and Gospel: CD, CGC, RE, Novice Standard agility, Novice Fast agility Arlene King: new dog Sophie and needs 1 RAE leg, J.P. and Sophie UDI, Sophie APDT title, and also was interviewed in Family Dog s issue due in Nov/Dec. Cheryl Lynn T.D. testing passed, Punky 2 legs for CD, Rally legs received Silvia Simmons Hailey CD 2 legs, placed in the top x2 Gail Hundley Chloe RA with 1 st place, Teacup TG1, and therapy dog Adrienne Ostrowski Rascal APDT RL1, new puppy Saffron Robin Denver champion, Indy/JH rally leg novice Kathy Koritko Marco CD leg #1 Suzi Scholtz Maya CD, has her Collie back and RN with two 1 st placements June Garand Clifford TT, Chance herding instinct and youngest Rhodesian Ridgeback with a CGC Kylie TD tracking certificate Kim Young Connor entered utility and did not make a fool of himself (or Kim) Betty Juergensmeyer C.C. CD with two 2 nd placements Gary Vierck Adelaide is officially retired with numerous titles and achievements Marla Richardson D.J. URO-1, UCD, CD; Donny 3 Donny kids, 4 weekends, 5 titles. Pat Behles Britta 1 st place in AKC Rally trial Margaret Barton Zeke Excellent Fast title, MACH Cathy Gallagher Winston Group X2, Breed X4 Doris Barys Kacie ARCH Ed Barys Kodi RL1X, RA Cindy Arens Travis USDAA preferred level 3 rd place Yvonne Smith Riley NAJ Barb Novak Gracie RL1 with two 1 st placements, Novice Standard preferred, Jumpers novice preferred leg with 1 st placement Kim Martens Sienna ARCH; Ginger Read to the Dog Stephanie Pietrzak Shadow RE Tim Dyer Frankie Border Collie Nationals, two 2 nd placements, herding instinct Katie moved the meeting be adjourned and Pat seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Chris Wagner Want to be on the club list? NOCI members, send a message to: Member-list-noci-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Leave the subject line blank. If there are problems, please contact Arlene King at mzking.tdx@sbcglobal.net.

5 OBEDIENCE CLASS SCHEDULE For the session of: January 4 through February 22, 2010 Monday Beginner 9:00-10:00 a.m. Bev Mills Novice 10:00-11:00 a.m. Bev Mills/Jessica Frost Adv. Novice 11:00-12:00 noon Laura Kokaska Beginner 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sandy Shivers/Jessica Frost Beginner 7:30-8:30 p.m. Patti Burgess/Marla Richardson Novice 8:30-9:30 p.m. Joan Nebesky/Jim Nicholson Tuesday Beg. Rally 10:00-11:00 a.m. Ellen Lifson/Suzi Scholtz/Ken Orzolek Open 7:00-8:00 p.m. Jim Nicholson Utility 8:00-9:00 p.m. Cheryl Kistner Wednesday Freestyle 10:00-11:00 a.m. Cheryle Homuth Novice 7:00-8:00 p.m. Joan Nebesky/Betty Juergensmeyer Novice 8:00-9:00 p.m. Kim Young/Kathy Korito Pre-Open 9:00-10:00 p.m. Toni Reeves Thursday Novice 10:00-11:00 a.m. Rich Spetka Open 11:00-12:00 noon Rich Spetka Puppy 7:00-8:00 p.m. BJ Theorin/Chris Wagner/Kim Martens Rally 8:00-9:00 p.m. Patti Burgess/Dan Buckley/Gary Vierck Beg. Rally 9:00-10:00 p.m. Patti Burgess Note: If classes DO NOT have at least 5 people signed up before the beginning of the session, it will be canceled. Questions? Please contact Joan Nebesky, Director of Training. UPCOMING TRIALS Feb. 6, 7 APDT Rally March 27, 28 UKC Rally May 7, 8, 9 Agility Trial July 31, Aug 1 UKC Rally/Obedience Agility equipment must be put back the way it was found. Please be courteous to those coming in after you. \ Don t forget to turn in your score reports to Judy Gemperline! December 31 st is the deadline. General Membership Meeting February 16, 2010 February Fireplug Deadline January 31, 2010

6 The NOCI awards program At its annual awards banquet, NOCI recognizes titles and major awards won by its members by giving each handler/dog team a plaque listing its accomplishments. Each year the plaque is updated to reflect new accomplishments. As written in the club bylaws, this is what you must do to be eligible for a plaque. 1. Submit a written record of your accomplishment on a NOCI score report form. Score reports should be placed in the Woof Box in the club office, or mailed to the awards chairperson (currently Judy Gemperline). Score reports MUST be submitted by December 31 of the year in which the title was earned. If you do not meet the deadline, the club will not pay for the engraving/ plaque. 2. Provide one service to the club during the calendar year. Fill out the service form so we have a record. 3. Attend at least one general membership meeting during the calendar year. Be sure to sign the attendance sheet whenever you attend a meeting. Due to the increasing number and expense of these awards, the club will be adhering to these guidelines very strictly. Obedience Report Judy Gemperline AKC Obedience: Gary Bozee and Murphy (Irish Wolfhound) 4/25/09 Rand Park Judge: S. Redmer AKC Open A /7/09 Car-Dun-Al Judge: S. Mayborne AKC Open A /8/09 Fox Valley DTC Judge: R. Capsel AKC Open A CDX title Betty Juergensmeyer and Cece (Italian Greyhound) 9/26/09 Rockford- Freeport KC Judge: C. Peters AKC Nov B nd place 9/27/09 Rockford- Freeport KC Judge: J. Yund AKC Nov B nd place CD title Betty Juergensmeyer and Chemie (Italian Greyhound) 9/19/09 Forest City DTC Judge: N. Aguirre AKC Nov B /20/09 Forest City DTC Judge: R. Wood AKC Nov B Arlene King and Sophie (Yorkshire Terrier) 1/24/09 Charleston DTC Judge: S. Redmer AKC Nov B /25/09 Charleston DTC Judge: R. Roberts AKC Nov B th place 2/13/09 Henderson KC Judge: L. Eggers AKC Nov B CD title 2/14/09 Henderson KC Judge: N. Simmons AKC Nov B Barb Novak and Gracie (Golden Retriever) 11/1/09 Glenbard Judge: R. Bizer AKC Util A nd place Amber Perri and Jet (German Shepherd) 9/11/09 GSDC Canada Nat. Specialty Judge: D. Lunn CKC Open B nd place 9/12/09 GSDC Canada Nat. Specialty Judge: L. Marshall CKC Open B rd place Can CDX Silvia Simmons and Haley (American Staffordshire Terrier) 8/22/09 Elgin KC Judge: S. Hemminger AKC Nov B nd place 8/23/09 Elgin KC Judge: N. De Fiesta AKC Nov B rd place 11/7/09 Car-Dun-Al Judge: S. Jacobson AKC Nov B CD title Other titles and awards: Cindy Arens and Travis (German Shepherd) 9/5/09 RACE USDAA PJ2 Doris Barys and Kacie (Shih Tzu) 9/13/09 Proper Paws U APDT ARCH Ed Barys and Kodi (Shih Tzu) 9/12/09 Proper Paws U APDT RL1X 9/20/09 Forest City DTC AKC RA Gary Bozee and Murphy (Irish Wolfhound) 3/22/09 Flying Paws UKC URO1

7 Chuck Bubert and Gertie (Portuguese Water Dog) 1/30/09 Greater Lafayette AKC MJP3 1/31/09 Greater Lafayette AKC MXP2 5/17/09 Hamilton DTC AKC MJP4 6/21/09 Agility Club of Indiana AKC MXP3 9/25/09 Columbus All-Breed AKC MJP5 9/26/09 Columbus All-Breed AKC PAX Fred & Donna Chevaleau and Breeze(Chesapeake Bay Retriever) 10/10/09 Bark River UKC URO1 10/17/09 Rock Valley UKC URO2 Fred & Donna Chevaleau and Mustang (Australian Shepherd) 10/17/09 Rock Valley UKC URO1 Fred & Donna Chevaleau and Rosie (Chesapeake Bay Retriever) 10/12/09 Bark River UKC URO2 10/18/09 Rock Valley UKC URO3 Mary Ann Christie and Maggie (Sheltie) 9/5/09 RACE USDAA AG Michelle Colbert and Mia (Rottweiler) 11/1/09 Glenbard AKC RA Tim Dyer and Frankie (Border Collie) 10/8/09 BCSA National BCSA HIC Pat Dziedzic and Beckett (Old English Sheepdog) 9/27/09 Rockford-Freeport AKC RE June Garand and Clifford (Rhodesian Ridgeback) 7/26/09 Ridgeback Rodeo ATTS TT June Garand and Fast Chance (Rhodesian Ridgeback) 4/23/09 NOCI AKC STAR puppy 7/25/09 Ridgeback Rodeo AHBA HIC Annamarie Haden and Sammy (Papillon) 10/31/09 Windy City UKC AG-II Abi Hollister and Holli (Papillon) 2/7/09 Flying Paws APDT RL1 7/25/09 Flying Paws UKC URO1 8/23/09 Flying Paws TDAA TG1 8/23/09 Flying Paws TDAA TBAD 9/13/09 Proper Paws APDT RL2 Gail Hundley and Chloe (Papillon) 9/19/09 Forest City DTC AKC RA 10/11/09 Proper Paws TDAA TG1 11/14/09 For Your Canine UKC URO2 Arlene King and JP (Yorkshire Terrier) 10/10/09 Bark River DTC UKC URO1 11/21/09 For Your Canine APDT ARCH Tim & Anne White and Gina (Labrador) 8/2/09 For Your Canine APDT RL1 8/2/09 APDT RL1 Award of Excellence 10/10/09 Bark River DTC UKC URO1 10/17/09 Rock Valley UKC URO2 10/18/09 Rock Valley UKC URO3 10/29/09 Peoria ODTC AKC RAE 11/21/09 For Your Canine APDT RL2 Carolyn Lemay-Strass and Beauty (All-American) 4/3/09 TDI Active Volunteer Ellen Lifson and Wyatt (Australian Shepherd) 7/24/07 AKC RE 11/8/09 Car-Dun-Al AKC RAE Kim Manasa & Joe Wieczorek and Zayk (Alaskan Malamute) 10/24/09 WAG UKC AGI Bev Mills and Blade (German Shepherd) 10/31/09 Glenbard AKC RE Jan Mysliwiec and Marley (Std. Poodle) 9/19/09 WAG AKC OA Joan Nebesky and Bindi (Australian Shepherd) 9/20/09 Forest City DTC AKC RA Rosemary Nero and Remy (Min. Poodle) 9/5/09 RACE USDAA SG 9/5/09 RACE USDAA SS 9/6/09 RACE USDAA AD 9/6/09 RACE USDAA SSA Barb Novak and Gracie (Golden Retriever) 9/13/09 Proper Paws APDT RL1 10/11/09 Rand Park AKC NAP Amber Perri and Jet German Shepherd) 9/18/09 AKC National Tracking Invitational Participant Stephanie Pietrzak and Shadow (Min. Poodle) 9/20/09 Forest City DTC AKC RE Kathy Reiland and Draeko 6/14/09 HIC Kim Sipple and Hogan (Australian Shepherd) 5/1/09 NOCI AKC OAP 5/23/09 Smack-Dab AKC AJP 5/24/09 Smack-Dab AKC AXP

8 Ken & Yvonne Smith and Rusty (Cairn Terrier) 11/8/09 Fox Valley DTC AKC RA Rich Spetka and Grant (Rottweiler) 11/1/09 Car-Dun-Al AKC TD Laurie and Jerry Stecker and Cassidy (Golden Retriever) 8/22/09 Blitzen AKC NAJ 10/27/09 Paw Power Blues AKC NA Jan Sund and Carly (Jack Russell) 9/12/09 Proper Paws U APDT RPLX2 Jan Sund and Colby (Dachshund) 11/7/09 Fun Dog CPE CTL3-H Jan Sund and Josh (Dachshund) 9/7/09 WHWTDC AKC JE Jan Sund and Russell (Dachshund) 11/7/09 Fun Dog CPE CTL3-H Tim & Anne White and Kate(Labrador) 10/11/09 Rand Park AKC NAJ 10/11/09 Rand Park AKC NA Other teams reporting qualifying scores: Patti Burgess and Furbie (Papillon) Debbie Butt and Mandy (Labrador) Debbie Butt and Toby (Labrador) Jessica Frost and Atlas (Giant Schnauzer) Sandy Lewandowski and Morgan (German Shorthaired Pointer) Jan Mysliwiec and Kaia (Std. Poodle) Joan Nebesky and Otis (Boston Terrier) Ken & Yvonne Smith and Riley (Cairn Terrier) Karen Stoltz and Akelei (German Shepherd) Evelyn Wakeman and Cherub (Bouvier) Tim & Anne White and Gina (Labrador) Tim & Anne White and Peggy (Labrador) Agility Run-thru Schedule Jean Baumann It s that time, once again, for our annual agility run- thrus. Our wonderful volunteers can check dates and sign up to help run these run-thrus. We will NOT be having any rally run-thrus because of lack of participants. Here are the upcoming dates: Sunday, December 20th & 27th Sunday, January 10 th, 17th and 31st Sunday, February 28th Sunday, March 21st Tim Dyer will once again be creating fabulous courses, and of course, our volunteers can run for FREE during these days, plus you will also be getting service credits. Now isn't that something one would want to sign up for?? The sign up sheet will also be up on the AGILITY side. Check your dates for your availability and sign up. PLEASE. Thank You!

9 NOCI Calendar 2010 December, 2009 Friday 4th- Obedience Fun Match Friday 11th- AKC Rally Obedience Trial Saturday 12th- AKC Obedience Trial Sunday 13th- UKC Obedience Trial Sunday 20th- Agility Run-thru Sunday 27th- Agility Run-thru January 2010 Friday 8th- Board Meeting Sunday 10th- Agility Run-thru Sunday 17th- Agility Run-thru Sunday 31st- Agility Run-thru February Friday 5th- Obedience Fun Match Saturday 6th- APDT Rally Obedience Trial Sunday 7th- APDT Rally Obedience Trial Friday 12th- Board Meeting Friday 19th- General Membership Meeting Sunday 28th- Agility Run-thru March Friday 5th- Obedience Fun Match Friday 12th- Board Meeting Sunday 14th- NOCI Banquet Sunday 21st- Agility Run-thru Saturday 27th- UKC Rally Obedience Sunday 28th- UKC Rally Obedience April Friday 2nd- Obedience Fun Match Friday 9th- Board Meeting Friday 16th- General Membership Meeting May Friday 7th- AKC Agility Trial Saturday 8th- AKC Agility Trial Sunday 9th- AKC Agility Trial Friday 14th- Board Meeting June Friday 4th- Obedience Fun Match Friday 11th- Board Meeting Friday 18th- General Membership Meeting July Friday 9th- Board Meeting Saturday 10th- 4-H Fun Match Saturday 17th- 4-H Show Sunday 31st- UKC Rally Obedience Trials (2) August Sunday 1st- UKC Obedience Trials (2) Friday 6th- Obedience Fun Match Friday 13th- Board Meeting Friday 20th- General Membership Meeting- Nominations Due September Friday 3rd- Obedience Fun Match Friday 10th- Board Meeting October Friday 1st- Obedience Fun Match Saturday 2nd- Track laying for tracking test Sunday 3rd- AKC Tracking Test Friday 8th- Board Meeting Friday 15th- General Membership Meeting- Elections All dates subject to change, additions and/or deletions.

10 A mock Rally trial was held last session during the daytime Rally class, with Patti Burgess taking the time to judge. Novice students had a taste of what a real trial encompasses while others had an opportunity to practice for upcoming trials. Karen Stoltz and Kelei practice their Rally moves. Gary and Murphy!

11 AKC Rules Regarding Aggression in the Ring by Marla Richardson These rules were written because a dog died after being attacked at an AKC Conformation Show and Obedience Trial. The dog's owner was intimately involved in writing these rules and approved them before they were released into the rule books. Because none of us involved knew the rules and how to ensure that they were followed, they were not enforced. The owner of the dog who died was very vocal and managed to get AKC's attention after the show was over and get them to act as well as write the sections below. If someone at the show site had known these rules and been able to press the show committee/akc rep into action, the aggressor would not have gone on to show that same day and the following day. If AKC doesn't get a report on an incident they cannot discipline the party involved, and that dog may go on next week to really do serious damage to another dog especially a smaller one. These rules are copied from sections of the appropriate books on AKC's website. Assuming those are the most current booklets out, it should be quoted correctly. It is VERY important the owners of breeds most often accused of being aggressive know these rules so they can defend their dogs. It's also important that owners of dogs most likely to be injured know these rules so that they can protect their dogs and make sure others aren't injured. From the Obedience Regulations booklet, page 9, Section 17: The judge must excuse a dog that attacks another dog in the ring and fill out the required Dog on Dog Attack form (AEDSQ3). The owner of any dog that has been excused on two occasions for attacking or attempting to attack another dog in the ring will be notified that the dog is no longer eligible to be shown in obedience classes. The judge must excuse a dog that appears dangerous to other dogs in the ring. From the Obedience Regulations booklet, page 9, Section 17a, Dog Attacks/Event Committee Hearing: Any dog that, in the opinion of the Event Committee, attacks a person or a dog at an AKC event, resulting in injury, and is believed by that Event Committee to present a hazard to persons or other dogs, shall be disqualified. When the dog is disqualified by the Event Committee pursuant to this section, a report shall be filed with the Executive Secretary of the American Kennel Club. The disqualified dog may not again compete at any AKC event nor be on the grounds of an AKC event unless and until, following application for reinstatement by the owner to the American Kennel Club, the owner receives official notification in writing from the AKC that the dog s eligibility has been reinstated. Refer to Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11 Section 8-A. From the Obedience Regulations booklet, page 24, Section 25, Misbehavior: The judge must disqualify any dog that attacks or attempts to attack any person in the ring. Any dog that attacks another dog or that appears dangerous to other dogs in the ring must be excused. From the Rules Applying to Dog Shows (this book governs ALL AKC activities where applicable, if the rules aren't written in the book for the specific sport these rules apply). Page Section 8A: Any dog, that in the opinion of the Event Committee, attacks a person or dog at an AKC event resulting in an injury and is believed by that Event Committee to present a hazard to persons or other dogs, shall be disqualified by the Event Committee pursuant to this section, a report shall be filed with the Executive Secretary of The American Kennel Club. The disqualified dog may not again compete at any AKC event nor be on the grounds of an AKC event unless and until, following application for reinstatement by the owner to the American Kennel Club, the owner receives official notification in writing from the AKC that the dog s eligibility has been reinstated. The AKC Dealing with Misconduct booklet describes the action the Event Committee must take during the Hearing and the submission of the paperwork to AKC. All of the above applies to Rally Trials, Agility Trials, Conformation Events, and Field Trials sanctioned by AKC.

12 2010 Training Sessions at NOCI Session #1 -- January 4 February 22 Session #2 -- March 1 April 19 Session #3 -- April 26 June 21 No classes the week of May 31, Memorial Day. Session #4 -- June 28 August 16 Independence Day is on a Sunday, so no week off. Session #5 -- August 23 October 18 No classes the week of September 6, Labor Day. Session #6 -- October 25 December 13 (7 weeks) No classes the week of November 22, Thanksgiving Day. No classes the weeks of Christmas and New Year s (weeks of 12/20 and 12/27) The Rally Corner By Patti Burgess As 2009 comes to a close, I want to congratulate everyone that has shown in Rally. Our Rally classes continue to fill, the titles and legs keep coming you ve all made NOCI proud with your accomplishments. A special thanks to Ellen Lifson, Susie Scholtz, Dan Buckley, Gary Vierck and Ken Orzolek. These are the people that make the rally classes possible. Dates to Remember for 2010: APDT Rally-February 6 & 7 th* UKC Rally- March 27 &28 th UKC Rally-July 31 st UKC Obedience- August 1 st *Premiums are out for this trial-questions contact: Kim Martens or Patti Burgess Happy Holidays to all!!! Patti Burgess

13 Tails from the Southwest By: Lora Seale Yowza where the heck did this year just go? Seems like just yesterday we were welcoming in the new year of 2009 and here it is - time to welcome in Seems that when you're young you give no thought whatsoever to what the past year has shown you. As you get older you wonder just where the hell it went. But you do also take note of your experiences and the important happenings for the past 12 months. For me, 2009 meant MACH 2 on Dancer. The next really big event of course was my marriage to Russ. That brought a visit from Maggie (yes, Blaski) for the wedding and again for summer trials. It also brought Bliss, our baby Golden Retriever. In looking back over the year, however, I can't help but notice what it meant for NOCI and its members. The past twelve months brought about many new titles, new puppies, and new friends. Major congratulations go to all those members who earned titles and Qs and personal rewards. Ever notice how many congratulations hit the group ? For each title, there must be at least 20 kudos that would come across on line. Kudos to you all for being so supportive of each other! Unfortunately though the past twelve months also brought grief and sorrow to many who lost their canine companions due to illness or old age. Or lost any part of their family or friends. What always amazes me is the outreach of companionship, kinship, and heartfelt loss from one member to another. NOCI represents not just a membership but rather than kinship one where we each feel for the other. It's almost a grief support group in itself when one of us loses a friend or family member be it human or canine. Kudos to you all once again for being there in time of need; for being there just to support and hold up a fellow member/friend/companion in their time of grief. Then there is the cohesiveness of this club. I have belonged to a number of dog clubs over the years and would have to say that NOCI is THE most cohesive group of people I have had the privilege to know. Mind you, I am watching from states away but that doesn't mean I don't have great observation. A plea goes out for help at a trial, cleaning the training hall, judging, stewarding, bringing a dish to pass and Shazam! The membership comes out in droves to assist. One name from my past Gary Bozee has been there to help for many years; whether he currently had a dog to show or not. Kudos to you, Gary, for hanging in there for so long and being such a trooper. Candy McGill has been part of the backbone of NOCI for many years and is still so. Jean Baumann has taught classes, sold Fuller Brush, scrubbed floors, stewarded, manned a director position just to make sure someone was at the helm and she maintains that stature yet today. Tim what more could I say to you? You have directed this club. You have supported this club. You have lost a friend this year and all our hearts reached out to you. You have had some wonderful Qs and all our hearts helped you to celebrate. You have been a constant for NOCI for a number of years now and my hat is certainly off to you. You, of all people, understand the cohesiveness of this membership. With too many names to mention, I must add the fact that the combined knowledge of the membership never ceases to amaze me. Wally O'Brien you have spearheaded some real thought-provoking conversations over the past year. Good for you. I'm sure sometimes you were just playing devil's advocate but I could always tell when you were discussing something that you were very passionate about. I've known you for a long time as well. Don't you EVER let that passion waiver when it comes to dogs, training, and teaching an exercise. I admire your tenacity to stick with your beliefs. While I obviously do not know all the newer members, I really do read the postings on the group s. I am astounded by the camaraderie exhibited by this group. The sharing of information, the sharing of joy and sorrow, the sharing of experiences, all of that is important and I would pray that NOCI remains that way forever. I can tell you that back in 1973 when I first became a member, this was something I admired in this club. This is something I still admire, 36 years later, in Northwest Obedience Club, Inc. of Suburban Chicago. May you all have a blessed holiday and a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous New Year! Lora Cunningham (Seale) & Furry Friends

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