Yorkie EExpress Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Volume XV January 2014 October, November, December 2013 Issue

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1 Yorkie EExpress Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Volume XV January 2014 October, November, December 2013 Issue

2 Table of Contents Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Page 13 Page 16 Page 17 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 27 Page 29 Page 35 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 President s Message Officers Board Meeting Minutes Treasurer s Report Ric Ross Memorial Yorkies in Other Rings CHIC Updates Database Committee Pedigree Information Smoky Update Sunshine Report Judges mentor Guidelines NY 2014 Info New Applicants St. Louis 2014 Tentative Schedule Official Standard EExpress Ad Information Code of Ethics Code of Conduct The Yorkie E-Express a Publication of The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc. Ken Lambert Editor Ursula Woods Editor 2

3 Robert Owen, President 822 Freeman Lake Road Elizabethtown, KY Telephone (270) ~ Owen@kvnet.org Dear Members, By the time you read this, the Holidays will have passed and you will have made your plans to attend the YTCA's New York National Specialty show. Cheryl Rangel is the Show Chair, and the theme for this year is "Be My Yorkie-Tine". The Specialty is scheduled to be held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan on Sunday, February 9, 2014 for both Sweepstakes and Conformation classes. We should, once again, have a lovely showcase of some of the best Yorkies from this country, as well as other countries. Our show will be preceded by the Progressive Dog Club show on Friday, and the Greater New York's show on Saturday. It will be followed by the Westminster Kennel Club show on Monday and Tuesday. A Membership Meeting and Awards Presentation will be held on Friday afternoon at the hotel with a dinner at Carmine's Italian Restaurant on Saturday evening. It looks like another promising year in the Big Apple for Yorkies and exhibitors! If you have never been, you are missing out on a real treat. Your Officers and Directors have been working diligently during the few short months they have been in office. We have opened up a new Announcement List on Yahoo Groups for YTCA official business announcements for the club members and it is growing rapidly. If you have not signed up, please do so. We have the By-Laws Committee working on making a few changes that the members have requested concerning the requirement of owning a Yorkie at the time a new member applies for membership, creating an Associate Membership, and restoring previous privileges to our International Members who were members in good standing during the club year. These changes will be voted on by the membership in the near future. Content Management, which is under the leadership of Ken Lambert, is now in place for our website which will save a good amount of money. We also have a DQ Committee looking at the DQ again before sending it out on a ballot for membership vote. We are in the process of naming a new Delegate from those names being submitted by the 3

4 Nominating Committee. After tornadoes ravaged the Midwest, the Board voted to send our Annual Sunshine Remembrance Donation in the amount of $ to the AKC ReUnite Disaster Assistance Response Trailers program which is vitally important and deserving of our support. The YTCA's Roving Specialty has become a major event for our Club with conformation, obedience, agility and rally all offered, along with educational seminars, a dinner and a membership meeting. Vicki Meadows is the 2014 Roving Show Chair. Be sure and start making your plans to travel to St. Louis during the last week of August. The Club will need members to volunteer to make it a success. The YTCA will join with the Gateway Toy Dog Fanciers and St. Louis Dog Breeders Association for five days of shows and trials at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO. There should be plenty of shows, special events, and local attractions for everybody to have a great time! Here's wishing everyone a wonderful 2014 with good sportsmanship, many wins, and much happiness. Sincerely, Bob 4

5 Officers Bob Owen, President Vicki Meadows, Vice-President Wendy Doss, Secretary Pat Fallon, Treasurer Carolyn Hensley, Director Ken Lambert Director Cookie Rogan, Director Helen Scott, Director Jennie Wright, Director 5

6 Officers President Bob Owen 822 Freeman Lake Rd, Elizabethtown, KY Vice-President Vicki Meadows 1980 Banyan Tree, Collinsville, IL Secretary Wendy Doss P.O. Box 753, Fairforest, SC Treasurer Pat Fallon 4900 Colonial Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA Directors Carolyn Hensley (CA) Ken Lambert (OK) Cookie Rogan (LA) Helen Scott (AZ) Jennie Wright (NC) AKC Delegate Currently not occupied 6

7 Board Meeting Minutes Held via Teleconference Call October 23, :00 p.m. EST President Robert Owen called the meeting to order at 8:05 pm Eastern Time, with the following Board Members in attendance: Bob Owen (President), Vicki Meadows (Vice President), Wendy Doss (Secretary), Pat Fallon (Treasurer), and Directors Carolyn Hensley, Ken Lambert, Cookie Rogan, Helen Scott and Jennie Wright. President Robert Owen called the meeting to order. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the September 30, 2013 Board Meeting were approved by the majority and a hard copy received. SECRETARY S REPORT: Secretary Wendy Doss reported that she received copies of two new member applications from the membership committee, which are still in the process of committee review. Received also was a correspondence from AKC regarding their appointments for nominating committee Class of 2018, Charles Garvin, Ronald H. Menaker, and Patricia Scully. Report was given status of the Official Announcement List on Yahoo Groups as well as the Facebook page and the ownership status of both. Contact has been made with member Julie Howard on this matter and we are awaiting to hear back from her. TREASURER S REPORT: Large file to be sent separately. NY SHOW COMMITTEE: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Ken Lambert reported that he has trophies lined up for all of the classes. The theme is Be My Yorkie-Tine, and the trophies will reflect Valentine's themed colors. The logo has been done and everyone agreed that it is very nice. A discussion was held on when and where to have a membership meeting, dinner or cocktail party, and awards presentation. A tribute to Carl Yochum is planned by Matina Johnson and some of Carl's family members, which will also need to be incorporated into these gatherings. The board discussed having the meeting on Friday evening sometime after the Progressive Show, and Ken will check into the feasibility of acquiring a large conference room at the Crown Plaza for this purpose. Vicki Meadows has contacted Carmine's Restaurant about the possibility of holding a member's dinner there, which is close by in the theatre district, on Saturday evening. Both Ken and Vicki will report back. Ken also reported that the show committee has many of their volunteer positions filled. They are working and getting close to having a planning book ready for sending out. The ballroom will be open for the volunteers to decorate and set up on Friday evening at the Crown Plaza. WEBSITE: Ken Lambert reported that Content Management is now in place and we have majority of control now. JUDGES SELECTION COMMITTEE: The board received a letter of resignation from Bill Hinds as chair of the Judges Selection Committee, and he also is resigning from the Logo Committee and the EExpress Committee. The board voted unanimously to accept Bill's resignation. YORKIE E-EXPRESS: Scott made a motion to appoint volunteer Ursula Woods to the EExpress Committee. Rogan Seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7

8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AKC DELEGATE: The current nominating committee chaired by Kathleen Kolbert submitted their report back. Candidate suggestions will also be taken from the new nominating committee ROVING SPECIALTY: Proposal has been received from the YTCLA, Los Angeles, California. Since there will be more than one possibility for scheduling all of our events if we accept this proposal, Ken will find out more information so that a final decision can be voted upon. BALLOTS: Wendy Doss reported that the ballots for voting on the Judges selection list (top five for regular class judge and sweeps) and CHIC requirements are ready to be sent out. NEW BUSINESS ARMETALE PLATES: President Owen gave Pat Fallon the information for ordering more plates which are used as trophies. There is a 50 plate minimum order. Vicki Meadows volunteered to store these and be responsible for keeping them. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Volunteer names were given to the board that were received by the Secretary. A short list has been made with geographical consideration, and these members will be contacted by Bob for affirmation. ROVING COMMITTEE GUIDELINES: Ken Lambert is working on streamlining the guidelines that are sent out to Regional Clubs and will send back for all of the board to review. E-EXPRESS: Ken needs help printing the hard copy version of the next E-Express. Wendy Doss volunteered to help Ken and get it printed at the same place we are getting the rosters printed. REAFFIRMATION OF COMMITTEES: DISQUALIFICATION COMMITTEE: Hensley made a motion that we thank the present DQ committee for all of their hard work and that we not reappoint the committee. The motion was seconded by Scott. Motion was discussed. Several points were made about the real possibility of parti-colored dogs infiltrating the YT pedigrees and maybe the DQ needs to be looked at again before sending it out on a ballot for membership vote. Voting yea: Meadows, Doss, Fallon, Hensley, Rogan, Wright. Abstain: Owen, Lambert. Motion passed. Scott made a motion to appoint volunteer Paula Sikes to be on the new DQ committee. Rogan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Lambert made a motion to appoint Helen Scott to the new DQ committee, Rogan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. BREEDER REFERRAL: Rogan made a motion that we dismiss the breeder referral committee. Scott seconded. Motion passed unanimously. HEALTH COMMITTEE: Hensley made a motion to dissolve the current health committee and replace it with the appointment of one person who will be liason with AKC CHF, CHIC and the YTCA Foundation. Rogan seconded. Voting yes; Meadows, Doss, Hensley, Rogan and Scott. Voting no; Lambert. Abstain Owen, Fallon and Wright. Motion passed. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Still need a chair for this committee and need some good volunteers. 8

9 BYLAWS COMMITTEE: Scott made a motion to appoint Paula Nash Sikes to the bylaws committee. Rogan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Lambert made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Scott seconded, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Wendy Doss, Secretary BOARD MEETING MINUTES Held via Teleconference Call November 19, 2013 President Robert Owen called the meeting to order at 8:05 pm Eastern Time, with the following Board Members in attendance: Bob Owen (President), Vicki Meadows (Vice President), Wendy Doss (Secretary), Pat Fallon (Treasurer), and Directors Carolyn Hensley, Ken Lambert, Cookie Rogan, Helen Scott and Jennie Wright. President Robert Owen called the meeting to order. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the October 23, 2013 Board Meeting were approved unanimously and a hard copy received. SECRETARY S REPORT: Secretary Wendy Doss reported that she received a letter from Lisa Bridgewater informing the board that she would not be available to judge puppy sweepstakes at the New York 2014 National Specialty Show. The Secretary then contacted the list of nominees from the Judges Selection Committee and Jamie Bennett accepted this assignment, and a contract with her has been signed and AKC has been notified and has approved of this change. TREASURER S REPORT: PDF file attached. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES NY SHOW COMMITTEE: Ken Lambert reported that everything is progressing with the show, as far as reserved seating and grooming, and a health screening clinic is being held. The Membership Meeting is being held on Friday afternoon, with the awards handed out at the end of that meeting, and a Tribute to Carl Yochum will precede the meeting. Vicki Meadows reported that we have several reservations already for the YTCA Dinner on Saturday evening at Carmine's Restaurant ROVING SPECIALTY: There are currently two proposals being considered for the 2014 Roving Specialty. Vicki Meadows gave information on the Purina Event Center at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO, and nearby hotel arrangement possibilities. This would be in August and in conjunction with Toy Dog specialty shows, as well as All- Breed shows. Bob Owen gave information on the Robert's Center in central Ohio, along with information on the nearby hotel arrangements. The dates for 2014 would be in September, or if we wanted to use this for any future years, other dates could potentially be selected. DQ COMMITTEE: Helen Scott reported that she will contact the previous DQ committee Chair and see if they can share the records that they may have on file, as there are not any in the Secretary's file. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REAFFIRMATION OF COMMITTEES: 9

10 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Meadows made a motion, seconded by Hensley, to appoint volunteer Katelin Ryan- LaVail as Chairperson of the Legislative Committee. Motion passed unanimously. PLAQUES FOR SPECIALTIES: Meadows made a motion to appoint volunteer Peggy Gregson as keeper of the acrylic plaques that are donated to the Regional Specialty Clubs for their specialty shows. Scott seconded. Motion passed unanimously. BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: Due to the resignation of Marie Kaufman-Cardona as Chair of the By-Laws committee, not from the committee itself, Scott made a motion to appoint current committee member Sharon McCadam as the new chair. Motion seconded by Rogan and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS FEDERAL EXPRESS President Owen discussed that due to the need to ship many items for the club, the need for an account with Federal Express for the club, which can be easily set up. Meadows made a motion that we have the treasurer set up an account with Fed-Ex, Rogan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. TRIPLE CROWN AWARD: President Bob Owen reported that the requirements were met and that the Triple Crown Award has been awarded to Faye Mitchell. ANNOUNCEMENT LIST and FACEBOOK: Jennie Wright made a motion, seconded by Cookie Rogan, as follows: The official announcement list was set up to allow the Board to post announcements and the announcements were sent out by the secretary or president. In ARTICLE II Section 2 c In the Bylaws it is written under Secretary duties " he/she shall have charge of the correspondence". It is now a new board and the responsibility of notifications/correspondence with the members should rightfully be handled only by a member of the board directly to each individual member and not through another member unless that member has been appointed to perform that job as a committee of the Board. It also states in ARTICLE IV Section 1 Each retiring officer shall turn over to his/her successor in office all properties and records relating to that office by the first day of July (which gives them a month to get it to the new Board). Arrangements should be made to do that either through the president or the director who is holding said property or records. This is a YTCA Official Board List and was set up for the express purpose for the Board to send YTCA Announcements to the members, It was not to be done by a third party. ALL announcements to be posted to this list must first be approved by the majority of the Board to be sent out. Due to the fact that former board member Julie Howard refuses to give up ownership and control of the official announcement list to the current board we must take action. We feel it is in the best interest of the club to simply create a new official announcement list. We feel that choosing this inconvenience while impacting each and every member will do more toward the healing of the club while following the bylaws. We are very sorry for the inconvenience that we are asking the membership to endure and we thank you for your patience. Motion passed unanimously. Hensley made a motion to notify all members of the move to a new YTCA Announcement List on Yahoo Groups, Rogan seconded. Voting yes: Owens, Meadows, Doss, Fallon, Hensley, Rogan, Scott, Wright. Voting No: Lambert. Motion passed. 10

11 COMPANION EVENTS: Fallon made a motion to have the Companion events committee draft a letter to AKC, for signature by YTCA, asking that group stays be eliminated from obedience competitions. Wright seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Hensley made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Meadows seconded, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Wendy Doss, Secretary BOARD MEETING MINUTES Held via Teleconference Call December 13, 2013 President Robert Owen called the meeting to order at 8:05 pm Eastern Time, with the following Board Members in attendance: Bob Owen (President), Vicki Meadows (Vice President), Wendy Doss (Secretary), Pat Fallon (Treasurer), and Directors Carolyn Hensley, Ken Lambert, Cookie Rogan, Helen Scott and Jennie Wright. President Robert Owen called the meeting to order. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: The minutes of the November 19, 2013 Board Meeting were approved unanimously and a hard copy received. SECRETARY S REPORT: Secretary Wendy Doss reported that as of 12/12/13 we have opened up a new Announcement List on Yahoo Groups for YTCA official business announcements for the club members TREASURER S REPORT: PDF file attached. Pat Fallon reported that we were successful in opening up a Fed Ex account for ease of shipping YTCA related materials. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 2014 NY SHOW COMMITTEE: Vicki Meadows reported that we have continued to get more reservations for the YTCA Dinner on Saturday evening at Carmine's Restaurant. Ken Lambert reported from the committee that we already have 37 reserved grooming spots and 32 reserved seats ROVING SPECIALTY: A follow up report on the St. Louis venue was given by Vicki Meadows. Hensley made a motion to have our roving specialty held in St. Louis, MO the last week in August with Vicki Meadows as Show Chair. Scott seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. DQ COMMITTEE: Helen Scott reported that she tried to obtain records from the previous DQ committee and was not successful. Scott made a motion to appoint Janet Jackson to the DQ committee pending acceptance of nominee. Hensley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Scott made a motion to appoint Kathleen Kolbert to the DQ committee pending acceptance of nominee. Hensley seconded the motion. Voting yes: Owen, Meadows, Doss, Hensley, Lambert and 11

12 Scott. Abstain: Fallon, Rogan. Motion passed. Scott made a motion to appoint Sharon Griffin to the DQ committee pending acceptance of nominee. Rogan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Scott made a motion to appoint Georgette Franzoni to the DQ committee pending acceptance of nominee. Rogan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Scott made a motion to appoint Anna Stringer to the DQ committee pending acceptance of nominee. Rogan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FACEBOOK: Carolyn Hensley is going to check in on how to contact Facebook to change ownership of the Facebook page. NEW BUSINESS JUDGES SELECTION BALLOTS: Lambert made a motion that due to the current lack of a chairman of the Judges Selection committee, that we have the YTCA Secretary, along with two members, count the ballots for current judges selection vote. Rogan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. ANNUAL SUNSHINE REMEMBERENCE DONATION: Meadows made a motion to donate the amount of $ to the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailers. Scott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Rogan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Meadows seconded, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Wendy Doss, Secretary Dear Members: This is an addendum to the message sent out regarding the judges selection ballots which came in the mail with your new rosters. To state again, there has been an extension given on the deadline for returning the judges selection ballots until January 15, In addition, Jamie Bennett will now not be eligible for judges selection as she will be judging the upcoming specialty sweepstakes due to a judge resignation, which happened after the ballots were sent out to the mail house. As well, we have been informed that Mrs. Dorothy Naegele has just recently retired from judging and should not be considered for the conformation judges selection. If you have any questions please Wendy Doss, Secretary at wildivy77@gmail.com Responses may take up to 24 hours due to the holiday work schedule. Thank you. Wendy Doss, Secretary YTCA 12

13 TREASURERS REPORT: P & L In the Secretary s Expenses a check to Pam Langstein which (1) replaces a check written in May, (2) reimburses for New member packets mailed and (3) reimburses for copies of photocopying for Meet The Breeds YTCA Inc. Profit & Loss Detail November 1 - December 13, 2013 Ordinary Income/Expenses Income Date Transaction Type Num Name Memo/Description Split Amount Balance E Express Advertising 11/19/2013 Deposit Checking WF Total for E Express Advertising $25.00 Interest 11/29/2013 Deposit Town Center Checking /29/2013 Deposit INTEREST Savings WF /30/2013 Deposit Town Center Money Market Total for Interest $16.15 Roving Show Companion Committee 11/19/2013 Deposit CGC test Checking WF /19/2013 Deposit OC Match Checking WF /19/2013 Deposit sale of pillow and pads Checking WF Total for Companion Committee $ Total for Roving Show $ Total for Income $ Expenses Accounting and Legal 11/06/2013 Cash Expense Intuit QB Online Monthly Quickbook Fees Town Center Checking /06/2013 Cash Expense Intuit QB Online Monthly Quickbook Fees Town Center Checking Total for Accounting and Legal $51.54 AKC Dues 11/29/2013 Check 1026 AKC annual Checking WF Total for AKC Dues $25.00 Business Expenses Business Registration Fees 11/01/2013 Check 1022 Department of State - PA Application for Registration of Fictitious Name required to open bank account at PNC Checking WF /04/2013 Cash Expense Wells Fargo foreign corporation in PA Checking WF Total for Business Registration Fees $75.00 Insurance - Liability, D and O 11/21/2013 Check 1025 Sportmans Insurance Directors and Officers Checking WF Total for Insurance - Liability, D and O $ New York Show Expenses Total for Business Expenses $ Hotel 11/01/2013 Check 1021 Crown Plaza second deposit Checking WF 1, ,

14 Total for Hotel $1, Total for New York Show Expenses $1, Operations Postage, Mailing Service 11/07/2013 Check 1023 Pam Wengorovius print and mail 45 thank you cards Checking WF Total for Postage, Mailing Service $94.13 Date Transaction Type Num Name Memo/Description Split Amount Balance Secretary's Expenses/Supplies 11/19/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co 500 blue envelopes (voting mailing) Checking WF /19/2013 Cash Expense Checking WF Altman Printing Co 500 #9 return envelopes (voting) 11/19/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co 500 #10 regular envelopes (voting) Checking WF /22/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co 500 mailing assembly, postage (210.68), apply Postage Checking WF /22/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co voting instructions and ballot 1000 Checking WF /26/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co 500 Membership Rosters Checking WF 1, , /03/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co judge selection nominees Checking WF , /03/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co 500 6x9 booklet envelopes Checking WF , /03/2013 Cash Expense Altman Printing Co membership mailing 500 Checking WF , /04/2013 Check 1028 Pamela Langstein Checking WF , Total for Secretary's Expenses/Supplies $2, Shipping 11/17/2013 Check 1024 Barb Bedsted shipping scanner and chips to Pam Langstein Checking WF Total for Shipping $17.31 Web Site Design 11/04/2013 Cash Expense GMR six-month contract ending in January Checking WF /04/2013 Cash Expense GMR six-month contract ending in January Checking WF Total for Web Site Design $ Total for Operations $3, Trophies 11/30/2013 Check 1027 Wilton Armetale 52 plates ordered Checking WF 1, , Total for Trophies $1, Total for Expenses $6, Net Income $ -6, YTCA Inc. Profit & Loss Detail 14

15 November 1 - December 13, 2013 Total ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts Checking WF 9, Savings WF Town Center Checking 13, Town Center Money Market 73, Total Bank Accounts $96, Total Current Assets $96, TOTAL ASSETS $96, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity Opening Balance Equity {3} 111, Unrestricted Net Assets -1, Net Income -13, Friday, Dec 13, :04:36 PM PST GMT-5 - Accrual Basis Total Equity $96, TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $96,

16 In memory of Ric Ross Ric was a dear, sweet generous person who was highly involved with Yorkie rescue. For the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Los Angeles YTCLA he would put on our rescue parades at our annual specialties. He also was so proud of his first and only champion, CH Bejaze Southern Comfort - "Bubba," bred by Linda Bush. He was also proud when his dog Beau graced the cover of a calendar. Anyone who knew Ric will miss him. A number of years ago he had moved to South Carolina from California. He was so proud of his new home and so happy to be near his family. Rest in peace dear Ric. The rescue parade was something Ric really took a lot of pride in and rightfully so. He worked very hard to find just the right homes for his rescues and wanted everyone to know what a wonderful addition a rescue could be to someone s life. He had such a soft spot for the little seniors and gave quite a few a wonderful life in his home even if it was for a short time like his Miss Wuzie or his little Timmy. I remember a little old man that Ric rescued and placed with a lady named Lynn, the dog s name was Rusty, another little senior that everyone passed by at the shelter except Ric, he could not get there fast enough to get Rusty out. I know for him he was always so happy he could give the poor little discarded dogs a warm, loving home at the end of their lives. His first rescue was Sweetie, from what I understand he got her from someone who had found her or did not want her anymore but when it came time to surrender her to a rescue group he just could not do it, and that was what started Ric down the road to doing rescue work. I have heard from several people who have said that they became rescuers because of Ric, and I know he opened many people s eyes to the joys of adopting a rescue. We will never know how many little dogs have been saved because of Ric s efforts but I know it is quite a few, and his good work continues through so many he knew in his lifetime. Like so many have said, he will be missed on so many levels.

17 Yorkies In The Other Rings!!! By Judy Casserburg We now know the date and location of the next YTCA Roving and it is time for some of the hard work to get done. Our Committee was asked why we picked the judges that we did in Memphis. Well, we as a Committee didn t pick them. We were asked for a suggestion of some names of judges and then Bob Owen worked off that list to see who was available when we needed them. In suggesting names we looked at judges who lived in proximity to Memphis. It was a difficult job for Bob as we didn t know the dates for the Memphis Roving until late Fall. We face a similar situation this year. If we, as a club, worked further in advance we would be able to have a wider choice of judges as fewer would be already booked. Hopefully the Club will work towards this goal in coming years. Not all Obedience, Rally and Agility judges are equally competent and not all judges work well with small dogs. Anyone who has shown in our rings for any length of time can tell stories about judges who tower over small dogs as they bend over for examination and I had one judge who almost clipped Emma on her chin with his clipboard as he bent over her. His hand with the clipboard dropped considerably as he bent over and it didn t happen with larger dogs at the trial. We were in a trial with an Agility judge last year who make a big show about what a pain it was to lower the A-frame for the smaller dogs, not small dog friendly in my book and few small dogs qualified under him. He is not someone that I would spend my money showing under again but the big dog people loved him. It would be nice if we Companion/Performance people were able to suggest a list of judges as the Conformation people do. This way we could have a list of judges that we as competitors have found to work well with small dogs ~ 17 ~

18 and are in our minds competent judges. It is something that we as a Committee will be discussing and forwarding a suggestion on to the Board about. In the meantime we would love to hear what you look for in A Companion or Performance Event judge. Be specific and if you want to name names, do so. Contact any of us on the Companion/Performance Committee and share what you look for both positive and negative in a judge. We will put the information together and see if we can t format a good check list as well as a list of yes and no names. This would be a great tool for looking for judges in the future. We understand the need to find judges that are not too awful expensive to bring in but we would like to be able to offer the best judges available in our sports at our National Specialty. Obedience and Rally Regulation Changes There are some new Obedience and Rally Regulations that will be in effect January 1, 2013! 1. Allow premium lists to measure not less than 5½ x 8½ inches up to 8½ x 11 inches. (Obedience Regulations Chapter 1, Section 3) 2. Require clubs to refund the entry fee for females in season. A processing fee may be retained by the club. (Obedience Regulations Chapter 1, Section 14) 3. Allow clubs, at their option, to establish a wait list to fill openings created by entries that are withdrawn prior to the event closing date. (Obedience Regulations Chapter 1, Section 27) 4. Allow dogs to be picked up by their handlers when they are called back into the ring for the awards ceremony. (Obedience Regulations Chapter 2, Sections 11 & 22) ~ 18 ~

19 5. Allow rally ring sizes to be determined by square footage (2,000 to 3,000 square feet, with a minimum width of 30 feet). This will provide clubs flexibility in determining the location of their rally trial, perhaps allowing them to lower their cost. While the square footage area listed above is the minimum size allowed, a 40 x 50 or 50 x 60 ring size is ideal for rally. (Rally Regulations Chapter 2, Section 1) I am especially happy to see #4. It is always a bit disconcerting waiting outside the gate, with my dog on a leash at my side, to enter the ring for awards. It is an especially emotional area for dogs and handlers. AKC must be commended by small dog people for making this rule change. Although we all still have many concerns, especially surrounding the Sit and Down stay lines, AKC has made some Rule changes that are proactive to the small dogs. The Obedience jump heights were changed a few years back to accommodate smaller dogs, there has to be four feet between dogs in the stay lines and a club may choose to place the dogs by height in those lines. There are also the Pre-Novice, Pre-Open and Pre-Utility titling optional classes that do not include group stays. BUT I cannot help but think that eliminating the Group Stays would contribute to more people showing smaller dogs in Obedience and also contribute to having more people show in Open where the out of sight Stays are so upsetting. We will be busy in the coming months; August in St. Louis will come very fast! But in the meantime, do share with us your views on judges! ~ 19 ~

20 Application can be found on the YTCA Website The Companion Events Committee wants to encourage everyone to participate in one or all of the many Companion and Performance Events open to our breed. A busy, working Yorkie is a happy Yorkie. We also want to encourage the many people training and showing their Yorkies to become members of YTCA and get involved with YTCA. Judy Casserberg, Susan Colledge, Deb Gatchell, Janet Jackson, Faye Mitchell, Pam Shelby GREEN PAWS AWARD APPLICATION The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize participation in Companion and Performance events and to reward continual activities with your Yorkshire Terrier. Green Paws was developed in recognition of the Green Qualifying ribbons awarded by AKC in all of our Companion Performance events. The dog must earn at least one portion of the requirements after January 1, Copies of Title Certificates are needed with this application. Dogs must be owned or bred by YTCA Members. Applications must be received by March 31 each year for the previous year s awards. These Awards will be presented at the Roving Specialty Annually. Send your application and certifications to: Green Paws Award Y T C A Faye Mitchell 237 Van Camp Blvd. Los Lunas, NM ~ 20 ~

21 CANINE HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER YORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA CHIC NUMBERS ISSUED OR UPDATED Q3 AND Q Animal New / Update CHIC # Owner JUSTUS BRICRIU'S PRINCESS BRIDE UPDATE DEBORAH BRAIS JENNIFER WHITE BARBARA POLEN BLUMOON HE'S ALL THE BUZZZZZ! UPDATE GEORGETTA GIGI ZYBKO HONEYBEE DRINK ON IT NEW CINDY WHITEHEAD STRINGER'S SOMETHINGS GOT TO GIVE NEW ANNA STRINGER STEPHANIE BARNES BLUMOON SHE STINGS LIKE A BEE NEW GEORGETTA GIGI ZYBKO BRENDA O'GORMAN BRICRIU'S LIGHT OF ORION NEW JENNIFER WHITE GLORIA BLOCH- ROBINSON PARADISE DRESSED 2 IMPRESS NEW CRYSTAL MESSERSMITH PARADISE FLOODSTAGE NEW CRYSTAL MESSERSMITH MSCHIF & ROSEMARK BEAM ME UP NEW LIZETH MEDINA BRICRIU'S DRAGON SLAYER NEW PAT SHAEFFER JENNIFER WHITE Animal New / Update CHIC # Owner JENAN HE'S MY IDEAL UPDATE PATRICIA COYNE TAPESTRY QUEEN BEA UPDATE PATRICIA COYNE TAPESTRY YOU CAN CALL ME JOE UPDATE PATRICIA COYNE TAPESTRY TOE THE LINE UPDATE PATRICIA COYNE JOLYN'S PEGGY UPDATE PATRICIA COYNE MOONLIGHTS STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN NEW CONNIE CONN MOONLIGHTS VIGALANTY NEW CONNIE CONN HYLAN ACRES DEALERS CHOICE NEW FRED WILLIAMS ANNE WYLIE KESAR'S BRANDANNAH SPIT FIRE NEW BARBARA BEDSTED ~ 21 ~

22 Help us Help you Request from the Data Base Committee The Data Base is always expanding and tracking new information. Grand Champion titles are now being tracked as well as all the other AKC titles for both conformation and companion events. We would also like to include those that received their championship points strictly from the Bred By Exhibitor Classes. So if you have a Champion that received all of his/her points from the Bred By Class, please send that information to Helen at vistayt@cox.net We are also attempting to add call names to all the dogs in the Data Base so, please send that information to Helen as well. Many great Yorkies from the past are remembered by their call name and this will be true for future Yorkie Stars as well. As you receive your CHIC numbers on your Yorkies, please send that information to Helen so that it may be included in the Data Base as well. The CHIC program will only be beneficial if we use it and the Data Base will help us do that especially in generations to come. Please also send your favorite picture, candid or show, of each of your Yorkies to be not only a part of their record but also can be displayed on their pedigree. Show records are an important part of the Database and can be abbreviated: G2-3, G4-1, B ALL of our yorkies that have been shown, titled, or within pedigrees are included in the Data Base from even prior to Huddersfield Ben to that puppy of yours that was shown last month for the first time. So we are looking for Call Names, Bred By finished, CHIC #s, Pictures and Show records to make the Database as complete as possible. Please identify information and pictures by Registered Name & Reg#. The Data Base is a great tool for us all-the more information that it contains, the greater benefit it is to the membership so help us, help you. ~ 22 ~

23 Free For the Asking If you are planning a breeding, researching a possible stud, or have missing information in a pedigree, contact Helen at vistayt@cox.net and she will you a beautiful, five generation pedigree. If a dog has been shown or bred, all that is needed is the name of the dog. If they have not been shown or bred, the name of the sire and dam, registration number, and date of birth are needed. Let s all take advantage of this wonderful service from the YT Pedigree Database! ~ 23 ~

24 Smoky Update Profits from this book go toward the purchase and care of two therapy dogs to reside at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital where the "SMOKY and Animals that Served Memorial" was unveiled by the Governor of Queensland,Australia on Dec.12,2012. The hospital has a military medical training wing where casualties from Afghanistan are coming in. The Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital is on the site of a former U.S. military hospital where Smoky served therapy in Aug The book should be available in April. Smoky's Combat Medal-- Smoky born in Brisbane in mid 1943 is recognized as "Australia's First War Dog." The Aussies had no war dogs until the Vietnan War. Note that there is no number engraved on her medal. It is the only medal that has left Australia. Eleven Vietnam war dogs and Those of Somalia, Timor and Indoneseian wars and those in Aghganistan receive it after 28 days in combat. A duplicate medal will be donated to the AKC Museum of the Dog for the permanent Smoky display case. ~ 24 ~

25 Join Us In Louisville!! Ohio Valley Yorkshire Terrier Club of Kentucky, Inc. Back-to-Back Specialty Shows Saturday, March 15, 2014 Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Vicki Edwards Regular Judge: Mr. Michael J. (Mickey) Feigelson Sunday, March 16, 2014 Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Kirsten McGregor Regular Judge: Mrs. Peggy Dillard Carr Crowne Plaza Hotel 830 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY The OVYTCK, Inc. is Supporting the Entry at the two All Breed shows being held on Thursday, March 13th and Friday, March, 14th preceding our Back-to-Back Specialty Shows. ~ 25 ~

26 E Express Deadlines Spring Issue March 15 Fall Issue September 15 Summer Issue June 15 Winter Issue December 15 Publish dates are one month after the above dates. Any material received after the deadline will be published in the next issue. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America publishes the E Express and reserves the right to publish, reject, or reasonably edit any letter. Article, advertising or other submitted material. The opinions expressed in the articles herein, are those of the author and do not necessarily constitute endorsement by the Yorkshire Terrier Club, Inc. or the editors. The Yorkshire terrier club of America, Inc. does not endorse any products advertised in the E Express. Forward all correspondence, advertising, or articles to Ken Lambert, eexpress2010@aol.com or Ursula Woods, ujwoods@earthlink.net YTCA Website Login info for members section User Name: ytca Password: yorkies2013 Periodically we will change this information and will post the changes in the EExpress and on the announcement list. ~ 26 ~

27 ROVING SPECIALTY The YTCA will host its 2014 Roving August 27th thru the 31st in St Louis at Purina Farms. Both Purina Farms and the host clubs have made an attractive offer to help host this year's roving. The roving committee is working with Eukanuba center and the LA Yorkie Club for possible 2015 and 2016 specialties. These shows are still up in the air, but we hope to have a presentation from each group soon for the board s review. It is the Roving committee's hope that we can get 2 to 3 years advance schedules in place. We understand this makes travel and planning easier on everyone. If anyone knows of a club or a group of members willing to host a roving, please let a committee member know. Thanks YTCA Roving Committee (Ken Lambert, Cheryl Rangel, and Vicki Meadows) Sunshine Report GET WELL Suzette Heider THINKING OF YOU Julie Howard Cheryl Rangel SYMPATHY Georgina Miller Jim Hupp Brett Walker Family Please send your Sunshine Requests to Cynthia Garrett Windsoryorkies@bellsouth.net ~ 27 ~

28 ATTENTION All Yorkshire Terrier Regional Clubs We would like information about your most recent show and your upcoming show For the YTCA Website! Please send your information to Ken Lambert The YTCA is looking for a few good volunteers! If you would like to help at a show, be on a committee or just want to help, Please contact our Secretary Wendy Doss wildivy77@gmail.com ~ 28 ~

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32 YORKSHIRE TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA JUDGES EDUCATION MENTOR APPLICATION Name of Applicant Phone No Address: City: State: Zip: Please provide information as to how you meet each of the YTCA Approved Mentor Requirements: 1. Are you a YTCA Member? Yes No 2. How many years have you bred and exhibited Yorkshire Terriers? Other breeds? Name and numbers of years: 3. Are you an AKC approved Yorkshire Terrier Judge? Yes No Approved for other Breed(s)? Yes No If yes, please list: OR Do you meet the AKC requirements for Judge s approval? Yes (Refer to AKC for complete list) ~ 32 ~ No Do you have 12 documented years in the sport? Yes No If not, how long? Have you bred 4 litters of Yorkshire Terriers? Yes No AND Have you produced 5 Yorkshire Terrier Champions? Yes No Have you stewarded 6 times at AKC shows? Yes No Have you had judging assignments of Yorkshire Terriers at AKC Sanctioned/Licensed matches, Sweepstakes or futurities? Yes No Do you meet the AKC Judges occupational eligibility requirements? Yes No 4. Have you viewed the YTCA Approved Power Point Presentation on the Yorkshire Terrier? Yes No (please send me one to view) 5. Have you taken the AKC test on the Yorkshire Terrier? Yes No please send one 6. Have you studied the YTCA s Mentor Guidelines? Yes No please send one 7. Have you attended the YTCA s Judges Education Program at the YTCA National Specialty? Yes, year attended No

33 8. Have you participated in (supplied dogs or assisted in the presentation) the YTCA s Judges Education Program at YTCA National Specialty? Yes, year participated No I understand that by becoming a YTCA approved mentor, I am agreeing to mentor judging applicants, as well as participate in educational seminars at National Specialties, and when called upon, deliver the YTCA s approved Judges Education programs and will use only the YTCA s Approved Powerpoint Program and YTCA approved handouts. I hereby certify that I have read and agree to follow the YTCA approved Mentor and Presentation Guidelines. Print Applicant s Name: Signature of Applicant: Date: Do not write below this point. Use a separate sheet for further information. ===================================================================== Applicant Received by Judges Education Chairman Signature: Date: Application advanced to the YTCA Board of Directors for Approval Signature: Date: Or Recommendation by JEC Committee Signature: Date: YTCA Judges Education Chairman Signature: Date: Reflecting YTCA Board Approval: Signature: Date: Judges Education Mentor Application Copyright 2013 ~ 33 ~

34 Smoky says Wm. A. Wynne, 2013, Used by Permission JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANINE CANCER Visit the YTCA Foundation website at Please write checks to YTCA Foundation and mail to: Deloras Maas, Treasurer Champine Drive, Saint Clair Shores, MI ~ 34 ~

35 PLANNING BOOK Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc. & Yorkshire Terrier Club of Greater New York, Inc. February 8 th & 9 th 2014 Sweepstakes Same Day As Regular Conformation!!! NEW LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan 1605 Broadway, New York, NY RESERVATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2014 The YTCA Specialty Show will feature a celebration of Carl C Yochum's life and his love for New York ~ 35 ~

36 ADMISSION TO SHOWS Please note: We are very fortunate to have a location convenient to Midtown and Madison Square Garden for the YTCA & YTCGNY Yorkshire Terrier Specialties on this prestigious weekend. It is costly; therefore we must charge everyone who does not have an entry admission with them. One handler or owner or spectator per dog entry. 2 entries = 2 admissions, etcetera. Please remember to bring your entry slips with you without them you will have to pay to enter the show. Thank you for your cooperation & understanding. Saturday, February 8, 2014 PANEL OF JUDGES CONFORMATION Broadway Ballroom The Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan New York, NY Judges YTCGNY Puppy Sweepstakes 6 months to under 9 months & 9 months to under 12 months YTCGNY Regular Classes Ms. Ann Lambert Mrs. Toby Frisch Special Attractions: Best Veteran Best of Bred By Exhibitor Mrs. Toby Frisch Mrs. Toby Frisch Sunday, February 9, 2014 THIS SHOW IS HELD AS A CELEBRATION OF THE LOVE CARL YOCHUM HAD FOR NEW YORK YTCA Puppy Sweepstakes 6 months to under 9 months & 9 months to under 12 months ~ 36 ~ Ms. Jamie Bennett

37 YTCA Regular Classes Mr. Bob Owen Special Attraction: Best Veteran Best of Bred By Exhibitor Mr. Bob Owen Mr. Bob Owen Bob Owen, President Vicki Meadows, Vice President YTCA OFFICERS Pat Fallon, Treasurer Wendy Doss, Secretary PO Box 753, Fairforest, SC Board of Directors Carolyn Hensley, Ken Lambert, Cookie Rogan, Helen Scott & Jennie Wright YTCA Show Committee Cheryl Rangel, Show Chairwoman YTCA COMMITTEES Tina Misko Pam Langstein Ken Lambert Ken Lambert Georgette Franzoni Brenda Rodge Pam Langstein & Vicki Meadows Neal Feerrar Kathleen Kolbert Carl C Yochum Tribute Maureen Bergin, President Kathleen Kolbert, Vice President YTCGNY Officers Pamela Langstein, Corresponding Secretary 877 Carol Court, Woodmere, NY YTCGNY Board of Directors Laura Bader, John Capozuca, Ann Lambert and Claudia Pierro Trophies Catalog Ads Reserved Grooming Reserved Seating Decorations Raffle Baskets & Auction Items Health Clinic Chief Ring Steward Judges Mentoring Matina Johnson Beth Faunce, Recording Secretary Eugene Demers, Treasurer YTCGNY Show Committee Pam Langstein, Show Chairwoman 877 Carol Court, Woodmere, NY 11598, fethrfrnd@aol.com Kathleen Kolbert, Assistant Show Chairwoman, kathleenkolbert@sbcglobal.net Pam Langstein YTCGNY Committees ~ 37 ~ Trophies

38 Pam Langstein Eugene Demers & John Capozuca Maureen Bergin Cheryl Rangel & Pam Langstein Kathleen Kolbert & A. Klein Beth Faunce Gary Vega YTCA & YTCGNY SHOW SUPERINTENDENT MB-F, Inc. Main Office - Address, Phone, and Fax Info: P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC Industrial Ave, Greensboro, NC Main Telephone: Fax: or SHO-FAXS ( ) Dial-N-Entry: or :00AM - 4:00PM Eastern Time, Monday - Friday YTCA SHOW SECRETARY Cheryl Rangel Entries Should Be mailed to MBF, Inc. Cheryl Rangel, Event Secretary, c/o MB-F, Inc. P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC YTCGNY Show Secretary Lesli Stolfi Entries Should Be mailed to MBF, Inc. Mrs. Leslie M. Stolfi, Event Secretary c/o MB-F, Inc. P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC ENTRY DEADLINES Wednesday, January 22, Noon Catalog Ads Admission & Catalog Sales Hospitality Decorations Raffle Baskets & Auction Items Building and Grounds Chief Ring Steward DATES TO REMEMBER Catalog Advertising Deadline Monday, December 23, 2013 Hotel Reservations (Group Rate) Deadline Tuesday, January 5, 2014 Reserved Seating & Reserved Grooming Deadlines Monday, January 15, 2014 Entries Closing Date Wednesday, January 22, 2014 YTCA Dinner Reception Reservation Deadline Wednesday, January 22, 2014 YTCGNY Sweepstakes Saturday, February 8, 2014 YTCA Sweepstakes Sunday, February 9, 2014 VENDOR SPACE Beth Faunce (774) , medicbeth@comcast.net Host Hotel: CROWNE PLAZA TIMES SQUARE MANHATTAN, New York NY 1605 Broadway, New York, NY RESERVATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2014 (888) ~ 38 ~

39 Rates: Traditional King, Single or Double Occupancy Rate-$219.00, Triple Occupancy Rate-$249.00; Traditional Double/Double, Single or Double Occupancy Rate- $239.00, Triple Occupancy Rate - $259.00, Quad Occupancy Rate - $ Taxes: 8.875% NY State Tax, 5.875% NY City Tax & Occupancy Tax/Javits Center fee of $2.00 per occupied room and $1.50 Javits Center Expansion fee per room per night. PET FEE $100.00/PER STAY THIS IS A NON-SMOKING HOTEL PET RULES FOR THE HOTEL 1. DOGS ARE TO BE IN CRATES OR EXERCISE PENS WHILE IN THE ROOM. 2. PLASTIC IS TO BE USED UNDER EXERCISE PENS TO PROTECT THE CARPETING. 3. ALL EXHIBITORS ARE TO PICK UP AFTER THEIR DOGS IMMEDIATELY. 4. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOGS QUIET. This Midtown hotel's breathtaking views of the city, freshly updated accommodations and new levels of comfort combine to create a dazzling oasis in New York. Our hotel and amenities are unrivaled, from superb dining to our unique, holistic approach to sleep, so you're ready for the new day. The Crowne Plaza Times Square - Manhattan hotel is waiting to welcome you to the Big Apple. SHIPPING PACKAGES TO THE HOTEL SHIPPING MATERIALS: Due to the limited storage facilities, please do not ship any materials to arrive at the Hotel any earlier than two (2) days prior to your event. Please address all deliveries as follows: Fees are as follows: Yorkshire Terrier Club/Pam Langstein Feb 8 & C/o Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan th Street New York, NY Attn: Emily Borg BOXES: 0lb - 24lb = $2.00; 25lb - 50lb = $5.00; 51lb - 75lb = $25.00; 76lb - 100lb = $50.00; 101lb - 150lb = $ CRATES Ex Small - $10.00; Small - $15.00 Medium - $25.00; Large - $50.00; Ex Large - $ Drayage for any equipment or for boxes/packages over twenty five (25) pounds is subject to additional fees. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Hotel contact, Emily Borg. Raffle Baskets and Auction Items Can Be Shipped Directly to Avoid Handling Charges: Pam Langstein 877 Carol Court, Woodmere, NY or Kathleen Kolbert 611 Field Street, Naugatuck CT, YTCGNY SHOW FUND We are asking your continued support in making our 33 rd Annual Specialty Show a big success! Donors names will appear prominently in our catalog! YTCGNY Show Fund Pledge Amount: Please make checks payable to: YTCGNY and send to: Pamela Langstein, 877 Carol Court, Woodmere, NY ~ 39 ~

40 AIRPORTS We are conveniently located near 3 major airports LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. SHUTTLE SERVICE & CABS Yellow Cabs are always at the terminals and ready to take Passengers into Manhattan. Limos or Luxury Car Service are available through: New Yorker (646) x1658 info@newyorkerrides.com New York Local /Toll Free DOG TRANSPORTATION Pet Chauffeur (212) Pet Taxi (212) Tims Pet Minivan (917) Petex Pet Transportation (646) petextransport@aol.com YTCA MEETING NOTICE The YTCA Membership meeting will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 4:00 PM The location will be posted on the website and at the hotel no later than 24 hours before the meeting. All members and guests are invited to attend. The YTCA's annual awards will be handed out at this meeting. SHOW VETERINARIAN The New York Animal Medical Center 510 East 62 nd Street, New York, NY (212) Directions to NY Animal Medical Center: East to either 3 rd or 1 st Avenue. Go uptown to 62 nd Street. Continue East to York Avenue and FDR Drive. Medical center is close to the Bentley Hotel. OFFICIAL SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER Krisma Images 1591 Dubuque Dr., Otley, IA (641) igrier@iowatelecom.net Only the Official Photographer may take win pictures MEDICAL EMERGENCY These steps are to be followed in the event a guest or exhibitor is taken ill or injured: NON EMERGENCY ILLNESS OR INJURY: Duane Reade Walk Times Square North 1627 Broadway (at 50th Street one block North of hotel entrance) New York, NY Phone: (212) Hours: 7 Days Per Week 7:30am-8:00pm ~ 40 ~

41 IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION such as a heart attack, drowning or fall, the victim should be responded to in an appropriate manner. Administer CPR (if certified) and an ambulance should be called by dialing 911. Try to notify next of kin or a friend traveling with the group. DISASTER EVACUATION PROCEDURES 1.In the case of a severe weather storm or other instances not including a fire evacuation, leave your room immediately and head for the nearest stairwell. 2. Go to the Main Lobby area of the hotel and wait for further instructions 3. Do not stand near any windows 4. Utilize the same system for removing your dogs from the room (a large pillowcase) unless you are able to carry the crate with you. Take your room key 5. Follow instructions from hotel management and/or fire and police personnel DOG EVACUATION PROCEDURES 1. In the case of a fire or other evacuation, have a king size pillowcase nearby. Place as many dogs as possible in the pillowcase and twist the top. This will enable you to carry them out of the building safely. There is no chance of suffocation to the dogs inside the case 2. It s a good idea to keep a few leads inside the case. When you reach the outside you have some way to keep control of the animals 3. Do not endanger your life or the lives of others in your room by spending time searching for your dogs. If they are properly penned or crated, you should be able to gather them quickly and easily. PUBLIC EDUCATION Assorted informational pamphlets and handouts will be available along with AKC brochures. The Illustrated Discussion of the Yorkshire Terrier, Heritage I and Heritage II will also be available for purchase from the YTCA. Meet The Yorkshire Terrier and Dog Show Tours will be available Saturday at the YTCGNY Specialty, see any committee member identified by badges. YTCA/YTCGNY SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Please help us by donating items for our auction and raffle to help make our shows successful and fun. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Kolbert at kathleenkolbert@sbcglobal.net Items can be shipped directly to the YTCGNY show chairperson Pam Langstein (fethrfrnd@aol.com) to save hotel handling charges. YTCA/YTCGNY REGIONAL CLUB BASKET RAFFLE All Yorkshire Terrier Regional clubs are invited to donate baskets to be raffled off on Sunday, February 10th right after the completion of Breed judging of the YTCA. Tickets will be on sale starting on Saturday, February 9th. A $100 cash prize will be award to the regional club whose basket receives the most tickets. Please contact Kathleen Kolbert (kathleenkolbert@sbcglobal.net) with your donation information. Items can be shipped directly to the YTCGNY show chairperson Pam Langstein (fethrfrnd@aol.com) to save hotel handling charges. ~ 41 ~

42 OFA Patellar Screening and Microchipping YTCA Health Clinic conducted by Dr. Nick Valenti Sunday The Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan Broadway Ballroom Knees Examined Free Microchips $20.00 each Morning and Afternoon Appointments will be Available Register the Day of the Show A CHIC Exam USDA Accredited for Health Certificate COMBINED YTCA & YTCGNY SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE Please contact: Kathleen Kolbert 611 Field St., Naugatuck, CT (203) Donations can be brought or sent to New York ~ 42 ~

43 No new members this Quarter New Members Wendy Doss, Secretary P.O. Box 753 Fairforest, SC Sept. 27, 2013 ~ 43 ~

44 APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP FROM THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON 1. Casimer Zybko (11/30/13) P.O. Box 10622, KC, MO Phone: Sponsors: Cher Hildebrand (OH) and Fannie (Fil)Ritchie (MO) Also acquainted with: Debbie Hardison, Brenda O'Gorman, Gillian Wilson, Michelle "Muffin" Chaney, Janet Jackson Members wishing to write regarding a proposed membership may send their letter to: Diane Weil, Membership Chairperson 7901 Henry Avenue, Apt. G-107 Philadelphia,PA Letters must be sent within 30 days of your receipt of the E Express ~ 44 ~

45 YTCA Roving 2014 Purina Event Center Gray Summit, Mo. August 27 thru August 31, 2014 Tentative Schedule: Day (1) Aug. 27 Agility - 2 trials - Yorkies Only We will have access to building for set up at 6 AM 4 PM set up for conformation w/decorations/tables/trophies Day (2) Aug. 28 YTCA National Roving - Conformation Sweeps - (tentative time 9: AM) followed by reg. classes (No Toy Club Classes That Day) Rally 1 - Yorkies Rally 2- All Toys CGC Testing Membership meeting (time to be announced) Tentative for 4: PM Day (3) Aug. 29 St. Louis Toy Dog Club (#2) Obedience - Yorkies Obedience - Toys Club Dinner & Awards (tentative 6: PM) Day 4 & 5 August 30 & 31 St. Louis Dog Breeders Club All Breed shows Vicki Meadows, Show Chairman mydobes@aol.com ~ 45 ~

46 As with all purebred dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club, there This is an approved Breed Standard for Yorkshire Terriers. This standard of perfection is a written description of how the ideal Yorkshire Terrier should look. All responsible breeders strive to produce dogs that conform to this Breed Standard. Yorkshire Terriers with major deviations from that Standard in appearance should not be bred Official Standard of the Yorkshire Terrier. General Appearance That of a long-haired toy terrier whose blue and tan coat is parted on the face and from the base of the skull to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and quite straight down each side of body. The body is neat, compact and well proportioned. The dog's high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self importance. Head Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart. Body Well proportioned and very compact. The back is rather short, the back line level, with height at shoulder the same as at the rump. Legs and Feet Forelegs should be straight, elbows neither in nor out. Hind legs straight when viewed from behind, but stifles are moderately bent when viewed from the sides. Feet are round with black toenails. Dew claws, if any, are generally removed from the hind legs. Dew claws on the forelegs may be removed. Tail Docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back. Coat Quality, texture and quantity of coat are of prime importance. Hair is glossy, fine and silky in texture. Coat on the body is moderately long and perfectly straight (not wavy). It may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance, if desired. The fall on the head is long, tied with one bow in center of head or parted in the middle and tied with two bows. Hair on muzzle is very long. Hair should be trimmed short on tips of ears and may be trimmed on feet to give them a neat appearance. Colors Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: BLUE: Is a dark steel blue, not a silver blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. TAN: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan. Color on Body The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail. Head fall A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck. Chest and Legs A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs. Weight Must not exceed seven pounds. Disqualification Any solid color or combination of colors other than blue and tan as described above. Any white markings other than a small white spot on the forechest that does not exceed 1 inch at its longest dimension. Approved April 12, 1966 DQ added Oct. 1, 2007 ~ 46 ~