INSIDE THIS ISSUE. January January 2010 issue. 2-4 ISCA National. 5 ISCA Hunt Test & Walking Trail. 6 Letter from Barb Mooney Bird Day

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1 January January 2010 issue INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2-4 ISCA National 5 ISCA Hunt Test & Walking Trail 6 Letter from Barb Mooney Bird Day 7 Christmas Photos 8 Brags 9 Sympathy 10 Schedule, Work Day Highland Grounds 11 Highland Meeting Minutes ISCM January Meeting Minutes 15 Club Information

2 2010 ISCA National Specialty June 7-12, 2010 Host Hotel: Olympia Resort, Spa Royale Mile Road, Oconomowoc, WI Local Host Club: Western Irish Setter Club Regular Dog Classes: Sid Marx Regular Bitch Classes: Ms. Dorothy MacDonald Intersex: Ms. Celeste Gavin Clark Veteran Sweepstakes: Ms. Catherine Seymour Puppy Sweepstakes, Dogs George Alston Puppy Sweepstakes, Bitches Will Alexander (Pending AKC Approval) Host Club Fundraiser! Win a stay at the Host Hotel during the National 1st prize - 4 night stay 2nd prize - 3 night stay in a deluxe guest room at the Olympia Resort to be used between June 5 - June 13, 2010 Advanced Reservations required-based on availability. Not redeemable for cash or other services. Approx. value = $400 -$500 Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20 Contact any Western Irish Setter Club member to purchase tickets! The 2010 "National" is being hosted by the Western Irish Setter Club, to be held in June at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Your purchase of the special "pre Show" T shirt gives the club funds to help make this another successful "National"! These are Hanes Beefy T's in a light Ash color, with this 2 color artwork on the front: So whether you participate in Conformation, Agility, Field Events or Obedience THIS SHIRT IS FOR YOU!

3 Information regarding RV parking for the 2010 National specialty. RV parking will be available at the Olympia Resort for the 2010 National specialty. However it is less than ideal. It is on parking lot surface, and there are a few islands of grass in the area. Only about 10 RV would have access to grass. The parking lot appears relatively level. There is no water or electric at the parking site, although it will be possible to fill water from a site on the Olympia grounds. Generators may be run as needed, as there are no homes or condos in the area, and the area is a good distance away from the hotel rooms. ISCA will arrange to have a honey wagon to dump motor homes/trailers every few days. Payment for that service is the responsibility of the RV owner. Parking is $25 per night. If you have a room at the Host hotel, the RV parking fee is waived for each night for which a room is paid. The RV area is a good distance away from the show rings. ISCA will provide assistance via golf carts to bring equipment to and from the grooming tent or grooming room. Complete RV information, including reservation form, will be in the December Memo and here The biggest concern I have is that there is a four lane highway just beyond the perimeter of the Olympia Resort. The RV parking area is a huge parking lot adjacent to the perimeter road. Many clubs have hosted Nationals at this site, and there has never been an incident with a dog getting away and getting injured. However it is important that anyone coming to the National be aware of how close this highway is, and that the potential for a disaster is there. Should you be driving an RV, and elect to stay in a campground and drive to the show site daily, the host hotel will allow daily parking in the RV area for people to drive in and out each day. As always, we try to provide info regarding campgrounds in the area, and I thank Heidi Laabs for visiting the area campgrounds and finding out the following arrangements. Ottawa Lake Recreation Area Campground and the Pine Woods Campground are both in the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit. It s a huge, beautiful state park. Pine Woods would be quieter than Ottawa. Both take dogs, although not all campsites at Pine Woods are dog-friendly. The downside is that they are both about 15 miles from the host hotel. It just isn t terribly convenient. Reservations can be made online at You have to go to My Reservations and Account and create an account before you try to make a reservation. You can also call They are very helpful on the phone. There is a more convenient site, at Naga-Waukee County Park, maybe 7-8 miles away, with much of that Interstate driving. Unfortunately, there are no hook-ups and it s first come, first served - no reservations. As always campgrounds listed by ISCA are considered part of our show site, and all ISCA members are expected to adhere to rules of the campgrounds! If you have any questions, me at rsetter@att.net or call my cell phone at Anne Marie Kubacz RV Parking chair, 2010 National specialty We have partnered with Midwest Airlines and you can save up to 10% on your airfare to attend the Irish Setter Club of America National Specialty in 2010! There are three easy ways to book and save. Visit and enter discount code (CMZ7206) in promo box Call and provide discount code (CMZ7206) to reservations agent Provide your travel agent with the discount code (CMZ7206) Discount is valid within the following dates: June 03 16, Discount not applicable to code share itineraries

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6 I so enjoyed the Bird Training Class held Sunday at Dan & Ann s and wonder if our Club can entice more people to do this. Everyone had a WONDERFUL time at the Bird Training Class held Sunday, January 10, at the home of Dan & Ann Graham. Bird Training was conducted by Janet Parker and Martina Friedeberg and they know how to train a dog! Have you ever done this before? If not, you should think about it for next January.. It was so much fun for the dogs. There were only about 8 dogs. We hunted on approximately 10 acres of Dan s hay field (cut down for the winter) and it has trees/shrubs boarding three sides of it; actually one side is woods. There was about 8-10 inches of fluffy snow. The Dogs loved that. I was so surprised how natural bird hunting is for our Setters. Karen Lause and I discovered our youngsters have wonderful noses. They found every bird in a relatively short time and put them up. I was so concerned about just letting my dogs go off leash and run on all this property. Janet kept assuring me they would come back. You know - they did!! They kept coming back to check and make sure I was still there. Then off they went hunting again. Janet has a gun that shoots blanks when the dog locates a bird and it is released. Good experience for the dog to hear this sound too. This was my first year to actually take the dog on the training - previously my job was to take pictures and when I got cold went back to the house with Ann and those who came just for the potluck and Club meeting. It s important to dress warmly - good insulated boots and gloves are recommended, along with a warm coat and hat. I hope more will come next time. We paid $20.00 per dog for the birds. After paying for the purchase of the birds, any extra money goes to ISCM rescue. What a fun day this was. Worth the three hour drive over and three hours back. Needless to say, our dogs were sound asleep on the way home. I suggest more people take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for their dogs. I was SO TIRED when we were done - a LOT of walking (which is good for me). Potluck was great and so appreciated after all that exercise. Mark your calendar for January 2011 and plan to attend this fun event. Submitted by: Barb Mooney

7 The Christmas party was a huge success and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The fellowship was good and the food tasted good, too. Thank you again Vickie and John for opening your home! We pray everyone has a wonderful New Year filled with hope and expectation. God Bless Everyone. NO BOB :( HE WAS TAKING THE PICTURES

8 BRAGS From: Debra Davis Wins for Rockherin Rogue's Reel Owners: Alan Lambert & Debra Davis Medina Kennel Club - Reserve Winners Dog Richland Kennel Club - Winners Dog 3pt Major Western Reserve Kennel Club - Reserve Winners Dog Wins for Ch Rockherin Symphony Owners: Katherine Wheatley and Debra Davis Conroe Kennel Club 11/29/2009 Best of Breed Group 3 Cen-Tex Kennel Club 11/22/2009 Best of Breed Brazonia Keenel Club 11/15/2009 Best of Breed Brazonia Kennel Club 11/14/9009 Best of Breed Group 3 Cypress Creek Kennel Club 11/7/2009 Best of Breed Cypress Creek Kennel Club 11/8/2009 Best of Breed Our Non Irish - Smooth Fox Terrier - Broxden Burberry Dress to Impress Owners: Debra Davis, Susan Schafer, Kate Batzner-Northern Loraine Kennel Club - Winners Bitch/BOS/Best Puppy and Group 4 Pupppy Group - 2 pts Medina Kennel Club - Winners Bitch/BOW/BOS - 2 pts Western Reserve Kennel Club - Winners Bitch/BOS - 1pt The final results are in and our lovely Irish girl, Regalaire Sweet Deal for MaryMik, holds a spot in the UKC Top 10!! Lily and Mike will be 2010 UKC Premier bound, where they will compete in the semi finals, going for the gold! We appreciate the help and support from Gail, Barbara and friends, and the judges who gave her the wins. Mike and Mary Spring at MaryMik JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION JUDGE: Ms. Kathryn Roberts JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION. Novice Junior. 1 8 ROCLYN FIFTH AVENUE. SR By Ch Mystic s Take The Money And Run - Ch Roclyn Mamma Mia O Terra. Setters (Irish). Owner: Robert B Hallett., Clarkston, MI Breeder: Cynthia Stanford. Jr. Handler: Robert Hallett II

9 By: Belinda Booth It s hard to explain how Mattie, aka Orchard Farm Once Upon a Dream, ended up with Mike and Kathy. I got Mattie from Mary Klink, who just wanted her to be a great family pet. That s just what she got when she fell in love with Mike, (one of my favorite brother in laws) Mattie became the princess girl who never did anything wrong unless she got caught in the act. She worked hard at not getting caught! She never wanted her Daddy to know she was not perfect. She went to Florida with them and Wyatt to retire in the warm sunshine, and she loved it. But most of all she loved her family. Around the end of November Mattie was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. She never failed to let Mike and Kathy know how much she loved them, but most of all Mike and Kathy loved her. She is truly missed. Mattie 03/10/01-12/28/09 May the Shamrocks Fall Softly By: Belinda Booth It is with a sad heart that I share the following BISSAm/Can. Ch. MBIS UKC GRCH. Orchard Farms Daryn CD RE 09/07/ /30/2009 Tyler For all who knew Tyler had to love him. He was a very special boy. We had so much fun cheering him on at the shows. For Cathy, Tyler was not only a great show dog, but a wonderful boy to live with. He took Cathy places in the dog world she had never been before. Tyler did all that was ever asked of Him. May the Shamrocks Fall Softly Sweet Boy Barb Riegle has a two-year-old neutered male that needs a new home. If you know of anyone who wants a young adult male, please Barb at barbara.riegle@comcast.net

10 Saturday,, January 23, 2010 Highland Recreation Area, Silo Field Trial Area, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join ongoing oing efforts to restor estore e this area to an open grassland. Volunteers will be hauling and piling brush and stacking fire wood. Meet at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot off Livingston Road, between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont Roads. Sunday,, January 31, 2010 Highland Recreation Area, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The high quality woodlands at Highland need your help! Please join us as we remove invasive shrubs like buckthorn and autumn olive at this workday! Meet at the Goose Meadow parking lot just south of the park entrance on M-59. Saturday,, February 20, 2010 Highland Recreation Area, Silo Field ield Trial rial Area, ea, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join ongoing oing efforts to restor estore e this area to an open grassland. Volunteers will be hauling and piling brush and stacking fire wood. Meet at the Silo Field Trial Area parking lot off Livingston Road, between Pettibone Lake and Beaumont Roads. Saturday,, February 27, 2010 Highland Recreation Area, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Haven Hill Natural Area needs your help! Help us remove invasive shrubs that are moving into the area and crowding out native species. Meet at the Goose Meadow parking lot just south of the park entrance on M-59. Saturday,, March 27, 2010 Highland Recreation Area, Barn Course Field Trial Area, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join ongoing oing efforts to restor estore e this area to open grassland. Volunteers will be hauling and piling brush and stacking fire wood. Meet at the Barn Field Trial Area parking lot on the north side of Cooley Lake Road between Duck Lake and Beaumont Roads. Sunday,, March 28, 2010 Highland Recreation Area, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Want to help protect woodlands at Highland? Then join us as we continue removing the non-native shrubs that threaten to take over Haven Hill Natural Area. Meet at the Goose Meadow parking lot just south of the park entrance on M-59.

11 HIGHLAND MEETING MINUTES December 15, :50 PM Dave Gordon, Dick Dixon, Mark Szlaczky, Bob Hoffmeyer. Janet Parker, Bob Kiefiuk, John Skiba, James Frazer, Ron Sposita and Jim Cipponeri Secretaries report accepted with these amendments: Nominating committee is John Skiba and Cindy was a guest at our last meeting for a newly formed club that will be using Highland grounds. Treasurers Report: $6, accepted Annual Application Form: Accepted with a couple of changes will be sent out with the minutes. A list of Clubs still owing grounds fees was discussed and given to the reps. Fund raiser: Barb B and Mark S are working on getting the details worked out to have a wine tasting event. Still need more info and they will continue to complete their research. Nominations are: President Bob Hoffmeyer Vice President Barb Berta Secretary Bob Kiefieck Treasurer Dick Dixon Any Additional nominations must be to Barb Berta by January 1, 2010 Next Meeting is January 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM watch for details. 9:38 PM

12 IRISH SETTER CLUB OF MICHIGAN January 10, 2010 Minutes Meeting called to order at 3:15 p.m. In Attendance: Dave Schafer, Susan Schafer, Mary and John Grill, Dan and Ann Graham, Jackie Shelest, Paul and Pat Martini, Barb Mooney, Karen Lause, Debbie Davis, Marianne and Bob Hallett, Janet Parker, Martina Friedeberg Motion to approve the minutes of 11/12/09. Moved by Dave Schafer,, Second Dan Graham. Motion Passed. Minutes approv oved as amended. Treasur easurer er s s Report - Paul Martini Paul gave the Treasurer s report. A suggestion was made that a letter be sent to the Secretary of our 2009 shows asking for an invoice for what she feels is fair, in light of the errors and omissions she made. The club would consider honoring some expenses, such as postage. The letter should indicate that we must hear from her by a date 30 days from the date on the letter, or the matter will be considered closed. Paul asked if there was any reason to keep bank statements from seventeen years ago. The consensus was to only keep what the IRS requires. Paul will look into the retention period and destroy what is not required to be kept. Moved by Debbie Davis that the Treasur easurer er s s Report be approv oved as submitted. Second Susan Schafer.. Motion Approved. SHOW COMMITTEE Specialty Report Martina Friedberg Martina Friedeberg requested names for judges for our specialty. Jan Ruggles has purchased software to be the show superintendent. She has not done this before, but she is willing, and the Gordon Setter Club is using her. ISCM will be asked to pay a portion of the cost of the software. Debbie requested that we look at the new rules and regulations about moving dogs from class to class at the specialty. They have changed. Barb Mooney requested that we publish the new rules in our News and Views. Dan Graham asked who we have hired for obedience judge. OBEDIENCE Dan Graham said there is nothing to report for obedience. AWARDS: ARDS: Barb Popyk sent Dan a balance sheet for Awards.

13 EDUCATION Saturday, June 26, 2010 a sporting dog judges education program is being planned. ISCA requires that one of its approved presenters conduct this education program. There will be two seminars, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. A wide variety of dogs are required for this event to be successful and Debbie is requesting that ISCM members bring their dogs to the event. Debbie Davis is organizing the event and Susan Schafer will coordinate on the morning of the event. People applying for new or additional breeds to judge cannot get AKC credit for a breed at a Match, but can get credit by attending a judges education program. Dan Graham requested that someone let Barb Popyk know that the format of this has been changed and that Debbie Davis is in charge of this special event so that she does not duplicate efforts. Debbie will let her know. CARDS & FLOWERS Martina Friedberg received a report from Toni Whipple. Flowers were sent to Jeannie Culver and Debbie Davis. Karolynne McAteer was injured when a barn wall fell on her. The club is sending her a card. NEWS & VIEWS Marianne Hallett said the News & Views is underway and should be ready for publication soon. RESCUE Ann Graham shared that there are currently five males and one female in rescue. Some vet work is scheduled for the one male. Buddy Approx. 1.5 years old, neutered and up to date on all shots, etc. Pretty, dark, lots of energy and very affectionate. He is a good eater and has always kept a clean kennel. Came from a situation where he didn t get enough attention and exercise neighbor felt sorry for him and convinced owner to give him up. Ruckus 6 years old, neutered and up to date on all shots, etc. Very sweet and easy going big boy. He came to rescue because his owner became terminally ill. Is a very easy keeper. Quintus 2 years old, yet to be neutered. He and his brother Flavius belonged to an older couple who got them as puppies and were not able to properly care for them. They are nice looking boys with good dark coats and they are very affectionate. Both need some training. Flavius 2 years old see story on Quintus. Brady 3 years old, neutered and up to date on all shots, etc. Very affectionate, housebroken. He came to rescue because his owners have a 3 month old who will be crawling soon and they worried that Brady would not tolerate the baby (he is possessive of his toys). Casey 1.5 year old, spayed and up to date on all shots. She is a field type Irish with white on her chest and the tip of her tail. Very friendly, energetic and outgoing. We got her from a shelter and not much is known of her earlier life. They did place an older girl this week to a good home.

14 February 10, Minutes cont. FIELD REPORT There was a good turn out earlier in the day for bird class. Everyone who participated had a good time. Make checks for birds payable to Janet Parker. Field work day at the Highland Field Trial Grounds was held on December 12, Another work day is scheduled for January 23, Let Janet know and be sure to write Irish Setter after your name on the sign-up sheet. Again, we are required to do volunteer work and if we don t work we will have to pay a large sum of money to utilize the trial grounds. Bob Hallett asked how many members show up to work, the answer is not enough. Club members prefer the winter cleanup because of the insects (bees) and poison ivy, etc. in the summer time ISCM s Field trials are May 8 & 9, Fall Hunting Test is on the weekend of October 9 &10, Workers are needed for both events. OLD BUSINESS Web site is making progress. Gordon Setter club is looking for orange cones. Our trailer was checked, but they are not in there. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT Jackie Shelest made the motion to adjourn at 4:15 p.m., Second by Dave e Schafer.. Motion passed. ************************************************************** Board Meeting called to order at 4:15 p.m. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Janet Parker stated that every year she sends a letter to the wrangler for horses that will be used at ISCM s Field Trails and Hunting Tests for No invoice is involved, so Janet will send Paul Martini the receipt. Motion by Jackie Shelest, Second by Dan Graham to adjourn meeting 4:20 p.m. SHOW COMMITTEE MEETING. This meeting convened immediately after the BOD meeting. Discussion was held on judge preference. A list of 14 suggested judges was voted on, and four were preferred as indicated by voting by those present. Janet Friedeberg will contact them in the order they ranked in the voting. Other aspects of the shows were generally discussed. Meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Shelest, Secretary

15 CLUB INFORMATION Officers and Directors Dues $25.00 per year...family Membership President Martina Friedeberg Cater Road Midland, MI Vice President Barbara Popyk Pilgrim Birmingham, MI Secretary Jackie Shelest Bridger Perry, MI Treasurer Paul Martini County Farm Rd Howell, Mi Board of Directors Expires 2014 Dan Gram Vickie Castiglione Karen Lynch Board Terms Expires 2010 Toni Whipple $20.00 per year...individual Membership $20.00 per year...junior Membership Subscription Rate: (Inclusive w/membership) Back Issues $1.00 per issue MEETINGS: $12.00 per year Held on the second Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November (Guests are invited to attend) NEXT MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED Board Terms Expires 2011 Debbie Davis Mary Laturie Club Committees Rescue Chairpersons Dan & Ann Graham Show Chairperson, Sept. 19/20, 2009 David Schafer Field Chairperson Janet Parker Membership Chairperson Vickie Castiglione Obedience Chairperson Dan Graham Karen Lynch Special Events Mary Laturie News & Views Editor Marianne Hallett Ribbons & Trophies Chairperson Karen Lynch Awards Banquet Chairperson Debbie Davis Christmas Party Chairperson Debbie Davis Cards & Flowers Chairperson Toni Whipple Education Chairperson Barbara Popyk Sharon Schafer Scholarship Committee Tonie Whipple, Barbara Popyk, Dave Schafer and Paul Marini NEXT ISSUE: March 1, 2009 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS February 24, 2009 AKC DIVISION POINT SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY 7, 2008 The Schedule of Points for Irish Setters in Division 5 only (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan & Ohio) ADVERTISING RATES: Comp Ad Quarter Page $2.50 Comp Ad Half Page $5.00 Full Page $7.50 Full Page w/photo (Black & White) $10.00 Full Page w/photo (Requiring print shop screening Picture/Pedigree Page Litterly Speaking Checks made payable to I.S.C.M 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points 5 Points dogs bitches dogs bitches dogs bitches dogs bitches dogs bitches Upcoming Events Field Trials, May 8 & 9, 2010 Sporting Dog Judges' Education Program, June 26, 2010 Fall Hunting Test, Octorber 9 &10, 2010 $20.00 Check with Editor Free to members