Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc.

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1 Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. Volume 36 / Issue 10 www,ocodb.org October 2018 Meeting Location OCOD Training Center th Street Corner of 8th & Derbyshire 6:00 Board Meeting 7:00 General Meeting Members & Guests President: Pat Mozden patmozden@cfl.rr.com Vice Pres: Linda Hudak Secretary: Chris Franczek Treasurer: Kathy Nicastro Board of Directors: Renee Johnson Dana Connolly Nina Daly OBEDIENCE: Joan C Renee J. AGILITY: Janet; jdaussie@bellsouth.net Claire: cisraelson@cfl.rr.com APPLICATIONS: Can be found on our web site Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. or the editors. Next Meeting 7:00 PM Monday, October 8, 2018 President s Message, Thank you to those who responded to my inquiry about the awards/holiday banquet. Although there were various opinions about the location and the event as a whole, one overall theme came through: it s time for a change. Within a few days of sending that message, I received news that made the decision easy: the dog track has changed their racing schedule and those changes mean the facility will no longer work for us. Starting from scratch to secure a new banquet location for a group that is very price sensitive and can vary in size from 40 to 80 is a daunting challenge, especially with only a few weeks to work with. So, for 2018 we are going to try something entirely different. This year we will hold the awards party at the OCOD Training Center on Monday, December 3 rd (in the evening) to move it away from our trial. We will bring in food (like Publix trays) and drinks and make it a festive evening to celebrate the successes of our members and their dogs. Stay tuned for more information. Next Cleaning at the Training Center. I am just cursed right now trying to find dates that will work. The original date in early December conflicts with an agility trial that will be attended by many of our members. So the new date is Sunday, November 25 th at 12:15 and, yes, I know that is Thanksgiving weekend. We are out of options. As the 4 th quarter of 2018 begins, we need to be thinking about 2019 and what we can do to improve the club. We are already one of the best dog training facilities in the Southeast but there s always something that could be better. Maybe we could borrow an idea from a location you have visited. Keep that in mind as you travel for trials or vacations. Pat Mozden General Club Business

2 Page 2 October 2018 Chatter-Barks New Members Deb Blackburn Breanna Botelho Lilia Yefimov. Welcome to OCOD RAW FOOD DIET If you are interested in trying raw food with your dog but you need convenience, call Pat and ask about the pouch with individual 2 ounce pieces. For more information call Pat Mozden or patmozden@cfl.rr.com Military War Dogs Always Need Our Help Contact: Ralph Orlando or rorlando2@cfl.rr.com Remember, NO Candy for dogs, it is poison to them!! Club Shirts Please contact: Jan DeGraff janbeachside@live.com Please pay with a Check!

3 Page 3 October 2018 Chatter-Barks Therapy Dog Visits Wins & Brags No Brags sent in this month. Please carry current parasite test and rabies shot records at all times. Ormond / Holly Hill Area First Tuesday: Riviera 10:30 Second Tuesday: Health Center of Daytona Beach 10:30 Fourth Tuesday: Claire Bridge 10:00 Deland Area Third Tuesday: Grand Villa, Deland 10:30 Port Orange / Daytona Area First Wednesday: Port Orange Nursing & Rehab Center at 10:00 Second Monday: Brookdale on Dunlawton 10:30 Third Wednesday : Carlton Shores 10:00 on Nova Rd. Fourth Monday: Brookdale on Dunlawton 10:30 Every other Tuesday: Halifax Hospital 1:30 pm rear entrance, Halifax needs current parasite test & rabies shot records. OCOD s Testers for Alliance of Therapy Dogs if you are interested in joining the group please contact them Ralph Orlando rorlando2@cfl.rr.com Janet Berry jdaussie@bellsouth.net Linda Eastlake leastlake@bellsouth.net Club Member Dinner When: Saturday, October 27th Time: 6:00 Sharp! Where: Blackwater Inn Rt. 40 Astor, Fl. just over the bridge on the left Call Carol Mason for reservations or cancellations or her carolsjeep@hotmail.com Join other Club members and their quests!

4 Page 4 October 2018 Chatter-Barks Sincere Sympathy to Margaret & Anna Johnson I lost Mother's 14 year old Cavalier, Merry, this weekend. She came to live with me when Mother went into Port Orange Nursing and Rehab. Almost every Sunday, Merry and I would go and visit Mother. Many of the staff as well as other residents enjoyed Merry's visits as much as Mother did. Once a Therapy Dog, always a Therapy Dog. New Puppy for Donna Ward! Introducing Neff s Cool Ocean Breeze aka Breez. Breez is another of Chip s daughters and full sister to Ember. She just turned 8 weeks old, I met the breeder in Fort Pierce to pick her up. So far she is getting along with her dad, sister, and Aunt Phantom, as well as 2 of the cats she has met. She will be starting puppy class this month. Looking forward to a lot of fun training this baby (along with the her dad and sister). We have lost another one of our members. Joan Eddy passed away on September 25, 2018, she was the most gently, kind, loving person that you would ever want to know. Joan was active in Obedience, Agility, and the Dancing with your dog. She was in many of our performances over the years and always had a very cute routine. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

5 Page 5 October 2018 Chatter-Barks MONDAY 10/1/18/18 9:30am OPEN Ralph Orlando 10:45 UTILITY Joyce Swagle OCTOBER 2018 *** Not on Club Mee$ng Night 8/13/18 (second Monday of each month) 6:30pm NESTED RALLY RUN-THRUS Nancy Miles 6:30 PM NOVICE COMPETITION Anna Johnson 6:30pm BEGINNER NOVICE Chris Franczek TUESDAY 10/2/ pm DIANE SCHULTZ prep 3:00 pm DOCOF prac=ce 4:00pm UTILITY FUN CLASS Maria Orlando 5:00pm OPEN FUN CLASS Ralph Orlando Pre approved 8/21-10/2 6:30pm BASIC: Pat Mozden Emily Clewner 6:30 pm AGILITY FUN RUNS (learn agility OR just have fun with dog) 6 dogs only MUST pre register Claire Israelson & Jean VanHorn 9/25-11/6 10:00am PUPPY Pat Dalrimple, 10/9-11/20 6:30PM BASIC Pat Mozden, Co Bob Balas, Emily Clewer WEDNESDAY 10/3/ AM 12PM SCENT WORK BEGINNERS Lind Weaver nooctober SCENT WORK / ADVANCED (must have Title or Legs) Lind Weaver no October 3:30PM PRIVATE + 8/29-10/17 10:00AM BASIC Linda Hudak, Pat Dalrimple, Renee Johnson 9/12-10/24 6:00PM BASIC Sandy Bailey, Linda Campagna 9/12-10/24 6:00pm PUPPY Nina Daly or Cheryl Johnson THURSDAY 10/4/18 9:00am NOVICE COMPETITION Renee Johnson 10:15am VERSATILITY = NOVICE+OPEN+UTILITY Joyce Swegle & Robin ScoF 3:30pm Private L DC, SV, KN, GL ++ 10/ :30pm RALLY FREE Dana Connolley 10/4-11/15 6:30pm PUPPY NINA D 11/1-12/20 6:30PM INTERMEDIATE Joan Costello Edd Gordon FRIDAY 10/5/18 9AM+ SPRAY (3 HRS TO DRY) 10/5-11/16 ADVANCE DANCE CLASS Linda S$tes 6:30 pm AKC SCENT WORK Lind Weaver (( 5th & 26th only class)) SATURDAY 10/6/18 9AM TO 12:PM SHARP! SELF RUN-THRUS $10 FOR EVERYONE, 15 MIN. + IN RING 10/6/18 JANET BERRY 10/13/18 Sharon Vescovi 11-3 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN, 11-3 CANINEGOOD CITIZEN A Renee 10/20/18 Anna Johnson 10/27 & 28 / 2018 BREVARD TRIALS SUNDAYS / pm Linda Campagna COST: $10/$20 Sign at Desk OCT /28/18

6 Page 6 October 2018 Awards Party It s hard to believe where this year has gone, but the Awards Party is just around the corner. December 3rd (Monday Evening) This year we will have an Awards Party at the Training Center starting at 6:00pm. We will have refreshments but we will not have a gift exchange this year. We will try to find another location for next year to hold a banquet but time was too short this year to make arrangements. Chatter-Barks Title Awards Chris Franczek, Chairman If you would like to receive a plaque and/ or hang tag indicating your dog's name and/or titles earned this year, please your info with correct spelling to franczek_org@earthlink.net. The deadline to get your info and check to her is November 1, The plaques are $28.75 including both the registered and call names. Tags are $7.45 each and include the title earned and date earned. Please make payment to: Obedience Club of Daytona P.O. Box Port Orange, Fl Excerpt from the standing rules: TITLE AWARDS A. Upon receiving a dog s title: 1. A member may purchase a plaque bearing dog s registered name and call name B. All titles received by same dog may be purchased and will be printed on hanging tags with title and date earned C. All plaques and tags must be submitted to the Trophy Chairperson in writing on or before the closing date (no exceptions), to be determined by the Awards Chairman. D. A proof will be sent before ordering to be sure spellings and awards are correct, and must be returned to Chairman with approval. E. All plaques and tags must be paid for in advance of order.

7 Page 7 October 2018 Chatter-Barks Nominating Committee Report We are pleased to report that the nominating committee recommends the following individuals for the 2019 OCOD Board: President: Vice-President: Treasurer: Secretary: Members at Large: Renee Johnson Dana Connolly Nina Daly All named individuals have accepted their nomination. Respectfully, Renee Johnson Nancy Miles Joan Costello Pat Mozden Linda Hudak Kathy Nicastro Chris Franczek Nominations may be made from the floor at the November meeting. The nominee must either be present to accept the nomination or the nominator must present a letter from the nominee stating that he/she accepts the nomination. CGC & CGCA Test Will be given on November 3rd at 12:30pm. The fee is $10. for members and $20. for non-members. Renee Johnson tester for CGCA Linda Hudak tester for CGC We will need members to come out and help with the test. AGILITY TRIAL PREMIUM IS NOW ON WEB SITE AGILITY TRIAL PREMIUM IS NOW ON WEB SITE Event Event Event ENTRIES OPEN: 8:00 AM Monday, Aug. 27th, 2018 ENTRIES CLOSE: Thurs., Jan. 3rd, 2019 at 5:00 PM Entry Method: First Received. At the home of the Trial Secretary, or when entry limits are reached, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. THREE AKC All Breed AGILITY TRIALS (Two Rings) This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program *Dates: Fri. Jan. 18th, Sat. Jan. 19th, & Sun. Jan. 20th 2019* All levels of Standard, JWW & T2B all 3 days; and FAST on Fri. and Sat. *Offering Premier STD Friday & Premier JWW Saturday* **Contacts are rubberized**

8 Page 8 October 2018 Chatter-Barks OCOD s 2018 DOCOF Team, Congratulations!! From left to right: Linda Hudak & Rush, Ralph Orlando & Smokey, John Thibodeaux & Smooch, Linda Stites & Star, Kris Davenport & Jedi, Maria Orlando & Trumpet, Joyce Swegle & Phinn Another DOCOF Competition completed! I have never felt more proud of our OCOD members that competed in our team this year. Despite all the challenges and not having a full Team, we came in 6th place with some pretty nice scores. To my fellow team mates..thank You for competing for your Club. It was a honor being your Team Captain, Maria Orlando

9 Page 9 October 2018 Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona General Meeting Minutes September 10, 2018 Meeting was called to order by Linda Hudak at 7:00PM. Sign in sheet was passed around and is attached to hard copy of minutes. 18 members were present and one guest who also joined at that meeting. Wins and brags were announced and will be posted in Chatterbarks if you send them to Joan. Minutes of the last meeting were published in the newsletter and so were not read at the meeting. No additions or corrections were made. Report of the secretary: Three new members were read: Deb Blackburn, Breanna Botelho and Lilia Yefimov. Report of the Treasurer: August Expenses: $12, (Trials were ~$5.1K and Rent ~$2.9K) August Income: $16, (Trials ~$9.9K and Classes ~$6.8K) August Scent Work Trials income was $9, and expenses were $ Report of the Board of Directors: Old Business: Nothing to report. DOCOF: Ralph reported that our team came in sixth out of 23 teams competing. A round of applause to our team and to Ralph and Maria who hauled a lot of equipment back and forth to Orlando. Ralph explained how what it takes to be on a DOCOF team and how the teams and scoring works. Linda reported that we are revamping our tryouts and practice procedures so people can start thinking about next year. This year is the first year they have had Rally at DOCOF. MWD: Ralph reported he just shipped packages to Qatar and Bahrain. Shipping was about $80 for $90 worth of requested products. Everyone agreed it was worth it knowing how much these packages are appreciated. Public Education: Sandy and Esther ran in the Hospice 5K last weekend. Photos are on FB. New Business: Agility: Linda reminded us that we ll be looking for workers for our January agility trials. The link to the premium will be published in the newsletter and on our website. Linda explained what FASTCAT is and that it is offered at the trials. Obedience and Rally Trials: Ralph reported that he will be looking for stewards for our December trials held at our building. Nominating Committee: Linda reported that the nominating committee will be looking for possible candidates for office next year. If anyone is interested, please let the committee know. Program: Linda introduced Ralph who spoke on tools and tips he uses to train Smokey. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20PM Respectfully Submitted, Chris Franczek

10 Page 10 October 2018 Chatter-Barks Proposed Changes to the Club s By-Laws To Be VOTED ON at October Meeting The board is recommending a change to the club By-Laws. It is important that members attend our club meeting and vote on this change. The purpose of the change is to allow the board sufficient time to discuss all business without being rushed to do so in a one hour time frame. Not all board members can come earlier than 6PM. But if we extend the board meeting from one hour to two hours, many members will not be able to stay an additional one hour for the general meeting time. It is expected that the board meetings will be held immediately prior to the general meeting. However, when there are a lot of topics on the agenda, this By-Laws change will allow for a meeting to be held on a different day, typically on the first Monday of the month. The time and date for the board meeting would be published in the newsletter and/or ed to the club. This will allow all members the opportunity to plan in advance to attend the board meetings if they desire to do so. OLD: SECTION 3. BOARD MEETINGS: Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held within the Greater Daytona Beach area, immediately prior to each monthly Club meeting at such hour and place designated by the Board of Directors. Written notice of each meeting shall be by electronic or postal mail by the Secretary to all Club members at least five (5) days and not more than ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Directors shall be a majority of the Board of Directors. REPLACE CURRENT PARAGRAPH WITH: Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at a time and place determined by President. Notice of the board meeting shall be published in the monthly newsletter or ed to the membership at least five days and not more than ten days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for a meeting of the board of directors shall be a majority of the Board of Directors.

11 Page 11 October 2018 Chatter-Barks Training Center Address: th. Street Daytona Beach, Fl (Corner of 8th Street & Derbyshire) No mail received at Training Center Remember Chocolate is Poison for your Dog!! Please Help the Humane Societies 2018 Calendar of Events Oct. 13 Full Cleaning 12:30 Oct. 20 Light Cleaning for trial 12:15 Oct. 27 & 28 Brevard Obedience & Rally Trials 1. Southeast Volusia Humane Society Flagler County Humane Society Halifax Humane Society Nov. 3 CGC & CGCA Test 12:30 Nov. 25 Full Cleaning 12:15 Dec. 3 OCOD Awards Party at the Training Center Dec. 7 Set Up For Trial Dec. 8 & 9 OCOD Obedience & Rally Trials Jan. 5 & 6 Feb. 2 & 3 Apr. 20 & 21 Apr. 27 Jun. 1 & Scent Work Trial Tracking Test K9 Jax Obedience & Rally Trials Eye Clinic Toy Dog Club Trials Please check our web site for upcoming classes. ocodb.org