GOLD DIGGINGS. President s Message

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1 GOLD DIGGINGS President s Message The Awards Banquet was held on April 23. Once again a huge thank you is due to Jean Herbert. Jean calculated all the points and got the trophies organized, got all the crate tags in order and organized, brought all the trophies to the banquet and -- WHEUUU all the other items large and small that are necessary for this event. Jean a bit thank you for all your hard work We also need to thank Diane Nest for organizing the banquet and doing all the work with Maggianos, Once again it was a very enjoyable and delicious afternoon. Congratulations! to all the winners and everyone who attended showing their support of the winners and the effort it takes to win a trophy. Our next membership meeting is scheduled for May 21 and will be held at the Northglenn Rec Center once again. Social from 1:30 until 2:00 and meeting from 2:00-4:00. An agenda will be posted on our website prior to the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting. Marcy Werner MHGRC Gold Diggings 1

2 THE MINUTES MHGRC Membership Mee/ng March 11, 2017 The mee/ng was called to order by Suzie Jordan at 0906 am. The January 29, 2017 mee2ngs minutes were approved. Mo2on made by Linda Stranahan and seconded by Sandy Whicker. Welcome to the BisseFe- Beaumaris Scholarship Fun Match. Today is in honor of the BisseFe Family and their contribu2ons to Goldens. Our proceeds, as well as other dona2ons today, will benefit the CSU Scholarship Founda2on. Vice President Report: per Suzie, as Pam has laryngi2s. Guests present today: Barbara Jackman from Summit County- has a boy in Obedience. Kate Bullock and Jeff Bahls: ac2ve in Conforma2on and Agility. Melissa Renn: competes in AKC and UKC, lives in Loveland. Carolyn Kovacs: 2 dogs in Conforma2on. Having met the needed requirements: Voted in today, the Club welcomes Kate, Carolyn and Melissa as new members! New members, please send your address to Kathy Bourland (starzgoldens@gmail.com), so Kathy can add you to Facebook and the Constant Comet distribu2on lis2ngs. Treasurer Report: Kathy Janda: The Club has $21K in the bank. Kathy men2oned that Jeffco has raised their cost (as many facili2es have). The cost for today s event was $1100- double what it used to be. Kathy Bourland men2oned a new facility on 100 th and Wadsworth called Matrix- Matrixdog.com in Westminster as a new possibility for us. Specialty Report: Suzie Jordan Deb McCormick and Suzie con2nue to plan ahead. The Specialty is August th at Island Grove Park in Greely. Messages have been sent out reques2ng volunteers. Please volunteer for your venue/s of choice you are what makes this event so successful! Our new members will look for direc2on on the posi2ons required. Please step- up to help them learn and enjoy this fun event. Friday Night, August 18 th - FUN TIMES- Club BBQ with our Grill Masters Bruce and Erik managing the coals! The Club will provide burgers, sausages and hot dogs. If you want to be more fancy with steaks, etc.- stock your coolers- and the Masters will toss them on the grill for YOU! MHGRC Gold Diggings 2

3 Agility: Kathy Janda Agility Trial: April 7-9 th at Douglas County Fairgrounds, looking good for volunteers. If you are interested, please connect with Kathy. Agility Trial: July 7-9 th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. We NEED volunteers yet please. Obedience Report: Francie Pusateri Time spent with Fun Match work- Thank you Francie, now complete. Francie is currently working on the judges for the Specialty. Field Report: Nancy Ego WC/WCX: 8/6/17. The two tests will be held in one day, at Julie Knutson s property in Orchard. Sharon Albright will be the Chair. The Secretary posi2on is open. Please contact Nancy with your interest. Hunt Test: 9/16-17, 2017 at Cherylon Loveland s in Orchard. Nancy is also working on Field Fun days. There was a discussion concerning the bungies and status of the cords and baskets. Nancy to check with Mike regarding replacing/fixing our current cords. There is a company that we could order replacements if need be. Old Business: Awards Banquet: Banquet is April 23 rd at 11:30AM at Maggiano s, off I- 25 in Centennial. Diane Nest is collec2ng the $27.00 per person cost. Volunteers Needed: Specialty: Hospitality- to assist Beth as well as many MORE opportuni2es! Need Club volunteer for the commifee for the July agility Trial (7/7-9 th ), meaning you are on- site during the day/s of your choosing. This is an AKC requirement. New Business: Breeder referral discussion: Aner much discussion, the following was passed unanimously by the club members present: As of 2018: Members interested in lis5ng li7ers with the Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club will be required to pay a $25. fee and volunteer 8 hours within a 12 month period of 5me. Kathy Janda requested a dona2on of $1000 to the BisseFe- Beaumaris Scholarship Fund. Mo2on by Kathy Bourland, seconded by Bruce McLean. Mee2ng Adjourned at 09:43. MHGRC Gold Diggings 3

4 AGILITY REPORT Chief Ring Steward Extraordinaire Michele Janowiak Fly'n Hi's Win'n Takes Charge, "Charge" Jim Gregory MHGRC Agility Trials, Apr 7 & 9, 2017 The Chip PACH CH Jema s Last Of The Mohicans, Hawkeye Michele Janowiak & Jennifer Grossnickle PDAC, March 18-19, 2017 Two Double Q s RMATC, March 24-26, 2017 Two Double Q s with 1 st and 2 2 nd Places MHGRC Agility Trials, Apr 7-9, 2017 Two Double Q s with a 2 nd and 4 th Place MHGRC Gold Diggings 4

5 Treasurer s Report through April 29, 2017 Kathy Janda Bank Balance at 4/29/17 $27, Club Expenses: Tax Prepara2on $1, Breakfast at March Mee2ng $ Trailer Parking $ Dona2ons (Total paid to Ann BisseFe Scholarship fund was $1,178 - $1000 $1, from club funds and addi2onal $178 donated from members) D&O Insurance $1, Shredding old records $50.40 Club Revenue: Deposit Refund from S2llroven $2, Dues (from first of the year to date) $2, Trophy Dona2ons for Specialty $ Club Prepaids: Birds Sept Hunt Test $ Grounds and AKC Fees July agility trial $ Specialty Ribbons and AKC Fees $1, Events: Goldens Only Fun Match Revenue $ Expenses(grouds only) $1, Loss ($753.00) MHGRC Gold Diggings 5

6 Bank Balance at 4/29/17 $27, April Agility Trial Revenue (entry fees were down about $3500 from last year) $22, Expenses (I am s2ll expec2ng the final invoice from Dougco so the final profit $17, will be about $4,300, approximately $1000 less than last year) Profit $4, Awards Banquet Revenue $ Expenses (This is the Mile Hi Bucks and Maggianos only. We have not paid for $1, all of the trophy engraving and misc. expenses yet) Loss ($809.00) OBEDIENCE/RALLY Mystic Dreaminz Elysian, "EZ" Owner: Jeanne von Barby RN at nine months. First RA leg at 10 months. Elysian s I Yam What I Yam UDX RE TD SH WCX, "Tater" Owner: Jeanne von Barby Rottie Club... 14th UDX leg Collie Club of CO 15th UDX leg Terry All KC 16th UDX leg 2nd Terry All: Utility 1st place + OTCH pts Springcreek Oaks Rocky Mtn High CDX, BN, RA, TD, JH, WC, "Traveller" Owner: Kay Walker New titles Collie Club CDX and Collie Club RA Princess Corona II "Corona" Owned by Rick and Monica Keracik. Earned her Nose Work Level II title at the Mountain Dogs Nose Work Trial in Meeker, Colorado on April 9, Mariah's Blake Street Bomber "Dante"Owners: Bonnie & Guy Thompson & Leslie Blythe Grand Island kennel Club Rally Novice B April 23,2017 3rd place for a New Title Rosette MHGRC Gold Diggings 6

7 FIELD REPORT There are no field brags this month, but I expect plenty next time as the hunt test season gets going. The WC/X test will be August 6th at Gun-Club Labs in Orchard, thank you Sharon Albright for chairing. We will be doing two tests in one day with the Flat Coat Enthusiasts, so it should be a fun day. The hunt test is Sept 16th and 17th in Wellington. I have judges lined up. I am looking for a head marshall, gun captain and hostess. Also need an equipment person. It's never too early to volunteer! I do not yet have a training day scheduled due to this winter's weird weather, the lack of birds available in the area, tied up with chairing the hunt test, and oh yes, a promising new puppy in the house. I will get something for the summer. Congratulations to everyone who titled in the field last year and good luck in the coming months! Hopefully we can get some water work in soon. Congratulations to Herb Herbert and Carbide who won the hunt test trophy. Most master passes by an amateur owned and handled dog. Nancy Ego MHGRC Gold Diggings 7

8 RALLY PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS The Companion Events Department is pleased to announce new enhancements to the AKC Rally program. The AKC Rally program has not had any changes to the class structure since its launch in We thank you, the clubs, for your continued support in hosting AKC Rally trials. Over the years we have heard from many rally handlers who have won the Rally Novice title, saying they are not ready to move up to the Advanced level class, which requires the dog to work off-leash. AKC has created a new class and title for dogs that have won the Rally Novice title, but have not yet earned a qualifying score in the Advanced class. The Rally Intermediate class and associated title (RI), will provide a stepping-stone class to help prepare teams for the off-leash performance required in the Advanced class. The Intermediate course is a mirror image of the Advanced course without a jump. It is the Novice exhibitor s choice to take advantage of this additional opportunity and the RI title is not required to enter the Advanced class. We have also listened to the Rally Fancy who have long asked for a champion level title. We are excited to announce the new Master class and associated title (RM), as well as the Rally Champion title (RACH), both of which will provide additional challenges for dedicated rally exhibitors. The criteria to earn the RACH title (sounds like ROCK ) requires the team to earn 20 triple qualifying scores; qualifying in the Advanced B, Excellent B and Master classes at the same trial, at 20 separate events, plus earn 300 RACH points from the Excellent B and Master classes. Points are determined by a dog s score. At least 200 RACH points must be earned from the Rally Master class. Please review the full details of these program enhancements at this link on the AKC Rally News and Updates page and share this information with your club members responsible for managing your rally events. Clubs may start to apply for events with these new classes on August 1, 2017 for events held on or after November 1, Should you have any questions, please write to us at Rally@akc.org. Pamela Manaton Director of Obedience, Rally and Tracking MHGRC Gold Diggings 8

9 CONFORMATION MHGRC Newsletter brags due April 26 th : Brags from: Angela and Bruce McLean Kingsgold Guilty As Zin "Zach" Angela and Bruce McLean Terry-All KC 4/8/17 Winners Dog and Best of Winners Timberbash's Corkscrew Gully "Aspen" Angela and Bruce McLean Terry's-All KC 4/8/17 Reserve Winners Bitch Timberbash's Corkscrew Gully "Aspen" Angela and Bruce McLean Terry's-All KC 4/9/17 Reserve Winners Bitch Brags from: Jennifer DeLaurant HICOUNTRY GLENBROOK'S SLIDE'N NTA HOME "Homer" Jennifer DeLaurent, Don and Vickie Carson Major Reserve Winner's Dog - Wichita Kennel Club Major Reserve Winner's Dog - Hutchinson Kennel Club Reserve Winner's Dog - Salina Kennel Club Winner's Dog (Major) - Grand Island Kennel Club HICOUNTRY'S NOT UR AVI-RAGE PIC-A-NIC "BooBoo" Jennifer DeLaurent Major Reserve Winner's Dog - Garden City Kennel Club Brags from: Kathy Thompson/Leslie Blythe Golden's registered name: Audie Owner Kathleen Thompson/Leslie Blythe Show, date ScottsBluff KC (1) BOS ScottsBluff KC (2) SEL ScottsBluff KC (3) BOS Grand Island KC BOB & Bronz Grand Championship Grand Island KC SEL Brags from: Linda and Mike Gehring IntCH High Country Double the Ransom CGC Ransom Lynda & Mike Gehring Int l show, Greeley CO. New champion w/ 1 = BOB & Group 3 MHGRC Gold Diggings 9

10 CONFORMATION Brags from: Jean and Herb Herbert MACH BR's Never A Dull Moment UDX2 OM2 MXB MJB MH WCX VCX ADHF "Carbide" Grand Island Kennel Club, April 22, 2017 Winner's Dog, Major Win! NOHS-BIS GCH HiCountry-Mariah s Fashion-ICE-Ta, Jackie O Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson Plum Creek Kennel Club #2, February 18, 2017 New BRONZE GRAND CHAMPION!!! Mariah s Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jean Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson Plum Creek Kennel Club #2, February 18, 2017 Reserve Winner s Bitch Mariah s Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jean Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson Colorado Kennel Club, February 19, 2017 Reserve Winner s Bitch Mariah s Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jean Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson Colorado Kennel Club, February 20, 2017 Reserve Winner s Bitch Mariah s Marilyn Merlot, Norma Jean Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson Grand Island Kennel Club, April 22, 2017 WB/BOW MAJOR WIN!!! Last One: Jema s Rule The Roost Doodle Jennifer and Mark Grossnickle April 22, Northwest Arkansas KC WB-her FIRST 2 POINTS!!! MHGRC Gold Diggings 10

11 GRF UPDATE The Shine On Project: A Novel Way to Approach Cancer developed tumors. Researchers spent the first six months investigating how to do The vision to create a world where we no longer fear cancer drives the work of Dr. Jaime Modiano and his colleagues in the Animal Cancer Care and Research Program of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. The Shine On study represents a turning point in their efforts to achieve this vision, by finding a way to prevent hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive, malignant tumor of blood vessel cells, in dogs. To do this, Modiano s group plans to use a test to find hemangiosarcoma cells in the blood of dogs at risk for the disease. His group will then treat the dogs that have hemangiosarcoma cells in their blood with a new drug that kills the those cells before they ever have a chance to form a tumor. The Milestones for Shine On Shine On became a reality thanks to funding from the Golden Retriever Foundation, American Boxer Charitable Foundation, Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, and AKC Canine Health Foundation. The study is divided into three phases, each of which represents one of the three milestones that Modiano s group expects to achieve. Phase 1, the first milestone, is to confirm that testing for the presence of hemangiosarcoma cells in the blood of dogs will help distinguish dogs that have the disease from dogs that do not. Phase 2, the second milestone, is to determine if testing for the presence of hemangiosarcoma cells in the blood will be useful in predicting when tumors become resistant to treatment, therefore helping to predict which patients will relapse and when. Phase 3, the third milestone, is to find hemangiosarcoma cells in the blood at the earliest stages of the disease and to treat dogs that have these cells with a drug called ebat to eliminate the hemangiosarcoma cells from the blood before tumors have a chance to form. Progress and Early Results Modiano s team began working on the Shine On project in March A major challenge was to refine the blood test so that hemangiosarcoma cells in the blood could be detected not only in dogs with tumors, but also in dogs that had not yet this, identifying several molecules that they believe will improve the sensitivity and specificity of the test for early detection. In the next six months, they made substantial progress toward the first two milestones. Modiano s team screened blood samples from 54 dogs in Phase 1. Thirty-one dogs were unaffected and the other 23 dogs had hemangiosarcoma, another type of cancer, or a spleen mass that was due to a condition other than cancer. They defined the smallest number of hemangiosarcoma cells that the test could detect in a routine blood sample and confirmed that hemangiosarcoma cells are not detectable in the blood of otherwise healthy dogs at low risk for the disease. MHGRC Gold Diggings 11

12 Early results from Phase 2, where researchers tested samples from dogs that are undergoing treatment, suggest the patented blood test could show when a treatment might not work as well. In preparation for Phase 3, they established the safety of ebat, a drug developed at the University of Minnesota to treat hemangiosarcoma and other cancers, in two clinical trials. They also documented the ability of ebat to eliminate the cells responsible for initiating and maintaining hemangiosarcoma. ebat s remarkable safety record, potential to directly kill the cells that form hemangiosarcoma tumors, and ability to modify the cellular environment so it becomes inhospitable for tumor growth and survival make it a highly desirable drug for hemangiosarcoma prevention. Next Steps The plan is to continue enrolling dogs in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Shine On for the duration of the study. Modiano expects enrollment for Phase 3 to begin in fall Golden retrievers, boxers, and Portuguese water dogs from the lower 48 states that are at least 6 years old and have no evidence of disease will be eligible to participate in Phase 3. Owners will receive information about how the test is done, how to interpret results, and options after testing. Complete information on eligibility and rules for participation is available on the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Investigation Center website at ebat chemoprevention therapy will be available exclusively at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, for eligible dogs participating in Phase 3 of the Shine On study. These dogs must have had two consecutive positive tests for hemangiosarcoma cells in the blood and have no detectable tumor. Their owners must consent to the dog s treatment with ebat. Conclusion Shine On represents a shift in both the way we think about cancer and the way we conduct research. The project is progressing on schedule, and Modiano s team is optimistic, as the results so far are consistent with their predictions. Opportunity Modiano and his team are interested in expanding eligibility to participate in Shine On to dogs from other breeds, funding permitting. If you wish to help expand and accelerate recruitment and progress by contributing financially to this important research, please contact Andrea Fahrenkrug at afahren@umn.edu. MHGRC Gold Diggings 12