Herd-A-Bout-It. Letter from the CASC President

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1 An Affiliate of The Australian Shepherd Club of America Winter 2013 President President Mary Isenhour-Long Mary (336) Isenhour-Long (336) (cell) Vice-President Bobbie Myrick Vice-president (704) Beverly Eichel (704) Secretary Sandi Payne Greene (919) Secretary Tina Whisnant (704) Treasurer Don Little (843) Treasurer Don Little (843) Board Members Jan Clark (919) Board Members Bobbie Myrick (704) Lynda Shackelford (336) Lynda Shackelford Sandy Little (336) (843) Sandy Affiliate Little Representative (843) Kathi Meyer (828) Letter from the CASC President Happy New Year! What an exciting year we have planned! Hang on for the ride - it should be a fun one! Starting the year off on the right paw we hosted our first herding trials Jan ! It was an awesome weekend especially the weather seventy degrees and perfect for trialing! The judges were super, guiding us along the way. And most importantly thanks to all that helped support this event and kept it running so smoothly. Congratulations on all the wonderful runs that earned Q s and pretty ribbons! We have had a lot of firsts within our club Dec. 8-9, 2012, we held the first ASCA rally trial in South Carolina. The turn out was great! Thanks to all the CASC members and friends that helped to make these events a success. Coming in February, CASC will hold the first ASCA agility trials in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Our intention behind offering these South of the Border events was to fulfill our club s original intentions of being a club to Aussie lovers in both of the Carolina states. To make these events successful, we need everyone to share our messages, promote our events in a positive way, and most of all lend us your helping hand. We are hoping to attract more aussie lovers to enjoy these events, so share the word! As we enter the new year, let us make our goal to keep our club active and progressive. Mark your calendar for our first club meeting Sunday, March 10, immediately after the CASC Tracking test awards and lunch. Our agenda will include re-evaluation our show schedule and making plans for our summer/fall events. Be there! See you soon! Mary Herd-A-Bout-It

2 P a ge 2 Herd-A-Bout-It Winter 2013 Secretary s Notes: June 23, 2012 Longhorn Steakhouse, Burlington, NC Secretary s Notes: CASC Meeting called to order at 3:30PM Members in attendance: Mary Isenhour-Long, Sandi Payne Greene, Pam Manaton, Reggie Moorehead, Susan Moorehead, Bobbie Myrick, Lynda Shackleford; Guests present: Carson McCorvey (mcdog96@gmail.com), Bri Tesarz, Andrea Blizzard, Lauren & Steve Schreiber, (schreiberclan1@verizon.net), Lori Clark (dreamweaversibes@yahoo.com) Committee reports Membership Report none given; website: in previous 7 days had 42 new hits, 14 within the last 3 days Treasurers Report none given; approx. $300 loss from June 2012 Rally trial; CASC received a thank you note from the Rally judge along with check for overpayment. Affiliate Report our ASCA club vote on breed standards is due. Club voted for 3 Board members (Jean Miller, Ann Dechant, Peter Kontos); and voted NO on all 14 sections of proposed revisions to The Breed Standard. Old Business Mary I-L thanked all the exhibitors present for attending the Blast of Summer conformation show. Halloween show Oct. 26, 27, 28, P4E next CASC event. Two judges remain to be hired (1 conformation, 1 rally). Same schedule as last year. Members are needed to fill volunteer needs. A show secretary is needed. Pam M. will handle pre-entries and buy prizes. Sandi PG will organize the food. Susan will try to get Boy Scouts to volunteer. Mary I-L proposed 3 one hour agility workshops on Friday before the show with Pamela Bryan Meeks (9-12 Crosses, 1-4 Gamblers). Two grooming tables will be offered at Raffle (for ASGHI). Petsmart & Tanger Outlet coupons in exhibitor packets (need more donations). Mary mentioned that the agility computer program has a glitch. Bobbie made a motion to lower entry fee for altered classes to match non-regular classes (6-9, 9-12). Pam seconded the motion. Discussion: it is believed that it is not permitted under ASCA rules. Club vote defeated the motion. *Mary please send Publisher version of show premium to Pam. Rally Trial - Dec. 8 & 9, Myrtle Beach, SC Judges are hired, sanctioned, premium is almost done. Host motel is the Sea Mist Motel (oceanfront), rooms are $40/night with $50 dog fee. Herding Trial Jan. 12 & 13, Finley Vue Farm, Burlington, NC Susan is hiring judges (Martin Walter, Jeannie Joy Hartnagle- Taylor), sanctioning pending. Agility Trial Feb. 16 & 17, Dogs Way Inn, Myrtle Beach, SC Judges not yet hired, Mary is arranging for an A frame, Host motel is the Sea Mist Motel (oceanfront), rooms are $40/night with $50 dog fee. Mary proposed that CASC consider doing a conformation show in SC April 2013? It would need to be scheduled to attract exhibitors from GA. Lynda made a motion and Susan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Minutes from March 11, 2012 meeting approved.

3 Herd-A-Bout-It Winter 2013 P a ge 3 New Business Plans for future trials Mary proposed that CASC keep the February agility trial local, April agility in SC, October show local. Rally & herding: keep spring trial in NC. Conformation: we ll try one in SC, plus one in summer and October in NC. Halloween show 2013: take rally and obedience out of the October show and do a rally/obedience stand alone trial on another date. The 2013 October show will have only conformation and agility. Propose doing a conformation best in circuit prize with min. entry (monetary with photo of trophy?) Meeting adjourned 5:00PM Meeting notes submitted by Sandi Payne Greene August 25, 2012 Herding Fun Day, Findley Vue Farm, Burlington, NC Secretary s Notes: CASC Meeting called to order at 1:50PM Members in attendance: Mary Isenhour-Long, Jan, Clark, Angelica DeMont, Sandi Payne Greene, Reggie Moorehead, Susan Moorehead, Bobbie Myrick, Lynda Shackelford; Guests Marta DePaolis, Kelly Martin, Tim Sledge. Committee reports Membership Report none given Treasurers Report none given; approx. $500 loss from June 2012 Rally trial; may have broken even on the conformation show Affiliate Report The breed standard is revised as a result of the recent vote. Susan will handle club renewal. We have an ad running in the Aussie Times (Sept.) announcing our move into S.C. plus list of our scheduled events. Minutes from June 23, 2012 meeting approved. Old Business Halloween show Oct. 26, 27, 28, P4E next CASC event. Same schedule as last year. Two 3 hour agility workshops on Friday before the show with Pamela Bryan Meeks (9:30AM -12PM Crosses, 1:30PM 4:30PM Gamblers/distance work. $45 each or both for $80). Jan Clark will be show secretary. Mary will handle agility and post call for volunteers and show announcement on CHAT. Shannon Jones will help with Rally on Friday. Susan will get coupons for exhibitor packets and will try to get Boy Scouts to volunteer. Idea presented to have show entry coupons for next year. Sandi PG will organize the food (Susan bringing lasagna, Lynda will bring her 3 pot crockpot for soups, MIL and SPG will bring single large crockpots). We need someone to handle day of show entries, registration desk, ring stewards. Angelica will help with Rally paperwork for all but Novice. There may be a scheduling problem between rally and agility. Health clinic at show with Dr. Susanne Hughes of Colony Park Animal Hospital: Susan is getting ASCA kits for blood draw for DNA. Rally Trial - Dec. 8 & 9, Myrtle Beach, SC Judges are hired, sanctioned, premium is almost done. Host motel is the Sea Mist Motel (oceanfront), rooms are $40/night with $50 dog fee. Herding Trial Jan. 12 & 13, Finley Vue Farm, Burlington, NC Susan is hiring judges (Martin Walter, Jeannie Joy Hartnagle- Taylor), sanctioning pending, open to all herding breeds w/ tracking number (with service membership), A course sheep, B course ducks, need trial secretary, 2 timers and 2 scribes, parking question no RV parking available, may need to limit runs due to daylight hours. Agility Trial Feb. 16 & 17, Dogs Way Inn, Myrtle Beach, SC Judges not yet hired, Mary is arranging for an A frame, Host motel is the Sea Mist Motel (oceanfront), rooms are $40/night with $50 dog fee.

4 P a ge 4 Herd-A-Bout-It Winter 2013 Mary proposed that CASC consider doing a conformation show in SC April 2013? It would need to be scheduled to attract exhibitors from GA. Lynda made a motion and Susan seconded the motion. Motion carried. New Business Plans for future trials Mary proposed that CASC keep the February agility trial local, April agility in SC, October show local. Rally & herding: keep spring trial in NC. Conformation: we ll try one in SC, plus one in summer and October in NC. Halloween show 2013: take rally and obedience out of the October show and do a rally/obedience stand alone trial on another date. The 2013 October show will have only conformation and agility. Propose doing a conformation best in circuit prize with min. entry (monetary with photo of trophy?) New ASCA rule: Mats must be washed down between conformation and rally/obedience. Too difficult to do at our show. Discussion to be continued. December 2012 rally in S.C. CASC may sponsor a rally workshop there. March 2013 tracking test Jack Sappenfield and Jacob Kay hired as judges. April 27 & 28, 2013 agility Paws4Ever. Sandi will reserve the agility field and small room. Ribbons from Bobbie: due to small number of altered entries we have a lot of leftover ribbons. Less expensive ribbons selected and we can try to fill in gaps with leftover ribbons with center ribbon replaced. Equipment trailer rental agreement: Sandi moved to approve. Lynda seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 3:00PM Meeting notes submitted by Sandi Payne Greene October 26, 2012 CASC Halloween Show, Mebane, NC Secretary s Notes: Meeting called to order at 9:40pm Members in attendance: Mary Isenhour-Long, Jan Clark, Connie Felton, Sandi Payne Greene, Don Little, Sandy Little, Kathi Meyer, Pam Manaton, Susan Moorehead, Bobbie Myrick, Lynda Shackelford; Guest Bri Tesarz. From the President Many thanks to all members for the great turnout. This is really needed to make the show successful. Committee reports Membership report none given Treasurers report - +/- $4500 in the bank. We lose money at shows and make it back at workshops and clinics. Ribbons invoice for October show is $809 which is more than double the usual cost. We usually lose $600 at the October show. We need to purchase a measuring wheel and wickets for agility. Affiliate report club renewal forthcoming MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORMS are now Due! See page 13 Send in Today!

5 Herd-A-Bout-It Winter 2013 P a ge 5 Minutes from August 25, 2012 meeting approved. Old Business Halloween show Oct. 26, 27, 28, P4E: Pam has heard a comment regarding the lack of obedience at this trial. Discussion: Should the club cut back on events? What show format to we want? Should we offer conformation sweepstakes? Bobbie suggests rally and obedience at her location. Mary suggests conformation and agility at Halloween shows, agility at Myrtle Beach and April P4E. Herding Trial Jan. 12 & 13, Finley Vue Farm, Burlington, NC: Susan reports: sanctioning is in, judges hired: Saturday Ken Silveira; Sunday Dana MacKenzie; course designer Cathy Hartley We need 2 timers and 2 scorers. Myrtle Beach agility Feb. 16 & 17, 2013: Mary reports on cancellation of CCDS reservation and decision to use convention center. Due to change in venue and lack of advertising time Mary suggests we cancel the rally workshop. She will look at the facility asap. Bobby moves to cancel, SPG seconds, motion carries workshop cancelled. Rally trial will be held. Tracking Test - March 10, 2013: judges hired Jack Sappenfield and Jacob Kay. Agility Trial April 27 & 28, P4E: facility reserved New Business Herding clinic with Cathy Hartley suggested. Election of CASC officers President Mary Isenhour-Long Vice President Bobbie Myrick Treasurer Don Little Secretary Sandi Payne Greene Affiliate Rep Kathi Meyer Board members Jan Clark, Sandy Little, Lynda Shackelford Meeting adjourned 10:45pm Meeting notes submitted by Sandi Payne Greene CASC Tracking Test is March 10, 2013 Premium is now available at CASC Spring Meeting will be held after tracking see info.

6 P a ge 6 Herd-A-Bout-It Winter 2013 Calendar of Events CASC South of the Border Agility February 16 & 17, 2013 A Dog s Way Inn, Murrells Inlet, SC Our first ASCA agility trial in South Carolina Come! Help us make this a success! What a great way to combine our love of dogs with the love of the beach! CASC Tracking Test Sunday, March 10, 2013 Cane Creek Campground, Snow Camp, NC Track laying will begin on Sat. March 9; the actual test will be on Sunday, March 10 at 9 am. Join us for a great tracking demonstration! CASC Spring Meeting Sunday, March 10, 2013 Cane Creek Campground, Snow Camp, NC Make plans to attend! Covered dish lunch, for members and tracking participants, with CASC meeting afterwards. Members should plan to be there around 11:00 am. ASCA Agility Trials - Mebane, NC April 27 & 28, 2013 This agility trial will be held in Mebane at the Paws4Ever Training Facility. Be a part of it! CASC members get special ringside seating! Mark your calendars and join us for a fun weekend!

7 Herd-A-Bout-It Winter 2013 P a ge 7 Photo Album 2012 Agility Fun Mebane s Paws4Ever facility is host to our April and October agility trials. The nice weather made last year s trials a blast of fun! Our Halloween show was or biggest ever with over 250 runs for the weekend! Join us in lovely Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for our first ASCA agility trial at nearby Murrells Inlet! February 16 & 17 are our show dates. In April, we will return to Mebane on the 27 & 28th for more agility fun!

8 P a ge 8 Newsletter Title V olume 1, I s s u e 1 Summer Shows... CASC hosted three conformation shows at Dogtown Training Academy, in Burlington, NC. We had new exhibitors, some old timers with a junior handler or two... to make for a fun weekend of showing! Or Herding Fun Days And CASC Meetings... Our dogs seem to do it all! Members and guests enjoyed watching their dogs turn on to stock.

9 Newsletter Title V olume 1, I s s u e 1 P a ge 9 And for Halloween... CASC hosted their annual Halloween Weekend - three big days of Conformation, Agility, Rally, and Obedience! There is always something for everyone with CASC! We have great members, super food, and the camaraderie that makes all the work seem worthwhile. Thanks, all!

10 P a ge 10 Newsletter Title V olume 1, I s s u e 1 RALLY Did Someone say... RALLY? Whether it is in NC or SC, our rally exhibitors know where the fun is! Our summer rally trials were held at Oakridge Training Center in Salisbury, NC. Lots of happy winners here! And, who cannot resist that sunrise over the ocean! Wake up to sunshine and blue skies ready to Rally at our Myrtle Beach Trials last December.

11 Newsletter Title V olume 1, I s s u e 1 P a ge 11 STOCKDOG TRIALS 2013 And starting the 2013 year off with a Bang with our first Herding Trials! We did it! Thanks to Kelly Martin, Kathy Hartley, Kristina Sigmon, Findley Vue Farms, great judges, and some amazing volunteers... for making our herding weekend so much fun! The weather was excellent! The dogs were awesome as well as their handlers! And, as always we have the best food in town! We had a good assortment of breeds, not only Aussies and some of them traveled from as far away as New York state! What wonderful dogs we had participating, especially at the higher levels gives us all incentive to keep practicing the skills that our dogs are so attuned to. Thanks to all the members and guests that made our first ASCA herding trials such a huge success. More fun in the future, I am sure!

12 It s Membership Renewal time...

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14 CASC Spring Meeting Sunday, March 10, 2013 After Awards and Covered Dish lunch at our Tracking Test Cane Creek Campground - Exit 145, Burlington, NC Arrival time: 10:30-11:00 am, please Directions to the site from I-85/40 West: Take Exit 145 Burlington - Liberty Exit (Hwy 49). Take Hwy. 49 south. Continue 9 miles on Hwy. 49 South. Turn left on Beale Road. Go 1 mile to stop sign. Go straight across at stop sign. Turn left on Longest Acre Road. Go.2 miles and turn right into the campground. We will meet at the Log Cabin near the Stage Area. Drive into the park, past the homes, and into the camping area Longest Acres Rd., Snow Camp, NC PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US! Agility Trial Update Schedule Next Meeting Future Events & Workshops 5788 Mountain Trail Snow Camp, NC 27349