Golden Notes. From our Officers SPRING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

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1 NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB Golden Notes Elected Officers: President Eileen Oshiro Secretary/ Treasurer Lisa Newton 1675 Fallen Leaf Los Altos, CA VP Performance Terry Southard VP Breed Jeanetta Gulden VP Field Debbie Tandoc Director Nancy Kelly Director Linda Lang MARCH/APRIL 2011 From our Officers Well, it s trying to be spring...i think. Between storms, freezing temperatures and summer like temperatures, I think the weather is doing a pretty good job in keeping us on our toes. Tracking season is pretty much over, but conformation, agility, obedience, and field are never ending! Training is always on. We are still looking to finalize some more details before we actually put in the bid for the 2016 GRCA National, but plan on it! It s a huge endeavor and requires all of us to help. What are you going to volunteer to do? Eileen Oshiro NORCAL GRC President Inside this issue: VOLUME 41, ISSUE II SPRING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The May General meeting for NorCal will be held in conjunction with the Picnic Trial which will be on Sunday May 29 of Memorial Day Weekend at Jones Lake. It will be a pot luck (all the picnic trials at Jones Lake are pot lucks). Meeting will be at noon, Picnic trial will be the usual hours. Come join us for the Picnic Trial and stay for the meeting or just come for lunch and the meeting! This is an excellent opportunity to try out some of that hunt instinct. President s Message 1 Standing Officials Financial Secretary Patty Simmons Membership Secretary Suzanne Bria Upcoming NORCAL GRC Field Events Saturday, May 14 - PHEASANT FLYER DAY - 8:00-5:00 (approx) CRTA Denverton grounds, Suisun City Fees include birds, shells and entry to CRTA property Pheasants only - 2 land series for each (WC/WCX) level will be set up Entry forms will be available on the website soon. More information: Debbie Tandoc - GoldEndPin@aol.com * * * * * * * * * * * * Saturday, April 23 - PICNIC TRIAL Training Day 8:30-4:00 (approx) Ornbaun's - ducks and pheasants (WC/WCX prep!) Sunday, May 30 - PICNIC TRIAL Training Day 8:30-4:00 (approx) Location TBA (Ornbaun's or Jones Lake) * * * * * * * * * * * * SUNDAY JUNE 5 Norcal WC/WCX test CRTA Denverton grounds, Suisun City Spring Meeting 1 Editor s Bark 2 In Memory 2 Thank-You! 3 CCA 3 Board Meeting Minutes 3 Members Brags 4 From the Field 5 Breeder of Merit Article 6-7 Beat the Heat Match 8 Club Information 9 Upcoming Events 10

2 GOLDEN NOTES Editor s Bark Vines of Gold Page 2 Argus Rise of the Phoenix, CD, OA, OA Dogs are not our whole lives but they make our lives whole Roger Caras Over my Spring Break as a teacher, I had the opportunity to attend the NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue event, Vines of Gold. This was a new event for NGRR and was spear-headed by Shirlee Thomas. The day was beautiful, the food delicious, and the attendance was great; over 150 people and almost as many golden retrievers! In support of the K9 Cancer Walk, 50% of the net proceeds will be shared between the top four walk teams represented at the event. The K9 Cancer Walk is sponsored by the Morris Animal Foundation and there will be two walks in the California area in The first happens on May 7th in Elk Grove and another will happen in Los Gatos on Oct 9th so there is time to team together. Very few of us in the Golden Community have not been affected by canine cancer. The efforts by the various organizations to find a cure gives us all hope. Being involved either through participation or donations of the K9 Cancer Walks not only brings much needed attention but funds to support current and future research. And let s not forget our support for NGGR. In 2010, there were over 1300 applications with the placement of almost 240 dogs. The time and effort it takes to foster and place these beautiful animals is priceless. The foster families are the key to successful adoptions. A recent visit to the NGGR website ( showed the many ways help is needed for this much valued organization. Please take some time to visit and help. As a breeder, I never want any of my dogs to end up in Rescue but I very much want Rescue to be around just in case. I walked away from the afternoon of Vines of Gold with an armful of goodies from the silent auction and a renewed comfort, knowing that Rescue is as strong and committed as ever; ready to help those once forgotten. Life got darker and the Rainbow Bridge got brighter as Yesterday we lost Bounce...she was my best buddy and Kristen's constant companion and bed partner through so many of her continuing illnesses... Westbury's Built With Springs CD, CGC, TDI Bounce to Sue, Kim, and Kristen Carpenter Argus Candle in the Wind Elton 8/31/99-3/18/11 No need for fancy titles when you are a champion of the heart. Rest well sweetness. Loved and co-owned by Laura Finco, and Karen and Paul Bruneau.

3 Page 3 VOLUME 41, ISSUE II From Suzanne Fortner I thank you all so much for presenting the President s Award to me. Of course, it came as a complete surprise. But NORCAL Hospitality is never accomplished alone. I must pass this recognition on to my friends who willingly step up to help in so many ways from planning and taste testing to clearing the last table Janice Hall Trish Gonsalves Pam McDonald Suzanne Bria Linda and Kim Tidwell June Smith Linda Lang Carla Campbell Lisa Newton Christine Hsu Suzanne Mikolajcik Sarah Wright Eileen Oshiro Nancy Kelly If I have forgotten anyone, call me for a free cupcake! Mangia! NORCAL GRC Conformation Certificate Assessment July 24, 2011 Lafayette Community Center Evaluators: Debbie Claussen, Ainslie Mills, and Barb Branstad Limit: 21 dogs (NORCAL GRC members will have the opportunity to enter prior to the general public so be on the watch for the premium list announcement) Thank you! Suzanne Bria, Toni Maita, Christine Hsu, and Linda Lang The 2011 Specialty Grounds Committee needs extra canopies for the show, Saturday, October 22nd, First choice: white or tan or neutral colors. Please contact Suzanne M. at szm2@comcast.net or (707) Judges are: Jane Jenesen Breed/Juniors Mike Bavilacqua Beg/Vet Novice, Utility Debbie Berry Sweeps Linda Hause Open, Rally NorCal Board of Directors Meeting at Michael s Restaurant February 11, 2011 Time: 5:30pm Attended by: Nancy Kelly, Jeanetta Gulden, Linda Lang, Debbie Tandoc & Terry Southard Eileen Oshiro would join us at 6:00pm, she was delayed at work. Agility Linda Lang discussed the upcoming Agility events sponsored by NorCal Sept 2 Friday Sept 3 Sat Dixon, CA Since the Agility match was an excellent revenue raiser Linda will check to see if a match can be held Saturday after the trial. Nov 12 Sat Nov 13 Sun Santa Rosa, CA Linda will check to see if a match can be held Friday, Nov 3 as a fund raiser. Field Debbie Tandoc discussed the upcoming field events. Flyer Day (Ducks) March 5 th Held at Denverton, CA Next Picnic Trial March 20 th Ornbauns Cordelia, CA NorCal Hunt Test March 26 & 27 Denverton, CA NorCal WC/WCX Test June 5 Janet Wood is Chairman Denverton, CA Debbie is going to try to organize a Pleasant Day prior to the WC/WCX test. Potential dates would be May 7 (avoid May 8 as it is Mother s Day) May 14, 15 or 21 She will advise which date can be finalized. Usually Nancy Kelly would bring frozen ducks from Nancy Corbin s to the Flyer Day, however, since I am unable to attend the Flyer Day (bitch due to whelp) Debbie will check with Susan Osborn to pick up birds and put them in her freezer in Morgan Hill, then Debbie will pick up. (This has been arranged, birds are in Morgan Hill). Cheryl Baca asked Debbie if she could borrow two Popper Guns to use at a Field Event she is in charge of for the Irish Water Spaniel National Specialty. Cheryl would be totally responsible for the poppers. It was agreed to if a deposit was made on the Poppers. Awards Nancy Kelly brought up a problem this year regarding the awards. More members than usual missed the Dec 15 submission date. It seems since Golden Notes has gone on line, many members don t bother to read it. We put out the awards information in the October issue of Golden Notes. By unanimous agreement we decided to send out an blast 2 weeks prior and one week prior to the closing date for awards in We also discussed changing the closing date to the end of the year since the San Mateo, Salinas, and Oakland shows have changed their dates to the end of the year. However, this does present a problem with being able to tabulate the awards information by Edwina, getting it to Nancy J. Kelly for verification

4 NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB'S 52nd SPECIALTY SHOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2011, 8:00 A.M., ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 4501 PLEASANTON AVENUE, PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA Whether you are a long-time member or brand-new to Norcal, 2011 Specialty Committee Chairs will need your personal contribution to make it all happen! You can offer your help before the Specialty, or you can just help us out on the day of the Specialty, itself. Please join our team, help, and have fun! Many hands are needed to make light work for all! We can match your schedule and your interest with our needs! Your 2011 Specialty contact is Suzanne Mikolajcik, szm2@comcast.net or (707) COMMITTEES CHAIRPERSON SUPPORT TEAM Let us put your name here: Breed Cindy Garcia Obedience Patty Simmons Rally Suzanne Bria Sweeps Barbara Harris Raffle Kathy McIntyre Cindy Garcia Susan Osborn Hospitality Suzanne Fortner Mary Ann Graziano Pam McDonald Chief Ring Steward Cindy Garcia Meredith Pechoultres Obedience Warm-up Ring Dee Dee Anderson Ribbons Lucy Bradford Photographers Don McKee Steve Southard

5 COMMITTEES CHAIRPERSON SUPPORT TEAM Let us put your name here: Parade of Title Holders Jocelyn Lewis Mark Sellers Cancer Research Foundation Karen Swanson Information Center Mary Dent Arline Collins Catalogues Shirley Shipp Raffle Tickets Jennifer Masterson First Aid Trish Miller Mentors Barbara Keller Logo Shirts Jocelyn Lewis Donations Administration/Premium Editor Christine Hsu Publicity Tammy Ballew Catalog Ads Rodney Fong Logo Artist Kelli Doyle Trophies Cindy Garcia Trophy Donations Patty Simmons Cindy Garcia Ron Simmons Grounds/Safety Officer Walter Mikolajcik Corina Marx Jan Richards Jeanetta Gulden After-Specialty Social Trish Miller Judges' Gifts Wendy Silveira Specialty Co-Chairs Cindy Garcia, and Suzanne Mikolajcik, thank all of their Specialty Chairs for their generous support, ideas, and enthusiasm. We are very, very pleased that members and non-members, alike, want to be part of this event. We value everyone s contribution. Please join our team, help, and have fun! Questions? Need Help? Your 2011 Specialty contact is Suzanne Mikolajcik, szm2@comcast.net or (707)

6 2011 Specialty Shirt Order Form Short-Sleeved Pique Polo Shirt with Collar NORCAL GRC 2011 Specialty Gold with Black Embroidered Logo Black with Gold Embroidered Logo $25 each Pre-Order Now or Buy at the Specialty Name Address Phone Size S M L XL Quantity Add Shipping: $5.00 Total Amount: Make checks payable to NORCAL GRC Mail to: Suzanne Mikolajcik, 4000 Green Valley Road, Fairfield, CA Questions? Need Help? Your 2011 Specialty contact is Suzanne Mikolajcik, szm2@comcast.net or (707)

7 NORCAL Golden Retriever Club s Obedience, Rally, Conformation - All Breed and Mixed Breed Beat the Heat! Fun Match Saturday, August 27, 2011, 8 AM to 12:30 PM On the beautiful mowed grass acreage of Kirigin Cellars Winery, Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA Volunteer to steward: stewards get one free entry plus morning & lunch hospitality! Sign up below or contact Dimity Mueller to volunteer: dimitydm@yahoo.com, For updated information visit the NORCAL GRC website at: All ordinary training aids permitted, including prong collars. No harsh corrections. No electronic collars. OBEDIENCE/RALLY FEES (pre-entry closes August 17 th or when limits are reached): Obedience / Rally pre-entries are $13 per entry. Obedience / Rally day-of-match entries are $15 per entry and will be available only if time permits and if class limits are not already filled. Mixed breed legs offered; Match Secretary (terry@coppertop.net) by closing date to arrange. CONFORMATION FEES (pre-entry and day-of-match; pre-entry closes August 17 th ): Conformation pre-entries are $13 per entry. Conformation day-of-match entries are $15 per entry. CGC (Canine Good Citizen) TESTING Enter day-of-match only; fee is only $10 per entry. START TIMES: Obedience starts at 8 AM; Rally & Conformation start at 9 AM. Obedience Novice / Open / Utility. Separate sits & downs ring will begin running at 9 AM; unlimited sits & downs are included with any obedience entry. Rally Novice / Advanced / Excellent; be sure to circle your Rally Jump Height on the entry form. Conformation 2 rings; puppies/adults judged separately; dogs/bitches divided. Minor AKC points okay. Classes offered: Puppies 3-6 mo., 6-9 mo., 9-12 mo., Open (adults); Mixed Breed Class offered. Shade is limited please bring your own! No food for sale on grounds drinks will be available for a donation. Make check or money order payable to: NORCAL GRC, Inc. Mail entries to: Terry Southard, 1465 Gerlach Drive, San Jose, CA terry@coppertop.net NOTE: No judging schedules will be mailed schedule will be available at by Aug 22nd Name Address City Zip Volunteer to Steward? Phone ( ) List Breed of Each Dog Sex Dog s Call Name Dog 1 Obed Class 1 Obed Class 2 Rally Class 1 Rally Class 2 Rally Jump Height (circle) Conformation Class(es) Dog Dog Total # of entries X $13/entry = Amount Enclosed I agree to hold NORCAL GRC, its officers, directors and members, the owner or lesser of the competition premises and any employees of same harmless from loss or injury to any person or things caused by any action at this function. I assume full responsibility and liability for the dog(s) I enter. I have read and agree to abide by the rules of this match. Signature Date

8 Page 4 Members Brags Agility Obedience VOLUME 41, ISSUE II Team Anderson rocked the agility ring at Leone Equestrian Center as Billy and Henly placed both days in their JWW runs. Henley ran clean on both runs on this surface as he is working towards adding another title to his prestigious pedigree: Ch Masters Boys N Their Toys, BN, RE At the same trials, Argus Rise of the Phoenix, CD, AX, AXJ moved another notch closer to her MXJ qualifying on Saturday under judge Dan Butcher. Sunshine also earned another Double Q towards her MACH at the Vallejo DTC trial on the day before the bad weather forced cancellation of many AKC and NORCAL GRC events. Argus Rainbow in the Storm earned two legs towards her Companion Dog title at the San Francisco DTC and San Mateo DTC under judges Ken Blanchard and Alvin Eng. She will go for that third leg in the upcoming Mission Trail Poodle trials and Mt. Diablo DTC trials. Good luck Team Halle! Breed Trish Miller s Rivercrest s Jazz Jubilee aka Dixie got two more points over the Vines of Gold weekend by going WB/BW/BOS. Congrats to Dixie on her way to her Championship! Tracking Terry Southard and Jodi earned their TDX at the San Joaquin Dog Training Club Tracking Test. Congrats to a very nice tracking team! Field Sunstorm Party At Golden Pine, CD JH RN CCA WCX (Punch) Be sure to check out the website for more member brags! 1 leg Senior Hunter Monterey Bay Retriever Club Test Feb. 20, nd leg Senior Hunter Hills Ferry Hunting Retriever Club Mar 12, 2011 If you have completed a title or earned points toward a title, please be sure to either post it on the NORCAL GRC website or send your information to the venue editor so we can all celebrate.

9 Page 5 From GRCA Field Editor The Field Theme Issue came about in 2007 because of a strong need to acknowledge those members and their Goldens who belonged to the GRC yet who felt a lack of recognition for their maintaining the Golden Retriever as not only a true member of the Sporting Group but as "primarily a hunting dog". That first issue was greeted with an overwhelming outpouring of gratitude for seeing "the Goldens that work in the field" recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments by the Golden community as a whole. One of the biggest factors towards contributing to the initial success and the ongoing popularity of the Field Theme Issue has been the involvement of the GRCA Clubs in taking out ads supporting their own members for their care in maintaining the original purpose behind our breed, the Golden RETRIEVER. Every Golden Club as well as individual Golden owners are invited to take out ads in the Nov/Dec '11 Field Theme Issue of the GRN waving their pom poms for all the Goldens, and in particular their Goldens, who participate in field work from WC/WCX through hunting and hunts tests and up to and including field trials. These do not have to be big ads, just ads of any size or shape to demonstrate that a Golden Retriever is more than just a pretty face. Please don't let your Club be left out. I would appreciate it if you would publish this in your Newsletter so all your members receive a copy of this request. If your Club does not wish to do an ad itself, please encourage your members to take out ads such as their training groups; accomplishments of their individual dogs; or ads showing that form really does follow function and aren't those athletic, beautiful Goldens at their very best when doing their original job, retrieving game. Each year after the Field Theme Issue comes out, the one comment I hear over and over is how refreshing it is to see the support given to the Field Theme Issue by the Golden Clubs. It has contributed to new persons joining the GRCA as well as many seeking out Clubs that will support their belief that a Golden is truly a Retriever and an outstanding Retriever. Thank you for the support you and your Club give to our breed and I hope you will join me in honoring them with an ad in the Field Theme Issue. If there are any questions or if there is any manner in which I can help in this endeavor, please contact me at glendagldnblk@aol.com. Glenda Brown

10 Breeder's Handbook from the American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit Newsletter The Canine Reproductive Cycle: A Complex Biological Process Beginning with proestrus and ending with anestrus, the canine reproductive cycle is a complex biological orchestration of events which must progress in a precise manner to have a successful outcome: healthy puppies. Ovulation, or release of eggs from the ovary, is one of the most important events in the reproductive cycle. It occurs during the second phase of the estrous cycle and can be monitored by blood tests or vaginal cytology. Although this knowledge can give the breeder the most accurate time frame for successful mating, there are still many variables that determine whether puppies will be born. Fertilization and Implantation Once ovulation occurs, the eggs will require 48 hours to mature before they are ready to be fertilized. During this time they remain in the upper portion of the oviduct, or fallopian tube. Gestation begins with the fertilization of an egg, or ovum, by a single sperm cell, or spermatozoon. Once this union occurs, cell division begins and continues at a constant rate. Migration of the developing embryos through the oviducts and into the uterus takes approximately one week. Once they have reached the uterus, they will float in a nourishing fluid secreted by the lining of the uterus for another 14 to 21 days before they implant into the uterine wall. It is vital that the tissues and environment in the oviducts and uterus remain healthy and free from any infection and/or inflammation that could kill either the eggs, sperm, or the developing embryos. When the embryos attach to the uterine wall, this is referred to as implantation, or nidation. Once this is accomplished, cell division continues and further development occurs rapidly. The placenta has many functions nutritive, protective as well as hormonal. After nidation, the fetal and maternal placentas begin to form. In dogs, the blood supplies of the mother and the embryos (and later, the fetuses) do not comingle as they do in humans. They are, however, in close proximity so that nutrients and oxygen can pass from the mother to the baby, and waste from the baby to the mother can be exchanged. In the dog, the placenta forms a complete band of tissue around the developing puppy. This type of placenta is classified as zonary. It secretes a hormone called Relaxin, which is only present during pregnancy. Therefore, its presence in the blood of the female can be used to definitively diagnose pregnancy before ultrasound or radiology is practical. Pregnancy and Progesterone The maintenance of pregnancy is mainly controlled by a hormone called progesterone. In the dog, it is secreted by structures in the ovaries called corpora lutea, or yellow bodies. They are composed of the cells of the follicles that nourished the eggs before ovulation. Progesterone continues to be secreted from the ovaries for approximately two months, regardless of whether the female became pregnant. This can lead to the development of pseudopregnancy, or false pregnancy. The female progresses as though she were actually pregnant. She will assume behaviors associated with imminent whelping, i.e., nesting. She may even develop mammary tissue and make milk. She will usually adopt an inanimate object such as a stuffed toy to nurture. On the contrary, if she actually did become pregnant and the progesterone level drops sharply, the pregnancy will most likely be lost. The Two Distinct Stages of Gestation Embryogenesis During gestation there are two distinct stages that are hallmarked by the rate of development of the future puppies, and the energy needs of the mother. The first is embryogenesis and it consists of the first six weeks of pregnancy. At this time the mother s energy needs do not change significantly. During this stage all the puppy s organ systems are being developed. Cell division and DNA replication are taking place at a phenomenal rate. Eyelids appear at 32 days and the palate closes at 33 days. Individual toes can be seen at 35 days. In addition, the neural, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, integumentary, and urogenital systems are forming. These events must take place in precise and harmonious progressions to ensure viable, fully developed puppies free from birth defects. If any disruption occurs during this development, results may be catastrophic. For example, if the palate does not fuse at just the right time it will not happen later in gestation. The consequence of this interruption of normal formation is cleft palate. At the end of embryogenesis the future puppies are still very small in comparison with their final birth rate. Progesterone is the main hormone in gestation. The hormone Relaxin can be used to diagnose pregnancy. Growth The second stage of gestation is correlated with the embryos becoming fetuses. It occurs at the beginning of the last three weeks of pregnancy and continues until birth. During this stage the fetuses will gain 75 percent of their birth weight! Subsequently, the mother s energy needs escalate accordingly. Even though development of some organ systems will continue after birth, the fetus is mature enough to survive outside the uterus as a neonate after just 60 to 63 days in the womb!

11 Breeders can support the gestation process, beginning with the estrous cycle, by ensuring their males and females have received proper veterinary care, including appropriate vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and treatment for internal and external parasites. Providing optimal nutrition is vital in all stages of the reproductive cycle. This includes not only gestation and lactation in the female, but also the time between breedings when her body is healing from the previous pregnancy, birth, nursing, and weaning. Proper care and nutrition during this period is crucial, as is the nutrition supplied during the estrous cycle itself. Attention to these factors will optimize a successful pregnancy and subsequent delivery of a healthy litter of puppies. Melinda Fleming, DVM Royal Canin USA, 2011 Congratulations to NORCAL GRC Members AKC Breeder Of Merit Program Dee Dee and Billy Anderson Cheryl Baca Patricia Bass Walker Laura Finco Laura and Vic Franchi Cindy Garcia Laurie Jordan-Fenner Gestation begins from the moment that a spermatozoon penetrates the ovum, after which the first cell divisions begin. Are you an AKC Breeder of Merit? Let us know so you can be added to the Breeder of Merit List for AKC Puppy Referrals. For more information about the AKC Breeder of Merit program and the benefits of the program, go to Con t Board Minutes from page 3 and reformatting, and submitting it to the trophy/engraving dealer. Then it requires getting all the awards back for verification of accuracy a week prior to the banquet in case we need to redo any. This will require further discussion since it also would require changing the banquet date. Not all board members have the capability to produce blasts. Nancy Kelly volunteered to contact Christine Hsu to get that information to all board members so each can issue an blast as necessary. Since attendance has been dropping for the Awards Banquet Dinner/ Meeting we discussed changing it to a Sunday Luncheon. All board members thought this was a good idea to check into for next year. Lunch would be less expensive and members would not be driving late at night. Jeanetta volunteered to check into alternate luncheon locations. Match Terry Southard discussed the Beat the Heat Match will take place on Aug 27, rather than August 13. DNA Testing We briefly discussed Optigen which can now offer the new GR_PRA1test, as well as the ichthyosis test. These tests are expensive but a significant discount is available if done through a clinic. Eileen will look into the possibility of having these tests done at a local clinic. Eileen joined the group about 6:00pm. The meeting ended at about 6:30p, as it was time to attend the banquet. Submitted by Nancy Kelly, Director. 3 rd Annual K9 Cancer Walk Morris Animal Foundation is on a hunt for a cure to canine cancer. Today 63% of golden retrievers over the age of 2 will die with a diagnosis of cancer. Last year the Golden Retrievers To The Rescue team in Elk Grove, CA raised $7,000 for canine cancer research. Our Los Gatos, CA team raised $6,000. We were the #1 team at both walks last year and we were #2 in San Diego in February this year. On May 7 th, we will walk again in Elk Grove. Registration is now open. Team Golden Retriever s To The Rescue is ready! Two golden alumni of Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue have benefited and are survivors today because of the research and treatment realized from one of the studies funded by Morris. Together we can make a difference and find ways to prevent, treat and ultimately cure canine cancer. Con t on page 8

12 HELP WANTED: RE: Beat The Heat Fun Match at Kirigin Cellars Winery in Gilroy, Saturday, August 27, Planning has begun for our annual Obedience/Rally/Conformation Fun Match to be held on Saturday, August 27 th, on the beautiful mowed grass acreage of Kirigin Cellars Winery in Gilroy. We are very fortunate to have use of this super dog-friendly venue and would like to keep it available for future use, but we need lots of help to keep the event going. We will need lots of stewards, hospitality helpers, and grounds helpers for set-up and tear-down. If you signed up on your membership form to help at this match (or even if you didn't), please or phone Terry Southard or Dimity Mueller and let them know where you can help. This is a great way to help your club and have fun at the same time and judging is done at half past noon! All workers get a great lunch and one free run-through. AREAS OF HELP NEEDED: Obedience - Chairpersons are Terry Southard and Dimity Mueller. Judges and lots of stewards are needed. Contact Terry for judging and Dimity for stewarding. Rally - Chairperson is Suzanne Bria; more stewards needed here. Volunteers can contact Dimity. Conformation & CGC - Chairperson is Laura Finco; anyone willing to steward for either conformation or the CGC should contact Laura directly. Hospitality - Chairperson & a few enthusiastic helpers needed to handle morning coffee/goodies and lunch for match workers. Grounds Setup on Friday afternoon, 8/26 - Chairperson is Terry Southard. Very easy but several helpers are needed. Grounds Tear Down on Saturday afternoon, 8/27 - Easy and quick if plenty of people help - lots of helpers needed! Trailer Hauler - Anyone willing to transport the trailer from Pleasanton to Gilroy and back (or one way)? Approved trailer hauling expenses will be reimbursed. Come for the view, stay for the fun! The Kirigin Wine Cellars tasting room will be open during and after the match. Thanks to all, Terry Southard, , terry@coppertop.net Dimity Mueller, , dimitydm@yahoo.com Laura Finco, , LFINCO@aol.com Con t from page 7 K9 Cancer Walk Logon today and join the team at Don t delay! Signup and get your friends and family to support you at the walk. If you live out of the area but want to help you can sign-up as a virtual member of the team or you can make a donation in the name of your golden or in memoriam if you have lost a golden love to this disease. Other locations coming up are Los Gatos, Ca on October 10, 2011, Denver, Co on August 21, 2011, Knoxville, TN on September 18, 2011, Coconut Creek, FL on January 29, 2012

13 Golden Notes Contacts and Information NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB Golden Notes Editor Laura Finco (925) Utica Court NORCAL GRC Information General Information Meetings: General meetings are held four times a year in the Bay Area with date, time, and location to be published online and in Golden Notes. Membership Potential members are required to attend THREE NORCAL events and sponsored by a member in good standing. Membership applications can be obtained online or from Gina King at 876 Barcelona St. Soledad, CA Volunteers Needed Each event that NORCAL GRC puts on requires the assistance of members in a variety of roles. All NORCAL GRC members are encouraged to volunteer for at least one event throughout the year. If you cannot volunteer in person, it is suggested that members consider making a donation to the trophy fund. Annual Awards Banquet/Meeting Each year NORCAL GRC holds our Awards Banquet to honor the achievements of our dogs. Awards applications are generally available online mid-november. All awards applications must be submitted by the published deadline in order to be included in the awards ceremony. Further information is available online and in the November/December issue of Golden Notes. Picnic Trials Picnic Trials (field training sessions for both owners and dogs) are held monthly from February October in various locations. All Goldens and their owners are welcome. We also welcome the rarer retrievers standard poodles, curly coated retrievers, flat coated retrievers, IWS, and Tollers. All levers of experience from pups and adults that have never seen a bird to advanced hunting dogs are encouraged to attend. Bring a lunch, drinks, and utensils as well as water and other equipment for your dog. If you have them, bring your whistles, bumpers, duck calls starter pistols, decoys, etc. Cost is $10 for your first dog and $5 for each additional dog (first time handlers get their first dog free!) The cost covers ground rental and shells. Generally dead birds are used but if flyers are available they will be provided at cost. Sign up at 8:30 am with work starting at 9 am NON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR EVENTS! Show Superintendents If you are interested in receiving premium lists for shows in this area, send your name and address to: MB-F, Inc PO Box 22107, Greensboro, NC Jack Bradshaw PO Box , Los Angeles, CA Jack Onofrio PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK Norman Brown, PO Box 4566, Spokane, WA Newport, PO Box 7131, Pasadena, CA Show events are listed on the AKC website ( and in the AKC publication the AKC Gazette. Contact the AKC PO Box Raleigh, NC for additional information. Golden Retriever Club of America NORCAL Golden Retriever Club is part of the Golden Retriever Club of America. All members of NORCAL GRC are encouraged to hold dual membership with the GRCA. Information regarding officers and the Western Regional Officers can be found at NORCAL Delegate to GRCA: Laura Finco, 7090 Utica Court, Dublin, CA Show/Obedience/Juniors: Sue Carpenter 4234 Rosenbaum Ave San Jose, CA Subscription to Golden Notes Upon request, nonmembers will receive one complimentary copy of Golden Notes after which they will be asked to pay a yearly subscription/donation fee of $20 to be mailed to the editor. Puppy Referrals Contact Ken and Trudy Blanchard, 7135 Gibson Canyon Rd, Vacaville, CA (707) or gngrgold@pacbell.net There is a $25 donation fee to NCGRRescue for members listing litters. Clearance information must be submitted with referral request. NORCAL GRC puppy referral services is a VOLUNTARY activity. Typically phone calls are received weekly for puppy information. The service does not guarantee that breeders will be provided with enough referrals, nor does NORCAL GRC and its members assume any responsibility for follow up after a referral has been made. This is a contact service only. Breeders are requested to contact this service when all puppies in a litter are placed. Advertisement Rate Litter Listings: $15.00 per issue for members and $25.00 per issue for nonmembers; all information including clearances and pedigrees must be submitted with request.. The form below must be completed and sent in order for Litter Listings to appear. Equipment/For Sale: $10.00 per issue Commercial/Services: $25 per issue for a 1/4 page ad as space allows AGREEMENT Field: Debbie Tandoc 1175 Culligan Blvd San Jose, CA Agility: Edwina Ryska 6010 Roblar Rd Petaluma, CA Please send your results to the appropriate editor by the 10th of every month to ensure that your information will be included in the next issue. In consideration for NORCAL Golden Retriever Club listing the breeding of: (sire) to (dam) in the Litter Listings section of the NORCAL Golden Retriever Club newsletter, Golden Notes, the undersigned agrees to indemnify and defend NORCAL Golden Retriever Club for and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, and costs asserted against and/or imposed upon NORCAL Golden Retriever Club which are in any manner connected with the foregoing breeding. Signed Date Printed Name OFA Hip Registry Certification by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals that a Golden does not have hip dysplasia is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact your local veterinarian for x-ray information or a referral to a specialist. CERF Eye Registry Certification by a Board Certified Veterinarian Ophthalmologist that a Golden s eyes are free from hereditary problems is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact your local veterinarian for a referral to a specialist.. Pedigree Information must also be submitted with Litter Listing Requests.

14 UPCOMING NORCAL GRC EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES Date Event Location Contact June 5, 2011 WC/WCX CRTA Denverton Property, Suisun City Janet Wood July 24, 2011 NORCAL GRC CCA Lafayette Community Center Suzanne Bria August 27, 2011 Beat the Heat Fun Match General Meeting Kirigin Cellars TBD September 2-3, 2011 NORCAL GRC All Breed Agility Trial Dixon May Fairgrounds Dixon Linda Lang Golden Notes c/o Laura Finco, Editor 7090 Utica Court Dublin, CA 94568