Times are a changing at the AKC with regards to Groups

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1 The NLRC was organized in 1996 with the idea of creating a national club that would preserve and promote the Labrador Retriever. Everyone in the Labrador community is welcome...from pet owners to old timers. We are a National Lab Club formed by the members, for the members, working together for the preservation, betterment and service to the Labrador Retriever. THE LABRADOR CONNECTION AUGUST 2011 ELECTRONIC EDITION Times are a changing at the AKC with regards to Groups Note to readers: The AKC recently sent out a Memorandum draft of recommendations that will be voted on next March We are sharing it below: Group Realignment - The time has come Inside this issue... AKC Groups 1 Health Clinic 5 NLRC Membership 5 Brags 6 NLRC Board of 20 Directors NLRC Board of 24 Directors In October, 2007, the AKC Board of Directors appointed a committee to evaluate the existing alignment of breeds within the seven variety groups and determine if a different alignment would better serve the Sport. In 2008, the committee reported its recommendations to expand the number of groups from seven to ten and to move breeds from the current groups to the new groups. The proposal was scheduled to be voted on at the March 2009 Delegate meeting. In accomplishing its task the Realignment Committee met in person, via conference call and through coordination. In its study, the committee considered the current groupings, the previous comments from all stakeholders, the development of AKC record keeping and event management software, the numbers of breeds in the recognition pipeline and AKC plans for streamlining the breed recognition process, and the parallel work of the AKC Judging Approval Process committee. A composite of Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) which provide detail is included in this summary Significant changes in the Groups include splitting the Working Group into three groups, the Hound Group into two groups and the Sporting Group into two groups. A listing of proposed Groups and their composition is included in this summary. The committee recommends the addition of four groups to the listing currently in place (7 groups). This change which requires Delegate approval to amend Chapter 3, Sections 1, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20, and Chapter 6, Section 3 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Concurrently, the committee notes that it may be useful to remove the reference to the number of groups from all of the above sections, except Chapter 3, Section 1. In addition, Chapter 2 of the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline refers to the number of groups, and would require Delegate approval to amend. The committee, by submission of this report, request the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club, in accordance to the Delegate body, to be read at the December 2011 meeting of the Delegate Boyd, published in two issues of AKC Gazette, and voted upon at the March 2012 meeting of the Delegate Body. Respectfully submitted, S/ Tom Davies, Chair continued page 2, REALIGNMENT FAQ

2 Page 2 AKC Groups Realignment FAQ, continued from page 1 Why realign the groups? The proposed Group Realignment will Align breeds that are similar in conformation, structure or function Improve judges education by building on similarities Accommodate new breeds within the groups Increase entries/enhance exhibitor experience by providing additional opportunities for group placement Improve spectator understanding of dog shows Why now, when the proposal two years ago was set aside? A number of factors influenced the decision to postpone the Realignment Initiative. Most of those issues are now resolved, or are on parallel timelines to implement solutions. Revision is inevitable, or the current scheme becomes unmanageable. With entries declining, how can AKC justify enlarging the number of Groups? AKC recently revised the process for accepting new breeds. As these breeds gain full recognition, and begin appearing in our events, the current groups will become unmanageable. Additional groups bring additional positive competitive opportunities for our exhibitors. If we do nothing what happens to sizes of the Groups? As of 7/1/2011 Current 2014 Projected (adding Miscellaneous) Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Can t we just divide fix the large groups and avoid moving other breeds around? Incremental solutions only solve half of the problem, but not at half of the cost. After reviewing the comments from the previous proposal, and understanding the impact that new breeds will have, the committee felt that a comprehensive revision now would mean we should not have to revisit the groups in 3, 5 or 10 years. What s different about this proposal? A major concern with the 2008 proposal was that the projected size of the working group was not addressed. This proposal answers that concern. How long will this take to implement? Current estimate is 3 years from approval to implementation. Continued page 3

3 Page 3 AKC Groups Realignment FAQ, continued from page 2 Assuming approval would occur in March 2012, implementation would be mid How do these groups align with other organizations? There was no attempt to mirror any other organization s structure. There are similarities - and differences - to FCI and others. What input do Parent Clubs have in this process? Will they have opportunity to determine what which group their breed is assigned? The committee took into consideration the previous comments of all stakeholders. Cogent, well-supported Parent Club inputs will be given due weight. In the long term, however, the groups will be based an overall plan to enhance the Sport. Eleven groups? Group 1: Sporting - Pointer & Setter Group 2: Sporting - Retriever & Spaniel Group 3: Scent Hounds Group 4: Sight Hounds Group 5: Working Utility Group 6: Working Molosser Group 7: Working Spitz Group 8: Terriers Group 9: Toy Group 10: Non-Sporting Group 11: Herding Sporting group: Divided into Pointer/Setter and Retriever/Spaniel breeds by considering both physical form and function Hound group: Divided into Sight and Scent by function and the physical characteristics related to each Working group: Divided into Working-Utility (multi-purpose breeds which vary in ancestry and function), Working-Molosser (generally dogs of the Mastiff type) and Working-Spitz (breeds which common physical characteristics and ancestry.) Terrier Group: Unchanged Toy Group: Essentially unchanged. Non-Sporting Group: Based on similarity of form and function, Spitz-type breeds were moved to Working-Spitz. Non-Sporting name is retained Herding Group: Several breeds moved to other groups. Remainder of composition unchanged With this many groups won t shows take longer? The administrative time to move additional groups in and out of the ring(s) should not add more than five to ten minutes Groups can also be judged concurrently. Of course, more entries resulting from realignment could mean shows would become longerand that would be a good thing. continued page 4

4 Page 4 AKC Groups Realignment FAQ, continued from page 3 How much more will this cost for AB clubs? The club determines actual costs based on what it decides to award. Should the club opt for rosettes, estimated pricing is $35-$50 per each additional group. Prizes are also at the discretion of the show-giving club. Note: Rosettes and/or prizes are not required by the Rules. How will realignment affect the approval of judges? AKC has developed a favorable package for judging approval which relaxed some requirements and enables judges to attain approvals on a compressed time frame. What about existing group clubs? When realignment is implemented, Group shows may only offer competition for breeds in the new groups. A breed or variety may only be eligible to compete in one group and that would be the new group to which it is assigned. Existing Working, Hound, Sporting and Non- Sporting clubs eligible to hold AKC events at the time of implementation, may concurrently hold shows for the two new Sporting or Hound Groups, the three new Working Groups, and the Non-Sporting Group may hold shows for the Non-Sporting and Working-Spitz groups. There may be no inter-group competition, nor Best in Show at these events. When a club offers competition within the new groupings, they would be treated as two separate, but concurrently held, Group Shows. There are currently nine approved Sporting, eighteen approved Hound, ten approved Working and seven approved Non-Sporting Group Clubs. The Groups projections with breeds currently in the Groups, Miscellaneous Class and Foundation Stock Service (with inclusion of FSS, numbers are higher than short term projections listed page 2) Breed listings subject to refinement. Group 1: Sporting Pointers & Setters (18 breeds) Bracco Italiano Brittany Drentsche Patrijshond Pointer Pointer (German Shorthaired) Pointer (German Wirehaired) Portuguese Pointer Setter (English) Setter (Gordon) Setter (Irish Setter (Irish Red & White Small Muenstenlander Pointer Spinone Italiano Stabyhoun Vizsla Weimaraner Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Wirehaired Vizsla Group 2: Sporting - Retrievers & Spaniels (21 breeds) Barbet Koolkerhondje Lagotto Romagnolo Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) Retriever (Curly-Coated) Retriever (Flat-Coated) Retriever (Golden) Retriever (Labrador) Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) Spaniel (American Water) Spaniel (Boykin) Spaniel (Clumber) Spaniel (Cocker) ASCOB Spaniel (Cocker) Black Spaniel (Cocker) Parti-color Spaniel (English Cocker) Spaniel (English Springer) Spaniel (Field) Spaniel (Irish Water) Spaniel (Sussex) Spaniel (Welsh Springer) continued page 16

5 Page 5 CANINE HEALTH CLINIC SUNDAY OCTOBER 16, 2011 OFA Cardiac Testing (Ausculation & Echocardiogram with Doppler) CERF Eye Exam Microchips Optigen DNA Testing Appointments Required: Belquest Kennels Penn Shop Road Mt. Airy, MD or Please feel NLRC Membership -- Open Enrollment free to forward our newsletter to interested family and friends Support TVD Research! Visit the National Labrador Retriever Club Website for more info! Membership in the National Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. is open to all Labrador enthusiasts; however, to join you must be in good standing with the American Kennel Club, Inc. and should consider the guidelines set forth in the NLRC Code of Ethics when engaged in any activities involving the breeding, exhibiting and selling of Labrador Retrievers. Two types of annual individual memberships are offered: Full (voting member) $30 Associate (non-voting) $20 Click the below links for NLRC Membership forms: NLRC Membership Application Form (that can be printed and mailed in with your membership fee ) Or to both apply and pay online NLRC Membership Application Are you listed in our NLRC Breeders Directory? NLRC Members with full membership rights can apply to participate on the NLRC website Breeder Directory by completing the applicable section on the PDF membership application and submitting a $10 fee. Any questions? Contact our Membership Chair: Deb Arnold twin_cedars@prodigy.net

6 BISS AM CH BELQUEST LOVELY LADY LUMPS BISS AM AKC GCH GATEWAY S NOTHIN BUT TROUBLE BISS AM GCH & CAN CH HIGHCALIBER LABRADALE EXPRESSO BISS AM CH BORADOR S BY GEORGE BIS BISS AM CAN CH WINTERWIND S GLENN PLAID Vicky Creamer (Belquest Kennel) Belquest is invited to the 2011 AKC/Eukanaba National Championship! The dogs listed reflect all confirmed qualifiers for this event. Confirmed qualifiers are those who have won: an All Breed Best in Show Best of Breed at a Parent Club National Specialty Completed their Grand Championship or a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Grand Champion Level

7 AKC & UKC CH ANNUAL S NOSTALGIC AT HILLDREAMS - SPENCER Vicky Creamer s (Belquest Kennel) AKC & UKC CH Annual s Nostalgic at Hilldreams - Spencer 9/3/11 WD/BOW Durham Kennel Club Judge - Mes. Babara Dempsey Alderman 3pts 8/13/11 WD Carolina Kennel Club Judge

8 AM BISS GCH & BISS CAN CH GATEWAY S NOTHIN BUT TROUBLE Vicky Creamer s (Belquest Kennel) AM BISS GCH & BISS CAN CH Gateway s Nothin But Trouble - Trouble 7/31/11 JAM Labrador Retriever Club of Ontario Regional Specialty Show, Judge: Lisa Weiss (Lobuff Labradors) 7/30/11 BOB Labrador Retriever Club of Canada, Judge: Ms. Valerie Walters (Ranbourne Labradors) 7/23/11 WD Eastern Ontario Labrador Breeders Association, Judge: Judy Heim (Hyspire Labradors) 5 pts 7/22/11 WD, BOW Limestone City KC, Judge: Mr. Machen 3 pts 7/24/11 WD, BOW, BOB Eastern Ontario Labrador Breeders Association, Judge: Jean Louis-Blais (Chablais Labradors) 5pts Judges critique: I loved that big yellow boy as soon as I saw him entering the ring. Gorgeous neck, shoulders and top line. Great angles that he uses very well when moving with energy. I also like his very good strong head and soft expression. A true Labrador all around. He was not in his best coat but had enough correct coat for the time of the year. I was pleased to give him Winners Dog, Best of Winners and finally Best of Breed.

9 BELQUEST COSMOPOLITAN - COSMO Vicky Creamer s (Belquest Kennel) Belquest Cosmopolitan - Cosmo 7/10/11 WB/BOB National Capital KC, Judge: Mr. P. Levi Marsman 2pts

10 BELQUEST FERGALICIOUS - GABBY Vicky Creamer s (Belquest Kennel) Belquest Fergalicious - Gabby By CH Gateway s Nothin But Troube & CH Belquest Lovely Lady Lumps By GCH Gateway s Nothin But Trouble & CH Belquest Blonde Ambtion 7/2/11 Best in Sweeps, Southern MD KC. LRC of the Potomac Supported Entry, Judge: Phyllis Giroux (Deep Run Labradors) 7/4/11 Best in Sweeps, Rock Creek KC. LRC of the Potomac Supported Entry, Judge: Janis Hawk (Smokey Hollow Labradors) * * * * BELQUEST NOTHIN BUT A BLONDE - BLONDIE Vicky Creamer s (Belquest Kennel) Belquest Nothin But a Blonde - Blondie By GCH Gateway s Nothin But Trouble & CH Belquest Blonde Ambition 7/1/11 Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps, Southern MD KC LRC of the Potomac Supported Entry, Judge: Sheree Moses 7/3/11 Best in Sweeps, Rock Creek KC. LRC of the Potomac Supported Entry, Judge: Anne Maynard (Kimleigh Labradors) 7/3/11 WB Rock Creek KC. LRC of the Potomac Supported Entry, Judge: Desmond Murphy 2pts * * * * BELQUEST MODERN WARFARE SHOOTER Vicky Creamer s (Belquest Kennel) Belquest Modern Warfare - Shooter By Summerlin Call of Duty & CH Belquest Lovely Lady Lumps 5/21/11 WD/BOW Mattaponi Kennel Club, Judge: Connie Howard (Curlee Hill) 3pts 5/28/11 WD/BOW Warren County Kennel Club of Ohio, Judge: Charley McMaster 2pts 5/29/11 WD Cincinnati Kennel Club, Judge: Bethann Hale 2pts 7/1/11 Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps, Southern MD KC LRC of the Potomac Supported Entry, Judge: Sheree Moses * * * * CLAIRE Vicky Creamer s (Belquest Kennel) Claire 5/13/11 4th Open Yellow Bitches, Miami Valley Labrador Retriever Club, Judge: Jean Louis-Blais (Chablais) 5/13/11 2nd Open Yellow Bitches, Miami Valley Labrador Retriever Club, Judge: Jean Louis-Blais (Chablais) 5/14/11 3rd Open Yellow Bitches, Miami Valley Labrador Retriever Club, Judge: Linda Vaughn (Simmerdown)

11 SUNLIGHT S CERRO SOLO - FLINT Christine Crosby s (Sunlight Labradors) Sunlight s Cerro Solo - Flint got his 1st CD leg going High in Trial at the RCLRC Specialty in St. Paul. Oregon with a score of 198 and then 3 weeks later got his 2nd and 3rd legs with 2 more HITs at the PSLRA Specialty in Enumclaw, Washington finishing his CD with triple back to back HITs!! He was also the highest scoring BBE both days at the PSLRA. Super proud of this boy!

12 CH GINGERBRED PARTY ANIMAL - BELUSHI Katy Bazurto s (Bazurto Labrador Retrievers) Gingerbread Party Animal - Belushi won the following: On Saturday 8/20/ BOB and Group 1 On Saturday 8/21/ BOB and Group 3 Both wins were 5-point GRCH wins. Belushi is 11 months old. SVLRC under Vonnie Russell, Belushi got a JAM and under Beth Sweigert, Belushi was Select Dog.

13 INFINITY S I AM THE WALRUS - WALLY Katy Bazurto s (Bazurto Labrador Retrievers) Infinity s I Am The Walrus - Wally Sept 4, 2011 Wally was Winners Dog, receiving a 4 point major.

14 AM/CAN CH CASBAR S SOME LIKE IT HOT - DIVA Jeff Moore s (Rambo Run Labradors) AM/CAN CH Casbar s Some Like it Hot Diva Diva is a new AKC Champion! Diva finishes with two back to back majors! Huntingdon Valley and Burlington County Kennel Clubs, June 4th & June 5th 2011.

15 MULTI BPISS CAN CH CASBAR S A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW - ECHO Jeff Moore s (Rambo Run Labradors) CAN CH Casbar s A Hard Act To Follow Echo Baltimore County Kennel Club: 4/24/11 = 6 9 Months FIRST Winners Best of Winners Bear Delaware Kennel Club: 4/30/11 = 6 9 Months FIRST Winners Best of Opposite Bear Delaware Kennel Club: 4/30/11 = Best of Breed Puppy Pioneer Valley Specialty: 5/13/11 = 6 9 Puppy Regular: FIRST RESERVE WINNERS BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Pioneer Valley Specialty: 5/14/11 = 6 9 Puppy Sweeps: FIRST PLACE BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPS Regular class: FIRST PLACE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Burlington County Kennel Club: 6/5/11 FIRST PLACE BEST OF BREED PUPPY Oromocto Kennel Club: 6/12/11 First Winners Best of Breed Best Puppy Group 2 Bryn Mawr Kennel Club: 6/19/11 FIRST PLACE RESERVE WINNERS Southern Maryland Kennel Club: 7/2/11 Best of Opposite in Sweeps Reserve Winners Catoctin Kennel Club: 7/7/11 First Winners Best of Winners National Labrador Club of Canada Specialty: 8/11 FIRST PLACE BEST OF BREED PUP GROUP 1 PUP Grey Bruce Kennel Club: 8/2/11 WINNERS BEST OF OPPOSITE BEST OF BREED PUPPY Grey Bruce Kennel Club: 8/3/11 WINNERS BEST OF OPPOSITE BEST OF BREED PUPPY Barrie Kennel Club: 8/1/11 FIRST PLACE WINNERS Barrie Kennel Club: 8/4/11 FIRST PLACE WINNERS NEW CANANDIAN CHAMPION Penn Ridge Kennel Club: 8/13/11 FIRST PLACE Best of Breed Puppy Group 2 Mid Susquehanna Valley Kennel Club: 8/27/11 FIRST WINNERS BEST OF WINNERS BEST OF BREED Schooley s Mountain Kennel Club: 9/5/11 FIRST WINNERS BEST OF WINNERS

16 Page 16 AKC Groups Realignment FAQ, continued from page 4 Group 3: Scent Hounds (21 breeds/varieties) American Foxhound American English Coonhound Basset Hound Beagle 13 & 15 in Black & Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Bluetick Coonhound Dachsunds (3 varieties) English Foxhound Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Harrier Otterhound Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Plott Portugese Podengo Pequeno Redbone Coonhound Treeing Tennessee Brindle Treeing Walker Coonhound Group 5: Working-Utility (18 breeds) Anatolian Shepherd Appenzeller Sennenhunde Bernese Mtn. Dog Black Russian Terrier Dalmation Doberman Pinscher German Pinscher Giant Schnauzer Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Entlebucher Mountain Dog Komondor Kuvasz Newfoundland Portuquese Water Dog Saint Bernard Slovensky Cuvac Standard Schnauzer Group 6: Working-Molosser (20 breeds) Boerboel Boxer Bullmastiff Cane Corso Caucasian Ovcharka Central Asian Shepherd Dog Chinook Dogo Argentino Dogue De Bordeaux Estrela Mountain Dog Great Dane Leonberger Mastiff Neapolitan Mastiff Perro de Presa Canario Rafeiro Do Alentejo Rottweiler Spanish Mastiff Tibetan Mastiff Tosa Group 4: Sight Hounds (15 breeds) Afghan Hound Azawakh Basenji Borzoi Cirnecco dell Etna Greyhound Ibizan Hound Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Pharoah Hound Rhodesian Ridgeback Saluki Scottish Deerhound Sloughi Whippet Group 7: Working-Spitz (24 breeds) Akita Alaskan Malamute American Eskimo Dog Chinese Shar-Pei Chow Chow Eurasier Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz German Spitz Island Sheepdog Jindo Kai Ken Karelean Bear Dog Keeshond Kishu Ken Norrbottenspets Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Samoyed Schipperke Siberian Husky Shiba Inu Swedish Vallhund continued next page

17 Page 17 AKC Groups Realignment FAQ, continued from page 16 Group 8: Terriers ( 41 Breeds) Airedale Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier Bull Terrier (Colored) Bull Terrier (White) Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Wire) Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier (Standard) Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Schnauzer Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Fox Terrier (Wire) Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier (Standard) Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Schnauzer Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Parson Russell Terrier Rat Terrier Russell Terrier Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Group 9: Toy (22 breeds) Affenpinscher Brussels Griffon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua (Long Coat) Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Chinese Crested English Toy Spaniel (B& PC) English Toy Spaniel (KC & R) Havanese Japanese Chin Maltese Group 10: Non-Sporting (14 breeds) Bichon Frise Boston Terrier Bolognese Bulldog Coton de Tulear French Bulldog Lhasa Apso Manchester Terrier (Toy) Miniature Pinscher Papillon Pekingese Pomeranian Poodle (Toy) Pug Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Lowchen Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Peruvian Inca Orchid Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Xoloitzcuintli continued next page

18 Page 18 AKC Groups Realignment FAQ, continued from page 17 Group 11: Herding Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie Beauceron Belgian Lakenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Bergomasco Berger Picard Border Collie Bouvier des Flandres Briard Canaan Dog Cardigan Welsh Corgi Catahoula Leopard Dog Collie (Rough) Collie (Smooth) Czechoslovakian Vicak German Shepherd Dog Lancashire Heeler Mudi Old English Sheepdog Pembroke Welsh Corgi Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puli Pumi Pyrenean Shepherd Schapendoes Shetland Sheepdog Submitted by Vicky Creamer

19 Page 19 Oscar Southworth Brewer November 2, 1915 April 14, 2011 Oscar Southworth Brewer was born of James L. and Mertie Leah (Southworth) Brewer in Rochester, New York, on November 2, He graduated from Rockhurst High School in Kansas City in 1931, from Kansas University in 1935, and earned his law degree (LLB) from Missouri University in 1937, at the age of 21. He was Order of the Coif while in the University of Missouri School of Law. After passing the Missouri Bar exam, he joined the respected Warwick law firm in Kansas City before co-founding Brewer & Myers with Ken Myers in the early 1950s. Mr. Brewer was managing partner of Brewer & Myers and succeeding law firms for many years. Through a series of mergers, the most recent of these successor firms ultimately became part of the law firm now known as Stinson Morrison Hecker. Early in his law career, Mr. Brewer met, and on September 16, 1939, married Dorothy Elizabeth Middleton of Kansas City. Shortly thereafter, at the outset of World War II, Mr. Brewer enlisted as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He was Operations Officer of LST (Landing Ship Tank) Flotilla 13 and took part in the invasions of five major Japanese-held islands in the Pacific. In addition to being a well-known and respected member of the Kansas City legal community, Mr. Brewer was an avid duck and quail hunter, as well as an owner and trainer of championship Labrador retrievers. For more than 30 years, he competed in field trials from coast to coast with a succession of seven Labrador Retrievers, each of which became an Open and Amateur champion. Mr. Brewer was President of the National Retriever Club in 1976 and for a decade served as the organization s Secretary-Treasurer. He was also Vice President and a Director of Retriever Field Trial News for 20 years. In recognition of his field trial accomplishments and his service to the sport nationally, the members of The National Retriever Club honored Oscar by electing him to the Retriever Hall of Fame, along with one his favorite dogs, Hiwood Piper Pacer's Pic. Mr. Brewer was a longtime member of The Kansas City Country Club, where he frequently indulged in another of his passions, golf.

20 National Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Board of Directors Contact Information President: Sue Willumsen Vice President: Rebecca Bailey Secretary: Sandra Underhill Treasurer: Arlene Renninger Education: Margo Carter Member: Mary Wiest Member: Rebecca Jack Member: Vicky Creamer Committee Chairs Loose Leaf: Gail Cayce Adams Membership: Deb Arnold Webmaster/Newsletter: Sandra Underhill Veterinary Consultant: Autumn Davidson The National Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. exists for the protection and betterment of the breed, to encourage education of the general public who may want to add a Labrador to their family and to meet a social responsibility to its members, the general public, and the Labrador world in particular. To this end, we adopted a Code of Ethics to serve as a guide. Our Newsletter, The Labrador Connection, is published by the club periodically when sufficient material is received. The Labrador Connection s newest electronic issue is ed to members when it is published and all issues may be viewed online at any time. Visit our website online at The National Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Membership list is viewable online from our website MEMBERS link. The NLRC membership list is intended for viewing by fellow NLRC members only. To access the membership list, please enter the user name: nlrc and then the password: in08donate2tvd Once the login window is displayed, enter the password overview to view the membership list.