ABOUT OUR CLUB SYNOPSIS ON PURPOSE AND GOALS

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1 Editor: Denise Avery - Associate Editor: Detta Andreana - In This Issue ABOUT OUR CLUB SYNOPSIS ON PURPOSE AND GOALS The Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired Pointer Club is a not for profit Breed Specific Dog Club. We were founded in 1988 by a small unit of very dedicated GSP people. Throughout the years, we have grown to expand our horizons as we continue to promote the health and welfare of the Versatile GSP. The Sleepy Hollow GSPC, is an American Kennel Club Sanctioned Specialty Breed Club. SHGSPC is also a member club of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America. We promote the responsible breeding of the purebred GSP. We urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed approved by the American Kennel Club, as the only standard of excellence. The SHGSP Club conducts Sanctioned Specialty Breed Shows, Obedience Trials, and Field Events held under the Rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club. Our Club is about Good Sportsmanship - Our members, their enjoyment of the sport and willingness of their dogs. Education - Learning through the exchange of knowledge within the membership. Directions to the Galleria Mall, Meeting Room, Middletown, NY 10914: From the East Take Rt. 17 West to exit 120. Make a right at light onto Rt. 211 East. Go to light and make a right onto N. Galleria Drive continue to Mall. From the West Take Rt. 17 East to Exit 120, East (towards Montgomery) merge onto Rt. 211 East, continue to light turn right. Continue onto N. Galleria Drive to Mall From Newburgh and CT Take I-84 West (toward Middletown) to Rt. 17 West then follow as above directions. From PA and Northern NJ Take I-84 East to NY Exit 4-West. Onto Rt.17 West then follow as above directions. Club News: President s Message... 2 Meeting Notes (6/17)...2 Meeting Notes (8/17)...2 Upcoming Event...2 Brags... 7 Services... 8 Features: Hunt Test... 4 HT Results...5 Show Handling Seminar... 7 MEETINGS 2017 Our meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Galleria Mall in Middletown unless otherwise indicated. Nov 4 SATURDAY Meeting /Harvest Awards Dinner Once there, enter the Mall and go to the 2nd Floor. Go into the Food Court and keep right, the Meeting Room Doors are just past Wendy s. NJ GSP RESCUE Every year the German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of New Jersey holds a fund raising dinner aka The Beefsteak dinner and raffle. This was their 8th year and once again a huge success. The money raised goes a long way to helping dogs in their program. Sleepy Hollow's donation of a "money tree" was well received and hopefully made some one very happy! - Club President, Kimberly Petts German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) Rescue of NJ. An all-volunteer, 501c3 organization, we cover all of New Jersey, parts of New York, and assist other recognized out-of-state GSP rescues in emergency situations. In addition to rehoming GSPs, we also work with owners to help them with any issues they may have with their GSP, hoping to prevent a surrender. Being a very proactive group, the 2018 event is already listed on their site You can also view pics of this year s dinner on Facebook at Looks like a grand time was had by all. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Petts Page 1

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE KIMBERLY PETTS Hello, I hope everyone is having [had] an enjoyable summer and looking forward to fall. I am thrilled to be your new president and look forward to working with you all. I have a lot to learn and big shoes to fill but I am up for the challenge! On Saturday 16th September we had our club hunt test, what a great day and fantastic turnout. Thank you as always to the team at the Eastern Mountain Preserve for hosting our event. You do a great job and are much appreciated. Thank you to Jane Rae for putting the event together and everyone that came out to help on the day. Next up is the Harvest Awards Dinner on November 4th please make sure you let Charles Mallory know that you are coming and send him a check! It will be a fun night, why not bring your friends and family... the more the merrier. MEETING NOTES THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 SANDY CLARK The SHGSPC General Membership Annual Meeting was held at Galleria Mall - Meeting Room in Middletown, NY Vice President Denise Avery called this Meeting to order at 7:15 pm. The quorum for such a meeting shall be 20% of the Currently 43 > (9). Officers/ Directors and Members attended 10 with 1 guest. Minutes Review Sandy Clark, Recording Secretary Wednesday April 19, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes were presented and reviewed. Motion to approve as read: Jane Rae, 2nd Diane Stendahl. Treasurer Report Charles Mallory Reported club financial activities including all income and expenses for the current period: Motion to approve as read: Diane S./Kim Petts Corresponding Secretary Dolores Mallory In Dolores Mallory s absence Charles Mallory read a letter from GSPCA requesting SHGSP Club vote YES or NO as to the expulsion of a currently suspended GSPCA Member. After the reading of the GSPCA letter to the SHGSPC Membership a discussion followed. The vote was done by written ballot: SHGSPC vote results majority: NO Hunt Test Jane Rae Chairperson Jane confirmed the Saturday September 16, 2017 HT Date. Jane has obtained (4) Judges that are qualified to Judge at all three levels: Junior/ Senior/ Master. Jane noted when following our current protocol There is no promotion of Junior Judges. A discussion followed. GSPCA required paperwork to be returned via US mail prior to the deadline date. MHKA June Specialty Show, June 24, 2017, New Paltz Fairgrounds Leslie Javarone Chairperson (Absent) On Leslie s behalf Diane Stendahl gave the following update: Judges: Pat Crowly Sweeps. Paul Campanello Regular Show First Show to start at 8:30 AM / Lunch will be between Shows / Fund Raiser Charley Mallory /Treasurer to bring our Judges gift cards and check for Judge fees. Hunt Test Ribbons: Sandy advised that our previous vender of HT test Ribbons is no longer in business. HT Ribbons have recently been designed and ordered from a new supplier: Hodges Badge Company. Education - Diane Stendahl, Chairperson - June 24, 2017 Show Diane has called the AKC and ordered information phamphlets. She will set up a table at the June 21 Show and include the AKC phamphlets plus Handling Clinic Flyer and Club Newsletter. August Handling Seminar/Clinic: Response has been good. Currently a low entry. However, the club will not loose money. Diane to do the collection of entries. Charley to collect on Pay Pal. Membership Committee Sue Prohaska - Nothing to Report. Old Business - Sandy Clark noted: The Handling Seminar/ Educational Event will be held August In order to keep current with our AKC meeting requirements I suggest we reschedule our August Board and General Meeting to: Thursday August 17, 2017 to be held at the Galleria Mall Meeting Room in Middletown NY. A discussion followed: Approved. New Business - Nomination Committee Denise Avery Chairperson. At the conclusion of the General Membership Meeting the Recording Secretary to cast vote and the New Slate will be installed: President: Kimberly Petts I, Sandy Clark, Recording Secretary, cast vote for the Vice President: Diane Stendahl SHGSPC unopposed slate of Treasurer: Charles Mallory Recording Secretary: Sandra Clark Thank you to those that have previously served. Welcome to Corresponding Secretary: Dolores Mallory our new Board Members and Directors! Board of Directors (2): Susan Prohaska, Anne Marie Tierney Page 2

3 MEETING NOTES THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 SANDY CLARK The SHGSPC General Meeting was held at Galleria Mall - Meeting Room in Middletown, NY President Kim Petts called the Board Meeting to order at 8:02 pm. The quorum for such a meeting shall be 20% of the Membership (9). The following (9) Members attended: Kimberly Petts, Charles Mallory, Dolores Mallory, Diane Stendahl, Sandy Clark, John Tierney, Anne Marie Tierney, Sue Prohaska, Jane Rae. Minutes Review Sandy Clark, Recording Secretary Thursday June 22, 2017 Annual Board Meeting Minutes were presented and reviewed. Corrections on dates noted. Motion to approve as read with corrections: Jane Rae, 2nd Anne Marie Tierney. Treasurer Report Charles Mallory Reported club financial activities including all income and expenses for the current period. Motion to approve as read: Sandy / 2nd Dolores Corresponding Secretary Dolores Mallory Dolores Mallory will present GSPCA requested Club Vote on revisions of the Breed Standard at the General Meeting. Hunt Test Jane Rae Chairperson Jane confirmed the Saturday September 16, 2017 HT Date. Jane has obtained (4) Judges that are qualified to Judge at all three levels: Junior/ Senior/ Master. Jane to get birds. Sandy will work the kitchen, requested those (Denise/Barbara/Sandy) that provided the main meal lunch last year do the same in Other Members attending are asked to please bring something for the dessert table. Jane to bring club plates and utensils. Chas to purchase and bring breakfast and water on behalf of the Club. Working Members and Judges eat at no charge. Non-working Members and HT Entry Participants to be charge: Breakast $5.00 / Lunch $5.00. We will have a club fund raiser 50/50. Re: Hunt Test Ribbons - Sandy noted that our NEW HT Ribbons ordered from Hodges Badge Company have arrived and look great. Obedience Sara Jacobs (Absent) There will be some upcoming revisions to AKC Obedience & Rally Rules and Regulations. Membership Sue Prohaska Nothing at this time. February 2018 Specialty Show Sue Prohaska reported on behalf of the Show Committee. The Committee needs to select Judges. List to be compiled and mailed to committee members. Regular Judge to receive $5.00 per dog. Sweeps Judge: $50 Gift Card Chas Mentioned he has the February 2018 engraved Show Trophy with him tonight and will give it to Kim Petts this evening to bring to the February show. Old Business Chas Mallory Treasurer All is in place for the upcoming Harvest Awards Dinner Event to be held on Saturday November 4, 2017 at Delancy s Restaurant in Goshen NY. Dinner Cost $40.00 per attendee {NOTE: Alcoholic Beverages are not included}. Club will pay Tax and Gratuities. Treasurer is Currently accepting commitment Dinner checks from Membership. Sandy Clark Awards Committee Reminder our custom Award Pin order is placed based on Who has earned What. Please comply to the Club s Certificate Award deadline of October 1, AKC Title Copy is to be sent to Sandy via Text/ or Snail Mail. New Business Corresponding Secretary Dolores Mallory presented correspondence from GSPCA. They request Club Vote on revisions of the Breed to the current Standard. A discussion followed many questions were entertained. Thank you to Jane Rae for her input on Genetic influences. A vote took place with the following results: 1. Shape to include Square Vote: NO 2. Height Vote: NO 3. Bite overbite defined: Vote: NO 4. Color Black Vote: YES 5. Breed Standard Change Vote YES Kim Petts announced she is now actively involved in NJ GSPC Rescue. There will be an upcoming gathering with raffles for fund raisers. Kim solicited the SHGSPC financial support. Chas Mallory / 2nd Dolores made a motion the Club donate $ to enable Kim to create a Basket for the Raffle. Unanimous response from Membership. Kim to make up the Basket on the Club s behalf. Kim Petts Please note Kim s computer has been hacked. Kindly, ignore any messages you may receive from requesting money. Kim Page 3

4 UPCOMING EVENTS November 4, Saturday Meeting Harvest Awards Dinner/ Awards Presentation (Educational/Event) Remember, by volunteering at an event, serving on a committee and/or attending meetings, you are able to maintain active status and be eligible for year end awards! Plus, it s fun and rewarding!! SHGSPC HUNT TEST DENISE AVERY The annual Sleepy Hollow GSP Club double header Hunt Tests were held on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the East Moun tain Shooting Preserve in Dover Plains, NY. The day started out muggy and a bit overcast, but the sun soon came out affording a beautiful, but rather warm day, as is typical for these tests. The club is blessed with a beautiful facility belonging to member Mike Holomakoff and family. The East Mountain Shooting Preserve provides 2 scenic courses that run along a mountainside, well-manicured to maintain excellent cover providing a chal lenging yet fair opportunity for all to prove their hunting abilities. The clubhouse is comfortable and inviting with a complete kitchen that the club fully takes advantage of, providing a quick breakfast first thing in the morning and a full Italian style lun cheon welcoming all participants in between the morning and afternoon tests. Sleepy Hollow GSPC holds 2 tests on Saturday, it would be a fantastic opportunity for all to find another club to take on Sun day, providing 4 tests to run a dog in one weekend. Mike has an awesome group of gunners at East Mountain, all with extensive experience in shooting over pointing dogs. He provides SHGSPC with great flying chukar for the day as well. Judges Dean Browning and Skip Smith judged the Master/Senior course and Doreen Torre and John DeSandre judged the Ju niors in the morning, vice versa for the afternoon. With a very nice sized entry, I am sure they logged in many miles by the end of the day. This great group of judges were very fair and extremely helpful to all participants. Sleepy Hollow has an awesome team running the tests year after year, Jane Rae as the Hunt Test Chairperson does all the orga nizing and Barbara VanBlarcum, the Test Secretary, does an amazing job of keeping the paperwork in order from start to finish (always with a smile and a positive attitude), along with a fantastic bunch of members that come out to work planting birds, marshalling and run the kitchen. Many hands make light work, and a beautiful setting on a warm, late summer day spent with dogs doing something they love, makes for many smiles! Congratulations to the many qualifiers and those earning new titles! Below photos courtesy of Kimberly Petts Page 4

5 Hunt Test Results A.M. Qualifiers Masters - Judges: Dean Browning/Stuart Smith Mountainview's Gracie,"Gracie" - GSP/F Owner(s): Luis Neves Handler: Luis Neves DC Up N' Adam's Prairie Wind, "Keith" - GSP/M Owner(s): Katrin & Thomas Tazza Handler(s): Katie Tazza Mountainview's Blue Sky Breakout, "Lex" - GSP/M Owner(s): Steven Dinis Handler(s): Luis Neves DC AFC Up N' Adam's Silhoutte, "Shadow" - GSP/M Owner(s): Katrin & Thomas Tazza Handler(s): Katie Tazza Seniors - Judges: Dean Browning/Stuart Smith T & J's Sugars Nutmeg, "Meg" - Brittany/F Owner(s): Tom Fiumarello Handler(s): Tom Fiumarello Ch Deerhaven's Rook Hudson v Garbonita, "Rook" - GSP/M Owner(s): Robin Moretti Handler(s): Robin Moretti Juniors - Judges: Doreen Torre/John DeSandre DC Up N' Adams Bedazzled, "Raquel" - GSP/F Owner(s): Katrin Tazza Handler(s): Katie Tazza Magairlin Duke of Abercorn, "Bo" - IRWS/M Owner(s): Tami, Christopher and Zachary Orcutt Handler(s): Chris Orcut Windheim's Pale Ale, "Tess" - GSP/F Owner(s): Denise & Jim Avery Handler(s): Denise Avery CH Kreeksyde Iszabella's Tea with Hunnie at the Plaza, "Iszie" - Vizsla/F Owner(s): Christine and Christopher Arnone Handler(s): Chris Arnone Rose Mountain's Stelor Mystic Anisette, "Anna" - GSP/F Owner(s): Barbara VanBlarcum and Raymond Scarth Handler(s): Ray Scarth Ch Jan'z Tales of a Magic Man, "Kipling" - GSP/M Owner(s): Kimberly Petts and Janet McMillan Zwirko Handler(s): Kimberly Petts Reservior Britts Ash, "Ash" - Brittany/F Owner(s): Mark Wakefoose Handler(s): Mark Wakefoose P.M. Qualifiers Masters - Judges: Doreen Torre/John Desandre DC AFC Up N' Adam's Silhoutte, "Shadow" - GSP/M Owner(s): Katrin & Thomas Tazza Handler(s): Katie Tazza T & J's Oklahoma Ginger, "Ginger" - Brittany/F Owner(s): Tom Fiumarello Handler(s): Tom Fiumarello Ch Mt View's Carla's Lady Lola SH, "Lola" - Brittany/F Owner(s): Nicholas Albano Handler(s): Nicholas Albano Mountainview's Gracie "Gracie" - GSP/F Owner(s): Luis Neves Handler(s): Luis Neves GCH Happy Tails Tess of Riverview SH, "Tess" - Vizsla/F Owner(s): Alice Chaikin Handler(s): John Boyles Seniors - Judges: Doreen Torre/John DeSandre Magairlin High Velocity, "Hoover" - IRWS/M Owner(s): Chris Orcutt Tami Orcutt & Zachary Orcutt Handler(s): Chris Orcutt Ch Deerhaven's Rook Hudson v Garbonita, "Rook" - GSP/M Owner(s): Robin Moretti Handler(s): Robin Moretti GCH Szizlin Autumn's Joy Kaya Happy Tails JH, "Kaya" Vizsla/F Owner(s): Alice Chaikin Handler(s): John Boyles Page 5

6 Juniors - Judges: Dean Browning/Stuart Smith CH Kreeksyde Iszabella's Tea with Hunnie at the Plaza, "Iszie" Kreeksyde Riverview Keep'N it All in the Family, "Gladys" - Vizsla/F Vizsla/F Owner(s): Christine and Christopher Arnone Owner(s): Christine and Christopher Arnone Handler(s): Chris Handler(s): Chris Arnone Arnone Magairlin Duke of Abercorn, "Bo" - IRWS/M Owner(s): Tami, Christopher and Zachary Orcutt Handler(s): Chris Orcut Ch Kreeksyde's Can't Touch This CGC, "Rogue", Vizsla/F Owner(s): Linda and Stephe Maus Handler(s): Linda Maus Magairlin Duke of Leinster, "Luke" - IRWS/M Owner(s): Tami, Chritopher and Zachary Orcutt Handler(s): Chris Orcutt DC Up N' Adams Bedazzled, "Raquel" - GSP/F Owner(s): Katrin Tazza Handler(s): Katie Tazza Ch Jan'z Tales of a Magic Man, "Kipling" - GSP/M Owner(s): Kimberly Petts and Janet McMillan Zwirko Handler(s): Kimberly Petts Rose Mountain's Stella Mae, "Stella" - GSP/F Owner(s): Thierry Croizer Handler(s): Thierry Croizer Below photos courtesy of Barbara VanBlarcum Page 6

7 SHOW HANDLING SEMINAR WITH VALERIE NUNES-ATKINSON DIANE STENDAHL The Sleepy Hollow GSP club hosted a two day show handling seminar on August 12th and 13th at the High Point Training Cen ter in Middletown, NY. The seminar was taught by Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, an all-breed handler from Temecula, CA. Although Valerie shows many different breeds, GSPs are her first love and she has had tremendous success showing them for others as well as many she has bred. Most recently Valerie won Best in Show at Westminster in 2016 with CJ. We had a nice turn out for the seminar, approximately 15 participants each day. The Saturday seminar was tailored for the be ginner and intermediate handlers, and Sunday s seminar was for our more advanced handlers. Each day we began with Valerie demonstrating how she starts working with puppies destined for the show ring. Using some of our club members puppies, she worked the them on the table for stack training as well as on the ground for leash and gaiting training. I think even longtime breeders took away some new ideas about training their youngsters. Valerie took some time to discuss her background and the journey she has been on as a professional handler. As an all breed handler, Valerie has a very large tool box when it comes to presenting dogs. This became very evident as the day went on and Valerie worked with the handlers and their dogs individually and in small groups. As an observer I was amazed to see the amount of improvement all the handlers and their dogs made over the course of 7-8 hours. The level of team work between handler and dog was really quite amazing. We ended each day with a mock dog show with yours truly as the judge. To keep the afternoon a bit light hearted we had Valerie acting as the coach/stage Mom from outside the ring o ffering instructions and advice. Since the seminar many of the participants have been entered in shows with some amazing results - now this is music to our ears!! Congratulations!! BRAGS Our CJ / Lina pups made their debuts in the 4-6 puppy ring and had a great time. We were so proud to be among all the gorgeous puppies in the different breeds and appreciate the judges who have given us lovely nods!! - Diane Prohaska Hideaway Acres Glass Slipper Ella won Group One and Three Owned by Diane & Sue Prohaska Hideaway Acres Bibbidi Boppiti Boo Hideaway Acres Guardian of the Palace Tessa won a Group Three Eamon won a Group Four Owned by Clayton Parker and Co Owned Owned by Karen Reilly by Diane & Sue Prohaska Page 7

8 Windor's Repeat Preformance, CDX, RN, JH, NAJ, NA, NF, Lenny At the Susque-Nango Kennel Club on July 23, Lenny earned his first Utility Leg with a First Place. On Setpember 2 at the Berks Agility Trial Lenny earned his 2nd leg with a 2nd place in Open Jumpers with Weaves and in Open Standard he earned his 1st Leg with a 2nd place. We also got our CDSP Utility title and 15 OTCH points. - Sara Jacobs Rose Mountain Rock N Roll Rudy, JH, Rudy oll Rudy, JH, Rudy On July 2, at the Del-Otse Nango Kennel Club, Rudy (far left) wins BOB and BOB Owner Handled, and Anna (left) wins Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite for her first point. GCH Windheim N Hideaway s Home Brewed, SH CD DS RE, Brew Finished his Bronze Grand Champion and won 3 Best of Breeds and 2 Group Placements in July at the Nango Circuit Windheim s Pale Ale, RN, Tess Finished her Rally Novice title and was Winners Bitch in Augusta, NJ 8/31, 9/1 &2 SERVICES Page 8