Gold Diggings The Newsletter of the Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club May 1, 2009 Mile High Golden Retriever Club 2008 Trophies Mile Hi Members reported more that 120 AKC and GRCA Titles earned in 2008!! OBEDIENCE: Novice B Elysian s Beano Other CDX RA JH WCX Jeanne von Barby Open A Coppertop Hoot N Holler CDX RE SH OA OAJ NF WCX CCA VC Joanne Bartley Open B Ramblynns Golden Sparks CDX RE Kay Walker Utility A Apache Oodo Shash Of Ocotilla UD RAE JH OAP NJP Karen Lamb Utility B Hunters Trace Jasmine UD RA AX AXJ NAP Kathy Janda High Combined Hunters Trace Jasmine UD RA AX AXJ NAP Kathy Janda Top Obedience Elysian s Beano Other CDX RA JH Jeanne von Barby RAE Ocotilla s I s A Cruisin AND A Movin CD RAE JH WC Sally Sjobeck, 6/8/2008 Gaylan s Bop Till You Drop CD OA NAJ NF RAE Mardee Kayser, 7/12/08 Farm Fresh Gidiiup of Ocotilla CD RAE CCA Karen Lamb, 10/4/08 BR Glenbrook Tell Me A Story CDX RAE JH VC Jennifer Shepherd, Jamie Beckett, Vickie Carson, 11/9/08 FIELD: Top Open Field Topbrass Repete Pawsability WCX *** Top Derby Topbrass Miss Independant ** Top Field Dog Topbrass Repete Pawsability WCX *** Wayne & Deb Dorband Deb & Wayne Dorband Wayne & Deb Dorband Upcoming Events May 15, 2009 Membership Meeting Greenwood Village June 1, 2009 Independant Speciality Island Grove Park, Greeley CO July 17-19, 2009 Agility Trial Douglas Co FG, Castle Rock, CO July 26, 2009 WC/WCX IOE Campus, Loveland, CO September 12-13, 2009 Hunt Test Stillroven Farms, Mead CO September 18, 2009 Membership Meeting Northglenn Rec Center November 20, 2009 Membership Meeting Greenwood Village December 5-6, 2009 Obedience/Rally/Agility Fun Match December 12, 2009 Tentative Date for Christmas Party AGILITY: Top Agility Team Fly n Hi Tar n Up The Course MX MXJ MXF ADHF Shar Henry & Norm Lende Master Agility Championship Trophy (4 dogs) MACH6 Fly n Hi Dubl Spicy Nutmeg n CDX JH MXP MJP XF ADHF Norm Lende & Shar Henry, April 12, 2008 MACH Fly n Hi Right On Course JH XF ADHF Jim Gregory, April 12, 2008 MACH Topbrass All Systems Go CDX MH XF WCX ** ADHF Deb Anderson MACH2 Lookout s Strike It Rich CD RE AF Betty LeTerneau, October 28, 2008 Continued on page 2...
President s Corner Well it s been another 2 months! Time is flying for me. Kathy and I just got back from a wonderful vacation to Egypt. One of the most impressive places I ve ever been. The pups were safe at home with our dog/house sitter Paul. He wears them out! It is amazing that when we got home after 16 days away they were happy to see us but calm, relaxed, and definitely not frantic. We worry about them when we are away but its so reassuring to have someone you trust and who actually spends more time with them than we normally do (with work and all) to care for them. Makes the vacation even more enjoyable! It s been a busy time with the Goldens Only match in March, the Agility trials last weekend in April and the Awards banquet this eekend. The Independent Specialty is just around the corner! Hope everyone is doing all they want to! I ve had the challenge lately to be training an old dog and a young dog. Jo is 10 and we are working on Utility. She pretty much knows everything and has done well in the limited showing we ve done but no legs to show for it. I find myself not too motivated to show or have the title but I really enjoy working with her a few times a week. She has always been a worrier and unfortunately obedience at this level tends to be worrisome! (at least for me). There are so many ways to fail, that the pressure always seems high even if you think you are relaxed. On the other end of the spectrum is Boomer, a 3 year old male who loves each day as if it were the best ever. He has so much desire to be with me and please me (something Jo could have a little more of!!). He tries really hard but its been a challenge to find the best way to teach so that he really learns it. Jo picks stuff up so fast and then she s bored (or hungry), where Boomer has to have lots of repetition and we have to find a way to make that productive. Whoever it happens to be or whatever we re doing I sure try to be positive and upbeat. It s sometimes hard after a long day at work or if I m feeling stressed and preoccupied. I figure its best not to impose that on the dogs better to just sit and relax, give em a few pets, throw the bumper for them, or go for a walk. So I hope you all get out and enjoy your dogs, they can be a great form of therapy. Remember to be on the lookout for upcoming club functions and volunteer it s a great way to meet people and start having that feeling of being part of the club! Most of all have fun with your dogs! Warren Frizell, President 2008 Annual Awards Continued... Coopergold Preferred Agility - shared MACH2 PAX Rocket Boy s Chester CDX RE WC Gary & Ruthie Nordahl MACH6 Fly n Hi Dubl Spicy Nutmeg n CDX JH MXP MJP XF Norm Lende & Shar Henry Gilnockie Goldenloe CH Manor s Anamated Lawman TD JH Freda Thiel & Kemah Plusk Most Versatile Performance Dog Morninglo RckyMtn Whistle Stop SH RN NA OAJ NF WCX Warren & Kathy Frizell CONFORMATION: Top Conformation CH Karleigh s Crimson N Clover Top Class Dog CH Mariah-Hillock Magicl Mystry Tur Top Class Bitch CH Xcelerate Victorious Secret Top Puppy BR Farm Fresh Bun In The Oven Top Bred-by CH Crystal Glens Hell Freezes Over Top Veteran CH Nautilus Show Me The Money CDX RN SDHF AKC CH with a Hunting Title (shared) CH Manor s Anamated Lawman TD JH CH Elysian Writers Protagonist CDX SH RE Arden Seuberling & Sheryl Cammarata Leslie Blythe and Mark Wilkinson Arden Seuberling & Brandye Randermann Jamie Beckett, Leslie Dickerson, & Tiffany Marzluf Sue Schwarz & William Loehman Jamie Beckett and Candaceanne Johnson Freda Thiel & Kemah Plusk Paul & Linda Stranahan & Jeanne von Barby
Membership Meeting Minutes Minutes of the General Membership Meeting 3/21/2009 Meeting called to order by Vice President Gloria Hale at 8:30 am. Minutes from the previous meeting approved as published. Moved-Linda Stranahan, Seconded Mardee Keyser. Motion passed Board reports: Gloria read the names of guests that were at our meeting some new members were voted in. See that report elsewhere in the newsletter. Treasurer was absent. We received a thank you note from CSU for the $1,000. Bissette Scholarship that we donated. Conformation Lauren Schwartz updated on the Independent Specialty, June 1, at Island Grove in Greeley. We will be having a general membership meeting the afternoon before and will be setting up the rings, etc. at that time. She also reminded the members to donate to the silent auction. Contact Beth Olson or Carol Hanft. No field report. Agility report Shar was absent. Jim Gregory mentioned that we are having our second agility trial in July at Douglas County. National Specialty report: Barbara Branstad said that we are now 18 months out and are on track with fund raising and planning. The fund raising committee is putting together a cookbook that is going to be called Duck Soup. Members are encouraged to post their favorite receipes to the website (human and dog alike) and also any home remedies. The web address is typensave.com. Login is 2010cookbook. Contact Barbara for the password. Kathy Bourland (chairperson for fundraising) mentioned that they are going to be having a photo contest and garage sale. More info to come. Old Business: Deb Dorband is updating our website. New Business: Lauren Schwartz has the new breeder referral documents those interested can take copies. We will entertain questions/comments from now until the next meeting when we will vote on it. The annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, April 19th at Maggiano s Little Italy in Englewood at 11:30 a.m. Contact Sally Sjobeck to make reservations (SIDUS@aol.com) by April 10. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 am. Treasurers Report Bank Balance 03/24/2009 $12,055.10 $25,010.00 Agility Trial April 2009 $80.00 Dues $550.00 Fun Match 03/21/2009 $589.00 Trophy Fund June 2009 Specality $25.00 CSU Scholarship Fund $(4,694.80) Expenses Reported Previously $(1,176.00) Refund of 4/09 Agrility Trial Entry Fees $(5,235.00) AKC Fees for 4/09 Agility trial $(328.48) Trophies for 4/09 Agiltiy Trial $(457.44) Misc Expenses for 4/09 Agility Trial $26,417.38 Adjusted Bank Balance Agility Trial Entry Fees were down approximatley $5,000 from last year, but the event still made a profit. I am still waiting on the remainig expenses -- judges fees, transportation etc. A full report will be given in the next newsletter.
2010 National Specialty Update I am pleased to tell you that we have selected trophies for this event. Stained glass artist Alison Desmarais has agreed to make all our trophies. The placement trophies for all classes in all events will be paw prints with the glass colors matching the ribbon colors for that class. The big trophies will be items like mirrors and picture frames with stained glass mosaic borders and mosaic planter holders. We think these will be unique items which will be treasured by the winners and are thrilled that Alison has agreed to undertake this assignment. We continue with fund-raising and are currently working on two major items. Kathy Bourland is heading up a photo contest; people can submit their pictures of Goldens (what else?) for a small fee per picture. These will be judged in various categories by a jury of non-mile Hi photographers. The pictures will be displayed at the national and the winner will get a full-page color ad in the Golden Retriever News. Details are still being firmed up, but you can start thinking about which pictures you d like to submit. The contest will be open nation-wide, so we should get a large selection of Goldens from across the country. For more details, please contact Kathy Bourland. The cookbook is nearing completion of the initial recipe gathering phase. Thanks to all who have already contributed recipes; it s not too late for the rest of you. You can email them to me at bbransta@lamar.colostate.edu or Susan Faulkner at hpgoldret@aol.com. In addition to people food, we re also looking for dog treats and remedies. Feel free to send as many recipes as you wish! Judging from what we ve already received, this should be a great cookbook even if you don t cook, you ll want the book for the dog treats and remedies! The 2010 National Committee can always use additional help. If you d like to be a part of this extravaganza but don t know where your talents could best be used, please contact me. We will have jobs which will be completed before the national and we will have jobs that occur only at the event itself. Whatever your time constraints are, there s a place for you. Barb Branstad General Chair 2010 GRCA National Specialty New Members Update At the March meeting we voted in several new members: Noelle Greene who owns an English Golden named Jasmine. She is interested in Junior Showmanship and obedience. Caroline and Keith Frankl are interested in conformation and agility with their dogs Liberty and Bentley. Jen and Brian Rullo are interested in all areas of dog competition. Randy and Chris Watson won Sugar Bear and Sacha (10 months old). Chris is an up and coming Junior Handler working with Clint Livingston and Diana Wilson. They are interested in conformation and obedience. Welcome! Please make a point of introducing yourselves to our new members at the next event and make them feel welcome! Puppy Referral Team Report Year End Puppy Referral Report Feb 10, 2009 to April 10, 2009 Total Inquiries Responses Sent 1 Questionnaires on File 2 Litters Listed 3 Pups Listed 4 Placed via Puppy Referral 77 53 3 5 5 1. Often several messages are exchanged with a single family. 2. Not included: those who returned questionnaires, but got pups elsewhere and/or did not follow through or return messages. 3. And ready for new homes between Feb 10 and April 10. 4. These litters were larger than 1 or 2, but most of the pups were placed privately, not through puppy referral. Inquiries and returned questionaires are picking up, so spring and summer placements look really good. However, now I have lots of people seeking pups and no pups listed. Respectfully submitted, Judie Freeland, MHGRC puppy referral MileHiJudie@aol.com
Conformation Report I would like to quickly thank Erik and Jen Strickland for a wonderful seminar in February. It received rave reviews! Also, thank you to everyone who helped at the Goldens Only Fun Match in March. It is always a blast to see everyone come out to support that event, especially the new puppies. Judge Karen Nauer had a blast as well! With the start of 2009, and some new people to conformation, I thought it might be helpful to list some conformation training/ practice locations and classes. I am sure there are more but here are the ones I know about: Skyelab Training Center- 1204 Weld County Rd 7 Erie, CO Drop in class (no reservation needed) Thursdays 7pm- 8pm www.labyrinthlaboradors.com Mantayo Kennels Lakewood, CO Drop in class (no reservation needed) Wednesdays 6pm, 7pm and 8 pm (3 different options) Taught by Erik Strickland www.mantayokennels.com Blue Springs n Katydid - 2980 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood, Colorado 80110 Classes offered day and evening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays Check website for sign ups and exact schedule http://www.bskddogtraining.com My last newsletter column got stuck in my Draft folder so I apologize for the delay in some of these brags Redog-River s Pink Pajamas PJ, Owners: Terri & Patrick Anderson, and Leslie Blythe Plum Creek Kennel Club, Friday, February 13, MAJOR WIN!!! Winners Bitch CH. Mariah-Hillock s Magicl Mystry Tur Lennon, Owners: Leslie Blythe & Mark Wilkinson Colorado Kennel Club, Sunday, February 15, Owner-Handler Group II Sunny Ridge-Mariah s Uptown Girl Brinkley, Owners: Leslie Blythe & Mark Wilkinson 1st place -Puppy Bitches 9-12, Monday, February 16 - CKC 2nd place - Puppy Bitches 9-12, Friday, February 13 - Plum Creek KC 2nd place - Puppy Bitches 9-12, Saturday, February 14 - Plum Creek KC Sunny Ridge Girl Friday Friday, Owner: Kitty Gardiner Puppy Best of Breed, Friday, February 13 - Plum Creek Kennel Club 1st --Puppy bitches 9-12, Friday, February 13- Plum Creek Kennel Club 1st place- Puppy bitches 9-12, Saturday, February 14 - Plum Creek KC 2nd place - Puppy bitches 9-12, Sunday, February 15 - Colorado KC 2nd place - Puppy bitches 9-12, Monday, February 16 - Colorado KC WB from puppy class, March 6 - Garden City KC WB / BOW from puppy class, March 8 - Garden City KC MAJOR RWB from puppy class! April 12 - Terry-All KC Sunny Ridge Sweeter Than Wine Chadonnay, Owner: Kitty Gardiner Feb 16, 2009 - Colorado KC, WB/ BOW Karleigh s Crimson N Clover Connor, Owners: Arden Seuberling & Sheryl Cammarata Feb 15, 2009- Colorado KC, BOS Ch. Xcelerates Victorious Secret Pink, Owners: Brandye Randermann & Arden Seuberling BOB/ Group 3, March 7, 2009 San Antonio KC BOB/ Group 1, March 8, 2009 San Antonio KC Hunters Trace Bad Moon Rising Riser, Owners: Marsha and Ron Beck March 29, 2009 - Scottsbluff KC, WB/BOW Abelard on Walkabout to Kingsgold Opal, Owners: Bruce McLean April 11, 2009 - Terry-All Kennel Club, WB, BOW, BOB and Group 4!! CH Windsong s Timberbash Powder King RN Cooper, Owners: Angela Berkheimer McLean and Dianne Barnes April 11, 2009 - Terry-All Kennel Club, BOS Nistar s Washington Statesman Ash, Owners: Bruce McLean April 11, 2009 - Terry-All Kennel Club, MAJOR RWD
Agility Report Well it s finally happened. AKC has approved a new program for its performance classes. Beginning April 2010 mixed breed dogs will be allowed to register with AKC ($35 fee) and compete in OB, Rally and Agility as long as the event is a standalone event and not held in conjunction with an all breed show. I m glad to see AKC make this allowance as it has many benefits. Not only will it allow people who have mixed breed dogs to now compete in another performance venue but it will also bring more entries for those clubs who had trouble making enough money to cover the cost of events that don t fill. Realizing that the AKC is a purebred club I find this new ruling to be a positive step in direction for AKC to recognize and bring benefit to dog owners of all types. MHGRC will host another 3-day agility event this July 17, 18, and 19 INDOORS at Douglas County Fairgrounds. These agility events are huge moneymakers for our club and they don t run by themselves so if you re tired of hearing our pleas for help that means you need to step up and volunteer for the club. At our March event there were only a few non-agility folks who offered their assistance and it was greatly appreciated but we need more than a few folks. For every spot we have to fill from outside the club we will be paying them to work which means less profit for the club. If you can help please contact Laura Gillice at laura.gillice@baxa.com She will find a job to fit even the most non-experienced worker. BRAGS I know there were a lot of great runs at the MHGRC trial in April but there were no brags reported. Congratulations to all who entered and had a great time playing agility with their dogs. I d like to also thank those non-agility club members who made themselves available to help with the event. Thanks to you and to our agility members it was a great event. It s important that we all do our share as club members to make MHGRC events a great success. Please remember to send your brags to me when trials are over so I can compile them into a newsletter report. Obedience Report Star Crowned Brule of Ocotilla RE CDC, earned his RE at Terry-All KC April 10th, 11th and 12th. He got 3 first places with scores of 99, 96, and 99. Brule is owned and trained by Karen Lamb. Congratulations! Good job Brule. Kathy Neville s Jezzie, Goldenbear s Ever Wild Jezebel, CD RE CGC, earned her first two RAE legs at the Coloado Kennel Club Trial, Feb 15 and 16 and finished her UKC CD with a 2nd place on March 7. She also won 1st place and her 1st ASCA Novice B leg at the Southern Colo. Australian Shepherd Club trial in Castle Rock. Congratulations to Kathy and Jezzie. Jean VonBarby s Elysian s Beano Other CDX JH RA WCX showed for her 1st time in Open B at Terry-All KC and got 2-2nd placements. Nice job Jean and Toot! We are still in need of a couple of Rally stewards for the Specialty June 1st.
MHGRC Officers and Representatives President Warren Frizell 303.425.0721 presmhgrc.comcast..net Vice-President Gloria Hale 303.920.0493 gloriasellsre@yahoo.com Secretary Carol Hanft 303.709.3433 coopergold@yahoo.com Treasurer Marcy Werner 720.987.6546 mwerner974@aol.com Conformation Rep. Lauren Schwartz 303.487.6116 lauren.schwartz@comcast.net Field Rep. Steve Dodge 303.443.2869 sdodge@att.net Obedience Rep. Nancy Ego 303.519.8016 nancyalpineins@hotmail.com Agility Rep. Shar Henry 303.770.5323 goldenpaws@qwestoffice.net Club Information: Gloria Hale 303.920.0493 gloriasellsre@yahoo.com Puppy Referral: Jill Kelly/Judie Freedland 1.877.517.6606 MileHiJudie@aol.com Newsletter: Shar Henry/Deb Dorband goldenpaws@qwestoffice.net Website: Deb Dorband deb@pursuitgroup.com MHGRC on the Web: Rescue Groups: Directions to the next meeting: www.mhgrc.com Contact Deb Dorband at deb@pursuitgroup.com for the username and password (you must be a club member to access the members only section) Yahoo group: MileHiGRC (members only) Contact Shar Henry at goldenpaws@qwestoffice.net to be added to the list. Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies www.goldenretrieverrescue.net Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue www.goldenretrieverfreedom.com Golden Retriever Foundation www.goldenretrieverfoundation.org Take I25 to Orchard Road. Turn west on Orchard. Turn south (left) onto Quebec Street. The Greenwood Village Community Center will be on the east (left) side of the road. 6060 South Quebec Street Advertising Rates Rates: Members Non-members Full Page $12 $15 1/2 Page $ 6 $ 8 1/4 Page $ 4 $ 5 or $1.50 per line Litter Listings: Litter listings will be for members only and must be accompanied by copies of OFA/ CERF/Cardio clearances obtained within the last 18 months. All Other Listings: All other advertisements for items or services MUST be dog related. The Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club does not endorse and/or warranty any of the dogs, services or items advertised in this newsletter.