Volume 54, Issue 4 APRIL 2018 Thursday, April 19 7 p.m. Meeting and Program Program: Acupressure for Your Pets Health! Dates to Remember Dairyland Classic Conformation Trials May 4-6, 2018 Kelly White s Lucy Among the Flowers BKC TRAINING CENTER 5925 Haase Road DeForest, WI 53532 www.badgerkennelclub,com
BKC Officers & Board 2017-2018 President: Lynda Nelson 608-831-6261; bkcpuppy@gmail.com Vice President: Bryan Conrad 608-354-2681; bgcgjc@frontier.com Secretary: Pat Smith Co-Treasurers: Karen Scott Ann Koski Board Members: Judy Donmoyer (2018) Yvonne Slusser Tami Jackson (2019) Joan Mrkvicka (2019) Jennifer Larson (2020) Kim Lohman (2020) Scottiekl@sbcglobal.net koski727@gmail.com About Badger Bits Badger Bits is published monthly except December and July. Deadline for submissions is end of the month. Send news to bkcnewsletter@gmail.com Notices for community events may require prior BKC Board approval. Badger Bits articles are printed for general interest and entertainment value. Author s views do not necessarily represent the policies of Badger Kennel Club (BKC), nor does their publication constitute an endorsement by BKC. AKC Delegate: Judi Roller judi002@centurytel.net Note from the Editor Please send only information for the newsletter to: bkcnewsletter@gmail.com. I only check that email twice a month - once to send out a request for news, brags and photos, and again to see what has been submitted for the next month s newsletter. I have belatedly seen emails to bkcnewsletter@gmail.com which were intended to be immediate announcements to the general membership. Because I do not check the account, that information did not go out. I tried to add a automatic message reminding senders that items sent to bkcnewsletter@gmail.com were for the Bits only. Some have taken offense as if this automatic reply indicated that their announcement was not good enough for the newsletter. It was simply intended to remind senders that if something needs to go out to the membership ASAP, it must be emailed elsewhere. I have deleted the auto response and apologize for the confusion. Denine Ackerbauer, Bits Editor
President s Message Preparations are underway for the Dairyland Classic on Friday/Sunday May 4 & 6. All members are expected to contribute to this important BKC event. There are generally 1000-1500 dogs and their people there over the weekend so it's a great place to see a variety of the dog breeds and meet and talk with breeders and handlers. The vendors are always fun to visit and its a great time to build up hours for participation and Member Rewards! badgerkennelclub.com/dairyland-classic-2/ Also like the show Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/dairylandclassicdogshowbkc/ BKC also needs members for the Nominating Committee to make nominations for the President's role and 2 open board member positions. Consider helping BKC move forward in positive directions by becoming a board member. Lynda Nelson BKC President General Membership Meeting April 19, 2018 ACUPRESSURE for your pet's health! How can it help your pet? Brenda Utzerath from Modern Dog will be presenting at BKC on Thursday April 19th at 7pm. Brenda will also do a 15 minute Q & A on any questions attendees may have. Brenda is a certified small animal Acupressure Practitioner. She is also knowledgeable in massage therapy, herbal remedies, flower essences, essential oils, crystal healing, natural feeding and animal hospice. See you on April 19th!! Minutes General Membership Meeting March 2018 Please see the attached minutes of the membership meeting. Treasurer s Report Please see the attached balance sheet as of February 28, 2018. Training Management Please see attached schedule.
Dairyland Classic Volunteer Sign Up Hey Everybody, Here is a link to sign up to volunteer for our Dairyland Classic Dog Shows, Thursday May 3 - Sunday May 6. http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.signupsearch&eid=0cc2c1ddf8ceff6d&cs=09b0badd8fcc8b117b 0764725BB09BBA&sortby=l.title These dog shows are premier events to raise money to keep the club going all year round. We depend on BKC members to help out. No experience is necessary. It's a fun time and a great way to meet lots of dogs and lots of dog people.please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks in advance. Terry Lendved Badger Kennel Club Dog Show Chair 608.347.4537 bkcshowchair@gmail.com BKC Obedience and Rally Trials March 17 & 18, 2018 A BIG THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who helped make our March 17 & 18 Obedience and Rally Trial a great success: Trial secretary Marijane Reich; Trial Committee Joan Provencher, Ellen Blitz, Denine Ackerbauer, Kari Kenefick (Obedience chair) and Tonya Scribner (Rally chair); table stewards Barb Duren, Julie Luther and Lynn Montgomery; ring stewards Susan Banoivez, Dawn Christenson, Mark Scribner, Shirley Cunningham, Kim Lohman, Cindy Brosig, Ruth Brosig, Ellen (Ferch) Hottmann, Karen Johnson and Nancy Burger. Also Jennifer Larson and Jane Pomerville who helped us set up on Friday and everyone who stayed on Sunday to help us put the building back together. As you can see it takes a village to put on a trial. Please consider helping in the future. My sincerest thanks to all, Judy Donmoyer, Trial Chair
In the Ribbons and Other Milestones From Carol Mahlik: Poppy"Jetoca's March To Victory" was entered in the 12-15 month puppy class at Badger Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned B Match on March 24th. Poppy placed 1st in her class, took Group 1 placement and went Best of Breed. We had a fun time, proud of my little girl for only her 3rd time in the ring. Fr0m Chris Reents: Bogie (Dichi Here s Looking At You, Kid) was Best Adult In Match at the 3/24/18 annual Badger Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned B Match under Judge Lisa Sons. From Kelly White: Happy 11th Birthday to my spunky senior. You are as sassy and lovable as the day you came into our lives. From Jesse Krantz: Bandit is getting better at his herding & is trying to finish both trick & community canine tests soon. We both plan on coming to this April monthly meeting.
From Sue Anderson: Belgian Terv, Jigger, earned back to back Preferred UDX legs at the Great Lakes Belgian Tervuren Regional Speciality on 3/10 & 3/11. He now has 8 P-UDX legs and needs two more for his title. Attached is a picture of the broad jump. "Look Mom, no wings!" From Deb Hamele: March 9th at Forest City Dog Training Club s agility trial SHR Dunn s Marsh Cinderella Story RA JH NAJ TKN (Ella) finished both her Open JWW and Novice Standard titles with 1st places. Dunn s Marsh Chocolate Martini CD RE SH TKN NAJP (Marti) finished her Open JWW preferred title with a 1st place. March 24 and 25 we had great days at the Cudahy KC Barn Hunt Trials with 5 dogs earning Q s in various events. GRCH CH Honorbright Dunn s Marsh Song and Dance SH RATS (Maks) and his 9 month old daughter Dunn s Marsh Mirror Ball (Tango) both finished titles with not just first places but High in Class. High in Class means fastest time of all sizes and breeds. Maks finished his Master Barn Hunt Title and Tango finished her Novice Barn Hunt Title her first weekend in competition. Maks also got two Rally Novice legs at the BKC March Rally trials and Ella got two Excellent Rally legs.
DUNN'S MARSH ALL THAT JAZZ JH, CD, GN, RAE 6, OA, NAJ, OF, WC, RAT0 NAC TG-N WV-O TN-E - 11/2/2002 to 3/2/2018. Jazz was my partner until she retired from competition at age 13 only because her body dictated that she do so as her heart would have kept her competing by my side. She loved agility (could have been a MACH with a different handler) but she sure taught me a lot and has made me become a much better handler and partner to her successors. If there were weave poles anywhere she would eagerly run through them barking with joy. She loved retrieving, heeling with me in obedience and rally and she loved barn hunt. Most importantly she loved me and until I couldn't help her up anymore she slept beside me on the bed. There is a huge hole in my heart and even though there are other dogs in my life including her wonderful daughter, River and her great, great niece Tango, I will always miss her. Deb Hamele
Meeting called to order at Time: 8:27pm GENERAL MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2018 Topic: RoundTable discussion Introduction of Guests: Jen Schleicher, Jane Pomerville, Stacy Rudy, Joan Parrish, Susan Rustick, Beth Handler, Stephanie Sobczac Brags & Bitches: Bryan Brag Isaac s hair growing back, Kathy Bitch brain tumor in her dog, Susan Brag/Bitch? Viagra for cardiac hypertension for her dog Presidents Report: Nominating Committee members needed. President, and 2 board member positions open for voting at June meeting. Shirt orders need payment by March 23 Vice President's Report Bryan Conrad Keys distributed Cleaning crew notified of inadequate cleaning. Not returning calls. Building closed Friday-Sunday March 16-18 for trial Replacing light and fan not able to replace before trial this weekend. Request to Humane for Mat cost for puppy ring Moving existing mats to reduce gaps after warm weather comes and after trial & B Match completed. Also cleaning under the mats. Building rental on May 30 from 8-4 for Shelter from the Storm fund raiser Copier jams. Checking on replacement copier. Secretary's Report Need a substitute secretary for April board and general meetings Treasurer's Report CD earning 1.55% at Edward Jones Committee reports: Dog Show: Terry Lendved Sign up link posted on FB and sent to members Old Business None New Business Judy Donmoyer need trial chair and secretary for March 2019 trial. Have Trial chair cookbook, computer and software Reviewing updates to membership procedures Shirley Cunningham Kelly White & Dawn Christenson AKC Scentwork trial later this year Motion to adjourn the meeting by Kim Lohman, 2nd by Karen Shaw Time: 9:04pm Minutes taken by: Lynda Nelson
1:58 PM Badger Kennel Club, Inc. 03/08/18 Balance Sheet Cash Basis As of February 28, 2018 Feb 28, 18 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Checking Accounts Checking 14,386.96 Checking Dog Show 1,000.00 Total Checking Accounts 15,386.96 Savings Account Junior Showmanship Balance 6,960.00 Mat Fund -958.72 Savings Account - Other 28,571.19 Total Savings Account 34,572.47 Total Checking/Savings 49,959.43 Other Current Assets Edward Jones Funds American Balanced Fund 3,007.69 Capital Income Builder 2,743.79 Certificate of Deposit 20,000.00 Income Fund of America 2,889.89 New Perspective Fund 3,279.81 Total Edward Jones Funds 31,921.18 Hasse Rd. Security Deposit 3,584.48 Prepaid Insurance 1,263.34 Total Other Current Assets 36,769.00 Total Current Assets 86,728.43 Other Assets Books Held for Resale 195.10 Equipment and Fixtures Accumulated Depreciation -23,069.79 Original Cost 32,730.03 Equipment and Fixtures - Other 137.16 Total Equipment and Fixtures 9,797.40 Total Other Assets 9,992.50 TOTAL ASSETS 96,720.93 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Junior Showmanship Liability 6,650.00 Total Other Current Liabilities 6,650.00 Total Current Liabilities 6,650.00 Total Liabilities 6,650.00 Equity Opening Bal Equity 72,943.27 Retained Earnings 12,942.56 Net Income 4,185.10 Total Equity 90,070.93 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 96,720.93 Page 1
BKC TRAINING SCHEDULE Beginning March, 2018 Agility classes are 45 minutes. All other classes are one hour. Monday Ring 4 8:00 Puppy Basics 3/12 M Payne/Heidi Radloff Ring 4 7:00 Puppy Basics 4/9 TBA Tuesday Night Ring 1 7:00 Beginning Conformation 2/27-5/8 G Hart no class 3/20 & 3/27 Ring 1 8:00 Advanced Conformation 2/27-5/8 G Hart no class 3/20 & 3/27 Ring 4 6:30 Therapy Dog 3/13 Cheryl B 8:00 AKC Star Puppy 3/13 K Lohman/ S Rudy Rings 2,3 6:30 BFD May 8 L Nelson/ABC Student no class 3/18 & 4/1 Rings 2,3 7:30 CGC May 8 L Nelson/ABC student Wednesday Night Ring 4 7:00 AKC Star Puppy 4/4 L Nelson FULL Thursday Night 2 nd week 7:00 Board Meeting 3 rd Week 7:00 General Meeting Ring 1 6:30-8:30 1 st & 4 th week Occupaws Friday Night 2nd Friday 6:30 Obedience Run-Throughs: Novice, Open, Utility, Rally Saturday Morning Ring 2,3 10:00 Puppy Obedience April 14 Kim Lohman /Z Lohman No class May 5 Includes playtime, must pass Star Puppy or get approval of Ring 4 Sunday puppy teachers that your pup can play nicely. 10:30 AKC Star Puppy Feb 17 L Nelson no class 3/17 Rings 1,2 1:00 Begin Family Dog 3/4 L Nelson/C Drake Rings 1,2 2:00 Canine Good Citizen 3/4 L Nelson/C Drake 9:30 Puppy Tricks 4/8 J Larson/TBA **Please check the website www.badgerkennelclub.com for added classes, and changes in dates and times.** TRAINING CONTACTS: TRAINING MANAGER: Lynda Nelson BKCpuppy@gmail.com 608 831 6261 CONFORMATION: Laura Mae Hesse BKC-LMHess@charter.net 608-692-0414 PUPPY: Michaela Payne bkcpuppychair@gmail.com 608-515-8620 RALLY OBEDIENCE: Karen Albright kjalbrig@wisc.edu 608-831-4878 THERAPY DOG: Cheryl Benedict 608-348-2380 AGILITY: Vanessa Hoel Vanessa.hoel@outlook.com CGC & BEGINNING FAMILY DOG TRAINING: Carol Mahlik bclhaley@gmail.com AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN, COMMUNITY CANINE: CGC Tests: Lynda Nelson bkcpuppy@gmail.com 608-831-6261 Upcoming CGC Evaluations Sunday April 29 1-3pm Tuesday June 19 6:30-8:30pm M Roland s Obedience: contact Ellen Blitz esblitz@att.net CLASS FEES Non-members/Members 1 st enrollment: 8-6 weeks $110/$55.50 Continuing dog (non-members) $10.00 discount Early application (non-members) $10.00 discount One class drop-in fee $20.00/$10.00 Missi Roland Obedience $130/No discounts CGC Evaluations: FREE w class $10 if no class OBEDIENCE/RALLY RUN-THRUS 2 nd Friday of Month: 6:30 Obedience - Novice, Open, Utility, Rally Ellen Blitz 608-698-8812 Joan Provencher 608-334-5151 for information ---Contact Kelly White: 608-220-5324 for advance registration & weather cancellation None in June-July-Aug. 1 st Run Though $6/$5 2 nd Run Through with same dog $3/$3 MEMBER TRAINING TIME Member time will be available to key holders between the hours of 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. If you do not have a key and wish to get one, you must comply with the BKC training Center Access Policy. You will need to help with the club programs and sign a key agreement. Please contact Bryan Conrad (608-354-2681) or Mike Young (608-742-6539) for a key or any building access questions.