Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. Volume 36 / Issue 12 www.ocodb.org December 2018 Awards Banquet Location OCOD La s Bistro 439 S. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach Fla. 32174 President: Pat Mozden 386-788-3800 patmozden@cfl.rr.com Vice Pres: Linda Hudak Secretary: Chris Franczek Treasurer: Kathy Nicastro Board of Directors: Renee Johnson Dana Connolly Nina Daly OBEDIENCE: 761-1095 Joan C. 677-4528 Renee J. AGILITY: Janet; jdaussie@bellsouth.net Claire: cisraelson@cfl.rr.com APPLICATIONS: Can be found on our web site www.ocodb.org Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. or the editors. Awards Banquet December 3, 2018 (FIRST Monday Evening of the month) Socialize at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 (you must have made a reservation) Location: La s Bistro 439 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach We will vote on the Officers for 2019 present Title Awards and have an exchange of gifts through a game. The gift is usually dog related and costs about $10. Bring a gift and receive a gift.
Page 2 December 2018 Chatter-Barks New Members From October Meeting: Karen Mansfield Vicki Owens David and Sarah Siegel From November Meeting: Irma Schwartz RAW FOOD DIET If you are interested in trying raw food with your dog but you need convenience, call Pat and ask about the pouch with individual 2 ounce pieces. For more information call Pat Mozden 386-788-3800 or patmozden@cfl.rr.com BUTTERFLIES IN THE RING We Can Do This When you feel the Butterflies in your stomach, instead of saying to yourself, Oh, I m so nervous, try saying Oh, I m so excited to be showing! Most people get a thrill or a rush of adrenaline before they walk into the ring. If you didn t you would probably take up a different sport. If you get so excited that your body trembles and your feel nauseous it is probably because you are forgetting to breathe. Your body is trying to tell you that oxygen is still required, Take slow deep breaths, stand up and put on a smile. Practice your footwork or heel with your dog if he needs to be worn down or warmed up. Focus on rhythm, what the pattern is and review your visual images that help keep heeling smooth. Once you begin the heeling pattern your panic leaves. The only time you feel over anxious in the ring is when you stop walking or working the dog. Don t let your mind wander. Keep thinking WE CAN DO THIS. Always have positive thoughts in and out of the ring. What you think and act transfers down the leash to your dog. Do not think an exercise. You may have failed one exercise You do not know until it is over for sure, if you passed or failed, so think YES
Page 3 December 2018 Chatter-Barks Agility Equipment Cleaning Day Get Well to Edd Gordon and Sherri White. Wishing them a speedy recovery. Wednesday January 9th. 10:00 am we are having a Agility cleaning, weather permitting to go over equipment and clean for trial, we will meet at Silver Sands Bridle Club around noon in back where trailer is parked. This can count as a cleaning day for those who want to come help, much appreciated, we will have a sign up sheet there. Thank You!! Judges Dinner for Obedience & Rally Trials Saturday December 8th at 6pm Olive Garden 1780 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach Please contact Ralph Orlando if you would like to attend. 386-788-4268 rorlando2@cfl.rr.com
Page 4 December 2018 Chatter-Barks Wins & Brags Nancy Wadelton and Gracie Gabrielle Gracie earned one leg and a 2nd Place Win in Beginner Novice A at the Brevard County DTC Trial on 10/27/18 held at OCOD.. Machine Embroidery of Dogs If you would like your breed of dog embroidered on your shirt, or canvas bag or other items, please contact Marge Passalacqua at marzuzk@yahoo.com or 386-672-5080 Maria Orlando & Star passed the CGC Test given on 11/3/18 at OCOD. Maria Orlando & Trumpet passed the CGC Test given on 11/3/18 at OCOD. Cindy Pulliam & Tracer passed the CGC Test given on 11/3/18 at OCOD. Israel Barzak & Fivel passed the CGC Test given on 11/3/18 at OCOD. Lois Hoffmann & Shadow passed the CGCA Test given on 11/3/18 at OCOD. Debra Cail & Tiki passed the CGCA Test given on 11/3/18 at OCOD. Claire Israelson & Pink passed the CGCA Test given on 11/3/18 at OCOD. Jean Schaardt and GCH Princess Margarita Daisy", CDX,RM, CGC Daisy" 7/28/18 at Port Chester Obedience Training Club, White Plains, NY. Marilyn Strout and Mitch earned a SCA, SBA culminating in his SWA Title on 11/14/18 in Brooksville. Marilyn Strout and Mayhem earned a SIA and SHDA Titles on 11/14/18 in Brooksville. Congratulations Everyone! Please Help the Humane Societies 1. Southeast Volusia Humane Society 386-428-9860 2. Flagler County Humane Society 386-445-1841 3. Halifax Humane Society 386-274-4703 OCOD S Agility Trial Coming Soon! January 18, 19 20, 2019 Please contact Renee Morrow (386-689-0389 or renmorrrow@cfl.rr.com if you can help with the Agility Trial. You do not have to have experience in agility to help out, there is something for everyone to do. We expect all members to help with our trials, this is your club and everyone needs to pitch in and help one way or the other. We know you might not be able to help every day but Please come when you can. Thank You!
Page 5 December 2018 Chatter-Barks DECEMBER 2018 NOTE: IF YOU TRAIN YOUR DOG & STAY IN RING MORE THAN 1 HOUR, YOU MUST PAY FOR MORE RING TIME 1+ DOGS $10 (( more than 1 hr must pay again )) MONDAY 12/3 9-12PM Janet Berry on desk (Awards Banquet) 12/10 6:30-8PM Kris D on desk TUESDAY 12/4 9-12PM Joyce S on desk 12/119-12pm Maria O on desk WEDNESDAY 12/5 9-12pm on desk 10/24-12/5 6:30pm BASIC Chris Franczek, Israel B, (Renee 1) 12/12 9-12pm on desk 10/-31-12/19 6:30pm PUPPY Cheryl Johnson, THURSDAY 12/6 6:30pm DANA C on desk 11/1-12/20 6:30pm INTERMEDIATE Joan Costello, Edd Carrie G Kelly 12/27 5PM TO 8PM club & class members only scent work prac*ce & clean up/organize FRIDAY 12/7 (spray) Light Cleaning for Trial & Set Up for Trial 10/5-11/23 6PM ADVANCE DANCE Linda SBtes - SATURDAY 12/1 C MATCH 12/8 & 12/9 OCOD OBED & RALLY TRIALS DEC 2018 11/11/18
Page 6 December 2018 Chatter-Barks Nominating Committee Report We are pleased to report that the nominating committee recommends the following individuals for the 2019 OCOD Board: Voting on this slate will be at our Annual Awards & Christmas Banquet. President: Vice-President: Treasurer: Secretary: Members at Large: Renee Johnson Dana Connolly Nina Daly Pat Mozden Linda Hudak Kathy Nicastro Chris Franczek All named individuals have accepted their nomination. Respectfully, Renee Johnson Nancy Miles Joan Costello Ormond Christmas Parade Our Club will be walking in the Ormond Christmas Parade on Saturday December 8th, 2018. This is the parade that we have to have lights on our dogs or leashes. You can get the battery operated lights for that at Dollar Tree or Wal-Mart. We wear our club shirts and dark colored slacks. If it's cold you can wear a sweatshirt underneath your club shirt. There will be an OCOD decorated car in the parade in case you or your dog comes up lame and needs to ride. Line up for the parade will be at 5:00 this year. I will email the line up location as soon as I receive it. Let Linda Campagna know if you can COMMIT to this beautiful night parade. It is a short route and the families watching just love seeing the dogs walking and frolicking with their lighted decorations. We need to know in the next couple of days how many teams can come. Please call Linda at 386-848-4594 and leave a voice mail or email at campcad@earthlink.net. She doesn't get texting. CGC & CGCA Test Results from November 3, 2018 CGC Tester: Linda Hudak CGCA Tester: Renee Johnson Maria Orlando & Star Maria Orlando & Trumpet Cindy Pulliam & Tracer Israel Barzak & Fivel Lois Hoffmann & Shadow Debra Cail & Tiki Claire Israelson & Pink
Page 7 December 2018 Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona General Meeting Minutes November 12, 2018 Meeting was called to order by Pat Mozden at 7:00PM. Sign in sheet was passed around and is attached to hard copy of minutes. 21 members were present. Wins and brags: were announced any new ones will be posted in Chatterbarks if you send them to Joan. Minutes of the last meeting were emailed and so were not read at the meeting. No additions or corrections were made. Report of the secretary: One new single memberships was read: Irma Schwartz from Ponte Vedra. Report of the Treasurer: October Expenses: $6,005.70 (Rent was ~$2.9K and Utilities ~$1.3K) October Income: $9,247.00 (Advanced Classes ~$3.8K and Puppy Classes ~$1.7K) Report of the Board of Directors: Old Business: Dues notices have been sent out. Police K9 Demo: Let Ralph know if you are interested in going on Tuesday, December 4 th so that we can carpool as much as possible. Annual Dinner: Nina has sent out a form to apply for the December 3 rd dinner. Please circle all the food items you would like. Constitution and By-Laws Changes: The changes as published in the newsletter were approved by those present and voting unanimously. January Scent Work Trials: We are asking members to come out to work at our January Scent Work trials. About half the jobs are sit down jobs. The dates are January 5 and 6 and typically last all day from around 8AM to 4PM. It is a great way to learn about this relatively new sport and you do not have to work both days nor all day. Let Linda Brendlinger when you would like to help out. Club Shirts: Dana Connolly has club shirts for those who need a new one. Email her your size so that she can bring it to the club in time for our trials. Cleaning Schedule for 2019: Reneé and Claire will have a schedule published by January 1 so that we can all plan better for our cleaning days. Bottled Water: We are in need of cases of bottled water for instructors. If you can donate one, please leave it next to the refrigerator. (Continued on page 8)
Page 8 December 2018 Chatter-Barks New Business: Domestic Abuse Support: Pat reported that the local domestic abuse organization is hoping to create a shelter that will allow people to bring their pets with them. We are hoping to be able to continue to support them in some way. Gift Certificates: From time to time we are asked to donate a basic class to a local organization for them to raffle off. Traffic Cones: Joyce will be getting new rubber cones to replace the paper cones that we use in training classes. They will be about 28 tall. Doorbell: Nina and Claire will be looking in to purchasing a doorbell that can be attached by the front door in a manner that it will not disappear. They will be looking for one that can be heard when they are working in the puppy or agility areas. Opening and Closing for Renters: We are looking for people who can be available for opening and closing the building on days when the building is rented to other clubs. The person who opens does not need to stay all day, nor be the one to close the building. Let Reneé know if you can help out with this. The next rental is expected to be the Toy Dog Specialty. We need four different people for the two day weekend please. Saturday Run Thrus: Reneé announced changes for Saturdays starting January 1. The cost will be $10 for each hour in the ring for one dog and $5 for each additional dog. There is a notice on the front desk explaining this. Scent Work Class: There will be a special Scent Work class on December 27 th from 5PM to 8PM for $10 per dog. 2019. Awards Chair: In order to continue with annual awards, we need someone to take on the task for Tracking Tests: Pat Dean held the 50/50 raffle to benefit the tests. Meeting was adjourned at 7:42PM Respectfully Submitted, Chris Franczek
Page 9 December 2018 Chatter-Barks New Family Member for Anna Johnson Meet Seamus he is a 2 year old border collie (?) that I adopted from Sophie's Circle. He is settling in nicely and loves to play with Trooper. Quick Notes! Please bring some bottled water for our upcoming Trials, we are running very low and it is also needed for instructors and assistants. We also need assistants for our classes starting the first week of January and throughout the year. Please contact Joan Costello if you are able to assist, you do not have to have experience and the instructor will let you know what they would like for you to do. Dear Members: As we move into the Holiday and End of Year Celebrations, it s a time when many of us take a moment to reflect. The 24 hour international news cycle fills our inbox with what is often more information than we want but it s also a reminder of how lucky most of us are. With the number of recent natural disasters and ongoing conflicts throughout the globe, I hope you will take time to enjoy the small corner of the world you call your own and appreciate the peace and comfort you find there. Whatever your problems may be, take a deep breath and focus on the good things in your life for a little while. Happy Holidays and Best Wishes to all OCOD members and our friends. Pat Mozden
Page 10 December 2018 Chatter-Barks 2019 Membership Dues Dues paid on new memberships accepted after September 1, 2018 will be considered current and paid for the following year 2019 Note: IF DUES ARE NOT PAID BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2019 THERE IS A LATE CHARGE OF $5.00 Junior Membership: $20.00 Single Membership $30.00 Household Membership: $45.00 Life Membership (25 years) $-0- Mail to OCOD c/o Dues P.O. Box 290822 Port Orange, Fl. 32129 Alan Israelson, Dues will also accept dues at the meetings. Want to add your obedience trial trophy donation too? All in one check makes it easy $10.00 (or more) for the Trial. Changes? (Changes only please) Any NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE: CELL: E-MAIL: OTHER: ** Trial Donation: $ Deadline for next issue December 24 Editor: Joan Costello c/o P.O. Box 290822 Port Orange, Fl. 32129 386-761-1095 jhcostello37@att.net
Page 11 December 2018 Chatter-Barks Club Shirts Please contact: Dana Connolly 386-479-0442 dsconnolly1984@gmail.com Please pay with a Check! 2018 Calendar of Events Dec. 3 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 & 9 Jan. 5 & 6 Jan. 18, 19 & 20 Feb. 2 & 3 Apr. 19, 20 & 21 Apr. 27 Jun. 1 & 2 Sept. 1 Dec. 2 or 9? OCOD Awards & Christmas Banquet Light Cleaning at 9am and Set Up For Trial OCOD Obedience & Rally Trials 2019 Scent Work Trial Agility Trial Tracking Test K9 Jax Obedience & Rally Trials Eye Clinic Toy Dog Club Trials DOCOF Awards & Christmas Banquet Don t forget our Obedience & Rally Trials at our Training Center on Dec. 8th, 9th, Please check our web site for upcoming classes. ocodb.org Training Center Address: 1276 8th. Street Daytona Beach, Fl. 32117 (Corner of 8th Street & Derbyshire) No mail received at Training Center