February 2014 Happy Heeler The Central Florida Obedience Dog Club Obedience. Rally. Agility Volume 4 Issue 2 New Champion! Ch. Sonrisas Allegro Giocoso RN CGC (and NTD) (5 Majors within 2 weeks) Allie is owned by Jan Naigus Central Florida Obedience Dog Club Inc. President Betty Van Dellen Vice President Fran Brown Treasurer Susan Handy Secretary Mary Ann Sanford Board Member Chris Jeffrey Board Member Harilyn Adler Board Member Ron Wallace Newsletter Editor Chris Jeffrey 23032 Oak Prairie Circle. Sorrento, FL 32776 Subtlesmoke1@comcast.net The Happy Heeler is published monthly by The Central Florida Obedience Dog Club, Inc. The views and opinions listed herein do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of The Central Florida Obedience Dog Club, Inc. or the editor. New, brags, etc., must be submitted by the 20 th of each month to be included in the following month s edition. We re on the Web! www. cfodcinc.com Club Phone: (352) 742-4442
2 THE HAPPY HEELER From the President s Desk Hope your new year is off to a good start. This will be an exciting month as we receive recognition for all the work we have put in with our dogs. You should have reported any titles earned this year to Bobbie. Remember we are not meeting in the building this month - for our awards dinner we will be meeting at Vincent s on 441 toward Orlando. We look forward to presenting plaques and bars to all who earned titles this past year. This is always an exciting meeting as we celebrate our achievements. We will have a short business meeting - topics must be restricted to the trials in March. Fairgrounds have been reserved, the business license applied for, Labor Ready contacted, judges arranged for and rooms reserved for and notified judges of the arrangements, all the background work hopefully completed. If you have not already done so, please consider stewarding for the trials. Susan is the Chief Ring Steward for Obedience and Fran for Rally, contact them if you are willing to steward. Lake Eustis will be setting up Thursday about 3:30, thanks to Marie. The fairgrounds wanted us to come in and set up at 5 a.m. Friday morning. Let s show up and help set up for the Friday trials. Then Saturday and Sunday we will have the Central Florida trials. Entries will be closing Feb. 26 so get your entry in if you plan to compete. Remember with 3 trials in one weekend you have a good chance of earning a title in one weekend. We will be doing take down Sunday after the last entry has a chance in the ring. I will need someone to take one judge to the airport for their flight back home. Please let me know if you can make an airport run. Also we will be having our judges dinner Saturday evening. This is open to all club members and is a good chance to talk informally with the judges and get to know them. I have really enjoyed getting a chance to talk with some very knowledgeable judges and have learned a lot at these informal dinners. Please consider joining us. I have not settled on a place yet, am open to suggestions. We do want to keep it close to the motel area. Looking forward to seeing you at the awards dinner Tuesday the 18 at Vincents. Betty
3 CFODC Meeting Minutes January 20, 2014 The Central Florida Obedience Dog Club was called to order by President Betty Van Dellen at 7:00 pm. Members in Attendance were: Harilyn Adler, Chris Jeffrey, George Smallwood, Marie Zaman, Ann Shinkle, Jan Naigus, Fran Brown, Betty Van Dellen, Jean Devlin, Pat Mann, Ron Wallace, and Mary Ann Sanford, Visitors - Amy Fumia The minutes of the December meeting were approved as printed in the Happy Heeler after a motion by Ron Wallace and a second by Chris Jeffrey. President Report: Betty Van Dellen referred the members to the emails that had been sent out to members. Vice President Report: No report. Secretary s Report: No report Treasurer Report: Betty Read Susan s report and said $650 was needed to be approved for insurance. Committee Reports: Sunshine: Ann Shinkle updated everyone on Candy Zimmerman. Sending her wishes for a speedy recovery. Training : Chris Jeffrey reported on the new classes, both Rally and Obedience were off to a terrific start, and had taken in over $500. Fran said the Tuesday training was slow at this time. Also notice should be given to remind members of the training that starts at 4PM on Tuesday meeting nights. Rachael Flatley Seminar: Chris was disappointed because of extra expenses by the fairgrounds. The income from the seminar was $2300, however the profit was only $400. Most of the members felt this was a success considering all the other events that were happening that weekend. The Seminar was a success and people enjoyed Rachael, many are hoping for a repeat seminar. Fran Brown wants one on Heeling. Instillation of Officers: Amid much pomp and ceremony Mary Ann Sanford was installed as the new Secretary and Ron Wallace was installed as Board Member the rest continued on it their positions. Presented the slate of officers for 2014: President: Betty Van Dellen Vice President: Fran Brown Treasurer: Susan Handy Secretary: Mary Ann Sanford Board Member: Ron Wallace AKC: Next trial March 15, 2014 Trophy Chair: All set to go. Premiums: Betty Van Dellen has copies and handed them out to members to take to show sites they were attending. Problems with the fair ground site were discussed. Vendor and charging them was discussed. Hotels, judge transportation and reservations, set up and shared expenses was discussed. Membership: We were delighted that Linda Brock and Amy Fumia had their first reading for club membership. Brags: Jan Naigus ALLIE was shown in Brooksville and won 4 Majors, 1 Reserve, and 13 points toward her Championship. Harilyn Adler s HERO earned his BH Mary Ann Sanford s BLING passed his Dog Scouts of America test and he is now an official Dog Scout. The hardest part is the people part of the test, says Bling DSA. Old Business: Reminder to send in pictures for CFODC photo contest. Also get your titles earned in 2013 to Bobby K for your plaque. Fran Brown still is DOCOF team captain. Insurance: Vote was approved for insurance to cover director and training staff. Option #1 $650 treasurer is authorized to mail check. New Business: Marie Zaman brought up the possibility of Bridget Carlson doing a training session in the area and was looking to see if anyone might be interested. Several people showed an interest. Awards Dinner will be at Vincent s on 441 near Mount Dora. It will be held Feb.18, 2014. Fran Brown will be taking reservations. Betty requested names of Judges for the November trial. Some people were discussed. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned. AWARDS DINNER FEBRUARY 18 Vincent s Tavares 6:00 pm PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS WITH FRAN BROWN Franbl2@comcast.net
4 THE HAPPY HEELER Spotlights... Lots of Loot From Bobbie Kurivial Arden earned her Performance 1 dog title at the USDAA trial in Orlando. She also earned her P1 snooker title! 6 runs 5 Q's all first places! WOW! MARK YOUR CALENDAR Trial Dates Indian River Dog Training March 1-2 Location: Melbourne Closing Date: Feb 12 Lake Eustis Kennel Club March 14 Location: Eustis Closing Date: Feb 26 CFODC March 15-16 Location: Eustis Closing Date: Feb 26 ODTC April 5-6 Location: Orlando Closing Date: March 19 Another title for Patsy From Deb Smith Patsy (Parson Russel Terrier) had awesome runs at DOI USDAA last weekend, was clean and just over time on most runs, but did all I asked of her. This past Sunday (did only one day) at OCOD, she had a lovely Open JWW, two refusals, so no q, but nice and timely. She took first and got her NA in Novice Standard at the end of the day. It came to me that every time I lose a dog, they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live along enough all the components of my heart will be DOG, and I will become as generous and loving as they are. -Anonymous Submitted by Susan Handy K9 Obedience Club of Jacksonville April 19-20 Location: Jacksonville Closing Date: April 2 IPOC April 26-27 Location: Lakeland Closing Date: April 9 Dog Training Club of St. Pete May 3-4 Location: St. Petersburg Closing Date: April 16 Tallahassee Dog Obedience Club May 31- June 1 Location: Tallahassee Closing Date: May 14 IPOC June 21-22 Location: Lakeland Closing Date: June 4 Obedience Club of Daytona July 19-20 Location: Deland Closing Date: June 27
5 REMINDER. AWARDS DINNER FEBRUARY 18 Vincent s Tavares 6:00 pm PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS WITH FRAN BROWN Franbl2@comcast.net Entries Close Soon! CFODC PHOTO CONTEST! In an effort to gather more photos for our club website and newsletter we are having a photo contest. Funds generated from this contest will be used towards our trophies for the Spring Cluster. Entry deadline: February 20 Results will be posted in the March newsletter Grand Prize: 1 audit seat at a 2014 CFODC seminar of your choice Photos submitted can be taken by you or a professional (provided you have permission to have the photo published on our website and/or in our newsletter) You may submit as many photos as you like. $2 per photo We will have an independent judge (not a club member) select the winner and/or winners. FINALLY! A simple solution to dirty, stinky pet beds! Multiple uses and benefits: Pet Bed Crate Pad Pet Blanket Car Seat Cover Furniture protector Pet Odor Control Flea Prevention Include entry form and fees with your submissions. Send to: Sandy Jones or submit via email to subtlesmoke1@comcast.net title subject line: Photo Contest Entry (Entry form is on last page of this newsletter) Editor s note: this is one of the best pet beds I have purchased. Go to their website to see a demo www.washnzippetbed.com Wash nzip has graciously donated one of their pet beds for our Spring Cluster Trial drawing. (Value $54.99) Buy your tickets!
6 THE HAPPY HEELER About our Club The purpose of the Central Florida Obedience Dog Club is to promote the training of dogs. To disseminate knowledge regarding obedience training. To conduct classes for the training of all dogs and their handlers. To encourage and cooperate with individuals and other groups with similar purposes. To encourage the training of judges. To hold and support all AKC events including but not limited to obedience trials, tracking tests, agility trials, under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. To promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the training and exhibition of dogs. Training classes for Basic and Novice Obedience are held on Monday evenings. Call 352-742- 4442 for a class schedule, pricing and additional information. The Happy Heeler Chris Jeffrey, Editor 23032 Oak Prairie Circle Sorrento, FL 32776 Club Phone (352)742-4442 Club E-mail cfodtc@gmail.com Next General Meeting: Tues - February 18, 2014 6PM Vincent s 441 near Mount Dora Upcoming Events FUN MATCH IPOC SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Lakeland, Florida Non-licensed event UKC registration not required Day of Match Entries Accepted Pre-registration at 8 a.m. Judging starts at 9 a.m. JUDGES: Obedience Brenda Crim-Critelli #6853 Rally Obedience Nick Critelli #7107 Entry Fees: First Class $6 Each additional class: same dog $2 Placement ribbons will be awarded 3611 Century Boulevard Lakeland, FL 33811 863-644-1227 www.ipoclakeland.org Entry Premium available on website Photo Contest Entry Form (for CDFOC club members only) Entry Deadline: Feb 20 Member Name Email Telephone Number of Photos submitted: Include $2 per photo Total entry amount: $ Photo attached (include your name on the back of photo) Photo submitted via email IMPORTANT NOTE: if photo is taken by professional photographer you must include a statement from them that gives permission for the photo s use in our newsletter or website. Mail Entries to: Sandy Jones P.O. Box 654 Plymouth, FL 32768 Or email to: subtlesmoke1@comcast.net Title subject line: PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY CFODC 2014 Training Schedule BASIC CLASSES (7-8pm) Jan 20 Feb 24 March 10 April 14 May 5 June 16 July 7 August 11 September 8 Oct 13 Rally Classes (5:30-6:30pm) Jan 20 Feb 24 May 5 June 16 September 8 Oct 13 Trick Training Classes (5:30-6:30pm) March 10 April 14 July 7 August 11 Oct 27 Nov 17 (Accelerated class)