NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB Golden Notes www.norcalgrc.org Elected Officers: President Eileen Oshiro Secretary/ Treasurer Lisa Newton 1675 Fallen Leaf Los Altos, CA 94024 VP Performance Terry Southard VP Breed Jeanetta Gulden VP Field Debbie Tandoc NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 From the President VOLUME 42, ISSUE VI Another year is coming to an end. When I think about all the activities that NORCAL puts on, I'm amazed at how our members compete in so many arenas! From the breed ring, obedience trials, rally, to hunt tests, agility trials, tracking tests, and field trials, our members are out there every weekend with their Goldens. The true multi-purpose Golden Retriever. I don't know of many clubs that are as active as we are. Take a bow everyone! At this point you should all be filling out your forms for the 2012 Awards, renewing your membership, reserving your space at the Dr Claudia Orlandi seminar, and renewing your membership in GRCA. It's also time to reflect on all that's happened during the year - birth and death, love and hopefully not much hate. Remember to take time for family, friends, Goldens and yourself. We want to see you all for years to come. Happy Holidays! Eileen Oshiro Director Nancy Kelly Director Linda Lang Standing Officials Financial Secretary Patty Simmons Membership Secretary Letty Regan In Memoriam Charlotte Gaynor is saddened to let Norcal GRC know that on November 19, she lost her dear "Ritzi",Trumpet's Near Nuff, JH, SH, three MH q/s, CD, CDX, UD, RN, RA, RE, NAJ, CGC, WC, WCX. at 10 years of age. Charlotte was the breeder, owner, and handler for most of the titles. Charlotte's favorites were Ritzi's last two Master Hunter qualifying scores that she and Ritzi earned together. Ritzi made Charlotte proud of all that she accomplished in addition to leaving a legacy of talented offspring. Ritzi lives on in Charlotte's heart and will be dearly missed. Inside this issue: From the President 1 In Memoriam 1 General/Board Mtg 2 Seminar Opportunity 3 Holiday Alerts 3 New Members 3 Member Brags 4 From the Venues 5 Membership Reneal insert Club Information 7 Events Calendar 8
GOLDEN NOTES General Meeting Minutes and Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 Minutes of Board and General Meeting of Norcal Golden Retriever Club Date: November 3, 2012 at Jones Lake, Pescadero, CA Meeting called to order at 9:15 a.m. at Jones Lake. In attendance: President Eileen Oshiro, Secretary Lisa Newton, Director Nancy Kelly, and general membership. SECRETARY S REPORT: Letter received from Canine Health Foundation requesting donation. After discussion, agreed we would continue to donate primarily to golden retriever focused organizations. TREASURER S REPORT: Given via email from treasurer Patty Simmons: Checking account balance is $34,951.00. BREED REPORT: Jeanetta Gulden is not available to attend today s meeting. We thank Jennifer Masterson for a job very well done at this year s specialty. (Round of applause.) Toni Maita and Jeanetta Gulden will chair next year s specialty show. PERFORMANCE REPORT: Terry Southard is not available to attend today s meeting. Eileen reminds us that we still need volunteers to organize and manage the fun match next August at Kirigin Cellars. Terry and Dimity will mentor the new chairpersons for this event. We will ask Terry to reserve next year s match date even though we haven t volunteers as yet. The trailer hitch is in need of repair before it can be towed again, but we have considerable time before we need it to get this repair done properly possibly by someone who does trailer repair at the fairgrounds. The Claudia Orlandi Seminar flyers are available and on our website as well. AGILITY REPORT: Linda Lang will continue to chair and mentor agility events although she will be going off the board at next election. FIELD REPORT: Debbie Tandoc thanks Susan Osborne and Nancy Kelly for taking over the picnic days. Susan reports the next one will likely be held in late January or February. Wendy Johnston reports we can book Jones Lake ahead of time for special event use such as this, and Susan can work with Wendy and Pat Johnson for available dates. Scott Woodland will be our new VP for Field. Thank you Scott! Debbie will continue to chair the hunt tests and assist, and Susan Osborne will chair the next WC/ WCX. Hopefully we will have a few training days before the Monterey Bay hunt test which is Feb 16/17. Our hunt test is March 23/24, and our WC scheduled for May 11. The Hills Ferry test is March 9/10, so we will try to fit something in, a flyer day or picnic trial, ahead of those dates. The damage to the field trailer from the broken tree branch has been repaired, and we thank a joint effort by Scott Woodland, Bruce, Nelson Tandoc, and Bill Taylor for their work to repair it for us without charge and sparing us an insurance claim. NEW BUSINESS: Nominations: The Nominating Committee has suggested the following slate to replace those persons whose board terms are expiring (Debbie Tandoc, Jeanetta Gulden, Lisa Newton, Linda Lang): Field VP: Scott Woodland Breed VP: Robin Baker Director: Pam McDonald Secretary: Lisa Newton No other nominations were received at this meeting. OLD BUSINESS: Reminder that the Claudia Orlandi breed seminar is in January. 2016 National: Regarding the National, we are waiting for pricing from the fairgrounds personnel. Eileen Oshiro walked the grounds with Dale Miskelly and Debbie Claussen during the Del Valle weekend. They discussed moving to the rose garden area, but it is too far from the parking. Also discussed moving agility over from its present locale but the grove is too narrow so it will stay in current location. Obedience will be indoors. RV, day of show parking will be in lot with plenty of space. Grooming tents require a large area and plenty of power, and we are considering the asphalt area between the orchard and the fairground buildings. Shall we continue to hold the specialty on Saturday? We can keep it simple. Hospitality is the biggest issue as we would need to provide lunch for the judges, so we would need a separate hospitality committee for this event. The field event location has yet to be determined. Debbie Tandoc has judges in mind and will consult with Glenda Brown, and reports we will likely use Woodward Reservoir area for the field trial. We can make use of Entry Express services as well. The field trial requires a separate welcome dinner and awards banquet. The welcome dinner can be a catered barbecue type dinner. Discussion regarding possibilities for field trial trophies, such as traditional crystal, etc. Cast statues of goldens, each geared toward a particular event, are being considered; for example, a golden holding a dumbbell, a bird, in conformation stack, jumping an A-frame, etc. Eileen notes that Sharon Bolton (sp?) is putting together a big binder from the 2012 National to continue to help us plan and organize for our 2016 event. Discussion regarding potential chairs for agility event at National. Awards Banquet: Will be held on February 24 th at the Girasole restaurant in Pleasanton. Suzanne Bria and Ann Brown will make the reservations for this event. Reminder to get your awards in! Equipment Offer: Eileen mentions that there have been no takers for the ultrasound machine being offered to our club by Veterinarian Helen Hamilton. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. with fun field training and lunch to follow. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Newton Secretary
Page 3 VOLUME 42, ISSUE VI INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL MEMBERS! ************************************************************************************************* NORCAL GRC proudly presents THE ABC'S OF DOG BREEDING, a one-day seminar with Claudia Orlandi, PhD! When: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Where: Cypress Semiconductor, Building 6 Auditorium, 198 Champion Court, San Jose, CA 95134 What: Dog breeding demystified! Anyone can breed one or two good dogs by chance, but understanding why something happens in a breeding program is an important key to producing healthy dogs of consistent quality year after year. Dr. Orlandi's program is a practical, step-by-step approach to the art and science of breeding, presented in an enjoyable and easy-to-follow format. This comprehensive seminar also encompasses Practical Canine Anatomy and Movement, and includes a hands-on workshop with live dogs where attendees will learn how to correctly evaluate front and rear angulation in dogs. Fee: $85 per person - includes seminar, morning hospitality & lunch, and 470-page seminar home study workbook, which normally retails for $35 per copy with shipping & handling! Registration: Download flier with entry form from the NORCAL website at http://www.norcalgrc.org. Send completed entry form with check made payable to NORCAL GRC to Terry Southard, 1465 Gerlach Drive, San Jose, CA 95118. No refunds after 12/31/12. For information contact Terry Southard at terry@coppertop.net or phone 408-723-3348 between 9AM and 8PM. Note: Please leave dogs at home; only pre-approved demo dogs will be allowed in the building. Holidays aren t just stressful for people; during this time of year, shelters often take in dogs that have run away from homes because of anxiety and opportunity. While owners are preoccupied by guests, uneasy dogs can run past unattended doors. Keep pets in their crates or a quiet room when entertaining friends and family. Another potential problem ornaments and holiday decorations your dog may find appetizing. Keep all decorations out of dog s way and avoid these potentially harmful table scraps. It is best to stick to your pet s regular diet. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Leslie and Terry Hurdy Carla Campbell Patricia Romeiro
Page 4 Members Brags Obedience Royalridge River City Hustle CDX completed his Open title in three straight tries with a first place each time! Emberain Gemstone Dreamkeeper RN JH OA OAJ OF WC owned by Scott and Sharon Woodland. Promise earned her Rally Novice title in three straight tries (with placements on all legs), finishing at the NORCAL GRC Specialty. OTCH Delta Gold Wraiths perpetual Motion SH OM2 UDX. Shanti earned her OTCH title at the Skyline Dog Fanciers trial with a 198.5 in Utility B. She earned her UDX in 10 straight trials and continued to qualify in Utility 19 consecutive times. She s a very fun, enthusiastic dog to train. She earned all of her points at trials within approximately 50 miles of home. Kudos to Sue Stauffer, Rosita Wraith, and Pam Tyson! New Companion Dog in the family!! Taitt is now Gaylan s Saffron Pop the Cork, CD RE TD SH WCX! After accomplishing the first leg in her title three years ago, she finally stepped back into the obedience ring at the San Luis Obispo shows where she received two green ribbons and two blue ribbons to finish! NOC OTCH DD s Dreams Do Come True UDX24 OMG RE VCD1 TDX WCX CCA VCX OBHF Dee Dee & Billy Anderson Dream has earned 8 perfect scores of 200 this year, giving her a lifetime total of 30! 3/25 County Wide DTC Open B 200 - Judge Mrs. Weaver 4/1 Lake County KC Open B 200 Judge Mrs. Jones 5/26 Hangtown KC Open B 200 Judge Mrs. Chris Primmer 7/7 Timberland Valley Open B 200 Judge Mr. Carl Lentz 9/1 Gold Country Open B 200 Judge Mrs. Carolyn Wray 9/22 San Joaquin DTC Open B 200 - Judge Bea Moore 10/8 Sacramento DTC Utility B 200 Judge Mrs. Mary Lou Just 10/22 Del Valle Utility B 200 - Judge Mel Stanley Dream earned 38 High In Trials and 28 High Combined for this year. DD s Slice of Pie UD RE TDX Dee Dee & Billy Anderson Sliver has picked up 15 OTCH points and won High In Trial and High Combined at the Two Cities KC. Breed Vic and Laura Franchi and Jamie Warren report that CH Regency Let My Bet Ryd finished his Championship at the NORCAL GRC Specialty after being award WD/BOW. Also at the Specialty, Regency Break the Spell was Best Puppy in Sweeps!! Agility Field VOLUME 42, ISSUE VI Emberain Gemstone Dreamkeeper RN JH OA OAJ OF WC Owned by Scott and Sharon Woodland Promise finished her OA on November 11 at the Sangre de Cristo KC trial while we were in Albuquerque for our English Setter National. Then she finished her OAJ and OF on November 24 at the Sacramento DTC trial. Wild Mtn She's Something Else CD BN AX AXJ Owned by Ann & Ken Brown Elsie earned her AX and AXJ titles (all her Q's had 1st and 2nd places) at the NorCal Agility trials in Santa Rosa in early November. Ann reported that - I think we are finally becoming a team!!! I'm starting to figure out what she needs from me in order to be successful. And at the Sacramento DTC Agility trials after Thanksgiving, Else got her first QQ and MACH points from the Master classes!!!" Yaqui's Guinness Extra Stout JH MX MXJ OF WC Owned by Samantha Dillard Guinness finished his MX at the Del Valle trial in Pleasanton on Oct 19, 2012. He keeps getting faster in the ring, and we have fun every time we go to the start line! Guinness, Yaqui s Guinness Extra Stout, JH MX MXJ OF WC, earned his JH at the Sagehens test in Suisun City. G has thoroughly enjoyed his quest, and hold us that he d like to do more. Looks like we ll be training for the WCX and maybe SH over the winter. He makes it look easy, and since he does all the work, how can anyone stop him now? Samantha Dillard says that she loves her little yellow bird dog! Tracking
Page 5 Field Information SPRING HUNT TEST DATES February 16,17 - Monterey Bay HRC, Los Banos March 9, 10 - Hills Ferry RC, Los Banos March 16, 17 - Marin RC, Corning March 23, 24 - Norcal GRC, Denverton April 6, 7 - Lassen RC, Anderson May 11 - NORCAL WC/WCX Tests, Denverton NORCAL FLYER DAYS DUCKS (TBD) - Saturday Feb 23 or Sunday, March 3 PHEASANTS (TBD) - April 27, 28 or May 4, 5 FIELD TRAINING SEMINARS April 13, 14 Julie Cairns' HuntTestKnowHow Host - Monterey Bay RC, @ Rush Ranch (Suisun City) Contact Wendy Johnston - swampcli@comcast.net OR the club's website http://montereybayhrc.com/calendar-ofevents/ April 18-21 Mike Lardy's Basics-Transition Workshop - Creek Sports Club, Corning For all details: http://www.totalretriever.com/ index...169&itemid=159 NON-CLUB EVENTS California South Coast Retriever Club Hunt Test Double Master - Thursday, May 16; Saturday May 18 Double J/S Sat/Sun, May 18/19 2013 NORCAL GRC Specialty The planning for our 2013 Specialty is in full swing. Toni Maita and Jeanetta Gulden are the co-chairs, so any questions can be directed to either of them. We are in need of volunteers for several committees. Anyone interested in helping before, during, or after the event will be greatly appreciated. The following committee spots are available: Catalog Advertising Trophy Donations Emergency Response Onsite Coordinator Grounds/Equipment Hospitality Sweepstakes Information Booth Ribbons Parade of Titleholders Anyone who can help should contact Jeanetta: casadelorogoldens@yahoo.com Toni Dolcegrs@sbcglobal.net Jumpin Agility Trials Our Nov. Agility Trial again was a huge success, we had a very good turnout and although I don't have all the numbers in yet, we brought home about $4,500. Thank you ever so much to my tireless workers who helped with setup, raffle, lunch orders, hospitality, ring help, awards and tear down. A HUGE Thank You goes out to my workers, Ann Brown, Christine Hsu, Dimity Mueller, Letty Regan, Ed & Edwina Ryska, Dan & Linda Tidwell, Pam McDonald, and Lindsey Cuff. Without all of their help it could never happen. Linda Lang
NORCAL Golden Retriever Club 2013 Membership Renewal Form Membership renewals are due and payable on or before January 1, 2013. (Memberships not renewed by March 1, 2013 are automatically terminated.) NAME KENNEL NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE #s (home) (cell) (work) EMAIL ADDRESS (please print clearly!) DOG'S REGISTERED NAMES & TITLES (circle changes!) CALL NAMES Newsletter Mailing Options (please mark one): To help cut mailing costs, I am willing to view Golden Notes via our website. Please send Golden Notes as a PDF file to be opened with Acrobat Reader. I do not have computer access so would like to have Golden Notes mailed to me via U.S. Mail. I/We are willing to help in the following ways in 2013: Willing to help wherever needed! Event Chair Membership Secretary Picnic Trials Field Events (Hunt Test &WC/X) Hunt Test Agility Trial Specialties Summer Fun Match Workshops (Fun Match & OB workshop) CCA Banquet/Awards Dinner Seminars Equipment/Grounds Raffles Ways & Means Publicity Website Newsletter Library Rescue Speaker* Writer* Mentor* (Wish to be Mentored)* OTHER* *Please explain on reverse Please complete and return along with your check (made payable to NORCAL GRC) for Individual $25.00 Family $30.00 to: Letty Regan, NORCAL GRC Membership Secretary, P.O Box 246, Calistoga, CA 94515. 415-209-4712, membership@norcalgrc.org.
Golden Notes Contacts and Information NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB Golden Notes Editor Laura Finco lfinco@aol.com (925) 828-8731 7090 Utica Court NORCAL GRC Information General Information Meetings: General meetings are held four times a year in the Bay Area with date, time, and location to be published online and in Golden Notes. Membership Potential members are required to attend THREE NORCAL events and sponsored by a member in good standing. Membership applications can be obtained online or from Gina King at 876 Barcelona St. Soledad, CA 94960 Volunteers Needed Each event that NORCAL GRC puts on requires the assistance of members in a variety of roles. All NORCAL GRC members are encouraged to volunteer for at least one event throughout the year. If you cannot volunteer in person, it is suggested that members consider making a donation to the trophy fund. Annual Awards Banquet/Meeting Each year NORCAL GRC holds our Awards Banquet to honor the achievements of our dogs. Awards applications are generally available online mid-november. All awards applications must be submitted by the published deadline in order to be included in the awards ceremony. Further information is available online and in the November/December issue of Golden Notes. Picnic Trials Picnic Trials (field training sessions for both owners and dogs) are held monthly from February October in various locations. All Goldens and their owners are welcome. We also welcome the rarer retrievers standard poodles, curly coated retrievers, flat coated retrievers, IWS, and Tollers. All levers of experience from pups and adults that have never seen a bird to advanced hunting dogs are encouraged to attend. Bring a lunch, drinks, and utensils as well as water and other equipment for your dog. If you have them, bring your whistles, bumpers, duck calls starter pistols, decoys, etc. Cost is $10 for your first dog and $5 for each additional dog (first time handlers get their first dog free!) The cost covers ground rental and shells. Generally dead birds are used but if flyers are available they will be provided at cost. Sign up at 8:30 am with work starting at 9 am NON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR EVENTS! Show Superintendents If you are interested in receiving premium lists for shows in this area, send your name and address to: MB-F, Inc PO Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27410 Jack Bradshaw PO Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022 Jack Onofrio PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Norman Brown, PO Box 4566, Spokane, WA 99220 Newport, PO Box 7131, Pasadena, CA 91109 Show events are listed on the AKC website (www.akc.org) and in the AKC publication the AKC Gazette. Contact the AKC PO Box 37903 Raleigh, NC 27690 for additional information. Golden Retriever Club of America NORCAL Golden Retriever Club is part of the Golden Retriever Club of America. All members of NORCAL GRC are encouraged to hold dual membership with the GRCA. Information regarding officers and the Western Regional Officers can be found at www.grca.org NORCAL Delegate to GRCA: Laura Finco, 7090 Utica Court, Dublin, CA 94568. Show/Obedience/Juniors: Sue Carpenter 4234 Rosenbaum Ave San Jose, CA 95136 Subscription to Golden Notes Upon request, nonmembers will receive one complimentary copy of Golden Notes after which they will be asked to pay a yearly subscription/donation fee of $20 to be mailed to the editor. Puppy Referrals Contact Ken and Trudy Blanchard, 7135 Gibson Canyon Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 455-0281 or gngrgold@pacbell.net There is a $25 donation fee to NCGRRescue for members listing litters. Clearance information must be submitted with referral request. NORCAL GRC puppy referral services is a VOLUNTARY activity. Typically 10-20 phone calls are received weekly for puppy information. The service does not guarantee that breeders will be provided with enough referrals, nor does NORCAL GRC and its members assume any responsibility for follow up after a referral has been made. This is a contact service only. Breeders are requested to contact this service when all puppies in a litter are placed. Advertisement Rate Litter Listings: $15.00 per issue for members and $25.00 per issue for nonmembers; all information including clearances and pedigrees must be submitted with request.. The form below must be completed and sent in order for Litter Listings to appear. Equipment/For Sale: $10.00 per issue Commercial/Services: $25 per issue for a 1/4 page ad as space allows AGREEMENT Field: Debbie Tandoc 1175 Culligan Blvd San Jose, CA 95120 Agility: Edwina Ryska 6010 Roblar Rd Petaluma, CA 94952 Please send your results to the appropriate editor by the 10th of every month to ensure that your information will be included in the next issue. In consideration for NORCAL Golden Retriever Club listing the breeding of: (sire) to (dam) in the Litter Listings section of the NORCAL Golden Retriever Club newsletter, Golden Notes, the undersigned agrees to indemnify and defend NORCAL Golden Retriever Club for and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, and costs asserted against and/or imposed upon NORCAL Golden Retriever Club which are in any manner connected with the foregoing breeding. Signed Date Printed Name OFA Hip Registry Certification by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals that a Golden does not have hip dysplasia is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact your local veterinarian for x-ray information or a referral to a specialist. CERF Eye Registry Certification by a Board Certified Veterinarian Ophthalmologist that a Golden s eyes are free from hereditary problems is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact your local veterinarian for a referral to a specialist.. Pedigree Information must also be submitted with Litter Listing Requests.
UPCOMING NORCAL GRC EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES Date Event Location Contact January 12, 2013 Claudia Orlandi Seminar Cypress Semiconductor Building 6 Auditorium 198 Champion Ct San Jose, CA February 24, 2013 Awards Banquet Girasole Grill Pleasanton, CA Terry Southard terry@coppertop.net Suzanne Bria May 11, 2013 NORCAL GRC WC/WCX TBD TBD Variety of Dates FIELD EVENTS please see insert on page 5 for information Contact Debbie Tandoc at goldendpin@aol.com for more information Golden Notes c/o Laura Finco, Editor 7090 Utica Court Dublin, CA 94568