August 2017 Celebrating 60 years (1957 2017) Membership Meetings 2017 September 29 TriValley Grounds at 7:30 pm Club House* November 30 ELECTIONS Brewsters 2681 Creekside Drive Twinsburg, Ohio Happy hour: 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:30 p.m. *The club meeting will be held in conjunction with field trial in an attempt to reach more of the membership. SPECIALITY SHOW July 15, 2017 BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW Hunting Class Kimi (BISS MBPIS CH Diadem's Secret Bombshell JH, NA PZ I ), owned and handled by Tracy Riley Nova won the Best in It was supposed Show for the Hunting Class. Tracy Riley Novoa hails from to be a show and Boston but is well-known by many GSPCO members. She was returning from a two-week trip out west and the GSPCO Specialty Show was supposed to be a show and go. Tracy entered Kimi in the hope of maybe picking up 5 of the 10 points she needed to finish Kimi. Tracy had no expectations entering this class. She didn t even check off the Owner-Handler box, not anticipating be required to stay. go. The rest is history. Quite unexpected. Tracy Riley Novoa Upcoming Events September 2-3 Walking Field Trial, Oak Ridge grounds, contact Gale Graves. September 9-10 Hunt Test, Oak Ridge grounds, contact Sher Meinke. September 30 October 1 Field Trial, TriValley grounds, contact Jen Sheehan. Pictures courtesy of Tracy Riley Novoa More on the Specialty Show on page 3. VERSALITY DAY AUGUST 5, 2017 Submitted by Eileen Smith October 7-8 Field Trial, TriValley grounds, Buckeye GSP Club, contact Scott Weslow. November 30 ELECTIONS December 2 Banquet Location TBA Another successful Versality Day was enjoyed by our membership and their dogs at Crooked Creek Conservation Club. Members shared their expertise with new and/or interested members wanting to know more about field trials, hunt tests and future events of the club. The weather was perfect for training the dogs and Heineken, age 13, was not to be outdone by the younger GSPs as he pointed a quail. More on the Versality Day on page 3.
PRESIDENT S REPORT Submitted by Dennis Meinke Hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather now that it has finally arrived. We had our Specialty Show on July 15 th, thanks to those who helped and attended. As I write this I am looking forward to our upcoming events our Versatility Day August 5 th and then a busy September with the Walking Field Trail September 2&3rd, Hunt Test September 9&10 and Horseback Field Trial September 30& October 1. We will be asking and needing your support for all these events so PLEASE mark your calendars and do what you can. I am real glad to see the return of a Walking Field Trial, our club has not had one in years so a big thank you to Gale and Cheryl Graves for taking this on. We continue to work on improving our Web page, anyone who would like to share information or pictures please contact Ann Weslow. Breeders please read in this newsletter the bit about getting new puppy owners into the club with a free membership. SECRETARY S REPORT Submitted by Sher Meinke Hunt Test Fall Hunt Test September 9 & 10 it s a dual with Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club in Harrisville Pa. Premium is on the webpage, www.gspcofohio.org. Entries are starting to come in, excited to have a judge coming from Kentucky who has a lot of expierence and a very interesting back ground. We could use donations of food and help for this event. The Hunt Test are growing in entries and success. Please help your club to keep all our events a success. Membership News Members with Litters Selling puppies Those of you who have had or are having litters and selling pups please take note. Most of you should know that our club has been offering a year free membership to anyone buying a puppy from a club member. As such please complete a membership form for them and have the new puppy owner sign the form when they pick up their puppy. You could then forward the completed forms to Sherry our membership secretary. This not only increases our membership but provides new owners with club information on events and club member contacts as well as interesting information from the club newsletter. This one way you can all help increase of membership and hopefully get new owners interested in not only owning a GSP but doing events and getting involved in the club. Page 2
SPECIALITY SHOW continued from page 1 Pictures courtesy of Sher Meinke Cindi Chilbert, Chairman of Specialty Show Club members in attendance: Cheri Raines Kropac, Dennis and Sher Meinke. VERSALITY DAY continued from page 1 Wonderful day! Always enjoy talking with, and learning from, the super knowledgeable group of members! Nick Ritacco On left, Nick Ritacco and Russ Roth discussing bird work. On right, Jocelyn Ritacco and daughters. Definitely a family affair. Dennis Meinke and Jerry Custer Bolt getting some bird work and advice from Kelly Custer. Russ Roth sharing some pointers with the membership. Eddie demonstrating how it is done. Page 3
ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP - FORMER MEMBER PAM KENNEDY By Eileen Smith I recently had the opportunity of touching base with Pam Kennedy, whose involvement in the GSPCO was synonymous with the GSP Care of Ohio. Pam is celebrating 25 years of volunteer service which began in 1992 when the club s President Ron Yosper asked Pam if she would be interested in chairing this program. Pam and this rescue group has found foster and fur-ever homes for over 500 GSPs. While no longer an active member of our club, she still reaches out to many of our members looking for advice, kennel space and networking. We applaud Pam for her hard work and dedication. Pam Kennedy and Diane Roth The difference between a shelter and rescue groups lies within its funding. Shelters are usually governmentsupported agencies while rescue groups rely on donations and most of its staff are volunteers. Both groups rely heavily on donations and providing Pam promoting GSPCO at Akron Dog Expo foster homes to animals. According to Pam, foster homes are in a great demand. Anyone interested in Page 4 making a donation or would be willing to foster an animal, contact Pam Kennedy at 330.626.4234. WEBSITE DID YOU KNOW ORVIS CLEVELAND SIEZE THE DOG DAYS EVENTS Pam at our Specialty Show. Proceeds of raffle went towards awards and event expenses. COME AND MEET PAWSOHIO AND THEIR RESCUED DOGS AT OUR STORE ON AUGUST 12TH AND AUGUST 19TH FROM 11AM-3PM. Submitted by Anne Weslow Did you know you can find the premiums, once available, at four places on the GSPCO Website? 1. On the Home Page under Latest News. 2. From the Menu: About the GSPCO Latest News 3. From the Menu: Forms Premiums 4. On the Event Calendar: Click on the Event Find us at: http://gspcofohio.org/ and check out our Facebook Page
From the kitchen of Diane Roth LAURALEE S LEMON SQUARES This recipe was given to me by our friend Lauralee, who recently passed away. Whenever we came for a visit she always had lemon squares waiting for us. They are easy to make, and so delicious. Enjoy! Bottom Crust 1 cup melted margarine ] Pack into 9 x 13 pan 2 cups of flour ] Bake @ 350 for 15 minutes ½ cup of powdered sugar Mix 2 cups of sugar 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Then Add 4 eggs 6 tablespoons lemon juice 1 grated lemon rind Pinch of salt Pour over hot crust and bake @ 350 for 25-30 minutes. Let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Brags Submitted by Russ Roth Members, Russ and Diane Roth are proud of their new Field Champion, FC Pine Acres Fast Eddie. "Eddie", who will be 5 years old in September, finished his FC with a 1st place in Amateur Gun Dog at the Spring Buckeye GSP Horseback Trial at Tri-Valley Wildlife Area. Eddie is out of Russ and Diane's FC/AFC Pine Acres Rusty Saddle and Club member Dennis Meinke's FC/AFC Trumbull Creek's Calli MH. Submitted by Laurie and Charlie Brown Laurie and Charlie Brown received good news while vacationing in Michigan! Browns received a call from Anne Weslow stating that Straitlines All about Josie (aka Josie) ranked #8 dog in the country in the puppy/derby standings according to the Shorthair Journal. Congratulations! He s back! Mark DiRienzo is back in action with GSP Wyatt. This was Wyatt s first Dock Diving competition in Portersville, Pa. jumping 16 feet 10 inches. Page 5
Brags (continued) There s a new guy in town! Submitted by Eileen Smith Meet Smithwick s White Lightning aka Bolt Brian and I welcomed a new addition to our family on July 31st. Smithwick s White Lightning (Bolt) has big paws to fill and has already helped to heal my broken heart with the loss of Smitty in April. Bolt was born on June 15th. Sire: Hi-N s Bodacious (Bo); Dam Hi-N s Maggie May II (Maggie). Puppy love HI-N S KENNELS Born 6/15/17 Bo Sire Maggie Dam Pups will be AKC registered and will be current on shots and worming. Total price: $800 Hi-N s Bodacious Also available, 6 month old male. Hi-N s Maggie May II Any club member interested in promoting the sale of pups or promoting a future breeding must submit their ad with pictures and information by the newsletter deadline. Contact Jen Sheehan gooje@aol.com 330.636.6801 or 330.607.1064 Born 7/17/17 5 females; 1 male In-Country s Cummins Diesel Sire In-Country s Leap of Faith Dam Contact Diane Fazio grousebend@yahoo.com 724.478.2783 1 male; 2 females Page 6
Walking Field Trial September 2-3 Submitted by Gale and Cheryl Graves Come join us as we kick off the Fall field trial season with our 2 day walking trial this coming Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday September 2nd and 3rd. The trial will be held at the Oakridge Pointing Dog grounds in Harrisville PA. Come out for the day or spend Friday and Saturday. The grounds allow for dry camping as no water or electric hookups are available. Although water is available for dogs and horses. There are area hotels/motels available, please see the list on our website gspcofohio.org under events info. Following Saturday's events we will gather for social/happy hour followed by a catered dinner, cost is $10.00 pp. Our club members are known for their wonderful cooking skills so please feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. After dinner we will have a raffle to help offset expenses incurred for this weekend so donations of raffle items would be much appreciated. Breakfast and lunch will also be available Saturday and Sunday. If your interested in participating or can help out with food/raffle items please contact: Cheryl Graves 330-357-9392 or Gale Graves 440-821- 0934. We look forward to seeing new faces and familiar ones! Hunter Down by Jerold Last Submitted by Eileen Smith Looking for an easy, enjoyable read? Jerold Last, author of Hunter Down, has donated a signed copy of his book to be part of the raffle at the Walking Field Trial on September 2-3, 2017. Jerry is a Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of California and a two-time winner of the Indie Book of the Day Award. He is no stranger to the German Shorthair Pointer breed as his wife Elaine breeds prize-winning GSPs (conformation and hunt tests). A high-powered rifle shot rings out in California s early morning stillness launching Roger and Suzanne into another suspenseful mystery thriller. In a complex whodunit set against a backdrop of pointing dogs and canine hunt tests, private detective Roger Bowman has to solve a murder case with no clues, no suspects, and no apparent motive. There s lots of action as the dogs hunt for birds while the humans hunt for a cold-blooded killer. Page 7
Club: Location: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Ohio OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB FIELD TRIAL or HUNT TEST ENTRY FORM Oak Ridge Point Dog Club Harrisville, PA Date: Event Number: Event Type Test or Trial: Enter in Stake/Test: I enclose entry fees in the amount of: $ Breed: Reg. #: Sex: Date of Birth: X AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No. Full Name of Dog: Call Name: City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Email Address: STAKES, SCHEDULE AND ENTRY FEES Amateur Limited Gun Dog (RET) 7:00 AM Local Time, Sat. September2, 2017 Course 1 $50.00 Open Gun Dog To Follow Amateur Limited Gun Dog $50.00 Open Derby Amateur Gun Dog Open Limited Gun Dog (RET) Open Puppy To Follow Open Gun Dog To Follow Open Derby To Follow Amateur Gun Dog To Follow Open Limited Gun Dog $40.00 $55.00 $60.00 $35.00 *PLEASE HAVE AN ALTERNATE HANDLER IF YOU ARE RUNNING DOGS ON TWO COURSES* COURSES AND BIRDS WALKING FIELD TRIAL ALL STAKES SINGLE COURSE WITHOUT BIRD FIELD LIBERATED QUAIL, AND/OR NATIVE QUAIL/PHEASANT/CHUKAR USED IN ALL STAKES, EXCEPT PUPPY STAKES. A BLANK CARTRIDGE WILL NOT BE FIRED IN PUPPY STAKES. SHOTGUNS WITH BLANK SHELLS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY STAKE. AMATEUR LIMITED GUN DOG AND OPEN LIMITED GUN DOG ARE RETRIEVING STAKES ONLY AKC APPROVED TRACKING COLLARS WILL BE PERMITTED AT THIS TRIAL THIS TRIAL WILL FOLLOW AKC FLEXIBLE FORMAT & GSPCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE COURSES AND ADD OR CHANGE JUDGES/STAKES IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. PRIZES STANDARD A.K.C. ROSETTES TO ALL PLACED DOGS TROPHIES TO FIRST PLACE DOGS IN ALL STAKES CLUB OFFICERS President: Dennis Meinke Vice President: Eileen Smith Secretary: Sher Meinke Treasurer: Robert Reynolds, DVM FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE Field Trial Chairman: Gale Graves Field Trial Committee: Dennis Meinke, Sher Meinke, Laurie Brown, Cheryl Graves, Jennifer Sheehan, Eileen Smith Sept. 2-3, 2017 2017289304 POINTING DOG FIELD TRIAL Sire: Dam: Name of Breeder: Name of Actual Owner(s): Owners Address: Name of Owner's Agent/Handler: Foreign No. & list country AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.orq AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause, which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to Indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BY- LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry Address of Agent/Handler if different than Owner s address: Page 8
FALL HORSEBACK FIELD TRIAL SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1ST Submitted by Doc Reynolds Please mark your calendars for the horseback field trial on September 30-October 1st at TriValley Wildlife area. Please bring raffle items for the Saturday night raffle. We need help with the Happy Hour Saturday night and serving help for breakfasts and lunch. Help is also needed for planting birds, marshaling and everything associated with the trial. Please let Jen Sheehan know what you are able to help with. Jen can be contacted at gooje@aol.com. Premium on page 10. Buckeye GSP Fall Field trial Oct 7 th and 8 th Submitted by Scott Weslow Judges have been confirmed. Wrangler will be available. Steak Fry at the new Cabin at the bottom of the hill, for the Judges dinner on Saturday nite. Hopefully Dennis Baker will bring his guitar. General Bird dog note. The Tri-Valley mowing will be done August 8 th and 9 th. A total of 5 tractors will be working 16 hours each. 2 are provided by the State and 3 have been provided / loaned by the ABDCO with 3 volunteer s providing the mowing. A big shout out for a couple folks. Chris Goegan for providing his Semi and Gooseneck trailer, to haul Denny Keeton s Tractor to Tri-Valley and back. Also George Kusuma for providing himself and his monster tractor. And Ray Wheeler for organizing the rented tractor and his labor. So when you see them thank them for their efforts and donations, of time money and equipment. Thanks to all Scott Weslow Clean Up /Work Party at Tri Valley Page 9
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NGSPA NEWS Upcoming NGSPA Championships NGSPA Sharptail Championships September 2, 2017 to conclusion Baker, MT (cancelled because of drought) NGSPA Prairie Chicken Championships September 11, 2017 - September 20, 2017 Amelia, NE NGSPA Pheasant Championships November 3, 2017 to conclusion Wye Island, MD NGSPA Region 1 Championships Flaherty Field Trial Grounds East Windsor, CT November 13-16, 2017 NGSPA National Championships & Futurity Booneville, Arkansas February 24, 2018 to conclusion Tentative schedule for remainder of 2017 (These dates have NOT been approved or judging panel is not currently available). Additional information as it becomes available. All dates below are subject to change. 9/27/2017 -- Region 8 Championships - Cheyenne, WY 9/28/2017 -- Hungarian Partridge Championships - Cheyenne, WY 10/16/2017 -- GSPCA National Field Trials -- Eureka, KS Purina Top Ten Handler of the Year Standings OPEN HANDLER OF THE YEAR 5653 Dan DiMambro 4967 Josh Nieman 3220 Rich Barber 1851 Ronnie Sale 1488 Chris Goegan 1191 Joe Amatulli 912 Ray Larrondo 908 Ronnie Sale 744 James Messer 602 Gina Bosio 2017 NGSPA Futurity Winners Winner - Uodibar s BC Bob Bob Breeder/Owner/Handler: John Rabidou 2nd Place - Hi Point s Starfire Opal Fire Breeders: James & Sarah Messer Owner: Giovanni Goegan Handler: Chris Goegan 3rd Place - Uodibar s Toot My Horn Tootie Breeder/Owner/Handler: John Rabidou AMATEUR HANDLER OF THE YEAR 1882 Chase Verdoorn 1394 Joe Orndorff 1246 Keith Richardson 1086 Brandon Blum 1047 Robin Lambourn 1031 Jack Marchese 562 Matt Smith 460 Tom Tubergen 436 Peter Wilkin 428 Ray Larrondo 2017 NGSPA National Championship Champion: Llano s Game on Dude Dude Owners: Joe & Chad Inderman Handler: Josh Nieman Runner-Up: Chicoree s Sparkle In Her Eye Sparkle Owner: Dr. Fred Ryan Handler: Dan DiMambro 2017 NGSPA National Shooting Dog Championship Champion: Tulli s Excess Lexy Owners/Handler: Joe Amatulli Runner-Up: Chicoree s Sparkle In Her Eye Sparkle Owner: Dr. Fred Ryan Page 11
Executive Board Dennis Meinke President Eileen Smith Vice President Robert (Doc) Reynolds Treasurer Sher Meinke Secretary Cindi Chilbert Board Member Jen Sheehan Board Member Gale Graves Board Member Need information posted to our website? Contact Anne Weslow @ anne.weslow@earthlink.net *Articles are printed as written. German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Ohio 10794 Butternut Road Chesterland, Ohio 44026