A Publication of the Lone Star Belgian Tervuren Club May-June 2012 Photo courtesy of Nugent Photo, used by permission BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW, High in Trial, New CD! GrCH CH Sky Acres American Clipper, CD, RN, MX, MXJ
LONE STAR BELGIAN TERVUREN CLUB Officers & Board 2011-2012 President Dennis Lyons Vice President Pat Thomas Secretary Sarah Helber Treasurer P. O. Box 29932 Shirley Stowe Dallas TX 75229-0932 shelber@att.net Editor Board of Directors Susan Hervey Jeff Curran (Past P. O. Box 800202 President) Balch Springs TX 75180 Theresa Hunter s.hervey@att.net Gerard Bermel Website: LSBTC.com Pat Thomas, Webmaster Visit LONE STAR BELGIAN TERVUREN CLUB on FACEBOOK! Thanks! to Shawn Staley Membership Information Individual Membership... $10.00 Family Membership... $15.00 Write to LSBTC Secretary for membership applications or newsletter subscriptions NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: July 1, 2012 Articles, Pictures, Brags Welcome! MEETING NOTICE The next meeting of the LSBTC will be Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Greater Collin Kennel Club Inc. show in Dallas TX. The meeting will be after the judging. Page 2
LONE STAR SPOTLIGHT (photos courtesy Nugent Photo, used by permission) Another successful Regional Specialty! The show results are listed below. Congratulations to all our contestants! The trophies were wonderful, and raffle exciting! Thanks Theresa Hunter and Deb Lyons! We had a fun dinner afterwards. Special thanks to all our stewards and especially our Coordinator, Cynthia Parker! BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPS: Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Cherished Memories BEST OF OPPOSITE: Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Casanova BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPS: Ch Sanroyale's Guns A'Blazin CD Page 3
LONE STAR SPOTLIGHT, Continued BEST OF WINNERS AND WINNERS BITCH: Tacara's Denali Dream HT (Shawn Staley and Linda Newsome) WINNERS DOG: Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Casanova (Cynthia Parker and Jeff Curran) Page 4
LONE STAR SPOTLIGHT, Continued BEST OF OPPOSITE GCh Ch Sanroyale Earth Wind and Fire CD RE (Mona & Jim O'Gorman) ECT Ch BlackFyre Full Speed Ahead (Glenda Ann Fick) HIGH IN TRIAL GrCH CH Sky Acres American Clipper, CD, RN, MX, MXJ (Cynthia Parker and Jeff Curran) Page 5
The meeting was called to order at 6:43 p.m. Minutes of Meeting, March 23, 2012 (Fort Worth, Texas) Attendees Members in attendance were: Dennis & Deb Lyons, Glenda Fick, Susan Hervey, Sarah Helber, Gerard Bermel, Theresa Ann Hunter, Pat Thomas, Cynthia Parker and visitor Joni Freshman. Minutes of the Last Meeting The minutes of the last meeting were approved as published. Report of the President Dennis mentioned that the Board had voted to pay for dinners for club members for this year, and everyone thanked the Board. Dennis also suggested another Play Day, and it was decided to hold it on Saturday, April 14 at 1:00 PM at Cynthia & Jeff's. Report of the Secretary Sarah reported that the ABTC Annual Report had been filed, and that a Nominating Committee would be required. Report of the Treasurer The Treasurer's Report was passed around for review. Report of Committee - Brags 'n Bitches The Brags 'n Bitches dinner raised $790 for Belgian Tervuren Rescue, Inc. Report of Committee - DOTC Agility Trial Support DOTC greatly appreciates our help. Cynthia said that they had said they can't do it without us! Report of Committee - 2012 Regional Specialty All went well. Thanks to Theresa for getting our trophies. Election of New Members No applications received. Unfinished Business None New Business - Nominating Committee A nominating committee was recruited for this year, to be chaired by Cynthia Parker with Jeff Curran and Deb Lyons members. Pat, Sarah, and Gerard agreed to continue in their capacity, if the Nominating Committee so chooses. Glenda Fick offered to serve on the Board. New Business - 2013 Regional Specialty There was discussion of holding a Regional Specialty next year. Cynthia suggested we alternate years between panel judges and breeder judges. Deb Lyons made a motion that we hold one next year, and Theresa Hunter seconded it. It was VOTED that we will hold our 2013 Regional Specialty in conjunction with the Texas Combined Specialty Association in Fort Worth. Page 6
MINUTES, Continued Discussion Theresa thanked everyone again for contributing (along with Trinity Valley Belgian Sheepdog Club and some Belgian Malinois individuals) to the purchase of a K9 protection vest from K9 Storm. It went to a Malinois in the Border Patrol. Brags Theresa bragged on Chip's earning a Herding High In Trial. Cynthia bragged that she and Clipper had received a score of 190 the previous weekend, and that their qualifying today was Clipper's CD. Also, Clipper is 31 points short of her MACH (and counting). Sarah bragged that Jordan would be 14 years old on May 1, and he was still going to a Novice Polish obedience class, as well as the Shaping Roundtable. Glenda bragged on Sprint's earning her Grand Championship. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 after breed judging at the Market Hall Shows in Dallas. Adjournment The meeting adjourned 7:17 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DUES ARE DUE "Membership dues shall be $10.00 for single membership and $15.00 for family membership per year, payable on or before the first day of June each year. No member may vote whose dues are not paid for the current club year." Per the LSBTC Constitution: A membership shall be considered lapsed and automatically terminated if such member's dues remain unpaid 60 days after the first of June of each year. Remit dues to: LSBTC Treasurer Shirley Stowe 1517 Cimarron Ridge El Paso TX 79912 Page 7
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT In accordance with the LSBTC Constitution, Article IV Section 4, the nominating committee has presented the following slate of officers for the year beginning at the annual meeting, October 2012. The nominations are: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Board Dennis Lyons Pat Thomas Sarah Helber Shirley Stowe Glenda Fick Gerard Bermel Jeff Curran - Past President (Submitted by the Nominating Committee: Cynthia Parker, Chair; Deb Lyons, and Jeff Curran.) ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS by Susan Hervey The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to insure there will be at least one candidate for each office. Additional nominations can be submitted as delineated in the By-Laws: Additional nominations of eligible members may be submitted to the Secretary in writing and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee stating their willingness to be a candidate and endorsed by three members in good standing. Such nominations must be received by the Secretary no later than June 30 th. No person shall be a candidate for more than one position. If no valid nominations are received by the Secretary on or before June 30 th, the Nominating Committee s slate shall be declared elected and the membership so notified. If additional nominations are received by the Secretary they shall be included in the ballots which shall be sent out to the members by the Secretary prior to July 31 st. Page 8
SHOW RESULTS - TEXAS SHOWS (Information from onofrio.com) FAITH CITY KC OF WICHITA FALLS INC., MAR. 3, 2012, JUDGE MRS. LENORA M RIDDLE GCh Star Bright You Make Me Feel Like Dancin', Michael Herrin GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser FAITH CITY KC OF WICHITA FALLS INC., MAR. 4, 2012, JUDGE MR FRED C BASSETT GCh Star Bright You Make Me Feel Like Dancin', Michael Herrin GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser KENNEL CLUB OF GREATER VICTORIA INC., MAR. 8, 2012, JUDGE MR STEPHEN J HUELL Ch Sanroyale's the Gunslinger, Frederick F Weber KENNEL CLUB OF GREATER VICTORIA INC., MAR. 9, 2012, JUDGE JOHAN BECERRA-HERNANDEZ /G4 GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser Ch Sanroyale's the Gunslinger, Frederick F Weber SAN ANTONIO KENNEL CLUB INC., MAR. 10, 2012, JUDGE MRS CHRISTINA HUELL Open Bitches 1/W/OS Touchstone's Balandras, Mary Linda Adams GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser Ch Sanroyale's the Gunslinger, Frederick F Weber SAN ANTONIO KENNEL CLUB INC., MAR. 11, 2012, JUDGE MR RAYMOND V FILBURN JR. GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser Ch Sanroyale's the Gunslinger, Frederick F Weber HOUSTON KENNEL CLUB, MAR 17, 2012, JUDGE MR ROBERT J CASWELL JR. 12-18 Bitches 1/W/ Monami Savanna Let the River Run, Diane L Fuller & Sandi Weldon GALVESTON COUNTY KENNEL CLUB INC., MAR 18, 2012, JUDGE MS LAURIE KING TELFAIR 12-18 Bitches 1/W/ Monami Savanna Let the River Run, Diane L Fuller & Sandi Weldon Page 9
SHOW RESULTS - TEXAS SHOWS, Continued AMERICAN BELGIAN TERVUREN CLUB, MAR 23, 2012, JUDGE MR RUDY AYALA PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES Puppy Dogs 9-12 1/OSS Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Casanova, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran 2 Nizhoni's Showtime, Elizabeth McCarthy & Sheila Walker Puppy Bitches 9-12 1/BSS Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Cherished Memories, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran Bitches 12-18 1 Monami Savanna Let the River Run, Diane L Fuller & Sandi Weldon VETERANS SWEEPSTAKES Dogs, 8 Yrs and Older 1/BSV Ch Sanroyale's Guns A'Blazin CD, Judy M Hawes 2 Ch Waldenmark's Chocolate Chip HT, Theresa A Hunter 3 GCh Ch Arlequin in Hot Pursuit, Glenda Ann Fick AMERICAN BELGIAN TERVUREN CLUB, MAR 23, 2012, JUDGE DR. JONI L FRESHMAN DVM Puppy Dogs 9-12 1 Nizhoni's Showtime, Elizabeth McCarthy & Sheila Walker Bred-By Dogs 1/W Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Cassanova, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran Amer-Bred Dogs 1/R Touchstone's Tada, Lindsay Meyers & Carol Hein-Creger Puppy Bitches 9-12 1 Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Cherished Memories, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran 12-18 Bitches 1 Antwarpse Djbanti Dzana, Linda Newsome 2 Monami Savanna Let the River Run, Diane L Fuller & Sandi Weldon Open Bitches 1/W/BW Tacara's Denali Dream HT, Shawn Staley & Linda Newsome 2/R Journeyman Dance of the Rain HT RE, Jane A Wittstock Ch GrCh Sky Acres American Clipper RN MX MXJ, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran OS GCh Ch Sanroyale Earth Wind and Fire CD RE, Mona & Jim O'Gorman GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser Ch BlackFyre Full Speed Ahead, Glenda Ann Fick AM Ch Sanroyale's Devil's Delight, Judy M Hawes Page 10
SHOW RESULTS - TEXAS SHOWS, Continued FORT WORTH KENNEL CLUB, INC., MAR 24, 2012, JUDGE MR CARL J ANDERSON Puppy Dogs 9-12 1 Nizhoni's Showtime, Elizabeth McCarthy & Sheila Walker Novice Dogs 1 Touchstone's Tada, Lindsay Meyers & Carol Hein-Creger Bred-By Dogs 1/W/BW Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Casanova, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran Open Dogs 1/R Mishaook Lazoor, Tammy & Tiffany Fambro Puppy Bitches 9-12 1/R Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Cherished Memories, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran 12-18 Bitches 1 Monami Savanna Let the River Run, Diane L Fuller & Sandi Weldon Open Bitches 1/W Antwarpse Djbanti Dzana, Linda Newsome 2 Journeyman Dance of the Rain HT RE GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser OS Ch BlackFyre Full Speed Ahead, Glenda Ann Fick GCh Ch Sanroyale Earth Wind and Fire CD RE, Mona & Jim O'Gorman FORT WORTH KENNEL CLUB INC., MAR 25, 2012, MRS JOANNE MCCANN Puppy Dogs 9-12 1/W Nizhoni's Showtime, Elizabeth McCarthy & Sheila Walker Novice Dogs 1 Touchstone's Tada, Lindsay Meyers & Carol Hein-Creger Bred-By Dogs 1 Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Casanova, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran Open Dogs 1/R Mishaook Lazoor, Tammy & Tiffany Fambro Puppy Bitches 9-12 1 Cynfyr's Valentine's Day Cherished Memories, Cynthia Parker & Jeff Curran 12-18 Bitches 1/W/BW/OS Monami Savanna Let the River Run, Diane L Fuller & Sandi Weldon Open Bitches 1/R Journeyman Dance of the Rain HT RE, Jane A Wittstock 2 Antwarpse Djbanti Dzana, Linda Newsome /G4 GCh Tacara's Racelon Rembrandt NA NAJ OF HIT, Carol Lautzenheiser GCh Ch Sanroyale Earth Wind and Fire CD RE, Mona & Jim O'Gorman Ch BlackFyre Full Speed Ahead, Glenda Ann Fick Page 11
NEW GrCH CH BlackFyre Full Speed Ahead and Glenda Ann Fick NEW CHAMPION CH Tacara's Denali Dream HT and Shawn Staley and Linda Newsome NEW COMPANION DOG GrCH CH Sky Acres American Clipper CD RN MX MXJ and Cynthia Parker and Jeff Curran * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NEXT ISSUE! More pictures from the Regional Specialty, plus pictures from our Terv Fun Day on April 14! PLEASE SEND ME YOUR NEWS! Pictures, BRAGS, and stories always welcome! HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY JORDAN! (Thanks Cynthia & Jeff for the birthday hat!) Page 12