Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. Volume 36 / Issue 4 www.ocodb.org April 2017 Meeting Location OCOD Training Center 1276 8th Street Corner of 8th & Derbyshire 7:00 pm General Meeting with Members & Guests (Only Service Dogs at meetings, Please) President: Pat Mozden 386-788-3800 patmozden@cfl.rr.com Vice Pres: Linda Hudak Secretary: Chris Franczek Treasurer: Kathy Nicastro Board of Directors: Carole Schultz Joe White Linda Eastlake OBEDIENCE: 761-1095 Joan C. 677-4528 Renee J. AGILITY: 527-5255 Janet B. 767-6798 Anna J. 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 President s Message, Dear members: NEXT MEETING 7:00 PM Monday, April 10, 2017 Ralph Orlando will update us on the Military War Dogs Each month our schedule includes more and more activities. Our training center will start the month with the Orlando Obedience Club s Obedience and Rally Trial. We are one of the few (the only?) places in Florida and beyond where a dog club can lease space that is trial ready. Regulation size rings, premier matting, equipment, and ample parking make us an outstanding location. Thank you to the clubs and other groups who rent our space. On April 26 th, our own Canine Fancy Dancers will hold their annual show. I have seen the cast practicing in our training center and I can promise you - the 2017 show will be one to remember. Of course, OCOD is much more than people training their own dogs. We are also dedicated to public outreach to benefit of dogs and their owners. At our April membership meeting, Ralph Orlando will speak about our fundraising efforts for Military Working Dogs. Since beginning this mission, Ralph and OCOD have raised thousands of dollars to purchase much needed equipment for these highly trained canines who serve their country. This is a talk you won t want to miss. Finally, on Saturday April 29 th, OCOD will have team in the Annual Halifax Humane Society s Mutt Strutt on the beach. This is a great opportunity to support one of our local shelters and promote good canine behavior at the same time. See more details elsewhere in this newsletter. Hope you can be there. We are a busy club that offers activities to anyone who likes dogs. If you are sitting at home by yourself and bored, it s your own fault. Get involved. Pat Mozden
Page 2 April 2017 Chatter-Barks New Members William del Solar Dave and Karen Feaste Andrea Fergerson and Adam Defibaugh Club Member Dinner When: Saturday, April 25th Time: 6:00 Sharp Where: La's Bistro 439 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, Call Carol Mason for reservations or cancellations 386-228-3965 or e-mail her carolsjeep@hotmail.com Join other Club members and their quests Military War Dogs Always Need Our Help Contact: Ralph Orlando 386-788-4268 rorlando2@cfl.rr.com Get Well Wishes for, Margaret Johnson Diane Shultz Sarah Beaudoin Annabelle Johnson, wishing for all a speedy recovery.
Page 3 April 2017 Chatter-Barks Therapy Dog Visits Please carry current parasite test and rabies shot records at all times. Ormond / Holly Hill Area First Tuesday: Riviera 10:30 Second Tuesday: Health Center of Daytona Beach 10:30 Grand Villa, Deland 10:30 Fourth Tuesday: Claire Bridge 10:00 Port Orange / Daytona Area First Wednesday of every month at 10:00 Port Orange Nursing & Rehab Center Second Monday: Brookdale on Dunlawton 10:30 Third Wednesday : Carlton Shores 10:00 on Nova Rd. Every other Tuesday: Halifax Hospital 1:30 pm rear entrance, Halifax needs current parasite test & rabies shot records. OCOD s Testers for Therapy Dogs, Inc. if you are interested in joining the group please contact them. Ralph Orlando 386-788-4268 rorlando2@cfl.rr.com Janet Berry 386-527-5255 jdaussie@bellsouth.net Linda Eastlake 386-761-1355 leastlake@bellsouth.net Elaine Buri 386-690-1214 elaineburi@gmail.com Fourth Monday: Brookdale on Dunlawton 10:30 Wins & Brags Anna Johnson and Ceilidh's Dark Soldier Trooper earned his 1st leg in Novice with a 2nd Place Win and score of 194 on 2/25/17 in Melbourne. Bonnie Palatini and Lillie received our Therapy Certification with Intermountain Therapy. We work with Flagler Hospital Hospice Care, Flagler Humane Society Ambassador dogs and also do PAWS reading at the Palm Coast Library. Alan Wilcox and HR Stoneridge Dixie Flyway "Dixie" qualified both days at the Treasure Coast Retriever Club in Okeechobee which earned Dixie's Senior Hunter Title. Sandy Wilcox and "Mac" the Westie qualified in Rally Novice B with two 1st Place Wins at both trials and a (RN) Rally Novice Title on 2/25/17 at the Indian River Dog Training Club in Melbourne. Kitty Forguson and Revalation Revy earned a leg in Graduate Novice and 1st Place Win and 1st Place Win in Wildcard Open on 2/26/17 in Melbourne. Rev earned a second leg Standard agility on Sunday 3/19/17 with 2nd Place Win in Ocala. Ralph Orlando and Trumpet the Coolie girl ran agility for the 1st time for both Act 1 and Act 2 and earned four 1st Place Wins and a Title in both classes on 3/11&12/17 at Dare2Train in Deland. Jean VanHorn and Sassy Diamond In The Ruff Sassy earned 3 First Place Wins Act1 and Title on 3/12/17 i at Dare 2Train in Deland. Sassy also earned a1st Place Win in Jumpers in Vero on 2/12/17. Ruth Andrick and St. Jon Life Of Riley's Copper Fancy Fancy earned a Rally Novice (RN) Title as well as a 2nd Place Win in an Advanced Rally.. Fancy earned a 2nd Place With in Beginner Novice at the Lake Eustis Trial in Eustis on 3/17/17. Fancy earned a RAT Open Title in the Barn hunt Trial held at Dare2Train on 3/18/17, also earned a 1st Place Win and High in Class in the second trial on 3/18/17. (Continued on page 5)
Page 4 April 2017 Chatter-Barks DOCOF Guidelines and Regulations 1. Abide by all By Laws and Rules and Regulations as presented by DOCOF. 2. Must be a member in good standing of OCOD BY February 1st of year in Competition. 3. Teams will be selected as follows and on a voluntary basis : From OCOD Obedience Instructors and Obedience students first, and that are actively taking classes. If a second team is hosted, it will be for students that are newer in the level of competition and are actively enrolled in classes. 4. Teams are required to attend tryouts starting the month of April. Scheduling of dates will be determined by Obedience Directors. No Exceptions 5. Teams are required to attend Competition Practices at training site. These practices will be scheduled once a week from May through August on dates determined by Obedience Directors. 6. If there are more than enough in one particular level after tryouts, Teams will be chosen based on their show history, Scores and levels of training accomplished. Renee Johnson Ralph Orlando Training Directors Quick Notes Starting in June the Basic and Puppy class fee will be $100. for non-members and $60. for members. The Dance class will be $80. for nonmember and $50. for members. All members should bring a towel to put under their dog s water bowl, there are too many paper towels being used to clean up water spillage. Halifax Humane Societies Mutt Strutt is on Saturday, April 29th. Pat Mozden is asking for members to participate and wear their Club shirt. We are asking All Members to help keep our Training Center clean, if you see a clump of dog hair, bend over pick it up or get the dust pan & broom and sweep it up. If you see the restrooms need paper towels or toilet paper, go to the storage room next to the puppy room and get some. We always need members to help with assisting classes. NOTE: We are in constant need of assistants for our Puppy, Basic and Intermediate classes, we should not have to beg every time. You do not have to have experience in assisting but be willing to learn. If interested in becoming an Instructor, please let one of our Instructors know and we will let you know what you would have to do. You earn Club Dollars for every class you assist in that can be used toward Classes, Ring Time, and some of our Seminars. PLEASE BE A GOOD MEMBER AND HELP
Page 5 April 2017 Chatter-Barks More Wins & Brags Ruth Andrick and St. Jon Life of Riley's Dream Girl, Kadie earned a Rally Novice (RN) Title with two 2nd Place Wins at the Lake Eustis Trial in Eustis on 3/17/17. Kadie also earned a 3rd Place Win with a in Beginner Novice on 3/17/17 in Eustis. Kadie" also earned a RAT Open Title in the Barn Hunt Trial held at Dare2Train on Saturday and earned a 1st Place Win and High in Class in the first trial on 3/18/17 Kelly Zen & "Jett" earned a leg toward their RAE title in Advanced and Excellent at Lake Eustis Kennel Club trial on 3/17/17 and "Jett" earned his Instinct Title in Barn Hunt on 3/19/19 at Dare2Train. Kelly Zen & ''Piper Lynn'' earned a Rally Advanced (RA) Title with a 2nd Place Win. Piper earned a t leg with a 2nd Place Win in Rally Excellent at Lake Eustis Kennel Club Trial on 3/17/17. "Piper" earned a Novice Title in Barn Hunt at Dare2Train with three 1st Place Wins and two HIC. Laurel Hendricks and Zoe earned a 1st Place Win, High in Class and earned a Senior Title on 3/18/17. She was the only dog that qualified in Senior that day at thedare2train Barn Hunt Trial Congratulations Everyone Snake Clinic Don t forget to sign up, Janet Berry said this will be the Last One offered due to new regulations. From Pat Mozden Several months ago I wrote a short piece about Joyce Sweagle. It was intended to be the first of several to highlight our OTCH members. Then, work got in the way. But next month I will begin again so stay tuned for info on some of our most accomplished members.
Page 6 April 2017 Chatter-Barks MONDAY 4/3/17 9:45am OPEN Lynn Chapple 11am UTILITY Joyce Swegle APRIL 2017 2pm RALLY FREE Dana Conolley **** Not on Club Mee%ng Night 4/10/17 (second Monday of each month) 6:30pm 7:30pm NESTED RALLY RUN-THRUS Nancy Miles 6:30 NOVICE COMPETITION Anna Johnson TUESDAY 4/4/17 3:00 PRIVATE R&M + 4:pm UTILITY FUN CLASS Maria Orlando Pre approved 5:pm OPEN FUN CLASS Ralph Orlando 7pm 6:30pm BEGINNER NOVICE WITH RALLY SIGNS Kelly Zen or Kathy Nicastro NOVICE / OPEN BEGINNERS CLASS - Renee Johnson 4/18thru 5/30 6:30 pm BASIC Anna Johnson, C0-Sandra Bailey 4/11-5/23 6:30PM PUPPY Cheryl Johnson, Linda decastro, Pat Dalrymple 6:30 pm AGILITY FUN RUNS (learn agility OR just have fun with dog) Claire Israelson & Jean VanHorn WEDNESDAY 4/5/17 1:00 pm DIANE SCHULTZ TRIAL PREP etc. Pre-approved ON HOLD 3:30pm Private R M O + 2/22/17 THRU 4/5/17 6:30pm PUPPY Linda Eastlake, Sylvia D, Barb Bray 4/26 DOG DANCERS SHOW 2/22/17 4/5/17 7pm BASIC Pat Mozden, Emily Clower 7pm CONFORMATION Marge Passalacqua THURSDAY 4/6/17 9:15 to 9:45 YOUNG DOG NOVICE CLASS Joyce swegle (8 only) 9:45 11:00am VERSATILITY = NOVICE+OPEN+UTILITY Joyce Swegle & Lynn Chapple 12:00 1:00pm AKC TRICKS Renee Johnson, Linda Hudak, Nina daly 11:30 1pm SHANNONS Proofing & Trouble Shoo%ng ON HOLD 3:30pm Private L DC + 3/23 thru 5/4 6:30pm PUPPY Cheryl Johnson, Bill C, Linda Moore 2/23 17 thru 4/6/17 6:30 pm INTERMEDIATE Joan Costello, Linda DeCastro 4/20 thru 6/1 6:300pm INTERMEDIATE Joan Costello 3/30 THRU 5/11 7:00pm BASIC Linda Hudak, Denise Dietrich, Yvonne Allen 3/2/17 8:00 pm DANCERS PRACTICE TILL SHOW ON 4/26/17 FRIDAY 4/7 /17 4/7/17 (SPRAY 3 HRS TO DRY) 4/15-5/26 11:00pm BASIC Joe White and Sherri White SATURDAY 9AM TO 12:PM SHARP SELF RUN-THRUS $10 FOR EVERYONE, 15 MIN. + IN RING 4/1 & 2 / ORLANDO OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS 4/8/17 _SHARON VESCOVI 4/22 _JOE WHITE 4/15/17 Renee Johnson 4/15 EYE CLINIC 4/29 ANNA JOHNSON SNAKE CLINIC APRIL 3/29/17
Page 7 April 2017 Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona General Meeting Minutes March 13, 2017 Meeting was called to order by Pat Mozden at 7:08PM Guests welcomed were: Paola Spader Sign in sheet was passed around and is attached to hard copy of minutes Wins and brags were announced and are in the newsletter if you email them to Joan. There was no program, but Ralph will speak next month about MWD and we welcome any ideas for programs for future meetings. Minutes of the last meeting were published in the newsletter and so were not read at the meeting. Report of the secretary: We have 1 new single and 2 household memberships: William del Solar, Dave and Karen Feaster and Andrea Fergerson and Adam Defibaugh. We have received 3 donations in memory of Joyce Chace. Report of the Treasurer: Expenses: $7,345.27 Income: $9,197.28 Report of the Board of Directors: Old Business: Security Cameras: we are on the list to have these installed soon. Raffle baskets: Yvonne and Sylvia will move donations up to the storage area. Pat will purchase shelving units to use for this storage. C Match: March 25 th. LindaS will co-ordinate workers. There will be no judges. Anna will set up the Rally ring. Reneé will monitor the open and utility ring. Patricia Dean will help. The match starts at 8:30AM Sophies Circle Walk: We may set up a table if this event is held in the evening after the match. Halifax Humane Society Mutt Strut: is April 29 th. Pat will sign OCOD up as a team for this event. We need as many people as possible to come out either as our group or as individual $5 donations participants. We hope to be able to wear ask me about dog training buttons. Pat will send an email with more details as the date gets closer. New Business: Agility Trials: Pat announced that Linda Hudak will be our new chair for our trials. Indoor Agility Equipment: Claire reports that our equipment is in need of repair. We need a new base for the teeter, rubber coating for the dog walk and sand bag holders. The total estimate is $350 for these items. Shirley motioned we authorize these purchases. Dana seconded. Discussion resulted in amending the amount to $400 in order to be sure of purchasing what is needed for the safety of our students. More than 20 yeas and no nays. (Continued on page 8)
Page 8 April 2017 Chatter-Barks (Minutes Continued) New flooring: The manufacturer was in to look at our flooring and reported that we really do need a cleaning machine to keep up the proper maintenance of the flooring. There was discussion about the purchase price of a few options. Burns Supply has a used machine that should be a reasonable price. Since the original vote last year included the purchase of a new machine, it was decided to have the building committee review the options and make the purchase. Carole motioned we adjourn, Linda seconded at 7:41PM. Respectfully Submitted, Chris Franczek OCOD Team for Halifax Humane Society Mutt Strutt And now I get to put on my Public Education hat. We haven t participated in as many events recently. That is partly due to my duties as President and partly due to event schedules. I now favor events that are shorter, reach a good number of people, and are held early in the day. The HHS Mutt Strutt fits those criteria. The Mutt Strutt will be held on Saturday, April 29 th. The event activities begin at 8 AM with the walk beginning at 9. Donations and collecting pledges are welcome, of course, but you do not have to pay anything to walk with our group. If you are able to attend, please register following the directions below, wear your club t-shirt, and join us on the beach just before 9. Go to HHSMuttStrutt.org. In the upper left click on, register here, agree to the waiver and then click on join a team. Select OCOD, do the ID and password thing and that takes you to the registration page. This helps us fulfill our mission of promoting dog training to the public. Our team is open to anyone. Please invite your friends, neighbors, and family to register and join us with or without a dog. I hope to see you there. Pat Mozden
Page 9 April 2017 Chatter-Barks Sincere Sympathy to Dianne Toth Sincere Sympathy to, Margaret Johnson on the loss of her beloved Quinlan. Lake's Carry Beyond Quinlan, RN. He was 15 years old. on the loss of her Mother. Results of the CGC & CGCA Testing on Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at 12:30pm at OCOD Training Center CGC, 7 teams took test, 5 passed, below are Club Members that passed. Nancy Miles & Asa Kim Demanche & Rynna Kim Demanche & Fynlee CGCA, 5 teams took test 5 passed, below are Club Members that passed. Ruth Andrick & Kadie Kim Demanche & Rynna Kim Demanche & Fynlee Nancy Miles & Asa
Page 10 April 2017 Chatter-Barks Training Center Address: 1276 8th. Street Daytona Beach, Fl. 32117 (Corner of 8th Street & Derbyshire) 2017 Calendar of Events Apr. 1 & 2 Orlando Obedience/Rally Trials Apr. 15 Eye Clinic Apr. 25 Dress Rehearsal Apr. 26 14th Annual Dancing Dog Show Apr. 29 Snake Clinic (will be the last one) Apr. 30 Laura Lassiter Seminar #2 May 13 CGC & CGCA Test Jun. 3 & 4 Judges Rally Video Jun 10 Rally Workshop with Deb Neufeld Jun 24 CGC-U Test Jul. 8 C Match July 9 Clean for Trial 1:00pm July 14, 15, 16 OCOD Obedience/Rally Trials Aug. 5 C Match Aug. 6 Clean Building Aug. 12 & 13 Golden Retriever Trials Aug. 20 Laura Lassiter Seminar #3 Sept. 3 DOCOF Dec. 2 C-Match Dec. 3 Clean for Trial 1:00pm Dec. 8,9,10 OCOD Rally & Obedience Trials Dec. 11 Awards & Christmas Banquet Please check our web site for upcoming classes. ocodb.org Deadline for next issue April 24 Editor: Joan Costello c/o P.O. Box 290822 Port Orange, Fl. 32129 386-761-1095 jhcostello37@att.net
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