GREAT DANE CLUB OF CALIFORNIA Http://www.gdcc.org Http://www.cafepress.com/gdcc March-April 2018 Volume 23 Issue 2
Page 2 OFFICERS: COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: President: Jim Howey (Expiration 2018) 1st Vice President: Mike Rodriguez (Expiration 2019) 2nd Vice President: (Expiration 2018) Treasurer: Judi Murdock (Expiration 2018) Recording Secretary: Lorrie Burnham (Expiration 2019) Corresponding Secretary: Jerry Tandy (Expiration 2019) 5676 Francis Avenue Chino, CA 91710 (951) 202-1275 E-mail: jerrytandy@yahoo.com BOARD MEMBERS: (2-Year Terms) Glenn Garza (Expiration 2018) Bev Evans (Expiration 2019) Brianne Rock (Expiration 2018) Pat Schmepp (Expiration 2019) Rickey Burnham (Expiration 2018) Sandy Garza (Expiration 2019) DELEGATE TO PARENT CLUB: Dick Schaefer Club Awards: Breeder Referral (Club Members Only) Bulletin / Web-store: Raffle & Silent Auction: Club Specialty Trophies: Dane Rescue Referral: Education/Betterment of the Breed: Event Publicity: Futurity: Historian: Membership: Puppy Match: Rescue Report: Show Facilities: Specialty: Shari Ziegenbein (805) 238-6034 E-mail: sharizig@charter.net Debi Romerosa Brianne Rock Suzzane Kelleher-Duckett Jackie White-Vorst N/A Hilary McLeod Jim Howey Lorrie Burnham Mike Rodriguez Open Bob & Linda Tonnancour Bob & Linda Tonnancour April 25, 2018 May 9, 2018 2018 GDCC Meeting Calendar General Closed Meeting Location: Coco s Restaurant, Pasadena, CA Board Meeting Location: Miguel s Restaurant, Corona, CA Ways & Means: Watchdog: Web-site: Debi Romerosa Pat Schempp Jerry Tandy jerrytandy@yahoo.com May 24, 2018 May 26, 2018 (Saturday) June 13, 2018 June 30, 2018 August 1, 2018 September 12, 2018 November 7, 2018 December 15, 2018 (Saturday) GDCC Specialties (AM/PM) General Open Meeting Location: L. A. County Fairplex, Pomona, CA Time: After Dane Judging Board Meeting Location: Miguel s Restaurant, Corona, CA General Open Meeting & Picnic Location: Burbank Kennel Club, City of Industry, CA Board Meeting Location: Miguel s Restaurant, Corona, CA General Open Meeting Location: Coco s Restaurant, Arcadia, CA General Closed Meeting & Board Meeting Location: Coco s Restaurant, Arcadia, CA Time: 7:00pm General Open Meeting & Annual Awards Celebration Location: Pomona Valley Mining Co., Pomona, CA Time: 11:00am Directions to April General Closed Meeting Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Coco s Restaurant 77 N. Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 626.449.3156 This meeting is a closed meeting. Members Only. From Orange County: Take 5 Frwy North to 605 Frwy North to 210 West to Lake Avenue Offramp. Turn left onto Lake Ave. Restaurant is on the right. From Los Angeles: Take US 101 Frwy South to 134 East to 210 East to Lake Avenue Offramp. Turn right onto Lake Avenue. Restaurant is on the right. From Riverside: Take 10 West Frwy to the 210 West to Lake Avenue Offramp. Turn left onto Lake Ave. Restaurant is on the right. Note: Please remember to verify these directions yourself. They are from the internet and may not be accurate for your location
Page 3 GDCC 2020 Specialty Judges Vote Voting will be conducted at the April Closed 2018 Meeting. Please come prepared if you wish to speak about any of the nominees. The notations by names who are unable to judge Juniors (*) and those who are provisional (***). Regular Classes: Eva Berg Carolyn Alexander Marissa Clark Sweepstakes: Richard Lewis Edd Bivin * James Reynolds * Connie Alexander *** Francis Loraine Cornelius Dale Suzanne Tarbox Colleen Assell-Carra Barbara Shaw Michelle Bjorkman The following judges have judged our past specialties Year Regular Classes Regular Classes 2019 Mr. Hiyoshi Sayama Ms. Christine Salyers Anderson 2018 Mr. Pete Gaeta Ms. Karen Desjardins 2017 Mrs. Jane Treiber Mr. M. J. Cohen 2016 Mrs. Lowell (Arlene) K Davis Mrs. Colette Jacobsen 2015 Mrs. Nancy D Simmons Ms. Linda Ridder 2014 Mr. Phillip J Gray Mrs. Anita Dunne 2013 Mr. Jason Hoke Mrs. Marilyn Draper 2012 Dr. Kenneth A Doeg Ms. Karen Martin 2011 Ms. Rita J Biddle Ms. Nikki Riggsbee 2010 Mr. Leon E Reimert Mrs. Pamela Winter 2009 Mr. Robert Edison Mr. Donald Carmody 2008 Mr. Ted Nichols Mrs. Kathy Beliew 2007 Mr. C R Morris Mrs. Mari Hayhurst 2006 Mr. E J Ringle N/A 2005 Ms. Karen DesJardins Mrs. Colette Jacobson 2004 Mr. D P Cline Ms. Susan Yotive 2003 Mrs. Elizabeth Matchett Mr. Leon Reimert 2002 Mrs. C L Lincoln Mr. Robert Matchett 2018 Club Membership Roster Please find enclosed an updated membership roster. If you note any errors or updates, please notify @ MLDT@earthlink.net. If you wish your information to be shown on our club web-site in the member information, please notify Jerry Tandy at jerrytandy@yahoo.com Chairperson We are looking for an interested party who would like to work on creating the club bulletin which is published approximately 6 times a year. Anyone interested, please contact Mindy Donovan-Tandy. June Open General Meeting & Picnic Burbank Show - June 30, 2018 We are always looking for some great dishes and pertinent menu items for our upcoming club meeting / picnic. Please contact Lorrie Burnham and let her know what you ll be bringing. The meeting will be held at the Burnham/Rock RV set-up. Successful GDCC Match Many thanks to all the club workers, exhibitors, and supporters who came to the match and made it a fun successful event! Please accept the club s appreciation! 2018 GDCC Specialties The clock is ticking down to get ready for our upcoming specialties! Remember that trophy donations are still being accepted. Please contact Brianne Rock at briannenrock@gmail.com. Request your trophy donation prior to 5/9 and we will be able to publish your name in the catalog in appreciation. May 9th is also the deadline to get your catalog ads in! Contact to reserve your ad ASAP! Thank you for showing your club support! Funny Pics? If you have a funny picture of your dog (probably doing something they shouldn t be???), send it to the bulletin editor. We re always looking for something amusing to use when space is available. Any questions, contact Mindy at mldt@earthlink.net or 909.628.8289. Note: The Great Dane Club of California recognizes that individual members may support any Great Dane Rescue efforts they choose; however, the Great Dane Club of California as a Club endorses the Great Dane Club of America s Rescue Programs.
Raffle Donations Needed GDCC Specialty Raffle Chairperson, Debi Romerosa, is coordinating our annual raffle at our upcoming GDCC Specialties. If you have an item to donate or would like to make a $$ donation, please contact Debi at debiromerosa@verizon.net. Thank you in advance for your club support! GDCC Club T-Shirts Page 4 Debi Romerosa is working on a proposal for obtaining t-shirts (and other apparel) with the club logo embroidered. Her proposal will be discussed at the upcoming meeting. New GDCC Honorary Members Congratulations to Jackie White-Vorst and Jill Swedlow, our club s newest honorary members. Below is a short note from Jill she wanted to share with the membership: Dear Members of the GDCC: I was very surprised (and flattered) to receive the letter regarding having been named an honorary member of the GDCC. I don t feel that I ve really contributed much to our club over the years. Whereas people such as the Davises, Joy DeGruccio, Jackie White, Kathleen Twaits, Gene and Brucie Mitchell, and many others too numerous to name are far more deserving of this than I. In any case, I just wanted everyone to know that I am humbled and honored! Thank you very much. Sincerely, Jill Swedlow Bulletin Advertising Ads Showcase your dog in the bulletin and support the club! Payment for ads are as follows: Member Non-Member Front Cover $35.00 $45.00 Full Page $25.00 $35.00 Half Page $20.00 $30.00 It s on a first come-first-serve basis excluding previous reservation commitments. If you would like to include your ad in upcoming issues, please contact Mindy at MLDT@earthlink.net or (909) 628-8289 to submit your reservation! ~~ Cover Story ~~ lives up to her name. Urban Definiton of Zamara as follows: Very very cute, fun loving, smart, talented and has a great personality; you can never be bored when you are around her. So very true!! Zamara came into my life as I was dealing with new challenges and personal change. She is my first dog to handle in the show ring. Her confidence, outgoing personality and devotion continues to pull me through the highly competitive Great Dane ring. The last I see when I go to sleep and the first when I wake is Zamara...I am truly blessed to have her in my life.
Page 5 GVD, torsion, bloat, gastric dilatation-volvulus, bloat with stomach torsion, twisted stomach are all terms we as Great Dane breeders/ owners know all too well. The devastating results of this condition on our beloved breed can affect anyone of us. Fortunately research has been dedicated to finding answers as to why this happens and how to prevent it. I recently stumbled upon this public group on Facebook, Great Dane Bloat and Study. This group has alot of information, comparing past and ongoing study's, along with owners sharing their experiences and sharing ideas for us to try. This group is making a positive influence by educating, answering questions and supporting those of us who own Great Danes. Janet Lampe R.V.T. AKC Breeder of Merit www.lampedanes.com Announcements & Brags Our girl, Emoji finished with her 4th major on 2/25/18 under Ms. Janet Cohen at the Silver Bay Kennel Club show. She is now CH Creek Danes "N Providence's Iconic Expression. She s a star! Emoji is owned and loved by Debi and Gary Romerosa. FOR SALE: Great Dane size Soft Crate with carrying case Used 1 time excellent condition - Bought for 99.00 FOR SALE: Cargo Box New Never Used Looking for more than a black cargo box? Whether it's skis or snowboards, boots or flippers, clubs or rackets, or bats or balls - or dog food supplies. Nobody builds a stronger case for adventure. Our hard shell cargo carriers are marine grade fiberglass for unparalleled durability and low road noise. Listed 1000.00 Amazon For detailed information on both these items, please contact Janet Lampe at lampe_danes@yahoo.com.
Page 6 Dear Club Member, As Raffle Chairperson for the 2018 Specialty, I am appealing to all club members to support this fundraising event by assisting with the donation of either items (doggy or non-doggy), or mail a check to help purchase items for baskets or larger items to be offered individually. These donations will cover our major fund raising club event The Raffle! All items and donations should be to us by the middle of April in order to allow time to prepare the baskets. Items can be delivered to Gary and Debi Romerosa at any show or call to make arrangements with me at 559-410-1897. My address is 31305 Sherman Road, Menifee, CA 92584. debiromerosa@verizon.net Please make checks payable to: GDCC Raffle. As always, our sincere thanks for your support. Debi Romerosa Raffle Chairperson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please indicate what you can donate below and return a copy of this. I can donate items as follows: My check in the amount of $ is enclosed. I can donate and will bring my item to the Specialty. I can help work at the booth at the Specialty. Name: Phone:
CATALOG ADVERTISING AD DEADLINE: MAY 9, 2018 Color Ads Are Available!! Need Help In Getting Your Ads Done? Contact Mindy for assistance. If Self-Designed Ad Requirements: No More Than 300 dpi GIF or TIFF Format Size: 7.5 (H) x 4.5 (W) Full Page (includes 1 photo) $ 35 (B/W) $ 65 (Color) 1/2 Page (includes 1 photo) $ 25 (B/W) Inside Front Cover (Full-Page) Inside Back Cover (Full-Page) Outside Back Cover (Full-Page) Business Card (as is) $ 10 Breeders Directory Listing (may include Name, Address, Phone Number(s), E-Mail/Web-site, Kennel Name, Colors Bred) $ 55 (B/W) $ 85 (Color) $ 55 (B/W) $ 85 (Color) $ 55 (B/W) $ 85 (Color) $ 10 Each Additional Photo $ 10 Please make checks payable to the GDCC and mail with ads to: 5676 Francis Avenue Chino, Ca 91710 E-mail: MLDT@earthlink.net A.M. Show Judges (Thursday, 5/24/18): Conformation Judge: Mrs. Karen Des Jardins * Junior Showmanship: Mrs. Karen Des Jardins ** Sweepstakes Judge (AM Only): Mrs. Denise Matulich P.M. Show Judges (Thursday, 5/24/18): Conformation Judge: Mr. Peter Gaeta Show Entries Deadline: May 9, 2018 * There is no entry fee for Junior Showmanship