Volume E7 July 2011 Upcoming Events Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter Sept. 2-5, 2011 October 3-9, 2011 Southern Region Supported Entries Monroe Civic Center Monroe, LA 2011 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO October 7, 2011 Nov. 19-20, 2011 2011 GSCA General Membership Meeting (tentative) Purina Farms St. Louis, MO AKC Meet the Breeds (pending) Javits Convention Center New York City, NY Dec. 17-18, 2011 AKC Meet the Breeds (pending) Orlando Convention Center Orlando, FL July 5-8, 2012 Upcoming Events (continued) May 8-12, 2013 2012 GSCA National Specialty Texas Kennel Club Cluster Dallas, Texas 2013 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO Message From the President Regional Specialty Shows: Good for the Dogs, Good for the Club and GREAT for the Owners, Breeders and Handlers. Having read the reports from California and Arizona and having just returned from the Eastern Regional in Waynesburg, PA, I am pleased to report that these events were good for the dogs, good for the club and great for the owners, breeders and handlers. We all know the reasons for holding regional specialty shows are many and they vary depending on your place in the fancy. As it was in the beginning, AKC conformation shows, are the best place to evaluate your dogs and compare them to others. For puppy handlers, it may be the first chance for your dog to misbehave in public. All those handling classes and back-yard pretend dog shows just aren t the same as having a real judge, competition and other Giant owners laughing when your puppy decides to have a little fun on the down and backs. Class entries are always chasing majors and even the smallest GSCA regional specialty has a major for somebody. And, of course, the specials get to show that they are indeed, Special! The Waynesburg supported entry drew twenty entries over four days. The Arizona show had seventeen and California had twenty-one. These numbers have prompted a discussion
Message From the President (continued) as to maybe it isn t worth the effort when only twenty or so dogs turn out. I say, Of course it is, and I think I can make a good case for having even more regionals, not fewer. Yes, they are hard work. Ask Ginny Maese and Kim Demchak, ask Daryl Anderson or Maryann Bisceglia or Mike Rutkas. Anybody who has organized and worked through even the smallest regional will tell you that it is a lot of work. Don t forget the herding and tracking and performance events that are just as much work for even fewer entries. Again, all worth the effort. While it was great to see twenty Giant Schnauzers, it was even better to see at least that many GSCA members and former members. A few, like Doloris Wells, I had never met before. Others, like: Pierre Goulet and Marie Papin and Joann Dhanse are always a pleasure to see, if only infrequently. The judges could not have been more gracious and professional and it was truly a pleasure to meet them all. For many of us, outside of the National Specialty, this may be the only time this year we will be together. I think there is a richness of the Regional Dog Show or Performance Event that doesn t happen anywhere else in our sport. Say Hi to each other, have a meal together, a beverage, support your club, your breed and the sport of pure bred dogs. Doug Hill, President, GSCA Support the AKC Political Action Committee The American Kennel Club has taken the lead in supporting legislation across the country that protects the rights of responsible dog owners. The AKC Political Action Committee gives us an additional tool with which to interface with legislators. Through the PAC, we can demonstrate a unity of purpose that helps us advance a positive legislative agenda. The AKC PAC collects voluntary contributions from individuals and uses these donations to support candidates who defend dog owners' rights and can effectively influence legislation impacting animal owners. Your donation will be pooled with contributions from AKC club members across the country to strengthen our support for reasonable, enforceable laws that protect the health and welfare of purebred dogs and do not restrict the rights of breeders and owners who take their responsibilities seriously. (Above information was taken from the AKC website.) If you would like to make an individual donation to the AKC Political Action Committee or want more information, please go to www.akc.org/pac/. We encourage you to support these legislators that are working to protect our rights as dog owners. During the month of September, local and national clubs around the U.S. will be hosting AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days. AKC RDO Days is sponsored by Motel 6. Events such as the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program, AKC CAR Microchipping Clinics, Obedience/Rally/Agility demonstrations, and educational seminars are designed to be fun for the whole family, while promoting responsible dog ownership. The AKC will be hosting its own event in Raleigh, NC on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. For a list of events in your community, please go to www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/events. If your local club would like to participate in this event, registration is due August 1, 2011. All information and forms can be found at www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/. Please support your local kennel club in September. page 2
Giant Steps Performance Issue ~ August 2011 Submission deadline 7.31.2011 National Issue ~ November 2011 Submission deadline 10.31.2011 Breeders Issue ~ March 2012 Submission deadline 2.28.12 If you would like to place an ad, submit an article or picture, or have general questions, please contact Robin Greenslade or Doug Hill. Message From the Board The Judges Selection Committee has received and counted the 2012 National Specialty Judges ballots. Thank you to the Committee for all your hard work. Joan Anselm 25 Klaus Anselm 16 Edd Bivin 52 (No longer available; has accepted another assignment) Brad Child 21 Bill Shelton 38 (2012 National Specialty Judge) Total votes 152 The AKC will be holding a Meet The Breeds event at the 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando Convention Center, on December 17th & 18 th, 2011. If you would like to help organize and/or participate in the Giant Schnauzer booth, please contact the GSCA board at board@giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com. We will also be having a Meet The Breeds booth again this year at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY, on November 19 th & 20 th, 2011. All participants are welcome. Doug Hill will be coordinating this event please contact him if you are able to attend. Annual Registration Statistics for Giant Schnauzer Year Litters Dogs 2010 186 570 2009 231 650 2008 242 751 2007 260 860 2006 270 855 2005 274 1032 2004 308 1012 2003 240 962 2002 284 1021 2001 259 1038 Trophy sponsorships have been reduced. Donations/Sponsorships are still needed for the 2011 National Specialty. NEW MEMBER APPLICANTS Kappy Zahn 4612 Country Gables Ct. North Las Vegas, NV kapzahn@msn.com Sponsors: Sylvia Hammarstrom & Kim Demchak William B. Algee 32 Lakewood Circle Newark, DE thomasalgee@msn.com Sponsors: Maryann Bisceglia & Deb Zygula Christina Tommila 4800 State Route 4 Mascoutah, IL christina.tommila@gmail.com Sponsors: Mike & Sandy Rutkas page 3
Member Profile Name & Location Lisa Hawes, Canada Your Giants Name Rubin, Cheyenne and usually a celebrity guest dog; right now it s Abbey. How long have you been a GSCA member? Two years. How did you get into Giants? Used to be in West Highland White Terriers when my kids were small, then when my kids grew up my husband and I researched dogs to get back into a large breed, it had to be a Giant. Do you have other pets in addition to Giants? No, the Giants are enough. What do you do with your Giants? Conformation and basic obedience. If there is a club member that you would like to see featured in the Member Profile column, please send their name and contact information to Lori Clark. Do you have other hobbies besides dogs? Gardening, house renovations, and a huge hockey fan. What is your dog(s) favority treat and/or toy? Homemade liver and toys with stuffing that can be ripped out and left all over my house. What was the last dog-related thing you read? I read dog-related articles every day. The last book was Solving the Mystery s of Breed Type by Richard Beauchamp. What is the best advice anyone ever gave you about Giants? Take control and be in charge from the moment they walk into your house. If you don t have it from the start it s very difficult to take back. page 4
Eastern Regional Specialty ~ June 25, 2011 ~ Judge: Dr. Anthony D. DiNardo Best of Breed GCH KENRO'S FLEETING MOMENT Owner: Robin & Dwain Henderson Best of Winners SKANSEN'S HANNIBAL Owner: Robin Greenslade Best Opposite Sex to Best of Breed CH KENRO'S STEALING TIME Owner: Karen Mancini & Robin Greenslade Select Dog CH BEAR CREEK JACK O LANTERN CDX Owner: William B Algee Select Bitch GCH SKANSEN'S HAVANNAH Owner: Steven M Sansone & Cynthia M Sansone ~~~ Judge: Ms. Valli Rovenalt Best in Puppy Sweepstakes BIGFOOT'S MAIN ATTRACTION Owner: Doloris Wells & Susan K Butz Best in Opposite Sex to Best in Puppy Sweepstakes INGEBAR'S I WAS BORN THIS WAY Owner: Chris Jackson ~~~ A special thank you to everyone that donated their time, energy and money to help make the Eastern Regional Specialty a success! page 5
GSCA 2011 NATIONAL NEWS The premium will be sent to all club members. In the mail, to those who have already requested all club correspondence via USPS, electronically to the rest. If someone would like a premium sent by mail contact Bernie Tuerler, 360.666.5202, btsquard@aol.com by July 15, and your name and address will be provided to the trial secretary. There is a cost savings to the club by not mailing a premium to everyone. All events, except for the award s banquet, are at the Purina Farms Event Center. The Award s Banquet will be at the host hotel, Holliday Inn Six Flags. Purina Farms, 200 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO 63039. Host hotel: Holliday Inn, 4901 Six Flags Road, PO Box 999, Eureka MO 63025 (636) 938-6661 fax (636) 938-4774 Special room rate available for rooms reserved by Aug 25, 2011 Full hookup RV available at Purina Farms for $40/night. Indoor grooming space with power, available by reservation only, 5x10 $20; 10X10 $40 for the week. BBQ, Banquet, RV and Grooming space reservation/payments will be sent to Show Treasurer Sheila Lietz. The reservation form will be in the premium and future newsletters. Important dates: AUG 1 Premium list to be sent AUG 25 SEPT 14 OCT 3 & 4 OCT 5 OCT 6 OCT 7 OCT 8 OCT 9 Last day for special room rate at host hotel All entries close Deadline for donations with dedications to be published in the catalog Deadline for catalog advertising/etc. All breed agility, American Bouvier des Flanders Club. Morning - Obedience and Rally, Midwest I, Judge Ginger Kinion Afternoon - Obedience & Rally, National, Judge Jim Hamm Morning Obedience & Rally, Midwest II, Judge Jim Hamm Conformation & Sweepstakes, Midwest I, Judges: Paula Nykiel & Marianne Mazzenga General membership meeting, second floor of Events Center, 1/2 hour after completion of sweepstakes BBQ buffet in the same hall, $15.00/per person, following the meeting, $15/person Conformation & sweepstakes, National, Judges: Wilfried Lohmann & Robin Greenslade Annual banquet at host hotel, $35/person. Conformation, Midwest II, Judge Judith Goodin, followed by clean up and out by 1:30PM. The specialty is what we (all attendees) make it. We need donations for auction, silent auction and towards all expenses. A GIANT thanks to all who have already contributed. Monetary donation should be sent to Show Treasurer Sheila Lietz, 1338 Cherokee Ln., Ottawa, IL 61350, also contact Sheila if you wish to sponsor a specific trophy at: ((815) 579-1151 or snowshoeskl@sbcglobal.net. Donation items can be mailed to: Wendy Sheffler 1819 Charity Court, Fenton, MO 63026. page 6
Lodging There are more than 600 hotel rooms that accept pets within 15 minutes of Purina Farms. The closest, Travelodge Diamond Inn, has 168 rooms at ground level. The largest, Holiday Inn at Six Flags, has 188 rooms with most at ground level. DUE TO CHANGES IN SOME HOTEL & MOTEL POLICIES, BE SURE TO CHECK WITH THE HOTEL/MOTEL OF YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF THEY STILL ACCEPT DOGS HOTELS & MOTELS THAT WILL ACCEPT DOGS Holiday Inn (800) 782-8108 or (636) 938-6661 I-44 & Allenton Rd, 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka MO 63025 Indoor Pool, Fun Dome & Restaurants 10 miles East of Purina Farms Travelodge Diamond Inn (800) 782-8487 or (636) 742-3501 581 Hwy 100 E & Gray Summit Exit, Villa Ridge MO 63089 Eureka Super 8 (636) 938-4368 1733 W 5th St, Eureka MO 63025 Pool & Game Room 10 miles East of Purina Farms Econo Lodge Inn at Six Flags (800) 251-1962 or (636) 938-5348 1725 W 5th St, Eureka MO 63025 Pool & Mini Golf 10 miles East of Purina Farms Budget Lodging (636) 629-1000 866 S I-44 Outer Rd, St Clair MO 63077 20 miles West of Purina Farms Drury Inn (636) 343-7822 I-44 & Bowles Ave, 1088 South Highway Drive, Fenton MO 63026 30 miles East of Purina Farms Pear Tree Inn (636) 343-8820 I-44 & Bowles Ave, 1100 S Highway Dr, Fenton MO 63026 30 miles East of Purina Farms OTHER HOTELS IN THE AREA Comfort Inn (636) 257-4600 1320 Thornton St., Pacific MO 63069 5 miles East of Purina Farms Quality Inn (636) 257-8400 1400 West Osage St., Pacific MO 63069 5 miles East of Purina Farms Wildwood Town Center Hotel (636) 733-9100 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 15 miles North of Purina Farms CAMPGROUNDS THAT WILL ACCEPT DOGS Jellystone Park (636) 938-5925 10 miles East of Purina Farms KOA Campground (636) 257-3018 Old Rt 66-10 miles East of Purina Farms Pin Oak Creek (636) 451-5656 4 Miles South of Show Site Robertsville State Park (636) 257-3788 10 miles South of Purina Farms Drury Inn (314) 576-9966 I-270 & Dorsett Rd, St Louis MO 63043 40 miles East of Purina Farms page 7
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ June 14, 2011 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Bernie Tuerler, Howard Postovit, Lori Clark, Kim Demchak, Michael Rutkas, Maryann Bisceliga, Greg Reyna Call to Order: 8:36pm EDT Approval of Minutes: Report from the Secretary: none Report from the Treasurer: Mike made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from 5.10.11. Bernie seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Account Balance as of 5.31.11 Wells-Fargo Checking (La Grande-operating account): $35,986.17 Wells-Fargo Checking (La Grande-for Pay Pal Transfers): $1,339.50 Wells-Fargo Savings (La Grande-operating account): $50,945.95 Wells-Fargo Savings (Doris Redmann): $10,207.01 The following is the balance of an account GSCA has set up with Pay Pal for purchases from our web site: $292.02 BALANCE OF THE ABOVE ACCOUNTS: $98,770.65 The following are two accounts that have been opened for 2011 specialties: 2011 National and Midwest (Sheila Lietz treasurer): $1,472.75 2011 Western (CA) Specialty (Daryl Anderson, treasurer): $930.18 2011 Eastern Specialty (Ralph Anderson, treasurer): $500 The above are estimated balances based on the amount GSCA forwarded to start the account. MFS Stock fund balance as of 3.31.10: $9,318.35 This stock was donated by Ken Bonine in Fall 2009. Chase CD, value as of 11.3.10: $5,852.21 Due to renew on 8.3.11. ESTIMATE BALANCES OF SPECIALTY, STOCK and CD ACCOUNTS: $18,073.49 TOTAL OF CHECKING, SAVINGS, SPECIALTY, AND STOCK ACCOUNTS: $116,844.14 All accounts have been closed in Plano except the Chase CD. I am forwarding Doug the signature card. Report from the Committees: none Old Business: Rescue Dispersal Mr. Ken Bonine has requested that we no longer hold the money he donated but instead, immediately distribute it in the following way: 50% of value to HT-Z, 25% to Valley of the Sun and the remaining 25% will be held until we determine if the southern rescue group is no longer in business and then we will decide how to distribute the final amount. Howard made a motion to keep the MFS Stock fund open after the dollars have been distributed. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Howard made a motion to follow Mr. Bonine s request and distribute the money in the following way: 50% of value to HT-Z, 25% to Valley of the Sun and the remaining 25% will be held until we determine the status of the southern rescue group. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. page 8
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ June 14, 2011 (continued) Permanent Medallion Maryann and Bernie have been working with Jim Gion, the medallion artist, about a smaller coin medallion, maybe in pewter. Bernie met with Jim. The coins can be done with a $1,800-2,000 set up charge, and the coins would be $10-15 each. Jim said that pewter is not a good metal to use for these castings. They do make a nice plastic version with a bronze finish that looks identical, weight being the only difference. The club currently has 4 8, 15 6, 6 4 medallions. Maryann will check with the Poodle club and English Cocker club to see where they get their medallions done. Unfinished Business: AKC Delegate Compensation review Howard sent an expense spreadsheet with proposed compensation for the AKC Delegate. Maryann made a motion to approve the following proposed AKC Delegate compensation: Regular meetings: up to $750 per meeting with a limit of $500 for travel, $250 for lodging and meals; AKC Invitational: up to $1050, with a limit of $500 for travel and $250 +$100 each additional day not to exceed $550 for lodging and meals. Howard seconded. Motion passed unanimously. AKC Delegate There were two interested members, but one withdrew their name due to the financial implications. Doug made a motion to appoint Kim Demchak as the AKC Delegate. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 2011 National Specialty Member Questions: Since the National Specialty is a little less than 4 months away, I have a couple of questions that need answering since I have not been able to find information on the specialty website. First of all, it has been noted on the AKC web site that our National Specialty is pending judges approval. What exactly does this mean? All foreign judges have to be voted on. The AKC Board will be voting on Wilfried Lohmann mid-june. Also, will Premium Lists be sent out this year to all club members? Yes, the premium will be sent to all club members. Electronically to those who have email on file; by mail to the people on the roster that have requested to be sent all club correspondence by mail; and those who specifically request that a premium be mailed. There will be information in this month s newsletter addressing this. This process saves an estimated $500 and is a financially prudent use of the funds available for this specialty. Lastly, I have not found information on the specialty website concerning the banquet, RV parking and related costs. All costs will be published in the June newsletter. Also, could you please let me know when the members will most likely see information on the events happening in October for the Giant Schnauzer specialties. Event information can be found on the 2011 National Specialty website, as well as upcoming newsletters. 2011 Eastern Regional Specialty Maryann is getting a headcount for a dinner Saturday evening. 2012 National & Southern Regional Specialty (July 5-8, 2012) Kathleen and Cristi are working with the Holiday Inn on room reservations. Gabriel and Trevor are going to do the Sweepstakes. 2013 National Specialty Working on nailing down the Obedience judges. page 9
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ June 14, 2011 (continued) Election of New Member: Kim McCool, Davenport, IA; Sponsors: Mike Rutkas & Craig Axel Mike made a motion to approve Kim McCool as a new member. Lori seconded. Motion passed unanimously. New Business: Nominated Awards Lori compiled the list of nominations to date and emailed it to the board. Outstanding Giant Schnauzer Award Kim made a motion to approve the two nominations for the Outstanding Giant Schnauzer Award. Mike seconded. Doug yes; Howard yes; Kim yes; Maryann yes; Lori yes; Mike yes; Greg yes; Bernie abstained. Motion passed. Lady Fergie Award Kim made a motion to approve the nomination for the Lady Fergie Award. Bernie seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Prinz Wilhelm Award Bernie made a motion to approve the nomination for The Prinz Wilhelm Award. Lori seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Dedicated Service Award Maryann made a motion to approve the first nomination for the Dedicated Service Award. Kim seconded. Doug yes; Howard yes; Kim yes; Maryann yes; Lori yes; Mike yes; Greg yes; Bernie abstained. Motion passed. Kim made a motion to approve the second nomination for the Dedicated Service Award. Howard seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Doug made a motion to approve the third nomination for the Dedicated Service Award. Maryann seconded. Doug yes, Bernie yes, Lori yes, Howard yes, Maryann yes, Mike yes, Kim no, Greg absent. Motion passed. AKC Sportsmanship Award - Kathie Anderson Sportsmanship Award Maryann made a motion to approve the nomination for the AKC Sportsmanship/Kathie Anderson Sportsmanship Award. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. AKC Canine Health Foundation AKC CHF to allocate $423.70 to a particular Research Project(s). The board will review the list of research projects to determine which project most benefits our breed. Invitation to AKC National Parent Club Canine Health Conference August 12-14, 2011 in St Louis. Lori will contact AKC to find out how many folks can attend and then email the board to determine who would like to attend. Giant Schnauzer Foundation Donation to AKC Political Action Committee (AKC PAC). Lori will include information in the newsletter along with a link to the AKC PAC website. AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Any day in September. Doug will work up a flyer. AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Meet the Breed This year the event will be in Orlando, Florida, December 17 & 18, 2011. page 10
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ June 14, 2011 (continued) Giant Steps/Newsletter Member Question #1: Are there any plans to archive the past issues of Giant Steps in the Members Only section? Yes Also can there be information related to Giant steps (pricing) for adverts or deadlines for article submission placed in members only section? I can t seem to find any information regarding the club publication on the website. If it s already there can someone send me the link. The pricing guidelines and deadlines will be printed in the next issue of Giant Steps, as well as the website. Member Question #2: Can you tell me when the deadline for next steps is, and is there a performance steps deadline for 2011? Doug will determine date. Member Question #3: If Giant Steps isn t printed and mailed will dues be lowered? No. Executive Session: Adjournment: Howard made a motion to go into Executive Session at 10:41 EDT. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Lori made a motion to leave Executive Session at 10:56 EDT. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Kim made the motion to adjourn. Maryann seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 12:13pm EDT. Respectfully submitted, Lori Clark GSCA Secretary Giant Schnauzer Club of America Officers and Committees President Doug Hill Giant Steps Editor Robin Greenslade Vice President Kim Demchak Giant Store Karen Child Treasurer Howard Postovit Health/Heredity Carie May-Bowers Secretary Lori Clark Information Center Marianne Mazzenga Eastern Region Director Maryann Bisceglia Judges Education Steve Fox Southern Region Director Greg Reyna Judges Selection Vicki Kallett & Cindy Wallace Midwest Region Director Mike Rutkas Membership Bill Combs Western Region Director Vacant Newsletter Editor Lori Clark Past President Bernie Tuerler Agility Points Tabulation Sherri Hurm Adoption & Rescue Vacant Breed Points Tabulation Marina Raukhverger AKC Delegate Robin Greenslade Obedience Pts Tabulation Bonnie Postovit AKC Legislative Liaison Robert K. Darden II Rally/Tracking/Herding Marjana Callery Points Tabulation AKC Gazette Columnist Greg Reyna Performance Events Laura Feldt Archives Peggy Gumm Public Education Vacant Awards/Trophies Linda Hurst Temperament Testing Cricket Zink Breed Education Olga Gagne Webmaster Aaron DeVandry Breeders Education Maryann Bisceglia Ways & Means Karen Child Congratulatory Marnie Lowe page 11
Photo acknowledgements: Cooper CH C-J-Starrs Cooperstown MVP & Riley Rusters Apache Rose CGC, photo by Lori Clark (cover page, top center); Shadow, photo by Joanne Thompson (cover page, middle left) Kathi Seaman & CH Momentumm After Dark V. Ruster VCD2, UD, GO, RE, AX, MXJ, OF, CGC, photo by Lori Clark (page 3) Cheyenne, photo by Lisa Hawes (page 4) Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. is a Member Club Eastern Regional Specialty Best of Breed lineup and Puppy Sweeps, photos by Doug Hill (page 5) Kathie Anderson at Dixon, CA show, photo by Daryl Anderson (this page) Photos are always welcome! Please send them to Lori Clark at loriclark612@gmail.com. Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. Lori Clark, GSCA Secretary 15465 NW Perimeter Drive Beaverton, OR 97006