Pioneer Tails Pioneer Valley Kennel Club, Inc P.O. Box 407, Greenfield, MA 01302 March 2018 PVKC Wants YOU!! Open Positions Available Please Volunteer Secretary Board Position attends meetings (Board and General), takes meeting minutes, maintains minutes Awards Chair Collects and processes information for our Awards Dinner. Once a year commitment Program Chair Co-ordinates 7 General Annual Meetings. Finds topic and presenter for 3 of those meetings. Trophy Chair Collects and processes information on trophies for our two All Breed Shows. Loaded with Time Sensitive Information and Forms PLEASE Take Note Trophies for Summer Show Deadline March 30 Page 6 Health Clinic Form for 2018 Deadline Apr 14 Page 7 Awards Form for titles completed in 2017 Deadline Apr 15 Pages 9 & 10 Farm Dog Test Closing Deadline June 7 Page 5 Tracking Clinic & Tracking Schedule Time to break out those tracking harnesses and hit the fields! Pages 11 & 12 March 19th General Meeting Canceled
President s Message Spring! The cold is gone, the snow is gone. The mud will soon be gone. Time to start looking forward to all of the events that PVKC has planned - the All Breed Show, The Farm Dog Trial, The Health Clinic, etc, etc. PVKC is a very active club, participating in so many varied activities there is something for everyone. However, we can t continue to put on these events without the assistance of our club members. Please take time to volunteer. If you want to participate in the All Breed show, then help out at the Farm Dog Trial. A list of our events can be found on the calendar at our website (and on page 8 or this newsletter). Contact the event Chairperson and offer your assistance, there are many jobs that require little knowledge of the event, but are critical to the success of the event. We are also looking for a new club Secretary, a Program Chairperson, a Trophy Chairperson, and an Awards Chairperson. Please let me know if you might be interested in any of these positions. Get out and enjoy the Spring with your best friend! Lori President: Lori Carver (802) 338-2857 Vice President: Linda Gagnon (978) 544-8933 Recording Secretary: Sue Meachem (802) 257-7532 Correspondence Secretary: Sue Meachem (802) 257-7532 PVKC Contacts Membership Chair: Marcia Evans (413) 221-7577 Training Information: : Judith Suarez (802) 722-9848 Breeder Referral: Request information with a contact form via www.pioneervalleykennelclub.com Treasurer: Darci Lee Brown (413) 498-5006 Board of Directors: Catherine Lee (413) 534-6121 Gail Kenny (413) 253-2490 Marcia Evans (413) 221-7577 Cyndi Bussey (978) 277-9224 Sheila Blanker (413) 498-5704 Jason Mazzone (413) 628-0178 AKC Delegate: Peg Vohr (413) 498-2609 Training Chair: Judith Suarez (802) 722-9848 -2- Web Page: www.pioneervalleykennelclub.com Newsletter Contacts: PioneerTails Deadlines Apr 25, 2018 For advertising contact Judith Peg Vohr (413) 498-2609 Judith Suarez (802) 722-9848; handart@sover.net
Show & Member NEWS PEG VOHR From Doris Meadowcroft B Introducing Darcroft NCIS New Girl in Town V Corney's Corner (Ellie). Shown here picking up her 4 th major at the end of October. Thank you Michael for taking such good care of my dogs & showing them so expertly. Of course, she blew coat the following week & is now naked. She will be bred in December. (Co-owned with Edna Corney) Sharon Domier reports B Sapphire, Larkslane Blisshollow Sapphire BN RA FDC CGC TKI earned her first major at the Great Barrington Kennel Club show. We are still not showing with confidence, but this is a good first step. She now has 5 points! Sharon Domier would like to thank the generous coaches at the Wednesday night handling sessions for their help. HIT B for Intermediate. At United States Canine Scent Sports' trial at Tova Training on February 24, Dorianne Almann s Taika was in two Elements and two games. She placed 2 nd in threecintermediate Container and Vehicle and Go The DistanceCand qualified in Heap O=Hides. And, if that wasn=t special enough, she was Intermediate HIT! The judge was Rose Decie. Taika s debut in AKC Scent Work trials (Great Barrington Kennel Club, February 3 & 4, 2018) saw her qualify in her Novice Container and Exterior searches under Judge Liz Lynch and under Judge Cynthia Fox, qualify in Novice Exterior. Under Judge Laurey Weiner, she earned 3 rd place in Novice Container. USCSS held a two-day trial January 27 & 28. On January 27, Taika earned her Novice titles in Interior (IN) and Container (4th place in Container; CN) under Judge Kathleen Steffens. Under Judge Kara Kulpa, Taika earned her Novice Vehicle (VN) title. On Sunday, Taika was HIT Intermediate level--she earned three third places (Go the Distance and Intermediate Vehicle and Interior) and qualified in Intermediate Container. Judges were Peg Grey, Michelle Sargis and Kathleen Steffens. The trial was held at Tails-u-Win! Canine Center in Manchester, CT. In her Performance Scent Dogs= Excellent Container search at Tova on January 6, Taika earned a 1 st place under Judge Cynthia Fox. And, Dorianne Almann s Jib earned his UP, UP500, UP750 and UP1000 from Dog Scouts of America for pack hiking a total of 1,000 miles in 2017. -3-
Sam Newton Once upon a time, some 10 or 11 years ago, Sam Newton turned the editor job of this newsletter over to me. What I remember best, besides being loved up by multiple gorgeous cats, was her willingness to suspend her grave doubts that I a brand new PVKC member could pull this off with the same ease and confidence that she handled the job. Of course, in many ways, she was right to have doubts in those days Sam was at the center of all things communications for PVKC. She did the newsletter and she set up our very first website (back when that was hard to do). She knew every one, every event, and every nuance of all the behind the scenes action. Luckily for me, she stuck by me and eventually, I do think, she convinced herself I could carry on. In recent years Sam was forced to take a fairly restricted role in PVKC events. But I do remember her smiling face with our Show trophies at many shows and I know the tracking folks owe many food events to her organizing grace. Despite many physical restrictions, Sam simply got on with what needed doing. She did all she could for as long as she could. Her RA and its complications were never an excuse to avoid helping out this club in any way she could. Dorianne Almann summed it up nicely I first met Sam in 2004 at any rate, that's the date on the oldest paperwork I have on file with her name on it when I joined the club. Sam was so welcoming to me one who, up until that time, had had pet, not competition, dogs. Her dry wit, sly sense of humor, and matter-of-fact approach were fun. Her energy was inspiring. Her grace under trying circumstances was admirable. If you are new to PVKC and did not know Sam I am sorry. Because you really did miss knowing a strong, lovely woman who was a serious credit to the everyday world of dogs (and cats!). And, I can not believe than in my huge photo storage I am unable to find a decent picture to publish. But I do have a picture of Chewy tracking and that may be the best summary of all. Chewy tracking (and titling in the sport) amazing! First, let me thank you all for your support, friendship, and love to my wife and to me. Sam was a fighter... never complaining and always trying to do what she had set out to accomplish. Her arthritis was just a small challenge to her. She had over come setbacks in the past, but no medical miracles could help this time. Sam was admitted to the hospital on Thursday, January 4 th and succumbed to complications on January 11 th. Sam loved cats and dogs often fostering tiny kittens from local animal shelters. Having show dogs, over the years, was a real love. And she enjoyed being a member of the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club. Let me conclude by saying I could not have asked for a better 50 years of marriage and 5 years of dating. I will truly miss her until we meet again. -4-
Pioneer Valley Kennel Club Certified Farm Dog Test (AKC LICENSED EVENTS # 2018164504 & # 2018164505) Farm Dog Certified All Breeds and All-American Dogs welcome to enter Sunday, June 24th, 2018 Whately Auction Barn, 353 Long Plain Rd, Whately, MA 01093 Entries close: Wednesday, June 7th, 2017, at 5:00 PM. Premium Available at https://www.pioneervalleykennelclub.com/certified-farm-dog-trials.html PVKC All Breed Show April 21, 2018 BIG E, W Springfield MA Don t wait to be asked - Contact the following committee chairs to offer your assistance: Show Chair & Set-up/Clean-up Lori Carver- Show Chair - 802-338-2857 seabreez13@hotmail.com Hospitality Nanette Prideaux - Hospitality - 508-347-9674 sarananp@earthlink.net Breed Stewards Linda Gagnon - 978-544-8933 wetacres@net1plus.com Special Call Desperately Seeking Stewards We are in extreme need of Conformation Stewards this year. Please, please offer your time. NOW is when we need you! Please Help We re begging you! -5-
PVKC TROPHY DONOR FORM August 2018 POINT SHOW & OBEDIENCE TRIAL Arrange now to offer trophies at our annual SUMMER show for your favorite breed in conformation or obedience. We appreciate your support - and so will the lucky winners! Deadline for Trophy Donations is March 30, 2018 Available with the PVKC logo are PVKC Medallion... $3.00 Coffee Mug...$3.50 I5 oz. Clear Stein...$5.00 Key Chain...$5.00 Available Rosettes are Rosettes are offered for Best of Breed or Variety in all breeds with 5 or more entries. They may be offered to other breeds or classes within a breed, at the cost of $5.00 per rosette. If you want ribbons for Supported entries or Specialties, please contact Darci for availability. PVKC Group Chairs PVKC will be offering PVKC Chairs for the following: Each Breed Group, Best Junior. To offer Group First you will need to make a cash donation to PVKC in the amount of $50.00. Group trophies will then be offered in your name. Please designate which Chair you would like to sponsor. AND please write the exact wording you wish used for these specific trophies such as Donated by, In memory of, etc. in the space provided. This year PVKC will be offering a special Rosette and small additional gift for Reserve Best Junior. The price to offer this award in your name is $ 20.00 Deadline Mar 30, 2018 Mail the form below, along with your check (made out to the PVKC, Inc.), to: Lori Carver, 91 Michael Sears Rd, Belchertown MA 01007 If you have questions, e-mail Lori at seabreeze13@hotmail.com Deadline Mar 30, 2018 TROPHY DONATION TO 2018 PVKC POINT SHOW & OBEDIENCE TRIAL I hereby agree to offer the trophies listed on this form Donation: DONATED BY/FOR: Date Signature Telephone Number: * AKC rules read: Donors of trophies must state value of same or define offering as follows: Sterling Silver, Silver-plated, Bronze, Copper, etc. The Trophy Committee reserves the right to approve trophy contributions before their inclusion in the premium list.
Pioneer Valley Kennel Club 2017 All Breed Health Clinic Sunday, April 29, 2018 9am to 3pm Held at: North County Veterinary Clinic, Inc. 1182 Bernardston Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301 CAER (Eye exams) Cost: $40.00 for CAER Dr. Alexandra van der Woerdt, DVM, DACVO Animal Medical Center, NY, NY CARDIAC Cost: $42.00 auscultation ONLY; $220.00 echocardiogram (includes auscultation) Dr. Tia Casagrande, MS, DVM, DACVIM Casagrande Cardiology, PLLC, Arlington, MA MICROCHIP Cost: $35.00 Dr. Sheila Morrissey North County Veterinary Clinic, Greenfield, MA THYROID Cost: $90.00 via Michigan State Lab Dr. Sheila E. Morrissey North County Veterinary Clinic, Greenfield, MA CHIC DNA BANKING Cost: $20.00 blood sample DNA banking through CHIC for research purposes (NOT DNA parentage) Dr. Sheila E. Morrissey North County Veterinary Clinic, Greenfield, MA Pre-registration is required by April 14, 2017 Pre-Payment is required by 5pm, April 27, 2017 For Test Details, Registration Information, and Payment Options please go to http://www.pioneervalleykennelclub.com/he alth-clinic.html -7-
PVKC Calendar of Events 2018 Newsletter Deadline April 25, 2018 March No Board of Directors Meeting General Meeting Monday, March 19 April Board of Directors, Apr 2 PVKC All-Breed Show April 21; Springfield PVKC Health Clinic, April 29 May No Board of Directors Meeting Tracking Clinic May 12 &13 Awards Banquet May 21 June Board of Directors, June 4 Farm Dog Test, June 24 July No Board of Directors Meeting PVKC Picnic; July 22 August PVKC All-Breed Show August 4, Greenfield MA Board of Directors, Aug 13 September No Board of Directors Meeting PVKC Agility Trials, Sept 15-16 PVKC Rally Trial, Sept 16 General Meeting, Sept 17 PVKC Tracking Test, Sept 23 October Board of Directors, Oct 1 Annual Election & General Meeting Banquet Monday, October 15 November No Board of Directors Meeting December Board of Directors, Dec 3 PVKC Holiday Party, Dec 10 Planned No current Date Information Canine Good Citizen Test (Fall) Trick Dog Title Test (Fall) AKC Delegates AKC Elections Peg Vohr (pegvohr@earthlink.net ) I will be attending the AKC Delegates= Meeting on March 12/13. We will be electing candidates to fill four vacancies on the AKC Board of Directors. If anyone has comments pro or con on a particular candidate, I would appreciate your input. Class of 2019 Ron Menaker, Delegate Memphis KC Class of 2022 Robert Amen, Greater St. Louis Training Club C. Ashby, Delegate United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club James Dok, Delegate Gig Harbor KC Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Richmond Dog Fanciers Club, Inc. Christopher L Sweetwood, Delegate Trap Falls KC Harold ARed@ Tatro, Delegate Fort Worth KC Ann Wallin, Delegate Atlanta KC -8-
Pioneer Valley Kennel Club 2016 ANNUAL AWARDS APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018 PVKC offers plaques and/or certificates to commemorate the titles earned by our club members dogs. The awards are presented at our meeting in May. Please complete this form and return to Lori Carver, 91 Michael Sears Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007. Titles and awards must have been completed between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. The member must have been an owner of the dog at the time the title or award was earned. We are not responsible for awards that are not reported in WRITING on this form. Please include a copy of title certificate, for verification. Member Name: Telephone Number Address Email address PVKC activities participated in during 2017 I would prefer to receive a certificate and have a donation made to Franklin County Sheriff's Dog Shelter & Adoption Center in the name of Yes No Dog s Registered Name (Please print) Breed: Date of Birth: CHAMPIONSHIP ATTAINED (Please Circle) BREED FIELD OBEDIENCE AGILITY TRACKING LIST KENNEL CLUB (AKC, CKC, etc) PERFORMANCE TITLE OBTAINED (Please Circle Type) OBEDIENCE AGILITY FIELD HERDING LURE COURSING EARTHDOG TRACKING RALLY LIST TITLE (Companion Dog, Novice Agility, etc) LIST KENNEL CLUB (AKC, CKC, All-American, etc) PERFORMANCE TITLE OBTAINED FROM A PARENT BREED CLUB: LIST TITLE (Draft Dog, etc) AWARD FOR HIGHEST SCORING OBEDIENCE DOG - (please circle type) - AKC Show Show Show Date Date Date Score Score CKC Score -9-
AWARD FOR BEST IN SHOW (please circle type): AKC CKC Specialty Show Date AWARD FOR HIGH IN TRIAL (please circle type): AKC CKC Specialty Show Date AWARD FOR MOST GROUP FIRSTS (please circle type): AKC CKC NUMBER (attach list of shows and dates) AWARD FOR MOST GROUP PLACEMENTS (please circle type): AKC CKC NUMBER (attach list of shows and dates) AWARD FOR MOST BEST OF BREED OR VARIETY PLACEMENTS (please circle type): AKC CKC NUMBER (attach list of shows and dates) AWARD FOR MOST PLACEMENTS IN ONE OR MORE PERFORMANCE AREAS (please circle type): AKC CKC NUMBER (attach list of shows and dates) AWARD FOR HIGHEST SCORING JUNIOR IN OBEDIENCE Show Date Score AWARD FOR HIGHEST PLACING JUNIOR IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Show Date Placement BREEDER S AWARD for breeders who produce 3 or more titled dogs in one year. (Please attach list of dogs and titles.) NOTE: for this award, a dog may be counted only once in its lifetime, i.e., if a dog s AKC Championship has already been counted in any year, any future titles for that dog cannot be counted. A certificate will be awarded to dogs who complete a Canine Good Citizen Test, Herding Instinct Certificate, Temperament Test, Therapy Dog Test, Carting Certificate, Working Aptitude Certificate, Certificate of Conformation Assessment or other certificate of achievement. Award Date WAS THE AWARD OBTAINED BY A BREEDER-OWNER-HANDLER YES NO PLEASE INCLUDE ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE SURROUNDING THIS AWARD. (First dog, Finished title from Bred by Exhibitor Class, Veteran Dog completing an Agility Title, etc. -10-
PIONEER VALLEY KENNEL CLUB BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEGINNER TRACKING CLINIC May 12 and 13, 2018 Location: Bernardston, MA Instructor: Dorie Viguers, AKC Judge This clinic is designed for both beginner and advanced beginner dogs. The advanced beginner dogs should have been introduced to tracking either at a beginning clinic or at home. It will be assumed that these dogs know what tracking is about and can follow a stranger s track that has aged between one-half and one hour and have been introduced to at least an open turn. The clinic will build on this basic knowledge and work toward right angle turns and longer tracks as well as starting routines, restarting your dog, and dealing with problem situations. Instruction for handlers will continue work on line handling, track laying, and map making. Lunch and a light Breakfast are included in price. PVKC Member: $115.00 for 2 days Non-Member: $135.00 for 2 days $65.00 for Saturday $80.00 for Saturday Audit: $60.00 for 2 days Audit: $70.00 for 2 days $35.00 for Saturday $45.00 for Saturday There is only room for 12 people with one dog each. Make checks payable to PVKC and send to Dorie Viguers, 43 Eden Trail, Bernardston, MA 01337 by April 18, 2018. PVKC Members and handlers attending for two days have first priority. Name Address Phone E-mail Name of Dog & Breed Please check days attending: Saturday Sunday Please check your level: Beginner Advanced Beginner Do you have any diet restrictions? PLEASE INDICATE TRACKING EXPERIENCE: -5- -11-
PVKC Training Schedule PUPPY Kindergarten Classes: New Classes Begin - Saturday, March 10, 2018 Brattleboro, VT For information, please contact Judith (802) 722-9848 or handart@sover.net Please check our website for exact scheduling of 2018 classes. Update should be available in late December. www.pioneervalleykennelclub.com Vermont PVKC Classes: Obedience, Rally, & Breed Handling Wed Drop-in Classes running weekly Jan thru December Novice Obedience Saturday Drop-in Jan thru December 2018 No class Apr 21 Beginner & Adv Beginner Obedience New Classes starting Wed, March 21 For information, please contact: Judith Suarez at (802) 722-9848 handart@sover.net PVKC Tracking: Tracking Dates in Early 2018 Wednesdays: May 2, May 30 Thursdays: April 19, May 17 Saturdays: Mar 31, Apr 7, May 5, May 26 Sundays: Apr 15, Apr 22, May 20, June 3 PVKC Tracking Clinic May 12/13 (see page 11) Or Contact: Come! Dorie Viguers; dorieviguers@yahoo.com ; 413-648-9437 Winter Remember to check the PVKC Facebook Page for cancellations before coming to a Drop-in Class It s a Public Page anyone can access it!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/pioneer-valley-kennel-club/198067530208377