May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, The gladness of Christmas give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love. ~Author Unknown November/ December 2014 Editor-Joanne Forster, 2186 S. Elkton Rd, Elkton, MI 48731 Ph. (989)-375-4106 Email: jofor@airadv.net On Christmas Morning... Inside This Issue Cover Story Next Meeting Info Calendar of Events and Whelping Box Show Calendar Christmas Without My Dog Officers 2014 President: Susan Quinn Vice Pres.: Diane Gardner Secretary: Donna Giles Treasurer: Sue Schauer Pg.1 pg.2 pg.3 pg.4 pg.5 I wish, For every dog searching trash cans for breakfast, a filled bowl with his name printed in bright letters. For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained in a frozen yard, a soft, warm bed with a person snoring gently nearby. For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a soiled run, a forever home, filled with sounds and smells of family. For every Christmas puppy given today, a tolerant, caring owner who won t abandon you as you grow into a real dog. For every ailing pet, enough money for your owner to pay the bills to make you well. For every lost dog, a clear, safe road, and well marked path, to lead you home. For every old and tired friend, a warm fire, and a soft bed, to ease your aches and pains. And, For every Heart Dog at the Bridge, a moment when you know that you are remembered today, missed again, and loved forever. - Author unknown
MSCM Christmas Party Saturday, December 6, 2014 Coral Gables Restaurant 2838 E. Grand River Avenue East Lansing, MI Ph. (517)337-1311 Dinner, Business Meeting, Election of Officers, Presentation of Awards, & Christmas Party with Gift Exchange and Games! For the Gift Exchange bring a wrapped gift marked for a lady or man. Limit $12 Dinner at 4:00 pm. Open Menu Business Meeting and Party to follow! As Always, Guests are Welcome!! E-mail or call Karin Jaeger by December 4th to let her know that you are coming (karinjaeger@voyager.net) (517-351-0412) Directions: Take I-96 to Exit 110 (Okemos Rd.) Go North on Okemos Rd. to M-43 (Grand River Ave.) Businesses on that corner include: Bennigan s Restaurant, Marathon Gas Station, BP/Amoco Station. Turn Left on to M-43 (Grand River). After the bridge over the railroad tracks, there is a traffic light at Park Lake Rd. and another at Northwind Dr. (there s a Farmer Jack s on the southwest corner of the intersection). Coral Gables entrance is the 4th on the right following this light (after Tom s Party Store, a Hollywood Video & the new Oriental Market). If you get to the Brookfield Shell gas station, you ve gone too far.
Page 3 2014 Calendar of Important Events The Whelping Box No litters to announce at this time NOVEMBER 30 MSCM Membership EXPIRES TODAY if dues are unpaid! DECEMBER 4 Reservations due today for the Christmas Banquet. Call Karin (517-351-0412) or email (karinjaeger@voyager.net) DECEMBER 6 MSCM Christmas Banquet & Awards-Coral Gables Restaurant, East Lansing 4:00 p.m. (Details on page 3) The quality of your litter should not only be evaluated by the best in the litter.but by the least. If you are breeding quality animals, even your pets should be good examples of the breed! Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. -Calvin Coolidge
Page 4 Show Calendar MY HEART BELONGS TO A SCHNAUZER Obedience & Rally 2015 Jan. 15-18 Obed & Rally Livonia/Oakland Cty KC Closes 12-31 Feb. 20 Rally, 21-22 Obed Sportsmen s DTC Warren, MI Closes 2-4 Agility Jan. 2-4 CCDAC Closes 12-19 Jan. 9-11 Mid MI Cocker Club Midland, MI Closes 12-26 Jan. 15-18 OCKC Novi, MI Closes 12-24 Jan. 23-25 Weimaraner Club Closes 1-7 Siberian Husky Club Closes 1-28 Feb. 20-22 CCCAC Closes 2-4 Feb. 27-28, March 1 Sportsmen s DTC Closes 2-12 Conformation Dec. 11-14 Richland Co. KC, Medina KC, Western Reserve Cleveland, OH Closed January 15-18, 2015, Livonia KC, Oakland KC Novi, MI Closes12-31 Bushy, flowing moustache, With eyes that pierce your heart Protective and intelligent A friend right from the start. A dog who loves to romp and play, so spirited and fun, Yet always there to listen To your cares when day is done. A charming disposition Affectionate and sweet A Schnauzer shares my world each day, And makes my life complete. -- Unknown Jan. 30-31 & Feb. 1 CCDAC Lapeer, MI Closes 1-16 Feb. 6-8 AADTC Closes 1-23 Feb. 13-15 Mail to: Lynn Baitinger 5400 Orion Rd. Rochester, MI 48306-2549 MSCM TROPHY DONATION FORM Amount- Check Number Donor s Name- Address-
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER CLUB OF MICHIGAN is a bi monthly publication January-February March-April May-June July-August September-October November-December The objective of the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Michigan is to advance the principals and scientific practices in the breeding of purebred Miniature Schnauzers: foster co-operation between breeder, owner, and veterinarian; encourage the exchange of information and experience among the club members and between show-giving clubs; to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows and matches; and to encourage the adherence to the high standards of conduct and to the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. We re on the Web! Www.miniatureschnauzerclubofmichigan.org Christmas Without My Dog The tree is all trimmed. The gifts are all wrapped. The hymns are all sung, And the travel plans mapped. And still there's a sadness That lies in your heart, For a dog that was lost And a love now apart. A stocking is missing, With toys and a treat. A lap is now empty, A space at your feet. Yet remember this season God's small gift to you, Wonderful memories To treasure life through. 2014 Ch. Jacqueminot J'Escarlet Pour Donnella Scarlet Ch. Jofor s Better Things To Do Terri Ch. Jofor s What s It To You Walker Jofor s It Matters To Me Faith Ch. Loneacre s Just A Wonder Justin Mythago s Lasto Beth Nin Kaleb