Westie Updates Vol. 4 No. 1 January 3, 2017

1 Westie Updates Vol. 4 No. 1 January 3, 2017 President s Message Hoping everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends! I have high hopes 2017 will be even better than 2016! Congratulations and welcome to the following members elected as new officers and directors of the WHWTCA: Kathy Farrell, 1st Vice-President; Lou Pacheco, 2nd Vice- President; Cathy Blacklock, Recording Secretary; Kristine Tarrer, Corresponding Secretary; Tom Barrie, Delegate; Patty Fleming, Director; Jan Parcel, Director; and Karen Shinoda, Director. I look forward to working with the entire board this year! Huge thanks to Kenny Fodill and Darlene Cox Davis for all of their hard work on the Board the past several years!!! Both of them will truly be missed! Fortunately for us, they will continue to serve as Committee Chairs for the National club. I wish to personally thank Lee Trudeau for her excellent leadership the past two years as President! She will still be involved in the board as Immediate Past President. Everyone that has ever been around Lee can see she has a true passion for the National club and her beloved westies. Between publishing the Westie Updates, working on the Imprint every quarter, working on the new National website, fundraising for the club and too many other activities to mention she truly lives and breathes westies! Definitely huge shoes to fill! I look forward to serving the membership this year! If you have any suggestions or comments feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you! With warm regards, Tracy Pancost President, WHWTCA

2 I would like to remind everyone that your 2017 Dues Statements went out and they are due back to me by January 1, 2017. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you and Happy Holidays to all. Cathy Blacklock Recording Secretary, WHWTCA 2389 Twin Lakes Dr. Uniontown, OH 44685 Tel: 330-618-7902 cajims@msn.com NEW MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON: Darlene Cox Davis 10119 N. 60th Street West Porter, OK 74454 918-688-0313 (cell) ridgmar@aol.com akc delegate s Report For any questions or concerns with regard to the AKC, please contact our Delegate: Contact Tom Barrie at: opeterrpan@aol.com

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4 Dues notice Life memebers NOTICE: Life members joining before 1975 do not pay dues.

5 Dues Statement Notice Imprint volunteers and rules A fillable Dues Statement / form will be placed on the WHWTCA website. Imprint Volunteers Features Coordinator and Contributor: Lisa Curry NJ lmcurry@gmail.com - Advertising Coordinator: Dawn Martin PA westie@ptd.net - Commercial Advertising: Dawn Martin Westie@ptd.net- Marketing Manager: Linda Servin MA lindajservin@comcast.net - National and Roving Show Results: Fred Askin MD faskin@jhmi.edu - Regional Club Coordinators (results and news): Jenny Auger Maw NM jennyaugermaw@gmail.com & Kenny Fodill VA heattman@msn.com - Text Coordinator & Circulation Manager: Charles Trudeau, CT ctrudeau@optonline.net

6 All text sent via Email to: Charles Trudeau Text Coordinator ctrudeau@optonline.net Advertising Rules WESTIE IMPRINT, the official publication of the West Highland White Terrier Club of America, Inc., is mailed quarterly to club members and to the AKC Library. Members copies are mailed via Bulk Mail. Subscription rate (U.S.) - $48.00 Bulk Mail Subscription rates outside United States vary by location; please contact the Circulation Manager for specific rates. Individual issues are available for $15.00 or 4 for $50 each, including first class postage. Copyright 2015 West Highland White Terrier Club of America, Inc. All rights reserved. The entire contents of the Westie Imprint is fully protected under federal and state trademark and copyright laws and no portion of Westie Imprint may be reprinted without the written permission of the editor. The opinions expressed in the articles herein are those of the authors and not necessarily of the editor or the Officers and Directors of the Club. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. The editor welcomes comments, suggestions, and expressions of opinions from the readers. ADVERTISING RULES The Westie Imprint is the official publication of the West Highland White Terrier Club of America, Inc. (WHWTCA). Ads will be accepted only from WHWTCA members in good standing. Ads will be accepted for dogs that the advertiser owns, co-owns, or bred. A stud dog owner may submit ads for a dog sired by his/her stud dog. Members cannot submit ads on behalf of non-members. Advertising in the Imprint is a benefit of membership and the ad content must clearly be that of the member. Only club member s contact information can be included in the ad. If any of the co-breeders or co-owners are not WHWTCA members, then their names may be listed in the ad, but not their contact information. Ads must include the names of all owners of record or none (owners of record refers to owner or owners listed on the dog's AKC registration). If the names of the breeders are included in the ad, all breeders of record must be included or none (breeder of record refers to breeder or breeders listed on the dog's AKC registration). It is the responsibility of all advertisers in the Imprint to ensure the accuracy of all references made to official field/obedience/show wins and awards. Retouched/enhanced photos are NEVER allowed. The cover of the Imprint must be in portrait format only. We will not accept a cover that is printed in landscape format. In other words, the magazine must not be rotated in order to view the front cover. Errors in club publications will be handled at the discretion of the committee and on a case-by-case basis. Formats: Digital ads are accepted in the following formats tiff or jpg.

7 Copyrighted Material Photographic and digital images are subject to copyright law. It is illegal to reproduce images taken by a professional photographer or owned by someone else without the consent of the owner. The exception is official show photographs of your win. Any other image -- unless the image was taken by the advertiser -- must be used with the consent of the photographer. The advertiser member releases WHWTCA and assumes all liability regarding copyright infringement. Payment for ads will be accepted from members only. Make checks payable to WHWTCA and mail to the Advertising Editor. A $25.00 charge will be made for all returned checks. All checks must be in US Funds and drawn on banks with an USA address. Any other foreign checks, money orders, etc., must include an additional $12.00 bank service exchange fee. All payments are to be submitted to: Dawn Martin, Advertising Coordinator 141 Tittle Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 westie@ptd.net - All ads sent via Email Spring Imprint details The West Highland White Terrier Club of America is pleased and proud to be offering the return of the Performance and Stud Dog Spring Issue of the Westie Imprint. Articles on performance and Structure will be included along with a newly formatted Stud dog layout. Deadline for all advertising is February 28th. But ads are being accepted now and early ads are greatly appreciated. Let's keep the Westie Imprint up and running by supporting your club and showing-off your Westie and all their new titles.

8 Stud Dog advertising will have standardized formatting with 4 dogs to a page. Cost remains at $50 per Stud Dog Ad. Or $40 for those dogs who have a CHIC # included in their Stud Dog ad for a $10 savings. Stud Dog Ad includes 1. Three generation pedigree 2. Photo of your dog 3. Date of Birth 4. CHIC - DNA CMO and any other testing 5. Owner contact information 6. Brief synopsis of your dogs attributes, progeny, show wins ect. So how to get started on creating your own Stud Dog Ad. Attached is a fillable word Document that is easy to use and an example of a completed form for your reference. If you have any questions they can be addressed to Dawn Martin westie@ptd.net and she will help you through the process. 1. Open the WHWTCA Stud Dog Form on your computer 2. Go to "File" and save as - using your dogs registered name only "NO" titles. If you have multiple Stud Dogs be sure to save a file for each dog 3. The first fillable line is for your dogs complete Registered Name including titles 4. 2nd line is DOB example 5/1/2012 5. The following 7 lines can be used for CHIC # DNA Owner and contact information ect 6. Next is a fillable pedigree be sure to type carefully and to recheck for accurately 7. The last line is for information regarding your dog. All information is to be factual. 8. Save the completed form and send as an attachment via Email to westie@ptd.net along with a high resolution photo of your dog Please note - All fillable areas have a spacing limit embedded in the form that cannot be changed. This will keep all the forms looking nice and neat but you will not be limited to a mere 30 word description of your dog as was the case in the past. See sample of completed stud dog form below:

9 Contact Dawn Martin for a fillable stud dog form, then save on your hard drive, open the form from your hard-drive. westie@ptd.net WHWTCA Roving 2017 T-shirt Don t miss out on this amazing fundraiser for the WHWTCA Roving to be held in March during the Louisville Cluster! This Roving Logo Getting Lucky in Kentucky was designed specifically for our Roving by club member Deborah Sullivan. Wear it with pride and support this wonderful week of events! To order one (or two) contact Charles Trudeau at ctrudeau@optonline.net $20.00 + $3.50 s/h! Shirt color: white Sizes available are S, M, L, XL and 2XL

10 Indiana specialty Raffle The West Highland White Terrier Club of Indiana presents for your consideration the premier piece from the estate of Emi Hooven. Magic in bronze by Jim Gion Please mail stubs with payment to: Edie Nixon -5201 Boulder Ct Louisville, KY 40207 WHWTCA ROVING 2017 2017 West Highland White Terrier Club of America Roving National Specialty Schedule of Events FIVE CHANCES FOR MAJORS! TWO SPECIALTIES AND TWO SWEEPSTAKES! GROOMING SEMINAR AND STRUCTURE SEMINAR!! FOUR DAYS OF AGILITY, OBEDIENCE, RALLY & BARN HUNT!! TWO FABULOUS RAFFLE ITEMS!! PARTIES! PARTIES! LOCATION FOR ALL SHOWS Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40213 SUPERINTENDENT FOR ALL SHOWS MB-F, Inc. P.O. Box 22107 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420

11 Wednesday, March 15 8:30 am WHWTCA Board Meeting Crowne Plaza, Louisville, Ky contact Kristine Tarrer Corresponding Secretary WHWTCA Welcome Party 6PM to 8PM, Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport, Suite TBA Thursday, March 16 Mid-Kentucky KC All Breed Dog Show WHWTCA Supported Breed Judge: Linda More Group Judge: Edd Bivin Obedience Jeffrey Showman, Delvyn Lunn, Patricia Gannon Rally Pat Krause Greater Louisville Training Club Agility- at show site Lexington Barn Hunt Club Barn Hunt two trials per day at show site WHWTCA Grooming Seminar Jaimi Glodek and Courtney Kniola Time TBD Bring your Westies! Pre Roving Party 6:30PM to?? At the home of Cheryl Stinson, 10613 Elder Lane, Prospect, Ky 40059 Friday, March 17 Louisville KC All Breed Dog Show WHWTCA Supported Breed Judge: Betty Anne Stenmark Group Judge: Betty Anne Stenmark Obedience Pat Krause, Delvyn Lunn, Patricia Gannon Rally Jeffrey Showman West Highland White Terrier Club of Indiana Concurrent Specialty Specialty Judge: Wayne Kompare Regular Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes Judge: Jane Kays Greater Louisville Training Club

12 Agility at show site Lexington Barn Hunt Club Barn Hunt two trials per day at show site Entry information in Premium List WHWTCA and WHWTC of Indiana Joint Banquet and Auction: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Contact Edie Nixon at Edie.Nixon@gmail.com for additional information 6PM Happy Hour 7PM Dinner Saturday, March 18 West Highland White Terrier Club of America Roving National Specialty Held with Evansville KC All Breed Dog Show Specialty Judge: Sue Napady Regular Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes Judge: Lee Trudeau Group Judge: Richard Miller Obedience WHWTCA Supported Jeffrey Showman, Pat Krause, Delvyn Lunn Rally - WHWTCA Supported Patricia Gannon Greater Louisville Training Club Agility at show site Lexington Barn Hunt Club Barn Hunt two trials per day at show site Entry information in Premium List WHWTCA Structure Seminar Dawn Martin and Lisa Pacheco Time TBD Discussion of proper Westie Structure. Bring your Westies!! Sunday, March 19 Louisville KC All-Breed Dog Show WHWTCA Supported Breed Judge: Norman Patton Group Judge: Norman Patton Obedience Jeffrey Showman, Pat Krause, Patricia Gannon Rally Delvyn Lunn Greater Louisville Training Club Agility at show site Lexington Barn Hunt Club Barn Hunt two trials per day at show site Entry information in Premium List

13 CALLING ALL BARN HUNT PARTICIPANTS!!! TWO TRIALS PER DAY DURING THE 2017 ROVING!! PLEASE MAKE ENTRIES EARLY!! ENTRIES OPEN JANUARY 9TH!! ENTRY SPOTS WILL GO EXTREMELY FAST WITH ONLY ONE RING!! PREMIUM LIST MAY BE OBTAINED AT http://downtheleash.com/barnhunt.2017.kcds.html ROVING RV PARKING RV Parking is available on the grounds of the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center $50 per day with Hookup $30 per day without hookup Please call 502-367-5380 to make your reservations!! Roving hotel information WHWTCA ROVING HOTEL INFORMATION ROOMS ARE BOOKING UP FAST AS NUMEROUS OTHER NATIONALS ARE IN TOWN!!! PLEASE BOOK EARLY!!!! WHWTCA ROVING HOST HOTEL Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport 830 Phillips Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40209 Roving Room Rate - $121 per night plus $50 non-refundable pet fee WHWTCA Booking Website https://aws.passkey.com/e/15104082 As of 1/2/17 we only have 2 rooms available for 3/14, 12 rooms available for 3/15 and one room available for 3/16 under this block!!! Please use this passkey first to book for these nights! For March 15 th we have 12 rooms available under this block so please book for this date using this passkey!!

14 We have a second block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Hotel available to us prior to the general dog show public!!! https://aws.passkey.com/e/16304984?utm_source=2812&utm_medium=email&ut m_campaign=91751341 Same rate and pet fee!! Other Area Hotels with WHWTCA Blocks Residence Inn Louisville Airport (502) 363-8800 Roving Room Rate $149 per night for studio/1 bedroom suites per night plus $100 non-refundable pet fee Block good through 2/28/17 Code: West Highland White Terrier Club of America LaQuinta Inn & Suites Louisville Airport (502) 368-0007 Roving Room Rate $119 per night for 3/15, 3/16 & 3/20 $129 per night for 3/17 & 3/18 No Pet Fee Block good through 2/15/17 Code: West Highland White Terrier Club of America Any questions contact Tracy Pancost at Mack427@comcast.net Pre-Roving Party All Westie Enthusiasts are Cordially Invited for FOOD, DRINK, AND GREAT SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY! DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 TIME: 6:30 PM to?? WHERE: Cheryl Stinson Residence 10613 Elder Lane Prospect, Ky. 40059 LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE! Roving banquet reservation form Please do not forget to make your banquet reservations for the Roving!! Click on link to access the reservation form http://www.westieclubamerica.com/roving-specialty/banquet-reservation-

15 Form.pdf Quality westie at the roving 2017 Roving raffle When: Thursday March 16, 2017 Where: Host Hotel Crowne Plaza Time: 1 pm Evaluators: Dawn Martin, Sandy Campbell, and Allison Platt (tentative, pending a litter) Send your entry form: http://www.westieclubamerica.com/quality-westieprogram/quality-westie-entry-form.pdf to: Wayne Kompare, 4836 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234 The Florida Specialty will be held January 14, 2017 Our Host club is the Pasco County Kennel Club. We are proud to once again be a part of the Florida Classic Cluster. Show Site: Florida Classic Dog Park 5360 Lockhart Road Brooksville, FL 34602 Grooming under Pavillion with Lights, Fans and Electricity Westie Speciality Judge - Mr. Thomas Parotti Sweepstakes Judge_ Dr, Mary McDaneil DVM Best Bred By Exhibitor Competition for Westies Only Best Veteran Competition Our dinner plans are incomplete at this time! Cardiology Clinic on Friday January 13 Eye Clinic on Saturday January 14 and 21st AKC NATIONAL OWNER HANDLER SERIES EVERY DAY!

16 The Florida Classic is an extended circuit that beings with Tampa Bay Terrier's back to back shows on January 9 and 10th. The Westie Club is proud to once again be supporting the entry for Tampa Bay Terrier. Please visit www.infodog.com for more information regarding RV parking Valley of the sun whwtc The Valley of the Sun West Highland White Terrier Club will be holding a Concurrent Specialty on Saturday Feb 4th,2017 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Sahuaro State Kennel Club at the Heart of the Desert Classic. There will be five days of shows,with the chance to earn twice the points in one day. Judges will be : Thurs Feb 2...Sun Country Terrier Club...Dr. Thomas Hossfeld Fri Feb 3...SSKC...Donna Ernst Sat Feb 4...SSKC...Jon Cole Sat Feb 4...VSWHWTC Specialty...Regular classes, Fred Bassett. Sweeps Judge is Darlene Davis Cox. Sun Feb 5...LDKC...Bob Stien Mon Feb 6...LDKC...Alice Watkins These shows are held indoors and the club does have some grooming area with electricty. We hope some of you can make the trip to Arizona and join in the fun! Enquiries: Contact Kim Thompson at ktwestee2@gmail.com San Francisco Bay West Highland White Terrier Club invites you to our Spring Specialty at the Cal Expo site in Sacramento, CA Thursday, April 13, 2017 Judge Ms. Kathi Brown Supported Entry for the Northern California Terrier Association Friday, April 14, 2017 Spring Specialty Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes: Ms. Jennifer Corr Specialty: Ms. Rhonda Davis Parade of Title Holders as a special Event Saturday, April 15, 2017 Supported Entry for Sacramento Kennel Club Judge: Mr. Richard Powell Sunday, April 16, 2017 Supported Entry for Sacramento Kennel Club Judge: Mr. Jim Reynolds 4 Days, One Site. Contact Lisa Blutman at lisa.blutman@aol.com for hotels and

17 additional information West Highland White Terrier Club of Southeastern Michigan 2017 Spring Specialty Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017 Location: Ann Arbor Dog Training Center, 1575 E. North Territorial Road, Whitmore Lake, MI Building Opens at 7:30 a.m. Show Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular Class Judge: Donna Ernst Sweepstakes Judge: Lori Tuttle Supported Entries: Undetermined at this time. Link to website for Specialty information: http://westieclubmi.com/2017-springspecialty/ If you need any other information, please contact me. Angela Evans, Secretary Westie Club of Michigan Calling all regional clubs Calling all Regional Clubs!!! Please send us your regional specialty dates, place and judges for your 2017 Specialties. We need to get these on the website so members can make their plans for the coming year. Fundraising Brand New to the Westie Shop, Roll-Up Picnic Blankets Back in Stock! These blankets were almost a sell out at Montgomery this year. PVC Backing helps to keep you clean and dry Rolls up for easy storage Hook and Loop closure Size: 52 Long X 46 Wide Rolls up to 9 x 13 ½ Priced at $30.00 plus s/h Makes a wonderful gift too! Navy plaid and light blue plaid available. Navy plaid, Light blue plaid and Red plaid available!! Contact ctrudeau@optonline.net to get yours!!

18 Brand New Shirts in 2 colors, are now available on our website!!! Original new artwork by famed Westie Artist Barbara Hands!! Click on link below the photos. http://www.westieclubamerica.com/fundraising/index.html Black ball caps back in stock!! $22.00 + s/h

19 Contact ctrudeau@optonline.net for these new items!! Older issues of Imprints now available at a discount!! Mailing Guide for Shipping Imprints Issues prior to 2013 Cost each Shipping Cost Shipping Method Winter 2009 Centennial Ed. $ 6.35 $ 3.95 Media Mail one (1) $ 5.00 $ 4.00 1st Class Two (2) $ 5.00 $ 6.95 Flat Rate Envelope 3 to 4 $ 5.00 $ 10.95 9.5 x 6.5 Priority Box 5 to 10 $ 5.00 $ 12.95 Med. Flat Rate Box 2013 to Current Cost each Shipping each Shipping Method 2013, 2014 $ 8.00 $ 4.00 1 st Class 2015, 2016 $ 8.00 $ 4.00 1 st Class Note: Earlier issues, prior to Winter 2008 are now available in very limited numbers. To place an order, contact ctrudeau@optonline.net Make checks payable to: WHWTCA

20 Mail Check to: Charles Trudeau, 478 West Hill Rd., Stamford, CT 06902 Available Issues: SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER 2008 NO NO NO YES 2009 YES NO YES YES* 2010 YES YES YES YES 2011 YES YES YES YES 2012 YES YES YES YES 2013 YES YES YES YES 2014 YES YES YES YES 2015 N/A YES YES YES 2016 YES YES YES = Centennial Issue Winter 2009 Westie Updates next issue The next issue of Westie Updates will come out on or around February 5 th, 2017. Please send your information, dates, announcements etc. January 31 st, 2017 to ctrudeau@optonline.net