NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB Golden Notes www.norcalgrc.org Elected Officers: President Eileen Oshiro Secretary/ Treasurer Lisa Newton 1675 Fallen Leaf Los Altos, CA 94024 VP Performance Terry Southard VP Breed Jeanetta Gulden VP Field Debbie Tandoc Director Nancy Kelly Director Linda Lang JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 From the President VOLUME 43, ISSUE I So much for a calm end to 2012 and start of 2013! Skyline KC and Del Valle have decided to drop the Thursday and Monday all-breed shows, and are proposing to make the breed specialties "in conjunction with" the Del Valle show. Details are still being defined, but we would keep our rings, grooming area, raffle, etc. Del Valle assumes all judges' contracts, ring fees, judges' hospitality, MB-F costs, etc. We would get $5 per dog, can still have our raffle, offer trophies, pay a little extra for larger rosettes. Major questions surround how obedience and rally will work. After some initial panic that I will admit to, the Board and 2013 Specialty committee people (Dee Dee Anderson and Toni Maita), are looking at all our options. We are also looking at how this might affect the 2016 National. We will keep the membership informed! Saturday we had a fantastic seminar by Dr Claudia Orlandi on the ABCs of Dog Breeding. Dr Orlandi is a fabulous, exciting speaker and I wish you all could have attended! If you have a chance another time, I recommend her seminar. Hope to see you all at the Annual Awards Banquet next month. Eileen Standing Officials Financial Secretary Patty Simmons Membership Secretary Letty Regan MEMBERSHIP NEWS ****************************************************** The following persons have submitted applications for membership: -Martha and Alex Glew, Los Altos, CA (sponsored by Laura Franchi). Martha and Alex own two Goldens Regency Off to The Russian Ballet "Uli", and CH Regency Let My Bet Ryd "Carlo." They assisted at the last three Specialties and are interested in assisting in various upcoming club events. Please join the Board and me in welcoming a new member to our club! Jennifer Bluette of El Dorado Hills, CA. Jennifer has two goldens Shining Gold Magic "Wiggins" and Evidog Limet "Sophie" and a Bernese Inside this issue: From the President 1 Membership News 1 Editor s Bark 2 MADGiC 2 Ballot 3 Member Brags 4 Members; Luncheon 5 Club Information 6 Events Calendar 7
GOLDEN NOTES Argus Rise of the Phoenix, CD, AX, AXJ Dogs are not our whole lives but they make our lives whole Roger Caras The C word is something that haunts every owner of our beautiful breed. Some say that the reason we are experiencing a rise in the number of cases of cancer is partly due to better veterinary medicine and owner knowledge. Prior to the advent of information, it is thought that most cases of cancer went undiagnosed and we simply attributed the deaths to natural causes. Regardless of the how or why, the reality is there our dogs are dying of cancer. My first experience with cancer was three straight cases of hemangiosarcoma. Our boy, Arsey, who introduced me to the world of dog shows was only 8 years old when we saw the first signs lack of appetite, lack of coloring in the gums, lethargy but even after removing the spleen and aggressive chemotherapy, he only survived six months. The cancer attacked his lungs. When Keegan s diagnosis hit us, I thought my heart would stop. But we again attacked it as best as we could with surgery and chemotherapy. To our great sadness, Keegan lost his battle six weeks later as the cancer attacked his liver. He also was only 8 years old. Then our lovely Rikki showed symptoms and radiographs confirmed hemangiosarcoma and this time it hit the heart. We decided not to treat the cancer. Much to our surprise, Rikki survived for almost a year, passing away on Page 2 her own terms, peacefully in my arms one afternoon. She was nine years old. We hold out hope that one day this horrible disease will be eradicated from our lives. Until then, we continue to work with veterinary researchers to do the best we can to increase survival rates and diminish the number of cases each year. Please consider becoming involved with the various cancer research projects. The GRCA has a list of current projects as well as information about the various cancers that strike. Hugs to all the Golden loves of our lives. MADGiC: Making Advanced Discoveries in Golden Cancers Study Update http://www.cvm.umn.edu/cic/current/oncology/home.html#srcbst Golden Retrievers have been one of the most popular breeds in America for decades, but unfortunately these dogs also have one of the highest incidences of hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma. In this three-year, multi-institutional study, researchers are examining genetic traits that contribute to risk and progression of these cancers in Golden Retrievers. Comparison of DNA samples from affected and unaffected Golden Retrievers has identified several candidate regions associated with development of hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma. DNA analysis in the corresponding tumor samples has revealed numerous genetic abnormalities and has shown that tumors can be separated into several molecular subtypes. Results identifying lymphoma subtypes based on molecular analysis have been accepted for publication. Once all data are collected and integrated, the research team will correlate how genetic mutations in Golden Retrievers influence risk factors for hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma and how these r isk factors influence biological behaviors of tumors. The longterm goals are to understand what causes hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma and to develop strategies to prevent and treat these cancers in Golden Retrievers and other breeds. Jaime F. Modiano, VMD, PhD, University of Minnesota Matthew Breen, PhD, CBiol, FSB, North Carolina State University Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, PhD, Uppsala University D10CA-501
Page 3 Voting Ballot NORCAL Golden Retriever Club 2013 Board of Directors VOLUME 43, ISSUE I. The following positions will serve a 2-year term (2013 and 2014) Field VP: Scott Woodland Yes No Abstain Breed VP: Robin Baker Yes No Abstain Director: Pam McDonald Yes No Abstain Secretary: Lisa Newton Yes No Abstain Member Name: Member Signature: Please send signed completed ballot to: Laura Finco NORCAL GRC BALLOT 7090 Utica Court Dublin, CA 94568 Ballots need to be received no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Ballots may also be submitted at the Awards Banquet on February 24, 2013 at the beginning of the reception. Ballots may be submitted electronically. Please submit as an attachment to LFINCO@aol.com. Be sure to include your name.
Page 4 Members Brags VOLUME 43, ISSUE I Agility MACH Smithaven s Ambermist Rose UD MXB MJS XF RE CCA CGC owned by Linda Lang Rosie finished her Master Agility Championship by getting that last Double Q at the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Agility Trial on Dec 15, 2012, we are so proud of our girl!!! Big Congratulations to Linda and Rosie!!!! Rio Emberain Back To Bree OA OAJ NF owned by Ed and Edwina Ryska Bree finished her Novice Fast title at the Vizsla Club agility trial and started on her quest for her excellent titles. Baxter, Ch Aubridge Backstreet Boy RN BN NA NAJ AXP AJP JH WCX VCX earned his AXP and AJP titles in December. Completion of those titles gives him enough points to earn his VCX. He finished his agility career this last weekend at the SF Bay Wiem Trial, Jan 6th, earning his last leg for his NA title. Thrilled that he is feeling good enough to jump 24" at age 7-1/2 one last time. It is back to his first love, the field, for him. Gator, Regency LaCoste RN BN NAP NJP WC CCA completed his NAP NJP titles this last weekend at the SF Bay Wiem Trial, Jan 5-6th. He is headed for Preferred Open in the coming months. Breed Tammy Ballew s Bailey and Jennifer Masterson s Fred finished their championships. Congratulations! Come one, come all NORCAL GRC members to our annual Members' Luncheon/ General Meeting/ Awards Banquet! It will be held on Sunday, February 24, from 11:30 to 3:30, again at Girasole Grill in Pleasanton. The reservation form is attached to the newsletter. The food will be yummy and the company excellent! We will again have a slideshow, awards presentations, and raffle prizes! Space is limited, so send in your reservations right away! (And don't forget your membership renewals.)
B a n q u e t R e s e r v a t i o n D e a d l i n e F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 2, 2 0 1 3 N O R C A L G O L D E N R E T R I E V E R C L U B 2 0 1 3 M e m b e r s L u n c h e o n & A w a r d s B a n q u e t G e n e r a l M e e t i n g a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n o f O f f i c e r s Please join us on Sunday, February 24, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Girasole Grill 3180 Santa Rita Road (Santa Rita Rd. exit off 580), Pleasanton, CA 94566 925.484.1001 http://www.girasolegrill.co 11:30 social hour 12:30 lunch INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS, GENERAL MEETING, AND AWARDS PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Name(s) Phone Please indicate number of entrées per person: $24.50 Salmon Provencal (oven roasted, sun-dried tomato cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables) $21.50 Chicken Marsala (marsala mushroom sauce, asiago potatoes, seasonal vegetables) $17.50 California Cobb Salad* (oven roasted turkey breast, prosciutto, crumbled bacon, crumbled gorgonzola, avocado, tomato, and hard-cooked eggs with mixed greens, blue cheese dressing) $14.00 Chilled Asparagus Salad* (hearts of romaine & spring mix, orange slices, avocado, jalapeño- mango vinaigrette, tortilla confetti) $17.50 Classic French Dip Sandwich (on Kaiser roll, hot sliced prime rib, creamy horseradish, warm au jus, potato chips) $15.50 Fusilli Pasta with choice of Pesto or Marinara Each entrée (*except for main dish salads) will be served with insalata mista with house dressing, unlimited coffee/ice tea/sodas and bread, and dessert of NORCAL GRC Club Carrot Cake Total Number of People Total Amount $ PLEASE MAIL BANQUET RESERVATIONS AND CHECK (payable to NORCAL GRC) to: Ann Brown, 20181 Waif Mine Road, Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-4202, aandkbrown@mlode.co B a n q u e t R e s e r v a t i o n D e a d l i n e F r i d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 2, 2 0 1 3
Golden Notes Contacts and Information NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB Golden Notes Editor Laura Finco lfinco@aol.com (925) 828-8731 7090 Utica Court NORCAL GRC Information General Information Meetings: General meetings are held four times a year in the Bay Area with date, time, and location to be published online and in Golden Notes. Membership Potential members are required to attend THREE NORCAL events and sponsored by a member in good standing. Membership applications can be obtained online or from Gina King at 876 Barcelona St. Soledad, CA 94960 Volunteers Needed Each event that NORCAL GRC puts on requires the assistance of members in a variety of roles. All NORCAL GRC members are encouraged to volunteer for at least one event throughout the year. If you cannot volunteer in person, it is suggested that members consider making a donation to the trophy fund. Annual Awards Banquet/Meeting Each year NORCAL GRC holds our Awards Banquet to honor the achievements of our dogs. Awards applications are generally available online mid-november. All awards applications must be submitted by the published deadline in order to be included in the awards ceremony. Further information is available online and in the November/December issue of Golden Notes. Picnic Trials Picnic Trials (field training sessions for both owners and dogs) are held monthly from February October in various locations. All Goldens and their owners are welcome. We also welcome the rarer retrievers standard poodles, curly coated retrievers, flat coated retrievers, IWS, and Tollers. All levers of experience from pups and adults that have never seen a bird to advanced hunting dogs are encouraged to attend. Bring a lunch, drinks, and utensils as well as water and other equipment for your dog. If you have them, bring your whistles, bumpers, duck calls starter pistols, decoys, etc. Cost is $10 for your first dog and $5 for each additional dog (first time handlers get their first dog free!) The cost covers ground rental and shells. Generally dead birds are used but if flyers are available they will be provided at cost. Sign up at 8:30 am with work starting at 9 am NON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR EVENTS! Show Superintendents If you are interested in receiving premium lists for shows in this area, send your name and address to: MB-F, Inc PO Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27410 Jack Bradshaw PO Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022 Jack Onofrio PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Norman Brown, PO Box 4566, Spokane, WA 99220 Newport, PO Box 7131, Pasadena, CA 91109 Show events are listed on the AKC website (www.akc.org) and in the AKC publication the AKC Gazette. Contact the AKC PO Box 37903 Raleigh, NC 27690 for additional information. Golden Retriever Club of America NORCAL Golden Retriever Club is part of the Golden Retriever Club of America. All members of NORCAL GRC are encouraged to hold dual membership with the GRCA. Information regarding officers and the Western Regional Officers can be found at www.grca.org NORCAL Delegate to GRCA: Laura Finco, 7090 Utica Court, Dublin, CA 94568. Show/Obedience/Juniors: Sue Carpenter 4234 Rosenbaum Ave San Jose, CA 95136 Subscription to Golden Notes Upon request, nonmembers will receive one complimentary copy of Golden Notes after which they will be asked to pay a yearly subscription/donation fee of $20 to be mailed to the editor. Puppy Referrals Contact Ken and Trudy Blanchard, 7135 Gibson Canyon Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 455-0281 or gngrgold@pacbell.net There is a $25 donation fee to NCGRRescue for members listing litters. Clearance information must be submitted with referral request. NORCAL GRC puppy referral services is a VOLUNTARY activity. Typically 10-20 phone calls are received weekly for puppy information. The service does not guarantee that breeders will be provided with enough referrals, nor does NORCAL GRC and its members assume any responsibility for follow up after a referral has been made. This is a contact service only. Breeders are requested to contact this service when all puppies in a litter are placed. Advertisement Rate Litter Listings: $15.00 per issue for members and $25.00 per issue for nonmembers; all information including clearances and pedigrees must be submitted with request.. The form below must be completed and sent in order for Litter Listings to appear. Equipment/For Sale: $10.00 per issue Commercial/Services: $25 per issue for a 1/4 page ad as space allows AGREEMENT Field: Debbie Tandoc 1175 Culligan Blvd San Jose, CA 95120 Agility: Edwina Ryska 6010 Roblar Rd Petaluma, CA 94952 Please send your results to the appropriate editor by the 10th of every month to ensure that your information will be included in the next issue. In consideration for NORCAL Golden Retriever Club listing the breeding of: (sire) to (dam) in the Litter Listings section of the NORCAL Golden Retriever Club newsletter, Golden Notes, the undersigned agrees to indemnify and defend NORCAL Golden Retriever Club for and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, and costs asserted against and/or imposed upon NORCAL Golden Retriever Club which are in any manner connected with the foregoing breeding. Signed Date Printed Name OFA Hip Registry Certification by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals that a Golden does not have hip dysplasia is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact your local veterinarian for x-ray information or a referral to a specialist. CERF Eye Registry Certification by a Board Certified Veterinarian Ophthalmologist that a Golden s eyes are free from hereditary problems is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact your local veterinarian for a referral to a specialist.. Pedigree Information must also be submitted with Litter Listing Requests.
UPCOMING NORCAL GRC EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES Date Event Location Contact February 24, 2013 Awards Banquet Girasole Grill Pleasanton, CA Suzanne Bria March 23, 24 NORCAL GRC Denverton Contact Debbie Tandoc at goldendpin@aol.com for more information May 11, 2013 NORCAL GRC WC/WCX TBD TBD Golden Notes c/o Laura Finco, Editor 7090 Utica Court Dublin, CA 94568