Volume E11 November 2012 Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter Upcoming Events Dec 6-7, 2012 2012 Midwest Specialty DuPage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL Dec 6-9, 2012 Hounds For the Holidays Agility Trial Supported Entry Uihlein Soccer Center Milwaukee, WI Dec 15-16, AKC/Eukanuba 2012 National Championship Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL Dec 15-16, AKC Meet the Breeds 2012 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL Feb 22-24, International Kennel 2013 Club of Chicago Supported Entry McCormick Place Chicago, IL Giant Schnauzer Play March TBD, 2013 Day (pending) Kim Demchak s home Mayer, AZ Upcoming Events (continued) May 8-12, 2013 2013 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO May 10, 2013 2013 GSCA General Membership Meeting (tentative) Purina Farms St. Louis, MO Oct 28 - Nov 2, 2014 2014 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO Message From the President Another Election Cycle, A New Board and A New Direction As you will read in this Newsletter, the election is over and the votes are counted. Thank you to everyone who saw the need and decided to run. Congratulations to those who received the most votes in the contested races and a Giant Thank you to those who did not receive the most votes. Standing up and saying I want to help and then not getting enough votes for the desired office can be tough to swallow. I hope that the candidates realize that simply by running for an office, they have taken a huge step in the right direction and this club is very grateful for their efforts. It will be wonderful to have a full board of officers and directors again. This being said, the bar has been set pretty high for some of the new officers. Lori Clark, for example has followed in a long tradition of outstanding club secretaries. She will be missed by me, and the entire board. I am sure, however, that Robin Greenslade will put fourth the same enthusiasm and professionalism she demonstrated as AKC Delegate.
Message From the President (continued) Peggy Shackelford will have a lot of work to do to rebuild the Western Region into the cohesive community of Giant Schnauzer owners it once was, but I believe she has the desire and the ability to do this. Cornelia King will replace Greg Reyna in the South. The South had an OUTSTANDING National Specialty in Dallas in July 2012 and if Cornelia can continue to inspire and guide the amazing group of members in the South, we may be seeing more Specialty Shows of that caliber in the South. I believe she can. Thank you again Lori Clark, Greg Reyna and Mike Rutkas for your service to this club. Thank you Jennifer Tennison and Meg McGee for stepping up when needed and thank you also, to Robin Greenslade, Cornelia King and Peggy Shackelford as your new opportunities are about to begin with the Giant Schnauzer Club of America. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, we have much for which we should be grateful. Doug Hill, President Giant Schnauzer Club of America Biennial Officers/Directors/AKC Delegate Election Results Total ballots mailed out: 463 Total ballots received: 239 (+2 non eligible ballots) Total ballots per region: Eastern - 46; Southern - 66; Midwest - 56; Western - 71 President/Doug Hill - 223 VP/Kim Demchak - 223 Treasurer/Howard Postovit - 223 Secretary/Robin Greenslade - 141; Jennifer Tennison - 97 AKC Delegate/Kim Demchak - 221 Eastern Dir./Maryann Bisceglia - 43 Southern Dir./Cornelia King - 45; Meg McNamara McGee - 21 Western Dir./Peggy Shackelford - 62 Giant Schnauzer Club of America Officers and Committees President Doug Hill Giant Steps Editor Doug Hill 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 Jennifer Tennison Western Region Director Vacant Newsletter Editor Lori Clark Past President Bernie Tuerler Agility Points Tabulation Beth Unser Adoption & Rescue Kim Demchak Breed Points Tabulation Marina Raukhverger AKC Delegate Kim Demchak 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 Bonnie Postovit Archives Peggy Gumm Public Education Vacant Awards/Trophies Linda Hurst Temperament Testing Cricket Zink Breed Education Olga Gagne Webmaster Lori Clark Breeders Education Maryann Bisceglia Ways & Means Karen Child Congratulatory Marnie Lowe page 2
Member Profile Name and Location Terri Sibert, Canonsburg, PA Occupation Medical Practice Manager Your Giants names Ingebar s Always Faithful UD RE CGC TT Greta Classic Ruger V Easentaigh CGC Ruger How long have you been a GSCA member? 6 years How did you get into Giants? My husband and I discussed the qualities we wanted in a dog and did thorough research on various breeds. I happened upon a book on the Giant Schnauzer and we knew we found a match. The breed was everything we wanted as an excellent family companion and protector. Do you have other pets in addition to Giants? We have a 10 year old Boston Terrier, Rowdy, who has a Napoleon complex and loves to cause trouble! What do you do with your Giant? I love the sport of competitive obedience. The bond you form with your dog is incredible! Greta just earned her UD so I have retired her from obedience; however, she is working toward her AKC tracking title and is being handled by my husband Rich. I have been training my 16 month old Ruger for his Novice title and also training some of the Open exercises. Do you have other hobbies besides dogs? I love to cook and try new recipes and am kind of a Food Network junkie! I also like to work in my flower beds in the spring and summer. This spring we are planting our first vegetable garden. What are your dog(s) favorite treats and/or toys? Greta has great play and chase drives and she has always loved chasing and retrieving Frisbees and tennis balls. A small toss of the Frisbee is her motivator and reward for working. Ruger loves the game of tug and I use his tug drive for play as well as page 3
Member Profile (continued) a reward. He will tug with anything and has taught Greta the game too! Greta and Ruger both love freeze dried tripe as a reward or treat and they also love canned tripe as a food topping. The natural omega s have given them great coats and healthy skin. Twice a week they enjoy a special treat of Primal raw beef marrow bones. What was the last dog-related thing you read? Instead of reading dog related materials I have been watching a lot of the Leerburg/Michael Ellis videos. Currently I am watching the Michael Ellis video called Focused Heeling. I enjoy watching a talented handler work a dog and I find it is easier for me to understand training concepts by seeing rather than reading. 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 at secretary@giantschnauzer clubofamerica.com. What is the best advice anyone ever gave you about Giants? My first trainer always told me to trust your dog and interestingly, every trainer I have worked with has given me the same advice. There are instincts our canines have that we will never understand. My husband is now appreciating this advice when tracking with Greta! Anything else you d like to add. Regardless of what you have chosen as your activity with your Giant, my only advice is to enjoy the journey and cherish every moment, especially the frustrating ones for they are what help us to become better handlers and trainers. The GSCA 2012 Midwest Specialty will be held in conjunction with the Starved Rock Kennel Club December 6th & 7th at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL. Judges will be Mrs. Christina Hubbell on Thursday and Mrs. Michele L. Billings on Friday. Shadow boxed trophies offered to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, and Best of Opposite Sex, and there will be additional trophies offered in regular classes for Giants also. Each exhibitor (not entry) will receive a hospitality bag at the head table when you check in. There will also be a complimentary lite breakfast each day. Two Special Attractions (all breed) will be offered at this show - "Best Puppy" competition on Thursday, and "Best Bred By Exhibitor" competition on Friday. The shows are up 315 entries this year. Grooming will be tight, but there are still reserved spaces available until December 3 rd. Grooming fees are $15/5 x 10 and $25/10 x 10. If you plan on attending and would like to reserve a grooming space, please contact Shelia Lietz, atsklietz@gmail.com ASAP, as these spaces are filling quickly. Please write "GSCA" on your reserved grooming form. page 4
Nominated Awards With the National Specialty being held in May next year, it is time to start considering whom you would like to nominate for the following awards: OUTSTANDING GIANT SCHNAUZER AWARD Presented to the individual Giant Schnauzer who through it s outstanding conformation and intelligence has accomplished a feat that is first for the breed, or an outstanding achievement, which has brought recognition and honor to the breed. LADY FERGIE AWARD Presented to the individual Giant Schnauzer whose actions and outstanding achievement in public and/ or community service has brought recognition and honor to the breed. THE PRINZ WILHELM (WILLIE AWARD) Presented to the individual Giant Schnauzer whose actions and outstanding achievement in public and/ or community service has brought recognition and honor to the breed. DEDICATED SERVICE AWARD Presented to up to 3 GSCA members who have made substantial or extraordinary effort to further the best interests of the Club and our breed. AKC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (Now the Kathie Anderson Sportsmanship Award) In the American Kennel Club s ongoing efforts to recognize and celebrate its volunteer club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club s discretion. GSCA has, in the past, determined the recipient by membership nomination followed by Board approval. This wonderful pumpkin carving is by club member, Keith Mantell, of his Giant. He does one every year. We have some very talented members in our club. Great job Keith! Membership Dues The 2013 Membership dues have been mailed out. They are due by December 31, 2012. If you have not received yours, please contact Jennifer Tennison, jeniteni@yahoo.com. 2015 National Specialty It is time to start thinking about a location and planning for the 2015 National Specialty. If you are interested in hosting it in your region, please contact Kim Demchak and your Region Director. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! page 5
2012 Canadian National Specialty Results Best Of Breed Ch Lowdown Remys Girl V Aerdenhout Best Of Opposite Sex Ch Aerdenhout's Catch The Wind Best Of Winners Montesol JP's Evelin Star Best Puppy In BreedOpp's Bossa Nova V Taeus Award Of Merit Ch OTCh Innovation Dancing V Darkside Best Veteran Ch Aerdenhout's Make It So Bred By Exhibitor Montesol JP's High Aspiration Best Canadian Bred Aerdenhout's Pretty In Pink Winners Dog Skansen's Harvard Reserve Winners Dog Skansen's HBO Veteran Male Ch Aerdenhout's Make It So Winners Bitch Montesol JP's Evelin Star Reserve Winners Bitch Aerdenhout's Pretty In Pink Veteran Female Ch Aerdenhout's Firefly Congratulations to everyone that entered the 2012 Canadian National Specialty! Results obtained from: http://www.bcdogshowservicesltd.ca/giantschnauzerresults2012sheet.pdf. (Owners names not available. I hope to include more pictures in next month s newsletter.) page 6
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ October 9, 2012 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Kim Demchak, Bernie Tuerler, Lori Clark, Howard Postovit, Mike Rutkas, Greg Reyna. Absent: Maryann Bisceglia Call to Order: 8:35 pm EDT Next meeting: November 13, 2012 Approval of Minutes: Howard made a motion to approve the September 4, 2012 board meeting minutes. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (10912 Meeting minutes approval) Report from the Secretary: Lori read the board email vote which took place on the following date: 1. September 27, 2012: Bernie made a motion that the GSCA provide $3,000 to the 2013 Combo Group (Schnauzapalooza) for numerous shared expenses that will be paid through this account. Lori seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Election of New Members Lori made a motion to approve Ty & Shana Bokelman as new members. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (10912.1 New member approval) 2013/2014 Election All ballots have been mailed out. Ballots must be received by me no later than November 9 th. I have asked 3 local members to help me tabulate the ballots on November 10 th Jeanette Gannon, Nancy and David McKinnon. Article IV, Section 3. Election. Ballots shall be counted at the meeting by three inspectors of election to be chosen by the Board of Directors. Lori made a motion to approve Jeanette Gannon, Nancy and David McKinnon, as election inspectors per the Constitution, Article IV, Section 3 noted above. Doug seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (10912.2 Election inspectors approval) Report from the Treasurer: Treasurer s report for September Assets Balance as of 9.30.12 2011-12 Eastern Specialties 871.37 2012 Midwest Specialty 620.00 2012 National 10,170.12 Chase CD 5,867.58 MFS Stock 7,859.49 Pay Pal 1,193.88 Wells- Fargo Savings (Doris Redmann) 13,230.28 Wells- Fargo Checking (Operating account) 14,103.48 Wells- Fargo Checking (PayPal account) 1,248.03 Wells- Fargo Savings 51,021.36 Total Assets $106,189.59 Equity Opening Balance Equity 109,809.67 Retained Earnings - 2,264.49 Net Income - 1,355.59 Total Equity $106,189.59 Mike made a motion to approve the September Treasurer s report. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (10912.3 Treasurer s report approval) page 7
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ October 9, 2012 (continued) Howard received an email from Lisa Armitage stating that she has heard from several sources that the dollar amounts we are seeing on these reports are not accurate and that the Club balance is much less. The board is taking this matter seriously and will follow up. If you have verifiable evidence on the issue of financial impropriety, please contact the board. If you have any questions/concerns regarding financial statements, please contact Howard directly. Report from the Committees: AKC Delegate Report: Effective January 1 st, 2013, the AKC voted to approve a three- point major for the dog designated Reserve Winners Dog and the bitch designated Reserve Winners Bitch, provided there are double the number of dogs/bitches, entered and shown (not excused for any reason) required for a five- point major. The club can designate one national specialty per year to award the three- point reserve major. Points do not cross over, thus there would need to be 14 bitches and 14 dogs for our 2013 National in Missouri. Unfinished Business: Doris Redmann Fund Bernie emailed the board members that were in office during the time the Doris Redmann Fund was created to determine the original objectives. The fund was in existence before Doris Redmann passed away and was renamed the Doris Redmann Fund after her passing. The board would like to disperse some of these funds in a manner in line with the Funds original objectives within the current restrictions. Due to liability insurance prohibitions, the club cannot actively do/fund rescue as it did at the Funds inception. We believe the club can donate the money to rescue organizations. If this is the only use then the Club may discontinue taking donations as members can donate directly and receive a tax deduction which they cannot do for donations to GSCA. Bernie made a motion to distribute $1500 from the Doris Redmann Fund to each HT-Z Giant Schnauzer Rescue and Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue. Howard seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. (10912.4 Doris Redmann Fund distribution) Meet the Breeds We will have a booth at the Meet the Breeds on October 20th, at the Javits Center in New York. We need volunteers. Doug will email the members in the Eastern region to see if anyone is available to help. New Business: Grooming Manual We are down to a handful of copies of the Grooming Manual. Chris Lietzau is revising the manual to include un- cropped dogs, but this is not ready for publication yet. To tie us over until the completion of the new manual, Bill Combs checked into having 50 copies printed at a cost of $250. Howard made a motion to have Bill Combs print 50 more Grooming Manuals in the amount of $250. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (10912.5 Grooming manual reprint) Howard made a motion to increase the cost of the Grooming Manual to $8 to help cover the cost of shipping. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (10912.6 Grooming manual cost increase) AKC 4-6 Month Puppy Class The 4-6 Month Puppy Class will be offered at the 2013 National on Friday and Saturday, before Sweepstakes. Adjournment: Mike made a motion to adjourn. Doug seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 10:35 pm EDT. (10912.7 Meeting adjournment) Respectfully submitted, Lori Clark GSCA Secretary page 8
Photo acknowledgements: Casey Arlingfire's Sweet N' Sassy, photo by Sue Kelderhouse (cover page, top center) Keith Mantell s giant and pumpkin carving, photo by Keith Mantell (cover page, middle left) Greta Ingebar s Always Faithful UD RE CGC TT and Terri Sibert, photo by Terri Sibert (page 3) Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. is a Member Club Keith Mantell s giant schnauzer pumpkin carving, photo by Keith Mantell (middle, page 5) Ch Lowdown Remys Girl V Aerdenhout, handled by Janine Starick, photo by Tedy (page 6) Giant image via internet, photo by Lee (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