NewsLetter April/May 2007 Presidents Message No message this month Meeting Minutes HRLRC Meeting Minutes March 30, 2007 The meeting was called to order by the president, Michelle VeuCasovic at 7:40 pm. Members present were: Kim Bryson, Patty Wayne, Michelle VeuCasovic, Mike Merians, Judy Merians, Cathy Culpert, Terri Micallef, Annie Cogo, Laura Reich, Kenny Barrett, Casandra Barrett, Jeanine Asch, Jes Tuntland, Joyce Tuntland, Judy Matice, Cindy Skiba, Cheryl Wellnitz, Nicole McCarthy, and Pam Nichols. Visiting Guests: Gordon Micallef, Allison Bates, Dani Hiar, Judy and Dennis Nepper, RECORDING SECRETARY: The minutes from the March 7, 2007 meeting were approved as read. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Nothing to report TREASURER: Report approved as read. Treasurer Judy Matice asked if the money from the online Breeder s Directory was to be put into the Rescue Fund or the General Fund. After some discussion, Laura Reich made a motion, seconded by Patty Wayne, that the money be put in the Rescue Fund starting with 2007. The motion was approved and passed. MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Jeanine Asch reported she has membership applications from Dani Hiar, Allison Bates, and Judy and Dennis Nepper. Judy and Dennis have to finish filling their attendance obligations. Dani Hiar s and Allison Bates letters of recommendation were read. Judy Merians made a motion, seconded by Mike Merians, to accept Dani and Allison for membership. The motion passed and both were accepted as new members. MEETINGS AND LOCATIONS:
May thru October, we will hold our membership meetings at the NLCCA. Rich Hunt has volunteered to open the doors for us. There will be no charge for using their facility, except our obligation to their YOUTH DAY in July. In November, when their archery league begins, we will return to the Hartland Community Education Center for our meetings. 2007 SPECIALTY: Arden Shaw has been contracted as our Show Secretary. Paperwork and application fees have been submitted to AKC. We will be splitting the fees for Obedience judges with the Cocker, Schnauzer, and possibly Malamute people. We still need stewards for the obedience, breed and sweeps rings. Obedience stewards receive $35.00 and slightly more for conformation stewards. Premium lists will be turned in for printing in May. The possibility of using The Holiday Inn Express at M50 and I75 for our hospitality hotel was raised but will be decided upon at a later date. JUDGES FOR 2008 and 2009 SPECIALTIES: Pauline Mortier, through email, expressed some considerations for judges for 2008 and 2009. But because she was not at this meeting, it will be tabled until later. Members are encouraged to jot down suggestions and submit them on our Yahoo List. CERF CLINIC: Sheila Norgren will be contacted to see what date would be best for using her facility. HEART DOPPLER: Pam Nichols will contact Dr. Brown for dates he is available in July and Aug. to do a clinic and will post these dates to the Yahoo List. HUNT TEST- Kim Bryson reported everything is right on target for the upcoming Hunt Test with Marshbanks on Sept. 2. We will need volunteers from our club to help, contact Kim Bryson or Nicole McCarthy. PUPPY GET TOGETHER- It will be May 5 th at Sheila Norgren s. An informal introduction for dogs and puppies to birds and water, with the possibility of future training get togethers for WC/WCX. Kim Bryson will check into this for us.
AWARDS RECOGNITION: Casandra Barrett showed members the plaque the Awards Committee has come up with to be given to club members whose dogs complete an AKC title. The plaque, 10X13, bears the HRLRC logo, with the owner s name under the logo. There are eight brass plates on the plaque to be engraved with the names and titles of the owner s dogs receiving any AKC title, beginning with the year 2006. The plaques will cost our club approximately $60.43 plus engraving at $.25 per letter, based on the purchase of 15 plaques at a time. The plaques will be given out yearly at our annual picnic. A form will be filled out by the qualifying owners to ensure proper spelling and titles received by their dogs. Additional titles already earned by qualifying dogs may be printed but will be at the owner s expense. Motion to approve the plaques was made and approved. ELECTION: There were not any nominations from the floor, so the new officers and board members, taking office next meeting are: President- Michelle VeuCasovic Vice President- Annie Cogo Corresponding Secretary- Patty Wayne Treasurer- Judy Matice Recording Secretary- Pam Nichols Board- Sheila Norgren, Joyce Tuntland, Pauline Mortier, Kim Bryson and Laura Reich. HRLRC APPARREL: We have only four sweatshirts left to sell. Casandra will bring spring styles and colors for consideration for a new order to our next meeting. TSC PUPPY SAALES; Annie Cogo will follow up with a letter to TSC, NLCCA YOUTH DAY: We need some one to volunteer to head up this club obligation and volunteers to help. DKC: Peggy Mackelwayne has contacted Michelle about us putting on a specialty, perhaps without a sweepstakes, in conjunction with DKC in 2009. We are doing a supported entry in 2008 and like the judging panel. Michelle will respond back for more information.
CALANDER FOR MEETINGS: 2007 2008 May 4 Jan. NO MEETING June 8 Feb. 1 July 13 March 14 Aug.10 April 4 Sept. 7 Oct. 5 Nov. 2 Dec. 7 CRATE AND BUMPER ORDERS: Cindy Skiba is heading up orders for bumpers and crates at sale prices. Reply to Cindy by email and all orders must be paid for up front. The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 pm. Respectfully submitted, Pam Nichols Meetings MEETING LOCATION: Meetings are the 1st Friday of every month unless otherwise noted. Board Meetings begin at 6:30pm, General Membership meetings begin at7:30pm. All general membership meetings during the months of May through October will be held at the Livingston Conservation and Sports Association. LIVINGSTON CONSERVATION CLUB is on 8532 McClements Rd., Brighton, MI 48116. Just one mile south of M-59 and one mile west of old 23. Dogs welcome. Please help us keep this wonderful facility and make a good impression- clean up after your selves. The Following will be held at the Livingston County Conservation Center June 8 th July 13 th August 10 th Sept 7 th Oct 5 th November through April meetings will be held at the Hartland Community Education Center on M-59.
Nov 2 nd Christmas Party 2008 Feb 1 st Mar 14 th April 4 th Membership Reminder - Annual dues are payable May 1st. Individual membership - $30 Family membership - $40 Breeders Directory listing is an additional $25 Mail to: Judy Matice 4115 East Taft Rd St.Johns, Michigan 488 The following are Paid as of 5/14/2007. Cindy & Mark Adler, Jeanine Asch, Casandra & Kenneth Barrett, Helen Bronson, Allison Bates, Kim Brown, Kimberlee Bryson, Annie & Ron Cogo, Nancy Chargo, Kristi Coopshaw, Cathy Culpert, Mary T. Evans, Mark Foster & Nancy Manning, Bill Gardner, Danielle Hiar, Carol Lynn Johnson, Judy & Dan Matice, Nicole McCarthy, Mary MacLean, Mike & Judy Merians, Terri Micallef, Laura Michaels, Dave & Denise Misaras, Pauline Mortier, Pamela Nichols, Frieda Paison, Stacy & Tom Quake, Al & Laura Reich, Dolores Richards & Stella Blair, Michael Sapienz, Beverly Schnell, Tom & Gail Shearer, Cindy Skiba, Pam Smith, Kimberly Teall, Nancy Todd, Judy Trevino, Joyce Tuntland, Michelle VeuCasovic, Patricia Wayne, Cheryl Wellnitz
Wins-N-Grins Ohio Toy Fox Terrier Association April 21 st, 2007 RBIMBS, BPISS, Multi-BPIMB GRCH Pathway's Mystical Moment CGC owned by Patty Wayne become a Grand Champion and won Reserve Best In Multi Breed Show Ann Arbor Dog Training Club Agility Trial Dewey Theodore Keys AX OAJ owner Mark Arthur Foster Sat 21.Apr.2007 Novice JWW Preferred, 1st Place, 1st Leg The Siberian Husky Club Of Greater Detroit Agility Trial Yellow Dawg Krypto Doughboy OA OAJ AXP OJP owner Mark Arthur Foster Sat 14.Apr.2007 Open Standard, 1st Place, 3rd Leg; New Title Open Standard Agility (OA) Michigan American Pit Bull Terrier Club May 6 th, 2007 Dewey, Pathway's Doing It With Style (Touchstone Pop-A-Top At Rozzay, WC, JH X CCD GRCH SHR Wayne's Candy Victorian Angel CD, WCX, JH, CGC, TDI, RN) became a GRCH on June 6th K9 Fanciers UKC Show May 12 th & 13th Endeavor Friday I'm In Love Friday, owned by Jeanine Asch took best puppy in multibreed show Companion Dog Training Club of Flint Friday March 23 rd, 2007 UAGI GRCH Endeavor Cinderbay Stargazer WC CGC Lily, owned by Kim Brown and Jeanine Asch earned her first Rally Novice leg. RMIMBS, BPISS, Mulit-BPIMBS GRCH Pathway s Mystical Moment Mystie earned her first Rally Novice leg with a score of 90. Mystie is owned by Patty Wayne. Genesee County Kennel Club Saturday, May 19 th 2007 UAGI GRCH Endeavor Cinderbay Stargazer WC CGC owned by Kim Brown & Jeanine Asch earned her second Rally Novice leg. BIMBS BPIMBS U-GRCH Walkabout Endeavor Razzle Dazzle CGC owned by Jeanine Asch & Lucille Walker earns her first Rally Novice Leg
CAN CH, UWP SHR UAGI, UCD, GRCH Lubberline Endeavor Binnacle CD, NA, WC, CGC, TDI, Nicki earned qualifying legs in three straight pulls to earn her United Weight Puller title and become only the second Labrador Retriever "super dog" in UKC history. Whelping Box Disclaimer Clause: This list is of litters of our members that are in good standing with our Club and the American Kennel Club. The Huron River Labrador Retriever Club, Inc makes no warranties expressed or implied as to the condition of any dogs being offered for sale, standards or practices of any breeder, the quality of their animals or the accuracy of any of the information contained within the HRLRC, Inc listing, website or any links from the website. HRLRC, Inc. does not endorse, recommend or guarantee any kennel, breeder or dog listed. Reminder: Send $10 litter ad fee per month/per ad to Laura Reich 5558 Sunkist, Oxford, MI 48371. Please indicate in the memo section of the check the month that you are paying for. These litter ad fees go towards the HRLRC Rescue Account. Please call or email the Laura Reich (laura@lor-allabs.com or 248-969-6998) to renew or update your ad. Deadline for receiving the ad is at the membership meeting of that mo