Volume E9 September 2011 Upcoming Events Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter October 3-9, 2011 October 7, 2011 2011 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO 2011 GSCA General Membership Meeting Purina Farms St. Louis, MO Nov. 19-20, 2011 AKC Meet the Breeds Javits Convention Center New York City, NY Dec. 17-18, 2011 AKC Meet the Breeds Orlando Convention Center Orlando, FL July 5-8, 2012 Upcoming Events (continued) May 8-12, 2013 2012 GSCA National Specialty Texas Kennel Club Cluster Dallas, Texas 2013 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO Message From the President Size Matters, but reputation is everything I know that this looks like the same headline as last month s message, it is. While it may look like I m in a rut, bear with me and let me explain. My words this month do not refer to the size of our dogs, but to the size of our club and the specialty shows we hold. Last night s board meeting was very exciting and I came away from it feeling incredibly fortunate to be able to work with a group of dedicated, selfless individuals like the board of directors of the GSCA, the show chairs and committees for 2012 and 2013. This board and a number of club members have spent many, many hours this last year preparing for this event. Will it be the biggest National Specialty in Giant history, no, but 334 entries ain t too bad. Will it be well attended? Yes and I know it will be the premier event for the Giant Schnauzer fancy and our club this year. Please plan to come even if you haven t entered your dog. I know that donations are not where they have been in years past, even though we have had many very generous folks step forward and give. It s not too late if you have any Giant Schnauzer items that can be auctioned at the banquet, we would love to have them. We have some very nice things already but it would be greatly appreciated to have a few more. Be
Message From the President (continued) sure to check out the fabulous 8 base relief head donated from the estate of a departed club member - bring your check book and plan to bid high and bid often. You may never see one of these again. Along with donations, we can use the gift of your time at the National. The GSCA will have a booth with information about our club for new- comers, most of our standing publications for sale, BEAUTIFUL shirts and apparel designed for the 2011 National Specialty and, of course, the ubiquitous raffle tickets. We have volunteers to tend this booth but would love to have more. If you are new to the club and want to meet other people, this would be a perfect way to spend a few hours of the week. If you ve been a member since 1962, this would be a good chance to renew old (no pun intended) friendships and acquaintances. Then there s always cold hard cash. Judges cost money, whether we have 50 entries or 500, same for the venue, food, photographer, etc, etc, etc Thank you to the many who have already opened their wallets to the 2011 National Specialty fund but we can always use more. All the expenses of a National Specialty are paid for by your club s treasury, less any donations received and monies raised at the event. Now would be a good time to give if you are able. Those attending the annual meeting will be brought up to date on a number of topics presently on the agenda: A review of the club s business over the last year and plans for the future by the president. A review from Mike Rutkas and Kim Demchek s recent participation in the AKC National Parent Club Canine Health Conference in St. Louis - amazing things are coming in the field of genetics and dog diseases and Mike thinks we can raise $20,000 to have the entire gene mapping of a Giant Schnauzer completed. I think he might be able to do it. There will be a brief overview of the tremendous progress being made on the Constitutional Review process, a glimpse into the future with an update on the 2012 50 th Anniversary National in Dallas, 2013 Tri- Schnauzer- Palooza (I just made up that name) and the 2014 National plans being roughed out right now. And lastly, a talent search for vacant committee chairs, western regional director, membership chairperson and rescue liaison, as well as, upcoming expiring seats of board members will be announced and applications gladly accepted! Be sure to stop at the GSCA booth as soon as you arrive and say Hell- o and pick up a pocket schedule for the entire schedule of events. This schedule will contain time and locations for Obedience, Agility and Rally Trials, Conformation Shows, seminars, meeting, banquets and dinners. We have tried to make a quick reference that can be used by everyone from exhibitors to the casual Giant lover. So, back to the message at the beginning Size matters, but reputation is everything. The 2011 National Specialty will be a professionally conducted show, performance trials, conformation shows with beautiful dogs and, I m sure, some of the best days of my summer; eating, talking Giants, awarding outstanding achievers and volunteers and presenting in the best way possible our club and our breed. This may not be the biggest National Specialty in the history of the GSCA in entry numbers, but it will certainly be able to hold its own for professional organization, quality of events and dedication to a breed of dog we all share. See you in a few weeks! Doug Hill President, GSCA Good luck and safe travels to everyone heading to the 2011 National Specialty in St. Louis, MO. Watch the GSCA website and 2011 National Specialty Facebook page for daily results. page 2
Member Profile Name and Location Ann Moser, Boise, Idaho Occupation Wildlife Biologist Your Giants' names Hatten's Elementary, My Dear CDX RA - "Watson" and Aspen Grove Crazy Cricket - "Cricket" How long have you been a GSCA member? 2006 How did you get into Giants? In 2004, my Mom, sister and I went to the Westminster Dog Show. At the time, my mom was showing Cardigan Welsh Corgis and my sister had just bought a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy. I was training a Griffon to be a human remains detection dog (aka cadaver dog). Although Edgar was an excellent search dog in urban settings, he usually chose to hunt for birds instead of cadaver material when we were out in the sagebrush or woods. I was starting to think about a new puppy. At Westminster, I just happened by the Giant Schnauzer ring...and was in awe. I started doing research almost immediately, wondering if Giants had the potential to be search dogs. Strangely enough, it turns out Watson's dad was in the breed ring that day at Westminster! Do you have other pets in addition to Giants? My husband and I also have 2 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. My husband Jim is a falconer and has a red-tailed hawk and a peregrine falcon. We also have Rupert the rabbit, who is not for hawk food. What do you do with your Giants? I stuck with my goal - Watson has been certified in Human Remains Detection and Wilderness Area Search. We are members of Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue. Cricket - who I adopted from a family in Boise that banned her to the backyard because she was too big and rambunctious - is training in Trailing. I also do obedience with Watson. We are currently working on our UD. Cricket has her CGC. page 3
Member Profile (continued) Do you have other hobbies besides dogs? I don t seem to have time for anything else! What is your dog(s) favorite treat and/or toy? Watson loves all treats and the smallest Cuz toys. Cricket loves cheese and will tug on just about anything! What was the last dog-related thing you read? Probably my dog training logs. Anything else you'd like to add. What I love about Giants is that they are eager to learn anything. 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. Giant Schnauzer Club of America Officers and Committees President Doug Hill Giant Steps Editor Robin Greenslade 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 Vacant Western Region Director Vacant Newsletter Editor Lori Clark Past President Bernie Tuerler Agility Points Tabulation Sherri Hurm Adoption & Rescue Vacant Breed Points Tabulation Marina Raukhverger AKC Delegate Robin Greenslade 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 Vacant Archives Peggy Gumm Public Education Vacant Awards/Trophies Linda Hurst Temperament Testing Cricket Zink Breed Education Olga Gagne Webmaster Aaron DeVandry Breeders Education Maryann Bisceglia Ways & Means Karen Child Congratulatory Marnie Lowe Time 2 Beat Class (T2B) New AKC Agility Title Time 2 Beat is a new AKC agility class that became a titling class effective July 1, 2011. Time 2 Beat is a "hybrid" class built primarily from obstacles from Jumpers With Weaves, with the option of having one to two contacts included on the course. This class is unique, as each dog has the chance to set the "Time to Beat" for each jump height division. This is different than the current AKC classes (Standard and JWW) where the Standard Course Time (SCT) is set by the course yardage as wheeled by the judge. Additionally, this is different than any other AKC agility classes because there is only one course to set for all dogs to compete. This is a time saver for clubs, judges and exhibitors. Regulations for this class can be found in the Regulations for Agility Trials in Chapter 10. (From the AKC Agility s In The Zone newsletter) page 4
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ August 9, 2011 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Kim Demchak, Howard Postovit, Bernie Tuerler, Mike Rutkas, Lori Clark, Greg Reyna, Maryann Bisceglia Call to Order: 8:40 pm EDT Approval of Minutes: Kim made motion to approve the July 12, 2011 board meeting minutes. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (08092011 Meeting minutes approval) Report from the Secretary: Lori read the board email votes which took place on the following dates: 1. July 29, 2011: Bernie made a motion to approve the purchase of the 2010 Annual Awards from ENgraphics at a cost of $797.53. Kim seconded. Bernie yes; Kim yes; Doug yes; Mike yes; Greg yes; Lori yes. Motion passed. (07292011-2010 Annual awards purchase ENgraphics) 2. August 1, 2011: Howard made a motion to pay invoices submitted by Lori Clark for Secretary/Newsletter expenses in the amounts of $256.18 (Mar- Apr) and $223.12 (May- Jun). Bernie seconded. Howard yes; Bernie yes; Kim yes; Maryann yes; Greg yes; Mike yes; Doug yes. Motion passed. (08012011 - Secretary invoices payment) 3. August 2, 2011: Lori made a motion to approve Kelly & Angie Dennis- McManns and Terry & Alma Frazier as new members. Bernie seconded. Lori yes; Bernie yes; Kim yes; Doug yes; Greg yes. Motion passed. (08022011 - New members approval) Starting with January 2011, I have gone back and numbered/titled all motions that have been made to date. Going forward, motions will be archived in an index form on the website for members to refer to. Paperwork has been submitted to AKC regarding the AKC Delegate role. Kim s application is published in the AKC board meeting minutes for two months before they vote. Report from the Treasurer: 2010 Tax return is complete; I will review, sign and send to IRS before 8.15.11. See attached for financials for the year. The July statements from Wells Fargo included fees to both checking accounts: $8 to one account and $2.50 to the other. This was also done in June and I complained in July and the fees were refunded, we also got a $50 customer satisfaction credit and I was told that monthly fees would be waived in the future. Well I guess they weren t and I will complain again. Who knows maybe we will get another customer satisfaction credit ; 50 bucks month for complaining isn t bad work if you can get it. Spoke with Daryl Anderson and he is getting ready to close accounts from 2011 Western (CA) specialty. Checks to Lori ($479.30) and Doug ($800) are in the mail. MFS fund acknowledged change of address for account from Pam Foster s to the GSCA PO Box in La Grande. Need to follow- up with Chase in Plano regarding change of contact info on CD, remove Pam and Laurie Mason. TREASURER S REPORT FOR JULY Account Balance as of 7.31.11 Wells- Fargo Checking (La Grande- operating account): $29,270.84 Wells- Fargo Checking (La Grande- for Pay Pal Transfers): $1,342.20 Wells- Fargo Savings (La Grande- operating account): $50,958.72 Wells- Fargo Savings (Doris Redmann): $10,209.57 The following is the balance of an account GSCA has set up with Pay Pal for purchases from our web site: $378.50 page 5
Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ August 9, 2011 (continued) BALANCE OF THE ABOVE ACCOUNTS: $92,159.83 The following are two accounts that have been opened for 2011 specialties: 2011 National and Midwest (Sheila Lietz treasurer): $1,472.75 2011 Western (CA) Specialty (Daryl Anderson, treasurer): $550.88 2011 Eastern Specialty (Ralph Anderson, treasurer $500 seed money + $395 Eastern Donations): $895 The above are estimated balances based on the amount GSCA forwarded to start the accounts. MFS Stock fund balance as of 3.31.10: $9,318.35 This stock was donated by Ken Bonine in fall 2009. ESTIMATE BALANCES OF SPECIALTY AND STOCK ACCOUNTS: $12,236.98 TOTAL OF CHECKING, SAVINGS, SPECIALTY, AND STOCK ACCOUNTS; $104,396.81 GSCA 2010 FORM 990 INFORMATION 2010 INCOME Membership dues: $14,748 Shows: $24,569 Doris Redmond Rescue Fund: $1,970 Publications (STEPS, comes with membership): $2,385 Publications (Source Book X was produced in 2010 and required purchase): $6,484 Publications Misc (other materials produced prior to 2010 and purchased separately): $1,991 Awards Received: $760 Interest from checking, savings & Pay Pal: $171 Interest from CD: $12 Reinvest Dividends from MFS Fund: $60 Misc. Income: $1,115 TOTAL INCOME: $54,265 2010 EXPENSES Annual Corporation Filing w Michigan: $20 Accountant: $3,831 Insurance: $600 Bank Fees: $133 Secretary/Officer Expenses: $2,496 Membership Chairman Expenses (mostly mailings): $1,528 Reimbursement to GSCA Representative/ Delegate for AKC Meetings/Seminar: $550 Education: $978 Pay Pal: $56 Web Site Build and Maintenance: $2,564 Publication STEPS printing & mailing to members: $9,970 Publication Source Book X printing, graphics, binding, mailing to purchasers: $9,550 Events/Shows: $17,581 Awards/Prizes to Members: $2,677 AKC Fees: $25 Donation to AKC Funds (non- 501(3)c groups): $2,000 Donations to Giant Schnauzer Rescue Groups (all 501(3)c): $3,000 Misc. Expenses: $525 TOTAL EXPENSES: $58,084 Balance Sheet (assets) 2010 2009 Cash - Checking: $8,201.58 0.00 Cash Checking: $15,594.90 $20,388.44 Cash Umpqua: $0.00 $16,383.02 Cash Checking (Pay Pal): $2,684.83 $828.85 Cash Savings: $50,922.37 $50,751.89 Cash Checking/CD (Redmond) $10,202.42 $10,153.73 Cash CD: $5,855.15 $5,834.63 Pay Pal: $354.12 $1,160.05 Cash Specialty (2010 Nat/Mid) $6,434.16 $100.00 Cash Specialty (2011 Nat/Mid) $1,472.75 $500.00 Cash Specialty (2011 Western) $500.00 $0.00 Investment Account (MFS) $7817.10 $7,756.66 TOTALS $110,039.38 $113,857.27 page 6
Report from the Committees: Giant Steps Editor Steps is ready to print and mail tomorrow pending address corrections. Old Business: Permanent Medallion Maryann found another resource and will check on pricing. Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ August 9, 2011 (continued) Western Regional Director Still open. Unfinished Business: Judges Selection Vote Verifying details with Bill Shelton for the 2012 National. Getting materials together to mail out the 2013 top five available judges that were nominated by the membership. Rescue Dispersal Per July meeting minutes, Howard will send a check to HT- Z for the remaining 25% of the MFS value as of 31 December 2010; 25% of $8,857.50 = $2,214.38. I will send a letter to Mr. Ken Bonine and outline the distributions that have been made to Rescue from the fund: Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue: $2215.00 (25% of MFS fund) HT- Z Giant Schnauzer Rescue: $6643.13 (75% of MFS fund) AKC Canine Health Foundation The AKC CHF will allocate $423.70 to a research project of our choice. Kim and Mike will report back with options after attending the AKC CHF conference. New Business: 2014 National Specialty Maryann is looking for sites and dates. She will present options at the next board meeting. 9/11 Anniversary Tribute The Doberman Club is putting together a 9/11 Anniversary Tribute and approached the club about a donation. There was a search and rescue giant that helped during 9/11 recovery. AKC Event and Judging Panel Notices The AKC is now offering clubs the ability to receive all event and judging panel notices via email instead of receiving letters via the US Postal Service. Doug made a motion to participate in AKC email notices. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. (08092011.1 AKC Email Notices) Adjournment: Lori made a motion to adjourn. Bernie seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 11:19pm EDT. (08092011.2 Meeting Adjournment) Respectfully submitted, Lori Clark GSCA Secretary page 7
Photo acknowledgements: Chelsea Ingebars Silver Chalice, photo by Terry Parker (cover page, top center); Hemi Hemi vom Engelskotten, photo by Rebecca Letson (cover page, middle left) Watson Hatten's Elementary, My Dear CDX RA and Cricket Aspen Grove Crazy Cricket, photos by Ann Moser (page 3) Xena HC Ingebars Invincible Xena CDX, RE, OAP, OJP, NFP and Sasha DC Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD, RAE, MX, MXJ, OAP, NJP, XF, NFP, photo by Bridgette Tuerler (this page) Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. is a Member Club 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