Secretary`s Report – Spring 2009

Vol. 1, 2009, 4-15-09
Secretary’s Report – Spring 2009
2009 Board of Directors
Next Board Meeting
President - Deborah Lynch
14640 Aspen Hills Lane, Burton, OH 44021
(440) 273-3078; EM: dlnpoconsult@gmail.com
Monday, May 18, 2009, starting at 1 pm
First Vice President - Terry Benz
24310 West Rose Ave. Lake Zurich IL 60047
(847) 726-1108; EM: terry.benz@comcast.net
Friday evening, May 22, 2009
Second Vice President - Angela Curtis
133 Evelyn Drive, Rossville, GA 30741
(706) 866-1602 EM: olefortkees@bellsouth.net
Corresponding Secretary- Judi James
1265 Summer St NE, Salem, OR 97301
(503) 370-8109 EM: Rainkees@comcast.net
Recording Secretary - Beth Blankenship
1718 Pine Bay Road, Lake City, SC 29560
(901) 262-5997 EM: beth@trumpetkeeshond.com
Treasurer - John Malak
5602 Bacon Road, Petersburg MI 49270
(734) 279-1982; EM: jam@cass.net
Board Members
Karen Evasuik
1130 Ulmus Drive, Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7054; EM: twintreeskennel@aol.com
Liz McKnight
4290 Woodson Ct, Concord, CA 94521
(925) 788-5785 EM: wildheartkees@sbcglobal.net
Holly Wisner
724 N. West Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)-682-3828; EM: lvkees@earthlink.net
At its March Meeting, your board elected this slate
of officers for the 2009-2010 year.
Thank you to outgoing board members Hal
Brizee and Carolyn Schaldecker for their
service.
Congratulations to new board members Liz
McKnight and Judi James.
Annual Membership Meeting
In conjunction with the 2009 National Specialty
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Colorado Springs
Agenda topics should be forwarded to
President Debbie Lynch before May 4.
NATIONAL SPECIALTY
May 18 – 24, 2009
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2886 S. Circle Drive
Colorado Springs
Welcome New Members
The following were recommended to you in the
last Secretary’s report and are now members.
Hollie Brown 4650 Young Ave, Indianapolis, IN
46201,
(317) 359-0924 EM: hlbolgi2000@yahoo.com
Jim and Kathy Billman,
1367 West County Rd E, Arden Hills, MN 55112
(651) 633-8378 EM: jkbillman@comcast.net
Cathy Sicard
24701 Tandem Drive, Damascus, MD 20872
(828) 332-0169 EM: sisrr@aol.com
Sharon Rasmussen
726 Franklin Street, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
(610-621-9444)
Linda Flaherty
95 Elm Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-7798 EM: najaco@verizon.net
Travis and Cheri Rogers (Kintbury)
318-397 Faulkners RD,
Mt. Cottrell, Victoria 3024 AUST
(613) 8361 8794 EM:
cheri@keeskeeshonden.net
Kimberly Smith
77 Upper Hibernia Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866
(9730) 784-3702 EM: kdestinys@optonline.net
Melody Tate
3311 Monterey Ave, Davis, CA 95618
(916) 743-5648 EM: melodytate@earthlink.net
Ruth Thompson
347 Harrogate Court, Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 899-1002 EM:homp2@columbuss.rr.com
Upcoming National Specialties
2010 – KCA 75th Anniversary Show
May 25-29th – Oconomowoc, WI
2011 – Buckeye Keeshond Club,
Mason, Ohio
2012 – Open
2013 - Open
Owen McHaney
280 Glen Eagle Dr, Aspen, CO 81611
EM: owee@comcast.net
Donelle Dermer
10932 John Cussons Dr, Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 755-4434 EM: ddermer@comcast.net
KCA Health Pedigree
Database
www.keeshonden.net
Is your club interested in hosting a KCA National
Specialty? Then let us know.
KCA now has a National Specialty Guide to help
clubs host a wonderful National as well as the
support of the KCA National Specialty
Coordinator and the many great National club
members to call on.
Returning Members
These individuals made re-application after a lapse
in membership. Your board approved reinstatement
subject to your review in the last Secretary’s Report.
Welcome these members back!
Marlene Earley
141 Wilmack Drive, Benson, NC 27504
(703) 477-4221 EM: dogwoodkees@aol.com
Terry & Carol Smorch
9323 9th Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 731-5197 EM: ctsmorch@comcast.net
Patricia Den Boer and Kevin Nieboer
12911 Edgerton Ave NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(615) 696-5337 EM: hofkees@wingsisp.com
Sheila Taylor, 521 Gladwish Drive, Sarnia,
Ont. N7T 7H3 CAN 519-336-8618,
barkers@xcelco.on.ca
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Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
National Judge Selection
The ballots for national specialty judges mailed
with dues notices have been tallied. Results are:
2009 Futurity Judge Kathy Stewart (Klompen)
2011 Final Results Top 10 Judges
Sandra Goose Allen (24)
Joseph Gregory (23)
Karen McFarlane (18)
Vicki Abbott (18)
Arley Hussin (15)
Patricia Hastings (14)
Richard Bauer (14)
Eugene Blake (12)
Keke Kahn (12)
Dr. Harry Smith (11)
Note: Frank Sabella (24) and Harold Brizee (18)
also made the list, but had judged at our
Nationals within six years so are not eligible for
this event.
Judges will be contacted by the Corresponding
Secretary as listed. Final selection will be based
on availability and cost. Regional clubs are
encouraged to utilize this list after the national
specialty slate has been completed.
2012 Top 15 Judges for Second Ballot
Robin Stark (41)
Joseph Gregory (30)
James Ham (26)
Patricia Hastings (25)
Harold Brizee (24)
Eugene Blake (23)
Keke Kahn (21)
Sari Brewster Tietjen (21)
Lorraine Boutwell (20)
Arlene Hussin (19)
Paula Hartinger (19)
Karen McFarlane (17)
Sandra Goose Allen (16)
Dr. Harry Smith (14)
Fred Bassett (13)
Note: Frank Sabella (24) and Edd Bivin (23) also
made the list, but had judged at our Nationals
within six years of this event so are not eligible.
Members will receive a ballot with the next dues
notice to select judges from this list.
Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
President’s Message
Our KCA
Communication is one of the major challenges
faced by any national organization. The simple fact
of geography makes face to face meetings
expensive and infrequent.. Our annual national
specialty brings together only 20 to 30 percent of
our membership each year. We publish newsletters
and reports but they too have their limitations. One
thing we can do is try to use the internet and its
tools to our advantage. Since 80% of our members
are on line the internet is a great way to keep in
touch with each other. This tool, along with our
Secretary’s Report that is published three times a
year, makes it possible to stay in touch with
everyone. The written word is a one way device,
unless you write back or send an email, others
cannot know what you think. I would like to
encourage all of you to take advantage of mail and
email to keep in touch with your KCA Board of
Directors and Committee members. We welcome
your thoughts and your comments.
We also hope you like the revised format of the
Secretary’s Report; our new Corresponding
Secretary, Judi James, has streamlined it to
encourage everyone to read it. We hope to move
this publication in the direction of a newsletter so
look for details about this in the coming months.
A first goal that I would like each member of KCA
to try is to eliminate the use of “they”. As in they
decided or they won’t, or they think. As Pogo once
said, “I have met the enemy and he is us!” In
reality, in KCA there is no ‘they’. The board of
directors and the committees are working for the
members of KCA. It is our organization and it can
only be as effective for our breed as we want it to
be. We all have the same goals:
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To have a happy, healthy Keeshonden,
To broadcast the news about the Keeshond as a
wonderful family companion.
I know that changing “they” to ‘us’ will take some
time and effort. But, here we are, and if we work
together we can meet this challenge. With a little
practice, and by working together, we can remind
each other that our national club is “Our KCA”.
Deborah A. Lynch,
dlnpoconsult@gmail.com
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Upcoming Specialties
Your Board has approved the following
specialty shows, but AKC approval may be
pending.
August 2, 2009
Great Lakes Keeshond Club of Michigan
August 14, 2009
Pacific Crest Keeshond Club
August 15 & 16, 2009
Empire Keeshond Club
September 9 & 10, 2009
Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley
October 3 & 4, 2009
Keeshond Fanciers of the Central States
October 31 & November 1, 2009
Heart of America Keeshond Club
December 3 & 4, 2009
Mt Hood Keeshond Club
December 12, 2009
Buckeye Keeshond Club
Contact the local club or go to the AKC event
Rescue Grants Awarded
Your Board awarded $750 rescue grants to
each of these groups: Keeshond Lovers United,
Florida Keeshond Rescue, Heritage Trail
Keeshond Club, Keeshond Club of Southern
California, and Keeshond Rescue of the Central
States.
Grant applications must be submitted by
February 1 each year to be considered for
funding. Application information is available on
KCA’s website www.keeshond.org.
KCA Secretary Report On-Line
You can now review this Report on the KCA
website, www.keeshond.org, by clicking on the
Members tab on the front page. You can also
choose NOT to receive a paper copy and
instead receive an e-mail notice when the report
is posted on our website. You can chose this
option by sending an email to the Corresponding
Secretary. Switching to electronic format saves
your club money and reduces paper use.
Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
AKC Delegate Report Highlights
The Keeshond Club of America is a member of
the American Kennel Club. Each member club
appoints a delegate to represent its interests at
periodic AKC business meetings. KCA is
represented by John Sawicki. John provides
your board with a summary from each
Delegate meeting. Here are some highlights
from his March report.
From the parent club committee:
• The AKC 125th anniversary show is this
December in Long Beach. AKC hopes
each parent club will designate the breed
classes as a specialty.
• AKC is offering $20 in coupons to the AKC
Online Store to each person entered in a
National Specialty. Host club will need to
collect names and email addresses that
AKC will use to send the coupons.
• Canine Health Foundation is considering
changes to the Donor Advisory Fund to be
consistent with IRS regulations. Sec’y
note: KCA has asked for more specifics on
how the changes will impact the Keeshond
Donor Advised Fund.
From the Delegates Caucus:
• The Futures Program making its way
around the ‘Net is a non-issue. There is no
proposal, no motion, no facts, to consider
or planned for consideration. Sec’y note:
Your board did direct John to oppose this
topic if it came up for discussion.
• The AKC Board of Directors class of 2013
were elected. They are: Alan Kalter, Carl
Ashby, Lee Arnold, Robert G. Smith.
The complete minutes of the delegates
meeting and AKC’s annual report are posted
on AKC’s website under ‘board of directors’ tab
in the left sidebar. www.akc.org
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In Memoriam KCA recognized the recent
death of member Patricia Tocalis (Cinderlad)
with a contribution to the AKC Canine Health
Fund, Keeshond Donor Advised Fund.
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Your Help is needed!
The 75th Anniversary Show
YOUR ROLE
In this Special Event
May 25-29th – Oconomowoc, WI
The Keeshond Club of America will celebrate it’s
75th anniversary in 2010. That is only one year
from now!
We would like to invite all of our member clubs to
participate by helping with the show. There are
still roles for everyone to share and how exciting
to be a part of this unique celebration. If your
club has not yet volunteered for a committee or
task give Co-chairs Holly Wisner or Mary Ellen
Meyer a call to discuss show preparations.
Our 50th anniversary show was a truly special
and memorable occasion. With your help, our
75th anniversary can be just as spectacular.
Member Clubs, we need your participation as to
make this show extra special. Please designate
someone as your 75th Anniversary show liaison
and call the chairs for how your club can
participate.
KCA Members We need your help, too. Take a
few minutes to call the chairs and see how you
can give back to your club.
KCA 75th Anniversary Book
The Anniversary Book is moving closer to
publication just in time for our 75th Anniversary
Celebration. Thank you for all the information
already submitted to our Project Champion
Mae Evans. We now have lots of great
information to choose from as the book nears
completion.
Now for the fun part Which dogs in our past
should be pictured in this memory book? If
your dog earned an ROM, ROMX, HOF, or
other award from KCA, won a specialty show,
all breed best in show, major performance
awards, and group wins, they probably already
have a space reserved for them.
But there is still room for other great dogs you
believe should be remembered. More
information will be coming out at the National
on how you can purchase space to expand the
illustrations of our Breed.
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AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards
Mary Ellen Meyer, chair
15831 Roselawn Rd, Valders Wi 54245
(920) 775-4632 or (920) 901-1651
E-mail: markwrightkeeshond@tds.net
Each year AKC asks its member clubs to
nominate exceptional individuals in the facey
in the areas of Conformation, Companion
Events and Performance for recognition in the
AKC Lifetime Achievement Award program.
Holly Wisner, assistant chair
724 N. West Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)-682-3828
E-mail: lvkees@earthlink.net
This year your Board nominated Mae Evans
for Conformation, Carole Henry for
Companion Events, and Jean Munger for
Performance.
Two conformation shows, two obedience and
rally trials, and an agility trial will be held at the
same location, the lovely Olympia Resort and
Conference Center, an hour’s drive from
Milwaukee, Wisconsin in beautiful, forested
Oconomowoc, WI.
Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
AKC will tabulate nominees and ask its
member clubs to vote again to determine the
winners. Awards will be presented in at the
AKC National Championship in December.
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KEESHOND CLUB OF AMERICA
We Need Nominees for
KCA Outstanding
Sportsmanship Awards
Board of Directors Meeting
Charleston, SC
March 6, 2009
Subject to approval by the KCA Board of Directors
[Items preceded by a “*” were not discussed in the order
indicated but have been placed in the minutes to provide
for an appropriate organization of the information.]
Present: H. Wisner, T. Benz, L. McKnight, D. Lynch,
A. Curtis, J. Malak, B. Blankenship and J. James. K.
Evasuik was absent.
President’s Message: H. Wisner reported on funds
received from Purina Parent Club Partnership Program
in the amount of $414.26 to include the months of Jan
2008 to Nov 2008 and are to be split between health
canine health research and rescue. Purina has
announced the opening of their new event center in
Gray Summit, MO by 2010. AKC parent club
organization requested a copy of our Code of Ethics and
how we enforce it. Information was submitted.
Report of the Recording Secretary (B. Blankenship):
A. Curtis moved and T. Benz seconded to accept the
minutes of the previous KCA Board Meeting, October,
2008. Motion passed unanimously.
Report of the Corresponding Secretary (Carolyn
Schaldecker): Rescue grant applications were received
from Keeshond Rescue of the Central States, Keeshond
Club of Southern Calif., Heritage Trail Keeshond Club,
Florida Keeshond Rescue and Keeshond Lovers United,
Inc. A. Curtis motioned to divide available funds
equally between 5 applicants which would amount to
$750 each. J. Malak seconded, none opposed.
C. Schaldecker distributed a packet of recent
correspondence. The board will ask the membership for
nominations in response to AKC’s Outstanding
Sportsmanship Award. The board will select from those
nominations at the KCA Board meeting May 18th, 2009
to be presented at the KCA general meeting 2009 and
also recognized during the KCA Awards Banquet.
Discussions were geared towards nominating names
for the AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards. A. Curtis
motioned and D. Lynch seconded to nominate the
following:
L. Mae Evans – Conformation
Carol. Henry – Companion events
Jean Munger – Performance events
Report of the Treasurer (Angela Curtis): A. Curtis
reported new board members will be added to our
current insurance for the board. Since, the treasurer’s
position will be held by someone else in 2009, an audit
will be performed. AKC Canine Health Foundation also
Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
The American Kennel Club offers Outstanding
Sportsmanship Awards to member clubs to
recognize those individuals who:
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Have made a difference in the Sport of
Purebred Dogs
Embody the AKC Code of
Sportsmanship, and
Have been active and valued
members of their member club.
Unlike the lifetime achievement awards
program that honors individuals nominated by
all member clubs, the Outstanding Sportsman
award recognizes individuals who serve one
member club, such as the Keeshond Club of
America.
Your board requests your suggestions of
individuals who should be recognized by the
Keeshond Club of America.
submitted a report to us regarding our funds and how
distributed. D. Lynch motioned, T. Benz seconded to
accept the treasurer’s report. Motion passed
unanimously. See detailed report in this issue.
Report of the AKC Delegate (John Sawicki): D.
Lynch motioned to ask our delegate to strongly oppose
the pending Futures Program at any point when this
program is discussed at an upcoming delegates meeting.
J. Malak 2nd. Motion passed. See report from March
Applications for Reinstatement
Your Board reviewed these applications for
reinstatement of membership after lapse by nonpayment of dues.
If no negative comments are received within 30 days of
this report, membership will be reinstated.
Teresa Bricker (Hon-E-Kin)
1336 Cathell Rd, Pillsburgh PA 15236
(412) 884-2759 EM: keeslady@verizon.net
Helen L. Wymore (Cascadia)
919 Church St., Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-9715 EM: princess@bmi.net
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Your Board reviewed applications at its March meeting and
recommend these applicants to you as prospective members.
The Board asks you to forward written comments and
supporting documents that may reflect on the Board’s
recommendation to the Corresponding Secretary within 30
days of this report. The Board may request additional
information from you or the applicant at its discretion.
If negative comments are received, the applicant will be
notified and given the opportunity to review the comments
and respond. Such applications will be held over until the
next Board meeting for Board review.
Teresa & Brian Cook
20950 Filbert Rd, Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-8621 EM: teresa@autopros.com
Sponsors: Rikki Hoffecker, Judi James
Shelley Durbak
171 Merganser Blvd, Madison AL 35758
(256) 464-9929 EM: SDurbak@yahoo.com
Sponsors: MaryKay Keenan, Rebecca Preston
Jean & Dave Leiker (Cornerstone)
892 – 280th Ave, Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-8113 EM: djleiker@comlinkusa.net
Sponsors: Melinda Hughes, Deanna Cox
William & Wanda Milwee
25517 NE 74th Ct, Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 666-2736 EM: kees@milwee.net
Sponsors: Laura Lenci, Judi James
Gene Anne Nichols
724 East Madison, Kirkwood, MO 63122
EM: geneannen@msn.com
Sponsors: Donna Smith, Margaret Bissell
Elizabeth (Beth) Strick
3505 Barker St., Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 635-0312 EM: bethstrick@hotmail.com
Sponsors: Pam Hildebrand, Flo Bastuba
Richard & Mary Ward
4913 Proctor Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 881-1969 EM richaard.l.ward@comast.net
Sponsors: Joanne Reed, Liz McKnight
These applicants will become KCA members 30 days after
the date of this Report If the Board receives no negative
comments.
T. Benz makes a motion to accept all the membership
applications received prior to the KCA board meeting to be
accepted, J. Malak seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
10:35 – 10:45 break
Re-application for membership was received from D.
Tousey. Board will request completed information prior to
publishing.
Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AKC Delegate – John Sawicki
See earlier report.
AKC Gazette Columnist – Debbie Lynch Seeking
replacement for this position, suggestions for new guest
columnist should be submitted to Debbie.
Annual Awards Coordinator – Mae Evans – report re:
ROM/ROMX stats; no recommendation to change.
Reports also received from Conformation (Kim
Toepfer), Obedience (Margaret Bissell) and Junior
Handler (Jeanine DeWald) statisticians. A discussion
was held regarding conformation stats and accuracy of
data and the increasing difficulty in getting reports from
AKC in a cost-effective manner. Any Keeshond owner
who wishes can submit their individual dog’s AKC
dog’s defeated reports via electronic format or regular
mail to Kim Toepfer by March 1st of the following year
for verification purposes only. D. Lynch motioned to
reimburse expenses of $180 to Obed Statistician for
quarterly reports from AKC. J. Malak seconded, all
approved.
Breeders’ Education Chair – Debbie Lynch report
submitted. There will be a Breeder’s Education event
following the General meeting at this years national
specialty event. Event will be informal and will include
a grooming demonstration, meet and greet of fellow
breeders, etc. A draft will be ready for the general
meeting to allow feedback on an outline that will
eventually be available on the KCA website to guide
people to recommended mentors, seminars to attend,
breeder education material.
Futurity/Maturity Coordinator – Tracee Buethner
Futurity and Maturity notices have gone out
Health Committee Chair – Tawn Sinclair submitted
re-wording recommendations for the dues notices. A
request for funding for the Alopecia Grant in
Switzerland is requested in the amount of $3,240 which
is half of what CHF has requested. D. Lynch made a
motion to accept the request for funds and B.
Blankenship seconded. All approved. The thyroid study
is still 30 dogs short and in danger of being halted if the
number is not met. Health Survey is planned to be
released at or immediately following this years National
specialty. Awaiting final budget report
Hearts and Cards – Diane Benz
Historian – Cathy Bosnic submitted a report regarding
the ability of having a Historical Room to display items
from the past. Issues related to insurance of items, types
of items to display and people to oversee project were
raised.
Hall of Fame Custodian – Carolyn Schaldecker
Information & Breeder Referral Coordinator – Mary
Bennell
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Committee Reports, continued
Judges Education Chair – Tawn Sinclair
KCA Awards Trophy Coordinator – Anthea de Forest
awards are ordered and will be sent to RMKC
KCA Medallions Coordinator – Casey Kohler Medallion
prices were submitted, see below.
KCA Medals Coordinator – Chris Pawlenty
Legislative Liaison – Donna Powell report submitted,
requests forming a committee to keep up with regions
more effectively
Membership Coordinator – Pat Martinez She sent
membership packet with new applications
National Specialty Coordinator – Carolyn Schaldecker
Judi James was working towards taking over this position,
but would like to be replaced due to other KCA
commitments. D. Lynch made a motion to revise the job
description to clarify this position as more of an advisory
position. B. Blankenship seconded. All approved.
National Specialty Contract Review Committee – C
Patterson, H. Wisner, E. Parr, and J.Malak. Connie
Patterson is resigning.
New Member Packets Coordinator – Pat Shuler
Rescue Referral Coordinator – Mary Ellen Grace report
submitted (see corresponding secretary report for grant
requests and monies to be disbursed)
Ways & Means – Karen Evasuik Cookbook has been set
up online. Still not enough recipes. A request of products
to be available for sale at this years national specialty is
made. J. Malak made a motion to donate $200 to purchase
items for display and sale. T. Benz seconded. Motion
passed.
KCA DATABASE The board continues to support the
database and is awaiting a letter of ownership from the
KCA database committee. D. Lynch made a motion to
submit monies for 3 yr webhosting of the database by
godaddy.com. J. Malak seconded. Motion approved.
REGION ZONE ASSIGNMENTS:
ZONE 1: (Liz McKnight) Arizona, California, Hawaii,
Nevada and Texas
ZONE 2: (Judi James) Alaska, CAN, United Kingdom,
Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming
ZONE 3: (Karen Evasuik) Colorado, Iowa, Kansas,
Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
ZONE 4: (Angela Curtis) Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee
ZONE 5: (T. Benz and H. Wisner) Illinois, Minnesota,
Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan
ZONE 6: (Debbie Lynch) Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
West Virginia
ZONE 7: (John Malak) Delaware, Maryland, New
Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New York,
Rhode Island, Vermont
OLD BUSINESS
National Specialties
2009 – Rocky Mt Keeshond Club H. Wisner read a
report from B. Bell stating website is up with Paypal
available for buying merchandise. They have requested
more trophy donations from the membership. Rescue
parade is in place. There will be a drawing to open up a
judging opportunity for the top twenty-event. Ramp
training will be provided. Bathing area will be provided.
Website Coordinator – Carolyn Schaldecker. Website
will be updated soon. Betsy Winans and coordinator will
be working on adding educational video clips to the
website.
2010 – 75th Anniversary Reports were received from C.
Bosnic regarding fundraiser poster. Superintendent bids
were presented and narrowed down to two possibilities.
The Donor Circle Trust will split the DNA collection fee
with KCA.
75th Anniversary National Specialty Chairs – Judi
James $1000 seed money will be transferred to J. Malak to
go towards trophy purchases, etc.
2011 – Buckeye Keeshond Club An inquiry was
received regarding what list they should use to hire
regional judges from
75th Anniversary Yearbook – L. Mae Evans
A discussion regarding a significant lack of trophy
support from the performance community of KCA will
be had at this years general meeting.
CHIC PROGRAM B. Blankenship gathered information
from a questionnaire submitted to a large number of KCA
members in regards to the CHIC program last year. It was
determined that more education as to CHIC and the health
testing associated with that certification need to be done. A
decision was made to invite OFA to present the CHIC
program prior to the club continuing the implementation
process as related to awards and competition in future
KCA events.
Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
12:10pm - 1:30pm Lunch Break
Suspension rescinded – Upon further investigation with
AKC and due to the nature of the offense, M. Bennell
will return to her normal membership status with KCA
and any duties previously performed will continue.
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Old Business, continued
Tracking HOF proposal received from Jean Munger and
Carole Henry. D. Lynch motions to introduce a Tracking
Hall Of Fame to our current KCA awards and any dog
earning a TDX or VST will automatically be inducted, to
be initiated in 2010. This will include any past dogs that
may have already met this criteria. A. Curtis seconded.
Motion passed.
A Top Twenty Committee will be formed to
standardize this as an annual event. Potential committee
members are Debbie Hodges, Beth Blankenship, Terry
Benz and Helen Wymore. Once a standard format is
developed, it will have to be submitted to the KCA
board for approval.
The committee to review HOF Requirements is still
collecting information.
Logo Copyright – Permission to copyright logo has been
signed over and released by Logo creator, J. Sawicki
Breeder recognition committee is planning to have a
recommendation by the May meeting in 2009.
The Heritage Society and Keeshond Breeder Trust : A
lengthy discussion led to tabling the formation of this until
more information could be gotten from E. Sledzik.
Next board meeting will be in Colorado Springs, CO in
conjunction with the National specialty, May 18th @
1pm.
Miscellaneous J. James motions that the duty of tracking
website requests from outside sources will be done by the
1st VP position. B. Blankenship seconded. Motion passed.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: At 4:55pm A. Curtis
moved, J. Malak seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passes unanimously.
More discussion regarding attaching a newsletter to each
secretaries report that would allow advertising and litter
announcements by membership. Emily Taggert is
encouraged to continue submitting ideas to the board
regarding this proposal.
Discussion of Letter from D. Benz regarding judges
education and uniformity of Judges Seminars.
Break 4:00 to 4:10
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers
President: Debbie Lynch
1st Vice President: Terry Benz
2nd Vice President: Angela Curtis
Corresponding Secretary: Judi James
Recording Secretary: Beth Blankenship
Treasurer: John Malak
J. James motioned and A. Curtis seconded to accept the
president’s recommendations for this year’s upcoming
board positions. Motion passed unanimously.
KCA Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Angela Curtis submitted the
following report at the March Board Meeting:
Beginning checkbook balance
Deposits
Disbursements
4,121.49
Trophies
Meet the Breeds
Booth
AKC Breed Flyers
AKC Obedience Reps
AKC Club Dues
New Member Packets
Secretarial supplies
Postage
466.50
500.00
24.72
60.00
25.00
21.46
1,038.65
392.18
Net checkbook balance
Savings Balance
Keeshonden magazine announced its return in an annual
format.
Ending Balance All accounts
New pedigree website database developed by Trevor
Rogers in Australia will be getting Steve Dworkin’s data.
Summary by Fund
B. Blankenship has suggested the formation of a
Committee to develop a Judges Selection Criteria for
our National Specialty. This committee will not select
judges; but will develop information to guide the
membership in voting for judges and will also set a
minimum criteria for eligible judges.
General Fund
Trophy Fund
Rescue
Health fund (CHF)
Donor Fund (CHF
$39,109.59
22,515.24
$61,624.83
$28,503.59
234.50
3,789.50
3,621.00
2,406.00
Match)
Health Survey
CD #1
CD #2
555.00
5,714.69
16,8800.55
$61,624.83
Total all funds
Keeshond Club of America Secretary’s Page Vol. 1, Spring 2009
$37,516.61
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New Titles earned in 2008 – Conformation/Obedience/Rally/Agility CH
CH Allante's Grand Larceny
CH
CH Legend's Rough & Tough
CH
CH Allante's Holly Go Lightly
CH
CH Legend's Royal Heir
CH
CH Allante's Hugo Boss
CH
CH Lil Haven's Let Freedom Ring
CH
CH Amjukees Regal Discovery
CH
CH Ludah Wild Thyme At Keesbrook
CH
CH Ankor's Overboard
CH
CH Ludah's Showtime
CH
CH Arklows Future Heir
CH
CH Markwright's As Good As It Gets
CH
CH Ashbrook Promise From Bonnyvale
CH
CH Markwright's Happiness Iz
CH
CH Ashbrook's Medicine Man
CH
CH Markwright's Hot Ticket
CH
CH Astarz Ashbrook Azure
CH
CH Markwright's Lets Talk About Me
CH
CH Athena April Mist By Sherwood
CH
CH Markwrights Where The Heart Is
CH
CH Athena Hornblower Gabriel
CH
CH Masada's Spinnakees Buckpasser
CH
CH Athena Miss Behaving
CH
CH Nightwind Foxfair Trillium
CH
CH B Mi Hawk
CH
CH Nightwind Mighty Mac
CH
CH B Mi Her Highness Hexaba
CH
CH Nightwind The Shadow Knows
CH
CH B Mi Irridescent Iris
CH
CH Nonpareil Utah Dream
CH
CH B Mi Kj Head Honcho
CH
CH Nonpareil Wildest Dream
CH
CH Barkee Goes For 2 Iv Shoreline
CH
CH Odyssey's Angel Incognito
CH
CH Blueridge-Kings Cross-Markwright
CH
CH Paragon's Sky Blue Topaz
CH
CH Bonnyvale's Karolina Promise
CH
CH Paragon's So Fine 'N Klassic
CH
CH Bonnyvale's Karolina Traveler
CH
CH Purrkees Faith And Desires
CH
CH Candylanes Klassic's Miracle
CH
CH Ramkees Bella Notte
CH
CH Cascadia Bailey's Irish Cream
CH
CH Regel's Heart Throb
CH
CH Cascadia E Z Money
CH
CH Riverfox Dora The Explorer NA NAJ
CH
CH Cascadia Keeps Rainkees Happy
CH
CH Ruttkay Gizelle
CH
CH Chatawa Key Stone
CH
CH Ruttkay Ziggy
CH
CH Chic's Crystal Belle
CH
CH Shamrock's Captain Stormalong
CH
CH Cinderlad Annadee Csi
CH
CH Sheminee Dakota Magic CD
CH
CH Cinderlad Lethal Weapon
CH
CH Shoreline's Making A Statement
CH
CH C'Keeper's Anin'T No Thinkin Thing
CH
CH Shoreline's Something Special
CH
CH Cliffhouse Highland Ceilidh
CH
CH Shoreline's Zanzibar Iv Barkee
CH
CH Confetti's Winning Ticket
CH
CH Skyline's Eloquent Edition
CH
CH Daimler Wynwood Rhythm N Blues
CH
CH Skyline's Isabella The Ball
CH
CH Daimler's Another Day In C.A.
CH
CH Skyline's Kermit The Dog RN
CH
CH Daimler's Champagne Wishes
CH
CH Skyline's Walk Of Fame
CH
CH Daimlers Krack-R-Jack At Klitsa
CH
CH Sonata's Start Me Up
CH
CH Darkenwald Cavalier O' Southcar
CH
CH Spirit's Light My Fire
CH
CH Darkenwald's Desperado
CH
CH Summerwind's So Mischievous
CH
CH Daveren's Catch A Crocodile
CH
CH Summerwind's Wild Card
CH
CH Dreamwood Our Little Secret
CH
CH Sun-Kiss Sugarbabe
CH
CH Dreamwoods Rock The Boat
CH
CH Sun-Kiss Uzetta RN
CH
CH Imagine Harry Potter
CH
CH Traleigh Kj Elektralyte OA OAJ
CH
CH Jen Ndi's Glory And Doom
CH
CH Tri-Bear Sugar Babe V Ruttkay
CH
CH Jen'Ndi Keeburnie Xmas Belle
CH
CH Trumpet's Ramble On Rose
CH
CH Jocose Good 'Nuff
CH
CH Trumpet's Shoot To Thrill
CH
CH Jo-Lyn's Mercedes
CH
CH Trumpet's T.N.T.
CH
CH Jo-Lyn's Sassafras
CH
CH Vali's In Excelsis Deo
CH
CH Kealoha Champagne On Ice
CH
CH Van Floriks Tuff Act To Miss
CH
CH Keeburnie High Roller
CH
CH Vandys Riva
CH
CH Keeshaven Jamaica'N A Star
CH
CH Windrift's Dance To The Music
CH
CH Keeshoda's Dream Cruiser
CH
CH Windrift's Google.Com
CH
CH Kemonts Ease On Down To Ransom
CH
CH Windrift's Keepsake
CH
CH Kemont's Easy Rawlins
CH
CH Windrift's Megawatt.Com
CH
CH Kj's Spell It Out
CH
CH Windrift's Mutual Stars
CH
CH Klompen's Waltzing Matilda
CH
CH Windrift's Same As Cash
CH
CH Legend's Ikon Of Tara
CH
CH Windrift's Texas Rose
New Titles earned in 2008 – Conformation/Obedience/Rally/Agility CH
CH Winsome's Check My Specs
RN
CH
CH Wund-R Y Forever In Blue Jeans
RA
Bonnyvale's Special Addition RA
CH
CH Wund-R Y I'Ve Got Attitude
RA
Cari-On Kaisee's Sno-Angel RA
CH
CH Wund-R Y Reflections In Time
RA
CH Odyssey's Angel Incognito RA
CD
CH Cari-On The Magician CD RN
RA
CH Riverfox Dora The Explorer RA NA NAJ
CD
CH Daimler's Summer Adventure CD RN OA OAJ NF
RA
CH Thistledown Chautauqua Belle RA
CD
CH Imagine's Sensation CD RN
RA
CH Vandys Kest CD RA
CD
CH K-Central's Smooth Operator CD RE
RA
CH Winsome's Check Me Over RA
CD
CH Ruttkay Aang Chu CD
RA
Chatawa Mayan Gretel RA
CD
CH Traleigh Kj Elektralyte CD OA OAJ NF
RA
Covenant High Priestess RA OA AXJ
CD
Cliffhouse East Of Phoenix CD
RA
Covenant RA
CD
Imagine The Places You'LL Go CD RE
RA
Covenant Rising Sun RA OA AXJ
CD
Kana's Peaches N Cream CD
RA
Daimler's Gizmos 'N Gadgets RA NA NAJ NF
CD
Neela CD RN NA NAJ AXP AJP
RA
Kana's Peaches N Cream CD RA
CD
Rebocarrkees Kounter Cruiser CD RN
RA
Shaker Hill Moli V Greenkees RA
CD
Ruttkay Autumn Bronze CD RE TD
RE
CH Ashbrook's Inside Trader CDX RE
CD
Spirit's Prime Image O Ashbrook CD
RE
CH Odyssey's Angel Incognito RE
CD
Vandys Nicabar CD
RE
CH Thistledown Chautauqua Belle RE
CD
Wild Winds Blue Yonder CD RN
RE
Covenant RE
CDX
CH Ashbrook's Inside Trader CDX RA
RE
Kana's Peaches N Cream CD RE
CDX
CH Trumpet's Jive Talkin' CDX RN
RE
Keepsake Spring Into Action CDX RE AX AXJ MXP MJP
UD
Laser Stayn Live Thru Trumpet UD RE
RE
Klassic's Play With Fire CD RE
UD
Niki UD
RE
Musikkees Mustang Sally CDX RE AX AXJ
UDX14
CH OTCH Klassic's Keeping It Up UDX14 AX AXJ NAP NJP
RE
Sun-Kiss Roxy RE
RN
Aklows Gaelin Blue RN
RAE
Keestonekees My Gentle Ben CD RAE
RN
Carr Kees Rick's Roosevelt CD RN AX AXJ NJP NF
RAE
Nightwind Keepsake Treasure UDX RAE MXP MJP
RN
CH Astarz Gold Digger RN
RAE
Rodney Harold Rufus CD RAE
RN
CH Cambrys Red Hot Chili Pepper RN
RAE
Sir Reginald Hildebrand CD RAE
RN
CH Daimler's Summer Adventure RN OA OAJ NF
RAE
Vandys Nydia CDX RAE NA NAJ
RN
CH Designer's Pop Star RN
NA
Cari On Count Me In Kodi NA NAJ
RN
CH O'Delyn Star Gazer CDX RN
NA
CH Keepsake Ice On Fire NA NAJ
RN
CH Odyssey's Angel Incognito RN
NA
CH Kuhls Mardi Gras Mystery CD RE NA
RN
CH Riverfox Dora The Explorer RN NA NAJ
NA
CH Skyline's Celemir RN NA
RN
CH Summerwind Rebo Kees Taboo RN
NA
CH Spunkee's Rain Dancer NA NAJ
RN
CH Summerwind's Sicilian Delight RN
NA
Keesbrook's Tourmaline Blues NA NAJ
RN
CH Thistledown Chautauqua Belle RN
NA
La Jon's Mia Lovebug NA NAJ
RN
CH Twin Trees Teddy Grahams RN
NA
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN NA NF
RN
CH Wild Winds Semper Fi RN
NA
Riverfox Dora The Explorer NA
RN
Cubby Keescakes RN
NA
Sherwood's Selah NA NAJ
RN
Kana's Peaches N Cream CD RN
NA
Sylvan Salsa NA
RN
Kidkees Extra Credit RN
NA
Traleigh Kj Elektralyte NA
RN
Loki Unleashed Ragnarok RN
NA
Trumpet's Kentucky Rain NA NAJ
RN
Lyric Touched By'n Angel RN
NAJ
Astarz Vanilla Sky NAJ
RN
Majikees Spirit In The Dark RN NAP NJP
NAJ
CH Keepsake Ice On Fire NA NAJ
RN
Neela RN NA NAJ AXP AJP
NAJ
CH Kuhls Mardi Gras Mystery CD RE NA NAJ
RN
Precious Joy RN
NAJ
CH Skyline's Celemir RN NA NAJ
RN
Quincy RN
NAJ
CH Summerwind's Sicilian Delight RN NAJ
RN
Shoreline's Easy Rider RN
NAJ
CH Trumpet's China Cat Sunflower NA NAJ
RN
Sonata's Start Your Engines RN
NAJ
CH Vandys Pdq NA NAJ
RN
Sun-Kiss Untracked-Powder RN
NAJ
Enreveyar Carmen RN NA NAJ
RN
Sun-Kiss Uzetta RN
NAJ
Keepsake Karolina Dreamin' NA NAJ
RN
Sweet Pea's Molly RN
NAJ
Keesbrook's Tourmaline Blues NAJ
RN
TLS Pickett's Charge RN OA OAJ
NAJ
Kemont's Highland Lass NAJ
RN
Vandys Malikei RN OA NAJ
NAJ
La Jon's Mia Lovebug NAJ
RN
Vandys Quick Silver RN
NAJ
Mandy Durbak NAJ
Wyndjamr's Hoist The Colors RN
New Titles earned in 2008 – Conformation/Obedience/Rally/Agility NAJ
Mystikees Betwixt N Between NAJ
NAP
CH Daimler's Moonlight Magic CDX RE NA NAJ NAP
NAJ
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN NA NAJ NF
NAP
CH MACH2 Copykees' Simply Awesome CD RE NAP NJP OF
NAJ
Riverfox Dora The Explorer NA NAJ
NAP
CH Shamrock's Marito Improv NAP NJP
NAJ
Sherwood's Selah NAJ
NAP
Keesbrook Secret Celebration UDX RA MX MXJ NAP NJP
NAJ
Traleigh Kj Elektralyte NA NAJ
NAP
Pymmint Ravnschild Westcrest CD RE AX AXJ NAP NJP
NAJ
Trumpet's Kentucky Rain NAJ
NJP
Carr Kees Rick's Roosevelt CD AX AXJ NJP NF
AX
Covenant Rising Sun RA AX AXJ
NJP
CH Daimler's Moonlight Magic CDX RE NA NAJ NAP NJP
AX
Keepsake Gotcha On My Mind AX MXJ
NJP
CH MACH2 Copykees' Simply Awesome CD RE NAP NJP OF
AX
Little Quiesha Rose AX MXJ NF
NJP
CH Roc-N-Ro's Mountains High CDX RE NJP
AX
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN AX AXJ XF
NJP
CH Shamrock's Marito Improv NAP NJP
AX
Winsome's Somthing To Talk About AX OAJ
NJP
Darkenwald Second Spirit CDX RE MX MXJ NJP
AXJ
Afkee's Mistress Of The Dark RN NA AXJ NF
NJP
Keesbrook Secret Celebration UDX RA MX MXJ NJP
AXJ
Cari-On Cool Hand Luke NA AXJ OF
NJP
Pymmint Ravnschild Westcrest CD RE AX AXJ NAP NJP
AXJ
CH Daimler's Summer Adventure CD RN OA AXJ NF
NJP
Shoreline's Lovely Rita NJP
AXJ
CH Paradise Kees' Alotta Colada CDX AX AXJ
NJP
Summerwind Chutes And Ladders NJP
AXJ
CH Traleigh Kj Elektralyte CD OA AXJ NF
AXP
CH Jo-Lyn's Dasher CD RE OA NAJ AXP OJP
AXJ
Covenant High Priestess RN NA AXJ
AXP
Neela NA NAJ AXP AJP
AXJ
Covenant Rising Sun RN OA AXJ
AJP
CH Jo-Lyn's Dasher CD RE OA NAJ AXP AJP
AXJ
Leslie's Little Kiwi AX AXJ
OAP
CH Daimler's Moonlight Magic CDX RE NA NAJ OAP NJP
AXJ
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN OA AXJ XF
OAP
CH Jo-Lyn's Dasher CD RE OA NAJ OAP NJP
AXJ
Vandys Presto CDX RE OA AXJ
OAP
Dickinson's Docashein CD RE OAP NJP
OA
Afkee's Mistress Of The Dark RN OA AXJ NF
OJP
CH Jo-Lyn's Dasher CD RE OA NAJ OAP OJP
OA
B Mi Glamour Gal O' Mine RE OA OAJ
OJP
Keesbrook Secret Celebration UDX RA MX MXJ NAP OJP
OA
Cari-On Cool Hand Luke OA AXJ OF
MXP
Daimler's Dress-Ta-Kill CDX MX MXJ MXP MJP
OA
CH Daimler's Summer Adventure OA NAJ NF
MXP
Keepsake Spring Into Action CDX RA AX AXJ MXP MJP
OA
CH Keepsake Ice On Fire OA NAJ
MXP2
Keepsake Spring Into Action CDX RE AX AXJ MXP2 MJP
OA
CH Shamrock's Perfect Timing OA AXJ NF
MJP
Daimler's Dress-Ta-Kill CDX MX MXJ AXP MJP
OA
CH Windrift's Little Darling OA NAJ
MJP
Keepsake Spring Into Action CDX RA AX AXJ AXP MJP
OA
Covenant High Priestess RN OA AXJ
MJP2
Keepsake Spring Into Action CDX RE AX AXJ MXP2 MJP2
OA
Daimler's Gizmos 'N Gadgets RA OA OAJ NF
NF
Afkee's Mistress Of The Dark RN NA OAJ NF
OA
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN OA NAJ OF
NF
CH Shoreline's Ready T'Winsome AX MXJ NF
OA
Resq's Kansas Tornado OA NAJ NF
NF
CH Traleigh Kj Elektralyte OA OAJ NF
OA
Sherwood's Selah OA OAJ NF
NF
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN NF
OA
Traleigh Kj Elektralyte OA OAJ
NF
Sherwood's Selah NA NAJ NF
OA
Trumpet's Kentucky Rain OA OAJ
NF
Sonata's Start Your Engines RN NF
OA
Vandys Presto CDX RE OA OAJ
OF
CH Kemont's Double Park NA NAJ OF
OAJ
Afkee's Mistress Of The Dark RN NA OAJ
OF
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN NA NAJ OF
OAJ
Bonnyvale's Silver Snitch OA OAJ NAP NJP
OF
Seamist's Storm On The Horizon CDX RE MX MXJ OF
OAJ
CH Daimler's Summer Adventure OA OAJ NF
MXF
MACH2 Imagine Great Expectations CD RE NAP NJP MXF
OAJ
CH Keepsake Ice On Fire OA OAJ
MXF
Sylvan Hot 'N Spicy MX MXJ MXF
OAJ
CH Windrift's Little Darling OA OAJ
XF
Cari-On Cool Hand Luke OA AXJ XF
OAJ
Daimler's Gizmos 'N Gadgets RA NA OAJ NF
XF
CH Afkee's Undercover Angel RN MX MXJ XF
OAJ
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN OA OAJ OF
XF
Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz RN OA OAJ XF
OAJ
Resq's Kansas Tornado OA OAJ NF
NFP
CH OTCH Daimler's Dame Extraordinaire UDX2 RN NA NAJ AXP AJP NFP
OAJ
Sherwood's Selah OA OAJ NF
NFP
Neela CD RN NA NAJ AXP AJP NFP
OAJ
Traleigh Kj Elektralyte OA OAJ
MACH2
MACH2 Jo-Lyn's Summer Mist CDX OF
OAJ
Trumpet's Kentucky Rain NA OAJ
MACH2
MACH2 Keepsake Life's A Circus RN
OAJ
Winsome's Uptown Girl OA OAJ
MACH2
CH MACH2 Keepsake Giving Me Chills UD
MX
CH Shoreline's Tuff Act To Follow CDX RAE MX MXJ OF
MACH2
CH OTCH MACH2 Keepsake Moonlight Serenade UDX4
MX
Geluk Miss Daffodil Hillside CDX MX MXJ
MACH3
MACH3 Tasmanian Tiki OF
MX
Maya MX MXJ
MACH3
MACH3 Imagine Great Expectations CD RE NAP NJP MXF
MX
Sylvan Hot 'N Spicy MX MXJ XF
MACH5
MACH5 Afkee's Megamotion MXF
MXJ
Keepsake Gotcha On My Mind OA MXJ
MACH6
MACH6 Afkee's Megamotion MXF
MXJ
Little Quiesha Rose OA MXJ NF
KCA BREEDERREFERRALand PUPPYCONTAGTLIST:
lf you are currently breeding Keeshonden,and would like your name on
the KGA Breeder ReferralList, please fill out and sign below, and mail to
Mary Benell, KCA Breeder Information Coordinator. Do not put your
name on this list unless you have the time and patienceto deal with
inquiriesfrom the public.
This list is only for breederswho are actively breeding at the current
time.
Signature
Name (printed)
Telephonenumber
E:mail address
Address*
Stateand Zip code (*foryour protection,only your stateor provincewill
be listed)
Whenwas your most recentlitter?
Whendo you plan to breedyour next litter?
Mail completed form to:
RevisedMarch 2008
MaryBenell
1370SatelliteBlvd.
Cocoa,FL 32926
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