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RAMAPO KENNEL CLUB OBEDIENCE CLASSESS –
A CONTINUING SUCCESS STORY!
The 2013-2014 obedience classes have ended
and what a year it was!
On June 24th we held CGC/Therapy Dog
testing, evaluating 10 dogs for CGC and the new
CGCA title and 4 therapy dogs .The following
night we finished our classes for the year the
with KPT, Beginner and Rally Novice graduation.
This ended a year of classes that were full and
rewarding.
In KPT it is so much fun to watch the puppies
grow and learn. We graduated many AKC S.T.A.R.
puppies.
In the beginner classes it is rewarding to
watch owners gain knowledge and develop a
closer relationship with their dogs.
Rally classes have really taken off and we
have expanded to two nights to offer both
Novice Rally and
Advanced/Excellent Rally. It
In this issue:
is fun to watch the owners
Obedience Classes a Success............1 learn how to read, walk and
talk to their dogs all at the
President’s Message .......................2
same time! I am especially
September Meeting Minutes ............3
pleased that some of our
The Harvest Cluster.........................4 students have earned their
NJFDC Breed Listing Form ...............5 Rally Novice Title because
NJFDC Canine Services Form and
of participation in our
RKC Member instructions ................6 classes.
Through the continuing
NJFDC Club and Rescue Listing Form ..7
dedication of the
Get Out and Vote...........................8
instructors; Joanne Silver
RKC Logo Apparel ...........................8
KPT, Ruth Henningsen
Member Wins and News ...................9 Beginner, Amy Starost Rally
Dates to Remember......................10 Novice, Ann Hulsizer
Assistant Extraordinaire, and Elaine Barone Rally
Advanced /Excellent, Ramapo Kennel Club has
made a significant contribution to educating the
public and their dogs on how to be Canine Good
Citizens and responsible dog owners.
Program Summary:
Number of Students………………...114
Number of S.T.A.R. Puppies ……….24
Number of CGC…………………….10 + Feb
Number of CGCA…………………….3
Number of Therapy Dogs……..........4 + Feb
Number of Rally titles………………...7
Number of RAE legs………………..…8
Number of obedience titles…………..6
Number of other titles………………..3
Number of Therapy Dog Titles……......3
Number of instructor class hours…..…893
Countless clerical hours.
Net profit………………..........…$8879.31
POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM GRATEFUL
STUDENTS…...........................PRICELESS!!!
Submitted by Elaine Barone
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President’s Message
JACK GRASSA
The weather is
finally starting to
act as though it's
the correct season,
the days have
become way too
short and Halloween
decorations are up
everywhere. That all
means something
big to RKC members.
Sharon Fremer
Our point shows are
coming up Sunday and Monday, October 12th
& 13th. Fall foliage should be close to peak
color, particularly out at the Sussex County
Fairgrounds. What better place to be than the
RKC dog shows?? Come out and support the
club. Cheer friends on in the Conformation,
Obedience and Rally rings. Bring your dogs
and participate in Meet the Breeds at noon on
Sunday. Help Cindy McMillen's Ring Hospitality
crew ensure our judges and
Ramapo Kennel Club
stewards are happy and
Officers
comfortable. There's lots to
do. Contact show chair
President
Jeffrey Ball (jeffbetsyball
Sharon Fremer
@yahoo.com or 201-689teneo@mac.com
1323) to learn more.
Vice President
Arlene Stover
Fall Fashion Week may be
over, but there's still plenty
Treasurer
Ruth Henningsen
of time to order the new RKC
Recording Secretary
logo apparel. Lorraine
Kim Luikert
Fennemore has once again
Corresponding Secretary
worked her magic (Thank
Tilly Grassa
You Lorraine!) and can offer
tgcreative@aol.com
Ramapo members a choice of
Board of Directors
two styles of golf shirts a
2014
crewneck
sweatshirt, and a
Gerrie Oliver
hooded,
pull-over
2015
sweatshirt. All clothing has
Rose Radel
Amy Starost
our signature blue
2016
background with a gold RKC
Lorraine Fennemore
logo on them. See the ad
Janis Hayes
on page 8 for more
Melissa Ayers
information.
AKC Delegate
The first series of
Jeffrey David Ball
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Obedience and Rally classes and the drop-in
Show Handling classes are well underway at
the VFW hall in Butler. Ramapo brags the
most successful, robust offering of classes of
any kennel club in Northern NJ (and possibly
the entire state). Everyone enjoys themselves
— handlers, dogs and instructors alike. If you
think you might enjoy showing your dog in
conformation, want to teach your dog their
manners or would like to build a solid bond
and working relationship with your dog come
check out our classes. Dates and times are
posted on the RKC website
(ramapokennelclub.com/
RKCClasses.html).
At our last meeting we got some great
suggestions for meeting programs. One of
them was to have the folks from Howling
Woods Farm come speak to us about their
wolf-hybrid rescue program. They do a
fantastic job of educating the public about
wolves and wolf-hybrids and they bring
animals with them that attendees can meet
and pet. Unfortunately, I learned that they
charge a speaking fee so they will not be
paying us a visit. However, they do run tours
of their facility in Jackson, NJ. They will
happily have a guide take you around their
grounds and educate you about both their
resident canids and wolves in general. Cost is
$20/person. Check their website FMI
(howlingwoods.org).
We are always eager to hear about good
program opportunities, so please keep those
suggestions coming!
Hope to see many of you at our meeting on
Wednesday night, October 8th, and at the
shows next weekend!
Sharon
Minutes
RKC Member Meeting
September 10th 2014
VFW Hall
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Sharon Fremer called the meeting to order at
8:25pm
Recording Secretary- Janis made a motion to
accept the June minutes, Anne seconded, voted
upon and approved.
Treasurer- August’s balance in checking was
$14,698.55 and money market was $30,817.60.
The Match show had a profit of $454.00. Show
Handling Classes profit of $67.50 and Obedience
classes had a $8,879.31 profit.
Obedience Classes- Starting September 16th to
run all rally on Tuesdays. Wednesdays will have all
other classes including an advanced beginner
class. It was recommended that Board members
come to the class graduation days.
Membership- Michael and Nicole Tompko from
Pompton Plains submitted a request for
membership. They have Berger Piccards and
anxious to get involved. Dennis and Sherry
Spalding from Mahwah and their children have
submitted a membership request, they have Pugs.
A discussion was had on ways to attract new
members. Attending local rescue and pet events
was a popular option. Members are encouraged to
keep an eye out for any upcoming events.
Show Handling- Classes start on Tuesday
September 16th.
Awards- New Award- "Rally Award of Excellence"
has been approved by the Board. The award will
be presented to the RKC member who has achieved
the AKC Rally Advanced/Excellent title. To get
this title, the dog must have completed the
requirements for the Rally Excellent title and
received qualifying scores in both Rally Advanced
B and Rally Excellent B at 10 separate trials.
Programs- A program chair is needed!!!!!!! Topic
options that were discussed were: Chiropractic for
dogs, aroma therapy for dogs, holistic vet, Karen
Dashfield for first aid, reproduction, barn hunt,
pet insurance, pet sitting, dog photography, wolf
preserve, rally demo, nose work. Contact local
newspapers to attend a presentation.
Sunshine- Wine Country Gift Basket was sent to
Fred Hachtel following his recent knee surgery.
Point Show- The show is in good shape. Tom
Finise from Palisades KC has been ill and
correspondence with that club has been very poor.
An obedience judge has backed out due to illness.
Stewards are needed for obedience, see Joanne if
you can help.
AKC Delegate- The AKC Board has nominated
six people for three positions and one nominee
from the floor and two Board members are being
re elected. Eight Reunite trailers are being
delivered, one in Bergen County. Diane
Ammerman made a motion to have a written
summery after the delegates meeting to be put in
Growl. Elaine Barrone seconded voted upon and
approved.
NJFDC- NJ Consumer affairs will be at upcoming
meeting to review rules about puppy sales. New
directory "Pure Breed Resources" , associate
membership available for $25 for two years.
Shirts and sweatshirts- Lorraine showed
samples of various shirt and sweatshirt styles
available. An order form will be put in Growl for
members to order a polo shirt or hooded
sweatshirt. Orders will also be taken at October
meeting.
Club Pamphlets- A marketing tool for our club
to give out and leave at various venues and
locations. Discussion about what should go into
it. Tilly will be happy to put together something
when content material is supplied to her.
October Refreshments- Elaine and Amy will
bring snacks and cold drinks to next meeting.
Amy made a motion to adjourn the meeting at
9:50 seconded by Diane voted upon and approved.
Respectfully submitted by:
Kim Luikert
September 21 2014
Dear Valued Members...
As you may know, I recently had an accident that resulted in a
concussion. Once again, I was amazed at the response of this
exceptional club. Cards galore, phone calls and e-mails poured in.
All were greatly helpful in aiding the healing process with which
I'm coping.
There aren't the words to adequately express my gratitude. The
relationships provided by this club are truly meaningful. It's a
comfort to know we can count on each other through whatever life
brings.
A heartfelt thanks to you all. May life's finest gifts be yours
always.
Love and peace,
Rose
(Rose J. Radel)
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National OwnerHandler Series
Saturday and Sunday,
October 12 and 13
RAMAPO & PALISADES Kennel Clubs
4 ALL BREED SHOWS
4 OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS
OCTOBER 10, 11, 12 and 13.
FRIDAY – MONDAY
SUSSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
AUGUSTA, NEW JERSEY
www.newjerseystatefair.org
Rain or Shine
Indoors and Outdoors
CGC Testing
Saturday, October 11
12-2pm
Hours 9AM – 3PM
FMI: Palisades Kennel Club, Friday and Saturday
John Penatello john.penatello@frozenropes.com
Meet the Breeds
Sunday, October 12
12 noon
FMI: Ramapo Kennel Club Show, Sunday and Monday
Jeffrey Ball 201-689-1323 jeffbetsyball@yahoo.com
On Sunday, the Club
will be collecting
donations of nonperishable foods for
humans and canines
at the front gate for
the local food banks.
FMI: OBEDIENCE and RALLY Sunday and Monday
Joanne Silver 201-891-5090
Palisades Kennel Club, Friday and Saturday October 10-11
NEW THIS YEAR, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Special Attraction
(AKC Sanctioned)
CGC Testing and New Exhibitor Briefing
will be held on Saturday, October 11
Ramapo Kennel Club, Sunday and Monday October 12–13
National Owner Handler Series (NOHS) Sunday and Monday
Meet The Breeds (Sunday)
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NJ FEDERATION OF DOG CLUBS
Guidelines for Responsible Breeders
(Adopted June 2, 1992)
The following “Guidelines for Responsible Breeders” were adopted by the delegates to the New Jersey Federation
of Dog Clubs on June 2, 1992. Applicants who wish to be included in the Pure Breed Resource, Rescue and
Canine Service Directory indicate by signing the application that they are in agreement with the Guidelines and
will abide by them.
1. All dogs shall be kept under sanitary conditions and shall be given maximum
health protection through regular inoculations and proper nutrition. Dogs shall
be restrained within safe restrictions when the breeder/owner cannot personally
supervise their safety.
2. All breeders shall keep accurate and complete personal records of breedings,
litters, pedigrees and puppy owners’ names as required by the American Kennel
Club.
3. All puppies leaving the breeder’s possession shall be a minimum of eight (8)
weeks of age, except in those breeds where a twelve (12) week age is generally
accepted.
4. All breeders of purebred dogs shall breed to conform to the standard for their
breed as set by the parent breed club, and approved by the American Kennel
Club, and only from quality, healthy stock. Breeders will screen for inherited diseases as known in their breed.
5. Breeders shall provide the puppy buyer with written details of feeding, general care, dates and types of inoculations and wormings, grooming instruction,
etc., and be available to offer future advice as needed.
6. Breeders will not sell or consign puppies or adult dogs to pet stores, puppy
brokers or other commercial dealers.
7. All puppies will be sold with written contracts appropriate for show/breeding
quality or pet quality specifications, guarantees and restrictions. The contract
will ensure that the breeder will be contacted whenever an owner can no longer
keep a dog at any time in the dog’s life, and it will be the obligation of the
breeder to assist in the placement or disposition of the dog. Puppy purchasers
should be urged to spay or neuter all pet quality puppies.
8. Dogs and bitches willATTENTION
not be bred before
or after such age as is customary for
RKC MEMBERS
their
breed
as
outlined
by
the
Parent
Club
and/or
AKC
guidelines.
The breeder
Pure Breed Resource, Rescue & Canine Service
Directory
2015-2016
will allow proper,
healthful
spacing
between
litters.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Breeders
will permit
stud service
quality,
bitches,
appropri• Each application9. must
be approved
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signedhealthy
by an RKC
officer.
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owned
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individuals
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• Applications must be typed or printed legibly, with all information included and the appropriate
boxes for
give satisfactory evidence that they will give these puppies proper care and atinclusion checked
off. Please
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• Ensure that youresponsible
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agree
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abide
by
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breeders.
• Breeder listings10.Prospective
are restricted to
those breeds either fully recognized by AKC or eligible to compete in the
buyers should be screened as thoroughly as possible to deterMiscellaneous Class.
Those
still
in
the FSS
listingintent
program
eligible.
mine their desire and
ultimate
for are
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puppy
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• The $35 breederinterest
listing and
fee, payable
RamapoaKennel
Club, along
with
completed
application
must be sent to:
ability totoprovide
safe, adequate
and
loving
home for
each puppy
or dog acquired.
Sharon Fremer
Vanpuppy
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11.Breeders will not dispose of25any
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adult dog bred or owned by them
in shelters or pounds.
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
• All applications with appropriate fees must be received by Friday, December 5, 2014. None will be accepted after
the deadline.
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The NJ Federation of Dog Clubs, Inc.
Pure Breed Resource, Rescue & Canine Service Directory 2015-2016
Club Information Application
This year, the NJFDC Pure Breed Resource, Rescue & Canine Service Directory will have two new sections. The
first will be Club Information Directory. All member clubs of the NJFDC will be listed in the front of the Directory for free. If a club would like to list contact information or anything about their club in a new section called
Club Information Directory, they may do so. The club may purchase ads in increments of 4 ½” x 2”.
The Directory page size is 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, Live area 4 1/2” x 7 1/2” . Photos and art resolution: @ 300 dpi
Suggested use: meeting times; location; contact information; website; classes; match or point show information.
Each ad increment will be $25.00 and may be combined.
Electronic submissions prefered. Ad proofs, camera ready art or copy need to be submitted with payment.
CLUB
CONTACT INDIVIDUA
ADDRESS
PHONE
E MAIL
Rescue Listing Form
If your club has an approved or affiliated rescue program or a member involved in such a program they may be
listed AT NO CHARGE in the 2015-2016 Pure Breed Resource and Rescue & Canine Service Directory.
The Rescue listings will follow the Breeder listings in the Directory. Only the breed, contact information and
member club affiliation will be listed. Please provide the information requested and have a club officer sign
where indicated. Only one listing per rescue. This form may be duplicated.
BREED:
RESCUE CONTACT NAME:
AREA CODE
PHONE NUMBER:
ADDRESS
In signing this application for inclusion in the 2015-2016 Federation Pure Breed Resource, Rescue & Canine
Service Directory, I/we certify that we are committed to finding appropriate homes for adoptable dogs of the
breed specified, and are requiring all such dogs to be spayed/neutered either prior to or upon adoption.
MEMBER CLUB
SIGNATURE OF CLUB OFFICER/OFFICE HELD
PRINTED NAME OF CLUB OFFICER
DATE
Mail applications and checks to: Pat Crew, 66 N Clark Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876-2749
Questions, contact Pat 908 526-3329, pcrew66@gmail.com or Jeffrey D. Ball, 201 689-1323 or Jeffbetsyball@yahoo.com.
Form Revised August 2014
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SPREAD THE WORD: GET OUT AND VOTE
Election Day 2014 — November 4 — is just weeks
away. Are you registered to vote? In many states,
voter registration closes 30 days prior to the
election date, so if you’re not already registered,
time is short!
Voter turn-out for “mid-term” elections (an
election that takes place in the middle of the
President’s term of office) is historically lower than
in Presidential election years. But the importance
and impact of the upcoming election should not be
underestimated. The officials we elect this
November — especially our local and state level
policy makers — will have tremendous influence on
animal laws and regulations that impact our daily
lives.
In addition to the thousands of local officials
who will be elected to city, county and state
offices, all 435 members of the US House of
Representatives, 33 of the 100 US Senators, state
legislators in 46 states, and 36 state governors will
also be elected.
Over the next few weeks, you can help ensure the
future of responsible dog ownership by spreading
the word about the importance of voting for
lawmakers who respect the rights of responsible
dog owners, exhibitors and breeders. Go to AKC
Government Relations on the AKC website to get
ideas for identifying and supporting dog-friendly
candidates and to get a one-page printable flyer
that you can use when encouraging friends, family
and colleagues to vote for dog- and breederfriendly candidates.
This election day your right to
own and breed a dog ...
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can impact your right to own and breed dogs. Know your candidates’ views on dog ownership
and breeding before you vote.
For more information about canine legislation
tion and policyy,, contact
AKC Government Relations at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org.
www
www.akc.org
.akc.org
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Make checks out to Ramapo Kennel Club.
Order from Lorraine at the next meeting, or send to:
Lorraine Fennemore
10 Stephen Drive
Montville, N J 07045
© 2010 American Kennel Club, Inc.
GCh CH CT MACH Cinema Angel Marjji Symons
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Sue and Dick Symons are proud to announce that their “Marjji”
achieved her MACH title on Friday, September 19, 2014 with
Dick handling. The MACH was followed the next day with QQQ,
Masters Standard, Masters Jumpers with Weaves and Masters
Fast.
Elaine Barone and Bright & Beautiful Therapy
Dog Mickey
Pictured above is Mickey and the Dr Seuss books which RKC
donated to the Kinnelon Library. Mickey happened to be there
when they were having a fairy crafts program so he was given
fairy wings and pronounced "Fairy Guardian." He socialized with
about 20 little fairies and then went on to have nonparticipants read to him in the children's library. He is such a
social guy that he visited all the parents too! I also brought 2
books to the Lincoln Park Library. Both facilities greatly
appreciated the gifts.
Also from Elaine:
U-CDX Siberlink's Hunter at Two Rivers CDX,RE,THD CGCA competed in the 2014 All-Star
Championships in August. He took a 6th place in Veterans winning a run-off against an OTCH Border
Collie.
Mickey Mick at Two Rivers RN,CGCA earned his 2nd leg in Beginner Novice at Morris Hills Obedience
Trial on August 31.
GOT STUFF?
Send your news, brags, suggestions,
comments and photos to Tilly
Grassa, tgcreative@aol.com.
Remember the Growl comes out
about a week before each monthly
meeting. Check the calendar on the
last page for submission deadlines.
The Growl is by and for the
members so I need your help to
make it interesting.
GROWL
Published by the Ramapo Kennel Club
11 Pershing Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Designer/Editor/Photographer: Tilly Grassa—
tgcreative@aol.com
973-633-5254
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Dates to remember:
All membership meetings are held at
VFW HALL
45 PLYMOUTH STREET
FAIRFIELD, NJ AT 8:00 PM
(unless otherwise noted)
WEDNESDAY, October 8
OCTOBER 11 AND 12
7:15 PM- BOD Meeting; 8:00 PM- RKC Member Meeting,
RKC All Breed/Obedience/Rally shows, Sussex County Fair Grounds
WEDNESDAY, October 29
Deadline for November Growl
WEDNESDAY, November 12
7:15 PM- BOD Meeting; 8:00 PM- RKC Member Meeting,
Program: TBA
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11 Pershing Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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