July/ Aug - Ramapo Kennel Club

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E S TA B L I S H E D 1 9 5 8
J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 5
Economic Impact of AKC Dog Events in New Jersey
The American Kennel Club (AKC) was
established in 1884 to promote the study,
breeding, exhibiting, and advancement of
purebred dogs. We now represent more than
5,100 dog clubs nationally, including 118
clubs in the state of New Jersey.
The AKC sanctions thousands of dog events
each year, which generate significant
economic benefits to local communities in
addition to the millions of dollars AKC dog
owners in New Jersey spend annually on
their dogs.
Here are the statistics for the State of New
Jersey over the past three years:
2012: AKC licensed and sanctioned 404
events in the state of New Jersey, in which
more than 88,700 dogs participated.
2013: AKC licensed and sanctioned 463
events in the state of New Jersey, in which
more than 93,320 dogs participated.
2014: AKC licensed and sanctioned 479
events in the state of New Jersey, in which
more than 87,100 dogs participated.
The AKC conducts ongoing research
regarding the economic impact of AKC
events in localities throughout the state,
as well as of AKC registered dogs in the
state. Surveys demonstrate that exhibitors
at AKC conformation dog shows spend
an average of $512 per show weekend.
This means spending by AKC dog show
exhibitors for a show weekend could
inject more than $1.5 million into the
local economy. And because AKC dog
shows are an educational and familyfriendly event, large spectator gates can
generate additional revenues for cities and
towns statewide. For more information
or information about the impact of dog
shows in other states, view Economic
Benefits of Dog Shows by State in the AKC
GR Toolbox on the AKC website, akc.org.
In this issue:
Economic Impact of Dog Shows..... 1
President’s Message..................... 2
June Meeting Minutes.................. 3
RKC Committees & Chairs............. 3
Awards Dinner Presentations...... 4-6
JACK GRASSA
Handling/Training Class Scheds.........7
Brags, etc............................... 8-9
Dates to Remember....................10
A new Puppy Kindergarten graduate. For more photos see page 7.
V I S I T U S O N L I N E AT W W W. R A M A P O K E N N E L C L U B . C O M
President’s Message
JACK GRASSA
I hope this finds all our
members and their dogs
enjoying what’s recently
been a remarkably dry,
sunny summer. Get your
R&R in now, before fall is
upon us and life resumes its
hectic pace!
Ramapo Kennel Club looks
forward to a busy, eventful
fall.
Sharon Fremer
Our monthly meetings
start up again on Wednesday, September
9th. We currently have 2 presentations
lined up for the fall meetings; a follow-up to
our spring Straws to Paws program with Dr.
Mary and Debbie and an overview of Canine
Rehabilitation with Ria Acciani of Advanced
Canine Rehabilitation in Warren, NJ. We are
searching for a third topic.
Ramapo Kennel Club If there is a group or person
you would like Ramapo to
Officers
host, please contact me with
President
their name, email and phone
Sharon Fremer
teneo@mac.com
number and I will happily
Vice President
get them on the calendar.
Amy Starost
Obedience, Rally and Show
Treasurer
Handling classes will resume
Ruth Henningsen
at the Butler VFW in early
Recording Secretary
September and continue
Kim Luikert
through until next June.
Corresponding Secretary
Training schedules may be
Tilly Grassa
tgcreative@aol.com
found on page 7 and on the
Board of Directors
RKC website. Volunteers are
2016
also always welcome. Just
Melissa Ayer
show up, we’ll happily put
Gerrie Oliver
you to work!
Rose Radel
2017
Our point shows will be
Elaine Barone
held on Sunday and Monday,
Lorraine Fennemore
October 11th and 12th out
Janis Hayes
AKC Delegate
Jeffrey David Ball
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at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Palisades
KC will start out the Harvest Cluster with
their shows on Friday and Saturday, October
9th and 10th. Show chairman Jeffrey Ball
welcomes all volunteers and will happily find
you a job to do.
HELP WANTED! Ramapo needs to fill two
significant roles for 2016. We need an
assistant show chair to work with show
chairman Melissa Ayer and we need a Match
Show chairman. Both these roles serve
the club in important ways, but they also
teach people about the ins and outs of
show operations and prepare them to one
day become chairmen themselves. We need
some depth on our bench – please consider
volunteering for either of these spots.
MORE HELP WANTED! The Board is
compiling job descriptions for virtually all
positions held in Ramapo KC. This includes,
but is not limited to, Officers, Directors,
AKC delegates, committee chairmen and
members, point show chairs, assistant show
chairs and committee members, match show
chairs and committee members. You name
it; we want your input on a job description
for it. Whether you’ve held the position or
you simply have ideas about what it entails,
please join the conversation. It is important
that all these roles reflect and meet the
needs of the club.
In closing, may the next 8 weeks be happy,
healthy and full of fun.
See you in September!
Sharon
Minutes
RKC Member Meeting
June 10th 2015
Paris Inn
Wayne NJ
accepted, Vivian Bregman seconded- voted
on and approved.
Diane Ammerman made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 9:07pm seconded by Vivian
voted on and approved.
Sharon Fremer called the meeting to order at
9:06pm.
Recording Secretary- Lena Tamboer made
a motion for the May 13th minutes be
Respectfully submitted by:
Kim Luikert
June 28 2015
2015/16 RAMAPO KENNEL CLUB COMMITTEES & CHAIRS
Show Handling
Linda Hachtel
Fred Hachtel
Sharon Fremer
linmarviz@msn.com
Obedience & Rally Classes
Elaine Barone
Ruth Henningsen
Joanne Silver
Amy Starost
Anne Hulsizer
elaineb.bowow@juno.com
ruthh.sno-dog@juno.com
joannesilver1937@yahoo.com
AStarost@yahoo.com
rallydog@optonline.net
The Growl
Tilly Grassa
tgcreative@aol.com
Roster
Ruth Henningsen
ruthh.sno-dog@juno.com
Awards
Elaine Barone
elaineb.bowow@juno.com
Membership
Janis Hayes
Dhayes5983@optimum.net
Meeting Programs
Sharon Fremer
teneo@mac.com
Hospitality
Kim Luikert
Gerrie Oliver
Kim.luikert@gmail.com
gerrieoliver@hotmail.com
Property
Ruth Henningsen
ruthh.sno-dog@juno.com
Sunshine
Lorraine Fennemore
Lorrfenn1@optonline.net
Electronic Media
Tilly Grassa
tgcreative@aol.com
Legislative Coordinator
Sue Cone
suecone@mindspring.com
Special Dinners
Lorraine Fennemore
Lorrfenn1@optonline.net
Breeder Referral
Antoniette Coviello
antoniettecoviello@msn.com
Community Service
Rose Ann Tucker
roseT3labs@verizon.net
Ed Programs/Seminars
Sharon Fremer
teneo@mac.com
NJ Federation of Dog Clubs Delegates
Sharon Fremer
Rose Ann Tucker
teneo@mac.com
roseT3labs@verizon.net
NJFDC Alternate
Jeffrey Ball
jeffbetsyball@yahoo.com
Parliamentarian
Jeffrey Ball
jeffbetsyball@yahoo.com
Canine Health Liaison
Joan Murko
jmurko@sprynet.com
2016 Show Chairman
Melissa Ayer
melissa.ayer@gmail.com
teneo@mac.com
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THE 2015 RKC ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
T
he Annual Awards Dinner was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the
Paris Inn in Wayne, NJ. Congratulations to all the members for their
accomplishments in 2014. Very impressive! Thank you again to Elaine
Barone for doing an outstanding job with the presentations. A fun time was had
by all, and it was a great way to start the summer.
Vivian Bregman- Border Collie HIT
U-CDX BREAKOUTS MAZEL TOV OF KELEV
UD, VER, ASCA UD & RN
Lorraine Fennemore- Great Pyrenees CD
CH. KARENZ KERNEL KRACKERJACK
CD,RN,CGC
Bred by Lorraine and Anthony Fennemore
Elaine Barone
Elaine Barone- Siberian Husky CGC,RA
MICKEY MICK AT TWO RIVERS CGCA, RA
Mickey is a rescue dog and co-owned by
member Ruth Henningsen
Vivian Bregman- Border Collie PUTD
AKC/ASCA OTCH, UKC-GROUCH SUNRISE
MsSUGAH OF KELEV UDX10, OGM, VER, RN,
PCDX, PUTD
Sugah earned her PUTD title at 12 years
of age.
Anne Hulsizer
Anne Hulsizer- Labrador Retriever RAE,
CGCA
CASBAR GLENWILD WEEKEND
CD,RE,THD,RAE,CGCA
Anne is the first Ramapo Kennel Club
member to achieve this title.
RALLY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Karen Stickle- Leonberger GCH
GCH ZIR OZZY’S ROGUE SHADOW
Lorraine Fennemore
Ruth Henningsen-Siberian Husky U-CDX
U-CDX OLYMPUS SEA CRUISE CDX, RE,
CCGCA, THD
Karen Stickle
Joanne Silver- Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The following dogs are bred, owned, coowned and/or handled by Joanne Silver
Vivian Bregman
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Ruth Henningsen
GCH SILVERCREEK CABINRIDGE GIDGET
CD,BN,RE,PCD,CGCA,CAT CD,RE,CAT
GCH SILVERCREEK’S MANDAN SUN VOW,
CD,BN,RN,JH CD,JH
SILVERCREEK’S SANDY BAY RADIANT ZARA
CGC CGC
Joanne Silver
LESLEE VALENTE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN OBEDIENCE
AENNCHEN ANTONELLI/GILMA
BLAUVELT-MOSS BREEDERS AWARD –
JOANNE SILVER WITH
10 TITLES IN 2014
Elizabeth Smith- Rough Collie THD,
THDA, THDE, SOCIII, VCH, ORT
U-CH AVANT GARDE A PIECE OF THE
ACTION, “ANDRE,” BN, NAJ, RE, CAT,
THDX, CGC, (AKC), RN(CKC), RO3(UKC)CD,
RM(ASCA), HIC(CCA), NAC, TNN(NADAC),
BPDX, TT, SOC III, VCH(AWCA), CGN, ORT
Elizabeth Smith- Rough Collie THDA,
THDE
U-CDX,U-CH, TARTANSIDE CARTE BLANCHE
JACK GRASSA
SILVERCREEK APPLEJOHN MARINA
CD,GN,,RAE,NAP,OFP,OJP GN,NAP
VC(AWCA) “FELLA,” CD, CDX, BN, RN, RA,
RE, RAE, RO3, HIC, OA, AXJ, JNP, OAC,
NJC, TN-O, TG-N, NGC, WV-N, BPDX, BPS,
CGC, CGN, TT, TC, SS, PET, TDIaov, THDX,
SOCIII, OV, VCX, NV
Titles won in AKC, CKC, UKC, ASCA, AWCA,
ATTS, TT, NADAC and/or GSDCA
Elizabeth Smith and the following
Belgian Tervurens:
AM/CAN GCH, OTCH (Can) ASPEN GLOW de
COTAH, “VALOR,” THDA,THDE
CD, CDX, UD, BN, GN, GO, VER, HIC, AX,
OAJ, NF, OAC, OJC, NGC, TN-O,WV-N, UCA,
CAT, RE, RAE, RO3, URX, RMX, TC, TT, SCT,
CGC/CGN, PAT THD, VCC, FFX-OG-4, FFXAG2, NV
Titles won in AKC, CKC, UKC, ASCA, UBSC
and/or NADAC
Tilly Grassa
RAMAPO KENNEL CLUB GOOD
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD – TILLY
GRASSA
AKC OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP
AWARD – TILLY GRASSA
CANADIAN SUNSET du AFTERSHOCK
“ABBY,” BN, CD, TT, RN
CD, HIC, BN, CA, CGC, SCT(UBSCA),
RN(ASCA), TT(ATTS)
ALL PHOTOS: TILLY GRASSA EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
CH MARJAN’S SILVERCREEK CHANTILLY
LACE BN,RA,CAT,CGC BN,RA
GCH BURNING LOVE du AFTERSHOCK
“NUKAG” GCH, THDN, TT, RA
HIC, BN, CAT, CGC, RA, (ASCA)RO1, (UKC)
SCT, (UBSCA)TT, (ATTS)THDN(AKC
Dick and Sue Symons- Belgian Tervuren
VCD4, THDD (400 visits)
BISS GCH CT MACH VINEMA ANGEL MARJII
SYMONS VCD4, HT, MXB, MJB, MFB, TQX,
RN, THDD, CGC, TDIEVA, TT.
Marjii’s VCD4 is the first for her breed.
Dick and Sue Symons- Belgian Tervuren
VCD3
CH CT SYMONS’TREASURE JESSI UD, AX,
AXJ, XF,CA,THS, CGC, TDIA,VCD3
Special note – Dick has been doing pet
therapy for 22 years.
Rose Radel
50 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE –
ROSE J. RADEL
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Ramapo Kennel Club GROWL • July/August 2015
WHAT IS A KENNEL CLUB?
IN SINCERE APPRECIATION
Since not all our members were able
to attend our June Awards Dinner, I’m
again expressing my enormous gratitude
to you all. First and foremost, I want
to thank you all for your exceptional
support on my accident. I was well
ahead of the prognosis for healing and
I feel you were instrumental in my doing
so. I tend to think our dogs pass on
their wonderful loving traits to us.
Ramapo Kennel Club has made a
significant impact on Ed’s and my life.
If it weren’t for this club, Ed and I may
never have gone to a dog show. We may
never have known the many friends and
experiences the dog world has provided.
We would not have had the wonderful
memories which truly enhanced our lives.
More than likely, we may never have
owned Miniature Pinschers and made
breed history many times. I may not
have chaired a national specialty for
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The following year she was competing in obedience trials. She
also was then elected to the job of corresponding secretary of
the Ramapo Kennel Club.
She has worn many hats, progressing, not only to President
of Ramapo, but also President of another all-breed club and
President for 20 years of the Greater Metropolitan Miniature
Pinscher Club. Of course I am talking about Rose Radel.
Rose started showing Poodles, but was soon convinced that a
“Wash and Wear” dog like a Min Pin was better to travel with.
Her accomplishments led her to exhibit her dogs approximately
30 times in foreign countries, from South America to Central
America to Canada to European Countries. This included
Monaco, where she was entertained by the Royal Family of
Monaco when Grace Kelly was there.
Rose was a student at Rutgers and was employed by the
Prudential
Insurance Company. She has authored many articles and
written a book about her favorite breed. She was the Ramapo
Kennel Club delegate to the AKC for 25 years. During this time
she was a fierce champion of dogs and their benefit to the dog
world. Rose was always a delegate to make her position known
to the AKC “powers to be”.
Rose is one of the most caring, concerned members of our
club and wants nothing more than to promote the health
and well-being of our 4-legged companions. She is a wealth
of information having competed in the breed and obedience
rings, earning titles both here and abroad. It is our honor
to have had her as a 50 year active member of the Ramapo
Kennel Club. -Elaine Barone
the Miniature Pinscher Club of America
in conjunction with the AKC Centennial
in Philadelphia in 1984. I was able to
write a book for our breed and be listed
in the Library of Congress as an author.
We traveled world wide to about 30
countries for the dog shows. To some
of these places several times. At World
and International Shows, the flags of
all participating entrants are flown.
At times, the American flag was flown
only because we were there. We felt so
honored.
Because we had a mutual interest in
dogs, the people in foreign locations
told us where to stay, what to buy,
the best places to eat, etc. We learned
much more about the country, how they
viewed America and our people. They
were much very open to share their
thinking with us than if we were just
tourists. The quality of our travel was
enormously enhanced and we made
valued friends. I could go on and on.
Most importantly, I would not have
been blessed with the superb friendships
that Ramapo has provided. The memories
are treasured and my gratitude is
immense. Life’s finest to you always. The
members of this club are the best and
I’m fortunate to be a part of it.
Heartfelt thanks,
Rose J. Radel
ALL PHOTOS JACK AND TILLY GRASSA
50 years ago, one of our Ramapo Kennel Club members was
asked if she would like to join the Ramapo Kennel Club. Her
reply was “What is a Kennel Club” and then joined. At the time
this prospective member had 6 poodles of various sizes, from
standard to toy. She had AKC papers for these dogs that were
both purchased by her and her husband, as well as “rehomed”.
A hearty congratulations from Jeffrey.
RKC Show Handling Schedule - 2015/16
TUESDAY EVENINGS
6:45 - 7:30
DROP IN CLASSES ONLY
$10.00 per dog
No classes July and August
Sept. 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 27
Nov. 3, 17
Dec. 1, 15
Jan. 19, 26
Feb. 2, 23
Mar. 1, 22
Apr. 5, 26
May 3, 24
June 14
FMI: Linday Hachtel
973-697-4337
or Sharon Fremer
201-665-2565, teneo@mac.com
RKC Training Class Schedule - 2015/16
TUESDAY RALLY CLASSES
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
Session 1
Session 1
Session 2
Session 2
Session 3
Session 3
Feb. 16, 23
Mar. 1, 15, 22, 29
Apr. 5
Feb. 17, 24
Mar. 2, 16, 23, 30
Apr. 6
Session 4
Session 4
Apr. 19, 26
May 3, 17, 24, 31
June 14
Apr. 20, 27
May 4, 18, 25
June 1, 15
Feb. 9 CGC/THERAPY testing
(there is a fee for testing)
June 22 CGC/THERAPY testing
(there is a fee for testing)
7:30 - 8:15 RALLY ADV/EXC.
8:30 - 9:15 RALLY NOVICE
(Basic obedience skills required)
Sept. 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 20, 27
Nov. 3
ALL PHOTOS JACK AND TILLY GRASSA
Nov. 17
Dec. 1, 15
Jan. 5, 19, 26
Feb. 2
Photos of the Puppy Kindergarten
graduation, June 2015.
Puppy Kindergarten 6:30-7:15
Beginner Obedience 7:30-8:15
Advanced Beginner 8:30-9:15
Sept. 16, 23, 30
Oct. 7, 21, 28
Nov. 4
Nov. 18
Dec. 2, 16
Jan. 6, 20, 27
Feb. 3
FOR CLASS INFORMATION AND TIMES
CONTACT:
RUTH HENNINGSEN 973-697-9456 or email
at: RUTHH.SNODOG@JUNO.COM
OR JOANNE SILVER 201-891-5090
JOANNE SILVER1937@YAHOO.COM
Class registration form available on the
website:
ramapokennelclub.com/RKCClasses
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Thank you . . . again
Receiving the RKC Good Sportsmanship and AKC
Outstanding Sportsmanship Awards this year
at the awards dinner really came as a complete
surprise! So much so, that I didn’t know what to
say except “Thank you!” So I’d like to take this
opportunity to thank you properly. Thank you
to all the members of Ramapo KC for this honor.
When I joined RKC I had recently left my job as
Creative Director at the American Kennel Club
and wanted to join an all-breed club as a way of
staying involved in the dog world. And involved
I got! I‘ve enjoyed being an active member,
and have met so many wonderful people along
the way. My various duties within the club as
Corresponding Secretary and editor of the Growl
and overseeing the website have given me the
opportunity to keep in touch with all of you.
I’ve enjoyed being the unofficial photographer
to document our shows and events. Although I
didn’t expect to get an award, it is so nice to be
recognized for the effort, and I appreciate the
thoughtfullness. Thank you all again.
—Tilly Grassa
BIG BRAG!
HARVEST CLUSTER
DOG SHOWS AND
OBEDIENCE, RALLY TRIALS
RAMAPO & PALISADES Kennel Clubs
October 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2015
Friday- Monday
Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10 Palisades KC
Sunday and Monday, October 11 and 12 Ramapo KC
SUSSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
AUGUSTA, NEW JERSEY
HELP WANTED
Ramapo KC needs to fill two significant
roles for 2016.
U-CDX Olympus Sea Cruise at Sno-Arch UD, RE, CDX-C,
THD, CGCA.
I am happy and so very proud to brag that
my Siberian Husky “Nemo” can now add the
title of UD to his name. He is now U-CDX
Olympus Sea Cruise at Sno-Arch UD, RE,
CDX-C, THD, CGCA.
I want to thank everyone who supported
me through this journey to his UD especially
Elaine who always kept encouraging me
to continue striving for this even when I
wanted to give up. — Ruth Henningsen
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Assistant Show Chair to work with Show
Chairman Melissa Ayer on the 2016 point
show
and
Match Show Chairman for the 2016 Match
Contact Sharon Fremer at teneo@mac.com
if you’re interested.
PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPIES!
Is the theme this year for
The 19th Annual Gathering at Sunnybank,
381 Terhune Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
All Proceeds Benefit the Collie Health Foundation
Saturday and Sunday, August 15, and 16, 2015.
FMI: Gerrie Oliver at gerrieoliver@hotmail.com
Items for Sale
RKC is cleaning out some items from our storage
area:
• 5 ft regulation wooden broad jump. $30.00
(new cost $199.00)
• 4 ft. grooming table (needs some work - ie: new
screws in leg brackets, top in good shape $20.00
• Electric coffee pot can brew from 10 - 100 cups.
Free to good home.
Email Ruth Henningsen: ruthh.sno-dog@juno.com
Pets Always Stay Free at Motel 6
Motel 6 is proud to be the official lodging provider of
the AKC.
AKC registrants receive a 10% discount at over 1,100
Motel 6 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Call the
special AKC reservation number 855-M6-4DOGS and
mention CP542764 to receive your savings.
Happy Legs Stacking Blocks System
Large box (36” x 16”) with blocks. Lightly used.
$100 or best offer
Metro Locking Tack Box
Lightly used. $40 or best offer
Email Sharon Fremer: teneo@mac.com
This is a new classified section for members provided free
of charge. Contact Tilly Grassa (tgcreative@aol.com) if you
have an item you’d like to list.
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
7 Morgan Court
Wayne, NJ 07470
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)
NO MEETING IN AUGUST
Wednesday, September 9 RKC Member Meeting, 8PM. Board meeting at 7:15
Program TBA
October 9-12 Wednesday, October 14 The Harvest Cluster shows, Augusta, NJ
RKC Member Meeting, 8PM. Board meeting at 7:15
Program TBA
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Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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