Golden Notes - NORCAL Golden Retriever Club

NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
www.norcalgrc.org
Golden Notes
SPRING 2015
Elected Officers:
President
Suzanne Bria
Secretary/Treasurer
Tammy Ballew
281 Dry Creek Rd
Hollister, CA
95023-5168
VP Performance
Christine Hsu
VP Breed
Robin Baker
VP Field
Debbie Tandoc
Director
Laura Finco
Director
Ken Blanchard
Standing
Officials
Financial Secretary
Patty Simmons
Membership
Secretary
Letty Regan
VOLUME 45, ISSUE II
From the President: Suzanne Bria
Is Longevity Our Priority?
A friend new to Goldens recently asked me about the GRCA Code of Ethics, so when I sent her the link I decided to read it again – realizing I hadn't read it in years! I was very surprised to find only one brief mention of
longevity in the entire COE, in the very last paragraph. The emphasis seems to be on health clearances and
"quality of life." No one would deny that health and quality of life are tremendously important, but so is quantity
of life, especially with the cancers plaguing our breed.
In support of emphasizing longevity in our COE, I would also like to see something included about the importance of maintaining information in a database like k9data.com, especially Date of Death (DOD) and Cause of
Death (COD). Surely if we can add our dogs to k9data (a resource we are exceptionally fortunate to have, thanks
to Amy Raby) and include every clearance and title earned, we can also add this most vital information! Doing
so should be the responsibility of breeders, stud dog owners, and all Golden
owners alike for the future of the breed. I urge all NORCAL GRC members to Inside this issue:
enter dogs they have owned or bred into this invaluable database. Take the
From the President
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time to do it NOW, before this vital information is lost forever! You will no
doubt be admired for it.
One Golden friend argues for temperament as our most important priority and WC/WCX Report
that "we can't dismiss good-tempered dogs from our breeding stock just
Performance Events
because they developed cancer before the age of 10 years old." I agree with
her. But ask any owner, especially pet owners who are in the majority, what is
most vitally important to them – and I guarantee they will tell you a long life NORCAL Specialty
for their dogs – followed by temperament and overall health.
We need to do everything we can to extend the lives of our precious Goldens.
How many of us have received those anguished phone calls or emails saying
"we just lost our beloved Golden at 8" or some other far too early age? I don't
think we can increase longevity unless we avoid doubling up on particular
causes of death and lines of short-lived dogs, environmental factors
notwithstanding. We must stop breeding (and too often line-breeding) dogs
based on their winnability in our choose venue rather than on their longevity!
In order to do this we need to make longevity a priority, keep good public
records, and be open and honest in order to make the best possible breeding
decisions.
First and foremost we all have to ask ourselves – and answer honestly – what
is our top priority? Do we have to accept 10 years as an average lifespan for
our beloved Goldens? Many breeders and owners seem to figure if their dogs
make it to double digits they are doing well. They were despair at the early
deaths but wring their hands, figuring there is nothing to be done. I don't accept this! At best the lifespan of a dog is so much shorter than our own.
I know there are no guarantees. But call me greedy: I want every day, every
year possible with my beloved Goldens!
-Suzanne Bria
President; NORCAL Golden Retriever Club
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Board Mtg Minutes
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General Mtg Minutes
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Member Brags
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General Mtg Minutes
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Board Mtg Con’t
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Woofstock Takeover
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National Specialty Update
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Petra Seminar
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GOLDEN NOTES
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NorCal Golden Retriever WC/WCX Reports
Host club
NorCal Golden Retriever Club
Date
May 9, 2015
Location of test site, City and State CRTA Denverton, Fairfield, CA
Submitted by
Susan Osborn Stratton, golden.dog.lady1@gmail.com, 408-425-9337
Photographer
Susan Osborn Stratton
WC Stake
WC: 11 of starters, 10 of qualifiers*. (*1 poodle, 9 goldens.)
Judges: Joe Skorupa, Jean Mott
WC Group A Photo L to R
Emberain Winter Rye, JH, OA, OAJ, XF, Edwina & Edward Ryska
Elysian’s Berry A-Peel’n@Loganrun, Robert Lutolf
Golden Pine Dancing Fox Merlot, Nancy Kelly
Sunfire’s All American Boy, Vernon Miller
DD’s Dancing in the Moonlight, TDX, RN, DeeDee & Billy Anderson
WC Group B Photo L to R
Calliope Tigana’s Beamish Twist and Shout, Samantha Dillard
Gemstone First Edition, Sharon & Scott Woodland
Pumpkin, Poodle, Erica Gurley
Aubridge Tres Chic, Lisa Newton
Magicgold’s Abra Abracadabra, JH, Cheryl Baca
WCX Stake
WCX: 9 of starters, 6 of qualifiers*. (*3 goldens, 1 Flatcoat, 2 NSDT)
Judges: Nancy Murillo, Debbie Tandoc
WCX Photo L to R
CH MACH Shasta Cinco De Mayo, CDX, RE, JH, XF, T2B2, Barbara Fowler, Flatcoat
Fireside Make My Day, Judith Asher
Rush Hill’s Sparks Will Fly, JH, WC, Lisa Newton
Elysian’s Berry A-Peel’n@Loganrun, Robert Lutolf
Aqueus White Tie and Tails, Patricia Romero, NSDT
Aqueus Galaxy of Stars 2 Orion, Kathy Gibson, NSDT (not pictured)
Attention NORCAL GRC Members who would like to support the NovemberDecember Field Theme Issue of the GRNews: the Club's Field ad in the 2014 Field
Theme Issue was terrific and we heard many excellent comments about it. In the
2015 Field Theme Issue, Glenda Brown has an article on "The Field History of the
Norcal Golden Retriever Club" which will feature photos of many of the outstanding field dogs there have been in the Club. It will cover a written history of
Norcal from the beginning and indicate how very supportive Norcal has been to the
Golden field community --- an excellent example for any GRCA Club.
Individual ads or group ads by individuals would be great. If anyone had any questions, they are welcome to contact Glenda at glendagldnblk@aol.com.
We have a number of performance activities happening the rest of the year:
Sat, Aug 15th: NORCAL GRC Obedience/Rally/Conformation workshop,
Dog item Rummage Sale, and General
Meeting
NEW Location: Cal State East Bay in
Hayward
areas of hospitality, setup, and stewarding. Location: Alameda County FairPlease contact Christine Hsu if you can
grounds, Pleasanton
help with this as well.
On Thursday's Independent Specialty we
have Goldens-Only Obedience and Rally
Fri-Sun, Aug 28-30, 2015: NORCAL
as usual. The Designated Specialty on
GRC AKC Agility Trials
Friday does not include Obedience and
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Rally, so special awards will be given for
the High Scoring Golden and High ComSanta Rosa
bined Golden at the all-breed trial.
This year's workshop will be a fundraiser
for our 2016 GRCA National Specialty. In
addition to the workshop and general
meeting, we will also hold a Dog Item
Rummage Sale as an additional fundraiser!
If you have new or gently used dog items
of any sort to donate to the rummage sale,
please contact Christine Hsu ( tiganagoldens@gmail.com) or Linda Gomoll. Also, Please be sure to enter our trial, and coninvite your friends to participate, both do- tact Linda Lang if you can volunteer that
nating and rummaging!
weekend.
Fri-Sun, Nov 6-8, 2015: NORCAL GRC
AKC Agility Trials
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds,
Santa Rosa
Please be sure to enter our trial, and contact Linda Lang if you can volunteer that
weekend.
Thur-Fri, Oct 15-16, 2015: NORCAL Specialty
We are also looking for more volunteers to Thur-Fri, Oct 15-16, 2015: NORCAL
help with the workshop, particularly in the GRC Specialties
NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY 2015
The Fall Specialty is rapidly approaching! This year we are holding the Specialty on Thursday October 15,
and having a Designated Specialty at Skyline Kennel Club on Friday, October 16 (both at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds in conjunction with Del Valle Kennel Club shows). We have an exciting judging panel! Thursday:
Breed and Juniors: Eric Ringle; Puppy and Veteran Sweeps: Robyn Hershberg; Obedience and Rally: Betty
Brask. Friday judges are: Breed: Jim Covey; Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, Adrian Woodfork.
I have a great crew on board for the specialty, but I definitely can use a few more volunteers. So far, the following folks have
stepped up to help: Obedience: Dee Dee Anderson; Hospitality: Tammy Ballew; Trophies: Robin Baker and Sylvia Donahey; Trophy Donations: Laura Franchi; Raffle: Colleen Phillips (email her if you can help out colleen.phillips2013@gmail.com); Catalog
Ads: Sylvia Donahey, RSVP Page: Patty Simmons. Still need help with the following: Rosettes and Sweeps person (get ribbons/
prize envelopes to the rings), Catalog Sales person, Chief Ring Steward for conformation, ring stewards for obedience and rally
(contact Dee Dee Anderson), help with judges transportation the day morning of the show.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or offer of help,
Jennifer Masterson
mastersk9@aol.com
Minutes of Meeting of (Transitional)
Board of Directors
Norcal Golden Retriever Club
March 11, 2015
7:35 p.m.
Location: Meeting room at Round Table
Pizza, San Ramon
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. by
President Suzanne Bria.
Via Skype: Robin Baker, Pam McDonald,
Laura Finco
Present: Suzanne Bria, Christine Hsu,
Debbie Tandoc, Ken Blanchard, Tammy
Ballew, Lisa Newton
Absent: Scott Woodland
Secretary Report: Previous board meeting minutes will be emailed for approval
and this set of minutes amended to reflect
same.
Treasurer’s Report:: Via email from
Patty, checkbook balance $26,179.00 as of
this date. National account balance, no
changes, balance $23,807.00. Includes
startup funds, loans, gifts.
President’s Report: Given by Suzanne
Bria: Thank you very much for service of
outgoing members to the club – Pam
McDonald, Director, Lisa Newton, Secretary, Scott Woodland, VP Field. Welcome
back to Ken Blanchard as Director, Debbie
Tandoc as VP Field, and Tammy Ballew
as our Secretary.
Con’t on page 6
schedule the Duck and Pheasant Flyer days
earlier as well so they are useful for test
prep. Scheduling can be a problem because
of Easter and the Hunt Test schedules.
Debbie Tandoc and Susan Osborn Stratton
will check into alternate dates. Also in
Field VP Debbie Tandoc called meeting to 2016, we will hold two WC/X events, our
order at 2:25 p.m. with 17 of general mem- “regular one” discussed here and our National event in the fall.
bership in attendance.
President’s Report: None given.
2016 National Field Event Report given by
Field VP Debbie Tandoc:
Secretary’s Report: None given.
Minutes of General Meeting of NORCAL Golden Retriever Club
May 9, 2015 at CRTA Denverton property following WC/X event
Treasurer’s Report: None given.
VP Performance Report: None given.
VP Conformation Report: None given.
VP Field Report: Given by Debbie
Tandoc.
Susan Osborn Stratton, Jayne Hurkman
and committee applauded for a successful
WC/X event. Thank you!
Due to the amount of foxtails and the
mowing schedule of CRTA, it is proposed
that we change the event to an earlier date
next year, near the end of April. We will
raiser. We need to find out if Tammy
Ballew will also be soliciting items for the
field raffle and store them as well until the
event. We will need individuals selling
tickets specifically for the field raffle.
Lynn Williams volunteered to help sell
tickets for this raffle.
Debbie mentioned she will welcome suggestions for judges for both the Field Trial
and the WC/WCX. It was noted that the
Field Trial event conflicts with Obedience
events but such cannot be avoided due to
the timing with the beginning of the hunting season and availability of gunners, etc.
immediately after our National event.
The 2016 National Field Trial – The dates
are Oct. 2 (set-up date) Oct. 3, 4 & 5 for
the actual event which will take place at
Corning. The awards banquet will take
place the last evening of the event. We
Meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
would like to keep the dinner cost down to
$35 per person (cost to the exhibitor). Deb- Respectfully submitted,
bie reviewed where the Field awards
would be on display and the facilities at
Nancy Kelly, Lisa Newton
the Indian Casino. There is a clubhouse on
the grounds available to house workers at a
cost of $10 per night. Rooms hold two
people and bathrooms are shared.
Debbie would like to have specialized
items for a field raffle. Previous Nationals
have found this to be an excellent fund
Members’ Brags
AGILITY
MACH Wild Mtn She’s Something Else CDX BN MXB MJB
CA WC CCA VCX
Elsie Mae is the second generation of Ann Brown’s breeding
program, and her very first MACH!!! She had the incredible fortune to have
had wonderful working dogs in her Grandmother Holly and Mama Libby, both
of whom achieved their OTCH, and many other titles as well. But, from the
very beginning, Ann knew that Elsie had the potential to become her first
MACH girl. Congratulations Ann and Elsie! And, another huge brag, with the
earning of her MACH title, Elsie became a GRCA VCX!!!
DD's Look Before U Leap CDX TDX RE AX AXJ WC CCA VCD2, ”Bungee”
completed her AX title at the Santa Clara DTC trials in San Jose on May 9th.
DD’s Leaps ’N Bounds TD AX OAJ, “Roo”, completed her OAJ and her AX at
the Santa Clara DTC trials May 9 & 10th.
Obedience
DD’s Look Before U Leap, “Bungee”, completed her UD degree at the Oakland DTC Trial
on May 17th. Now Bungee is a VCD 3: TDX, AX, AXJ and
UD
Dimity Mueller
Recycling is in!
On Saturday, May 16th, Mary Ann Graziano graciously donated the use of her driveway for a garage sale benefiting
the 2016 National Specialty. We made
$755!!! A great group of workers helped out
including Mary Ann, Janet Peacock, Bea Moore,
and Eileen. Mary Ann provided a yummy
lunch. A wide range of offerings made for interesting selections, and customers chose different
items from the last garage sale at MaryAnn’s a
few years ago. We had great donations from
Glenda Brown, Christine Hsu, Pam McDonald,
Janet Peacock, and Eileen Oshiro.
Thank you all!
Eileen Oshiro, Chair
2016 GRCA National Specialty
suntorygr@comcast.net
VOLUME 45, ISSUE II
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Minutes of General Meeting
Norcal Golden Retriever Club
February 7, 2015
Cattlemen’s Restaurant Livermore
– Awards Luncheon
Meeting called to order at 1:40 p.m.
Suzanne Bria, Laura Finco, Robin
Baker, Pam McDonald, Lisa Newton present.
Absent: Christine Hsu, Scott Woodland.
President’s Report: It is possible we
will not hold our CCA this year,
due to venue change. We
will have a “double” CCA next
year at our National. Grooming day
is still a possibility as a
fundraiser for the National, currently an idea in progress.
Secretary Report: Roster has been
updated with the AKC. For unknown reason, our current
information has been lost several
times by the AKC, prohibiting
event applications from our
club being timely processed. We
are trying to correct the problem
with our AKC events
representative.
Treasurer Report: Checking account currently stands at $30,334.
Top income of the year
received from field events, $2,088.
Fun match raised $1,086. Specialty
raised $1,059. Agility
raised $1,052. CCA was negative
$336 this year (unusual, we flew in
judges).
VP Performance Report: No news
regarding the Beat the Heat match.
With regard to agility, the
increased number of trials overall
has reduced the potential for income with this venue.
VP Field Report: Debbie Tandoc
reports for Scott: Our hunt test is
upcoming March 21/22. Flyer
day will be March 29, pheasant
flyer day April 26, and WC/WCX
May 9th. All dates are listed on
our website, and all are located at
the Denverton CRTA property.
Julie Cairns and Debbie
Tandoc will co‐chair the 2016 National field trial. Debbie recommends that Bruce, who takes
care of our equipment upkeep, be
nominated and receive a VP award
next year.
VP Conformation Report: Robin
Baker reports the flyer has been
distributed for Woofstock. Our
entry is supported by our current/
outgoing board members, thank you
very much to them for
doing so. Our specialty this year
will be both an independent specialty day on Thursday and a
designated specialty day on Friday.
The designated specialty is working
with the all breed club,
but it will have the same appearance. Jennifer Masterson has graciously agreed to chair both
days of this event. Please reach out
and volunteer to support our club
event!!!
Regarding the 2016 National Specialty: A handout is given at this
luncheon which lists the
schedule and chairpersons in place,
as well as those needed, and call for
volunteers. Robin
Baker will be the official liaison
between the board, general membership, and national
committee. Eileen will remain as
committee chair.
Eileen Oshiro reports that Linda
Gomoll and Robin Baker will be
working on fundraising. Mary
Ann Graziano and Eileen will hold
a garage sale on May 16 with proceeds going to National. We
will do publicity at the 2015 National in Ohio to promote the next
one. Gina King will be our
Parade of Titleholders chair.
Tammy Ballew will create and produce the banner. Dimity Mueller
will be contacting members to generate more volunteers for specific
needs. We still need a
tailgate party chair (tailgate party
has replaced the prior more formal
“banquet evening”).
Breakfasts will be hosted by various GR clubs.
Discussion held regarding how best
to update the membership with regard to the National.
Suggestions are to use a members
section on our website, create a
blog, send blasts via email
using the subject line of “2016 National Information and Update.”
Please use this reference as
well if you are sending an email to
any chairpersons or volunteers regarding the National event.
New Members: Please welcome
John Maher and Jane Ferguson.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
upon motion made by Ember Kitchener and seconded by Pam
Stennes.
(Raffle emceed by Pam McDonald
followed.)
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Newton
Secretary
Norcal Golden Retriever Club
VOLUME 45, ISSUE II
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From page 3
Vice President, Performance Report: Christine Hsu reports, regarding fun match: Still
searching locations. Possibilities in San Ramon,
Palo Alto, Cal State Hayward. No new information as yet. It is getting a little late in the year so
concern regarding whether we can hold this
event. Any location needs to be relatively convenient to move our trailer there. Location in
Palo Alto would be Cubberly. Dates are in August, we are currently checking dates and have
flexibility.
Vice President, Field Report: Debbie Tandoc
reports upcoming event dates as listed above.
Hunt test in another week. This year we
changed it up, one master and a double junior/
senior. We are trying to benefit the local folks
this year when it is not a master national year.
Denverton is making improvements and in
transition at the moment, taken into consideration the grounds available for use. Flyer day is
after hunt test this year due to CRTA rule
changes, etc. Grounds cost is minimized this
way and more availability for attendees, etc.
Good timing for those gearing up and preparing for WC/X. Picnic trials are on standby due
to personal circumstances of chair. Comment
from Pam re: judging – can we inquire of membership regarding which judges we choose?
Pam will not be available for trial secretary/
catalog duties this year for WC/X.. Our GRCA
request is due minimum of six weeks before
event. Debbie will follow up with event chair,
Susan.
Trophy Curator: Reconfirm we have a position where current information is posted, and send a
of trophy curator, held currently by Toni Maita. reminder email to the membership to check the
website. Christine notes that such an update
2015 CCA Report: As reported by Suzanne
will help generate enthusiasm and excitement.
Bria: Valerie Anderson, previous chief stewKen agrees we need to keep getting the word
ard, will be chair in place of Suzanne. Christine out, even though things are in flux. Let’s try to
will be secretary. Suzanne will remain on com- keep everybody updated. The idea is not to set
mittee and mentor as well. Location considera- anything in stone but keep the momentum gotion is ongoing. Laura’s school is a possibility. ing – short and sweet. Tammy notes we can
Cubberly was considered but they have an
state that things are in flux but this or that is the
event every Sunday afternoon. Urgency is to
current status. Suzanne would like an update
find location so we can retain our July 26th date from Robin after every month’s meeting. Robin
which we have lined up for evaluators this year. says she will go over it with Eileen and come
We should have this managed within a few
up with what is currently needed and include
weeks. The CCA for the National will be a
that with an update for our club members. Suz“double.”
anne offered to edit and forward the membership blast to Christine.
Awards Banquet Report: As reported by Pam
McDonald, event chair: A complimentary surOld Business: Grooming Day Seminar: Suzvey response was sent to the venue. Everyone
anne reports the various phases of this idea as it
enjoyed location and event, well received and
developed, from a member get together into a
successful. Approximately $400 raised for Na- fundraiser for our club. Christine notes on the
tional fund and $400 to GRCA research, even
National Call there is a list of potential fundthough our numbers were slightly down from
raisers. Robin says the Freedcamp site has a list
previous year. Agreed to reserve for next year, and they are looking into those possibilities for
corresponding date is Saturday, February 6.
ideas, such as a photo contest, etc. Fundraising
Suzanne will send a survey out to see if our
proposals should be sent to Robin Baker and
membership prefers a Saturday or Sunday, etc. Linda Gomoll, co-chairs for the National FundPam agrees to stay on as chair for this event
raising Committee. We are still developing the
next year.
grooming seminar idea.
2016 National Specialty: As reported by Robin
Baker: Update is that Freedcamp is working
out great. Ken Blanchard will be added to the
email list. Debbie Tandoc comments that we
need to update to Golden Notes so the general
membership has the news. Robin reports that
Vice President, Conformation Report: Robin since the March meeting, there has been some
Baker says Woofstock is on Infodog. It has
activity on overview of the RV parking, logo.
been incorrectly listed as offering veteran
Terry Southard and Pam McDonald are worksweeps and we are only offering puppy sweeps. ing on the merchandise committee. Sharon
This will be amended. AKC has approved
Shilkoff and various members of LA club will
event. The flyer is being shared with Southern
organize the tailgate party. Laurie Jordan is
California clubs, and posted on Golden Majors doing trophy donations. We are reaching out
group on Facebook, as well as our website.
and bringing in expertise from all over country.
Tammy will post it to our Norcal Facebook
Robin is working on promotional items to take
page.
to the 2015 National. Draft set up to go to sponsorship requests.
Regarding Fall Specialty: Note from Jennifer
Masterson, chair: Event details well in hand.
Discussion regarding how to keep membership
We are using judges that Harvest Moon is using updated. Can we have a few notes after Naso no extra expenses, sweeps judges lined up.
tional Committee meeting so that the memberTammy Ballew doing hospitality, Sylvia Dona- ship can receive regular monthly updates? Suzhey and Robin Baker are doing trophies,, new
anne would like to get notes in addition to the
raffle chair Coleen Phillips. Still need someone Freedcamp minutes to communicate to the gento help with power, an ad person, and catalog.
eral membership, so it has a different flavor –
Dee Dee Anderson is obedience chair. She was not every detail that is in the minutes but a
not aware of independent/designated specialty. quick update within a week after each meeting
Robin brought her up to date with regard to the to keep the membership involved. The memberspecialty status. Agreed that Vice Presidents
ship does not receive Freedcamp. Debbie notes
and chairs should communicate more frequently we need to list the committees who need more
and effectively with regard to any changes and help so that we know. Robin states there are a
details for upcoming events. All will make an
lot of changes that happen rapidly and it might
effort to do so.
be difficult to keep up to date with the email
blast. She would prefer a website location
New Business: Review of Bylaws. It is noted
that both board and membership are very happy
with Patty Simmons as Financial Secretary.
Discussion regarding should we keep this as a
separate position? This person reports directly
to the board. Patty has traditionally held this
post and reported to the board. Secretary/
Treasurer is the official title for the Secretary.
Discussion follows regarding possibilities of
officially separating the position and appropriate term limits. Motion made by Suzanne to
formalize our bylaws to state secretary/treasurer
and continue as currently held. Agreed to table
this motion while we research how/why this
position was listed as combined and/or separate,
any legal reason why this position should be
listed in any particular manner.
Robin Baker requests that we schedule board
meetings in advance. Agreed. Calendars
checked. Thursdays are good for everyone.
Third Thursday of every month? After discussion, agreed to put on calendar for second
Thursday of every other month and if meeting
not needed, one will not be held. Second Thursday of every odd numbered month – May 14
will be next scheduled meeting.
Meeting concluded at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Newton (outgoing secretary)
Norcal Golden Retriever Club
WOOFSTOCK TAKE OVER!
NORCAL GRC supported entries at
Woofstock and it was successful! We
had four days of majors in both sexes
with total entries ranging from 51 on
Thursday and up to 71 on Saturday.
Thanks to the 2014 NORCAL GRC
Board for providing the generous gift
cards as prizes for BOB, BOS, WB
and WD. Many of our members participated and quite a few had some
very nice top wins as follows:
Owners: Tya Ward
Saturday:
Winners Dog and New Champion: REGENCY MAKE IT SO Breeders:
Laura Franchi & Victor Franchi & Jamie Warren, Owners: Mark Sellers &
Jacqueline Sellers & Vic Franchi &
Laura Franchi
Select dog: GCH REGENCY IT'S
SNOW TIME Breeders: Breeder: Vic
& Laura Franchi & Jennifer Taggart &
Thursday:
Susan Carpenter, Owners: Tim & Lisa
Reserve Winners Dog: BIRNAM
Ballard & Victor Franchi & Laura
WOOD'S P. PAUL HAYES BreedFranchi
ers: Sylvia Donahey, Jennifer
Select bitch: CH MASTERS-N-LEE'S
Masterson, and Ginger Garret. Own- CORKS R POPPIN CDX BN Breeders: Sylvia Donahey & Suzanne Peter- ers: Jennifer Masterson & Ainah Lee,
son
Owners: Tya Ward
Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite Sex:
TRILOGY'S BE MINE AT
Sunday:
AUBRIDGE Breeder: Cheryl JohnWinners Dog/Best of Winners:
son, Owner: Robin E. Baker
SMITHAVEN UP UPS AND AWAY
Select Bitch: CH REFLECTIONS
Breeder: June R Smith, Owners: J & C
YOUR'E AMAZING JUST THE
Daseking
WAY YOU ARE Breeder/Owner:
Best of Opposite Sex: GCH BROOKOwner: Patricia Bass-Walker
SHIRE'S CROAK N DAGGER
Breeder: Julie Guay, Owner: Sylvia
Friday:
Donahey & William J Feeney
Winners Dog: SMITHAVEN UP UPS Select bitch: CH MASTERS-N-LEE'S
AND AWAY Breeder: June R Smith, CORKS R POPPIN CDX BN BreedOwners: J & C Daseking
ers: Jennifer Masterson & Ainah Lee,
Reserve Winnersdog: GOLDEN PINE
Owners: Tya Ward
DOMAINE BARON DE ROTHSCHILD Breeders/Owners: Owner:
Club member Linda Gomoll was busy
Nancy J Kelly & Patricia R Nygren
on Saturday putting on a small raffle
Winners Bitch: AMBERMIST UPfundraiser for our 2016 National.
SCALED HIGH FLYER MX MXJ OF Laura FranRE BN Breeder: June R Smith &
chi was seen
Linda Lang, Owners: Linda & Richard successfully
Lang
getting troSelect dog: GCH REGENCY IT'S
phy sponsors
SNOW TIME Breeders: Breeder: Vic for our Fall
& Laura Franchi & Jennifer Taggart & specialties.
Susan Carpenter, Owners: Tim & Lisa And, it
Ballard & Victor Franchi & Laura
looked like
Franchi
everyone had
Select bitch: CH MASTERS-N-LEE'S fun!
CORKS R POPPIN CDX BN Breeders: Jennifer Masterson & Ainah Lee,
FALL SPECIALTIES
Jennifer Masterson, Dee Dee Anderson
and their show crew are gearing up for
our Fall specialties. This year, we will
have our Independent Specialty on
Thursday, October 15th, and the next
day, Friday, October 16th we will be
having a Designated Specialty. Both
specialties will have puppy and veterans sweepstakes. Please note that at
the Designated Specialty, neutered
Veterans are still able to complete in
Veterans Sweeps, but unable to compete in the Veteran Non-Regular class.
(This is an AKC rule since any dog
winning Best of Breed will move on to
compete in the Sporting group and
cannot be neutered.) Also, the day of
our Designated specialty, Obedience/
Rally will be provided by Harvest
Moon Classic, not Norcal GRC. Our
two specialties will be followed with
two days of the Harvest Moon Classic
all breed shows. Anyone available to
help Jennifer and Dee Dee with our
specialties, please contact them directly! All help is appreciated!
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interested/able to help with
some hospitality - either breakfast burritos or snacks on BOB
day. Leslie reported that
National Specialty Minutes
Roianne Cox of Pacific Rim
Attending: Eileen, Leslie
Field Trial: Working on judge GRC would have good info to
Blythe, Marilyn Ormond, Letty selection.
share.
Regan, Christine Hsu, Dimity
Mueller, Peggy McLain, Susan WC/WCX: Working on judge Rosettes: Laura Franchi has
Osborn, Laura Franchi, Laura
selection, helpers, etc
sent in the 2015 order to
Finco.
Hodges. With all the new tiBreeder Education: Leslie is tles, estimate is $2000 more
Merchandise: Eileen Bair
on the committee and reported than the $8000 of 2014. Huge
finally submitted a digitized
that GRCA tries to accommoneeds for agility. New titles
version of the stagecoach, and date local club’s wishes for the want big rosettes. Edwina the quality was very poor. She seminar. Preferences for 2016 Need to know what classes we
had not included any changes
are (1) Dr Joshua Stern, UC
will offer. 16,20,24,26” STD,
Debbie Claussen submitted.
Davis - research on Ectopic
JWW. 16, 20” Preferred.
Decision was made to use the
ureters, SAS, showed Goldens, Novice, Open, Excellent, MasHomeward Bound embroiderer engaging speaker. (2) Dr Jaime ter. Standard, JWW, FAST,
to digitize our logos, who will
Modiano U of MN - cancer
Time-to-Beat.
work with us. If at all possible, research (3) Avidog on Transwe will use the local source for formational Puppy. Leslie will Fund Raising: Garage sale
product. Clubs using of the
work with Peggy McLain and
earned $755. Rumage sale still
GRCA sales website must use GRCA.
planned for obedience match
Eileen B as the embroiderer,
Aug 15. Winner of raffle with
and unfortunately, 2016 is the
Hospitality: Peggy to see if
John Lloyd Young autographed
first year of this plan.
Emily Pate’s mother might be
items will be picked 7-4-15.
Obedience: Work beginning
on which classes to offer, and
which judge.
Information passed on via
email
Trophy Donations: Michelle
(Ott) Jordan has a worksheet
that she and Laurie JordanFenner will be working off of.
Each venue to solicit donations,
but all info will be available in
the main document.
Health Clinics: Mary Beth
Konetsky is GRCA rep coordinating health clinics at NS.
GRCA will contract with vets
for health clinics.
Petra Ford conditioning Seminar
November 14 in Lodi and November 15 in San Jose
Calling all NORCAL members! Don’t miss out on this fabulous seminar – and a chance to be part of a terrific fundraiser for
the GRCA 2016 National - sponsored by NORCAL GRC.
If you do any kind of performance activity with your dog, here's an excellent opportunity to learn how to get the most out of your
canine partner as well as to prevent injuries. Petra Ford -- who has campaigned dogs at the highest levels in Obedience, Field and
Agility -- is a renowned expert in canine physical and rehabilitation therapy. She operates Aqua Dog Rehabilitation in New Jersey http://aquadogrehab.com-- and luckily for us, she will be making a rare visit to California to present two hands-on seminars
this coming November.
Working and auditing spots will fill up fast. If you're interested in developing tools
to develop your own personalized conditioning program for your dog, make sure you
email Patti Kostakis at petracalifornia@gmail.com to get priority registration. The
skills you'll learn can be used to improve your dogs' fitness -- in every sport you enjoy with them, including conformation.
Here is a quote from one of Petra’s clients (Andrae Accera): “With Petra’s conditioning program, my dog’s speed in agility has increased by 2 yards per second and
she can turn on a dime. I can honestly say that you are going to LOVE the seminars
and have a great time. Petra has done so much to help maximize my dog’s condition
for agility, obedience and general health and well-being.”
Petra knows what it takes to be a winner. She's earned titles at both the national and
international level (including the prestigious Crufts show in England). Don't miss
this opportunity to learn from the best.
The Petra Ford Seminar committee
Dee Dee, Patti, Dimity, & Terry
Golden Notes Contacts and Information
NORCAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
Golden Notes Editor
Laura Finco
lfinco@aol.com
(925) 828-8731
7090 Utica Court
NORCAL GRC Information
General Information
Meetings: General meetings are held four times a year in the Bay Area with date,
time, and location to be published online and in Golden Notes.
Membership
Potential members are required to attend THREE NORCAL events and sponsored
by a member in good standing. IF THIS APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED AFTER
SEPTEMBER 15, NO DUES SHALL BE PAYABLE THE FOLLOWING
YEAR. Membership applications can be obtained online or from Letty Regan,
NORCAL GRC Membership Secretary, P.O Box 246, Calistoga, CA 94515
Volunteers Needed
Each event that NORCAL GRC puts on requires the assistance of members in a
variety of roles. All NORCAL GRC members are encouraged to volunteer for at
least one event throughout the year. If you cannot volunteer in person, it is
suggested that members consider making a donation to the trophy fund.
Annual Awards Banquet/Meeting
Each year NORCAL GRC holds our Awards Banquet to honor the achievements
of our dogs. Awards applications are generally available online mid-November.
All awards applications must be submitted by the published deadline in order to
be included in the awards ceremony. Further information is available online and
in the November/December issue of Golden Notes.
Picnic Trials
Picnic Trials (field training sessions for both owners and dogs) are held monthly
from February—October in various locations. All Goldens and their owners are
welcome. We also welcome the “rarer” retrievers— standard poodles, curly
coated retrievers, flat coated retrievers, IWS, and Tollers. All levers of experience
from pups and adults that have never seen a bird to advanced hunting dogs are
encouraged to attend. Bring a lunch, drinks, and utensils as well as water and
other equipment for your dog. If you have them, bring your whistles, bumpers,
duck calls starter pistols, decoys, etc. Cost is $10 for your first dog and $5 for each
additional dog (first time handlers get their first dog free!) The cost covers ground
rental and shells. Generally dead birds are used but if flyers are available they will
be provided at cost. Sign up at 8:30 am with work starting at 9 am— NON
MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL OF OUR EVENTS!
Show Superintendents
If you are interested in receiving premium lists for shows in this area, send your
name and address to:
MB-F, Inc PO Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27410
Jack Bradshaw PO Box 227303, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Jack Onofrio PO Box 25764, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Norman Brown, PO Box 4566, Spokane, WA 99220
Newport, PO Box 7131, Pasadena, CA 91109
Show events are listed on the AKC website (www.akc.org) and in the AKC
publication the AKC Gazette. Contact the AKC PO Box 37903 Raleigh, NC
27690 for additional information.
Golden Retriever Club of America
NORCAL Golden Retriever Club is part of the Golden Retriever Club of
America. All members of NORCAL GRC are encouraged to hold dual
membership with the GRCA. Information regarding officers and the Western
Regional Officers can be found at www.grca.org
NORCAL Delegate to GRCA: Laura Finco, 7090 Utica Court, Dublin, CA
94568
.
Show/Obedience/Juniors:
Sue Carpenter
4234 Rosenbaum Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
Field:
Debbie Tandoc
1175 Culligan Blvd
San Jose, CA 95120
Agility:
Edwina Ryska
6010 Roblar Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
Please send your results to the appropriate editor by the 10th of every
month to ensure that your information will be included in the next issue.
Subscription to Golden Notes
Upon request, nonmembers will receive one complimentary copy of Golden
Notes after which they will be asked to pay a yearly subscription/donation fee
of $20 to be mailed to the editor.
Puppy Referrals
Contact Ken and Trudy Blanchard, 501 Teal Way, Vacaville 95688 (707) 4550281 or gngrgold@pacbell.net
There is a $25 donation fee to NCGRRescue for members listing litters. Clearance information must be submitted with referral request. NORCAL GRC
puppy referral services is a VOLUNTARY activity. Typically 10-20 phone calls
are received weekly for puppy information. The service does not guarantee that
breeders will be provided with enough referrals, nor does NORCAL GRC and
its members assume any responsibility for follow up after a referral has been
made. This is a contact service only. Breeders are requested to contact this
service when all puppies in a litter are placed.
Advertisement Rate
Litter Listings: $15.00 per issue for members and $25.00 per issue for nonmembers; all information including clearances and pedigrees must be submitted with request.. The form below must be completed and sent in order for
Litter Listings to appear.
Equipment/For Sale: $10.00 per issue
Commercial/Services: $25 per issue for a 1/4 page ad as space allows
AGREEMENT
In consideration for NORCAL Golden Retriever Club listing the breeding of:
_____________________________________________________________ (sire) to
_____________________________________________________________ (dam)
in the “Litter Listings” section of the NORCAL Golden Retriever Club newsletter,
Golden Notes, the undersigned agrees to indemnify and defend NORCAL Golden Retriever Club for and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action,
damages, and costs asserted against and/or imposed upon NORCAL Golden Retriever
Club which are in any manner connected with the foregoing breeding.
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Signed
Date
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Printed Name
OFA Hip Registry
Certification by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals that a Golden does
not have hip dysplasia is required for adverting in Golden Notes and the
GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for certification. Contact
your local veterinarian for x-ray information or a referral to a specialist.
CERF Eye Registry
Certification by a Board Certified Veterinarian Ophthalmologist that a
Golden’s eyes are free from hereditary problems is required for adverting in
Golden Notes and the GRCA News. Dogs must be over two years of age for
certification. Contact your local veterinarian for a referral to a specialist..
Pedigree Information must also be submitted with Litter Listing Requests.
UPCOMING NORCAL GRC EVENTS— IMPORTANT DATES
Date
Event
Location
Contact
August 15, 2015
NORCAL GRC RDO
Workshop and Rummage
Sale
Cal State East Bay
Christine Hsu
tiganagoldens@gmail.com
August 23, 2015
Conformation Assessment
(CCA)
Happiness Country Kennels (Sunol, CA)
Christine Hsu
tiganagoldens@gmail.com
August 28-29, 2015
AKC Agility Trials
Santa Rosa Fairgrounds
More information at
www.abbadogs.com
October 15-16, 2015
Harvest Cluster Specialty
Shows
Pleasanton Fairgrounds
Jennifer Masterson
Masterk9@aol.com
Check out our website (www.norcalgrc.org) for other important dates
Golden Notes
c/o Laura Finco, Editor
7090 Utica Court
Dublin, CA 94568