Spring 2013 Newsletter - English Springer Spaniel Rescue of Long

The English Springer Spaniel
Club of Long Island, Inc.
Spring 2013 Newsletter
Open Letter from the President
Inside this Issue
Open Letter from the President ........Page..1
Upcoming Events……………………………………2
We Missed You………………………..…………….2
Winner’s Circle………………………..…………….3
From the Archives…………………..……………..4
Dog Tales ……………………………………………….5
Looking for Springer Pin-Ups…………………..5
Adoptions…………………..…………………..……….6
Passing of a Friend……………………………….8
Club Dues & Donations…………………………9
Websites/Phone #’s …………………..……….10
Call for Volunteers……………………………….13
Children’s Corner…………………………..…….14
Springer Boutique ……………………..……….15
Answers to Puzzle……….………………………15
Dues Notice…………………..………….……………16
Hello & Happy Spring to all!
I am honored to be writing the first words you will read in
our revived ESSCLI Newsletter.
I would like to thank our Newsletter Committee, Gini
Titterton, Karen Markiewicz, Diana Witt Schneider, and
Gail Schuljan for all their efforts to bring you the first
edition. And I also want to thank all of you who provide
current email addresses enabling us to save hundreds of
dollars on printing and postage.
E.S.S.C.L.I., Inc. and its Rescue Program are truly a very
special and unique group, very few, if any, Springer Clubs
in the USA have an active rescue program and the active
Springer rescues in our country are not part of a breed
specific, American Kennel Club recognized dog club. As
president, I am very proud (and hope you all are too) to be
part of a club whose members have such diverse interests
and yet are united by one common interest, their love of
the English Springer Spaniel.
All the best this spring to you and your springer!
Marge Silverthorn
*Please email the Corresponding Secretary, Gail Schuljan
at esscli@optimum.net and let us know if there is a
specific topic you would like covered.
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Upcoming Events
Club
Friday, May 17, 2013 – Supported Entry with the Ladies Kennel
Association of America at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay.
Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes will be offered. Sweepstakes Judge:
Gail Schuljan. Breed Judge: Larry Berg.
Saturday, May 18, 2013 – Designated Specialty with the Ladies Kennel Association of America at the
Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes will be offered.
Sweepstakes Judge: Scott Gillis. Breed Judge: Gary Anderson.
Join us after judging for an open board meeting, general membership meeting, and refreshments!
Sunday, July 28, 2013 – Suffolk County Kennel Club 6th Annual AKC Canine Experience. An AKC Canine
Experience is a multi-club, multi-sport event that introduces and welcomes dog owners to and educates
them about the sport of dogs. The day-long event features educational presentations and provides an
opportunity for potential owners to be mentored by experienced exhibitors and club members prior to
an afternoon match, during which new exhibitors and future fanciers practice their newly learned skills.
Please join us for these great shows…more information to follow once we know the entry and the judging
schedule!
Please join us for these great shows….more information to follow once we know the entry and the judging schedule.
We Missed You
ESSCLI – Rescue Garage Sale – Patchogue, NY on October 2012
The weather held out for a beautiful autumn day in October. Many thanks to Scott Gillis of Smith, Jung, and Gillis Land
Surveyors for letting us use his office site in the village of Patchogue for the sale. All items were donated and all
proceeds donated to ESSCLI-Rescue. We would like to thank Karen Markiewicz, Denise Kern, Marge Silverthorn, Gail
Schuljan, Gini Titterton, Diana Witt, Kashmir Manas, Scott Gillis, and Kevin Dolan for their time and contributions to
our sale. As always, there was plenty of bonhomie between us springer aficionados during the quiet moments between
sales. We all enjoyed the day!
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day – Middle Island, NY on September 22, 2012
Theresa Rienzo, Joyce Rienzo, Diana Witt, Denise Kern, Gail Schuljan, Kevin and Carol Dolan, and Marge Silverthorn
represented the English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island at the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. We spoke with
the public about our breed, how our rescue program works, and overall good canine citizenship. Diana’s three springers
and the Dolan’s field-bred puppies were superb ambassadors for our breed and great crowd pleasers. As always, a
sunny day spent with fellow springer enthusiasts equals a good time!
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Pictures: Dasher Rienzo will do tricks for treats; The Dolan pups are silly springers!; Carol and Kevin Dolan at the ESSCLI
Booth; Diana Witt joins in the fun under the tent; Marge Silverthorn sneaking in some prime time with a favorite pooch;
The Crew: Joyce Rienzo, Kevin Dolan, Carol Dolan, Gail Schuljan, Denise Kern, and Marge Silverthorn, Theresa Rienzo
was hiding behind the camera.
The Winner’s Circle
You don't often get to do this, so as a proud dad, here you go. Attachment is a
picture of FC Dance of the Spirits (Spirit) (the one in the middle) with dad FC
CFC Z Man and mom NFC FC Scout. Spirit attained his FC title this year. He has
a total of 19 All Age points with 13 this year. Three firsts, a second, and a
fourth and he isn't even 2 years old yet (19 months). I am obviously very
proud of him and I want to thank all of you that helped with Spirits
socialization and training to help make him the dog he is today. – Ted Lagala
Cheryl Kraft’s Z finished her Rally Advanced Title at the Suffolk Obedience Training Club trial in February. With the Rally
Novice and Rally Advanced titles under her collar, she will start working towards her Rally Excellent.
Z looks quite fashionable wearing her placement and new title ribbons! Way to go Z!
Kismet’s Allison Ribbons RE BN CGC finished her Beginner’s Novice Title.
Alice surprised Mom Gail Schuljan, and finished her title in only four shows.
For those who know and love Alice, rest assured, she did it her way!
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From the Archives: The Early Years
The English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island was formed in the 1960’s by fanciers who were interested in showing
their dogs and preserving the breed. In 1980, the Officers and Board of Directors decided to incorporate the club as the
English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island, Inc. At that time, the club started to pursue other venues such as field
trials, hunt tests, and obedience.
A new Constitution and By-Laws were created at the time the Club was incorporated. The vision that was presented is
still true today. Our by-laws state that the object of the Club shall be:
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To encourage and promote the breeding of good quality English Springer Spaniels.
To encourage the understanding of, and adherence to, the standard of perfection for the breed as defined by
the American Kennel Club.
To encourage and guide beginners and all others interested in the breed.
To sponsor, protect, and advance sportsmanlike competition in shows, obedience and field trials….
To conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials and field trials under the rules of the
American Kennel Club.
To oppose any activity that is detrimental to the reputation or the future development of the breed.
We are very proud of the diversity of our club, hosting specialties and supported entries to display the perfection of our
breed; conducting field trials to preserve and display the springer’s superb hunting abilities; promoting obedience and
rally training and trials to hone the partnership between us and our dogs. We continue to mentor new-comers to the
breed, encouraging participation in other venues such as the Canine Good Citizen Test, Therapy Dog Certification, and
forging a life-long companionship. We are proud of our rescue work, which ensures that the springers we help will live
out their lives with dignity and love.
Oh yes, we still have so much in common with our original founders. It is an honor to be the custodians of the heritage
of our breed for now and to pass our knowledge and commitment on to future generations.
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Dog Tales
Our ESS’s are regular news hounds and all round gossips! Here’s what’s happening
our springer community!
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Spencer Gaudio is a loving and gentle companion, (his mom Shelby reveals his age at around 14) although slower, he
still trots along on daily neighborhood walks.…Armani Fenn was adopted in 2008, and his mom Joyce reports that he is a
wonderful boy whom she loves a lot.…Mom Tina Sattig tells us that Billy, who was fostered eight years ago by Gini
Titterton, is a great dog, and that she enjoys him very much although he is very spoiled….Corinne Burns sends a big
THANK YOU for Kingston, he is great!....Sweet, lovable Penny Morus is great company for Mom Rosemary who does not
know what she would do without her….we hope Carol Phillips is back in her own home soon after the devastation of
hurricane Sandy.…a speedy recovery to Scott Gillis so he can get back in the show ring with Archy who finished his
Grand Champion in 2012.…a true house raising for Ann Barile whose home was also a victim of hurricane
Sandy.…Maggie Barile celebrated her birthday with the residents of Sunrise Assisted Living where she and Mom Ann are
a certified Therapy Dog Team….Archy Schuljan and Mom Gail are resuming his “career” as a therapy dog at the
Nesconset Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation….Susan Jonis and Barbara Bobrowich welcome lab puppy Orion into
their hearts and home….congratulations to Ann Barile, Canine Companions for Independence Northeast Region’s Best
Volunteer….Glad to see Joyce Rienzo is fully recovered from an injury...Louise Horn tells us her latest adopted dog,
Blackie, is a great traveler, loves going for long walks and swimming; we agree, Louise, adopting a dog is good!...Cheryl
Kraft and Nora had a great time and wowed the crowd as an agility demo team at the Long Island Pet Expo…by the way,
if you check out ESS on Animal Planet’s Dogs 101, you will see Nora again, she is the springer with the solid backdrop.
We are looking for Springer Pin-Ups!
The rescue committee is creating a 2014 calendar. This fundraiser will include pictures of our members’ dogs! If you
would like to have your dog considered for the calendar, please submit a .jpeg file to Gail Schuljan at
esscli@optimum.net. In the subject line, please use the title Calendar Picture. We will need the name of your dog, your
first and last names, and a cute sentence or two about what makes your springer super special. The deadline for
pictures is June 30, 2013.
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Picture taking tips:
The dog should be the main focus of the picture and take up most of the frame
If you get down to the dog’s level, or the dog up to your level, the perspective will be better
Try not to have the dog in shadows, see which way the sun is shining and position the dog
accordingly
Check the background…is that a tree growing out of your dog’s head?
Have fun! Reward with treats!
Be careful using a flash, no devil dogs with red eyes, please. Natural lighting works best to
capture your springer’s soulful eyes.
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Adoptions
So far this year, we have successfully placed 6 dogs into happy loving homes. And we have 2 more arranged to happen
very shortly! None of this could happen without support from individuals who are willing to provide temporary foster
homes and the financial support of club members and adoptive families.
Kingston, a handsome 6 yr old L/W boy was a victim of a divorce. He was left alone
all day and needed a new life where people had time for him. Corinne and Jim Burns
snatched him up as soon as they met him. Now Kingston will be running on the
beach and playing with the grandkids.
Buster, a 3 1/2 yr old B/W boy was 1 of 3 dogs in a family that had hoped for him to
be a hunter. When the decision was made to surrender him, Rob Virgilio went to
meet him. He couldn't believe that anyone could give up such a beautiful dog!
Now Rob and Buster have a wonderful life together, and Buster gets to weekend at
the duck farm upstate. What could be better!
Libby, an energetic 2 yr old B/W girl was passed from 1 family member to another.
No one had time to devote to her. Lisa and Tom Hornsby decided they wanted to
add a springer back into their lives, one to play with their lab, Reesie. The girls are
best pals, and Lisa is thrilled!
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Dottie, a gorgeous 5 yr old B/W gal, was a victim of a house fire. The family was
displaced, all okay, but needing a place to live. They felt it better to give up
Dottie to someone who could care for her in their stressful time. Charles Lauer
saw her picture and drove upstate to take her home. It's been true love ever
since!
Tanner, a 4 yr old L/W boy, was in a home where the young kids visiting regularly
made him uncomfortable. Although his family didn't want to give him up, they
knew it was the best thing for him. Mike Littlefield drove hours to meet the
family and take Tanner to his new home. He is the perfect companion to wife
Sandra, but drives the cats crazy. Mike is still working on that!
Brady, a stunning B/W 1 yr young boy is just too smart for his own good. He was
misunderstood by his family and truly needed an experienced springer person to
show him the way. Rudy Auslander stepped in to take over, and now they are
sharing a great life together.
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Passing of a Friend
Sandy Powers – Our ESS, Lucie, who we rescued through you in 2005, was put down at 13 ½ years. A wonderful dog
who we will miss forever! Thank you!
Helene Rosenblatt – In memory of my springers, most specially, Chompers, my Valentine Boy.
Carol Phillips – I lost our wonderful dog Kelsey, he would have been 16 years old in
September. He was the greatest loving pet and companion to me. I find myself petting all dogs
within my reach.
Myrna Lieber – My beloved rescue, Gilbert, passed on at the age of 14 ½. I was lucky enough
to get him from ESSCLI Rescue 14 years ago – both Bailey and I miss him very much.
Guy Jordan – Thank you for giving us this privilege to share so many years with Sam, our lives
have been better to have known him, and I hope he had a fulfilled life before he crossed to the other side. Sam was a
small field springer with an incredible desire to retrieve, and a miraculous ability to escape my kennels and tour the
neighborhood. Sam and I hunted grouse in Maine and Michigan, traveled to hunt pheasant in Iowa and the
Dakotas….Sam was a wonderful companion and friend, loved dearly by my wife and
children and is missed daily.
Janice and Richard Bernard – Missing Jake very much.
Mary Good – Missing Storm, who was my shadow since 1999.
Carolyn and Larry Mulderig bid a sad farewell to Sydney and Simon.
In Memoriam
We are saddened to hear of the passing of some of our members and wish their families our heartfelt condolences:
Gordon Grace, beloved husband of Eunice Grace.
Jeanne Longnecker, field enthusiast and beloved wife of Tom Longnecker.
Arthur Fenn, beloved husband of Joyce Fenn and Armani.
I would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to Rescue in memory of my Dad, John Schuljan. He was a
very special man who loved gardening and dogs. My first springer, Charlie, was a gift from my Dad. He believed in our
cause, and our adopted springer, Fagan, was one of his favorites. With gratitude, Gail Schuljan
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Club Dues & Donations
Thank you to all the following members who supported their Club by paying their annual dues. If your name is not listed, it is never
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too late to show your support by sending your dues to: Gail Schuljan, Secretary, ESSCLI 120 9 Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742
Peggy Ann
Angela
Rudy
Carol
Jane & Tony
Ann
William
Richard & Janice
George
Barbara
Margorie
Rosemary & Graham
John & Shelley
Carol & Joe
Bonnie
Corinne & James
Jennifer
Deborah
Majorie
Cleveland & Maryann
Mark
Tom & Marcia
Kevin & Barbara
Mavis
Cheryl & Joe
Kevin & Carol
Joel
Joyce
Irene
Gene
Shelby & Alan
Stuart & Susan
Scott
Mary
Eunice
Mike
Susan
Joann & Howard
Laurie
Louise
Accardo
Andretta
Auslander
Ball
Bandrowski
Barile
Basso
Bernard
Billeci
Bobrowich
Brandriss
Brewster
Broven
Bruschetti
Budd
Burns
Burrell
Campbell
Cecere
Christie
Cole
Comshaw
Czarzasty
Davis
Demarkis
Dolan
Farley
Fenn
Fossa
Gallo
Gaudio
Gellman
Gillis
Good
Grace
Greco
Hamann
Hass
Hildebrandt
Horn
David
Perry & Adore
Ted & Denise
John
Richard & Jacqueline
Sandy & Danny
Dale
Myrna
Tom
Jack
Dennis
Diane & Louis
Karen & Joe
Sally
Benita
Anne
Stuart & Doris
Carol
Tom
Sandra
Edna
Diane & Doug
Joyce & John
Helene
Tina
Karyl & Ken
Gail
Bessie & Kit
Marge & Ralph
Lorraine & Patrick
Rich & Karen
Richard
Brian & Janet
Paula & Michael
Steve
Julie & Breck
Pam
Peggy
Patricia
John & Mary
Kristol
Kurtz
Lagala
Lamendola
LaRose
Leddy
Lenahan
Lieber
Longnecker
Mahon
Malanchuk
Marett
Markiewicz
McCadden
McCullen
Mele
Peim
Phillips
Pike
Powers
Randolph
Richardson
Rienzo
Rosenblatt
Sattig
Schuldt
Schuljan
Scripps
Silverthorn
Smith
Sonneborn
Soule
Stone
Titterton
Tomaszewski
Turner
Vogt
Wald
Warren
Wehle
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Mark
Grady
Susan
Cheryl
Hunchard
Johnson
Jonis
Kraft
Richard
Diana
Midge & Jay
Carolyn & Larry
Wilhelm
Witt
Wohl
Mulderig
A very special thank you for those of you who donated to Rescue. We could not have sustained this
program over the years without your generous support.
Peggy Ann
Angela
Rudy
Jane & Tony
Ann
Richard & Janice
George
Rosemary & Graham
John & Shelley
Carol & Joe
Bonnie
Corinne & James
Majorie
Tom & Marcia
Mavis
Joyce
Irene
Gene
Shelby & Alan
Stuart & Susan
Scott
Mary
Guy & Connie
Carolyn & Larry
Accardo
Andretta
Auslander
Bandrowski
Barile
Bernard
Billeci
Brewster
Broven
Bruschetti
Budd
Burns
Cecere
Comshaw
Davis
Fenn
Fossa
Gallo
Gaudio
Gellman
Gillis
Good
Jordan
Mulderig
Marge & Ralph
Eunice
Susan
Joann & Howard
Mark
Cheryl
Richard & Jacqueline
Dale
Myrna
Jack
Sally
Benita
Anne
Stuart & Doris
Carol
Helene
Brian & Janet
Gail
Lorraine & Patrick
Virginia
Steve
Pam
John & Mary
Diane & Louis
Vicky & Mark
Silverthorn
Grace
Hamann
Hass
Hunchard
Kraft
LaRose
Lenahan
Lieber
Mahon
McCadden
McCullen
Mele
Peim
Phillips
Rosenblatt
Stone
Schuljan
Smith
Titterton
Tomaszewski
Vogt
Wehle
Marett
Schattner
Karen & Joe
Markiewicz
Nancy
Curran
Rosalie & Alan
Friend
Charles
Lauer
Joel
Farley
Barbara
Ryal
Philip & Linda
Chapman
Evelyn
Beede
Joyce
Rienzo
Joseph
DiPalma
Julie & Breck
Turner
Diana
Vonny Ryan
Witt
Roth
Sally
Helme
Evangeline
Lehr
Janice
Scarbrough
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Barbara & Tom
Huber
Robert
Virgilio
Carol & Charles
Marcia & Tom
D'Angelone
Comshaw
Our special thanks to
our donors to the 2013
TROPHY FUND
Our special thanks to
our donors to the 2013
HOSPITALITY FUND
Cheryl Kraft
Steve Tomaszewski
Ann Barile
Corinne & James Burns
Marge Cecere
Ted & Denise Lagala
Gail Schuljan & Scott Gillis
Marge & Ralph Silverthorn
Cheryl Kraft
Steve Tomaszewski
Peggy Ann Accardo
Ann Barile
Corrine & James Burns
Marge Cecere
Joann & Howard Hass
Ted & Denise Lagala
Gail Schuljan & Scott Gillis
Marge & Ralph Silverthorn
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Websites & Phone Numbers to Remember
ESSCLI website – www.springerspaniel.org
Pet & Food Recalls – http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/
Get the 411 on your dogs’ food – http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-network/brand/
Animal Rehabilitation Site – http://www.handicappedpets.com/
Poison Control – ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline (888) 426-4435
Call for Volunteers
Club
Please contact Gail Schuljan, Corresponding Secretary, at esscli@optimum.net, if you are interested in
helping with Club business:
Attend Events & Meetings
Volunteer to help at events
Volunteer to write an article for the newsletter
Chair or co-chair an event
Plan a general meeting featuring a program of interest to our club dues
Pay dues
Rescue
Please contact Virginia Titterton at vtitterton@hotmail.com if you are interested in helping rescue with
any of the following:
Foster a dog either long-term or short-term in your home
Help transport a dog from place to place
Go look at a dog in a shelter
Help at the rescue boutique during club events
Provide food, treats and/or toys to dogs in foster homes
Donate regularly
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Children’s Corner
English Springer Spaniel Kids Word Find
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Answers on last page.
Hey there kids! We would love to have some
pictures of you and your springer to include in this
section. If you like to draw, please send us a
drawing of you and your springer.
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Springer Boutique
NEW ITEMS - Visit www.springerspaniel.org to view our other items and to order via PayPal. Please contact Gail
Schuljan at esscli@optimum.net for availability of embroidered items.
SNOODS For SALE!
Choose from several different themes
"Mix & Match"
$10.00 each includes shipping
Special "Mystery Snoods" for only $9.00 each
Buy 5 and get 1 Free
Embroidered English Springer Spaniel T-Shirts
$20 each with dog; 22.50 with dog and name (includes shipping) Please allow
2 weeks for your shirt to be made.
Custom- made in your choice of liver and white or black and white springer.
Can be personalized with your dog’s name.
Colors available: Black, hot pink, yellow, turquoise, blaze orange, lime green,
gray
Sizes available: Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge
Microfiber Towels (15 x 18”)
$12 each includes shipping (or 2 for $20)
Colors: Red towel with Black and White ESS
Tan towel with Liver and White ESS
Brown towel with Black and White ESS
Coral towel with Liver and White ESS
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Springer Pups Hand Towels (17 x 30”)
Your choice of liver and white or black and white dogs
Can be personalized with dog or kennel name
$15 each includes shipping….An additional $2.50 for name
Please allow 2 weeks for your towels to be made.
Answers to Kids Word Find
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English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island
Annual Dues Notice for January – December 2013
In an effort to get our Club back on track and get our membership more involved,
we are offering a discount of $10 on membership fees. Fees paid after June 30, 2013 will be for the full amount.
Regardless of whether you join the club, make a rescue donation or donate to the trophy fund, we would like to
have your updated contact information and areas of interest. The newsletter will be sent to you via email.
NAME:____________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________
(Needed to receive club information and the newsletter)
Areas of interest: Show Obedience Tracking Field Rally CGC Agility Therapy Dog Rescue Companion
DUES: Note: Associate membership is for individuals and families who do not live on Long Island
Family $35 ($25 if paid before June 30)
Individual $25 ($15 if paid before June 30)
Associate Membership and Juniors $15 ($5 if paid before June 30)
PLEASE USE THIS FORM AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO ESSCLI, INC. TO:
Gail Schuljan, ESSCLI Secretary 120 9th Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742
Item
Amount
Dues
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Trophy Fund
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Hospitality
Rescue Donation
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Please provide a separate check
made payable to ESSCLI-Rescue
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Total
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