February 2012 - Dallas Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Club

UPCOMING
EVENTS
SPECIALTY-March 23
Hunting Test– April 14
WC/WCX– April 15
Agility– April 27-29
Volume 39 Issue 2
February 2012
COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED
CLUB MEETING
The board will be meeting in February to
appoint chairs for this year’s committees. If you
are interested, mail the form in this newsletter to
Dick Caldwell or give him a call.
February 21, 2012
6:30 Dinner if you want
RAFFLE ITEMS NEEDED
7:00 PM Meeting
We are looking for really nice items for the
Raffle to be held during the Specialty in
March….Be on the look out for anything that you
could donate.. It doesn't have to be Golden
related.. Please contact DAWN MORRILL at
972 217-1599
Let her know what you have and she will make
arrangements to pick up the items.
You could also bring the items to the February
meeting.
Thank you for your support.
Spring Creek Barbecue
Preston and LBJ (SW corner)
Harold Krug DVM
Elbow Dysplasia
Business Meeting to follow
DFWMGRC CLUB DUES FOR YEAR 2012
$25-family
$20-individual
$15-Junior
Mail to Lynda Williams
OBEDIENCE STEWARDS NEEDED
Contact Pat Ingram if you can steward in
Obedience at the specialty.
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DALLAS-FORT WORTH METRO GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
MEMBERSHIP MEETING & AWARDS BANQUET
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
January 15, 2012
Pappasito’s Cantina, Dallas
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Dick Caldwell. A quorum was present with 26 members. Board members
present were: Dick Caldwell (President), Sherri Farmer (Vice President), Linda Miller (Treasurer), Kathy Felix (Corresponding
Secretary), and Janet Frick (At Large). Absent: Barbara Brown (Recording Secretary) is recovering from knee surgery; and Rhonda
Knapp. Minutes from the December membership meeting were not available.
OFFICER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Corresponding Secretary: Kathy Felix read two membership applications: Shari & Kevin Curran (present – 1st meeting); Anuisha
Ravi – not present, but she attended the October Halloween Party.
Treasurer: Linda Miller gave a treasurer report. She reported that dues are due now, and will be considered delinquent as of
February 1. Any membership dues not paid by March 1 will result in those memberships lapsing.
Recording Secretary: Barbara Brown was absent.
2013 National Specialty: Sherri Farmer reported that everything is going smoothly. The trophies, made the cut and qualifying
prizes and glassware have been identified. She has contracted with the photographer, Malinda Julien. An application to receive the
$6,000 loan from GRCA has been submitted.
Hunt Test Committee: Donna Todd reported that the hunt test in April will be held at Pin Oak Kennels in Ravenna, TX (close to
Bonham). There is still a shortage of water on other grounds. Pin Oak Kennels has wells and pumps to keep their ponds full. The
Metro Alliance Retriever Club will be holding a hunt test at the same time. We will have Junior and Senior on Saturday, and our WC/
WCX on Sunday. MARC will start a Master on Saturday, and have a Junior and Senior on Sunday. This has all been approved by
AKC. She has obtained 2 judges for the hunt test, and is still looking for 2 more. She has the WC/WCX judges.
March Specialty Committee: Kathy Felix said everything is falling into place for the specialty. She has a list of trophies for people
to sign up for donations. Dawn Morrill reminded everyone of the raffle and asked for donations.
No further reports were given.
Charities: Rita asked if we are still going to support charities this year. If so, she would like to nominate: The GRCA Foundation and
Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund. She said Smiling Blue Skies is a cancer research organization in Canada that does great work.
Anna Curry asked if Rita would put the information on the Yahoo discussion group to give further information about the organization.
There was a discussion about the lack of participation in the photo contest. It was decided that we will promote it better for next
year’s awards banquet.
Dick presented the slate of officers as compiled by the Nominating Committee. Since there are no contested positions, he declared
the slate to be elected by acclamation. All in favor.
The 2012 Officers are:
President:
Vice-President:
Treasurer:
Recording Secretary:
Corresponding Secy:
At Large:
At Large:
Dick Caldwell
Sherri Farmer
Lynda Williams
Barbara Brown
Shari Degan
Kathy Felix
Janet Frick
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The floor was turned over to Dawn Morrill to present the Annual Awards.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherri Farmer
Acting Recording Secretary in Barbara Brown’s Absence.
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OBEDIENCE SHOW AND GO
CONFORMATION
Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi (1)
Jackson MS, Thursday, December 15, 2011
Best of Breed, Group 1
MBIS MBISS GCh Glengowan's Great Balls of Fire:
Tri-County Dog Training 8064 Briar Rd
Azle TX 76020
Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi (2)
Jackson MS, Friday, December 16, 2011
Best of Breed, Group 1
MBIS MBISS GCh Glengowan's Great Balls of Fire:
Show & Go
March 10, 2012
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Mississippi State Kennel Club, Inc. (1)
Jackson MS, Saturday, December 17, 2011
Best of Breed, Group 1
MBIS MBISS GCh Glengowan's Great Balls of Fire:
Trial begins at 9 am
Ring 1 - Utility Followed by Open
Ring 2 - Novice
Mississippi State Kennel Club, Inc. (2)
Jackson MS, Sunday, December 18, 2011
Best of Breed, Group 1,
BEST IN SHOW!
MBIS MBISS GCh Glengowan's Great Balls of Fire:
Fee: $5.00
Directions: From Loop 820, take Jacksboro Hwy
(Hwy 199) west. Take Hwy 730N for 6.8 miles.
Make right turn on Briar Road. Building will be
on left.
NOLAN RIVER KENNEL CLUB January 7 and 8
6-9 Puppy Bitch 1st Place ( Both Days )
TEMPO-RAZZLES SPARKS FLY at SKYWATCHER
( Felix/Brown )
TOP DOG...GARLAND
Sunday Show & Go 2012
AGILITY
Feb 5th
Feb 12th
LONE STAR POODLE CLUB January 21st
EX A Jumpers Preferred --- Q -- 1st Place ---- TITLE !!
CAMLIN ONCE MORE WITH FEELING
CDX,RE,AXP,OJP,NFP ( Felix )
Mar 11th
Open & Utility Registration Time: 8:00 am till 9:30 –
Judging begins @ 8:10 Novice, Pre-Novice & Grad
Registration Time: 12:00 noon till 1:00 pm- Judging
begins after Open & Utility Cost: $8.00 first entry,
$6.00 second entry same dog (entry includes
group stays)$2.00 for additional group stays
Rally Seminar February 11,2012
I am hosting a rally seminar at Petwest on February 11th
from 10am-1pm.. We will review the new rule changes
that go into effect in April. I will teach the new signs and
set up courses with the new exercises. Working spots
are $50 or $30 to audit. Working spots are limited to 20.
Permission to cross post.
ccaballero1231@hotmail.com
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CLUB COMMITTEES
DFWMGRC's
standing
committees
were
established to advance the work of the Club in
such matters as dog shows, field trials, obedience
trials, trophies, annual prizes, membership and
other areas which might be served by
committees. The success of our Club depends
on membership participation and every member
is encouraged to join at least two committees.
DFWMGRC's standing committees are as follows:
The Bench Committee assists the Specialty
Chairman in planning our annual specialty, is
responsible for holding one sanctioned show
every year; maintaining a list of AKC licensed
judges; rules for shows and matches; the breed
standard; a current calendar of upcoming shows;
and plans conformation activities throughout the
year.
The Field Committee is responsible for holding
one WC/WCX test and one AKC Hunting Test
each year; maintaining a list of AKC qualified
judges; rules for WC/WCX tests, hunting tests
and field trials; a current calendar of upcoming
tests; and plans field activities throughout the
year.
The Tracking Committee is responsible for
holding one sanctioned TD/TDX every year;
maintains a list of AKC licensed tracking judges;
rules for tracking tests; a current calendar of
upcoming tests; and plans tracking activities
throughout the year.
The Public Education Committee is
responsible for informing the public at large
about interesting activities and events as they
relate to Goldens. It maintains a list of city
ordinances affecting animals in the metroplex
and keeps the membership informed of any
changes and updates.
The Membership Committee maintains and
updates the membership list; prepares
membership applications and new member
information
packets;
introduces
new
applicants and members; maintains records of
application dates and their status; and
arranges a sponsor for each new member.
The Hospitality Committee arranges for
refreshments at Club meetings and functions;
works with the Conformation, Obedience,
Tracking and Field committees to provide food
and drink at Club events; plans the annual
Christmas party and Awards Banquet.
The Constitution and ByLaws Committee
annually reviews the Constitution and Bylaws
and proposes appropriate changes of
clarifications. It keeps a record of all Standing
rules currently in force and is responsible for
publication and distribution of the Constitution
and Bylaws and the Standing Rules.
The Web Committee develops and monitors
the club’s web site.
The Obedience Committee assists the Specialty
Chairman in planning our annual specialty; is
responsible for holding one sanctioned trial every
year; maintaining a list of AKC licensed
obedience judges; rules for trials and matches; a
current calendar of upcoming trials; and plans
obedience activities throughout the year.
Agility Committee arranges agility trials..
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TROPHIES 2011
Top Show Golden
MBIS BISS GCH CH Glengowan's Great Balls of Fire SDHF
Dick and Patti Caldwell
Best of Opposite Sex
GCH CH Glengowan’s Sugar and Spice
Dick and Patti Caldwell
TOP SHOW PUPPY
Razzle's Payday
Barbara Brown and Cathy Meddaugh
Top Field Golden
Gingrocks Kokopelli of RCK***WCX
Anna Curry MD
TOP Agility GOLDEN
Becksgold Nature's Fury CD JH MX MXJ OF WC CCA
Susan and Gary Beckmann
TOP Obedience Golden
HRCH U-UD Harry Houdini UD RE SH WCX
Rita Robins
D/FW Novice Obedience Challenge Trophy
U-CD SHR VanReel's There Goes My Money CD JH WC
Rita Robins
Open Obedience
UCDX RO1 SHR Bridgeton's Steel Man Working CDX RA JH WCX VC CCA
Janet and John Frick
TOP FIELD PUPPY
Rio Spirits Lonestar Firewater JH WC
Todd, Farmer, Thornton
CH Gold-Sun's Hurricane Versatility
CH SHR Brytlea Ducat Jus Coz Triple Scoop RN CDJH WC NA NAP NJP VCX
Lynda Williams
DFWMGRC Stud Dog Trophy
BIS BISSCh Tempo’s Easy Rider SDHF OS
David and Barbara Brown
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DFWMGRC Brood Bitch Trophy
BecksGolds Nature Fury CD JH MX MXJ WC CCA
Susan and Gray Beckmann
VERSATILTY BREEDER
BecksGolds Nature Fury CD JH MX MXJ WC CCA
Susan and Gray Beckmann
HR U-CDX Shadow of Golden Lace UD SH WCX Field/Memorial Trophy
HR U-CDX Harry Houdini UD RE SH WCX
Rita Robins
BRED BY
CH Regatta's Racing Genoa
Donna Gulledge
U-CD DEBLEN’S MONTANA DREAMIN’ UD SH WCX
Gingrocks I Ate the Apple CGC
Kyle Beckmann
Good Sportsmanship Award
Ann BURKE
NEW TITLES IN 2011
Anna Curry
Gingrocks Kokopelli of RCK WCX **
***
Barbara Brown, Curran
Lazy Paws Fudge Ripple RN
Terry Thornton
Amigold Take Wing NA OAJ RN NF JH WC CCA
CD WCX AXJ RA OA
Amigold Nehi to a Grasshopper JH WC
Amigold Sky Hi It's Only Money SH NA NAJ WCX CCA
SH WCX
RN
CH
Janet and John Frick
U-CD SHR Bridgeton's Steel Man Working JH WC CCA
Rita Robins
U-CDX Harry Houdini UD RE SH WCX
VanReel's There Goes My Money SHR
Pat Ingram
URO1 UCH Manor's Morning Comes Too Early CD RE CCA
Manor's Anapolis
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UCDX RO1 CD CDX RN RE WCX
VC
HRCH U-UD
JH WC U-CD CD
GN U-CD
JH RN BN SHR WC
Donna Todd/
Sherri Farmer
SHR Sheridon's Kahlua N Cream OA AXJ NJP OF WC VC CGC CCA RN JH
WCX CD RA
SHR Sheridon's Orig Irish Cream CD OAP AJP NFP JH WC
WCX RA
Rio Spirits Lonestar Firewater CGC
JH WC
Gary ,Susan Beckmann Gingrocks I Ate the Apple CGC
Debra Clark
Debra Clark
WC NA NAJ OA
MACH Autmun Honey UD RN MXF MJP XFP
Sweet Harlee-Dee
Donna Gulledge
OFP XFP MJP2 AXP MXP AJP MJP
NA NAJ NF OA OAJ BN
Regatta's Racing Genoa
CH
Lyle Steinmann of Castile Creek Kennels will conduct a one day field seminar for transition dogs
(i.e. handling, five leg drill, water force, conditioning your canine competitor, etc.) on February 11,
2011. The seminar will be sponsored by Lonestar HRC and will be held at Wyndham Ranch in Blue
Ridge, TX. Additional information may be found on the Lone Star HRC website: http://
www.lonestarhrc.com or by contacting Kevin Buckley at ph: Kevin Buckley (214) 236-2645 email:
grhrch@gmail.com
A little about Lyle: After competing with labs as an amateur for many years, Lyle turned pro in 2003.
Since that time, he has received over 1500 passes at Master tests and titled more than 100 Master
dogs in the AKC hunt test game. He has qualified a record 76 dogs at the AKC Master National
event; has 9 dogs in the Master National Hall of Fame and 17 dogs that have passed two Master
Nationals. Lyle also competes in the Super Retriever Series (SRS) and has 13 first place wins. He
made SRS history in 2011 by becoming the first handler ever to win three Crown Championships. In
2011, Team Castile qualified 12 dogs for the 2011 SRS Crown Championship.
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Please sign-up to serve on the committees of your choice by checking the appropriate
spaces below, signing and returning this page to Dick Caldwell. Existing committee heads
who wish to retain chairmanship are also requested to submit the attached acknowlegement.
I am interested in becoming the chairperson/committee member (circle one) of the following
DFWMGRC's standing committee:
_______Conformation Committee
______Field Committee
_______Obedience Committee
______Tracking Committee
_______Membership Committee
______Hospitality Committee
_______Public Education Committee
_______Constitution & ByLaws Committee
_______Trophy Committee
______Newsletter
______Statistics Committee
______Ways & Means Committee
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_______Web Committee
GENERAL INFORMATION
The match will be held at the trial site, North Texas State Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX on a fully
matted ring.
Thursday: Match will begin on Thursday at 3PM and end at 7PM
Friday: Match will begin 30 minutes following presentation of High in Trial and will end at 7PM
CLASSES OFFERED:
Obedience Only - Novice, Open, Utility
ENTRIES
Match entry forms are provided in the premium and on the back of the Match flyer.
Use one entry form per dog.
Deadline for pre-entries for the match is Saturday, March 31,2012
Entries will be taken the day of the match, only if time allows.
Requests for second run-thru’s in the same class will be accepted on the day of the trial only if time permits and will be
scheduled after first runs are completed.
Match pre-entry confirmations will be emailed.
ENTRY FEES: $10.00 5 mins which included 1 set of sits & downs
$ 5.00 2nd entry of same dog, different class
Please make checks payable to DFWLRC and note “OC MATCH”
MAIL TO: Cathy Caballero, 4021 Brookway Dr., Ft Worth, TX 76123
MATCH RULES
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The match will operate under AKC “OC” Match Rules and Regulations
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Dogs must be at least 6 months of age
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Dog and handler teams must be ready to enter ring when called
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Toys and food will be permitted in the rings. (Please keep food off of floors & equipment)
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Corrections allowed in moderation (verbal, gently guiding, etc.)
Bitches in season are not allowed in the building
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