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Badger Golden Retriever Club
The Badger Golden Retriever Club Newsletter is published
bimonthly throughout the year.
For current information about the club, club events, puppy referral, and membership, visit the BGRC website at www.bgrc-wi.org
August/September 2014
Inside This Issue
Club Information
2
In the Ribbons!
3
General Membership
Meeting Minutes
3
2015 Specialty
Committee Report
4
Meeting and Event
Calendar
7
Sunshine Club
7
Membership
7
WC/WCX Thank You
7
Badgergold Tips
7
Whelping Box Plus
8
DFOW
8
Get to Know Our
Members
8
General Membership Meeting
Sunday, September 21, 2014
5 pm Turkey Dinner (Please bring dish to pass)
6 pm Program: Dog Nutrition with Susie Bower
General Membership Meeting to Follow
Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club
W1314 Cedar Drive
Ixonia, WI 53036
Directions available at https://wwcdtc.org/
Message From the President
Submitted by Josie Trad
Hello BGRC!
BGRC
All-Breed Obedience Trials
October 18 and 19, 2014
WWCDTC
Ixonia, WI
Premium available on our
website at www.bgrc-wi.org
I am wondering if your summer has flown by
as quickly as mine. With the evenings and
mornings having a hint of fall in the air, it
encourages me to once again look at the
things I wanted to achieve in 2014. I hope you
are finding time to enjoy all that this life is
offering you and your Goldens.
and friendly, and the volunteers were amazing! Thank you to each and every one who
made this event possible.
Looking forward, our next get-together is
September 21. Susie Bower, from the End of
the Leash, will be our guest speaker. She will
discuss the topic of nutrition.
I am so excited about this topic! In the ever
expanding dog food world I am often left with
If you were able to join us for the picnic in
more questions than answers. What I do
July I hope you enjoyed the tracking demon- know is, nutrition, good or bad, affects every
stration as much as I did. It was wonderful to part of my dog's life. Please join us for what I
watch Goldens try something new and do it so am sure will be an educational evening.
well! Thank you Chris Getter for organizing
the tracking demonstration.
As well as discussing nutrition for our canine
companions, we will have a potluck to proThe WC/WCX was a great day! The weather vide members with nourishment.
was a perfect August day, the judges were fair
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Club Purpose
The objectives of the Badger
Golden Retriever Club are to:
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Encourage members to perfect, by selective breeding,
sound Golden Retrievers and
to do all possible to develop
and promote their natural ability and quality, while still
maintaining their exceptionally good dispositions;
Urge members and breeders to
accept the standard of the
breed as approved by the
American Kennel Club, as the
only standard of excellence by
which Golden Retrievers shall
be judged;
Do all in its power to protect
and advance the interests of
the breed by encouraging
sportsmanlike competition at
dog shows, field trials, obedience trials, and tracking tests;
Conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, field
trials, and tracking tests under
the rules of the American Kennel Club and WC/WCX tests
under the rules of the GRCA;
and
Support and further the interests of the Golden Retriever
Club of America.
Golden Retriever Rescue
of Wisconsin, Inc.
Surrender Hotline: 888-655-4753
Website: www.grrow.org
2014 Badger Golden Retriever Club Officers
President:
Josie Trad
S64 W38540 Hwy CI
Dousman, WI 53118
262-965-2003/262-470-4489
josietrad@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Joan Kaml
4480 N. 144th Street
Brookfield, WI 53005
262-781-8072
jkaml@sbcglobal.net
Vice President:
Sandy Flaaten
W224 N7740 Wooded Hills Dr.
Sussex, WI 53089
262-251-0805
pawstalk@wi.rr.com
Secretary:
Anne Millane
447 Grove Street
Mayville, WI 53050
920-644-2130
anne.millane@yahoo.com
2014 Badger Golden Retriever Club Board of Directors
Conformation:
Jean Taylor
N80 W16260 Rainbow Dr.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-251-1706
Field:
Susan Scherber
111 N. 4th Street
Evansville, WI 53536
608-882-5550
sunshinegold@charter.net
At-Large Membership:
Christine Getter
N62 W38036 Florence St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-560-1576
gettmystic@yahoo.com
Obedience:
Jan Nyland
S65 W25120 Verta Vista Dr.
Waukesha, WI 53189-9310
262-662-5464
jnyland@wi.rr.com
GRCA Delegate/GRCA Columnist:
William McEachern
3255 S. 44th Street
Greenfield, WI 53219
414-321-9398
wmceach@yahoo.com
Membership Chairperson:
Sandy Stoller
414-321-2181
stollersangold@sbcglobal.net
Breeder Referral:
Pat Smith
W1280 N. Blue Spring Lake
Palmyra, WI 53156
262-495-3443/262-492-9875
patsmith1@charter.net
Membership Information:
BGRC invites all prospective members to
their events and meetings. If you are interested in joining our club, please contact the
membership chairperson.
Meetings are held bimonthly starting with
the Annual Meeting and Banquet in February. Programs and locations are announced
in the bimonthly newsletter. A complimentary newsletter will be sent to each
prospective member.
Annual dues:
Family Voting Membership
Single Voting Membership
Associate (nonvoting)
Newsletter Subscription only
$25
$20
$15
$10
The BGRC Newsletter is published bimonthly January, March, May, July, September, and November. Newsletters are published
and mailed on the 1st of the month. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Please submit show
wins, event information, columns, informative articles, and other information for publication to the editor (Bill McEachern,
wmceach@yahoo.com, telephone 414-321-9398) by the above deadline. Information received subsequent to the deadline will be
published in the next newsletter if not time sensitive.
Advertising Rates: Full page $20; Half page $10; Quarter page $5; Commercial advertising contact editor.
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passes a bit more quickly. Oh well. Life is
Please check your calendars and make sure short. Life can be busy. Let's make sure
you have October 18 and 19 marked down we take time to smile, laugh, and encourfor the BGRC Obedience Trial.
age each other every day!
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In the Ribbons!
New titles are in bold type
Looking back at this message I realize how
busy BGRC is, and maybe that is why time
In the Ribbons! wants to celebrate the
achievements of all members’ dogs.
Send information related to new titles or
certificates, legs toward a title, points,
reserve wins, match wins, junior wins or
placements, and specialty placements to
wmceach@yahoo.com.
We welcome news about your dogs’
other activities as well.
Barb Mattheis reported on July 7:
I have a new tracking title to report on
my puppy! On June 1, 2014, my puppy,
"Flipkins" was 8 1/2 months old, and he
passed his tracking test at the Moraine
Tracking Club's test at Ottawa under
judges Beth Walker and Inge Suchanek.
After a bit of a scare while Flipkins
pulled me back toward the judges and
gallery to say “hi,” we both recovered
and he finished the track. Goldens have
that need to meet and greet, and it sometimes gets them into trouble. Flipkins
now has his first title: Sandhau Skipper
Flipkins of Tailwind TD. What a thrill
and what a talented puppy. His future
will include more tracking, field and
obedience, and of course, agility. Let
the games begin.
General Membership Meeting Minutes
(These are draft minutes to be approved at the next general meeting.)
Date: July 20, 2014
Joan Provencher reported on
August 26:
Adirondac Queen of the Hive “Bee”
finished her JH on July 13, passing 4
tests in a row (May 24, June 8, July 12,
and July 13) . Then she passed another 2
the following weekend just for fun. To
top it off she got her WC at BGRC’s
test on August 10.
Adirondac October Gold UD RAE SH
“Toby” got his WCX at the BGRC test.
Program:
Tracking Presentation by Chris Getter and two tracking partners (Rose Barke and Dottie
Renier).
Meeting called to order at 5:54 p.m. by President Josie Trad at WWCDTC. Board members present: Josie Trad, Sandy Flaaten, Joan Kaml, Jean Taylor, Chris Getter, Jan
Nyland. Members present: 20 regular members, 2 associate members, 6 guests.
Minutes of Last Meeting:
The minutes were approved as published in the newsletter.
President’s Report:
Thank you to Chris Getter and partners for the tracking demonstration.
Reminder to see Bill McEachern for BGRC Yahoo List invite.
The next membership meeting is September 21; topic is dog nutrition.
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Suggested that club members are all part of BGRC and would like all to be enthusiastic
about what we’re doing. Club would like your input and your help.
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Sue Loucks reported on August 26:
Riley earned his novice Barn Hunt title
in Sheboygan on August 15 with his 3rd
leg, with all three being 1st place finishes.
The last leg was out of a large group of 38
dogs. I am also very humbled as he has
chalked up over 50 therapy visits to be
recognized by the AKC as a therapy dog.
He is now known as Snowshoes Liv N The
Lazy Life BN RN CGC RATN THD CCA.
Wendy Biewer reported on August 26:
Venture U-CD SHR Cheerio's Adventurous Sacajawea CD JH obtained her last
pass for JH title at Island View Retriever
Club in Valder on 8/17/14.
Badger Golden Retriever Club 1st
pass 6/15
Fox Valley Retriever Club 2nd pass 7/12
Island View Retriever 3rd pass 8/16
Island View Retriever 4th pass 8/17
Sandy Flaaten reported on August 26:
Quest passed 4 for 4 to get his Junior
Hunter title on August 24! How amazing
it is to see my dog do what he was bred to
do with so much focus, drive, and accuracy! How amazing it was to watch all
those retrievers! He's now: Maplehills
On the Journey JH.
Julie Strey Johnson reported on
August 26:
The summer days allow for extra time outside with our Golden Retrievers. Silver and
I didn’t let this summer slip by without
being noticed. Our accomplishments
include:
Junior Hunter pass #1 (6/14/2014)
Junior Hunter pass #2 (8/2/2014)
Junior Hunter pass #3 (8/3/2014)
Working Certificate (8/10/14)
Junior Hunter pass #4 (8/23/14)
Silver also picked up one more point toward his Championship, with Winners Dog
the day after earning the Working
Certificate. Silver is now SHR U-CH
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2015 Specialty Committee Report
Submitted by Bill McEachern
The Specialty Committee and Board met on August 27 to discuss options in light of a
Waukesha Expo scheduling conflict that resulted in the facility not being available on
Saturday, February 28. Given the limited options available, the board and committee
decided to offer a back-to-back Specialty on Sunday, March 1, i.e., two breed shows
with different judges and two obedience (Goldens only) shows with different judges.
The Specialty Committee (Joan Kaml, Bill McEachern, Pat Smith, Sandy Stoller, Jean
Taylor, Josie Trad) also met on August 13. We have several volunteers confirmed: Josie
Trad (show chair), Joan Kaml (show secretary), Shirley Wolcyk (obedience chief ring
steward), Bob and Barb Weber (obedience stewards), Jean Taylor (trophies and ribbons), Jean Granger (decorations), Pat Smith (educational materials). We will publish a
list of volunteer opportunities in the newsletter as we get closer to the event. In the
meantime, be sure to put Sunday, March 1, on your calendar.
We discussed ways to promote the Specialty as well as other 2015 BGRC events and
plan to run ads in GR News, the GRCA Fall National Catalog, and the January Greater
Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club Specialty Catalog. We will also be listed in the 2015
GRCA annual calendar. We have developed a flyer to promote our Specialty as well the
October All-Breed Obedience Trials and will email/mail it to past exhibitors and
selected clubs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. We will bring
copies of the flyers to the September meeting for members to take to other clubs and
sites to promote our events. We will also do a mailing of premiums as we get closer to
the events.
The committee discussed possible changes for the 2016 Specialty. These included
changing the date(s), changing the venue, and doing two shows in one day. The pros/
cons of these alternatives were considered and we concluded no change should be made
at this time. We will re-evaluate options after we see the impact of increased promotion
on the 2015 entry and profit.
The committee will meet again in December.
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Keepers Critics’ Choice JH WC.
Chris Getter reported on August 26:
Maplehills Red Hot Chili Pepper earned
his Graduate Novice title on April 27 at
the Northern Flyway Specialty. He earned
a first place for all three legs. Then in June
he was invited to participate in the UKC
Novice All Stars Competition which includes the top 50 dogs who participated in
UKC Novice the previous year. It was fun
competing against some really good dogs
but we did not place in the top five.
Then on June 22 Chili earned his AKC
Novice Title and on July 12 his Junior
Hunter Title. We competed five more
times in Novice earning three first places
and two second places, ending with two
High in Trials with scores of 198 and 199.
Chili is an incredibly fun dog to work with
as he is always up for whatever job I want
him to do.
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Treasurer’s Report:
Joan Kaml reported on Hunt Test income/expenses and BGRC financial status.
Field Report:
Hunt Test wrap-up (Josie Trad):
 Great workers who gave above and beyond what was expected.
 Thank you to all workers.
 Want success and fun.
 BGRC Board is hoping all members will want to be a part of this; we are working
to improve all areas.
 28 workers were at our June 14 and June 15 Hunt Tests.
Member comments regarding Hunt Tests:
 Dan Feisthammel questioned the need for non-member gunners and payment of
services, suggested that club members should be asked to be gunners. Show of
hands for qualified gunners indicated three (Ken Nelson, Dan Feisthammel, John
Stoller).
 Joan Kaml and Sandy Flaaten both said we have always paid gunners and have
usually gone outside the club.
 Marty Kleven said his goal for BGRC would be to host two different hunt tests: one
at Bong and one at Wern Valley. Marty also discussed a problem with proper shells
being used by our gunners; the board has made note of this for future hunt tests.
 Bill McEachern suggested member interest forms so hunt test committee and board
are aware of member skills. Sandy Stoller said that is in place during membership
dues renewal.
Next field event: WC/WCX on Sunday, August 10, at Bong. Workers are still needed;
see Josie.
Anne Millane reported on August 26:
Kolbee obtained her AKC Junior Hunter
title on Sunday at the Badger Golden Retriever Club hunt tests at Richard Bong
Recreation Area in June.
Also, Rowdy achieved his first HRC
Started Hunting Retriever pass at Richard
Bong Recreation Area on Sunday,
August 24
Joan Kaml reported on August 30:
[Editor’s Note: Brag in June/July 2014
issue should have been Sunfire’s I’m
Crazy Kate completed her Rally Novice.]
Sunfire’s I’m Crazy Kate completed her
JH at Winnebago Labrador Retriever Club
at the beginning of August.
BGRC Field Training is available on an individual basis at Harnischfeger Park, W3048
Crawfish Road, Ixonia, WI (1 mile west of Ashippun) on Mondays from 8 am ‘til dusk.
BGRC waiver must be signed. Get location at park headquarters or at www.bgrc-wi.org
A one-time fee for club members must be paid to BGRC.
Obedience Report:
Obedience Trial is October 18 and 19. Premiums are available. Ring stewards are
needed. Anne Millane is chief ring steward (anne.millane@yahoo.com); watch for
information in the newsletter.
2015 Specialty Report:
 Judges have been hired.
 Bill McEachern is chairing the Specialty Committee and is looking for volunteers
to work the show; will put information in the newsletter.
 Josie Trad is Show Chairperson.
Old Business:
See above field usage at Harnischfeger Park.
1. BGRC Newsletter is available online at www.brgc-wi.org/newsletters.html. Member question on receiving online version only; Bill noted that a hardcopy gives
members prompt meeting notices.
2. Karen Porter asked about pictures from last year’s Dock Diving. Bill said if pics
can be sent, then theycould be placed in the Archives on the BGRC website.
New Business:
1. Sandy Stoller (Membership Chairperson) reported one new associate member,
Sarah Knicklbein.
2. Bill McEachern is the new GRCA delegate for BGRC. He will write a column for
our club; members may submit articles or information/suggestions to Bill at
wmceach@yahoo.com. Check out www.grca.org for GRCA membership
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SUNSHINE GOLDENS SHINE THIS SUMMER- Many Thanks to their Owners.
SUNSHINE MVP Playing the Field
CD MH WCX RN CCA (Sue Kohlepp)
CT SUNSHINE Abby's Morning Ray
CCA VCX UD JH OA OAJ WC
11 yrs old earns CCA (Becky Johnson)
SUNSHINE FEARLESS RED MH WCX
(Amateur Trained) Paul Graf
LOOK FOR THESE IN 2015 - L to R - Sparky (Marcia Richley)
Timmy &Buzz (Bobette Holbert) Dancer (Sandy Flaaten)
Sunshine Catch My Drift CDX “HUDSON” (Doug Jones)
HR SUNSHINE Call Me Maybe Carly WCX
Earned WC and WCX same day at 17 months
3 legs of HR at 15 months (Bob Seabough)
SUNSHINE GOLDENS Steven & Susan Scherber,
www.sunshine-goldens.com
Evansville, WI
608 882-5550 608 295-1161
sunshinegold@charter.net
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Joan Provencher reported on
August 31:
Adirondac October Gold UD RAE SH
“Toby” got his 4th Master Hunter pass at
the Madison Retriever Club test this
weekend.
information and bimonthly Golden Retriever News publication; lots of good articles
published.
Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.; Jean Taylor motioned; Bill McEachern seconded.
Respectfully submitted:
Sandy Flaaten, acting BGRC Secretary
NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING is September 21. Topic is Dog Nutrition.
BGRC 2014 Meeting &
Event Calendar
Events, dates, and times are subject to
change. Check our website for the latest
information.
September 21 General Membership
Meeting. Program TBA
October 18 & 19 AKC Obedience and
Rally Trials
November 8 General Membership Meeting and Italian Night. Program TBA
Sunshine Club
The “sunshine person” sends condolences, get-well wishes, etc., to club
members. In order to do this, she needs
your help. If you know of a club member
who has been sick, hospitalized, or lost a
loved one, contact Jean Granger at 262547-9068.
Membership
Submitted by Sandy Stoller
New Associate Member
Sarah Knickelbein
N4893A S. Gray Rd.
Iron Ridge, Wi 53035
Corkielovesgoldens@yahoo.com
920-212-0367
Sarah belongs to the Dodge County Canine Club and owns two Golden Retrievers and one Terrier. She has titled her
dogs in AKC and UKC rally and agility,
and has earned a tracking title also. Sarah
is interested in conformation, obedience
and field, but mostly enjoys her dogs as
family pets. Sarah attended our May
meeting and our fun field days event.
Please welcome Sarah to the BGRC.
Badgergold Tips
Submitted by Bill McEachern
This is the final installment of Badgergold Tips. In previous issues we focused on
Conversations (April/May) and Photos (June/July). The final Main Menu item I want to
discuss is Files. This is an area where we can share important club documents and information.
There are currently four folders: Breeder Referral, Bylaws and Policies, Event Results,
and Recognition and Awards Program. The content of these folders is under review and
pending updates. I plan to review with the Board how we should use this resource. One
of the issues is where information should be—on our web page, on Badgergold, or on
both. Stay tuned for future developments.
WC/WCX Thank You
Submitted (to Badgergold) by Josie Trad
Of course none of this could happen without the amazing volunteers of Badger Golden
Retriever Club! And a few friends.
A HUGE "THANK YOU" to each and every one of you who came out and spent a long
and hot day at Bong to make this event happen.
Susan Scherber
Joan Kaml
Jean Granger
John (Jean Granger's nephew)
Jeremy Leverence
Dennis (friend of Jeremy)
John Brandt
Susan Schiller
Barb Wolf
Diana McClain
Joan Provencher
Pat Smith
Jesse Hazzard
Karen Porter
Aubrey LaCrosse
Stephen Scherber
Marty Kleven (for the new bird drying racks)
I don't think I forgot anyone, but if I did please let me know so we can thank them.
Really, really great job everyone!
Thank you again so very, very much!!
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DFOW
Whelping Box Plus
[Editor’s note: Please contact me at
wmceach@yahoo.com and, if
possible, post to Badgergold information
on any older dogs that need placement.
Litter information should go to Pat Smith.]
Litter listings included in this column are
from members of the BGRC who abide by
the GRCA Code of Ethics, have submitted
all health clearances to the BGRC Breeder
Referral chair, and are approved for
referrals.
A list of breeders in our club is currently
being compiled and will be available as a
resource to the public.
[Editor’s note: Wendy Biewer serves as
the club’s legislative liaison and regularly
posts updates to Badgergold.]
Dog Federation of Wisconsin (DFOW)
newsletters are available at
www.dfow.org .
Get to Know Our
Members
Susan Stiller joined BGRC in early 2014.
She has one Golden, Naylans Golden
Honey. Honey is an 8-year-old Golden and
the third Golden to be part of Susan’s family. Susan and Honey do obedience and
agility training together and they earned a
Novice Agility title in a sweep of three
shows with two first places. They also enjoy visiting nursing homes where Honey is
a hit with all the residents. She has a CGC
title and has a natural talent as a therapy
dog. On the visits to the nursing homes,
Honey goes to each patient, visits, then
moves on to the next person on her own.
Susan trains for agility at Dog’s Welcome
in Madison along with fellow BGRC
member Barb Wolf. Honey took to training
early on as a puppy and has been in some
form of structured training since 6 months
of age. Susan reports that Honey goes everywhere with her and is her constant
companion.
Susan’s first Golden was Pasha. Susan
rescued Pasha from a neighbor who was
less than interested in his new puppy. Pasha visited Susan on a regular basis for
treats and meals. When Susan’s neighbor
moved he left her the dog and Pasha found
her real home. Pasha lived to the ripe age
of 17½ years and loved to flush pheasants,
a natural ability she inherited. Susan’s second Golden, Taffy, had a completely different disposition. She just wanted to be a
family dog. That worked for Susan, and
Taffy lived 16½ years.
Honey is not the only interesting member
of the Schiller household. Susan is an active bowler and has been taking organ lessons for 3 years. As the third and youngest
sibling she didn’t have the opportunity to
pursue music lessons as a youth but when
she acquired the family organ from her
mother, she enthusiastically pursued her
“musical career.” She enjoys music of the
’60s and can provide an entertaining set of
Elvis tunes! Susan also makes dog treats
with salmon, tuna, or chicken as the main
Susan Stiller and Honey
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Badger Golden Retriever Club Newsletter
Bill McEachern, Editor
3255 S. 44th Street
Greenfield, WI 53219-4810
E-mail: wmceach@yahoo.com
Woof! Post me where
you’ll find me.
Upcoming Meetings
General Membership Meeting
Dog Nutrition Program
Sunday, September 21
General Membership Meeting
Italian Night Program TBA
Saturday, November 8
Run Thru Calendar
1st Fridays
Oshkosh Kennel Club
Greater Racine Kennel Club (obedience)
2nd Fridays
Cudahy Kennel Club
Badger Kennel Club (except July &
August)
3rd Fridays
K-9 Obedience Training Club
Greater Racine Kennel Club (rally)
4th Fridays
Western Waukesha Dog Training Club
Greater Racine Kennel Club (agility)
5th Fridays
K-9 Obedience Training Club
Upcoming Events
All-Breed Obedience Trials
October 18 and 19, 2014
WWCDTC
Ixonia, WI