The Southern Cavalier

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1 Cavaliers of the South, A CKCSC USA Regional Club The Southern Cavalier CKCSC, USA National at Camp Hill, PA Autumn 2016 Inside this issue: Presidents Message 2 Winter Specialty 4 The Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary National Specialty Show will be held on October 13-16, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill PA. It should be a great time! Plans include a therapy seminar, handling seminar, breeders forum, parades, veteran & puppy sweepstakes, conformation competition, performance competition, the Top 20 gala, junior showmanship, live and silent auctions and the Specialty banquet! Join us at the banquet as we auction off Cuteness Alert (see above) a wonderful oil painting donated by the artist, Lindsay Bittner Graham. CKCSC National 5 Call for Nominations 6 AGM Minutes 8 Candid's & Brags 12 Calendar of Events 15

2 Page 2 Letter from the President It has been a very busy few months for the COS and your new Board of Directors. As you know from last month s article, we are having some very exciting venue changes for shows in 2016 and Your show chairs, board, and committees have been working very hard to make these events a success and to make the new locations a draw for the future. The COS will have the show on Sunday in York, Pennsylvania in November at the same hotel as in the past at the Wyndham Garden. Then our new location at the Doubletree by Hilton in Orlando for December: followed in March 2017 with the Reston, Virginia show at the Sheraton Reston. Finally in May, we go to a new hotel in Atlanta, the Sheraton Atlanta Airport. I hope that you will all give these shows your support and attendance. I think you will find these locations a nice change of pace and it will allow you and your friends to enjoy new cities. I have thought a great deal in the past few months about the tremendous amount of commitment I have seen from volunteers who work for this club and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels we are so committed to protect. The logo for the CKCSC, USA is Forever Guardians of the Cavalier. I have read that logo for several years, but have never really thought about it in detail until becoming president of the COS. As I have watched members over the past three months volunteer to help make shows, meetings, fun matches and other activities successful, I realize how truly blessed these Spaniels are to have an entire organization caring for them. According to the dictionary, a guardian is a defender, protector, or keeper. The Club and its members are all of the above. The CKCSC, USA and its Regional Clubs are made up of members who work countless hours to be the guardians of this breed. Our health clinics assure we do the best we can to protect the health and wellbeing of the Cavalier. The seminars we provide at events all over the country bring together some of the top people in breeding, health and nutrition to make sure we protect our breed with knowledge and the best information available in animal husbandry. Our conformation shows set a standard that we must keep and improve upon, and finally the many social events give the guardians a time to mentor, exchange information and enjoy the strong commitment we all share for the CKCS. There is room for all of us who love this breed to make a difference. From those of you who enjoy the companionship of a wonderful pet, to those who show and do obedience, there is room for you to help make a difference for this breed. Please continue to be a member, recruit members, help by volunteering and insure our club defends, protects and keeps this breed sustainable for future generations to enjoy. Pat Mixon President, COS

3 Dr. Randi Rosvoll Heart of the South Nominations It is that time of the year again to nominate a COS member for the Heart of the South award. This award was created in 2000 to honor members who volunteer tirelessly behind the scenes and whose contributions are invaluable to the success of the club. Randi Rosvoll was honored as the first recipient and the award was renamed The Randi Rosvoll Heart of the South Award. Howard Bales was the second recipient of the award for his wonderful work in support of our shows. In May 2010, Cindy Torgersen was awarded the Heart of the South for her work on club functions and her work with the national Cavalier Rescue USA organization. In May 2012, Beth Arenburg was awarded the Heart of the South for all the work she has done with the COS health clinics. In May 2015, Nancy Maddox was awarded the Heart of the South for her work on shows and her generosity with donating pieces of her wonderful artwork to the Club for prizes and donations. Paula Ayers was the 2016 recipient of this prestigious award for the all the time, effort and support she has given to both the National and COS clubs over the years. To be nominated for the award the nominee must be a member of COS for a minimum of 7 years. Please send your nominations (50 words or less as to why you are nominating this person) to: SHANNON SCHILLING, Club Secretary at barrelandboarddesign@gmail.c om The deadline for submitting nominations is FEB- RUARY 1, 2017 The COS Board will review all nominations and deter-mine the final choice. The award will be given in years where the Board feels the award is deemed appropriate and announced at the May AGM Cavaliers of the South Website Have you visited our COS website? We have on the website the following: Page 3 Show schedule for COS Back issues of the Southern Cavalier Updated New Member booklet you can download to print or ! Puppy Family Pictures! Send us your puppy pics for the website! Please make sure that it is OK with your puppy families to post their images on our website prior to submitting photos! Send your jpg photos to: cavaliersofthesouthpics@gmail.com Visit our website at:

4 Magical FUN in Orlando! We hope you can join us at our final specialty for 2016 in magical Orlando Florida! This is a new location, venue and date for our Winter Specialty and it will be filled with Florida FUN! There will be FUN MATCH on Thursday afternoon, so be sure to sign up for the match! On Saturday, people and pooches are invited to attend the Pool Patio Luau! Sounds like great FUN! We will also have a ringside silent auction, so bring your checkbooks and bid high and often on some great items. Bidding wars are so much FUN! We will also be holding a heart clinic and talk by Dr. Simon Swift. Be sure to book your reservations for the DoubleTree and we hope to see you there! Page 4

5 60th Anniversary National Specialty Show Page 5

6 COS Nominating Committee News Autumn 2016 The members of the COS Nominating Committee for 2017/18 are: Pat Lander - Chair 389 North Lake Dr Canton GA tel: plander389@aol.com Hollis Land 308 Huntington Rd Thomson GA hland1054@gmail.com Howard Bales 2301 Emory Road Knoxville TN Howard.bales@comcast.net Tia Painter 4 Linda Sue Ct. Beaufort SC Tel: tiapainter@aol.com Don Walzer Riverwalk Dr. Leesburg, FL tel: dnnwalzer@embarqmail.com The election is for the following Director positions to be filled May 2017 (all 3 year terms): Director (Howard Bales position) Director (Caryna Baker Fox position) Suggestions for nominees, including self nomination, are encouraged and welcomed. The ultimate responsibility of the selection of the Officers and Directors of the Cavaliers of the South lies with it s members. Please submit names of eligible members, together with a brief resume (see note) to, COS Nominating Committee Chair. The deadline for submitting nominations is: NOVEMBER 30, The slate of candidates will be published in January 2017 issue of The Southern Cavalier. Note: The resume for each candidate must be submitted on one side of an 8.5x11 sheet of paper and must include: Candidate s name, mailing address, telephone number and address. Education and professional qualifications Offices held, past and present Other positions, committees, past and present Other activities related to dogs Disclosure of conflict of interest Personal statement Page 6

7 Cavalier Bits and Bobs Southern Cavalier Publication Months Check out the publication schedule for The Southern Cavalier. To have items included in the newsletter, please submit to the editor by the 15th of December, March, June and August. The Southern Cavalier will be published in January, April, July and September. NEXT PUBLICATION will be JANUARY 2017 GOT A BRAG? Share it in The Southern Cavalier! Just the following information to the editor by the 5th of each publication month: Your name and kennel name Your cavalier s registered name & call name Type of win, win date, win venue It s membership renewal time! Don t forget to renew your memberships in the CKCSC, USA and COS clubs for 2017! Membership in COS includes receiving this quarterly newsletter via USPS! Our national membership includes a subscription to the Bulletin magazine and a copy of the annual CKCSC USA yearbook! Watch your for more information on automated renewals and the website for the renewal form! Judge (optional) Picture (optional) in jpeg format with 300 dpi Is YOUR contact information correct? Make sure that you do not miss out on any communication from COS or CKCSC USA! Please send any address changes or address changes to : Earline earline58@aol.com COS is on FACEBOOK! Be sure to like our club page and receive our posts about upcoming shows, COS news, deadlines and just fun stuff! Page 7 We have A LOT of members who are active on Facebook but have not LIKED our club page yet! Don t miss out on updates and reminders! Be sure to LIKE your Club s page!

8 COS AGM Minutes from May 2016 Autumn 2016 CAVALIERS OF THE SOUTH AGM MEETING May 13, 2016 Atlanta, GA Hilton Atlanta Aiport In Attendance: Kevin Cline Pat Mixon Helen Norton Mimi Hodges Paula Ayers Brenda Martz Elizabeth Gerkin Carol Upthegrove Howard Bales Norma Walzer Norma s husband (can t read writing) Lisa Carnes Debi Mikulak Jamie Seidman Clayton Klutts Margaret Hubbard Hollis Land Barb Magera Linda Whitmire Shannon Schilling Ricky Perkins Nancy Lyman April Lyons Mauri Lyons Sharon Utych Jim Utych Pam Taub Te Yu Hsiung Anne Eckersley Amanda Madden Gwen Wells Michelle Lander Meeting Called to Order at 5PM by Kevin Cline Reading of the minutes of the May 2015 AGM as published in the Southern Cavalier Newsletter Motion to accept the minutes without changes was made by Linda Whitmire; The Motion was seconded by Pat Mixon Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS I. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Judges Committee- Michelle Lander Nothing to update Page 8

9 COS AGM Minutes from May 2016 B. Membership Committee-Pat Mixon We need to make sure that we are getting information to Sharon Utych so that it can be included on the website as well as in the newsletter. We would like to have our new puppy owners refer to the COS website to learn more about the COS and become involved in our club. Kevin Cline recommended going to cavaliersofthesouth.org to print the 15 page "New Members Handbook" and give it to the new owner and/or send them the link to this document. This "new member document" has lots of useful information for the new cavalier owners including nutritional support, healthcare, as well as club sponsored activities they can enjoy with their new family member. Also take a picture of the puppy with their new owners and send it to Sharon Utych to upload on the website.,most Importantly, refer the new owners to our site. Be sure to obtain their permission to publish their photo. This will help new members to immediately feel included and simultaneously help them learn about the COS. C. Social Media Committee-Kevin Cline Kevin discussed the COS website and provided the web address and again reiterated the importance of referring our new puppy owners to this website. He mentioned the mentor section of the website and asked anyone interested in serving as a mentor to a new owner to call Pat Mixon in order to be added to the mentor list. We want to include our new puppy owners in our Club. Kevin also thanked Sharon Utych for her dedication to both the website and our newsletter "The Southern Cavalier". D. Trophy Committee Pat Mixon Everything went smoothly with the COS trophies this year for our Trophy Specialty Show. Pat Mixon announced the new COS Trophy Chairs Amanda and Matt Madden who will be taking over this COS position. The transition to our new trophy chairs Amanda and Matt should be very smooth as they have helped us the last two years and will do a great job. E. Treasurer s report Elizabeth Gerkin General board discussion about the COS shows, and their profitability. A treasury roprot was submitted and discussed by Elizabeth Gerkin. Motion by Shannon Schilling to accept the Treasury report, seconded by Pat Mixon. Support Cavalier Rescue USA. The South needs FOSTER VOLUNTEERS BADLY! We have very limited resources especially in GA. Cavaliers that come into rescue in GA most often have to be transported to another state because of the lack of fosters. PLEASE VISIT TO SIGN UP AND VOLUNTEER! Page 9

10 COS AGM Minutes from May 2016 Autumn 2016 F. Nominating Committee-Hollis Land In November, the nominating committee began the process of replacing quite a few new people for the board. Four board members are timing out for service to the club. The nominating committee members consist of Pat Lander, Elizabeth Gerkin, Juhan Mixon, Ricky Perkins and Hollis Land as Chairman. After a great deal of consideration and discussion, and by unanimous decision, the Nominating Committee put forth the following slate for 2016: President -Pat Mixon, Vice President Rachel Venier Secretary Shannon Schilling Treasurer-Polly McCauley; Directors - Caryna Baker-Fox, Mimi Hodges, Michele Lander, Gwen Wells, Howard Bales; Representative to the National Board Kevin Cline This slate was uncontested and therefore accepted unanimously. G. Awards Kevin graciously presented each of the COS Show Chairs for the May May 2016 show season with a hand painted gift for their service during this time. Charing a show takes time and dedication. Additionally, he mentioned, that its a great way to help the club and get to know other members. If anyone would like to volunteer in this capacity, please contact Pat Mixon. Additionally, Kevin announced this years recipient of the Heart of the South award as Paula Ayers. Paula has served the COS in multiple capacities for twenty years of dedicated selflessness. She is a true representative of the award. A. Review of Upcoming Shows II. NEW BUSINESS December Our winter specialty will be held in Orlando, FL at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel at Universal Studio. It is close to the airport with plenty of dining and entertainment options nearby. The COS Board thought it was important to try to include (and therefore increase the participation) of our numerous Florida members. In that regard the COS is looking for a GREAT turn out for this exciting new venue. For the July SHow - Michelle Lander and Shannon Shilling are Chairing the COS Sunday in Indianapolis, IN, with Tanya Engle judging. They are looking for volunteers. For March 2017 The COS moves to a new venue in Reston, VA. This hotel is within 10 minutes of the Dulles Airport ( Washington DC) with shuttle service. There will be an breakfast included each day. Please Plan to attend. B. Discussion about the Upcoming 2018 National In October 2018, the COS will host the CKCSC National. Kevin Cline is working on securing a venue at this time, and has a lead on a great location. The location that is being scouted for the 2018 National CKCSC, USA Show is Calloway Gardens, in Georgia. Calloway Gardens is a lovely, historical property and a fantastic venue for a dog show offering on site outdoor activities such as golf, hiking trails, a butterfly house and a birds of prey show. Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Linda Whitmire, and seconded by Gwen Wells. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned 6:05pm Respectfully submitted, Shannon Schilling Secretary, Cavaliers of the South Page 10

11 2017 COS Show Schedule Mark your calendars for the upcoming COS 2017 Specialty Shows! Be sure to check the national website ( under the events section for entire calendar of all shows & activities! You can also see the schedule on the COS website ( March 16-19, 2017 Sheraton Reston, Reston VA (new locale - formerly Williamsburg VA) Thursday Sweeps: Mimi Hodges (Mimric US) Friday Conformation: Andrea Sedgbeer (Russmic UK) Saturday Conformation: TBA Sunday Conformation: TBA May 12-14, 2017 Sheraton Airport Hilton, Atlanta GA (new venue - formerly Atlanta Airport Hilton) Thursday Sweeps: Ricky Perkins (Mimric US) Friday Conformation: Marilyn Claydon (Brymarden UK) Saturday Conformation: Rachel Venier (Orchard Hill US) Sunday Conformation: Dennis Homes (Leogem UK) July 20-24, 2017 Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center, Indianapolis IN Thursday Sweeps: TBA Friday Conformation: Beth Sweigart (AKC) Saturday Conformation: Diane Searle (Stonepit UK) Sunday Conformation: TBA November 9-12, 2017 Wyndham Garden York Hotel, York PA Thursday Sweeps: TBA Friday Conformation: TBA Saturday Conformation: TBA Sunday Conformation: TBA December 1-3, 2017 Location TBA Thursday Sweeps: Earline Barrios Friday Conformation: Dan Ericcson (Sweden) Saturday Conformation: TBA Sunday Conformation: TBA Page 11

12 Cavalier Candids & Brags Autumn 2016 Jim & Sharon Utych (FinnickySkye) could not be prouder of their boy, Karvale Brookhaven Finn C-TCX, THDA, CGCA who was awarded Best Veteran Dog all three days at the CMW/COS Indianapolis Specialty Shows. Finn was awarded Best Veteran in Show on Friday and Sunday under judges Katherine Li (Avalcier UK) and Tanja Engel (Angels Pride GER). Julia wants to win! Bonitos Companeros Uhura Julia is owned and loved by Barbara E. Magera (Caracaleeb) and Elaine L. Mitchell (Cambridge) Got a brag or win shot? Or even a cute candid or great cavalier selfie or a cavalier photobomb? it to the newsletter editor to get into the Southern Cavalier s next newsletter! Jim & Sharon Utych were beaming with pride as Ch Pascavale Pancho s last boy, Brookhaven The Dream Lives On at FinnickySkye (Edgar) was awarded Best Puppy Dog in Sweeps at the CMW Specialty in Indianapolis under judge Mimi Hodges Perkins (Mimric US) Page 12

13 The 2016 Top 20 Gala and People s Choice Award Top Twenty Gala and People s Choice Award Event To be held at the National Specialty In Harrisburg, PA On the evening of October 13, 2016 This has been such a popular new event for the past two years that you really should not miss so mark your calendars and join us fun, food and camaraderie at the third annual Top Twenty & People s Choice Gala. Purpose of this Event: To recognize those Cavalier who best exemplify the breed Qualifications for the Top Twenty Gala: Top Twenty Cavaliers will be invited to compete, as well as the Top Three Cavaliers of each color, if not already in the Top Twenty, points accumulated from October 1 st of the previous year to October 1 st of present year. Rosettes: All exhibitors who have entered the Top Twenty Gala will receive a commemorative rosette etched with their dog s name. Prize: Winner will take home a perpetual trophy of a piece of Cavalier artwork and will receive a small Glicee print of that artwork to keep Mystery Judges: The identities of the THREE judges will be kept secret by the Gala Chairs until the evening of the event. Judges are drawn from three categories: 1. Licensed Cavalier Breeder/Judge2. CKCSC, USA Breeder and/or Judge with in depth knowledge of the breed3. A licensed all-breed judge, not a breeder or owner of Cavaliers. All must be well-qualified to judge dogs. People s Choice Award At the same time as the Top Twenty dogs are being judged, spectators can participate as People s Choice ringside judges, filling in the ballot provided. Ballots are tallied at the end of the evening and the winner of the People s Choice Award will be announced at the banquet on Saturday evening and presented with a prize. Page 13

14 Cavaliers of The South Officers President Pat Mixon Tallahassee, FL pat@mixonandassociates.com Vice President Rachel Venier rvenier@yahoo.com Secretary Shannon Schilling Roswell GA barrelandboarddesign@gmail.com Treasurer Polly McCauley pollymccauley@hotmail.com Gwen Wells Greensboro, NC lowesbunny@aol.com Howard Bales Knoxville, TN Howard.bales@comcast.net Michelle Lander Canton, GA mblpeach@aol.com Membership Chair Caryna Baker-Fox Clifton, VA foxwyncavaliers@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Sharon Onorato Utych Alpharetta, GA utych@earthlink.net COS Representative - CKCSC USA Board of Directors Kevin Cline Shreveport, LA kjc10750@bellsouth.net Cavalier Rescue Carolyn Stigler, President Smallpaws4@mac.com Page 14 COS Board of Directors Caryna Baker Fox Clifton, VA foxwyncavaliers@gmail.com Mimi Hodges Perkins Franklin, TN mimi@perkinscreative.com Puppy Referral Brenda Bailey Jupiter Island, FL bbseaside@aol.com

15 Cavaliers of the South Calendar of Upcoming Events Autumn 2016 October 13-16, Camp Hill, PA - NATIONAL SPE- CIALTY SHOW Where: Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, PA Hosts: CKCSC, USA / CNE Judges: Sweeps: Anne Eckersley (Chadwick US) Friday: Michael Levy (Pascavale UK) Saturday: Rob Dix (Beewye UK) Sunday: Ginger Harrison (Bentwood US) What: National Specialty Show weekend, National and Regional Board Meetings, Junior Showmanship, Puppy & Veteran Sweeps, Obedience, Rally, Top 20 and People s Choice Awards, Auction, Banquet, Health Clinic and more Show Chairs: Michael & Francesca Gross; mikeagross@gmail.com Date Premium will be received: 8/29/16-9/2/16 Postmark Closing Date: 9/23/16 Hotel Reservation cutoff date: 9/15/ November York, PA December 8-11, 2016 Orlando, FL Where: Doubletree by Hilton, Orlando FL Hosts: CMW, COS Judges: Sweeps: Liz Keane (Kean US) Friday (CNE): Norma Inglis (Craigowl UK) Saturday (CNE): Brenda Martz (Brookhaven US) Sunday (COS): Mark Smith (Aranel UK) What: Three conformation shows, Puppy Sweeps, Junior Showmanship, Silent Auction, Heart Clinic, Board Meeting and more! Show Chairs: CMW Holly Young May & Debra Johnson; COS: Pat Mixon & Debi Mikulak Date Premium will be received: 10/17/16-10/21/16 Postmark closing date: 11/11/16 Late Closing Date: 11/03/ Where: Wyndham Garden Hotel, York, PA Hosts: CNE, COS Judges: Sweeps: Charlie Weidig (Blackfire US) Friday (CNE): Charlotte Patterson (US) Saturday (CNE): Nick Frost (US) Sunday (COS): Sheena McLain Vella (Pennygown UK) What: Three conformation shows, Puppy Sweeps, Junior Showmanship and more! Show Chairs: CNE: Joan Twigg, Judy Perini, Kim Hess COS: Beth & Howard Bales Date Premium will be received: 9/26/16-9/30/16 Postmark closing date: 10/22/16 Hotel Reservation Cutoff Date: 10/12/16 Editor s Note: Our next issue will be published in January We will soon be entering the holiday season that will seem to fly by! Many of us have experienced the non stop heat and humidity this year in the South and I am sure we are all looking forward to a cooler, less humid autumn! Enjoy the season change! My family wishes each of you the joy of that the holiday season brings kicked off (well we are in SEC Footbabll country...) with Thanksgiving through the New Year. Hoping to see you at the shows! Sharon Utych Page 15

16 C a v a l i e r s o f t h e S o u t h The Southern Cavalier 540 Weatherstone Court Alpharetta, GA We re on the web! A Regional Club of the CKCSC USA