Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter

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1 Volume E1 January ~ February 2012 Upcoming Events Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter Feb , 2012 April 5, 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Orlando Convention Center New York City, NY Western Regional Specialty University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, Arizona July 5-8, GSCA National Specialty Texas Kennel Club Cluster Dallas, Texas July 5, GSCA General Meeting (tentative) Texas KC Cluster Dallas, TX May 8-12, GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO Happy 50 th Anniversary Giant Schnauzer Club of America Message From the President Much to be Thankful for As the calendar year draws to a close, this always seems like a good time to look back over the previous twelve months and evaluate those things that have been done (or not done) and look forward to doing a better job in the new year. There are a few things on my list that I would redo differently, but many more that I wouldn t change if I could. Still on my To Do for this next year are: 1. Establishing a permanent specialty committee. Whether or not the GSCA continues to have independent specialties will be determined by whether or not this committee is established and is successful. It is that important. 2. Rebuild the GSCA website. There is so much we can do with this technology and we are only scratching the surface. Archives, photo- sharing, pedigrees and an accessible section containing every board action for members to readily retrieve are only a few of the planned enhancements. If you have any thoughts on additions and improvements to the website, get in touch with Mike Rutkas or any board member. This is going to be a big project in 2012.

2 Message From the President 3. Find a Regional Director for the Western Region. I am sure that as we continue the progress made last year, I think volunteers will see that volunteering in any capacity, not only benefits the breed and the club, but also, benefits the volunteer. 4. Finish the constitutional review. As much as I m enjoying the time this committee is putting into writing and rewriting, proposing and discussing the document that will dictate the governance of this club for many years to come, I am getting anxious to move to the next phase where the membership reviews and suggests changes on the document before voting for it. Pretty exciting and a lot of work by this committee. A few things I wouldn t change from 2011 include the work on the National Specialty in St. Louis. While there are some things that could have been done differently, in general, the 2011 National Specialty was great and the people working on it all did a great job. I, also, couldn t be more pleased with the Board of Directors and the Committee Chairs and the other volunteers who give of their personal time and finances because they know that it is the right thing to do. Any of the many club members who have volunteered over the years understand what I am saying when they recall the time they dedicated to the many aspects of this club that need to be done by someone. I remember the first time we received the congratulatory note and pin when we finished our first Giant. We were thrilled that someone else even noticed. Every year volunteers with the GSCA donate hundreds of hours and hundreds (maybe thousands) of dollars to make sure that the club functions and things happen. Things like: every new Champion is recognized, points are tabulated correctly, performance trials and conformation events actually happen, achievements are recognized and the appropriate award is delivered to the recipient. The amazing thing is, these few examples are exactly that; a very small representation of the many, many excellent jobs done by many, many club members every day. It is amazing how much time and effort club volunteers and exhibitors expend doing these jobs that make up the sport of purebred dogs. The Giant Schnauzer Club of America can do a better job of recognizing and thanking its volunteers and exhibitors. Sometimes we get it right, sometimes we miss the mark and sometimes we drop the ball. I think that if we keep working at it together, we can get it right more times than we drop the ball. May 2012 bring you fulfillment, success and Giant good times. Doug Hill, President, GSCA Giant Schnauzer Club of America Officers and Committees President Doug Hill Giant Steps Editor Doug Hill Vice President Kim Demchak Giant Store Karen Child Treasurer Howard Postovit Health/Heredity Carie May- Bowers Secretary Lori Clark Information Center Marianne Mazzenga Eastern Region Director Maryann Bisceglia Judges Education Steve Fox Southern Region Director Greg Reyna Judges Selection Vicki Kallett & Cindy Wallace Midwest Region Director Mike Rutkas Membership Jennifer Tennison Western Region Director Vacant Newsletter Editor Lori Clark Past President Bernie Tuerler Agility Points Tabulation Beth Unser Adoption & Rescue Kim Demchak Breed Points Tabulation Marina Raukhverger AKC Delegate Kim Demchak Obedience Pts Tabulation Bonnie Postovit AKC Legislative Liaison Robert K. Darden II Rally/Tracking/Herding Marjana Callery Points Tabulation AKC Gazette Columnist Greg Reyna Performance Events Bonnie Postovit Archives Peggy Gumm Public Education Vacant Awards/Trophies Linda Hurst Temperament Testing Cricket Zink Breed Education Olga Gagne Webmaster Aaron DeVandry Breeders Education Maryann Bisceglia Ways & Means Karen Child Congratulatory Marnie Lowe page 2

3 Western Regional Specialty ~ April 5, 2012 University of Phoenix Stadium (Arizona Cardinals Football Stadium) Glendale, Arizona Brad Child will be the Specialty judge and Kappy Zahn will be the Sweepstakes judge. Show secretary is Jackie Lawrence, jackie@azdogshows.com This show will be in conjunction with the four- day Turquoise Cluster Dog Show. Please send trophy donations, raffle donations and any other support to: Ginny Maese 5526 W Joan de Arc Glendale, AZ For more information, please contact Ginny at ginnygsca@cox.net or (602) New Member Applicants Kathy Poppe 7540 Prue Road San Antonio, TX kpoppe@satx.rr.com Sponsors: Howard Postovit & Marjanna Callery Kyoji Maruyama Kawashimata Gotemba Shizuoka, Japan info@dogcommunity.jp Sponsors: Sheila Lietz & Noel (Butch) Lietz Kathy Heschke 1105 West Commerce Brownwood, TX kheschke@hotmail.com Sponsors: Judy Boston & Enid Lagree Denise Berkshire & James Payne 1230 Grubb Road Chillicothe, OH ropeman@horizonview.net Sponsors: Cristi Ramos & Jennifer Tennison page 3

4 2012 GSCA National & Southern Regional Specialties July 5-8, 2012 ~ Dallas, Texas More details coming soon, but in the meantime, like them on Facebook: National- Specialty/ CALLING ALL NOMINATIONS ~ RECOGNIZE YOUR FELLOW CLUB MEMBERS!! It s time to take a few minutes and consider making a nomination for the following 2011 Awards. Though everyone probably knows what the nominee has done, include a narrative supporting the nomination. The narrative will be published in the National editions of Steps. Please send all nominations to the GSCA Secretary, Lori Clark, loriclark612@gmail.com or NW Perimeter Drive, Beaverton, OR OUTSTANDING GIANT SCHNAUZER AWARD Presented to the individual Giant Schnauzer who through it s outstanding conformation and intelligence has accomplished a feat that is first for the breed, or an outstanding achievement, which has brought recognition and honor to the breed. This award is determined by membership nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly reward. LADY FERGIE AWARD Presented to the individual Giant Schnauzer whose actions and outstanding achievement in public and/or community service has brought recognition and honor to the breed. This award is determined by membership nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly reward. THE PRINZ WILHELM (WILLIE AWARD) Presented to the GSCA member who shall have done the most to further the principles of obedience training and good sportsmanship. This award is determined by membership nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly award. DEDICATED SERVICE AWARD Presented to up to 3 GSCA members who have made substantial or extraordinary effort to further the best interests of the Club and our breed. This award is determined by membership or Board nomination followed by Board approval. This is not a mandatory yearly award. AKC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Kathie Anderson Sportsmanship Award In the American Kennel Club s ongoing efforts to recognize and celebrate its volunteer club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club s discretion. GSCA has, in the past, determined the recipient by membership nomination followed by Board approval. page 4

5 November 8, 2011 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Kim Demchak, Howard Postovit, Bernie Tuerler, Mike Rutkas, Lori Clark, Greg Reyna, Maryann Bisceglia Call to Order: 8:35 pm EST Approval of Minutes: Kim made motion to approve the October 5, 2011 board meeting minutes. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Meeting minutes approval) Report from the Secretary: Lori read the board votes which took place on the following dates: 1. October 12, 2011: Bernie made a motion to approve the appointment of Jennifer Tennison to Membership Chairman, made by Doug Hill. Lori seconded. Doug yes; Bernie yes; Lori yes; Kim yes; Howard yes. Motion passed. ( Membership Chair appointment) 2. October 22, 2011: Kim made a motion to approve Ginny Maese's application to hold the 2012 Western Regional Specialty at the Glendale cluster, April 6-9, Maryann seconded it. Kim yes; Maryann yes; Mike yes; Greg yes; Howard yes; Doug yes; Lori yes. Motion passed. ( Western Regional Specialty) 3. October 23, 2011: Howard made a motion that the GSCA board approve payment of $ to reimburse Vicki Kallett for expenses incurred for mailings to the members regarding the judge selection for the 2013 National Specialty. Bernie seconded. Howard yes; Bernie yes; Maryann yes; Mike yes; Lori yes; Kim yes. Motion passed ( Judges Selection Committee reimbursement) 4. November 3, 2011: Howard made a motion to reimburse Jeni Tennison for $ in expenses associated with membership renewal notices. Maryann seconded. Howard yes; Maryann yes; Kim yes; Mike yes; Greg yes; Bernie yes; Doug yes; Lori yes. Motion passed unanimously. ( Membership Chair reimbursement) Report from the Treasurer: TREASURER S REPORT FOR OCTOBER Assets Balance as of Eastern Specialty $ National/Midwest Specialty $13, National Specialty $1, Chase CD $5, MFS Stock $7, Pay Pal $ Wells- Fargo Checking (La Grande - Operating account) $10, Wells- Fargo Checking (La Grande - Pay Pal Transfers) $1, Wells- Fargo Savings (La Grande - Operating account) $50, Wells- Fargo Savings (Doris Redmann) $10, Total Assets $103, Equity Opening Balance Equity $110, Net Income - $7, Total Equity $103, Mike made a motion to approve the Treasurer s Report. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Treasurer s report approval) Howard made a motion to pay the Leader Herald invoice in the amount of $ for the banners and pamphlets for the National Specialty. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Leader Herald invoice) page 5

6 November 8, 2011 Report from the Committees: Agility Points Tabulation Due to a heavy work schedule, Sherri Hurm will be resigning from this position as of December 31, Doug made a motion to appoint Bonnie Postovit to the Performance Events Chair. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Performance Events Chair appointment) Old Business: AKC Delegate As of October 10, 2011, Kim Demchak has been approved by the AKC Board as our club s new AKC Delegate. Medallions at the General meeting in October, the membership unanimously voted to use composite medallions for the Regionals and bronze medallions for the Nationals. Maryann made a motion to order enough medallions to cover the next 5 years of specialties. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Medallion order) Mike made a motion to pay the artist s invoice in the amount of $ Lori seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Medallion artist invoice) Co- owners will have the option to purchase an un- mounted medallion. Mike made a motion to make the medallions available for purchase to co-owners of winning dogs at the cost of the unmounted medallion rate with a 10% handling fee and actual shipping costs. Greg seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Co-owners medallion purchase) Unfinished Business: Breeders Referral Form Maryann and Kim will work on updating the Breeder s Referral form National & Southern Regional Specialty (July 5-8, 2012) Cristi Ramos to be provided a club contact list. Executive Session Bernie made motion to go into Executive Session at 10:01pm EST. Doug seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Lori made a motion to leave Executive Session at 10:25pm EST. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. New Business: Meet the Breeds in NY Doug and Luke will be the contacts and presenters for the New York event (Bob Ruckles & Barbara Crista Fully will assist). Gina DiNardo from the AKC, will print 250 copies of our breed brochure to hand out Eastern Regional (May 27, 2012) & 2014 National Specialties Maryann is submitting application for the Eastern Regional Specialty in conjunction with the 5- day all breed Memorial Weekend Classic Dog Show, May 22-28, 2012 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Giant Steps National Specialty Edition in November, deadline extended to November 20, 2011 with Membership List. Companion Edition January 2012, deadline December 31, Breeders Edition March 2012, deadline February 28, page 6

7 November 8, 2011 Rescue Since November of last year, the club has attempted to obtain the number of giants that come through rescue per year. A letter requesting this information was sent to the three rescue organizations listed on the club s website. To date, we have only received information from the Valley of the Suns. Adjournment: Howard made a motion to adjourn. Maryann seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 11:28pm EST. ( Meeting adjournment) Respectfully submitted, Lori Clark GSCA Secretary Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Kim Demchak, Howard Postovit, Bernie Tuerler, Lori Clark, Greg Reyna, Maryann Bisceglia. Guest: Bonnie Postovit, Performance Chair. Call to Order: 8:40 pm EST Approval of Minutes: Howard made a motion to approve the November 8, 2011 board meeting minutes. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Meeting minutes approval) December 13, 2011 Report from the Secretary: Lori read the board votes which took place on the following dates: 1. November 18, 2011: Bernie made a motion to approve an all breed agility trial on April 29, 2012 to be held in Vancouver, WA. Maryann seconded. Bernie yes; Maryann yes; Lori yes; Doug yes; Kim yes; Mike yes; Greg yes; Howard yes. Motion passed. ( Agility Trial approval) 2. November 26, 2011: Kim made a motion to add Linda Curle to the Mentor s list. Lori seconded. Kim yes; Lori yes; Howard yes; Doug yes; Bernie yes. Motion passed. ( Linda Curle Mentor) Report from the Treasurer: Treasurer s report for November Assets Balance as of Eastern Specialty $ National/Midwest Specialty $3, National Specialty $2, Chase CD $5, MFS Stock $7, Pay Pal $ Wells- Fargo Checking (La Grande - Operating account) $17, Wells- Fargo Checking (La Grande - Pay Pal Transfers) $1, Wells- Fargo Savings (La Grande - Operating account) $50, Wells- Fargo Savings (Doris Redmann) $10, Total Assets $101, Equity Opening Balance Equity $110, Net Income - $8, Total Equity $101, Lori made a motion to approve the Treasurer s Report. Bernie seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Treasurer s report approval) page 7

8 Bernie made a motion that recipients of annual and earned awards that are not present at the banquet shall be shipped their awards at the clubs expense. Lori seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Awards shipment) Jennifer Tennison has the account up and running in Texas for the 2012 National. Report from the Committees: Performance Chair Bonnie Postovit joined the call to discuss a change AKC is making with regard to the monthly awards, titles, and placement information. AKC has been sending out that information on a CD to subscribers but will be discontinuing that practice shortly and basically are going to make it more difficult to get the information for Breed, Obedience, Rally, etc. that our tabulators need. As of December 15, 2011, the AKC will now charge $120 annually, $280 quarterly, or $420 monthly per event type, i.e. Obedience, Rally, Agility, Tracking, Herding and Conformation. Bonnie will provide Kim will background information so she can present our concerns at the AKC Delegate meeting in December. Open Positions Western Region Director, Giant Steps Editor and Public Education December 13, 2011 Doug made a motion to approve the appointment of Kim Demchak as the Rescue Liaison. Howard seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Rescue liaison appointment) Executive Session Kim made a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:15pm EST. Howard seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Lori made a motion to leave Executive Session at 7:34pm EST. Howard seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: Judges Selection Ballots of have been returned and counted. Committee is checking availability of judges National & Southern Regional Specialty (July 5-8, 2012) Everything is moving along. Finalizing hotel contract National Specialty Need a Performance Coordinator. Meet the Breeds Booths in NY & FL The NY event was great. 45,000 people went through the Javits Center a day. Doug handed out 250 copies of the breed brochures. The brochure has been sent to Robin Henderson for the FL event. New Business: Greg made a motion to change the club logo to be consistent with the head study that is represented in the Illustrated Standard. Doug seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Club logo change) 2012 Eastern Regional (May 27, 2012) & 2014 National Specialties Maryann is submitting application for the Eastern Regional Specialty in conjunction with the 5- day all breed Memorial Weekend Classic Dog Show, May 22-28, 2012 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Giant Steps National Specialty Edition is almost complete. Should be mailed before end of December. Companion Edition January 2012, deadline December 31, Breeders Edition March 2012, deadline February 28, page 8

9 New Member Applicants Lori made a motion to approve new member applicants Gregory Biederman and Patricia Poole. Doug seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( New member approval) Adjournment: Howard made a motion to adjourn. Kim seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 11:24pm EST. ( Meeting adjournment) December 13, 2011 Respectfully submitted, Lori Clark GSCA Secretary January 10, 2012 August 14, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 9, 2012 November 13, 2012 December 11, 2012 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Kim Demchak, Howard Postovit, Bernie Tuerler, Lori Clark, Greg Reyna, Mike Rutkas, Maryann Bisceglia Call to Order: 8:39 pm EST 2012 Schedule: February 7, 2012 March 6, 2012 April 10, 2012 May 8, 2012 June 5, 2012 July 2012 (TBD to be held in conjunction with the 2012 National) Approval of Minutes: Mike made a motion to approve the December 13, 2011 board meeting minutes. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Meeting minutes approval) Report from the Secretary: Lori read the board votes which took place on the following dates: 1. December 21, 2011: Kim made a motion to approve a giant schnauzer supported entry in coordination with the Cream City Canines Club, at the Hounds for the Holidays 4 day agility cluster December 6 through 9, 2012 in Milwaukee WI. Lori seconded the motion. Kim yes; Lori yes; Bernie yes; Doug yes; Howard yes; Maryann yes. Motion passed. ( Agility Trial supported entries approval) 2. January 6, 2012: Kim made a motion to approve the request for supported entries at the Cottonland Cluster in Monroe LA, August 31st through September 3rd. Doug seconded. Kim yes; Doug yes; Lori yes; Maryann yes; Bernie yes; Greg yes; Howard yes. Motion passed. ( Supported entries approval) Kim made a motion to reappoint all current Committee chairs. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Reappointment of committee chairs) Report from the Treasurer: Treasurer s report for December Assets Balance as of Eastern Specialty $ National/Midwest Specialty $3, National Specialty $ Chase CD $5, page 9

10 January 10, 2012 MFS Stock $7, Pay Pal $ Wells- Fargo Checking (Operating account) $20, Wells- Fargo Checking (Pay Pal Transfers) $1, Wells- Fargo Savings (Operating account) $50, Wells- Fargo Savings (Doris Redmann) $13, Total Assets $106, Report from the Committees: none Equity Opening Balance Equity $110, Net Income - $3, Total Equity $106, Howard made a motion to activate a debit card tied to our small checking account PayPal), for expenses that require a credit card. Maryann seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Debit card activation) Old Business: AKC Records Discussed purchasing quarterly reports for Confirmation and Performance, and annual reports for Herding. Club Logo Maryann will work with Kathy Than to develop the new club logo that is consistent with the Illustrated Standard. Unfinished Business: Specialty Awards Initial set- up fee will be $4, for permanent class placement trophies through Wendell August Forge. Once the artwork has been set- up, then we can chose different awards each year National & Southern Regional Specialty (July 5-8, 2012) Greg made a motion to have Joan Luna judge at one of the Southern Regional Specialty days. Bernie seconded. Motion passed unanimously. ( Southern Regional judge) Judi Boston is going to be the Show Chairman for Thursday. Cristi Ramos is the Show Chairman for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. New Business: GSCA Fundraiser The idea of a 2013 Giant Schnauzer calendar was brought up. It would be seasonal themed, and members could submit their photos. Adjournment: Kim made a motion to adjourn. Mike seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 10:53pm EST. ( Meeting adjournment) Respectfully submitted, Lori Clark GSCA Secretary page 10

11 Photo acknowledgements: Bella GCH Skansen s La Belle Garce, photo by Beverly & Dan McMullen (cover page, top center) Harvard CH Skansen s Harvard, photo by Gay Glazbrook Dancer, photo by Brenda & Tim Nyx (this page) Photos are always welcome! Please send them to Lori Clark at loriclark612@gmail.com. Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. is a Member Club Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. Lori Clark, GSCA Secretary NW Perimeter Drive Beaverton, OR 97006