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Gold Diggings
A publication of Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club
Editor Kathy Bourland
November 2014
President’s Message Sally Sjobeck
As this year is rapidly coming to an end I look
back at all the events and discussions about
future events that have occurred. The current
Board has been very active in working with
Club members on proposals and ideas for
future events. Even though several are going
off the Board in a few weeks, they are
continuing to make sure events are planned
for 2015 and there is a smooth transition to the
new Board members. I cannot thank them
enough for all the work they have done and
their support and continual efforts to make this
an active club with attention to all the various
venues.
2015 looks to be a great year filled with
events. Proposals already on the table
include a grooming seminar, handling seminar
for the show golden, hands-on seminar with a
Golden breeder judge, and a CCA. In
addition, there has been discussions about
doing more to promote Goldens in the
community, including participating in Meet the
Breed events at local shows. If you want to
assist or have ideas for additional events or
ways to promote Goldens in the community,
please reach out to me or the appropriate
Board member.
It’s been a fun and challenging past year for
me. I cannot express my appreciation enough
for helping me through it and teaching me
about all those little things that I never knew
occurred or that the Club was involved in. I’ve
had great mentors and have gotten to know so
many Club members along the way.
I hope to see you all more in the coming year
as I am able to get back into working and
showing my dogs. Even though my dogs have
enjoyed their lazy past year with minimal
training, they are very also excited to get back
into working and wake up each morning to see
what we are going to do that day.
Please attend the membership meeting on
November 21
members, and thank the current Board
members for all they have done.
Again, I cannot express my appreciation
enough to everyone who has helped make
2014 a great year for the Club and hope you
will continue doing so as the new Board
assumes the reins later this month. Sally Sjobeck
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November Membership Mee.ng MHGRC Logo Clothing – Great Holiday The next membership mee.ng will be on Friday, Gi=s!!! November 21st at Gander Mountain (9923 Grant Street, At Club members’ request, MHGRC logo clothing was Thornton (I-­‐25 and 104th)). Social hour will begin at 6:30 made available through MHGRC’s website. We are looking pm with the program beginning at 7:00pm. to add new items so if there is something you are specifically wan.ng, please reach out Jennifer Rullo The agenda for the mee.ng includes vo.ng in the new (jennybeth00@msn.com) or myself (SIDUS@aol.com) Board and making decisions on the dona.ons for this calendar year. Dr. David Espinosa will be our guest speaker. Dr. Espinosa specializes in canine oncology and currently prac.ces at Peak Veterinary Specialists and Emergency. MHGRC Website As you know, the MHGRC website went through a transi.on but as many of you have observed it has stalled as the Club does not have someone(s) to be the administrator(s) to maintain it. The website has been converted to Wordpress so it is easier to maintain. Deb Dorband has agreed to make sure the administrator(s) are comfortable adding and upda.ng contents on the site, and will be a resource should there be ques.ons. So if you are semi-­‐good with working on a computer and are willing to help by keeping the website updated with informa.on on events, etc., please reach out to me ASAP. ALL BREED OBEDIENCE, RALLY OBEDIENCE &
SPORTING DOGS CONFORMATION
DECEMBER 13, 2014
Hosted by Friends of The Mile Hi GRC
Jefferson County Fairgrounds Events Center
Obedience: Three Rings! UBlity, Open and Novice
NEW: OpBonal Titling Classes will be included!!!
Rally: Will start with an Excellent/Advanced level course, followed by Novice
ConformaBon offering Puppies, Adults, Veterans, BOB
8:00 a.m. RegistraBon
8:30 a.m. Judging Begins
Cost -­‐-­‐ $7 per run
For more informaBon or to volunteer to help:
Randall Watson (ConformaBon) randallcwatson@aol.com Monica Keracik (Obedience/Rally)
monica.keracik@yahoo.com
New Shirt
available @ the
GRCA store
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MHGRC MEETING- September 19, 2014
various chairs have worked hard to control costs as
well.
The meeting was called to order by President Sally
Sjobeck at 7:45 p.m. following a presentation by Dr.
We will be making charitable donations at the end
Ann Brown about the benefits of canine
of the year which will reduce our available funds.
acupuncture.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The minutes of the May 2014 meeting were
approved as they appeared in the last newsletter.
Obedience
Guests who were present introduced themselves-
Monica Keracik is working on the organizing details
Doug Werner and Holly Buehner.
for the December Fun Match at Jeffco and should
be able to mentor the incoming Obedience Rep.
Vice-President’s Report
Agility
Bruce Evashevski reported that he has applications
Jim Gregory was not able to attend the meeting.
from several potential new members who are now
Field
eligible to be voted into the club. The following
Keith Winch was not at the meeting but reported to
people were approved for membership at this
Sally that the September Hunt test was a big
meeting.
success.
Joe & Eileen Crabill- LaPorte, CO
Conformation
Barbara & Joe Meglen- Steamboat Spgs
Randy Watson reported that Bruce McLean will be
Josh & Becky Thomas- Ft Collins, CO
in charge of the grounds for the August Specialty.
Laura & Jason Leever- McCook, NE
He pointed out that the combination of the two day
Specialty and the Greeley shows creates the
Treasurer’s Report
possibility for four majors at one location, which is
Angela McLean reported that the current bank
rare. For 2015, he has Eric Stricklund scheduled to
balance is $36,673.65. She is still missing a few
hold a grooming seminar on the Sunday of our two
bills from the hunt test. She reported that we came
day Fun Match weekend, but he is still looking for
out better financially on this year’s Specialty with a
something to schedule for the Sunday of our
smaller loss (about $2500) than 2013 (about
upcoming December weekend at Jeffco.
$7500). Not offering the CCA saved quite a bit as
those judges stayed over an extra day last year to
OLD BUSINESS
be able to judge the event. Also, sharing judges
Sally reviewed the dates of some upcoming club
with Greeley KC saves a lot as most of their
activities. The next club meeting will be Friday
expenses are covered by the Greeley club.
November 21 at Gander Mountain at 7 pm. There
will be a business meeting following a presentation
We held two profitable seminars (Connie Cleveland
on canine cancer.
and Bill Hillman), and the agility events earned
more income this year. She commented that all the
The tracking seminar is scheduled for Nov 21-23.
Check the website for more details.
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Sally mentioned that there are a lot of open
dates for 2015. There is some interest in having
a presentation on PRA and other health issues
either at the Specialty or some other time.
Anyone with an idea for an event can send a
proposal to Sally and the board will review it.
A followup discussion was held about the issue
of allowing All American dogs at the agility
trials hosted by MHGRC. Sally reported that so
far GRCA has not released a position on this
issue and so it is up to the individual clubs to
decide what they want to do. Around the
country, many of the Golden clubs that host
agility events do allow All American dogs.
Several club members who were not able to
attend the meeting sent messages to Sally to be
read to the group. All of that input was in
support of allowing the All American entries.
Marcy Werner also pointed out that as a nonprofit organization, part of our purpose is to
provide education to the dog owning
community in general, and allowing the All
American dogs into agility trials is a way to
benefit that group.
these will be handled by Keith Winch when he
attends the next meeting. In addition, the slate
of judges has been narrowed and Bruce
recommended that MHGRC support Dan Mills
and Kay Scott.
Another issue is to give the Master National
club input on the possibility of amending their
rules to require that judges must have handled a
dog that has successfully qualified at the Master
National event within the last 7 years to be able
to accept a judging assignment. Bruce
commented that this would probably reduce the
field of available judges down to about 40
people.
Further, the Master National club is considering
ways to deal with the tremendous growth in
entries to the Master National event. Bruce
reported that entries have gone from 361 in
2010 to 669 in 2013 so that the event has gotten
too big to be handled that way it has in the past.
Here are the options that have been presented:
1. Handlers who submit entries with multiple
dogs will have to prioritize their entries and
dogs will be selected in order until a limit of
500 dogs has been reached.
Doug Sutton moved to allow All American dogs
at agility trials hosted by MHGRC other than at
the Specialty show. Seconded by Marcy
Werner. Passed.
2. Set no limits on entries and allow the event
to expand to meet demand, hoping to be able to
find a facility large enough to accommodate the
event.
NEW BUSINESS
The slate of candidates for the upcoming
election was presented.
3. Split entries into Amateur Master National
and Open Master National with each group
holding its own event There has not yet been a
determination of how the two groups will be
defined.
President- Marcy Werner
Vice-Pres- Pam Briand
Secretary- Mardee Kayser
Treasurer- Kathy Janda
Obedience Rep- Francie Pusateri
Agility Rep- Jim Gregory
Field Rep- Susan Faulkner
Conformation Rep- Randy Watson
4. The event could be reduced from 6 series (2
land, 2 water, 2 combo) to 5 series by
eliminating one water series. It would require
the approval of the AKC to make this change.
No additional candidates were submitted for
consideration at this time. The election will be
held during the November business meeting.
On behalf of Jim Gregory, agility rep, Sally
Sjobeck submitted a request for the club to
approve spending up to $3500 on a new tunnel
and new jumps for agility. Bruce McLean
moved to authorize the expenditure. Seconded
by Carol Hanft. Passed.
5. Another idea would be to hold qualifying
events on the east coast and west coast where a
team would need to be successful a this level to
participate in the Master National event.
Finally, Bruce recommended that Sally seek out
club members who will be affected by these
changes to get together as a task force to review
the proposals.
Bruce Evashevski brought up several issues
pending with Master Nationals that need input
from the club. A couple of items related to how
club delegates interact with the organization and
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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ANNE
BISSETTE
7/27/33-10/24/14
BEAUMARIS GOLDENS
Anne and her late husband, John, were among the
dedicated visionaries who established Mile Hi GRC in
1966. Not only did they contribute their time and
leadership to helping the club develop into the organization
it is today; John became a respected breeder judge. Anne,
originally from England, and John, a Canadian, met onboard ship as she was traveling to Canada. Once married,
they moved to Colorado where they established Beaumaris
kennels – blending selected American dogs with quality
imports from Great Britain. Through many years of
breeding, they never lost sight of the importance of breed
type, structure and soundness.
Anne and John also unselfishly shared their deep
knowledge of our breed with novice fanciers. When
critiquing a dog that might not meet the standard,
Anne would say it in such a way that it was
respectful… truly an art. “Not my cup of tea” was
as strong a criticism as she usually delivered. Their
efforts have left a lasting legacy on countless lines
of Goldens throughout the United States. Consider
the pedigrees of dogs you own or admire and you
will recognize that many great kennels have a
foundation from Beaumaris. American kennels,
such as Chasehill, Ginge, Knightwood, Pekay,
Miramichi, Star Crowned, Sunshine, Timberee &
Wingwatcher.
A woman of strong opinions, she was a mentor to many.
Anne was always gracious but spot on with her critique.
Anne continued to import Goldens from England and Coowned many with Nancy Ego of Chasehill Goldens. She
attended MHGRC events whenever possible. She enjoyed
reading, concerts, plays, her English women's group, and
walking her dogs at local recreation areas. Anne moved to
Pennsylvania in 2010 to be closer to her son, Brad, and his
Family. Anne will be known for her keen eye for a good
puppy and her bright smile. She will be missed by people
from all over the world.
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Nov 21 TD/TDU Nov 22 & 23 VST Presenters: Alison & Ray Desmarais Mirasol Goldens 4750 Walnut St, Ste 200, Boulder CO 80301 QUESTIONS? CONTACT
KATHY BOURLAND
STARZ@FRII.COM
MHGRC
THE
PRESENTS
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VST
The TD/TDU component is a one day introduc.on to Tracking. Registra.on is limited to 12 teams. The VST seminar is designed for tracking enthusiasts who have achieved a TD or TDX title or are close to that goal, and are working towards a VST. The seminar will be geared to helping handlers better understand the art of reading their dogs while tracking on a VST site. The seminar will consist of both classroom work with a PowerPoint presentation and actual tracking. Each day teams will work a VST track of approximately 300 yards with various components. Registration is limited to 10 dog and handler teams and 20 auditors. The seminar is from 9 to 5 daily. Beverages and snacks will be provided during breaks, please pack your lunch. Sunday morning the teams will run another track u.lizing head cam video, followed by classroom debriefing of each track. Handlers will take home a copy of their head cam videos on USB s.ck. Open to Golden Owners un.l 9/24, then open to any dog that qualifies. $50 deposit required at registra.on. Deadline Nov 2. email starz@frii.com for registra.on form. TD/TDU Teams: $100, Auditors: $50 Location Sandstone Park, Longmont
VST Working Teams: $200, Auditors: $100 Location 4750 Walnut St, Boulder
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Conformation Randy Watson
Another couple of months have gone by since our last newsletter, and we again have another long list of great
accomplishments from our members and their dogs. So, as a quick overview, we have a: New Grand Champion; Best
Puppy in Show; multiple Best of Breeds; Bred by Exhibitor Best in Show; multiple Selects; multiple new
International Champions; and, multiple Winners Bitches, including a Winners Bitch from the 6 to 9 month Puppy
Class, in this puppy’s first show!
To start with, once each year the International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) holds a show up in Loveland.
The IABCA differs from the AKC in that Dogs and Bitches can win a National and International Champion title based
on how well they conform to the standard of the breed. This is very much like earning a CCA title in the AKC. The
IABCA also has a head to head competitive aspect for Best of Breed, Group Placements and Best in Show. This year
we had four of our member dogs earn their International Champion titles. Additionally, during the four IABCA shows
that took place in October, Lynda and Mike Gehring’s bitch “Raylyn” and Sandy McFarland’s dog “Macallan” walked
away with many of the top awards, including: three Best of Breeds; two Sporting Dog Group 1’s and a Sporting Dog
Group 2 and, two Best in Show Bred by Exhibitor. The full list of the winnings in the IABCA is detailed below.
It seems like in every conformation newsletter article, Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson and Lauren Relay & Dan
Rudzek have their names pop up, as one of the dogs always seems to do something notable, and it has happened
again. Congratulations to Leslie and Mark, and their bitch Fate. Fate won her Grand Champion title at the Arapahoe
Kennel Club show in September. Also, congratulations to Lauren and Dan, and their bitch Derby. Derby, in her first
show from the 6 - 9 puppy class went Winners Bitch at the Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club show in Greeley.
To wrap up, there are still two very notable accomplishments over the past couple of months. Angela Berkheimer
McLean and Bruce McLean’s bitch “Savannah” went Winner’s Bitch three times over a period of 4 weeks and
Jennifer Grossnickle’s puppy Deja went Best Puppy in Show on August 1 & 2 at the Bismark Kennel Club Shows.
It is truly amazing how well MHGRC dogs perform day in and day out. The dogs mentioned above are just a sample
from the complete list below of all of the great wins that our members and their dogs have had over the past couple of
months. Congratulations to everyone for another fabulous couple of months!
Bismark Kennel Club
August 1, 2014
Jema’s Deja Brew – “Deja”
1st Place 4-6 month Puppy Competition:
Group 1 Sporting Dog Puppy
Best Puppy In Show
Jennifer Grossnickle
Bismark Kennel Club
August 2, 2014
Jema’s Deja Brew – “Deja”
1st Place 4-6 month Puppy Competition:
Group 1 Sporting Dog Puppy
Best Puppy In Show
Jennifer Grossnickle
Greeley Kennel Club
August 16, 2014
Gaitway-Jema's Kiss and Tell, BISS "Rooster"
Reserve Winners Dog (Major Reserve)
Jennifer Grossnickle
Cheyenne Kennel Club
August 30, 2014
HiCountry-Mariah's Fashion-ICE-Ta
-"Jackie O"
Winners Bitch
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
Nancy Ego
Cheyenne Kennel Club
August 31, 2014
HiCountry-Mariah's Fashion-ICE-Ta
-"Jackie O"
Reserve Winners Bitch
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
Evergreen Colorado Kennel Club
September 7, 2014
Golden Grahams Hot Summer Nights At
Timberbash – “Savannah”
Winners Bitch
Angela Berkheimer McLean & Bruce
McLean
Mile High Sporting Dog Fanciers
September 5, 2014
BISS GCH CH Windsong’s Timberbash
Powder King RN BVISS - “Cooper”
Best of Opposite Sex Veteran Sweeps
Angela Berkheimer McLean & Dianne
Barnes
Arapahoe Kennel Club
September 20, 2014
CH Mariah’s Ain’t She The Girl O’My
Dreams “Fate”
Select Bitch and NEW GRAND
CHAMPION (in 8 shows!)
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
Golden Grahams Hot Summer Nights At
Timberbash – “Savannah”
Reserve Winners Bitch
Angela Berkheimer McLean and Bruce
McLean
HiCountry-Mariah's Fashion-ICE-Ta
-"Jackie O"
Reserve Winners Bitch
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
Stanroph Summit of Chasehill CD RN BN
WC – “Torrey
Reserve Winners Dog
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Mariah's Marilyn Monroe -"Norma Jean"
1st in Puppy Bitches
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
Conformation Randy Watson
Arapahoe Kennel Club
September 21, 2014
CH Mariah’s Ain’t She The Girl O’My Dreams “Fate”
Select Bitch
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club
October 26, 2014
Relay’s Race To The Triple Crown– “Derby”
Winners Bitch (from the 6-9 month puppy class – 1st show!)
Lauren Relay & Dan Rudzek
HiCountry-Mariah's Fashion-ICE-Ta -"Jackie O"
Bred by Exhibitor Group 3
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
GCH CH BISS BPIS RELAY'S TEE IT HI -N- LET IT FLY
(BOSS) – “Driver”
Select Dog
Lauren Relay & Dan Rudzek
Mesilla Valley Kennel Club
October 3, 2014
Golden Grahams Hot Summer Nights At Timberbash –
“Savannah”
Winners Bitch
Angela Berkheimer McLean and Bruce McLean
Starz In God's Country BOSS- “Ryder”
Reserve Winners Dog
Gil Malmgren & Kathy Bourland
Mesilla Valley Kennel Club
October 4, 2014
Golden Grahams Hot Summer Nights At Timberbash –
“Savannah”
Winners Bitch
Angela Berkheimer McLean and Bruce McLean
IABCA Loveland, CO.
October 11 & 12, 2014
Int Ch High Country Reigning Raylyn CGC – “Raylyn”
Best Female (Winners Bitch) in shows #1, #2 and #3
Best Bred by Exhibitor in shows #1, #2 and #3
Group 1 Bred by Exhibitor in shows #1, #2 and #3
Best of Breed and Sporting Dog Group 1 in show #3
Best in Show Bred by Exhibitor in shows #1 and #2
Earned International Champion Title
Lynda & Mike Gehring
Int.Nat. CH Linirgor Macallan CDX. AXP.AXJP.JH.WC.CCA –
“Macallan
Two Best of Breeds, Group 1 and Group 2
Sandy McFarland
Int. Ch Aupa Dolce Vita to Timberee – “Trevi”
Earned International Champion Title
Sandy McFarland
Int Ch Stanroph Summit of Chasehill CD RN BN WC – “Torrey”
Earned International Champion Title
Nancy Ego
Rapid City Kennel Club
October 18, 2014
HiCountry-Mariah's Fashion-ICE-Ta -"Jackie O"
Winners Bitch and Best of Winners
Leslie Blythe & Mark D. Wilkinson
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BRAGS
Obedience & Rally Results
Monica Keracik
Linda Stranahan’s CH Bridgeton Writers Romance UD RE JH WCX
(Romi) earned her 9th UDX leg at the Greeley Kennel Club show on
August 17, 2014
Nancy Ego’s Int. CH Stanroph Summit of Chasehill CD RN BN WC
(Torrey) finished his CD at the Arapahoe Kennel Club obedience trial on
September 20, 2014 placing 1st. All legs were earned with placements.
Karen Lamb’s Farm Fresh Gidiiup of Ocotilla CDX GN RAE CCA CGC
TDI, Inc. NW2 (Gidii) (12 years young) earned her 9th RAE leg
placing 1st in Excellent B Rally and placing 2nd in Advanced B Rally
and earned the High Combined rally ribbon at the Arapahoe Kennel
Club show.
Gidii also placed 1st in Rally B, highest scoring non-Aussie dog and
highest scoring dog in rally at trial 1 at the ASCA trial in Castle Rock
on October 4, 2014.
Also at the ASCA trial, Karen’s Star Crowned Brule of Ocotilla CDX
RAE CCA CGC TDI, Inc. TT (Brule) earned 2nd place in Rally B.
In addition, Gidii earned her Clove odor at the ORT (Odor
Recognition Test for nose work) in Las Alamos, New Mexico on
October 12, 2014. Also at the ORT, Karen’s Octotilla’s Skittle Me
Skeezle BN RA CCA CGC TDI, Inc. NW1 L1C (Skeezie) earned her
Anise and Clove odors (even in heat cycle).
Sandy McFarland’s Timberee’s Silk Teddy UD OA OAJ (Teddy) took HIT
and HC at the Saturday and Sunday shows in Grand Junction (the
only days she was entered). This now gives Teddy seven HITs
which means that she is in the GRCA Obedience Hall Of Fame!
Kay Walker’s OTCH Farm Fresh BR's She's a Little Racie UDX2 OM3
VER RE ODHF CGC (Racie) finished her Obedience Trial
Championship at the Evergreen Kennel Club show on September 6,
2014. She also finished her UDX2, was HIT and HC at the same trial.
Kay says, “She is one very special girl and I thank Jamie Beckett and
Leslie Dickerson for trusting me with her.”
Please remember to
submit for the next
newsletter to Francine
Pusateri fmp1@comcast.net
OTCH
RACIE
Thank you and good luck
to everyone in the
upcoming trials!
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The Field Report
Keith Winch
Big Horn Chasin' Holway's Gold MH-MNH passed his 4th
consecutive Master National Hunt test in Corning
California with owner Keith Winch handling.
Brags
Labrador Retriever Club of Albuquerque October 25, 2014 BR’s Evangeline SH – “Eva” Master Pass Lolita Shaffer Zaniri’s Game On At Sky Hi TD – “Rookie” Senior Pass Sandy Whicker Albequerque Retriever Club October 26, 2014 Firemark Sunny Jasper Jake WCX CDX SH RE – “Jasper” Senior Pass Dorothy Plumer Zaniri’s Game On At Sky Hi TD – “Rookie” Senior Pass Sandy Whicker Firemark Sunny Jasper Jake WCX CDX JH RE HappyDaugh’s Ante Up JH – “Chip” “Jasper” Senior Pass Kathy Janda Senior Pass – Senior Hunter Title Dorothy Plumer Shaffer BR’s Another Hallelujah JH – “Halley” Senior Pass Lolita Shaffer Stanroph Summit of Chasehill CD RN BN – “Torrey” Junior Pass Nancy Ego Dorothy Plumer & Jasper SH
CH Br’s WWJD CD RAE – “JD” Junior Pass Jennifer Shepherd [10]
Glenmor Elysian Fun in the Sun – “Sunny” Senior Pass Bruce Evashevski Shaffer BR’s Another Hallelujah JH – “Halley” Senior Pass Lolita Shaffer CH Br’s WWJD CD RAE – “JD” Junior Pass Jennifer Shepherd News from the MNRC.
The proposed MNRC Constitution/By-Laws Amendment by the Atlanta Retriever Club Voting Results on October 10, 2014 at
the MNRC annual meeting in Corning CA was voted down by the attending club membership. The proposed amendment would
require a judge before serving as a Master National judge in any given year, must have handled a qualifying dog and passed said
dog, (i.e. earned a plate), at a Master National Event within seven (7) years of the date of the event. The data accumulated for
this would reduce the current eligible pool from a total of 121 to 40 judges from across the United States.
17 votes yes,
85 votes no,
64 clubs not casted
Total votes cast 102
2/3 of 102 = 68 vote needed to pass.
Proposed amendment failed.
The growth strategies were discussed and were open to continued feedback. As of this date, no motion has been carried forward.
For more details please see: http://masternational.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/survey-on-mnrc-growth-strategies/
The 2015 judges elected from Region 3 for the 2015 MNRCHT event in Cheraw, SC was Kay Scott and Bruce Bachert both
from Texas.
In regards to the Retriever Hunt Test Advisory committee, the committee has provided recommendations to AKC and to Entry
Express on the issues related to the limited entry option for clubs.
The below is an edited excerpt from the Report to the Master National Retriever Club’s Annual Event
October 10, 2014 at the Rolling Hills Lodge in Corning, California.
Recommendations to AKC ‘so far’ this year included:
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Approve the use of alternate attention getting devices, i.e. propane tank devices;
Establish a new AKC title for Master dogs, Lifetime Achievement Title;
The 200 miles ‘non-compete’ regulation be revised to 100 miles;
Add an option that clubs would be permitted to hold up to six (6) events {currently limited to four (4)} per calendar year. All
other related regulations would remain unchanged.
Recommendations to both AKC & Entry Express to address the ‘equality’ (ability to have equal access to entering) and ‘quantity’ (ability
for anyone who wanted to enter a test) issues related to the optional limited entries; to AKC:
To Entry Express:
• Open AKC Retriever Hunt Test entries no more than fourteen (14) days prior to the event;
• Openings would only be on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday;
• Openings would be at 4 pm ET for each event;
• Develop a ‘stand-by’ list that accommodates entries submitted after the limited entry event was ‘full’. When entered dogs are
‘scratched’, dogs on the stand-by list go into the test in the priority they were added to the stand-by list;
• If multiple dogs are attempted to be entered and there aren’t enough places for all of them, the available places would be filled
and the remainder of the dogs go on the stand-by list.
The status of these recommendations are:
• A new AKC title, Lifetime Achievement, was approved;
• The option for a club to conduct six (6) instead of four (4) events per calendar year was approved & becomes effective January
1, 2015;
• Entry Express has a team working to implement the recommendations* and hopes to have the work completed in 90 days from
the date approved.
•
*Based on extensive dialogue between AKC, EE and others, modifications of the recommendations will probably be made, including a
longer time (probably 30 days) and later time (probably Wednesday, 8 pm CT) for entries to open and the development of a selective
entry system whereby local clubs posting the event on EE will have a priority to enter a certain number of dogs that would be handled by
club workers. It should also be noted the opening date is determined by Entry Express and/or AKC.
•
The AKC will notify the Club ‘secretary of record’ of AKC decisions on new/revised regulations via e-mail. The committee reminds you
that any regulation change implemented will be carefully monitored and, if deemed appropriate, additional recommendations will be
made.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your support and participation during my terms of Field
representative for MHGRC. It was a great and humbling experience and I wish the best for Susan Faulkner who should be our next field
representative
All the very best to one and all.
Keith Winch
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Mile Hi GRC
Holiday Party
Please bring a pot luck dish
and a gift to share ($20 limit).
The club will provide main
course entrees & drinks
A – G Side Dishes
H – P Desserts
Q – Z Appetizers
Senior dogs 10 and over are
invited to the party –
Please let us know if
Gemma Says:
“Presents for Pretty
Girls !”
When:
Saturday, December 6th
11:30 am Nov 21 Where:
Bruce & Angela McLean’s
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MILE HI GRC EVENTS CALENDAR 2014 Membership Mee.ng. Annual elec.on of Officers. Program: Dr. Espinosa – Recent Updates in Treatments for Canine Cancer. Loca.on: Gander Mountain, 9923 Grant Street, Thornton. Time 6:30 pm social /7:00 pm program followed by membership mee.ng. Contact: Sally Sjobeck sidus@aol.com Dec 6 Dec 13 Christmas Party. 11:30 am .ll the party is over. Loca.on: Angela and Bruce McLean’s house. All-­‐Breed Fun Match. Registra.on 8:00 am. Judging begins: 8:30 am. Loca.on: JEFFCO. Contact: Monica Keracik at mvigla@comcast.net you plan to bring your
Senior so they can get
a special gift
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Littleton, CO 80123
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2015 Jan 16 Membership Mee.ng. March 21 Goldens Only Conforma.on, Obedience and Rally Fun Match with Membership Mee.ng. Loca.on: JEFFCO Event Center. Seminar/Workshop – details to follow. Loca.on: JEFFCO Event Center. Contact: Randy Watson randallcwatson@aol.com March 22 April 3-­‐5 MHGRC Agility Trials. Loca.on: Douglas County Fairgrounds. Contact: Jim Gregory jtgregory@comcast.net May 15 Membership Mee.ng. [12]
Congratulations to
Claire Caro & Jan Owen on Mia’s JAM
CH Wingwatcher It's All About Mia RA, WC
Highmark Rockn Newyearseve At
Glenbrook RN
2nd Open Bitch
Owner Vicki & Don Carson
Cooper
Starz N'Chantelle Sacre
Bleu CCA Margeaux
Golden Retriever Club of America 2014 National Specialty
Hunt Test October 26, 2014
Ch. Wingwatcher Bridge to HisTory RE JH WCX "Merger"
Junior Pass
Claire Caro & Jan Owen
Wingwatcher Free Rein RA WC - "Cheval"
Junior Pass Claire Caro
Tanner
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Merger
Top 20 Gala Decor
Congratulations !!!!!!
to Vicki and Don Carson on
CH Glenbrook's Smart Investment
Broker’s Ribbons
Angela & Star BBE
12+ Veteran sweeps First
12+ Regular class Second
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