Wdc Newsletter March 2009

March, 2009 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER March 5, 2009 7:00 p.m. General Meeting at Training Center

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER President Don Stanislawski--722-8536

Vice-president Tom Wiesler--779-0645

Secretary Gail VanDenLangenberg 725-2047

Treasurer Ruth Taggart--725-0072

Board of Directors Barb Hoffman--993-2180 Paul Thiel--364-0149 Bruce Ziesemer--419-5546

Newsletter Editors Paula & Doug Slater 1212 E. Wisconsin Avenue Little Chute, WI 54140 788-6802 [email protected]

Dog Club Librarian Margie Scoville--730-8726

Sunshine Committee Karen Willett--733-6814

Nursing Home Visits Pam Siebert--470-6634

Building Committee Dick Hittenmiller--836-3136 cell--851-3383 Don Stanislawski--722-8536 cell--850-3927

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

March 4,11,17,19, 20 ,24, 25 Nursing Home Visits See page 5 for details

It’s never too early to start earning your 2009 hours. Here’s your chance to earn up to 4 hours. I am looking for up to 20 volunteers to help with the Canine Good Citizen testing on Saturday, April 18, 2009. No previous experience necessary. Testing begins at 9am, and all volunteers should be at the WDC Training Center by 8:30am. You can contact me at 920-749-1158 for more info or to sign up. Thanks!

Jolene Johnson CGC chair CGC Info: http://winnegamiedogclub.blogspot.co m/2008/09/canine-good-citizen.html

FROM THE PRESIDENT I would like to give a big thanks to Jennifer Kettleson, who is leaving the Achievement Night committee, along with Mike, Brittani and Baillie for their years of making Achievement Night a special night of the year. The bar is set high for the next committee chairperson. I also want to thank Julie Siefert and Laura Steidl for making the awards and recognition of achievement a special part of the evening. Because of your hard work a wonderful time is always the order of the evening. Achievement Night is when we recognize our club members that

Newsletter Deadline March 15, 2009

have worked hard through out the year to accomplish different titles with their dogs. We saw many new titles and lots of certificates given for those working on titles, or in other areas that are not considered an AKC title. But this isn’t the only reason to attend the dinner. It is a fun time to get out and meet with other club members and socialize (without the dogs). Every club member is invited to attend and hopefully next year we will see more of you there. Thank you all who came to the dinner to make it a very enjoyable evening. We are looking forward to having an even bigger turn out next year.

Don “Stan” Stanislawski

MEMBERSHIP MEETING February 5, 2009 Meeting was called to order Secretary’s Report: January’s membership meeting minutes were approved as published in the newsletter. January’s board meeting minutes were read. Treasurers Report: January’s financial report was given Presidents Report: Don thanked everyone that helped at the Winter Show. With out the help from the membership the show wouldn’t be the success it was. Don also sent around a sheet for those people that would be interested in learning how to ring steward for conformation at our dog shows held every year. Don will pass the list onto Anne Schmidt who will schedule a time for this. Membership: Prospective new members were introduced and welcomed. Canine First Aid: Barb Wildhagen sent around a sign up sheet for those interested in taking this class. It will be held on February 24 from 6 to 9 PM. The cost will be $25 for WDC members and $35 for non-members and the cost will include a book and DVD. Old Business: None New Business: Don said that with a new year upon us that a new decal will have to be obtained to put on your vehicle to use our dog yards. The decals may be obtained from Linda Allen. They are to be put in the rear window on the driver’s side. Don also mentioned that with the weather being like it has been you might be interested in renting our building for $5 an hour and your dog/s can get some of the needed exercise and/or training where it would be much nicer. If interested give him a call to find out if the building is available. page 2

Three motions from the board were discussed and voted on. They were Motion: Add to the budget for the Canine First Aid Class-$300 to buy books for classes. Approved Motion: Approve Gail VanDenLangenberg as chair for Committee on Committee’s. Approved Motion: The President and the Treasurer should each hold a key to our safety deposit box for WDC. Approved Barb Hoffman by secret ballot was approved by the membership to finish out the board term for Trisha YoungOlsen. Two motions were made for two other committees for WDC and they were Motion: Approve Paul Thiel for Membership. Approved Motion: Approve Bruce Ziesemer and Laurel Stone as Co-Chairs for our website. Approved Cry and Brag was conducted. Motion made and approved to adjourn. Respectfully Submitted, Gail VanDenLangenberg Secretary

workers need to be fed. If you can lend a hand contact me or either one of them. Gate: WE NEED THIS FILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have the second day of a two day weekend, so won’t be as busy as our Winter Show is. But we need people available to sell catalogs and collect from people coming in for one day. If interested please contact Gail VanDenLangenberg at [email protected] or 920-7252047. Clean-Up after the show. It is a really important after the show to get the site back to its normal condition and many hands are welcomed to help. Everyone wants to get home after a long day, including me, so helping hands are always welcome. This is a very important part of the show because we don’t want to lose the site because it’s not done right. We are always looking for suggestions on people to hire for our judging panel. We want to hire judges that we feel will pull a nice entry. The hiring of judges is dependent on many factors including on how many breeds they can judge, where they are from etc. Please contact me if you have suggestions.

SPRING SHOW MAY 17, 2009

Gail VanDenLangenberg, Spring Show Chair

It’s that time of year again to think about our spring show. We need workers and this is a great way to earn your hours.

Phone: 725-2047 Cell Phone: 740-1222 Email: [email protected]

Ring Stewards: Conformation Contact Kim Polasek, at 986-3494. .If you have any questions on what is involved, just ask Kim and she will gladly answer them. Ring Stewards: Obedience and/or Rally-- Contact Gayle Kukulka at 7880562. Gayle will gladly answer any questions you may have. Hospitality: Diane Breaker and Margie Scoville will need helping hands for this big job. The judges and

Spring Show Info: http://winnegamiedogclub.blogspot.com/2008/0 9/future-shows.html

RING STEWARD Would you like to be a Conformation Ring Steward but don’t know what it involves? If you are interested in a demonstration class in Ring Stewarding, please give Anne Schmidt (731-1080) or Don Stanislawski (722-8536) a call. If we get enough people interested we will set up a class.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST SPONSORED BY WINNEGAMIE DOG CLUB, INC. HELD AT THE TRAINING CENTER

Saturday, April 18, 2009 9:00 AM – Noon

Entry Fee: $10.00 (To be paid on day of test – no pre-entry) The purpose of the Canine good Citizen Test is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the community because it is trained and conditioned to act mannerly in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs. The program embraces both purebred and mixed-breed dogs, as the anti-canine sentiment does not discriminate between the purebred and the non-purebred. Canine Good Citizen training is fun and useful. Through it, you and your dog will establish a closer bond and your dog will have the added benefit of knowing how to please you. This test of your dog’s manners and training is not a competition and does not require that you and your dog perform with precision. The Canine Good Citizen program is based on the concept that all dogs should have enough basic training to be under control at home and in public. The American Kennel club urges all dog owners to participate in this program, thereby assuring that our beloved dogs will always be welcomed and respected members of the community. All dogs who pass the ten items on the CGC test earn a certificate from the AKC.

Dogs should wear well-fitting buckle or slip collars made of either leather, fabric or chain. Special training collars, such as pinch collars or Gentle Leaders, are not allowed.

DEMONSTRATING CONFIDENCE AND CONTROL, THE DOG AND HANDLER MUST COMPLETE THESE 10 STEPS. TEST EXCERCISES 1. Accepting a friendly stranger 2. Sitting politely for petting 3. Appearance and grooming 4. Out for a walk (walking on a loose leash) 5. Walking through a crowd 6. Sit and down on command/ staying in place 7. Coming when called 8. Reaction to another dog 9. Reaction to distractions 10. Supervised separation For more details on individual exercises, visit http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm

MEMBERSHIP FIRST MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2009 Boettcher, Jamie, Susan, Danielle, Matt & Evan (F) 1101 Harold Drive Menasha, WI 54952 (920)731-4438 E-Mail: [email protected] English Setter Hansgate, Jennifer (S) 2050 Trissino Way Green Bay, WI 54313 (920)405-9793 E-Mail: [email protected] Leonberger Jacobson, Lisa (S) 627 Manitowoc Street Menasha, WI 54952 (920)378-1212 E-Mail: [email protected] Labs, Podergo, Pek Chivark, Poodle Klein, Gwen (S) 3607 Mariah Lane Appleton, WI 54911 (920)730-5602 E-Mail: [email protected] Standard Poodle Pujo, Jim & Linda (F) 1680 Highridge Terrace Menasha, WI 54952 (920)830-1964 E-Mail: [email protected] Golden Retriever Whipple, Merry (S) 922 South Park Avenue Neenah, WI 54956 (920)722-5087 E-Mail: [email protected] Golden Retriever

APPROVED MEMBERS (2-09) Dismer, Mike & Karen (F) 1022 N Lake Street Neenah, WI 54956 (920) - 486 - 1423 American Water Spaniel E-mail: [email protected]

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Schuh, Dawn (S) 1309 Wedgewood Neenah, WI 54956 (920) - 727 - 4979 Shih - Tzu/Maltese, Shih - tzu/Bichon E-Mail: [email protected]

Show on January 31, 2009. Karter has a specialty major & best bred by in his show career. He was handled by Anne Schmidt and Meghan Slater. Karter is owned by Paula Slater, Anne Schmidt and Barb Skaer.

Van Wie, Kathy (S) N3421 Pine Crest Lane Hortonville, WI 54944 (920) - 757 - 9702 Newfoundland E-Mail: [email protected]

WINNEGAMIE DOG CLUB 2008 AWARD PLAQUES

Miller, Taydom (S) N3954 CTY RD J Kaukauna, WI 54130 (920) - 851 - 4324 APBT,GSDMix,MUTT E-Mail: [email protected] Helmer, Gloria (S) 3116 - Maplewood Road Two Rivers, WI 54241 920) - 793 - 2035 Yellow Labrador, Retrievers E-Mail: [email protected] Beno, Jennifer (S) 3446 Bay Highlands Drive Green Bay, WI 54311 (920) - 469 - 5563 German Shepherds, Rottweiler/ German Shepherd E-Mail: [email protected] Wollerman, Patty (S) 822 Broad Street Menasha, WI 54952 (920) - 725 - 7672 Springer Lab Mix E-Mail: [email protected]

WINS & ACHIEVEMENTS Sumner's Canon In D V Alpine Went WB and BOS at the Green Bay KC show on February 01, 2009 under Judge Mr. Dana Cline for point #12. Dee is owned by Katie Krehmeyer and Fay Rogstad. NEW CHAMPION! CH Stardust Karter Von Skaer Standard Longhaired Dachshund Karter finished his championship at the Packerland Kennel Club

1.) Harvestimes Southern Reign CD RN Owned by: Debra Zierler 2007 Rally Advanced 2.) Winsome Winnifred Owned by: Jean Stone 2007 Novice Agility 2007 Novice Agility Jumper 3.) Muldoon Spring Fling Owned by: Margie Hohman 2008 Champion 4.) K-Lee’s Mystik Book O Shadows CD NA NAJ NJP Owned by: Mary Jo Plamann 2007 Novice Agility Preferred 5.) Rowells Waybrens Princess Anastasia NA NAJ Owned by: Wayne Oenes and Brenda Nilio 2008 Open Agility 2008 Excellent Agility Jumper 2008 Champion 6.) Shamrocks Acres Black Ice II Owned by: Mark and Cris Lewis 2008 Rally Novice 7.) Sagerun Baron Von Richthofen Owned by: Cris Lewis 2008 Rally Novice 8.) Brianna Feisty Phoebe JH MX MXJ NAP NJP Owned by: Lynn Busse 2008 Master Agility Champion 2008 Open Agility Jumper Preferred 9.) Ledyno Star’s Treasured Ruby Owned by: Lynn Busse 2008 Junior Hunter 2008 Novice Agility 2008 Novice Agility Jumper 10.) Tip’N Chip’s Legendary Diva Owned by: Wayne Van den Langenberg & Don Stanislawski 2008 Champion 11.) FC Stardust One Way Or Another RN JE owned by: Anne Schmidt 2008 Rally Advanced 12.) Stardust’s Simply Irresistible owned by: Anne Schmidt 2008 Rally Novice 13.) Maia Northwind Runner CD Owned by: Gail Laha 2007 Companion Dog Excellent continued on page 5

14.) Ashlor’s Smooth Sailing Owned by: Hannah Janke and Sally Rathert 2008 Rally Novice 15.) Sleepy Creeks Crank It Up Owned by: Candy Janke 2008 Rally Novice 2008 Junior Hunter 16.) Sleepy Creeks Summer Sizzle Owned by: Candy Janke and Mary Frisch 2008 Rally Novice 17.) Coze’s Lord Of The Dance AX MXJ Owned by: Barb Stanek 2008 Master Excellent Jumper 2008 Rally Novice 2008 Companion Dog 18.) Huntcrest Abby Dabby Do Owned by: Elizabeth and Greg Fritz 2008 Junior Hunter 19.) Steenbock’s Ruby Red Squirt Owned by: Nancy and Jack Zolkowski 2008 Novice Agility Jumper 20.) Troutcreek Fine As Fine Can Be Owned by: Kathy Engelman Kimmeth 2007 Champion 2008 Rally Novice 21.) Vonlin’s Bronze Stardust Owned by: Kathy Engelman Kimmeth 2008 Rally Novice 22.) Sqwires Hot To Trot Owned by: Becky and Steve Heiner 2008 Junior Earthdog 23.) Wirlwynd Free Spirit Owned by: Bruce Ziesemer 2007 Novice Agility 2007 Novice Agility Jumper 2008 Open Agility Jumper 24.) S-Domino-The Last One Standing Owned by: Sandra Wierichs 2008 Rally Novice 25.) White River Lunar Eclipse Owned by: Sandra Wierichs 2008 Rally Novice 26.) Brita Von Der Alte Baum owned by: Laurel Stone 2007 Rally Novice 2008 Rally Advanced 27.) CH Lucky Morn Shades of Red owned by: Margie Hohman 2008 Companion Dog 2008 Rally Advanced 2008 Rally Excellent 28.) CH Jester’s Dead Serious owned by Jennifer and Brittani Kettleson 2008 Rally Advanced 29.) Murphy’s Frodo CD RE OA AXJ NAP NJP owned by: Marie Murphy 2008 Master Excellent Jumper 30.) Riley Blue CD RA AX MXJ owned by: Gretchen Rahmlow 2008 Master Agility Excellent 31.) Cobb owned by: Carol Mason

2007 Rally Novice 2008 Rally Advanced 32.) Pryor Creeks Gracie Mae CD RE JH Owned by: Carol and Tommy Cagle 2007 Novice Agility 2007 Novice Agility Jumper 2008 Tracking Dog 2008 Versatile Companion Dog 1 2008 Utility Dog 33.) Schuh Shine Kitt CD RA owned by: Jolene Johnson 2007 Rally Advanced Excellent 34.) CH Sandel’s Duchess of Monarch CD RN Owned by: Candy and Hannah Janke 2008 Companion Dog Excellent 2008 Novice Agility 35.) Ledgerock’s Livin On Edge Owned by: Barb and Kirsta Hoffman 2008 Companion Dog

WINNEGAMIE DOG CLUB AKC BEST IN SHOW, HIGH IN TRIAL, BEST OF BREED IN SPECIALTY AWARDS Ch WhisperBay’s Reality Check Julie Siefert & Steve Spanbauer Best in Specialty Show February 29, 2008 North Central Newfoundland Club Ch Crossroad CrownRoyal Miracle L & D Green, M Osbun, E Jesseman & J Kettleson Best of Breed February 16, 2008 English Springer Spaniel Club of Greater Las Vegas

2008 WINNEGAMIE DOG CLUB APPRECIATION NIGHT JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Best Junior Handler 2008 Hannah Janke Defeated 103 juniors

NURSING HOME VISITS March Dates to Remember: March 4, 2009 Century Oaks Menasha 6:30 pm March 11, 2009 Oakridge 6:00 pm March 17, 2009 Rennes 2:00 pm March 19, 2009 Heartwood Homes Appleton 6:30 pm March 20, 2009 Valhaven 2:00 pm March 24, 2009 Rogers Ave 6:30 pm March 25, 2009 Island Shores 2:00 pm Please let me know what visits you

will be attending. Pam Siebert 470-6634 For more information go to the website: http://winnegamiedogclub.blogspot.co m/2008/09/therapy-dog-visits.html

PLAQUES Congratulations to all of our club members who submitted earned AKC titles for the 2008 year. Club members and their dogs earned titles in the following areas: agility, obedience, rally, conformation, earthdog, hunting, tracking, utility and one dog and owner handler combination earned a Versatile Companion Dog title. Nice work WDC members!!! In addition, all seven groups were represented in the titles earned. As a reminder, the plaques awarded by WDC to its members and their dogs are perpetual plaques. So if your dog earns additional AKC titles in the years to come, the plaque from this year will need to be submitted for the addition of earned titles. It is recommended that you keep your protective sleeve to resubmit your plaque for all of the additional titles you and your dog will earn. Any dogs earning their first titles in 2009 will receive a plaque initiating their perpetual title plaque. Instructions will be included when the award information is posted in the newsletter. Keep up the good work earning those titles. It is my pleasure to be able to organize the awards process for WDC.

Julie Siefert Awards Chairperson

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THE WDC CAR DECALS FOR 2009 ARE READY! To use the front or back fenced in yards, at the club, you need to obtain a new 2009 car decal. They are different from last years. Everyone may have two decals free. You may obtain extra decals for $1.00. Place the decal on the Driver’s side, rear window. If you bike or walk to the club, then carry the decal on you. If at any time your decal is damaged or stolen, please let me know and you can get a replacement decal for a fee of $1.00. If you get a new license plate number, you will need to get a new decal. The decals will be changing yearly. All club members are to have decals by September1st. We need all of your help. Please, look at the cars of the people using the fenced yards. If someone is using the yards and they don’t have a decal, please say something to them. If they are not members, tell them how they can become a member and that the yards are for MEMBERS ONLY. If someone is abusing the posted rules, write the car plates down, with the complaint, and give to any board member or myself. Please give feedback on how you think this is working, any concerns you may have, or suggestions for improvement to any of the board members or myself. To obtain a car deal, I will be at the monthly meetings to hand them out. You can also fill out the application below, then send with a stamped, self addressed envelope to: Linda Allen 1730 N. Outagamie St. Appleton, WI 54914 (920) 731-4202

NUMBER OF DECALS NEEDED: ________________ LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS: 1ST PLATE ________________ 2ND PLATE _________________ ADDITIONAL PLATES ($1.00 each, make check or money order out to WDC): PLATE NUMBERS: _____________________ _______________________ NAME: ________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ PHONE: __________________________

Address Changes or Corrections Call Dick Hittenmiller at 920-836-3136 or e-mail at [email protected] P.O.Box 713 Appleton, WI 54912 920-731-6800