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Volume 3, ISSUE 33 EsTABLISHED 1972 |
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The Nominating Committee, composed of Chair Deena Strauss, and members Kara Clark and Hermine Scolnik, have selected the following slate for the 2008 EGRC Board of Directors: Pat Kopco, President; Michele Panetta, Vice President; Marlene Goldman, Treasurer; Deena Strauss, Secretary; Pam Oxenberg, Board Member, 2008-2009 and Ellen Lindenfeld, Board Member, 2008-2009. Diane Davis and Heidi Miller are serving the final year of their term, 2007-2008, on the Board. Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor at the October meeting in accordance with our Club’s Bylaws. |
EGRC
RECEIVES COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM AKC!!!
EGRC
was one of quarterly honorees of the American Kennel Club’s Community
Achievement Award, as part of its public education efforts.
The program continues this year, with EGRC President Pat Andrews,
along with her Golden Retriever, Toasty’s Perfect Pitch CD, RN, CGC “AJ,” having just
completed their quarterly visit to Stranahan High School. They, along with Amberwood’s
Celtic Gold Fiona CD, RAE, CGC, TDI, "Fiona" and Toasty’s
Celticgold She’s The One, “Bru,” both owned by Vice President
Kara Clark, gave another well-received presentation to 50 medical magnet
science students on September 10, 2007.
The
presentations have been so well-received that the school administration
has asked that they be expanded to include another class—the
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program.
As of press time, a date is being worked out with the school, and
this presentation will be scheduled on an annual basis.
At
the request of the EGRC President, the letter submitted to the AKC by
AKC Public Education Coordinator Linda Rappaport is being published in
the newsletter so that the membership can read and enjoy its contents.
Congratulations to the membership, and a big thank you to Pat, Kara,
Linda, Hermine Scolnik and also Hermine’s Good
Gollie Miz Mollie, CGC, TDI, “Mollie,” for being a part of the
program!
Community
Achievement Nomination For The Everglades Golden Retriever Club, Inc.
I
am nominating the Everglades Golden Retriever Club, Inc. (EGRC) for a
community achievement award for the 2nd quarter of 2007 for
its exceptional efforts in community outreach in public education in
South Florida. Our club
gave presentations to approximately 415
students this past school year (May, 2006-May, 2007).
On FIVE different
occasions we visited THREE
different schools, in TWO of
the three counties representing our geographic area, speaking to
students in pre-k through 5th
grade, and 9th
through 12th grade.
With
the push towards pet limits, breeder licensing, breed specific bans,
mandatory neuter and other excessive laws that impinge on pet ownership,
it is so important to reach young hearts and minds, and make a good
impression, and EGRC has developed, in the past year, a well-received
public education program. For
the 2006-2007 school year, EGRC has:
1)
As part of its
Responsible Dog Ownership Day activities, on September 12, 2006,
discussed how responsible dog owners and future vets can better work
together so that dogs are not only happier, but healthier.
Breeding, health, behavior and other issues were presented to
approximately 50 students enrolled in a Pre-Med/Medical Sciences Magnet Program
at Stranahan High School in
Fort Lauderdale, FL. The
names of the EGRC members who gave the presentation were EGRC President
Pat Andrews with her Golden Retriever “AJ” and EGRC Vice President
Kara Clark with her Golden Retriever “Fiona.”
This event was coordinated by AKC Public Education Coordinator
Linda Rappaport.
It was so well received that we were asked to become a permanent
part of the program curriculum.
2)
On January 23, 2007
Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Clark delivered the same presentation to another
class of pre-med students at Stranahan
High School. Approximately 50
students not only heard about health and care regarding canines, but
also about the importance of obedience, as both “AJ” and “Fiona”
demonstrated in their routines.
3)
On February 1, 2007,
one of our members, Hermine Scolnik, and her Golden Retriever,
“Mollie,” discussed Responsible Dog Ownership with approximately 15
students in the after-school Pet Club at Diamond
View Elementary in Greenacres, FL.
Hermine also spoke about the importance of rescue to these 3rd,
4th and 5th graders, many of whom desire some type
of career working with animals. Her
presentation was so well received that she has been asked to return on
an annual basis.
4)
On May 1, 2007, Mrs.
Andrews and Mrs. Clark visited approximately 50
9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders at Stranahan High School to discuss canine pet care, breeding
considerations, responsible ownership and conduct an obedience
demonstration with their Golden Retrievers, “AJ” and “Fiona.”
5)
On May 8, 2007, Mrs.
Andrews, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Rappaport participated in a Career Day at Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School in Lauderhill, FL, along
with Golden Retrievers “AJ” and “Fiona.”
The students learned what types of careers were available in the
world of dogs: veterinarian, AKC judge, obedience trainer, groomer, pet
sitter, etc. The students
also were taught some lessons on safety around dogs, and “AJ” and
“Fiona” demonstrated obedience to the students.
During the half-day session, approximately 250
students, from approximately 8 different classes, representing grades
pre-k through grade 4, attended. Attached are copies of letters received
from some of the students.
It
is my wish that the AKC gives this application serious consideration.
EGRC would find the $1000 award to be very useful in terms of
offsetting the costs of copying and printing some of the materials that
go into making up the packets for the students.
Some of our members are donating the costs, but we need
assistance with our public education budget, and this money would be put
to good use.
Enclosed
are photos of the various events, with the application, as instructed.
If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
954-389-8822.
Sincerely,
Linda
Rappaport
AKC
Public Education Coordinator
Presentation
at Diamond View Elementary after school Pet Club: Everglades Golden
Retriever Club, Inc. member Hermine Skolnik (c.) & Mollie, teacher
Jennifer Sim (r.) in
February, 2007 Photo
taken by teacher Jacquie McLaurin
Everglades
Golden Retriever Club, Inc. Vice President Kara Clark and AJ at
Stranahan High School in May, 2007 Photo taken by Linda Rappaport
Sample
Letters From Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School Students
(Thank you) AJ for coming to our school
and teaching us about dog safety and how to care for dogs and how to
groom them. So have you won
any dog shows? How do you teach AJ all them things and he listen so
well. . .I wish you and AJ can come to our school again. Davante
Your dogs are amazing. I like both of
them. . .the impact that you have on me is that I like animals and when
I grow up I want to be a scientist or a zoo keeper. It would be lots of fun if I had a dog. Kemani
Thank you for telling students about
what to do if a dog comes up and if it’s friendly or not friendly.
. .and I will not let go of the important things you told me so
when I get caught up in a bad situation with a dog that’s tail is low
between their legs I will always remember to stand like a tree. Roberto
Dog
Groomers And Items Needed For “Grooming For The Holidays” Event
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EGRC members who would be available to groom at the jointly
sponsored “Grooming For The Holidays” event with EGRR on
Sunday, November 4 from 11 am – 3 pm, are welcome to contact
either Pat Andrews at AGP76@aol.com or Hermine Scolnik at Kaseymom@comast.net. You will be
required to bring your own tables and tools. Members who wish to
donate items for the sale at the event can also contact Pat or
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By
EGRR President Hermine Scolnik
The past month has been quieter than usual with regard to
adoptions. We had only 2
adoptions to date. Nikki, was
returned to us by her family who couldn’t cope with her opening the
doors and getting out. She was adopted by a former adopter the following
day. Cuervo was
returned by his foster-to-adopt family because of allergies and he too
went to his “forever” home. Little Bear will be officially adopted on October 11th,
after his visit with Dr. Correa.
Dogs currently in foster-to-adopt homes may already be
adopted by the time you read this.
These include Jet, Fudge
and Brittney, the father and
daughter pair, and Sport/Ragamuffin.
In addition to these, Pebbles/Lucy’s
adoption will be finalized, once we feel her owners are fully committed
to the terms of the adoption contract.
We are waiting for more information on Lucky/Lacey’s
health issues before that adoption can be finalized, and Buddy (yes, another one) is waiting to see if his foster mom, who
had back surgery, will be able to keep him.
It looks as if we may have finally found a home for Pudder,
who has been with her foster mom for months.
We just need the home visit to be completed, but on paper, it
looks like a perfect match. BamBam
and Baxter are just
hanging out at their foster homes, waiting to be adopted. Still being boarded at Clint Moore are Zeus Bear who completed his heartworm treatment, Max,
a crazy 9 month old puppy, and Bear/Bruiser,
who has weighed in at 105 lbs. Max and Zeus
Bear cannot go to homes with young children because they are too
exuberant. Bear/Bruiser
has a bad skin condition in addition to his weight problem.
Both are partially attributable to a thyroid problem.
He is very sweet, and will make a wonderful addition to any
household willing to work on his weight and skin.
Of course, there are still others waiting in the wings to join
the EGRR family.
Casey, the
third of our female puppies, is now doing poorly.
She has started to lose weight and her kidney function levels are
going up, which indicates the beginnings of kidney failure.
The remaining puppies have had monthly play dates, but it seems
that each month there is one less to play.
We got some really good news on Rusty, who I assumed had been helped to the Bridge by his owner. This
was the dog who needed prednisone to be able to breathe, however, the
drug caused him to exhibit “psychotic” behavior. The day after this
report was sent out, she called me to tell me that the Prozac had kicked
in, and the old Rusty was
back. We are happy to
report he is still doing well, and will probably have a wonderful life
now.
We still have living in foster homes in Key Largo, Elvis/Casey,
Rusty and Isabelle. Their owner had a leg amputated, so we do not think he
will be able to care for these 3 dogs, as well as his Lab that is being
cared for by Lab Rescue. We
have been trying to contact him to release the dogs to us, so that we
can begin to search for new homes; however, he has not responded to our
phone calls. We hope this
issue will be resolved shortly.
Conformation
Training Classes Begin In Davie, FL
Gold
Coast Dog Club begins its fall/winter session of conformation training
classes on Tuesday nights which will run through December at the Davie
Rodeo Arena, Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 SW 65th Way, Davie,
FL 33314.
All classes start at 8 PM and are $5 per dog.
With
hurricane season upon us, please remember that the Town of Davie will
cancel these training classes at the last minute if Broward County is
under a tropical storm or hurricane watch.
If in doubt, please go to http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/index
for further information about the town of Davie schedule.
Here
is the schedule:
October
9, 16 and 23. October 30 no
class that night as the Arena is closed for a Town of Davie function;
November 6, 13, 20 and 27; December 4 and 11; and December 18 there will
be class only if enough interest is expressed in advance.
December 25 and January 1 the Arena will be closed for the
Holidays. It will reopen on
January 8, 2008.
For
further information, please contact Stacy Santarone, President, Gold
Coast Dog Club, ClubGoldCoastDogClub@bellsouth.net.
Stacy also reminds everyone that if you want to practice
obedience, there is plenty of room in the Arena to perform heeling
patterns or a mini-rally course on Tuesdays nights too.
The charge is $7 per dog.
Time To Apply For Our Annual Awards!
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As
required by our Club’s Awards Policy, this announcement is being
placed in the October newsletter as a reminder to the membership
to apply, if eligible, for our Club’s annual awards, plaques,
and certificates. In
order to meet the requirements, you must have attended at least
two EGRC events (either meetings or club functions or a
combination). The
list of awards and application can be found on our Club’s
website at www.evergladesgrc.org.
Click under “Policies” then click under “Awards
Policy.” Board
Member Heidi Miller wants all of last year’s key award winners
to have their perpetual trophies back to her by November
1, 2007.
Treasurer Michele
Panetta will be tabulating the results this year and wants
applications turned into her also by November
1, 2007. The awards year runs from November 16th of the
previous year through November 15 of the current year so if you
anticipate having any points that accrue between the 1st
and the 15th, please coordinate with Michele.
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BREVARD COUNTY DOG TRAINING CLUB OBEDIENCE AND RALLY MATCH
AKC EVENT # 2007175603 –
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 2007 Judging
starts at 9:30 AM
Fox Lake Park, Titusville, FL, Match Secretary: Debbie
Brabson, (321) 632-2593, E-mail: dbrabson@cfl.rr.com.
Judges and their assignment subject to change without
notice.
OBEDIENCE:
Barbara Davis and Marilyn Hulme; Obedience Classes offered: Pre-Novice,
Novice, Open, and Utility.
RALLY:
Ann Holder and Deborah Busch; Rally Classes offered: Novice, Advanced,
& Excellent.
No Dog with a CDX title may compete in any regular
obedience class, except utility. Dogs with a UD title may compete in any
regular open or utility class, but may not compete for any awards or
prizes in those classes. No dogs under 6 months of age may compete.
Directions: Take I-95 to SR50 (or just SR50 if coming from
Orlando). Head East on SR50. Turn left on to 405 (large intersection
near McDonalds) and head north. Go to the second light on 405 (Fox Lake
Road) and turn left. Head due west on Fox Lake Road and it will go
straight to the Park.
Fees are the same for both Obedience and Rally. Pre-Entry:
$7.00 (1st entry), $5.00 (2nd entry) SAME DOG!!! Pre-Entries will not be
accepted any later than Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at the home of the
Match Secretary. Day of Match: $9.00 per entry; Day of Entry Sign in
from 8am to 9:00 am. NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS TIME! Match Judging to start
at 9:30 AM
Mail Entries to: Debbie Brabson, Match Secretary, 3838
Sterling St., Cocoa, Fl. 32926; Make Checks payable to: BCDTC.
Drinks will be sold by the Brevard County Dog Training
Club. There will be no food available!!!!
AWARDS:
Ribbons, 1st through 4th place, will be awarded in all
classes. Class prizes will be awarded in the ring by the judge at the
end of the class. Certificates will be presented to all who obtain
qualifying scores.
Pre-entry Fees:
1st entry per dog ($7.00) __________
2nd entry same dog ($5.00) __________
Total: ___________
Class:
Obedience:
Pre-Novice: _____ Novice: ____
Open: ______ Utility: ______
Rally:
Novice: _____ Advanced: ______ Excellent: ___
Obedience or Rally Jump Heights: __________________
AKC Number:
Sex:
Date of Birth:
Dog’s Name:
Owner’s Name:
Owner’s Address:
Owner’s Phone Number:
Owner’s Email Address:
For additional dogs copy sheet or use a blank sheet of
paper and indicate the information above.
I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I
am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have
entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we)
agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club
in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and
regulations appearing in the premium list for this event. I (we) certify
and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other
dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing
representation and agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves)
in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all
provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in
accord with them.
SIGNATURE and DATE of owner or his agent duly authorized to
make this entry.
Brevard Kennel Club, Inc. AKC Sanctioned B Match Sunday,
October 21, 2007
Foxlake Park, 4400 Foxlake Rd, Titusville, Fl. 32796
Match Secretary: Carolyn Paulson, 321 632-9165, E-Mail cpaulson1@cfl.rr.com.
Judges
and their assignment subject to change without notice.
Toy Breeds and Toy Group, Sporting Breeds and Sporting Group and Best Jr. Puppy
in Match: Phyllis
Hofstetler, 11470 SE 73rd St., Belleview, Fl 34420
Hound Breeds and Hound Group, Terrie Breeds and Terrier
Group and Best Senior Puppy in Match: Mary Lou Stumpff, 870 Cheyenne
Drive, St Cloud, Fl 34771
Herding Breeds and Herding Group, Junior Showmanship and
Rare Breeds and Best Rare Breed in Match: Katie Souder, 3582 Bryce Street, Cocoa, Fl 32926
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See elsewhere in flyer of listed rare breeds
Non Sporting Breeds and Non Sporting Group, Working Breeds
and Working Group and Best Adult in Match: Linda Sciacca-Tilka, 14091 N.
Bayshore Drive, Maderia Beach, Fl 33708
Directions to Match: From I95 exit at Hwy 50 east to SR 405
north (left);
Turn west (left) on Foxlake Rd. Foxlake Rd. dead ends to
Foxlake Park. From US 1: Take Hwy 50 west. Turn north on 405 to Foxlake
Rd. Turn west (left). Foxlake Rd. dead ends to Foxlake Park.
THERE WILL BE NO FOOD
AVAILABLE!!! BKC WILL HAVE
SOFT DRINKS AND WATER FOR SALE
CANINE
GOOD CITIZEN TEST:
CGC testing will be done from 11 am until 2 pm, a fee of $5
will be charged. You must have proof of current county license and
rabies shot with you. Judge: Edna Corney, Cocoa, Fl.
AWARDS: CONFORMATION: TROPHIES & ROSETTES for the Best in Match
Junior Puppy, Senior Puppy, Adult, Rare Breed. ROSETTES for 1st through
4th in each group. RIBBONS for 1st through 4th in all classes.
JUNIOR HANDLING: Trophy for Best Junior. Ribbons 1st
through 4th in all classes.
* Rare breed classes offered: Hound – Peruvian Inca
Orchid, Working – Cane Corso, Chinook, Terrier – Rat Terrier,
Non-Sporting – Xoloitzcuintli, Coton de Tuleur, Herding – Catahoula
Leopard Dog, Other – Silken Windhound
CLASSES:
CONFORMATION:
3-6 month Junior Puppy; 6-9 and 9-12 Senior Puppy and Adult
All breed classes will be divided by sex. No dogs with
taped ears allowed. Dogs with one major allowed. Poodles must be in AKC
show clip. Professional Handlers may only show dogs owned by themselves
or their immediate family.
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: Novice Junior (8-12); Novice Senior (13-17); Open Junior
(8-12); Open Senior (13-17); JUDGING Jr.Showmanship will start at 12
noon.
Conformation will begin immediately after Jr. Showmanship
FEES: Pre-entry, $8. Day of Match, $10. Additional entry of
same dog, $4. Junior Showmanship $4. PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE ON Wednesday,
October 17, 2007. AT THE HOME OF THE MATCH SECRETARY. Day of match
entries taken from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for Conformation. NO ENTRIES WILL
BE TAKEN AFTER THIS TIME!
Make checks payable to: BREVARD KENNEL CLUB, INC.; Mail entries to: Carolyn Paulson, Match Secretary, 4420 Peppertree Street, Cocoa, Fl 32926, (321) 632-9165,