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Volume 13 Issue 1 January 2013

HOWLER Official Publication of the Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club

Welcome 1

Meetings and Dates 2

December Minutes 3

Minutes continued 4

2012 A Year in

Review 5

2012 Delegate’s

Report 6

Delegate Report

Continued 7

News and Brags 8

Contact CMKC

Information 9

IN THIS ISSUE

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DOG SHOW DATES Cambridge MN Kennel Club Board of Directors

Effective May 8, 2012

President: Tim Bergeron Email: toplinekennels@msn.com

Vice President: Gretchen Hofheins-Wackerfuss

Email: MnPin@aol.com

Secretary: Theresa Goiffon Email: Theresaagoiffon@msn.com

Treasurer: Cheryl Zaic Email: Zaic@juno.com

Director Darvin Bethke

Director Michelle Gainsley Director Wayne Harmon

Director Glen Kothe Director Carol Wirkkunen

Please plan to attend the following club meetings. Your participation is needed. Unless otherwise noted Board and membership meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. via telephone conference call. Dial 1-712-432-3100 and when asked for your access (Bridge) code press 351012. For further information about joining the conference calls phone Nancy Bergeron toplinekennels@msn.com

2013 January 14 Monthly Meeting February 12 Monthly Meeting March 12 Monthly Meeting April 6 and 7 Spring Obedience April 9 Monthly Meeting May 14 Monthly Meeting June 20-23 The Cluster (meeting TBD) July 9 Monthly Meeting August 13 Monthly Meeting September 10 Monthly Meeting October 8 Monthly Meeting November 12 Monthly Meeting December Holiday party. TBD– Meeting at that time.

Please put these dates on your calendar.

Visit our website:www.CMKC.org

For current show information click

here!

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Barbara Ciresi Elected to membership January 10, 2012

Cambridge MN Kennel Club General Membership Meeting, held at Christmas Party, Running Aces

December 2, 2012

The meeting was called to order by President Tim Bergeron at 12:40. In attendance: Tim Bergeron, Nancy Bergeron, Wayne Harmon, Carol Wirkkunen, Roger Wirkkunen, Don Clariette, Kare Anderson, Michelle Gainsley, Joel Gainsley, Arlon Schroeder, Sharon Schroeder, Linda Cunnen, Diane Raccett, Lisa Schroeder, Cheryl Zitto, Glen Kothe, Donna Erickson, Theresa Goiffon, Dan Kocher, Kathy Kocher, Eileen Bowen, Grant King, Brana Bergeron, John Hofheins, Mack Wackerfuss, Gretchen Hofheins Wakerfuss, Annette Bujold. President’s Report: In light of Cheryl Zaic’s illness, Tim Bergeron will be temporarily filling the Treasurer’s role. Secretary: no report Treasurer: no report Delegate Report: AKC is trying to establish themselves with a Delegate body, asking for more input from the Delegates, with includes Veterinarian outreach in teaching hospitals. Encouraging participation in having clubs talk to students prior to gradua-tion. We are doing well as a club. We have an active and large membership, diverse members, variety of breeds and people of different ages. AKC is doing something new with regard to Therapy dogs. A program is being designed where people can easily get a therapy dog title. Something great we can do in the dog world. Getting back into schools, volunteer at libraries, etc. We have done this in the past, will look into it again. An organized activity as these should be covered under the CKMC insurance. The biggest item is switching from 4 meetings to 3 meetings a year. Old Business: Spring Obedience: Trial dates will be April 6 and 7, 2013. Judges Hired, waiting for AKC approval. We need workers. June Conformation: dates for the June cluster shows are 20-23. Concurrent shows include dobes, chow and weims. Specialties include min pin, shar-peis and poodles. Supported entries include tollers and newfs. Police officer to be there for a demonstration. We donated $5,000 for training and equipment for this police and dog. Agility: Glen would like next year a 3 day show in Vadnais Heights to hold 2 rings instead of 1. We will ask permission from Land ‘O Lakes to participate. Sharon Anderson will provide us with the dates available that do not conflict with any other show. We have a waiting list now for agility, which is in high demand. New Business: AKC delegate requesting a member to be on a committee for Rally, Agility and Obedience to help on a email list to make suggestions, etc.

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Annette has volunteered for the AKC position. Our annual banquette will be held at the same location. The meals were great and it was well attended. We need to appoint a committee for the Sportsmanship Award. Committee Volunteers: Roger Wirkkunen Mark Wackerfuss Nominating Committee: Carol Wirkkunen Mark Wackerfuss Kathy Kocher Vote to be held before 04-01-12 Meeting Adjourned 1:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Theresa A. Goiffon Secretary

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Barbara Ciresi Elected to membership January 10, 2012

2012 A Year in Review By: Wayne Harmon The year in review has its highlights and lowlights. The passing of Peggy O’Hare has left a large hole in our hearts and a time to reflect on how much she did for the club. She was always there to take on one more job, always willing to serve for the betterment of purebred dogs. She filled many roles in our club and she was always willing to do more. She quietly did her job and did it well. The last major function she participated in was the first of our spring obedience trials. She was instrumental in pushing the club towards this new event and worked tirelessly on making sure all of the paperwork was in order. The spring obedience trial went well with a not so good weekend. At least it will not happen often that the trial will be on a holiday weekend. The fall obedience trial was also a success and many of the club members were able to participate and share time with the club members. Agility was also a new event for the club and it went excep-tionally well. With the expansion of events we were also able to add many new members and I hope they stay involved in the club and are able to meet the many members in the dif-ferent events. If all goes well we will be able to add a second agility weekend which will continue to serve the members of our club as well as the dog world in the area. The conformation show in June also provided an arena for many of our members to participate by showing, stewarding or helping out in one of the many committee work needs. Take the Lead match and reserved grooming continues to fund needs for the greater dog world. It is a great organiza-tion in which we are able to contribute. Continued coopera-tion with the Anoka County Minnesota Kennel Club helps to make this a premier Minnesota event. The sanctioned match was also well attended and the addi-tion of the police dog demonstration was well received. Food continues to be a factor in keeping us together as a wonder-ful meal was served. The Annual Banquet and Holiday Brunch were well attended and appreciated by the many members that were able to attend. Donations were made to the Isanti County 4-H dog project

for equipment, the spay/neuter fund for East Central Minne-sota Veterinarians. A large donation was made to the Isanti Sheriff police dog training and equipment. Each of the pro-jects serves Cambridge and the surrounding area well. Many members have stepped up to serve on committees and we probably have the largest number of active mem-bers participating then we have had for a while. There are too many individuals to mention but each of the contribu-tions is appreciated. We are an active club in which we should be proud of. Projects in the works for education in the schools and youth groups are in the works. Therapy dog recognition needs to be improved. Many individuals are participating in a variety of events that also are helping the dog world. Many wishes for a 2013 that is filled with success.

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December 2012 Delegate Committee Reports

All-Breed Committee

Event Plans - a plan for reserved/non-reserved grooming must be submitted with show application Companion Events e-list – A performance e-list has been set up and all clubs, member and non-member are re-quested to consider one or two individuals to sign up to share ideas on increasing entries for rally and obedience trials. Contact Maureen Setter to be added. Online Library Resource – a request for clubs to submit ini-tiatives and programs that have been successful. A downloadable form is available and will be added after re-viewed by the sub-committee. The disaster preparedness power point is already on the site. It is available on the club resources tab. Opt-in program – 900,000 e-mails have been sent to re-cently registered dogs. 963 clubs have signed up to be listed and clubs within the geographical area of the regis-trant will be listed to them. The program is open to member and non-member clubs. Local breed clubs and the parent club information is also included in the e-mails. Owner-Handler Series – rules need to be clarified, eligibility issues continue to arise. Very knowledgeable stewards needed to make the series work as they are the only one’s that know who is eligible. Club Territory presentation given by Mike Leoisis The present system was put in place in 1909 with 64 mem-ber clubs. The design was to protect clubs from having other clubs take over each others area. There are now 5100 clubs. There is a reluctance for a club to give up territory to a new club. Show Cancellation sub-committee – There is a show cancel-lation insurance, Showstoppers, that does cover financial event loss. KC of Philadelphia insures gate. Committee con-tinues to meet. Reduction of Delegate Meetings – There is a discussion to reduce meetings from 4 to 3. Additional time for committee meetings would be added to two of the dates. Proposed meetings in Apr-Aug- Dec. Present meetings are in Mar-Jun-Sept-Dec Security Dog Breeding Program – the U of Penn security dog breeding program at Lakeland AFB TX has been rec-

ommended for closure. This program has bred 500 superior rated “super dogs” for the TSA. It is suggested to contact your federal legislators and ask for a hearing before this pro-gram is closed. The program is funded by a $2 million re-search grant. Added info from a conversation: TAD/SAW Train a Dog/Save a Warrior is a program Cathy Rubens has information regarding.

Dog Show Rules Committee

Ch 4 Sec 2 - Discussion regarding changing language re-garding adding electronic premium lists from five weeks to four from the closing date. First class would continue to be mailed at five weeks. Ch 14 Sec 2 – discussion of no company logo, badges or kennel club jackets for judges. The rule for exhibitors should be extended to include judges.

Forum A three minute speech was given by the candidates for the Board that will be voted on in March. The names included: Tom Davies, Judy Daniels, Lee Arnold, Gail LeBarge*, Alan Kalter*, Harvery Whitney*, Carl Ashby*. The asterisk de-notes those nominated by the nominating committee with the others nominated by members of the delegate body.

Best Friends, DVD, Dog Listener DVD, Dr. Seuss are rec-

ommended by the Canine ambassador program. It is re-

quested that clubs and individuals donate these to schools

and vet offices.

Delegate Meeting

New delegate introductions New club vote: Salisbury NC KC Chairman Report – Alan Kalter -discussion of the Breeder’s Workshop that would be held in conjunction with the Eu-kanuaba National. President Report – Thanked John Lyons for his 8 years of service as CEEFO, AKC Humane Fund- ACE Awards, $200,000 donated with 39% given to parent clubs, 15% women’s shelter (to support those tht will allow pets), 24% ACE awards, 16% scholarships – 5 $10,000 each. 54% of donations came from individuals and 38% clubs. Sandy Fund - $95,000 to date with 44 tons of dog food delivered to Yankee Stadium immediately.

Read: reduce delegate meetings from 4 to 3 ( two year

trial/2015-2017)

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Delegate Report Continued: AKC Canine Health Foundation – Lee Arnold- new public service announcement was previewed with the voice of Crystal Gayle promoting the funding of pets in women’s shelters. Meet the Breeds NYC – 35,000 visitors and 163 breeds rep-resented Darrell Hendricks is hired for CEO Outstanding Sportsmanship – Mary Dukes Read: add canine health to the mission statement Read: eligibility for agility clubs to become member clubs, 80 agility clubs will be eligible with 55 the first year Financial Report – Peter Farnsworth CFO Revenue 4,500,000 Exp 4,300,000 Net Profit 200,000 Inv gain 500,000 Net Income 700,000 Year to Date 2,200,000 profit Net Income 8,800,000 Investment Balance 76,000,000 (30,000,000 for reserve operating expenses, 30,000,0000 funding benefit/pensions Introduction of new Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Operating Officer-Companion Events AKC PAC Carl Ashby 96,000 raised, PAC total 38,848 Ca-nine Legal 52,116, 80,000 donated to 80 different candi-dates with 70% elected, funding went to 25 states Comments from the floor: Increase member club dues from $25 to $100 Add breed specific legislation to a committee status

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January 3, 4 and 5th, at the Palm Springs AKC Shows, including the Australian Terrier National Specialty with over 80 Australian Terrier’s represented, Dunham Lake Australian Terriers is please to share our exciting wins! Best of Opposite all 3 days including our National Specialty: Int’l AKC Gch. Dunham Lake Touched by an Angel “Gabby” bred/owned/handled by 14 year old Ellie Goiffon. Best of Winner’s and Winner’s Dog at the National Specialty, Int’l Ch. Dunham Lake Unanimous Decision “Jake” bred/owned/handled by Lydia Goiffon Best of Winner’s and Winner’s Bitch, Dunham Lake Take a Bow “Reba” bred/owned/handled by Ellie Goiffon Select Winner’s Dog, all 3 days, Gch. Dunham Lake Scoutmaster “Scout” co-owned by: Tim and Jane Steinmetz/Theresa Goiffon, shown by handler: Jackie Johnson Thank you to Judge Jon Cole, Judge, Clay Coady, and Judge Kathleen Ferris It was quite a weekend! Jake (above) Gabby (above) Scout (right)

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Please submit your news to Theresa Goiffon at

theresaagoiffon@msn.com by the 25th of each month.

Thank you!

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