Release Date 01-24-15

The Lancaster Kennel Club

- Newsletter -

President's Message:

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I wish each of you a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. As we start the new year, we have several of our most important events – the CELTIC CLASSIC DOG SHOWS and our RED ROSE CLASSIC. Cindy Erb-Starkey, our Volunteer Coordinator, has sent a message out asking for volunteers for the Celtic and she will soon be looking for volunteers for the Red Rose. Her immediate needs for the Celtic Classic are five volunteers each day in the Expo building and 12 volunteers for each of the Obedience days of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you can help, please contact Cindy directly at cjestarkey@msn.com or 717.938.9912.

Our next membership meeting is Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in the Community Room at Park City Center. While there is no special program for this meeting, we have arranged for Dr. Judith Shoemaker to speak at our April 8, 2015 meeting. Dr. Shoemaker is a holistic veterinarian doing acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathic, cold laser, and more. Her practice is located in southern Lancaster County and her website is: http://www.alwayshelpfulverterinaryservices.com. She will speak about keeping gait correct by keeping nails short and will take audience questions on other things. The Board of Director’s has officially appointed Richard and Susan Powell as co-chairs for the 2016 Celtic Classic Dog Show; Deb Bush and Mary Hartman as co-chairs of the 2015 Red Rose Classic; Dave Martin, publicity chair; Deb Eckert, chair of Shop for a Cause; Debbie Radanovic as Picnic Committee chair and RDOD chair; and Mary Lou Strayer as chair of the 2015 LKC Agility Trial. If you would like to be involved in any of these events, please contact the event chair to volunteer. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming meetings and events.

Ann B.

Treasurer's Report: - The Treasurer reports will continue to be in the Members Only area.

A full listing of show events can be found at:

1. AKC http://www.akc.org/events/search/index.cfm

2. Rau Dog Shows http://www.raudogshows.com

3. MBF http://www.infodog.com

Editor’s Message:

Thanks to each of you for your submissions and thoughts for last year’s LKC Newsletter. We ended the year with an incredible Christmas Banquet where the laughter was non-stop, especially during our “gift-exchange” game. A special thanks to each of you at my table … Mary Lou, Candace, Kim, Bill, and Dale … it was surely one we’ll all remember !! J Wishing each of you a healthy, productive 2015 ! We are all excitedly looking forward to our upcoming 2015 Celtic Classic Dog Show. Please note the updated contact information for our 2016 Celtic Classic Co-chairs, Richard and Sue Powell, below. Please remember to send me interesting articles you feel your fellow club members might enjoy, show brags, or any suggestions for our upcoming LKC Newsletter Issues (BBrun98819@aol.com). Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming 2015 events !

Barry Brunner

Richard and Sue Powell / 717-367-7082 / pnymdws@aol.com

Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.

General Membership Meeting, October 8, 2014

Lancaster Liederkranz, Manheim, PA

1. Meeting called to order by President Ann Byrne at 7:05 pm.

a. Members Present: President Ann Byrne, Secretary Gail Hillard, Sue Barrett-Bullitt, Jim Bullitt, Deb Bush, Pete Byrne, Deb Eckert, Mary Hartman, April Senseney, Penny Sleeth, Mary Lou Strayer.

b. Guests: Elizabeth Carney, VMD and Rob Lauver.

2. Secretary: Gail Hillard

a. As there was no quorum present, the minutes of the August General Membership Meeting will be approved in December.

b. No correspondence.

3. Treasurer: Sue Barrett-Bullitt, Acting Treasurer

a. Total treasury currently stands at $101,737.09.

b. Penny Sleeth asked if the Match Show broke even this year.

c. The October Financial Report will be approved in December.

4. AKC Delegate: Carolyn Vack

a. Carolyn presented a report on the September Delegate’s Meeting. She asked members to review the obedience changes and get back to her with comments.

5. Committee & Events Reports:

a. Celtic Classic: Purina will sponsor the shows this year for $9,000.00. The entry fee has been raised $1.00 to $31.00.

b. RDOD: It was a wonderful day with a great turn-out and everyone has fun!

c. Match Show: The day was very hot and perhaps we could move to more shady section of the park.

d. Agility Trials: The trials netted a profit of $3,000.00. Currently, it is very hard to completely fill trials due to the large number of such events.

6. There being not other reports to be made, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.

Following the meeting Dr. Carney and Mr. Lauver presented an excellent program on “Peaceful Pet Passage” and the services they offer.

Respectfully submitted, Gail Hillard, Secretary

Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.

General Membership Meeting, December 13, 2014

Conestoga Country Club, Lancaster, PA

1. Meeting Called to order by President Ann Byrne at 8:17 pm.

a. Members present: LuAnn Bicevskis, Candace Boyd, Robert Brenner, Barry Brunner, Jim & Sue Bullitt, Ann & Pete Byrne, Amy Dieter, Deb Eckert, Bernie Ferry, Kim Hackman, Cheryle & Mike Hansberry, Diane Hawthorne, Billee Herdwig, Kim Hess, Gail Hillard, Dave & Rachel Martin, Al & Patti Means, Richard & Suzanne Powell, Dan & Marsha Quinn, Deb Radanovic, Tammy Rottmund, April Senseney, Susan Shirk, Karen Simpson, Marc & Penny Sleeth, MaryLou Strayer, Kim & Eric Steinman, Carolyn Vack.

b. Many guests, spouses and friends of members, were introduced.

2. Secretary: Gail Hillard

a. Minutes of the August 3, 2014 General Membership meeting were approved as presented on a motion by Deb Eckert, seconded by Sue Barrett-Bullitt.

b. As there was no quorum at the October 3, 2014 meeting, there will be unofficial notes presented to the Board.

c. Correspondence consisted of several requests for donations and suggestions for fund-raising. The Board will consider these.

3. Treasurer:

a. The financial report presented in August was approved on a motion by LuAnn Bicevskis, seconded by Barry Brunner.

4. Committees & Events:

a. Celtic Classic: Premium List is together and all preparations are up-to-date.

(1) In response to the President’s carefully and thoughtfully crafted letter about the future of our participation in the Celtic Classic, the members voted, with the following results:

36 members voted with 33 in favor of continuing participation and 3 were against it.

(2) Tammy Rottmund, the current Celtic Classic chairman, then announced that Richard and Suzanne Powell will be assisting her in 2015 and taking over the chairmanship in 2016. The Club members expressed their appreciation to the Powells for being willing to take on this job.

b. Shop For A Cause: Deb Eckert reported that this event will be in late April. More info later.

5. New Membership: On a motion by Candace Boyd, seconded by Barry Brunner, Andrea Shaffer was elected to membership unanimously.

6. There being no other business for the Club to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm on a motion by Bernie Ferry, seconded by Tammy Rottmund.

Respectfully submitted, Gail Hillard, Secretary

The Canine Behavior Management Team

presents

“Dog Training at the Dome”

Canine Country Club

888 N. Penryn Rd.

Manheim, PA 17545

For information and to reserve your space, please call Kay Ames 717-201-3401 or Sharon Baublitz 717-368-4487.

Classes begin on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2015 and run for six weeks.

6:30 Puppy/Beginner - dogs 3 months to 1 year old - $105.00

7:00 Just Fun - dogs who have attended obedience classes - $98.00

7:30 Conformation Handling - all levels of experience - $90.00

8:00 Conformation Problem Solving - 15 minute private sessions

Please pre-register for these sessions - $10.00

Instructors for Wednesday evening classes are Sharon Baublitz and Kaye Ames.

Sunday afternoon classes begin April 19, 2015 and run for six weeks.

1:30 - “Sniff it out” - This class is all about developing your dog’s natural scenting ability by using their desire to hunt. Each dog will work one at a time, sniffing out treats using different types of objects, containers and vehicles. This will be done on leash and off leash. Your dog will have fun, build confidence and burns lost of mental and physical energy. Open to all ages for canines. Cost $105.00 Instructors - Deb Radanovic and Diane Hawthorne

2:30 - Who is walking who? - Get ready for spring walking with your dog. Loose leash walking has it’s challenges, whether it be a squirrel, a cat, kids playing and more. Through training games, this class will provide you with tools to deal with these distractions. Walking politely on leash will become more manageable. Cost $105.00 Instructors - Deb Radanovic and Diane Hawthorne

3:30 - Dogs and Music - Believe it or not, dogs do enjoy music and moving to the beat. In this class, walking, jumping, twisting and weaving are all executed in a fun manner to the music. If you enjoy music, this is the class for you and your dog. Cost $105.00 Instructors - Kaye Ames and Sharon Baublitz

Our goal is to enrich your relationship with your dog through the use of fun and games.

A Perspective of Junior Showmanship

**** Authored by Joy Ellwanger ****

Many of us go to a dog show to show our own dog or have a professional handler show the dog in the conformation ring. This past year, I drove to many shows to watch my dog in the ring under the hands of a Junior handler. Junior Showmanship is a competition among our young people where they are judged on their handling skills and the presentation of their dog.

The Junior ring is one of the best places to learn about presenting a dog in the ring. Various breeds are combined into one ring; dogs of all shape and sizes. Many of these Juniors have learned how to groom their dog and are responsible for the bathing and trimming of their dog. These kids are true competitors and most are eager to handle a dog.

As a spectator at the 2014 Eukanuba show. I observed the top performers from across the country. Every one of the 124 exhibitors deserved to be in that ring. They were phenomenal handlers; very serious and determined to do their best! I saw their dedication, commitment and bonding that these Juniors have toward their dogs.

These children and teenagers are our future to the sport of dog showing. Whether it be conformation or performance (agility, obedience, rally, barn hunt, etc.), we, as dog show enthusiasts, MUST support them. As a kennel club, we should offer significant awards or prizes for them at our events. Some kennel clubs have offered computers, lap tops, monetary scholarships, and $100.00 gift cards. When there is a cluster of shows, sometimes a BEST JUNIOR in CLUSTER is awarded where the Best Junior from each day of the cluster compete on the final day. I think we would see an increase in our Junior entries if the Lancaster Kennel Club and also York and Delaware County would offer such prizes. The Celtic Classic would be a prime show to offer Best Junior of the Celtic.

Let’s support our Juniors as they are the future to our sport!

VETERINARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION _______

The Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc. is offering a $4,000.00 scholarship to a veterinary student. Applicants should realize that being awarded a scholarship in any given year does not guarantee that they will receive a scholarship in any subsequent year.

The scholarship is intended for a student who anticipates a career working with small animals. The eligible candidate will be selected from the following, in order of priority:

1. Immediate family of a LKC member

2. Lancaster County resident

3. A resident of the adjoining counties of York, Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks, and Chester.

Completed applications should be returned in time to be received by the Scholarship Committee on or before March 14, 2015. Please send to:

Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.

C/O Joy Ellwanger, CVT

437 S. Plum Street

Mount Joy, PA 17552

e-mail: adare437@comcast.net

OR jle9@psu.edu

Name: ___________________________________________________________

School Address: _________________________________________________

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School Telephone Number: ______________________________________

Permanent Address: _____________________________________________

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Permanent Telephone Number: _________________________________

Date of Birth: ___________________________________________________

U of P Matriculation Date: ______________________________________

Expected Date of Graduation: ___________________________________

Grade Point Ave: ____________________Class Rank: _______________

Courses taken relating to small animal practice: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Undergraduate Studies

College or University: ___________________________________________

Graduation Date: __________________Degree Taken: ______________

Major/Minor: ____________________________________________________

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Grade Point Ave: _________________ Class Rank: __________________

Activities or Relevant Academic History:________________________

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Employment Experience: _______________________________________

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In what area of small animal practice do you intend to engage?

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Interests/Hobbies: ______________________________________________

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If there is any additional information which you wish to share with the Scholarship Committee, please enclose in an essay.

Date: _____________ Signature: __________________________________

STUDENT ID NUMBER: ________________________________________

Recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee

and

The Board of Directors of the Lancaster Kennel Club.

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc. is offering a $1,500.00 scholarship to two (2) veterinary technician students who will be returning for the third term of the 2015 academic year. Applicants should realize that being awarded a scholarship in any given year does not guarantee that they will receive a scholarship in any subsequent year.

The scholarship is intended for students who anticipate a career working with small animals (particularly dogs). The eligible candidate will be selected from the following, in order of priority:

4. Immediate family of a LKC member

5. Lancaster County resident

6. A resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

7. Must be a registered student at one of the following colleges:

a) Wilson College

b) Harcum College

c) Manor College

d) Lehigh Carbon & Northampton Community College

e) Johnson College

f) YTI Career Institute

Completed applications should be returned in time to be received by the Scholarship Committee on or before March 14, 2015. Please send to:

Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.

C/O Joy Ellwanger, CVT

437 S. Plum Street Mount Joy, PA 17552

e-mail: adare437@comcast.net OR jle9@psu.edu

VET TECH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

NAME: _________________________________________________________________

College Attending: __________________________________________________________________

School Address: __________________________________________________________________

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School Telephone Number: ______________________________________

Applicant’s Permanent Address: ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Telephone Number: ________________________________

Date of Birth: ________________________________________________

Date of Enrollment: _________________________________________

Date of Anticipated Graduation: _____________________________

Grade Point Average: ______________Class Ranking: _____________

Courses taken relating to small animal practice: __________________________________________________________________

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Other Academic Programs involvement (Such as prior post- high school programs/activities): __________________________________________________________________

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Employment Experience or any other prior veterinary-related experiences:

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Activities, Interests, and Hobbies ______________________________________

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Please include a brief essay on why you wish to become a Veterinary Technician and work with small animals. If there is any additional information which you wish to have the Scholarship Committee consider, please enclose in the form of a letter or essay.

DATE _________________

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:____________________________________________

STUDENT ID NUMBER: _______________________________________________

Recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee

and

The Board of Directors of the Lancaster Kennel Club.

********** BRAGS AND WAGS **********

Barynuk Siberians is proud to announce their newest additions, the “Scandalous Litter”, (Mellie, Abby, Fitz, Abby).

Barcole Standard Poodle is proud to announce 

“DaVinci”   is now Ch. Barcole Rock Me Amadeus,  at just 20 1/2 months.  He will be coming home soon to grow more coat before starting his specials career.  

While he grows coat look for his 1/2 sister, “Dahlia” to be making her debut in full cord like their sire, “Parker” GRCh. Ch. Magic Castle’s Gamekeeper at Saphire

DaVinci

************ ONE FINAL NOTE ************

One of our members thought their sentiments might just be shared by many of you ! :-)