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SPOT NEWS IS PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY FOR CDC MEMBERS AND WELCOMES SIGNED LETTERS &
ADVERTISING. The opinions expressed within do not necessarily
reflect the views of the CDC or its officers.
SPOT NEWS DEADLINE 15TH OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING THE MEETING
Send to: SPOT NEWS C/O Susan Olsen 1433 W. Touhy Av Unit B Chicago, IL 60626
[email protected] [email protected]
July 13, 2013 General Membership at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting at 6:45 p.m.
1975 Cornell - Melrose Park, IL
PRESIDENT – Tom Kaiser [email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENt – Meg Hennessey TREASURER – Michael Hennessey
SECRETARY - Irene Jinks DIRECTOR EMERITA - Norma Baley
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Kristine Benoit Kristine Carlsson Karen Dean Marie Kaiser Karen Naess-Wineland Gail Meyers
June - July 2013 CHICAGOLAND DALMATIAN CLUB VOLUME 61 NO. 4 EST. 1953
President’s Message Page 2
Did You Know? Page 3
Minutes Page 4
Barn Hunt Page 6
Ice Cream Social Page 10
Pedigree Book Page 11
Barn Hunt is not just for Terriers!
Dear CDC members,
Our 2013 CDC Specialties are almost here. The is your LAST CALL, our closing date is Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00 noon (EDT). Premiums for our shows are available at our club’s website- www.chicagodals.org and entries can be submitted to Roy Jones via fax or online at http://www.royjonesdogshows.com/. Please get your entries in NOW for our shows.
Mark your calendars for Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The Wheaton Kennel Club will be holding their All Breed shows on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 and we will be having a Supported entry both days. Judges for our Specialty shows will be – Friday, Sweeps Cathy Pagurski; Conformation –Norm Patton; Saturday, Sweeps – Dr. Kathy Aycock and Conformation – Cheryl Steinmetz.
After entries close, the Judging program will be posted on our web site. Also, we are again asking for trophy donations. Sponsorships are available for BOW/BOS - $45.00, Winners Dog or Bitch - $35.00, Winners Dog or Bitch - $35.00 and for Dog or Bitch Classes for 6-9, 9-12, 12-18; Novice; Amateur-Owner-Handler; Bred By Exhibitor; American Bred; Open Black; Open Liver; Veteran 7-10yrs; Veteran 10yrs and over; Stud Dog; Brood Bitch and Brace. Sponsorships made by May 24 will be listed in the Show catalog. Please contact Trophy Chair Lisa Wageman at [email protected] for more info.
We will again be having a Pot-Luck at our Friday specialty, with CDC providing sandwiches, pop and snacks. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring a snack or dessert for all to share. We will also be raffling off a special CDC Chicago themed basket at our Specialties on Friday and Saturday. Matt Wineland is our Raffle Chair and is collecting items for the CDC Specialty baskets. If you have a 'Chicago' items that you would like to donate, please contact Matt at [email protected]. 2013 marks the return of the Chicagoland Dalmatian Pedigree Book. Our Pedigree book is published every 3 years and has been a tradition for our Club starting in 1970, with literally thousands of Dalmatians entered in the 14 previous volumes that have been published. The Pedigree Book is a great way to show off your recent Champion, your mulit-titled veteran, or your up and coming puppy. This year’s Pedigree book, in addition to having the traditional hard covered bound edition, also features a DVD and a video section where you can load videos of your entry. The deadline for entries is July 1. Please see the ad in this month’s Spot News for more details or visit our Club website - http://www.chicagodals.org/pb2013 . Many thanks to Meg Hennessey, Marie Kaiser and Laura Kiedaisch for all their planning and hard work on our 2013 Pedigree book. At our May meeting, we continued our discussion on holding and Obedience Trial and we have decided to go forward with an Obedience Trial in January 2014. Dates and more info will be coming at our July meeting and in future Spot News. The Chicagoland Dalmatian Club extends condolences to Laura Lightholder and family on the death of her mother Germaine ‘Geri’ Lightholder. Geri along with her late husband Joe, joined Chicagoland in 1973 and Geri was a very active member throughout her 40 years of membership. Geri will be remembered fondly and missed by all those that knew her from our Club and from her greater Dalmatian family. Our
thoughts and prayers are with her daughter, Laura and the rest of the Lightholder family.
Our next meeting will be on Saturday, July 13 and we feature our Annual Ice Cream Social. The Club will provide the Ice Cream, and we ask that you bring your favorite topping, syrup or special ingredient to share with all. It’s a fun way to beat the heat of the summer. Mark your calendars and plan on attending. Regards, Tom Kaiser
• Gail Meyers Social Committee Report: Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Diana and Bob Skibinski on the loss of Diana’s mother.
• From Kris Benoit: It is with a heavy heart I share with the Dalmatian community the passing of Geri Lightholder. Geri, Joe and Laura have been close friends since John and I arrived on the Dal scene more than 25 years ago. They bred and exhibited Dalmatians under the Chaucer prefix since the 70s and Geri was the Breeder Contact person for Chicagoland and DCA for many many years. I'm sure many remember her at the DCA National Trophy table. She always had time for every new comer and old timer alike. She will be sorely missed by many. A wake will be held at the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave. Oak Forest, IL 60452 (708) 687-2990. Monday, May 20th 3-9, and service to be held starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21st.
• CDC June Specialties in Wheaton on June 8th & 9th closes May 29th!
• CDC Specialty Premium - http://royjonesdogshows.com/PremiumLists/ChicagolandDalmatian/ChicagolandDalmatianClub2013%20email%20web.pdf
• Wheaton Kennel Club Premium - http://royjonesdogshows.com/PremiumLists/Wheaton/WheatonJune2013.pdf
• Many dogs are frightened by fireworks? Be sure to keep your dogs safely inside. Check with your Veterinarian if your dog is extremely reactive. Even the calmest of dogs can have severe reactions. Keep your dog safe!
• Choosing a Vaccination Schedule for Your Dog http://thebark.com/content/choosing-vaccination-schedule-your-dog
CHICAGOLAND DALMATIAN CLUB
May 11, 2013 The regular meeting of the club was opened at 7:05 p.m. by the vice-president, Meg Hennessey. Tom Kaiser, the president, was unable to be present. There were fifteen members in attendance. A quorum was present. There was also a guest attending: Matt Wineland’s mother. Because there had not been a quorum present at the March meeting, the January minutes had not been approved. It was moved and seconded that the minutes of that meeting be approved as printed in the SpotNews; the motion carried. There were no March minutes due to the lack of a quorum. The treasurer, Mike Hennessey, presented his report, indicating that for the first four months of the year income exceeded expenses. This was due primarily to the receipt of dues, trophy donations and “early bird” pedigree book entries. During the period, our annual DCA trophy donation was sent. The report will be filed for audit. The treasurer and Ray Plaza will make arrangements for the audit, as required by club rules. Reports of Committees Fun Match
: Marie Kaiser, the chair, reported that the match, to be held on Saturday, September 14, would be conformation only. Diane Benz and Terry Benz will judge. As we have done before, the club will provide sandwiches and participants will be asked to bring sides and desserts for the supper. We have needed ribbons on hand. Meg Hennessey will file the application.
Ways and Means
: Marie Kaiser reported that the annual ice cream social would be held at the July meeting. The club will supply the ice cream and members are asked to bring toppings and treats.
Pedigree Book
: Marie Kaiser reported that “early bird” entries for the 2013 book have closed. She, Meg Hennessey and Laura Keidaisch will continue to meet to complete the book.
Plaques
: Meg Hennessey reported that only a few plaques have not been distributed; they will be mailed to the recipients.
Website
: Meg Hennessey indicated that the website will be updated.
DCA
: The basket of Chicago/Illinois items contributed by our club brought $115.
2013 Specialty
: Tom Kaiser, chair, sent a report. We have AKC approval for the show, to be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 and Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. On Friday, Cynthia Pagurski will judge sweepstakes and Norman Patton will judge conformation; Saturday judges will be Kathy Aycock for sweepstakes and Cheryl Steinmetz for conformation.
Roy Jones is the show superintendent. The premium has been mailed and is also available on the website.
There will be a potluck on Friday evening, with sandwiches, drinks, chips being supplied by CDC and participants encouraged to bring sides and desserts to share. On Saturday, there will be no food provided; water will be provided. Trophy donations have been requested, and many members have contributed. Gas cards will be given for major prizes on both days and pictures given for Best of Winners and Best of Breed; water bottles will be given for class prizes. There will be a 50/50 raffle each day and a raffle of Chicago/Illinois products donated by CDC. There was discussion of the need for storage space for items that the club wishes to have in a single location or leave overnight. We can reserve booth space at the show, perhaps sharing with another group.
It was moved by Gail Meyers and seconded that CDC rent booth space with the Cavalier Club, sharing the cost. Motion carried.
Fees this year will match those of the Wheaton Kennel Club. It was pointed out, however, that fees for 2014 will need to be increased because of increases in the fees charged by Roy Jones. Social
It was moved by Diana Skibinski and seconded that CDC make its usual donation for the death of a member, designating the contribution toward a headstone for Helen Siegel. The motion carried.
: Gail Meyers reported that long-time CDC member Helen Siegel died; a request had been made for donations for a headstone for Helen.
A thank you was received from Irene Jinks for the “Edible Arrangement” of delicious fruit that she received following her hip replacement surgery. Unfinished Business Obedience Trial
It was moved by Mike Hennessey and seconded that CDC hold a rally/obedience trial in January, 2014. The motion carried.
: Discussion continued on holding an obedience trial and, possibly, an all-breed conformation match in January. We could do this at For Your K9, where we would rent the building and be in charge of the event. There could be separate rally trials, not tied to obedience. The big question is whether the club wishes to do this and, if so, whether we can supply the necessary number of workers for the trial. Dates suggested were January 18-19, 2014. We would need twelve stewards and extra workers for hospitality, trophies, etc.
It was moved by Mike Hennessey and seconded that this be a two-day event. The motion carried.
It was decided by consensus that there would be a 50/50 raffle each day. Marie Kaiser has tentatively agreed to be show secretary for the event. Meg Hennessey will secure judges, making an attempt to get some new people There being no further business to come before the group, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Irene Jinks Secretary
Barn Hunt Is Coming to a Place Near You!
By Brenda Coffield
The exciting new dog sport of Barn Hunt is spreading across the country like wildfire, and our dogs are burning with excitement about another way "to get the rats!" While the sport is for all dogs, our go-to-ground terriers are naturals. Most of us have been going to informal barn hunts for years at dog club events, but Barn Hunt Association founder Robin Nuttall has taken it to a whole new level by developing rules, a sanctioning organization, and a title structure. Her brainchild, Barn Hunt Association LLC, http://barnhunt.com, is an independent organization, but the American Kennel Club has agreed to recognize its titles. Interested event organizers have been holding Fun Tests this past year to flesh out rules and enable organizers to learn the ropes, while affording dogs, handlers, and judges the opportunity to hone their skills. Robin has held Training Clinics and Judges' Seminars throughout the country and at her home base, the Columbia Canine Sports Center in Columbia, MO. Barn Hunt kicks into high gear at the first BHA sanctioned trial in Columbia, MO on April 13-14 where the first titles in the sport are likely to be awarded. In July 2012 I discovered the Barn Hunt Yahoo group, connecting barn hunt enthusiasts as the sport was born. Now almost 400 members strong, the group serves as a clearinghouse for questions and rule interpretations with active oversight and guidance by Robin. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/barnhunt/ The following October Judy and I packed our four border terriers in the car and headed to Columbia, MO for our first experience with a BHA-style Barn Hunt Training Clinic, Judges' Seminar, and Fun Test. We were hooked. The dogs needed NO encouragement to join the fun. The dogs practiced indicating the rat tube with the live rat and distinguishing it from empty tubes and tubes with rat bedding, a critical skill for the successful hunt. In addition to indicating the correct rat tube (or tubes depending on the level), dogs must climb and tunnel, all within the allotted time and at the appropriate skill level for their class, to complete the requisite "elements." Dogs are divided into three height groups: small for 13 inches & under, medium for 13.1-18 inches, and large for over 18 inches.
The people learned and lived the rules, handled their dogs, built courses, and acquired judging and event organizing skills. Course building took place in an enclosed 20' x 20' area, using 25-50 straw bales, boards, and cement blocks.
Top. L to R. Emmy meets the rat. Lil digs out the rat, sporting designer jeans. Middle. L to R. Rory needs no help to complete the climbing element. Gracie accepts her first place prizes for medium dogs from BHA founder, Robin Nuttall. Bottom. Typical Novice course layout.
The rules, http://barnhunt.com/rules/, evolved over the past months, and are now set for the first year of competition. Official titles will be awarded if dogs successfully complete the following requirements at each level:
TITLE TIME/MIN
RAT TUBES (must indicate rats)
CLIMB (all 4 paws off
ground)
TUNNEL NO. LEGS
RATI: Rat Instinct
1:00 3 total: 1 dry, 1 litter no rat, 1 litter and rat
Not required Not required 1
RATN: Novice Barn Hunt
2:00 3 total: 1 dry, 1 litter no rat, 1 litter and rat
Yes. Course not more than 2 bales high.
Yes. Must have at least 1 official tunnel 3' long
3
RATO: Open Barn Hunt
2:30 5 total: 1 dry, 2 litter no rat, 2 litter and rat. Must climb for at least 1 rat tube.
Yes. Course not more than 3 bales high, but at least 1 place 3 bales high.
Yes. Must have at least 1 official tunnel more than 3' long with a turn.
3
RATS: Senior Barn Hunt
3:30 8 total: 1 dry, 3 litter no rat, 4 litter and rat. Must climb for at least 1 rat tube.
Yes. Course should have more than 1 place 3 bales high and may have 4 bales high in 1 place.
Yes. Must have at least 1 official tunnel more than 3' long with 2 turns.
3
RATM: Master Barn Hunt
4:30 10 total: all have litter. 1-5 will have rats, and it will vary at random. If there is more than 1 rat, must climb for at least 1 tube with rat. When the handler feels the dog has completed the search and indicated all rats, the handler should declare the dog is finished to the judge.
Yes. Course should have more than 1 place 3 bales high and may have 4 bales high in 1 place. Noticeably more difficult than the Senior course.
Yes. Must have at least 1 official tunnel more than 3' long with 2 turns and may have more than 2 turns.
5 Under
at least
2 judge
s
RATCh: 10 Master legs after RATM title
15
RATChX: 20 Master legs after RATM title
25
As word of the new sport percolated throughout the dog world, enthusiasts connected and made plans to bring Barn Hunt to their area and their dogs. From a small organizational meeting at Bublitz's Restaurant in Lomira, WI on March 30, plans for
the first BHA sanctioned Wisconsin Barn Hunt were hatched. To support the effort, the Facebook open group "Great Lakes Barn Hunt" was posted, Great Lakes Barn Hunt LLC
was formed, and the website http://greatlakesbh.com was published, but still under construction. The official announcement for the first Wisconsin Barn Hunt will be made through BHA and in these venues. The premium will be posted to greatlakesbh.com.
Judy and I undertook the task of making the rat tubes and procuring the other equipment and supplies necessary to host an event. We both acquired symptoms of a new condition known as "Rat Tube Elbow."
Our group of Wisconsin event organizers decided to hold the first sanctioned trials at Hawkhill Farm in Union Grove, Wisconsin, and we have identified two other sites for future Barn Hunts. If all goes well, the first event will be held on June 8-9, two trials each day, holding out the possibility of a title from a successful weekend. Stay tuned for the official announcement.
L to R. Gail Donaldson,
Becky Heiner, Brenda Coffield.
Wherever you live, keep an eye on the BHA calendar where all official Fun Tests and Trials will be listed, http://barnhunt.com/bha-events/ .
Get in the hunt!
Other Barn Hunt related links. The Barn Hunt Association LLC facebook group with over 1000 members. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barn-Hunt-Association-LLC/298323883555979?fref=ts Join the 550+ subscribers to the BHA site and automatically receive news. Register your dogs so they are eligible to compete in sanctioned events. http://barnhunt.com
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