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Open Letter from the President

Hello & Happy Spring to all!

I am honored to be writing the first words you will read in

our revived ESSCLI Newsletter.

I would like to thank our Newsletter Committee, Gini

Titterton, Karen Markiewicz, Diana Witt Schneider, and

Gail Schuljan for all their efforts to bring you the first

edition. And I also want to thank all of you who provide

current email addresses enabling us to save hundreds of

dollars on printing and postage.

E.S.S.C.L.I., Inc. and its Rescue Program are truly a very

special and unique group, very few, if any, Springer Clubs

in the USA have an active rescue program and the active

Springer rescues in our country are not part of a breed

specific, American Kennel Club recognized dog club. As

president, I am very proud (and hope you all are too) to be

part of a club whose members have such diverse interests

and yet are united by one common interest, their love of

the English Springer Spaniel.

All the best this spring to you and your springer!

Marge Silverthorn

*Please email the Corresponding Secretary, Gail Schuljan

at esscli@optimum.net and let us know if there is a

specific topic you would like covered.

The English Springer Spaniel

Club of Long Island, Inc.

Spring 2013 Newsletter

Inside this Issue

Open Letter from the President ........Page..1

Upcoming Events……………………………………2

We Missed You………………………..…………….2

Winner’s Circle………………………..…………….3

From the Archives…………………..……………..4

Dog Tales ……………………………………………….5

Looking for Springer Pin-Ups…………………..5

Adoptions…………………..…………………..……….6

Passing of a Friend……………………………….8

Club Dues & Donations…………………………9

Websites/Phone #’s …………………..……….10

Call for Volunteers……………………………….13

Children’s Corner…………………………..…….14

Springer Boutique ……………………..……….15

Answers to Puzzle……….………………………15

Dues Notice…………………..………….……………16

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Upcoming Events

Club Friday, May 17, 2013 – Supported Entry with the Ladies Kennel

Association of America at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay.

Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes will be offered. Sweepstakes Judge:

Gail Schuljan. Breed Judge: Larry Berg.

Saturday, May 18, 2013 – Designated Specialty with the Ladies Kennel Association of America at the

Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes will be offered.

Sweepstakes Judge: Scott Gillis. Breed Judge: Gary Anderson.

Join us after judging for an open board meeting, general membership meeting, and refreshments!

Sunday, July 28, 2013 – Suffolk County Kennel Club 6th Annual AKC Canine Experience. An AKC Canine Experience is a multi-club, multi-sport event that introduces and welcomes dog owners to and educates them about the sport of dogs. The day-long event features educational presentations and provides an opportunity for potential owners to be mentored by experienced exhibitors and club members prior to an afternoon match, during which new exhibitors and future fanciers practice their newly learned skills.

Please join us for these great shows…more information to follow once we know the entry and the judging schedule!

Please join us for these great shows….more information to follow once we know the entry and the judging schedule.

We Missed You

ESSCLI – Rescue Garage Sale – Patchogue, NY on October 2012

The weather held out for a beautiful autumn day in October. Many thanks to Scott Gillis of Smith, Jung, and Gillis Land

Surveyors for letting us use his office site in the village of Patchogue for the sale. All items were donated and all

proceeds donated to ESSCLI-Rescue. We would like to thank Karen Markiewicz, Denise Kern, Marge Silverthorn, Gail

Schuljan, Gini Titterton, Diana Witt, Kashmir Manas, Scott Gillis, and Kevin Dolan for their time and contributions to

our sale. As always, there was plenty of bonhomie between us springer aficionados during the quiet moments between

sales. We all enjoyed the day!

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day – Middle Island, NY on September 22, 2012

Theresa Rienzo, Joyce Rienzo, Diana Witt, Denise Kern, Gail Schuljan, Kevin and Carol Dolan, and Marge Silverthorn

represented the English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island at the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. We spoke with

the public about our breed, how our rescue program works, and overall good canine citizenship. Diana’s three springers

and the Dolan’s field-bred puppies were superb ambassadors for our breed and great crowd pleasers. As always, a

sunny day spent with fellow springer enthusiasts equals a good time!

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Pictures: Dasher Rienzo will do tricks for treats; The Dolan pups are silly springers!; Carol and Kevin Dolan at the ESSCLI

Booth; Diana Witt joins in the fun under the tent; Marge Silverthorn sneaking in some prime time with a favorite pooch;

The Crew: Joyce Rienzo, Kevin Dolan, Carol Dolan, Gail Schuljan, Denise Kern, and Marge Silverthorn, Theresa Rienzo

was hiding behind the camera.

The Winner’s Circle

You don't often get to do this, so as a proud dad, here you go. Attachment is a

picture of FC Dance of the Spirits (Spirit) (the one in the middle) with dad FC

CFC Z Man and mom NFC FC Scout. Spirit attained his FC title this year. He has

a total of 19 All Age points with 13 this year. Three firsts, a second, and a

fourth and he isn't even 2 years old yet (19 months). I am obviously very

proud of him and I want to thank all of you that helped with Spirits

socialization and training to help make him the dog he is today. – Ted Lagala

Cheryl Kraft’s Z finished her Rally Advanced Title at the Suffolk Obedience Training Club trial in February. With the Rally

Novice and Rally Advanced titles under her collar, she will start working towards her Rally Excellent.

Z looks quite fashionable wearing her placement and new title ribbons! Way to go Z!

Kismet’s Allison Ribbons RE BN CGC finished her Beginner’s Novice Title.

Alice surprised Mom Gail Schuljan, and finished her title in only four shows.

For those who know and love Alice, rest assured, she did it her way!

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From the Archives: The Early Years

The English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island was formed in the 1960’s by fanciers who were interested in showing

their dogs and preserving the breed. In 1980, the Officers and Board of Directors decided to incorporate the club as the

English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island, Inc. At that time, the club started to pursue other venues such as field

trials, hunt tests, and obedience.

A new Constitution and By-Laws were created at the time the Club was incorporated. The vision that was presented is

still true today. Our by-laws state that the object of the Club shall be:

To encourage and promote the breeding of good quality English Springer Spaniels.

To encourage the understanding of, and adherence to, the standard of perfection for the breed as defined by

the American Kennel Club.

To encourage and guide beginners and all others interested in the breed.

To sponsor, protect, and advance sportsmanlike competition in shows, obedience and field trials….

To conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials and field trials under the rules of the

American Kennel Club.

To oppose any activity that is detrimental to the reputation or the future development of the breed.

We are very proud of the diversity of our club, hosting specialties and supported entries to display the perfection of our

breed; conducting field trials to preserve and display the springer’s superb hunting abilities; promoting obedience and

rally training and trials to hone the partnership between us and our dogs. We continue to mentor new-comers to the

breed, encouraging participation in other venues such as the Canine Good Citizen Test, Therapy Dog Certification, and

forging a life-long companionship. We are proud of our rescue work, which ensures that the springers we help will live

out their lives with dignity and love.

Oh yes, we still have so much in common with our original founders. It is an honor to be the custodians of the heritage of our breed for now and to pass our knowledge and commitment on to future generations.

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Dog Tales

Our ESS’s are regular news hounds and all round gossips! Here’s what’s happening in

our springer community!

Spencer Gaudio is a loving and gentle companion, (his mom Shelby reveals his age at around 14) although slower, he

still trots along on daily neighborhood walks.…Armani Fenn was adopted in 2008, and his mom Joyce reports that he is a

wonderful boy whom she loves a lot.…Mom Tina Sattig tells us that Billy, who was fostered eight years ago by Gini

Titterton, is a great dog, and that she enjoys him very much although he is very spoiled….Corinne Burns sends a big

THANK YOU for Kingston, he is great!....Sweet, lovable Penny Morus is great company for Mom Rosemary who does not

know what she would do without her….we hope Carol Phillips is back in her own home soon after the devastation of

hurricane Sandy.…a speedy recovery to Scott Gillis so he can get back in the show ring with Archy who finished his

Grand Champion in 2012.…a true house raising for Ann Barile whose home was also a victim of hurricane

Sandy.…Maggie Barile celebrated her birthday with the residents of Sunrise Assisted Living where she and Mom Ann are

a certified Therapy Dog Team….Archy Schuljan and Mom Gail are resuming his “career” as a therapy dog at the

Nesconset Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation….Susan Jonis and Barbara Bobrowich welcome lab puppy Orion into

their hearts and home….congratulations to Ann Barile, Canine Companions for Independence Northeast Region’s Best

Volunteer….Glad to see Joyce Rienzo is fully recovered from an injury...Louise Horn tells us her latest adopted dog,

Blackie, is a great traveler, loves going for long walks and swimming; we agree, Louise, adopting a dog is good!...Cheryl

Kraft and Nora had a great time and wowed the crowd as an agility demo team at the Long Island Pet Expo…by the way,

if you check out ESS on Animal Planet’s Dogs 101, you will see Nora again, she is the springer with the solid backdrop.

We are looking for Springer Pin-Ups! The rescue committee is creating a 2014 calendar. This fundraiser will include pictures of our members’ dogs! If you would like to have your dog considered for the calendar, please submit a .jpeg file to Gail Schuljan at esscli@optimum.net. In the subject line, please use the title Calendar Picture. We will need the name of your dog, your first and last names, and a cute sentence or two about what makes your springer super special. The deadline for pictures is June 30, 2013.

Picture taking tips:

The dog should be the main focus of the picture and take up most of the frame

If you get down to the dog’s level, or the dog up to your level, the perspective will be better

Try not to have the dog in shadows, see which way the sun is shining and position the dog accordingly

Check the background…is that a tree growing out of your dog’s head?

Have fun! Reward with treats!

Be careful using a flash, no devil dogs with red eyes, please. Natural lighting works best to capture your springer’s soulful eyes.

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Adoptions

So far this year, we have successfully placed 6 dogs into happy loving homes. And we have 2 more arranged to happen

very shortly! None of this could happen without support from individuals who are willing to provide temporary foster

homes and the financial support of club members and adoptive families.

Kingston, a handsome 6 yr old L/W boy was a victim of a divorce. He was left alone

all day and needed a new life where people had time for him. Corinne and Jim Burns

snatched him up as soon as they met him. Now Kingston will be running on the

beach and playing with the grandkids.

Buster, a 3 1/2 yr old B/W boy was 1 of 3 dogs in a family that had hoped for him to

be a hunter. When the decision was made to surrender him, Rob Virgilio went to

meet him. He couldn't believe that anyone could give up such a beautiful dog!

Now Rob and Buster have a wonderful life together, and Buster gets to weekend at

the duck farm upstate. What could be better!

Libby, an energetic 2 yr old B/W girl was passed from 1 family member to another.

No one had time to devote to her. Lisa and Tom Hornsby decided they wanted to

add a springer back into their lives, one to play with their lab, Reesie. The girls are

best pals, and Lisa is thrilled!

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Dottie, a gorgeous 5 yr old B/W gal, was a victim of a house fire. The family was

displaced, all okay, but needing a place to live. They felt it better to give up

Dottie to someone who could care for her in their stressful time. Charles Lauer

saw her picture and drove upstate to take her home. It's been true love ever

since!

Tanner, a 4 yr old L/W boy, was in a home where the young kids visiting regularly

made him uncomfortable. Although his family didn't want to give him up, they

knew it was the best thing for him. Mike Littlefield drove hours to meet the

family and take Tanner to his new home. He is the perfect companion to wife

Sandra, but drives the cats crazy. Mike is still working on that!

Brady, a stunning B/W 1 yr young boy is just too smart for his own good. He was

misunderstood by his family and truly needed an experienced springer person to

show him the way. Rudy Auslander stepped in to take over, and now they are

sharing a great life together.

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Passing of a Friend

Sandy Powers – Our ESS, Lucie, who we rescued through you in 2005, was put down at 13 ½ years. A wonderful dog

who we will miss forever! Thank you!

Helene Rosenblatt – In memory of my springers, most specially, Chompers, my Valentine Boy.

Carol Phillips – I lost our wonderful dog Kelsey, he would have been 16 years old in

September. He was the greatest loving pet and companion to me. I find myself petting all dogs

within my reach.

Myrna Lieber – My beloved rescue, Gilbert, passed on at the age of 14 ½. I was lucky enough

to get him from ESSCLI Rescue 14 years ago – both Bailey and I miss him very much.

Guy Jordan – Thank you for giving us this privilege to share so many years with Sam, our lives

have been better to have known him, and I hope he had a fulfilled life before he crossed to the other side. Sam was a

small field springer with an incredible desire to retrieve, and a miraculous ability to escape my kennels and tour the

neighborhood. Sam and I hunted grouse in Maine and Michigan, traveled to hunt pheasant in Iowa and the

Dakotas….Sam was a wonderful companion and friend, loved dearly by my wife and

children and is missed daily.

Janice and Richard Bernard – Missing Jake very much.

Mary Good – Missing Storm, who was my shadow since 1999.

Carolyn and Larry Mulderig bid a sad farewell to Sydney and Simon.

In Memoriam

We are saddened to hear of the passing of some of our members and wish their families our heartfelt condolences:

Gordon Grace, beloved husband of Eunice Grace.

Jeanne Longnecker, field enthusiast and beloved wife of Tom Longnecker.

Arthur Fenn, beloved husband of Joyce Fenn and Armani.

I would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to Rescue in memory of my Dad, John Schuljan. He was a

very special man who loved gardening and dogs. My first springer, Charlie, was a gift from my Dad. He believed in our

cause, and our adopted springer, Fagan, was one of his favorites. With gratitude, Gail Schuljan

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Club Dues & Donations

Thank you to all the following members who supported their Club by paying their annual dues. If your name is not listed, it is never too late to show your support by sending your dues to: Gail Schuljan, Secretary, ESSCLI 120 9

th Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742

Peggy Ann Accardo

David Kristol

Angela Andretta

Perry & Adore Kurtz

Rudy Auslander

Ted & Denise Lagala

Carol Ball

John Lamendola

Jane & Tony Bandrowski

Richard & Jacqueline LaRose

Ann Barile

Sandy & Danny Leddy

William Basso

Dale Lenahan

Richard & Janice Bernard

Myrna Lieber

George Billeci

Tom Longnecker

Barbara Bobrowich

Jack Mahon

Margorie Brandriss

Dennis Malanchuk

Rosemary & Graham Brewster

Diane & Louis Marett

John & Shelley Broven

Karen & Joe Markiewicz

Carol & Joe Bruschetti

Sally McCadden

Bonnie Budd

Benita McCullen

Corinne & James Burns

Anne Mele

Jennifer Burrell

Stuart & Doris Peim

Deborah Campbell

Carol Phillips

Majorie Cecere

Tom Pike

Cleveland & Maryann Christie

Sandra Powers

Mark Cole

Edna Randolph

Tom & Marcia Comshaw

Diane & Doug Richardson

Kevin & Barbara Czarzasty

Joyce & John Rienzo

Mavis Davis

Helene Rosenblatt

Cheryl & Joe Demarkis

Tina Sattig

Kevin & Carol Dolan

Karyl & Ken Schuldt

Joel Farley

Gail Schuljan

Joyce Fenn

Bessie & Kit Scripps

Irene Fossa

Marge & Ralph Silverthorn

Gene Gallo

Lorraine & Patrick Smith

Shelby & Alan Gaudio

Rich & Karen Sonneborn

Stuart & Susan Gellman

Richard Soule

Scott Gillis

Brian & Janet Stone

Mary Good

Paula & Michael Titterton

Eunice Grace

Steve Tomaszewski

Mike Greco

Julie & Breck Turner

Susan Hamann

Pam Vogt

Joann & Howard Hass

Peggy Wald

Laurie Hildebrandt

Patricia Warren

Louise Horn

John & Mary Wehle

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Mark Hunchard

Richard Wilhelm

Grady Johnson

Diana Witt

Susan Jonis

Midge & Jay Wohl

Cheryl Kraft

Carolyn & Larry Mulderig

A very special thank you for those of you who donated to Rescue. We could not have sustained this

program over the years without your generous support.

Marge & Ralph Silverthorn

Peggy Ann Accardo

Eunice Grace

Angela Andretta

Susan Hamann

Rudy Auslander

Joann & Howard Hass

Jane & Tony Bandrowski

Mark Hunchard

Ann Barile

Cheryl Kraft

Richard & Janice Bernard

Richard & Jacqueline LaRose

George Billeci

Dale Lenahan

Rosemary & Graham Brewster

Myrna Lieber

John & Shelley Broven

Jack Mahon

Carol & Joe Bruschetti

Sally McCadden

Bonnie Budd

Benita McCullen

Corinne & James Burns

Anne Mele

Majorie Cecere

Stuart & Doris Peim

Tom & Marcia Comshaw

Carol Phillips

Mavis Davis

Helene Rosenblatt

Joyce Fenn

Brian & Janet Stone

Irene Fossa

Gail Schuljan

Gene Gallo

Lorraine & Patrick Smith

Shelby & Alan Gaudio

Virginia Titterton

Stuart & Susan Gellman

Steve Tomaszewski

Scott Gillis

Pam Vogt

Mary Good

John & Mary Wehle

Guy & Connie Jordan

Diane & Louis Marett

Carolyn & Larry Mulderig

Vicky & Mark Schattner

Karen & Joe Markiewicz Nancy Curran

Rosalie & Alan Friend Charles Lauer

Joel Farley Barbara Ryal

Philip & Linda Chapman Evelyn Beede

Joyce Rienzo Joseph DiPalma

Julie & Breck Turner Diana Witt

Sally Helme Vonny Ryan Roth

Evangeline Lehr Janice Scarbrough

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Barbara & Tom Huber Carol & Charles D'Angelone

Robert Virgilio Marcia & Tom Comshaw

Our special thanks to our donors to the 2013

HOSPITALITY FUND Cheryl Kraft

Steve Tomaszewski Peggy Ann Accardo

Ann Barile Corrine & James Burns

Marge Cecere Joann & Howard Hass Ted & Denise Lagala

Gail Schuljan & Scott Gillis Marge & Ralph Silverthorn

Our special thanks to our donors to the 2013

TROPHY FUND Cheryl Kraft

Steve Tomaszewski Ann Barile

Corinne & James Burns Marge Cecere

Ted & Denise Lagala Gail Schuljan & Scott Gillis Marge & Ralph Silverthorn

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Websites & Phone Numbers to Remember

ESSCLI website – www.springerspaniel.org

Pet & Food Recalls – http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/

Get the 411 on your dogs’ food – http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-network/brand/

Animal Rehabilitation Site – http://www.handicappedpets.com/

Poison Control – ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline (888) 426-4435

Call for Volunteers

Club Please contact Gail Schuljan, Corresponding Secretary, at esscli@optimum.net, if you are interested in

helping with Club business:

Attend Events & Meetings

Volunteer to help at events

Volunteer to write an article for the newsletter

Chair or co-chair an event

Plan a general meeting featuring a program of interest to our club dues

Pay dues

Please contact Virginia Titterton at vtitterton@hotmail.com if you are interested in helping rescue with

any of the following:

Foster a dog either long-term or short-term in your home

Help transport a dog from place to place

Go look at a dog in a shelter

Help at the rescue boutique during club events

Provide food, treats and/or toys to dogs in foster homes

Donate regularly

Rescue

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Children’s Corner

English Springer Spaniel Kids Word Find

E F E A T H E R I N G C C

G A K F A M I L Y B O O H

H P G F L T C K X L E L E U F I E L D T R I A L D E N R H C R A E J Y C O N R T I Z T Z T V B M K V O F I E T I B F O G T F I S U N N Z O V L A P F E N E L G D D N Q I E T L O G R W

R L Q A A V D G M E W F H T Y W T Z E C B B P A V I Y P D E W R V N V L D S T F L O P P Y E A R S V B E

Answers on last page.

Hey there kids! We would love to have some

pictures of you and your springer to include in this

section. If you like to draw, please send us a

drawing of you and your springer.

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Springer Boutique

NEW ITEMS - Visit www.springerspaniel.org to view our other items and to order via PayPal. Please contact Gail

Schuljan at esscli@optimum.net for availability of embroidered items.

SNOODS For SALE!

Choose from several different themes

"Mix & Match"

$10.00 each includes shipping

Special "Mystery Snoods" for only $9.00 each

Buy 5 and get 1 Free

Embroidered English Springer Spaniel T-Shirts

$20 each with dog; 22.50 with dog and name (includes shipping) Please allow

2 weeks for your shirt to be made.

Custom- made in your choice of liver and white or black and white springer.

Can be personalized with your dog’s name.

Colors available: Black, hot pink, yellow, turquoise, blaze orange, lime green,

gray

Sizes available: Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge

Microfiber Towels (15 x 18”)

$12 each includes shipping (or 2 for $20)

Colors: Red towel with Black and White ESS

Tan towel with Liver and White ESS

Brown towel with Black and White ESS

Coral towel with Liver and White ESS

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Springer Pups Hand Towels (17 x 30”)

Your choice of liver and white or black and white dogs

Can be personalized with dog or kennel name

$15 each includes shipping….An additional $2.50 for name

Please allow 2 weeks for your towels to be made.

Answers to Kids Word Find

1 Field Trial

2 Friendly

3 Loving

4 Cheerful

5 Affectionate

6 Eager to Please

7 Cold Nose

8 Hunting

9 Feathering

10 Floppy Ears

11 Black

12 White

13 Liver

14 Family

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English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island Annual Dues Notice for January – December 2013 In an effort to get our Club back on track and get our membership more involved,

we are offering a discount of $10 on membership fees. Fees paid after June 30, 2013 will be for the full amount. Regardless of whether you join the club, make a rescue donation or donate to the trophy fund, we would like to have your updated contact information and areas of interest. The newsletter will be sent to you via email. NAME:____________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________ (Needed to receive club information and the newsletter)

Areas of interest: Show Obedience Tracking Field Rally CGC Agility Therapy Dog Rescue Companion DUES: Note: Associate membership is for individuals and families who do not live on Long Island

Family $35 ($25 if paid before June 30)

Individual $25 ($15 if paid before June 30)

Associate Membership and Juniors $15 ($5 if paid before June 30) PLEASE USE THIS FORM AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO ESSCLI, INC. TO: Gail Schuljan, ESSCLI Secretary 120 9th Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742

Item Amount

Dues $

Trophy Fund $

Hospitality $

Rescue Donation Please provide a separate check made payable to ESSCLI-Rescue $

Total $