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The Official Publication of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club
of Minnesota, Inc.
New Membership Applications for April
Donna Schauer, Hastings, MN
Joe & Lindsey Maceij, Cambridge, MN
From the Editor
As I was preparing the submissions for the April
Newsletter this month I found myself holding a
photo in my hands that was taken in 1955 of
Don Sandberg and his great old dog. I was 3
years old that year… I can‟t tell you how hon-
ored I felt to be touching this cherished photo of
their HOF dog…DC Kaposia‟s Firebird (HOF).
The letter to the Editor that Betty Sandberg had
sent along with the photo was like a look into
the history of our breed and the history or our
club. We are blessed to have these “Old Timers”
still around and willing to share with us our His-
tory.
We are working to recapture some of that rich
history…Mary Morris is attempting to restore
our Historical Archives. We used to be the Par-
ent Club. We need to find that history and pre-
serve it. If you have any little tidbit of that infor-
mation please give it to Mary Morris or contact
someone and pass this on to her.
Another suggestion by way of our Vice Presi-
dent, Karin Greeman, was to do features of our
old members Foundation Bitches and Founda-
tion Studs. If some of you “Old Timers” would
share with us the photos of your Foundation
Stock we would love to feature them with an
accompanying article.
I for one am a pedigree geek, and love to in-
dulge in historical chatter with the Old Guard”
about the foundation dogs in our breed. I think
Karin‟s suggestion is a great one, and hope that
you „all will share with us some of your kennels
rich history.
Kitty Keiner
Newsletter Editor
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Newsletter Information
Advertising and Submission deadline is the
20th of the month for next month‟s edition.
Advertising Rates:
Business Card $2.50 per month
1/4 Page $5.00 per month
1/2 Page $10.00 per month
Full Page $20.00 per month
2011 Officers:
President: Russ Killian
(763)427-9893 [email protected]
Vice President: Karin Greeman
(763) 421-3414 [email protected]
Treasurer: Chris Benskin
(612)396-8502 [email protected]
Secretary: Janelle Elfstrand
(651)583-3137 [email protected]
Board of Directors:
Jim Morgel (763)753-5083 – (2011-2013)
Todd Piechowski (763)682-9157 – (2011-2013)
Mary Morris (701)238-2297 – (2011-2013)
Joni Liljedahl (651)462-0219 – (2010-2012)
Clark Lynn (763)428-8917 – (2010-2012)
2011 SCHEDULE OF GSPCMN EVENTS
May 3, 2011
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
May 20-May 22 2011
Spring 2011 Hunt Test
Kelly Farms in Hugo, MN
May 27- May 30 2011
Spring 2011 Horseback Trial
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers, MN
June 10 2011
Double Event ~ Specialty Shows
Jordon, MN
September 13, 2011
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
November 15, 2011
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
January 3, 2010
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(Additional Calendar Events Not Included - Pending
Submission)
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Letter to the Editor
I enjoyed the “Letter to the Editor” in the last newsletter, the
writer talking about the “Good Old Days”.
At age 86 I am a German Shorthair person from the really “Good
Old Days”! Don and I bought our first GSP in 1952, our sec-
ond in 1954, our first litter in 1956.
Our small club was the Parent Club then – the German Shorthaired
Pointer Club of America, Inc. Don was Secretary of the club
then and everybody worked putting on fun trials and two licensed
trials a year, as well as a Specialty Show. All trials were
foot-
handled – the only people on horses were judges and field
marshals.
I can tell you the circumstances which gave permission to an
owner handler to ride his horse, thereby opening the door for
other
clubs to allow horse-handling.
Our field trial grounds were at Fort Snelling – wonderful
grounds. Ben Olson was in charge of the food tent and chili was a
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vorite, along with hot dogs and hamburgers.
Yes we had fun! A whole new life was opened up for Don and me –
that first dog of ours was purchased for $75. From Joe and
Maggie Deiss of Oak-Crest Kennels – a solid liver that became
our foundation sire, Field Ch Kaposia Chief of Oak-Crest, CD.
Next addition was a true “natural”, who became a Dual Champion
before 3rd birthday – the 14th Dual Champion in the breed –
Dual Ch Kaposia‟s Firebird. Similar bloodlines as Chief, the
proven German line Winterhauch – Schwarenberg . In our breeding
program we stayed right in that line, a very successful one, all
down through the many long years.
My last two Shorthairs died a couple of years ago but I Co-own a
young bitch doing very well out east – Grand Ch Laden
Field‟s Mighty Wind kaposia. By now she has probably earned her
final leg for her JH. She was bred and is Co-owned by Bruce
Ladenheim from Jarrettsville, MD.
Incidentally “Grand Ch” is a new title AKC has allowed. The
“Grand” depends on number of dogfs defeated in shows once the
dog has become a Champion.
Cinder is from an all-Champion litter and looks like she has
come right out of Kaposia Kennels.
Dan and I “retired” to Big Hanging Horn Lake n Carlton County
about 24 years ago – He died 9 years out on our deep, clear
lake fishing. I still spend most of the summer in the lake
swimming or on the lake in my canoe doing work for the lake
associa-
tion, Also still singing in local groups and church, still
writing a column for local paper, still doing road trash pickup on
High-
way 13 (since 1991).
I live with two “family” elderly cats and 6 hens that are the
pets and provide me with wonderful “Organic” eggs.
I might be the last survivor from the early 50‟s!
Betty Sandberg
DC Kaposia’s Firebird (HOF)
(CH Count Snooper v Dusseldorf X DC Lucky Lady Winterhauch,
CD)
Don Sandberg, Owner Handler
Pictured about 1955 Winning Fun Trial at Fort Snelling GSPC of
America
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Upcoming Area Events
Upcoming AKC Conformation Opportunities 2011
Upcoming AKC Hunt Test Opportunities 2011
Key City Kennel Club, Inc. St. Peter, MN May 28/29 2011
Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club, Inc. West Fargo, ND Jun 3-5,
2011
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota Jordan, MN Jun 10,
2011 ~ AM
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota Jordan, MN Jun 10,
2011 ~ PM
Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club Jordan, MN Jun 11/12, 2011
Anoka County Minnesota Kennel Club Cambridge, MN Jun 23/24,
2011
Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club Cambridge, MN Jun 25/26,
2011
Duluth Kennel Club Duluth, MN Jul 14-17, 2011
Bismarck Kennel Club Bismarck, ND Aug 4-7, 2011
Coulee Kennel Club, Inc. Winona, MN Aug 6/7, 2011
Kennel Club of Freeborn County, Minnesota, Inc. Albert Lea, MN
Aug 13/14, 2011
St. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Lake Elmo, MN Aug 27-28,
2011
Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club, Inc. Rochester, MN Sep 17/18,
2011
Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club Hutchinson, MN Oct 8/9,
2011
Rapid City Kennel Club, Inc. Rapid City, SD Oct 20-23, 2011
Rice Creek Hunting Club Little Falls, MN May 7/8, 2011
South Dakota Hunting Dog Club Chancellor, SD May 14/15, 2011
Twin Cities German Wirehaired Pointer Club Marine St Croix, MN
May 14/15, 2011
GSPC of MN Spring 2011 Hunt Test Kelly Farms in Hugo, MN May
20-22 2011
Lake Superior Pointing Dog Club Sturgeon Lake, MN Jun 11-12,
2011
South Dakota Hunting Dog Club Chancellor, SD Aug 27/28, 2011
Upcoming AKC Field Trial Opportunities 2011 St Croix Valley
Brittany Club Rogers, MN May 6-8, 2011
Twin Cities German Wirehaired Pointer Club Rogers, MN May 20-22,
2011
GSPC of MN Spring 2011 Horseback Trial Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
near Rogers, MN
May 27- May 30 2011
St Croix Valley Brittany Club Milaca, MN Jun 4/5, 2011
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Volunteers Wanted—Spring Hunt Test
The Spring Hunt Test will be a three day affair again this year.
It will be held at Kelly Farms in Hugo on May 20, 21, 22 - 2011.
Judges have yet to be determined.
We are looking for Volunteers to help out!! ~ If you think you
can help in any of these areas Bird planting
Line Marshalls
Gunners
Greeters.
Please contact Russ Killian and sign up!!! 763-443-8993
[email protected]
We are starting the screening process for volunteers to help out
at the event immediately
Upcoming NAVHDA Opportunities 2011 Spring NA Test, Four Brooks
WMA Milaca, MN May 21/22 2011
NA/UPT/UT Test, Kelley Farms Hugo, MN June 18/19 2011
NA/UPT/UT Test, MN Iron Range Retriever Club Virginia, MN August
20/21 2011
NA Test Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN September 3/4 2011
NA, UPT, UT Tests Kelley Farms Hugo, MN September 3/4 2011
GSPC of MN Spring Field Trial ~ May 27-30, 2011
Crow Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers, MN.
The Premium includes all needed information including the lunch
and dinner menus. Please note that on Sunday night
we will be catering in dinner from Q-Fanatic BBQ in Champlin,
MN. As my portly figure might suggest, I have been
frequenting this fine establishment since shortly after it
opened. It is some of the finest eats anywhere in the cities in
my opinion. It has been featured on Food Networks Diner,
Drive-Ins, and Dives show and earned many awards and
praises. For this dinner I will be needing reservations and
payment prior to Friday night of the 27 th so I can make sure
we order enough food. You may either catch me at the trial or
send in your RSVP and dinner money with your entries.
I will confirm via email the receipt of your entries.
Entries close on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 3:00 PM CDT
If you have any other questions please email or call me.
Best Regards
Chris Benskin
Treasurer/Spring Field Trial Secretary
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota
22020 Jivaro St NW
Oak Grove, MN 55303-8625
(612)396-8502 ~ Fax (877)790-8790
mailto:[email protected]
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ATTENTION! Historical Data Needed.. Mary Morris has taken on the
job of finding the past Annual Award Winners. Do you have any old
newsletters or information on old Annual Award Winners? Please send
any information you have to [email protected] or Mary Morris
1019 Western Road Wahpeton, ND 58075
Banquet Report:
A big thank you to everyone who attended the 2010 annual awards
banquet and helped make it an enjoyable evening. Julie
Thate did a great job with the awards (and reading those names)!
Russ was there to congratulate everyone and hand out the
awards. Special thanks to Dick, Karin, Jackie & Erica
Greeman who helped with set-up, picture taking, selling tickets
and
the donation of dessert. We had 4 large tables of donated items
for the silent auction and raffle tables. Dan, Brian, Dick,
and Clark sold tickets for the raffle items & cards; while
Lisa Van Beusekom collected payments for the silent auction. It
was nice to see some of the “old” members and meet some of the
new ones. The one drawback was the disappointing food
but overall I think the banquet was a success. Thanks again to
everyone for attending, bringing donations & helping out
and
congratulations to everyone who earned an award!
Sincerely,
Janelle Elfstrand
Janelle Elfstrand, Julie Thate & Karin Greeman
The club thanks you ladies for all your hard work on the Annual
Awards Banquet
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ANNUAL AWARDS FOR THE GSPC OF MN~2010
MINNESOTA FIELD TRIAL DOG OF THE YEAR NATIONAL FIELD
CHAMPION
FIELD CHAMPION
NFC/FC LINNS WINDWALKER ABBIE
OWNER :CLARK LINN
(Russ Killian, Clark Linn, and Matt Linn)
MINNESOTA PUPPY/DERBY DOG OF THE YEAR
RTK’S STORM CHASER OWNER - CHRIS BENKSIN
MASTER HUNTER
DANKAR’S DER KLOTZ MH OWNER - JUSTIN LINHARDT
FIELD CHAMPION
FC RPK’S FRONT PAGE OWNER - MICHAEL RODEGHIERO
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MINNESOTA SHOW DOG OF THE YEAR
2 WAY TIE
INT’L/AM CH. WILDBACH GYPSY ROSE AUS DEM NORDEN JH,RN,VC
OWNER - KARIN GREEMAN
INT’L/AM CH. SNOWCREEK’S LITTLE BIT O HEAVEN JH,NRD,RN,CD,CGC,VC
OWNER – BRIAN & JULIE THATE
(Russ Killian, Julie Thate & Jackie Greeman)
SHOW CHAMPION
CH. XTREME AUS DEM NORDEN RN OWNER - MARY MORRIS AND ERICA
MORRIS
SHOW CHAMPION
CH.KMK BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA
OWNERS - KITTY KEINER, MARY MORRIS AND ERICA MORRIS
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Saturday June 4th, 2011
HEALTH CLINICS
WILL BE HELD ON SITE AT THE
Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club Dog Shows
Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND
CERF
$35/dog for CERF
$80/dog for a Gonioscopy
$55/dog intraocular pressure measurement
CARDIAC
$35/dog for the heart certificate
$255/dog for the echo/doppler
Scheduling appointments starting at 8:30 AM To schedule an
appointment please call Kitty Keiner (507)425-2788
Or email [email protected]
On site contact person Charlene Schreiber
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
SEMEN BANK
WILL BE ON SITE AT THE
Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club Dog Shows
Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND
June 4 & 5, 2011
We will be available for both
Semen Evaluations & Semen Freeing for storage.
If you are interested in these services,
Please call the Clinic at
(651) 451-4404 & ask for Mary
or email the Clinic at [email protected]
These appointments should be scheduled
Prior to the show so we know how much
Equipment & materials to bring.
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Cleaning out your closets or have something that would be a
great prize? Or if you would like to sponsor a class please contact
Mary Morris 701-238-2297 [email protected] ~ Lacy Bauer
320-491-5293 [email protected]
TROPHY DONATION 2011 GSPCMN SPECIALTY SHOW
OBEDIENCE/RALLY TRIAL $25.00 DONATION FOR THE FOLLOWING BEST OF
BREED - Bronze Pheasant Plaque – Betty Sandberg- Honary Lifetime
Member GSPCMN & GSPCA - Kaposia German Shorthaired Pointers
BEST OF WINNERS – Pheasant/Painted Glass Sun Catcher - Kitty
Keiner KMK Shorthairs – In Memory of CH Lehmschlogs Wit Field v
Greif BEST OF OPP - Embroidered Crate Blanket - Brian and Julie
Thate FairHill GSP’s WINNERS DOG - Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK
Shorthairs RESERVE WINNERS DOG - Water Bucker w/Winsmoor Tarter
Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs WINNERS BITCH -
Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs RESERVE WINNERS BITCH -
Water Bucker w/Winsmoor Tarter Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK
Shorthairs $10.00 DONATION FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES FIRST IN A
CLASS Puppy Dog 6-9 - Karin, Dick, Jackie & Erica Greeman Ehren
Jaeger 9-12 - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s 12-18 Am Bred
Bred By - Lacy Bauer Al-A-Round GSP’s Open Dog Puppy Bitch 6-9 -
Karin, Dick, Jackie & Erica Greeman Ehren Jaeger 9-12 - Brian
and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s 12-18 Am Bred - Lacy Bauer
Al-A-Round GSP’s Bred By Open Bitch Veteran Dog Veteran Bitch Field
Trial Dog Field Trial Bitch Hunt Test Dog Hunt Test Bitch Best Bred
By in Show Junior Showmanship Best Junior - $25.00 Target Gift Card
- Donated by Erica Morris Aus Dem Norden GSP’s First in each class
– Embroidered Handlers Apron - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s
& Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs Gift Bags for each Junior
Participant - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s High in Trial -
Lee and Diane Felicetta 1st place in all obedience & rally All
qualifying dogs in obedience and rally
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES 35% of total
entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remaining
65% will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes - 25% Best of
Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes - 15% First in Each Class - 60%
Best in Sweepstakes – Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs ~
Rosette Offered by the GSPCMN Best of Opp – Water Bucker w/Winsmoor
Tarter Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs ~ Rosette -
Offered by the GSPCMN
VETERANS SWEEPSTAKES DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES 35% of
total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The
remaining 65% will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes - 25%
Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes - 15% First in Each
Class - 60% Best in Sweepstakes – Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK
Shorthairs ~ Rosette Offered by the GSPCMN Best of Opp – Water
Bucker w/Winsmoor Tarter Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK
Shorthairs ~ Rosette - Offered by the GSPCMN
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German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota
2011 Membership Application
Individual Membership $25.00
Family Membership $30.00
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Spouse
Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________ State:__________ Zip
Code:_______________
Home Phone:___________________ Work
Phone:______________________________
Email:___________________________________________
Information:
How many dogs do you currently own?__________ What
Breeds?__________________
Do you breed dogs? (Yes/No)
If yes, how many litters do you have per
year?____________________________
If yes, what health clearances do you run on your dogs prior to
breeding?_______
__________________________________________________________________
Are you a member of any other breed club? ( Yes/No)
Have you ever been suspended or expelled from another breed
club? ( Yes/No)
If you answered yes to the last question, explain the
circumstances using an additional sheet of paper.
Have you ever been suspended or fined by the American Kennel
Club, Inc.? ( Yes/No)
If you answered yes to the last question, explain the
circumstances using an additional sheet of
paper.
What activities do you participate with your dog (s) in, circle
all that apply.
Hunting AKC Hunt Tests Field Trials Conformation Obedience
Agility
Would you be interested in helping at any club sponsored events?
Circle all the apply.
Specialty Show Hunt Tests Field Trials Awards Banquet
Fun Days Novelties Newsletter Game Fair
I agree to abide by all Club by-laws and breeding guidelines. I
also certify that I/we are in good standing with
the AKC. If either of these conditions are violated you may be
suspended of removed from The German
Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota, Inc.
Signature_________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________
Please fill out and return with dues to:
Chris Benskin
Treasurer GSPC of MN
22020 Jivaro St
Oak Grove, MN 55303-8625
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German Shorthaired Pointer Club of MN
Newsletter Editor
Kitty Keiner
2688 61st St
Fulda, MN 56131
E-Mail: [email protected]
Be sure to check our website for more information at
www.gspcmn.netkennel.com
Time to get those new pups on some birds!!
