August 2017

Membership Meetings 2017

September 29 — TriValley Grounds at 7:30 pm Club House* November 30 —ELECTIONS Brewsters 2681 Creekside Drive Twinsburg, Ohio Happy hour: 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:30 p.m. *The club meeting will be held in conjunction with field trial in an attempt to reach more of the membership.

Celebrating 60 years (1957—2017)

SPECIALITY SHOW — July 15, 2017

Upcoming Events

September 2-3—Walking Field Trial, Oak Ridge grounds, contact Gale Graves. September 9-10 — Hunt Test, Oak Ridge grounds, contact Sher Meinke. September 30—October 1 — Field Trial, TriValley grounds, contact Jen Sheehan. October 7-8 — Field Trial, TriValley grounds, Buckeye GSP Club, contact Scott Weslow. November 30 — ELECTIONS December 2 — Banquet Location—TBA

BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW Hunting Class

Kimi (BISS MBPIS CH Diadem's Secret Bombshell JH, NA PZ I ), owned and handled by Tracy Riley Nova won the Best in Show for the Hunting Class. Tracy Riley Novoa hails from Boston but is well-known by many GSPCO members. She was returning from a two-week trip out west and the GSPCO Specialty Show was supposed to be a show and go. Tracy entered Kimi in the hope of maybe picking up 5 of the 10 points she needed to finish Kimi. Tracy had no expecta-tions entering this class. She didn’t even check off the Owner-Handler box, not anticipating be required to stay.

“It was supposed to be a show and go…. The rest is history. Quite unexpected.” Tracy Riley Novoa

Pictures courtesy of Tracy Riley Novoa

More on the Specialty Show on page 3.

VERSALITY DAY — AUGUST 5, 2017

Submitted by Eileen Smith

Another successful Versality Day was enjoyed by our membership and their dogs at Crooked Creek Conservation Club. Members shared their expertise with new and/or interested members wanting to know more about field trials, hunt tests and future events of the club. The weather was perfect for training the dogs and Heineken, age 13, was not to be outdone by the younger GSPs as he pointed a quail.

More on the Versality Day on page 3.

Submitted by Dennis Meinke

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather now that it has finally arrived. We had our Specialty Show on July 15th, thanks to those who helped and attended. As I write this I am looking forward to our upcoming events our Versatility Day August 5th and then a busy September with the Walking Field Trail September 2&3rd, Hunt Test September 9&10 and Horseback Field Trial September 30& October 1. We will be asking and need-ing your support for all these events so PLEASE mark your calendars and do what you can. I am real glad to see the return of a Walking Field Trial, our club has not had one in years so a big thank you to Gale and Cheryl Graves for taking this on. We continue to work on improving our Web page, anyone who would like to share infor-mation or pictures please contact Ann Weslow. Breeders please read in this newsletter the bit about getting new puppy owners into the club with a free membership.

Submitted by Sher Meinke Hunt Test Fall Hunt Test September 9 & 10 it’s a dual with Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club in Harris-ville Pa. Premium is on the webpage, www.gspcofohio.org. Entries are starting to come in, ex-cited to have a judge coming from Kentucky who has a lot of expierence and a very inter-esting back ground. We could use donations of food and help for this event. The Hunt Test are growing in en-tries and success. Please help your club to keep all our events a success. Membership News Members with Litters – Selling puppies Those of you who have had or are having litters and selling pups please take note. Most of you should know that our club has been offering a year free membership to any-one buying a puppy from a club member. As such please complete a membership form for them and have the new puppy owner sign the form when they pick up their puppy. You could then forward the completed forms to Sherry our membership secretary. This not only increases our membership but provides new owners with club information on events and club member contacts as well as interesting information from the club news-letter. This one way you can all help increase of membership and hopefully get new own-ers interested in not only owning a GSP but doing events and getting involved in the club.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

SECRETARY’S REPORT

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Pictures courtesy of Sher Meinke

Cindi Chilbert, Chairman of Specialty Show Club members in attendance: Cheri Raines Kropac,

Dennis and Sher Meinke.

SPECIALITY SHOW — continued from page 1

VERSALITY DAY — continued from page 1

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On left, Nick Ritacco and Russ Roth discussing bird work. On right, Jocelyn Ritacco and daughters. Definitely a family affair.

Bolt getting some bird work and advice from Kelly Custer.

“Wonderful day! Always enjoy talking with, and learning from, the super knowledgeable group of mem-bers!” Nick Ritacco

Russ Roth sharing some pointers with the member-ship. Eddie demonstrating how it is done.

Dennis Meinke and Jerry Custer

ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP - FORMER MEMBER PAM KENNEDY

By Eileen Smith

I recently had the opportunity of touching base with Pam Kennedy, whose involvement in the GSPCO was synonymous with the GSP Care of Ohio. Pam is celebrating 25 years of volunteer service which began in 1992 when the club’s President Ron Yosper asked Pam if she would be interested in chairing this program. Pam and this rescue group has found foster and fur-ever homes for over 500 GSPs. While no longer an active member of our club, she still reaches out to many of our members

looking for advice, kennel space and networking. We ap-plaud Pam for her hard work and dedication. The difference between a shelter and rescue groups lies within its funding. Shelters are usually government-supported agencies while rescue groups rely on do-nations and most of its staff are volunteers. Both groups rely heavily on donations and providing foster homes to animals. According to Pam, foster

homes are in a great demand. Anyone interested in making a donation or would be willing to foster an ani-mal, contact Pam Kennedy at 330.626.4234.

Pam at our Specialty Show. Proceeds of raffle went

towards awards and event expenses.

Pam promoting GSPCO at Akron Dog Expo

Pam Kennedy and Diane Roth

Submitted by Anne Weslow Did you know you can find the premiums, once available, at four places on the GSPCO Web-site? 1. On the Home Page under Latest News. 2. From the Menu: About the GSPCO – Latest News 3. From the Menu: Forms – Premiums 4. On the Event Calendar: Click on the Event Find us at: http://gspcofohio.org/ and check out our Facebook Page

WEBSITE — DID YOU KNOW

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ORVIS CLEVELAND SIEZE THE DOG DAYS EVENTS

COME AND MEET PAWSOHIO AND THEIR RESCUED DOGS AT OUR STORE ON

AUGUST 12TH AND AUGUST 19TH FROM 11AM-3PM.

LAURALEE’S LEMON SQUARES

This recipe was given to me by our friend Lauralee, who recently passed away.

Whenever we came for a visit she always had lemon squares waiting for us. They

are easy to make, and so delicious. Enjoy!

Bottom Crust

1 cup melted margarine ] Pack into 9 x 13 pan

2 cups of flour ] Bake @ 350 for 15 minutes ½ cup of powdered sugar

Mix 2 cups of sugar

4 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Then Add

4 eggs

6 tablespoons lemon juice

1 grated lemon rind

Pinch of salt

Pour over hot crust and bake @ 350 for 25-30 minutes. Let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

From the kitchen of Diane Roth

Brags

Submitted by Russ Roth

Members, Russ and Diane Roth are proud of their new Field Champion, FC Pine Acres Fast Eddie. "Eddie", who will be 5 years old in September, finished his FC with a 1st place in Amateur Gun Dog at the Spring Buckeye GSP Horseback Trial

at Tri-Valley Wildlife Area. Eddie is out of Russ and Diane's FC/AFC Pine Acres Rusty Saddle and Club member Dennis Meinke's FC/AFC Trumbull Creek's Calli MH.

Submitted by Laurie and Charlie Brown

Laurie and Charlie Brown received good news while vacationing in Michigan! Browns received a call from Anne Weslow stating that Straitlines All about Josie (aka Josie) ranked #8 dog in the country in the puppy/derby standings according to the Shorthair

Journal. Congratulations!

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He’s back!

Mark DiRienzo is back in action with GSP Wyatt. This was Wyatt’s first Dock Diving competition in Portersville, Pa. jumping 16 feet 10 inches.

Also available, 6 month old male.

Puppy love

Hi-N’s Maggie May II

Hi-N’s Bodacious

HI-N’S KENNELS Born 6/15/17

Bo — Sire Maggie – Dam Pups will be AKC registered and will be current on shots and worming. Total price: $800

Any club member interested in promoting the sale of pups or promoting a future breeding must submit their ad with pictures and information by the newsletter deadline.

Brags (continued)

Submitted by Eileen Smith

There’s a new guy in town!

Meet Smithwick’s White Lightning aka Bolt Brian and I welcomed a new addition to our family on July 31st. Smithwick’s White Lightning (Bolt) has big paws to fill and has already helped to heal my broken heart with

the loss of Smitty in April. Bolt was born on June 15th. Sire: Hi-N’s Bodacious (Bo); Dam Hi-N’s Maggie May II (Maggie).

Born 7/17/17 — 5 females; 1 male In-Country’s Cummins Diesel — Sire In-Country’s Leap of Faith — Dam

Contact Jen Sheehan gooje@aol.com 330.636.6801 or

330.607.1064

Contact Diane Fazio grousebend@yahoo.com

724.478.2783

1 male; 2 females

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A high-powered rifle shot rings out in California’s early morning stillness launching Roger and Suzanne into another suspenseful mystery thriller. In a complex who-dunit set against a backdrop of pointing dogs and canine hunt tests, private detec-tive Roger Bowman has to solve a murder case with no clues, no suspects, and no apparent motive. There’s lots of action as the dogs hunt for birds while the humans hunt for a cold-blooded killer.

Walking Field Trial — September 2-3

Submitted by Eileen Smith

Looking for an easy, enjoyable read? Jerold Last, author of Hunter Down, has donated a signed copy of his book to be part of the raffle at the Walking Field Trial on September 2-3, 2017. Jerry is a Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of California and a two-time winner of the Indie Book of the Day Award. He is no stranger to the German Shorthair Pointer breed as his wife Elaine breeds prize-winning GSPs (conformation and hunt tests).

Hunter Down by Jerold Last

Submitted by Gale and Cheryl Graves Come join us as we kick off the Fall field trial season with our 2 day walking trial this coming Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday September 2nd and 3rd. The trial will be held at the Oakridge Pointing Dog grounds in Harrisville PA.

Come out for the day or spend Friday and Saturday. The grounds allow for dry camping as no water or electric hookups are available. Although water is available for dogs and horses. There are area hotels/motels available, please see the list on our website gspco-fohio.org under events info.

Following Saturday's events we will gather for social/happy hour followed by a catered dinner, cost is $10.00 pp. Our club members are known for their wonderful cooking skills so please feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

After dinner we will have a raffle to help offset expenses incurred for this weekend so donations of raffle items would be much appreciated. Breakfast and lunch will also be available Saturday and Sunday. If your interested in participating or can help out with food/raffle items please contact: Cheryl Graves 330-357-9392 or Gale Graves 440-821-0934.

We look forward to seeing new faces and familiar ones!

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FALL HORSEBACK FIELD TRIAL

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1ST

Submitted by Doc Reynolds

Please mark your calendars for the horseback field trial on September 30-October 1st at TriValley Wildlife area. Please bring raffle items for the Saturday night raffle. We need help with the “Happy Hour” Saturday night and serving help for breakfasts and lunch. Help is also needed for planting birds, marshaling and everything associated with the trial. Please let Jen Sheehan know what you are able to help with. Jen can be contacted at gooje@aol.com. Premium on page 10.

Buckeye GSP Fall Field trial Oct 7th and 8th

Submitted by Scott Weslow Judges have been confirmed. Wrangler will be available. Steak Fry at the new Cabin at the bottom of the hill, for the Judges dinner on Saturday nite. Hopefully Dennis Baker will bring his guitar. General Bird dog note. The Tri-Valley mowing will be done August 8th and 9th. A total of 5 tractors will be working 16 hours each. 2 are provided by the State and 3 have been provided / loaned by the ABDCO with 3 volun-teer’s providing the mowing. A big shout out for a couple folks. Chris Goegan for providing his Semi and Gooseneck trailer, to haul Denny Keeton’s Tractor to Tri-Valley and back. Also George Kusuma for providing himself and his monster tractor. And Ray Wheeler for orga-nizing the rented tractor and his labor. So when you see them thank them for their ef-forts and donations, of time money and equip-ment. Thanks to all Scott Weslow — Clean Up /Work Party at Tri Valley

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2017 NGSPA Futurity Winners

Winner - Uodibar’s BC Bob “Bob”

Breeder/Owner/Handler: John Rabidou

2nd Place - Hi Point’s Starfire Opal “Fire”

Breeders: James & Sarah Messer

Owner: Giovanni Goegan

Handler: Chris Goegan

3rd Place - Uodibar’s Toot My Horn “Tootie”

Breeder/Owner/Handler: John Rabidou

2017 NGSPA National Championship

Champion: Llano’s Game on Dude “Dude”

Owners: Joe & Chad Inderman

Handler: Josh Nieman

Runner-Up: Chicoree’s Sparkle In Her Eye “Sparkle”

Owner: Dr. Fred Ryan

Handler: Dan DiMambro

2017 NGSPA National Shooting Dog

Championship

Champion: Tulli’s Excess “Lexy”

Owners/Handler: Joe Amatulli

Runner-Up: Chicoree’s Sparkle In Her Eye

“Sparkle”

Owner: Dr. Fred Ryan

OPEN HANDLER OF THE YEAR 5653 Dan DiMambro 4967 Josh Nieman 3220 Rich Barber 1851 Ronnie Sale 1488 Chris Goegan 1191 Joe Amatulli 912 Ray Larrondo 908 Ronnie Sale 744 James Messer 602 Gina Bosio

AMATEUR HANDLER OF THE YEAR 1882 Chase Verdoorn 1394 Joe Orndorff 1246 Keith Richardson 1086 Brandon Blum 1047 Robin Lambourn 1031 Jack Marchese 562 Matt Smith 460 Tom Tubergen 436 Peter Wilkin 428 Ray Larrondo

Purina Top Ten “Handler of the Year” Standings

Upcoming NGSPA Championships

NGSPA Sharptail Championships September 2, 2017 to conclusion Baker, MT (cancelled because of drought) NGSPA Prairie Chicken Championships September 11, 2017 - September 20, 2017 Amelia, NE NGSPA Pheasant Championships November 3, 2017 to conclusion Wye Island, MD NGSPA Region 1 Championships Flaherty Field Trial Grounds East Windsor, CT November 13-16, 2017 NGSPA National Championships & Futurity Booneville, Arkansas February 24, 2018 to conclusion Tentative schedule for remainder of 2017 (These dates have NOT been approved or judging panel is not currently available). Additional information as it becomes available. All dates below are subject to change. 9/27/2017 -- Region 8 Championships - Cheyenne, WY 9/28/2017 -- Hungarian Partridge Championships - Cheyenne, WY 10/16/2017 -- GSPCA National Field Trials -- Eureka, KS

NGSPA NEWS

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German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Ohio

10794 Butternut Road

Chesterland, Ohio 44026 Executive Board

Dennis Meinke — President

Eileen Smith — Vice President

Robert (Doc) Reynolds — Treasurer

Sher Meinke — Secretary

Cindi Chilbert — Board Member

Jen Sheehan — Board Member

Gale Graves — Board Member

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