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Volume E5 | May 2011

The Importance of the AKC Delegate

Recently, Christine Lietzau resigned from her newly elected position as AKC Delegate from the Giant Schnauzer Club of America to the American Kennel Club. While I understand her decision and wish her well, it is with careful consideration that we proceed with the next step in the replacement of this very important position in the GSCA. Christine felt that because she trained and showed dogs professionally (for compensation) she was ineligible to be a Delegate under AKC Bylaws, which allow a delegate to charge for their expenses, but not for their services. While clever accounting might have been able to "conceal" any small profit made, separating these would have been cumbersome in some cases and impossible in others. I respect Christine's integrity and thank her for her honesty and service.

The Delegate has unique powers and serves a critical function as a liaison and conduit for information, to and from the membership of the GSCA and AKC. Delegates approve rules governing dog shows and field trials and amendments to

Message From the President

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Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Herding Test, Trial, and Fun Day Brigand’s Hideout Battleground, WA

June 18-19, 2011

2011 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO

October 3-9, 2011

Upcoming Events (continued)

Eastern Regional Specialty Greene County Fairgrounds Waynesburg, PA

June 25, 2011

2011 GSCA General Membership Meeting (tentative) Purina Farms St. Louis, MO

October 7, 2011

Southern Region Supported Entries Monroe Civic Center Monroe, LA

Sept. 2-5, 2011

2012 GSCA National Specialty Texas Kennel Club Cluster Dallas, Texas

July 5-8, 2012

2013 GSCA National Specialty Purina Farms St. Louis, MO

May 8-12, 2013

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Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter Volume E5 | May 2011

the AKC Bylaws. They nominate and elect Delegates to serve on the AKC Board of Directors & Delegate Standing Committees. They approve new member clubs, votes to uphold or overrule an AKC Board decision to disapprove a Delegate candidate or to remove a seated Delegate. Only a Delegate may serve on the AKC Board. Delegates vote to discipline and even to expel, a Member Club. The responsibilities of the Delegate are immense. Delegates are expected to: attend and vote at quarterly Delegate Meetings, attend and/or participate with Delegate Standing Committees, bring Member Club's proposals to the Delegates and/or Delegate Standing Committees. A Member Club, through its Delegate, may propose amendments to the AKC Bylaws or AKC Rules directly to the AKC Board. The Giant Schnauzer Club of America has been fortunate to have had delegates willing to invest time, effort and personal expenses, as well as, to speak up and become involved and to engage others in crucial conversations. This has been done mostly at the personal expense of the delegate with only a small reimbursement offered. During this brief time of transition, Robin Greenslade will act as the interim Delegate. Prior to the appointment of the new delegate, I will work with the GSCA Board of Directors to craft a plan, which will be a more realistic and equitable reimbursement of a portion of the GSCA Delegates expenses. I believe this is critical if we have intentions of opening this position up to the right person, without regard to their net worth. Because of the importance of this decision it will not be made lightly, but it will be made over a very short time line. Any member interested in being considered for this position should send a brief letter of intent with current contact information to me at [email protected]

Doug Hill President, Giant Schnauzer Club of America Celebrating 50 years in 2012

Message From the President (continued)

Tip of the Month

Did you know that you can bathe your dogs in

Dawn© dishwashing detergent to get rid of fleas? It also adds a

nice shine and generally doesn’t

soften the dog’s coat.

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Points Tabulation Marjana Callery

AKC Gazette Columnist Greg Reyna Performance Events Laura Feldt Archives Peggy Gumm Public Education Vacant Awards/Trophies Linda Hurst Temperament Testing Cricket Zink Breed Education Olga Gagne Webmaster Aaron DeVandry Breeders’ Education Maryann Bisceglia Ways & Means Karen Child Congratulatory Marnie Lowe

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Name & Location Michelle Kiernan & Steve Winterbottom, California

Your Giants’ Name Ike (6 years old, MACH Classic Ike V. Easentaigh SchH3, VCD1, RAE2, MXF, SPD) and Duesy (2 years old, Ain't She A Duesy Von Furstenhaus)

Occupation Both of us are Mechanics.

How long have you been a GSCA member? I think its been 4 years or so??

How did you get into Giants? I had a field breed, English Pointer (Indy); she was my first Agility partner. She got me hooked on the sport. I was looking for another Agility partner, (with the same drive she had) but a different breed, a breed you don't see everyday. She was the only pointer I ever saw doing Agility at that time. I was looking for a smart, athletic, in need of a job, kind of dog. I found the Riesenschnauzer.

Do you have other pets in addition to Giants? We call them Furkids. We have two Persian cats (Domino and Bella) and a Chinese Crested (Crystal, 3 years old, China Road Itsacrystal CD, RE, MX, MXJ, XF)

What do you do with your Giants? What don't we do, should be the question. My goal when bringing Ike home at 8 weeks old, was to have another Agility partner and furkid to take with us on camping and river trips. I waited until he was 2 years old to train for Agility, so to pass the time we did Rally, Obedience, and he earned his BH. I had him instinct tested for Herding; he loved it and they loved him. But, I figured we could do that sport when he is older. He has done Dock diving and loves it. We go whenever it comes to our town. Ike enjoys everything about Schutzhund: the Obedience, the bite work and he just loves the Tracking.

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Duesy is in training for Agility and Schutzhund and anything else she wants to do. I will let her decide when she is ready to compete. I am not looking forward to paying for 3 dogs to compete in Agility. We are so glad we brought this little cannon ball home. I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time for her, like I did when Ike was a puppy. I was right, but I swear she is my pointer (Indy) reincarnated, I show her a piece of agility equipment and she knows what to do. She is so easy to train and so much fun. She is always happy and loves life.

Do you have other hobbies besides dogs? That's a funny question,.......NO! Wait, I do have a ‘69 Camaro in the garage, and that's were it has been for the last 6 years. That's funny… Ike's 6 years old.

What is your dog(s) favorite treat and/or toy? Ike - small .50 cent rubber ball or a cuz ball. Crystal – small, floppy Frisbee. Duesy - Jolly Ball/Tuffy's or Ike's head. My dogs love to play with anything I have but I would have to say those are the favorites.

What was the last dog-related thing you read? An Agility course map.

Anything else you'd like to add. If I may brag a little more about my boy. Ike is my first RS and second Agility partner. We started competing in Agility on Jan 1, 2008. That’s 3 years and he has been the GSCA #1 Agility dog for all three years, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Also, #1 AKC Agility dog 2009-2010. We were lucky enough to earn Ike's and Indy's CD’s on the same day, Aug 12, 2006. Ike is my first Schutzhund dog. He earned his Schutzhund 3 on Feb. 5th 2011, then he went and earned his TD on Feb. 20th. The amazing things this boy can do. I am so proud of him.

MACH Classic Ike V. Easentaigh SchH3, VCD1, RAE2, MXF, SPD (Still going strong) GSCA #1 Rally Dog 2006 GSCA Top Ten Obed Dog 2006 GSCA #1 Agility Dog 2008 & 2009 & 2010 AKC #1 Agility Dog 2009 & 2010 Best Working Dog @ Schnauzerfest 2010 (Conf. show) 1st Giant to earn an RAE & RAE2 & MXF I do believe he is the only Giant to have earned both and SchH3 and a MACH China Road Itsacrystal CD,RE,MX,MXJ,OF (Wants to be like Ike :) Ain't She A Duesy Von Furstenhaus (Big plans, still training)

If there is a club member

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Member Profile column,

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and contact information

to Lori Clark.

Member Profile (continued)

“Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well.” ~ Bonnie Wilcox

Do you think you have, or have had, the oldest Giant Schnauzer? If so, please email me at [email protected] and tell me their story. I’m sure our members would like to hear about the ‘seniors’

you love and share your lives with.



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California Western Regional Specialty Show Results ~ May 13, 2011 ~

Best of Breed GCH Seven Seas Auroras Adonis

Owners: Captain & Kathleen Sevastopoulos

Best of Winners Skansen’s Harvard

Owner: Sylvia Hammarstrom

Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed CH Keay’s It’s All About Time, HIC

Owners: Nola & James Keay

Select Bitch CH Galilee Ingebar Catherine

Owners: Daryl & Kathie Anderson

Best in Puppy Sweepstakes Skansen’s It Had To Be You

Owners: Whitney & Shelley Kellogg

Best in Opposite Sex to Best in Puppy Sweepstakes Stonehouse Prospector

Owners: Kim Demchak & Jack Kukuchka

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes CH Keay’s It’s All About Time, HIC


Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes CH Keay’s Talk of the Town, HIC, TT


High In Trial & High Scoring Champion CH Carbonara’s Caught In The Web

Owner: Peg Watson

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The California Western Regional Specialty

The Golden State Giant Schnauzer Club sure does know how to put on a Specialty. The show committee, consisting of Daryl Anderson, Valla Bridges, Doug Conover, Starr Henderson, Terry Parker, Melinda Eaton, Sandi Yanoff, and Rebecca Czarniak, made us all feel welcome from the time we arrived. They fed us like royalty, they showered us with goodies, and they cheered us on in the ring. This show was dedicated in loving memory of Kathie Anderson. Having known Kathie, and the quality of shows she used to organize, I know she would have been proud of her GSGSC family.

The theme was May Day, with a beautiful wood carved May pole, adorned with Giant Schnauzers, flowers and ribbons, created by Doug Conover. Barbara Bender designed and illustrated four lovely prints, which were auctioned off later that evening in the silent auction. Her same design was used for the t-shirts that were sold at the show. The weather followed suit with the theme as well – sunny skies and 80 degrees.

Ginny Maese and Kim Demchak drove up from Arizona, Nola and Jim Keay drove down from Canada, Liz Lagmanson came in from Texas, and The Captain came over from Utah, all to join the California residents in some friendly competition and camaraderie. There were 18 entries in Conformation, four entries in Puppy Sweeps, three entries in Veteran Sweeps, and four entries in Obedience/Rally.

When I first got into Giant Schnauzers many, many years ago, the Western Regional Specialty was my first experience at a dog show. The one thing that has stuck with me all these years is how welcoming the California GS folks were to me. They took me under their wings, answered my million questions, and invited me to future events. I witnessed this same mentoring all these years later, with the three new GS owners that were there showing. Everyone went out of their way to help make these Rookies’ first show experience a memorable one. It reminded me of why I became a member of this club.

It was only fitting that the weekend be capped off by Daryl Anderson’s CH. Galilee Ingebar Catherine taking a Group 4 and I believe finishing her Grand Champion title. Maybe Kathie had a little something to do with that.

Thank you all for a wonderful weekend! Lori Clark

Thank you to all of our Donors!!

Ginny Maese Valla Bridges Peg Watson

Kim Demchak Barbara Bender

Terry & Steve Parker Mitzi Young Lori Clark

Skansens Kennel Sharon Wong

Liz Lagmanson

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The Eastern Regional Specialty will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 in conjunction with the South Hills Kennel Club. This event will be at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg, PA. In addition to the Specialty, there will be supported entries on Friday, June 24th and Sunday, June 26th.

Judges are as follows: Mrs. Sheila DiNardo – Thursday, June 23, 2011 Dr. William Newman – Friday, June 24, 2011 Dr. Anthony DiNardo – Saturday, June 25, 2011 Mrs. Wendy Willhauck – Sunday, June 26, 2011 Ms. Valli Rovenalt – Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes

MB-F is the show superintendant and entries close June 8, 2011.

Maryann Bisceglia is Show Chairman, Sandy Anderson is Hospitality Chairman, and Ralph Anderson is Treasurer. All donations are greatly appreciated, and can be sent to Ralph Anderson at 164 Evergreen Hamlet, Pittsburgh, PA 15209.

Kim McCool 3750 Nobis Drive

Davenport, IA [email protected]

Sponsors: Mike Rutkas &

Craig Axel

NEW MEMBER APPLICANT

AKC Giant Schnauzer Registrations

Rank Litter

Registrations Rank

Dog Registrations

1st Qtr 2011

85 64 89 158

2010 92 186 96 570

2009 86 231 89 650

2008 87 242 87 751

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The Arizona Western Regional Specialty

Valla and I loaded Kate and headed for Arizona hoping to have a lot of fun. What we got was more than we expected. Ginny and Kim had everything laid out so well. The trophies were the best I have ever seen at any specialty. They were done to a local theme and the theme of the Kachina Kennel Club. The trophies were beautiful paintings on sandstone, depicting the local scenery with beautiful pictures of our wonderful breed. We all groomed in the same area and so we were able to get to know each other better.

It was not a large entry, but the quality was as good as I have ever seen. The judge would say WOW as she looked at each line up. After the judging, it was agreed that everyone got something out of the experience. After the show, Ginny held a handling class that everyone who attended enjoyed and learned something. The next day, Chris Lietzau held a Grooming Seminar that was well attended. Valla said that everyone learned something and had a good time.

The banquet was very cozy and everybody got to know each other better. Karen Child thanked the club for having her judge the show and said that she was very impressed with the quality of the dogs. She said it was difficult to pick the winners.

The venue was the Arizona Football Stadium, which would have 4 days of shows after the regional. The Kachina Kennel Club was just super in the way they made you feel welcome. You never had to walk to the show grounds; they were there with golf carts, as soon as you got out of your car, to take you to the show rings.

Valla and I stayed the next two days and every night a group of us would go to dinner.

All in all it was one of my more memorable experiences at a dog show. When we loaded up to go home we just couldn’t get over how enjoyable it was.

Ginny and Kim need a big hand for putting on such a wonderful show.

Thank you, Daryl Anderson

CORRECTION

In the April newsletter, under the Western

Regional Show Results, it stated that GCH Spicerack

She’s All That, RN, was owned by Mike Reese & Maryann Bisceglia. The owner is Melisa Davis.

Mike Reese Cindy Bromagem

Carolyn and Jim Janek Mike Cullen and Michelle Krove

Liz Lagmanson Marianne Mazzenga

Melisa Davis Valla Bridges Terry Parker

To all who contributed time, money and energy to the 2011 Arizona GSCA Western Regional Specialty, a giant thank you!

Bernie and Bridgette Tuerler South Central GS Club

Daryl Anderson Barb Friedman

Christine Lietzau Kim Demchak

Pet Club of Tolleson Ginny Maese

John Taglorini

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Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~ April 12, 2011 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Bernie Tuerler, Howard Postovit, Lori Clark, Kim Demchak, Greg Reyna, Maryann Bisceglia. Absent: Joanne Thompson, Michael Rutkas.

Call to Order: 8:47pm EDT

Approval of Minutes:

Bernie made a motion to approve the March 8, 2011 board meeting meetings. Kim seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Report from the Secretary: Lori read the board email votes, which took place on the following date:

1. March 9, 2011: Kim made a motion via email to approve Caper, LLC as the trial secretary for the 2011 Midwest I & II and National Specialties on October 5-9, 2011. Lori seconded. Email vote: Maryann yes; Kim yes; Doug yes; Joanne yes; Bernie yes; Lori yes. Motion passed.

Lori made a motion to amend the February 8, 2011 board meeting minutes where it was written, “Bernie made a motion to approve Marianne Mazzenga as the National Sweepstakes judge”. The minutes should be amended to say,

“Bernie made a motion to approve Marianne Mazzenga as the Midwest Specialty Sweepstakes judge”. Bernie seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Report from the Treasurer:

Account Balance (as of 3.31.11) Wells-Fargo Checking (La Grande-operating account): $20,852.92 Wells-Fargo Checking (La Grande-for Pay Pal Transfers): $1,344.51 Wells-Fargo Savings (La Grande-operating account): $50,934.15 Wells-Fargo Savings (Doris Redmann): $10,204.65 The following are accounts in Plano Texas that will be closed in April: Chase Checking (old operating): $7,658.44 Bank of America checking (was used for Pay Pal transfers): $2,684.83 The following was the 3.31.11 balance of an account that was opened for the 2010 National and Midwest Specialties (Sheila Lietz, Treasurer): $8,447.91 Note this amount was transferred to Wells-Fargo in La Grande on April 5, 2011. The following is the balance of an account GSCA has set up with Pay Pal for purchases from our web site: $268.35 BALANCE OF THE ABOVE ACCOUNTS: $102,395.76 The following are two accounts that have been opened for 2011 specialties: 2011 National and Midwest (Sheila Lietz, Treasurer): $1,472.75 2011 Western (AZ) Specialty (Kim or Ginny, Treasurer): $500 2011 Western (CA) Specialty (Daryl Anderson, Treasurer): $500 The above are estimated balances based on the amount GSCA forwarded to start the accounts.

MFS Stock fund balance as of 12.31.10: $8,857.50 This stock was donated by Ken Bonine in Fall 2009. Mr. Bonine had thought the donation was going to rescue and has asked us to sell the stock and disburse the proceeds to rescue. I am working on that. ESTIMATE BALANCES OF SPECIALTY AND STOCK ACCOUNTS: $11,330.25 TOTAL OF CHECKING, SAVINGS, SPECIALTY, AND STOCK ACCOUNTS: $113,726.01

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Also, the GSCA apparently has a CD with Chase in Michigan where we are incorporated. I saw a balance as of the end of 2009 for $5,843.46, but I still need to track down that account.

Report from the Committees:

Old Business: Mr. Bonine and Rescue Doug talked to Mr. Bonine about the rescue funds. We’re waiting on the information from the rescue groups with the numbers so we put the money where it will do the most good. Lori will send a letter to each rescue group requesting the number of dogs rescued in the last 3 years, so we can best allocate the funds.

Unfinished Business: AKC Delegate Chris Lietzau is resigning from this role. Lori will request a written notice from Chris then Doug can proceed with appointing a new Delegate.

2011 National Specialty Mike is working on getting the donation page up and running. Sheila is handling donations. Grooming is all indoors. There will be costs associated with RV parking and grooming spots this year. All the forms were sent to AKC.

2012 National & Southern Regional Specialty (July 5-8, 2012) Greg is working through the details. First day of the specialty will be paid for. There will be an all breed Obedience show the first day, but the Giants can have a High in Trial.

2013 National Specialty Maryann met with the Miniature and Standard Schnauzer contacts. We will try to share judges among the 3 clubs. Maryann is working with an artist to create a logo with all 3 sizes, and then split the cost. Ginny Maese agreed to do a Top Ten the first night. Other ideas include: a Breeders Cup similar to what the Akita Club does; a Top 20 the second night; a performance seminar with Sue Ailsby; a puppy sweeps with all 3 clubs.

2011 Western Regional Specialty in Arizona Great show. Had a nice host bag for everyone. Karen did a good job. Made some money, but don’t have final numbers yet. 20 dogs entered.

GSCA Herding Specialty & Fun Day Premium list will go out this week.

2011 Eastern Regional Specialty Maryann reported that everything is all done and ready to go. Judges - Sheila DiNardo is Thursday, Bill Newman is Friday, Tony DiNardo is Saturday, Wendy Willhauck is Sunday.

Election of New Member: Cindy & Sam Bronagem, Chino Valley, AZ; Sponsors: Kim Demchak & Ginny Maese

Lori made a motion to approve Cindy & Sam Bronagem as new members. Bernie seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business: AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship/Kathie Anderson Award Doug has the medallion and will send it to the recipient once chosen.

Adjournment: Maryann made the motion to adjourn. Kim seconded. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 11:30pm EDT. Respectfully submitted, Lori Clark, GSCA Secretary

Telephonic Board Meeting Minutes ~

April 12, 2011 (continued)

Giant Schnauzer Club of America Newsletter Volume E5 | May 2011 Photo acknowledgements:

CH Skansen’s Havannah, photo by Cynthia & Steven Sansone (cover page, top center); “Chelsea”, owner Terry Parker, photo by Lori Clark (cover page, middle left)

“Web”, Int'l /Am CH Ingebar's Cherokee Dreamcather, CD, RN, TDI, CGC; “Tori”, Am CH Carbonara's Caught In The Web, CD, RA, TDI, CGC; “Harris”, CH Skansens Handsome Hedonist, photo by Peg

Watson (page 2) Ike, Crystal, and Duesy (see pg. 4 for full names), photo by Michelle

Kiernan & Steve Winterbottom (page 4)

Awards table, Nola & Jim Keay with their Veteran Sweepstakes

winners, May Day pole, Peg Watson winning HIT, photos by Lori Clark (page 6, clockwise from top)

Daryl Anderson & Valla Bridges making everyone breakfast, photo by Lori Clark (page 7)

Barbara Bender with Ingebar Silver Charm, photo by Lori Clark

(page 8)

Valla Bridges & Willow, photo by Daryl Anderson (page 9)

GSGSC wagon, photo by Lori Clark (this page)

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