March/April - Newnan Kennel Club

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The Newnan Kennel Club
P.O. Box 1175-Palmetto, GA 30268
Volume 38 Issue 2
March—April 2014
Meeting Schedule
Unless otherwise
notified the meetings of
NKC will be on the first
2014 –2015
General Meeting
ALL WELCOME
OFFICERS
GOLDEN CORRAL RESTURANT
BULLSBORO DRIVE
NEWNAN, GA
President-Joni Smith
Vice-President - Carol Ann Beane
Secretary –Jan Plott
Treasurer - Butch Jordan
Wednesday
of the month
General Meetings
2014
January 8
March 5
May 14
July 2
September 3
November 5
Board Meetings
2014
Febuary 5
April 2
June 4
August 6
October 1
December 3
Newsletter Editor
Barbara Jordan
355 Bates Avenue
Fayetteville, GA30215
770-461-8471
[email protected]
Meeting at 7:30
(arrive earlier to eat)
WEDNESDAY
Board Of Directors
March 5, 2014
Ellen Connors
Lisa Dempsey
Lu Dunham
Kay Moore
Carolyn Stauffer
AKC Delegate—Willie Crawford
COMMITTEES
Agility Trial Chairman- Ellen Connors
Annual Awards– Marilyn Curtis
Breeder Referral- MaryAnn Madsen
Equipment-Butch Jordan
Spring Match– Carolyn Stauffer &
Carol Ann Beane
Programs – Lu Dunham
Web Master-Jan Plott
Newsletter-Barbara Jordan
Sunshine—Melissa Harper
Spring Show Chairman-Lisa Dempsey
Fall Show Chairman-Joni Smith
NKC Historian—Jan Plott
LIFE MEMBERS - IN MEMORIAM
Chuck Crawford
Stacy Andrew, DVM -"Common
eye problems in dogs and what to
do about them"
SUNSHINE
Melissa Harper
404-451-7614
49 Hammock Rd.
Newnan, GA 30265
E-mail:
[email protected]
LIFETIME MEMBERS
Willie Crawford
Ronnie and Jan Plott
Butch and Barbara Jordan
The Match will be on Saturday-March 1, 2014.
The match co-chairs are Carolyn Stauffer 770-487-1689
([email protected])
and Carol Ann Beane 770-683-3410
([email protected]).
Please volunteer to help.
Spring Show will be Saturday March 29, 2014 Contact
Lisa Dempsey (Show Chair) or Ronnie Plott (Assistant Show Chair)
REMINDER!!! OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
“1. Any member of the Newnan Kennel Club may submit nominations for the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award.
2. Nominees must be a member of the Newnan Kennel Club and be in good standing with both the AKC and NKC.
3. The Sportsmanship Committee shall be comprised of the 3 most recent recipients of the Outstanding Sportsmanship
award. Members of this committee and their spouses will not be eligible for the award during the same time period that
they sit on the committee. The board shall appoint one of these members to chair the committee
4. There shall be no set criteria for the award. Nominations from the membership must be presented in writing, paper form
or electronic mail, to the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Committee and may be done at any point during the calendar
year. The nomination need not be lengthy but should give sufficient reason why the nominated party should receive the
award. It will be up to the committee to vote on all nominations presented to find the annual winner.
5. The winner will be announced at the Annual Awards dinner and the medallion will be presented at the same time. The
award shall be a certificate framed and matted in an 8 ½ by 11-inch regular certificate frame.
6. Following the Annual Meeting, the Chairman of the Sportsmanship Committee will inform AKC of the winner for publication on their website.”
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2014 TO CHAIRMAN BUTCH JORDAN
ATTENTION MEMBERS——
HAS YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS
CHANGED?
HAS YOUR MAILING ADDRESS
CHANGED?
PLEASE!!!!
NOTIFY
AND
YOUR WEBMASTER AT
[email protected]
or
P.O. BOX 611
PALMETTO. GA 30268
YOUR NEWSLETTER EDITOR AT
[email protected]
or
355 Bates Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30215
Newnan Kennel Club
General Meeting Minutes 01-08-2014
Members in Attendance: See attached list.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by the president.
Carolyn made the motion which was 2n’d by Helen to defer to the business meeting until after our program. Motion carried.
Business meeting was resumed at 8:25 pm.
President’s Report: Joni welcomed our guests.
Secretary’s Report:
Correspondence received:
Gwinnett Technical College: Thank you letter for our gift of $1000.00 to be deposited into the Academic Programs Fund
to be used to assist in paying the expenses of our Vet. Tech. students as they attend the upcoming North American
Veterinarian Conference.
University of Georgia: Thank you letter for our recent gift of $500.00 to the UGA Foundation Sundown Surgery fund.
Holiday greeting card from Gwinnett Tech foundation
Holiday greeting card from College of Veterinary Medicine Office of Academic Affairs University of GA.
University of GA college of Veterinary Medicine 2013-2013 Annual Report to donors
Closeout letter from AKC after Fall Show
Closeout letter from AKC after Agility Trials with corresponding date applications for next year.
Dues with over-payment to be applied to Fall Trophy Fund from Carole Wilson.
Emails have been set-up thru the Website for Club officials.
The Secretary has not received a signed agreement from the Douglasville KC for the upcoming Spring Show. Butch stated
that the treasurer has received their payment. Lisa stated that with the payment received, it is presumed that they have accepted the agreement.
Treasurer’s Report: Butch reviewed the treasurer’s report for the period ending 12/31/2014, and passed this around for
members review.
AKC Delegate: In the absence of our Delegate, Joni reported that Willie has continued to send emails to Club members regarding delegate activities and other pertinent information.
Committee Reports:
Annual Awards: Marilyn reported that our Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner would be held in the same location as our
Christmas party (White Oak Golf Club), May 7, 2014
Programs: Lu stated that our March program would be “Common eye problems in dogs and what to do about them" by Stacy
Andrew, DVM.
Website: Jan reported that the website is “up-to-date”.
Fall Show: Joni reported that she has finished hiring judges for the 2014 Fall Show.
Spring Show: Lisa stated that she still needs volunteers for catalog sales. Carolyn & Linda volunteered.
Spring Match: Carolyn reported that the match flyer has been sent. She reviewed the classes to be offered and asked that
members sign-up for jobs.
Election of New Members:
First Readings were completed for the following new member applicants:
Jeanette Perkins
Patty Anne King
Kimberly Fancher
Carole Robertson
Gena Harper
WELCOME
Unfinished Business
Peg asked about changing the Spring Show date, as she had read about this possibility in the Minutes of the last Board Meeting. Lisa stated that she did not have anything to report at this time. Discussion followed.
New Business:
There was no new Business.
The motion was made by Carolyn and 2n’d by Lu to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Plott, Secretary
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Newnan Kennel Club – Board Meeting 02/05/2014
Board Members/Officers in Attendance: Lisa, Carol Ann, Ellen, Jan, Joni, Butch, Kay, Lu. AKC Delegate: Willie.
Club Member: Ronnie
Board Member Absent: Carolyn
The President called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
The Motion was made by Lisa and seconded by Carol Ann that the minutes from the previous Board meeting be
approved as published in the Newsletter. Motion Carried.
President’s Report: no report
Secretary’s Report: no report
Treasurer’s Report: Butch reviewed the Clubs yearly financial report, the final Fall Show Report and the Treasurer’s report for the period ending 01/31/2014. Copies of each were available to the members. The yearly financial report and the monthly report are attached to these minutes.
Committee Reports:
AKC Delegate: Willie was in attendance to discuss the current NKC policy re: our AKC delegate. She explained
that she would like to continue to attend the various Committee Meetings held a day prior to the Delegates meeting and have our Club pay for her lodging in addition to her air fare and ground transportation. Discussion and
questions followed regarding the benefits of our Club having a Delegate in attendance.
Annual Awards: Ronnie had received an email that the White Oak Country Club is not available for our Annual
Awards date of May 7. Other dates are available, including the following Wednesday.
The motion was made by Lu and seconded by Jan that we change the date of our Annual Meeting and Awards
Dinner from May 7th to May 14th in order to have the event at the White Oak Country Club. Discussion followed.
Motion Carried.
Programs: Lu reported that Dr. Stacy Andrew, DVM, would present our March program "Common eye problems
in dogs and what to do about them".
Agility: Ellen reported that she has visited Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville, GA. She recommended that the Club move our Agility Trials to this facility. The trial dates will remain the same and the cost is
comparable to Jim Miller Park. They offer RV parking, stalls for rental to exhibitors, grooming and watering of
the rings and a place for the workers lunch.
The motion was made by Lu and seconded by Carol Ann that our 2014 Agility Trials move to Chicopee Agricultural Center in Gainesville GA and that Ellen be authorized to sign their contract. Discussion followed. Motion
carried.
Spring Match: Joni reported for Carolyn that rosettes and ribbons have been ordered. There will not be a food
vendor. The match announcement has been published on INFODog, directing people to Carolyn’s email or our
website.
Spring Show: Lisa reported that the Spring Show details have been completed. The premium list will be out soon.
She explained that she is working with AKC, DKC and Coweta County Fairgrounds regarding a proposed
change of date to begin in 2015.
Fall Show: Joni reported that she is in the process of hiring Obedience and Rally judges.
Nominating Committee Report: Jan made the following report:
The nominating committee met on January 8th and nominated the following members for Officers, Board of Directors and AKC delegate for the upcoming year beginning at the Annual Meeting in May 2014. All have accepted their nomination.
President: Joni Smith
Vice President: Carol Ann Beane
Treasurer: Butch Jordan
Secretary: Jan Plott
Board Directors:
Ellen Connors
Lisa Dempsey
Lu Dunham
Kay Moore
Carolyn Stauffer
AKC Delegate: Willie Crawford
Unfinished Business: None
New Business: None
There being no further business, Lu made the motion to adjourn and Lisa seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Plott
Secretary
NEWNAN KENNEL CLUB JACKETS
It is the policy of our club to present a CLUB JACKET to members provided they have met certain conditions.
The current guidelines require that you are attending the annual awards dinner as a member for your second year,
that you have worked at least two events, and that you have attended at least two club meetings.
If you feel that you qualify for a jacket, please complete this form and return it to the Awards Chairman.
Member’s Name_____________________________________________
Date you joined the club
___________
Month
___________
Year
First Annual Awards dinner you attended as a Member_________
Year
Events at which you have worked, { please fill-in the year}
Agility Trial ________________
Match
Show
__________
Spring
__________
Spring
___________
Fall
___________
Fall
Club meetings you have attended
Month
Year
______________
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Jacket size Small ______ Medium ______Large _____ XL_____2XL_____3XL______
Newnan Kennel Club Annual Awards
January Through December 2013
Member Applying for Award_____________________________________
1. ALL BREED BEST IN SHOW OR ALL BREED HIGH IN TRIAL
DOG’S NAME_______________________________________BREED____________________________
SHOW _____________________________________________DATE_________BIS_____HIT_________
SHOW _____________________________________________DATE_________BIS_____HIT_________
2. MOST GROUP PLACEMENTS
DOG’S NAME ______________________________________BREED____________________________
NUMBER OF GROUP PLACEMENTS ________________
3. MOST BEST OF BREED/VARIETY WINS
DOG’S NAME ______________________________________BREED____________________________
NUMBER OF BEST OF BREED/VARIETY WINS ___________
4. FINISHING A CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THE FEWEST PURPLE RIBBONS
DOG’S NAME ______________________________________BREED______________________________
NUMBER OF PURPLE RIBBONS ____________________
5. HIGHEST AVERAGE SCORE
OBEDIENCE OR AGILITY
LIST ONLY THE FIRST THREE SCORES
DOG’S NAME ______________________________________BREED___________________________________
SCORE 1_____________
SCORE 2_____________
SCORE 3 ____________
TITLE WON___________________________________
______________ TOTAL DIVIDED BY 3 = AVERAGE SCORE______________
6. FINISHING A TITLE
DOG’S NAME _________________________________TITLE_____ BREED___________________________
DOG’S NAME _________________________________TITLE_____ BREED___________________________
DOG’S NAME _________________________________TITLE_____ BREED___________________________
DOG’S NAME _________________________________TITLE_____ BREED___________________________
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY—CHECK SPELLING CLOSELY
RETURN NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2014
Marilyn Curtis
2408 Bohannon Road
Newnan, GA 30263
NKC JUDGES REQUEST FORM
Voice your opinion of which judges you would like to have Judge at our shows and which judges you do NOT
want. All request must be made in writing with a signature and phone
number. Please be aware that judges are hired from 12 to 36 months in advance.
The purpose of this form is to communicate your desires. The Show Chairs shall hire the judging panels using
these recommendations– so far as practical. However, the Show Chairs shall be obligated to contact the Judge’s
Selection Chair regarding a judge placed on the “No Hire” list before they attempt to hire that judge. The names
of the judges selected by members shall be treated as confidential information between that member and the
Judge’s Selection Chair.
In selecting judges for our shows the chairs must take into consideration……………..
When a judge was last hired by our club
Is the judge on the preference list OR the “NO” list
Can the judge be shared with other club (reduces expenses)
Has other club requested we share a judge that they have hired
What breeds/classes the judge is qualified to judge
Judges I would like to have at our shows……..
Preferred assignment
Name
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Judges I would NOT like to have at our shows
Name
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Your signature and phone number is required________________________________________________________________
Please forward to the Judge’s Selection Chair by June 1, 2014
Butch Jordan
355 Bates Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30215
HJ1223 @Bellssouth.net

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