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Secretary’s Report – Vol. 2, Summer 2012

2012 Board of Directors President – Richard Su 320 Jersey Av, Elberon NJ 07740 (732) 728-0413 EM: [email protected] First Vice President – Debbie Hodges 4939 Downing Dr., Columbus, OH 43232 (614) 861-7634; EM: [email protected] Second Vice President – Beth Blankenship 1718 Pine Bay Road, Lake City, SC 29560 (901) 262-5997 EM: [email protected] Corresponding Secretary – Carolyn Schaldecker 1571 Twin Valley Dr. NE, Solon, IA 52333 (319) 848-4517; EM: [email protected] Recording Secretary – Donna Smith 652 Grafton Hills DR, Grafton IL 62037 (618)786-2912 EM: [email protected] Treasurer - John Malak 5602 Bacon Road, Petersburg MI 49270 (734) 279-1982; EM: [email protected]

Board Members

Jennifer Sturgeon – PO Box 747, East Granby, CT 06026 (860) 844-8625; EM: [email protected] Anita Williams – 12541 SE 131st CT., Clackamas, OR 97086 (503) 698-2617; EM: [email protected] Open Position

Upcoming Board Meetings Phone Conference Calls Tuesday July 30, 2012 October 29, 2012 November 26, 2012 In-person Meetings September 14, 2012 Location: Allentown, PA

2012 Keeshond Club of America National Specialty Best of Breed CH Skyline’s Unit of Measure

Breeder/Owners – Kristen Cullen DVM & Susan Cullen

Best of Winners

Summerwind’s Who Cut The Cheese Breeder/Owners – Jean Gauchat-Hargis & Joshua

Hargis

Best of Opposite Sex CH Summerwind’s Pyxis Cheese So Fine

Breeder/Owners – Jean Gauchat-Hargis & Joshua Hargis and Co-Owner – Kimberly S.

Winners Dog

Trumpet’s You Could Be Mine Breeder/Owner – Beth Blankenship

Select Dog – GCH Baronwood Infinity And Beyond – Owners: Kelli Denton & Donna Smith Select Bitch – GCH Raylen’s Razzle Dazzle

Rose – Owner: Elisabeth Dankert

High In Trial – CH Keesbrook’s Opal Essence UD – Owner: Marion Crain

[KCA Secretary Report, Vol. 2, Summer 2012]

Full Show Results are available on the BaRay website -

http://www.barayevents.com And full Agility trial results are available on the Lynda Tjarks Agility Productions

website - www.lyndatjarksagility.com

At the May KCA Board meeting and presented at the KCA Annual General Meeting, the Board approved the creation of a KCA Semi-Annual Newsletter published by Cathy Bosnic that will feature the Specialty Show Results and Pictures as well as Annual Awards for a historical record of these special events.

Congratulations to the Mount Hood Keeshond Club for hosting another memorable KCA National Specialty event.

KCA MINUTES Teleconference - April 30, 2012

The meeting was called to order by Rick Su at 8:07 CST. Board Members Present: Rick Su, Debbie Lynch, Debbie Hodges, Carolyn Schaldecker, John Malak, Donna Smith, Beth Blankenship Minutes from the March 24, 2012 Meeting A motion was made by Carolyn and seconded by Debbie Hodges to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2012 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Recording Secretary Report -- None Corresponding Secretary Report -- The Spring Secretary Report was mailed on April 30. Treasurer’s Report -- $190,727.55 ($149,999.99 in CD and $40,737.56 in checking

account) Debbie Lynch made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Debbie Hodges seconded. Motion carried. John Malak had discussed changing the fiscal year to match the tax year with AKC. Debbie Lynch made a motion to table the discussion on changing the fiscal year to match tax year. John Malak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Judges Education Donna reported that all Judges Education information has been updated with AKC. The KCA National specialty judges’ education presentation has been listed on AKC website for judges. Two local judges groups were also notified. Keeshond will also be involved in the American Dog Show Judges Institute in August. Donna discussed the need to update the mentors and presenters list based on AKC guidelines. Website Design Rick reported that the website is progressing and that he is working with the designer to add more bulk to the web site. Kelli Denton and Diana Pesek have been added to the website committee. 2012 National Specialty The Board received an update from Robin Skinner via e-mail that stated that Mt. Hood was in the final planning stages for the June National in Portland. 2013 National Specialty -- No report 2014 National Specialty -- No report OLD BUSINESS Medallion Issue Debbie Hodges made a motion to table the medallion issue until the June meeting. John Malak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Rally Debbie Hodges asked for a clarification on who is purchasing the AKC rally statistics so that there are no duplications in orders. It was determined that Margaret Bissell will do the purchasing of all the obedience and rally statistics and then send the rally statistics to Pam Hildebrand. Letter to Judges: A discussion was held on the draft letter that is to be sent to the judges. Board members are to review it before the June meeting. Puppy Placement: Debbie Hodges asked the status of the puppy placement issue that was discussed at October, 2011 Board meeting. Beth


stated that the objective was to put together material for those placing puppies. She will be working with Donna Stekli on this issue. Winner’s Pictures: Debbie Hodges reported that the wrong pictures were placed in the Secretary Report for the top obedience awards for 2011. For historical purposes, there is a need to correct the error. The correct picture will be sent to Cathy Bosnic, historian for KCA. Board Vacancies There are two Board vacancies due to resignations of Janit Johnson and Heather Myers. Debbie Hodges made a motion to table discussion until the June meeting. Donna seconded. In Favor: Debbie Hodges, John, Donna Opposed: Carolyn, Beth, Debbie Lynch. Rick voted to break tie by voting in opposition. Motion failed. The Board went into executive session to discuss the various candidates for the positions. Jennifer Sturgeon is elected to Board for a one year term. The second position will be filled at the June meeting. Illustrated Standard Printing Beth has placed an order for 500 copies of the Illustrated Standard to be used with the judges’ letter and for judges’ education. The cover is now on slick paper. Policy Manual Revisions Donna stated that the goal is that the Board Policy Manual will be discussed and finalized at the June Board meeting. Pages can be corrected and printed during that week so that each Board member will have a complete copy. KCA Logo Donna reported that she had discussed the concept of registration of the KCA logo as a service mark with a lawyer in St. Louis. A motion was made by John Malak to table until June meeting the logo issue. Beth seconded. Motion carried unanimously. KCA Visual Identity Guidelines Rick discussed the guidelines for the use of the logo. A motion was made by Debbie Hodges to table the guidelines until decision is made on the service mark. John seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Parliamentarian Debbie Lynch made a motion to appoint a Parliamentarian. John Malak seconded the motion.

In Favor: Debbie Lynch, John, Beth Opposed: Carolyn, Debbie Hodges, Donna Rick voted to break tie and voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS AKC Meet the Breeds Debbie Hodges made a motion that KCA continue to participate in AKC Meet the Breeds in New York City with Rick as chairperson. The money given by AKC is to be distributed among the Keeshond volunteers. Carolyn seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Planned Giving / Bequests Debbie Lynch presented an idea whereas members could be being involved in planned giving or bequests to KCA. It would entail sending out a letter to the membership with an explanation. Debbie will send more information to the Board for future discussion. A motion to adjourn was made by Beth and seconded by Debbie Lynch. Motion passed and meeting was adjourned at 11:14. CST Respectively Submitted Donna Smith, KCA Recording Secretary NEW OBEDIENCE HALL OF FAME criteria At the May KCA Board meeting, the Board approved the recommendation by Margaret Bissell to include the OM (Obedience Master) AKC Obedience title as an additional means of earning the KCA Obedience Hall of Fame. See complete Hall of Fame criteria on KCA website.

Obedience Eligibility

1. Only wins made in the United States at AKC shows shall apply 2. Dog must have a UD (Utility Dog) degree. 3. 1/2 of points must be earned at All-Breed shows. 4. OTCH (Obedience Trial Champion) automatic HOF award. 5. OM1 (Obedience Masters) automatic HOF award. 6. 100 points are required to be earned in Utility A, Utility B, or Open B. (Includes CDX dogs.)


Claire O’Neil, 12 year old daughter of KCA member Karen O’Neil, and Ama (CH Windrift’s Right On The Money OA AXJ OF) make the 2012 USA European Open Juniors Team (EOJ). This team, sanctioned by The American Kennel Club, will travel to Austria this July to compete in the European Open Junior World Agility Championships held on July 13-15 2012 in Pinkafeld, Austria. Having a Keeshond competing in a World event filled with mainly Border Collies and Shelties is a rare and special event. It allows Claire & Ama to be Breed Ambassadors! It helps tell the World we are more than a pretty face. It gives terrific exposure for Keeshonden. Go team Claire and Ama! KCA wishes you clean runs and fun! Thank you to those KCA Members who have given their time and efforts to serving on the Board, Committees and as Chairpersons and Coordinators. We appreciate your time served. Welcome new Coordinators: Emily Taggart – Agility Stats Betsy Winans – HOF Coordinator

KCA BOARD MINUTES Vancouver, Oregon May 27, 2012, June 2, 2012 The meeting was called to order by President Rick Su at 8:14 AM. Board Members Present: Rick Su, Debbie Hodges, Carolyn Schaldecker, John Malak, Donna Smith, and Beth Blankenship Absent: Jennifer Sturgeon Minutes from the April 30, 2012 Meeting: Motion made by Carolyn to accept the minutes as written. John seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Recording Secretary Report: None Corresponding Secretary Report: Applications were received from: Alecia Novak – Sponsors: Cheryl Chapman and Mary Ellen Meyer Sherry Hilt - Sponsors: Suzanne Vessella and Cynthia Turnbull A motion was made by Debbie to accept the applications. Motion seconded by John. Motion approved unanimously. Treasurer’s Report: John reported $39,126.15 in checking and a total Balance of $186,515.96. Carolyn made a motion to accept the Treasurers Report. Debbie seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. There was discussion concerning payment for the KCA data base for pedigrees and health information. Decision was made to survey the membership on the continuance of this database before determining whether KCA will continue this program. John distributed the list of AKC Canine Health Foundation Grant sponsorship opportunities for KCA. COMMITTEE REPORTS The Annual reports for all KCA committees were reviewed as follows: Columnist: Debbie Lynch No Report Awards Coordinator: Mae Evans Report Received Awards Statistician – Obedience: Margaret Bissell Margaret suggested adding Obedience Masters as another route for obtaining the Obedience Hall of Fame. Carolyn made a motion to add the Obedience Master to the description of Obedience HOF as suggested by Margaret.


Debbie seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously and will be added to the description of Obedience HOF. Awards Statistician – Conformation: Anita Williams No Report Awards Statistician - Agility: Chris Pawlenty Report Received. Chris has asked to be replaced as agility statistician. Chris will be asked to form a committee to review agility statistic calculations. Awards Statistician – ROM / ROMX: Mae Evans Report Received Awards Statistician – 25 Year Recognition: Jan Bundsen No Report Awards Statistician Junior Showmanship: Jeannine DeWald No Report Breeder’s Education: Beth Blankenship Report Received Futurity / Maturity Coordinator: Tracee Buethner Tracee included an extensive report of Futurity statistics for the past five years in her report. Health Committee: Tawn Sinclair A full report was submitted at the March, 2012 meeting. There is no change in the status of the report since the March meeting. Tawn reported that there were issues with the graduate student and the procedures that she used with the data. Hearts and Cards: Melinda Hughes Report Received Members are asked to let Melinda know when there are illnesses or deaths within the Keeshond membership. Historian: Cathy Bosnic No Report Debbie reported that the required two marked catalogs and winning pictures are not being received from Regional clubs after their specialties. HOF / ROM Custodian: Carolyn Schaldecker Board is seeking replacement for this position. For historical purposes, the original photo needs to be sent to the HOF / ROM custodian. Betsy Winans has accepted this position. Information and Breeder Referral: Mary Benell Report Received KCA Awards Trophy Coordinator: Anthea DeForest Report Received KCA Database: Rene Sauser No Report KCA Medallions Coordinator: Casey Kohler No Report Regional clubs are reminded to send requests for the medallions six weeks prior to their specialty. KCA Medals Coordinator: Chris Pawlenty Report Received

Legislative Liaison: Donna Powell Report Received Members are encouraged to become more involved with legislation across the country. Membership Coordinator: Pat Martinez Report Received Meet the Breeds Booth Coordinator: Rick Su Report Received Member clubs are encouraged to contact Rick for using the Meet the Breeds booth at local shows. New Packets: Patti Hobbs No Report Rescue Referral Coordinator: Maryellen Grace Report Received Ways and Means Chairman: Karen Evasuik No Report Website Coordinator: Carolyn Schaldecker is seeking replacement Website Redesign: Rick Su reported that Carrie O’Bin is willing to become the webmaster for the completed new website. Judges education: Donna Smith reported that the membership will be doing an evaluation of the new presentation during the National week. An AKC Judges Education workshop will be given for prospective future judges who are attending the National. National Specialties Updates: 2013 Carolyn: The specialty will be held in Topeka on May 20 thru 26, 2013. HOAKC is still working on the agility site for the National. Conformation judges are hired. Foy Trent will be the show superintendent. 2014 Beth: Beth reported that progress is being made on determining the facility for the National. Marion Crane will be the agility chairman. The Board recessed at 12:55 PM for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 PM. OLD BUSINESS Appointment of Parliamentarian Carolyn made a motion to rescind the previous motion of having a Parliamentarian. Debbie seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Bylaws revisions John discussed the need to have the fiscal year match the IRS year. A letter was received from Anthea asking that we review the dates for the Nominating procedure. Both issues were referred to the Bylaws committee. Bylaws committee is composed of Donna Smith (chair), Irene Fonseca, Steve Freeman, Ron Spaulding, and John Sawicki.


Letter to Judges: A revision of the letter to judges was presented by Debbie. Discussion was held on what judging audience should be presented with the letter. Carolyn made a motion to send the revised letter to all newly licensed judges within the past five years. Debbie seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Guidelines for Screening Potential Puppy Buyers. Beth and Donna Stekli will be working on recommended practices in screening potential puppy buyers and these will be placed on the new website when it is launched. Rescue Coordinator and Rescue Grant Policy: The current policy was reviewed. Debbie presented modifications to the policy and the application. Debbie moved that the Rescue Coordinator and Grant Policy be modified as she presented. Beth seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Rescue groups will be notified of the changes in the policy. Logo: John made a motion that we forego pursuing a service mark on the logo. Carolyn S seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Carolyn made a motion to accept the KCA Visual Identity Guidelines which outline how the Keeshond Club of America logo may be used. Beth seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Resignation: Debbie Lynch resigned from the Board. The Board went into Executive session at 3:36 PM. The Board came out of Executive session at 3:50 PM. Anita Williams was appointed to the Board. The vacancy for the remaining portion of this calendar year will remain vacant. Carolyn made motion to appoint Debbie Hodges First Vice President and Beth Second Vice President. John seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Illustrated Standard: Beth distributed copies of the Illustrated Standard which has been printed with different paper stock. Policy Manual Donna has worked on the Manual and eliminated all duplications. Various areas of the Manual were reviewed. Descriptions were added for the rally, agility, and obedience statistician guidelines. John made a motion to accept all Policy Manual revisions, deletions, and additions that had been discussed. Carolyn seconded. Motion

approved unanimously. The guidelines for the Top Keeshond Event will be reviewed at the September meeting. The Board went into executive session at 7:12 PM. The Board reconvened at 7:13 PM. Heather Myers membership was re-instated. Planned Giving / Bequests Debbie made a motion to form a Planned Giving /Bequest committee with Debbie Lynch as chairperson. She is to appoint a committee and report back to the September meeting. Carolyn seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The Board recessed at 7:15 and reconvened at 8:10PM. New Business Nominating committee: Board members whose terms are completed at the end of this year are Beth Blankenship, Jennifer Sturgeon, and the open position. The nominating committee will be composed of Debbie Hodges (chair), Jan Corrington, and Donna Powell. Alternates for the committee will be Kristen Cullen and Angela Curtis. KCA Judge Selection Review: A discussion was held on the selection procedure for judges currently used by KCA. Several judges who are on the list have refused the judging assignment several times; yet members are voting for these judges without this knowledge. Several Parent Clubs use other procedures and guidelines for selecting judges. Beth will form a committee to research how other Parent clubs select their judges. Hall of Fame: According to KCA policy, the Board is to review the criteria every 5 years for the Hall of Fame. Debbie will form a committee to review the data on the Hall of Fame. AKC Request for Breed Judges: AKC has requested each Parent Club to send a list of judges for their breed to judge the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. Beth moved that KCA send the top five vote getters from the most recent KCA ballot to AKC. Carolyn seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. Article for Show Sight: Show Sight magazine is doing a feature on the Keeshond in the July issue. Karen Evasuik will be doing the


requested pictures. Debbie Lynch, Donna Smith and Robin Stark will write the requested articles. The Board went into Executive Session at 8:30PM. The Board came out of Executive session at 9:00 PM. Meet the Breeds Letter: Rick will send the letter to Alan Kalter about moving the AKC Meets the Breeds forum around the country rather than continually having the AKC Meet the Breeds in New York City. National Specialty Website Coordinator: John made a motion to create a new KCA position, National Specialty Website Coordinator. Carolyn seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. Donna Powell will serve in this position. European Open Junior World Agility Championship: Claire O’Neil, twelve year old daughter of KCA member, Karen O’Neil, was selected with her Keeshond for the European Open Junior World Agility championship to be held in Austria in August 2012. Carolyn made a motion to present Clare with $2500 to help with the costs for this trip. Beth seconded. Motion approved unanimously. Newsletter: The concept of a semi-annual KCA Newsletter with regional and national specialty results and pictures was discussed. Debbie Hodges made a motion to create a semi- annual Newsletter chaired by Cathy Bosnic. John seconded. Motion carried unanimously Annual Meeting Agenda: The Board reviewed items for the agenda for the Annual meeting. The Board went into Executive Session at 9:45 PM. The Board came out of Executive session at 10:28 PM. A Board hearing will be held on September 15th on charges brought by Joanne Reed against Brenda Brookes. John made a motion to recess until Saturday June2nd after the Banquet. Carolyn seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed at 10:30 PM, May 27th. The Board reconvened at 9:52 PM, June 2nd. Board members Present: Rick Su, Debbie Hodges, Beth Blankenship, Carolyn

Schaldecker, Donna Smith, John Malak, and Anita Williams. Absent: Jennifer Sturgeon AKC Issues: John Sawicki met with the Board to discuss one issue to be voted on at the June AKC Delegates Meeting. AKC is asking for an amendment to Rules applying to Dog Shows to allow Superintendents and show secretaries to correct entries if they utilize the AKC entry verification system. John recommended that the Board support the amendment and the Board agreed. John discussed the AKC proposal of giving a three point major to the Reserve winners at National specialties. John also reviewed the AKC Parent Club of Excellence Committee program to recognize AKC Parent Club of Excellence. He recommended that KCA fill out the survey from AKC to help the committee determine guidelines for the award. Application: Application was received from Channing Sheets – Sponsors: Julie North, Linda Moss Debbie moved to accept the application. John seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Judges Selection Review: Beth announced that Kathy Fleischer, Brenda Bell, and Angela Curtis would be serving on this committee. Petition to Change Bylaws: The Board received a petition at the Annual Meeting signed by 64 members. The petition asked that the Bylaws be changed as follows: “All KCA officers and Board members are to be nominated by and voted into office by the general membership. Members need to be informed and have the right to also vote on all matters affecting the future of the breed.” John made a motion to have AKC review this Bylaw change for feasibility as it is worded. Debbie seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. Board Hearing: Donna made a motion that the Hearing of Charges be held at 9:00 AM on September 15th before the regular Board meeting. John seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Adjournment: Debbie made a motion for the Board meeting to adjourn. John seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:40PM. Respectfully submitted, Donna Smith, Recording Secretary


Futurity/Maturity Winner Bonus The Breeder of each year’s winner of Best in Futurity and Maturity and Best Opposite Sex in Futurity and Maturity will receive a bonus of $250 if the sire and dam have been designated CHIC dogs. This will continue for the next five years and then will be reviewed by the Membership and the Board.

It is the owner’s and/or breeder’s responsibility to provide CHIC numbers at the time the litter is nominated for the futurity or no later than March 1 prior to the futurity competition. The award check will be made payable as described in the general policy on cash awards. The bonus will be presented at the Annual Banquet.

Effective with 2011 Futurity & Maturity.

Topeka, Kansas

Monday, May 20th – Sunday, May 26, 2013 Hosted by the Heart of America Keeshond Club at the Capital Plaza Hotel

Foy Trent Dog Shows A.K.C. ANNUALLY LICENSED SUPERINTENDENTS

www.keeshondnational.info

WANTED: Willing KCA Member to cover the Junior Showmanship Statistics. Responsibilities involve keeping track of all Juniors showing Keeshonden at AKC shows and provide the top ranking Juniors list published on the KCA website. If you are interested in this position or would like more information, contact KCA President, Rick Su ([email protected]).

KCA Award of Distinction Awarded to

Kelli Denton 2003 - #3 Keeshond Junior Handler 2004 - #1 Keeshond Junior Handler 2005 - #1 Keeshond Junior Handler Top 10 Non-Sporting Junior Handler Qualified for AKC Eukanuba National Championship & Westminster Kennel Club 2006 - #1 Keeshond Junior Handler Top 10 Non-Sporting Junior Handler Qualified for AKC Eukanuba National Championship & Westminster Kennel Club 2007 - #1 Keeshond Junior Handler #2 Non-Sporting Junior Handler Qualified for AKC Eukanuba National Championship & Westminster Kennel Club 2008 - #1 Keeshond Junior Handler #1 Non-Sporting Junior Handler Top Ten All Breed Junior Handler

Qualified for AKC Eukanuba National Championship & Westminster Kennel Club 2009 – Central Region Top Junior Handler Competition – Best Junior #1 Keeshond Junior Handler Top 5 Non-Sporting Junior Handler



Qualified for AKC Eukanuba National Championship & Westminster Kennel Club


Finalist at AKC National Championship – 12 finalists were chosen from 159 Junior Showmanship competitors Best of Breed – AKC Eukanuba Championship Hall of Fame requirements completed – BISS GCH Baronwood Infinity And Beyond HOF 2012 – Best of Breed – Westminster Kennel Club KCA National Specialty Best Junior – 2005 -2011 Central Region Top Junior Handler Competition – Kelli is the first Junior with a Keeshond to win this competition, also the first to win in three consecutive years. Kelli also participated in many school activities and maintains a 4.65 GPA.

Congratulations! Wanda Smith Memorial Breeder’s Award The breeder of each year’s National Specialty Best of Breed winner will receive a special trophy on behalf of the Wanda Smith estate. The Wanda Smith Memorial Breeder’s award is a continuous award and will be presented at the annual banquet immediately following the win. This award is established at the discretion of the board and may be changed or discontinued at the discretion of the Board.

Effective with 2011 National Specialty

KCA ANNUAL MEETING

June 1, 2012 Vancouver, Washington

*To be approved May, 2013 The meeting was called to order by President Rick Su at 7:41 PM. Quorum: 62 Members present which was certified as a quorum. Approval of Annual Minutes: John Sawicki made a motion that the minutes be approved. Holly Wisner seconded. Motion approved. Treasurer’s report: John Malak reported $39,126.15 in checking with a total balance of

$186,515.96. John noted that the Trophy fund is lacking at this point in time. Delegates Report: John Sawicki, AKC delegate for KCA, presented his report. He reminded the membership that he represents the membership of the Keeshond Club of America. He noted that he attended all the AKC Delegates meetings in the past year. He encouraged members to support the proposal to have Reserve to receive points at the Nationals Specialty. He announced that the 2011 AKC / Eukanuba show was a success and this year, 2012, it will include class dogs and bitches. John discussed that Keeshonden have dropped almost 80% in registration and felt that we need to work on promoting the breed. Committee Reports: Meet The Breeds: Rick Su discussed the fact that KCA has a Keeshond Meet the Breeds Booth which would aid regional clubs promote our breed. The Booth can be loaned to regional clubs for shipping costs. Only four clubs have asked for the material in the past four years. Rick also related that KCA has participated in the Meet the Breeds sponsored by AKC in New York City every year. Keeshond Pedigree Database: Carolyn Schaldecker discussed the Database. In 2007, the Database was presented to KCA by Rene Sauser and it housed Keeshond pedigrees and the health database. However, it has not been utilized by the membership. To continue hosting, it will now cost KCA a monthly fee. The Board will be surveying the membership to determine the future of this database. Legislative Liaison and Actions: Donna Powell does an excellent job of notifying the membership of various legislative proposals across the United States. Rick reminded the membership that because legislation is at the local level, regional clubs and their members can make a difference by reacting to adverse legislation in their area. Website Redesign: Carolyn Schaldecker has been in charge of the KCA website and done a great job of maintaining it. A committee was formed last year to redesign the website. Rick stated that web search engines are critical. The new website will help promote our breed to people interested in buying a puppy. The goal is to have the new website ready by the end of the summer.


Health Survey Update: Tawn Sinclair discussed that two years ago, KCA did a depository for DNA. She stated that it was very important for members who have DNA on record with OFA to continually update information on those dogs and bitches. Information gathered by OFA helps researchers determine what health issues should be researched based on the occurrence in a specific breed. Tawn passed out the Keeshond Health Survey final report. Tawn discussed the problems that occurred with the analyst who worked on the initial survey. Unfortunately, the analyst did not keep the original data base sheets. This means that some of the information is not meaningful or is missing in the final report. However, Tawn noted that there is some very useful information in the report. One of the largest numbers is cancer and KCA is currently supporting the Canine Health Foundation research on this issue. The other top diseases reported were Hypothyroidism, adult onset cataracts, alopecia, and deafness (in dogs over the age of 12). Tawn noted that the patella problems don’t match with OFA data base. Tawn also concluded that our breed does not have the major problems of many other breeds. Tawn stated that the Health surveys do help the breed club see trends in the breed. Old Business -- None. New Business: European Open Junior World Agility Championship: Claire O’Neal, the twelve year old daughter of member Karen O’Neal, has qualified for the European Open Junior World Agility championship in Austria in July of this year. President Rick Su presented a $2500 check from KCA to help sponsor and defer the costs of that trip to Austria. Newsletter: Debbie Hodges stated that the Secretary Report will be coming out in a timely manner. The Board has approved a bi-annual Newsletter which will be sent to the membership in July and February. The Newsletter will include the Regional and National specialty results and pictures. It will also include end of the year statistics. Cathy Bosnic will be chairing this project. Each regional club needs to send two copies of catalog and pictures of the winners to Cathy. The Newsletter will become part of the history of the breed which can be kept by the membership and the historian.

Proposal for Bylaw Amendment: John Malak discussed the need to change the Club fiscal year to match the IRS fiscal year. KCA files with IRS on June 30 with the fiscal year ending on July 31. John stated that the two dates need to coincide. Other dates will not be effected. Presentation of Petition: Donna Stekli presented a petition from Mary Ellen Meyer and herself with 66 member signatures. The petition asked for a Bylaw amendment to allow All KCA officers and Board members to be nominated and elected by the membership. Open Discussion Mae Evans has put together a CD which is a list of producers of Champion get. Contact Mae if one is interested in purchasing the CD. Holly Wisner asked the Board to reinstitute a Contract Committee for the National specialty that would require contracts two years in advance of the National. Donna Stekli discussed the continued issues with volume breeders as they are now registering their dogs with CKC. Adjournment: Linda Norton made a motion to adjourn. Joanne Reed seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05PM

Sweepstakes Incentive The KCA Board recently approved the following new Sweepstakes Incentive in conjunction with the KCA National events: The breeder (first listed breeder) who registers an entire litter with AKC and has a puppy of that litter win the Regional Puppy Sweepstakes with the host club’s in conjunction Specialty, during the KCA National events, will be eligible to receive a $100 bonus. A card will be included with the win and it should be submitted to the Treasurer stating the entire litter is registered with AKC. The treasurer will then take the information to AKC for verification and, upon AKC verification, forward the award to the first listed breeder of said dog.


Welcome New Members The following were recommended to you in the last Secretary’s report and are now members. Marlene Green (Greenleaf Knls) PO Box 1642 Lakeside, AZ 85929 PH: 928-358-0822 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Lynnette Losacco / Tari Casey Lori Hooper (Showtyme) 930 Pampa Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149 PH: 972-974-7129 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Janit Johnson / Vickie Louie Valerie Kimpel 4541 39th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Karen O’Neil / Liz McKnight April Horton (Bono Vox) 4815 Meadowview Terrace, Zionzville, PA 18092 PH: 610-966-7571 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Suzette Lefebvre / Ruthann Siebert Leslie Perkins (EPICDGs) 3550 LaMar Pl., Colorado Springs, CO 80911 PH: 719-237-5952 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Diane Wright / Jennifer McClure Madeline McDougall 22 Prospect St., Portland, CT 06480 PH: 860-342-5267 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Jennifer Sturgeon / Maureen Winters Deborah Herd 618 C.R. 2261, Valley View, TX 76272 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Janit Johnson / Linda Moss Melissa Umerski 21433 Foxtail Lane, Rogers, MN EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Terri Van Schyndel / Susan Cullen Brian & Carol Miyamoto 524 W. 13th Ave., Spokane, WA 99204 PH: 509-838-3458 EM: [email protected] [email protected] Sponsors: Anita Williams / Jan Bundsen Kellie Skiekierski (Evolution Keeshonden) 2529 Whispering Pines Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76177 PH: 972-571-2235 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Janit Johnson / Jean Smith MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS Your Board reviewed applications at its October meeting and recommend these applicants to you as prospective members. Your Board asks you to forward written comments and supporting documents that may reflect on the Board’s recommendation to the Corresponding Secretary within 30 days of this report. Your Board may request additional information from you or the applicant at its discretion. If negative comments are received, the applicant will be notified and given the opportunity to review the comments and respond. Such applications will be

held over until the next Board meeting for Board review. Sherry Hilt 3331 Crown Pointe Dr. Stow, OH 44224 PH: 724-494-2545 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Suzanne Vessella / Cynthia Turnbull Alecia Novak 1518 Bruce Ave. Windsor, Ontario, CAN N8X1X9 PH: 519-253-7193 EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Cheryl Chapman / Mary Ellen Meyer Channing Sheets (Ca-She Shepherds) 631 Taraval St. #203 San Francisco, CA 94116 PH: EM: [email protected] Sponsors: Linda Moss / Julie North KCA 2012 Calendar Key Dates January 1 Beginning of Awards Year

15 Ballot for Board Election Due to Teller 30 Teller Election Report Due/Results

Announced February 1-3/31 Period for First Board Meeting/Beginning of Official Year/Rescue Grants Determined

28 Last day to submit requests for Rescue Grants/Statistician Receives December issue of AKC Awards March 1 Deadline for Futurity/Maturity Enrollment

1 Treasurer Opens New Bank Account/Updates signature cards, New packets coordinator reminder to Corresponding Secretary for new membership lists

31 Corresponding Secretary Requests Crufts qualifying cards April 15 Earliest date possible for KCA membership meeting May 1 Annual report of local Specialty clubs activities due to Corresponding Secretary

1-6/15 Period for second Board meeting/KCA Membership Meeting Awards Banquet/ Treasurer’s Report at Membership Meeting June 1-31 Treasurer sends statement of dues to members

15 Latest possible date for KCA Membership Meeting July 1 Deadline for Board to appoint Nominating Committee/Lapsed Members requests for reinstatement due.

15 Deadline for Nominating Committee to mail letter of acceptance to Nominees

31 End of Club’s fiscal year August 1 Deadline for members dues payment/ Nominating Committee Report due/ Start of club’s fiscal year

11 Nominees letter of acceptance due 15-9/15 Treasurer sends overdue dues notices

September 1 Mailing of Nominating Committee’s slate for Board of Directors

21-12/21 Period for third “fall” Board meeting October 1 Treasurer accepts no judges ballot votes after October 1, Deadline for Nominees running by petition November 1 First day to Submit requests for Rescue Grants/ Deadline for reinstatement – late dues payments

15 Nominations by petition due


December 1 Mailing of ballots for Board of Directors if petitions received

31 End of KCA Awards year ❖ KCA Hearts and Cards

KCA’s Hearts and Cards contact is MeLinda Hughes ([email protected], 918/650-8191 central time) Let her know of any KCA members who have experienced a death in their family or been in the hospital or are suffering a major illness.

Upcoming Specialties – 2012

(taken from the approved events listed on the AKC Website) 08/05/12 – Great Lakes Keeshond Club of Michigan Marshall, MI Conformation & Sweepstakes 08/16-17/12 – Pacific Crest Keeshond Club Enumclaw, WA

Conformation (2), Sweepstakes (1), Obedience (1)

08/18-19/12 – Empire Keeshond Club Apalachin, NY Conformation (2) & Sweepstakes (2) 09/07/12 – Rocky Mtn. Keeshond Club Greeley, CO Conformation (2), Jr.Shw (2), Sweepstake(1) 09/15-16/12 – Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley Macungie, PA Conformaion (2), Sweepstakes (2) 10/06-07/12 – Keeshond Fanciers of the Central States Huntley, IL Conformation (2), Sweeps (2), Jr. Show (2) Obedience (2) 10/13/12 – Capital Keeshond Club

West Friendship, MD Conformation, Sweepstakes

12/15/12 – Buckeye Keeshond Club Cleveland, OH Conformation, Sweepstakes

KCA AWARDS KCA 25 Year Membership Pin recipients Jane Busick Marlene Farkas 2011 KCA Register of Merit Inductees CH A*Starz That Petty Magic ROM CH Athena Amara ROM CH Southcar’s Sunkist Darkenwald ROM CH Trumpet’s Tainted Love ROM

CH Dreamwood’s Jingle Bell Rock HOF ROM CH KJ’s Billy The Kid ROM CH Ruttkay Turkish Taffy ROM CH Shakota’s Shot In The Dark HOF ROM 2011 KCA Conformation Hall of Fame Inductees GCH Athena Glitter Girl HOF GCH Baronwood Infinity And Beyond HOF GCH Markwright’s Harbor Wave HOF GCH Summerwind’s Rumor Has It HOF GCH Trumpet’s Shoot To Thrill HOF 2011 KCA Agility Hall of Fame Inductees MACH3 Rainkees He’s Got Razzmatazz CD RE MXF TQX 2011 KCA Obedience Hall of Fame Inductees Keesbrook’s Tourmaline Blues UDX OM2 RA OA OAJ NF Highest Ranking Keeshond In Obedience CH OTCH MACH2 Keepsake Giving Me Chills UDX6 OM8 Highest Ranking Keeshond in Obedience that is also a Champion of Record CH OTCH MACH2 Keepsake Giving Me Chills UDX6 OM8 Highest Ranking Keeshond in Agility GCH MACH5 Shoreline’s Tuff Act To Follow VCD2 VER RAE MXF Highest Ranking Keeshond in Agility that is also a Champion of Record GCH MACH5 Shoreline’s Tuff Act To Follow VCD2 VER RAE MXF Best Junior Handler Kelli Denton Member-Owned Top Keeshond GCH Summerwind’s Rumor Has It HOF Member-Owned Top Keeshond of the Opposite Sex GCH Athena Glitter Girl HOF Top Winning Member-Owned Show Dog GCH Summerwind’s Rumor Has It HOF Top Winning Member-Owned Show Bitch GCH Markwright’s Harbor Wave HOF


KCA Outstanding Sportsmanship Award

Nob & Irene Hadeishi

Willing club members who step in and help whenever and wherever needed. Recommended by Keeshond Club of Southern California, Long Beach Kennel Club, Southwest Obedience Club of L.A. and the Keeshond Club of America.

Criteria for Register of Merit and Register of Merit Excellent Rationale: To recognize the top 5% (ROM) and top 1% (ROMX) of Keeshond producers. These awards are open to all Keeshonden, living or deceased, regardless of ownership. An achievement of ROM and ROMX is marked by a handsome certificate presented by the parent club. No one may use the title of ROM or ROMX until those dogs eligible are announced by the parent club at the Annual Awards Dinner. Requirements are as follows: ROM - Sire - 12 champions Dam - 8 champions. ROMX - Sire - 26 champions Dam - 11 champions. The requirements for ROM and ROMX are subject to review by the KCA Board of Directors every 5 years. The requirements may change to accommodate the percentage of Keeshonden intended to earn these awards. ROMs should total only 5% of the Keeshond sires and dams that have produced champion offspring in the history of the breed in the USA, and ROMXs should total only 1% of the Keeshond sires and dams that have produced champion offspring in the history of the breed. Criteria for Hall of Fames Rationale: 1. To provide permanent recognition of the top

winning Keeshonden in CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE, AGILITY, and TRACKING.

2. To provide for an award that would have more lasting value and honor than simply winning Top Show Keeshond of a given year.

3. To develop a system of eligibility that is equitable to both dogs and bitches.

4. To provide eligibility requirements that are sufficiently strict to assure that only the true GREATS of the breed are included; the HOF should not include a Keeshond that wins one or two Group Is or a High In Trial.

5. The HOF is open to all owners of Keeshonden, not just KCA members.

Conformation Eligibility

1. Only wins made in the United States at AKC shows shall apply.

2. Dogs must be Champions of Record. 3. Males must have earned 125 HOF points

and 1000 Phillips points. 4. Females must have earned 25 HOF points

and 200 Phillips points. Phillips Point System for HOF based on Conformation

Wins Best in Show 10 points Group 1 5 points Group 2 4 points Group 3 3 points Group 4 2 points Best of Breed at National Specialty 5 points Best of Opposite Sex at National Specialty

3 points

Best of Breed at Specialty held in conjunction with National Specialty

2 points

Best of Breed at any KCA Approved Specialty

2 points

Best of Opposite at any KCA Approved Specialty

1 point

Phillips Points System for Conformation Points awarded to each dog placing in a group based on the number of dogs defeated. 1 point for each dog defeated minus 1 point for the dog awarded the win. (i.e. - 4th place in Group defeated the Bulldog having a breed entry of 10, the Dalmatian having a breed entry of 18, & the Standard Poodle having a breed entry of 8.) The breed of the 4th place winner had an entry of 12. The 4th place dog would receive 10 + 18 + 11 (12 minus self) or 47 Phillips points. Both HOF & Phillips points are required in order to insure that the dog has beaten significant competition in order to receive the award. The requirements for this award are subject to review by the KCA Board of Directors every 5 years.

Obedience Eligibility 1. Only wins made in the United States at AKC

shows shall apply


2. Dog must have a UD (Utility Dog) degree. 3. 1/2 of points must be earned at All-Breed

shows. 4. OTCH (Obedience Trial Champion)

automatic HOF award. 5. OM1 (Obedience Masters) automatic HOF

award. 6. 100 points are required calculated using the

following points system (see below) to be earned in Utility A, Utility B, or Open B. (Includes CDX dogs.)

HIT (High in Trial) 10 points

High Combined Scores in Open B & Utility (same trial)

10 points

First Place 10 points Second Place 8 points

Third Place 6 points Fourth Place 4 points

Agility Eligibility

Recipients of an AKC MACH2 title; Only wins made in the United States shall apply.

Tracking Eligibility Recipients of an AKC TDX or VSD title; Only wins made in the United States shall apply. KCA Nominating Committee appointed: Board members whose terms are completed at the end of this year are Beth Blankenship, Jennifer Sturgeon, and the open position. The nominating committee will be comprised of Debbie Hodges (chair), Jan Corrington, and Donna Powell. Alternates for the committee will be Kristen Cullen and Angela Curtis.

Keeshond Club of America Summary of Funds

Balance @ Balance @ 05/01/2012 Income Expense 05/26/2012

SUMMARY OF RESERVED FUNDS General Fund $174,853.76 $356.83 ($1,727.54) $173,483.05

Health Fund $14,581.73 $0.00 $0.00 $14,581.73

Rescue Fund $4,314.41 $0.00 $0.00 $4,314.41

Trophy & Awards Fund ($3,012.35) $0.00 ($240.70) ($3,253.05)

$190,737.55 $356.83 ($1,968.24) $189,126.14

Keeshond Club of America Financial Report thru 05/26/2012 Current ( 05/01/2012 to 05/26/2012 ) YTD Check Book Balance @ 07/01/2011 186,515.9 Income Bank charges 0.00 25.00 Dues 20.00 10,465.00 Health Advisory Fund 0.00 3,304.50 Logo income 0.00 75.00 Purina Parent Club income 336.83 336.83 Rescue Fund 0.00 1,981.00


Seed money for nationals 0.00 2,000.00 Specialties 0.00 3,118.55 Trophy & Awards 0.00 1,421.00 356.83 22,726.88

Expense 9/11 Ceremony 0.00 -1,701.63 Advertising 0.00 -2,650.00 Awards 0.00 -145.96 Bank charges 0.00 -25.00 Board expenses 0.00 -468.00 CD 0.00 -149,999.99 Donations 0.00 -500.00 Dues 0.00 -25.00 Election expenses 0.00 -1,357.82 Health survey 0.00 -598.00 Illustrated standard 0.00 -300.00 Insurance -1,130.50 -1,130.50 Judges' Education 0.00 -250.00 License fees 0.00 -20.00 Miscellaneous 0.00 -15.69 New member packets 0.00 -17.65 Obedience/Agility reports 0.00 -280.00 Postage 0.00 -116.91 Secretary's expenses -597.04 -2,482.01 Seed money for nationals 0.00 -2,500.00 Specialties 0.00 -400.00 Treasurer's expenses 0.00 -1,665.71 Trophy & Awards -240.70 -2,430.62 Website 0.00 -1,036.20 -1,968.24 -170,116.69

Check Book Balance @ 05/26/2012 $39,126.15


Keeshond Club of America Committee Chairpersons & Coordinators

2012 - 2013

Established 1935 As of May 2012 AKC Delegate: John Sawicki 19145 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile, MI 48138, (313) 962-2725 - [email protected] AKC Gazette Columnist: Deborah A. Lynch 14640 Aspen Hills Lane, Burton OH 44021 – (440) 273-3078 - [email protected] Awards Coordinator: L Mae Evans 140 Gelsinger Rd., Reading, PA 19608, (610) 678-8328 [email protected] Awards Statisticians:

Conformation - Anita Williams 12541 SE131st Ct, Clackamas Or 97086 (503) 698-2617 [email protected] Obedience - Margaret Bissell, 177 Buffalo Ridge Road, Amherst Va 24521

(434) 946-2278 [email protected] Agility – Emily Taggart, 8530 Drake, Skokie, IL 60076; (312) 320-5176; [email protected] Rally – Pam Hildebrand, 1851 Priscilla Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218; (317) 356-1493 [email protected] Junior Handler – Jeannine DeWald, SEEKING REPLACEMENT ROM-ROMX - L. Mae Evans, 140 Gelsinger Rd., Reading, PA 19608

(610) 678-8328 [email protected] 25-Year Recognition - Jan Bundsen, 5008 S. Linke Rd, Greenacres, WA 99016

(509) 891 7512 [email protected] Breeders Education Chairman: Deborah Lynch 14640 Aspen Hills Lane, Burton OH 44021 – (440) 273-3078 - [email protected]

Committee: Beth Blankenship, Rita Jacobs, Joan Magliozzi, Robin Skinner Futurity/Maturity Coordinator: Tracee Buethner 3035 F 40th Ave. SW, Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 364-2870 [email protected] Health Chairman: Tawn Sinclair 11782 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (858-335-6394– [email protected]

Committee: Beth Blankenship, Cathy Bosnic, Kathy Easter, Carolyn Schaldecker,Holly Wisner, Kristen Cullen, DVM

Hearts & Cards: Melinda Hughes 30490 S Fish Creek Rd, Stigler, OK 74462 (918) 967-8191, [email protected] Historian: Cathy Bosnic PO Box 255, Zimmerman, MN 55398, (763) 856-2420 - [email protected]

Assistant: Anthea de Forest HOF/ROM Custodian: Betsy Winans, 13495 S. Whistle Rd., Harrison, ID 83833, (818) 702-0740, [email protected] Information & Breeder Referral: Mary Benell 1370 Satellite Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32926, (321) 635-8556 - [email protected] Judges’ Education Coordinator: Donna Smith, 652 Grafton Hills DR, Grafton IL 62037 (618)786-2912 EM: [email protected] KCA Awards Trophy Coordinator: Anthea de Forest 225 West 71st Street #63, New York, NY 10023 (212) 877-6062, [email protected] Assistant/Back-Up: Traci Wasser KCA Health Pedigree Database Renee Sauser 16309 S. Broadway St., Gardena Ca 90248 (310) 323-1292 [email protected] KCA Medallions Coordinator: Carla (Casey) Kohler 1055 Oak Ridge Rd Manitou Springs CO 80829 (719) 685-906 [email protected]


KCA Medals Coordinator: Chris Pawlenty 6594 Falstaff Rd., Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 702-0498 - [email protected] Legislative Liaison: Donna Powell 3311 Birch Drive, Loveland Co 80538, (970) 669-5991- [email protected] Membership Coordinator: Pat Martinez 9890 Wesbourne Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32221 (904) 693-0837 - [email protected] Meet the Breeds Booth Coordinator Richard Su 320 Jersey Ave, Elberon, NJ 07740 (732) 728-0413 EM: [email protected] New Member Packets: Patti Hobbs 2911 W Carter St, Kokomo IN 46901 (765) 452-7953, EM: [email protected] Rescue Referral Coordinator: Maryellen Grace 259 West Main Street, Rt 123, Norton, MA 02766 (508) 222-3300 - [email protected] Statistical Coordinator Anita Williams 12541 SE131st Ct, Clackamas Or 97086 (503) 698-2617 [email protected] Ways & Means Chairmen: Karen Evasuik 1130 Ulmus Dr, Loveland, CO 80538, (970) 667-7054 – [email protected]

Committee: Betsy Winans, Edna Corney, Ed & Carolyn Ostransky, Vickie Louie, Cathy Smith Website Coordinator: SEEKING REPLACEMENT Carolyn Schaldecker (until replacement found)

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