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In This Issue…

Club News:Meeting Notes........................ 2Upcoming Events................... 3Nomination Committee.......... 3Committee Chairs...................3Welcome New Members........ 3Brags...................................... 4Services.................................. 6

Features:Member Thank You................ 3Fromm....................................3WGS Results......................... 5Handling Seminar...................5Leptospirosis......................... 6

ABOUT OUR CLUB – SYNOPSIS ON PURPOSE AND GOALS

The Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired Pointer Club is a “not for profit” BreedSpecific Dog Club. We were founded in 1988 by a small unit of very dedicated GSPpeople. Throughout the years, we have grown to expand our horizons as we continue topromote the health and welfare of the Versatile GSP.

The Sleepy Hollow GSPC, is an American Kennel Club Sanctioned Specialty BreedClub. SHGSPC is also a member club of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club ofAmerica. We promote the responsible breeding of the purebred GSP. We urge membersand breeders to accept the standard of the breed approved by the American Kennel Club,as the only standard of excellence. The SHGSP Club conducts Sanctioned SpecialtyBreed Shows, Obedience Trials, and Field Events held under the Rules and Regulationsof the American Kennel Club.

Our Club is about… Good Sportsmanship - Our members, their enjoyment of thesport and willingness of their dogs. Education - Learning through the exchange ofknowledge within the membership.

May 2017 Editors: Detta Andreana and Denise Avery

The Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired Pointer Club, Inc.-www.sleepyhollowgspclub.com

Directions to Gander Mountain Meeting location, in Middletown NY, 10940:From the East – Take Rt. 17 West to exit 120. Make a right at light onto Rt. 211 East.Go to light and turn right onto N.Galleria Dr. Turn right into parking lot.From the West – Take Rt. 17 East to Exit 120, East (towards Montgomery) merge ontoRt. 211 East, continue as above.From Newburgh and CT – Take I-84 West (toward Middletown) to Rt. 17 West thenfollow as above directions.From PA and Northern NJ – Take I-84 East to NY Exit 4-West. Onto Rt.17 West thenfollow as above directions.The meeting room is located to the rear of the store in the Lodge. Once in the storeproceed to the rear left of the building. Turn Left down the Hallway... Right into LodgeMeeting Room. Gander Mountain phone: 845-692-5600

WHELPING BOX NEWS!

Windheim GSPs is expecting! Pups due 05/15/17 out of Bunny, GCH Windheim & Schutzen’s Twilight or Esday, RE, JH, CA, who was bred to Elk, NAVHDA VC Rimrock’s Black Elk, RDX. We expect beautiful babies with natural ability and cooperative, biddable temperaments from this breeding.

The Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired Pointer Club, Inc. May 2017

MEETINGS 2017Our meetings are held on the 3rdWednesday of the month at GanderMountain in Middletown unlessotherwise indicated.

June 21 – Annual Meeting Elections

Aug 16 – Regular meeting night

Oct 18 – Regular meeting night

Nov 4 – Saturday, Meeting/Harvest Awards Dinner, Location TBA

MEETING NOTES – SANDY CLARK

Wednesday February 15, 2017 the SHCSPC General Meeting was held at Gander Mountain Lodge, Middletown, NY 10940. Dueto inclement weather/ road conditions outside of Middletown…many Board and General members were unable to attend.Recording Secretary Sandy Clark called the General Meeting to order at 7:12 pm. The quorum for such a meeting shall be the 20% of the Membership (8)

The following (8) Officers/ Directors and Members attended:Charles Mallory, Dolores Mallory, Sandy Clark, John Tierney, Anne Marie Tierney, Jane Rae, Deb Brooks, Barry Hoovis.

Minutes Review Minutes from the Saturday November 5, 2016 (Harvest Awards Dinner) Board & General Meeting – On 11/5/16 vote/passed: Tosuspend business until next Meeting (Feb. 2017). Secretary /Sandy Clark.

Treasurer Report – Charles MalloryReported club financial activities including all income and expenses for the current period: 1/1/2017-1/31/2017 Register &Statement report from Treasurer is attached for itemized review. Approved as read: Sandy Clark / Dolores Mallory

Corresponding Secretary – Dolores MalloryTo be reviewed: Annual Field Trial Ad. Vote/Approved. Sandy to contact Detta with information.2017 GSPCA Elections – Only two positions have new candidates running in opposition to current incumbent: A discussion followed. John Tierney made a motion: The Club vote to elect ALL current incumbent candidates. 2nd by Chas.Vote/ Unanimous. Dolores to complete election ballot and return via mail prior to March 1, 2017.

Hunt Test – Jane Rae Chairperson Our next Hunt Test (two trials – one day) will be held on Saturday September 16, 2017 at East Mountain Preserve.A discussion followed. Review of comments previously made on treasurers HT Sept. 2016 P & L loss report. In 2017 is was recommended that the club:

(1) Hold a fund raiser next year/ All club worker members & Judges no charge for lunch. Others pay.

(2) Reduce the number of Judges to (4) total.

Jane to complete all paperwork, file and obtain Judges.

February Westchester Show Committee – Diane Stendahl (absent)Show Synopsis written by Diane Prohaska and read by Sandy Clark. Thank You to Judges, and all members who participated inmaking this show a success. This report including winners is available for review.

Education – Diane Stendahl (absent)Upcoming Event be reviewed at our April 19th Meeting

MHKA June Specialty Show – Sue Prohaska (absent)To be reviewed at our April 19th Meeting

Nomination Committee – Denise Avery (absent)Per Sandy: Denise Avery has offered to chair our 2107 Nominations Committee. Vote/Approved.The new slate to be presented to the Membership in writing prior to our next meeting on April 19, 2017. At that time QualifiedNominations are accepted from the floor. Nominations with then be closed. Meeting/ Vote June 21, 2017.

Membership Committee – Sue Prohaska (absent) (Info read by Sandy Clark).Received Active/Family Membership Sara & David Nichols. Received check $25.00 Vote/Approved.

Sunshine Committee – Charley Mallory: Barry Hoovis informed Club of June Burns illness. Charley will send June a Get WellCard on behalf of the Club.

Old Business - None New Business - Deb Brooks announced she has an email address change. A discussion on themembership lists followed. Point to note: Yearly on March 1st, the membership list is revised to include all PAID members. Thatfinal list is then forwarded by our Treasurer, Charley Mallory, to the Club’s Accountant, she in turn files the Club’s Annual NYSSales Tax Report. Any member who has not paid their dues (due on or before January 1st) must re-apply for Membership.

Sandy to notify Detta of Deb’s corrected address and the addition of new family members: Sara and David Nichols.New Membership List to be distributed prior to the April 19th Meeting. Motion to adjourn 7:25 made by Anne Marie/ Charley 2ndRespectfully submitted – Sandy Clark Recording Secretary


UPCOMING EVENTS

June 23, Saturday – Concurrent Specialty Show and Supported Entry with Mid Hudson Kennel Club Show, New Paltz, NY. Chairperson – Leslie Javarone, [email protected]. Contact Leslie to volunteer!**

August 12-13, Saturday & Sunday – Two (2) Day Handling Seminar with Valerie Nunes-Atkinson. High Point Training Center Middletown NY. (Educational Program/ Event). Education Chairperson/Event Coordinator – Diane Stendahl

September 16, Saturday – Two (2) in one day AKC Hunt Tests, East Mountain Preserve, Dover Plains, NY. Chairperson – Jane Rae, [email protected]. Contact Jane to volunteer!**

November 4 , Saturday – Meeting Harvest Awards Dinner/ Awards Presentation (Educational/Event)

Remember, by volunteering at an event, serving on a committee and/or attending meetings, you are able to maintain active status and be eligible for year end awards! Plus, it’s fun and rewarding!!

NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Denise Avery, Chair - James Avery, Lara Sullivan, Committee Members

The 2017 Nominating Committee presented the following slate to the membership:

President: Kimberly PettsVice President: Diane Stendahl

Treasurer: Charles MalloryRecording Secretary: Sandra Clark

Corresponding Secretary: Dolores MalloryBoard of Directors (2): Susan Prohaska, AnneMarie Tierney

There were no nominations from the floor at the April 19th, 2017meeting. Therefore, the above officers and board members will begin their terms upon election (1 vote cast by secretary) at the June meeting. Barbara VanBlarcum, Jane Rae and John Tierneyare also on the board through June, 2018.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Show Committee–Diane Prohaska, [email protected]

Field Committee–Jane Rae, [email protected]

Obedience Committee–Sara Jacobs, [email protected]

Education Committee–Diane Stendahl, [email protected]

Awards Committee–Denise Avery, [email protected]

Membership Committee–Susan Prohaska, [email protected]

Harvest Dinner Committee–Charles Mallory, [email protected]

Newsletter Committee–Denise Avery, [email protected]

Committees always welcome new members. Serving on a committee contributes to active membership status. Contact any of the above to volunteer.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Welcome David and Sara Nichols of Norwich, CT. David is enlisted in the Navy (thank you for your service!) and Sara is aLuLaRoe Clothing Consultant, they have an adorable baby boynamed Ryan. The family has 2 GSPs, Dudley and Sawyer, who they compete in conformation shows, field trials and hunt tests with. Sara also leases and shows her Westphalian warmblood, Waylan. Welcome Sara and David!

THANK YOU - BARBARA VANBLARCUM

Ray and I would like to thank the members of the Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired Pointer Club and members of the GSP community for the outpouring of love and kindness shown to us on the passing of our sweet girl, NSC MBISS GCHS Rose Mountain’s Stelor Royal Diamond JH Thank youfor all the kind words, cards, gifts, and the generous donation to the Baker Institute at Cornell University. We miss her, but she will never be forgotten.

BRANSTON PETTS AND FROMM

“Fromm, the dogfood company justdonated fourboxes of theirLamb withCranberry Treatsto be given out atour June show aspart of theprizes!!!” -Kimberly Petts

Branston picturedat right with thetreats. Being agood GSP we’resure he’ll want toshare.


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BRAGS

“Mandy”, Cheza’s Keep the Faith JH CGC

Mandy earned her CGC at Tri-State DogObedience Club under Evaluator, Betty Padgett.

The first of what we hope to be many titles we earn together.

Owned by Detta AndreanaBred by Jane Rae and Paul Brooks

“Lina”, GCH/CA CH Hideaway 'N Windheim's Vintage Moonshine JH RN DM RATN CGC TDI

Lina earned the 2016 GSPCA Dam of the Year - Conformation for her sevenchampion get and receives her award at the nationals dinner banquet.

She also just birthed 12 beautiful puppies out of CJ, 2016 Westminster Best in Show winner.

“Bella”, GCHB Rose Mountain’s Stelor Gunpowder

Bella and Glitz will be going to Kansas to compete in the Top 25. She has won a group 1 and multiple other group placements,

and qualifying for the Top 25 all before the age of two.Bella is owned by Tiffany Harvey, Denise Avery

and Barbara VanBlarcum,

Bred by Barbara VanBlarcum and Raymond Scarth.


WINTER GARDEN SPECIALTY – DIANE PROHASKA

Another SHGSPC specialty is in the books. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the show today. The weatherdidn’t cooperate but we certainly had some beautiful dogs make the trek.

Thank you to our judges Anna Stromberg (sweeps) and Jeffrey Pepper (regular/jrs) – both very consistent with their placements.I would especially like to thank Peggy Cohen for her yummy chocolate chip cookies and lending a helping hand with so much,

and also to the 2 fabulous stewards who pitched in when our regular steward wasn’t able to make it- I’m sorry I don’t recall theirnames, but thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you, Barbara, for the great raffle and Sue for selling tickets, always a big hit. Also, super thanks to Kimberly Petts forher gorgeous trophy table!!! Great feedback on all handmade items! I hope I didn’t miss anyone, but thanks to all who helpedmake this show a success!!

Congrats to all our winners:

BOB for 2nd time in a row – Valerie Nunes-Atkinson and CJ – GCH VJK MYST Garbonita’s California Journey

BOW/WB & Best in Sweeps – Jane - Longtrail HHH Gamechanger, handled by Mary Beerworth

BOS – Gwen DeMilta and Case-E GCH Diadem J Sun Farms Solve the Case

SD – GCH Shade Mountain’s Fire N Ice, Brenda Abraham

SB – GCH Rose Mountain’s Stelor Gunpowder and Glitz, handled by Melissa Hungerford

WD – Coldwater N Molyn’s Whiskey Business

RWB – Depaw’s Ms LC

RWD – Freedom’s Lucky Fluckey

Best Junior – new to GSPs – Harrison Faith

See you all in June at our spectacular summer specialty in the Shawangunk Mountains!

Handling Seminar with Valerie Nunes-Atkinson

August 12 or August 13, 2017 Open to handlers with Pointing Breeds�Cost per day - $185.00

$225.00 after deadline (Space Permitting) Fee is per handler and one dog.

Audit Only $100.00$125.00 after deadline (No dogs for auditing)

***Pre-register Deadline is June 15th***

Seminar Location and Times:High Point K-9 Center, 2224 Mt. Hope Road, Middletown, NY

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Lunch included) 7:30 Unloading, Check-In, Coffee/Tea/Donuts

Both days will cover similar topics and will be tailored to those present.Day #1: Training the show puppy demo & Beginner/Intermediate HandlersDay #2: Training the show puppy demo & Intermediate/Advanced Handlers

Each day will be limited to 25 Handlers Each day will end with a mock dog show� �

Sponsored by The Sleepy Hollow GSP ClubContact:

Diane Stendahl,(c) 914.420.0562(h) 914.485.1087

[email protected]

Checks payable to SHGSPC


WHAT IS LEPTOSPIROSIS AND SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED?

Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer of AKC | June 13, 2016Leptospirosis is a disease that affects dogs, as well as many other kinds of animals. The organism that causes leptospirosis is a

spirochete bacteria and is found throughout the world. There are a very large number of Leptospira; about 230 of them have beenidentified.

In the United States, Leptospirosis is in the environment because it is carried in rats, wildlife, as well as domestic livestock.More cases are seen in late summer and fall and often after heavy rainfalls. Leptospira is known to exist in standing water, damp -ness, and mud. Winter conditions tend to lower the risk because Leptospira do not tolerate freezing temperatures.

Pets can become infected through contact with urine of infected animals such as raccoons, skunks, rats, feral cats, dogs, andother animals. Often, dogs contract the disease by swimming in stagnant water or drinking contaminated water in puddles. Should Dog Owners Be Concerned About Leptospirosis?

Not all dogs that are exposed to Leptospirosis become visibly ill. In a 2007 study, 25 percent of unvaccinated healthy dogs hadantibodies to Leptospirosis. This indicated to researchers that they had been previously exposed to Leptospirosis without theirowners noticing a problem.

When Leptospirosis does cause disease in dogs, it tends to be most severe in unvaccinated dogs that are younger than 6 monthsof age. It takes about 4-12 days after exposure for a dog to start to feel ill.

Signs of illness vary, but usually include lethargy, poor appetite, fever, vomiting, increased thirst or urine production. Jaundicemay also be seen. Blood tests will show changes in kidney values or liver and kidney values.

Diagnosis is made through blood and urine tests that look specifically for Leptospirosis. Antibiotics are typically used to treatLeptospirosis; not only can they treat the active infection, but also may prevent dogs from becoming carriers of the organism. How Can Dog Owners Prevent Leptospirosis?

Prevention is best accomplished by stopping your dog’s access to contaminated water. Also, try to sanitize your dog's environ -ment by eliminating food and garbage to reduce the attraction of rats, raccoons, or feral cats.

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease. In other words, it is contagious to humans. The most likely way humans contract Lep-tospirosis is via exposure to dog or rat urine. However, any bodily fluid, including vomit and saliva, can transmit the disease. Ifyour dog is infected with Leptospirosis, it is very important to observe proper hygiene even after he has recovered (wearing pro-tective gloves when cleaning up after your dog, preventing face licking, etc.)

Vaccination for leptospirosis is an option to consider if your dog is at high risk of contracting the disease. The American AnimalHospital Association considers Leptospirosis a “non-core” vaccine for dogs. That is, they do not recommend it unless there is agood chance your dog will be exposed to Leptospirosis. The efficacy of the vaccine is variable: short lasting or limited. There havebeen reports of reactions to the vaccine that vary from minor to severe.

Vaccination does not always prevent infection, but it tends to make the disease much milder if infection occurs. There is the po -tential for vaccinated dogs that do become infected to become long term carriers of Leptospirosis. Some long-term carriers havemore frequent incidence of reproductive failure and stillbirths.

As with all vaccinations, you should discuss the vaccine for leptospirosis with your veterinarian. This decision will be based onyou and your dog’s life style, if your community is experiencing cases of Leptospirosis, and the other pros and cons your veteri -narian has experienced with the vaccine. © 2017 American Kennel Club

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