december 2019 - winnegamie dog club
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December 2019
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 11/26/19 Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade 11/30 – 12/1 WDC Agility Trial @OKC 12/05 Monthly Membership Meeting and Christmas
Party @ 7:00 pm 2020 01/02 Monthly Membership Meeting @ 7:00 pm 2020 01/03 Agility run-throughs 2020 01/11 – 01/12 WDC All-Breed Winter Show @
Sunnyview Expo Center 2020 02/01 Appreciation & Awards Banquet @ Stone
Toad 2020 02/06 Monthly Membership Meeting @ 7:00 pm 2020 02/07 Agility Run-throughs 2020 04/03 Agility Run-throughs 2020 05/08 Agility Run-throughs
In the Newsletter: 2-3 Minutes: November
Membership Meeting, 4 New Membership 5-8 Notices and Thank You’s 9 Training Class Schedule 10 Volunteer Information
WDC November 2019 ACT 1 & 2
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Meeting called to order Secretaries Report: Membership present approved the October minutes as published in the club’s newsletter. October board minutes were read. Mail read. Treasurers Report: Marie gave the financial report for October. Membership: Prospective new members introduced themselves and they were welcomed by the membership present. Thank you, Louise Torkelson for the assist. 50/50 Raffle: Gayle Kukulka introduced herself and said she would be going around and selling tickets with the drawing to be held shortly after the meeting is over. Barb Hoffman assisted Gayle this evening. Presidents Report: Wayne said we had a great past month with WDC’s Fun Match and Obedience/Rally Trials, both making a nice profit. Also, this past weekend the club offered CGC testing, tricks testing and Act1 & 2 for agility. Thank you all for stepping up and doing this for the club. Wayne mentioned also that the club received a note from Mike Evarts that he found an old school molded plastic crate/kennel in his extra garage. The size is 24w x 25h x 36l and all the parts are there and it comes with a heavy-duty crate dolly. If interested please give Mike or Annie Evarts a call or email. Winter Show: Margie Hohman said WDC’s winter show is coming up on January 11 & 12, 2020 and will be held at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, WI. and we will need help in many different areas this year. She said she would put the clipboard with the sign-up sheets on it over on the grooming table by the kitchen and after the meeting please sign up to help. Talk to Margie if you have any questions. Parades: Penney Garbe said the Appleton Christmas Parade is coming on Tuesday November 26th. And WDC is #15 in this year’s parade!! This parade is televised and the biggest parade around so plan on coming out and having a great time and earn three hours while doing so. This year’s theme for the parade is “That Holiday Feeling”. Penney said she will have our website and Facebook page updated with information on the parade also. Awards: Jackie Kobierecki said that she and co-chair Carol Lenz are looking forward to receiving the information for the awards that you have earned this past year.
So, gather up the information for all the titles you have earned and turn in to either her or Carol. All the information for this is in the newsletter and on our club’s website. Also remember that those whose dogs have earned an award plaque for previous titles, this is a perpetual award plaque and they have a box in the office where the plaques can be put so they can have the new titles added. Wall Plaques: Amy Kading introduced herself as the new chair for doing the wall plaques. She missed getting the information in the newsletter but the form is on the website for you to print out. The sheet to fill out will be in the newsletter (next month) and online. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. This would be for titles earned from January 1 through December 31 of this year. It is also acceptable to send me an email with all the information that I need. Canine CPR and First Aid Class: Len Hoehne said that coming up on this Saturday, November 9th here at the club he will be holding another class from 8 AM until noon. He mentioned that he is giving members one last chance to sign-up tonight. This is a great class to learn how to keep your pet alive until you can get them to a vet. Please leave your dog/s at home. Len also mentioned that this might be the last class that he and Patty offer for the club. Appreciation Banquet: Linda Milliren said that our club’s banquet is coming up on February 1, at the Stone Toad Restaurant in Menasha. This is for all our club members not just those receiving an award. It is a fun time to get together with friends and meet new friends. The form to fill out for the banquet is in the newsletter or on the website and send on to me. Agility: Nancy Zolkowski said WDC has another agility trial coming up and again it will be held at the Oshkosh Kennel Club. The dates for the trials will be November 30 & December 1st. Nancy said she will be starting to contact the members that have signed up to help. Obedience/Rally Trials: Jolene Johnson thanked all of the members that came out and helped either or both days of the trials. We couldn’t do it without the help. Ring Stewards: Carol Mason thanked all the members that came out and helped ring steward for the weekend. Thank you!!!
MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES- November 7, 2019
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Minutes Continued:
Nominations: Tom Wiesler said that in January we will be voting for our 2020 Executive Board and if anyone is interested in running for a position to let him know. One-year terms would be for the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and the board position is a three-year term. We will accept nominations from the floor next month at the December membership meeting. Agility Run-throughs: Marie said we are having run-throughs tomorrow night here at the club. Check-in at 6 and runs starting at 6:30. $5 for 2 runs. Come on out!! Membership Renewal: Marie reminded members it is time to think about your membership renewal!! I have forms right here on the table for you to fill out or you will find them in the newsletter or online. Marie said to get them in early so you don’t forget. DOT’s: Kayla said that we are in need of more trainers and helpers. Our classes are booming and more help would be greatly appreciated. Kayla also said we will train you and the best way to learn how to train is to train! Come and join us!! Old Business: Wayne said we have heard from the company, Valley Sealcoat, Inc. that was going to upgrade different areas in our parking lot this fall, they will have to reschedule the work to be done next year in the spring. The weather just wasn’t helping at all this year. The club planted a new tree in the backyard, it is a red maple. New Business: Wayne mentioned that Julie Hahnemann has been approved by the board for the committee Wall Photos and we will need approval from the membership. After a short discussion a motion was made Motion: approve Julie Hahnemann for the committee, Wall Photos. Approved Cry and brag was conducted Motion made and approved to adjourn Respectfully submitted Gail VanDenLangenberg Secretary
Mailing Address P.O. Box 713 Appleton, WI 54912
Telephone 920-731-6800
Website
www.winnegamieDogClub.com Facebook www.facebook.com/WinnegamieDogClub
Training Center 2043 Manitowoc Road Menasha, WI 54952
The WINNEGAMIE DOG CLUB Is an all-breed dog club affiliated with the American Kennel Club (AKC). Established
in 1958, the WDC exists for the purpose of advancing the cause and welfare of dogs, both the purebred and the mixed-breed
variety.
Officers President Wayne VanDenLangenberg (740-1873) Vice President Margie Hohman (734-6734) Secretary Gail VanDenLangenberg (725-2047) Treasurer Marie Murphy (882-0809) Board of Directors Barb Hoffman (851-3350) Gayle Kukulka (788-0562) Louise Torkelson (740-6224) Building Committee Don “Stan” Stanislawski
(722-8536; cell 850 3927) Jon Kester (716-5115) Brian Draeger (205-3441)
Dog Club Librarian Lauren Gaines (471-2234) [email protected]
Hours Recorder Julie Schuh
[email protected] Newsletter Editor Kim Dworak [email protected] Sunshine Committee Karen Willett (733-6814) Website Marie Murphy (882-0809)
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Membership Second Meeting: Mason, Karen (I) 1522 Menominee Dr Oshkosh 54901 262-402-8554 English Springer Spaniel [email protected] Ruth, Christina/Jandrey, Shaun (H) 1625 Hickory Hollow Menasha 54952 906-231-1395 Husky [email protected]
Membership First Meeting:
Brunett, Mary & Moesch, Joe (H) 2211 N Cloudview Dr Appleton 54914 734-732-9028, 920-809-0079 Goldendoodle [email protected] [email protected] Hodek, Stephanie, Brian, Hannah, Haley, Sophia (H) 442 Beaulieu Rd Neenah 54956 920-215-3190 Border Collie [email protected] Hodgins, Lisa & Matthew (H) 818 N Richmond St Appleton 54911 920-277-3830 (L) 920-277-3524 (M) Keeshond [email protected] [email protected] Jansen, Alexandra (I) 524 E Marquette St Appleton 54911 920-205-8645 Lab-Husky Mix [email protected] Haen, Susan (I) 1262 Cameron Circle Neenah 54956 920-483-0139 Papillon [email protected] Lupien, Debra & Ron (H) 208 4th St Menasha 54952 920-740-8731 English Setters [email protected]
Membership First Meeting (Continued):
Montonati, Michael (I) 3125 W. 4th St #8 Appleton 54914 920-460-5016 German Shepherd [email protected] Pearce, Maria (I) 3266 E Lake Park Crossing #104 Appleton 54915 812-550-8576 Chihuahua, Terrier Mix [email protected] VanderLoop, Jill (I) N314 Red Tail Lane Appleton 54915 920-788-7090 920-850-4363 Golden Retrievers [email protected]
December Meeting / Christmas Party The December meeting is also our Christmas party. The club will provide cold cuts, cheese, and buns. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share
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Winter Show We are in need of volunteers for our January Show. It’s YOUR club and we would love to have you join us. Contact the following Chairpersons to help: Gate: Tom Wiesler (920-851-0338), [email protected] We would like 16 people over 2 days, you would work 6am to 2pm, in 2 hour shifts. Trophy Table: Jennifer Kettleson (920-205-1233), [email protected] Sit at the trophy table and sell catalogs and give out prizes. Ring Stewards: Louise Torkelson (920-740-6224) [email protected] or Margie Hohman (920-734-6734), [email protected]. We have 5 rings and need 2 stewards per ring, there is a training session before the show.
Kitchen: Mary McEssey (920-843-3263), [email protected] Selling food Clean up: On Sunday we need 10-15 people to come in on Sunday around 5 to 6pm to help clean the building. Contact Julie Schuh, Marge Hohman or Tom Wiesler We are also looking for a structure (fishing shanty or small camper) to have for the folks outside selling parking passes.
Members who volunteer for parking or clean-up at our Winter Show may apply their hours to either 2019 or 2020, so, if you still need hours for 2019, this will be your last chance to earn them. Parking people will earn double hours with a minimum of 2 hours! Sign up at the Dec meeting or call the various chair people.
2019 ACT 1 and 2
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Obedience, Performance, Agility & Conformation Competitors: This is a heads-up alert! Look for the necessary forms on the WDC web site (under Membership drop-down menu, select Forms) for the complete listing of the rules and information for 10 competitive trophies that you might be eligible to win. Conformation awards include – WDC AMATEUR OWNER-HANDLED DOG OF THE YEAR; MARY STRANGE AWARD; WDC TRAVELING CONFORMATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD; WDC HIGH SCORING CONFORMATION AWARD; LOWELL TRACY RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Obedience awards include -- JUDY FALCK MEMORIAL TRAVELING OBEDIENCE AWARD; PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Dog Sport awards include – HANK PERFORMANCE VERSATILITY AWARD; WDC AGILITY DOG OF THE YEAR – REGULAR; WDC AGILITY DOG OF THE YEAR - PREFERRED The Traveling Trophy Committee will award these 10 trophies at the WDC Appreciation Night Dinner on February 1st, 2020. Gather your dog’s show records from Nov.1, 2018 through Oct. 31, 2019 now and send in your application with all the necessary information. Note, I will need the name, location & date of AKC shows and the award or score your dog received. Application deadline is January 13, 2020. Questions? Email: [email protected] or call: 920-867-4245. Link to the WDC website: https://winnegamiedogclub.com/membership/forms/ Smiles & best wishes -- Laura Steidl, Traveling Trophy Committee Chair
November 2019 CGC and Trick Dog Testing
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President: Christina Rappel
Vice President: Margie Hohman
Secretary: Linda Milliren
Treasurer: Marie Murphy
Board: o Barb Hoffman o Jackie Kobierecki
Additional nominations may be made at the December membership meeting. The 2020 elections will be held at the membership meeting on Thursday January 2nd.
Slate of Nominees for 2020 Board
Great Turnout for the November CGC Test
On Saturday, November 2nd, 33 dog/handler teams participated in the Canine Good Citizen Test, and 32 teams earned their CGC. I’d like to thank all my volunteers who made the test run so smoothly: Ann Birdsall, MaryAnne Church, Laurie Flynn, Pat Flynn, Carrie Hoople, Diane Kruse, Gail Laha, Shari Lloyd, Carol Mason, Cheri Paisar, Betty Pingel, Jan Riehl, Jennifer Travis, Cindy Veit, Ann Wasinger, Joann Zeka, Adam, Zschaechner, plus our two wonderful distractions dogs: Lulu and Bentley. I hope to see you all at the next CGC Test on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Jolene Johnson, CGC Test Chair
Thank You to Our Stewards – October Obedience and Rally Trials Carol Mason would like to thank all those who worked as stewards during our October Obedience and Rally Trials. They were SO willing, SO helpful, and SO incredibly able ---- none of our many activities can be carried out without the help of volunteers.
MANY THANKS to Betty Pingel,, Carrie Hoople, Jan Riehl, Brian DeMuynck, Norah DeMuynck, Nancy Zolkowski, Jackie Kobierecki, Pat Erickson, Laura Kolpacki, Lorie Castle, Megan Grade, Mary Brouillard, Peggy Stevens, Tom Wiesler, Marlene Binder, Karen Mason, Michelle Graverson, Karen Gaines, MaryAnne Church, Ruth Holman. And, both of our judges spoke highly of our stewarding teams --- they are the ones who know what stewarding ought to be and their praise is very much appreciated.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER
Membership renewals for 2020 are due no later than the January 2nd membership meeting. If I do not have
your renewal by that date, your membership will lapse and you will lose credit for all your years of
membership, as well as any volunteer hours that were earned this year. You will then need to reapply for
membership, attend 2 meetings and be voted in by the board. Avoid the last-minute rush and send in your
dues and membership renewal now, using the form included in this newsletter. The only people who do not
need to renew are new members who were approved for membership on or after the September board
meeting. If you can’t remember if you already sent in your renewal, contact Marie Murphy at
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Memory Tree On November 7th, a maple tree was planted in the rear exercise yard of the club in memory of long-time club member and trainer Mary Margaret Moreau, who passed away on November 14th, 2018. Thank you to Jon Kester for taking care of this.
Winnegamie Dog Club wants to recognize and celebrate our members’ hard work and successes!
All AKC titles/awards earned between November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019 by club members (and their
dogs) in good standing and the dog residing at the member’s home are eligible. The application and a copy of
the titles earned must be submitted before January 2, 2020, by mail or placed in the WDC Awards Box at the
club.
The awards will be presented at the Appreciation Dinner on February 1, 2020.
Award application and information is attached or available on the club website.
Any questions, contact:
Jackie Kobierecki or Carol Lenz 1421 S Alicia Dr 1209 S Lee St Appleton, WI 54914 Appleton, WI 54915 920-739-8626 920-585-0583
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WINTER 2020 SESSION CLASS SCHEDULE Classes start the week of January 6th and run for 6 weeks
There will be a required orientation session (without dogs) for anyone new to Winnegamie Dog Club on Monday December 30th at 6pm
Mail-in registration opens November 21st Class prices are $85.00
Obedience
Puppy Obedience: Monday 7pm (front room)
Tuesday 10am (front room)
Wednesday 7pm (back room)
Saturday 9am (front room)
Saturday 10am (front room)
Adult Obedience: Tuesday 6pm (front room)
Tuesday 7pm (front room)
Wednesday 8pm (back room)
Life Skills: Wednesday 6pm (back room)
Obedience Skills: • Tuesday 9am (front room) • Tuesday 8pm (front room) • Wednesday 9am (front room)
Proofing Games: • Tuesday 8pm (back room)
Impulse Control part 1 • Monday 8pm (front room) • Tuesday 7pm (back room)
Impulse Control part 2 • Tuesday 6pm (back room)
Rally Novice/Intermediate Rally: • Thursday 10am (front room)
Excellent Rally: • Wednesday 9am (back room) Rally Run Thrus (drop-in):* • Thursday 9am (back room) Rally Skills • Monday 6pm (front room)
Agility Teamwork: • Monday 6pm (back room) Advanced Beginner Agility: • Monday 7:30pm (back room) Intermediate/Advanced Agility drop-in:* • Thursday 2:00pm (back room) Agility Skills drop-in:* • Thursday 6 pm (back room)
Drop-In Classes- *$5/class or free for active
Winnegamie members* Conformation: • Wednesday 7pm (front room) Open Floor Obedience: • Thursday 7pm (front room) Competition Readiness Obedience: • Thursday 5pm (front room)
Notice: ATTENTION ALL OBEDIENCE TRAINERS AND HELPERS: We will be holding obedience class trainer/helper meetings on the following dates:
Monday December 30th at 7pm
Saturday January 4th at 10am All current trainers and helpers, as well as anyone interested in training or helping, will be REQUIRED to attend one of these meetings. These meetings help us all stay on the same page, as well as provide us the opportunity to discuss how our classes are going and
give/receive feedback. Please email the Directors of Training at: [email protected] to confirm which meeting time you will be attending. We appreciate you all and our training program would not be a success without you! Kayla, Shannon and Gayle
Special Class: $85 ($40 for active members) Nose Work Level 2: Intro to Scent
• Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45 pm
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NURSING HOME VISITS Contacts:
Pam Siebert [email protected] 920-470-6634
Prerequisites:
Must be an approved member
Your dog must be at least one year old and have earned its Canine Good Citizen certificate
Dogs need to be approved by Pam Siebert (contact Pam to schedule an evaluation)
Procedure for Submitting Member Volunteer Hours Reports
As you earn volunteer hours, please complete the “Volunteer Hours Report Form” and submit it to the Hours Recorder in one of three ways:
Scan and email the form to [email protected] Drop off the completed form in the club office Mail it to the Hours Recorder (address on form)
Hard copies of the form are available in the club office. It can also be downloaded from the website under the Membership tab (listed in both the Forms and Volunteer sections). Members can check their hours completed to date status on the website in the Membership / Volunteer section. The document name is “Volunteer Hours Log”. Updates will be posted at least once a month. Any questions or comments, please contact Julie Schuh
COMMITTEE HELP NEEDED Contact: Gail VanDenLangenberg 920-725-2047 or 740-1222
Meeting Snacks Earn two hours by attending monthly meetings and bringing a snack. Dates: First Thursday of the month (Except December) Contact Mary Anne Herwig
[email protected] 920-841-4653.
CLASS HELP NEEDED
More help is needed with teaching and assisting. It’s a fun way to share your knowledge with students and help them train their dogs to its full potential. A private training session will be held. We are also in need of assistants to help with the training equipment during classes: this is keeping track of payments, receipts, and fittings of collars, etc. during classes. Vacuuming after Obedience classes is also needed. This takes about 30-45 minutes each day. Hours are flexible. If interested in helping, contact the Director of Training, email: [email protected]
CLEANING
Most Friday’s beginning at 8:00 a.m. Help is needed to clean the building. Contact Stan to confirm dates/times at 920-722-8536.
Fawn Tauber [email protected] 920-419-7336
Winnegamie
Dog Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 713
Appleton, WI 54912-0713