editor: detta andreana 2nd quarter 2015 associate editor: sandy...
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In This Issue…
Club News:President's Message................2Upcoming Events................... 2New Officers & Directors.......2Brags...................................... 4Services.................................. 6
Features:Specialty Show Results.......... 3SHGSPC Certificate of Merit. 5Harvest Awards Dinner...........5Help Wanted........................... 5Litter Announcement..............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.
MEETINGS 2015Our meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Gander Mountain in Middletown unless otherwise indicated.
Aug 15 – Meeting/Pot Luck Lunch/Fun Field Day
Oct 21 – Regular meeting night
Nov 7 – Harvest Awards Dinner/Meeting
Dec 16 – TBA
Editor: Detta Andreana 2nd Quarter 2015 Associate Editor: Sandy Clark
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 parkinglot.From the West – Take Rt. 17 East to Exit 120, East (towards Montgomery)merge onto Rt. 211 East, continue as above.From Newburgh and CT – Take I-84 West (toward Middletown) to Rt. 17West then follow as above directions.From PA and Northern NJ – Take I-84 East to NY Exit 4-West. Onto Rt.17West then follow as above directions.The meeting room is located to the rear of the store in the Lodge. Once in thestore proceed to the rear left of the building. Turn Left down the Hallway...Right into Lodge Meeting Room. Gander Mountain phone: 845-692-5600
EAST MOUNTAIN GUN DOG TRAINING – MICHAEL HOLOMAKOFF
East Mountain Gun Dog TrainingTraining Year Round - Individual Classes By The Hour - Group Classes
2 Day "Weekend" Seminars "Dates To Be Announced"FoundationAdvancedTrained RetrieveProper Use Of Electric Collars
Private Seminars For Individuals Or Clubs All Training By Appointment OnlyCall Michael @ 203-984-5983 Or
Email @ [email protected]
Join us on Saturday, August 15th for a special Pot Luck Meeting &Educational Field Program!
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE – DENISE AVERY
These are some busy times for SHGSPC! We so far have had 2 consecutive monthly meetings with another coming in June. Andnot your average, run of the mill meetings either thanks to our Education Committee! At the April meeting we had a veryinformative talk on structure given by our own Jane Rae. Jane, a very talented teacher, is often stepping up to the plate andsharing her wealth of knowledge with the membership. At the May meeting, Vice President Sandy Clark, who is the driving forceof the Education Committee, taught us about obedience and even brought along her sweet Ellie to demonstrate, putting many of usin awe. We also enjoyed celebrating members Barbara VanBlarcum and Ray Scarth, and their lovely girl Diamond’s huge Best ofBreed win at the National Specialty Show in Denver, CO.
Looking toward the very near future, we have a June meeting for finalizing the officers for the upcoming year and of course, ourconcurrent Specialty Show on June 20th at the New Paltz Fairgrounds. Diane Prohaska and the Show Committee have beenworking diligently to ensure yet another successful show. It is always a lovely day with great dogs, great camaraderie and greathospitality, if you haven’t attended in the past, please try to come out and at least join us for lunch.
Plans are also in full swing for the September 12th Hunting Test to be held at East Mountain Shooting Preserve in Dover Plains,NY. This has also been a most enjoyable event, usually with beautiful late summer weather and good times by dogs and peoplealike in a beautiful setting. Jane Rae is the chair for this event.
There is much going on within the general business of the club, as well, as new committees have been formed. We now have aBy-Laws Committee looking over the current club rules, especially in the area of membership as it relates to meeting quorums.The other new committee formed is the Awards Committee and they will be looking at ways to reward members and theiraccomplishments throughout the year. Treasurer Charley Mallory is working on reviving our club apparel sales. Our Show, HuntTest and Education Committees are always busy planning the next event. And, I would be remiss if I did not mention the workDetta and Sandy do with this very newsletter and the website, keep in mind they are always looking for content suggestions.
The points I am trying to make here is that we are looking to make membership within the SHGSPC a rewarding experience, andalso that there are plenty of ways to be involved even if you cannot attend meetings. The true fact of the matter is that Dog Clubsand events are having a very difficult time surviving. Thankfully, we are not at that point, but we certainly do not want to head inthat direction. No matter how much time you have to offer, even a little would be helpful. Keep in mind that in these days ofsocial networking, there are so many ways to get on board even if you cannot attend meetings. (YES there are ways you canparticipate from the comfort of your own home!) Please, please, PLEASE reach out to myself or anyone of the Officers orCommittee members and see how you can be involved or feel free to make suggestions for some activities or direction you wouldlike to see the club go in.
SHGSP CLUB AWARD CERTIFICATES– RE: UPCOMING AKC TITLES Club Members that have attained the following AKC Titles during 2015:
Breed/Show, Field, Hunt Tests, Obedience, Rally, Tracking or Agility Titles.Those members are eligible for Title Award Certificates in these areas of achievement.
Deadline: October 1, 2015
Send your information with details to: Sue Prohaska, 840 Mill Road, Napanoch NY 12458 (845) 647-4886 [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS – SAVE THE DATES!
Saturday, August 15, 2015 Fun Field Day/ Pot Luck Lunch/ Meeting East Mtn. Preserve, Dover Plains NY - Sandy Clark (845) 496-9409 [email protected]
Saturday, September 12, 2015 – (2) AKC Hunt Tests – In one day! East Mtn. Preserve Dover Plains NYHunt Test Secretary: Barbara Van Blarcum [email protected]
Saturday November 7th – Harvest Awards Dinner Event Club Members &Friends ~ Delancey’ s Restaurant, Goshen NY 10924 Chairperson: Charley Mallory (845) 783-2058 [email protected]
SHGSPC NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The following members were voted in and took office as of the June meeting for the 2015/2016 term.Officers Directors
President - Denise AveryVice President - Sandra ClarkTreasurer- Charles MalloryRecording Secretary – Anne Marie TierneyCorresponding Secretary - Dolores Mallory
June BurnsSusan Prohaska Jane RaeJohn TierneyBarbara Van Blarcum
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SHGSPC SPECIALTY SHOW RESULTS - SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015 – DENISE AVERY
The June 2015 Sleepy Hollow GSPC Specialty Show is in the books and despite some soggy weather, it followed suit as yet another first class affair. Diane Prohaska chose beautiful stained glass trophies that were much appreciated by the winners. Members and non-members alike contributed to both the abundant luncheon coordinated by Barbara Van Blarcum and the raffle that was very well managed by Ray Scarth. The Tierneys and Mallorys were instrumental in set up and clean up as was Jane Rae who thankfully houses and transports club supplies such as tables, the tent and paper goods. On behalf of our club, I thank each one of you for your dedication. Kudos as well to those who cooked or contributed to the luncheon and raffle.
We managed to get through the morning supported entry, the luncheon, the raffle and even the clean up before the rain came. Unfortunately, the Sweepstakes judging endured the worst of the it with a bit of a downpour at times. Regular class judging, however, was dry for the most part.
Both judges (Alessandra Folz for Sweeps and Ruth Ann Freer-Godfrey for regular classes) had a challenging job in choosing their winners, but they did so carefully and in my personal opinion, did a great job. They seemed to truly enjoy the task at hand. Many Thanks to June Burns our Steward and her assistant Anne Marie Tierney for a job well done!To see full results, please visit: http://www.infodog.com
Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes - Ms. Kay Ames
Best in SweepstakesHHH Top GunBreeder/Owner – Cheryl Thrall & Robert Kapitan
Best of Opposite SexCh Buck Hollow’s Dancing Queen, JHBreeder/Owners – Sunnie & Lynn Fair & Julia Carroll
Best in Veteran SweepstakesCh Windheim’s Bolt of Lightening Owner – Barbara VanBlarcum
Best of Opposite SexGCH Panamint’s Freckled Stars for Lucia JH CGC Owners – Leslie Javarone, Diane Stendahl & Dennis Miller
Regular Classes Judge – Ruth Ann Freer-Godfrey
Best of BreedGCH Rose Mountain’s Stelor Royal Diamond JH
Breeders/Owners – Barbara VanBlarcum & Raymond Scarth
Best of WinnersDeLombardie LaDolce Vita Breeder/Owner – Lise Cere
Best of Opposite SexGCH Homesteader’s Reaching for the Stars Owners – Linda Caputo & Nancy Campbell
Select DogGCH CRK On the Double Breeder/Owners – Margaret & William Farone
Select BitchCh Buck Hollow’s Dancing Queen, JH Breeder/Owners – Sunnie & Lynn Fair & Julia Carroll
Awards of Merit
GCH Hideaway & Windheim’s Vintage Moonshine JH RN DM RATN Owners – Diane & Sue Prohaska
GCH Claddagh’s Wild Knights at Wood Hafen RN JHOwner – Catherine Iacopelli
Winner's Dog
VJK-MYST New York Bound to Panamint, Owner – Diane Stendahl
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BRAGS
New Champion – "Crosby", CH. VJK-MYST New York Bound toPanamintAt the June 2015 SHGSPC Specialty, Crosby went Winners Dog for a 5ptmajor under respected GSP Breeder Judge Ruthann Freer-Godfrey.Breeders - Valerie Nunes Atkinson & Yvonne Hassler Deterding, Owner - Diane J Stendahl
“Brew”, GCH/UKC BIS CH Windheim ‘N Hideaway’s Home Brewed JHRA BN CGC GSPCA VCBrew has been a busy boy this spring! We traveled to Denver, CO for theGSPCA Nationals where he qualified for 2 legs in both Rally Advanced andBeginner Novice Obedience with three 1st’s and one 2nd placement. He also won the Hunting Dog class at the GSPC of CO Specialty the day before the Nationals.
Back home, we attended the Delaware Valley GWPC Hunt Test on the weekend of 5/30, where he earned back to back Senior Hunter legs. The following weekend he completed both his Rally Advanced and Beginner Novice titles at the Syracuse ObedienceTraining Club Trial with a 4th and a 3rd placement, and finally on 6/13 he earned a 3rd Senior Hunter leg at the Nutmeg GSPC Hunt Test. We are excitedly anticipating his first litter of puppies on July 30th! Brew has been breeder/owner trained and handledto all titles.Breeder/Owner - Denise Avery, co-breeder Diane Prohaska, co-owner Jim Avery
“Diamond”, Bronze GCH Rose Mountain's Stelor Royal Diamond JHPictured at right, Diamond, Best of Breed winner at the GSPCANational Specialty Show under Judge, Mr. Daniel B. Mack. Weare all so proud of Barbara and Diamond!
Diamond also won Best of Breed at the SHGSPC Specialty Showon June 20th under Judge, Ruth Ann Freer-Godfrey. This was hersecond year to win BOB at our Specialty Show and a Group 1 atthe Friday show.
“The new numbers came out and Diamond is # 5 GSP breedpoints, # 2 Bitch. The girl is on a roll.” - BarbaraBreeders/Owners – Barbara Van Blarcum & Ray Scarth “Blitz”, Ch. Windheim’s Bolt of Lightning JH CGC Blitz was Best Veteran in Sweeps at the SHGSPC Specialty Show. Breeders – Denise and Jim Avery, Owner – Barbara Van Blarcum
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SHGSPC CLUB MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENT
All Club Members that have earned AKC Titles during 2015 are eligible to apply for:The Sleepy Hollow GSP Club Certificate Award of Merit
Presented at
SHGSPC Harvest Awards Dinner Event
Saturday November 7, 2015.
Contact Sue Prohaska as soon as possible with your title(s) information prior to: OCTOBER 1, 2015 - DEADLINE!
Here is how it’s done…
Snail Mail: Via US Mail > Make a photo copy of your title and mail that copy to Sue.
Email: Scan a copy of your title and email it to Sue.
Email: Send typed information (All details as listed on your AKC Title).
If you need more information or have questions contact:
Mail: Sue Prohaska, 830 Mill Road, Napanoch NY 12458
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 845) 647-4886
Thank you again for helping us to make this upcoming event a success!
Sandy ClarkSHGSPC – Vice PresidentEducation Chairperson
HELP WANTED! - DENISE AVERY
Please consider getting involved in one of the following areas, meeting attendance is not required to participate on committees and there is so much that is done behind the scenes. Pay is the satisfaction knowing you are an active member of the Sleepy Hollow GSP Club!
Raffle Coordinator at the Hunt Test – involves collecting items to be raffled at the hunt test and selling tickets the day of the event.
ByLaws Committee – review current by-laws and suggest changes, for more info contact current members Denise Avery, Sandy Clark or Sue Prohaska
Awards Committee – develop a system for awards to be given, find appropriate item to be awarded. Contact current members Denise Avery, Deb Brooks or Sue Prohaska
Show Committee – join several others that coordinate our 2 fabulous Specialty Shows, our shows are considered to be some of the few prestigious GSP Specialties on the east coast. There is a ton of work that goes on behind the scenes all year long! Please contact Show Committee Chair, Diane Prohaska
Hunt Test – we will need bird planters, marshals and help in the clubhouse with the kitchen and raffle. Please contact Jane Rae, Chair or Denise Avery
Education Committee – Sandy Clark works diligently to coordinate meeting presentations that fulfill our education requirements for the AKC and make meetings very interesting, please contact her if you would like to assist her with this or have a presentation idea.
UPCOMING HARVEST DINNER – SANDY CLARK
DELANCEYS RESTAURANT40 Park Place, Goshen NY 10924
http://delanceysny.comPasta ~ Seafood ~ Steak
On June 17, 2015 at our SHGSPC Annual Meeting, Charley Mallory wearing his hat as “Dinner – Chairperson” presented multiple Restaurant options for the Harvest Awards Dinner Event. The selected vote was for Delancey’s in the lovely historic village of Goshen NY!
Located in a Historical Building – previously a Tavern and Inn, the building has recently been totally renovated. The Main Dining Room’s back wall is windows. Those that stop by for lunch…might be lucky enough to see the Trotters working out on the track!
My family and I enjoyed Delancey’s for “Father’s Day Dinner”. We all had a wonderful time! The food and service was great! There is a large Dining Room, two available Bars and The Banquet Room. This room is private, secluded and spacious it can hold 80 people. They offer large round tables that can sit up to nine. In my opinion, this is the nicest Restaurant the club has ever offered the membership. Check out the Delancey’s link above for photos!
The Club has committed to a minimum of THIRTY attendees additionally a $200 deposit to bring us all together on a Saturday night! Please!! Spread the word and bring a friend (s). This should be a great time for us all to see each other and enjoy a fun event! – Sandy Clark, SHGSPC Vice-President
Please save the date! SHGSPC HARVEST AWARDS DINNER SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2015
DELANCEY’S BANQUET MENU - $40.00 per person - Family Style: Brucetta / Penne Ala Vodka / House Garden Mixed Salad
ENTRÉE SELECTION: Chicken Francese, Black Angus Prime Rib, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Dessert – Small Cannoli & Cheesecake, Includes: Coffee, Tea & Soda, Bread & Butter
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SERVICES
LITTER ANNOUNCEMENT
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