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Quarterly Bulletin 2017 Issue 3 August 2017PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEDianne PowersGreetings Dane family,This will be my last letter to you asPresident. I want to thank all of you foryour support, nudges, and thoughtprovoking comments. I wish Jason all theluck in the world I know he will be anexemplary President. I also want to thankthe Officers and Board of Directors for theirhard work and unfailing dedication to theBreed. I will miss working with you butknow you will continue to make greataccomplishments. The next to last thankyou for today is to Gary Romerosa, our hardworking Recording Secretary. Gary hasdecided to reclaim his life after the 2017National and step down as RecordingSecretary. Gary, I know I speak for the fullBoard when I say we appreciate your hardwork. I know you will fill your time showingthat beautiful ‘Emoji’ and supporting theGDCA in other ways. Once again, the GDCAis fortunate in that one of our members hasstepped forward and volunteered to takeontheRecordingSecretary’sresponsibilities. Thank you KathleenFennell for being willing to take on thisimportant role.We have had a busy 4 years on the Board,and I’d like to mention some of theaccomplishments: Board members will annually signand agree to abide by a Code ofConduct Revisions were made to theBreedersEducationprogramoffered at the National Revisions were made to the JudgesEducation program offered at theNational and other workshops Reviewed trophy expenses andmade changes to reduce the costsGDCA Created a Facebook page for theGDCAUpdated the Breed Mentor programUpdated the Breeder Code of Ethicsand the procedure for inclusion onthe websiteStreamlined the process for rescueand education grants as well asscholarship applications. This is ofgreatest importance to the rescuecommunity as they no longer haveto wait for quarterly Boardmeetings to have their grantsapproved. Their grants now godirectly to the Trust with the Boardhaving a 7 day comment period.One of our Board memberssuggested, and we created aMembership Health and WelfareCommittee, whose function is tokeep the membership aware of lifeevents affecting our members.Transferred 25, 000 to theCharitable Trust earmarked forsamplecollectionforthemegaesophagus studyRevised the Top 20 programApproved changes to the GDCABylaws for vote by the membershipRevisions to the Official Standardfor vote by the membershipDonated 1,000 to the AKC HumaneFund to support Domestic ViolenceSheltersApproved 10,000 to Fund CHFEpilepsy studyOur membership is fortunate to have a hardworking and dedicated group on the Boardand Committees. I am proud to haveworked with all and the accomplishmentsof the group.Page 1
Great Dane Club of AmericaA final thank you to all of our CommitteeChairs (and their Committees) for theirhard work on behalf of the GDCA. YourCommittee Chairs are: Awards – MargaretOntl, Constitution & Bylaws – NancyRidgway, Futurity – Michael Pacucci, Health& Research – Dr. Neil O’Sullivan, JudgesEducation – Jason Hoke, Bill Stebbins, DaleTarbox, Junior Showmanship – JamieHarshfield,Membership&NationalSpecialty Coordinator – Lynda Moriarty,Performance – Barb Bristol, Rescue – KathieShea, Standard – Sharon Fulford, Top 20Coordinator – Lynn Adams, Website – DanPalantino, Breeders Education – Joy Lobato& Cindy Harwin, Breed Mentor – BillStebbins,Breeder Referral – MichelleConroy, Bulletin – Maria Perkins, CharitableTrust – Jean Highlands & Susan Davis Shaw,Corporate Sponsors – Laurie Maulucci,Historian – Norvel Benoit, MembershipHealth & Welfare – Melanie Wisdom, Top 20Statistician – Rita Suddarth, Trophies – JeanDinkinsI hope all of you are looking forward to theNational at the San Marcos Resort inChandler, AZ. The Western Division hasbeen working hard to make sure we willhave a great show.3rd Quarter 2017What’s Inside?President’s Message . 1Performance invitational . 3Helping Our Own . 3Treasurer’s Report . 3Futurity . 32017 National Specialty Update. 4Membership . 9Membership Health and Welfare . 11Breed Mentor Committee . 11Judges Education Committee. 11AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship award . 11Motions: GDCA Board of Directors . 12From Your Secretary . 13Quarterly CHIC Report . 15GDCA Board of Directors . 22GDCA Charitable Trust . 23All Breed Standings and Top Twenty . 26GDCA 2017 Committee Chairs . 28Purina WeighT Circles Program. 29Performance Standings . 30Stay well, travel safely and I look forwardto seeing you in Arizona!Danefully,DianneGDCAPage 2
Great Dane Club of AmericaPERFORMANCE INVITATIONALBarb BristolThepurposeofthePerformanceInvitational is to highlight the top 10 GreatDane/Handler combinations at each level inobedience,rallyandagility.It is fashioned to highlight the teamwork,training and dedication these individualshave to the sport and this breed.Each team must compete in both trials (ofobedience, rally or agility) at the National,and the scores from those runs are addedtogether to calculate the Invitationalplacementsforthatyear.This gives each team the opportunity through not one but two attempts - to showtheir Danes to their best advantage.These are, after all, the best of the bestcoming together to vie for the InvitationalChampionshipateachlevel.In offering the Invitational it is hoped thata new appreciation will be gained for theamount of work put forth by each GreatDane/Handler team as well as thepartnership that has been built betweenthem.3rd Quarter 2017TREASURER’S REPORTKathy MunyanBalances, July 31, 2017Checking BalanceSavings Balance 164,623.36 121,523.12IncomeApril 1 2017 - July 31, 2017 72,044.66ExpensesDonationsDonations“Take the Lead”Net Income(48,819.42)5,511.480 17,713.76November 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017Income 119, s“Take the Lead”Net Income500 44,816.53HELPING OUR OWNBill StebbinsThe Helping Our Own program wasdeveloped about 7 years ago. It is designedto assist GDCA members with aspirations ofbecoming a judge to obtain Sweepstakesassignments. Most of the GDCA affiliateclubs are now using the list for thispurpose. We encourage any clubs that maynot be using the list to do so. You will beassisting our next generation of Great Danebreeder-judges to achieve their goal.FUTURITYMichael PacucciIf you have questions or needinformation, please contact Michael viaemail at futuritymichael@gmail.com.The list can be accessed on the GDCAwebsite. Go to the heading “Shows” thenclick on “Sweepstakes Judges”. Yourinvolvement and support of the members ofthe GDCA is greatly appreciated. You canfind the current list on line here :http://www.gdca.org/helping-ourown.pdfGDCAPage 3
Great Dane Club of America2017 NATIONALSPECIALTY UPDATEOCTOBER 14-20, 2017Mindy Donovan-TandyThe Western Division iscontinuing to ramp upourworkfortheupcomingNationalSpecialty which will beheld in Chandler, Arizonafrom October 14-20, 2017. We have “GreatExpectations” of making this a National toremember!Remember you can always get the mostcurrent information regarding the Nationalon our web-site:http://gdcawesterndiv.com .Information is also posted on our Facebookpage at 2017 GDCA National Chandler Az.LODGINGThe host hotel, the Crowne Plaza ResortPhoenix /Chandler Golf Resort is booked upat the moment, but you may check forpossible cancellations. After September20, 2017, reservations will be accepted ona space available basis.Alternate lodging is available at thefollowing hotels. Details are on theNational web-site: Homewood Suites by tes.comResidence Inn PhoenixChandler/Fashion CenterMarriott.com/phxcdHyatt Place Phoenix/Chandler – -hotel.html3rd Quarter 2017You may contact John Garcia to beplaced on a waiting list by emailingto firesidegd@aol.com or via snailmail at:John Garcia18822 Vierra Canyon Rd.Salinas, CA 93907RAFFLE ROOM DONATIONSBruce&SusiePowellarecoordinating the Raffle Room this year.They can always use more raffle items(there are never enough!) Toys, blankets,beds, etc., are always hot raffle items, andeverything is welcome! Please mark yourbox as “Raffle Donations” and ship yourgoodies to:Bruce & Susie Powell30044 Abelia RdCanyon Country, CA 91387Phone 661-373-1894TROPHY DONATIONSDon’t forget to send in your trophydonations!We appreciate any and alldonations received, but you may want toconsider becoming one of our Gold ( 200 ),Silver (up to 200), or Bronze (up to 99)sponsors. You may pay for them online atthe GDCA store, then complete yourdonation form and send to Kathy MunyanKathy@munyan.com. Or if you wish to payby check, please mail the completed formwith your check to Kathy. Details are onthe National’s web site.If you would like your donation informationto appear in the catalog, please submityour contribution by September 1, 2017.SHOW SUPERINTENDENTJack Bradshaw, Superintendentwww.jbradshaw.comRV PARKINGPlease note: All RV parking spaces havebeen taken.GDCAPage 4
Great Dane Club of AmericaPURCHASESWAYS & MEANS2017 souvenirs are now online and availablefor purchase at the GDCA Web Store.There are an abundance of choices forcommemorating the 2017 National in arainbow of colors and items fromtapestries, jackets, hats, t-shirts, andmore.Items are custom made as they areordered. We can ship them to you atcompletion so you can have them sooner,or you are welcome to pick them up at theshow.If you will not be picking up your items atthe National, shipping charges will becalculated at check out time by the GDCAStore. Shipping charge for the tapestry is aflat 9. Shipping charges for all other itemsare 9 for the first item and 4 for eachadditional item purchased at the sametime.View all the great merchandise at theNational’s web site:http://gdcawesterndiv.com/ways means.htmlMEAL PACKAGESDon’t forget to purchase your mealpackages. A new feature this year hasbeen added to our dinner events. You maypurchase and reserve a table for you andyour friends. Rules apply, so please seewebsite for details.Also, there are some great menus plannedfor the Top 20, Awards, and Auction nights.Check the web site for detailed menus andinstructions on how to reserve and pay foryour dinners.EDUCATIONThere are some very informative clinics,seminars,andothereducationalopportunities that should pique your “greatexpectations!” Just take a below look atthe planned General Education.GDCA3rd Quarter 2017Monday, October 16, 2017Cardio ClinicSemen CollectionTuesday, October 17, 2017Cardio ClinicEye ClinicReproduction Specialist Semen ClinicSemen CollectionHow To: Post-Crop Ear TapingWednesday, October 18, 2017Semen CollectionNutrigenomics WebinarDiana Laverdure-Dunetz, MSAuthor of Canine Nutrigenomics: The NewScience of Feeding Your Dog for OptimumHealth with W. Jean Dodds, DVM: DogwisePublishing, 2015Topics will include: Background ofnutrigenomics and its exciting implicationsfor dogs and using the principles ofnutrigenomics to prevent, manage andreverse common Dane diseases.Attend this Webinar and be sure yourDane's food is "speaking the right language".Avidog Seminar"Cultivating the Super Dog" / GayleWatkins, PhD Avidog International, LLCWhat we do in the first months of a dog'slife sets the stage for his future. Theseminar will condense our popular seminar,Transformational Puppy Rearing: RaisingHealthy, Stable Dogs! focusing on importantconcepts starting from before conceptionto 16 weeks. This seminar presents easy-tounderstand research and easy-to-usetechniques for raising brave and healthypuppies.Breeder and Judges’ Education details areon the web!For questions please contact:Denise Williams, General EducationChairperson(olympusdanes@olympusdanes.com )Page 5
Great Dane Club of America3rd Quarter 2017DEADLINESPlease feel free to crosspost and share!*We had a couple of changes to the list ofdeadlines (noted by asterisk *), so we’re rerouting this note in order to keep everyoneupdated with the latest information.DEADLINES-DEADLINES-DEADLINESThe time is fast approaching to this year’sGDCA National! Deadlines are quicklyapproachingaswell!Here’s a quick reminder of dates that couldbeveryimportanttoyouAugust 31 – Final date to submit a catalogad* August 31 – Final date to submit yourvendor applicationSeptember 5 (extended) – Final date topurchase your favorite 2017 souvenirs!* September 15 (extended) – Final date topurchase a catalog for this year’s NationalSeptember 15 (extended) – Last date tosubmit your trophy donation AND bepublished in the catalog. (** Trophydonations will be accepted however afterthis date!)September 20 – Final date to enter theNational and the Great Dane Club ofTucson’s Independent Specialty thefollowing day after the National. JackBradshaw, Superintendent – Seehttp://jbradshaw.com .October 1 – Final date to reserve a golf cartOctober 7 (extended) – Final date topurchase your meals! Special Reminder – Nosale of meal tickets will be available at theshow.Be sure to go to the GDCA National website at http://gdcawesterndiv.com topurchase all your meals, souvenirs, catalogsand everything else!As of August 29, three (3) RV spacesbecame available!Go to the store and buy your spot if youneed one! Hurry.they won’t last long!Here's the direct linkhttp://national.gdca.org/RVReservations/2017 National Specialty JudgesConformationBreed: Carol GrossmanBitches: Phil GrayDogs: Warren BenoitFuturity: Jeff Lawrence, Patrice LawrenceJuniors: Phil GrayPerformanceObedience: Charles MarcantinoRally: Joyce GuthrieAgility: Sherry PorterWestern Division Clubs GDC of Arizona GDC of California GDC of Northern California GDC of San Diego GDC of Las Vegas GDC of Tucson GDC of Hawaii GDC of Western Washington GDC of Mat-Su (Alaska) Inland Northwest GDC Monterey Bay GDC Willamette Valley GDCOctober 10 (extended) – Final date to signup for any or all education seminars!Congratulations to the lucky winner of theEvent Raffle that was drawn on 7/29/17 -LORRAINE BROWN!GDCAPage 6
Great Dane Club of America3rd Quarter 2017SchramJenniferSchram2017 National Specialty CommitteeLeadsCommitteeChairNational Specialty ShowCoordinatorMrs. LyndaMoriartyDivision ChairMike BoaDivision TreasurerKathyMunyanDivision SecretaryShariZiegenbeinShow ChairLaurieMaulucciCorporate SponsorDivision LiaisonsLorraineMatherlyDeniseMatulichChief Ring JudgesDaleTarboxBillStebbinsJason HokeEmergency Health PlanBrochureLorraineBrownEvent PackageBrittanyWilliamsEvent Package atulich(facebookset up)FuturitySam andMichelleGilletteFuturity StewardDailKoehlerFuturity StatsGDCAEverett VanDykenGDCA Futurity ChairMichaelPacucciTop TwentyBarbaraGarcia &Kim CrossTop Twenty sJohn NeetAuctionJamieHarshfieldTia UchelloAuction MCWarrenBenoitAwardsParent ClubAwards NightMarenCornishBreeder MentorDonnaClarkCatalog AdsKateJacksonCatalog SalesClarenceGDCACorporate Sponsors,GDCAPage 7
Great Dane Club of America3rd Quarter 2017GolfAndyBarbeeGolf Cart RentalAndyBarbee SanMarcosGrounds/Ring Set UpAndyBarbeeHealth ClinicDeniseWilliams(Cardio)PaulaJohnsonDVM wellBrucePowellLinda BoaRV ParkingJohn GarciaDavidOsarioSecuritySan nsonapher(candid lity-Inl'lAranaGreenbergHospitality/Raffle RoomPamKoerper &GDCLVJulie BurrusHotel Liason for rs PartyBrianne &KristinaRockVendorsLorrie &RickeyBurnhamMeal PackagesKathyMunyanWays & MeansDebiRomerosaWebsiteJerry TandyMeal PlanningCathySchaeferLindaTonnoncourWelcome BagsSandyGarzaWelcome PartyDick andCathySchaeferBob andLindaTonnoncourWelcome TableMat SuClub PattyWolfMeeting ansportation- EmergencyBrown/GDfor dogsCAPage 8
Great Dane Club of America3rd Quarter 2017Lynda MoriartyMde3432@aol.comSponsors: Traci Rinaldo & Valerie ClowsInterests: Companion Events & RescueApplications are gathered on a quarterlybasis. Deadlines are as follows: October 1,2017, January 1, 2018, April 1, 2018, andJuly 1, 2018.Completed applicationsreceived prior to these dates will moveforward at that quarter’s Board Meeting.Those received after the deadline will beheld for the next quarter’s Board Meeting.Nancy Metz48 Mopus Bridge RoadRidgefield CT 06877203.438.5079Haymax1@comcast.netSponsors: Teresa La Brie & Jamie SarzynskiInterests: FundraisingMEMBERSHIPLetters concerning the approvaldisapproval of applicants shoulddirected in writing to:orbeLynda Moriarty28933 Post Oak RunMagnolia, TX 77355The following applicants have beenapproved by the Membership Committeefor publication in the GDCA Bulletin. TheMembershipChairmanmustreceivecomments concerning these applicantsduring the forty-five (45) day periodfollowing publication.Any comments received after October 15,2017 will not be accepted.APPLICANTSJanet Petrella-Ashby180 King Street WCobourg Ontario Canada K9A2M9289.251.8250j.ashby@live.comSponsors: Lenni (Brittany) Cipriotti & KristiAllisonInterests: Health & Research, RescueWilliam & Janis Snyder1410 SE 43rd TerraceCape Coral FL 33904239.823.3513Janis@janisrn.comSponsors: T.Lynn Adams & Paula HellerInterests: Top 20, National SpecialtyMary ShipmanPO Box 1552Sapulpa OK 74067918.231.6432GDCADavid & Gwlynda Irek401A Country Ridge RoadRockwell TX : Linda Cain & Joyce RoweInterests: FundraisingAnthony & Susan Romano308 N. 4th StreetWest Dundee IL 60118224.456.3390Romano.susan1@gmail.comSponsors: Dr. Neil O’Sullivan & Myra StusekInterests: Website, Health & Research,YearbookValery Stevens20420 W. Lower Buckeye RoadBuckeye AZ 85326623.687.1070azdiamondsranch@aol.comSponsors: Gayle Smith & Mona BrownInterests: Companion Events, Health &Research, Legislation, RescueLeanne Smith11 Tanglewood RoadCatonsville MD 21228253.686.1320Smith.leanne@comcast.netSponsors: Teresa La Brie & Jamie SarzynskiInterests: Budget & Finance, CompanionEventsGauri Nargolkar“Renaissance”, 1277A J.M. RoadPune India : Joy Lobato & Fran LassInterests: AnyPage 9
Great Dane Club of AmericaSandra WierichsTwo Olde Paltzer LaneAppleton WI 54913920.213.3945wierichs@athenet.netSponsors: Gayle Smith & Mona BrownInterests: Fundraising, RescueCarol Wilber2565 Bluff DriveKankakee IL s: Mike Arnold & Shirley ReinholdInterests: Fundraising, Pedigree Bank,StandardAlexis Leedom4783 Vasca DriveSarasota FL 34240941.330.6165Alexis@leedomgroup.comSponsors: Conni Borwick & Vikki EaganInterests: Budget & Finance, Fundraising,Health & Research, RescueGwen De Baere398 Songbird LaneWatsonville CA 95076831.359.7375mtmadonna@mac.comSponsors: Cindy Harwin & Denise MatulichIntersest: Companion Events, Health &Research, RescueAnn Harris Chaffin13296 Kidd RoadConroe TX 77302713.854.3579ann@aharrischaffin.comSponsors: Sonya Moore & Jennifer BellInterests: Futurity, MembershipSandee Yacklin2918 Orchardview Drive SECanton OH 44730330.904.1969Sundra.danes14@gmail.comSponsors: Greg Griner & Kathy BaragaInterests: Breeders’ Ed, Health &Research, Pedigree Bank, StandardLisa Mason1117 Biscayne DriveLima OH 45801419.979.8734GDCA3rd Quarter 2017lisasbigdogsrule@aol.comSponsors: Rachel Wilson & Teresa LaBrieInterests: Companion Events, Fundraising,RescueDiana Lynne Sheatler150 Camp RoadBloomsburg PA 17815570.317.6987nicurndls@msn.comSponsors: Traci Rinaldo & Valerie ClowsInterests: Awards, Companion Events,RescueAtlee & Tammy Yoder17284 KY 344Wallingford KY 41093606.209.1588tammynatlee@aol.comSponsors: Kathy Balestrieri & Mike ArnoldInterests: All areasNEW MEMBERSThe Board of Directors approved thefollowing for membership. Welcome to theGDCA!Mindy Alfaro36423 Peak StreetZephyrhills FL 33541813.778.6179mindygdane@aol.comSponsors: Nikki Riggsbee & Ila MintonInterests: Companion Events & NewsletterJoan Mrkvicka2612 Norwich StreetFitchburg WI 53744608.358.0678joanstotspot@gmail.comSponsors: Susan Larkin & KarenSzaradowskiInterests: Breeders Ed, Companion Events,Health & Research, StandardMisty Winker330 Luscombe LaneLos Lunas NM 87031505.720.3599awaaviatrix@aol.comSponsors: Nichole Bartlett & CourtneyJohnsonInterests: Awards, Membership,Newsletter, RescuePage 10
Great Dane Club of America3rd Quarter 2017Stuart & Maura Wright4615 Drexel RoadCollege Park MD 20740240.463.2509greyhorsendog@gmail.comSponsors: Mary Lugo & Lesa BastowInterests: Awards, Breeders Ed,Fundraising, GDCA Website, Health &ResearchMEMBERSHIP HEALTH AND WELFAREMelanie WisdomThe GDCA Member Health and WelfareColumn is edited and chaired by MelanieWisdom.Please contact Melanie atmelaniewisdom1@gmail.com if youhave any information about the passing orserious health issues of any GDCA Member.InformationregardingBreedersandExhibitors who have made significantcontributions to our breed is also welcome.BREED MENTOR COMMITTEEThe Breed Mentor Committee is happy toannounce the addition of another mentorto our list. Peg Clark (Michigan) wasapproved by the Committee and the GDCABoard and is now an approved mentor forthe breed. Her name appears on the GDCAwebsite list as well as the one on the AKCwebsite. Please join me in welcoming herto this vital aspect of entorslist.html for a complete list of Breed Mentors.If you are interested in becoming a GDCABreed Mentor, please contact Bill Stebbinscherdane2@comcast.netfortherequirements and form.GDCABill StebbinsThe Judges Education Committee wishes toremind all of our members that haveaspirations to become a breeder-judge thatthey are required to attend a GDCAsponsored Judges Education program.These are presented at our National andalso at other sites around the country whenwe are requested to do so. If you areinterested in attending Judges Education atthe National in Chandler, Az., pleaseconsult the GDCA website. All reservationsare taken through this mediumAKC OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIPAWARDBill StebbinsPleaseJUDGES EDUCATION COMMITTEEDianne PowersIn the American Kennel Club's ongoingefforts to recognize and celebrate itsvolunteer club members, The AKCOutstanding Sportsmanship Award programwas established in 2006 to provide eachmember club with an AKC Medallion toaward to one of its own on a yearly basis.This award honors those individuals whodeserve special recognition that have madea difference in the sport of purebred dogs,embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship,and have been an active and valuedmember of an AKC member club.The Great Dane Club of America Board ofDirectors will be accepting nominees forthis award from its membership untilOctober 1, 2017. If you know of a GDCAmember who embodies the AKC’s Code ofSportsmanship please send the name and abrief comment as to the qualifications ofyour nominee to the GDCA CorrespondingPage 11
Great Dane Club of t.net . The recipient willbe determined at the October Boardmeeting and announced at the NationalSpecialty Awards Dinner.MOTIONS: GDCA BOARD OF DIRECTORSGary RomerosaGDCA BOD Meeting – Motions07/29/2017All motions are considered unanimousunless otherwise noted.1. To excuse the absence of Cindy Harwinand Denise Matulich.Moved: Neil O’SullivanSecond: LindaCain2. To approve the minutes and motionsfrom April 27, June 15 and July 19.Moved: Jason Hoke Second: Bill Stebbins3. To accept the Treasurer’s report aspresented.Moved: Sue Davis Shaw Second: JasonHoke4. To move 150,000.00 to a CD withMidFirst Bank for 13 months.Moved: Jean Highlands Second: Phil Gray5. To approve the Great Dane Club ofArizona’s By-laws revisions.Moved: Neil O’SullivanSecond: LindaCain6. To approve changes to the GDCA Bylaws that the AKC recommended, with theexception of the quorum requirements.Moved: Linda CainSecond: TeresaLaBrie7. That the completed By-laws documentfor membership voting be delivered to theCorresponding Secretary no later thanAugust 31st.Moved: Lynda MoriartySecond: JasonHoke3rd Quarter 2017Secretary: Kathleen Fennell for the 2021Southeast Division National.Moved: Jason Hoke Second: Linda Cain9.To approve Peg Clark as a breedmentor.Moved: Jean HighlandsSecond: TeresaLaBrie10. To approve the membership of thefollowing applicants: Misty Winker, MindyAlfaro, Joan Mrkvicka and Stuart and MauraWright.Moved: Teresa LaBrie Second: Sue DavisShaw11.To approve Mark Davenport forTreasurer for the Central Division.Moved: Jean HighlandsSecond: TeresaLaBrie12. To authorize the President to sign thetrademark application.Moved: Teresa LaBrieSecond: LyndaMoriarty13. To pay Grady Bergen the total of 1,775.00 for the GDCA Trademark filing,of which the balance due is 550.00Moved: Neil O’Sullivan Second: Phil Gray14. To approve the motions.Moved: Phil GraySecond:StebbinsJamie Bill15. To adjourn.Moved: Jason HokeGDCA Teleconference BOD Meeting –Motions 08/03/2017All motions are considered unanimousunless otherwise noted.1. To reject the Lancaster Host show site.Moved: Jean Highlands Second: NancyRidgway2. To adjourn.Moved: Phil Gray Second: Bill Stebbins8. To approve the following: Show Chair:Ila Minton, Treasurer: Traci Rinoldo, andGDCAPage 12
Great Dane Club of AmericaFROM YOUR SECRETARYSusan Davis Shaw, SecretaryThe ballot for GDCA Officers and BoardMembers has been mailed and is due backto the CPA by September 15th. Each ballotis individually numbered and will bechecked against a master list. Due to timeconstraints dictated by our bylaws, I haveemailed ballots to our foreign members.They still must be mailed back. If we don’thave your current club secretary androster, your club ballot won’t go to theright person. Affiliate club ballots must besigned by the secretary that we have onrecord and all ballots must be signed to bevalid.We need to keep our affiliate club recordscurrent and we are missing current rostersfrom the following clubs:GDC of Central PA (last roster 2015)GDC of Cleveland (last roster 2015)GDC of Des Moines (last roster 2014)GDC of Michigan (last roster 2015)GDC of Milwaukee (last roster 2015)GDC of Northern New Jersey (last roster2014)GDC of Oxford (last roster 2014)GDC of Raritan Valley (last roster 2014)Hoosier Great Dane Club (last roster 2015)Please send them to me atDavisdane@comcast.netCharitable Trust Scholarships AwardedCongratulations to the following elevenstudents on being awarded scholarshipsfrom the GDCA Charitable Trust in theamount of 1,545 each:Garrett Bemiller, Ashley Cave, VictoriaCornish, Alexander Hladik , Nora Hladik,Tristen Lawrence, Seryna Martindale,Kaitlyn Mullen, Ryan Wagner, John MarkWoodworthandRebekahMichalWoodworth.The total amount awarded was 16,995.In addition, two Don Carmody Scholarshipswere given this year in the amount ofGDCA3rd Quarter 2017 1,000 each and they have been awardedto Tristen Lawrence and Kaitlyn Mullen.We wish all our scholarship winnerscontinued success in their studies and forthe future.National JudgesThe final ballot for judges for 2019 isdelayed because we do not have anapproved site or dates for the 2019 nationalhosted by the Northeast Division. Becauseperformance judges are often booked acouple of years in advance, we need theexact dates of our obedience, rally andagility trials in order to check availabilityfor those judging finalists.Finalists for 2019 National (listed inalphabetical order)Conformation(11 listed because of a tie for 10th place)Lynn AdamsDiane CollingsArnecia (Arnie) EckenrodeKatie EdwardsSharon Fulford-FintJason HokeMimi KimDavid MillerWarren SimonWilliam StebbinsMary Lee WilliamsFuturity(12 listed because of a 3-way tie for 10thplace)Lynn Adams (finalist on both lists andchooses to be on the conformation finalballot)Lori CorneliusKathleen DavisKathy FontanaPat HaltmeierJamie HarshfieldNeil O’SullivanDarcy QuinlanShirley ReinholdFay RogstadNormand VadenaisDavid VitaglianoPage 13
Great Dane Club of America3rd Quarter 2017At the August 9th GDCA board meeting, theboard voted on final updates/changes tothe bylaws and you may expect that ballotin your mail in September or October.Standard changes are at AKC and are due tobe published in September. Once they arepublished you will receive a notice viaConstant Contact regarding AKC contactinformation for comment.Upcoming National Specialties2017 - Western Division – October 14 – 20,2017 – Crowne Plaza Phoenix Chandler GoldResort, Chandler, AZConformation Breed – Carol Grossman Bitches – Phil Gray Dogs – Warren BenoitFuturity Jeff Lawrence Patrice Lawrence2018 - Midwest Division –October 19-27,Capital Plaza Hotel, Topeka, KSConformation Breed – John R. Walsh Bitches – Nancy D. Simmons Dogs – Mari HayhurstFuturity John Gerszewski Susan Davis Shaw2019 - Northeast Division –site/judges/dates to be determinedFinal judges ballot to go out when there isa site and dates.2020 - Central Division2021 - Southeast Division – Myrtle Beach, SC2022 - South Central DivisionGDCAPage 14
Great Dane Club of AmericaQUARTERLY CHIC REPORTSusan Davis ShawCANINE HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER(CHIC) - Parent Club reporting: Great DaneClub of AmericaCHIC Numbers Issued or Updated: Q2 2017Find out more about OFA’s CHIC s.html?breed GDGDCA MembersDog: LAZY U'S PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISKO
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