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GSCA MONTHLYE NEWSLETTERJanuary 2014Volume 14, Issue 1Giant TalesPresident’s Message: 2014 Giant Schnauzer Club ofAmerica National Specialty: An Event to RememberInside this issue:Financials3Eukanuba Results4Therapy dogs andMidwest Specialty5New Titles6Board Minutes7New Member andApplications8Upcoming Events: February 10 &11,2014: WestminsterDog Show, NewYork, NY February 22:,2014: MidwesternRegional Specialty,Chicago, IL November 2014:GSCA National Purina FarmsYou may be wondering how Ican declare the 2014 GiantSchnauzer Club of AmericaNational Specialty in GraySummit Missouri “An Event toRemember” when it has yetcome to pass. I am not a psychic and cannot foretell thefuture. I can; however, see whatis happening as I write this.GSCA Treasurer,Howard Postovit has steppedforward and taken the lead asshow chair and he has given usall a brief overview of the 2014National Specialty. Conformation will be held on October31 (that’s right Halloween),November 1st and 2nd. TheNational will be on November1st, with Regional Specialtieson the October 31st and November 2nd. We want to offerObedience and Rally onWednesday & Thursday October 29th and 30th. We have notdecided yet whether there willbe two or three Obedience andRally events. We are exploringthe potential for offering Herding as a tag along with a Herding Trial that will be sponsoredby the Bouvier der Flandersclub which will be at Purina inconjunction with our Specialty(like in 2011).Maryann and Howard havebeen busy recruiting a greatgroup of volunteers. Some ofthe volunteers are repeats fromprevious years and some arePictured above:brand new. I know that you will dowhatever you can to help them allmake 2014 a fabulous year. Sheilaand Butch Lietz will be parkingRVs and Sheila will be keeping theGCH HiStyle's Lyrical for Pyro, “Lyric”Photo courtesy of Tim Portner.
Giant TalesVolume 14, Issue 1Page 2President’s Message continuedLive likesomeoneleft thegateopen!books. Luke Norton will be reaching out to members to submit auction items with the help of Liz Lagmanson and Brenda Cejka. T-shirtsare being printed with a freakin’beautiful image of a Giant headstudy and a banquet and annualmeeting are already in the planningstages. This year’s annual meetingwill see the culmination of the Constitutional Review and new Standing Rules. The membership will getan update from Treasurer/Showchair Howard on the fiscal dictatesgiven to this board last year as wellas, an overview of 2015 when thisclub will elect its next president.Many of the changes and practicesimplemented by this board will, ofcourse, continue into the future; yetothers, will be brand new and willbe decided by a new board, headedup by a new leader. This is indeed avery exciting time.forward are: Hospitality: Cornelia King, Vicki Kallet, JaninePoyfair, Nancy Meetze, &Becky HuebliMike Rutkas: grooming spacesales/assignmentsRosettes/ribbons: GinnyMaese, Trophies: Maryann,Kim Demchak, & Cindy WallaceRich Poyfair: social media,Internet publicityDiana Dobson Heathcote: hasvolunteered to do some permanent GSCA specialty tablecloths with a large embroideredofficial GSCA logo on itRobin Henderson: SecretarialworkMelisa Davis: Catalog, trophydedications, etc.Kathy Deshong: stewardingLaurie Mason: fundraising,merchandisingLeta Whittington, Holley Reed,Dr. Dot Izmirlian and PatGandy have volunteered to dowhatever we need.Kathleen Flannigan: Website/Facebook, superintendent?Sheila/ Butch: treasurer, GSCAtable; information, sales, nametags, etc.Maryann Bisceglia is, ofcourse, in the middle of all this.This is a very excitingtime for planning and ideas forthe 2014 National Specialty. Ifyou want to help in any way,this is your time! Watch thisspace for updates Doug HillPresident, Giant SchnauzerClub of AmericaSo, if you have some wonderful item that you would like todonate for the auction, contact LukeNorton at 518-883-5885 or e-mailat dhill4@nycap.rr.com to arrangefor shipping, etc If you are interested in sponsoring a trophy, contact Kim Demchak at goldhunt@wildblue.net. If you want tomake sure Howard has you signedup to do a particular job, or any job,contact Howard Postovit at obgiants@aol.com. Next month, Howard will have this space and be outlining exactly who will be doingwhat, and what we still need to goforward.Others who have steppedGCH Kenro’s Stealing Time, NAP CA TT “Reo” . Photocourtesy of Karen Mancini.
Giant TalesPage 3GSCAFinancialsVolume 14, Issue 1
Giant TalesVolume 14, Issue 1Page 4Results from Eukanuba, 2013!Working Group - 2nd PlaceGCH CH Kenro's WitchingHour Owner: RobinGreenslade, Luke Norton &Doug HillWorking Group - 2nd PlaceBred by ExhibitorGCH CH Nightline Viking ATanglewood Owner: Chris &Jean Erath & Ed FojtikBest of BreedGCH CH Kenro's WitchingHour Owner: RobinGreenslade, Luke Norton &Doug HillBest of Opposite SexGCH CH Skansen's HolyKnight Owner: Cornelia KingSelect DogCH Skansen's Jose Cuervo V.Eastwood Owner: MelissaOwenBest Bred By in Breed/VarietyGCH CH Nightline Viking ATanglewood Owner: Chris &Jean Erath & Ed Fojtik1st Award of ExcellenceGCH CH Nightline Viking ATanglewood Owner: Chris &Jean Erath & Ed FojtikSelect BitchGCH CH Skansen's RoseColored Glasses Owner: Janet Munro DavisCongratulationsto all of thewinners! Eachone representedthe breedbeautifully.GCH Kenro’s Witching Hour. “Dora” Owner: Robin Greenslade, Luke Norton & Doug Hill. Photo providedby Robin Greenslade.
Giant TalesVolume 14, Issue 1Page 5Therapy DogsTherapy dogs are dogs whogo with their owners to volunteer in settings such asschools, hospitals, and nursing homes.From working with a childwho is learning to read tovisiting a senior in assistedliving, therapy dogs and theirowners work together as ateam to improve the lives ofother people.Therapy dogs are not servicedogs. Service dogs are dogswho are specially trained toperform specific tasks to helpa person who has a disability.An example of a service dogis a dog who guides an ownerwho is blind, or a dog whoassists someone who has aphysical disability. Servicedogs stay with their personand have special access privileges in public places such ason planes, restaurants, etc.Therapy dogs, the dogs whowill be earning the AKCTherapy Dog title, do nothave the same special accessas service dogs.It is unethical to attempt topass off a therapy dog as aservice dog for purposes suchas flying on a plane or beingadmitted to a restaurant.Pictures: Top left: “Zoya”, courtesy of Mary Dick. Bottom Left, “Scout”, courtesy of Robyn ElliottFebruary 22,2014The Midwest RegionalSpecialty with Sweepstakes atthe International Kennel Club of Chicago.Specialty Judge:Dottie CollierSweepstakes judge:Jason HokeThere will be a Supported Entry with nosweepstakes, on Sunday, February 23,2014, with the breedjudge being Dr. AlvinKrause.Superintendent: Onofrio DogShows; closing dateis Wednesday, February 5, 2014Location:McCormick Place Lakeside, 2301 S. LakeShore Drive, Chicago,IL‘LIKE’ us on Facebook: 2014 GSCAMidwest SpecialtyIf you have any questions, please contact Christina Tommila.
Giant TalesVolume 14, Issue 1Page 6New Titles! Hard Work Pays Off!Sex Owners NameDog TitleDog NameChampionCH Fanta C's Now That's Just HinkyChampionCH Magna's Kaetye Mia CarlynB Nancy E NierPat Malan & T Shindelar & SB ShindelarChampionCH Payne Mountain's Baron Von RommellD Denise BerkshireChampionCH Payne Mountain's Black DiamondB Denise BerkshireChampionCH Wildwoods Heart Throb V JessCompanion DogBeginner NoviceRiesenrad's Kaari Another Turn CD RN CGCHemi Vom Engelskotten BN RN OA AXJ OAP OJP OFOFPB Jean K LundholmI Hamburger & T Ahlgren & HB HamburgerBeginner NoviceIngebar's October Hat Trick VCD1 BN REB Ellen T RittBeginner NoviceB Richard Russell & Janet RussellRally NoviceRr Pearl Black Meike BNHemi Vom Engelskotten BN RN OA AXJ OAP OJP OFOFPRally NoviceRiesenrad's Kaari Another Turn RN CGCB Rebecca LetsonI Hamburger & T Ahlgren & HB HamburgerRally NoviceGCH CH Skansen's Thousand Island CD RND Kristen Lynn MayRally ExcellentCH Kenro's Timeless Beauty BN RE CGCB Rita YostCH Ramahills Yur Mama Dont Dance VCD1 RE PT OAL Hurst & Deborah Dayton & RNAP NJP NF NFP CAXB HURSTVictoria R. Newland & Lloyd D.Benjamin Hezekiah Newland MX MXJD NewlandBlack Diamonds Phinneas Fogg Frankenberry PurpleMX MXJ MJB NFD Jeffrey VeissRally ExcellentMaster Agility ExcellentMaster Agility ExcellentMaster Agility ExcellentPreferred 2Raves-Lucky Little Lucy MXP2 MJP7 MJPG XFP T2BPNovice Agility Jumper PreferredCH Mountain High's Mango Mantra NJPOpen Agility Jumper PreferredCH Riesenrad's No Limits BN RA OAP OJPB Rebecca LetsonB Amy Reynolds & Ross ReynoldsC Muller & D Conover & MD Conover & K VonkB Marjana Callery & Tarja Ahlgren
Giant TalesVolume 14, Issue 1Page 7November 2013 Board MinutesGSCA TELEPHONIC BOARD MEETINGMINUTESNovember 13, 2013Robert & Patricia Massaccesi301 Elm StreetProspect Heights IL 60070847-577-2246bobmassi@wowway.comsponsor: Michael and Jennifer RutkasBoard Members Present:Doug Hill, Kim Demchak, HowardPostovit, Robin GreensladeMaryann Bisceglia, Cornelia King, PeggyShackelford, Christina TommilaNancy Meetze1541 Cherokee BlvdCall To Order: 8:34 pmNext Meeting: January 8, 2014Approve the minutes from the October MeetingMotion made by Maryann BiscegliaCornelia King - 2ndunanimous YES - Motion PassedReport from the Secretary:SECRETARIES REPORT 11-13-13Motions Passed 10-17-13 Robin Greenslade made a motion toreimburse Steve Fox a not to exceed 400.00 expense only for his attendance and presentation ofthe Giant Schnauzer at the AKC/DJAA AdvancedJudges Institute for Working Breeds & NonSporting Breeds on Wednesday 12-11-13 in Orlando FloridaCornelia King - 2nd YES RobinGreenslade - YES Kim Demchak - YES PeggyShackelford - YES Doug Hill - YES HowardPostovit - YESMaryann Bisceglia - YES Christina Tommila YESMarie Bottone1219 3rd StreetSchenectady NY 12303MOTION PASSED10-13-13 Howard Postovit made a motion to reimburse Jennifer Tennison, Membership Chair, 586.51 for expenses incurred for mailing 2014membership renewal notices to GSCA membersKim Demchak - 2nd YES Howard Postovit - YESDoug Hill - YES Maryann Bisceglia - YESChristine Tommila - YES Peggy Shackelford YESCornelia King - YES Robin Greenslade - YESMOTION PASSEDNEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:Robin M Clifton6503 Fisherville RoadSimpsonville KY sor: Carolyn Schuller & JoAnn EdmundsElgin SC 29045803-528-7213gntbug02@gmail.comsponsor: Michael and Jennifer Rutkassponsor: Luke Norton and Sylvia HammarstromSECRETARIES DISCUSSION ITEMS:Doug Hill made a Motion to go into Executive SessionKim Demchak - 2ndMotion Passed unanimouslyAt 9:02pm the BOD went into Executive Session. MaryannBisceglia was absent At 9:16pm Executive Session endedMaryann Bisceglia returned to the BOD Meeting at 9:19pmTREASURER'S REPORT:Kim Demchak made a motion to accept the October2013 Treasurer's reportRobin Greenslade - 2ndMotion Passed - unanimouslyPRESIDENT'S REPORT:Constitution Committee recommends a new membership policy NAIA request to be included in EnewsUNFINISHED BUSINESS:2014 National Show Chair - Howard Postovit hasvolunteeredNEW BUSINESS:Cornelia King discussed a supported entry for Memorial Day Cluster at the Ashville NC ClusterADJOURNMENT:Doug Hill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at10:31pmMaryann Bisceglia - 2ndMotion Passed - UnanimouslyMEETING ADJOURNED at 10:31 PM
Giant TalesVolume 14, Issue 1Page 8Please Welcome Our Newest GSCAMembers!Mary Moe PorterRobert & Patricia MassaccesiNancy MeetzeMarie BottoneNew Member ApplicationKristen May4246 East Williamson RdMarion, NY 14505585.469-4168canineart@hotmail.comSponsors: Janie Poyfair & Rick Poyfair“Nobody can fullyunderstand loveunless they areowned by a dog.”Unknown.
GSCAE NEWSLETTERCelebrating 52 yearsof the GSCAGiant Schnauzer Club ofAmerica, Inc. is a member clubof the AKC.Editor: Robyn Elliottilovegiants@hotmail.comPlease send suggestions andphotos to editor. Deadlinefor submission BEFORE the15th of each month.Snow puppies!Photo courtesy of Cindy Wallace.
GCH Kenro's Witching Hour. "Dora" Owner: Robin Greenslade, Luke Norton & Doug Hill. Photo provided by Robin Greenslade. Location: McCormick Place - Lakeside, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 'LIKE' us on Face-book: 2014 GSCA Midwest Specialty If you have any ques-tions, please con-tact Christina Tom-mila. Therapy dogs are dogs .
