2015 I N L A N D E M P I R E S L E D D O G A S S O C I A T I O N FALL

It was an amazingly busy summer for many of us mushers. Unfortunately many of us, our friends, and communities around the country were deeply affected by this year’s devastating fire season. As such we were pushed to take a much needed hiatus, but that didn’t slow down our

work behind the scenes! We’re looking forward to getting back into the swing of fall and hitting the trails with all of you!

We have a lot of exciting news coming up! With the addition of many new members (WELCOME TO ALL!) and

some changes to our upcoming Dirt Rondy Race Event we can’t wait to share with you all! We are genuinely looking forward to racing, socializing, and reconnecting with all of you throughout the season.

Its been a busy summer for the IESDA members!

LEFT: IESDA ROADSIDE CLEANUP CREW READY TO GET TO WORK. (FALL 2014)

TOP: TEAM KEAHI AT PET LOVER’S DAY. CHEWELAH WA

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE....PG 2

MEETING MINUTES.........PG 3-4

IESDA OFFICERS....................PG 4

CLASSIFIEDS...........................PG 5

UPCOMING EVENTS........PG 6-8

MEMBER NEWS/BRAGS......PG 9

MEMBER RENEWAL..............PG 10

NEXT MEETING

PLANNED FOLLOWING THE DIRT RONDY RACE.

WE WILL BE RESUMING OUR NORMAL MEETING SCHEDULE

TO START PREPPING FOR PRIEST LAKE LATER THIS FALL.

STAY TUNED!

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S L E D T R A C K S

Well first off I want to say Thank You to every one for having faith in me to lead this club for another year. The first year as Club President went by real fast. I think a, we are starting to see some of the changes I was referring too in my first newsletter message. Again not everything happens overnight but will happen over time and we’ll see what works and doesn’t work for us as a club. I am excited to have added a few classes to the Dirt Rondy coming up and hope we can continue to grow this event as time goes. This year will be a big year for the club as the club itself will be celebrating its

50th year as a club, 40 years as a Idaho Nonprofit.

Moving forward I’m hoping mother nature plays nice this year for our snow season as the NWS says with 98% certainty (and well all know how they wont even give that much for rain, when its raining outside ) that we are going to experience a Super El Nino year. What that supposedly means for us, is that it’ll stay warm through the end of November and that the winter will be warm and wet (YUK). Well personally I hope they are wrong as I’m sure most of you do too. None the less IESDA will continue with our normal plans and just have to adapt when needed.

Hope to see you on the trails and at the Dirt Rondy November 7th and 8th.

A Message From The President

PRESIDENT BRIAN FERRANTE OF KEAHI SIBERIAN HUSKIES AND DAKOTA!

September 19, 2015 Mee#ng  called  to  order  at  1:50  pm  by  Brian  Ferrante  at  the  home  of  Ann  and  Bob  Yanecek  

Present: Jim  Malcolm,  Susie  Malcolm,  Tom  Palmer,  Brian  Ferrante,  Bob  Yanecek,  Ann  Yanecek,  Hancock,  Maud  Sudweeks  Hancock,  Bob  Wilson,  Jill  Wilson,  Steve  Wilson  

Minutes of  the  Spring  Mee#ng  approved  

Agenda Approved  with  addi#ons  

Presidents Report:  Brian  has  been  very  busy  over  the  summer  with  the  fire  season!  He  has  been  in  touch  with  members  regarding  the  upcoming  Dirt  Rondy  event  (to  be  discussed)  as  well  as  with  the  K9  Scooters  Organiza#on  which  has  made  some  special  requests  for  the  Dirt  Rondy  (to  be  discussed)  Treasurers Report: Dues  are  due.  Treasurers  Report  approved  as  wriUen.  Handout  shared  and  discussed.  

PNC Report: No  new  discussion.  

Elections: MOTION: Susie  Malcolm  moved  that  the  current  slate  of  elected  officers  con#nue  in  place  for  the  next  year.  Mo#on  seconded  and  approved. 2015 Officers are: President: Brian  FerranteVice President: Richard  HancockSecretary: Jill  WilsonTreasurer: Bob  Wilson Other positions (volunteer) Webmaster: Ann  YanecekNewsletter Editor: Lani  FerrantePNC Representative: Jill  Wilson  

Old Business:

2015 Spokane Dirt Rondy PlanningDates: November  7-­‐8 Permit: in  progressClasses: K9Scooters  group  requested  addi#on  of  the  following  classes:  1  dog  bikejor,  1  dog  scooter,  canicross.  The  addi#on  of  these  classes  was  approved.  Depending  upon  entries  mul#ple  classes  may  be  on  the  course  at  one  #me  for  example  in  order  to  facilitate  ge^ng  as  many  classes  on  the  trail  as  quickly  as  possible  while  s#ll  giving  par#cipants  

to  run  as  many  classes  as  they  wish  to  enter.  Statement  to  that  effect  will  be  added  to  the  entry.  We  will  also  add  an  8  dog  mid  class.  So  classes  will  be:8  dog  mid,  6  dog  mid,  8  dog  sprint,  6  dog  sprint,  4  dog  sprint,  2  dog  scooter,  2  dog  bikejor,  1  dog  scooter,  1  dog  bikejor,  canicross.  Due  to  the  extra  #me  for  se^ng  up  the  mid  distance  classes  entry  form  will  request  those  drivers  wishing  to  run  in  either  6  or  8  dog  mid  to  send  entries  in  by  Nov.  1. Flyer : Jill  volunteered  to  do  a  flyer    

Drivers Meeting: Saturday  moved  to  8:30  to  facilitate  receiving  day  of  race  entries.  Sunday  Driver’s  mee#ng  will  be  at  8:00. Camping Local Contact: Ann  Yanecek  will  be  listed  on  the  entry  as  the  contact  for  those  seeking  to  camp  at  the  race  site.  

Direction to race site: Change  direc#ons  coming  from  the  north,  changes  will  be  reflected  on  the  2015  entry

Meeting Minutes

Race Officials:

Race  Marshall:  Bob  Wilson  (backup  Brian  Ferrante) Trail  Boss:  Richard  HancockTrail  Setup:  Richard  Hancock,  Brian  Ferrante,  Bob  Yanecek,  Tom  PalmerCanopies:  Brian  Ferrante,  Ann  Yanecek,  Bob  Wilson Laptop:  Richard  HancockTables:  Brian  Ferrante,  Ann  Yanecek,  Bob  Wilson Sign  In  Banner:  Bob  Wilson Cash  Box:  Bob  Wilson Motion: Authorize  Brian  Ferrante  to  purchase  2  signs  to  provide  direc#ons  to  par#cipants  for  our  races.  Mo#on  approved Merchandize: Judy  Cowan Sound System: Brian  will  

contact  Shawn  Gibson Vests: Brian  FerranteRadios: Brian  FerranteAwards: Motion: To  use  medallions  with  replaceable  backs  for  awards  for  the  2015  Dirt  Rondy.  Mo#on  Approved.  Tom  Palmer  will  contact  our  provider. Purebred  Recogni#on:  cer#ficates  (prepared  by  Ann) Food: Judy  Cowan  and  Jeanne  Arnold  will  cook.  Ann  will  purchase. Priest Lake Grooming: Mo#on  to  donate  $250  to  the  Alpine  Ski  Club  at  Priest  lake  in  return  for  grooming  the  trails  for  the  Priest  Lake  Race.  Mo#on  passed  

New Business:Fall Get Together: If  members  are  interested  we  will  look  at  ge^ng  together  on  Oct  10-­‐11  more  info  to  come. Sled Dog Central: Richard  and  Maud  have  purchased  Sled  Dog  Central.  Richard  offered  the  club  a  $50.00  value  for  a  text  adver#sement  on  the  Race  Lis#ngs  por#on  of  SDC  for  Priest  Lake.  Later  Richard  and  Maud  approved  lis#ngs  for  both  the  Dirt  Rondy  and  the  Priest  Lake  Race.  A  photo  ad  will  require  an  addi#on  charge.

Logos,  Bylaws  

Meeting adjourned.

Respecjully  SubmiUed  by  Jill  Wilson  

Meeting Minutes Continued

PRESIDENT BRIAN FERRANTE 509 863 7620

VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD HANCOCK 509 710 2874

SECRETARY JILL WILSON 208 683 2387

TREASURER BOB WILSON 208 683 2387

NEWS LETTER EDITOR LANI FERRANTE 509 862 7621

WEB MASTER ANN YANECEK 509 991 4488

INLAND EMPIRE SLED DOG ASSOCIATION Officers and Officials: 2015-2016

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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

October 2015

K9Scooters NW Fall Race Oct 10-11

Pacific NW Dryland Championships Oct 24-25

November 2015

Spokane Dirt Rondy Nov 7-8

Camp K Dryland Championships Nov 21-22

December 2015

West Yellowstone Rodeo Run Dec 17-19

January 2016

Darby Dog Derby Jan 16-17

Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Championships Jan 22-23

January 2016

Eukanuba Stage Stop Jan 29-Feb 6

February 2016

Race To The Sky Feb 12-16

Dogtown Winter Derby Feb 13-14

American Dog Derby Feb 19-20

Casper Mountain Sled Dog Races Feb 20-21

April 2016

Spring Fling Apr 23-24

K9ScootersNW Spring Race Apr 30-May 1

For more info please check out the race schedules hosted on www.sleddogcentral.com

Photos by Anissa Sanchez and Lani Ferrante

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New Classes Offered!

8 Dog Mid Distance1 Dog Scooter

& BikejorCanicross!

WHERE Camp 7 Mile At Riverside State Park

Spokane WA

WHEN November 7-8Mandatory Drivers Meeting Both Days Sat-8:30am Sun-8:00 am

ADDITIONAL Discover Pass Required! Day Pass Available On Site! Dry Camping Available For Additional FeeMore info @iesda.org

Purebred Offered In All Classes!

Photos by Anissa Sanchez

M E M B E R N E W S & B R A G S

RICHARD AND MAUD HANCOCK ARE PLESED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY ARE NOW THE NEW OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SLED DOG CENTRAL!

Taylor,  Tumnatki’s  Taylor  at  Dashing,  is  the  newest  member  of  the  Dashing  Kennel  (Jill  and  Bob  Wilson).  Taylor  is  a  three  old  Siberian  husky  from  running  lines  out  Prineville,  Oregon.  Taylor  is  a  cousin  to  our  Iris,  a  4  year  old  in  the  kennel  and  her  maternal  grand  sire  is  the  same  dog  that  sired  two  of  Jill’s  current  leaders  (Cola  and  McGee).  That  dog,  Tumnatki’s  For  Sale  by  Owner,  Fisbo,  is  known  for  passing  along  a  focused  intensity  and  great  desire  to  please.  That  combined  with  his  considerable  physical  aUributes  have  made  him  influen#al  within  the  lines.  Taylor’s  sire  Kraken’s  Lex  was  an  accomplished  leader  for  Al  Stead  (Northome  Kennels),  leading  his  ONAC  teams  a  few  years  ago.  Lex  aker  he  was  sold  to  Karen  Yeargain  con#nued  to  run  on  her  teams  both  in  lead  and  other  posi#ons.  Taylor  comes  to  us  as  a  started  leader.  Aker  joining  us  in  March  of  2015  she  has  been  training  with  Jill’s  over  the  spring  and  now  fall.  Her  focus  and  drive  is  absolutely  impressive  and  her  sweet  nature  makes  her  a  loving  companion.  Her  hallmark  though  is  an  almost  zen  quality,  I  don’t  know  how  to  describe  her  except  to  say  she  is  very  centered,  very  contained.  She  is  friendly,  calm  and  confident.    She  seeks  to  understand  what  it  is  I  want.    And  of  course  she  LOVES  to  run  in  harness.  Those  are  all  traits  that  have  made  outstanding  leaders  for  me  in  the  past  and  I  have  high  hopes  for  Taylor  in  the  future!  

LANI & BRIAN FERRANTE SHARE NEWS FROM THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST WORKING DOG SHOW 9/11/2015 FARMINGTON UTAH

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