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New England Aussie 1

July 2017 Volume 23 Issue 2

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

big changes coming. are you part of them?

gull

INSIDE: President’s Message – page 1 Meeting Minutes – page 6

From the Editor – page 2 Trial Results – page 11

Next Meeting – page 2 Who’s Who – page 13

News, Brags, Announcements – page 3 Events – page 15


FROM THE EDITOR:

NEXT MEETING:

Next club meeting

Sept 10, 2017

Canine Mastery

102 Pond St, Seekonk, MA

508 399-5867

pot luck 11:30am

meeting 12noon

The agility and rally rings are available for run thrus 9:30-11:30am

and after the meeting until 3pm. Both rally and agility are $5 per

dog (sign up and pay for each separately). Number of turns will

depend on how many enter. ***Preregistration required for

planning purposes.*** Details will be posted to the email list and

to the Facebook group. Day of entries may be allowed if there is space.

Agility - outside fenced ring on grass.

Rally - indoor ring, probably nested courses. We will also have instructional run thrus for those

wishing to try rally.

Happy Summer, everyone!

Recently, we were lucky enough

to spend a few weeks in Maine,

relaxing at my parents house.

Nothing better than time spent in

the woods of Maine.

Thank you to ASCNE member,

Roxanne Gura, for the gorgeous

photo of Jacob and Skye at

Topsmead State Forest. She has a

lovely eye, and the patience to

deal with the absurdity of Aussies

in a photo shoot.

Special thanks to all of you who

took the time to submit items for

this issue of New England Aussie!

You’re what makes the

newsletter possible!

Please send news, brags, and

updates announcements about

upcoming events; and event

results to me at

[email protected]. I’m

especially grateful for

photographs to be included with

the above (please tell me who is

in the photo).

Thank you all and have fun with

your wonderful dogs!

Ariane


Directions:

From Rte 95 South of Attleboro, MA:

Take Exit 2A (Newport Ave) to the first light. Take that left onto Cottage St. Follow along 1 mile

and turn right on Read St. to 2nd right onto Pond St. Watch for Orion Industrial Park on right

(3/10 mile). Turn into park, second building on left.

From Rte 95 North of Attleboro, MA:

Take Exit 3B/Rte 123. After fire station take left onto Read St. Follow to stop sign, turn right

and immediate left onto Read St. (There are signs for the animal shelter) Take 2nd right onto

Pond St. Watch for Orion Industrial Park on right (3/10 mile). Turn into park, second building

on left.

From Rte 195 East or West:

Take Massachusetts Exit 1. Follow 114A North. In approximately one mile you will reach a fork

in the road, bear right (Grist Mill restaurant is on your left). This is Arcade St. You will come to

intersection of Rte 44. Go straight across and continue on Arcade to the end. This is junction of

Rte 152. Take a right onto 152 North / Newman Ave. Follow for about 5 miles to intersection of

Central Ave (after Rojacks). Go 1/2 mile and take left onto Pond St. Watch for Orion Industrial

Park on left. Turn into park, second building on left.

NEWS, BRAGS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From Ellen Kurdzo:

Luna earned two Nosework Titles at recent trials: NW1 at New England Scent Dogs NACSW trial in Woodstock, CT CCDN from Unites Stares Canine Scent Sports trial in Manchester CT.


From Judi Schachte: ATCH 8 Summit Dog! Summit Dog turned 10 last month and continues to amaze me every time we step in the ring!

From Ellen Kurdzo: ATCH IV Copper Hills Shooting Star! (photo is Michael Kurdzo, Haley and Chuck Klein) Haley finished her ATCH IV at Colors of Summer under Judge Chuck Klein.


From Wendy Richmond:

Ozzy earned his ATCH 3 at Colors Of Summer!

From Ariane M. Bailey:

Jacob, Skye, and I were invited to

perform at The Bushnell Center

for Performing Arts with the

Hartford Symphony Orchestra in

their production “Playing with

Dogs.” We performed a

choreographed routine featuring

Agility and Disc Dog while the

orchestra played Georges Bizet’s

Farandole from L’Arlesienne Suite

No. 2.


MEETING MINUTES:

Minutes for the July 9, 2017 meeting Old Firehouse, Andover, CT Meeting was called to order at 12:20pm.

Attending: Michael Kurdzo, Lee Prager, Gull Gullicksen, Kathy Buckley, Linda Prager, Bill Haggis, Paulie Haggis, Dianne Barrett, Ellen Kurdzo, Wendy Richmond, Diane Johnson

Secretary’s report The minutes from the March 5 meeting were published in the newsletter. Copies were also available to read. Kathy Buckley made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes, Michael Kurdzo seconded Motion passed. Ellen Kurdzo made a motion to accept the minutes, Wendy Richmond seconded. Motion

passed.

From Judi Schachte:

ATCH 6 Talisman Coins in a

Fountain!


Treasurer's report Lee Prager had the treasurer’s report.

July 9, 2017 meeting Treasurer's Report Income Expense Notes Beginning Balance (1 Mar 17) $ 28,814.49

ROM banquet 2017

$ 2,769.35

ROM banquet 2018 deposit

$ 500.00

Nationals and Finals donation

$ 3,500.00

Insurance

$ 640.00

Ribbons

$ 475.25

Dues $ 300.00

March 19 conformation $ 458.58

April 1/2 agility $ 1,994.14

April 8/9 obedience $ 117.89

May 7 obedience $ 108.37

May 13/14 farm trial $ (275.83)

May 20/21 agility $ 99.66

Includes $142 ASHGI donation

May 28/29 agility $ 318.72

June 9/10/11 Colors oid

Summer

includes $280 ASHGI donation

Agility $ 536.90

Conformation $ (2,901.88)

Obedience/Rally $ (495.25)

Total $ (2,860.23)

June 24/25 farm trial $ 143.48

TOTAL $ 404.78 $ 7,884.60

Balance (9 Jul 17) $ 18,349.69

Balance 15 Jul 16 $32,657.90

Lee mentioned that the Nationals & Finals donation check has not been cashed yet.

Dianne Barrett made a motion to accept the treasurers report, Ellen Kurdzo seconded. Motion

passed.

Affiliate report Michael Kurdzo passed out ballots for the club’s vote for ASCA Board Members. The top three receiving the most votes were: Judy Boone, Pete Dolan, Rachel Vest. Michael will send the voting results to ASCA.

Library John Andrade had announced he will be handing over the library to Margo Slattery. Thank you, John, for your service, and thank you, Margo, for taking this on.

ASCA BOD No report

Sunshine Nothing to report human wise, tho it was noted that a lot of dogs have not been faring well lately.


Event updates

July 29-30 stock trial in NH is full with a small wait list.

Kate Vile is hosting the November 5 meeting at Positive Kinection, Sawyer Brook Plaza, Rt 10 South, Grantham, NH.

We still do not have a location for the Sept 10, 2017 meeting

Canine Mastery may have an Obedience and/or Rally Show & Go the weekend before the Obedience/Rally trial that is August 5 & 6 at Canine Mastery.

The premium is out for the Agility trial at Canine Mastery on August 19 - 20, 2017.

HMM - Lee thinks there may be all three events (Obedience, Conformation, Agility) held on Friday. Moving Agility to the stock rings in back was discussed. Both areas would have to be inspected to see which had the better footing.

Old Business Open positions For those members looking for ways to give back to the club, elections are this November. There will be open positions on the board. Please think of running. ASCNE bylaws No report Kathy Buckley asked about holding meetings on Skype or GoToMeeting. It looks like these options are allowed per the ASCNE by-laws. ASCNE would have to pay a monthly fee. Lee Prager thinks a Communications position might be a good idea to look into and oversee this type of thing. New business New member applications Dottie had 3 new member applications Applicant Sponsors

Robert & Martha Jean Wheaton Peter Kontos 2990 Huntshire Place Dottie Duclos Atlanta, GA 30340 ASCA #177343 Marlene Souza Susan Winters 61 Bayview Ave. Sharon Ruppel Berkley, MA 02779 *ASCA # Dottie is asking her for ASCA# Gail Stone Kathy Peloquin 586 Blinn Hill Rd. Peter Hinckley


Dresden, ME 04342 ASCA #135655 Ellen Kurdzo made a motion to accept the applications for consideration, Michael Kurdzo seconded. Motion approved.

The names will be listed in the minutes in the next newsletter and the membership will have 30 days to comment before the Board votes on their acceptance.

2018 calendar

bold - confirmed italics - corresponding 2018 dates not confirmed (July, Sept,

Nov meeting locations

listed are for 2017)

2017 2018

January 8 1/7 Meeting Canine Mastery, Seekonk, MA

January 14 - 15 1/13-14 John Raymond judging Agility Trial Paws N’ Effect, Hamden, CT

January 22 1/21 Obedience/Rally Show & Go Canine Mastery, Seekonk, MA

February 11 - 12 2/10-11 Rally and Obedience Trials Canine Mastery, Seekonk, MA March 5 3/4 ROM Banquet & Meeting Log Cabin, Holyoke, MA March 19 yes 3/18? Winter Thaw Conformation Canine Mastery, Seekonk, MA

April 1 - 2 3/31-4/1 Agility Trial All Dogs Gym, Manchester, NH

April 8 - 9 4/7-8 Obedience and Rally Trials Canine Mastery, Seekonk, MA

May 7 5/6 Obedience Trials Canine Sports Center, Goshen, CT

May 13 - 14 5/12-13 Farm Trials Deerfield Fair Grounds, Deerfield, NH

May 20 & 21 5/19-20 Agility Trial East Windsor, CT

May 27 & 28 5/26-27 Agility Trial American K9 Country, Amherst, NH

June 10 - 11 6/9-10 Colors of Summer Agility, Conformation, Rally Westfield, MA

June 24 - 25 6/23-24 Stockdog Trial Landry’s, Canterbury, NH

July 9 7/8 Meeting Old Firehouse, Andover, CT

July 29 - 30 7/28-29 Mid-Summer Stockdog Trial NH

August 5 - 6 8/4-5 Obedience and Rally Trials Seekonk, MA

August 19-20 8/18-19 Agility Canine Mastery, Seekonk, MA

Sept 10 9/9 Meeting (location?),


Sept 16&17 no Stockdog Trial Landry’s, Canterbury, NH

Oct 13 - 15 10/12-14 Harvest Moon Mania, Westfield Fairgrounds, Westfield, MA

ASCA Nationals - TX - 10/27-11/4/2017 CO - 9/21-29/2018

Nov 5 11/4 Meeting Kate Viles, Grantham, NH

Nov 11 - 12 11/10-11 Cranberry Classic - Rally & Obedience Trials Seekonk, MA

Nov 18 - 19 11/17-18 Fall Fling Agility Trial SureFire , Westborough, MA

Rom banquet - Alexis Reidy said she’s thinking of switching up the menu a bit. Let her know if you have any suggestions. Dianne Barrett said please don’t get rid of the corned beef. Art Landry said they will not be having the Sept stock trial in 2018 as it is right before Nationals and they plan on going to Colorado. Bill Haggis asked about WASCUNY trials not being on the ASCNE website calendar. Robin will put other ASCA club events there, but someone has to give her the information.

Lee Prager brought up the treasury balance. At $18,349.69 it is almost ½ of the $32,657.90 we had in July of 2016. It was noted that with so many options to choose from entries are down in everything, and everywhere. Right now show chairs set fees depending on budget, with the cost of facility being a big part. Are people willing to pay increased fees for premium facilities (such as indoors). One suggestion was to increase entry fees. A break if entering all runs for the trial and lower pre-entries fees was met with agreement. Dianne Barrett made the motion, Diane Johnson seconded, to suggest Show Chairs increase their entry fees for 2018 and then when setting the calendar for 2019 look at finances again and consider the possibility of setting the fees for all trials/shows across the board. Motion passed.

Wendy Richmond made a motion to adjourn, Ellen Kurdzo seconded. Meeting adjourned

1:55pm.

*additional note to minutes - Dottie received Marlene Souza’s ASCA #545043


TRIAL RESULTS:

Colors of Summer Rally and Obedience: A big thank you to the stewards!

John Andrade

Gull

Karen Souza

Beginner Novice A

Sunpiper's Europa 1st Jessica Meyer

PM

Utility B/A

No qualifiers

Open B

Toven Rikadons Prince Rylee 1st Janice Bovat

High in

Trial

Lycinan's Reading Between the Lines CDX 2nd Susan Crum

Nov

B

Rhumbline's Unsinkable Molly 1st Hollis McGuire

Nov

A

Ci 1st Lauren Bailey

Beginner Novice B

No qualifiers

Beginner Novice A


Rally

AM

Masters B

Nineveh's Red Licorice Twist 1st Barbara Miller

Quantum Quay Fire of Stonewall 2nd Lyn Scribner

Masters A

Rainyday's Simply Sweet 1st Rachel Brostrom

Excellent B


High in

Trial

High

Combined

Quantum Quay Fire of Stonewall 2nd Lyn Scribner


Nov

B

Sunpipers Mr. Majestic 1st Steven Conrow

Montrose Move On Over Boys 2nd Margo Slattery

Nov

A


Salmon Falls Paisley 2nd Krystal Reno

Nov

C

Shamrock's Makin Trax 1st Erik Woodbury

PM

Masters B

Quantum Quay Fire of Stonewall 1st Lyn Scribner

Rainyday's Simply Sweet 2nd Rachel Brostrom

Nineveh's Red Licorice Twist 3rd Barbara Miller

Excellent B


High in

Trial

Rainyday's Simply Sweet 2nd Rachel Brostrom

Quantum Quay Fire of Stonewall 3rd Lyn Scribner High Combined

Nov

B

Sunpipers Standing Ovation Encore Cor 1st Lauren Bailey

Sunpipers Mr. Majestic 2nd Steven Conrow

Nov

A


Shamrock's Fast Track 2nd

Ethan

Woodbury

Salmon Falls Paisley 3rd Krystal Reno

Nov

C

Shamrock's Makin Trax 1st Erik Woodbury


WHO’S WHO:

ASCNE Board of Directors

President

Gull Gullicksen

508-947-5606

[email protected]

Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Michael Kurdzo

860-423-1004

[email protected]

Francine Guerra

[email protected]

Lee Prager

978-618-4896

[email protected]

Affiliate Representative Board Member Board Member

Michael Kurdzo

860-423-1004

[email protected]

Anne Hubbard

401-647-5751

[email protected]

Kathie Chouinard

781-585-8125

[email protected]

Coordinators

Membership Coordinator Newsletter Coordinator Webmaster

Dottie Duclos

774-644-0693

[email protected]

Ariane M. Bailey

[email protected]

Robin Goodman

603-672-4092

[email protected]

Library Coordinator

John Andrade

[email protected]

Show Coordinators

Agility Trial & Show

Coordinator Stockdog Trial & Show Coordinator

Conformation, Obedience

& Rally

Trial and Show Coordinator

Jean Janotta

603-895-5436

[email protected]

Carol Landry

603-783-4180

[email protected]

Susan Winters

(508) 285-2847

[email protected]


ROM Coordinators

Agility Coordinator Conformation Coordinator

Chris Carlson

[email protected]

Karen Souza

[email protected]

~*~ ~*~

Obedience Coordinator Stock Dog Coordinator

Lisa Andrade

508-880-7477

[email protected]

Anne Hubbard

401-647-5751

[email protected]

~*~

Rally Coordinator

Dan Thomsen

(978)828-0593

[email protected]

Reimbursement - Expenses Incurred on Behalf of ASCNE

Requests for reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of the club (whether for a trial,

show, clinic, seminar, or whatever) must be submitted within 30 days of the event. Exceptions

will be handled on an individual basis but the Treasurer must be notified before the 30-day

limit is reached, effective March 2006. (From the ASCNE Policy and Procedures Manual,

available on the ASCNE’s web site)


Hosted by

(ASCNE) (*Sanctioning pending)

October 13-15, 2017 Westfield Fairgrounds

135 Russellville Road

Westfield, MA 01085

JUDGE:

Darryl Warren, PA (supervising) Harold Baska, GA (apprentice)

CLASSES OFFERED:

Regular (2 Runs Saturday, 3 Runs Sunday) Jumpers (2 Runs Friday, 1 Run Saturday, 1 Run Sunday)

Gamblers (1 Run, Friday, 2 Runs Saturday, 1 Run Sunday) For Novice, Open, and Elite

Championship STD/VET/JrH and ACE STD/SR Dog Divisions For Exhibition Only (FEO) Entries accepted

LIMITED TO 350 Runs per Day Entry by Postmark Date (not delivery date)

Please be sure that the envelope postmark is legible. Hand stamping by the Post Office is recommended.

NO POSTMARKS EARLIER THAN August 23, 2017

ENTRIES/MOVE-UPS CLOSE October 4, 2017


Hosted by

(*Sanctioning pending)

November 18 & 19, 2017 SureFire Dogs Training Center

57 Brigham St. Westborough, MA

JUDGE: Michael Black, TX

Regular (2 Runs Saturday, 3 Runs Sunday) Jumpers (1 Run per day)

Gamblers (3 runs Saturday, 2 Runs Sunday)

For Novice, Open, and Elite Championship STD/VET/JrH and ACE STD/SR Dog Divisions

FEO Entries accepted

LIMITED TO 350 Runs per Day

Entry by Postmark Date (not delivery date)

NO POSTMARKS EARLIER THAN September 27, 2017

ENTRIES/MOVE-UPS CLOSE November 8, 2017 @ 9 PM

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