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Tuesday, May 18 Kathy Felix’s home in Arlington

Nominating and voting on judges for 2011 specialty and business meeting. 5717 Trails Edge Court Arlington, Texas 76017 (817) 478-1907 From: I-20 West Bound, Exit GREEN OAKS / LITTLE ROAD at the light, turn Left (Green Oaks), at the 3rd light ( Overridge Drive ) turn right, take your 1st left (Stage Line)then take your 2nd right ( 3 way stop sign, Trails Edge Drive ) then take your 1st right (Trails Edge Court). we are at the top of the hill on the right. From I-20 East Bound, Exit GREEN OAKS at the light turn right (Green Oaks) Then proceed with the above directions

DFWMGRC CLUB DUES FOR YEAR 2010

$25-family

$20-individual

$15-Junior

Mail to Susan Beckmann, 601 Mustang Ridge,

Murphy TX 75094

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Volume 37 Issue 5 MAY 2010

“Let Me Teach You” By Jack

When you are tense, let me teach you to relax. When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient. When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see. When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful. When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene. When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful. When you are self absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things. When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility. When you are lonely, let me be your companion. When you are tired, let me carry the load. When you need to learn, let me teach you. After all... I am Jack, your dog

UPCOMING EVENTS PLAYDAY-June 6 CCA/Obed Match/CGC August 7-8 Agility Trial-August 21-22

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FIELD DFWMGRC WCX Gingrocks & Destys Ezekiel (Curry) Ravenswood’s Amazing Grace (Powrie)

DFWMGRC WC

VanReel Ziva Rose (Root)

Our Lady in Red Calie (Robertson)

Amigold Fanta C (Richcreek)

Amigold Mello Yello Bella (Dyer)

Amigold Nehi to a Grasshopper (Thornton)

Bridgeton’s Steel Man Working (Frick)

HUNTING TEST AND WC/WCX What an exciting weekend we all had at our annual hunt test and WC/WCX. This year we mentored the Rockwall Retriever club for their first hunt test. Because of this partnership, our entries increased in both junior and senior. It turned out to be a fabulous partnership for both clubs with the sharing of expenses. We had volunteers working that had never been to a hunt test! We had both tests staffed with several new members (actually they haven’t been voted in yet). We had a shooter from the Lone Star Retriever Club, Bill Mullican -- one shot and the bird was down. Thanks so much, Bill, for spending the weekend shooting for us. I hope you had a good time! Pam Richcreek did a great job of ordering the birds for both tests and she spent all day Saturday in a blind operating the winger. We brought in $475 on a raffle. Among other things, the favorite prize was a Gunner’s Up winger. John Knapp was the lucky winner! Congratulations! Nancy Crowley made gift baskets for the judges and they were beautiful! Patrick was there and took some wonderful pictures on Saturday! And what would a hunt test be without a wonderful lunch prepared by Ann Burke? The food was not the usual hunt test lunch – I mean, who has pasta salad and fruit salad at a hunt test? We do, of course, thanks to Ann! Yum! Our judges really were pleasantly surprised at the food we served. And of course we all got three homemade cookies in our lunches. They were so goooood! It definitely gave us the energy to finish all the tests! We had a lot of passes in the hunt test, gave out a bunch of qualifying ribbons and a bunch of title ribbons! Thanks again to our Senior judges Ron Cerney and Frances Powrie and our Junior judges Sarah Willett and Judy Cerney for giving up their Saturday to come judge for us. Saturday night we had a tailgate BBQ that had fantastic food, in spite of the drizzle! Sunday, the WC/WCX was faced with muddy roads which caused all the contestants to have long walks to the line since we couldn’t drive past the front gate. Everyone survived! Terry Thornton, Jim Richardson and Anna Curry cooked burgers and they really hit the spot! Pam Richcreek did a great job of chairing the WC/WCX. Not only did she make sure everyone had white shirts, but she was the marshal as well. On top of all that, she ran her dog!

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All the WC dogs passed and two dogs in the WCX passed. Big thanks to Gary Sandusky for pulling the trailer out to the property and then picking up the trailer going thru all the mud on Sunday. He took the trailer home and replaced the lights, rewired the lights, replaced the ball foot and got us a set of chocks for the wheels. Thank you, thank you Carol and Gary! I couldn’t have done this test without the help of so many people: John and Janet Frick-are you tired of me yet? These two people guided me through the pre-test organization and were there both days to help. Sherri Farmer-thanks so much for helping me organize this test! And thanks for ordering all the ribbons and for all your support. The following worked the raffle, threw the ducks, fired the popper guns, manned the gates, marshalled. Patti and Dick Caldwell Jann Horswell Jacquie and Walter Sieveking John and Rhonda Knapp Kathy and George Felix David Brown Shari Degan David Dyer Lanny McNeely Rita Robins Donna Todd Chair

DALLAS-FT. WORTH METRO GOLDEN

RETRIEVER CLUB MEMBERSHIP MEETING

April 12, 2010 Spring Creek BBQ Preston/LBJ The meeting was called to order by the President at 7 pm and he introduced the speaker, veterinary opthalmologist, Dr. Rachel Ring, speaking on Pigmentary Uveitis. She gave a very detailed talk followed by questions from the members and finished about 8 p m. After a 5 minute recess, the meeting resumed with the minutes being accepted as printed in the newsletter. OFFICER REPORTS: Vice President: no report Corresponding Secretary: This is David Dwyer’s 2nd meeting and he’s working at the Hunt Test. There are 2 new applicants: Marsha Burger-lives in Plano; her golden retriever passed away in Aug ’09 and she is starting a new puppy. She is interested in Obedience & Agility. Dyann Komenski lives in Southlake and currently has 5 goldens. Her interest are conformation, field, hospitality, community awareness. She is active in Rescue and is on their board. Treasurer: Specialty made (netted) $8000.00 including the eye & heart clinics,& raffles. Dues are Due! COMMITTEE REPORTS: Specialty:Cathy Meddaugh stated that everything went very smoothly; the judges were very impressed There was a $500.00 ribbon upgrade that really made our club stand out. There was a round of applause for Cathy Meddaugh, David & Barbara Brown. Hunt Test: Increased entries over last year because of partnering with the Rockwall Retriever Club. We have plenty of volunteers and there is a raffle with a winger, Bass Pro gift certificates and tritronics gifts. Thank-you to Richard Woodmansee for the poppers; Anne Burke is making lunches. Thanks to John Frick for cleaning and servicing 7 guns to get them into working condition WC/WCX video provided by GRCA for field education; may preview it at Kathy Felix’s home-meeting 2013 Specialty Farmer and Caldwell checking into sites for events Motion was made and the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p m

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CONFORMATION April 3, 2010 -Brazos Valley Kennel Club Winners Bitch & Best of Breed Gracious Glds Lightning Strikes Mohrgold (Degan ) April 18, 2010 - Tri-State Kennel Club 2nd Open - Reserve Winners Bitch Gracious Glds Lightning Strikes Mohrgold (Degan) Trap Falls KC, 4/9/10

BOS: BISS

Ch. Tempo's U've Got What Gets Me (Meddaugh)

Troy KC, 4/10/10

BOS: BISS

Ch. Tempo's U've Got What Gets Me (Meddaugh)

Great Barrington KC, 4/11/10

BOS: BISS

Ch. Tempo's U've Got What Gets Me (Meddaugh) Atlanta Golden Retriever Club Specialty, 4/18/10

BOS: BISS

Ch. Tempo's U've Got What Gets Me (Meddaugh) San Jacinto KC, Crosby. TX, April 10 Best of Breed, Group 1 MBIS BISS CH. Glengowan's Great Balls of Fire SDHF (Jerry Lee) (Caldwell) - San Jacinto KC, Crosby. TX, April 11 Best of Breed, Group 3 MBIS BISS CH. Glengowan's Great Balls of Fire SDHF (Jerry Lee) (Caldwell) 1st, Am Bred - RWB Glengowan's C-quel (S'More) (Caldwell)

Shreveport Kennel Club - April 23, 2010 - Winners Bitch and Best of Winners Gracious Glds Lightning Strikes Mohrgold (Degan) - Bee-Tex Kennel Club - April 24, 2010 - Winners Bitch and Best Opposite Sex

Gracious Glds Lightning Strikes Mohrgold (Degan)

Gunpowder River Golden Retriever Club Specialty, 4/23/10 BOB: BISS Ch. Tempo's U've Got What Gets Me, SDHF (Meddaugh) Catoctin KC, 4/26/10 BOB: BISS Ch. Tempo's U've Got What Gets Me, SDHF (Meddaugh)

Ponce KC, 4/23,24, 25/10, Caribe KC 4/22/10

BOB, Group 1

Ch. Tempo's G'Day Sunshine at Razzle (Meddaugh)

Ponce KC 4/25/210

Best In Show:

Ch. Tempo's G'Day Sunshine at Razzle (Meddaugh), now in Show Dog Hall of Fame!!!! FIELD DFWMGRC April 17, 2010 JH leg Bridgeton’s Steel Man Working (Frick) JH leg Sheridon's Kahlua N Cream OA AXJ NJP OF WC("Kahlua") (Farmer/Todd) Rockwall Retriever Club, Sunday, April 18, 2010 4th Junior Hunter leg Sheridon's Kahlua N Cream OA AXJ NJP OF WC("Kahlua") (Farmer/Todd) TITLE!! DFWLRC April 24 JH leg Bridgeton’s Steel Man Working WC (Frick) TITLE!!

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. DFWMGRC MEETING CALENDAR

Sunday, June 6 DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE, DOUBLE YOUR FUN…. The Frick’s Property in Copeville 1) 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: "Field Training for Newbies". 2) This even has been canceled as the pro has moved out of state. We will let you know if we

can reschedule with a different pro. 3) 3:30 – 7:00 pm - After the “Field Day” we’ll have our Golden Fun Day (with pot luck dinner)

(A Frick’n Fun Time!) Bring your golden(s), chairs, and a yummy dish! (The club will provide the meat.) Be prepared for doggie swimming and doggie games, and the humans will have great food and camaraderie. Short business meeting will be included.

Come for one or come for both… Make a day of it!! (Note: Members must be present for the short business meeting for it to count toward your attendance record.)

July No meeting

August No meeting, but don’t forget the club’s Obedience Show-N-Go, CGC test, and CCA to be held at Houn’ House in Carrollton on August 7-8 AND our Agility Trial on August 20-22, 2010 at Watt Arena in Fort Worth.

Monday, September 20 Linda Miller’s Home - Search-and-rescue K9 handler, Susannah Charleson (partner of a Golden Retriever, Puzzle) gives everyone a chance to understand the search field through a dog's nose. In this interactive presentation, participants have the chance to experience the demands of the job first-hand. Charleson also discusses the process of training and joys and demands of loving the dog that is your partner. http://www.mark9.org/susannah.php; http://susannahcharleson.com/home.html

Sunday, October 24 Houn’ House in Carrollton 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Halloween Celebration featuring a Costume Contest for our mature furkids (dogs 6 years and older) and pot luck dinner! Get creative and dress your dog(s) up for the festivities. A nice prize will be given to the best Dog and best Bitch costume. All participating dogs will receive a goodie! Everyone bring a dish and we’ll have one of our clubs’ famous chow-downs. Mary and Bill Chaillot will be our special guest judges for the costume contest!

Monday, November 15 Home of Patrick Harden and Maurice Thompson, Rockwall– Patriot Paws: An Update on Memphis and the Patriot Paws Program

Sunday, December 19 Nancy & Sean Crowley’s Home, Parker, TX - Holiday Party

Sunday, January 16, 2011 Awards Banquet – Pappasitos on Lombardy, Dallas

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TAILS FROM THE SOUTHWEST…

This past weekend was the AKC National Agility Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, also recently dubbed "The Dust Bowl." Don't get me wrong. This event, as has been witnessed in the past, was done impressively well. Bypassing for the moment the incredible runs seen, we move instead to the ease of checking in on Thursday afternoon when there to set up crates, etc. I gotta tell you, this group of folks from Oklahoma are some of the most hospitable people ever to run a dog event. Friendly faces greeted you with your Goody Bag full of Tulsa information, vendors gimmies and don't forget your T-shirt (been there, got the t-shirt). The vendor line-up was awesome. You could buy exercise equipment for you and your dog, shirts, sweats, leashes, leads, collars, purses, and even socks. Public crating was spacious enough – however, it was in the midst of the dust bowl and so we (me and Patty Drom, AKC and USDAA agility judge and owner of Dallas Dog Sports) did a last-minute rental of a stall. Being a livestock/fairgrounds facility, the stalls were large enough to house a Clydesdale with room to spare. It was not unusual to see three and four exhibitors housed in one stall with mats, crates, chairs and miscellaneous equipment. Stalls were decorated to tout one's state and/or training facility. Being so close to Texas, you can just about imagine all the Texas stuff hanging around. This was the first year the AKC included the Preferred Classes into competition. Not just for the regular runs, but the top "Preferred" dogs competed through to the finals and each winner had the honor of being crowned the "First" of each height level Preferred Dog ever. Friday, the first day of competition, was the State Tournament day combined with the International classes. I chose to run International with Dancer. The two-inch difference from 16 to 18 bothers her none and she simply sails. If you checked along the way, you already know that we (Texas) took a second (again) to California. They just have so many good handlers and so many good dogs. Not that we don't here – guess we were just off our game. Keep in mind that in the ISC classes the broad jump is back in play and threadles are a given. 270s and 180s abound with sharp turns into nasty weave entries. Gotta be on your toes and be prepared to support your dog through it all. We have decided here that we need to be wearing T-shirts to remind us to Work Every Obstacle! Saturday the fun began. Course map distribution was at 6:00 a.m. (yes, it was still dark outside) with general walk-throughs starting at 6:15. At 6:45 all rings were cleared as the briefing was given over the loudspeaker and the Anthem was sung by Andy Hartmann of the AKC. This was accompanied on Sunday by a violinist. It was a lovely tribute to our country which offers us the freedom to do what we do with our dogs. While the courses on Saturday were more traditional, they did offer some real challenges. Course times were fair but just a little tight. Gotta be of the upper caliber in order to qualify on these runs. With 290 20" dogs, 178 12" dogs, and 225 16" dogs, you have to know that the competition was tight. There were 61 26" dogs that were more than awesome to watch. I believe the smallest group of dogs was the 24 inchers. There was not a group of dogs not worth the watching. The 4s and 8s were quick and mighty. No matter what your runs on Saturday, you and your dog ran the Hybrid class on Sunday morning. This run is mostly jumps with at least one tunnel, one contact (A-frame or dog walk) and the teeter. Yes, weaves are included. Another winding course, not as winding as Saturday's, this one was built for speed. What fun it was. As soon as the Hybrid class was completed (all levels), the Challengers ring was set up. The Challengers rounds this year for the first time, as mentioned above, included the Preferred dogs. While they ran more slowly than the Championship dogs, it was still delightful to have included their performances. AKC did announce that 2011 would be hosted in Perry, Georgia. We stayed till the bitter end, cheering for folks we know and folks we don't know. Well, everyone else cheered. I was in Week 4 of the dreaded "crud" and had no voice. Can't tell you how much fun it is to try running a dog in that noise level with no voice – let alone trying to breathe in the dust while coughing. The weather had not completely cooperated as we had cold mornings (in the 30s – yeah, I know) and winds up to 35 mph blowing across the plains. Ever wonder about the song? At least we had no rain or snow. With the 2010 agility nationals now behind us, we look forward to the next month or so of regular trials. One of my favorite places, Wichita Falls, Texas, is hosting a trial at the end of April. Talk about hospitable folks. On Saturday evening of the three-day trials, the club gets together and cooks a huge pot luck which they use to feed all exhibitors from the weekend. NO CHARGE! Is that cool or what? They do this as well for their obedience trials. It's a bring-your-own if you want wine or beer, but who cares! Well, folks… It's time to close for another issue. Sure wish I could get up for the NOCI agility trial one of these days. I look forward to hearing about all the good/great runs, all the new titles, and all the successes from one and all. The Brag jar should be filling soon. Run Fast, Run Clean, Run Loud!

Happy Tailwagging to you all….. Lora Seale and all the Paws

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2010 Specialty Worker List

This is a list of those I know about who gave of themselves for

our Specialty. I was tempted to say “there are just too many to

mention”, but I wanted to take a shot at it because every single

job, which seems either large or small, is essential and

deserves recognition. I hope I haven’t hurt anyone’s feelings

by leaving you out. Unfortunately, I can’t know everything

that goes on, so PLEASE let me know if you helped in any

way and your name is not listed. Thank you all so much!

Barbara Brown

Susan Beckman – Our treasurer who came prepared to pay

necessary expenses

Barbara and Fred Bowen – Cleaned ring, posted clinic signs

Browns – Club representatives to TxCSA (Texas Combined

Specialty Association) We work through them with Onofrio

in preparing premium list, judging schedule, and meeting AKC

and FWKC paperwork requirements and deadlines.

Ann Burke – Silent Auction

Dick Caldwell – Eye Clinic organizer

Patti Caldwell – Offered to help in heart clinic, ran eye clinic,

delivered all proceeds to our treasurer

Molly Chapman – Raffle assistant

Debbie Clark – Obedience help

Nancy Crowley – Donated Best Opposite Sex prize

Shari Degan – Obedience Chair

George Felix – Helped in heart clinic

Sherri Farmer –Steward, Advertising (catalog ads for

members), helped distribute raffle items

Kathy Felix – Helped in heart clinic, provided exhibitor

placement prizes, arranged for box lunches for committee

members, arranged judges dinner and brought maps with

directions to Mama Mia’s, made flower arrangements for

obedience and conformation ring (which we later used in

photos), brought fresh flowers and basket of candy for judge’s

table, brought drinks and coolers, helped with silent auction,

rented and brought extra tablecloths

Janet Frick – Obedience help

Donna Gulledge – Offered to help in heart clinic

Patrick Harden – Prepared rooms for heart and eye clinics

Jann Horswell – Steward’s assistant (helped arrange

prizes and ribbons)

Melissa Kato – Ran heart clinic

Rhonda Knapp – Posted clinic signs

Rhonda and John Knapp – Ran heart clinic and hosted Dr.

Gordon in their home, returned equipment, bought ice for

cooler

Kathy Krenzien – Helped in heart clinic

Debbie Littleton – Made arrangements for heart clinic and

scheduled appointments, provided attractive multi-color

signs that were posted throughout show site

Paul Longinotti – Sold catalogs

Stephanie Longinotti – Helped in eye clinic, sold catalogs

Sally Maag – Nancy Crowley’s “courier” with judges gifts

Teresa McKenna – Steward’s assistant (helped arrange

prizes and ribbons), helped in eye clinic

Cathy Meddaugh – Show Chair, donated Best of Breed

prize, assisted in silent auction, provided ferns in urns for

photo setup.

Karen Medzorian – Helped in heart clinic

Linda Miller – Offered to help in heart clinic, served on

exhibitor prize committee, brought ice for cooler

Dawn Morrill – Raffle

Donna Todd – Ring steward, helped in eye clinic, posted

show results to DFWMGRC list, helped with silent auction

All donors to raffle and silent auction

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ANNOUNCING the Austin Golden Retriever Club

Two-Day Independent Specialty and Obedience

Trial

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010

TRIPLE CROWN DOG ACADEMY

200 County Rd 197, Hutto, TX

This Show Will Be Held Indoors

The club will provide breakfast, snacks, and drinks each day

JUDGES

All Regular, Non-Regular & Junior Showmanship Classes*

Saturday Mrs. Debbie Claussen

Sunday Ms. Katherine Gosling

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES

Saturday - Mrs. Nancy Crowley

(No sweeps on Sunday)

OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Saturday - Mr. Floyd Harding

Sunday - Ms. Lora Cunningham

Entries close: 8:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010

This is a GREAT show site nothing but goldens, wonderful air-

conditioned building and tons of room outside to exercise your

dogs.

The full premium is posted at: http://

www.austingoldenretrieverclub.com

Attitude Every situation in life can have two different

responses. We can look at the roses or the thorns.

Here are some thoughts to get you through. Your

attitude is a matter of choice.

You can complain about taking the dogs for

another walk, or rejoice in the fact that they are

helping to keep you physically fit

You can grumble that the dogs barking woke up

the baby, or be thankful that the same barking

protects the house from intruders.

You can cry when your dog makes you look like

a fool on the agility course, or embrace the

opportunity to learn humility.

You can murmur when you worked extra hard

all weekend at the show, or enjoy the friendships

made and the wealth of knowledge gained by

watching.

You can lament over missing a qualifying run by

1/2 second, or be thankful for another show.

You can complain when your dog jumps over

the wrong jump on course, or be grateful he is not

lame, and CAN jump.

You can be upset that your dog happily ran over

to greet the judge during your run, or shout for joy

that he didnt growl and bite him!

You can be horrified that your dog ran excitedly

into the ring before his turn, or be elated that he

loves agility so much.

You can grumble about the dirty pawprints on

the floor, or be glad for the chance to mop and get an

aerobic workout at the same time.

You can be grumpy when you have to get up in

the middle of the night because Rover has an upset

stomach after getting into the garbage, or gratefully

remember that he never left your side when you

were sick in bed.

by Jo Unbehaun

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DALLAS FT WORTH METRO GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB BOARD MEETING

April 11, 2010 Olive Garden, Dallas, TX Present: Dick Caldwell, Susan Beckmann, Janet Frick, Linda Miller, David Brown,Anna Curry, Sherri Farmer President called the meeting to order at 4:15 pm Minutes as appeared in the newsletter were approved Officers Reports: President: Discussion of bylaws revision; see insert Treasurer: Specialty profit (preliminary net) $2800.00, Heart clinic $3400.00, Eye clinic $1900.00. Cathy Meddaugh donated $500.00 for ribbon upgrades. Congratulations to the Knapps for their very hard work on the heart clinic...and for housing the veterinary cardiologist Sat pm IRS update: they forgave the penalty for our late filing of 2008 taxes. Vice President: Upcoming meeting @ SPring Creek BBQ, Dr Rachel Ring on Pigmentary Uveitis June meeting-Ann Burke is writing an article for a future GR News and we will have a field professional demoing “Field Training for Newbies”. Our original speaker is moving out of state and so we’re hoping to get Pat McHale. The next board meeting will be 4pm June 6(Fun Day) before the meeting. Corresponding Secretary: All new applicants to the club will be added to the member list with the notation as APPLICANT. Linda Miller will do the updates Dyann Kominski is a new applicant AKC-Specialty- books are closed out for 2010 Application for 2011 given to David Brown OLD BUSINESS: Bylaws revision-see attached NEW BUSINESS: Susan Beckmann has resigned as chair of Bylaws; Terry Thornton has been asked to be new chair and accepted Committee assignments: due to the fluidity of committee chairs- committee assignments will be completed at a later date 1820 hour - Brown moved to adjourn.

Article I

Section4. AdoptionofBylaws.ThemembersoftheClubshalladoptandmayfromtimetotimerevisesuchBylawsasmayberequiredtocarryouttheseobjectives.AnyrevisionoftheseBylawsshalltakeeffectimmediatelyuponapprovaloftherevisionbytheMembershipunlessspecifiedotherwiseintherevision.

Article III.

Section3. BoardMeetings.MeetingsoftheBoardofDirectorsshallbeheldwithinthegreaterDallas‐Ft.WorthareainthemonthsofFebruary,April,June,August,OctoberandDecember,ineachyear,atsuchhourandplaceasmaybedesignatedbytheBoard.WrittennoticeofeachsuchmeetingshallbesentbythePresidentatleastfive(5)dayspriortothedateofthemeeting.ThequorumforsuchameetingshallbeamajorityoftheBoardandwithoutaquorumnoofficialbusinessmaybeconducted.IfallBoardmembersconcur,businessmaybeconductedelectronically.

ARTICLEIV

DirectorsandOfficers

Section1. BoardofDirectors.TheBoardshallbecomprisedofthePresident,VicePresident,RecordingSecretary,CorrespondingSecretary,Treasurer,andtwo(2)otherpersons,allofwhomshallbevotingmembersingoodstandingandallofwhomshallbeelectedforone‐yeartermsasprovidedinArticleIII,thisSection(1)ofthisArticle,andArticleVandshallserveuntiltheirsuccessorsareelected.The office of President and Secretary shall not be held by the same person. GeneralmanagementoftheClub'saffairsshallbeentrustedtotheBoard.AnyBoardMembermayberemovedbytheproceduredelineatedinArticleVIIforbringingdisciplinaryactionagainstamember.Inthe2010election(for2011officers)thePresident,theRecordingSecretary,andDirector(A)willbeelectedfortwoyearterms,withtheVicePresident,TheCorrespondingSecretary,theTreasurer,andDirector(B)electedforoneyearterms.Beginninginthe2011election(for2012officers),theVicePresident,TheCorrespondingSecretary,theTreasurer,andDirector(B)willbeelectedtoservetwoyearterms.Termsofofficesubsequentlywillbetwoyearsforeachofthesevenpositions.EachOfficerandDirectormaybere‐electednomorethantwicetothesameboardposition(maximumofa6‐yearterm).

Section 2. Officers. The Club's officers, consisting of the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer, shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings. A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the office of President in addition to those particularly specified in these Bylaws. B. The Vice President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the President's death, absence or incapacity, and shall serve as coordinator of all programs for the meetings. C. The Recording Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board and all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Club and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these Bylaws. The Recording Secretary shall also maintain the membership attendance records from monthly meetings and Club events. D. The Corresponding Secretary shall have charge of the correspondence, notify members of meetings, notify new members of their election to membership, notify officers and directors of their election to office, chair the membership committee, and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these Bylaws. E. The Treasurer shall collect and receive all Monies due or belonging to the Club. He shall deposit the same in a bank designated by the Board, in the name of the Club. His books shall at all times be open to inspection of the Board and he shall report to them at every meeting the condition of the Club's finances and every item of receipt or payment not before reported and at the annual meeting he shall render an account of all monies received and expended during the previous fiscal year. The Treasurer shall be bonded in such amount, as the Board shall determine. Each quarter a Board member who is not the Treasurer shall review the books and records of the previous quarter for the Club. F. No member shall hold more than one office at a time. G. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same Board position.

ArticleV

Section3A.Candidates. No person may be a candidate in the Club election who is not eligible under Article IV, Section 4, or who has not been nominated. All officers and directors are elected for a one-year term terms in accord with Article IV, Section 1. After first obtaining consent from the nominees, the Nominating Committee shall submit the list of candidates to the Corresponding Secretary by October 1 of each year. By October 15 of each year the Corresponding Secretary shall mail the list of candidates to each member of the Club.

ARTICLEVICommittees

Section1. PermanentCommittees.TheBoardshallestablishappointtheChairofpermanentcommitteesasdescribedintheseBylawsorStandingRules,toadvancetheworkoftheClubinsuchmattersasdogshows,fieldevents,obediencetrials(includingmatches),trophies,annualprizes,membership,andotherareaswhichmaywellbeservedbycommitteesandtoaidonparticularprojects.CommitteesizeshallbedeterminedbytheChair.TheChairshallnominatetheCommitteemembershipandnominationsshallbesubjecttoBoardapproval.TheworkofsSuchcommitteesshallalwaysbesubjecttothefinalauthorityoftheBoard.

StandingRules

II. WaysandMeansCommitteeThisCommitteeisresponsiblefordeveloping,organizing,andconductingmoney‐makingprojectsfortheClub.ItisalsoresponsibleforrecommendingdistributionofClubfundsasdonationsinsupportofnon‐profitentitieswhichpromotesocietaluseandrecognitionofdogsandwhichfurthercaninehealth.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,TheGoldenRetrieverFoundationand/orsimilarorganizations,servicedogorganizations,andrescuegroups.The Board will consider recommendations from the Ways and Means committee of an annual amount not to exceed 20% of the prior year’s Club net income for distribution to such organizations. The committee shall solicit input from the club membership on how the donation budget should be distributed. The committee is responsible for presenting to the board a proposed distribution of donations and following up with membership on final donations. Funds should be distributed in the year they are budgeted. This paragraph will become effective upon approval by the membership.