Chatter-Barks Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. Volume 33 / Issue 3 www.ocodb.org MARCH 2014 Meeting Location: Daytona Beach Country Club Restaurant 600 Wilder Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 7:00pm General Meeting with Members & Guests President: Joan Costello 386-761-1095 [email protected]Vice Pres.: Mark Berber Secretary: Kathy Nicastro Treasurer: Hoke Johnson Board of Directors: Claire Israelson Jean VanHorn Sharon Vescovi OBEDIENCE CLASSES: 761-1095 Joan C. 677-4528 Renee J. [email protected]672-8410 Janet N. AGILITY CLASSES: 527-5255 Janet B. [email protected]767-6798 Anna J. CLASS APPLICATIONS can be found on our web site: www.ocodb.org Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. or the editors. IMPORTANT: Please be quiet if you come to the building early for your class. If you cannot be quiet please wait outside for the current class to finish. ! Please be considerate Changes to Standing Rules to be discussed at the March meeting. President’s Message Program for March 10th Meeting Eden Cross, Animal Communicator, will provide an overview of how Animal Communicators share their perceptions to help us better understand our pets. WOW! How time is flying by, seems like just yesterday that we moved into our new indoor facility and now we will be moving to a much larger unit. This one will be big enough to hold our obedience trials after this year. We will be able to have more than one class going on at a time, but still have classes going on most everyday of the week. We are so fortunate to be able to have this after so many years out in the parking lot. We’ve all had to make changes and probably some more to come, but change is inevitable with the growth of our club, some may like the changes while other may not. I for one do not like a lot of change but realize that they are needed for the good of the club. I must say though, after having classes indoors, I would NEVER want to take a class outside again and have to fight the weather. It’s nice not to have to set up equip- ment every time we have a class but that being said, there are other things that we must all do like helping to keep our facility clean. Claire Israel- son is heading the cleaning commit- tee and will need your help when she sends out a plea to come help clean our training center. I want to thank Renee’ Johnson for publishing the newsletter for me while I’m on the mend. Hope to see you soon, Joan Costello
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Chatter-Barks
Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc.
Volume 33 / Issue 3 www.ocodb.org MARCH 2014
Meeting Location:
Daytona Beach Country Club Restaurant
600 Wilder Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL
7:00pm General
Meeting with Members & Guests
President: Joan Costello 386-761-1095 [email protected] Vice Pres.: Mark Berber Secretary: Kathy Nicastro Treasurer: Hoke Johnson Board of Directors: Claire Israelson Jean VanHorn Sharon Vescovi OBEDIENCE CLASSES:
761-1095 Joan C. 677-4528 Renee J.
[email protected] 672-8410 Janet N. AGILITY CLASSES: 527-5255 Janet B.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views
and opinions of the Obedience Club of Daytona, Inc. or
the editors.
IMPORTANT: Please be quiet if you come to the
building early for your class. If you cannot be quiet
please wait outside for the current class to finish. !
Please be considerate
Changes to Standing Rules
to be discussed at the March meeting.
President’s Message
Program for March 10th Meeting Eden Cross, Animal Communicator,
will provide an overview of how Animal Communicators share their perceptions to help us
better understand our pets.
WOW! How time is flying by, seems like just yesterday that we moved into our new indoor facility and now we will be moving to a much larger unit. This one will be big enough to hold our obedience trials after this year. We will be able to have more than one class going on at a time, but still have classes going on most everyday of the week. We are so fortunate to be able to have this after so many years out in the parking lot. We’ve all had to make changes and probably some more to come, but change is inevitable with the growth of our club, some may like the changes while other may not. I for one do not like a lot of change but realize that they are needed for the good of the club. I
must say though, after having classes indoors, I would NEVER want to take a class outside again and have to fight the weather. It’s nice not to have to set up equip-ment every time we have a class but that being said, there are other things that we must all do like helping to keep our facility clean. Claire Israel-son is heading the cleaning commit-tee and will need your help when she sends out a plea to come help clean our training center. I want to thank Renee’ Johnson for publishing the newsletter for me while I’m on the mend. Hope to see you soon, Joan Costello
He went peacefully in his sleep with his head on the pillow, next to her.
Sincere Sympathy to Val Vetter & Steve Plympton
On the loss of “Tobi” Their 14 year old Miniature
Poodle
Get Well Wishes to
Tripp
Brandy Schmid’s
Border Terrier
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“ ONYX” - Onyx’s Leather & Lace and Sharon Vescovi earned their Versatility title on January 19th at the MADTA trial in Ocala with a 2nd Place win. “HONEYBEAR” and Lind Weaver earned their Tracking Cerf in January 2014 “ MO MO” - Chief Tomoka Ami Vom Haus Roberts and Cheri Roberts earned a 1st place master jumpers and 2nd place master jumpers, a 1st place open FAST Jan 9 & 10 in Brooksville. “ MO MO” and Cheri earned a 1st place open FAST, 1st place open Fact and Preferred Open FAST title., 2nd place master standard at the OCOD Trials January 25—27, 2014. “GROMIT” and Darra VanAlstyne earned their Novice Agility title on Saturday at the OCOD trials January 2014 with a 1st place win. “SULI” Shenandoah’s Runway on the Hudson and Janet Narushka earned a 1st place in Novice Jumpers at the Jan. 25th trial for OCOD. “BERTIE” Morningstar Burlington Bertie and Coralee Leon earned seven qualifying scores at the OCOD trials, including two Double q’s, two First places, two Second places, and three Third places. “CRYSTAL” - Jean’s Little Crystal Girl and Jean VanHorn earned a First place in Open Jumpers on Sunday at OCOD. “SPARK” - GCH Torrid Zone Holy Smoke and Meg Defore won Best Bred by Exhibitor and Select Bitch, in addition the Winners Bitch was one she Bred. “DOLLY” - JN’s Audacious Nancy Drew and Hope Johnson came in as the #1 Schip in Rally, acquiring her RAE3 title, which also put her in the Schkipperke Club of America Rally Hall of Fame. “ELF” - Sailor’s Watch Herself and Hope Johnson placed #7 in the Rally Top Ten for 2013 with the Schipperke Club of America. “CHIP” - Saranac’s Luck of the Draw and Donna Ward Certified for her Tracking Test on 2/3/14. “LAYLA” - Regal N’Clover Queen of Spades and Kathye Walker earned 2 legs in Novice Jumpers at OCOD on Jan. 24, 25. “Willow” - Clover’s Porcelain Doll and Kathye Walker earned a leg in Novice Standard on Jan. 25, 2014 at the OCOD trials. “PATTIE” - Pattie and Pam Percy eanred a leg in Open Agility at the American Belgian Tervuren Club in Elkton on 12/1/13, A leg in Open Agility at the Ocala trial on 1/5/14, and her Open Agility Title and 1st Place win at OCOD trial on Jan. 26. 2014. Pattie earned a 1st Place in Open Jumpers at OCOD trial on 1/26/14.
“SPIRIT” and Valerie Vetter were honored at Freedom Elementary as a R.E.A.D.ing Paws Therapy Dog Team for their hours of Volunteer Service with the First Grade children.
MONDAY: 3-3-14 10am Open 11am Utility 5pm-6:30 Nested Rally Run Thrus 3-17/5-5 7:15 Intermediate (no classes on Monday Meeting Nights 3/10 or 4/14- TUESDAY: 4:40pm UDX-Utility Class 5:30 OPEN Class 7:00 pm Novice Skills 2, 7:00pm Beginner Novice Rally Class WEDNESDAY: 3-5 / 4-16 Basic THURSDAY: 3-6 10am Novice/Open/Utility 11am Novice Competition 8pm Advance Dance 3-6/4-10 FRIDAY: 3-7 6:30-8pm Self Run-Thrus, 3-7/4-10 7pm Basic SATURDAY: 3-1 Nosework Seminar // 3-8, 3-15, 3-22,3-29 Self Run thrus 9am till noon 3-8 / 4-26 1pm Puppy Class SUNDAY: 3/2 and 3/9 Dancers 1pm to 3pm
RECAP OF MARCH CLASSES—SEE WEB SITE FOR BETTER DESCRIPTIONS AND TIME & PRICE
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Thank you to all of the club workers who donated their time and effort to work tirelessly and help make the agility trial a success. It is not possible to mention everyone by name, but honestly I felt blessed with such great support and team effort in making this show run smoothly. From the individuals who set up on Thur to those who stayed to tear down, the individuals who pulled the trailers in and arranged for the arena, the individual who manned the ribbon table and ordered them ahead of time to make sure we had enough, the individual who put together the wonderful raffle baskets, the individual who coordinated the workers sign up all weekend, the individual who made the lovely MACH bars, the individuals who worked the ring all week-end, the individuals who made sure the courses were built perfectly, the individuals who watered the arena at night, the individual who printed the workers tickets, the individual who purchased the judges gifts and arranged for the judges motel, the individual who bought the supplies needed for the show, the individuals who brought food and water, the individual who manned the workers food table and made sure there was hot water and coffee all weekend, and the individuals who did the many jobs big and small throughout the weekend - you are ALL wonderful and were greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jude and Jack Valloze
QUICK NOTES 1. Please e-mail Janet Berry if you have any questions about agility. She is very often driving for business and it is hard for her to answer questions at that time. [email protected] 2. We would like to know how many people would be interested in a Snake
Clinic in the fall. We will need 25– 30 dogs and handlers for the veterinarian to come test. Please e-mail Janet Berry if interested [email protected] 3. Standing Rule Changes to be discussed at the March meeting. You can find a copy of the proposed changes on our web site. Ocodb.org 4. OCOD is adding new members each month and while many are experienced dog club veterans, others are not. The board has approved a new Member Mentor Program and Pat Mozden has offered to be the team captain. Mentors will be assigned to a couple of new members and will then keep in touch with them during their first six months. Encourage involvement in club activities and meetings. They will be a “go to” person if they have questions. For mentors, Pat is looking for active, experienced members who attend meetings regularly and have at least some involvement in our training an/or trials each year. It should not be a big chore but will require some follow-up with each person assigned to you. if you are willing to be involved in this program, please e-mail Pat directly at: [email protected] 5. OBED./ Rally TRIAL TROPHIES : Hope Johnson is asking this year for cute things that you
have a skill making. Ie: painting, knitting, cross stitch, any of your hobbies that would be a cute prize. Questions please contact Hope via e-mail [email protected]
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Obedience Club of Daytona General Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Mark Berber Wins and Brags were announced The Guest speaker was Deanie Lowe. Speaking on Volusia Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) Report of the Secretary:
New member applications were read: Joanne Bradow, Pamela Morris, Cindy Fouraker, Emily Clewner, Ruth Andrick, Donna Finnegan, Christine Keeler, Barbara Bray
Report of the Treasurer:
Income: $27,301.29 Expenses: $17,883.87 Total: $9,417.42 Hoke Johnson reported the agility trial profited approximately $4000
New Business:
Claire Israelson asked any members with ideas about cleaning the new larger facility to email her or talk to her. New mentoring idea for new members. Pat Mozden will be the contact to help new people in the club get involved and have
a contact person. An e-mail will go out about this to the membership Ralph Orlando reported they have enough money from the 50/50 for the club so people can keep their winnings Ralph Orlando told the club members how to get into the members only part of the website. Any questions please contact
Ralph Tracking test: Ralph reported there are 6 people entered in the test so far he asked for anyone interested in being a tracklayer
to let him know. New building: Ralph and Renee reported they will be painting in the new building on Wednesday Feb. 12 anyone wanting to
help please come out it will start around 8am. All of the equipment has been moved from the storage facility to the new building. We will be in the first of March
Renee Johnson spoke on the Eye clinic scheduled on April 12th at the new building. We need 30 people to have the clinic, currently there are 10 people signed up.
Janet Narushka asked about the date for a CGC test. None are scheduled right now. Ralph Orlando announced we need assistants for the March 17th set of classes. Please see the website to see the need. Joe White announced all of the working spots for the Nose Work seminar are full. There are still audit spots available. Pat Mozden stated that the classes are filling up and club members may not always be able to get into the classes last minute.
She reminded people to sign up early. Any people interested in a snake clinic please contact Janet Berry via e-mail
1. Christine S. Keeler All American 2. Donna M Finnegan Papillions 3. Pam Morris Black Labs 4. Barbara Bray Yellow Labs
5. Joanne Bradow All American 6. Cindy Fouraker Sheltie 7. Emily Clewner Dobie 8. Ruth Andrick Cavalier
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TAXES — DEDUCTIONS FOR DOG EXPENSES ?? When you are working on your taxes, do you find yourself glancing down at your dog and wondering—Are any of my dog care expenses tax-deductible? “In general the answer is “NO”, says a certified public accountant. Owners should discuss their specifics with their own accountant, but there are a few exceptions to the rule: 1. The cost of training, feeding, and maintaining a guide dog or other service dog
used by someone who is disabled may be deductible. 2. Businesses needing high security can depreciate the cost of the dog, and deduct
training, medical, and food costs, if using the dog as security, or for drug or weap-ons detection.
3. When dogs are used in business as necessary tools—such as a dog trainer using a dog as a necessary tool or visual aid—the business owner may depreciate the purchase cost of the dog and deduct yearly maintenance costs. 4. Breeders who run their program as a business—showing profitability in three of the past five years—can deduct normal business expenses such as medical costs, food, and veterinarian care related to the breeding program.
No, No, — I am the Instructor and YOU are the Trainer
WHAT IS THE REWARD OF BEING
AN OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTOR ?
The satisfaction of seeing a student’s
face light up with success after weeks
of hard work
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OBEDIENCE CLUB OF DAYTONA, INC. POST OFFICE BOX 290822 PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA 32129-0822
2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 1 NoseWork Seminar
April 12 CERF & OFA Exams for Canine Eyes
April 29 Dress Rehearsal for Dancing Dog Show
April 30 Dancing Dog Show
May 17 & 18 Rachel Flatley Seminar
July 18 Obedience Trial Set-Up at Fairgrounds 10:am
