Quarterly Bulletin ● 2020 ● Issue 1 ● March 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Jason Hoke Dear GDCA Members, Happy New Year to all the members of the Great Dane Club of America. This year has already brought about great opportunities to reach out to the public and promote our regal breed. In December we hosted the Meet the Breed booth in Orlando. I cannot thank Jay Miller enough as our Public Education Chair for her tireless dedication to this most important task. She has helped produce two wonderful booths for not only the AKC show in Orlando but also in NYC for the event that was held in the Javits Center. Along with the production she mans the booth day in and day out. That is dedication! As you know a chair of a committee relies so much on our dedicated volunteers who’s love of our breed truly shows by spending hours in the booth answering questions and educating the public. I want to take a moment to personally thank all of the volunteers from both Orlando and NYC. I am sure all the members of the GDCA join me in extending our gratitude for all of your efforts. From Orlando: Carol Mosher Lisa Williams Terry and Valerie Wagner Lori Cornelius Pam Deloria Gary Usher Bob Peare Rachal Wilson Jody and Steve Hill Maverich Leggo Leitch Maja Kazazic Jackie Finkel Tudor Wessel Cathy De Mott Laura Coomes Karen Pacino Dave Miller And a Big Shout out to two Juniors who volunteered, Allison Galliant and Izzy Eaton!!! Everyone must always take the time to encourage the youth of our sport. They are our future!! Then in NYC at the Javits Center I want to thank: Jennifer Mack – A special thanks to you for designing the second booth. Everyone loved it and your hard work was so well executed. The GDCA couldn’t be happier to be represented with such beautiful work. Jeffrey and Betsy Ball Cathy Dlugsz Mary Fran Cini Kira Wright Melody and Rich Massari Mr & Mrs, Stacy Smith As you can see it takes a village to have such events run so well. All members of the GDCA should try to volunteer at some point. We all need help throughout the year. Please remember to support our committees through volunteering. And to all who do the GDCA thanks you. Here is to a great new year ahead. Jason M. Hoke President, Great Dane Club of America FROM YOUR SECRETARY Denise Matulich Thank you to all of the affiliate clubs for continuing to submit their updated rosters of members and officers! These are required each year. The standardized form in excel format can be found on the GDCA web- site under “The GDCA” tab then click on “affiliate clubs” from the drop down menu. Specialty Approvals: In order to obtain a specialty approval, your club must have a current club roster on file and your club’s dues must be paid along with an email
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Quarterly Bulletin ● 2020 ● Issue 1 ● March 2020
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Jason Hoke
Dear GDCA Members, Happy New Year to all the members of the Great Dane Club of America. This year has already brought about great opportunities to reach out to the public and promote our regal breed. In December we hosted the Meet the Breed booth in Orlando. I cannot thank Jay Miller enough as our Public Education Chair for her tireless dedication to this most important task. She has helped produce two wonderful booths for not only the AKC show in Orlando but also in NYC for the event that was held in the Javits Center. Along with the production she mans the booth day in and day out. That is dedication! As you know a chair of a committee relies so much on our dedicated volunteers who’s love of our breed truly shows by spending hours in the booth answering questions and educating the public. I want to take a moment to personally thank all of the volunteers from both Orlando and NYC. I am sure all the members of the GDCA join me in extending our gratitude for all of your efforts. From Orlando: Carol Mosher Lisa Williams Terry and Valerie Wagner Lori Cornelius Pam Deloria Gary Usher Bob Peare Rachal Wilson Jody and Steve Hill Maverich Leggo Leitch Maja Kazazic Jackie Finkel Tudor Wessel Cathy De Mott Laura Coomes Karen Pacino Dave Miller
And a Big Shout out to two Juniors who volunteered, Allison Galliant and Izzy Eaton!!! Everyone must always take the time to encourage the youth of our sport. They are our future!! Then in NYC at the Javits Center I want to thank: Jennifer Mack – A special thanks to you for designing the second booth. Everyone loved it and your hard work was so well executed. The GDCA couldn’t be happier to be represented with such beautiful work. Jeffrey and Betsy Ball Cathy Dlugsz Mary Fran Cini Kira Wright Melody and Rich Massari Mr & Mrs, Stacy Smith As you can see it takes a village to have such events run so well. All members of the GDCA should try to volunteer at some point. We all need help throughout the year. Please remember to support our committees through volunteering. And to all who do the GDCA thanks you. Here is to a great new year ahead. Jason M. Hoke President, Great Dane Club of America
FROM YOUR SECRETARY
Denise Matulich
Thank you to all of the affiliate clubs for continuing to submit their updated rosters of members and officers! These are required each year. The standardized form in excel format can be found on the GDCA web-site under “The GDCA” tab then click on “affiliate clubs” from the drop down menu. Specialty Approvals: In order to obtain a specialty approval, your club must have a current club roster on file and your club’s dues must be paid along with an email
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request for approval that includes the dates and location of your club’s specialty. 2022 National Specialty Judge Nominations Ballot: Ballots will be coming out soon for the first round judge selections for the 2022 National. Make sure your dues are paid and your contact information is up to date. An updated list from AKC of the judges approved to judge Great Danes will be available for reference on the GDCA Website soon.
GDCA Meeting Dates: The next Board of Directors meeting will be held April 4, 2020. Location TBD.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Kathy Munyan
Final 2020 dues notices have been sent out. If you have not paid by 3-1-20, then membership has lapsed.
GDCA 2019 Annual Awards Margaret A. Ontl
In the year 2019 we had 256 Great Danes earn their championships. The 2019 Breeder of the Year is Lorraine Rainwater who bred 12 champions. Lenni Brittany Cipriotti bred nine champions followed by Cathy Allen and Carolyn McNamara who each had seven champions. The 2019 Stud Dog of the Year is GCHP CH Southern Star Norse God Odin at Valhalla owned by Sonya Moore, J. David Moore and Steve Hill. “Odin” sired 12 champions. The following three stud dogs each had eight
champions: GCHG CH Creek Danes I’M The Head Honcho El Jefe V Enzo, owned by David Beek and Kenny Cregg. CH Divine Acres The Guardian owned by Kimberley Nelson and GCHS CH Windy City-Orion’s Guitar Hero, owned by Kim Wood, Betsy Phalen and Andy and Lynda Moriarty. The 2019 Brood Bitch of the Year was GCH CH Vztop Sasmac Double Pleasure, owned by Cathy Allen and Lorraine Rainwater, with seven champions. Three bitches tied in what would be second place with four champions each for the following: GCHB CH Southern Star Valkyries Choose The Victor, owned by Mari Jones, Ann Chaffin, Max Joiner, Sonya and J David Moore, and GCH CG Vztop’s Hillside Just Another Scandalous Affair, owned by Jody Hill, Lorraine Rainwater and Lisa and Kristen Venable. The Top 2019 Owner Handled Dane was a repeat of 2018 by GCHG CH Ellenni’s Mahal Kita RN FDC DSA DJ CGCA TKN owned by Laura J. Ganske, Lenni Brittany Cipriotti. She had 920 points. The Top Great Dane Breed Points was GCHG CH Spot-On Word of Honor with 2,006 points. She is owned by Suzanne E. Widner. The Top Great Dane Group Points was GCHG CH Landmark-Divine Acres Kiss Myself I’m So Pretty with 10,376 points, this included eight BIS and 20 Group 1 placements. She is owned by Melissa Ruppert and Stephanie Taylor.
The Top 2019 Junior Handler is Logan Yankowski, who was also the 2018 Top Junior Handler. According to Canine Chronicles: 2019 Junior Handler Standings for the Great Dane Breed are: Rank -Junior Name- Total Defeated 1 Logan Yankowski 437 2 Sydney Hickman 186 3 Sawyer Hunnewell 148 4 Emma Rogers 128 5 Isabella Eaton 78 6 Chloe Ryan 67 7 Elizabeth Mignin 51 8 Jaci Nix 41 9 Benjamin Black 40 10 Allison Gallant 39
Balance as of January 31, 2020 Cash in Bank $ 55,485.84 Cash in Savings $ 102,321.51 Certificate of Deposit $ 156,027.83 Total $ 313,835.18 Nov 1, 2019 –
Jan 31, 2020
Income $53,673.53 Expenses -$ 17,946.89
Donations -$ 2,000.00 Net Income $ 33,726.64
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Performance and Companion Annual Awards for 2019 Utility Obedience Lazy Days Wild Thing Of Sterlings UD OM2 RA MX MXJ MJB MXF, owned by Gayle L. Smith Open Obedience Lazy Days Legend In Leather CDX, owned by Gayle L. Smith Novice Obedience Lazy Days Legend In Leather CDX, owned by Gayle L. Smith Agility Master/Excellent Lazy Days Wild Thing Of Sterlings UD OM2 RA MX MXJ MJB MXF, owned by Gayle L. Smith Rally Master Lazy Days I Believe I Can Fly CD BN RE, owned by Mrs. Mary Darlene Shipman Rally Excellent Lazy Days Force Awakens CDX BN RE SCN SIN CGC TKN, owned by Shirley Spall
Rally Advanced Lazy Days Force Awakens CDX BN RE SCN SIN CGC TKN, owned by Shirley Spall Rally Intermediate Wysiwyg’s Never A Dull Moment, BN RA OAJ NF BCAT, owned by Valerie Clows Rally Novice Ashton’s Epic Ambition RN BCAT TKN, owned by Dana E. Sikes. Fast Cat GCHB CH Lagarada’s Forever A Lady CA CGC TKN, owned by Kara Florek, Fran Lass and Ila Minton. All of the Annual Awards will be presented during the Awards Banquet at the GDCA National Specialty the week of October 24 -November 1 in Decatur, IL Traci Rinoldo, Gayle Smith and Rita Suddarth assisted with compiling the above results. All of the award honorees will be receiving a confirmation email from Margaret A. Ontl, the GDCA Awards Chairperson.
GDCA 2020 NATIONAL Kathy Baraga, Show Chair
Join Us For the 2020 GDCA National Specialty Hosted by the Central Division ! October 24 – November 1, 2020
DECATUR CONFERENCE & HOTEL
4191 US 36 DECATUR IL 62522
2020 Judges
Intersex: Doug Toomey Bitches: Karen Desjardins
Dogs: Lori Cornelius Futurity: Sue Larkin
Futurity: Shirley Reinhold Rally & Obedience: Katie Maess Rally & Obedience: Fred Buroff
Agility: Randy Capsel
Check out GDCA.ORG and Facebook for detailed information as it becomes available –
• Auction Dinner & Event Saturday, October 31, 2020
• Junior Show Judging
• Breed Judging
• Best Puppy
• Best Bred By Exhibitor
• Awards Banquet
• Brace & Team
• Judges Ringside Mentoring
Sunday, November 1, 2020
• Independent Specialty
• Game Fun Night
It's never too early to sign up to be a Sponsor for the GDCA 2020 National Specialty
hosted by the Central Division! Please go to gdca.org to sign up or contact us!
2020 GDCA Central Division Sponsorship Program Debi Romerosa, GDCA National Specialty Sponsor Chairperson
Diamond (Donations of $10,000 and above) In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:
• Booth space during National Specialty up to 25’ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• Two ad pages in the National Specialty Catalog
• Two Futurity catalogs, two National Specialty catalogs and two Top 20 catalogs
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 4 Tickets to the Top 20 Dinner with reserved seating *
• Four reserved seats at the Top 20 Invitational
• 4 Tickets to the Auction Dinner with reserved seating *
• 4 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with reserved seating *
• Reserved ringside seating for four***
• 800 Raffle tickets
Platinum (Donations of $5,000 – $9,999) In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:
• Booth space during National Specialty up to 20′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• Two ad pages in the National Specialty Catalog
• Two Futurity catalogs, two National Specialty catalogs and two Top 20 catalogs
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 4 Tickets to the Top 20 Dinner with reserved seating *
• Four reserved seats at the Top 20 Invitational*
• 4 Tickets to the Auction Dinner with reserved seating*
• 4 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with reserved seating*
• Reserved ringside seating for four***
• 800 Raffle tickets
Gold (Donations of $2,500.00 – $4,999.99) In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:
• Booth space during National Specialty up to 15′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• One ad page in the National Specialty Catalog
• One Futurity catalog, one National Specialty catalog and one Top 20 catalog
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 2 Tickets to the Top 20 Dinner with reserved seating *
• Two reserved seats at the Top 20 Invitational
• 2 Tickets to the Auction Dinner with reserved seating *
• 2 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with reserved seating *
• Reserved ringside seating for two***
• 400 Raffle tickets
Silver (Donations of $1,500.00 – $2,499.99) In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:
• Booth space during National Specialty up to 10′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• One ad page in the National Specialty Catalog
• National Specialty catalog
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 2 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with Reserved Seating*
• Reserved ringside seating for two***
• 300 Raffle tickets
Bronze (Donations of $1,000.00 – $1,499.99) In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• National Specialty catalog
• 2 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with Reserved Seating*
• Reserved ringside seating for two***
• 200 Raffle tickets
* Seating will be reserved for sponsors ** In the event that an individual qualifies for a Silver or higher level by virtue of his donation, the booth space will not be included.
Make your Sponsor Donation online via the GDCA National Store OR Make Cashiers Check or Postal Money Order payable to: “GDCA Central Division”
Mail completed Sponsor Donation Form and check to:
Mark Davenport Division Treasurer 9052 Millersport Road NE, Baltimore OH 43105 (614) 477-5173 OR [email protected]
Final deadline for donor’s name to appear in the catalog: September 20, 2020
HELPING OUR OWN Bill Stebbins
The Helping Our Own Program was developed about 10 years ago to assist members of the GDCA who are aspiring breeder-judges to obtain Sweepstakes assignments. An important part of an original judging application is in-ring experience. This would include stewarding as well as judging sanctioned matches and Sweeps. The GDCA affiliates have been supportive of this program and usually use the Helping Our Own list (on the GDCA website) to select their Sweeps judges. If you have aspirations to become a breeder-judge and would like to have your name added to this list, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
BREED MENTORS
Bill Stebbins
I have always had a profound belief that breed mentors are an invaluable tool in guaranteeing a healthy future for any breed. The GDCA has some 5 dozen individuals who are approved breed mentors. The knowledge and potential assistance possessed by these individuals is what any breed should desire.
For anyone wishing to become an approved judge of Danes they must have one of these mentors listed on their application form. Some aspiring judges will obtain the required ringside mentoring at an all-breed show, Specialty or even the National. Breed mentors are usually only aware of the people that desire mentoring if they are contacted to do so. To that end I recently proposed a more proactive approach by our breed mentors through the assistance of our affiliate clubs in providing this assistance. I have attended affiliate club Specialties where the club has provided a formal ringside mentoring section at ringside and has advertised this opportunity in their premium lists. The club has arranged for GDCA breed mentors (often times members of that particular Specialty club) to volunteer to help any attendees and it seems to have worked out quite well. Those of you that are mentors are already aware of this proposed program while others might consider this a positive adjunct to their club’s Specialty shows. For future judges to learn the breed in a manner that coincides with the beliefs of the GDCA would go a long way to maintain an appropriate knowledge level within the ranks of Dane judges. To wit… our recent Breed Standard revision had some notable changes other than the approval of the Merle. You tell me how many people coming into our
breed are aware of the following revised statement… “Lack of true Dane breed type, as defined in this Standard, is the most serious fault.” I hope that we can get more affiliate clubs to become involved in this most important educational tool.
HEALTH & RESEARCH
Darryl Pitts ‘Color Code’ Revision The committee would like to thank all of those that took the time to review the draft and share your comments and suggestions for the revised ‘Color Code’; all suggestions and comments are being taken into consideration. The document will now be referred to as the ‘Breeders Color Inheritance Guide’. The Health & Research Committee will continue to work on the document revision which shall include peer review and independent consultation. Pending these findings, future edits will be made and submitted to the board for further review and/or approval. If approved by the Board, final document will be submitted to the membership for a vote. OFA - CHIC Requirements Advanced cardiac exam with echocardiogram will now be required by the OFA for Great Danes to obtain a CHIC number. A grace period will be in effect until March 15, 2020 after which time auscultation will be no longer be accepted to complete the CHIC requirements. Post-Operative Bleeding Complications The Health and Research Committee, along with the Charitable Trust, is actively reviewing studies and information available to implement a recommended post-operative protocol in an effort to reduce the number of post-operative bleeding complications within our breed. We hope to have this available in the very near future.
PERFORMANCE/COMPANION EVENTS
COMMITTEE
Tracy Powell
We are very excited to announce a first for our breed! The first RACH titled Great Dane. RACH Whitwind's Something Wicked This Way Comes CD PCD BN RM3 RAE3 BCAT CGC CGCA TKN. Salem is owned by Heather Whitaker. We are very proud of them! A RACH title is an AKC Rally® Champion. The letters RACH may be added preceding a dog’s name when it has achieved a minimum of 300 championship points from the Advanced B, Excellent B and Master classes, with a minimum of 150 points from the Master class; and 20 triple qualifying scores obtained from the Advanced B, Excellent B and Master classes. In other words, it's very competitive and takes a lot of dedication, hard work, teamwork, and many entries to earn!! Shirley Spall, the Central Division, Lynda Moriarty, and myself are hard at work getting companion events organized at our new 2020 national location in Decatur, IL. Thank you for your patience as we get the details ironed out. Don't forget that rankings for companion and performance events are listed on the GDCA website. I want to thank those that keep those rankings up to date for all of their hard work. Special thanks to Traci Rinoldo and Gayle Smith.
MEMBERSHIP
Lynda Moriarty
Applications are gathered on a quarterly basis. Deadlines are as follows: April 1, 2020, July 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021. Completed applications received prior to these dates will move forward at that quarters’ Board Meeting. Those received after the deadline will be held for the next quarters’ Board Meeting.
Letters concerning the approval or disapproval of applicants should be directed in writing to: Lynda Moriarty 4496 Gosey Hill Road Franklin TN 37064
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The following applicants have been approved by the Membership Committee for publication in the GDCA Bulletin. The Membership Chairman must receive comments concerning these applicants during the forty-five (45) day period following publication. Any comments received after April 21, 2020 will not be accepted. APPLICANTS Kaitlyn Mullen 4719 S. Main Street Buck Creek IN 47924 401.490.1427 [email protected] Sponsors: Nancy Ridgway & Teresia Jacobs Interests: Health & Research Roberta Gaiofatto Balthazar Chemin Des Planches, 06 Les Cullayes Vaud SWITZERLAND [email protected] Sponsors: Rachel Wilson & Sandy Tombari Interests: Breeder’ Ed, Health & Research, Public Ed Blaser Petra Maria Laenggasse, 9 Flumenthal So SWITZERLAND 4534 [email protected] Sponsors: Rachel Wilson & Sandy Tombari Interests: Breeders’ Ed, Health & Research, Public Ed Adam Chappell Stankirk Church Lane Churchtown Matlock Derbyshire UK DE4 2GL 07970234860 [email protected] Sponsors: Dr. Neil O’Sullivan & Jason Hoke Interests: Breeders’ Ed, Health & Research, Judges’ Ed, Membership Lesley Chappell Stankirk Church Lane Churchtown Matlock Derbyshire UK DE4 2GL 07970234860 [email protected] Sponsors: Dr. Neil O’Sullivan & Sally Lynn Interests: Breeders’ Ed, Health & Research, Judges’ Ed, Membership
Lynn McLane PO Box 47 12975 Old Hill City Road Keystone SD 57751 605.484.2728 [email protected] Sponsors: Janene Borini & Tammy Suddeth Interests: Futurity, Public Ed Jason & Frankie Dubman 238 Howard Drive Ballwin MO 63021 [email protected] Sponsors: Darryl Pitts & Linda Cain Interests: Awards, Breeders’ Ed, Futurity, Judges’ Ed, Membership Alex Ampleman 35 Sheehan Ave Cincinnati OH 45216 513.544.6667 [email protected] Sponsors: Wendy Cox & Mimi Kim Interests: Membership & Rescue Lindy Geisler 2302 Montclair Drive Carrollton TX 75007 [email protected] Sponsors: Sally Lynn & Linda Cain Interests: Historic, Rescue, Standard Lisa Hernandez 12621 W Redondo Drive Litchfield Park AZ 85340 480.229.6924 [email protected] Sponsors: Vicki Tidball & Misty Winker Interests: Breeders’ Ed, Futurity, Health & Research, Judges’ Ed, Standard Timmy & Laura Ganske 2318 Sykesville Road Westminster MD 21157 443.277.0337 [email protected] Sponsors: Brittany Cipriotti & Barbara Waldkirch Interests: Fundraising, Junior Showmanship, Public Education, Performance
Dana Sikes 223 Branch Drive Pendergrass GA 30567 678.464.6838 [email protected] Sponsors: Genia Thayer & Willie Crawford Interest: Health & Research, Performance Christopher & Karen Kiellach 210 Melody Ridge Road Russellville KY 42276 585.233.8156 [email protected] Sponsors: Kenny Cregg & Patrice Lawrence Interests: Futurity, GDCA Website NOTE: THERE WILL BE AN UPDATED APPLICATION ON THE GDCA WEBSITE AND SENT VIA CONSTANT CONTACT. SPONSORS –BE CERTAIN THE APPLICANT YOU ARE SPONSORING IS USING THE CORRECT FORM. NEW MEMBERS The Board of Directors approved the following for membership. We welcome them to the GDCA! Suzanne Widner 2557 Orders Road Court Grove City OH 43123 614.208.9494 [email protected] Sponsors: Patrice Lawrence & Susan Yotive Interests: Fundraising, Health & Research Ann Vonkersburg 7300 E Hampton Place Tucson AZ 85717 520.360.7246 [email protected] Sponsors: Mike Boa and Paula Johnson Interests: Health and Research, Public Education Sawyer Hunnewell (Junior Member) 401 Fox Trail Road Rising Fawn GA 30738 423.838.0275 [email protected] Sponsors: Melissa Craft & Jean Dinkins Interests: Junior Showmanship AFFILIATE CLUB APPLICATION Great Dane Club of Southeast Florida
MEMBERSHIP HEALTH & WELFARE
Melanie Wisdom
Tia Marie (Uchello) Britts 1967 - 2019 Wife of JB Britts Past President of the Great Dane Club of Western Washington Member: GDCA Kennel Name: "Lazy U Ranch" (Harlequin, Mantle and Merle) Tia passed away peacefully this afternoon at 1:21 pm due to complications after a long illness. After a prolonged hospital stay, she had been able to return home for several days to be surrounded by family and her beloved Danes. Tia’s husband, JB Britts, requests that donations be made to the GDCA Charitable Trust in lieu of cards or flowers and would like to thank all that have reached out with their care and concern. In loving memory of Tia Marie Britts. May 2, 1967 – December 9, 2019. Thomas F. Cullinane, Jr. 1933 – 2019 Husband of Linda Cullinane Member: GDCA Thomas F. Cullinane Jr., 86, of Richland NJ, passed away very peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Tom was the beloved husband of Linda Cullinane; loving father of son, Craig Cullinane; daughter, Shauna and her husband, Louis Cencetti; and grandchildren, Andrew, Julia, Carly, and Dominic. He was a dear brother to his sister, Ellen MacDonald of Walpole, Massachusetts and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his sister, Lillis Conway of Walpole, Massachusetts and his parents, Thomas Sr. and Elsie Cullinane. Tom was born on November 28, 1933, in Norwood, Massachusetts where he lived until 14 when he left to attend an agricultural high school. Tom later went on to attend college at the University of Massachusetts, receiving a degree in Agriculture. Starting his career in agriculture, he moved to New Jersey. In 1956 at the age of 22, Tom met the love of his life, Linda Gunzelmann from Kingston, New York, and in 1960, the two got married and started a life together, raising a loving family with a love that still continues after 59 years of marriage. In 1963, Tom bought an old chicken farm in Richland, New Jersey and
developed Tuckahoe Enterprises Inc. which he built it into a very successful egg processing company that continued through 2007. Not only was Tom a successful entrepreneur, but he also served as Vice President on the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture. Tom was a member of the Atlantic County Board of Agriculture as well as a member of the Buena Vista Township school board, where he was involved in the process of planning and building the new Buena Regional High School. Tom was a devoted father, loving husband and an honorable man. One of his greatest gifts was his ability to find the good in people. He would go out of his way to help others who needed a helping hand. Tom never questioned people's intentions and always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. He instilled in his children a strong work ethic and that they are capable of accomplishing anything they set their minds to in life. Tom loved traveling the world with his wife Linda, experiencing Ireland, Russia, Germany, Venezuela as well as numerous places in the United States. Among his other interests, Tom was also very involved with the breeding and showing of Linda's and his Great Danes for 35 years. y by visiting dlfuneral.com.
Published in The Daily Journal from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2019.
Robert J. (Bob) Haltmeier Husband of Pat Haltmeier Past Member: GDCA Founding Member of the Great Dane Club of Raritan Valley Haltmeier Great Danes:Blacks, Harles, Mantles and early on, a few Blues. Robert "Bob" John Haltmeier, age 80 passed away on November 13, 2019 at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton, Virginia. Beloved husband and best friend to his wife Patricia, he resided in New Jersey for 76 of his 80 years. He was in the trucking industry for many years and owned a number of companies, including Robin Distributors, Renee’s Pastry Shop and Robby’s Trucks. Bob was an animal lover, and along with his wife Pat, well known in the worldwide Great Dane community as a breeder, exhibitor and therapy dog trainer, bettering the breed for over fifty years. (Haltmeier Great Danes) He was predeceased by his son-in-law, John
Comly in 2014; a sister, Anita Marcus and a grandson, Shane Haltmeier. Survived by three children, Robin Frauenpreis (Scott) of Newton, NJ, Renee Comly of Marshall, VA and Robert J. Haltmeier, II (Jennifer) of Towaco, NJ; a brother, John George Haltmeier (Johanna) of Bushkill, PA; six grandchildren, Allison Frauenpreis , Peter and Angus Comly , Paige, Brooke and Quinn Haltmeier. A Memorial Service is planned for Bob by his loving family, to take place in the spring. (Courtesy of Moser Funeral Home) Lt Col William C. (Bill) Lewis (USAF, ret.) 1944 - 2019: Husband of Betty Lewis Member: GDCA Member: GDC of New England Member: GDC of Central North Carolina Charter Member: Souhegan Kennel Club Kennel name "Waccabuc(Fawns and Brindles) Lt Col William C. Lewis (USAF, ret.) 1944-2019 After battling the complications of Lyme disease for nearly 30 years, Bill gave up the fight on 4 November 2019. His wish was to help others avoid suffering the same way he did. Toward that end, he has asked me to let people know about some available information you can pass to someone you may know who has been affected by this awful disease. Here are two books which may be able to help them: Rising Above Lyme Disease by Julia Greenspan, ND, and Unlocking Lyme by William Rawls, MD. Please honor Bill’s memory by getting help or helping someone else to get help. Bill was born & raised in several places in New York State, and it was in South Salem, NY that he met me, his future wife. We started dating in high school, and designated a date in December 1960 as our first anniversary. We didn’t marry until August of 1967, after graduating from The College of Wooster. So, we did, and I will continue to celebrate, both of those dates. Also, in 1967, Bill joined the United States Air Force. Here is what our son, Brian, wrote about his career: Lt Col Lewis joined the Air Force in 1967, and was commissioned at Officer Training
School, Lackland AFB, TX. Performing duties as an administration and personnel officer, he served in the secretive Foreign Technology Division at today's National Air and Space Intelligence Center; in the famed 89th Airlift Wing, home to Air Force One; as an aide to an Air Force major general in Korea; and commanded a Military Entrance and Processing Station in Fresno, CA. His career culminated at Hanscom AFB, MA, where he retired after 20 years of faithful and honorable service. He continued his work at Hanscom for nearly 30 years more, providing personnel and training support to various Special Program Offices of the Air Force Materiel Command. His decorations include the meritorious service medal, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. As noted above, our first assignment was at Wright-Patterson AFB, in Dayton, OH. Our first pet was a parakeet. He was a fun family member, but we really wanted a dog. Dayton is where we met Bob & Joyce Ecker of Devrok Great Danes, and fell in love with the breed. Over the next 40 years, we raised, exhibited, and loved this breed. Bill and I have been, and I continue to be, active members of several Great Dane Clubs, specifically: GCDA, GDCNE, & GDCCNC. Even though we opted for smaller breeds as we got older, the Great Dane continues to be our first love. His GT DANE license plate is now retired. Souhegan Kennel Club also occupied a special place in Bill’s heart. At his passing, he was one of only two of the original Charter members to still maintain a membership. Bill is survived by me, Betty Lewis, our son & daughter-in-law, Brian & Joy, and their children, Josh & his wife Bobbie, Ian, Ellie, & Khylee Lewis. Bill’s brother Steve, and his wife, Judy also survive him. If you wish to donate anyplace in his name, I think he would like it to be The Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust. Here is a direct link. https://gdca.org/shops/charitable-trust/Betty (Courtesy of Betty Lewis)
Evelyn Louise Niedenthal 1922 - 2020 Founding Member : Hoosier Great Dane Club (founded in 1963) Owned and bred Brindle and Fawn Great Danes under the Four Leaf Rest In Peace Evelyn Louise Niedenthal, February 20, 1922 – January 7, 2020. Evelyn was the last of the founding members of the Hoosier Great Dane Club (1963). Her kennel name was Four Leaf Great Danes. She always handled her own dogs (Brindle and Fawn), and liked to travel to the shows with her best friend, Ruth Holzer. She taught handling and conformation classes at IOTC for many years. In the 1970’s Evelyn taught me to handle my own dogs and invited me to join the HGDC. She remained active. (Courtesy of Kathy Frederick) Mrs. Robert C. (Carolyn) Thomas January 4th, 2020 Wife of Robert C. Thomas (1925 – 2011) AKC Licensed Judge Breeder, Owner, Handler of Harmony Hill Great Danes, Marlboro, MA (Fawns and Brindles)
Beginning in 1956 Carolyn and her husband Bob (Robert C. Thomas 1925 - 2011) bred Great Danes under the Harmony Hill prefix, producing twenty seven litters in twenty five years. "Harmony Hill” was originally an apple farm and our old colonial type house was built in 1840. The kennel was remodeled from the back section of a 100 foot barn ... “Our whelping and puppy room is in the house, right off the kitchen ..." Despite retaining only nine bitches and five studs for their limited breeding program, there were 143 Champions directly bred from Harmony Hill dams and sires. Carolyn owner-handled their Danes to their championships, but the whelping box was her first love. Carolyn said their favorite days were Joker's Specialty Breeds from the Veteran Class, all Stud Dog and Brood Bitch wins, and any award at the GDCA Futurity. They felt fortunate to have bred two Best in Futurity and two BOS in Futurity winners. Of special note were two Dane bitches who became Top Dog All Breeds in Sweden (1969 - bred by us, and owned by the Magnussons), and in Canada (1972 - a Joker daughter bred by the Fletchers). Ch. Harmony Hill Sherwood Joker produced 46 champions. Carolyn and Bob's two children,
Linda and Robert, were involved in the kennel and learned a love of animals, the value of good sportsmanship, and a sense of responsibility. For several years the children competed in Junior Showmanship -- hence Carolyn's interest in judging these classes. Carolyn's strong belief in education is noted: "Since a majority of judging of Great Danes is done by judges outside the breed, it was necessary to do symposiums at the National GDCA." She chaired a committee for the first AKC Dane slideshow for prospective judges. As a member of Dog Show Judges Association of America and the American Dog Show Judges she presented programs on the Great Dane for both worthwhile organizations. The AKC approved Carolyn for the Sporting, Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups -- and she enjoyed assignments in 14 foreign countries. The breeders and owners of the Top Twenty contenders are justifiably proud of their Great Danes. “I deeply appreciate the honor they have bestowed by inviting me to judge the 'cream of the crop'." Carolyn leaves a son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, and two great grandchildren. Harmony Hill, a small breeding kennel, kept the breeding and exhibiting of Danes as a challenging hobby. "We hope we have been an asset to the breed."
(Courtesy of Robert Thomas ) Information regarding the Charitable Trust of the GDCA may be found in the website, www.gdca.org , along with links and contacts for making Memorial Donations. The GDCA Member Health and Welfare Column is edited and chaired by Melanie Wisdom. Please contact Melanie Wisdom at [email protected] if you have any information about the passing or serious health issues of any GDCA Member. Information regarding Breeders and Exhibitors who have made significant contributions to our breed is also welcome.
GDCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Denise Matulich / Kathleen Fennell The Great Dane Club of America, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting January18, 2020 All motions are considered unanimous unless otherwise noted
Motion: To accept absence of Denise Matulich, Linda Cain, Joy Lobato Moved: Jessie Gerszewski Second: Kathy Munyan Motion: To approve minutes from 12.21.2019 GDCA Board Teleconference meeting Moved: Lynda Moriarity Second: Jane Treiber Motion: To approve the appointments for committees as presented Moved: Lucinda Harwin Second: Jessie Gerszewski Motion: To accept the Treasurer’s report
Moved: Robert Edison Second: Jessie Gerszewski
Motion: Upon review of the document formerly known as the Color Code, document will now be referred to as Breeders Color Inheritance Guide. The Board refers the entire document back to the Health & Research Committee with the recommendation for further peer review and independent consultation. Pending these findings, future edits will be made and submitted to the board for further review and/or approval. If approved by Board, final document will be submitted to the membership for vote. Moved: Robert Edison Second: Karen Desjardins Motion: Upon review of financial records from the 2019 National, the GDCA Board is requesting clarification on comped room charges on the Master Bill received from the hotel. Moved: Karen Desjardins Second: Jessie Gerszewski
Motion: That all comped rooms for National Specialties must be reviewed and approved by both the GDCA National Specialty Coordinator and GDCA President Moved: Nancy Ridgway Second: Joyce Rowe
Motion: Any obedience or rally judge placed on the performance judges’ ballot must be approved to judge both rally and obedience trials.
Moved: Jessie Gerszewski Second: Joyce Rowe
Motion: To accept the new Membership
Application
Moved: Cindy Harwin
Second: Darryl Pitts
Motion: To approve Lynda to get old membership
applications converted to digital files
Moved: Robert Edison
Second: Darryl Pitts
Motion: To accept the following applicants to
membership: Suzanne Widner, Ann
Vonkersburg, Sawyer Hunnewell (Jr Member)
Moved: Nancy Ridgway
Second: Karen DeJardins
Motion: To change Top 20 Rule 4. Show Ring to:
• Depending on the venue, National Top 20 Coordinator and National Specialty Top 20 Coordinator will determine if the Top 20 Event is able to be held in the same ring as regular judging. If the venue is deemed not conducive to the Top 20, they will ask the Board to change the venue to an alternate location at the hotel, per board approval.
Moved: Jessie Gerszewski Second: Jean Highlands Motion: To contract with Cyndi Steiner to make all rosettes/ribbons for the 2020 Central Division National Specialty, including regular and non-regular classes, Futurity, Top 20, Parades, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Invitational. Moved: Karen Desjardins Second: Jessie Gerszewski
Motion: To move into Executive Session at 3:21 PM Moved: Robert Edison Motion: To move out of Executive Session at 4:11 PM Moved: Robert Edison Motion: To Adjourn Moved: Darryl Pitts
QUARTERLY CHIC REPORT
Denise Matulich
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) - Parent Club reporting: Great Dane Club of America. CHIC Numbers Issued or Updated: Q4 2019. Find out more about OFA’s CHIC program here: www.caninehealthinfo.org/brdreqs Dog: TDT BRIGGS AN INTERVIEW WITH FATE Owner: TABITHA PLAMBECK AKC #: WS37599901 CHIC#: 88043 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/17/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: WINDYCITY-ORION'S GUITAR HERO Owner: KIM WOOD AKC #: WS38022206 CHIC#: 88920 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/11/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: NEET'S PRINCE CHARMING Owner: CYNTHIA & JOHN NEET AKC #: WS43877402 CHIC#: 103912 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/11/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: CHROMA LET'S GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD Owner: OLGA MADERYCH AKC #: WS42251701 CHIC#: 105052 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/21/2019 GDCA: Yes
Dog: HARLEY D HARDTS FLASH-FORWARD VHONEY ELLENNI Owner: STEPHANIE GALLUPS AKC #: WS43635402 CHIC#: 105874 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: MAYDANES N VON BRUNO'S PARDON MOI MADEMOISELLE Owner: CAROL ANN WILBER AKC #: WS41458702 CHIC#: 108766 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/24/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: WYSIWYG'S EBONY SON OF A WITCH Owner: HEATHER SEAGER AKC #: WS44310408 CHIC#: 109959 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: WYSIWYG'S EVERYONE'S DRIVEN BY SOMETHING! Owner: TRICIA MARSHALL AKC #: WS47322608 CHIC#: 113875 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 12/30/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: SPEAKEASY'S TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL V WYSIWYG Owner: TERESA LABRIE AKC #: WS45093606 CHIC#: 115271 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/10/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: LA STONEHENGE MUZIC OF THE KNIGHT AT AZULENE Owner: MCHELLE & SAM GILLETTE AKC #: WS48447506 CHIC#: 116355 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes
Dog: WYSIWYG HARMON'S SSJ LAGRANDE PHAETON Owner: TERESA LABRIE AKC #: WS47379801 CHIC#: 119929 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/10/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: PAXTON'S OYE VEY Owner: ALLISON PAXTON AKC #: WS49668301 CHIC#: 121421 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/17/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: KAYDEAN WHISPERING PINES HELLUVA LEGACY 4 WILL Owner: SHARON STURM AKC #: WS47523610 CHIC#: 126684 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: HAUER N ROCKINGDANE'S KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR Owner: SONIA GENS AKC #: WS52819701 CHIC#: 127778 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/24/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: SARAVILLA COLOR ME BADD AT TRISTAR Owner: SANDRA M BRANDT AKC #: WS52788801 CHIC#: 131739 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: WINDYCITY'S LIFE IN THE FAST LANE WITH LYN-BAR Owner: ANDY & LYNDA MORIARTY AKC #: WS53501205 CHIC#: 132935 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes
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Dog: ENZO'S THERE'S ONLY ONE HUGO BOSS Owner: NICHOLE BARTLETT AKC #: WS55030001 CHIC#: 133558 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/14/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: BRF'S N CHINAR'S MAN WITH A PLAN Owner: ELIZABETH & RAYMOND STREETER AKC #: WS57202802 CHIC#: 137495 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/11/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: MOONRIVER'S CONFEDERATE REBEL V EASTERLY Owner: SONDRA & EDDIE EASTERLY AKC #: WS53723205 CHIC#: 139627 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 12/18/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: STERLING'S OBSIDIAN ROSETTE DELIZY Owner: STERLING MOFFAT AKC #: WS54726103 CHIC#: 141846 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: WYSIWYG'S THE PRINCESS BRIDE Owner: TERESA LABRIE AKC #: WS41098502 CHIC#: 143598 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/10/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: CHROMA LIBERTY PAINT THE NIGHT Owner: DNA WHITEHOUSE AKC #: S58128505 CHIC#: 143951 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/3/2019 GDCA: Yes
Dog: WYSIWYG'S NAULAKHA Owner: TERESA LABRIE AKC #: WS50312101 CHIC#: 144106 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/10/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: WYSIWYG'S BLAZE'N FIREBALL Owner: TERESA LABRIE AKC #: WS58897501 CHIC#: 144107 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/10/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: PAXTON'S IT'S ONLY MONEY Owner: ALLISON PAXTON AKC #: WS58660801 CHIC#: 144311 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/17/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: DANU'S SINFUL TEMPTATION FOR TDT Owner: TABITHA PLAMBECK AKC #: WS52457902 CHIC#: 144479 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/24/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: DANEKRAAFTS ULTRA CHIC Owner: PRIYANKA DESHMUKH AKC #: WS52983202 CHIC#: 144617 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: NORTHERNAIRE'S WINTER IS COMING Owner: CATHY BRACHT AKC #: WS56783401 CHIC#: 144618 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: HIGH STAKES IT'S TIME TO SHINE Owner: SANDY & BILL FRANCIS AKC #: WS58060505 CHIC#: 144619 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes
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Dog: SARAVILLA CRAZYSEXYCOOL AT TRISTAR Owner: SANDRA M BRANDT AKC #: WS56113507 CHIC#: 144620 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: TDT'S LIMITED EDITION Owner: TABITHA & DANIEL PLAMBECK AKC #: WS47635401 CHIC#: 145155 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 11/21/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: ASAYACRES UNFORGETTABLE Owner: CHRISTINE & FRANK ASAY AKC #: WS59491301 CHIC#: 145632 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: TREUE'S UPON THIS ROCK Owner: JENNIFER WILSON AKC #: WS56912204 CHIC#: 145635 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: WILDSIDE'S DESTINED TO BE GREAT @ KINDLEFIRE Owner: KELLY FAILS AKC #: WS58609203 CHIC#: 145641 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: Yes Dog: DANENDVOR EXPECTING TO FLY V. VALKKA Owner: MONTANA LONGMAN AKC #: WS50790605 CHIC#: 145932 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/19/2019 GDCA: Yes
Dog: ANDANEY'S GIUSEPPE VAN ALSTYNE Owner: CHRISTINE SPERO AKC #: WS51334302 CHIC#: 114975 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 12/18/2019 GDCA: No Dog: SHORELINE'S WORKING ON A DREAM Owner: DENNIS & ROXANN HAEBER AKC #: WS47543903 CHIC#: 119084 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/21/2019 GDCA: No Dog: SHADY CRK N GUSTO'S BIG BANG Owner: MICK GALVIN AKC #: WS48454509 CHIC#: 119206 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/11/2019 GDCA: No Dog: LAURADO'S CARIBBEAN DRUMS Owner: HILARY JOHNSON AKC #: WS49705703 CHIC#: 120521 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No Dog: SHORELINE'S EAST WEST UNDER THE INFLUENCE Owner: BARBARA & PETER SCULL AKC #: WS50493004 CHIC#: 125219 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/21/2019 GDCA: No Dog: TRILA'S LITTLE DEUCE COUPE Owner: LAUREN & CHRIS SEITHER AKC #: WS54792506 CHIC#: 132059 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No Dog: KC-MRH CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Owner: MICHELLE HIBBS AKC #: WS55912512 CHIC#: 138593 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 11/11/2019 GDCA: No
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Dog: LEGGO'S COSMIC EXPLOSION AT ENCHANTED MOUNTAINS Owner: SHELBY LEITEN AKC #: WS58588202 CHIC#: 141632 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: No Dog: CUPAR'S YOU CROSSED THE LINE Owner: ASHLEY COOMES AKC #: WS59735501 CHIC#: 143754 New or Update: UPDATE CHIC Date: 10/10/2019 GDCA: No Dog: TAMORA WITH RED RIBBON Owner: PATRICIA CALVA AKC #: WS59214701 CHIC#: 143950 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/3/2019 GDCA: No Dog: SGD'S REIGN OF FIRE KHALEESI Owner: ERICA ALSTON AKC #: WS63121402 CHIC#: 143952 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/3/2019 GDCA: No Dog: RHG DIRTY LAUNDRY Owner: ERICA ALSTON AKC #: WS56070201 CHIC#: 143953 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/3/2019 GDCA: No Dog: LIL RAVNOVESIYE PENELOPE Owner: JERI MIKKELSEN AKC #: WS56611506 CHIC#: 144108 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/10/2019 GDCA: No Dog: MO' DANES GOLDA BEEMER V DANEMAR Owner: MARION PHIPPS AKC #: WS52840204 CHIC#: 144309 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/17/2019 GDCA: No
Dog: SKYLARK'S CHERRY COLA Owner: SHANNON PRESSLEY AKC #: WS50863111 CHIC#: 144310 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/17/2019 GDCA: No Dog: NOTORIETY'S BMW ARCHANGEL Owner: LISA BEMIS AKC #: WS49915503 CHIC#: 144480 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/24/2019 GDCA: No Dog: LAMONA'S ALL EYEZ ON ME Owner: MONICA ALVES AKC #: WS57375602 CHIC#: 144481 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/24/2019 GDCA: No Dog: DANEACRES N PAXTON'S TSUN OF A TSUN OF A SAILOR Owner: CARRIE GARIBOTTI AKC #: WS56022202 CHIC#: 144482 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/24/2019 GDCA: No Dog: NORTHWOODS WRIGLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT OF TDR Owner: HEATHER TEED AKC #: WS61952003 CHIC#: 144483 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/24/2019 GDCA: No Dog: UBER ALLES SKY'S THE LIMIT CASINO Owner: ALICIA JANICKI AKC #: WS58381304 CHIC#: 144621 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 10/31/2019 GDCA: No
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Dog: FOXRUNS PENNI'S FROM HEAVEN Owner: DAWN LONG AKC #: WS57287101 CHIC#: 144837 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 11/11/2019 GDCA: No Dog: STARR CREEK BLUE PHOENIX OF KARFARM Owner: KRISTEEN HAUK AKC #: WS56488604 CHIC#: 144838 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 11/11/2019 GDCA: No Dog: FIRESIDE WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR AT GAL-LEXI Owner: KAREN CHRISTOPHERSON AKC #: WS56104701 CHIC#: 145156 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 11/21/2019 GDCA: No Dog: MAJESTIC DANE THE COLOSSAL GUARDIAN LORD GARNET Owner: ANN MICHELLE WEBER AKC #: WS57720603 CHIC#: 145307 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 11/27/2019 GDCA: No Dog: TREY Owner: CESTER MCKENNA AKC #: R73398 CHIC#: 145427 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/4/2019 GDCA: No Dog: AJANI'S GRIFFIN DREAM FINDER Owner: SARKA VELKA AKC #: WS57158004 CHIC#: 145428 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/4/2019 GDCA: No
Dog: MCOWEN'S RAY OF HOPE Owner: LYNN BUROW AKC #: W57550105 CHIC#: 145429 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/4/2019 GDCA: No Dog: SOUTHERN STAR NOLA'S MARDI GRAS PARADE Owner: CARRIE MARESH AKC #: WS53734603 CHIC#: 145631 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No Dog: DANEMARK N MAGAZU SERVE ME LEONARDO Owner: BRANDI PATTERSON AKC #: WS57614506 CHIC#: 145633 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No Dog: FAIRY TALES PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY TYBERIOUS OF SK Owner: LAURIE HOCH AKC #: WS58226006 CHIC#: 145634 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No Dog: AUTUMN ROYAL LIGHT OF WISDOM AT BFF Owner: JENNIFER BENEDICT AKC #: WS56801403 CHIC#: 145636 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No Dog: MOONRIVER'S HEART OF A PATRIOT Owner: MARC & ALICE ROBERTSON AKC #: WS50827004 CHIC#: 145637 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No
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Dog: VOM CASEY VON EVANS DANERIDGE SHADES OF LIBERTY Owner: TRICIA BAXTER AKC #: WS53442809 CHIC#: 145638 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No Dog: KOOZEE' S BLACK BEAUTY SLOBBER KISS Owner: LAURIE HOCH AKC #: WS55486204 CHIC#: 145639 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No
Dog: REGALBLACK'S SWEET RED KUPID Owner: SHERRY & CURTIS ORICH AKC #: EQ727070 CHIC#: 145640 New or Update: NEW CHIC Date: 12/16/2019 GDCA: No
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GDCA CHARITABLE TRUST
Rita Suddarth
FEBRUARY 2020 NEWS UPDATES
FROM THE
GDCA
CHARITABLE TRUST
~ Annual National GDCA Charitable Trust Raffle ~
Introducing
Our Raffle Item
For The October 2020
National Raffle!
"The Rainbow Bridge" 1-1/2 inches by 1-1/2 inches
with an 18 inch gold rope chain. Donated through the generosity of Ana & Julien Goulet, Virginia Perry Gardiner/Ana Goulet Studios.
Tickets are $5.00 each Available through your Affiliate Club, from the Charitable Trust Store or contact Cathy Schaefer at: [email protected]
The Winning Ticket will be drawn
at the Awards Banquet on Saturday Evening, 31 October 2020!
The GDCA Charitable Trust is pleased to provide scholarships for students in our Great Dane community who are pursuing further education after high school and are involved in our breed. Involvement includes active participation in conformation, rescue, therapy, obedience and performance events. Further education is defined as a college, university, or an accredited vocational school.
Under the age of 18, the applicant or applicant’s family must belong to the GDCA or an affiliate club. An applicant who is over the age of 18 MUST themselves be a member of the GDCA or an affiliate club.
The FIRM DEADLINE for APPLYING is APRIL 1st. No applicant over the age of 26 may apply. (This includes applicants pursuing a graduate degree.)
The Carmody Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of Mrs. Mary Lou Carmody. No additional application is required.
The Bob and Carolyn Thomas Scholarships
Through the generosity of Carolyn Thomas, the Charitable Trust is pleased to offer the following.
A $1,000 scholarship to an applicant in veterinary school with an affiliation to the Great Dane community. This scholarship can be renewed annually upon application.
A $500 grant to a Junior Handler applicant who qualifies and competes at Westminster with a Great Dane.
These scholarships are open to junior handlers or college students whose parents or grandparents are members of the GDCA or an Affiliate Club. Effective 2019, any applicant over the age of 18 must themselves be a member of the GDCA or an Affiliate.
Scholarship applications may be found on the gdca.org website at: https://gdca.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GDCACTScholarship-Application-Effective-
2.2018.pdf
For more information on these scholarships, please contact Sue Davis Shaw at: [email protected].
