Doberman DialogMay 2017

Next meeting is 7:00 pm, May 17, 2017Village Inn 17070 SW 72nd Ave Tigard, OR 97223

Mount Hood Doberman Pinscher Club 

Minutes of General Meeting- April 19, 2017  

Members Present: Donna Kemp, Nancy Thorson, Karen Langlois, Dawn Danner, Linda Zaeske, Deb Hoffner, Stephanie Whitchurch, Joelle Jacobs and Sherrie Albin 

Guests: Jeff Weber 

Meeting was called to order by President Dawn Danner  at 7:10 pm. 

Minutes of the March, 2017 were amended to indicate that Kathy Koran was present at the Board meeting and absent at the General Meeting. Minutes were approved as amended 

President’s Report : Nothing 

Secretary’s Report :  Donna reported that MHDPC non- profit status has been changed to “Public Benefit with Members” as stipulated by the State of Oregon. 

Treasurer’s Report: Nothing 

Committees: 

   Conformation:  Stumptown 2017    -  

● Karen will continue with hospitality but definitely needs more help. Set- up and take down and especially. Stephanie and Deb volunteered to help.  

● Ellen is Ring Steward and Donna is catalog sales ● Qustion: Do we want to have a Supported Entry for the All-Breed days during 

Stumptown 2017? The cost to the club would be five extra ribbons. Members present voted to have a supported entry during the all-breed days. We will re-evaluate before Rose City 2018. 

 Agility: The chairs used as awards at the trial have arrived for the next three trials.   

   Obedience: Paula Ratoza has stepped aside as the chairperson for the Obedience trial chairperson held in conjunction with our Agility trial in Feb. She will continue as the Chairperson for the two Specialty obedience trials held at Rose City and Stumptown. Since there were no other volunteers to chairperson the Feb obedience trial, the trial is cancelled. Nancy will let Paula know to release the judges for that event.  

    Health: The June Health Day  is full.  Dr Atkinson is willing to take some    extra members Dobermans on the Friday Evening before the clinic. Members volunteered to go Friday night to make room for the extra dogs. As always, the holter report is required before the clinic.  See elsewhere in the newsletter. 

 

New Business:  

1. Linda Zaeske suggested that MHDPC ask PSDPC to join us in making a magnificent “Northwest Basket” to be auctioned at the National.  Chapter Clubs have been asked to consider donating baskets as a fundraiser.  Karen Langlois has agreed to construct the basket and make it gorgeous if someone else can bring the components (She is flying) . Donna Kemp volunteered to carry at least part of the contents to the national. We may need someone else who is driving to the National to help transport. 

2. Heart Clinic.  The heart clinic filled our approved 20 dog spots. An additional six member dogs are on the waiting list hoping for a spot. Dawn asked the club to consider subsidizing these extra dogs. It was moved, seconded and passed that the MHDPC will subsidize an additional six dogs at the June Health Clinic at a rate of $100.00 per dog.  That raised the cost of the clinic to the club to $2600.00 instead of $2000.00 for just this June 2017 clinic. 

3. Deb Hoffner received  a letter asking for a member willing to help judge at a 4H dog event on June 3. 2017. Deb is writing up the information and it will go out to members through the club secretary and/or newsletter. 

4. Members discussed having a “Get Together” on May 25, 2017, at the Village Inn Restaurant at Bridgeport to listen to a talk from Dr. Emily Moren on “Emergencies and First Aid for Dogs.”  We are also asking Dr. Moren’s permission to tape her talk and post it in our members only area on our website.  Members will receive an informational email regarding this get together separate from the newsletter. 

5. Some members are having trouble accessing the Website. Dawn will talk to Kathy Koran about it.  Joelle Jacobs offered to help with it if needed. 

6. Deb Hoffner asked for prayers for Doberman owner and former MHDPC  member Laurel Bardelson who is facing a serious health crisis. 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:21. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Donna Kemp 

Secretary, MHDPC 

Minutes of the MHDPC Board Meeting 02.15.17 Board members present : Dawn Danner, Donna Kemp, Nancy Thorson, Deb Hoffner, and                       Linda Zaeske. 

The meeting was called to order by President Dawn Danner at 8:22. 

Minutes if the last Board meeting were approved as published. There was no new or old business .  

The meeting was adjourned at 8:23. 

Respectfully Submitted,  

Donna Kemp 

On the cover Joelle Jacob's

Envy "Mischief n Mayhem Night Fever" in the tulips

Mt Hood Doberman Pinscher Club encouragesour members to actively participate inactivities with their dogs in any and all

organizations available. Yearly, werecognize accomplishments earned in those

endeavors.

GCH Heartwood's Electric Blues Man, CGC, BN, CD, RA, ThD“Jimi”

Owned by Juanita & Jeff FaganBred by Juanita & Jeff Fagan

Earned in 2016AKC Therapy Dog – Therapy Dog Title

GCH Heartwood's DanceWith Me "Elsie"

Owned by Juanita & JeffFagan

Bred by Juanita & JeffFagan

Earned in 2016AKC Conformation -Grand Champion

CH Heartwood's BlueMoon WAC “Elvis”

Owned by Juanita & JeffFagan

Bred by Juanita & JeffFagan

Earned in 2016DPCA – Working Aptitude

Certificate

Heartwood's Hot Li'lGem, CGC, RN, ThD

“Ruby”Owned by Juanita &

Jeff FaganBred by Juanita & Jeff

FaganEarned in 2016

AKC Therapy Dog –Therapy Dog Title

CH Heartwood's PlayWith Fire “Ember”Owned by Juanita &

Jeff FaganBred by Juanita & Jeff

FaganEarned in 2016

AKC Conformation -Champion

AKC CH SunsetColumbia RIVER

CrossingOwned by David Ideand Dawn DannerBred by Dawn

DannerEarned the following

in 2016AKC Conformation –

Champion title

Int & Am Ch BISS Black'sChantilly Lace v Rogue River TT,

RN, CGC"Lacey"

Owned by Susan & Scott LyterBred by Susan & Scott LyterEarned the following in 2016AKC Obedience -1 Beginner

Novice legAKC Conformation- 7 GCh

points,International All Breed CanineAssociation- Bronze Honors

ChampionshipDoberman Pinscher Club ofAmerica- Working Aptitude

Certificate

Int Ch Black's Eye ofthe Hurricane v RogueRiver CD RA CGCA,ASCA RAX "Hurri"Owned by Susan &

Scott LyterBred by Susan Scott

LyterEarned the following in

2016AKC Rally - RallyExcellent title

AKC Obedience – TwoHigh in Trials

Rogue River Mandolin WindOwned by Susan & Scott

LyterBred by Susan Scott LyterEarned the following in

2016AKC Confirmation- Best ofWinners in the NationalOwner Handled Series

MACH Foxfire's LovingIt All "Jersey"

Owned by: Ken Rayand Debi Sternburg

Earned the following in2016

AKC Agility- MasterAgility Champion

Azotar's Incredible Too, CDXBN RAE OA OAJ XF CA CGCCGCA ETD "DashDash"Owned, bred, handled by

Paula RatozaEarned the following titles in

2016AKC Agility-Novice JWW,Open Agility, Open FASTAKC Rally-Rally Advance,

Rally ExcellentTricks-Novice Trick Dog,Intermediate Trick Dog,

Advance Trick Dog, ExpertTrick Dog

Ch Foxfire N Electron'sEasily The One WAC

"Sherman"Owned by Ann T. StraderEarned the following in

2016AKC Conformation-Champion title

Doberman Pinscher Clubof America- WorkingAptitude Certificate

Montwood Arista'sRingmaster v Azotar BN RN

“Barney”Owned and handled by

Paula RatozaEarned the following titles

in 2016AKC Obedience-Beginner

Novice

Tucker CD RAE OA OAJOAP OJP NF OFP CGC

ETDOwned by: Kathy and

Andrew KorenEarned the following

titles in 2016AKC Rally-Rally Excellent

AKC Agility- OpenPreferred, Open FastPreferred, Open JWW

PreferredTricks-Novice Trick Dog,Intermediate Trick Dog,Advance Trick Dog,Expert Trick DogCONGRATULATIONS

EVERYONE !Did you miss the deadline this year to let us know how very splendid your dobermanis?? Yes, I know, they are ALL special and outstanding, its true. The newly minted

MHDPC Achievement Recognition program is off to a fine start as you can see and wereally do want this "shout out" to grow.

So start your list now, its only been 5 months. I know many folks featured in previousedtions had brags and I'm sure there are other members out there that we have notheard from, but are doing great things as well. As you can see there is quite a bit of

diversity in the activities folks pursue with their smart, graceful, athletic ( I could go onand on) dobermans. There are so many more events available to participate in and I

have found folks to be friendly and helpful when starting out at something new, plus itsfun. Can you feel it....encouragement! I'm going to start keeping track of what me andmy kids (Jedi and Viggo) accomplish this year so I can make next years deadline...won't

you join me??

I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the work of Kathy Koren and Paula Ratoza inputting this program together.

Thank you for taking this project on and making it happen.

Emergencies and First Aid for DogsAll members are invited to attend a presentation by Dr. EmilyMoran. The information was very well recieved by our sisterclub PSDPC and we are excited to have her come here. The

proposed date is May 25th at the Village Inn time is still to bedetermined. All members will recieve an email confirming thetime place and event date as soon as we have it nailed down.

Conformationshows

MHDPC Stumptown specialty

July 21, 2017

Stumptown all breed showsJuly 22, 23, 2017

MHDPC Specialty Rose City Classic

January 17th, 2018

Obedience and

Rally

MHDPC Stumptownspecialty

July 21 2017

Stumptownall breed tr

ials

July 22,23, 2017

MHDPC Specialty Rose City Cl

assic

January 17th, 2018

Agility trialsOct 6-8, 2017Judges: Abbie Hanson & Karen WjordarskiNovember 17-19, 2017Judges: Debbie Wheeler & Peter LiuFebruary 2-4, 2018Judges: Lori Sage & Robin KletkeALL TRIALS HELD AT CLARK COUNTYFAIRGROUNDS

MHDPCUp coming events

HOLTER MONITOR

Mt. Hood DPC has a Holter Monitor that is available toMHDPC members only for member’s own dogs.

What is a Holter Monitor? A Holter monitor is a mobile EKGmachine that reports a continual EKG for 24 hours. The Holterrecords its results on a tape which is sent off to a service (AlbaMedical for $30.00) who converts the information to a report.The report can be emailed to you and printed out. Dr. KathrynAtkinson is available to read that report for a fee. It can beemailed or faxed to her or you can bring it to the health day

clinic.The test is easy, painless and inexpensive. MHDPC is very

lucky to have it available to us.Our own Licensed Veterinary Technician is available to hookup and remove the monitor and vest. Owner should plan toholter their dog when they are available to monitor the dog for

a full 24 hours.Holter tape kit: $5

Holter report by Alba: $30Recommendations: It is recommended that all Dobermans

over the age of two have annual holter testing. Early detectionof premature ventricular beats can ADD YEARS to the life ofYOUR DOG. Finding this disease in its earliest forms is thekey here. The dog’s birthday month works well by remndingthe owner to do it each year. A clear holter report one yeardoes not release the owner from future testings. These reportscan and do change. With Doberman heart disease we need to

test annually.Contact Dawn Danner, @ sunsetdobe@aol.com, for holter

availabilityResults are confidential and provided to owner only.

Mt. Hood Doberman Pinscher Club Holter monitor policy

The MHDPC Holter is available for rent to club members for $60.00per 24 hr study.

This includes a holter report emailed back to the owner.

The MHDPC Holter is for use on Dobermans that are owned/co-owned by a MHPDC member and who live with said member during

entire use of the unit.

The MHDPC Holter is available by appointment on a first come firstserve basis.

Members are responsible for any/all damage to unit/vest during rentalperiod. This includes the entire time it is checked out into your care.Replacement cost for digital unit is $1500.00 and the vest is $130.0Holter vests are to be returned washed/de-haired and ready for use by

the next member. Wash vest on delicate/cold water, line dry.Members are responsible for pickup and return of unit to the HolterChairman. The unit can change hands between club members forreturn of unit to Chairman, however, the renter remains responsible

for any damages.

Units can only be checked out from the Chairman and can not changehands for use by multiple members.

The unit is to be used promptly and returned to the Chairman within1 week of pickup/shipment Unit can be shipped to a member andback to Chairman as needed. Renter pays all shipping charges and

must insure unit for total replacement cost.

Hook-ups are done at Aloha Animal Medical Center by appointmentwith the Chairman during non-scheduled work hours. Please contactthe Chairman via email for hook-up. Availability may be limited,

scheduling in advance is recommended.The busiest time for Holter usage is two months prior to MHDPC's

health days in JUNE and DECEMBER.Normal turn around time for Holter reports, from hook-up to report,

is 2-4 days.

Any views or opinionsconveyed in thisnewsletter are not

necessarily those of theBoard or Officers of

MHDPC nor its membersor Editor. MHDPC andits members are notresponsible for claimsmade, and make no

endorsements, warrantiesor guarantees regardinganimals or productsadvertised in thisNewsletter.

Editor:

Stephanie Whitchurch jedidoberman@gmail.com

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2017 MHDPC OFFICERS AND BOARD

President - Dawn Danner * Vice-President - Gail VetorinoSecretary - Donna Kemp * Treasurer - Ellen Hanley

Deb Hoffner* Deneen Hayward * Kathy KorenNancy Thorson * Linda Zaeske

Our resident expert puppywrangler hard at work.