The Official Publication of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota, Inc.

New Membership Applications for

October 2013

Josh Holden, Alexandria, MN

Grant Yearling, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Chuck & Eileen Olson, Barrett, MN 56311

From the Editor

Fall is finally here!! There is a chill in the air, and the Seasons Open for all kinds of hunting here in MN. What a great time of year to own a Shorthair!! I hope you all have loads of fun with you dogs, and the company of good friends. This issue has lots of member photos to check out! We had a Walking Field Trial, and loads of Brags on New Titles and Placements in sev-eral different Venues. I hope you can take a moment to sit and take a look at some of our Member’s Accomplishments, and Club Events. Have a warm drink, and enjoy the Season! Kitty Keiner Newsletter Editor

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2013 Officers:

President: Russ Killian

(763)427-9893 russkillian@comcast.net

Vice President: Karin Greeman

(763) 421-3414 greeman@comcast.net

Treasurer: Chris Benskin

(612)396-8502 gspcmntreasurer@gmail.com

Secretary: Donna Schauer

(651)324-3076 gspmnsecretary@gmail.com

Board of Directors:

Jim Morgel (763)753-5083 – (2013-2015)

Todd Piechowski (763)682-9157 – (2013-2015)

Kelly Ashton (612) 308-8132 (2013-2015)

Janelle Elfstrand (612)240-0603 – (2012-2014)

John Zeman (763)441-5973 – (2012-2014)

2013 SCHEDULE OF GSPCMN EVENTS

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November 12, 2013

GSPC of MN General Membership/Board Meeting

Mad Jacks Sports Cafe - Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

(Additional Calendar Events Not Included - Pending Submission)

Emailed Newsletter Version Available

If you are interested in receiving the monthly club newsletter via email instead of being

mailed a hard copy, please email Chris Benskin at; gspcmntreasurer@gmail.com with

“Email Newsletter” in the subject line.

Upcoming Area Events

Upcoming AKC Conformation Opportunities 2013

Upcoming AKC Hunt Test Opportunities 2013

Upcoming AKC Field Trial Opportunities 2013

Upcoming NAVHDA Opportunities 2013

No Posted Events

Vizsla Club of Illinois, Inc. Eagle, WI Nov 1-3, 2013

Kettle Moraine English Setter Club Eagle, WI Oct 26-27, 2013

Sioux Empire Kennel Club, Inc. Sioux Falls, SD Oct 25-27, 2013

Coulee Kennel Club, Inc. Winona, MN Nov 9-10, 2013

Minneapolis Kennel Club, Inc. Shakopee, MN Nov 23-24, 2013

Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud, Minnesota St Cloud, MN Dec 7-8, 2013

GSPC of MN Fall Walking Trial at Four Brooks WMA Aug 31/Sept 1 2013

For the first time ever holding a walking trial in the fall wasn’t too bad. We had 49 dogs entered and 49 dogs ran. The

weather was in the 80’s on Saturday but that didn’t affect the handlers or the dogs. We started off the day with the Open Gun

Dog. The weather was nice and cool in the morning.

A BIG thank you to the Judges for coming out during a holiday weekend: Dan Voss, Becky Voss, Dan Erickson Dave Carl-

son and Todd Piechowski. Really can’t have a trial without them and their experience.

Results for OGD

1st-James- (Irish Setter) Greg Dixon

2nd- Sorrel- (Irish Setter) Greg Dixon

3rd-Domino- (GSP) Tom Hagen

4th- Sig- (GWP) Greg Dixon

Then on to the Open Derby

1st- Rowdy- (Vizsla)Steve Merbach

2nd- Dixie- (GSP) Tom Hagen

3rd- Choo- (Gordon Setter) Jeff Edwards

4th- Tango- (GSP) Kelly Ashton

We decided to stop after that since the weather was a little hot and the next day was to be cooler. At that time everyone did

their chores and then off to Rough Cuts for our judges dinner. The next day we started the trial with the OLGD. The weather

was a lot cooler and it was a perfect day to run dogs.

Results OLGD

1st- Buster- (GSP) Tom Hagen

2nd- Witheld

3rd- Withheld

4th- Withheld

Open Puppy

1st-Mabel- (GSP)Tom Hagen

2nd- Lexi- (GSP) Jon Thielen

3rd- Rambo- (GSP) Josh Holden

4th – Dixie- (GSP) Tom Hagen

Amateur Gun Dog Results

1st- Cali- (GSP)Chris Benskin

2nd- Willy – (GSP) John Zeman

3rd- Lucky-(GSP) John Zeman

4th- Bud- (Brittany)Dave Carlson

All in all this trial was a hit. We were a little worried about if the weather was going to be hot. But it turned out pretty nice. I

just want to say thank you to Eileen and Carlos Gust from the MN Brittany Club for helping out with the food and cooking

for us. It is always nice to see members from another club helping out. A BIG thank you to John Zeman for being my chair

along with helping me with my secretary duties. Without him I would have been lost. Thank you also John for being the

chief bird planter along with Becky Voss for helping him. Also to Chris Benskin for answering my many questions about the

paperwork and how to go about starting this trial. Since this was my first time as a secretary I found there was a lot of stuff I

needed to learn. It was a great experience and I am glad that I took it on. I encourage all members of the club to try some-

thing new. Like that saying goes… “ you can’t knock it till you try it”!!!!

It was nice to see some new people trying it out for the first time. Jon Thielen a new member of the club came out with his

dog Lexi and placed 2nd in the Open Puppy for the first time. Congratulations to him and Lexi. We look forward to seeing

him again.

One thing I tried was having a drawing for 2- $25.00 gift certificates from Gun Dog Supply . Thank you Gun Dog Supply.

The winners of that were Carlos Gust and Chuck Goede ( another new GSP owner of Rosie). A big thank you to Loyall for

donating the bags of dog food to the 1st place stake winners.

If I have missed anyone I apologize and keep in mind your volunteering is much appreciated.

Thank you,

Kelly Ashton

Amateur Gun Dog Results

1st- Cali- (GSP)Chris Benskin ~ 2nd- Willy – (GSP) John Zeman

3rd- Lucky-(GSP) John Zeman ~ 4th- Bud- (Brittany)Dave Carlson

Open Puppy

1st-Mabel- (GSP)Tom Hagen ~ 2nd- Lexi- (GSP) Jon Thielen

3rd- Rambo- (GSP) Josh Holden ~ 4th – Dixie- (GSP) Tom Hagen

Jon Theilan & Lexi ~ 2nd Open Puppy Kelly Ashton & Tango ~ 4th Open Derby

Josh Holden & Rambo ~ 3rd Open Puppy Eileen Gust & Willow ~ Photo Opp

New Member Jon Thielan New Member Josh Holden

OLGD Retrieving John Zemen

View from the gallery Dixon Looking for the Bird

Setup on Friday

First Morning of the Trial

German Shorthaired Pointer Club of MN

General Membership Meeting, September 10, 2013

Meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm with the reading of the previous meetings minutes. Minutes were

approved, with corrections to the Board Meeting Minutes, regarding Kelly Ashton was approved as Secre-

tary of the Fall Walking Field Trial. Also, a correction by Chris Benskin, that he is still willing to remain

Treasurer if re-elected after his term is over end of this year.

Report of the President – Russ Killian Thank you to all the faithful members who have made all the events a success and all the hard work

everyone does at the events that we hold.

Report of the Secretary – Donna Schauer

Request for a delegate to attend the National Field Trial for the GSP Club, if anyone is attending and

would like to be a delegate and represent the club please contact Donna Schauer. There were a few

suggested names to contact.

Treasurer – Chris Benskin

We have 8933.83 in the account and Rescue is -480.82. We have received the check from Lake Min-

netonka Kennel Club and Chris will have the financial report for the next meeting.

Updates

Fall Walking Field Trial Ran 49 dogs, the weather was very hot on Saturday but all the dogs were ok, and no one was over-

heated. Sunday was a much better day. We did have our tent blown away but other than that the

event was successful. The event made 251.61. There were 2, $25 gift cards given to attendees in a

drawing.

Game Fair

Game Fair was a success for the club and we gave out many applications for membership and met

many people. The Game Fair organizers are getting more adamant about discouraging families and

friends to use club entries to get into the grounds. They are only for members working the tent.

They may be stricter next year.

Show Committee

Chris has received the check from Lake Minnetonka Kennel club and he will have the final financials

for the next meeting.

Fall Hunt Test

The Hunt Test will be held this weekend September 14th and 15th. We have 67 or 68 entries. It is com-

ing all together; we still need to confirm the food, and judge’s dinner. There are a few other issues

to resolve. Russ is going to confirm with the judges, and Chris will be sending the necessary

checks to Karin. There have been a few complaints that the event is being held on the opening

weekend of Grouse and Bow season but we really didn’t think it affected entries. We do not yet

know which fields are going to be in, that will be determined at the meeting Wednesday night. We

are all set for gunners too.

Training Day

Training day was held August 24th. It was not well attended and it was very hot that day. Due to being

so close to school being back in, the hot weather, and State Fair going on could have affected par-

ticipation.

Horseback Trial –

Trying to finalize dates, considering moving to the last weekend of April to avoid any potential snow

issues.

Spring Horseback Trial –

We do not have a Chairperson yet for this event on Memorial Weekend. If you are interested please

contact one of the board members.

Spring Hunt Test

Nothing has been done on it yet, will get going on it shortly.

New Members – We had 5 new member applications and all were approved.

Bob St. Pierre – White Bear Lake, MN

Greg Vogel – Andover, MN

Christina Franzen – Pillager, MN

Paul Sikora – N. St. Paul, MN

Jon Theilen, Wyoming, MN

New Business

Chris Benskin suggested that as a club we consider joining and supporting Pheasants Forever. We decided

it was a good idea, and John will look into it.

As a group we would really like to thank John Zeman for taking on the training days, they have really been

successful and have exposed the club to new members.

The subject was brought up on the possibility on the website of doing hunt/field trial entries online. Chris

said that it would be possible to pay online but would still need to have the entry form submitted via paper

or email. Chris is going to use the Spring Horseback Trial as a test on seeing if it will work successfully.

Formed the nomination committee for voting for board seats for January, Kelly Ashton agreed to be the

Chair, along with Dick Greeman, we are looking for a third. The seats that are open are Treasurer, Chris

Benskin, Secretary, Donna Schauer; Board Seats up for vote are John Zeman, and Janelle Elfstrand. Due

to the timing of the newsletters, we will be mailing out a postcard notification of the Board nominees once

they are determined.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm

The club has decided to move locations of our Membership meeting to Mad Jacks Sports Café located in Brooklyn Park, MN.

8078 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 www.madjacksportscafe.com

Even though we appreciate the many years at Kelly’s on Boone, moving locations is necessary for adding the capability of teleconferencing of our meetings.

The dates of meetings have been reserved and will remain the same.

Board Meeting Minutes, September 10, 2013

Meeting called to order at 8:34pm

Old Business

Changing location is successful. The restaurant is very helpful and we really enjoyed the new menu

and better atmosphere.

Rescue, this area of our club does hold its own and is profitable. Over the time in existence it has been

successful, once in a while we have a challenge dog, and we will recover from this and move on to

the next dog we decide to rescue. Janelle is going to touch base with Jill to see how things are go-

ing.

New Business

Reminder that we are nearing the end of the year and we still need to fill the newsletter and Show Chair

positions in our club.

We encourage members in the Twin City area to attend the meetings if they can, and we also encourage

outstate members to call in on the conference line too. We still have a few kinks on internet speed

but we should be able to work these things out.

New Life Time Member up for vote next meeting in November

Karin Greeman submitted written nomination of Jim Morgel for a Lifetime Membership.

To the Board of the GSPCMN

I would like to nominate Mr. Jim Morgel for induction as a lifetime member in the GSPCMN. Jim has

served as a member, Board Member and officer for in excess of 24 years. Jim has worked as an ambassa-

dor for the club, bringing enthusiasm, energy, and expertise which have impacted not only our club but the

breed itself. As a trainer-handler, he has trained 3 Master Hunters, one senior hunter, one amateur field

champion, and one field champion. Jim deserves our recognition for his contributions.

Respectfully Submitted,

Karin Greeman

We will vote in the November Meeting on Lifetime Member and nominations for Board Member posi-

tions. Please attend the meeting if you can.

Meeting adjourned at 8:54 pm.

Do you like creative things, publishing and graphic design?

The club is looking for a volunteer to takeover duties of newsletter editor, as the current editor retires.

This is a volunteer position.

Responsibilities include; collecting information, piecing together the submitted items in an appealing manner.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Publisher and Photo Editing helpful.

Please submit all inquiries to the club secretary; Donna Schauer

E-Mail: gspmnsecretary@gmail.com

GSPC of MN Specialty Show We are looking for suggestions for a sweepstakes judge for 2013.

If you have any suggestions please send me their name.

Thank you,

Mary Morris

marymorris@wah.midco.net

Brags:

The GSPC of MN would like to congratulate;

For their New Titles

Lynn Priesz & Tina LeVoir-Jones on their New Show Champion

CH KMK J Quintana v Greif MH, RN, VC ~ Tana

(Photo Below)

Lynn Priesz & Tina LeVoir-Jones on their New Master Hunter

CH KMK J Quintana v Greif MH, RN, VC ~ Tana

(Photo Below)

Lynn Priesz & Tina LeVoir-Jones on their New GSPCA Versatility Certificate Award

CH KMK J Quintana v Greif MH, RN VC ~ Tana

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And For their Wins & Placements

Kelly Ashton, Lee & Dianne Felicetta, Bruce Olsen

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Cambridge K.C. ~ Obedience Trial

Saturday August 17, 2013 ~ Judge: Ms C Simonsen

FLY N HY Return of the King CDX, JH, RE, CGC, U-CD ~ “Gimli”

Utility A - 1st place - 181.5 ~ First leg

Owners: Lee and Diane Felicetta

(Photo Below)

South Dakota Hunting Dog Club ~ Hunt Test

Saturday & Sunday, August 24-25, 2013 ~ Judges: EA Larsen, W Castro, K Loth, M Howard

River Valley’s Wango Tango ~ “Tango”

2 Qualifying Leg Junior Hunter

Owner: Kelly Ashton

Olsen’s Brandy JH ~ “Brndy”

2 Qualifying Leg Senior Hunter

Owner: Bruce Olsen

River Valley’s Wango Tango ~ “Tango”

2 Qualifying Leg Junior Hunter

Owner: Kelly Ashton

Olsen’s Brandy JH ~ “Brndy”

2 Qualifying Leg Senior Hunter

Owner: Bruce Olsen

St. Croix Valley KC ~ Dog Show

Saturday August 24, 2013 ~ Judges: Mrs C A Levy CH KMK J Quintana v Greif MH, RN VC ~ Tana

Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite Sex ~ 4 Point Major ~ Show Championship

Co-Owners: Lynn Priesz & Tina LeVoir-Jones

Prairestar’s Whirlwind Affair JH

Select Bitch ~ 2 Points

Owners: B Jones & Tina LeVoir-Jones

Sunday August 25, 2013 ~ Judges: Mrs J Webb CH KMK J Quintana v Greif MH, RN VC ~ Tana

Reserve Winners Bitch

Co-Owners: Lynn Priesz & Tina LeVoir-Jones Prairestar’s Whirlwind Affair JH

Select Bitch ~ 2 Points

Owners: B Jones & Tina LeVoir-Jones

German Shorthaired Pointer Club of WI ~ Hunt Test

Saturday October 05, 2013 ~ Judges: M Kirkman, T Harmeyer, G Ellinger, J D Petersen

CH Fairhill’s Alexus Raine of Vegas ~ “Lexi”

1 Qualifying Leg Senior Hunter

Owner: Julie Thate ~ Handler: Tracy Harmeyer

CH KMK J Quintana v Greif MH, RN VC ~ Tana

2 Qualifying Leg Master Hunter ~ New Master Hunter Title

Co-Owners: Lynn Priesz & Tina LeVoir-Jones

Field-Starr Shorthairs ~ Hammy X Nina 2013 Litter

Krystal Creek's Hamilton UT II, NA I ~ "Hammy"

(VC KMK Runin Vegas v Greif JH, UT I (204) NA I (112) X VC Krystal Creek's Quadra Jet, UT I) OFA: Hips=Good

Height 24.5” ~ Weight 65lb ~ Coat Med Dense/Med Harsh

Owner: Al Harmeyer of Krystal Creek Kennels

Was Bred to

CH KMK Holy Mole v Greif ~ "Nina"

(CH KMK Hot Sauce de Moss v Greif JH X KMK Snake River Jo D v Greif JH, NA I (112)) OFA: Hips=Excellent ~ Elbows=Normal ~ Cerf=Clear ~ Cardiac=Normal ~ DNA#: V629173

Height 22.5” ~ Weight 50lb ~ Coat Med Dense/Med Harsh

Whelped August 19th, 2013 ~ 5 Beautiful Boys! This Litter Has been GSPCA Futurity Nominated & will be NAVHDA Registered

This is a Great Dual Prospect Litter of Puppies

Hammy is one of the most Easy Going and Stable dogs at Krystal Creek Kennels He is the son of 2 VC Titled Parents in a Litter that earned a NAVHDA NA Breeders Award. He is equally comfortable in the kennel or in the house, Great with Kids and is very Easy to Train He has Great Drive on Land and in the Water, Awesome Pointing, and Loves to Retrieve Hammy earned his NAVHDA Utility this year and is working on his AKC Senior Hunt Title No matter the situation, this guy Keeps His Cool! Hammy is a Real Gem of a dog Nina is a very sweet easy going girl who is quite calm in the house, but can really turn it on in the Field, and she Loves her

Birds! She is a powerful swimmer who has a great nose, plenty of drive, intensity, style, with natural ability to spare Nina is a stunning bitch with plenty of Bone & Substance, who stands at 22.5" with a weight around 50 lbs, and a Med Dense/

Medium Harsh Coat Nina earned her Show Championship in 2012 & plans to train for Field Titles @ Krystal Creek Kennels. The numerous National Field Champions, Dual Champions, Amateur Field Champions, AKC Field Champions, NAVHDA Titled

dogs, Show Champions, and GSPCA Hall of Fame Dogs in their immediate backgrounds, will provide these puppies with outstanding Field Potential.

Pedigree & Genetic % Report on Web-Site, along with Puppy Photos.

Please feel free to contact us ~ Include Phone# in all E-Mail Inquiries

Donna Schauer ~ Field-Starr Shorthairs ~ Hastings, MN E-Mail: donna@starfieldshorthairs.com

Phone#: 651-324-3076

A reminder to members that if you have any pictures from our club events, to please email them to me so I can put

them up on the website. Thank you.

Best Regards

Chris Benskin

Treasurer/Webmaster

German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota

www.gspcmn.org

gspcmntreasurer@gmail.com

(612)396-8502

Fax (877)790-8790

FOUR BROOKS TRAINING PERMITS 2013 Four Brooks WMA Training Passes are now to club members.

These are grounds that are 13 miles north of Milaca on US Highway 169 that are jointly managed by the Min-

nesota DNR and Minnesota Federation of FIeld Trial Clubs for dog training/trailing/testing and hunting dur-

ing open seasons.

The pass is good through December 31, 2013

Please send $25, check payable to GSPCMN to:

Chris Benskin

GSPCMN Treasurer

The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of MN Thanks “Loyall”

For helping to support our club and it’s activities this upcoming year.

German Shorthaired Pointer Club of MN

Newsletter Editor

Kitty Keiner

2688 61st St

Fulda, MN 56131

E-Mail: kmkshorthairs@earthlink.net

Be sure to check our website for more information at www.gspcmn.org

MN Bred “Ellie”