VCDFA Newsletter November 2017

Ventura County

Dog Fanciers

Association

Club Officers &

Committee Chairs

2-3

November Meeting

Program

3

October General

Meeting Minutes

4

Club Information 5

William Dumas

1932—2017

6-7

Member’s Page 8

Club Dues/Holiday

Party RSVP

9

Annual Awards

Form

10-11

Winterfest Workers

and RSVP Form

12

Upcoming VCDF Meeting:

Wednesday, November 8th

General Meeting: 7:30 PM

Ventura Co Animal Services,

600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo

Program:

AKC’s New Trick Dog Titles

Presented by: Betty Michl & “Rush”

Details on page 3

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VCDFA Board of Directors — Email Addresses

President Linda Whisenhunt jacobsonwhiz@roadrunner.com

Vice President Lori Frost bangarra@pacbell.net

Treasurer Shirley Welch tprio1@yahoo.com

Recording Secretary Rhonda Todd Rtodd.sam@gmail.com

Corresponding Secretary Mary Ann Welch tprio@verizon.net

Past President James Scott jamesstarrscott@aol.com

Director Peri Norman perinorman@aol.com

Director Mike Leudenmuller kamibulldogs@aol.com

Director Connie Brown spothaven@mac.com

Director Joe Majzel joemajzel@gmail.com

Director Bobbe Jacobs bobbejacobs@gmail.com

Director Trixi Scantlin lohscan@aol.com

AKC Representative Larraine Ebdon chaulait98@gmail.com

VCAS Director/Supervisor Tara Diller tara.diller@ventura.org

VCDFA Committees

Audit: Mike Leudenmuller Membership: Mary Ann Welch

Annual Awards: Lorraine Ebdon Directory: Rhonda Todd

Breed Referral: Ron Lukins Newsletter: Mary Lukins

Budget: Shirley Welch Programs: Ron Lukins

By-Laws & Policies: Linda Whisenhunt Puppy Match: Beverly Halpin & Trixi Scantlin

Christmas Award Dinner: Bobbe Jacobs RDOD: Beverly Halpin & Trixi Scantlin

Dinner Meeting (April & June):

Maria Bokron-Nowlin

Refreshments -Board Meeting : Rhonda Todd

Parliamentarian: Jim Scott Refreshments -General Meeting Michele Flick-

inger

Grounds Chair: Mike Lendenmuller &

Gene Baker

Sunshine: Bobbe Jacobs

Historian: Rhonda Todd Web Master: Linda Whisenhunt

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VCDFA Member AKC Judges

Winterfest Show Chair Linda Whisenhunt

Winterfest Show Chair Assist Peri Norman

Obedience Chair Beverly Halpin

Obedience Chair Assist Trixi Scantlin

Show Committee Chairs

Carl Anderson (retired) Ron Lukins

Rosalie Anderson (retired) Betty Michl

Mike Brophy Peri Norman

Owen Derryberry

Carol Bernard Animal Groomer

Laura Thomas Dog Training

Bobbi & Don Davis Dog and Dog Show Supplies

Robert Newman Food For Thought Catering

Jean Raba Professional Pet Sitter

Directions to VCDFA Club Meetings:

Ventura County Animal Shelter—600 Aviation Dr, Camarillo, CA

101 Freeway, exit Las Posas Road, go south. Turn Right on Pleasant Valley Road (the airport is

on the right). Turn Right at Eubanks Rd. When this road dead ends turn Left. Animal Control

will be on the left hand side.

November General Meeting Program:

AKC’s New

Trick Dog Titles

Betty Michl and her

American Staffordshire Terrier

“Rush”

Will teach us new tricks!

VCDFA Member Professional Services

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Ventura County Dog Fanciers Assoc., Inc.

General Membership Meeting

October 11, 2017 7:30 pm

I must apologize for not sending “The Tattle Tails is Almost Here” email to the

general membership for this issue.

Most of my energy and attention is being spent with a new litter of basset babies!

Please save your Brags, Win Photos, Announcements and Articles etc.,

for the next issue.

~ Mary Lukins, Editor

A Note from the Editor

and CH. Woebegons’s Pixie Styx of Desire Acres,

Bazooka, Dubble Bubble & Chiclets

No business was conducted at the

October General Meeting as there

was no quorum.

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Darcy Della Flora & Jeff White

CONFORMATION

Handling Class

Held in Camarillo on most Saturdays

For more information:

email: solimarchin@verizon.net

ATTENTION!! All Members who have

CLUB PERPETUAL TROPHIES

You will need to bring them to the November 8th

General Membership meeting.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, please

contact: Lorraine Ebdon at chaulait98@gmail.com

so that you can make other

arrangements to return the

trophies in time for engrav-

ing prior to our December

Christmas dinner.

You will find the Annual Awards Form on page 10.

This form needs to be turned in to Loraine BEFORE

THANKSGIVING

Club Members with Ring Stewarding

Experience in Conformation~

If you are interested in

helping at Winterfest

Please Contact:

Joe Majzel

Chief Ring Steward

Winterfest Ring Stewards Wanted

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William Dumas

September 18, 1932 to September 20, 2017

The Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association

is mourning the loss of William (Bill) Dumas.

He was a leader, a mentor and a friend to so

many people in the sport of dogs. Bill was

always smiling. Whether he was teaching a

stewarding class or working on a committee,

Bill was generous with his sound advice and

always had a word of encouragement.

Bill joined VCDFA in 1977. He and

Shirley bred Pekingese under the

Du-ma prefix. Bill served the club in

every office including President and

countless committees including Show

Chair for several years.

Most recently, Bill chaired the club’s

AKC Disaster Relief Trailer committee

which obtained two trailers for Ventu-

ra County Animal Services. One trail-

er is at the shelter in Camarillo and

one in the shelter in Simi Valley. Work

was just beginning on fund raising for

a third trailer.

Continued . . .

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Bill was re-elected for another three year term as our Delegate to the American

Kennel Club, a position he held for over twenty years.

He was dearly loved and is sorely missed.

Bill is survived by his wife Shirley, their three

children, seven grandchildren and twelve great

grandchildren.

Services were held Saturday, October 21st at the

CBC Chapel, Port Hueneme.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Disaster

Emergency Trailer Relief Fund would be appre-

ciated. Please send to VCDFA Disaster Relief

Fun c/o Shirley Welch 11899 Koenigstein Road

Santa Paula CA 93060-9614.

October’s Program

Club Members were able to meet a

Pack of Sloughis

Kristin, Ron & Anna

Pierson introduced us to

their Sloughis, a sight hound

treasured in North Africa for

its hunting abilities

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“Rush” owned by Betty Michel

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VCDFA 2018 Dues and 2017 Xmas & Award Reservations Members that pay their dues by December 1st will be treated to dinner by

VCCFA at Sterling Hills Golf Club on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

VCDFA Members Please Mark Your Calendars!!!

HOLIDAY PARTY

Wednesday December 13!

Membership Dues must be PAID by December 1st to be

treated to the holiday dinner. All guests will be $30 per

person. Dinner RSVP’s due on December 1st.

Please RSVP as soon as possible!

Contact: Bobbe Jacobs

bobbejacobs@gmail.com

818-207-4885

805-389-4320

Check Enclosed / RSVP For The Following: Members attending Christmas Dinner Party ______ (how many) Guests attending Christmas Dinner Party ______ (how many) Payments:

2018 Membership Dues at $10 (per person) $ __________ Members attending Christmas Dinner at $30 (per person) $ __________ (members paying dues after 12/1/17) Guests attending Christmas Dinner at $30 (per person) $ _________

Total Payment: $ _________

Make All Checks Payable To “VCDFA” And mail to:

Shirley Welch

11899 Koenigstein Rd.,

Santa Paula, CA 93060

Dues are Due!

Dues are Due!

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Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association

Annual Awards Form

Member’s Name ___________________________________________ Phone __________________________

Email Address ______________________________________________________________________________

Dog’s Registered Name ______________________________________________________________________

Dog’s Call Name ____________________ AKC # _____________________ Breed ________________________

_____ Male _____ Female _____ Breeder _____Owner

Perpetual Trophies:

Awards that are awarded and kept for 1 year

then returned to the club by Thanksgiving to be awarded again the following year.

Conformation Trophies

_____ Conformation at AKC Shows – points earned for BIS=100, BOB at Nationals=75, BOS at Nationals=65,

AOM at Nationals=55, BOB Regional Specialty=50, BOS Regional

Specialty=40, AOM Regional Specialty=30, G1=50, G2=40, G3=30,

G4=20, BOB=15 BOS=10, AOM=5

_____ Conformation at AKC non-regular events (matches, sweepstakes, puppy or BBE) – BOB or BOS

(match)=1, G1=5, G2=4, G3=3, G4=2, Best in Match, Best Puppy, Best BBE=25, BOB or BOS (sweepstakes)=5

_____ National Owner Handler Series – Points earned per AKC NOHS points schedule

_____ Stud Dog – Dog producing the greatest # of CH and/or Obedience Title “Get”

_____ Brood Bitch - Bitch producing the greatest # of CH and/or Obedience Title “Get”

Performance Trophies

_____ Obedience at AKC Trials – total # of qualifying points divided by # of shows exhibited

_____ Agility – highest combined qualifying scores

_____ “The Amber Award” – Rally Novice – highest total score from 3 legs needed for title, max 300

_____ “The Kaycee Award” – Rally Advanced – highest total score from 3 legs needed for title, max 300

_____ “The Joey Award” – Rally Excellent – highest total score from 3 legs needed for title, max 300

_____ Rally Advanced Excellent – total # of qualifying points, mas 2000

Non-Perpetual Awards

BIS _____ High in Trial _____ Any Other Titles earned ______________________________

Is a “Shadow Box” needed for titles? _______

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Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association

Annual Awards Form

Member’s Name ____________________________________ Dog’s Call Name ____________________

DATE AKC WIN POINTS

TOTAL POINTS EARNED ______________________

Please complete & turn in to or email to Lorraine Ebdon at chaulait98@gmail.com by Thanksgiving

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VCDFA WORK ASSIGNMENT &

LUNCH RESERVATION FOR January 21, 2018 WINTERFEST SHOW

PLEASE COMMITT YOURSELF TO BE A PART OF THE SHOW BY COMPLETING AND RETURNING THIS FORM

NAME: ____________________________ PHONE: ________________ EMAIL: __________________

I. ASSIGNMENT check appropriate box and fill in information

I am chairperson/coordinator in charge of _________________

I am assigned to work with ____________________ (chair) on __________________________ (job)

I am willing to work where ever assigned.

I have not been assigned a specific job and am interested in the committee indicated below:

CATALOG SALES, INFORMATION or PUBLIC EDUCATION: Staff tables near show

HQ to sell catalogs, answer questions, provide AKC Information to exhibitors and spectators.

CLUB HOSPITALITY AREA: Assist with snack preparation, replenish coffee maker and snacks, maintain a

hospitable environment.

GROUNDS: Supervise equipment set-up/tear-down; help with any equipment emergencies which may

arise

DAY-OF SHOW PARKING: Supervise and trouble -shoot any problem with exhibitor parking.

MOTEL LIASION: Establish a cordial working relationship with hotel personnel and distribute infor-

mation to them; document and report any problems caused by exhibitors to appropriate show chair.

DAY OF SHOW LUNCHEON: Assist with set-up, over see sign-in sheet. Assist in clean up.

PUBLICITY: Assist in creating and disseminating publicity prior to show to various news and media agen-

cies.

TROPHIES: Solicit donations for and purchase of trophies, including display and storage and distributing

to exhibitors as appropriate

RING STEWARD: Work as Conformation or Obedience Ring Steward during show hours, as assigned.

RING SERVICES: Help plan and purchase beverages. Supervise 4-H workers.

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II. RESERVATION:

To attend the Lunch, please return this form by Wednesday, January 10, 2018, so an accurate attending member

account can be made.

GUEST TICKETS may be reserved only with full payment submitted with this form.

(Last minute cancellations or “no-shows” will be billed for the function, as the caterer charges for each meal or-

dered.)

I will attend the Club Luncheon Sunday, January 21, 2018 (guest $22.00)

Return To:

Shirley Dumas Club Worker’s Coordinator

1615 N. 7th Place, Port Hueneme, CA 93041

Phone 805- 483-0969 email: Pekein2@aol.com

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Tattle Tails Editor

Mary Lukins

561 Avenida Gaviota

Camarillo CA 93012