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2011 - Final Slate of Candidates

2011-08-15T16:02:00.002-04:00

The Nominating Committee has decided on the following candidates for the vacancies arising this year. Judges Committee – 2 positions Mike Gardner Debbie Zappia National Events Committee – 4 positions Susan Dooling Hal Lymus Willie Pope Claudia Romard Nominating Committee – 5 positions Ravi Iyer Rifky Mackeen Kevin L. Nance Michele Scarberry Betty Thomas Signed Rifky Mackeen Chair

Winners - Regional Directors and President's Awards -2010

2010-10-31T17:40:00.002-04:00

November 1, 2010The General Education Committee will like to announce the 2010 winners of the Regional Directors and Presidents Awards. Regional Winners 1. NEW ENGLAND REGIONQuinebaug SchH Club2. PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONHundesport Alaska Inc3. MID-CENTRAL REGIONJoint WinnersMachtig StromCedar Valley Working Dogs4. MID-EASTERN REGIONOG West Penn SchH Club5. NORTH CENTRAL REGIONO G Bierstadt6.

Slate of Candidates – 2010

2010-08-20T11:06:00.015-04:00

To - Sara Wallick - Honorary SecretaryFrom – Rifky Mackeen – Chair – Nominating CommitteeSubject – Slate of Candidates – 2010Date – August 18, 2010I am enclosing the final slate of candidates which are being recommended by the Nominating Committee for consideration this even year. Resumes as submitted by the aspirants are available in all three of the USA communication channels – Blog, Website

2010 Regional Directors and Presidents Awards

2010-08-04T12:12:00.003-04:00

Sponsored by the General Education Committee (GEC)The GEC of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America (USA) is pleased to announce the third annual Regional Directors and Presidents awards.These awards were created to showcase and reward USA member clubs which show exemplary conduct with respect to its membership, the sport of Schutzhund and their canines. In addition these awards are designed to

Candidate Resumes - 2010 Vacancies

2010-06-28T15:42:00.010-04:00

We have posted below resumes received from candidates who have indicated their interest in being considered by the Nominating Committee and subsequently by the general membership for the several vacancies arising this even year.Few candidates submitted resumes which were beyond the 500 word limit. We have, as previously indicated, posted an abridged version. We have also linked their original

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:37:00.006-04:00

PresidentMatt LevinDoing what’s right . . .Matt Levin for USA PresidentInvolved in Schutzhund since 1991.Titled numerous dogs from nothing to SchH3, with one of them SchH3, FH.SchH is a family sport as his wife Karolyn is a SchH3 Club member and his 14 year old daughter, Jessica is about to put her first SchH title on her dog.Has shown in all USA national events, including the HOT Tournament and

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:35:00.002-04:00

Vice PresidentCraig GrohYou will find me; on the training field, the trial field, the conformation ring, in the whelping box, and in the meeting room. I have always been involved with all aspects of the sport, the organization and the breed.I became a member of USA when I was a relatively young pup (1988).It was the same back in the day just as it is today. If you look strong, fast and foolish

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:34:00.002-04:00

SecretaryNancy BrighamPlease consider this letter as my declaration for the position of Secretary for the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. I believe I am qualified for this position with over 20 years of Customer Service experience working with the public. My strongest assets are excellent communication skills, working with people and a hard worker.My name is Nancy Brigham. I grew up in a

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:32:00.003-04:00

TreasurerSean O' KaneI am currently a Career Union Firefighter and Arson Investigator with the Danville Fire Department in Danville, Illinois. (IAFF Local 429) I have been a firefighter there since 1999. Within the City of Danville I sat on a Revenue Subcommittee that dealt with a fire department budget of over 5 million dollars a year. I am the President of my union where I negotiate contracts

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:28:00.003-04:00

Director of JudgesNathaniel RoqueUSA Judge #30USA / SV Trial JudgeDuring my 14 years of involvement in Schutzhund I have titled eight (8) dogs at all levels of the sport including Handler Owner Trained from Bh to SchH 3 , FH and FH 2, entering and competing in more than eighty (85) trials with various dogs at the Club, Regional and National Championships, earning more than forty (40) Schutzhund

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:24:00.004-04:00

National Breed WardenTim BurkeHello,I would like to thank the membership for the opportunity to serve them and the organization for the last four years. A lot has been accomplished and I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of the membership improving our breed and our organization with your help.As your National Breed Warden I have:1) Added microchips as acceptable identification for

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:08:00.017-04:00

Director at Large Jim AllowayMEET THE CANDIDATE:My name is Jim Alloway and I am running for Director at Largeof our United Schutzhund Clubs of America. I was born andraised in Columbus, Ohio. When I was three years old my familypurchased our first GSD Pilot. The love affair with the breedstarted early! I was introduced to Schutzhund in 1990 while incollege, and trained for two years with my first

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:07:00.000-04:00

Auditing Committee.Raye Lynn AckermanI would like to submit my resume for the Auditing Committee of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.My name is Raye Lynn Ackerman. I grew up in Martins Ferry Ohio, where I graduated from Martins Ferry High School. I attended Ohio University, Wheeling Community College, and Belmont Technical College. I have attended and received certificates from ABA classes and

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:06:00.006-04:00

Board of Inquiry (Two blocks of posting due to Blogging constraints) John Bochenek (Incumbent) - 2010 elections Region/Club(s): Mideastern Region / Metro-Detroit SchH Club and Der Michigan SchH Verein Biography: My name is John Bochenek and I currently serve as a Board of Inquiry Committee Member and wish to return to the position for another term. I live in Milan, Michigan and have been

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:05:00.011-04:00

Board of Inquiry(Two blocks of posting due to Blogging constraints)Sean MurphyPlease consider this letter as my declaration for the position of BOI for the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. I believe I am qualified for this position with over 15 years of experience working as a manager/team lead, and have had to deal with conflict resolution. I am also the treasurer for South Michigan

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T15:01:00.002-04:00

Judges CommitteeCarla J Griffith USA # 26 SV JudgeI would like to stay on this committee because I was on this committee with Mark and I feel that I will be able to help the new director of judges. As the only Judge on this committee I have been very active . I have had my Judging license for 12 years and I'm also a teaching Judge, with this experience I feel that I can help with any problems or

Candidate Resumes

2010-06-28T14:43:00.003-04:00

World Championship CommitteeDale FranzSummary: Dedicated dog owner with 20 years of pet / rescue / foster / service and most recently working dog training. A relatively new member to Hundesport, owner of a European working line GSD, with a strong appreciation of Schutzhund USA’s contribution toward the German Shepherd Dog’s purpose (as defined by Max von Stephanitz).Experience: Breeds owned /

Notice of Interest in 2010 vacancies

2010-06-15T22:38:00.018-04:00

Revisions - June 21, 2010The Nominating Committee ("NC") has received formal intimation of interest in the available positions by the following members. This is being published (in alphabetical order of the applicants) for informative purposes only.The NC has not done any due diligence as yet and will only thereafter be able to submit a slate of candidates for consideration by the membership.

Wanted – a few good men and women to serve the USA

2010-02-25T17:03:00.005-05:00

REVISED NOTICEThe following positions are open this even year and indication of interest should be sent to any member of the Nominating Committee by May 31, 2010. These will be acknowledged within 24 hours.Such intimation should preferably be accompanied by a short resume, accomplishments and what you hope to achieve for the USA and the breed if so elected - please see Footnote. These will be

Wanted – Members and Project Suggestions

2010-01-18T17:46:00.005-05:00

The General Education Committee is seeking new members to join its team and also suggestions from the membership on projects which may be of value to the membership at large. The GEC was created to assist the membership on a wide range of “education” related topics.Two of its ongoing projects are –1. Simplify the process and procedures for the formation of a new club and have all of the

USA SVF Licenses

2009-12-20T10:04:00.006-05:00

Message from the Director of Judges" There have been a lot of questions on some of the Web Forums regarding the SV licensing of our USA Judges and the use of the acronym SVF as well as their names on the SV Judges List. I have used the acronym SVF and in the upcoming issue of the USA Magazine I used the acronym USA/SV Judge since at that time it was not clear what would be the most correct. I

Winners - Regional Directors and President's Awards

2009-11-10T17:02:00.001-05:00

November 2, 2009The General Education Committee will like to announce the 2009 winners of the Regional Directors and Presidents Awards. Regional Winners Mid Eastern - OG Buckeye New England - Liberty Schutzhund Club North Central - OG Bierstadt Pacific Northwest - Big Sky Schutzhund Club Southeastern - Iron Dog Schutzhund Club Southwestern - Arizona Schutzhund Club Presidents Award The winner

Report of the General Education Committee (“GEC”)

2009-11-10T17:01:00.001-05:00

November 1, 2009The GEC membership is currently as follows –Cathy Cross, Melinda Dalby, Terry Fisk, Katja Hunsecker- SecretaryRifky Mackeen – Chair, Lyle RoetemeyerThe GEC, which was Lyle Roetemeyer’s creation, is now maturing into an effective body capable of executing projects which are of value and interest to the membership.For the second year we are utilizing a major portion of our budget to

Victory for Louisville KC in Suit Against City

2009-10-06T10:42:00.001-04:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------A new Legislative Alert has been posted to the AKC web site(http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=3976):Victory for Louisville KC in Suit Against CityOctober 06, 2009Late Friday, United States District Court Judge Charles R. Simpson,III, of the Western District of Kentucky issued his decision in thecase of the Louisville Kennel Club, Inc. v.

2009 Award - Deadline extended - October 12, 2009

2009-09-18T18:06:00.004-04:00

Despite a good response this year with 5 regions submitting nominations for the 2009 Regional Director and Presidents awards, some clubs have asked us to give them a bit more time in order to participate. As our intentions are to encourage multi-club applications from the same region as well as the “reluctant” regions to participate we agree to extend the deadline to submit nominations to Monday

Regional Directors and Presidents Awards - 2009

2009-08-07T10:29:00.005-04:00

Sponsored by the General Education Committee (GEC)The GEC of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America (USA) is pleased to announce the second annual Regional Directors’ and Presidents awards. These awards were created to showcase and reward USA member clubs which show exemplary conduct with respect to its membership, the sport of Schutzhund and their canines. In addition these awards are designed

CA SB 250 PLEASE READ, DO NOT DELETE

2009-07-06T13:36:00.001-04:00

PLEASE READ, DO NOT DELETE, THIS BILL WILL PUT ALL QUALITY SMALLBREEDERS OUT OF BUSINESS, CALL AND SEND YOUR EMAILS NOW BEFORE IT ISTOO LATE .Please read this entire e-blast for information about SB 250 and thenext steps. This is very important that information get out to dog(and cat) lovers throughout the State of California and that each ofus makes a personal commitment to get this bill finally

Winners of the Regional Directors and Presidents Awards

2009-03-13T10:54:00.003-04:00

A detailed article on the Regional Directors and Presidents Award is contained in the March/April issue of the Magazine. We delayed publishing the results so that they could appear concurrently in all three USA media.The winners of the Regional Directors Award for the six (out of ten) participating regions are as follows - Northwest Region: Redwood Schutzhund

Message from the Nominating Committee

2009-03-13T10:51:00.001-04:00

The following positions will be coming up for election during this year – Judges Committee - 2Member at Large – Mike GardnerMember at Large – Debbie ZappiaNational Events Committee - 2Martin Vollrath (Chair)Hal LymusWillie PopeHowie RodriguezNominating Committee - 5Rifky Mackeen (Chair)Ravi IyerRita LeddaCharles NortonMarie WellerThe Nominating Committee is contacting the incumbents to discern if

GEC Award - deadlines extended to October 31, 2008 and Prize Money increased.

2008-10-16T18:00:00.003-04:00

ToAll USA ClubsExecutive BoardGeneral Education CommitteeCommunication CommitteeWe have received nominations from some Regions/Clubs but not as many as we would have liked. This, notwithstanding, we intend proceeding to choose from the entries received and make the awards as planned. Prize moneys have also been increased to amounts up to $750 per award.There is angst from some clubs that they

If you are elected as the President of USA:

2008-10-09T17:34:00.002-04:00

Such that we can provide as much information as possible to the membership to make the correct choice, we have with the permission of three aspirants to the position of President, reproduced their answers to some great questions raised in one of the EMail Groups.The questions cover -If you are elected as the President of USA: 1. What would be your vision statement?2. What will be the first thing

Candidates for 2008 proposed by Nominating Committee

2008-09-17T11:45:00.013-04:00

The Nominating Committee has afforded all potential candidates, irrespective of whether they are included in this list or not, the opportunity of declaring their intentions and publishing their resumes and achievements in the Magazine, website (http://www.germanshepherddog.com/) and this Blog . The resumes received to date are contained in previous Blog posting (see previous postings below)Click

GEC Award

2008-09-14T23:03:00.006-04:00

Want to win cash and other prizes for being the BEST club in your region and possibly the President's award (more cash and other prizes)for being the TOP USA club in the country.Please review the details below and submit your nomination to your Regional Director copying the General Education Committee at gec@usa-blog.org. Deadlines have been extended. Please click on Read More for details. July

German Sieger Show - 2008

2008-09-14T22:27:00.007-04:00

VA 1 Vegas du Haut Mansard VA 1 Lana von der ZenteicheWorking Class MalesVA 1 1290 Vegas du Haut MansardVA 2 1034 Odin vom Holtkämper HofVA 3 1216 Negus vom Holtkämper SeeVA 4 1037 Ilbo vom Holtkämper SeeVA 5 1237 Ingodds AgassiVA 6 1028 Yerom vom Haus SalihinVA 7 1023 Yukon von der

Posting by the Nominations Committee

2008-09-13T11:43:00.009-04:00

Candidate Information.The Nominations Committee has afforded all potential candidates the opportunity of declaring their intentions and publishing their resumes and achievements in the Magazine, website and in this blog.Resumes on an “as received basis” are posted in sections below this summary posting.All names are shown in alphabetical order and not in order of any preference.President – 2

Section - President

2008-09-13T11:39:00.002-04:00

President Two candidatesPlease click on read more for their details.All names are shown in alphabetical order and not in order of any preference.Randall L. HoadleyMy name is Randall L. Hoadley, and I hereby declare my intention to run for the President of The United Schutzhund Clubs of America (USA). I have been a member of USA since 1988. I am currently a member of the South Central Region and

Section - Treasurer

2008-09-13T11:37:00.001-04:00

TreasurerOne candidatePlease click on read more for details.William PlumbUSA Member since 1996, USA Treasurer since 2000 In 2000 I retired after a 30 year career in Banking and Structured Corporate Lending with my final position being Senior Vice President. I also served five years in the U S Coast Guard and I was a Police Officer for a little over 5 years. I am a graduate of Wayne State

Section - Director of Judges

2008-09-13T11:34:00.002-04:00

Director of JudgesOne candidatePlease click on read more for details.Mark F. PrzybylskiIn over 30 years in Schutzhund and a member of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America, I have had many personal accomplishments that I am proud of as so many of us do, however, the things that I have done to help and hopefully improve the organization are more important to me personally.As USA Director of

Section-Directors at Large

2008-09-13T11:31:00.007-04:00

Directors at LargeTwo candidatesPlease click on read more for details.All names are shown in alphabetical order and not in order of any preference.Al GovednikI feel as we have accomplished quite a lot over the last 2 years. Thanks to everyone's support, I wear many hats, in our dog community so to speak. I feel as if I have been helping move us in a better position both in America and abroad, and

Board Of Inquiry - 6 vacancies

2008-09-13T11:25:00.009-04:00

Board of InquirySix candidatesPlease click on read more for their details.All names are shown in alphabetical order and not in order of any preference.Jim Alloway25170 Neel Road § Richwood, OH 43344§ 614.403.5557 § - jimalloway@gmail.comCAREER PROFILEHighly accomplished, customer-focused executive with experience in operations, P&L management, strategic positioning, and long-term planning for

AB 1634 IS DEAD!

2008-09-12T19:33:00.001-04:00

Thanks to efforts lead by Mike Gardener of the USA and others...AB1634 is dead..............................................Dear Mike,Today, the 11th Amended version of AB 1634, the mandatorysterilization bill authored by Assemblymember Lloyd Levine died in theCalifornia State Senate.Thank you for all of your efforts to defeat AB 1634! However, ourfight is not over. PetPAC continues to lead the

Canine Flu outbreak in NJ

2008-07-17T20:07:00.002-04:00

Please forward to your friends in NJ and the tristate area -......................................................There is a reported Canine Flu outbreak in NJ. There is a news storyup on the Best Friends Network NJ Community.http://network.bestfriends.org/newjersey/news/27140.html.................New JerseyHealth Alert: Canine Flu outbreak in New JerseyJuly 15, 2008 : 7:09 AMSince the June 19th

Urgent AB1634 Update

2008-07-13T10:14:00.001-04:00

For action as needed------ Forwarded MessageFrom: Bill Hemby Reply-To: Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:36:14 -0400To: Sara Wallick Subject: Urgent AB1634 Update Dear Sara, AB 1634 the mandatory sterilization bill will NOT be heard in

Dog Friendly Parks in LongIsland , NY

2008-07-09T20:53:00.001-04:00

Dog Friendly ParksSweet Hollow Road, HuntingtonThis newly opened dog park is 1.75 acres with a water fountain and bagdispensersBlydenburgh Dog ParkVeterans Highway, Smithtown, 631-854-3713A grand opening is set for Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. It's fenced and covers1.8 acres and features an area for small dogs and an area for largedogs; doubled-gated entries; a water fountain for each area; plenty ofbenches

June is going to be a turning point for the HR/AB 1634 bill in California

2008-06-10T13:00:00.001-04:00

June is going to be a turning point for the HR/AB 1634 bill inCalifornia. (the mandatory spay neuter bill) The bill takes fewervotes to pass in the Senate, as there are fewer members.Unless we all, and I mean that WE all, USA members, sporting dogsgroups, AKC groups join this fight somehow, dog companionship as weknow it will change, drastically. The proponents of this bill know,that if they can

BSL Legislative Report - April 16, 2008

2008-05-31T10:46:00.001-04:00

We are posting updates as received from Ken and Linda on BSL activity in all states. If you have any information that you will like to share with them; please email them directly. They are doing a valuable service to the dog owner community.Please note the information posted below has not been authenticated by the GEC or the USA......................Authored by: Ken Sondej & Linda D. WitouskiSee

Please Make Time for the Home Stretch to Defeat Levine **

2008-05-29T20:54:00.001-04:00

** Please tell all your pet loving friends within driving distance ofsouthern CA **The Democratic Primary Election is this coming Tuesday (June 3rd). Pleasehelp defeat Lloyd Levine. Please make several hours available to volunteerto help Fran Pavley's campaign on any of the following days (starting at10am): Saturday, 5/31 Sunday, 6/1 Monday, 6/2 Tuesday, 6/3 (election day)The Pavley (

From a dog's perspective]

2008-05-24T12:44:00.001-04:00

For my 'dog' friends!A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old) Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Don, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker and offered to

A WIN IN SANTA BARBARA

2008-05-16T10:05:00.001-04:00

SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LISTENS TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS Today in Santa Barbara, residents from all over the County, forand against the mandatory spay and neuter proposed ordinance spokeout. And in the end, the ordinance that had been drafted was setaside. Instead, an 11 person commission, which is to be evenlydivided among proponents and opponents will be established and witheven

If..............

2008-05-08T08:26:00.001-04:00

If I didn't have dogs…….I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, & cars would be freeof hair.When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door withoutwading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted,without taking into consideration how much

Santa Barbara News

2008-05-07T21:01:00.001-04:00

Good news,Grass root organizing is working, to wit; Today in Santa Barbara, residents from all over the County, for andagainst the mandatory spay and neuter proposed ordinance spoke out.And in the end, the ordinance that had been drafted was set aside.Instead, an 11 person commission, which is to be evenly divided amongproponents and opponents will be established and with even handedinput, will

Lawsuit Filed Los Angeles

2008-04-26T07:33:00.001-04:00

Mandatory Spay/Neuter OrdinanceIssues Pertain To Every State And Municipalityby JOHN YATESThe American Sporting Dog Alliancehttp://www.americansportingdogalliance.orgLOS ANGELES, CA – Concerned Dog Owners of California filed a lawsuitthis week against the City of Los Angeles, seeking to overturn a newordinance mandating the spaying and neutering of all dogs.The lawsuit is primarily based on

California AB1634 Sponsors Visit Senators Today; Levine To Visit on Monday

2008-04-25T09:37:00.001-04:00

News from Sacramento. "Sponsors" of California Assembly Bill 1634 metwith the Senate Local Government Committee today, 23 April. LloydLevine will be meeting with the Senate committee on Monday, 28 April.Judie Mancuso, campaign director and Social Compassion in Legislationprincipal, has had a busy week. In addition to being the primarysponsor of AB1634, she found time to pen a letter that Bob

AB1634 News

2008-04-19T11:48:00.001-04:00

Hello,The Pavley Campaign has asked for the dog communities help. They arein dire NEED of volunteers to help reach mail in voters, and only afew have responded.We all need to get in on this. The campaign will send lists andtalking points to area coordinators, so people in San Jose andSacramento can help. Organize a fun day of dogs, potluck and calls,please get a group together, email me for the

Story of the week

2008-04-10T20:51:00.001-04:00

When I was in my early twenties, the friend of a friend of mine (let'scall him Patrick) had a dog, a German Shepherd called Coltrane. Onenight, Coltrane came padding in from the back garden with something in his mouth. To Patrick's horror, he saw that it was the limp, lifelessbody of his next-door neighbour's black and white spotted rabbit,Flossy, dead & covered in dirt. Patrick panicked - he

Campaign walk - Update

2008-04-08T13:59:00.001-04:00

Hello all Readers,The response has been outstanding, and so far we are trying to set upfor May 17. Details for the educational march will follow.Right now the campaign for Fran Pavley has asked that all localsupporters, before the march, lend a hand.They need people to come into their office, to use their "dime" tocall 5000 mail in voters. They NEED this help ASAP. Or you canorganize a phone

"Levine/Pavley Education Day Walk" - May 17/18

2008-04-07T14:22:00.001-04:00

To all MembersWe are attempting to organize a "Levine/Pavley Education Day Walk"precinct walk in the Senate District? We need at least 2 hundredwalkers to show on the weekend of May 17/18. At the campaign headquarters in Woodland hills, details will follow.The precinct walk will just be one day. Materials will be available.It has been suggested, that at the end of the walk, each

Campaign walk - against AB1634 Sponsor

2008-04-05T16:19:00.001-04:00

Hello all Dog Lovers in the Golden StateWe are attempting to organize a "Levine/Pavley Education Day Walk" inthe Senate District? We need at least two hundred walkers to show uppossibly on the weekend of May 17/18 or the following Memorial Dayweekend?Fran Pavely, is a State Senate Candidate, trying to fend off LloydLevine, the author of AB 1634. Levine has termed out and he wants toget elected

Schutzhund 1936!

2008-03-20T16:59:00.001-04:00

Watch this old movie in black and white..http://youtube.com/watch?v=NsBi0PehfAM

California Proposition 93 (Term Limits)

2008-02-04T08:46:00.001-05:00

PLEASE CROSS POST IMMEDIATELY As luck would have it, California will have an opportunity on TuesdayFebruary 5 to help rid the state legislature of some of the worstproponents of anti-dog and anti-cat legislation. It is not justconstituents in their legislative districts who can vote theseextremists out. Every registered California voter has theopportunity to vote them out. Now is a critical

Reintroduced New Jersey Bill Bad News For Breeders

2008-02-03T17:30:00.000-05:00

Given below are extracts from the AKC Alert - Quote Assemblyman Neil Cohen and Assemblywoman Joan Voss have introducedAssembly Bill 1591, a bill which threatens the rights of responsiblebreeders in New Jersey. This bill is a reintroduction of 2006's AB3401. Fanciers, concerned dog owners, and responsible breeders shouldimmediately contact their representatives in the New Jersey StateLegislature,

Letters to protest - New Jersey Bill

2008-02-02T17:27:00.000-05:00

Example of Letter to be sent to each legislative member.Drafted by Jim Honda EsquirePlease copy and change as appropriate TO BE SENT TO ASSEMBLYMAN COHEN FROM NJ RESIDENTS January 30, 2008 Assemblyman Neil M. Cohen, EsquireDistrict 20 (Union)985 Stuyvesant AvenueUnion, NJ 07083 By: USPS, Email and Fax To Both Your Office and Law Firm Re: Bill A1591 –WITHDRAW IT, PLEASE!! Dear Assemblyman Cohen: I

Mandatory L.A Spay/Neuter Ordinance Passes

2008-02-01T23:22:00.001-05:00

Dear Lyle,Today a mandatory/spay neuter ordinance mandating sterilization at 4months of age was passed by the Los Angeles City Council. Thesupporters of this bill including PETA, Assemblymember Lloyd Levineand Campaign Director Judie Mancuso are now moving to pass AB 1634, astatewide mandatory/spay neuter bill for California.PetPAC is announcing today a renewed campaign effort to defeat AB

Virginia - HB 1570, Companion animals; sterilization; penalty

2008-02-01T09:49:00.000-05:00

THIS LETTER WAS ADDRESSED INDIVIDUALLY TO THE ENTIRE 22 MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CHESAPEAKE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES WITH THE LETTERS SENT AS EMAIL ATTACHMENTS. HOPED THERE MIGHT BE SOME DISCUSSIONS IN THE HALLWAYS. IT WAS ALSO FAXED TO THE MEMBERS WHO WERE ON THE AGRICULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE, SINCE THAT WAS THE COMMITTEE IT WAS REFERRED TO VERY LATE IN THE GAME. AGAIN,

Los Angeles - Mandatory Spay/Neuter Motion (CF #07-1212) – Oppose

2008-02-01T09:44:00.000-05:00

The following letter was, in the interest of time, emailed to the 15 LA Council Members by our Secretary, Sara Wallick. Kudos to her and Lyle. One of the Council members did respond advising that he will read it before the sessions.Hope the others do to. January 29, 2008Los Angeles City Council 200 N. Spring StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012Subject: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Motion (CF #07-1212) –

UNOFFICIAL REPORT: VA HB1570 DIED IN SUBCOMMITTEE!!!

2008-01-29T11:06:00.001-05:00

Folks!I contacted the office of Virginia House Delegate Robert Hull 10minutes ago. Delegate Hull is the sponsor of VA HB 1570 which proposesthe mandatory Spay/Neuter of all animals sold by all breeders.I was verbally told by the staffer at delegate Hulls office that"HB1570 DID NOT MAKE IT", and that "IT WILL NOT BE REINTRODUCED INTHIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION".I also contacted the office of Delegate

VOTE NO TO Virginia HB 1570

2008-01-29T11:03:00.001-05:00

FromRavi Iyer, MD, PhDToDelegate Robert Hull & Members of the Commonwealth of Virginia House &Senate Committees onAgricultureChesapeakeNatural ResourcesDear Virginia DelegatesI am calling your attention to Virginia House Bill 1570 offered forconsideration by the House by Delegate Robert Hull.I categorically do not support this poorly thought out bill in its entirety!!!This bill attempts to

Get a dog

2008-01-25T15:08:00.000-05:00

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Dear Diary

2008-01-25T14:54:00.001-05:00

TN introduces ban on pit bull - includes AmStaff , Staffordshire Bull and others!

2008-01-16T19:20:00.001-05:00

Fellow Dog Owners: Please be a responsible dog owner and educate your TN State Senatornow! Please call your Tennessee state senator and flood the TN StateSenate with your letters of concern over the lack of knowledge andrespect as well as the attempt to destroy the civil rights of lawabiding citizens in the great state of Tennessee.Thomas Kilby is the state senator sponsoring this bill that would

Family to Adopt Slain Marine's Dog

2007-12-18T17:24:00.001-05:00

December 12, 2007 - 11:06pmSAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and his Germanshepherd, Lex, scoured Iraq for roadside bombs together, slept next toeach other and even posed in Santa hats for a holiday photo.Please click on the link for full article.http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=104&sid=1309368

TENNIS BALLS ARE NOT SAFE FOR BIG DOGS

2007-12-03T11:40:00.001-05:00

TENNIS BALLS ARE NOT SAFE FOR BIG DOGSBy DeTroy Kistner, Diamond State German Shepherd ClubPlease Read this if you have a Ball-crazy German Shepherd, GoldenRetriever or Labrador.While I was talking on the phone Sailor my I 0- month- old GermanShepherd brought me his ball for a game of indoor catch. It was a hardrubber ball about tennis ball size. It had little raised dots ofrubber. I was quite

Reproductive problems:

2007-11-22T09:43:00.001-05:00

DOG NEWS – "Veterinary Topics" by Connie VanacorNov. 2, 2007It is on the AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club HealthConference.Page 90"Some of the other speakers were Dr. Peggy Root Kustritz, who spoke oncanine reproduction:""Dr. Kustritz talked about diseases related to reproduction. Althoughspaying and neutering have advantages, there are also dangers.Advantages include the

Progressive car insurance adds pet coverage

2007-11-15T09:43:00.001-05:00

For no additional charge $500 benefit will be paid if animal is hurt or diesupdated 12:15 p.m. ET, Mon., Nov. 12, 2007CLEVELAND - Progressive Corp. is providing collision coverage forcustomers' dogs or cats at no additional premium cost. It will pay upto $500 if a customer's dog or cat is hurt or dies in a car accident."It's an unusual and interesting benefit," said Jean Salvatore, asenior vice

GBM Election Results

2007-11-14T16:41:00.001-05:00

The the following changes resulted from the GBM elections. Board of Inquiry/Alternate Jim Ackerman (replaces Richard Quinn)Email: racke45000@aol.com Director at Large (new position to bring total number to five) Frank Phillips (new)Email: schh3fh2@comcast.net Judges Committee/Member at Large Mike Gardner (new)Email: mgd675@gmail.com Willie Ortner (delete) Nominating Committee Ravi Iyer (

Anger Management

2007-10-26T08:12:00.000-04:00

2007 Sieger Show Impressions - by Fred Lanting

2007-10-25T14:33:00.000-04:00

2007 Sieger Show Impressions - by Fred Lanting2007 Sieger Pakros2007 Siegerin Gina AquamarinAs always, my report on the international German Shepherd Dog “Sieger Show”, the main event for the breed that is held annually in Germany, consists of two parts, and you might only see part of the whole “picture”, depending on what magazine or website you are reading this on. Editors sometimes must edit,

Dogs and People

2007-10-01T18:05:00.000-04:00

Press Enter and then Click on arrows at the bottom of the slides to see the next slide(s)...

SV-BUNDESSIEGERZUCHTSCHAU

2007-09-02T16:00:00.000-04:00

Results of Show31.08.2007-02.09.2007Working Class Males - Gebrauchshundklasse Rüden VA 1 Pakros d' Ulmental VA 2 Quenn vom Löher Weg VA 3 Dux de Cuatro Flores VA 4 Vegas du Haut Mansard VA 5 Orbit vom Hühnegrab VA 6 Nando vom Gollerweiher VA 7 Ingodds Agassi VA 8 Odin vom Holtkämper Hof V 1 Yimmy v. Contra V 2 Aron della Terra dei Forti V 3 Negus vom Holtkämper

picture of the week!

2007-08-21T16:39:00.000-04:00

Dog-friendly parks and beaches on Long Island in New York

2007-08-10T10:03:00.001-04:00

BY CORRIS LITTLEcorris.little@newsday.comThere's nothing better than enjoying the great outdoors with a few good friends, but what if your friends are among the four-legged set? Long Islanders enjoy several parks where dogs are free to socialize, romp and play to their heart's content. So go ahead, BYOD – bring your own dog -- and check out a few great spots for you and your furry friends.

Pregnancy Management in Dogs and Cats

2007-08-07T17:55:00.000-04:00

Great article which can be freely accessed on the web.Click here.............................Pregnancy Management in Dogs and CatsPatrick W. Concannon1, MS, PhD, DACT (Hon); John Verstegen2, DVM, PhD, DECAR 1Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA; Univ. of Florida, 2Gainesville, FL, USAIn recent years, advances in small animal reproduction have allowed pregnancy management to evolve into a clinical

Canine athletes and spay/neuter considerations

2007-08-04T09:33:00.001-04:00

An interesting article which perhaps should be read by Levine beforehe jumps the gun again in January 08. This addresses the impact ofspay/neuter for dogs used for athletic/schtuzhund type activities.Generally good advice which should be heeded by all.This article provides evidence through a number of recent studies tosuggest that veterinarians and owners working with canine athletesshould

Tribute Statue Must Appear "Neutered"

2007-07-31T06:44:00.000-04:00

No comment but we leave you to decide -Official News Agency.com Written by Kevin Clayborne - Staff Writer Sunday, 22 July 2007 [Sacramento, CA] A marble monument to service dogs, originally set to be displayed in Sacramento, California, may be on its way out of the golden state. The reason? The statue's "manhood" is still intact.Proponents of the recently-tabled state assembly bill AB-

Buy a Dog

2007-07-20T16:00:00.001-04:00

If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in front of him andnever say its not quite as good as his mother made itthen buy a dog.If you want someone always willing to go out, at any hour, for as longand wherever you wantthen buy a dog.If you want someone who will never touch the remote, doesn't careabout football, and can sit next to you as you watch romantic movies then buy a dog.If you

DOG PHILOSOPHY

2007-07-16T10:29:00.000-04:00

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tailinstead of his tongue. -Anonymous Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that youare wonderful. -Ann Landers If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go wherethey went. -Will Rogers There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. -Ben Williams A dog is the only thing on

CA AB 1634 Pulled

2007-07-11T13:02:00.001-04:00

Good news for a changeQuoteThe American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that CA AB 1634 waspulled today from the California Senate Local Government Committee bythe bill sponsor Assemblymember Lloyd Levine. The bill would haverequired owners to spay or neuter all dogs and cats six months of age,with few practical exceptions. Because of this development, AB 1634will not be considered for the

AB1634 ... NEW PetPAC TV COMMERCIALS ... COME TO THE CAPITOL ON 11 JULY!!

2007-07-09T10:17:00.001-04:00

BRAT wrote:*** PLEASE CROSSPOST *** SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS ***NEW!! PetPAC TV Commercials!! Here are two incredible commercialsto watch and share with your family & friends! After viewing eachvideo, please take a moment ... and ... leave a comment! Then...forward this to everyone in your Address Book!"DANTES"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Your Dog's Favorite Hikes In New York

2007-07-06T12:58:00.001-04:00

Your Dog's Favorite Hikes In New YorkSubmitted by Andrea and HarleyOur favorite hike in the Lake Placid area is up Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Itstarts on the south end with a wide, pine-laced opening trail that isflat. After you pick your way around a swamp you start on ahorseshoe-shaped climb that is pretty easy and tops out at 2,876 feet.At about 2 miles you pop out onto a rocky summit with great

NJ-NY Interesting story regarding mandatory spay and neuter

2007-06-26T13:27:00.001-04:00

Click on the link for the full story - http://itchmo.com/read/man-trying-to-bail-his-dog-out-of-jail_20070626#more-1281 In brief, " Pete Georgoutsos, who lives in New Jersey, was visiting friends inQueens one night last month when someone broke into his truck. Spartacusgot loose and landed in a city animal shelter. The shelter has refused to release the dog unless he is neutered, whichGeorgoutsos

CA AB 1634 - Next steps

2007-06-10T10:46:00.000-04:00

The Bill will now needs to be assigned to a Senate policy committee and we will advise details as known. The USA continues to oppose this Bill even with all the current amendments. The GEC which is the arm of the USA fighting such BSL will be working with the Regional Directors in California to continue to the fight in defeating the Bill through its progression through the Senate Committee,

CA AB 1634 Voted in by Assembly

2007-06-10T10:34:00.000-04:00

As all of you are now aware; the Bill passed 41 to 38 on June 6. Given below is a great summary by the Animal Council.Please also visit their website for more information and updates.CA AB 1634 (LEVINE, NAVA, SOLARIO; SEN. PADILLA), the "California Healthy Pets Act" passed the Assembly Floor with the bare minimum 41 affirmative votes and 38 noes on Wednesday, June 6 after weeks of hectic lobbying

Animal Rights Activists in action

2007-06-10T10:30:00.000-04:00

Four Day ProgramAnimal Rights 2007 is the animal rights movement's annual national conference. It is a forum for sharing knowledge, reporting on progress, discussing strategies and tactics, networking, and "recharging our batteries." Animal Rights 2007 brings our movement together under the banner of animal liberation from all forms of human oppression. All viewpoints that support this goal are

What Were They Thinking? More Than We Knew.

2007-06-10T10:24:00.000-04:00

A great article endorsing what we knew about our canines. What Were They Thinking? More Than We Knew.By Rob SteinWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, June 4, 2007; A05Dog owners have long maintained that their pooches have a lot more going on between their furry ears than scientists acknowledge. Now, new research is adding to the growing evidence that man's best friend thinks a lot more than

CA AB 1634 Voted Out of Committee

2007-05-17T09:04:00.000-04:00

As summarized by the AKC alert -Quote - May 16th Update - CA AB 1634 Voted Out of CommitteeToday, the California Assembly Committee on Appropriations voted9-to-7 in favor of Assembly Bill 1634. The bill will now be consideredby the full Assembly.UnquoteWhile this is horrible news; this was somewhat predicated.Voting apparently went on party lines ( no surprise) but apparentlytwo democrats opposed

CA AB 1634 - Update

2007-05-09T19:46:00.000-04:00

Update - May 9, 2007"If you're going through hell, keep going." Winston ChurchillWe empathize with our members in California to whom this quote is most apposite and is dedicated. Our best wishes are with you all and the hope that sanity will prevail.1. We are assuming that all clubs and members have sent in their letters as suggested in the posts below. If not, you can still get them in before

CA AB 1634 - Update

2007-05-05T09:28:00.000-04:00

Position - May 4, 2007"Success isn't the result of who has the most brilliant ideas - it's the result of who executes a few brilliant ideas best. – Bob Lewis"The Appropriations Committee is now set to meet on Wednesday, May 16 to review some 200 Bills including AB 1634. The deadline to "register" opposition to the Bill is apparently Friday, May 11th.Given the volume of Bills under consideration;

CA AB 1634 - Individual Member Letter Formats

2007-05-05T09:08:00.000-04:00

We give below a selection of formats to be adapted by our membership record their unequivocal opposition to the Bill. It has been our experience that given the volume of "paper" flowing into these committees; that the they generally do not "study" any content but generally categorize them into "for" and "against" piles.You can use any and all formats for your letters. Our goals is to provide

CA AB 1634 - Club Letter Formats

2007-05-05T08:36:00.000-04:00

We give below a selection of formats to be adapted by the Clubs to signal their unequivocal opposition to the Bill. It has been our experience that given the volume of "paper" flowing into these committees; that they generally do not "study" any content but generally categorize them into "for" and "against" piles.You can use any and all formats for your letters. Our goals is to provide suggested

CA AB 1634 - Lobby Day organized by the AKC

2007-05-05T08:12:00.000-04:00

Please join the AKC Canine Legislation department on Tuesday, May 15th for aLobby Day in Sacramento. They will hold a training session at the HyattRegency from 11am-1pm. In the afternoon they will provide folks with lobbyingand educational materials to take to their legislators. Please forward thismessage to your club members and other concerned dog owners who can help usin this effort.