December 2020

Club members and dogs place at sponsored Rally Match

A Rally Match was held by QKC at our own Intermediate
building on 14 November. Seven handlers 1st: Pat Creek and Lexi
and 10 dogs participated. Ann Behrens served 2nd: Joe Coelho and Luna
as Judge. She was assisted by Marian 3rd: Joe Coelho and Isabel
4th: Darlene Young and
Lily
Also qualifying: Linda
Snider and Bee-J; Lynn
Fleming and Elle
Advanced
1st: Lynn Fleming and
Elle
After the match was
concluded, several people
attempted the Advanced
course, much to our
amusement. Bee-J would
Novice A qualifiers not stay in the ring, and
Luna refused to jump the
Sorenson and Laura Hampsmire. Novice, In- bar. Elle’s command for a fast pace is
termediate and Advanced levels were offered. “Squirrel!”
The results were as follows:
Novice A
1st: Pat Creek and Lexi
2nd: Amaya Smith and
Zeppelin
3rd: John Daniel and
Ruckus
4th: Amaya Smith and
Cash
Also qualifying: Ash-
leigh Hinds and Atlas
Novice B
Darlene Young and Lily
Intermediate qualifiers
Club by-law revisions discussed; Officer nominations being prepared
9 Nov 2020 meeting the material and post it, making it available to
Attending: Julie Grawe, President; Ann all members.
Behrens, Vice President; Joe Coelho, acting The snow removal in the parking lot was
Secretary; Melissa Hughes and Linda Snider, discussed. The auto repair shop next door
members at large. normally does the job for a nominal fee.
The Treasurer’s report: Expenses for the The continuation of this arrangement will be
month were $2,678.11. Income total was confirmed with Jane Huelsmeyer.
$3,706.80 (plus The new crate
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve
interest). Net gain of room guidelines
and New Year’s Eve all fall on
$1,098.69 for October. were approved and
Thursdays this year;
The ATT test was posted.
therefore, there will be no agility
discussed. Behrens The re-opening of
suggested combining it classes on those nights. The agility obedience classes
with another event, course remains up and available will be re-examined
such as CGC. Behrens to run on Sundays and Mondays based on the state
will be added to the from 1-2:30. Behrens is present to of the pandemic in
CGC committee. Two provide guidance, if needed. Adams County at
judges and two tests that time. The
are required to pass ATT, which is a training committee is responsible for the
temperament test for which no training is decision. Students will be called. Masks are
required. More details will be provided before required in the building except when actually
the next meeting. running the agility course.
Funds returned by the previous secretary Looking forward: Thanksgiving Day,
were discussed. The CGC money will be Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve all fall on
deposited in the club account. Thursdays this year; therefore, there will be
The Rally Match will be held on Saturday, no agility classes on those nights. The agility
November 14. Entries are coming in. course remains up and available to run on
Behrens will be the Judge, and also provide a Sundays and Mondays from 1-2:30. Behrens
demonstration of the Masters level. is present to provide guidance, if needed.
The nominations report was read by the There will be no Christmas Party this year.
chair of the committee, Hughes. Nominations December and January meetings will
will be held at the December meeting, and involve the full membership. At the January
elections at the January meeting. Ballots will meeting, the general meeting will take place
be made beforehand. first and involve the election of board
Proposed changes to by-laws were members and officers. The board will meet
discussed. The changes to Article II, section 1 afterwards and work on the composition of
were generally agreed upon, but before further committees. Members will be given copies of
progress could be made it was discovered that the committee assignments at the February
the by-laws in hand are likely not to be the meeting.
current version. A newer version will be The board was reminded that a prospective
sought before action is taken. member is waiting to be approved. The by-
Grawe mentioned that years ago new laws may need to be revisited regarding the
members would be given a red binder with the approval of new members.
club history, by-laws and committees in The meeting was adjourned.
it. Two copies were found. Coelho will scan
 In our thoughts

Allie took Reserve Winner four days in a

row at the Jefferson, WI conformation shows
in November. Lots of pretty ribbons but no
points.
At the Tri-County Agility trial in
Wentzville, Allie picked up her 7th qualifying
run in Master Standard, placing 2nd in her
class.
At the recent Springfield, Missouri show
Donna Wiewel’s Irish Wolfhound Fleetwind
Carroy Cosgrove Con'an “Cosgrove” won
the following: Thursday Select Dog, Group 2
in NOHS; Friday,BOB, Group 1 in NOHS; We mourn the loss of Molly,
Saturday Select Dog,Group 2 in NOHS; Sun- Ch. Melridge Hearts A Fire MX
day Select dog, Group 4 in NOHS. Her Glen
of Imaal Terrier Abberann My Girl is an Irish
MXJB RN CGC,
Girl “Hope” was Select Bitch All 4 days. beloved Brittany of Jane Huelsmeyer.
Darlene Young’s Princess Lily Pad “Lily”
has earned the following AKC titles since last
May: Canine Good Citizen, Rally Novice,
Trick Dog Novice.

In the news
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variations of the Earth’s locally as the Alabai.
magnetic field.
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The President of Turkmenistan unveiled a

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