January 2021
QKC student’s Cane Corso wins big at Nationals
Myron McCord and Neesha temperament. She is very loyal.
Elkin’s Cane Corso, 5 Star Phoenix She does everything asked of her
Midevil's Princess (“Phoenix”), whether she wants to or not, ac-
won Owner Handled Best of cording to Neesha.
Opposite Sex at the Royal Canin Neesha had never shown a dog
Nationals, making her the number before. They began showing her at
one owner-handled Cane Corso 4 months, and she was able to get
bitch for 2020. AKC’s Puppy of Achievement.
Phoenix was born on April 19, So far, she has earned 9 points,
2019, and the Warsaw, IL, couple including one 5 point major. She
brought her home that June. has also recently earned the BCAT
They started classes at QKC title in Fast CAT, and started dock
immediately, and training became a diving. Rally is a little bit of a
team effort, with Myron doing the challenge, but they are working on
S.T.A.R. Puppy class, and Neesha it.
taking conformation. Phoenix was “A working dog needs to work!”,
the first to graduate from QKC’s said Neesha.
S.T.A.R. Puppy class. She earned Phoenix excelled at Nationals They plan for her to earn as many
the CGC and CGCA while handled by Myron. She different dog sport titles as they can get.
also holds the TKN title, which she earned under The next goal is to title her in conformation. Finding
Neesha’s handling. competition is hard because the breed is rare. The
Myron was the one initially attracted to the Cane couple have traveled as far as 5 to 6 hours one way to
Corso breed, but Neesha soon fell in love with shows. One can only see bright things in this dog’s
Phoenix too. They are big-dog people, having a future, and our kennel club certainly has something to
Rottweiler and Siberian husky as well. Part of what be proud of.
contributes to Phoenix’s success is her biddable
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Board discusses building lease
Items of business from the board meeting
included the following:
The new building lease was brought up by
Behrens. It runs from 1/1/2021 to
12/31/2023. The new rent is $1550/mo an
increase of $150/mo. The consensus that emerged
was that the increase was reasonable, considering
we had negotiated the landlord (Don Brown)
down from a proposed increase the last
time. However, there was great concern that the
roof leaks. It was agreed that Behrens and
Snider will coordinate communication with the
landlord. Grawe and Lauer will sign the lease
once it is agreed upon.
The consideration of new members was
discussed. As a written vote is required, but
we are unable to meet in person, it was proposed Amber Wiemelt had a baby. The news was
that votes be submitted by email within 24 hours met with approbation, and no one expressed
of the meeting. The proposal was approved disappointment that it was not a puppy.
unanimously. Greg Grawe is planning to pick up a new puppy in
Proposed changes to by-laws were tabled. January.
Behrens discussed puppy training videos she Lynn Fleming’s Yorkshire Terrier Elle passed the
is sending out to our students to get them started virtual AKC Rally Intermediate title.
on training until classes resume. This effort is
designed to keep them engaged and have them
understand that we are trying to connect with
them. This idea was universally agreed to be a
good one. By February 1, membership fees
Susan East has proposed offering one-on-one are due. Dues are $30 for Individuals,
classes, with the tuition going to the club. Grawe
suggested that more details were needed.
$35 for a Family, $20 for Associates,
and $15 for a Juniors.
Board discusses return to classes and instruction opportunities
The following issues and reports were discussed at Treasurer: Ann Lauer
the general board meeting Director (3-y term): Linda Snider
The Show Committee report was given by Amber Director (1-y term): Amber Wiemelt
Wiemelt. The show is scheduled for October 15, 16, President Julie Grawe called for nominations from
and 17 of 2021. No changes have been made, and we the floor. Carolyn Williams nominated Tess Raleigh
are on track to hold the show. for the 1-year Director position. Said nomination was
Ann Behrens suggested setting a date to decide upon accepted. No other nominations were put forth.
the re-opening of obedience classes in January. Joe Joe Coelho had resigned his Director position just
Coelho suggested a deadline between Christmas and before the meeting via a message to President Grawe.
New Years. It was suggested that might be too short (Note that a third Director’s position is held by
of a notice for students. Vigorous discussion ensued. Hughes, whose term is not up this year. Also, accord-
Melissa Hughes provided the slate of officers to the ing to our constitution, members of the board who are
Board of Directors generated by the Nominating not officers are “Directors,” not “members-at-large” as
Committee: they were described in the meeting.)
President: Julie Grawe The lease agreement was described and discussed.
Vice President: Ann Behrens Greg Grawe stated that help was needed to mow the
Secretary: Joe Coelho
See Instruction on the next page
Instruction from the previous page
grounds. Raleigh and Williams volunteered to perform thin. Bonnie Harbison does offer a Saturday class
the mowing periodically to share the work. during the spring and summer, but is not currently
Behrens discussed puppy training videos she is teaching. Jane Huelsmeyer and Mary Price are
sending out to our students to get them started on discussing a possible increase in the price for
training until classes resume. This effort is designed obedience classes to compensate for the rise in rent.
to keep them engaged and have them understand that Behrens described correspondence from member
we are trying to connect with them. Jane Huelsmeyer, a thank you for the memorial the
Discussion of a private, for-profit competitor was club gave her in honor of Molly.
held, as they are taking students from us while Raleigh described an upcoming 1-hour course
we are on hiatus due to the pandemic. Susan East has offered by John Wood Community College on aging
proposed offering one-on-one classes as a source of dogs.
income. A 4-week course was proposed to be offered Behrens mentioned that there was no charge
on Tuesday nights and/or Saturdays. Pricing was for agility classes in December because of the
discussed, with $45-50/h suggested. Raleigh cancellation of so many Thursday nights falling on
suggested Monday and Saturday classes. Responses holidays. Offerings can be made to the donation can.
included the fact that instructors are already spread
Plan for the January meeting
The January meeting will involve the full
membership. The general meeting will take place
first and involve the election of board members and
officers.
The board will meet afterwards and work on the
composition of committees. Members will be given
copies of the committee assignments at the February
New members Amaya Smith and Diana Calvert meeting.
were voted in as new members to the club.
Building fees are now due.
Building fees are $10/mo for
members who use the building
The resumption of obedience classes will
during that month.
be assessed after the Illinois Governor If you have not paid for the
provides updates on January 10. year, please do so before the
We have signed the new lease with the
landlord, who has also agreed to continue end of December.
working on the roof issue, and also abated Submit to
the rent increase for the first three months
of the year. Ann Behrens at 2928 Cabot
The first 30 years of club history have been Road, Quincy, IL 6230
added to our web site.
If you have information for the February newsletter, please send it to
Joe Coelho at showmejoe@gmail.com by January 20th.
