April, 2009

IMPORTANT DATES
TO REMEMBER
April 2, 2009
www.winnegamiedogclub.com 7:00 p.m.
General Meeting at
MONTHLY Training Center

NEWSLETTER April 8,14,16,17,22,28, 2009

President Nursing Home Visits
Don Stanislawski--722-8536 APRIL & MAY PROGRAMS See page 5 for details

The program for the April

Vice-president Meeting will be “Lepto and Other Tic
Tom Wiesler--779-0645 Borne Diseases” This will be present-
ed by Dr. Kurt Rossebo from the
Secretary Kaukauna Veterinary Clinic.
Gail VanDenLangenberg Mark your calendar for the
May 7 meeting when we will have a
725-2047
program by Valerie Hajek Adams on
“The Healing Heart Pet Hospice”
Treasurer Valerie runs the Hospice Program
Ruth Taggart--725-0072 through the Referral Center. She will
explain how it is run. Bring your
Board of Directors questions to both meetings!
Barb Hoffman--993-2180
Paul Thiel--364-0149 Newsletter Deadline
Bruce Ziesemer--419-5546 April 15, 2009
START EARNING YOUR
Newsletter Editors
Paula & Doug Slater
HOURS
1212 E. Wisconsin Avenue It’s never too early to start CONFORMATION CLASSES
Little Chute, WI 54140 earning your 2009 hours. Here’s your
788-6802 chance to earn up to 4 hours. I am Conformation classes will run
DPSDoxNuts2@new.rr.com looking for up to 20 volunteers to help on Wednesday nights from March 25
with the Canine Good Citizen testing until May 13 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. After
on Saturday, April 18, 2009. No previ- May 13 there will be no regular
Dog Club Librarian ous experience necessary. Testing Conformation classes until
Margie Scoville--730-8726 begins at 9am, and all volunteers September.
should be at the WDC Training
Sunshine Committee Center by 8:30am. You can contact
Karen Willett--733-6814 me at 920-749-1158 for more info or THANK YOU THANK YOU
to sign up. I wish to thank Wayne
Thanks! VanDen Langenberg for making a
Nursing Home Visits
Jolene Johnson cart for our sandbags. He is one of
Pam Siebert--470-6634
the club members who works behind
CGC chair the scenes to help to make things
Building Committee happen. He moves the trailer each
Dick Hittenmiller--836-3136 CGC Info:
http://winnegamiedogclub.blogspot.co time we have a show and now he
cell--851-3383 made us this cart. Kudos to you
Don Stanislawski--722-8536 m/2008/09/canine-good-citizen.html
cell--850-3927
Nancy Zolkowski

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MARCH 5, 2009
Meeting was called to order
Secretary’s Report: February’s mem-
bership meeting minutes were
approved as published in the newslet-
ter. February’s board minutes were
read.
Treasurers Report: February’s finan-
cial report was given.
Presidents Report: Winter Show-
Don said that he has been talking with
Mary Parszewski and she said they
are waiting on a couple of bills to
come in yet. We should be making
around $4500 for each club-OKC &
WDC from the show weekend..
Don also sent around a clipboard if
anyone would be interested in signing
up to learn more about ring steward-
ing for conformation. Anne Schmidt
would run a class if enough people
are interested.
Membership books are ready. When
you take one be sure and take a label
from the packet of them made up so
Dick knows who had taken a book.
Don said that he would like to see a
committee formed of people interest-
ed in coming up with some new ideas
for raising money for the club.
If anyone is interested in earning
some “hours” he has a project that he
would like to see done. The bathroom
floors need to be painted and if inter-
ested in helping with this to please
contact him.
Membership: Prospective new mem-
bers were introduced and welcomed.
CGC: Jolene Johnson said that she
would like about 20 people to volun-
teer to help with this test. It is an easy
way to earn 4 hours and can be lots
of fun. The test will be on April 18th
from 9 until noon. If helping for this
she would need to have you there by
8:30.
Nursing Home: Pam Siebert said the
times and places are listed in the
newsletter and on the website. You
must be an approved member before
you can participate in this and she
must approve of all dogs attending the
homes. Any questions see her after
the meeting.
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Library: Margie Scoville introduced waiting to get the premium list back
herself as our club librarian and said from Jones to proof read. If you are
that the club has many books avail-
able to borrow. She will be available
interested in volunteering for any of
the different areas at the show you
after the meeting for anyone interest- may go to our website under
ed in seeing what we have in our Volunteer Opportunities and a list of
library. You must be an approved the different areas are listed. It also
member to check out any books. has the contact information. Please
WDC Boutique: Margie said she also check it out.
has the club boutique and we have Margie Scoville mentioned that this
many items with the club logo on year she and Sara Wiesler will be
them. She will be glad to show you putting together our lunch for the
what is on hand after the meeting. workers. She feels with Sara’s help
50th Anniversary: Nancy Zolkowski that it will be great!!!!!
brought the group picture from our Old Business: None
club’s anniversary get together last fall New Business: None
and would like to get all the names Cry and brag was conducted
right for the group picture. She will be Motion made and approved to adjour
leaving it in the office after the meet- Respectfully Submitted,
ing-so please look at it and add the Gail VanDenLangenberg
proper name if it isn’t on there. Secretary
Decals: Linda Allen said she is our
decal person for people that wish to
use our dog yards at the club. You
must be an approved member and
HELP! HELP! HELP!
everyone that wishes to use the yard We are going to need help for
must have a currant decal on the back our August show. The dates are
window on the driver’s side. If you can August 7, 8, & 9th. I will have sign
not attend a meeting you may send up sheets at the April, May and June
her a stamped self addressed enve- meetings or e-mail me at:
lope with the form from our newsletter jzolkowski@new.rr.com Or call 920-
and she will be glad to mail the neces- 722-5704
sary decals to you. She also wanted Thanks
the membership to be aware that at Nancy Zolkowski
this time of year the yard could be
closed if it becomes to wet to allow
dogs to run in there. A sign would be
posted on the bulletin board at the
yard and a notice would be put on our FOR SALE
website. 2 Dog Walks best offer will be
Legislative: Deb Krsnich gave an
accepted.
update on what is happening around 1 is 8 feet long steel frame.
the area including several states bor-
2 is 12 feet long wood frame.
dering Wisconsin. She said that it is If interested call Nancy Zolkowski at
very important to keep up with what is
920-722-5704
happening not only in our state but in
our surrounding states as well. Keep
checking with AKC or Wisconsin Dog
Federation to find out what’s happen-
ing. It is up to all dog owners to be
aware of what is going on.
Spring Show: Gayle Kukulka said
she is looking for stewards for obedi-
ence and rally for our show on May 17
at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds
in Oshkosh. She sent around a sign
up sheet.
Gail VanDenLangenberg said she is
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST
SPONSORED BY DEMONSTRATING CONFIDENCE AND
WINNEGAMIE DOG CLUB, INC. CONTROL, THE DOG AND HANDLER
HELD AT THE TRAINING CENTER MUST COMPLETE THESE 10 STEPS.

Saturday, April 18, 2009 TEST EXCERCISES

9:00 AM – Noon 1. Accepting a friendly stranger
Entry Fee: $10.00
(To be paid on day of test – no pre-entry) 2. Sitting politely for petting
3. Appearance and grooming
The purpose of the Canine good Citizen Test is to
ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be 4. Out for a walk
a respected member of the community because it is (walking on a loose leash)
trained and conditioned to act mannerly in the
home, in public places and in the presence of other 5. Walking through a crowd
dogs. The program embraces both purebred and
mixed-breed dogs, as the anti-canine sentiment 6. Sit and down on command/
does not discriminate between the purebred and
the non-purebred.
staying in place
7. Coming when called
Canine Good Citizen training is fun and useful.
Through it, you and your dog will establish a closer 8. Reaction to another dog
bond and your dog will have the added benefit of
knowing how to please you. This test of your dog’s 9. Reaction to distractions
manners and training is not a competition and does
not require that you and your dog perform with 10. Supervised separation
precision.

The Canine Good Citizen program is based on the For more details on individual exercises, visit
concept that all dogs should have enough basic http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm
training to be under control at home and in public.

The American Kennel club urges all dog owners to

participate in this program, thereby assuring that
our beloved dogs will always be welcomed and
respected members of the community.

All dogs who pass the ten items on the CGC test
earn a certificate from the AKC.

Dogs should wear well-fitting buckle or

slip collars made of either leather, fabric
or chain.

Special training collars, such as pinch

collars or Gentle Leaders,
are not allowed.
 Whipple, Merry (S) NEW CHAMPION!
MEMBERSHIP 922 South Park Avenue Stardust's Hot Rod Lincoln
SECOND MEETING Neenah, WI 54956 Standard Longhaird Dachshund
MARCH 5, 2009 (920)722-5087 Trooper finished with four
Boettcher, Jamie, Susan, Danielle, E-Mail: rainy.1dg@gmail.com majors, including two from specialty
Matt & Evan (F) Golden Retriever shows. This guy started as the runt in
1101 Harold Drive a litter of 9. With TLC, love and luck
Menasha, WI 54952 FIRST MEETING he matured into a nice fellow with
(920)731-4438 MARCH 5, 2009 championship style.
E-Mail: jsboettcher@sbcglobal.net Leitner, Jennifer (F) Trooper is a Standard
English Setter 6716 North Gullwing Court Longhaired Dachshund bred and co-
Appleton, WI 54913 owned by Anne Schmidt, also co-
Dismer, Mike & Karen (F) (920)202-0250 owned with Anne's sister, Emily
1022 North Lake Street E-Mail: jnleitner@yahoo.com Siebers.
Neenah, WI 54956 English Mastiff
(920)486-1423 Barb Skaer and Anne Schmidt have
E-Mail: kmdiz@new.rr.com Lanzner, Kim, Ray, Brent (F) the following wins to report from the
Am. Water Spaniel 2608 N. Hillwood Court Badger Dachshund Specialty held on
Appleton, WI 54911 March 7 & 8, 2009.
Hansgate, Jennifer (S) (920) 574-2353 Stardust's Simply Irresistible, RWB
2050 Trissino Way E-Mail: kimr@aol.com and 2 Advanced Rally placements.
Green Bay, WI 54313 English Mastiff, Shih-tzu CH Stardust's Hot Rod Lincoln, 2
(920)405-9793 Novice Rally placements
E-Mail: sadayi@yahoo.com Vendola, Gina L. (S) Hale To The Chief von Skaer,
Leonberger 1766 Wendy Way WD/BOW from the 9-12 class for his
Neenah, WI 54956 first major
Jenks, Oksana (J) (920) 427-8966 CH Wispy Willow von Skaer,
12 Chicory Court E-Mail: glvendola@hotmail.com Specialty Award of Merit
Appleton, WI 54914 Weimaraner CH Franz Kafka von Skaer,
(920832-0874 Specialty Award of Merit and BOV
E-Mail: kenaill@aol.com CORRECTIONS from the Veterans class.(10 specials)
Norwegian Elkhound Kathy Van Wie
Incorrect Phone Numbers:
Klein, Gwen (S) (920)757-9709 (home)
3607 Mariah Lane (920)7570-9702 (fax)
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)730-5602 Don Stanislawski
E-Mail: gwenklein@att.net Incorrect E-Mail:
Standard Poodle stanpbgv@hotmail.com
SPRING SHOW
Pujo, Jim & Linda (F)
1680 Highridge Terrace
MAY 17, 2009
Menasha, WI 54952 It’s that time of year again to
(920)830-1964 WINS & ACHIEVEMENTS think about our spring show. We need
E-Mail: jpujo@new.rr.com Sqwires Hot to Trot NAJ JE workers and this is a great way to
Golden Retriever Wire Fox Terrier earn your hours.
Hank earned his Novice
Schuh, Dawn (S) Jumpers with Weaves (NAJ) title Ring Stewards: Contact Kim
1309 Wedgewood under judge Terry Culley on February Polasek, at 986-3494 or email her at
Neenah, WI 54956 15, 2009 at Camp Bandy Pet Resort. sibercrazy7060@aol.com If you have
(920)727-4979 What a great valentine's Day present! any questions on what is involved,
E-Mail: dmschuh@new.rr.com He earned the three legs for this title just ask Kim and she will gladly
Shih-Tzu/mix at his first three AKC agility trials. Two answer them.
of those legs had scores of 100 with
10 seconds under course time. Hank Ring Stewards: Obedience and/or
is proudly owned by Becky and Steve Rally-- Contact Gayle Kukulka at 788-
Heiner. 0562 or email her at
cont. on page 5

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auzynut@gmail.com . Gayle will
gladly answer any questions you may
have.
Hospitality: Diane Breaker and
Margie Scoville will need helping
hands for this big job. The judges and
workers need to be fed. If you can
lend a hand contact either Diane at
722-3553 or Margie at 730-8726.
Gate: Contact Mike Evarts-you may
email him at dogboy63@gmail.com
Help is needed to sell catalogs and
collect for parking.
Clean-Up after the show: It is a real-
ly important after the show to get the
site back to its pre-show condition.
Everyone wants to get home after a
long day, including me, so helping
hands are always welcome.
Red Cross Table: Contact Len
Hoehne if you can help out at all dur-
ing the day, it would be greatly appre-
ciated. You may call him at 727-1158
or email him at lhoehne@new.rr.com.
Len will be glad to explain to you
what you needs to be done.
We are always looking for sugges-
tions on people to hire for our judging
panel. We want to hire judges that we
feel will pull a nice entry. The hiring of
judges is dependent on many factors
including how many breeds they can
judge, where they are from etc.
Please contact me if you have sug-
gestions.
Gail VanDenLangenberg,
Spring Show Chair
Phone: 725-2047
Cell Phone: 740-1222
Email: galewind@new.rr.com
Spring Show Info: http://win-
negamiedogclub.blogspot.com/2008/0
9/future-shows.html
NURSING HOME VISITS
April Dates to Remember:
April 8, 2009 Oakridge 6:00 pm
April 14, 2009 Garden's of Fountain
Way 2:00 pm
April 16, 2009 Golden Homes 6:30
pm
April 17, 2009 Valhaven 2:00 pm
April 22, 2009 Lakeside Packaging -
Oshk. 1:30 pm
April 28, 2008 Eastwood Crisis 6:30
pm
Please let me know what visits you
will be attending.
Pam Siebert
470-6634
TRAVELING TROPHIES
The traveling trophy commit-
tee is proud to announce the follow-
ing winners for the year 2008.
Winning these awards is a competi-
tive accomplishment. Although sev-
eral applications are received, there
is only one winner for each award.
WDC HIGH SCORING
CONFORMATION AWARD
Jennifer, Mike, Brittani & Bailie
Kettleson
English Setter
CH Olde Glory Alley-Oop
LOWELL TRACEY MEMORIAL
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
AWARD
Jennifer, Mike, Brittani & Bailie
Kettleson
English Setter
CH Olde Glory Alley-Oop
WDC TRAVELING CONFORMATION
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Julie Siefert
Newfoundland
CH Whisperbay’s Reality
MARY STRANGE CONFORMATION
AWARD
Sally Rathert
Papillon
Zelicaons Ms Devine of Sleepy Creek
JUDY FALCK MEMORIAL
TRAVELING OBEDIENCE AWARD
Candy Janke--194
Papillon
CH Sandel’s Duchess of Monarch
CDX, RA, NA, NAJ
PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
AWARD
Candy Janke--194.5
Papillon
CH Sandel’s Duchess of Monarch
CDX, RA, NA, NAJ
CANINE EXERCISE
The importance of exercise in
our lives is undeniable and really can-
not be understated. This is no less
true for our canine companions, too.
Leading experts recommend an hour
or more of exercise every day for our
four-legged best friends.
Of course, the duration
depends on several factors, including
breed, size, age and state of health.
So what should be your guide in
determining how much exercise they
should have? Let your dog help you
decide. Any new exercise routine is a
discovery process. Pay close atten-
tion to any potential signs of early
fatigue, like panting or slowing down.
Environmental factors, like
excessive heat or cold, should defi-
nitely influence the duration of out-
door activities on any given day. If
you’re planning a hike or some other
kind of day trip, be sure to bring along
plenty of water for your dog, and pro-
vide several opportunities to drink.
Additionally, pay attention to
your own feelings about exercise peri-
ods – in you feel like you’re spending
too much time on an activity, and you
become anxious about other items on
your to-do list, your pet may not enjoy
the time (and you might be less likely
to commit to further activities in the
future).
Exercising with your dog is an
important opportunity for you to bond
with your companion, so make sure
it’s fun for both of you
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 THE WDC CAR DECALS FOR 2009 ARE READY!
To use the front or back fenced in yards, at the club, you need to obtain a new 2009 car decal. They are
different from last years. Everyone may have two decals free. You may obtain extra decals for $1.00. Place the
decal on the Driver’s side, rear window. If you bike or walk to the club, then carry the decal on you. If at any
time your decal is damaged or stolen, please let me know and you can get a replacement decal for a fee of $1.00.
If you get a new license plate number, you will need to get a new decal. The decals will be changing yearly. All
club members are to have decals by September1st.
We need all of your help. Please, look at the cars of the people using the fenced yards. If someone is
using the yards and they don’t have a decal, please say something to them. If they are not members, tell them
how they can become a member and that the yards are for MEMBERS ONLY. If someone is abusing the
posted rules, write the car plates down, with the complaint, and give to any board member or myself.
Please give feedback on how you think this is working, any concerns you may have, or suggestions for
improvement to any of the board members or myself.
To obtain a car deal, I will be at the monthly meetings to hand them out. You can also fill out the
application below, then send with a stamped, self addressed envelope to:
Linda Allen
1730 N. Outagamie St.
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 731-4202

NUMBER OF DECALS NEEDED: ________________

LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS: 1ST PLATE ________________ 2ND PLATE _________________
ADDITIONAL PLATES ($1.00 each, make check or money order out to WDC):
PLATE NUMBERS: _____________________ _______________________
NAME: ________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
PHONE: __________________________

or e-mail at newfgold@new.rr.com
Dick Hittenmiller at 920-836-3136
Address Changes or Corrections Call

920-731-6800
Appleton, WI 54912
P.O.Box 713