The Mason-Dixon Line
The Official Newsletter of the MDGSP Club
Mason-Dixon GSP Club Web Site: www.mdgspclub.com
January 2011
Upcoming Mason-Dixon German Shorthaired Pointer Club Events at a Glance
MDGSP Membership Dues $30 due now
MDGSP Awards Dinner January 22, 2011
MDGSP Spring Training Day March 13, 2011
MDGSP Spring Hunt Test March 19-20, 2011
Celtic Classic March 16-20, 2011
MONTHLY FEATURES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP DUES-$30 ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FEB. 14, 2011 - Pursuant to the Club's By-Laws, Article II, Section 6(b) "A member will be considered as lapsed and automatically terminated if such member's dues remain unpaid forty-five (45) days after JANUARY 1." That is where the February 14, 2011 dates comes in.
Please send your checks payable to MDGSP Club to Membership Chair, Carolyn Felter, 4933 Eastwood Court, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043.
Officer and Chair Reports
MESSAGE FROM DEE STELMACH - Show Chair:
The Celtic Classic is held at the York Expo Center, York, PA from Wed March 16, 2011 through Sunday March 20, 2011. Mason-Dixon German Shorthaired Pointer Club will be supporting the entry Friday, March 18, 2011 Mason-Dixon GSPC and Sat, March 19, 2011 we will be having our Specialty. Judges for the Supported entry are Ann King-Wallace, Sweepstakes and Regular Classes, Carol Esterkind. Out Specialty Sweeps Judge is Diane Shearer and the Breed Judge is Richard Beauchamp. We will be having a raffle at this show. Anyone who has ANYTHING (especially shorthair stuff) that they would like to donate to the raffle, please email me. You can bring the items to the Show Fri or Saturday or arrange to get them to me sooner. I believe we are going to have a match at the show also...a great way to get into the ring with your puppies....More details later.
Dee Stelmach
MDGSPC Show Chair
MESSAGE FROM JULIE BIRDSALL, Awards Chair:
It is that time of year again, when we start planning for the awards dinner. If you have received an AKC title on your dog this year please send me the info. THIS WILL BE THE LAST REMINDER BEFORE THE AWARDS DINNER AND THE LAST CHANCE FOR YOUR DOG TO GET HIS AWARD.
Dogs AKC registered name___________________________________________
Title earned in 2010 __________________________________________________
Owners Name ____________________________________________________
Please tell us if this is the first title your dog has gotten an award for so we can get you a plaque, or if it is an additional title where you have already gotten a plaque for that dog.
Also, please send a duplicate copy of your email for an award to John Warren. I am not sure that we will have the same email address once we have moved. Our new address is: 4418 Talliaferro Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061, Home Phone - 804-694-8243, Cell Phone 301-922-2971 and email at the present time is still .
MESSAGE FROM BOB PRIEST, Vice President:
This year's Award Dinner will be held at The Cozy Inn in Thurmont, MD on Saturday, January 22, 2011. The cost will be $19 for adults; $12 for children 6-9; and $7 for younger children. The Board Meeting is from 4:00 to 5:00, followed by the Social/Cocktail Hour from 5:00 to 6:00 and Dinner at 6:00 with the regular meeting and award presentations to follow.
There will be door prizes and a raffle. To make reservations, please RSVP to Bob Priest by either calling 410-585-9990 or emailing . Please leave your name, phone number and how many will be attending. Make checks payable to MDGSP Club and mail to Bob Priest, 5127 Reels Mill Road, Frederick, MD 21704.
MESSAGE FROM JOHN WARREN, Training Day Coordinator:
SPRING TRAINING DAY, 2011
Included in this issue are the applications for the annual Spring Training Day and the Training Day agenda. The Training Day this year is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2011 and will begin with registration at 7:30 am. As in past years there will be a brief demonstration on dog handling and required performance for each of the AKC hunt test levels. This may be your first opportunity to get your dog “on birds” before the Spring hunt test season. There will be experienced dog handlers to work with you and your dog On Hunt Test requirements at your entry level.
Look forward to seeing you there.
John Warren
MESSAGE FROM JOHN NAUGHTON, Hunt Test Chair:
MDGSP Spring Hunt Test
March 19-20, 2011
The Mason Dixon GSP Club’s Spring Hunt Test will be held March 19-20, 2011 at the McKee Beshers Wildlife Management Area Sycamore Landing Road grounds. The test is open to all AKC pointing breeds. We will be testing Master, Senior and Junior Hunters on both days. This is an excellent way to enjoy your dog and to socialize with other enthusiasts. Also, don’t forget about the clubs training day on March 13, 2011 at the same location. It’s the perfect way to sharpen up your dog for the test. We will review and demonstrate the testing procedure. Experienced handlers will be available to work with you and your dog on quail or chuckars. We welcome all to participate and look forward to seeing you.
Mason-Dixon GSP Club’s Rescue Column
Rescue Chairperson– Vacant
The Rescue Column always seems to begin by saying Rescue needs your help. We need volunteers, transport people, Home checks and foster homes. The need does not seem to go away because the dogs keep coming in for Rescue’s help.
Fostering is still an important task that requires your help. If you have always wanted a second GSP but weren’t ready for the long term commitment, foster may be the answer for you. Not know what’s involved? Now it is written down and available. You can find it at the clubs web site, WWW.MDGSPCLUB.NETKENNEL.COM.
Mason - Dixon Rescue Micro Chips Mason - Dixon GSP Club Rescue has purchased micro chips from Companion Animal Recovery (part of the AKC). This is a service to the members of the MDGSP Club. Micro chips are a positive method to have your dog identified if lost. Humane societies and shelters as well as veterinarian’s check for micro chip ID's and then call the registered owner for animal recovery. We are offering these chips and service, including registration for $25.00. They can be inserted at club events. If you are a breeder and want to micro chip a whole litter we can do a deal. Purchase of MDGSP rescue items or Micro - chipping services support the clubs fund to support National and Mid - Atlantic GSP Rescue.
Membership Report
Membership: Chairperson/Membership - Carolyn Felter, 4933 Eastwood Court, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043.
The club currently has 90 Individual/Family memberships. If your contact information has changed please let me know. You may email me and place ‘Update MDGSP Info' in the subject line.
The Rescue Chair position is currently open. If any member would like to nominate an individual for this open position please contact John Warren, Secretary at or 301-792-2555
We have 1 new family membership to report:
Sally and Donn Eck, they own 3 GSP's, live in Baltimore, MD and are interested in Field Trials, Hunting Tests and are a GSPCA Member.
Reminder to send your membership dues of $30 before the February 14, 2011.
Submitted by Carolyn Felter, Membership Chair
Application of (please print) Personal Information
* I own _____ (#) GSP’S
__________________________________ *I am a member of the GSPCA yes; no
Name *My contact and personal information
can only be used for club business
__________________________________ yes no
Spouse/Domestic Partner *I am interested in the following dog
related activities:
__________________________________ Field Trials___ Hunting Tests___
Street Address Conformation___ Obedience______
Tracking_______ Agility_________
__________________________________ Rescue ________ NAVHDA ______
City, State and Zip Code Other _____________
* AKC Judge Number ________
__________________________________ * UKC Judge Number ________
Phone *I would like to receive Club
Newsletter by email/hard copy
__________________________________
Email address
I (We) hereby apply for membership to the Mason-Dixon GSP Club, Inc. and enclose
$30 payment for dues (unless after September 1 of the current year, whereby I (we) enclose $15.)
By signing this application, I (we) agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the aforesaid club and also the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. The By-Laws are available for review at the Club’s website: www.mdgspclub.netkennel.com
I am in good standing with the American Kennel Club and the GSPCA (i.e. not under suspension.)
Signature of Applicant: ______________________________ Date: ___________
Signature of Applicant: ______________________________ Date: ___________
Please mail this completed form with dues (check or money order) to:
Carolyn Felter, Membership Chair
Mason-Dixon GSP Club, Inc.
4933 Eastwood Court
Ellicott City, MD 21043-6706
Upon receipt of the completed application and dues payment, you will be considered a member in good standing and will receive club correspondence and the newsletter.
Visit us at www.mdgspclub.netkennel.com
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LINKS, BRAGS, LITTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Favorite Links:
Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue: www.mdgsprescue.org
American Kennel Club: www.akc.org
German Shorthair Pointer Club of America: www.gspca.org
InfoDog.com www.infodog.com
GSP-1 www.shorthairs.net
Breeder Links:
Mi Karma GSH Pointers: www.mikarmagsp.com
Stelor: www.stelorgsp.com
Want To Hunt GSPs: www.wanttohunt.com
River Bend GSPs: http://riverbendgsps.com
Brags & Litter Announcement.
LITTER ANNOUNCEMENT -
VC CH Crystal's Up Close in Personal MH (aka Josh) has been bred to Friedelsheim's Goosecreek Grace SH, NA prize I
Grace OFA hips excellent and CERF
Josh OFA hips good, OFA thyroid, OFA cardiac, CERF, CD normal, OFA Patellas
Pups due January 31, 2011
Lou Casciano
703-408-9333
RAINBOW BRIDGE - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:
ODDS & ENDS
Happy Birthday to Carroll Waltemyer who will turn 81 years young on January 23. Happy Birthday Carroll.
Anytime you go afield with your dog, there is always a chance for an injury. Just turning your dog loose for a good run can result in a cut paw pad or strained joint. Here is a list of items you will want to have in a first aid kit to treat you and your dog. You can place these items in a small gear bag or plastic tool box.
First Aid Kit:
First Aid Book
Vet Phone #'s
Muzzle
Scissors
Tweezers
Nail Clippers
Small Flashlight
Hemostats
Rectal Thermometer
Latex Gloves
Sterile gauze pads 3x3 and 2x2
Roll gauze 1" & 2"
Ace Bandage 2"
1" Roll of Tape
Q-Tips
Blood clotter, quick stop
Liquid stitches
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Eye Wash
Sterile water
Alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide
Antiseptic wipes
Alcohol wipes
Karo Syrup
Hot and Cold packs
Clean Towels
Assorted Band-Aids for dog owners
You may also like to add a snake bite kit, something for bee stings and the ingestion of poison.
This is a basic first aid kit fill, you can add to or subtract from it, as you see fit.
Jim Felter
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