The Mason-Dixon Line
The Official Newsletter of the MDGSP Club
Mason-Dixon GSP Club Web Site: www.mdgspclub.com
November 2010
Upcoming Mason-Dixon German Shorthaired Pointer Club Events at a Glance
MDGSP Membership Dues $30 by end of December 2010
MDGSP Awards Dinner January 22, 2011
MDGSP Spring Hunt Test March 19-20, 2011
MONTHLY FEATURES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP DUES-$30 ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2010
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 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.
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.
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.
This month our cry is somewhat different. First, annual calendar sales. MDGSPRESCUSE.ORG makes the majority of the funds it uses to re – home dogs from Annual Calendar sales. The calendar is made up of pictures of rescue dogs submitted either by fosters or adopters and voted to be included by an auction held during July. Calendars can also be ordered on – line from the Rescue web page
( MDGSPRESCUE.ORG). Last year the club members purchased 19 calendars from the almost 100 family members.
Know of someone looking for a GSP? Rescue is always looking for potential adopters.
This fall the process may be easier. Rescue has many dogs to be adopted, seeing them and deciding which may be for you is a project when foster homes are over a multi – state area. October 24 is the semi – annual reunion in Manassas Va. It is a big picnic with fosters and the dogs they are fostering and recently adopted dogs and their new families as well as potential adopters get to meet the dogs and see how all interact. Reservations can be made at the Rescue Web site.
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 95 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 this month:
Becky and Curtis Fockler, they own 2 Weims, live in Ashburn, VA and are interested in Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Tracking and NAVHDA.
Reminder to send your membership dues of $30 before the end of December, 2010.
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.
BRAGS -
From Beth Sokohl - Axel got his TD; Axel is a rescue from our very own rescue.
From Parry Tomlin -
First - My Dog Heinz. (rugers black and gold heinz vd himmel) finished his Senior Hunter title on the 24th at Eastern GSP Club's Hunt Test.
Second - My Female Ruby (Rugers Red Lable Ruby MH) is due to have her puppies in Nov around Thanksgiving the pups should be available the 3rd week of January. The Sire is Dailin Bruce Shaffers dog, Information about the breeding and both dogs is available on Bruce's website http://www.almostheavengsps.netkennel.com/default.asp?mnuid=2888&HDR=Home
There is a write up about both dogs and pedigree's for interested parties.
If you have any questions contact me by email or my phone 443-280-0171 or Bruce at his website.
UPCOMING HUNT TEST - Wilderness Pointer Club of Virginia - December 4, 5, 2010. - Premium coming under separate email.
RAINBOW BRIDGE - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:
From Carol White:
OBEN~Born in my hands, died in my arms and will forever live in my heart.
DC Whitesline Obergewehr JH, CD, CGC, GSPCA/MDGSPC VC
06/06/96 ~10/01/10 - OBEN was 14
ODDS & ENDS - Real Fact:
A dog's average body temperature is 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
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