June 2018

June Meeting

4th Tuesday of every month

Date: June 26, 2018

Time: Board meeting 6:30pm

Regular meeting 7:00pm

Place: Baker Institute

Program: Pending

Letter from the President:

THANK YOU Past Board member for running the IDTC club. Your input is valuable and I want to say a big thank you to

each one.

THANK YOU New Board members. Many of you are continuing on the board - maybe different positions but I appreciate

your continue support. Welcome to a few new members as well.

Membership – remember these Board members are here to help run the club. Please feel free to thank them for their

service and bring up any issues you wish to them.

CONGRADS! – We had four new life members. Welcome to the life members group! Thanks to Kathy and her team for

selecting these people. All life membership are well deserved.

Another Super thank you is to Hannah and all her people that came to clean out the cage. I understand Lynne Wilks

brought her vacuum. While it is clean under there, I am looking for a couple of assistants. Lucille has volunteered to

inventory the Library, which is still upstairs over the bathrooms. Tammy and Kathy are going to work off of the inventory

that Hannah put together to sort the different equipment that is IDTC and 4-H. Many pieces were given to 4-H so maybe

labeled with both names. Most of the 4-H equipment is in front. I am looking for someone to go through the bins and

ID what is in them. A second person for the IDTC obedience equipment that is in the cage. Please help. This is just one

simple task but we need to get a complete inventory. Thank you who did help and plan to help. Please work with Marian

to gain access, as she knows who has the keys.

We are still missing inventories from some people. If you have any equipment, that is IDTC, please make a list and give it

now to Abby Christman.

This is required by the By Laws that we have an inventory of all items.

From Policy section IV----

Once a year, it is required that all Officers/Board members, chair committee inventories of IDTC property (supplies & equipment). A reminder is put in the newsletter in the month of March and this inventory is to be submitted to the Secretary prior to the May meeting. The Board reviews the list and the documents are filed by the Secretary.

As published, in each newsletter is a list of positions that we have to operate the club. We still have many positions that

are VACANT. Some of these positions take lots of time and some not too much. If you want to know what the position

involves, please see the policy on the web pages under members section. This is a brief description of each committee. If

you want to change and do something else, please let me know and I will change it. Otherwise, I am going to presume

you are continuing on to do that job. New committees are to start in June so let me know. We always can use the help. -

Susan

2018 (updated 4/30/18) Officers President: Susan Morse sm32@cornell.edu/607-347-4860 Vice President Lynne Anguish: LJA2@cornell.edu Secretary Tammy Osmeloski: TTIA607@gmail.com Treasurer Pat Welch: pwelch@twcny.rr.com Board Members Steve Anderson (1/16-5/18) sta111@verizon.net Ray Corey (1/16-5/18) turkeyridge@frontiernet.net Marg Pough (1/17-5/19) mbp1@cornell.edu Kathy Hildreth (1/17-5/19) kphildreth@yahoo.com Kathy Wolf (1/17 – 5/18, 1 year new member) kathy123050@gmail.com Training Committee 2018 (note changes in By Laws) Training Director Marian Szebenyi, Training Director (to 3/20) dms35@cornell.edu/564-7230 Second part of Two-year Term: Jean Bonasera (2/17-3/19-2 yrs.) ausabledogs@yahoo.com Betty Baldwin (2/17-3/19 – 2 yrs.) bhb5@cornell.edu Two-year term: Member: Anne Williams (2/18-3/20- 2 yrs.) no e-mail 607-277-7219 Member: Deb Bain (2/18-3/20- 2 yrs.) dab14@cornell.edu One-year term: Member: Lynne Wilks (2/18-3/19-1yr.) witz52@hotmail.com Member: Diane Travis (2/18-3/19-1yr.) dianatravis2@gmail.com Address Corrections: Susan Beals bealsie2@gmail.com 7400 W. Keeney Road Cuyler, NY 13158 607-423-5576 Newsletter Editor Tammy Roberson levimalinois@yahoo.com Misc. Committees A.T.T.S. Lynne Anguish & Tom Szebenyi 564-7230 CPE Agility Trials 2018 – committee members pending June Marian Szebenyi (chair) Kathy Hildreth (secretary) September

Tammy Osmeloski (chair) Kathy Hildreth (secretary) December

Debbie Keith (chair) Crazyboutdogs1@gmail.com Suzanne Etherington (secretary) etherington1@juno.com

CU/Pavilion Coordinator: Deb Watrous dwatrous22@gmail.com Class Materials Coordinator: Jean Bonasera (2/17-3/19-2 yrs.) ausabledogs@yahoo.com Equipment Maintenance: Vacant Equipment Sales/collar fitting: Vacant

Finance Committee – Anne Williams, Betty Baldwin, Pat Welch FLKC Liaison: Marg Pough Graduations: Beginners: Eva Stilwell emb38@cornell.edu Advance: Eva Stilwell emb38@cornell.edu CGC: Hannah Robinson hannahL6@yahoo.com 2019 ACT Test: Pending - Vacant Historian: Lucille Straub lucillestraub@me.com Holiday Party 2018: Brenda Finnicum dogweaver@frontier.com IDTC Yahoo list serve: Linda Pacioretty lp@bionxs.com Interclub: Sue Yanoff sryanoff@gmail.com Judges Selection: Deb Bain dab14@cornell.edu /347-6518 Library: Vacant Match Show Chair: Vacant Membership Steward: Susan Beals (see above) Newsletter copying/mailing: Deb Bain Point Show Spring 2018: Debbie Keith Point Show Fall 2018: Shirley Kielmann mskielmann@yahoo.com Assistants: Abby Christman and Jean Bonasara Photographer: Vacant Point Show Spring 2019: Vacant Programs: Vacant Public Information: Betsy Root 387-7082 loveapoodle@yahoo.com Registrar: Beginners: Marian Szebenyi Advance: Judy Roberts winddance@zoom-dsl.com Agility: Instructor registering their own classes Nosework: Nancy Almann Refreshments: Meetings: Vacant Beg Graduations: Diana Travis

Advance Graduations: Diana Travis or instructor if off site Sunshine: Deb Bain & Pat Welch T-shirt coordinator: Sue Yanoff Trophies Ribbons & end of year awards: Betty Baldwin: bhb5@cornell.edu/257-1683 Web Pages: General: Marian Szebenyi Facebook: Linda Pacioretty lp@bionxs.com Welcoming Chair: Vacant

IDTC General Meeting Minutes, May 22, 2018 @ 7:00 pm Baker Institute

Annual Meeting – members only

19 IDTC members present.

The minutes from the April 24th meeting were approved.

President’s Report: Susan Morse reminded members that there are still several club positions which are vacant. A list

of the positions is included in the Newsletter, if you are interested in volunteering for one that is vacant please contact

Susan, sm32@cornell.edu

Secretary’s Report: Tammy Osmeloski had nothing to report.

Treasurer’s Report: Pat Welch submitted the following balances for the IDTC accounts; savings $16,682.29 (as of

5/1/18), checking $25,976.00 (as of 5/1/18), CD1 $10,540.56 (as of 5/1/18), CD2 $6,527.17(as of 5/1/18).

Committee reports:

Training Committee Report: Marian Szebenyi reported the spring session of classes has concluded. There will be no

classes held this summer with the following exceptions; there will be a Beginner Agility class on Mondays at Kathy

Hildreth’s house, Marg Pough will teach a continuation of her Puppy class and there will be open training on Thursday

evenings at 6 pm at Susan Morse’s house. This Thursday, 5/24, during open training there will be a Trick Dog test

organized by Lynne Wilkes at 6 pm. Please contact Lynne witz52@hotmail.com for more information. Deb Bain is

organizing a tracking clinic for August 4&5. There will be 15-20 working spots plus auditors. A flyer with the information

is being created for distribution at various events. The training committee is starting to plan the fall classes anyone

wishing to teach or assist a class or has a class they would like to see offered please contact Marian Szebenyi

dms35@cornell.edu

CPE Trial Committee:

The chairperson for the December 1&2 CPE trial is Debbie Keith, Suzanne Etherington will be the show secretary. The

board has approved the budget for this trial and a rental contact with PFTF has been signed. The premium for the

September CPE trial has been approved by CPE. The June CPE trial is now open and Kathy Hildreth is accepting the

entries.

Point Show:

Shirley Kielmann will be the chairperson for the Wine Country trial, Sunday September 30th. Abby Christman and Jean

Bonasera will be the assistants. Sign up for volunteers to steward will start in July.

T-shirts:

Please let Sue Yanoff, sryanoff@gmail.com know if you take a t-shirt (color and size) so she can keep track of the

inventory.

Report of the Board:

An awesome THANK YOU to Hannah Robinson and her helpers for the clean up and inventory of the pavilion equipment.

The club is looking for three volunteers to do an inventory of 1. the obedience equipment, 2. the library – Lucille Straub

volunteered to do this, 3. the various bins in cage, under the stands and above on the landing.

The board approved the budget for the tracking clinic.

The following people have applied for membership:

Jeri ans Rit Gallucci and their labradoodles, Eliza and Angelica.

Jean Foley and her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Clover.

Marilyn Dispensa and Susan Kendrick and their lab/pointer/irish beagle mix and lab/hound mix.

A motion was passed to accept these new members. Welcome, Jeri, Rit, Jean, Marilyn and Susan.

Unfinished Business:

Additions and edits were made to the Standard Reimbursement policy that was printed in last month’s newsletter. A

motion was made to accept the additions with edits as printed below. The motion passed.

Standard Reimbursements:

Instructors or Assistant Instructors may request reimbursement of mileage. The request must be submitted to and approved by the Training Committee prior to the class that they instruct or assist. The reimbursement policy payment is the current federal rate. The request would be made if the mileage exceeds one way of 20 miles (total of 40 miles). If one way is 25 miles, the instructor or assistant may request five additional miles for one way, or a total of 10 miles at the federal rate. ALREADY APPROVED

IDTC offers reimbursement to active members when they take a clinic, seminar, camp or like-related dog activity. The individual(s) will not receive reimbursement until after presenting a talk to the IDTC. This may be in any area of related dog activity. The reimbursement is 75% of the cost, up to $200 per person. Documentation must be filed with the TC and is on the website under the secured area for members. ALREADY APPROVED

Members who are certified CGC and ACT evaluators will be reimburse to get the certification as well as to maintain the status. They need to officiate at one of the CGC evaluations/ACT events for the club. If there is not an event held that year, then the club in good faith will pay to maintain the status of the evaluator for the one year that there is not an event. They are to present documentation and request for reimbursement from the club Treasurer after approval from the Training Director. THIS HAS BEEN APPROVED BUT NOT WRITEN ANYWHERE – written down and approved at 5/22/18 meeting

CPE Trial Chairperson, Trial Secretary, Assistants to the Trial Secretary (up to two assistants per show), Worker Herder, and Chief course builder will receive free runs for one dog the days they work. These people along with the Trial committee will receive food for the day sponsored by the club. THIS HAS BEEN APPROVED BUT NOT WRITEN ANYWHERE – written down and approved at 5/22/18 meeting

If the judge(s) of an IDTC event wishes to go to dinner, the host for the judge’s dinner will have their dinner paid for along with paying for the judge (up to $45 per person). They will seek reimbursement from the club Treasurer. If the judge wants to eat on their own, then the judge will submit the bill with their other bills for the event. A two-drink limit (alcohol) will be permitted to be paid. Other committee members, IDTC members or participants will go Dutch. The host will make all the arrangements for the dinner. NOT APPROVED OR WRITEN ANYWHERE – approved at 5/22/18 meeting w/clarification

Supplies or small equipment for Events/classes will be paid for IDTC. Special request need to be approved by the Board that are non-disposable items (i.e. additional scent boxes, computer upgrades, printers). Members need to provide adequate documentation to the clubs Treasurer for reimbursement. It is the responsibility of the individual to safe keep the equipment/supplies and report in the annual inventory, any property owned by IDTC. Disposable supplies paper, pens etc., do not need to be reported in the inventory. NOT APPROVED OR WRITEN ANYWHERE and PRESUMED – approved at 5/22/18 meeting

Life membership committee has awarded lifetime memberships to the following people: Pauline Halfenstein, Susan

Beals, Sue Yanoff and Hannah Robinson. Congratulations Pauline, Susan, Sue and Hannah.

New Business:

2018 election of officers and board members. The following slate from the nominating committee was

published in the March newsletter:

President Susan Morse

Vice President Lynne Anguish

Secretary Abby Christman

Treasurer Pat Welch

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Anderson

Tammy Osmeloski

One year new Member - vote for one

Susan Wolf

Eva Stillwell

There were no additional nominations from the floor. The secretary cast 1 vote for all the uncontested positions. A vote

for the 1 year new member term was taken of the members present and Eva was elected over Kathy, (14-5). Marg

Pough and Kathy Hildreth will continue to serve on the board for 1 more year to complete their terms.

The IDTC will give an agility demo for Fall Creek Elementary students on Wednesday June 6th at 12:30. Anyone wishing

to participate in the demo should contact Marian Szebenyi dms35@cornell.edu

Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM

Tammy Osmeloski, IDTC secretary

Brags

My Whippet, Zuko, obtained his Trick Dog Advanced title on the 24th of May. Back in April of this year, he was honored by the American Whippet Club in Hunt Valley, MD during our National Specialty with the Award of Versatility. Zuko earned enough points and titles in lure coursing, obedience, rally, straight racing and also winning several Best of Breed runs and a Best in Field to qualify him for this amazing award. Zuko and I also entered Team Obedience while at the National with 3 other friends and their Whippets. Our team name was Team Whip It. We had the Devo hats and whips to complete our costume. We shared many laughs and placed 1st! I'm sure Zuko thought his mom looked goofy, but we had a good time!

Blue earned his CD at the SOTC trials this past weekend June 2nd & 3rd. So proud! Thank you. Shirley

Bandersnatch A Fine Romance (aka Lark) earned her NACSW K9 Nose work NW1 title on 5/19. Out of the four elements she received a third place in two and also received a First Place Overall. This is awarded to the dog who finds the four hides (containers, interior, exterior and vehicles) in the shortest amount of time. She did this in 1:14. I would like to thank Nancy for her help and encouragement in making this happen.. She also talked me into entering this trial. Lark is now 10 years old and has titles in obedience, rally, agility, earthdog, barn hunt, trick dog, lure coursing and weight pulling. She is also a breed champion and has raised one litter of puppies. Kerry

Henley a GSP bred & owned by Diane Krause finished her AKC Championship on 5/12/18. She also

finished her UKC Championship by going Best in Show & Reserve Best in Show. She is now: UKC

BIS CH & AKC CH. Windkist's Heart of the Matter, JH, CGC, TKN, NAVHDA NA PZI at 20 months

old. Diane Krause

Notices in the newsletter:

Thank you to Lynne Wilks and Deb Bain for evaluating the trick dog event hosted as Susan’s house. We had

several dogs earn their novice, intermediate and/or advance titles. We also got to see some unique tricks.

More titles for Betty to track! We are going to be the trickiest dog club! Again, thanks to everyone - Susan

The Fall Point Show is Sunday September 30, 2018 at Sampson State Park. Volunteers are needed as stewards for the obedience and Rally-O rings. No experience needed, if you have never been a steward before we will pair you with an experienced person. Time commitment is 7:45 am - 3:00 pm. (This is a great way to get some service hours in.) Lunch will be provided. And best of all, there will be lots of dogs! Please help us make this a fun day for the competitors. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shirley Kielmann at mskielmann@yahoo.com or (607) 229-9495. And if you have a ring/job preference please let us know.

Monthly Newsletter Editor:

Tammy Roberson

465 Champlin Rd.

Groton, NY 13073