CMC Fall Newsletter 2014

Canadian Mastiff Club

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- 2014 - Fall Newsletter

Canadian Mastiff Club ExECutivEPresident:Connie Hachey(705) [email protected]

Secty/Treas:Caleya [email protected]

Director – Atlantic Prov.:Linda [email protected]

Director – Ont:Jane [email protected]

Vice-President:Taru Korrensuo

[email protected]

Director – B.C:Shannon Low604-858-3100

[email protected]

Director – Prairies:Jennifer Lee

[email protected]

East:Lerene [email protected] [email protected]

West:Jennifer Lee

[email protected]

Canadian Mastiff Club REsCuE ContaCts

NEWSLETTER INFORMATION & ADVERTISING RATESCMC Members:Full Page B&W.......$10.00Half Page B&W..........5.00Full Page Colour.......30.00Half Page Colour......15.00Litter Box Notice……2.00

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SHOW OFF YOUR NEW PUPPY, NEW CHAMPION,DISTINGUISHED VETERAN, OR FUN ACTIVITY WITH YOUR MASTIFF! PLACE AN AD!

Please contact:Connie Hatchey - 705-932-2518 or [email protected]

for instructions on submitting your ad.Ad layout available.

GOTYOURSYET?

The Canadian Mastiff Clubcelebrated its’ 25th

Anniversary in 2010,and we have compiled ahistory of the Club with

Specialty results,titles, Mastiff firsts, Top

Mastiff stats, etc.This edition is in colour

and set in a binder so thatfuture years can be

appended.Yearly updates will beavailable, and we will

continue to add full pageads for those who wish to

advertise in the future.Limited copies stillavailable for thiscollector’s item!Don’t miss out!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Another summer has come and gone and the Fall is upon us. The leaves are falling gently around us and the dogs seem to have more energy because of the falling temperatures.

Soon little white flakes will start to fall, oh, I think Alberta has already seen some! Strange weather we are having world wide, but that is another conversation.

I would be remiss if I did not tell everyone what a SUPER job Shannon & Jamie did this year at our National Specialty. Every thing went off without too much of a hitch, although I did receive some panic calls! Lol! But that is what I am there for to help where needed.

Thanks to Lerene Masterson & Janet Love for accompanying me out to the event and having a little bit of a holiday at the same time. I must admit, this Specialty was not packed with things to do and a little more enjoyable because of it. I still was exhausted at the end of the day though! Lol!

The caliber of dogs was amazing and I was happy to see some in action that I have not seen before. Hopefully you all will get to see some of the Baby Puppy shots, so darn cute! Congrats to all the winners and big thanks to all who participated and drove miles to get there and last but not least thanks to all the people who volunteered their time to assist with all those little things that need to be done.

I look forward to our next coming events: Our Booster held Sat Nov 29th in conjunction with the Caledon Kennel Show and also our 3rd Annual Santa Photos for Rescue Sat Nov 22nd at Global Pet Foods in Collingwood, courtesy Janet Love.

Enjoy this newsletter, Thanksgiving and remember to Hug those munchkins!

Cheers, Connie

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ainbow Bridge...

Rainbow Bridge...

Gone too soon!

“Molly”Sympathies to the Love Family on the loss of their 11 yr old girl ...

CH Banda Cluny Show Me The Molly BPIS CGN

Canadian Mastiff Club Health Testing Requirements The CMC prides itself on being proactive in regards to health. The club’s Code of Ethics requireall members submit the health testing results of both the bitch/stud dog (including outside services) before the breeding takes place. The results will be posted on the CMC website, and those members may then advertise at no charge on the Litter Announcement and Stud Dog pages. While health testing is only one tool used in evaluating the merit of a dog, we as a club want to show that it should be a standard part of any breeding program. With the up cropping of backyard breeders and the pressure extreme animal right activists are putting on the purebred fancy, we need to do all that we can to protect the breed.

All documentation can be e-mailed to [email protected] or sent by regular post to:Connie Hachey, 652 Solanum Way, RR #3, Millbrook, Ont., L0A 1G0. Feel free to include one picture of your mastiff for inclusion on your individual breeder page. Additional pictures may be sent for the Litter Announcement and/or Stud Dogs pages.

Bitches born before January 1, 2007 and dogs born before June 1, 2007 only require hips & elbows from an orthopedic registry, however, all other testing is welcome and encouraged.

Required for bitches born on or after January 1, 2007 and dogs born on or after June 1, 2007:1. A copy of the registration papers - not only to verify ownership and birth date, but also anytesting that might be available online with another registry.

2. Hips & Elbows - OFA, OVC &/or PennHip after the age of 18 months. The CMC encourages itsmembers to complete testing after 24 months of age. If the mastiff resides outside Canada/US, then the registry in the country of origin will be accepted. If the results are available on the OFA or OVC website, please provide a link. Pennhip results can be scanned or photocopied.

3. Cardiac - OFA certification or a cardiologist’s report. Testing must be done after 12 months of age. OFA certification can be done either by a practioner, specialist or a cardiologist. If the results are available on the OFA website, then only a copy of the mastiff’s registration papers is required.

4. CERF - board approval required for members unable to access a CERF approved vet to use an ophthalmologist exam. CERF exams need only be done once if done after 24 months of age. If the results are not available on the CERF or OFA website, then please send in a copy of the results.

5. PRA DNA - either the test results or through parentage. The onus is on the breeder to provideevidence of by parentage - this mean that somewhere down the line ancestors must have been tested on all sides. The CMC recommends that testing be done every 3-4 generations. PRA DNA testing can be obtained from Optigen. If the results are not available on the OFA – please send in copies.

6. Cystinuria - a basic urinalysis or a nitroprusside test. A urinalysis can be done at your vet’s and a letter from the same verifying the absence or presence of cystine in the sample is adequate. A nitroprusside test can be done through PennGen Laboratories. Please submit a scanned copy or photocopy.

Links to all of the above tests can be found on the Testing Requirements Pageon the CMC website.

Any additional testing is welcome.

Thank you for all your support and commitment to the breed!CMC Executive

ThankA HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED THIS YEAR FOR OUR RAFFLE!

We could not manage to raise the amount of money we do if it was not for the following people.

I do apologize if I have left anyone out; it certainly was not my intention.

Thanks to:

Bow Wow Premium Raw Pet Diet www.bowwowfood.com

Connie Hachey www.gallantmastiffs.com

Marissa McFarland Beast Boutique Collars www.thebeastboutique.com

Aron Pet Food Ltd www.aronpetfood.com

Rollover www.rolloverpetfood.com

Stella and Chewy’s www.StellaAndChewys.com

Blue Buffalo www.bluebuffalo.com

Pan pacific pet www.pacificpet.net

Health Products for Pets www.healthproductsforpets.ca

Annie Colaire Custom Animal Decals www.nickerstickers.com

olie naturals www.katoby.com

You!DONATED THIS YEAR FOR OUR RAFFLE!

Rhonda ButlerShannon Low

www.resolutemastiffs.com Carol Hope

Heather MorrisSunstone Jewellery

www.sunstonedesigns.comPretty In Ink

etsy.com/shop/prettyininkjewelrySt. John Therapy Dogs Elaine Brown,

Branch Manager Chilliwack, BCOly’s Pet Connection

www.olyspetconnection.comRaining Cats & Dogs

http://chilliwackpetsupply.comDana Mooney

www.danamooney.comJamie & Allen Morris Cedarhollow Mastiffs

www.cedarhollowmastiffs.comChuck and Pipers Baked Treats

www.chuckandpipersbakedtreats.comJanet Love of Utopia Mastiffs

Lerene Masterson & Dan ShimbartChristine Lacoste

Chris PanasBev Molloy

www.bandamastiffs.ca

ThankWe would like to extend a very special Thank You

to all of the 2014 National Specialty Sponsors. General Sponsors

Gold Sponsor - Lesley Lowery ( Oralia Mastiffs )Gold Sponsor - Jamie & Allen Morris (Cedarhollow Mastiffs)

Bronze Sponsor - Linda Pike ( Sweetiron Mastiffs )Copper Sponsor - Diane Becker ( Dion’s Mastiffs )

Copper Sponsor - Janet Love

SPECIALTY CLASSESREGULAR CLASSES SPONSOR AMOUNT SPONSORED BYBEST BABY PUPPY DOG $10.00 Kathleen ReynoldsBEST BABY PUPPY BITCH $10.00 Kathleen Reynolds6-9 PUPPY DOG $10.00 Don Crumb6-9 PUPPY BITCH $10.00 Don Crumb9-12 PUPPY DOG $10.00 Don Crumb9-12 PUPPY BITCH $10.00 Don Crumb12-18 DOG $10.00 Don Crumb12-18 BITCH $10.00 Don CrumbCANADIAN BRED DOG $10.00 Bev Molloy - Banda MastiffsCANADIAN BRED BITCH $10.00 Bev Molloy - Banda MastiffsBRED BY DOG $10.00 Shannon Low - Resolute MastiffsBRED BY BITCH $10.00 Shannon Low - Resolute MastiffsOPEN DOG $10.00 Don CrumbOPEN BITCH $10.00 Don CrumbRESERVE WINNERS DOG $30.00 Linda Pike - Sweetiron MastiffsRESERVE WINNERS BITCH $30.00 Linda Pike - Sweetiron MastiffsWINNERS DOG $40.00 Jennifer Lee & Ian Davidson - Tailcreek MastiffsWINNERS BITCH $40.00 Jennifer Lee & Ian Davidson - Tailcreek Mastiffs

7-9 VETERAN DOG $10.00 Pam & Garry Osborn7-9 VETERAN BITCH $10.00 Pam & Garry Osborn9+ VETERAN DOG $10.00 Pam & Garry Osborn9+ VETERAN BITCH $10.00 Pam & Garry OsbornBEST VETERAN $50.00 Jamie & Allen Morris - Cedarhollow Mastiffs

BEST OF BREED $75.00 Jane Mitchell - Nottinghill MastiffsBEST OF WINNERS $50.00 Tim Pearson - R3 MastiffsBEST OF OPPOSITE SEX $60.00 Jane Mitchell - Nottinghill MastiffsAWARD OF MERIT $40.00 Carol BroslawAWARD OF MERIT $40.00 Diane Becker - Dion’s MastiffsBEST BABY PUPPY $15.00 Kathleen Reynolds

You!BEST PUPPY $60.00 Caleya Davie - Bendegeit Mastiffs BEST CANADIAN BRED $40.00 Bev Molloy - Banda MastiffsBEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR $40.00 Shannon Low - Resolute MastiffsBEST STUD DOG $30.00 Connie & Owen Hachey - Gallant Mastiffs BEST BROOD BITCH $30.00 Connie & Owen Hachey - Gallant MastiffsBEST BRACE $30.00 Jamie & Alan Morris

JUVENILE SWEEPSTAKES 6-9 PUPPY DOG $10.00 Fred & Johana Salinas6-9 PUPPY BITCH $10.00 Fred & Johana Salinas9-12 PUPPY BITCH $10.00 Fred & Johana Salinas9-12 PUPPY DOG $10.00 Fred & Johana Salinas12-18 DOG $10.00 Fred & Johana Salinas12-18 BITCH $10.00 Fred & Johana SalinasBEST IN SWEEPS $30.00 Anita Sanders - Rainy Day MastiffsBEST OF OP SWEEPS $15.00 Linda Pike - Sweetiron Mastiffs

BABY PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES BEST BABY PUPPY IN SWEEPS $15.00 Lesley Lowry - Oralia MastiffsBEST BABY PUPPY DOG IN SWEEPS $10.00 Lesley Lowry - Oralia MastiffsBEST BABY PUPPY FEMALE IN SWEEPS $10.00 Lesley Lowry - Oralia Mastiffs

VETERAN SWEEPS 7-9 VETERAN DOG $10.00 Kathleen Reynolds7-9 VETERAN BITCH $10.00 Kathleen Reynolds9+ VETERAN DOG $10.00 Kathleen Reynolds9+ VETERAN BITCH $10.00 Kathleen ReynoldsBEST VETERAN $20.00 Anita Sanders Rainy Day MastiffsRUNNER-UP $15.00 Kathleen Reynolds

SEXUALLY ALTERED CLASSES RESERVE DOG $10.00 Jaylyn Ettinger - Silverwillow MastiffsRESERVE BITCH $10.00 Jaylyn Ettinger - Silverwillow MastiffsWINNERS DOG $15.00 Jaylyn Ettinger - Silverwillow MastiffsWINNERS BITCH $15.00 Jaylyn Ettinger - Silverwillow MastiffsBEST ALTERED IN BREED $20.00 Jaylyn Ettinger - Silverwillow Mastiffs

GAMES GRAND GAMING $30.00 Lerene Masterson & Dan ShimbartSOCK RACE $10.00 Lerene Masterson & Dan ShimbartSPOON RACE $10.00 Lerene Masterson & Dan ShimbartHOT DOG CATCH $10.00 Lerene Masterson & Dan ShimbartHOT DOG RETRIEVE $10.00 Lerene Masterson & Dan ShimbartLONGEST DROOL $10.00 Lerene Masterson & Dan Shimbart

Without you we would not have been able to put on an event of this caliber!

2014 Canadian Mastiff Club National Specialty Results

SweepstakesJudge - Ms. Sakura Moses

Baby Puppy:3-6 Month Male -1st - #325 Mountainviews Piece of My Heart 2nd - #304 Bendegeit BlackGoldAtBritestar

3-6 Month Female -1st - #327 Alki Ivorys Sleepless in Seattle 2nd - #328 Bendegeit’s Kiss My Red Ash 3rd - #326 Mountainviews Whole Lotta Love

Best Baby Puppy in Sweeps #327 Alki Ivorys Sleepless in Seattle

Juvenile Sweepstakes6-9 Month Male - 1st - #305 Mountainviews Twist of Fate

12-18 Month Male -1st - #306 Rain Leeroy

12-18 Month Female -1st - #311 Meadowfarm’s Just Can’t Get Enough at Sisu

Best in Juvenile Sweepstakes #311 Meadowfarm’s Just Can’t Get Enough at Sisu

Best Op in Juvenile Sweepstakes #305 Mountainviews Twist of Fate

Veteran Sweepstakes7-9 Veteran Female -1st - #314 Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Rock N Roll Fantasy CGC, TDI, CGN2nd - #315 Am GCh/Can/UKC/Intl Ch Cedarhollow’s Witchy Woman CGC3rd - #329 Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Magical Mystery Tour CGN

9+ Veteran Female -1st - #316 Ch Resolute’s I’m Gonna Be2nd - #317 Ch Islandwest Mercedes

Best Veteran in Sweepstakes #314 Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Rock N Roll Fantasy CGC, TDI, CGN

Runner Up Veteran in Sweepstakes #316 Ch Resolute’s I’m Gonna Be

Canadian Mastiff Club National Specialty Judge - Mrs. Jane Treiber

Baby Puppy Male 1st - #325 Mountainviews Piece of My Heart

Baby Puppy Female1st - #326 Mountainviews Whole Lotta Love 2nd - #327 Alki Ivorys Sleepless in Seattle 3rd - #328 Bendegeit’s Kiss My Red Ash

Best Baby Puppy in Breed #325 Mountainviews Piece of My Heart

Junior Puppy Male (6-9)1st - #305 Mountainviews Twist of Fate

12 to 18 Month Male1st - #306 Rain Leeroy

Open Male1st - #307 Priderock Saddle Up for R32nd - #308 Lazy D’s Too Hot to Handle

Winners Male #307 Priderock Saddle Up for R3

Reserve Winners Male #305 Mountainviews Twist of Fate

12 to 18 Month Female 1st - #311 Meadowfarm’s Just Can’t Get Enough at Sisu

Open Female1st - #312 Mountainviews Make Me Smile

Winners Female #311 Meadowfarm’s Just Can’t Get Enough at Sisu

Reserve Winners Female #312 Mountainviews Make Me Smile

Veteran Female 7 - 9yrs1st - #314 Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Rock N Roll Fantasy CGC, TDI, CGN2nd - #315 Am GCh/Can/UKC/Intl Ch Cedarhollow’s Witchy Woman CGC

Veteran Female 9+yrs1st - #316 Ch Resolute’s I’m Gonna Be2nd - #317 Ch Islandwest Mercedes

Best in Specialty #324 Am/Can Ch Beowulfs Walkin On Sunshine

Best Opposite #320 Am/Can GCh Bendegeit’s William the Brave, CGC, TT

Best of Winners #307 Priderock Saddle Up for R3

Best Puppy #305 Mountainviews Twist of Fate

Select Dog #321 Am/Can/UKC/Intl Ch Rainy Days Eight Second Ride

Select Bitch #322 Ch Rain’s Resolute High Caliber Pistol

Award of Merit #309Am GCh/Can Ch Lou the Iron Horse

Best Canadian Bred #320 Am/Can GCh Bendegeit’s William the Brave, CGC, TT

Best Bred by Exhibitor #315 Am GCh/Can/UKC/Intl Ch Cedarhollow’s Witchy Woman CGC

Best Veteran #314 Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Rock N Roll Fantasy CGC, TDI, CGN

Best Altered #329 Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Magical Mystery Tour CGN

Best Brace #315 Am GCh/Can/UKC/Intl Ch Cedarhollow’s Witchy Woman CGC &

#329 Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Magical Mystery Tour CGNGrand Gaming

CinchSock Race - Cinch

Spoon Race - FergieLongest Drool - Tess

Hot Dog Retrieve - FergieHot Dog Catch - Cowboy

Best in Specialty Am/Can Ch Beowulfs Walkin On Sunshine

Best Opposite & Best Canadian Bred

Am/Can GCh Bendegeit’s William the Brave, CGC, TT

Best of Winners & Grand Gaming Winner New Champion

Priderock Saddle Up for R3

Select Dog Am/Can/UKC/Intl Ch Rainy

Days Eight Second Ride

Select Bitch Ch Rain’s Resolute High

Caliber Pistol

Award of Merit Am GCh/Can Ch Lou the

Iron Horse

Best Veteran Am/Can Ch

Cedarhollow’s Rock N Roll Fantasy CGC, TDI, CGN

Best Bred by Exhibitor Am GCh/Can/UKC/Intl Ch

Cedarhollow’s Witchy Woman CGC

Winners Female & Best in Juvenile Sweeps

Meadowfarm’s Just Can’t Get Enough at Sisu

Best Altered Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Magical Mystery Tour CGN

Best BraceAm GCh/Can/UKC/Intl Ch

Cedarhollow’s Witchy Woman CGC &

Am/Can Ch Cedarhollow’s Magical Mystery Tour CGN

It was hot... Africa hot. And here I thought I was escaping the clutches of the sweltering heat of Ontario by heading to BC for the Specialty in July. Connie Hachey, Janet Love & I started our journey on the Thursday before the weekend, doing an overnight stay at a hotel near the airport

Personally, I HATE flying. How they get those heavy planes full of

by Lerene Masterson

After picking up the car and dropping our things off at the Pink Palace, yes the Pink Palace, we headed over to the show site to find everyone.

I was really

the grounds where the events were taking place. There was plenty of space, lots of grass and well kept. Of course things were a bit of a blur as the sun beat down on us after that.

Friday evening we

watched the Parade Of

Titleholders e their

way around the ring.

around the ring - so adorable! One even needed a lift to get going. LOL!

think there was a dry eye when they went around. The judge, Sakura Moses, was super nice and easy going and I think she really enjoyed herself and the dogs!

Saturday night was the banquet and there was we were all laughing and cheering everyone on.

), was the Specialty.

for the Specialty, Jane Treiber, was super nice and lots of fun. I had a

outstanding.

Best In Specialty Show winner went to BIS, BISS, Am Cdn Int’l GCh Beowulfs Walkin On Sunshine “Malibu”; BISS/BOSS Am. BGCh / Cdn. GCh Bendegeit's William The Brave, CGN, TT “Wally”.

While there can only be one BISS winner, ALL the Mastiffs that were there were all winners in my eyes. Their owners and breeders should be very proud. Thanks to everyone for a great time. I’m glad I made the trip out west, even if I ended up with swollen ankles and a burnt forehead.

The Bev Molloy Perpetual Trophy for Best of Opposite Sex

At this year’s Specialty we are proud to bestow a new Perpetual Trophy in honour ofBev Molloy in recognition of 30 years of service and dedication to the

Canadian Mastiff Club and the Mastiff breed.

Bev had a vision for the Mastiff breed in Canada. She was a Founding Member and pioneered the early years of the Club, maintaining a position on the Executive for most of her 30 years involved. 2014 marks her official retirement from the CMC.Bev was first introduced to the Mastiff breed in 1978, the year she married her husband, Pat. They had two mastiffs and two children, and over the next few years their interest in the breed grew. She personally knew many of the mentors of our great breed, such as Norman Howard Carp-Gordon, Marie Moore, Hyacinth Mellish, and in 1997 dedicated a Perpetual trophy to the CMC in honour of Betty Isserstedt.In 1983 Bev formed a group with other like-minded Mastiff fanciers to develop the CanadianMastiff Club. Bev was voted in as the first President of the CMC and developed the first Code of Ethics, Constitution and Bylaws. The CMC was officially recognised by the Canadian Kennel Club in 1985. The first CMC Booster was held in Toronto, and many educational fun matches were held at her residence over the years.

Bev is passionate about holistic and naturally raised dogs, Breed Specific Legislation, and any activity that can involve a Mastiff. She and her dogs have participated in Carting, Obedience, Rally, Public Education displays, and have earned Canadian, American, Mexican, International and UKC Championships. She teaches Rally and is accredited to adjudicate CGN , Carting and Junior Handling. She has judged CMC Sweepstakes and MCOA Breeder’s Cup, and is also a Reiki Master and Bach Flower Essences Practitioner.

“Maggie” BOSS Ch Banda N’ Cluny’s Maggie Muggins, CGN, DD, RN

During her 30 years with the CMC, Bev has “gone to bat” for the Club on many occasions. She has been President for 10 years and served on the Executive in some other capacity nearly all of the other 20 years. She has been a member of, or has chaired almost every Club Committee. She has corresponded with the CKC on behalf of the Club in many instances, and appeared in person to represent our perspective where necessary. She also liaised with the CKC on many issues such as the definition of a breeder, re-allocation of the point system, the splitting of group 3, the accepted colours for Mastiffs, and identifying the most prevalent diseases in the Breed.

Since the beginning, Bev has always been there for the dogs, and is still an ardent supporter ofMastiff Rescue. One of her most proud Club moments was the SPCA raid of Waltie and Bill Pieper and Wynmast Kennels. Former Club President Waltie Pieper was impeached by the CMC for embezzling Club funds and ignoring Club Bylaws, yet in spite of this and numerous complaints of their breeding practices, the CMC was suspended pending an investigation. Through Bev’s investigative research, many phone calls and letters, and persistence while doing things “by the book”, Waltie was exposed from hiding behind her “friends in high places”. Following a complete CKC investigation, the Club was fully exonerated, and the result was the rescue of 49 Mastiffs in BC.

We wish Bev and her family all the best in her future endeavors, and remain assured that she willalways be here for the dogs! For a more complete account of Bev’s contributions, look for thearticle that will be featured in the 2014 augmentation to the CMC Anniversary Edition.Also visit Bev at her website: http://www.bandamastiffs.ca/AboutUs.htmlRespectfully submitted by Shannon Low

Look what I got in the mail today!!!!!

In Aug of last year, I advised the Canadian Mastiff Club (CMC) that I was retiring at the end of 2013. It was decided that a perpetual trophy was going to be dedicated to me at this years National Specialty in Surrey,

B.C. in July. There was also a very nice write up in the Specialty catalogue. (This is a copy of that perpetual trophy/plaque.) Connie kindly brought back the plaque and catalogue for me.

I was a founding member of the CMC; President for 10 years; on the Executive for nearly every year of the other 20 years; developed the first Code of Ethics, Constitution and By-Laws; chaired nearly every committee going

and/or served on the committee; developed Canada’s first rescue system and have been involved for ALL of my 30 years; liaised with the Canadian Kennel Club on a number of issues that affected Mastiffs in Canada; and I

was instrumental in guiding the CMC through one of the rockiest periods in its history, which culminated in the rescue of 49 Mastiffs.

In 2008, I became an Honourary member of the MCOA, Canadian Kennel Club and the CMC by virtue of having been a member for 25 years straight. I decided to remain an active member and paid dues every year. In those 5 years I was Secty/Treas and V-P. I chaired many committees, including Honour Roll, BSL, CKC Liaison, and Health. I supplied most of the information for the Club’s 25th Anniversary Edition and contacted dozens of

old members to get photos of their dogs. And I also either co-chaired or or assisted with the 2013, 2011 and 2009 Specialties.

And even now, although “officially” retired, I am finishing up 2 more updated years for the Anniversary Edition.

So many accomplishments and so many great memories! But I have to admit that I am immensely happy moving on to this new phase in my life.

I want to thank some very special people who were instrumental in having my 30 years of dedication recognized. Steve Smith, Jamie Morris of Cedarhollow Mastiffs, and Pam Osborn. And of course, Shannon Low, who I have

worked with for 20 years now! My heartfelt thanks!

Thank you ladies!

Yours,Bev

Minutes of CMC Meeting of June 08, 2014Attendance:Connie Hachey, Jamie Morris, Lori Whitaker, Jennifer Lee, Lerene Masterson, Taru Korrensuo, Pam Osborn, Gary Osborn, Shannon Low, Jane Mitchell, Caleya Davie, Rebecca Carr

Consideration of Agenda:No changes.

Minutes of March Meeting:Motion to accept by Taru, second by Shannon. Ayes: Jane, Jennifer.

Previous Executive MotionsShannon motioned to buy a memory stick for CMC files to be stored from Bev Molloy. Seconded Jennifer. Ayes Taru, Jane, Linda. Motion passed.

Shannon motioned to repay Connie 50.00 for credit card payment of gift for auditor for doing CMC books. Seconded Jennifer. Ayes, Taru, Caleya, Linda, Jane. Motion passed.

Shannon motioned to move CMC website maintenance and setting up of PayPal on site to Becky Carr & Rob Stevens. Seconded Jane. Ayes Taru, Caleya, Jennifer. Motion passed.

Secretary/Treasurer ReportThe books are in from the auditor and everything looks good! I am figuring out the “system” as it is slightly different from the system we use at home, but not horribly so. *grin*Thank You cards have been done up & sent off to the people who made rescue/BSL donations, and the Longevity/Honour Roll certificates will be going out shortly as well.Things have been pretty nuts around here since we had a litter of puppies right after the AGM – by this time next week we will be down to only two, and life should take on a modicum of sanity once again. :)Our account balance bank is currently sitting at: $ 17,311.18$3264.84 was deposited to RescueConnie Hachey was repaid $81.55 for outstanding bills.Our PayPal account is up & running!Caleya Davie

Specialty ReportThe Premium List is finished and the website is in the process of being updated. The CKC paperwork for judges is in hand, perpetual keeper plaques are done, rosettes are currently being made, Club Perpetual trophies have been updated and engraved, the Banquet is booked, and Specialty prizes are on order. We are seeking sponsorship for the various classes, and Raffle donations are needed. Plan on submitting a Catalogue ad for your latest great win or beloved veteran.

Some of the perpetual plaques that are held by the Club for display and use in Specialty photos are reaching their limit of engraved plates. Presumably the Eastern collection will also have some plaques in need of replacing. Given that adding to a plaque is not practical for storage and transport, not to mention cost, I propose that Additional plaques in a SIMILAR STYLE (if exact is not available) be purchased and engraved with the same information on the top plate in order to continue the list of winners. In most cases, this will extend the “life” for another 20 years or so.

In the case of a trophy that is unique, such as the Puppy Sweepstakes plaque which has a crest shape that has an image engraved into the wood, I propose we have plaques created that bear resemblance to the original trophy, by us-ing similar types of wood / materials, same colour engraving plates, and where possible, use an embellishment that ties the new plaque and its original trophy in some visual way. Example; the original trophy may have been a cup that had maple leaf “conchos” on it, so the new plaque could have maple leaf “conchos” on it as well. This can be handled by the Committee, but since there will be about 3 or 4 plaques for both East and West needed in the next year or two, there will be notable cost involved. The engraving place I use is preparing an estimate for me on a few qualities of replace-ment plaque options.

Booster Report –Jane MitchellOur Booster this year, was supposed to take place in Newfoundland, however after many requests to the person looking after this, to advise of dates and info to put up on website, and no response, the Executive decided to book something while we still could and it shall be held in Conjunction with the Caledon Kennel Association on Sat Nov 29th. Judge will be Ramon Podesta. Look forward to all attending.

Rescue Report Eastern RescueNothing to report

Lerene Masterson.

Western RescueNothing to report.

Jennifer Lee

President’s ReportHas been a quiet time with the Club, which is perhaps a good thing? Working on gathering Class Sponsorships and Raffle items for Specialty. Looking forward to attending this year’s Specialty out west.

A HUGE thank you goes out to Jaylyn Ettinger for all her assistance with the Club’s website for all these years. She has handed the reins over to Becky Carr & Rob Stevens who are working at getting some new additions to the website to make it work better for us.

Looking forward to a great summer.

Respectfully submitted by, Connie

Anniversary Publication I have received the 2011 addition for the issue from Bev, looking at getting it formatted and printed and ready to offer for sale at 7.00 an issue, which should include shipping.

Submitted byConnie *Connie has sold two editions in the past month to Holland & Australia.*Has asked Jamie if she would be willing to format the 2011 addition.

Newsletter- Connie Hachey & Jamie MorrisOur newsletter has been delayed by the MCOA Specialty, some of my contributors were away at it.

Jamie & I have been chatting and she has suggested looking into an amendment to our By Laws, to adjust our newsletters to twice a year and 2 Bulletins twice a year.

It is something we shud look into, as I am not getting people offering to assist with this job and truthfully, the few people that do assist with stuff in the Club are getting burnt out very quickly.

The Bulletins will offer the minutes of meetings, any new titles, Events, and important Club business, the newsletters, shall have the news stories, fun items etc.

Respectfully submitted by,Connie*Will have to look at amending by-laws – Connie will investigate further.

Honor Roll Report- Jane MitchellCertificates are ready for signature and mailing out. We are looking at budgeting 100.00 for all mailings, postage and envelopes. *Connie sent Jane 2 nominations

BSL Report- Linda Pike No report*Anyone interested in doing breed booths should let the executive know, so they can be set up ith the appropriate literature, etc.

CKC Report- Caleya Davie Save the Date! RDOG Day is Sept 20, 2014.Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2014 for the seventh national RDOG Day—a CKC initiative that serves to promote responsible dog ownership through education and support, while recognizing the positive contribution that canines make to our society.http://www.ckc.ca/Raising-My-Dog/Responsible-Ownership/RDOGMixed-Breed and Unrecognized-Breed Dogs to Compete in CKC Performance EventsIn a move that will broaden its scope and inclusiveness, the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is pleased to announce that, as of July 1, 2014, mixed-breed and unrecognized-breed dogs (purebred from CKC recognized registries) will be able to compete in CKC Agility, Obedience and Rally Obedience Trials alongside purebred dogs and receive the same titles.This new Canine Companion program will complement our diverse range of CKC purebred-focused dog events and will reinforce our mission to speak for all dogs.The program will also help the CKC to remain competitive with other event-giving organizations such as the North American Mixed Breed Registry, Agility Association of Canada and Canadian Association of Rally Obedience. The CKC is excited to follow in the footsteps of organizations such as the AKC who have already opened up competition to mixed-breed dogs, with great success.In order to enjoy the thrill of competing in CKC trials, mixed-breed and unrecognized-breed dog owners must apply for a Canine Companion Number (CCN) and meet specific criteria as set out in the Canine Companion Club Policy. Applications for a CCN number can be submitted to CKC prior to July 1st.For more information, please contact our Member Services team Department at 416-674-3699 or 1-855-DOGS CKC (1-855-364-7252) or [email protected] Restrictions for Pet TravellersFlying with your dog this summer? Then here are some dog-specific travel options to keep in mind:We are pleased to report that WestJet accepts pets as checked baggage during the summer, with the exception of select locations from May 1 to October 31. WestJet Cargo planes are temperature controlled and can transport pets during the warmer months on domestic flights only. For more information, including details about shipping dogs, please call WestJet at 1 (800) 581-9499 or WestJet Cargo at 1 (866) 952-2746.Due to potentially high temperatures on the ground, Air Canada and Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz are not able to transport pets as checked baggage from June 20 to September 10, 2014.However, Air Canada Cargo is specially equipped for the transportation of animals during the summer months and will accept pets during this period with the exception of select cities. Importantly, at any time when the temperature is over 29.5 °C, Air Canada Cargo may not be able to accommodate animals. For further details, including information on shipping dogs, please call 1 (866) 615-1155 or contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.As always, we encourage CKC members to review country-specific regulations re: restrictions on the entry of animals and vaccination and documentation requirements, prior to booking.

Health Committee- We are looking for someone to Chair this committee. I do feel this is an important committee to keep going as health issues and discoveries are popping up all the time and as responsible Mastiff owners we need to keep abreast of this. Anyone interested in taking this on?Submitted byConnie*No volunteers. Connie mentioned we need to look at the committees closer. Keep an eye out for the newsletter!

Website Report- Becky Carr & Rob StevensStill looking for Spring/Summer photos to put up on website.Must be 580 x 390 px please.

*Site has been moved to a new server, still fixing bugs that occured during the move, updated specialty and booster info.*A shopping cart has been created ... we are taking steps to apply that to the site once we know the specialty stuff is all up to date*there are a few bugs like emails & phone numbers being wrong*Anyone is welcome to email Becky if there are issues with the site.*Connie asked Becky to get something for the newsletter about what changes we have made to website.*Becky & Rob would like to suggest a chat system that is our own via members only section of the web site. Rob can do a custom program to do all we need do and just get rid of yahoo. To be discussed at a later date.

Breed Standard - Shannon Low ChairCommittee Members will be meeting during the Specialty to go over materials in person. Additionally, we will be discussing the challenges created by new Yahoo message system, and how we will work around that.

Ways and Means- Connie Hachey ChairNothing to report.

Respectfully submitted byConnie Hachey* Discussion about renaming. Motion by Shannon Low to rename Ways & Means as “Gift Shop”. Seconded by Taru. Ayes: Caleya, Jane, Jennifer

Education-Jennifer Lee ChairNo report.

Code of Ethics-Taru Korrensuo ChairNothing to report.

Membership – Linda Pike ChairNo report.

New BusinessNew item for Breeder Membership Incentive.*Connie will look into the cost of a custom drawing by Ana Bodin for the Breeder of the Year, and will come back to the Executive for a motion with prices/options.

Newsletter changes* As per Jamie, there would be the same number of publications but 2 would be simple and 2 would be more intensive with articles, ads, etc.2 would be called Bulletins (b/w with minutes, etc) and 2 would be what we are used to.*Becky suggested we make the newsletter avalible to members using the members online section of the website which will open in the future.

Breed Standard * Since most of the committe will be on hand at the specialty, Shannon would like to meet and discuss a few of the committees in person to make some headway. She suggests each committee chair prep some material with handouts or whatever to hack out some business (breed standard, honour roll, COE, etc.)

While attending a Pat Hastings Seminar at the MCOA Specialty in Denver, it was suggested that Dog Clubs may wish to purchase copies of a new children’s book (Dr. Suess) that “promotes a positive journey in the world of the purebred dog”. As a club we can purchase the books for $6 USD each and distribute them to young hopefuls. The link below offers more detail.http://www.naiaonline.org/articles/article/order-if-i-ran-the-dog-show-for-your-dog-clubI would like to bring the offer to the attention of the CMC and move that the purchase of 50 books be brought up for discussion with a decision on whether or not to proceed be made by the next Executive meeting.* Discussed, Jamie will bring a copy of her book to the Specialty for all to have a look at so a decision can be made. Discussion centered on use of book for breed booths, possible inclusion in our Gift Shop, friends with kids & dogs, etc.

AdjournmentMotion by Shannon Low, second by Caleya Davie. Ayes: Jennifer, Jane.

Minutes of CMC Meeting of July 13, 2014Attendance:Connie Hachey, Jamie Morris, Jane Mitchell, Taru Korrensuo, Lerene Masterson, Shannon Low, Linda Pike

Consideration of Agenda:No changes.

Minutes of June Meeting:Not presented by Secretary

Previous Executive MotionsShannon Low motioned to do a Trophy in Bev Molloy’s name as a thank you for her 30 years in the Club as she has advised she has retired from the Club. Second by Jane. Ayes Jennifer, Caleya, Taru. Motion passed.

Shannon Low motioned that the Club send a letter to the PKC to support them in their argument in allowing another Kennel Club to hold a show at the same venue as theirs within 2 weeks of the PKC show. Seconded by Caleya. Ayes Taru, Jennifer, Jane.

Shannon motioned for payment of said Keeper Trophy and 2 New Trophies BOS Trophies in walnut for a cost not to exceed $750.00. Second Jane. Ayes Jennifer, Linda, Taru, Caleya. Motion passed.

Secretary/Treasurer ReportNo report

Caleya Davie

Specialty ReportSponsorships have been filled, thanks everybody!! We do not have the entry breakdown yet, but numbers are lower this year. The PKC has graciously offered to give us free Ring space in the RV area in exchange for our help with the RV parking. Last call for catalog ads, catalog orders and Banquet tickets. Raffle donations are always welcome! If anyone would like to help out by sitting in the Raffle booth for a bit so our volunteers can get in a bathroom break or a coffee, sure would be appreciated. *Connie will take any last minute raffle donations out with her if they are received before she flies on July 25.

Trophy ReportThe Best of Opposite Sex trophy in honour of Bev Molloy is in the works. We are hoping to be able to present this at the specialty. As soon as a quote is offered I will post for voting approval. The trophy will be done in a similar fashion as the Winners Bitch trophy with a sublimated dog photo, and will replace the full plaque formerly used for BOS. The old plaque will also be on display at all CMC Specialties. “The” Trophy will consist of two (one each East/West) plus a “keeper” plaque to be presented to Bev for all her years of service to the Club.- Shannon Low*Connie will take the perpetual trophy & Bev’s keeper plaque back to Ontario with her to avoid shipping costs

Booster Report –Jane Mitchell Nothing to report

Rescue Report Eastern Rescue - Lerene MastersonNothing to report

Western Rescue - Jennifer LeeNothing to report.

President’s ReportStill looking for donations for the Raffle at the Specialty. Please let us know if you have something you need to get out there, so we can make sure it is posted on the CMC website.I got an invite for the Club to attend a Charity event in Bowmanville, Ontario for Nova’s Ark, which is a farm where they help disabled and under privileged children deal with life thru animals.Unfortunately, it is the same weekend as the Specialty, however I told them I would forward it and post on our FB page and my own page. So if anyone feels like attending, that is not going to be out west, please do. It sounds like lots of fun for all and of course a great cause.

Otherwise been pretty quiet.

Respectfully submitted by, Connie

Anniversary Publication Once the Specialty is over, hopefully Jamie shall have some time to format the 2011 pages and we can get them out to those who want to add to their personal publications.

Submitted byConnie

Newsletter- Connie Hachey & Jamie MorrisThank you to Jamie for a wonderful Summer issue, new format and just a super job. Our next edition will be Sept and will be full of Specialty results and photos.

Respectfully submitted by,Connie*September issue will include Specialty results, December issue will be Bulletin format.

Honor Roll Report- Jane MitchellNothing to report

BSL Report- Linda Pike No report

CKC Report- Caleya Davie No report.

Health Committee- We are looking for someone to Chair this committee. I do feel this is an important committee to keep going as health issues and discoveries are popping up all the time and as responsible Mastiff owners we need to keep abreast of this.Anyone interested in taking this on?Submitted byConnie*We have a committee, but no chair, so Connie will go to the Committee members and ask them if one of them would like to chair this.

Website Report- Becky Carr & Rob StevensNo report* Shannon pointed out there was talk about getting the website to a point where we can update it ourselves. We need to keep on this until that is done. Discussion around getting the website accessible so that more than one person can access it, and frustration over requested updates only being partially done.

Breed Standard - Shannon Low ChairAs mentioned last meeting, we will be discussing the approach to an Illustrated Standard in person at the Specialty, with a report on the objectives to follow.

Gift Shop - Connie Hachey ChairNothing to report.

Respectfully submitted byConnie Hachey

Education-Jennifer Lee ChairNo report.

Code of Ethics-Taru Korrensuo ChairNothing to report.

Membership – Linda Pike ChairI have been in contact with Ana Bodin and she will be participating in our Breeder Membership Incentive. Just to remind everyone, all Breeder members are encouraged to enroll their puppy owners into the CMC. They do this when puppies are going to their forever homes and the Breeder gets the owner to sign the membership form and then the Breeder submits the forms with the fee at ½ price.

Next year, the Breeder with the most puppy owners renewing at their own cost, will be awarded the personalized drawing from Ana Bodin. This program not only benefits the owners, as they have a source of great information at their fingertips but also the CMC gets to have new blood into the Club.This is very important, as we need new members to keep our Club going and to generate new ideas and get involved.

Submitted byConnie Hachey

New BusinessNone

AdjournmentMotion to adjourn by Jane, second by Taru. Ayes: Linda, Shannon

CMC Gift Shop

To order Ways & Means Items, please send an e-mail to:East: Connie Hachey - [email protected]

West: Jennifer Lee - [email protected] can be made via cheque, PayPal or e-mail money tansfer.

Notepad/Stick Notes - Package of 1 magnetnotepad, 1 regular notepad & 1 sticky notepad -

$5.00 (plus shipping)

Suncatchers - $25.00 (plus shipping)

Regular Clip Collar - $15.00(plus shipping), Martingale

Collar - $20.00(plus shipping)

View more fabric swatches onthe website.

www.mastiffcanada.org

Drool Cloth Clips - $8.00(plus shipping)

CMC Pin - $5.00(plus shipping)

CANADIAN MASTIFF CLUB COMMITTEESAs in all Clubs, there are Committees to do the work of many. We at the CMC have a number of Committees and as in everything else we are always looking for people to volunteer and assist us.Below you shall see the current committees and if anyone is interested in joining any of them, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can contact any of the Chairs at their e-mails posted below.As we are spread out across this big country, we never really know what each persons expertise and interests are that they can bring to the Club. We would love to hear from you.

Newsletter Connie Hachey

[email protected] Website

Rob Stevens & Becky [email protected] Code of Ethics

Taru Korrensuo [email protected]

CKC Caleya Davie

[email protected]

Shannon [email protected]

Membership Jennifer Lee

[email protected] Breed Standard

Shannon Low [email protected]

Ways & Means Connie Hachey

[email protected] Specific Legislation

Linda Pike [email protected]

Judge’s Education Shannon Low

[email protected] Lee

[email protected]

Jane [email protected]

Honour Roll Jane Mitchell

[email protected]

Carol Broslaw [email protected]

Rescue Jennifer Lee (West)

[email protected] Lerene Masterson (East) [email protected] Shannon Henry (East)

[email protected] Edition

Bev [email protected]

CMC Gift Shop

Ch. Meadowfarm’s Just Can’t Get Enough At Sisu

“Fergie”

Owner: Taru Korrensuo, David Barnes & Tami SholesBreeder: Tami & Tom Sholes, Nicki Camerra, Vicki & Tim Hix

Auld Lang Syne Kennel Club Dec 13, 2013 Mr. Leslie Rodgers WB 1 pointAuld Lang Syne Kennel Club Dec 14, 2013 Mrs. D. Heck WB 1 point

Peace Arch Working & Herding Specialty March 29, 2014 Mr. Serge Tassan WB 1 pointOceanside Kennel Club March 30, 2014 Mrs. Silvana Tassan WB 1 pointPacific Kennel Club July 25, 2014 Mr. Jim Osborne WB BOW 2 points

Pacific Kennel Club July 26, 2014 Mr. Johann Becarra WB BOS 2 pointsPacific Kennel Club July 27, 2014 Ms. Susan Quesnel WB 1 point

Canadian Mastiff Club Specialty July 27, 2014 Ms. Jane Treiber WB 1 point

Ch Meadowfarm’s Just Can’t Get Enough at Sisu

Ch Badger Mtn Orpheus

Meadowfarm’s Oaklane Polaris Something Special

Dion’s Noblesse Oblige

Badger Mtn In The Mood

Ch Oaklane This Bud’s For Us

Meadowfarm’s Maid to Order

2014 Member IncentiveAs of January 1st, 2014, we the Executive, are pleased to announce an incentive for all Members!

All you have to do is collect points by doing any/all of the items below.Collect your points over the year and you can win a Kindle Fire!!!!

To start you out, you all have 10 pts for renewing your membership! Yahoo! So you all are on your way!

Renewals-------------10 ptsNew Members-------extra 5 ptsArticles for newsletter-----15 ptsAssistance with Specialty----minimum 4 hrs. 20 ptsAssistance with Rescue i.e Transportation----15 ptsParticipating in Breed Booths----15 ptsAssisting with Booster-------10 ptsAttending Meetings-------10 ptsAttending Annual General Meeting in March---20ptsAttending all Meetings of the year----70 ptsJoining & Participating on Committee---10 ptsSending Photos to Jaylyn------5 ptsFormatting Newsletter----15 ptsParticipating in Fundraisers----10 ptsAttending BSL Rally or Event---20 ptsMembers dogs earning CGN, CGC, TDI -------20 ptsBreeder participation in Breeder Program ------20 pts***Note: All Exec Members are removed from this Incentive.Check our Yahoo chat group for FrequentlyAsk Questions about this neat incentive!

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All members have 10 pts for renewing their memberships this year.

New Member- Don & Anne Butwell, Jill Faulkner, Lori Whitaker, Lori Petrie, Dave Davidson- 15 ptsJan Meeting-Lerene, Shannon E,Bev, Jaylyn, Jamie, Pam & Gary – 10 ptsMar Meeting- Lerene, Dan, Gary, Pam,Bev, Jamie, Diana, Carol, Janet – 10 ptsJun Meeting- Lerene, Jamie, Lori, Pam, Gary, Becky-10 ptsJul Meeting- Lerene, Jamie- 10 ptsSept Meeting- Lerene, Jamie, Lori, Carol- 10 pts

All Abt Pet Show- Deb, Rob, Becky- 15 ptsShow Us Your Heart Fundraiser- Kathleen, Jamie, Becky, Rob, Pam, Gary, Pam B,Janet, Lerene, Dan, Don, Deb, Don, Shannon E, Jaylyn, Bonnie, Louise, SherrySpecialty Volunteers- Jamie, Lori, Dave B, Janet, Christine,Lerene---20 ptsArticles for Newsletters- Lerene- 15 ptsFormatting of Newsletter-Jamie- 30 pts

Please note Executive are not Eligible for this contest.

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CANADIAN MASTIFF CLUB Membership Application/Renewal 2014

www.mastiffcanada.org

Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________________

CKC #:______________________ Address: ______________________________________________________

City: _____________________________ Province/State: __________________ Postal Code: _____________

Phone: ___________________________ E-Mail:__________________________________________________

Kennel Name: _________________________________________ Continuous member since: ______________

Website Address: ____________________________________ List in membership directory: Yes ___ No ___

Mastiff Registered Name & Number (only need to provide one, individuals not owning a mastiff may still apply):

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Notes: All members are expected to abide by the CMC By-laws and COE. A copy of the COE is on the reverse of this form. Both are available on the club website or by contacting a member of the executive. There is also an e-mail list for members at: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Canadian_Mastiff_Club Fees:

Membership $20.00 Additional Family Members $10.00 Mastiff Magazine (4 issues per year e-mailed)

No Charge

Mastiff Magazine (4 issues per year mailed) $25.00 Breed Specific Legislation Donation Specialty Donation Rescue Donation TOTAL ENCLOSED

I have read and agree to abide by the CMC Code of Ethics and By-Laws: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: Make cheques payable to: Canadian Mastiff Club Mail to: Caleya Davie 5210-51 Avenue Vegreville, AB, Canada T9C 1M4

Membership renewals are due by December 31st of each year.

“WINTER” Membership Incentive!

By Barrie Gregory of Sunstone Designs www.sunstonedesigns.com

This beautiful“Cuff”

could be yours!

CONTEST FOR PET OWNERSEach emmber who refers another person to the Club which results in a new member-ship will be entered into this contest. Every referral by one of our members gets an

entry into a draw After each quarter a draw will be made and the prize will be some-thing from Ways& Means.

CONTEST FOR BREEDERSBreeder members will be encouraging their puppy buyers to join the Club. For any

breeders having litters where the pups are sold during 2013 the member can sign up their buyers to join the CMC for $10.00. This will be at the breeders cost for this year.

So if a breeder has a litter of 6 pups and 5 are sold the breeder will extend membership to their 5 buyers. Buyer will sign the COE, fill out the membership form,

and the breeder will will submit the funds. The winner of the contest will be deter-mined by whoever has the highest % of buyers who renew

their membership of their own accord for the following year - 2014.

As an example: breeder A has one litter of 7 pups in 2013 and enrolls 6 puppy owners in the program, and breeder B has 2 litters of 16 pups total and enrolls 14 new puppy owners. At renewal time A gets 5 out of 6 renewals and

B gets 8 out of 14.

The % would be calculated as follows: A 5/6 = 83%; B 8/14 = 57%. Breeder A wins!

Congratulations to Jane Mitchell for winning the

Winter Membership Incentive!