The Scennel, April 2013, Page 1 The Scentinel York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc. April 2013 York County Kennel Club Officers: Stephen Hersey, President 603-926-6915 [email protected] Sandra Bergeron, Vice President 207-282-0684 [email protected] Karen Norteman, Recording Secretary 207-324-9046 [email protected] Sandra Walton, Treasurer 207-807-0993 [email protected] Susan Metcalf, Corresponding Secretary 207-363-5866 [email protected] Board of Directors: Christine Calcinari 603-394-0287 [email protected] Danielle Cooley 207-457-2008 [email protected] Gloria Pasquini 207-459-5132 [email protected] Mary Smith 207-748-0967 [email protected] From the Editor: Coming up this week the Maine legislature will be considering a bill that would prohibit property insurance companies from denying coverage, cancelling policies or charging increased rates to customers based on their ownership of a so- called “dangerous” breed. (Read more about this on page 3). As an owner of one of these black listed dogs, I am very interested and invested in the outcome of these discussions. As owners of any breed of dog (or mixed breed) we should all be invested in the outcome. The most often discriminated against breeds are: Pit Bulls, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers and German Shepherds, followed by: Chows, Great Danes, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies and Wolf Hybrids. Mixes that contain these breeds can also be the cause of discrimination by insurance companies. As responsible owners of any breed, we should always be striving to have our dogs serve as positive ambassadors of their breed. One thing we can do is train for and earn the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen title. For more information go to: http://www.akc.org/ events/cgc. Sarah
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The Scentinel, April 2013, Page 1
The Scentinel York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc.
April 2013
York County Kennel Club Officers:
Stephen Hersey, President
603-926-6915
Sandra Bergeron, Vice President
207-282-0684
Karen Norteman, Recording Secretary
207-324-9046
Sandra Walton, Treasurer
207-807-0993
Susan Metcalf, Corresponding Secretary
207-363-5866
Board of Directors:
Christine Calcinari
603-394-0287
Danielle Cooley
207-457-2008
Gloria Pasquini
207-459-5132
Mary Smith
207-748-0967
From the Editor:
Coming up this week the Maine legislature
will be considering a bill that would prohibit
property insurance companies from denying
coverage, cancelling policies or charging increased
rates to customers based on their ownership of a so-
called “dangerous” breed. (Read more about this on
page 3). As an owner of one of these black listed
dogs, I am very interested and invested in the
outcome of these discussions. As owners of any
breed of dog (or mixed breed) we should all be
invested in the outcome.
The most often discriminated against breeds are: Pit
Bulls, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers and German
Shepherds, followed by: Chows, Great Danes,
Presa Canarios, Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes,
Siberian Huskies and Wolf Hybrids. Mixes that
contain these breeds can also be the cause of
discrimination by insurance companies.
As responsible owners of any breed, we should
always be striving to have our dogs serve as positive
ambassadors of their breed. One thing we can do is
train for and earn the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen
title. For more information go to: http://www.akc.org/
events/cgc.
Sarah
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YCKC BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
March 25, 2013
ATTENDENCE: Tracey Levasseur, Steve Hersey, Carroll & Pollie Goodwin, Sandy Bergeron, Sandy Walton, Susan Metcalf, Karen
Norteman, Mary Smith, Gloria Pasquini, Jay Kitchener and Maria Micheliche
Guest: George Quinlan
A quorum was established, President Steve Hersey called the meeting to order at 7:05pm at the Community Room of the York County Federal Credit Union in Biddeford, Maine.
In lieu of a President’s Report, guest George Quinlan told members present about himself and the dogs he owns.
Treasurer’s Report: Sandy W passed out the March report. She noted at the bottom of the report that there were still members who did not renew dues yet. She also mentioned that a check received from the fall match bounced but that the club was only out the $8 rather than the amount plus any overdraft charge. Susan moved to accept the report, Karen N seconded, passed by all present. Mary asked that Sandy put dates on the transactions so we know when they occur.
Show: Premium lists have been mailed. Carroll mentioned that the cluster committee has included a one-hour lunch break each day of the cluster in which judging will stop. This way all judges and volunteers will have an opportunity to pause and eat. The committee also will be holding a 50/50 raffle during the cluster and asked that each club start the raffle with a $50 donation. VDC has already approved their $50. Carroll moved to have YCKC donate $50 toward the 50/50 raffle, Sandy B seconded, passed by all present.
Annual Meeting: As there were no further nominations for the slate of officers and board members listed in the February newsletter, Susan cast a single ballot for those individuals.
Legislation: Jay handed out material that FMDC brought to Augusta for a Meet and Greet before the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture on January
22. Jay also passed out a list of the legislative documents (LDs) and legislative requests (LRs) along with their sponsors and sponsors’ biographies and a list of the current federal bills and their descriptions. He explained a few of the LDs and LRs. FMDC will be in Augusta on Tuesday, April 23, from 8-noon in the Hall of Flags for the annual Lobby Day.
Jay has electronic copies of the material he presented available for the club’s website and upon member request. Contact Jay if you would like copies.
Old Business N/A
New Business
Steve noted that in Rhode Island a health certificate and proof or rabies vaccination are required at dog shows. Discussion about other states’ requirements. Steve said AKC has a page on their website listing each state and their health requirements with regards to exhibiting animals.
An email was sent to Sandy W from the Maine Golden Retriever Club requesting that YCKC hold its match in November, six months after the Golden Club’s May match, so that they can either shadow us or join our match committee. There was some discussion about exactly what it was the Golden Club wanted from YCKC. Steve asked Sandy W to contact the Golden Club for clarification and if possible have a representative from the club attend out April meeting to clarify.
Carroll mentioned that it is YCKC’s turn this year to head up the annual Meet the Breeds Showcase so a tentative date should be set. After some discussion Sunday, September 15 was chosen. Carroll will contact Tractor Supply Co., in Scarborough to see if that is a good date.
50/50 raffle – Pollie Goodwin, who was present, won the 50/50 raffle of $65.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:22pm.
Respectively Submitted
Tracey Levasseur Recording Secretary
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MAINE BILL WOULD PROHIBIT BREED DISCRIMINATION BY PROPERTY INSURANCE COMPANIES
Maine LD 1192, sponsored by Representative Justin Chenette, will be considered by the Joint Committee on Insurance and Financial Services on April 25. The bill seeks to prohibit insurance companies from cancelling, refusing to issue, or charging an increased premium for a property insurance policy solely on the basis of a policyholder’s ownership of a certain breed of dog. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Federation of Maine Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners both support LD 1192. All concerned Maine citizens are encouraged to contact the committee members (listed below) and urge them to support LD 1192.
Summary: As introduced, LD 1192 prohibits insurance companies from cancelling, refusing to issue, or charging an increased premium for a property insurance policy solely on the basis of a policyholder’s ownership of a certain breed of dog. Additionally, the bill provides that insurance companies are not prohibited from such actions if a dog has been designated as a dangerous dog in accordance with state law.
Position: The American Kennel Club believes that insurance companies should determine coverage of a dog-owning household based on the dog’s deeds, not the dog’s breed. If a dog is a well-behaved member of the household and the community, there is no reason to deny or cancel coverage. In fact, insurance companies should consider a dog an asset, a natural alarm system whose bark my deter intruders and prevent potential theft.
What You Can Do: Maine residents are encouraged to contact the members of the Joint Committee on Insurance and Financial Services, and express your strong support of LD 1192
Sen. Geoffrey M. Gratwick, Chair E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Sharon Anglin Treat, Chair E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Joyce A. Fitzpatrick, Ranking Minority Member E-mail: [email protected]
Sen. Richard G. Woodbury E-mail: [email protected]
Sen. Rodney L. Whittemore E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Paulette G. Beaudoin E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Henry E. M. Beck E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Terry K. Morrison E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Janice E. Cooper E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Jane P. Pringle E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Michael D. McClellan E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Raymond A. Wallace E-mail: [email protected]
Rep. Peter Doak E-mail: [email protected]
CC: Committee Clerk Molly Gallant – [email protected]
For more information, contact AKC’s Government Rela-tions Department at (919) 816-3720, or email [email protected]; or Jay Kitchener with the Federation of Maine Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners at (207) 646-8121, or email [email protected].
For talking points regarding breed-specific legislation and practices go to: http://www.akc.org/pdfs/canine_legislation/toolbox_bsl.pdf
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AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC. (ATTS) PO Box 800130 ● Balch Springs, TX 75180 ● (972) 557-2887
www.ATTS.org AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERN THIS TEMPERAMENT TEST EVALUATION
ALL‐BREED & MIXED BREED TEMPERAMENT TEST
(LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT TEST SOCIETY, INC.)
Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 9AM to 5PM Test is hosted by and will be held at: Finish Forward Dogs, Inc Dog Training & Events Studio 30 Spring Hill Road Saco, ME 04072 www.finishforwarddogs.com
PRE‐ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 26th, 2013 Maximum number of dogs to be tested: 38. No day of test entries once limits have been met.
DOGS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 MONTHS TO PARTICIPATE ENTRY FEE/TO REGISTER The entry fee is $30 per dog plus a $5 donation to Chase Away K9 Cancer (total fee per dog is $35). Complete Registration Form & Send With Entry Fees (Payable To Finish Forward Dogs, Inc) To: Finish Forward Dogs, Inc Attn: Shannan Hall‐Nutting PO Box 1744 Saco, ME 04072
KAREN’S NEW PUPPY
Rowan's registered name is Bur-
lesque Doing It Her Way, a name she
is already doing her best to live up to.
Karen
Bark For Life of Greater Portland, Maine
Bug Light Park
May 19, 2013
The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM
is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer.
The Bark For Life of Greater Portland will take place on Sunday,
May 19th, 11:00am to 4:00pm at Bug Light Park in South Portland.
By supporting Bark For Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. It's $20 total to register you and your dog, and $40 for 2+ dogs in the same family.
So bring your best canine friends and join us for a fun-filled day starting
with a walk, and then continuing with demonstrations, contests, and
games.
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K9 Weight Pull Fun Pull for
All Dogs!
Sunday, May 5th
Finish Forward Dogs
Saco, Maine
9am Weigh-in, 10am Novice Pull Begins
Fun Pull for ALL Dogs! Experience is
not a requirement, newbies and specta-
tors are encouraged to attend!
We'll help you and your dog learn about
the equipment and what the fun is all
about!
Novice pull starts at time listed above,
Competitive pull to follow.
$8.00 Novice, 4 pulls
$15.00 Competition Pull
SHOW AND GO sponsored by MOC
DATE: Sunday, May 12, 2013
WHERE: Finish Forward Dogs, Saco, ME
FEES: Utility & Open Runs $10.00 per dog, $5.00 additional runs
same dog
Novice Runs $8 per dog, $5.00 additional runs same dog
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EYE & HEART CLINIC, MAY 5, 2013 Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital, 220 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME
***CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM***
Name:__________________________________________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____
Phone: ________________________ Email: ___________________________
HEART: Number of Dogs: _____ Exam (Dr. John MacGregor-Cardiologist $60/dog*)
OFA Cardiac app may be downloaded at http://www.offa.org/pdf/cardapp_bw.pdf
Please bring completed form with you to the clinic.
10:00am ________ 11:00am _________ 12noon (if enough sign up) _______
EYE: Number of dogs _____ EYE Exam (Dr. Ruth Marrion- Ophthalmologist $35/dog)
15-20 dogs/per hour will be scheduled. Limited space, but can be extended. Arrive 15 min. ahead of exam time for
eye drops and complete CERF. CERF forms provided.
10:00am ______ 11:00am ______ 12noon ______ 1:00pm ______
Optigen: Use code “MGRC135 – Register online from 4/21/13 – 5/5/13.
Once registered please print off paperwork and bring it with you to the clinic
(Blood draws to be performed by Janice Baserga, DVM)
10:00am ______ 11:00am _______ 12noon _______
Breed: __________________________Bring Your AKC Reg & Micro-chip Info.
(Important)
Please make checks payable to: Maine Golden Retriever Club
Maine Golden Retriever Club Members receive a $5 discount per dog
Mail to: Patty Richards
450 East Jay Road, Jay, Maine 04239
(207) 779-6670 [email protected]
Check Money Order
Total Heart Auscultation ____ @ $60.00 US_____________
Total Heart Echos exams ____ @ $160.00 US _____________
Total Eye (CERF) exams ____ @ $35.00 US_____________
Optigen blood draws ________ @$5.00/draw US_____________
Balance Due US_____________
There will be no refunds for cancellations!
*** NOTE: If an echocardiogram is necessary, Dr. MacGregor will do the exam immediately afterwards. An additional fee of $160.00 will be charged for the use of the ultrasound equipment. Please bring cash or check to be prepared for this contingen-cy. IF you know your dog needs an echo, you can save $60 by scheduling ahead of exam time for a total of $160 instead of $220. For our friends from Canada, due to a problem cashing checks drawn from Canadian banks, please bring US dollars to cover the cost of any follow-up exams. Thank you.
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Upcoming Meeting:
The next meeting will be Monday, April 29th at 7pm in the Community room of the York County
Credit Union, Biddeford branch.
For those with GPS, the address is 75 Boulder Way, Biddeford, Maine. For those coming via the
turnpike, take exit 32, the Biddeford exit. Pass through the toll plaza and continue to the set of
lights. Go straight at the lights, across route 111 onto the Biddeford Spur, and take the
first right onto Mountain Road. As you proceed up the hill, turn right into Mailhot
Plaza. The Credit Union is the first building on the left. Come in the side door.
T his newsletter is published by the York
County Kennel Club of Maine. Opinions
expressed in articles and editorials are not
necessarily those of the York County Kennel
Club of Maine. Advertisements, litter
announcements and show brags do not
constitute endorsement. The editor reserves
the right to accept or reject any material
submitted for publication.
Deadline:
Submissions to the Scentinel should be received by the editor by the 15th of the month at noon.
Send Submissions to:
Sarah Todd
or
17 Rice Avenue
Kittery, ME 03904-1625
The Scentinel Sarah Todd, Editor 17 Rice Avenue Kittery, ME 03904-1625
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