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The "Hotwire"
Publication of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Southern
California
www.gwpsocal.com
June 2002
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Much has happened in my life since the last Hot Wire issue was
published in March. I sold my home of 17 years, rented it back
for two months, resigned from the school where I taught for four
years, moved four years of teacher-accumulated stuff, bought a
new home, had kennels built for the dogs, and now have boxes and
boxes of stuff to unpack. My golly, what a job! I have been interviewing
with different school districts and hope to have a position shortly.
In the meantime, I did receive official notification that I now
have a REAL teaching credential (no longer on an emergency permit).
I apologize for the delay in getting the news out to you and hope
you understand the reasons.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Nominating Committee (originally Karen Nelsen, Charlie Licitra
and Luanne Leweler) presented a slate for your consideration as
officers of the club for the upcoming year. The original slate
was:
Karla Weber President
Don Magoon Vice- President
Luanne Leweler Recording Secretary
Karen Nelsen - Corresponding Secretary
Cathie Magoon Treasurer
Board Members
Linda Ercoli, Jim Kidder, Charlie Licitra and Jimmy Rice
Unfortuately, Luanne and Steve were unable to continue as members,
so Luanne was dropped from the committee and Recording Secretary.
Jimmy Rice also asked to be dropped from the slate. Fran Kidder
reconsidered not being Treasurer and asked to be put on the ballot.
As the Club was unable to schedule an election meeting, I consulted
with several long time members, and as Committee Chairman, I made
the decision to combine the two secretary positions and delete
one of the Board member positions. This still gives an “odd” number
of seats on the board and would eliminate the potential for any
tied votes.
As of March 31st, there were 21 paid memberships and a ballot
is being included with those members’ newsletters. They will be
mailing their ballots to Joan Payton for counting. Nine additional
people renewed memberships at the specialty or shortly prior to
that event and are ineligible to vote.
SPECIALTY SHOW
As usual, Joan Payton and her crew did an incredible job with
the Specialty Show. Joan always manages to find the neatest awards
(in this case, black wrought iron GWP leash hangers). Along with
her trusty helper, Leslie Troncale, Joan had a phenomenal raffle
at the luncheon after the show. (Where did they ever get so much
stuff?) Karla Weber secured to best sandwiches, and everyone else
brought something to share at the lunch. It was good to see our
Las Vegas/Overton friends, Linda Sanders and Marylou and Regan
Bune. Jodi and Tom Quesnell made the trip from Idaho and returned
with a Best in Specialty Show win for Cruiser (DC Jet Set’s Rag
Top Day at Scotia, JH). Marylou and Regan’s dog went home with
Winner’s Dog honors. I bet they’re glad they made the trip too!
Joan would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to the
Awards Fund for the show. A listing of donors and winners are
as follows:
SWEEPSTAKES
Judge: Robert Wire
Best in Sweepstakes: Ch Geronimo’s A Son of a Biskit (Jo Ann Steffes)
Best Opposite to Best in Sweepstakes: Jay-Mar’s Star Spangled
Banner (Nikki Litwin)
REGULAR CLASSES
Judge: Roy Holloway
Best of Breed: DC Jet Set’s Ragtop Day at Scotia, JH (Jodi & Tom
Quesnell)
Best Opposite: Ch Surefire Home Brewed Secret (Joan & Andy Payton)
Best of Winners: Cynister’s American Dream (Cathy & Courtney Magoon)
Winner’s Dog: Outwest Pony Express (Marylou & Regan Bune)
Trophy Fund Donors
6 9 Dogs: Linda Sanders 6 9 Bitches: Kidders
9 12 Dogs: Franz Neuwirth 9 12 Bitches: Ellis Herz
Open Dog: The Dogs of Geronimo 12 18 Bitches: In Memory
of Jay Collins
Open Bitches: Cynister Wires
Veteran Dog: Joan & Andy Payton Hunt Test Dog: Karla Weber
Veteran Bitch: In Memory of Jay Collins Hunt Test Bitch: Leslie
& Craig Troncale
Stud Dog: Linda Ercoli Best of Breed: Fran & Bill Zinsley Best
Opposite Sex: Kidders
High in Trial: In Memory of Ch Jay-Mar’s Autumn Reign, CD, JH,
TDI
HOT FLASHES
Silver Bay Kennel Club Show
Best of Breed: Ch Surefire Home Brewed Secret
Owners Joan and Andy Payton; Handler Joan
Rio Hondo Kennel Club Show
Best of Winners: Cynister’s American Dream (Magoon)
Winner’s Dog: Cynister’s American Avenger (Magoon)
Best Opposite/Best of Winners: Cynister’s Afternoon Delight (Magoon)
San Diego German Shorthaired Pointer Club Hunt Test
March 16
Senior Hunter Title: RLB/SGR Sonofawitch (Major)
Owned by: Karen Nelsen
Handled By: Jimmy Rice
UPCOMING EVENTS
As soon as the ballots have been tallied, the incoming President
will be having a Board/General meeting to set up events for the
coming year. Please stay tuned.
With Sympathy
The club sends its deepest sympathies to the family and Linda
and Jimmy Rice on the recent death of Linda’s mother.
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