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The Official Quarterly of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc The Official Quarterly of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. The AKC Parent Club for Cavaliers • Volume 7 • Issue 2 Spring 2010 Table of Contents Membership Announcements . .4 Remembering Gilbert Kahn . 2. 1 A Memorial Tribute Gilbert S . Kahn Memorial Fund . .5 A fund designed to continue the work of the Regional Club Reports . 4. 1 ACKSCS Charitable Trust Cavaliers At the AKC/Eukanuba AKC Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U .S . .6 National Dog Show . 4. 2 Breeds That Help Keep Us Safe Dominate the Top 5 Wow! Cavaliers really shined at this one! AKC Chairman’s Reports . 8. ACKCSC Charitable Trust . 4. 5 Grant Progress Review Reports Dr . Hendricks Opinion of Pedigree Dogs Exposed 9 This piece is in reponse to the BBC Pedigree Dogs AKC Canine Health Foundation . 4. 6 Exposed and the Today show piece that highlighted Grant Progress Report Review the BBC program. Regional Club News . 5. 0 Everybody’s Gone Surfin’ . 1. 0 AKC Statistics . 6. 2 A quick tutorial about how to “surf” the internet to get the best results. Book Review . 1. 3 Speaking for SPOT U .S . Senate Passes Resolution In Honor of AKC’s 125 Years of Good Works . 1. 4 The AKC gets national recognition of its dedication to its mission of promoting responsible dog ownership Wounded Healer . 1. 6 Gaining a new appreciation for dogs sensitivity From the ACKCS National Rescue Director . 1. 7 A Big Thank You To All Rescue Supporters! Spring 2010 1 The most beautiful magazine in the world exclusively for Cavaliers, the most beautiful dogs in the world. TheROYAL DISPATCH is the official publica- The ACKCSC reserves the right to accept, Carol Williams, Editor [email protected] tion of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel reject, or edit all materials. Some of the opinions Kim Baillie, Co-Editor Club, Inc., and is published quarterly. It is provided expressed herein do not necessarily express or reflect [email protected] to all ACKCSC members in good standing and the opinion of the American Cavalier King Charles complimentary copies are sent to all AKC judges Spaniel Club, Inc.; its Board members, or the Stephanie Hart approved to judge Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. editorial staff. Kim Thornton, Contributing Writer All reproduction rights are reserved. Material may be reprinted without written permission in DEADLINES for advertising and article DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY: newsletters published by AKC recognized regional submission. Bear Associates, LLC, 209 Massey Drive Cavalier clubs. All others must receive permission Winter Issue . Nov. 15 Dover, DE 19904-5882 • (302) 735-5558 in writing from the editor. Spring Issue. .Feb. 15 Summer Issue (Annual Issue). May 15 Fall Issue. .Aug. 15 Advertising Made Easy!! Do you want to advertise in the Royal Dispatch but don’t have time to create your own ad? Or maybe (like me), you don’t even know how? WE CAN HELP! ll you have to do is email your high resolution photo (300 dpi or more), along with what you want to say in your Aad (your ad copy), to Carol Williams at [email protected] and the ad will be professionally designed for you. A proof copy of the ad will be sent to you for your approval and then it will be submitted to the Royal Dispatch for publication. The cost to publish the ad in the Royal Dispatch can be paid for by credit card, online, or by check. To find out the cost and to pay for your ad go to www.ackcsc.org and click on “Club Store”. Then, in the drop down menu, select “Royal Dispatch Advertising” and then click “Search”. You can then select the type of ad you want to pay for – full page, half page, color, black & white, and pay for your ad on line. Want to save a little $$$? Order a one-year contract from our web site www.ackcsc.org The Royal Dispatch (ISSN 1938–629X) is published quarterly by the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. Office of publica- tion is located at 17912 NE 232nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98606-9743. Periodicals postage is paid at Brush Prairie, WA and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Royal Dispatch at 17912 NE 232nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98606-9743. 2 The Royal Dispatch National Specialty Dates And Locations (pending AKC approval) 2010 – April 6 through April 9, Orlando, FL, Rick Alexander, Show Chair 2011 – Bay Area – Joanne Nash, Show Chair 2012 – April 23 through April 28, Oconomowoc, WI On The Cover Quilt To the Rescue” shown on the cover of this issue, was“A made by Laurie Mougel and donated to ACKCS Rescue Trust for auction at this year’s National Specialty. Laurie is the co-owner of Bear Associates, LLC, and resides and quilts in Dover, DE. The quilt is a “French Braid” pattern, with photographs of each of the four colors of Cavalier Spaniels filling the center square of each braid. Laurie was inspired to take up quilting when she moved to Delaware, surrounded by the local Amish Community. After visiting a local Amish auction, and seeing their beautiful quilts, she decided to learn the art. Laurie is a purebred dog fancier, and has been an exhibitor at regional dog shows. She makes her living designing and producing parent club magazines and newsletters, including the Royal Dispatch. This is the label on the back of the quilt. TO ALL ASPIRING JUDGES Are you thinking of becoming an AKC judge but you need a little more exposure and experience? We would like to make a list of everyone who is working on becoming a judge of Cavaliers or even just thinking about it. This list would be used by the regional clubs as a resource from which to draw their sweepstakes, futurity, and match judges. If you are thinking of becoming a judge of Cavaliers send your name and contact information to Carol Williams at [email protected] Spring 2010 3 Membership Announcements ny ACKCSC member who wants to comment on any applicant may do so until the last day of the month following the month thatA this Royal Dispatch was mailed. Send all comments to Diane Zdrodowski, Membership chairman, 12 Bingham Lane, Blairstown, NJ 07825, (908) 362-7588, [email protected]. Sponsorship of a new member is a major responsibility. Effective September 1, 2007, any individual wishing to be added to the ACKCSC Breeder Referral list on this web site must have been an ACKCSC member in good standing for at least two consecutive years. Welcome New Associate Members AnaMaria Ruggeri Strazewski Kirsten Madill 6743 Cedar ST. 30359 Glenham Ct. Marguerita (Rita) Rudkin Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 795 Riverside Avenue Sponsors: Maureen Pogorzelski, Sponsors: Kala Johnston, Fillmore, CA 93015 Tina Sterling Malinda M. Pope Sponsors: Ted Crawford, Sandra Harrison New Associate Applicants Susan Shidler Welcome New Regular Members 27835 St. Mary’s Rd. Darla Frey Mettawa, IL 60048 Joanne D. Opel 10433 Heritage Landing Rd. Sponsors: Robin E. Olsen, 3171 Hunting Country Road Burke, VA 22015 Meg Ispas-Hennessey Tryon, NC 28782 Sponsors: Lynn E. Lake, Tara Palmer Sponsors: Eileen Haac Wilson, New Regular Applicant Susan K. Platt Francine Hellman 9 Emerald Lane Carol Rose Nikki P. Postero Suffern, NY 10901 28 Jennifer Rd. 9802 So. 156th Pl. Sponsors: Kuno Spies, Claudia Jones Sciota, NY 12302 Gilbert, AZ 85234 Sponsors: Bettina Sterling, Sponsors: Kenneth E. Smith, Carol Hooper John Ioia, M.D. Gary Beebower 163 Island Dr. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Sponsors: JoAnn Weise, Joanne Nash News from the Officers and Board of Directors of ACKSC: • We received a resignation email from Kala Johnston, indicating that she wished to resign from the Board and also as Show Chairman of the 2010 National Specialty. Her resignation for those two positions was accepted by the Board. She contin- ues to be a “member in good standing” of the ACKCSC. • Rick Alexander has agreed to fill the position of Show Chairman for the 2010 National Specialty. • Per club bylaws, the board appointed Carol Bond to serve as a board member and board member Diane Zdrodowski will act as Recording Secretary to fill the vacancy created by Kala Johnston’s resignation. • Three new member club applications have been accepted: o Columbia River CKCSC o CKCSC of So. Arizona o CKCSC of So. New England 4 The Royal Dispatch Gilbert S. Kahn Memorial Fund The ACKCSC has lost a dear friend, member and benefactor, Gilbert S. Kahn. His sudden passing has come as a shock to all of us. We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of condolences and inquiries from Cavalier owners, members of the all breed com- munity, universities and related institutions along with numerous individuals who wish to contribute in memory of Gilbert Kahn. Gilbert Kahn was a strong supporter of the ACKCSC Charitable Trust. His generosity and support spoke to his dedication to the health and welfare of our beloved Cavaliers. With his support the MVD study at the University of Pennsylvania was made an immediate priority. In honor of our dear friend, The Board Members of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Charitable Trust, a 501 (c) (3) organization, have established the: Gilbert S. Kahn Memorial Fund This fund is designed to continue the work of the ACKCSC Charitable Trust as it benefits the health and welfare of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel worldwide. Please visit www.ackcsc.org to make a donation to this fund. Patty Kanan ACKCSC Charitable Trust Jackie and MaKenzie Waiting Spring 2010 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 27, 2010 American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.: work throughout the country to keep the ew York, NY – For the 19th con- homeland safe.
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