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2020 ASFA #1 All Breeds Issue #1 February 2021 2020 ASFA #1 All Breeds JINX BIF DC Imarika’s Fashionably Late MC, LCX, LCM4, CKC FCh, CKC NC Bred & Owned by Gayle a & Paul Kytta I I photo by Sheryl Amburgey 1 IN THIS ISSUE Front Cover – Rhodesian Ridgeback “Jinx” . 1 20 2 1 International Invitational Planning Update . 9 Contents Page . 2 ASFA 2020 #1 Dogs All Breed, Singles & LCI . 10-12 Announcements . 3 Region 8 Invitational Report . 13-14 2021 ASFA Board of Directors . 4 AKC Legislative Update . 15-16 President’s Report . 5 The Bowen System . 17 Judges Licensing Reports . 6 2020 ASFA Top 10 All breeds, Singles & LCI . 18-24 ACoD Notice & Registration Form . 7-8 ASFA Gear Available Now at CafePress . 25 Photo: Above are the dogs (with handlers) that ran all 5 days at the 2020 Hanover PA year end trials. From Left to Right are ASFA #1 & breed #1 Jinx, #5 Ridgeback Enzo, #9 Ridgeback Vera, #17 Ridgeback Molly, #6 Saluki Adios, #7 Saluki Giggles, #2 Basenji Coco, #5 Basenji Pattie, #2 Borzoi Rhayne, #1 Pharaoh Cayper, #2 Saluki Pamina, #2 Pharaoh Bernie, #18 Pharaoh#9 Khensu, and #13 Pharoah Ohaudi, who just started her ASFA coursing career. Congratulations to all! Editor’s Note Thank you to all who contributed to this issue: (Listed alphabetically) Sheryl Amburgey, Greg Breitbach, Lori Coulson, Tom Golcher, Vickie Jacobs, Gayle Kytta, Amy Mero, Kathy Nelson, Karen Sanders, Terry Sayre, Audrey Silverstein, Dean Wright, and others unnamed. Please continue to send us your reports, photos, information, articles, feedback, and ideas. Let us know what you like, do not like, and what you’d like us to cover. The next issue will come out after the March ACoD. Vicki Fagre-Stroetz Communique’ Editor [email protected] 2 Announcements ▪ From Greg Breitbach - New Language for “ELIGIBLE BREEDS” to include in premium lists for purebred sighthound stakes (effective 8-1-2020). ELIGIBLE BREEDS & REGISTRY Only purebred Afghan Hounds, Azawakhs, Basenjis, Borzoi, Cirneco dell’Etna, Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, Silken Windhound, Sloughis, Whippets, and Provisional breeds may be entered in the regular stakes. Current Provisional breeds include purebred Chart Polski, Galgo Español, Magyar Agar, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Portuguese Podengo (Pequeno), Portuguese Podengo (Medio & Grande), and must be individually registered with the appropriate registry. ▪ From Vickie Jacobs - The 2021 ACoD (Annual Convention of Delegates) will be virtual. The dates are March 20-21. See pages _-_ for more information. ▪ From Kathy Nelson – Subject to ASFA approval, the 2021 II (International Invitational) will be held on May15-16th at Antique Acres in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Subject to ASFA approval there will be an LCI Specialty on Friday May 14th at the same location. See pages _-_ for more information. Front Cover “Jinx” BIF DC Imarika’s Fashionably Late MC, LCX, LCM4, CKC FCh, CKC NC Congratulations to Rhodesian Ridgeback “Jinx”, the ASFA All Breeds #1 for 2020. This is Jinx’ 3rd year in a row as ASFA #1 in her breed, and the 2nd year in a row as ASFA All Breeds #1. Jinx was bred & is owned by Gayle A & Paul Kytta II. ▪ Sad news of the passing of Denise Como from Amy Mero – Sadly, the lure coursing community has lost a great friend and important advocate. Denise Como passed away on Friday January 29th. Many thanks to all of you who kept Denise Como in your thoughts and prayers over the past weeks. And thanks to those who helped her family financially. – Amy Mero, President of GONE Club 3 ASFA Board Officers: (Left to right) President Dean Wright; First Vice President Greg Breitbach; Second Vice President Tom Cigolle, Jr; Chief Financial Officer Philip S Fullam; Recording Secretary Ping Pirrung; Corresponding Secretary Holly Hamilton the 2021 ASFA Board of Directors (left to right) Region 1 Director Karen Sanders Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho Region 2 Director Jayme Jones California (north), Nevada (north) (left to right) Region 3 Director Tom Golcher Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Region 4 Director Terry Sayre Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas (left to right) Region 5 Director Trisha Borland Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota Region 6 Director Gayle Kytta Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin (left to right) Region 7 Director Eddie Kominek Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Region 8 Director Kathy Sanders Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia (left to right) Region 9 Director Cathy Sanderson Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Ontario CANADA Region 10 Director Jennifer Gysler Arizona, California (south), Hawaii, Nevada (south) 4 President’s Report “TOGETHER WE ARE IMPROVING OUR ASFA” I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year from ASFA!!. 2020 was rough for all of us – marked with staying at home, wearing masks, social distancing, and canceled field trials. I am hoping that we will get back to something like normal during 2021. The ACoD is scheduled for March 20-21st. It will be virtual. I hope that all or most of the ASFA clubs will be represented. I am looking forward to getting together with everyone – if online. The 2021 International Invitational has been approved. It will be held on May 15-16th at Antique Acres in Cedar Falls, IA. It will be hosted by Region 5 clubs. Financially, ASFA weathered 2020. Despite the many canceled trials, ASFA’s earnings exceeded what we had expected and budgeted for. I learned with great sadness of the passing of 2 friends and remarkable members of our lure coursing community. Denise Como authored lure coursing books, judged, and was a member of GONE (Gazehounds of New England). Fred Lutz was a member of CHAMP (Coursing Hounds of the Mid Potomac) and very active at every trial he attended. My favorite memories of Fred were our discussions while sitting in the golf cart setting up courses in Hanover. Denise Como Fred Lutz Dean Dean Wright President American Sighthound Field Association [email protected] 5 Judges Licensing Reports JUDGES LICENSING REPORT – December 2020 This report is submitted by the Chair of Judges Licensing and is current as of 12/21/2020 ========= Notes from Judges Licensing: Happy Holidays. NOTICES: The following individual(s) have applied for a Regular License. An * indicates the second publication. * *Linda D'Antonio, All Breed The following are additions/updates/corrections to the current judges list. *Leigh Littleton, phone number change 540-816-3100 *Justin Dannenbring, 5570 Fireweed Loop, Helena, MT 59602, 951-733-1618 [email protected] *Phil Fullam, 11019 Woodland Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 *Mike Ferris has resigned his judging license effective immediately. Gregory Breitbach Chair Judges Licensing [email protected] JUDGES LICENSING REPORT – January 2021 This report is submitted by the Chair of Judges Licensing and is current as of 1/25/2021 ========= Notes from Judges Licensing: With the new year, the suspension of not judging in two years is no longer in effect. This means that all judges who were potentially losing their license last year and have not judged in the past three years are required this year to judge at least one trial to maintain their license. 2020 does not count for lack of assignments for any judge. NOTICES: The following are additions/updates/corrections to the current judges list. Dana Jensen (formerly Ferris). Gregory Breitbach Chair Judges Licensing [email protected] For past judges licensing reports and list of licensed judges, visit https://www.asfa.org/judges/index.htm 6 March 20-21, 2021 Join us for the 2021 ACoD the ASFA Annual Convention of delegates The 2021 ACoD will be virtual. Attention all ASFA Clubs – The ACoD is scheduled for March 20-21, 2021. For a mere $45, delegates to the ACoD can attend the convention at home and vote on all issues brought to the floor of the convention. There will be fun and some social time. Breakfast, lunch buffet, and Saturday night dinner will be free and served in the comfort of your own home So, sign up now. Here’s how to register Register online on the ASFA website at http://www.asfa.org/acod/2021/registration.html or print and mail in the fillable form on the website at http://www.asfa.org/acod/2021/2021%20ACoD%20Registration.pdf or complete and mail in the form on the next page. 7 8 The 2021 International Invitational will be held on: May15-16,2021 at Antique Acres in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Pending ASFA approval, the first National LCI Specialty will be held on Friday May 14 at the same location. The II team is busy working to make this a fun weekend. We will announce upcoming details on the ASFA website as well as the ASFA International Invitational FaceBook page. We need volunteers. If you can help, please contact Kathy Nelson [email protected] or Scott Hurlbert [email protected]. Kathy Nelson 2021 International Invitational Planning Co-Chair 9 Congratulations ASFA TOP DOGS FOR 2020 by breed alphabetically, including Singles & LCI Afghan Hound Drum Hosanna Whispering Drum FCh Owner Bruce Klimek Azawakh (tie) Ramisi (tie) Anubi FC Kel Simoon Ramisi 'N Sambala Naram-Sin du Haras de Crouz SC RN, SC, CGC, CA, FCAT Owner M Bisbee Owner K Paylor Basenji Chilly GSW, GCh, DC, Can Ch Borassus Hot.Cool.Yours. LCM9, SC ,CA, RATN Owner Kathy Sanders Borzoi Zip Avalon Perlova Go Darkly LCM2 S Van de Water / S Moore Cirneco
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