CLUB NEWS

7/16/2010	Mary Jane Ellis passed away on June 2, 2010. Information about a Memorial will follow as it becomes available. Per Mary Jane's wishes, donations may be sent to: Cape Ann Animal Shelter 260 Main St. Gloucester, MA 01930
7/1/2010	Missing IW in GA - see Lost. PHOTOS ADDED 7/3/2010.
6/28/2010	IWCA Letter to the CA Senate Public Health Committee re: Support AB 2000 as Amended on June 2, 2010 - VOTE 'YES' ON AB 2000. See Legislation.
6/19/2010	IWCA Letter to Representative Paul Luebke, Senior Chairman, NC House Finance Committee re: OPPOSE North Carolina Senate Bill 460 – ‘Commercial Dog Breeder Regulation’. See Legislation.
6/8/2010	2010 IWCA Specialty candid photo slideshow posted - photos courtesy of Cecil Corbett
6/3/2010	Committees updated
5/30/2010	Club Officers updated
5/10/2010	IWCA Club Policies updated
5/7/2010	LOST IW and Great Pyrenees in Wyoming - see Lost & Found page for more info and flyer to download.
4/28/2010	IWCA LC Letter to CA Senate Public Safety Committee re: OPPOSE SB 1277 (as amended April 27th). See Legislation.
4/27/2010	IWCA LC Letter to CA Senate Public Safety Committee re: OPPOSE SB 1277 (as amended April 13th). See Legislation.
4/15/2010	ACTIVE MEMBERS: In your ballot, you will receive a questionnaire concerning the proposed bylaws changes. This is NOT a vote, it is a questionnaire asking for your opinion on several issues. Please fill in and return. Here is the draft of the proposed Bylaws Revision and the Synopsis of Changes by Article for you to print out and read.
4/14/2010	The 2010 Ballot has been mailed out to the Active members. If an Active members does not receive a ballot within 7 days, please contact Secretary Judy Simon. We encourage the Active members to please complete and return the Bylaws Questionnaire included in with the Ballot.
4/14/2010	IWCA LC Letter to CA Senate Public Safety Committee re: OPPOSE SB 1277 (as amended). See Legislation.
4/12/2010	The Canine Health Foundation has received the 2009 Purina Parent Club Partnership Program contribution from Nestle Purina PetCare Company. Our club's participation resulted in a donation of $962.23 to the Canine Health Foundation Irish Wolfhound Donor Advised Fund.
3/31/2010	Latest additions: Letter from the IWCA President and the new Breeders Directory.
3/26/2010	IWCA LC Letter to CA Senate Public Safety Committee re: SUPPORT AB 2243. See Legislation.
3/20/2010	2010 IWCA BALLOT This is the list of candidates that are running for the 2010 IWCA Board of Directors. Article V. Section 4, Paragraph B of the by-laws provide for further nominations as follows: “Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the secretary and received at her regular address at least two months before the annual meeting, signed by five members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than one position and additional nominations which are provided for herein may be only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination of the nomination committee.” President: Jacqueline Carswell Treasurer: Patty Newgard Secretary: Judy Simon Vice Presidents: Lisa Blanchard Brenda Fairbanks Michael Ferris Joseph Pitt Christopher Thompson Directors Class of 2013: Jill Bregy Cecil Corbett Michael Hussey Beverly Little Bambi Madsen Rabe Tamara Ritzenthaler AKC Delegate: Linda Souza The Secretary will be mailing out the Ballots April 15.
3/18/2010	IWCA LC Letter to CA Senate Public Safety Committee re: OPPOSE SB 1277. See Legislation.
3/5/2010	IWCA Longevity Program announced.
3/3/2010	New posting: Please read the letter from Local Club Liaison, Bambi Rabe.
2/8/2010	The IW Visual Standard video can now be viewed on Vimeo - go to IW Visual Standard.
2/1/2010	In accordance with IWCA by-laws, the secretary submits the nominating committee report three months before the Annual General Meeting. The AGM is May 19, 2010, after judging. The IWCA Specialty is May 18-21 in Pleasanton, CA. Article V. Section 4, Paragraph B of the by-laws provide for further nominations as follows: “Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the secretary and received at her regular address at least two months before the annual meeting, signed by five members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than one position and additional nominations which are provided for herein may be only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination of the nomination committee.” 2010 Nominating Committee presents the following slate: President: Jacqueline Carswell, Blackshear, GA Vice Presidents: Lisa Blanchard, Carnation, WA Brenda Fairbanks, Collinsville, TX Michael Ferris, Chesterfield, MO Joseph Pitt, Newport, VA Christopher Thompson, Pope Valley, CA Secretary: Judy Simon, Maple Plain, MN Treasurer: Patty Newgard, Hilliard, FL Directors: Class of 2013 Jill Bregy, Weston, CT Cecil Corbett, Monee, IL Michael Hussey, Elizabeth, CO Beverly Little, Issaquah, WA AKC Delegate: Linda Souza, San Martin, CA Continuing in their present directorship: Sue Bleakley, Caren Carney, Pat Cobb, Donna Drake, Eileen Flanagan , Audrey Rajec, Lynne Rosebrock, Nancy Munroe White Respectfully submitted by the 2010 Nominating Committee: Audrey Rajec (Chair) Cathy Heintz, Barbara Kinsella, Glen Myer, and Nancy Munroe White
1/30/2010	NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9:00 AM Clarion Hotel, Jacksonville, FL For further information, please contact the Club Secretary, Judy Simon
1/25/2010	The IWCA 2009 recipient of the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award is Lois Thomasson.
1/24/2010	New addition to Member Announcements - DC Taliesin's Wizard of Wideview, FCh, LCX, GRC
1/21/2010	New addition to Member Announcements - DC Riversong's Long May You Run, FCh, SC, RN, GRC, CGC
1/15/2010	AKC has a lot of rule updates, additions and changes for 2010 - see Rules Apply To Dog Shows. Many inserts!
1/8/2010	Important information on Canine Influenza - see IW Health & Welfare
12/30/2009	KELLY FOX, 81, died Wednesday December 30, 2009. He was a native of Long Island, NY, retired vice president at Commerce Clearing House and a U.S. Naval officer. Kelly was the consummate animal lover, award winning poultry breeder and showman, dog breeder and past president of the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, Inc. He was preceded in death by his wives, Rosalie and Patricia. Survivors include his brother, John Fox; his sister, Madeline Fox; Rosalie and Patricia's families; several nieces and nephews; long time friends; and recently discovered special persons in his life. Memorial contributions are suggested to Animal Care Society 12207 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40245
9/24/2009	New addition to Member Announcements - DC Carrickaneena Ardri MC, CGC
12/10/2009	Purina Parent Club Partnership Program Update by Michael Allway.
12/6/2009	Article and photos of the Captain Graham Ceremony - CAPTAIN GEORGE AUGUSTUS GRAHAM REMEMBERED
11/30/2009	New articles posted to the Health and Welfare page - look for the NEW! designation.
11/24/2009	New! IWCA Online Breeder Directory. See the page for requirements, instructions and forms.
11/21/2009	New message from the IWCA President posted to the President's Page.
11/3/2009	New link in Health and Welfare: Canine Skeletal Development and Soundness. Includes Asynchronous Growth of the Radius and Ulna in the Dog, Nutritional Influences on Skeletal Growth of the Large-Breed Puppy, Diagnostic Imaging of Skeletal Growth and Disorders, Medical Management of Skeletal Disease in Dogs, Surgical Treatment of Elbow Dysplasia.
10/13/2009	To the IWCA Membership: I am the Chairman of the nominating committee for the 2010 elections. I would like to invite the entire membership to submit names of people they would like to see considered for a position on the board. All persons must be active members, in good standing, with the IWCA. Any name submitted should include the reason why that person should be considered and what they have to offer. Submitting a name is no guarantee they would be nominated to be on the new slate for 2010. But please be assured that any and all qualified people will be considered. All names should be sent to me by Oct. 30th, 2009. Thank You, Audrey A. Rajec IWCA Nominating Committee Chair claddaghirws@msn.com 602-714-7064
9/25/2009	Revised IWCA Code for Ethical Conduct and Standard of Behavior for Breeders.
9/24/2009	New addition to Member Announcements - CH Talisker Saint Nicholas, CD, RE, GRC, CGC, TDI
9/18/2009	2010 Nominating Committee: Audrey Rajec, Chairperson Nancy Munroe White Cathy Heintz Barbara Kinsella Glen Myer
9/15/2009	IWCA LC Letter to CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger re: VETO AB 1122 as Amended 6/29/2009. Included after the letter is the Department of Finance's Bill Analysis. See Legislation.
9/10/2009	IWCA LC Letter to CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger re: VETO AB 241 as Amended 8/24/2009. Included after the letter is the Department of Finance's Bill Analysis. See Legislation.
9/9/2009	Updated information on the IW lost in MD posted to LOST.
9/7/2009	New photo posted to Member Announcements.
8/30/2009	Capt. Graham's grave has been restored and Dr. Wilkes invites IWCA members to attend the rededication ceremony.
8/29/2009	IW lost near Rte 109 & Slate Quarry Rd, Dickerson, MD. - hit by car, may be injured - see LOST
8/28/2009	NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday, Sept 5, 2009, 8:30 am Holiday Inn 204 West Fox Run Road Cheyenne WY 82007 1-307-638-3677
8/25/2009	IW lost from Cary, IL - see LOST
8/25/2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 241 as Amended 8/24/2009. Includes bill analysis). See Legislation.
8/6/2009	Did you miss the 2009 Rhode Island Specialty? Visit Ocean State Embroidery for tees, hats, sweatshirts, chairs and more....
8/5/2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 241 as Amended 7/23/2009. See Legislation.
8/4/2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 1122 as Amended 6/29/2009 (includes bill analysis). See Legislation.
7/20/2009	New in Education - Irish Wolfhound University - and a quiz.
7/20/2009	The Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program Dear IWCA Members, Again this year AKC will be providing a Medallion to member clubs for. This gives our club the opportunity to honor an individual whom the IWCA Members feel has demonstrated good sportsmanship or special achievements with, or for our hounds throughout the year. I am asking the membership to choose an individual who they feel would meet this requirement. It can be a person who has accomplished work to help our hounds or a person who has done an outstanding job in Competition, Obedience and Agility or for any special title they may have achieved with their hound. Please send your suggestions by December 31, 2009 to: Glynis Littlewood, 776 Hwy 113, Rogersville, TN 37857. The person who receives the most nominations will be presented with the Medallion at our National Specialty Dinner in 2010. Thank you, Glynis Littlewood, Chair for The Outstanding Sportsmanship Award.
7/8/2009	AKC Delegate's Letter Re: Oppose SB 250 as Proposed to be Amended - - see Legislation.
7/7/2009	Message from the President of the IWCA - see the President's Page
7/3/2009	IW lost in Florida - see LOST AND FOUND IWS page for more information, including a picture and map.
6/30/2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 241 as Amended 6/23/2009 - VOTE ‘NO’ ON AB 241 - see Legislation.
6/26/2009	IWCA Performance Committee Update on LGRA and AKC This is a progress report to update all that are following the IWCA’s mission to get Large Gazehound Racing (LGRA) accepted as an AKC recognized sport, this would allow the Wolfhound Club to offer it as part of our National Specialty Show. As many of you may know, your performance committee has been busy working behind the scenes, striving to get the AKC to recognize straight racing, to approve it as a non AKC sport. The IWCA was put on notice after the 2005 specialty to stop offering LGRA events as part of our National Specialty shows program. We thought this was a shame since LGRA has been gaining popularity as an event at our show and participants who might not otherwise participate at a National Specialty were able to attend and compete. The IWCA performance committee made it our mission to make a credible attempt to get this done for our membership and our Irish Wolfhounds. LGRA meets the criteria for a non AKC acceptable sport but officials at AKC have told us that no one has taken the initiative to present it to the AKC board of directors. Since last spring we have been working on a proposal to present to the AKC. Included in our packet to them is general information about LGRA, their running rules, how points are earned, the safety aspects and participation statistics provided by the sanctioning organization for the past few years. Several months ago I asked for testimonials from LGRA participants to be included as part of our proposal; a few of you took the time to share your enthusiasm for the sport, we thank you very much, sadly many who indicated they would help in our campaign did not follow though. We sent our packet to New York in May. We have received notice from Jim Crowley, the AKC secretary, that they are in receipt of our proposal and it is on the agenda for their July meeting of the AKC BOD. When I get any news from the meeting I will share it with you. Audrey Rajec IWCA Performance Committee Chair
6/23/2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 1122 as Amended 5/14/2009 - see Legislation. NOTE: The hearing is scheduled for today on this bill and AB 241’s hearing date has been postponed to 6/30 the same date SB 250 will be read for the first time in the Assembly Business and Professions. IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE Tennessee HB 386 & SB 258: “Commercial Breeder Act’ – Amendment Pending - - see Legislation.
June 18, 2009	Dear members of the IWCA, Due to the death of an immediate family member of our club secretary, the next general club mailing will experience a short delay. Our intentions are to have this correspondence to you no later than the end of the second week in July. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. The board of the IWCA thanks you for your understanding and patience. Respectfully, Jacqueline Carswell-President iwcar@accessatc.net 912.449.4743
June 1, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE SB 250 as Amended 5/28/2009 - see Legislation.
May 27, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE SB 250 as Amended 5/5/2009 - see Legislation.
May 23, 2009	It's never too early to start planning! Visit the 2010 Specialty website!
May 10, 2009	Reminder: Active members, be sure to mail in your IWCA Ballot by Sat. May 16th.
May 8, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: OPPOSE AB 1122 as Amended 4/23/2009 - see Legislation.
May 4, 2009	The AKC Canine Health Foundation has received the 2008 Purina Parent Club Partnership Program contribution from Nestle Purina PetCare Company. The IWCA's participation resulted in a donation of $1070.39 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation Irish Wolfhound Donor Advised Fund.
May 2, 2009	NOTICE: 1. The Board of Directors meeting will be held Tuesday, May 19th, at the Crowne Plaza hotel, 8:30 am. Room info will be available at the front desk. 2. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday May 21, under the tent after the judging.
April 30, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re California SB 250 and California AB 241 - see Legislation.
April 25, 2009	Announcement to members: IWCA members who have paid for a 2009 IWCA membership list will be receiving them within the next few days.
April 22, 2009	Announcement to members: the IWCA Ballot has been mailed out to current Active members. If you don't receive your ballot within a week, you may contact the secretary for a replacement ballot.
April 21, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re an amendment to Tennessee SB 258 - see Legislation.
April 20, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: H.R. 669 – ‘Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act’ - see Legislation.
April 15, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: California AB 241 to Limit Ownership of Intact Animals - see Legislation.
April 15, 2009	Premium lists are available for the AKC JC Test and the ASFA Lure Coursing Trial.
April 13, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter RE: Florida SB 2002 and IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re: Maine LD 964 - see Legislation.
April 8, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter RE: Tennessee SB 258 and companion bill 386 - see Legislation.
April 7, 2009	IWCA LC Opposition Letter RE: Texas HB 1982 - see Legislation.
April 3, 2009	SB 250 amended late on 4/2 - IWCA letter revised - see Legislation.
April 2, 2009	OPPOSE SB 250 - Mandatory Sterilization of Cats and Dogs, California - see Legislation.
March 23, 2009	Update made to 2009 Specialty page - new downloads available, and tote bag information
March 23, 2009	Click thumbnails to see a larger photo
March 21, 2009	Added to Breed Education, a video excerpt from DOGSTEPS by Rachel Page Elliot
March 9, 2009	IWCA Legislation Committee letter concerning Illinois SB 0053 / Licensing – Dog Breeder - see Legislation.
March 4, 2009	Dear Members, At our last IWCA Board Meeting held on January 31, 2009….I chose a Rescue Committee. I would like to introduce them to you. They are – Marian Temple from Riverside, CA, Mary Ryan from Rice, VA, and Jeanne Patterson from Monroe, NY. All are listed in the Rescue Directory. Please, always feel free to contact us! Thank you, Jean A. Minnier National Rescue Coordinator
February 24, 2009	As sent via letter to the voting (Active) membership: The 2009 Nominating Committee presents the following slate: President: Jacqueline Carswell, Blackshear, GA Vice Presidents: Brenda Fairbanks, Collinsville, TX Patricia First, Anderson, SC Michael Genovese, Cottleville, MO Michael Hussey, Elizabeth, CO Bambi Rabe, Jamestown, NC Secretary: Judy Simon, Maple Plain, MN Treasurer: Patty Newgard, Hilliard, FL Directors: Class of 2012: Susan Bleakley, Wappingers Falls, NY Patricia Cobb, Altadena, CA Lynne Rosebrock, Mariposa, CA Nancy Munroe White, Livermore, CO AKC Delegate: Linda Souza, San Martin, CA Continuing in their present directorship: Jill Bregy, Caren Carney, Cecil Corbett, Donna Drake, Eileen Flanagan , Jean Minnier, Joseph Pitt, Audrey Rajec Respectfully submitted by the 2009 Nominating Committee: Jill Bregy (Chair), Marypat Corbett, Donna Drake, Maureen English, Shirley Pfarrer.
February 21, 2009	Dear Members, Since becoming chair for the health and research committee I have had many calls in reference to veterinary referrals. I have discussed this with the board. To better serve our membership we would like our members to refer university based veterinary clinics to the IWCA website. University clinics can refer locally. Our goal here is to have information readily available when our membership is in time of need. Please submit your university based clinics to Pat Reilley. Please include pertinent clinic information that would be helpful quickly. University name, address, hours of operation, phone numbers, website URL (if there is one). On behalf of our membership I would like to thank you all. Sincerely Michael P Genovese DDS See University-Based Veterinary Clinic Referrals By State
February 20, 2009	New additions to the Breed Education page: Text of Mrs. Florence Nagle's talk after the judging at the 1980 IWANE Specialty and a link to The Canine Lameness Learning Module by Heather Caprette and Johnathan Dyce DVM.
February 19, 2009	New page added - a PowerPoint presentation of the initial results of the 2007 Membership Survey committee.
February 6, 2009	Announcements: 1. Results for Judges suggestions for the 2011-2012 Judges Ballot- These 5 judges, listed in alphabetical order, received the most suggestions and will be on the IWCA 2009 Ballot to judge the 2011/2012 Specialty: Jacqueline Carswell Jocelyn Gagne Ulli Peiler Ian Sexton Elizabeth Thornton 2. The recipient of the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for 2008 is Pat Reilley. She will receive the award at the judges dinner at the 2009 Specialty Show in RI. 3. The judge for 2010 IWCA Specialty is Mr. Tim Finney.
January 30, 2009	Update issued to the Captain Graham Grave Appeal.