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| 2/2/2012 | Updated lists posted to the IWCA Longevity page. | ||||
| 2/1/2012 | New updated schedule (still subject to revision) posted to IWCA 2012 Specialty information | ||||
| 1/25/2012 |
The 2012 Nominating Committee presents the following
slate: President: Jacqueline Carswell, Blackshear, GA Vice Presidents: Michael Demeter, Vernonia, OR Diane Hartney, Vienna, VA Melinda Harvey, Glencoe, AL Loretta Ivory, Centennial, CO Maria Lubera, Elmhurst, IL Secretary: Christopher Thompson, Pope Valley, CA Treasurer: Patty Newgard, Hilliard, FL Directors: Class of 2015 Frances Abrams, Yellow Springs, OH Joel Mattson, Hibbing, MN Judy Simon, Maple Plain, MN Lynne Rosebrock, Mariposa, CA AKC Delegate: Linda Souza, San Martin, CA Submitted by the 2012 Nominating Committee: Michael Hussey (Chair), Steve LeVan, Tracey Luty, Joseph Pitt, Connie Smalley. |
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| 1/11/2012 | Upcoming IWCA Board of Director's Meeting: Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Holiday Inn Orlando Airport at 9:00 AM. | ||||
| 1/8/2012 | A New Year's Message from the IWCA President, Jackie Carswell | ||||
| 1/8/2012 |
From Bambi Rabe, National Club Liaison It is a new year replacing the last which was sweet and sour for the IWCA. This new year gives us the opportunity to access our club and its culture, our actions contributing to this, and our feelings of unity as a national club. As many of us have chain-link around our perimeters to protect our hounds from themselves (and others) our club has chain link around its perimeters. Is that fencing broken; crushed from the weight of continuing assaults, or shored up by new ideas, creative approaches to changes and continuity. Are there positive milestones, or stones in the path of productivity and unity? Are we communicating? An ideal example of the pulling together of members and fanciers to accomplish the goals was this past year’s IWAGS dog show.
Our national show had its weather glitches, which were well handled, but nothing like the surprise snowstorm on Halloween weekend in New Jersey. With people coming from far distances to show to Judges Tim Finney and Glynis Littlewood, the determination of the exhibitors and show committee made the show go on. It took tenacity and snowplows. No power, no problem. No heat (that’s why you brought your favorite cuddle dog) eventually generators. No show grounds, postpone for a day. No enthusiasm, absolutely not. With all in the same boat, the comradeship increased, exhibitor helping exhibitor, and the IWAGS club pulling out the best in everyone. The show did go on, both days into one, and no news of accidents coming or going, a true miracle. Quality dogs and quality people pulling together in very unusual circumstances to show and share. So does snow bring out the best and rain and mud the worst in club members? This is too easy of an explanation for poor sportsmanship, club dividing rumors and personal attacks. But the club must be doing something right. There has been a flood of new voices on the IWCA yahoo group. There has been establishment of new local club, being formed with enthusiasm, and supporting AKC and IWCA events. And then there were those that met the breeds, braving the Javits Center. Our AKC delegate represents our presence in the dog world and constantly keeps us informed with what is happening in the AKC. And the website keeps the membership and the fanciers informed and supported. There have been member suggestions made to the nominating committee. There has been some local news coming to the liaison committee. And there has been education on both the national and local club levels. So let us continue. Share your club’s stories, not just your wins. Share your educational information and successful programs. Share your personal stories that have impacted you and your hounds. And please, as you do for your hounds, protecting them and always caring, have the same respect for your club, the club’s policies and codes, and the board who tries its best to guide the club in honesty and unity. |
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| 1/8/2012 |
OBITUARY: ALICE deGROOT, DVM,
1928-2011 Distinguished veterinarian, animal activist, and devoted friend of the breed, Dr. Alice deGroot (“call name" 'Aggie') passed away on Wednesday, November 16 after a long illness. When she was four years old, she had a dream about a sick dog and when she woke up, she knew that she was destined become a veterinarian. She fulfilled that destiny when she entered veterinarian school at the University of California, Davis. She was only the third woman in America to receive a DVM degree. After earning her degree in 1958, she began years of service to the physical health and emotional well-being of animals. During her practice, her investigations of animal cruelty, her expertise in canine behavior, and her animal shelter innovations, made her a well-respected leader in the field. But it was not an easy road. Throughout her professional career, Aggie encountered gender biases and opposition to some of her more innovative ideas. Nonetheless with typical resolve, she persevered and more often than not, prevailed. As a result of her extensive experience, she often was asked to testify on behalf of animal rights legislation. In October 2011, she received the Mary Jane Garcia Award as a "Champion for Animals," presented by Animal Protection of New Mexico. In 1959, Aggie acquired her first Irish Wolfhound, "Quill," from her friend Lois Thomassen of Fleetwind Kennel. She went on to love many more hounds including a number of rescues. She also was an ardent supporter of several rescue organizations. She was a lifetime member of the RMIWA, the IWCA, and the IWAWC. As Tracey Luty commented in the November/December issue of "the Hounds Pause," "the Fianna have called Aggie, her sister, Sally Polk, and her best friend Alison Sanders. They are likely having a great time catching up on old times and loving their hounds who have gone before them." |
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| 1/5/2012 | NEW - The IRISH WOLFHOUND PICTORIAL GALLERY 1890 - 2009, August 2011 | ||||
| 12/17/2011 | BOB and Best BBE at Eukanuba - Eileen M. and Eileen B. Flanagan's Dual Ch. Carrickaneena Meirgire (Gerry). | ||||
| 10/24/2011 |
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| 10/10/2011 | For the first time ever, the IWCA will be offering junior showmanship classes at the National Specialty in 2012! Read all about it HERE. | ||||
| 9/15/2011 |
Get your nominations in for the AKC Outstanding
Sportsmanship Award! Please read the letter from the OSA Chair, Glynis Littlewood. |
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| 9/14/2011 |
2012 Nominating Committee Michael Hussey, Chair Joe Pitt Steve LeVan Tracey Luty Connie Smalley 1st Alternate: Donna Brown 2nd Alternate: Casey Kilcullen-Steiner |
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| 9/6/2011 | New photos added to the Photo Contest! Get yours in before the deadline date: October 26, 2011, 6 PM EST. Take a look around the photo pages, the pictures are wonderful. | ||||
| 9/5/2011 | Bylaws Revision proposal did not pass - 175 (no) to 108 (yes). | ||||
| 9/3/2011 | LOST IRISH WOLFHOUND - vicinity Richmond, VA - see LOST AND FOUND IWS | ||||
| 8/23/2011 | New Titles page - updated monthly. Previous months will also be added. | ||||
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8/20/2011 8/15/2011 |
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Sep 3, 2011 in Cheyenne, WY. It will be held in a conference room at the Holiday Inn on West Fox Farm Road at 9 AM. | ||||
| 8/2/2011 |
All Active members should have received their
Bylaws Ballot by now. If you haven't received your
ballot, please contact the Secretary, Judy Simon (stoneybrookjudy@aol.com)
immediately for a replacement ballot. Thank you, Judy Simon, Secretary IWCA |
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| 7/12/2011 | Video posted concerning the proposed Bylaws Changes. | ||||
| 7/9/2011 | New President's Message concerning the proposed Bylaws Revisions | ||||
| 6/29/2011 |
Just posted: IWCA Bylaws Revision Proposal (includes History of the Proposal, Bylaws Myths, Hierarchy of Governance, Amendment Process) and Synopsis of Changes by Article. Election Procedures (includes IWCA Election Procedures, Supervisor's Duties, Teller's Duties). |
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| 6/28/2011 | Updated Longevity List posted. | ||||
| 6/26/2011 | Check out our new Photo Contest ! Anyone can enter! | ||||
| 6/26/2011 | NEW - The 2011 Illustrated Standard. | ||||
| 6/23/2011 |
Congratulations to Tracy Luty and Marigold for winning the
the "Triple Crown" at this year's specialty. Marigold was
the ASFA Lure Coursing Best of Breed, the AKC Lure
Coursing Best of Breed and the LGRA High in Trial. Way to
go Tracy and Marigold!!!! Audrey Rajec, IWCA Performance Chair |
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| 5/25/2011 | Save the dates for the 2012 IWCA Specialty, Purina Farms, Summit, MO. | ||||
| 5/22/2011 | Club Officers page updated. Bylaws Draft in PDF format. | ||||
| 5/18/2011 | Election results and 2013-2014 Judges | ||||
| 5/2/2011 |
IWCA Specialty Show Chair Linda Vaughn will be sending the
2011 Judging Program to me later today (they will be in
the mail tomorrow) and it will be posted to the IWCA
website as soon as I get it. Thanks, Linda!
Here is the Judging Program. |
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| 4/28/2011 | IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. SEMINAR FOR JUDGES at the Specialty - flyer available for download | ||||
| 4/26/2011 | IWCA LC Opposition Letter Re Texas HB 1451 - see Legislation. | ||||
| 4/19/2011 |
From the IWCA President, Officers and Board of Directors We are delighted to remind you that the 82nd Specialty Show of the Irish Wolfhound Club of America will take place during the week of May 16-20, 2011 at Seneca Lake State Park, Geneva, New York. Show Chair Linda Irby Vaughn, her committee, and the Board have worked very hard to ensure that the primary event of our club will have activities and interests for all those who love Irish Wolfhounds. Please visit www.iwca2011.com for more information. Highlights include the Board-sponsored welcome reception, Sweepstakes, Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Canine Good Citizenship Testing, Lure coursing and Racing, Educational talks, Health testing, the Annual General Meeting, Election of New Officers, Fund-raising Auction, Company Store (with outside vendors), and hospitality and dinner activities. This is an event for all our members, not just for those who show their hounds. We hope you will try to come and enjoy at least some part of this year’s Specialty. We are very grateful to all those who have put so much planning, effort, and hard work into this premier club event. As a volunteer organization, we are always looking for people to help. If you come to the show, please see Linda or one of Board members and ask how you might assist with some activities. Even better, contact Linda (iwhounds@frontiernet.net) now! Please try and thank those who you think are doing a great job. We very much hope to see you at the Specialty. |
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| 4/11/2011 | Letter to the Membership by Jacqueline Carswell, IWCA President | ||||
| 3/14/2011 |
The Importance of Your AKC Delegate Dear Member Club Officer and Delegate: On behalf of the Delegate Advocacy and Advancement Committee, we are again providing a set of copies of the July 14, 2010 Memorandum and the document – The Importance of Your AKC Delegate. Also, please be advised that AKC has for some time been approving terms for Delegates from one year to three years, depending on the length which the membership of each club feels best suits the club’s needs. Michael A. Liosis AKC/Director of Club Relations 260 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 |
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| March 8, 2011 |
This is a preview of the collars that will be available
for sale at the 2011 IWCA Specialty Show in NY. They will
be available in two styles: a limited slip collar, and a
martingale collar. There will be two colors on the limited
slip, which are shown in the photo. There will also be a
couple of sizes available so they will fit all of the
hounds. The price will be $30 each. Samples may be
available to view at the Potomac Valley Specialty, but
none will be sold until the IWCA Specialty. 
Click the thumbnail to see the larger photo. |
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| February 23, 2011 | New Judges Education Mentor list posted - see Judges Education. | ||||
| February 18, 2011 | 2010 Awards posted to the Versatility Hall of Fame. | ||||
| February 14, 2011 | Information on a Canine Megaesophagus Study for affected dogs - see Health and Welfare. | ||||
| February 10, 2011 |
2011 Nominating Committee Report The 2011 Nominating Committee has chosen the following candidates for the 2011 IWCA Board of Directors Ballot. 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 Michael Ferris Joel Mattson Christopher Thompson Audrey Rajec Directors Class of 2014: Maureen English Brenda Fairbanks Joe Pitt Eileen Flanagan AKC Delegate: Linda Souza |
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| January 25, 2011 | Policy approved 1/15/2011 - Code of Conduct for the IWCA Board of Directors | ||||
| January 23, 2011 |
The 5 judges with the most Judges Suggestions (counted at
the Jan. Board meeting) have all agreed to be placed on
the 2011 Judges Ballot , to judge the 2013 and 2014
Specialties. They are (in alphabetical order): Diane Koontz Bresee Jocelyne Gagne Ulli Peiler Thomas Powers Roger Tebbutt |
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| January 23, 2011 | Joe Roland, Noble IWs, has accepted the assignment to judge Puppy Sweepstakes at the 2012 IWCA National Specialty. Joe received the majority vote of the IWCA Board of Directors at their Jan. 15, 2011 Board of Directors meeting. | ||||
| January 13, 2011 |
Anthony Killykeen Doyle tribute page Cards and expressions of sympathy may be sent to Tony's partner, Pauric Hand Drumnaveigh House New Inn, Ballyjamesduff Co Cavan, Ireland |
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| January 12, 2011 | Another loss to the Irish Wolfhound community: Art King passed away on January 7th, after a long illness. Memorial contributions may be made in Art's memory to the UVA Cancer Center designated "for Art King" and mailed to UVA Cancer Center, PO Box 800773, Charlottesville VA 22908, the Charlottesviile-Albemarle SPCA, or the Irish Wolfhound Foundation. | ||||
| January 6, 2011 | Anthony Killykeen Doyle passed away at 7:00 PM Irish time this evening, after an illness. The breed has has lost a great friend, protector and mentor. | ||||
| January 1, 2011 | President's Message from Jacqueline Carswell | ||||
| December 30, 2010 |
Announcement: Upcoming IWCA Board of Directors meeting on January 15th, 2011. Embassy Suites, Brier Creek, Raleigh, NC. For more information, email the club secretary, Judy Simon. |
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| December 7, 2010 | Dues Notices were mailed via first class mail last week. One of the items enclosed is the form for suggestions for the 2013-2014 Judges' Ballot (note: NOT to be returned with your dues payment! It is mailed to a different address.) For your convenience, here is the list of AKC Approved IW Judges. | ||||
| December 4, 2010 | Mrs. Blanny Schreiner ("Glocca Morra") passed away on Dec. 2. Her obituary as published in the Kitsap Sun requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Catalina Island Museum, P.O. Box 366, Avalon, CA 90704 or by calling (310) 510-4650. | ||||
| November 20, 2010 |
Capt William
Kelly Carr USN, long-time IWCA member, passed
away on November 5th. Condolences may be sent to his daughter: Moira Carr Bradshaw 17721 3 Pl. SW Normandy Park, WA 98166 Jonette Jones ("Steppin'Wolf" Irish Wolfhounds) passed away on November 18th after a sudden illness . Condolences may be sent to her sister, Donna Yeldell. In honor of both Kelly and Jonette's wishes, memorials may be sent to The Irish Wolfhound Foundation. |
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| October 25, 2010 | Officer and Committee Job Descriptions posted. | ||||
| October 19, 2010 | Sad news to report: John Briggs passed away early Monday morning, October 18th. He was 80 years old and had been in ill health for several months. Condolences may be sent to Rowena Briggs, 21 Dunhill Road, Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 6SS - email rjt@talktalk.net. | ||||
| October 5, 2010 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 4, 2010 Contact: AKC Communications Phone: 212-696-8343 Email: communications@akc.org AKC LAUNCHES NEW BREEDER OF MERIT PROGRAM -- Recognition Program Celebrates & Rewards Dedicated Breeders -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the launch of the Breeder of Merit program, a new initiative designed to recognize AKC’s core breeders. “The Breeder of Merit program allows the American Kennel Club to celebrate our dedicated, passionate breeders who truly are the backbone of the sport and the foundation of our organization,” said AKC’s Chief Operating Officer John Lyons. “Our Breeders of Merit are committed to both improving their breed through health testing and selective breeding programs, and proving their breed through achievements in the show ring. They are special and will be emulated by new breeders entering the sport. Being a successful breeder in the Fancy does not come easy. Years of hard work, vision, and a willingness to do the right thing are required to be successful. Our Breeders of Merit have these qualities and deserve to be recognized.” To achieve the Breeder of Merit designation, breeders should: • Certify that applicable health screens are performed on the sire and dam as recommended by the Parent Club. • Hold membership in an AKC club. • Have a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events. • Earn Conformation, Companion and/or Performance titles on at least 4 dogs they have bred/co-bred. • Demonstrate their commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies they produce are AKC registered. As part of the Breeder of Merit program, breeders will receive: • Complimentary access to $20.00 value per month for free online reports in the AKC online store. • Access to the AKC Direct toll free number. • Online Record support to ensure that their records are accurate, complete and easily accessible. • A frameable certificate of distinction. • Free Online Breeder Classified listings along with a special Breeder of Merit designation. • Acknowledgement on a special page of the AKC website and in the AKC Gazette. • Free or discounted fees on all secondary transactions such as duplicate registration applications, revoke limited status applications, etc. • Breeder of Merit web banner for display on their website. • Breeder of Merit lapel pin. • Breeder of Merit designation and gold border on registration applications and certificates for dogs bred by the Breeder of Merit. There are many easy registration options available to the Breeder of Merit, including Full Litter, Full Litter Offspring, Full Litter PLUS and Full Litter Offspring PLUS. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/sixeasyways/. To learn more or apply for the Breeder of Merit program, visit http://www.akc.org/breederofmerit or contact Tina Yuhl at 919-816-3932 or txy@akc.org. |
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| 9/30/2010 | New PDF file uploaded to Health And Welfare: CANINE OSTEOSARCOMA AND HEMANGIOSARCOMA: THE CHALLENGE OF THE DOG DISEASE MAPPING PROJECT | ||||
| 9/23/2010 | New PDF file uploaded to Breed Education: GROOMING AND SHOWING THE IRISH WOLFHOUND by Robert Hunter. Reprinted with permission of the author. See under ARTICLES. | ||||
| 9/14/2010 |
NOTICE OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday, October 9, 2010, 8:30 AM Holiday Inn, Morgantown, PA For further information, please contact the Club Secretary, Judy Simon |
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| 9/1/2010 |
SB 250 has been killed and that will be the end of
that bill as it’s the end of a two year legislative
session with the author, Senate Majority Leader, Dean
Florez being termed out (thank God/Dog!). Judie Mancuso has promised her minions she will bring a new bill for MSN next year so we have little time to rest on our laurels! We need to get ahead of their game and massive war chest and come up with our own bill that will actually save pets lives instead of killing more animals in shelters. Bill Bruce of Calgary Canada and Nathan Winograd of the No Kill Movement have some really proactive ideas that will save animals lives and you’d think a progressive state as California would want to be on the forefront of that movement. It’s all about educating our legislators and we’re fortunate to have so many groups working with the legislator’s staff aides directly. However, these groups cannot do it themselves and they depend on foot soldiers such as us to provide support. Thanks to all IWCA members for your phone calls, faxes and/or visits to your legislators to communicate how awful the bill was and it would not meet its supposed intended purpose. Scotia Brosnan UNOFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE: SB 250 AUTHOR: Florez TOPIC: Dogs and cats: spaying and neutering. DATE: 08/31/2010 LOCATION: ASM. FLOOR MOTION: SB 250 Florez Senate Third Reading By BLUMENFIELD (AYES 28. NOES 40.) (FAIL) AYES **** Ammiano Arambula Bass Beall Blumenfield Brownley Davis De Leon Eng Feuer Fong Fuentes Furutani Gatto Hall Hayashi Hernandez Hill Huffman Jones Lieu Bonnie Lowenthal Nava Portantino Ruskin Solorio Torlakson John A. Perez NOES **** Adams Anderson Bill Berryhill Tom Berryhill Block Buchanan Caballero Charles Calderon Chesbro Conway Coto DeVore Evans Fletcher Fuller Gaines Galgiani Garrick Gilmore Hagman Harkey Huber Jeffries Knight Logue Miller Nestande Niello Nielsen Norby V. Manuel Perez Salas Silva Smyth Swanson Torres Torrico Tran Villines Yamada ABSENT, ABSTAINING, OR NOT VOTING ********************************* Bradford Carter Cook De La Torre Ma Mendoza Monning Saldana Skinner Audra Strickland |
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| 8/21/2010 | IWCA Letter to the CA Senate and Assembly Committee re: OPPOSE SB 250 as amended August 2010 - VOTE 'NO' ON SB 250. See Legislation. | ||||
| 8/12/2010 | New additions: FDA Pet Health & Safety RSS Feed and Widget, and a list of dog food company websites. See the Welcome page. | ||||
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. | ||||
| 2/1/2010 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.... |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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thumbnails to see a larger photo |
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| 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, |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| January 30, 2009 | Update issued to the Captain Graham Grave Appeal. |
