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August 2004

Fun Day and RescueReunion

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Michael & Elizabeth McConachy17 Siska Circuit, Shell Cove NSW 2529

Telephone 02 4295 4161 Mobile 0414 753 864Email: visualimpactdals@aol.com

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pam, david & jenny spence

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ph: 02 4465 1043 Fax: 02 4465 1993

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Committee 2003 - 2004

Acting President: Derek Johnson,217 Stoney Creek Road,Beverley Hills, 2209Ph: 9502 3277

Secretary : Marilyn Miller33 White Cedar Drive,Castle Hill, NSW 2154 

Ph: 02 9634 6458  fax: 02 9680 4245 Email: marilynmiller@pacific.net.au

Treasurer: Liz McConachy,17 Siska Circuit,Shellcove, 2529 Ph: 02 4295 4161

email: visualimpactdals@aol.comVice President &Rescue Co-ordinator :

Andy Robertson,28 Calderwood Road,Galston, NSW

Ph: 02 9653 3506 fax: 9653 3507 email: ttouch@cia.com.auShow Secretary: Mike McConachy,

17 Siska Circuit,Shellcove, 2529 Ph: 02 4295 4161

email: visualimpactdals@aol.comEditor: Sue Whymark

“Millendra” Moons Road,Bemboka, NSW 2550 ph:02 6493 0200 email: speklan@ozemail.com.au

Committee: Ann Brown,RMB 3025 Pacific Hwy,Ourimbah NSW 2258Ph: 02 4362 7114Bronwyn Doong,1830 Barkers Lodge Road,Oakdale, NSW 2570Ph & fax: 02 4659 6231 Lee-Anne Osmond,2 Butterfield Place,Mt Annan, NSW 2567 ph: 02 4647 9490Pam Spence,PO Box 6062,Kangaroo Valley, 2577Ph: 02 4465 1043 Dianne Wright,12 Manna Way,Silverdale. NSW 2752Ph. (02) 4774 1104

Trophy Steward: Liz McConachy,NDC Delegate: Ian Miller,

Ph: 02 9634 6458 Club Historian: Terry Blanch.

Ph: 02 9639 6495 Life Members:Mr T. Blanch (NSW), Mrs O. MacDougall (Vic),Mrs T. Bowers (NSW), Mrs M. Miller (NSW),Mrs M. Herbert (NSW), Mrs M. Young (NSW),Mr D. Johnson (NSW), Mrs S. Francis (NSW),Mrs J. Atkinson (NSW), Mrs A. Robertson(NSW)

Internet site address:http://dalmatiansofnsw.org.au

From the editor …Well almost a year has passed since I took over the reigns fromSandra Francis. In my first message to the club members, I said Ithought she’d be a “hard act to follow” and she was .. … I alsomentioned something about me being on a steep learning curve … … andI was. I have learned so much about the workings of the club, desktoppublishing and quite a few computer programs that I had never usedbefore. But it’s been fun and I have enjoyed my first year as Editor.Thank you to all the members (who obviously took to heart mystatement that I would cry if you were too mean to me ) who havebeen so positive and encouraging. Thank you also to all the memberswho sent in contributions for the Newsletter.

I would particularly like to thank David Spence, Michael Scheurer(from the DCOV), Ros Leighton (the Editor of Vizsla Views) and GailHaley (Editor of the DCOV Newsletter) for their support andassistance with technical matters and cries for help I would also like to thank the other members of the committee(particularly Marilyn, who was bombarded with piles of email questionsevery month) for their support, co-operation and assistance. Thankyou.

Please remember if you want to see more/less show results, Rescuestories, training articles, dog-sport articles, “feel-good” articles,health articles, anecdotes, pictures etc/whatever please let me know(and by all means send them in)

Finally – and this is not strictly part of my “report” – I would ask allof you to think about what it is you hope to gain from being a memberof a club like the Dalmatian Club?What sort of things would you like the club to do that it is not alreadydoing? What do you think we do already, that you’d like to see moreof? What sort of things do you think we do really well and shouldcontinue? Is there anything we currently do that you think we shoulddiscontinue?Is there anything you could contribute to help the smooth running ofthe club and the service to its members?Cheers,

Suzy

This month’s cover shows: Winner of the “Dog Most like its owner” – Charlie and Margaret; Ben and Family and Emily splashing in the puddles. More pictures from the Fun Day inside.

NEW TITLES!Congratulations to:~

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NEW MEMBERSJanet Backhouse of Kings LangleyCathy Bartley of OakdaleKathy Cooper of Freemans ReachSue Pavitt of Ettalong Beach

Welcome to the club!

MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING HELD 19/7/04MEETING OPENED: 7.43pmPRESENT: M Miller (Sec), D Wright, A Brown, E McConachy (Treasurer), M McConachy (Show Sec), L Osmond, A Robertson (Vice President),B Doong, D Johnson (Acting President/Snr Vice President)APOLOGIES: P Spence, S WhymarkCONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: no May committee meetingCORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence In: 21/6 RNSWCC-Junior Handlers; 24/6 Miller-postal vote registration/Robertson-nomination/Easton-judgesnominations 2006/Easton-selection of judges/Easton-judges nominations 2007; 25/6 Hotmail-Delmenico email delivery failed/Editor-July post date &open show schedule; 26/6 Easton-more re selection of judges/Easton-change to judges nominations 2007; rcvd 28/6 Gayroslyn-catering increase; 28/6 Show Sec-open show schedule & OES club/Orr-postal vote registration; 30/6 Spence-postal vote reg./Merrick-Smudge update/Check-rescue/Walbank-yes fun day/Easton-Canada sashes; 1/7 Atkinson-items for fun day & postal vote reg;2/7 Easton-Canada sashes/Dyer-postal vote reg/Whymark-postl vote reg&nomination; 5/7 Woiwade-postal vote reg & nomination;6/7 McDowell-show training; 8/7 Gayroslyn- invite; 9/7 Mannering-clarifiy vote reg etc/D Boyle-resume; 12/7 DCSA-show schedules; 13/7 Hurst-second nomination/T Hurst-schedule on web/T Hurst-web updated;14/7 Easton-discontinue ad/Hurst-postal vote reg; 15/7 Easton-B Johns; 16/7 Dale-rescue; 18/7 Miller-nomination Correspondence Out: 25/6 Easton-Judges nomination 2007/Easton-judges nominations 2006/Show Sec-T Hurst email/25/6Show Sec-draft sponsorship letter/B Johns-D Boyle-JComerford-S Edmunds-M Markotany-J Delmenico-B Smith-judges resume request/Editor-July NSpots/Treasurer-current mship list;28/6 Editor-postingdate/Show Sec-open show schedule for NSpots;28/6 Easton-selection of judges ack./Easton-ak 2007 judges nominations & advise need C Macdonalduk address; 29/6 Editor items for July NSpots/Editor-Sec notes for July NSpots/Editor-Minutes & notices for July NSpots/Williams&Bevan-Behling-Barrett-Spence-van de Weg-Deuble-welcome to club/Show Sec-OES sub contract wording/Wright-small raffle books; 1/7 Easton-sashes forCanada/Treasurer-bank deposit/Check-rescue/Hurst-website update; 5/7 Easton-Canada sashes; 8/7 Treasurer-bank deposit; 12/7 Treasurer-bank deposit; /DCSA-ack show schedules/Editor-DCSA Show Schedules; 13/7 RNSWCC-Pet Expo; 13/7 DCNSW Committee-meeting notice; 14/7 Easton-clarifiy re ad; 18/7 Easton-ack email/McDowell-show training; 19/7 Challenge+Pfizer+4Paws+Greenies+ Masterfoods+Dermcare -Fun Day thanks.Moved “that inwards correspondence be accepted & outwards endorsed” M Miller/A Robertson. Carried.BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE: 28/6 Gayroslyn-increase in catering charges; Show Sec to confirm ok. 28/6 Easton-Sec hadreplied advising require UK address for 07 nominee & clarifying fee & subcontract; 5/7 Easton-BOB sashes for Canada request-opinions relayed to meeting; 8/7Gayroslyn-xmas party invite-incoming committee to respond; 15/7 Easton-advised B Johns not licensed for Ch shows-Sec had spokenwith B Johns who confirmed Open Show status only at present, name will be withdrawn from ballot.TREASURER’S REPORT: Total funds as at 30 June 04 $6,349.00 (General $2468.79 & Rescue $3,880.21). moved “that the Treasurer’s reportbe adopted” L McConachy/A Brown. Carried.ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT: Norwest CA $80 (ring hire Fun Day); S Whymark $198.80 (NSpots post April/May/June); GEC Finance $$99.35 (printNSpots); RNSWCC $255.00 (affiliation & insurance); Galston Vet $71 (George&Domino) Moved “that accounts be paid” L McConachy/M Miller.Carried. A Brown queried insurance with RNSWCC, Treasurer had obtained quotes, RNSWCC best price, increase due to public liability.SECRETARY’S REPORT: Fun Day terrific success, good numbers despite rain, undercover ring used. Sponsorship fell into place & lots of goodies.Thanks to Challenge, Cenvet, Dermcare, 4Paws, Masterfoods, Pfizer for sponsorship, also members Jill Atkinson, Sue & Doug Duncan, DerekJohnson, Ian & Marilyn Miller, Kerry Richardson, Andy Robertson for dally items donated & Vet Sandy & trainer Sheena Jackson. Small profit$150.20. Raffle tickets trickling in, almost at break even. 164 books out, 60 back. Membership renewals coming slowly, 58 financial (inc. 10 lifemembers), 77 to renew. Moved “that the Secretary’s report be adopted” M Miller/L Osmond.ALL OTHER REPORTS: SHOW SECRETARY: J Atkinson advised has RNSWCC journals & NSpots from ’78 if anyone is interested. Show Sechas sent Cronander sub-contracts to OES, they have queried travel to & from accommodation & show as they expected our club to do that. Showsec suggest we approach a club member to do this & if necessary pay them up to $100 to cover cost & time. Meeting agreed ok & he should adviseOES that we will do transport & to query where show is to be held, start time & apx end time. Show Sec advised had organised a steward for Openshow, Cl Doherty & letter been sent. D Wright advised she had also arranged a steward, M Fallon, who had accepted. Discussion re confusion,meeting asked Show Sec to advise C Doherty not required as Steward with apologies & since RNSWCC Rep had to drop out would she take this oninstead. Confirmed had sent fax to RNSWCC cancelling 2 rings for October obedience & confirming ring for show with request that be sprayed forbindis. Chow club expressed interest in subcontract of R Lawson (Oct 05), R Lawson agreed subject to dates etc. Lunches booked for both Open& Oct Shows. Corrected Open Show schedule now on club website & via Aussiedals. Show Sec apologised for error. Will take cash to Open Showto cover any refunds due on entries. Show Sec still pursuing sponsorship from “Pet Stock”, no luck with other other sponsors. Discuss re sponsorshipfor 2005 shows, Show Sec to send off letters before Oct this year to Hills Science/Bonnie/Royal Canin/Greens/Pedigree. Anyone who has any furtherpotential sponsors to send details to Show Sec. TROPHY STEWARD: L McConachy advised nothing to report. EDITOR: No report submitted.NDC: Delegate advised nothing received from NDC. RESCUE: Currently 7 males looking for homes. Domino in care with A Robertson, Snowy,Sunny, Kinky, Jackson, Austin & Bouza still with their owners. Fun Day went well, 60+ adults, 24 children & Dals, plus “honorary Dals” (boxer,greyhound, lab, GSD) Attendees via club web site, item in news paper, rescue invite & NSpots. Thanks to all sponsors. Winner of 1st prize in rafflehas a dally & rescue greyhound & first time ever won a raffle! INTERNET: no report submitted. Moved “that all reports be adopted” M Miller/A Robertson.RESCUE SUB-COMMITTEE ACCOUNT: Discussion re transfer of Rescue funds to separate bank account. Sub-committee would present financial reports etc to meetings. Committee Recommendation for August general meeting ”that signatories for the Rescue Sub-Committee account betreasurer, Rescue-Co-ordinator & Rescue Sub-committee Member, any two of the three to sign”.NOTICE RE DOUBLE HANDLING/RUNNERS: Meeting agreed that wording proposed by Sec was ok & Show Sec should send out noticecontaining statement with exhibit nos for Open & Oct 2004 & Easter 2005 shows. Committee recommendation for August general meeting “ thatthe following statement be included in all future Club show catalogues & on show schedule printed in News Spots: NOTICE TO EXHIBITORSRNSWCC Regulations - Part II - Show Section 16, Misconduct at a Show 16.6 For the purpose of this Section 16, it shall be misconduct for anyperson (other than the judge or the exhibitor in question) to attract or excite the attention of, communicate with or touch, handle or in any wayinterfere with an exhibit that is in the judging ring, but this shall not prevent the Board of Directors upon prior application granting permission to aspecialist club for extra runners or double handling when the show or class is being judged in a specialist manner or as part of a specialist showand activity undertaken strictly in accordance with such permission shall not amount to misconduct for the purpose of this regulation 16.6. (5/95)Exhibitors please note that: (1) The Dalmatian Club of NSW Inc has not applied to the Board for permission for double handling at it’s show andtherefore, in accordance with the above regulation, the practice of double handling (including the use of extra runners) is NOT permitted at TheDalmatian Club of NSW Inc shows. (2) Exhibitors who wish to use a runner at a Club show must obtain permission from the RNSWCC Board ofDirectors and a copy of that permission if granted, must accompany the exhibitor’s show entry. (3) The RNSWCC have the advised the Club thatan exhibitor with a disability which prevents them from running their dog at shows would need to write to the Board themselves presenting allrelevant medical certificates and upon receipt of such the Board would then make a decision on an individual basis”.

GENERAL BUSINESS: CATALOGUE ADVERTISING: D Wright asked if advertising was available in club catalogues. Meeting agreed shouldbe available & cost would be $10 per A4 page for Open Show & $15 per A4 page for Ch shows. No half pages available. All ads to be ready toprint, all artwork done & photos scanned by advertiser. Ads & payment to go to Show Sec. CLUB POINT SCORE COMPETITION: Sec remindedthat at Aug meeting whether or not to run point score comp. Brief discussion re resurrecting comps, Acting Pres asked for show of hands for thosein favour or against – 4 in favour, 3 against, 2 abstentions. Notice of Motion for August general meeting, moved “that the Club Point ScoreCompetitions recommence from 1 January 2005” D Wright/M McConachy. NEW MEMBERS: L Osmond asked when new members were passed,advised at general meetings, not committee meetings. TRAINING INFO: A Brown suggested club consider running seminars & putting togethertraining info sheets for new owners/owners with training problems & A Robertson to compile & run. May assist in future with lowering number ofrescue dals. D Wright asked if any pattern with rescue dogs re age/sex/info given or lack thereof by breeders prior to sale. A Robertson advisedlarge % are 18mths -3yrs undesexed males. A Brown suggested club promote buying from registered breederoutlining advantages, rather than petshop or unregistered breeder. A Robertson requested A Brown email her with her suggestion for seminars & info sheets. OPEN SHOW TROPHY:D Wright offered to donate large Mikasa salad bowl for BIS trophy to Open Show, apx value $40+. Trophy Steward had not yet purchased trophies.Since it would save club money meeting felt offer be accepted with thanks. FUND RAISING: A Brown proposed that since general funds low &rescue funds good, auctions & raffles at forthcoming club shows be for general only. A Robertson reminded that she had run the raffles/auctionsfor combined fundraising as no other volunteers. A Brown will seek donation of prizes for raffle for Open Show. Sec reminded that currently majorgeneral fund raiser is underway but needed all members to support to make worth while. Show Sec to approach Campbelltown for permission tosell raffle tickets to Non Sporting exhibitors. REMINDERS: Sec reminded those who submit annual reports to agm to get them to Editor for NSpotsno later than 1 August & also any committee members who were not restanding to bring all files or club equipment to the agm for handover.Sec to send updated list of club property to Treasurer.MEETING CLOSED: 10.10 pm

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOW DUE

Please note that your Club membership renewal fees for 2004-2005 Club year were due on 1st July.Please complete the membership form with the newsletter and forward with your cheque or money order to:

The Secretary, Mrs Marilyn Miller, 33 White Cedar Drive, Castle Hill, NSW 2154

DIARY DATES

Mon 16th Augst 2004 Date for return of $1000 raffle tickets, monies & unsold tickets to Club SecretarySun 22nd August 2004 Club Open Show & Raffle drawWed 25th August 2004 Club General Meeting & AGM

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON WED 25TH AUGUST 2044 AT GSD ROOMS, BILL SPILSTEAD COMPLEX FOR CANINEAFFAIRS, LUDDENHAM ROAD, ERSKINE PARK, COMMENCING AT 7.30 PM SHARP

1. Apologies2. Confirm minutes of June 04 general meeting3. Business arising from minutes4. Correspondence5. Business arising from correspondence6. Treasurer’s report7. All other reports- Secretary/Show sec/Rescue/Editor/NDC/Trophy Steward/Internet8. New Members9. Notice of Motion: “that the Club’s Rescue Service be renamed The Dalmatian Club of NSW Inc Welfare Service” mvd A Robertson/M Miller10. Committee recommendation: ”that signatories for the Rescue Sub-Committee account be Treasurer, Rescue-Co-ordinator & Rescue Sub committee Member, any two of the three to sign”11. Committee Recommendation: “ that the following statement be included in all future Club show catalogues & on show schedule printed in News Spots: NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS: RNSWCC Regulations – Part II - Show Section 16, Misconduct at a Show 16.6 For the purpose of this Section 16, it shall be misconduct for any person (other than the judge or the exhibitor in question) to attract or excite the attention of, communicate with or touch, handle or in any way interfere with an exhibit that is in the judging ring, but this shall not prevent the Board of Directors upon prior application granting permission to a specialist club for extra runners or double handling when the show or class is being judged in a specialist manner or as part of a specialist show and activity undertaken strictly in accordance with such permission shall not amount to misconduct for the purpose of this regulation 16.6. (5/95) Exhibitors please note that: (1) The Dalmatian Club of NSW Inc has not applied to the Board for permission for double handling at it’s show and therefore, in accordance with the above regulation, the practice of double handling (including the use of extra runners) is NOT permitted at The Dalmatian Club of NSW Inc shows. (2) Exhibitors who wish to use a runner at a Club show must obtain permission from the RNSWCC Board of Directors and a copy of that permission if granted, must accompany the exhibitor’s show entry. (3) The RNSWCC have the advised the Club that an exhibitor with a disability which prevents them from running their dog at shows would need to write to the Board themselves presenting all relevant medical certificates and upon receipt of such the Board would then make a decision on an individual basis”.12. Notice of Motion: “that the Club Point Score Competitions recommence from 1 January 2005” mvd D Wright/M McConachy.13. General Business

NOTICE OF AGM TO BE HELD ON WED 25TH AUGUST 2004 AT GSD ROOMS, BILL SPILSTEAD COMPLEX FOR CANINE AFFAIRS,LUDDENHAM ROAD, ERSKINE PARK, COMMENCING AT THE COMPLETION OF THE GENERAL MEETING BUT NOT BEFORE 8.30 PM

1. Apologies2. Confirm minutes of 2003 AGM as published in September 03 News Spots3. Receive & adopt Balance Sheet & Accounts of the Club & accompanying Reports thereon.4. Appoint a Returning officer and two Scrutineers.5. Receive from Returning officer result of ballot for election of Office Bearers & Committee.6. Elect from Office Bearers/Committee Members the positions of Editor & Show Secretary.7. Appoint Rescue Co-ordinator8. Appoint 2 x Rescue Sub-committee members9. Appoint an Auditor10. Appoint Club Historian11. Appoint Trophy Steward12. Appoint Internet Site Manager13. Appoint NDC delegate14. Receive from Returning Officer result of the ballot for the election of Judges for Easter & October Championship Shows 2006, Obedience Trial2006, Open Show 2005.15. Receive & adopt all annual reports as published in August 2004 News Spots.16. Transact any other business, written notice of which shall be given to members at least 7 days prior to date of meeting.

Reminder: Members nominating for Appointments as listed in the AGM agenda above, such as Club Historian, Internet Site Manager etc. aresubject to the following Club Regulation: “that for any elected or appointed official position within the Club, such must either be in writing or inattendance at the Meeting, prior to nomination being accepted”.

SECRETARY’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2003-2004

First event for the club year was our October Championship Show judged by local club member, DougDuncan and what a pleasant day it was – fine weather and a delightful relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Itwas great to see everyone gather together at the completion of judging for a communal late lunch and chinwag.

A couple of weeks later and the Club participated in the annual Sydney Pet & Animal Expo. A very hecticand tiring 3 days, but thanks to our volunteers and their wonderful Dals we did a terrific job promoting andeducating the public about the Dalmatian.

At the end of November, another enjoyable and friendly gathering of Club members at the Hills DistrictShow, to mark the close of the Club’s 60th Anniversary year, combined with an early Xmas celebration.

Next date on the Club calendar was our annual Easter Championship show held on Easter Saturday. Areally good entry for our specialist judge, Julia Swinburn from the UK, with exhibitors travelling from countryand interstate to attend, plus Dally visitors from NZ. A successful show, followed by a b-b-q andsmorgasbord for officials, exhibitors and guests, which was appreciated by one and all.

The Club’s annual Fun Day was held mid July. Always a popular event, this year was no exception, with agood roll up of Dalmatians and their families, despite the rain. Thank goodness we had booked theundercover area, just in case!! Thanks to our generous sponsors, Challenge Dog Supplies, Cenvet“Greenies”, Dermcare, Four Paws, Masterfoods and Pfizer, we had plenty of goodies for prizes and our“show bags”.

Still to come, just 3 days before the AGM and the end of the Club year is the Open Show and the drawing ofour major fundraiser for the year, the $1000.00 raffle. Good luck to those exhibiting at the show andfingers crossed everyone that your ticket is the lucky one!

I shall not be re-standing as Secretary at the AGM and I would like to take this opportunity to thank myfellow committee members for their help and support during the past 12 months and wish the incomingcommittee every success.

Happy Dallying, Marilyn1.8.2004

Year July 2003 – June 2004 Rescue Reportpresented at AGM 25 August 2004

Rescue Report.

On re reading the reports for this year I thoughtyou might be interested to hear that physically,meaning the number of dogs that actually cameinto our care to be looked after was 30. What theactual split up between bitches and dogs is notthat important but suffice to say many more dogsthan bitches.

Approximately the same numbers of dogs weeither helped facilitate new owners or we wereable to advise them on management skills and ortraining where the owner found that they werethen able to keep their dogs. Unfortunately youwill always meet the person that no matter whatreason they give you for surrendering their dog,the bottom line is that they no longer want thatanimal. Sure there are genuine reasons but theyare definitely in the minority.

I would like to express my thanks to my carersLee-Anne and Mick Osmond, Marilyn and IanMiller and to welcome aboard Linda and GeorgeMobbs. To Derek Johnson, Sandra Francis andAnne Brown for their willingness to help invarious ways, thank you. Doing these types ofservices for the dogs is really appreciated. To alland sundry that have donated auction, raffle andfor sale items – Thank you. If I have forgotten tomention anyone that has helped in any wayforgive me and realize that it was unintentional.

The biggest thank you comes from the newowners and their “new” Dalmatians. There werequite a few of them at the Fun Day and theycertainly let us know how much they appreciatedthe work that the people involved in the RescueService do for the dogs.

“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you,they will be there long before any of us” RobertLouis Stevenson.

Andy RobertsonRescue Co-Ordinator

Dear AndyMy name is Sonya and my husband Anthony works asa fireman at Blacktown Fire station. We adopted(about 3 to 4 years ago) a female Dalmatian fromyou and her name was Casey. We changed her nameto Zinders. Since it has been such a long time sinceI have spoken to you, I thought I would send you anemail and let you know how Zinders is getting onaround the home with her brother Bernie, who is alsoa Dalmatian. They are our kids. Both Bernie andZinders sleep in our bedroom. They have a bed eachbut they don’t like sleeping apart - they have to bein the same bed. About a week ago Anthony andmyself went out. When we go out the kids stay inthe laundry, with the toilet and bathroom doorclosed so they can’t get up to mischief - butAnthony forgot to close the bathroom door. Whenwe got home all of the clean bath towels werepulled out of the bath rack into the bath and guesswhere the 2 kids were sitting? In the bath on all ofthe clean towels. Out the back of our house webuilt a big balcony and in the morning they both lovegoing out and sitting and playing in the morning sun.Then about lunchtime they come inside and have asleep. Both Bernie and Zinders are very well housetrained.

They both love it when we get visitors; they justwon’t leave them alone. When we go back toGriffith, where all our family lives, they both lovethe road trip and they can always tell when we aregoing on holidays - they get all excited. At teatimefor the kids you put the food in the dish, ask themto sit, and then they sit there waiting for the magicword to be said (which is “ok”) and if they are halfway through their food, I will ask them to stop.They then sit, waiting for the magic word to be saidagain.Sonya, Anthony, Bernie and Zinders.

Bernie, Zinders and friend.

Treasurers Annual ReportDear Members,

Attached is my annual report for the financial year2003-2004.It has been a fairly slow year for the club withgeneral funds diminishing quite considerably.Total income for the year was $20627.12,expenditure $20395.70 giving the club a creditfigure for the 12 month period of $231.42.Although this is only scraping in as a positivefigure it is a huge improvement on last year’sbudget which ran at a loss of $5089.27.The rescue fund has proven to be strongthroughout the year helping to boost their fundsand showing the club a profit for the year.Our show budgets are steadily gaining up towardscredit figures due to the subcontracting of ouroverseas judges and the donating of all sashes forour past three shows. This helps us immensely andI personally wish to thank all of those whocontinue to donate sashes for our shows.The ceasing of show training has shown a declinein general funds as previously this has shown to beviable to our club. Unfortunately without any otherstrong support from club members it was just toohard on those who were sticking it out week afterweek to continue to do so. We thank them for theircontribution and hard work.In the last few months general funds have beenboosted through the sales of our raffle tickets,which is to be drawn at our August Open Show.

Major income sources:Membership $3016.00

Rescue $8557.35

Raffle $1455.00

Sash donations $744.00

Major expenditure:Club Shows $5023.96Newspots $2296.53Rescue $7768.46

Recommendations:I recommend that the club concentrate on raisingmoney for general funds throughout the comingyear so that the club can be in a more financialsituation.More fresh innovative ideas are needed for theboosting of general funds.The overseas judges we have coming up for nextyear be sub contracted as much as possible to putthe shows in credit.That we continue to search for donations for allshows – sash and trophy.That all major fundraising be purely for generalfunds.

Liz McConachyTreasurerDalmatian Club of NSW

Show Secretary’s Report

Hi Members,

We are at that time of year again, where anothercommittee is selected for the coming year. A greatthank you and pat on the back to you all from mefor the support you have given throughout my firstyear as Show Secretary. I am really enjoying it.

It was great to hear anything you had to say aboutthe Club shows and how they were run. Manypositive comments from our members and alsofrom other clubs were relayed to the hard workersbehind the scenes. The Easter show was aparticular highlight for me. The atmosphere of theshow was getting back to the shows when my wifeand I first began with the club. Organised lunches,everyone bringing a plate along with a lot oflaughter, conversation and debate. It was a realsocial day with the judging of the show and theafter show dinner.

Throughout the year I made many calls to ask fordonations for the sashes and trophies. It reducedthe burden on Club finances considerably and issomething to continue if I am re-elected at theAGM. My many thanks to those that have donateda sash or trophy in the past and to those in thefuture. It is truly appreciated.

From the October 2004 catalogue, half or full pageadverts will be available to those who wish to havetheir kennel amongst the pages. Considering thattwo international judges will be at our shows in2005, it definitely is something to consider. Yourdogs will be in a valued memento overseas. Sothink about what photos and text you might wantto include and the prices will no doubt be set atreasonable rates. More on prices later. You mightwant to get your ad for the October Show to mebefore the 14th of September, 2004 though, as Lizand I will be off on holiday in Europe and I wantto be sure that those completing the catalogue havean easy time of it.Our judges for the remainder of the year are MsLiz Davidson (NSW) judging the August OpenShow and Mr Brian Venables (NSW) for theOctober Show. Please show your Club supportwith your entries and buy a catalogue. It makesmy day when I have heaps of both of them to do.

So thanks again for all the help and support youhave given me and the Club and I hope to see youall again next year as Show Secretary.

Michael McConachyShow Secretary

SECRETARY’S NOTES …..

I am delighted to say that in spite of the rain, ourFun Day was another terrific success, with 50plus Dals and their families attending. Thankgoodness that we had booked the undercoverarea, just in case!! Sponsorship which had beendifficult to obtain at first, all fell into place and wehad lots of goodies in the “show bags” and forprizes for the various competitions, treasure huntand raffles. Our thanks to the followingcompanies for their generous support: ChallengeDog Supplies, Cenvet “Greenies”, Dermcare, FourPaws, Masterfoods, Pfizer. I would also like tothank the following members who donated Dallyitems for the sale table and raffle: Jill Atkinson,Sue & Doug Duncan, Derek Johnson, Ian &Marilyn Miller, Kerry Richardson, Andy Robertson.Thanks are also in order for our workers on theday: George & Linda Mobbs and Linda’s MumRobyn, Sheena Jackson, Ian & Marilyn Miller, Mick& Leeanne Osmond, Andy & Joe Robertson, allthose who helped out with the judging and ofcourse, our Vet, Sandy. Again this year the FunDay included a reunion of Dals rehomed by theClub and it was great, especially for our Clubcarers, to see how happy and healthy they arenow. A small profit on the day of $150.20.

Raffle tickets are trickling in and I am relieved tosay we have reached our “break even” figure. Ahuge thank you to those members who havealready returned their books and money. Thisfundraiser is vital to the club’s finances and I urgeyou to give it your support – remember you couldwin $1000. Please return tickets and money tome, no later than 16th August.

Membership renewals are also coming inslowly. To date less than half have renewed. Alist of financial members is printed in this issue ofNews Spots.

This will be my last Secretary’s Notes as I will benot be re-standing for committee at the AGM atthe end of this month. I have been on the clubcommittee in one capacity or another for the bestpart of the last 20 years and have found itrewarding and enjoyable but the time has comefor me step aside and allow myself more time topursue other interests. I shall continue to supportthe Club in it’s endeavours and to assist with ClubRescue. My thanks to you, the members, whohave always been so supportive, I haveappreciated it and I look forward to having moretime to catch up with everyone at future clubshows and other events.

Happy Dallying, Marilyn

Get well wishes are extended to club memberCarol Creek from South Australia. All the

best for your recovery, Carol.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS &COMMITTEE FOR THE DALMATIAN

CLUB OF NSW INC FOR 2004-2005 The following nominations were received bythe closing date of 30th July 2004: PRESIDENT x 1 :  Mrs Bronwyn DoongVICE PRESIDENTS x 2: no nominationreceivedSECRETARY x 1: no nomination receivedTREASURER x 1: Mrs Liz McConachyCOMMITTEE x 7:  Mr Michael McConachy                            Ms Suzy Whymark              All those persons shown above areautomatically elected unapposed to therespective positions.  In accordance with the Club's Constitutionnominations for two Vice Presidents,Secretary, and five Committee Members willbe taken at the AGM and voted upon bythose present at the AGM on Wednesday 25thAugust 2004. Any queries please phoneThe Secretary, Marilyn Miller on 02 96346458

Maloney ~ owned by Hedley and Rachel Partis

My “Mum &Dad” won theFun Day raffle!

1st in Fancy Dress – Leanne Osmond’s Harlow

2nd in Fancy Dress – Robertson and Hahn’s Bella

Finn the Pirate – waiting for the dress-ups to begin.

Fun Day Fotos

3rd in Fancy Dress – Mick Osmond’s Krystal

“There are some funny looking Dalmatians aroundhere”

Here’s another ring-in …

1st in “The Waggiest Tail” – Archie with Jane Magee

3rd in “Dally most like owner” – Chelsea and Candi

Andy offers some training advice

Enjoying the Dally Fun Day …

1st in Dal with the least spotty face – Homer & Paul

2nd in Dal with the least spotty face – the Bass familyand Holly

Environmental EnrichmentOR Stuff to keep your Home-alonepuppy occupied

Most of us are not lucky enough to be able tostay home all day, every day with our pup; andwhen you think about it, all day (while you’reat work/school/whatever) or even a few hours,is a l-o-n-g time for a puppy.

Puppies who are given very little to do or toplay with while you are gone, will start to findtheir own toys and games (not necessarily onesyou will approve of) and can become destructiveor even nuisance barkers.

• Make sure your puppy has a secure area tobe left in. You don’t want him/her escapingfrom your yard and roaming the neighbourhoodor getting run over. A secure area like apurpose-built dog run will help protect the restof your yard and garden too!

• Give him/her some bones to chew. Not tinylittle ones that s/he can swallow but ones thatmay take a day or two (or even longer) todemolish. Make sure they are RAW and not toobrittle. Replace when they become smelly orget small enough to choke your pup ifswallowed.

• Buy a couple of “Kong” toys for him/her toplay with. These are great! They are strongenough not to be easily chewed up. They canbe filled with treats and food (seal the ends upwith mince, cream cheese or peanut butter).Your pup is kept busy getting the food out.Afterwards the Kong still smells interestingenough to chew on. You can tie one on a ropeand hang it up for the pup to play with. (Justbe careful not to let too much loose ropedangle around – you don’t want your puppy totangle him/herself up).

• You can also buy treat balls or puzzle balls(thee are several different brand names on themarket). Food treats are put inside the ball orcube and the pup/dog has to play with it –make it roll, bump it with his/her nose etc. –to get the treats to fall out.

• This may sound silly – but if your pup likesto dig: why not make or buy him/her a sandpit(those plastic clam-shell wading pools fortoddlers can be filled with sand). Fill the

sandpit with treats, bones and toys. Teach yourpup that this (and only this) is the place to dig.

• Cardboard boxes can also make excellenttoys for puppies (and they’re cheap!).Just monitor to make sure your pup is notactually consuming quantities of cardboard.

*** Most importantly*** When you are home,spend as much time as you can with yourdog/pup. A pup who gets to spend many hoursbeing part of whatever you are doing, and getsplenty of exercise and training (mentalstimulation) is far less likely to get bored anddestructive when you are out. © Suzy Whymark

Kong RecipesCats WhiskersFill with cat food and freeze.

Bacon SandwichTake a piece of cream cheese to block the hole atthe top, add crispy fried bacon, chopped fine, addsome of dog’s food ration and wedge a few dogbiscuits in the bottom.

Nutty TreatMoist liver cake* in the hole, add portion of dog foodand finish with crunchy peanut butter.* (use sparingly with Dals – or not at all if youknow your dog is a stone-former).

Chicken TonightStuff a piece of chicken skin in the hole at the topthen stuff with diced or minced cooked chicken andportion of dog food and finish off with batons ofcarrot or cheese.

Sausage SandwichStuff a piece of cheese in the hole and then stuffwith cooked sausages and a portion of dog food, adda smear of honey to the outside.

Banana RamaMash up a banana, mix with some wheatgerm andyogurt. Freeze!

Fruit SaladStuff the small hole with mashed banana, fill withyour dog's favourite fruit and veg.

Veggie Kong OmletteScramble an egg and mix in your dog's favouriteveggies. Stuff your kong, and sprinkle grated cheesein the top. Microwave for about 20 seconds. Coolthoroughly before giving to your dog.

Frozen KongsFill the small hole with peanut butter. Place yourkong small end down in a cup. Fill the kong withstock. Add a chewy stick and freeze. Best servedoutside!!!!

Some trainers advocate feeding your dog its entiredaily food ration from Kongs that are hidden aroundthe garden.(Disclaimer – I have not actually tried many of the“recipes”)More are available from the web site:http://www.kongcompany.com/how2use.html

Show ResultsHarden Murrumburrah & District ABKC

Saturday, 24/7/04 Judge: Mrs I Glynn (SA)

DC BOB (11/15) Ch Kirindal King Leopard (Kirin)RDC: Kirindal Im A Rocket Too (Kirin)

BC (9) RUBOB : Gentry Yukon Rose (Helland)RBC PIG: Kirindal Caught In the Act (Kirin)

Harden Murrumburrah & District ABKCSunday, 25/7/04 Judge: Mrs L Harris (SA)

DC/BOB/BIG/OIG (9/13/25) Ch Kirindal KingLeopard (Kirin)RDC: Yarrowfell Deja Vu (Hurst)

BC( 9) RUBOB/PIG: Kirindal Caught In the Act(Kirin)RBC: Gemcourt Anadot Regal (Woiwade)

The Sydney Kennel Club Inc. 1/8/04Judge: Mrs. D. Andersen (Norway)

DC BOB (10/19 pts.) Gr. Ch. Ravenwynter RiverRed (Lucas)RDC RUBOB PIG Krystaway Dream Catcher(Harbin)

BC (14 pts.) Ch. Ravenwynter Danseuse (Lucas)RBC Ravenwynter Seduction (Lucas)BPIG Krystaway Flash Phantom (Harbin)

Junior Kennel Club of NSW 31/7/04

Judge Group Mr Masaamitsu Fukushima (Japan)General Specials Mr Hideo Ito (Japan)

DC (7) Visualimpact De La Cruz (McConachy)RDC Ch Hilofsilver Kavalier (McLean)

BCC BOB (7/9) IIG IIS Ch Paceway IcedKoffee (Dyer)RBC Ch Sprintaway Brindabella (Donald)

Lake Macquarie All Breeds Knl Club26.06.04 Judge: Mr S.Munton (TAS)

DC, BOB, RUIG,BABIG (20) Ch.Krystaway DotCom (R&D Harbin)RCD, Krystaway Dream Catcher (R&D Harbin)

CB RUBOB (9) Ch Blairwick Foxy Lady ET(Blair/Chadwick)RCB Krystaway WWW Dot Dot Dot (R&DHarbin)

Sutherland & Dist KC Champ Show10/7/04Judges: Group Mrs S Rickard (Vic) Sweepstakes Mr G Doyle (NZ)

3-6 s/s (33 exhibits) 1st Krystaway Top Gun (Harbin)DC BOB (13) Ch Krystaway Dot Com (Harbin)RDC PIG Krystaway Dream Catcher (Harbin)

BC RUBOB (10) Ch Krystaway Nikita La Femme (Aston-Meehan/Harbin)RBC Ch Ravenwynter Danseuse (Lucas)

Advertising will be available in theCatalogue for our October

Championship Show.Contact Show Secretary, Mike

McConachy for prices and to “book yourspace”.

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 27th AUGUST 2004

DALMATIAN CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.SPECIALTY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

To be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc

SATURDAY, 4Th SEPTEMBER, 2004Not Before 1.00 pm

S.A.C.A. PARK, CROMWELL Rd. KILBURN

JUDGE: Mr R. J. Lucas (NSW) – Breed Classes / GeneralSpecials

Handler ClassesSHOW MANAGER: Mr G MaudlenS.A.C.A. REPRESENTATIVE: Mrs Z ChalklenSTEWARD: Mrs J Maudlen

ENTRIES TO: Mrs D Hall, 39 Northfield Rd. Northfield SA 5085Please include SSAE for return of exhibit numbers

MEMBERSHIP: Single $25, Double $30, Junior $15, Concession / Interstate $20

FINANCIAL YEAR: 1st November 2003 to 31st October 2004

ENTRY FEES: Members $8.00 Non Members $12.00Special Classes: Members $2.00

Non Members $5.00 (to be paid with entries)

CATALOGUES: $3.00. Prepaid (Full Breeding)

CLASSES: 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 / 1A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 10A, 11A. 18 Neuter

SPECIAL CLASSES TO BE JUDGED AFTER GENERAL SPECIALS:Junior Handler 7 – 12 years, Junior Handler 13 – 17 years, Lady Handler, Gent Handler

ORDER OF JUDGING: Breed Classes, General Specials, and Special Classes

TROPHIES & SASHES: Open to allClub perpetual trophies available to club members only: (not to be taken out of the State) Best inShow, Greenmount Trophy for Best in Show, Runner Up in Show, Opp Sex in Show, Challenge Dog,Challenge Bitch, Baby Puppy in Show, Puppy in Show, Junior in Show, Intermediate in Show, andOpen Dog.Pedigree Product: Best in Show, Best of Class Winners in ShowOther trophies where donated

SASHES ONLY: Opposite Sex Class Winners in Show, Special Classes.

CATERING: Drinks and finger food available at the completion of judging.PRESENTATIONS TO FOLLOW.

ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 27th AUGUST 2004

DALMATIAN CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.

OPEN SHOWTo be held under the Constitution and Rules of the SACA Inc

SATURDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, 2004 – 9.30amS.A.C.A. PARK

JUDGE: Ms K Harvey – Breed Classes / General Specials– Neuter Class

– Handler Classes

SHOW MANAGER: Mr G MaudlenS.A.C.A. REPRESENTATIVE: Mrs Z Chalklen

STEWARD: Mrs J Maudlen

ENTRIES TO: Mrs D Hall, 39 Northfield Road. Northfield SA 5085

Please include SSAE for return of exhibit numbers

MEMBERSHIP: Single $25, Double $30, junior $15,Interstate / Concession $20

FINANCIAL YEAR: 1st November 2003 to 31st October 2004

ENTRY FEES: Members $5.00Non Members $10.00

Handler Classes: Members $2.00, Non Members $4.00 (to be paid with entry)

CATALOGUES: $2.00. Prepaid (Full Breeding)

CLASSES:1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 / 1A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 10A, 11A, 18 Neuter

SPECIAL CLASSES TO BE JUDGED AFTER GENERALSPECIALS: Junior Handler 7 – 12 years, Junior Handler 13 – 17 years,,

Lady Handler, Gent Handler

ORDER OF JUDGING: Breed Classes, General Specials, HandlerClasses

TROPHIES & SASHES: Open to allClub perpetual trophies for Best in Show, Opp Sex in Show.

Best in Show, R/Up in Show, Puppy in Show, Baby Puppy in Show.Other trophies where donated

SASHES ONLY: Best of Class Winners in Show, Opposite Sex Classesin Show, Handler Classes

LIST OF FINANCIAL MEMBERS AS AT 1ST AUGUST 2004J Abrahamsen, D&L Allen, J&B Andersen, J Atkinson, J Backhouse, E Barrett, C Bartley, J Beeby, K Behling, T Blanch, D Blyton, L Bowie,D Boyle & M Nolan, D Bridger, G&A Brown, C Burton, C Byrnes-Suchy,M Chan & K Idle, A Collins, K Cooper, C Creek, E&J Daniel, J Deuble,I De Wit, B Didlick, NC Doong, B Doong, D Drake, S&D Duncan,T&L Dyer, P&A Easton, M Fielding, L Foley, S Francis, H&I Glynn,B Harper, E Hingston, J&R Homewood, N&J Hurst, T Hurst, D Johnson,D Jones, M&S Lloyd, M&E McConachy, H McCormick, D McGill,J&W McLean, O Macdougall, J Magee, L Mannering, K Massam,I&M Miller, R&D Mitchell, G&L Mobbs, M&D Motek, J Orr, L&M Osmond,S Pavitt, J Power, K Richardson, L Ritson, A Robertson, M Sharp, D&PSpence, J Spence, L Svahn, E&N Trama,M van de Weg, B&J Venables,W&I Von Euw, J Williams & D Bevan, S Whymark, R Woiwade, M & RYoung

This year the Young family and Dumbledeer celebrate 50 years inDalmatians. Pam Rowles (Young) has written an article for News Spots,which will be in next months edition. Below are two photos of Mary with

two of Dumbledeer’s “top performers”

Ch Dumbledeer Gypsy Roamer CD – Dally National Agility Trial 2002

Ch Dumbledeer Jake UD(born 13/4/61)

THE DALMATIAN CLUB OF NSW INC

October Specialty Championship Show

The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Luddenham Road, Erskine Park

Sunday 10th October 2004

Classes to be judged:Special Veteran & Veteran Sweepstakes & Breed Classes 1,2,3,4,5,10,11&18

JUDGEMr. B. Venables (NSW) of “Trailblazer Dalmatians”

Sweepstakes & Breed Classes 1,2,3,4,5,10,11&18

Order of Judging S/stakes,1,2,3,4,5,10,11,Challenge,18 (Dogs & Bitches), General Specials

Judging commences: 9.00 am in the German Shepherd Dog Rings

RNSWCC Representative: Mrs. C. Mesnarz

PRIZESTrophy & Sash

BIS, RUBIS, OpSIS, All Class in Show, Best Special Veteran, Best Veteran, Res.CC Dog & Bitch

Entry Fees Ordinary classes & Obedience Members $8 Non Members $12Sweepstakes, Baby Puppy, Open Neuter Members $6 Non Members $9

Entries CloseFriday 10th September 2004with Mrs. L. Osmond, 2 Butterfield Place, Mt Annan, NSW 2567 Ph (02) 46479490

Catalogues $3 prepaid with entry

All remittances to be made in favour of:The Dalmatian Club of NSW Inc.

Exhibitors please note:one entry per entry form no photocopied entry forms

sae must be included for return of exhibit number