April 2015
Hi Members
It’s hard to believe that we are planning our first Annual General Meeting (details
later in this newsletter). This is open to all members of the club, and will be very
interesting with talks by Alastair and Janice Kirk, awards to be made, and a free
BBQ!!
Membership of the Club has grown enormously with enthusiastic handlers working
hard with their dogs each Monday evening, and a good amount of socialising is also
emerging!! Our very smart uniforms are getting known around the competitive
world with members constantly in the winning lineups.
I would like to express my appreciation of the instructors who give of their time to
train each Monday, without these wonderful people there would not be a Club!!
I hope to get to meet you all personally at the AGM – don’t be shy to come up and
say Hello!!
Jean-Pierre Derveaux
PRESIDENT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Open to All Members
7.00pm Monday 18th May
Rangiora Showground
FREE BBQ from 6.00
There will be a talk by Alastair on Dog Control regulations, and how to deal with
neighbours and troublesome dogs
This will be followed by advice from Janice on the importance of general control of
your dog at home.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR THE YEAR TO MARCH
If you have achieved any of the above awards please email Janice Kirk at
[email protected] as soon as possible.
We would like to know of any achievements gained in dog related sports not trained
at NCDTC as we would like to acknowledge our clever members!! (Agility, Tracking,
Breed etc). Photos please!! Send to Gail at [email protected] as she is creating a
special photographic record of these.
ACHIEVEMENT
Congratulations to Dawn Prattley and Maiyah who, after five years of competing
over hills and fields in all weathers, have achieved their Working Trials Championship
title!!!
A Tracking trial is an event to encourage dogs to make use of their strongest facility,
the ability to follow a scent trail over different landscapes and obstacles. The
competition emulates the finding of a lost person or article.
CLUB SUBS
There are still a few outstanding for this year which are now overdue. Please pay
these by 13 April. A renewal form with payment details is attached.
UNIFORM
Orders are being taken for our smart Club uniforms. You will have seen members
wearing them on Club nights. We do not hold stock and have to order from the
suppliers as required (though we do have a medium jacket and large vest available
for sale). Orders to be in by early May. Please see Barbara in the shop for the order
forms.
SCENT CLOTHS
We are looking for material suitable for scent cloths ie winceyette or medium weight
cotton. Colour or pattern doesn’t matter. If you have anything like sheets etc, or
know someone who may be able to supply us, please contact Barbara at
[email protected] or the shop on Club night.
TRAINING DATES
No training Easter Monday
RALLY-O:
The year has got off to an excellent start with the introduction of our Four+2 Course.
This is four weeks of learning the signs (believe me it takes that long!!), and two
weeks of putting it all into practice on courses. Running alongside this, Dawn Prattley
is running a Foundation Course concentrating on heel work, straight sits and downs
etc. This Foundation Course has proved extremely successful and the results are
really showing when people move onto the signs. Dawn has done a fantastic job and
there has been some very positive feedback!!
At the Club Ribbon Trial in January our members put up very creditable
performances in the Pre-Novice class. This was an unofficial class for those who have
never been in the ring before, and to give them a taste of competition conditions.
Helen and Bob were 3rd in Pre-Novice, Linda and Tess 3rd in Novice A, and Anne and
Mac were 3rd in Novice B.
Next Four+2 Course starts Monday 13 April: 6.45pm – 7.30pm
Novice A
6.45pm – 7.30pm
Novice B
6.45pm – 7.15pm
Advanced
7.45pm – 8.15pm
I would like to thank Ruth Thorburn for her hard work in getting the Four+2 Course
up and running so successfully.
Gail
DISPLAY TABLE:
On most Monday nights you will see a very good display of club records, results,
photos and awards set out on the table. Gail Hamling is our very astute historian and
has gone to a lot of work to organise this display so please feel free to read all about
our first year.
Training Times:
With winter approaching it may be necessary to change some of your training times
in order to fit everybody into the covered area. Please if the time allotted to your
class does not suit you speak to your instructor. It does become quite crowded inside
at times so we do ask you to be patient rather than stand outside in the cold. A
further notice will be sent out to you in a few weeks time.
Well that is all for now so take care and enjoy your training.
Regards
Janice Kirk
EDITOR
RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP FORM
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Fee Structure:
Club Membership:
$95.00 (first year)
$60.00 – Junior (16 years and under)
Renewal of Membership:
$70.00
$40.00 Junior (16 years and under)
Family Membership:
$10.00 per person.
Restricted Membership:
$40.00. (Please note a Restricted Membership
does not include Club subsidies or training.)
Send Enrolment Form to: Roxanne Ramsay
Treasurer
23 Lowe Place
Rangiora
ASB Bank account details: 12 3616 0008995-00
Website: www.ncdtc.co.nz
Email address: [email protected]