May, 2009

IMPORTANT DATES
TO REMEMBER
May 6 & 13, 2009
www.winnegamiedogclub.com 7:00 p.m.
Ring Steward Class
MONTHLY Training Center

NEWSLETTER May 7, 2009

7:00 p.m.
President General Meeting at
Don Stanislawski--722-8536 MAY PROGRAM Training Center

The program for the May 7 May 17, 2009

Vice-president meeting will be by Valerie Hajek
Tom Wiesler--779-0645 Adams on “The Healing Heart Pet
Hospice” Valerie runs the Hospice
Secretary Program through the Referral Center.
Gail VanDenLangenberg She will explain how it is run. Bring
your questions to the meeting!
725-2047
WDC All Breed Dog Show
Oshkosh, WI
May 6,11,13,15,19,21,26,27, 2009
Nursing Home Visits
See page 5 for details

Treasurer
Ruth Taggart--725-0072 WANT TO WORK AT
Board of Directors SHOWS?
Barb Hoffman--993-2180 Do you want to work at dog
Paul Thiel--364-0149 shows? Have you ever wondered
Bruce Ziesemer--419-5546 what stewarding is all about? Then
Newsletter Deadline
come and learn at our stewarding
Newsletter Editors classes on May 6 & 13 in the front May 15, 2009
Paula & Doug Slater room of the training center. No sign
1212 E. Wisconsin Avenue up is necessary. You may attend 1 or KITCHEN HELP NEEDED
Little Chute, WI 54140 both classes.
I’m looking for 2-3 people to
788-6802 If you have questions or
run the kitchen for the October 10th &
DPSDoxNuts2@new.rr.com would like more information, please
11th Obedience/Rally trials. You don’t
call Anne Schmidt at 731-1080.
have to cook the food, just sell and
Dog Club Librarian serve it. It’s a great chance to earn
Margie Scoville--730-8726 hours! For more information, please
contact me at 920-749-1158.
CONFORMATION CLASSES Johnson
Jolene
Sunshine Committee Conformation classes will run
Karen Willett--733-6814 on Wednesday nights from March 25 Obedience Trial Chair
until May 13 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. After
Nursing Home Visits May 13 there will be no regular
Pam Siebert--470-6634 Conformation classes until
September.
Building Committee
Dick Hittenmiller--836-3136
cell--851-3383
Don Stanislawski--722-8536
cell--850-3927

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
APRIL 2, 2009
Meeting was called to order
Program: A very interesting and infor-
mative program on Leptospirosis and
other tick born diseases was given by
Dr. Kurt Rossebo from the Kaukauna
Veterinary Clinic. He also told us
about some of the “Newer” veterinary
drugs that are available and what they
are used for and he also touched on
myths in veterinary medicine.
Secretary’s Report: March’s mem-
bership meeting minutes were
approved as published in the newslet-
ter. March’s board meeting minutes
were read.
Membership: Prospective new mem-
bers were introduced and welcomed.
Parades: Paul Thiel said we will be
having two parades coming up. The
first one will be the Memorial Day
Parade in Neenah & Menasha and
the second one will be the Flag Day
Parade to be held in June. As he
gets more information on these he will
keep everyone informed.
Treasurers Report: March’s financial
report was given.
Agility Trial: Nancy Zolkowski said
that our trial dates are August 7, 8 &
9th. Help will be needed all three
days. This is a great way to learn
more about this great sport. She said
she would be glad to answer any
questions you might have.
CGC: Jolene Johnson said that this
test will be coming up on April 18th
from 9 AM until Noon. If helping she
would appreciate you being there by
8:30. No experience necessary.
Canine First Aid: Barb Wildhagen
said she will be passing around a sign
up sheet for this. It will be held on
April 21st from 6-9 PM and the price
will be $35. The cost includes a book
& DVD.
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Spring Show: Gayle Kukulka said Wednesday night.
she is looking for stewards for both
obedience and rally. A sign up sheet
was sent around.
Cry and brag was conducted.
Gail VanDenLangenberg said Motion made and approved to
that help is also needed for conforma- adjourn.
tion stewards and the gate. Talk to her
after the meeting if you are interested. Respectfully Submitted,
These are important areas that need Gail VanDenLangenberg
to be covered. Also you may look on Secretary
our website under volunteer opportu-
nities and a list of the different areas
that need help are listed with the con-
tact information.
HELP! HELP! HELP!
We are going to need help for
Library: Margie Scoville introduced our August show. The dates are
herself as our club librarian and said August 7, 8, & 9th. I will have sign
the club has many fine books and/or up sheets at the April, May and June
videos to check out. You must be an meetings or e-mail me at:
approved member to use the library. jzolkowski@new.rr.com Or call 920-
722-5704
WDC Boutique: Margie said that in Thanks
our boutique the club has many items Nancy Zolkowski
with our club logo on them. See her
after the meeting if interested in see-
ing what we have available.
Building Clean-Up: Don said that NURSING HOME VISITS
tomorrow, April 3, he will need help May Dates to Remember:
with clean-up at the building from 8
AM until done. April is going to be a
May 6, 2009 Century Oaks -
busy month with rentals so contact Wrightstown 6:30 pm
him if interested in helping out. May 11, 2009 Grand Horizons 6:30
pm
Don said our membership book is May 13, 2009 Oakridge 6:00 pm
available-it is in the front by the May 15, 2009 Valhaven 2:00 pm
kitchen. Be sure and take your name May 19, 2009 Rennes 2:00 pm
label from the packet so Dick knows
May 21, 2009 Care Partners 6:30
who has picked up their book. pm
Also don’t forget to get your decals
May 26, 2009 Grandstone 6:30 pm
from Mike or Linda Allen to use our May 27, 2009 Colony Oaks 2:00
yards. They have a table set up at the
pm
front where you can sign up for the
decals. You must be an approved Please let me know what visits you
member. will be attending.
Pam Siebert
Old Business: None 470-6634
New Business: None
Don thanked all the trainers for the
time they put in to make our training
classes the success that they are.
He also mentioned that he will be giv-
ing the list of people who signed up
for learning how to steward for confor-
mation to Anne Schmidt so she can
get a class set up. It would be on a
 Whipple, Merry (S) Lockery, Joy (F)
MEMBERSHIP 922 South Park Avenue 41 Eagle Court
APPROVED MEMBERS Neenah, WI 54956 Kaukauna, WI 54130
MARCH 2009 (920)722-5087 (920)759-0287
Boettcher, Jamie, Susan, Danielle, E-Mail: rainy.1dg@gmail.com E-Mail: Joyous Lock@new.rr.com
Matt & Evan (F) Golden Retriever Shar Pei
1101 Harold Drive
Menasha, WI 54952 SECOND MEETING Prohaska, Joe & White, Helen (F)
(920)731-4438 APRIL 2, 2009 606 E. Brewster Street
E-Mail: jsboettcher@sbcglobal.net Jacobson, Lisa (S) Appleton, WI 54911
English Setter 627 Manitowoc Street (920)997-9467
Menasha, WI 54952 E-Mail: Jocpro-Appleton@yahoo.com
Dismer, Mike & Karen (F) (920)378-1212 Papillon
1022 North Lake Street E-Mail: dineinn@yahoo.com
Neenah, WI 54956 Labs, Podergo, Pek Chivark, Poodle Thibault, Eileen (S)
(920)486-1423 830 Millbrook Drive
E-Mail: kmdiz@new.rr.com Lanzner, Kim, Ray, Brent (F) Neenah, WI 54956
Am. Water Spaniel 2608 N. Hillwood Court (920)969-0614
Appleton, WI 54911 E-Mail: emthibault@aol.com
Hansgate, Jennifer (S) (920) 574-2353 Golden Retreiver, Yellow Lab.
2050 Trissino Way E-Mail: kimr@aol.com
Green Bay, WI 54313 English Mastiff, Shih-tzu Van Der Steen, Judy (S)
(920)405-9793 1718 acorn Court
E-Mail: sadayi@yahoo.com Vendola, Gina L. (S) Menasha, WI 54952
Leonberger 1766 Wendy Way (920)213-6743
Neenah, WI 54956 E-Mail: 2r_aussies@prodigy.net
Jenks, Oksana (J) (920) 427-8966 Australian Shepherds, Pomeranian
12 Chicory Court E-Mail: glvendola@hotmail.com
Appleton, WI 54914 Weimaraner
(920832-0874
E-Mail: kenaill@aol.com FIRST MEETING
Norwegian Elkhound APRIL 2, 2009
WINS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Draeger, Wendy (S)
Klein, Gwen (S) 620 Sixth Street Stardust's Simply Irresistible
3607 Mariah Lane Menasha, WI 54952 Longhaired Dachshund
Appleton, WI 54911 (920)205-8490 On April 18, 2009, my wild
(920)730-5602 E-Mail: mf.wd@sbcglobal.net bunny crazy Stella earned her field
E-Mail: gwenklein@att.net Labs championship by winning 1st over 29
Standard Poodle other females!
Endries, Susan (S) Her brother “Trooper
Pujo, Jim & Linda (F) N8550 Fire Lane 10 “Stardust's Hot Rod Lincoln was
1680 Highridge Terrace Menasha, WI 54952 3rd out of 19 yesterday and 2nd out
Menasha, WI 54952 (920)997-1885 of 14 today to also finish his field title
(920)830-1964 E-Mail: sendries@new.rr.com and become a DC!! It was a super
E-Mail: jpujo@new.rr.com Doberman Pincher weekend! Stella & Trooper are owned
Golden Retriever and bred by Anne Schmidt. Trooper is
Hackbarth, Mendee & Scott Monfils also co-owned with Anne's sister,
Schuh, Dawn (S) (F) Emily Siebers.
1309 Wedgewood 1226 South Perkins Street
Neenah, WI 54956 Appleton, WI
(920)727-4979 (920)739 -7585
E-Mail: dmschuh@new.rr.com E-Mail: mendelynn@sbcglobal.net
Shih-Tzu/mix Miniature Pinchers

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SPRING SHOW
MAY 17, 2009
It’s that time of year again to
think about our spring show. We need
workers and this is a great way to
earn your hours.
Ring Stewards: Contact Kim
Polasek, at 986-3494 or email her at
sibercrazy7060@aol.com If you have
any questions on what is involved,
just ask Kim and she will gladly
answer them.
Ring Stewards: Obedience and/or
Rally-- Contact Gayle Kukulka at 788-
0562 or email her at
cont. on page 5
auzynut@gmail.com . Gayle will
gladly answer any questions you may
have.
Hospitality: Diane Breaker and
Margie Scoville will need helping
hands for this big job. The judges and
workers need to be fed. If you can
lend a hand contact either Diane at
722-3553 or Margie at 730-8726.
Gate: Contact Mike Evarts-you may
email him at dogboy63@gmail.com
Help is needed to sell catalogs and
collect for parking.
Clean-Up after the show: It is a real-
ly important after the show to get the
site back to its pre-show condition.
Everyone wants to get home after a
long day, including me, so helping
hands are always welcome.
Red Cross Table: Contact Len
Hoehne if you can help out at all dur-
ing the day, it would be greatly appre-
ciated. You may call him at 727-1158
or email him at lhoehne@new.rr.com.
Len will be glad to explain to you
what you needs to be done.
We are always looking for sugges-
tions on people to hire for our judging
panel. We want to hire judges that we
feel will pull a nice entry. The hiring of
judges is dependent on many factors
including how many breeds they can
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judge, where they are from etc.
Please contact me if you have sug-
gestions.
Gail VanDenLangenberg,
Spring Show Chair
Phone: 725-2047
Cell Phone: 740-1222
Email: galewind@new.rr.com
Spring Show Info: http://win-
negamiedogclub.blogspot.com/2008/0
9/future-shows.html
ANYONE WITH A GREEN
THUMB?
We are looking for a WDC
member with a green thumb to take
over the front flower garden. Not
much work necessary just occasional
planting, weeding and watering.
Contact Anne Schmidt at at
731-1080 to find out more about the
garden.
GARAGE SALE
How would you like to clean
out your closets and support WDC at
the same time? How about a Garage
Sale? We would need a coordinator
and volunteers to help with advertis-
ing, set-up, working the sale, and
clean-up. The sale would be held on
Friday June 5 and Saturday June 6 at
the Training Center. Bring your
thoughts, ideas and support to the
May club meeting.
RING STEWARDS NEEDED
Hello Everyone, and finally,
happy Spring. The last 2 days of sun-
shine have been wonderful. It's that
time of year again and, unfortunately,
I am getting a late start. Our show is
right around the corner and I am look-
ing for volunteers for the conforma-
tion rings. If you can help out, AWE-
SOME!!! Let me know the time frame
you are available, whether you will be
showing, conflicts, special interests,
etc.
When I took this job two
years ago, I was panicked. I thought
for sure I was going to be begging
and pleading with people to help out,
but you guys come through every
year and I can't thank you enough.
Hope to hear from everyone soon.
Please let me know one way or the
other. Thanks.
If you want to volunteer but
don’t know how to ring steward see
page 1 of this newsletter for informa-
tion on our Ring Stewarding Classes.
Kim Polasek
Chief Ring Steward
RETIRED GREYHOUND
ATHLETES PRESENTS “RUN,
ROACH, & ROO: A
GREYHOUND REUNION”
Join us at Winnegamie Dog
Club on Sunday, June 14, from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Our reunion raises funds and
friends for greyhounds fostered
through RGA, a greyhound adoption
organization serving Northeast
Wisconsin. We’ll have animal games,
breed-specific vendors, a featured
speaker, refreshments, auctions, and
a raffle. All dog lovers are welcome
but only retired racing greyhounds
can attend.
Tickets: $15 per family in advance,
$20 at the door.
Send your check payable to Retired
Greyhound Athletes to:
Todd Yaekel
W2611 Aspen Ct.
Appleton, WI 54915
Visit us on the Web at www.retired-
greyhoundathletes.org
Fox Valley Humane Association’s
Pet Food Pantry
About a year and a half ago the FVHA staff began to
notice that pets were being surrendered to the shelter
due to economic reasons. Animals that needed
extensive surgeries and families that simply couldn’t
afford to have the necessary veterinary work done for
their pet were being forced to bring them to the
FVHA. www.foxvalleypets.org “Economy takes toll on
animals” Post Crescent story, pictures and video.
Six months later the need escalated and owners
were bringing animals to us because they could no
longer afford to feed them. The economy was getting
worse and the pets were really feeling the pinch.
Families talked to us about not being able to make it
through the week and having no money left to buy
dog food. The FVHA staff began asking owners if
they received assistance with
a bag or two of pet food
could they keep
their pet and not
have to surren-
der them to
the
FVHA.
Many
times the
answer was
yes and that
family left the
shelter with a happy dog and enough food to make it
through to pay day.
ing food at the club and collecting donations at the
dog shows. The FVHA is very grateful to the club for
their support and generous ongoing contributions.
Thanks to the Fox Valley Humane Association and
Winnegamie Dog Club no pet will go hungry in the
valley!
You can help feed a hungry pet by donating some of
the following:
Purina or Iams Dog or Cat food
Canned Adult Dog food in smaller cans
Purina Puppy Chow
Soft and Hard Dog Treats and Rawhides
Purina Kitten Chow
Canned Kitten food
Cash donations to purchase food
Donations may be brought to the FVHA at N115 Two
Mile Road, Appleton 54914 and are all tax
deductible. The FVHA will provide you with an in-
kind receipt that can be used on
your taxes and of course
receive our gratitude! Or
contact the Fox Valley
Humane Association at
(920) 733-1717 or
www.foxvalleypets.org

Due to the success of this program the FVHA has

continued providing food through our Pet Food
Pantry. We have partnered with the Red Cross and
Salvation Army and continue to receive requests from
valley residents as well. The need is great and we
are always looking for ways to fill the shelves and
keep the pets of the valley fed. There were concerns
that this generosity might be taken advantage of and
while this may have happened on occasion, the Fox
Valley Humane Association has been left with fewer
surrendered pets and many many more happy end-
ings!

The FVHA is excited to announce an ongoing part-

nership to feed hungry pets with our friends at the
Winnegamie Dog Club. Club members will be donat-

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 THE WDC CAR DECALS FOR 2009 ARE READY!
To use the front or back fenced in yards, at the club, you need to obtain a new 2009 car decal. They are
different from last years. Everyone may have two decals free. You may obtain extra decals for $1.00. Place the
decal on the Driver’s side, rear window. If you bike or walk to the club, then carry the decal on you. If at any
time your decal is damaged or stolen, please let me know and you can get a replacement decal for a fee of $1.00.
If you get a new license plate number, you will need to get a new decal. The decals will be changing yearly. All
club members are to have decals by September1st.
We need all of your help. Please, look at the cars of the people using the fenced yards. If someone is
using the yards and they don’t have a decal, please say something to them. If they are not members, tell them
how they can become a member and that the yards are for MEMBERS ONLY. If someone is abusing the
posted rules, write the car plates down, with the complaint, and give to any board member or myself.
Please give feedback on how you think this is working, any concerns you may have, or suggestions for
improvement to any of the board members or myself.
To obtain a car deal, I will be at the monthly meetings to hand them out. You can also fill out the
application below, then send with a stamped, self addressed envelope to:
Linda Allen
1730 N. Outagamie St.
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 731-4202

NUMBER OF DECALS NEEDED: ________________

LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS: 1ST PLATE ________________ 2ND PLATE _________________
ADDITIONAL PLATES ($1.00 each, make check or money order out to WDC):
PLATE NUMBERS: _____________________ _______________________
NAME: ________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
PHONE: __________________________

or e-mail at newfgold@new.rr.com
Dick Hittenmiller at 920-836-3136
Address Changes or Corrections Call

920-731-6800
Appleton, WI 54912
P.O.Box 713