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PRTAA NEWS7/27/2007 The Summer Nook is now available online in the Members Only area. 7/24/2007 We are pleased to announce that CHIC is going to be at Montgomery and will collect DNA on all terrriers for no cost. The purpose of the DNA collection is to help with health issues in our breed as well as future health and genetics studies. CHIC normally charges $5.00 per dog. The application link is here as you may wish to fill it out prior to going to Montgomery. Non-members are welcome to take advantage of this as well as any other terrier breeds. There will be members circulating to assist anyone who might need help watching their dogs or anything else in conjunction with this. There will be a tent set up for this purpose. If you have any questions please contact Carleen Farrington at miternjrt@comcast.net. 7/10/2007 Terriers, terriers, everywhere... The MCKC Terrier Show and all the other events taking place throughout the week are incredibly exciting and fun, but can be overwhelming to a first-timer. In fact, keeping track of all that MCKC Week has to offer can even prove difficult for the most experienced MCKC veteran. In an effort to consolidate all the information about the events and provide everyone with the information they need, we have prepared a handy webguide to all things MCKC. 7/5/2007 Just a reminder that Versatility applications are due on July 30th. Please contact Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net or 650-851-4044 if you have any questions. 06/21/2007 The committee is revising the directory after listening to the input of many members. It will go before the BOD again and we will have information posted as soon as available. All members will have ample time to send in their information. If you have any questions Bonnie Edison at EDISONBJ@aol.com. 06/10/2007 This year's Nominating Committee has been chosen. The members are Chris Hunter, Mindy King, Kathleen Owsley. Please contact them if you would are interested in running the Board. If you need their contact information contact Peggy Crane at keeferfarmsjrts@sunset.net. 05/23/2007 Releases for the Judges Education CD are now available in Members Only. 05/17/2007 The Open General Meeting Agenda and Guidelines are on the members-only page. If you have any questions please contact Peggy Crane at keeferfarmsjrts@sunset.net or Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net. 04/25/2007 Just a reminder that ROM applications are due on June 1st. Please contact Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net or 650-851-4044 if you have any questions. 04/20/2007 The 2005 Yearbooks have been sent out to the 2005 Membership List. There are
a limited number of Yearbooks available for purchase by new members and
Newsletter Members. Please contact Nancy Dougherty at
Ndoughe982@aol.com. These Yearbooks will
be sold on a "first come first serve" basis. 04/13/2007 Next Board meeting: 05/06/07 10:30 am EST (conference call). Submit any agenda items to Peggy Crane, PRTAA Sec'y by 04/26/07. Open General Meeting for all Membership: 05/20/07 - 6:30 pm EST (2 hrs.) Request agenda items be submitted 2 wks. in advance (by 05/05/07) to Peggy Crane, PRTAA Sec'y (keeferfarmsjrts@sunset.net). There will be a time limit on discussion items submitted. Post that if any questions, contact any BOD or President or Sec'y. 03/21/2007 The PRTAA will be making a donation towards the Rabies Challenge Fund. To learn more about this important study please access this link:
03/13/2007 We are asking that the membership submit suggestions to me for the Lee Sweitzer Memorial Award, the AKC Member Club Outstanding Sportsmanship Award and theAKC Lifetime Achievement Awards. The details for each of these awards are on the Members Only page. Please send your suggestions to Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net or home phone 650-851-4044. 02/28/2007 The minutes from the January 21, 2007 Board Meeting are now available in the Members Only area. 02/23/2007 The AKC is seeking input from the Fancy of possibly expanding mixed breed dog participation in AKC programs specifically researching a listing service for spayed and neutered mixed breed dogs. They are exploring the possibility of enrollees in this service being eligible to compete in AKC Companion Events (agility, obedience, rally, tracking). They are requesting that we respond to the Mixed Breed Dog Participation Survey so that they can receive our opinions on the subject. They have also prepared an information packet on the background and facts regarding mixed breed dogs and AKC's interest in mixed breed dogs which may be useful when filling out this survey.
02/22/2007 We apologize for the delay but the CD Submission Criteria is now available in the Members Only area. 02/13/2007 Congratulations to Ch. Upper Valley Make My Day and owners Jeanette Pinker and Dana Bryson on their Best of Breed at Westminster. Click here to view full results. 02/13/2007 Congratulations to Ch. Edison's TNT Aftershock and owner/handler Kelly Dahlberg for their BOB at Eukanuba. Click here to view full results. 02/08/2007
PRTAA JUDGES SELECTION (Revised)
Please find the information on the Members Only page. You will have until February 28th to submit your requests.
1/28/07
1/18/07 The PRTAA is currently looking into the possibility of hosting a day of agility at MCKC this year. In order to do so, we need someone willing to serve as a trial chair. Trial chair need not have any agility experience. If you are willing to help with this, or have any questions about what this task would entail or dates involved, please contact Anna Carr, ROM/Versatility Chair, at EverlastJRT@aol.com.
The PRTAA is currently looking into the possibility of hosting obedience/rally at MCKC. In order to do so, we need someone willing to serve as trial secretary. The trial secretary need not have any obedience-specific experience, but prior experience as a trial secretary would be preferred. If you are willing to serve as trial secretary, or have any questions about what this task would entail or dates involved, please contact Anna Carr, ROM/Versatility Chair, at EverlastJRT@aol.com.
1/10/07
1/7/07 National Specialty 2008-2009 Please find the information on the Members Only page. You will have until Januray 31 to submit your requests.
12/24/06 The PRTAA will be making a donation in memory of Annie Clark to Take The Lead.
12/23/06 The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have just completed our first meeting. As many of you know, we didnt take office until November 1, and we had so many things on our agenda that we had to hold two separate day-long sessions to get through the agenda! We hope to have our minutes posted as soon as possible on the Member-Only website, but in the meantime, we wanted to let the membership know that we were hard at work, that we had gotten a lot done in our meeting(s), and that we are looking forward to a wonderful year!
As the membership is already likely aware, the vote on the submitted Judges Education CDs resulted in a tied vote. As no clear winner was picked, the issue has returned to the Board. Given the vast importance of creating a CD that the membership will be satisfied with and that will be well-received by judges, and based on feedback we have received from the membership, we have opted to give this issue back to the members. First, we are again soliciting CDs from the membership. CDs will be subject to several formatting and submission requirements, which will be listed on the website no later than January 31, 2007, and compliant CD submissions will be due to Sally Yancey, the Chair of the Judges Education Committee, no later than July 1, 2007. More details will follow with the formatting and submission requirements. Secondly, we are in the process of creating a Members-Only section of the website that will include a forum devoted to the Judges Education CDs. Members can use this forum to post ideas or photos for inclusion in the CD or to make comments about what they would like to see in the CD. Further, those submitting CDs can use this forum as a resource for bouncing ideas off of the membership or to seek materials. Please keep checking the website for a link to this forum, as it is coming soon! Finally, we are asking all members to help contribute to this process. We are giving a fair amount of time (5-6 months) for the creation of CDs, and we are really hoping to get a number of submissions as a result of this extended submission time. So if you are thinking about sending one in, please do! We are also giving the membership a greater means of feedback on the CDs, via the members-only forum again, please share your resources your wisdom, your writing skills, and your photos so that we as a club can come up with the best possible CD. Finally, and most importantly, we really need for each and every member to spend the time to review each candidate CD and to vote for the CD that they prefer. We thank you all for your patience and participation in this process. Although we are aware that this is taking a bit more time than originally anticipated, we feel confident that, in light of the memberships divided vote, this step is necessary and will lead us to the best possible final product.
We are pleased to announce that we have already made some great progress in creating new committees for the New Year. However, we would like to do more! We have a really good club, but we think we could have a really great club if all of our wonderful and talented members were to contribute to the club by serving on at least one committee or volunteering for as needed assistance, like helping the Secretary stuff envelopes and send out mail, writing an article for The Nook, or running errands for MCKC. There is an article on this years committees in the latest issue of The Nook (coming soon!), so please be sure to read about what we are trying to accomplish and volunteer where you can! If you are interested in helping, please feel free to contact any Board member and let us know that you can lend a hand!
We would like to take this time to wish the membership a very happy holiday, and to give thanks for the blessings we have received over the past year and hope to continue to receive in the New Year. We thank the membership for their support and trust; We thank the membership for their patience as we settle in as a new Board; We thank the membership for all of their contributions to the club; and We thank the Parson for bringing these wonderful little dogs into our lives! Happy Holidays to ALL!!!
12/19/06 The Board is currently considering holding an Open Meeting mid-year. The meeting would take place via teleconference, and any member wishing to submit items for discussion or wishing to call in and attend could do so. It is our hope that this would give the members a chance to voice their opinions and discuss issues directly with us. If you think this could be beneficial, please contact any Board member and let them know!
12/19/06 The minutes for the 2006 AGM have been posted on the members-only page.
10/11/06 New BOD (2 yr. terms):
Officers:
Entire BOD:
At The Montgomery County Kennel Club Show Photo Gallery
10/5/06 The PRTAA did not submit a protest to the AKC over the name "Russell" as used by another terrier breed. Members of the club contacted the AKC individually and in a group mailing, but the club itself took no action. The notice in the September AKC Gazette is in error.
10/2/06
9/26/06 A change in the Versatility and ROM program was recently approved by the Board. Applications may now be submitted at any time during the year and once approved by the Chair the new title can be used for advertising, including websites and allow us to keep the database current. If you have any questions please contact Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net
9/5/06 Dear PRTAA Members,
The Bylaws committee, via a unanimous vote, has asked Anna Carr to serve along side us as a committee member. As you are aware, the new bylaws come up for review by the PRTAA Board on September 17, 2006, and we consider it a great service by way of Anna's legal expertise and love for this breed to become a part of making the proposed bylaws a true reality. As Chair of the Bylaws Committee, and I speak for Marcia and Sally as well, I feel Anna will be a valuable asset not only to the committee, but also to the Club, the membership and our breed. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Anna Carr to the PRTAA Bylaws Committee. Kindest regards, Susan Reaney
9/1/06 The PRTAA Bylaws Committee submitted its proposed changes to the Board of Directors for review and input on May 6, 2006. On August 6, 2006 the Board by a majority vote, agreed to review the proposed changes and has called a Special Meeting of the Board which is to be held on September 17, 2006 at 12 oclock EST for this purpose. A copy of the proposed changes has been placed on the PRTAA Members-Only page located at www.prtaa.org/members-only for the membership to view and submit comments or suggestion in a positive manner for Board consideration, and by September 10, 2006. Please review the proposed changes carefully as this will be your only opportunity for membership input prior to the special meeting of the Board. To contribute, you may contact the Bylaws Committee telephone or email: Susan Reaney, Chair at 864-295-3443 emrldfox@bellsouth.net
Members who are unable to access the clubs members-only page or have forgotten the users name and password, may contact any of the committee members listed above or the club secretary, Mrs. Peggy Crane at 530-891-0644 keeferfarmsjrts@sunset.net Respectfully submitted, Susan S. Reaney, Chair
8/31/06 The MEMORIAL site is now up for viewing - Memorial Fund Page - Contact information and application are also linked. 8/30/06
8/20/06 Two Announcements:
Susan Porter
I am pleased to announce that the PRTAA Judges Education Committee has had 2 CDs submitted for consideration for use by Judges Education. As members of the PRTAA, you will be mailed a ballet on August 27, 2006 for your vote on which CD you feel will best educate AKC judges for our breed. This CD will be used by the Judges Education Committee as a teaching tool for judges and fanciers of the Parson Russell Terrier. Please carefully read and view both CDs and judge them on the merit of context. I would like to thank Joe Pavlic for his work in preparing these presentations for viewing.
8/17/06 Just a reminder that the End of the Year Awards as well as the Hall of Fame and Medal Award Program deadlines are coming up. The End of the Year deadline is August 25th. You have a few more days for the Hall of Fame and Medal Award Programs; up to September 2nd. The Junior Scholarship deadline is also August 25th. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Marcia Walsh
8/12/06 For those attending Montgomery, we have come up with an article, "Everything You Wanted To Know About The PRTAA National Specialty & MCKC Week". This article is located on the www.prtaa-awards.org site and the link is on the Home page. We are hoping that this will be helpful, not only for those attending it for the first time but also for "veteran". We will update this article as more information comes out. Marcia Walsh 7/26/06 Applications for the Versatility Program are due July 30th. If you need any help or have any questions, please contact Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net or 650-851-4044. 7/19/06 The new Awards Program as well as other Programs and Awards are now available here. They can also be accessed on the new Awards and Programs page. This includes: The new Awards Program
If you have any questions about these programs please contact those committee members listed on each page. Thank you,
7/9/06 The Board of Directors are very pleased to bring to you the Junior Scholarship Program for 2006. In an effort to encourage and support our juniors, two $125 Scholarships were formed to go towards a dog related seminar. The deadline for Nominations, Applications and Essays shall be August 25th for activities during the previous calendar year. If you have any questions, please contact Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net. This program will be available on the website soon. Please stay tuned for more details.
7/9/06 The minutes for the May, 2006 Board of Directors meeting have been posted on the Members page in PDF format (Adobe Reader). Those members who do not remember or have lost the password for access, may contact the Club Secretary. 7/9/06 The New PRTAA Awards Programs were emailed out to the membership on July 3rd and 4th. Hard copies were sent in the mail on July 5th for those members without email addesses. If you have not received the email and have a working email address and would like it sent please contact Marcia Walsh at marcialen@comcast.net. 6/11/06 As of Friday, June 16th the AKC will post and link a survey to its website, (survey open until 4pm eastern time on Friday, June 30th). The purpose of the survey is to gather information on juniors in companion events (obedience, agility, rally, and tracking), specifically how we might make such competitions more inviting for our young fanciers and why they are not more present in these events. Please visit the AKC website at http://www.akc.org/kids_juniors/index.cfm?nav_area=kids_juniors to view the survey. 6/8/06 The Judges Education Committee of the PRTAA is seeking members who wish to submit a Parson Russell Terrier Breed CD for consideration. This CD would be used by the Judges Education Committee as a teaching tool for judges, breeders and fanciers. All submitted CDs will be voted on by the membership in the fall election. A link will appear on the PRTAA web site after August 15, 2006 for those members who have internet connections and contact information on how to receive a CD by US mail for those who dont. Any CD submitted will become the property of the PRTAA for a period of 18 months. During this time the use of any part of unused CDs are prohibited from distribution of any kind. After such time the CDs will be returned to the author. CDs must be accompanied by copy/copies of standard image and model releases. Authors will also sign a standard release of CD to the PRTAA for club use. CD Criteria 1. History and hunting
CD to be submitted on or before August 15, 2006 to Judges Education Committee Send CDs to: Joe Pavlic
For more information call Susan Porter 2:30-7:00 PM (EDT)
5/13/06 We are currently looking for a PRTAA member that would be willing to work on the "Nook." This individual would join interim Editor Maria Sacco and Mindy King on producing a quarterly issue of the "Nook". Please contact Kalen Dumke if interested. nonsuchbzi@yahoo.com, or call (920) 229-0159. 5/13/06 Host hotel: Fort Washington Holiday Inn, Fort Washington, PA.
The hotel is 5 miles from the Montgomery County show and 29 miles from the Hatboro show. Annual Awards dinner, Friday night, October 6, 2006 at Scoogi's Italian Restaurant (2 miles from host hotel). Annual General Membership meeting, Saturday night, October 7, 2006 at the Fort Washington Holiday Inn. Hospitality at 6:30, meeting at 7:00 pm
5/6/06 Just a reminder that applications for ROM awards are due on June 1st. Please send your applications to: Marcia Walsh
If you have any questions about the program please contact Marcia at marcialen@comcast.net or 650-851-4044.
4/12/06 The Versatility Committee is asking for donations and/or awards towards performance events during Montgomery week. Any amount of money would be most appreciated. There are 4 days of agility, one day of obedience, one day of Earthdog and a rumor that there might be also be Rally. If you can help to support awards for these events, please mail your check to Jennifer Johnston and include a note with it to let her know that it is for MCKC Performance. Jennifer's address is: Jennifer Johnston, Treasurer
Please feel free to contact me at marcialen@comcast.net if you have any questions. Thank you,
3/23/06 Subject: important Info re: Rabies VACCINATIONS
2/11/06 The Rally Advisory Committee will meet at the end of March. Deadline for comments concerning Rally have been extended to February 15, 2006. They may be sent by e-mail to rlyadv@akc.org Betsy Horn Humer, Secy
1/22/06 The Rally Advisory Committee meeting will take place March 31 - April 2, 2006. Input may be received by the AKC up until January 27th. Please send comments to: rlyadv@akc.org or cac@akc.org Many member kennel clubs and obedience clubs offered Rally classes last year and may have comments on the successes or some of the problems that ensued. This is your opportunity to make yourself heard. So far less than 100 ideas/inquiries have been received.
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