Entry Premium Available for MFGRC Obedience/Rally Trial

The MFGRC’s annual AKC all-breed Obedience and Rally Trial will be held Aug. 11-12-13 in Daytona Beach, Fla., and the entry premium is now available for downloading.

The event will be held indoors at the air-conditioned Obedience Club of Daytona. There will be two Rally trials on Friday, Aug. 11, and then two Obedience trials each day on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13.

Judges for the Rally trials will be Susan Emerson (MN) and Dr. Noreen Noonan (FL). Obedience judges will be Carol Mett (GA), Carol Ann Klein (FL) and Emerson.

As always, the club will offer special awards for Golden Retrievers as well as regular awards for all breeds in competition. In addition to the standard classes offered, Trial 1 on Saturday and Sunday also will offer Wild Card classes.

Entries open May 1 and will close at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 26.

The entry premium can be downloaded here: Premium

Results From 2023 MFGRC Fun Match

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club held its annual Fun Match (AKC-sanctioned “B” Match) on Saturday, March 18, in Sorrento, Fla., with Obedience and Rally for all breeds and Conformation for Golden Retrievers. Results:

Rally
(judge – Barbara Page)

Master

1 – Topbrass Code of Honor UDX5 PUTD OM3 BN GO VER RM5 RAE5 SH MXP MJP2 MJPB XFP DS CGC TKP WCX, Golden Retriever (owner Karyn Angel, DeLand, Fla.), 85.

Excellent

1 – IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.), 96.*

Advanced

No entries

Intermediate

1 – Magik’s Amelia Seabreeze, Golden Retriever (owners Cynthia and Roy Rothman, Heathrow, Fla.), 92.

2 – Magik Woodford Perfect Manhattan RI, CGC TKN, Golden Retriever (owners Jan and Brad Paddock, Eustis, Fla.). 71.

Novice

1 – Brody, All-American Dog (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.), 94.

2 – Gemini’s Remington Steal My Heart, Golden Retriever (owner Tina Brooke, Osteen, Fla.) 90.

3 – Mischief’s Old Time Rock and Roll, Golden Retriever, (owners Lamar and Deborah Tregler, Lakeland, Fla.), 89.

4 – Surefire Medal of Honor, Golden Retriever (owner Karyn Angel, DeLand, Fla.). 83.

High in Trial

Brody, All-American Dog (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.).

High Golden Retriever in Trial

(Jack Michael Rothman Memorial Trophy)

Magik’s Amelia Seabreeze, Golden Retriever (owners Cynthia and Roy Rothman, Heathrow, Fla.).

*not eligible for High Golden Retriever in Trial award

Obedience

(judge – Susan Howard)

Utility

1 – Topbrass Code of Honor UDX5 PUTD OM3 BN GO VER RM5 RAE5 SH MXP MJP2 MJPB XFP DS CGC TKP WCX, Golden Retriever (owner Karyn Angel, DeLand, Fla.), 180.5.

Open

No qualifiers

Novice

1 – IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.), 182.

2 – Brody, All-American Dog (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.), 179.

3 – Intl. BA/CH Cachet’s Dare To Dream BN RE BCAT TKN CCA, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.), 172.

4 – Mischief Pas de Deux, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.), 171.5.

Beginner Novice

No qualifiers.

High in Trial

IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.).

High Golden Retriever in Trial

(June Kiernan Memorial Obedience Trophy):

IntCH Goldrox Magik’s Carp-Et Ride BN RE, Golden Retriever (owner Ann Rowe, Sorrento, Fla.).

Conformation

(judge – Ellen Bartkus)

DOGS

3-6 Month Baby Puppy

1 – Goldcker When U Fish Upon A Star At KnightDrmz, Golden Retriever (owner Robin Scott, Eustis, Fla.).

6-9 Month Junior Puppy

1 – Goodtime’s Morrisey Misneach, Golden Retriever (owner Amy Troan, Altamonte Springs, Fla.).

2 – Graceful Moonstruck’s Unforgettable, Golden Retriever (owner Teri Lynn Vautrain, Citrus Springs, Fla.).

9-12 Month Senior Puppy

1 – Roc Starz’s Fire on the Mountain, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Panetta, Crystal River, Fla.).

2 – Magik’s Goblet of Fire, Golden Retriever (owner Betty Lambert, St. Cloud, Fla.).

12-18 Month Junior Dog

1 – 24K Retrievers Red White and Moo CGC TKN TKI RATN, Golden Retriever (owners Shannon Keim and Destiny Martel, Lake Mary, Fla.). .

2 – Magik’s Three’s Company in the Park, Golden Retriever (owner Anita Shafrin, Winter Park, Fla.).

Adult

1 – Magik Woodford Perfect Manhattan RI, CGC TKN, Golden Retriever (owners Jan and Brad Paddock, Eustis, Fla.).

2 – Magik’s Garth Brooks, Golden Retriever (owner Lily Lesmes, Heathrow, Fla.).

Veteran

No entries

BITCHES

3-6 Month Baby Puppy

No entries

6-9 Month Junior Puppy

1 – Magik’s Pot of Gold, Golden Retriever (owner Carolyn Culhane, Mt. Dora, Fla.).

9-12 Month Senior Puppy

1 – Mischief’s My Time to Shine, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.).

2 – Magik’s Poly Juice Potion, Golden Retriever (owner Suzanne Dukes, Winter Park, Fla.).

3 – Magik’s Champagne Taste on a Butterbeer Budget, Golden Retriever (owner Donna Hogan, Orange City, Fla.).

12-18 Month Junior Bitches

1 – Southerngold Roc Starz November Rain, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Panetta, Crystal River, Fla.).

Adult Bitches

1 – Halia’s Center Stage CCA, Golden Retriever (owner Robin Burket, Winter Garden, Fla.).

2 — Magik’s Amelia Seabreeze, Golden Retriever (owners Cynthia and Roy Rothman, Heathrow, Fla.).

Veteran

1 – Intl. CH Magik’s Emerald Belle Of The Ball CD BN RM JH NAP OJP DJ CGC WC CCA VC, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.).

2 – SHR Mischief’s The Divine Ms Emerald JH WC CCA DJ, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.).

Best Puppy In Match

(Ruffles Perpetual Trophy donated by Dr. Robert and Nancy McCune)

Mischief’s My Time to Shine, Golden Retriever (owner Camille Nasca, Orlando, Fla.).

Best In Match

(HGL Magik Perpetual Trophy donated by Susan Fulenwilder and Ann Rowe)

Halia’s Center Stage CCA, Golden Retriever (owner Robin Burket, Winter Garden, Fla.).

Best Veteran in Match Intl. CH Magik’s Emerald Belle Of The Ball CD BN RM JH NAP OJP DJ CGC WC CCA VC, Golden Retriever (owner Michele Throm, Casselberry, Fla.).

New March Edition of “Golden Tales” Now Available 

The March, 2023, edition of “Golden Tales,” the official newsletter of the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club, is now available for reading and downloading on the club website. 

The new editions contains features and content not available anywhere else. And as always, members are recognized for their achievements with their Goldens.  

The new issue can be downloaded here.

A reminder to MFGRC members that “Golden Tales” editor Chris Jeffrey is always in the market for good content for the newsletter. Ideas can be sent to her at newsletter@mfgrc.org. The next edition will come out in June. 

Happy reading, and please share the newsletter with your friends and family. 

MFGRC Confirms 2023 Officers and Board

The leadership of the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club for 2023 was confirmed by vote during the club’s Annual Meeting held Saturday night in conjunction with the Christmas party at the home of club member Cindy Patz in Windermere, Fla. .

Confirmed were the following officers and board members, whose terms began immediately upon the vote:

Officers:

President – Robin Burket

Vice President – Christine McDaniel

Secretary – Jenny Ford

Treasurer – Robin Bowen

Board:

Kathy Cudak

Pam Ginn

Pat Kopco (Director of Communications)

Lucinda Napoli

Camille Nasca

Brian Parker

Kristin Sipus

Michele Throm

In addition to the above, club members Pat Carlile and Dalia Ruffatto will assist the 2023 officers and board in the non-voting position of assistant secretary.

MFGRC Presents 2022 Year-End Awards

The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club presented its 2022 year-end awards at the club’s annual Christmas party on Dec. 17 at the home of club member Cindy Patz in Windermere, Fla.

2022 Year-End Dog and Competition Awards

Dog of the Year award winners received custom car magnets from the club that were created by club member Anney Doucette of K9-Design.

Agility Dog of the Year:  Peaches – Nina DePetris (third consecutive)

MACH PACH Picabo’s Sweet As A Peach PADHF MXS MJG MXP4 MXPB MJP4 MJPB PAX OF T2B

Obedience Dog of the Year: Boom – Sally Sherman (second consecutive)

OTCH5 Hi-Star Stealin’ All The Thunder UDX16 OGM BN GO RN

Rally Dog of the Year: Autumn – Barbara Page (second consecutive)

RACH2 Mystikal Autumn Joy UD, BN RM5 RAE4 FDC THDN CGCA CGCU TKA ATT.

Versatility Award: Cody – Karyn Angel (second consecutive)

RACH2 Topbrass Code Of Honor UDX5 PUTD OM3 BN GO VER RM5 RAE5 JH MXP MJP2 XFP DS CGC TKP WCX

Field Dog of the Year: Scarlet – Ron & Pat Rubrecht

HR Turbo Buckeye Scarlet and Gray MH12 QA2 CCA

Hunt Dog of the Year: Molly – Ron & Pat Rubrecht

HRCH UH Topbrass Turbo Don’t Ask Why CDX MH52 QA2 AD CCA WCX VCX HTHF OD

Show Dog of the Year: Eli – Paula Black

MBISS GCHS Crescent GoldRox Worth His Wait In Gold CGC TKN POA

  • Also received perpetual Show Dog of the Year trophy donated by Diane and Vern Gank, Wonderland’s Golden Retrievers

Tracking Dog of the Year

Not presented

Fallchase Owner-Handler Award: D’Nette Musser

Tank (CH 24k Retrievers Tango Yankee BISS BOSS DN RN RATI)

  • Received perpetual trophy donated by Fallchase Kennel

Gold Standard Challenge: Pam Ginn

Rhett (GCH CH Lakewood’s Rhett Butler @ Kestrel Farm South RN SH WCX CCA)

  • Perpetual trophy donated by Kristin Sipus In memory of Jagger, Sophie & Fisher, three MFGRC Champion Master Hunters

2022 Year-End Club Member Awards

Rookie of the Year

Cynthia Rothman

Mover and Shaker Award

Brad Paddock

Above and Beyond Award:

Ashley Lucero

Lloyd Kiernan Service Award:

Andy Hall

Nancy McCune Member of the Year

Michele Panetta

Special Award of Appreciation

Cindy Patz

Special Award of Appreciation

Billy Kling In addition, club president Robin Burket presented gifts of appreciation to outgoing officers and board members Ann Rowe, Ted Misilo and Andy Hall for their years of service to the club.

Holiday Edition of “Golden Tales” Now Available

The December, 2022, Holiday edition of “Golden Tales,” the official newsletter of the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club, is now available for reading and downloading on the club website.

The new editions contains features and content not available anywhere else. And as always, members are recognized for their achievements with their Goldens.

The new issue can be downloaded under “newsletter” on the tab at the top of the page.

A reminder to MFGRC members that “Golden Tales” editor Chris Jeffrey is always in the market for good content for the newsletter. Ideas can be sent to her at newsletter@mfgrc.org. The next edition will come out in March.

Happy reading!