| MFGRC Officers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Ann Rowe | magikgldn1@aol.com | 352-735-3565 |
| Vice President | Michele Throm | michelethrom@yahoo.com | 407-923-2731 |
| Secretary | Andy Hall | andyhall58@hotmail.com | 321-402-3365 |
| Treasurer | Dee Thibodeaux | deejohn@me.com | 970-396-6121 |
| Board Members | |||
| John Blair | jazziesgold@att.net | 321-773-3476 | |
| Rosa Blair | jazziesgold@att.net | 321-773-3476 | |
| Robin Burket | robin.c.lemieux@gmail.com | 760-224-6609 | |
| Pat Kopco | baddogs@tampabay.rr.com | 813-441-4858 | |
| Betty Lambert | blambert18@cfl.rr.com | 407-301-4084 | |
| Ted Misilo | tedmisilo@gmail.com | 321-951-3113 | |
| Kristin Sipus | kjsipus@aol.com | 352-229-1575 | |
MFGRC Announces Year-End Award Recipients
The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club announced its 2017 year-end awards recipients and winners at the club’s annual Christmas party on Dec. 16 at the home of Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Florida.
2017 Year-End Dog and Competition Awards
Agility Dog of the Year
MACH2 Knox’s Singing My Praises MXG MJG MFB TQX T2B4 CA DJ (Singer)
Owner: Pat Carlile
Field Dog of the Year
GCH Loralei’s Eddie Would Go, BISS, BOSS (Eddie)
Owner: Laura Topping
Obedience Dog of the Year
Magik’s Top of the Line RN BN (Lexus)
Owner: Ann Rowe
Rally Dog of the Year
Magik’s Top of the Line RN BN (Lexus)
Owner: Ann Rowe
Show Dog of the Year
Richwood Winds Aloft SH WC (Tuuli)
Owner: Kristin Sipus
Versatility Dog of the Year
Not presented
Fallchase Owner-Handler Award:
Kristin Sipus
Gold Standard Award
Anney Doucette
2017 Year-End Club Member Awards
Mover and Shaker Award
Pat Kopco and Mike Orloff
Above and Beyond Award
Ralph and Maria Orlando
Lloyd Kiernan Award for Service to the Club:
Ted Misilo
Member of the Year
Lisa Boudreau
MFGRC to Hold Special Election Saturday Night
A special election will be held at the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club’s Christmas Party/Annual Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 16, to choose the seven people who will compose the club’s board for 2018. Nine club members have volunteered and been nominated for the board but the club’s by-laws limit the board to seven members.
The party/meeting will be held at the home of Ann Rowe in Sorrento, Fla. Full details and directions can be found on the club website https://mfgrc.org/mfgrc-
Only club members in attendance at the party will be permitted to vote. As a service to members to help them decide, the club is providing a list of the nine nominees and brief biographies:
MFGRC Christmas Party and Annual Meeting
The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will hold its annual Christmas Party and final general meeting of the year on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. at the home of club vice president Ann Rowe in Sorrento, FL.
The club will provide baked turkey but members should bring side dishes and desserts for the dinner.
Also, club members can bring a wrapped gift in the $20 value range for a fun Chinese gift exchange. Gifts can be dog-related but don’t have to be. Participation in the gift exchange is optional.
During the meeting, club members will elect board members and officers for 2018. Also, the recipients of the club’s year-end awards will be announced and a drawing will be held for the winner of the club’s 50-50 Raffle to benefit the Smiling Blue Skies Canine Cancer Fund.
DIRECTIONS TO ANN’S HOME (address is 23840 Oak Valley Lane, Sorrento, FL, 32776):
From the South:
Take the Florida Turnpike North past the Turkey Lake Service Plaza. Follow sign for Apopka 429. Stay on 429 and follow the signs to Mount Dora and Plymouth Sorrento Road. Go left on Plymouth Sorrento until the road ends at Hwy 46. Turn right on Hwy 46 and at the next light go Left Hwy 437. At the next light take a Left onto Wolf Branch Road. Go 4/10 of a mile and take a Right onto Equestrian Trail. The next left is Oak Valley and Ann’s driveway is on the Left. You can also pick up the 429 off of I-4 just past Hwy 27.
From I-4 North of Orlando:
Take the exit for the Seminole Mall (#101C) and turn onto Hwy. 46. Take 46 West toward Mt. Dora 15 miles to intersection with 437, at a stoplight. Turn RIGHT onto 437. Go 4/10 of a mile on 437, and then turn LEFT onto Wolf Branch Rd. (there is no right turn here). Drive 4/10 of a mile, where you’ll see a street sign for Equestrian Trail on the RIGHT – turn in here. Equestrian Trail is a private road, so it’s kind of narrow. Take the first LEFT on Equestrian – this is OAK Valley Lane. Ann’s property is the first one on the left.
From Tampa/Lakeland:
Drive east on I-4 toward Orlando. You’ll want the second exit after you pass the exit for Hwy. 27; this is the 429 toll road. Follow sign for Apopka 429. Stay on 429 and follow the signs to Mount Dora and Plymouth Sorrento Road. Go left on Plymouth Sorrento until the road ends at Hwy 46. Turn right on Hwy 46 and at the next light, go Left on Hwy 437. At the next light, take a Left onto Wolf Branch Road. Go 4/10 of a mile and take a Right onto Equestrian Trail. The next left is Oak Valley and Ann’s driveway is on the Left. You can also pick up the 429 off of I-4 just past Hwy 27.
Trophy Sponsorships Available for MFGRC Specialty
Dear Members,
It is well past that time for me to again request your generous support for the 2017 Specialty to be held on Friday, December 15, 2017, at the Orange County Convention Center.
Below is the Trophy Sponsor list for the Specialty. You may Sponsor a trophy in Memory of…, or list your name and kennel name. The Sponsor list will be published on a board and displayed ringside during the show.
If you do not want to Sponsor a trophy you may also contribute to the general expense fund in whatever way you can. In addition to the Sponsorship there are four other levels of donations-Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.
Please make checks payable to MFGRC and mail to Camille Doehring, 4008 Bradley Ave. Orlando, FL 32839.
Thank you so much. As always, you are appreciated for you continued support and participation.
For questions, please feel free to email me at mischiefgolden@gmail.com. For questions about the specialty please contact Caroline Kendrick at ingotgoldens@aol.com
Sincerely,
Camille N. Doehring
Trophy Chair, MFGRC Specialty
| Please Make Checks Payable to MFGRC. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Please mail to Camille Doehring, 4008 Bradley Ave. Orlando, FL 32839 | |||
| Class | Trophy | Donation | Sponsor |
| Best of Breed | Stained Glass Bookends | $150.00 | |
| Best of Opposite Sex | Stained Glass Bookends | $125.00 | |
| Best of Winners | Stained Glass Box | $100.00 | Robin Hughes |
| Winner’s Dog | Stained Glass Box | $75.00 | Robin Senderowitz, In Loving Memory of Magik’s Golden Knight |
| Winner’s Bitch | Stained Glass Box | $75.00 | Robin Burket – Halia Goldens |
| Reserve WD | Stained Glass Box | $50.00 | |
| Reserve WB | Stained Glass Box | $50.00 | John & Rosa Blair |
| Best Junior Handler | Stained Glass Box | $50.00 | Janet Narushka |
| Best Veteran | Stained Glass Box | $75.00 | Nancy Sigmon In Loving Memory Dixie |
| Best of Opposite Sex Veteran | Stained Glass Box | $75.00 | Florida Gulf Coast Golden Retriever Club |
| 1st Place – 6-9 Month Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| 1st Place – 9-12 Month Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| 1st Place – 12-15 Month Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| 1st Place – 15-18 Month Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| 1st Place – Amat/Own Handler | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Jan Casey In Memory of Buzz Casey |
| 1st Place – Bred By Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Virginia Mcqueeney |
| 1st Place – American Bred Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | In Loving Memory of Kasey, Magic Goldens, By Betty Lambert |
| 1st Place – Open Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Jan Casey in Memory of Mocha White |
| 1st Place – 6-9 Month Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Jan Casey In Memory of Powder Ottenad |
| 1st Place – 9-12 Month Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Michele Panetta |
| 1st Place – 12-15 Month Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Michele Panetta |
| 1st Place – 15-18 Month Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Michele Panetta |
| 1st Place – Amat/Own Handler | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Michele Panetta |
| 1st Place – Bred By Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Camille Nasca, in Loving Memory of Mischeif’s a Star is Born, Tessa |
| 1st Place – Am Bred Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | In Loving Memory of Left, Magic Goldens, By Betty Lambert |
| 1st Place – Open Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Michele Panetta In Loving Memory of Toasty Jean Marie V Crosscreek |
| 1st Place Novice Junior | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Janet Narushka |
| 1st Place Novice Intermediate | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Janet Narushka |
| 1st Place Novice Senior | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Janet Narushka |
| 1st Place Open Junior | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Janet Narushka |
| 1st Place Open Intermediate | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Janet Narushka |
| 1st Place Open Senior | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Joseph & Diane Wolak In Memory of Logan, Magik’s Rock and Roll RN CGC |
| 1st Place Master | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Jane Casey in Memory of Stoney Quinn |
| 1st Place 7-10 Veteran Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Joseph & Diane Wolak In Memory of Logan, Magik’s Rock and Roll RN CGC |
| 1st Place 10-12 Veteran Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Chris Jeffrey, In Loving Memory of Fletch |
| 1st Place 12 & Over Vet Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Jill Berke, In Memory of Gemini Fallchase Rising Sun RN, CGC |
| 1st Place 7-10 Veteran Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | In Memory of Loralei’s Quick Draw, JH WC |
| 1st Place 10-12 Veteran Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | In Memory of Loralei’s Quick Draw, JH WC |
| 1st Place 12 & Over Vet Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | In Memory of Loralei’s Quick Draw, JH WC |
| 1st Place H R Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Camille Nasca, In Loving Memory of Mischief’s Inherit The Wind Spencer |
| 1st Place H R Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | In Loving Memory of Tyme, Magik Goldens, By Betty Lambert |
| 1st Place Stud Dog | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | In Loving Memory of Stetson, Magik Goldens, By Betty Lambert |
| 1st Place Brood Bitch | Stained Glass Night Light | $15.00 | Betty Lambert, In Memory of Skye, Magik Goldens |
| SWEEPSTAKES | |||
| Best in Sweepstakes | Stained Glass Bookends | $100.00 | Vern & Diane Gank, In Memory of CH Wonderland’s Muttering Fool |
| Best of Opposite in Sweeps | Stained Glass Box | $75.00 | Caroline Kendrick |
| Best in Veteran Sweepstakes | Stained Glass Bookends | $100.00 | Everglades Golden Retriever Club |
| Best of Opp Veteran Sweeps | Stained Glass Box | $75.00 | Charlie & Sue Hicks, In Loving Memory of AJ and Gator |
| Diamond Sponsor – OVER $200.00 | |||
| Platinum Sponsor – $151 – 200 | |||
| Gold Sponsor – $101-150 | |||
| Silver Sponsor – $51 – 100 | |||
| Bronze – $25-50 | |||
A word about MFGRC End of Year Awards
Dear members,
Again we are emailing the application for the Dog of the Year awards which are due November 30th.
To clarify, there are a number of awards available and we encourage all members who meet the meeting/volunteer requirements and who have competed with their dog this year to apply!