The Schaferhunde News
The German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Kansas City
Founded 1923
Issue - December 2017
Annual Meeting – 2018 Election of Officers
The Annual Meeting of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Kansas City, Inc. will be held at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 7300 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 starting at 7:00 p.m.
At this meeting we will be electing the 2018 Club Officers and Directors. Below is the slate of Officers and Directors submitted by the Chair of the Nominating Committee. The committee met in November and consisted of the following members: Lynette Stone, Rosi VonFintel, Susan Hunt, Ray Laughlin and Clark Avera.
President: Chris Kimerer, Vice President: Debbie McHenry, Treasurer: Mike Kennedy, Secretary: Amy Edwards
Board of Directors: Sally Hamm, Lynette Stone, Nancy Kennedy, Susan Hunt
Members may cast absentee ballots by delivering them to the Recording Secretary, Amy Edwards, prior to the opening of the Annual Meeting. In order to be counted, absentee ballots must be signed. No person who has voted by absentee ballot may vote at a meeting which he attends.
In accordance with the GSDCGKC Bylaws, Article IV, Section 1 (A), “not less than three nor more than eight elected directors, there being one director for each fifteen regular and lifetime members up to 76, then one additional director for each thirty members.” As of December 31, 2017, there are 71 regular and lifetime members in the GSDCGKC.
Please plan on attending the Annual Meeting to vote for the nominated candidates to complete the club’s 2018 Officers and Board of Directors. An absentee ballot can be found on the club website.
There are many opportunities for club members to contribute their time and expertise. Please consider volunteering to serve as a Committee Chair in 2018 for one of the following:
Hospitality - Awards Ceremony - Membership & Ways & Means - Membership Directory -Membership Pins - Newsletter - Social Media - Website - Puppy Referral - Training Classes - Year End Trophies Obedience Trial Chair - Obedience Trial Secretary - Obedience Trial Committee - Conformation Show Chair - Conformation Show Secretary - Tracking Test – January 2019 - Fundraiser – Wine Pull
The 2017 Awards Ceremony was held on December 12, 2017. Awards were presented to the following:
Ch. Schneiderhof Alldat Chablis Hillside-Tanbark, owned by Carmi Swift, Tiffany Bartley, Cindy Bartley, Chris Kimerer, earned Select and GCH titles,(pictured Chris Kimerer)
Gero Vom Kleinen Holzweg, CD, BN, GN, RE, CA, TD, TT, owned by Debbie McHenry and Shane Meuschke earned titles for BH, CDX, PCDX (pictured Debbie McHenry and Chris Kimerer)
Urianna Vom Vertrauen owned by Susan Hunt earned titles for CGC, RN, BN (pictured Chris Kimerer and Susan Hunt)
Jager Vom Vertrauen, CGC owned by Ray & Betty Laughlin, earned titles in TD and BN. Harry Vom Vertrauen, CGC owned by Ray & Betty Laughlin, earned titles in TD and BN.(pictured Ray Laughlin, Chris Kimerer, and Betty Laughlin)
Hillside-Tanbark’s Heidlberg Tigerl Charbo-DRousse, CGC, BN, RN, CD, TD owned by Sally & Gary Hamm earned a title for HT (pictured Chris Kimerer and Sally Hamm)
G Stoicks Bullwinkle Von Darkwing, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TT owned by Becky James, earned titled for BH, BN, RN.
SG Darkwing Von Twinks Trinity, BN, CD, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, RN, RA, TT, BH owned by Becky James earned title for RE.
Freya Von Darkwing, owned by Becky James, earned her CGC title.
(pictured Chris Kimerer and Becky James)
Mi Jen’s Willa, CD, RE owned by Cindy Hartman, earned titles for CDX and PCDX(pictured Cindy Hartman and Chris Kimerer)
Sir Heinz Vom Wieland, BN CGCA, RA, TC owned by Nancy and Michael Kennedy earned titles for PN and CD(pictured Nancy Kennedy, Chris Kimerer, and Michael Kennedy)
Ch. Jalyn’s Living the Life of Rylie v Charbo owned by Lynette Stone earned a GCH title. (pictured Chris Kimerer and Lynette Stone)
The President’s Award for Official Grill Master was awarded to Brad Baker. Brad was out of town for work and was not present to receive the award.
Congratulations to all for their many achievements.
You're Invited - SAVE THE DATES
Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 7:00 p.m., General Meeting, Comfort Inn, 7300 NE Parvin Road, KCMO. Election of officers and Board of Directors.
Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14, 2018, GSDCGKC Tracking Dog and Tracking Dog Excellent Trials, Smithville Lake Recreation Center. Volunteers needed to lay tracks on Saturday, January 13.
Saturday, February 3, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club will host a seminar by Rick Garvin, AKC Judge on AKC obedience rule changes. Detailed information can be found in the newsletter.
AKC Meet the Breeds Masters Agility Championship, New York City, NY being held in February 2018 along with the Westminster event. Detailed information can be found on the website under the EVENTS Tab.
The Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club will be hosting a seminar by Rick Garvin, AKC Judge on AKC obedience rule changes.
The seminar will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at GKCDTC’s training building, 9911 E. 63rd, Raytown, MO. Snacks and water will be provided. Cost: $25 for club members, $40 for non-club members.
Mr. Garvin will be discussing the upcoming obedience rule changes to the Novice and Open classes. The new rules will take effect May 1, 2018. He will explain the exercises, ring procedure and what the judge will be looking for on each exercise. This will be a lecture only format for handlers and those interested in learning more about the new rule changes. There will be no dogs working the new exercises at this seminar. Crating is permitted in the back room, if needed.
Registration is required to attend the seminar. Please provide your name, payment, email address, and phone number to Lisa Kramer, 12622 W. 101st St., Lenexa, KS 66215 (email Suburganpetcare00@gmail.com.) Make check payable to: GKCDTC and send with registration information to Lisa.
Remembrance
We recently learned from Nancy Sapp, Lifetime member that her husband, Charles passed away on January 19, 2017. The Sapp’s have been members of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Kansas City for 53 years. We extend our deepest sympathies to Nancy and her family.
Obituary -
Mr. Sapp, 82, of Flemington died Thursday at Citizens Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Bolivar. He was born at Flemington, the son of Tracy Sapp and Iona Stacy Sapp.
He had worked as a project manager for water lines construction for several years. He lived in Independence prior to moving to Flemington. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael Sapp.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Sapp of the home; two sons, Charles Sapp Jr. of Flemington and John Sapp of Independence; a daughter, Barbie Beck of Independence; a brother, Donald Sapp of Blue Springs; two sisters, Glenda Oliver and Kay Rowley, both of Independence; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Kent Parson will officiate with interment in Humansville Cemetery, Humansville.
2018 Annual Membership Dues
Membership dues are to be paid before the first day of January 2018. Dues must be paid in order to vote on Club business or hold an Office. Please make payment to GSDCGKC and mail to Treasurer, Mike Kennedy 4917 North Galvin Road, Sibley, Mo 64088.
Single membership - $20.00 Family membership - $ 30.00
2018 Member Directory
The 2018 Member Directory is being prepared for print. Please make sure that we have your current address, email address, and contact phone numbers. Send any updates to Nancy Kennedy nancy52660@aol.com.
FEATURED CLUB MEMBERS
Meet the nominees for the 2018 Officers and Board of Director positions. Each nominee has provided a little information about themselves.
Chris Kimerer
My involvement with the German Shepherd Dog started in Germany when I was a child, there was a Schutzhund Club just a few blocks from where I lived and several members walked their dogs to the club. One dog and owner in particular amazed me, the dog was never on lead and always in a perfect heel position, he was beautiful.
When I came to the US and graduated from High School I purchased my first GSD in 1984. He ended up being severely dysplastic and I put him down at 2 ½ years of age. My vet recommended doing research for a good Breeder, which led me to Tom & Patti Brown of Summitwood Kennels who I purchased a puppy from and they invited me to attend obedience classes at Volker Park sponsored by the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Kansas City. I started attending meetings and joined the club in January of 1988 and been a member ever since.
Throughout the years of my club involvement I’ve made many lasting friendships and have seen this club develop into a welcoming open-minded organization with the total German Shepherd Dog in mind. I look forward to serving this club for another year as its President.
Susan Hunt
After graduating from KU, I worked as a High School Biology Teacher for five years and then took a job as a Forensic Chemist with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department’s Regional Crime Laboratory. In that job, I analyzed drugs, evidence of crimes, and testified to my analysis in Court at criminal trials. I also attended a two-week course on forensic serology at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., a two-week Crime Scene Investigation Course with the KCMOPD; and obtained my Masters of Criminal Justice Degree. On a whim I took the Law School Admissions Test and was offered a scholarship to Washburn, UMKC and KU. Of course, I went to KU, and graduated from Law School in 1986.
I began working for Jim Wyrsch and Charlie Atwell at a premier criminal defense firm in KC. While working at the firm, Jim Wyrsch, Judge Anthony Neugent and I wrote and published a book, “Missouri Criminal Defense Practice.”
After a few years, I quit and became self-employed, which I remain today. My practice is limited to primarily federal criminal defense and I have been involved in some of the most highly profile federal criminal cases in KC, including some federal death penalty prosecutions. I am currently winding down my practice to retire next year (I said the same thing last year!)
My first contact with the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater KC was in 1973. At that time, they offered training at Mill Creek on the Plaza. I took my first GSD to kindergarten, beginners and novice. At the end of the Novice course they sponsored a dog show and my dog won first place and high scoring dog! I still have the trophies and certificate and they are part of my treasured possessions! I currently have two GSDs–four-year old Roxy and nine-month old Solo!
Debbie McHenry
I have been a member of the GSDCGKC for five years, this time! I first joined the club in the 80’s but life, work and kids took priority so I had to drop my membership at that time. I am currently retired from the North Kansas City School District where I taught Students with Special Needs in the high school for 30 years.
My love of German Shepherd Dogs goes back to my teen years when my parents gave me my first puppy...from Caralon Kennel in St. Louis, since then it has been a long love affair with these gorgeous, intelligent dogs! My passion has been obedience training. I have been fortunate enough to own some great working dogs over the years. Rally and tracking have been a part of the mix in the last ten years as well; as I expand my knowledge.
My goal for the club in 2018 is to continue to welcome all GSD lovers/owners and learn more about our dogs. We have so much to share with each other and these dogs give us a lot of joy!
Nancy Kennedy
We have owned German Shepherds since 1980. My love for them dates back as far as I can remember in my childhood. Growing up I wasn’t allowed to own one, so the first thing we did when we bought our first house was to buy a GSD puppy. A few months after that we brought another puppy home and have had GSDs ever since.
I really wanted to connect with people and a club that shared my love of the breed. I joined the GSDCGKC in May 2010. I have learned so much from other members through the years and have made many wonderful friends.
Mike Kennedy
Nancy and I bought our first GS (Muffin) and a few months later (Snowball) in 1980 when we purchased our first home, we have had German Shepherds ever since. We joined the GSDCGKC in 2010 and have met many new friends and acquaintances and look forward to meeting many more friends as the years progress.
Amy Edwards
Member since April 2016, current Secretary, past Conformation Show chair
Sally Hamm
Member since December 2000, current Board Member, Trainer, Obedience Trial Chair, Tracking Test Chair
