August Newsletter - Harrier Club of America

YOUR NAME HERE (See Page 3 for details!!) August 2011

Official Publication of the HCA, Inc. Volume 20, Issue 2

President: Wendy McCleery (801) 231-8958 [email protected]

Vice President: Linda Johnston [email protected]

Secretary: Mindy Isham (510) 683-9564 PO Box 7388 Fremont, CA 94537 [email protected]

Treasurer: Barbara Fox [email protected]

Regional Directors: Lurine Norwood [email protected]

Sharon Manning [email protected]

Life is good! Nothing better than a Harrier and his kid!

Kevin Shupenia [email protected]

In this Month’s Issue: President’s Message Newsletter Contest Contest Voting New Titles Brags

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Health Clearances Judges Comments National Specialty Results, Supported Entry Results, & Annual Meeting Minutes

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Regular Features Hare Mail Letters to the editor are welcome and encouraged! Everyone’s opinion is important! (Letters that are libelous or blatantly meant as personal attack will not be published.) Brags Send in any Harrier accomplishments – show wins, performance brags, new acquisitions or personal firsts. Most embarrassing moments are also welcome! New Titles Celebrate your success by sending in a photo of a new title. For this preformatted ad, Please include registered name, title completed, owner, breeder, sire & dam, and a photo. This category is FREE OF CHARGE!

Member Profiles Profiles of club members will be included whenever possible. We are spread out geographically and I’d like us to get to know each other better! Candid Corner Send in amateur photos of your Harrier(s)! Photos will be used as space allows. And I am always looking for a cute/funny cover photo!! Miscellaneous Articles, stories, history items and other material submitted by members will be included at every opportunity! Copyrighted material must be accompanied by a written approval for republication. Breeder Referral List your litters or adults; must meet breeder referral guidelines.

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Submission Guidelines: Please send all submitted material to the editor by email to [email protected] or regular mail (PO Box 655, Inyokern, CA 93527). All material submitted by regular mail will be returned.

Subscriptions!!! Introduce your puppy owners to the HCA by ordering a one-year subscription to the Newsletter. They will get 6 issues of the Newsletter for the special breeder price of just $10.00! We now offer regular subscriptions to the Newsletter to non-members for $15.00 per year (6 issues).

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President’s Message: As the Show Chairman for the 2011 National I want to take this chance to thank the many people that helped to make our National such a success. I was naming names in my head and thought…..I am surely going to miss people…I certainly don’t want that to happen. So by grouping I am going to start with our Judges. Thanks to Jon Cole, Jennette Gibson, Mel Stanley and Kristie Rasmussen. These folks basically judged for us just for the love of judging and furthering the sport of dogs. Thank you to the Beehive Cluster committee for the mountain of support. You can’t even appreciate how accommodating they were with the attitude of “what else do you need?” Thank you to the members of the Great Salt Lake Dog Training club for being ring stewards, selling catalogs, filling swag bags and taking care of hospitality. What would we have done without you? I don’t want to even think about that! Thanks to our many club members that kept me on track. From Paul taking care of the Dr. Nash tribute to Barbara reminding me about flowers. And to the HCA members that were in Salt Lake and pitched in with the weekend…wheeeww…. Thanks to Michelle for your hours of work, my hubby Jeff and daughter Katie for putting up with my craziness…especially when it seemed in involve 3:00 AM! Thank you to the Harrier Club of America for the opportunity to be the 2011 Show Chairman!! Wendy

We have club participation!!!!!! Wheeeee!!!!! I asked you for suggestions to

NAME THIS NEWSLETTER and you responded!!! THANK YOU!!!

Please see the next page for the suggestions and further instructions on getting this puppy named!!

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Name this Newsletter Voting!!!! Below are the suggested titles for our HCA Newsletter!! I’m listing them simply in the order in which they were received – no presorting or filtering has been done! Pure raw input – yeah!!! It's not a bird, or a plane, it's a dog! The Harrier Chronicles Howling Hounds Waggin' Tails (or Tales) The Hair Facts The Bunny Trail Paw Prints Scoop Around The Dog House The Harr News Pawbook The News Trail We are Harrier than most Harrier than most Dig it! Rabbits, Harriers and Dirt - Oh My! Rabbits, Hares and Dirt - Oh My! Foxes, Rabbits, & Hares...Oh Boy! Over and Under Energy = Mentally Challenging2 Scents and Scents Ability

Harrier Gazette Harrier Headlines The Harrier’s 2 Scents Worth The Harrier Voice Hounds About Town Voice of the Pack The Pack In Review The Harriers View The Harrier Review Harrier Hard Copy News From The Pack On Track Harrier Happenings Harrier tales Harrier happenings Harriers Abound Boundless Energy Pickup the Chase The Harrier Exchange

THANK YOU to everyone who had fun coming up with these wonderful suggestions!!! Now to narrow it down a bit!! Please email me ([email protected]) with your Top 3 choices by September 15th. The ones receiving the most votes will go on to the final voting round in the next newsletter!!

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Hardcopy VS Softcopy I’m trying something new with this edition. It’s being sent out electronically (softcopy) to the membership without being printed hardcopy. If you would still prefer to receive a paper copy, just email me at [email protected] and I’ll print a black & white one for you!

Next Issue – STUD DOGS!!!! Show off your boys!

Someone may be scratching their head trying to think of a good match for their girl, but simply not know what’s out there to choose from! Let us see what you’ve got!!

Special Ad Rate ($10 off normal price): Full page B&W with photos - $20 Half page B&W with 1 photo - $10 If you were paying close attention to the last newsletter, this one was actually supposed to be the Stud Dog Issue. However, I received zero submittals – soooooo, we’re gonna try this again!

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New Champion

Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone

(Ch. Jackpot Kingsbury Barely Legal X Ch. Kingsbury Lavender II)

Toby started his show career going Winner’s Dog at the 2011 HCA National – and finished 3 days later, with 4 majors!!

Breeders: Kevin Shupenia & Donna Smiley Owner: Becky & Mike Harding Page 6

New Champion

Dunston Hannah ‘10

(Pendle Forest & Craven Hercules X Dunston Crinkle)

Hannah began and finished her AKC Championship before her AKC registration was even completed!

Breeder: Dunston Harriers, UK Owner: Donna Smiley Page 7

Brags Sam and his owner Donna Somers earned his AX (Agility Excellent) title recently!!! You can see his performance in action here on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJAwzH82cjg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toObSuFkJrc

and also

Recent OFA Hip & Elbow Results Jackpot Kingsbury Extraordinary

Mild

Jackpot Kingsbury Exhibitionist

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Jackpot Kingsbury Gentlemen’s Quarterly

Mild

Bluehils Sakura Way Too Easy

HA-258G31F-VPI HA-EL39F45-VPI

Good

Happy New Year’s Celebration “Bray”

HA-259F40M-NOPI

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A couple notes from the Judges at our Utah National Specialty . . . A short note to thank you and the Harrier Club for inviting me to judge your National. I enjoyed the event and dogs present. The dinner was fun and thank you for including my wife. Keep up the good work. Jon Cole Dear Harrier Club of America, Thanks for the great opportunity to judge your tracking test. I was honored and happy that two teams passed. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Wendy. She is a great friend! Thank you for all of the wonderful gifts and great dinner. Thanks to Michelle and Wendy for all their hard work. Kristie Rasmussen

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Harrier Club of America National Specialty May 4th, 2011 South Jordan, UT Sweepstakes Judge: Ms Jennette Gibson Puppy Sweepstakes Puppy Sweeps Dogs, 6-9 months st

1 Kingsbury Boastful, HP387807/07. 08/31/2010. BREEDER: Kingsbury Harriers. By Ch Kingsbury Jackpot Hustler-Ch Ross Wishful. OWNER: Donna K Smiley. Junior Sweeps Dogs, 12-15 months 1st Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone, HP373933/02. 04/04/2010. BREEDER: D. Smiley & K Shupenia. By Ch Jackpot Kingsbury Barely Legal-Ch Kingsbury Lavender II. OWNER: Becky & Mike Harding Junior Sweeps Dogs, 15-18 months 1st Pacific Happytail’s Heartbreaker, HP361614/07. 11/15/2009. BREEDER: Karen Crary & Wendy McCleery. By CH Downhome Family Tradition-CH Happytails Power of Faith O'Pacific. OWNER: Wendy McCleery Puppy Sweeps Bitches, 6-9 months 1st Kingsbury Delightful, HP387807/08. 08/31/2010. BREEDER: Kingsbury Harriers. By Ch Kingsbury Jackpot Hustler-Ch Ross Wishful. OWNER: Donna K Smiley. Puppy Sweeps Bitches, 9-12 months 1st Wynfield’s Money Talks, H 387644/02. 6/28/2010 . BREEDER: Jill Briggs & Ellen Parr. By Ch. Hartshire Make My Life Shine – Ch. Wynfield Charmed at Brigg Castle. R. Hoffecker, Ellen Parr & T. Levy Best in Puppy In Sweepstakes: Kingsbury Boastful Best Junior Puppy In Sweepstakes: Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker

Best In Sweepstakes: Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker

Veteran Sweepstakes Veteran Sweeps Dogs, 7 – 10 years 1st Ch. Wynfield’s Flying Circus, HN008231/03. 9/2/2002.. BREEDER: Ellen Parr, Doug Flatbush & Kimberly Mitchell. By Ch Kingsbury Giggleswick Wesford – Ch. Wesford’s Fool of Hares. Owner: Ellen Parr, Doug Flatbush & Becky Harding. Veteran Sweeps Bitches, 10+ years 1st Ch. Kingsbury Encore, HM89103/03. 11/25/1998. BREEDER: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn. By Ch. Hartshire Let It Loose – Ch. Vale Of Lune Miller, CD. Owner: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn. nd

2 Ch. Wynfield’s Velvet Brown. HM946403/04. 4/12/2001 . BREEDER: Ellen Parr, Doug Flatbush & Gina Heitz. By Ch. Hartshire Hunka Burnin’ Love – Ch. Wesford’s English Breakfast. Owner: Ellen Parr & Becky Harding & Doug Flatbush.

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: Ch. Kingsbury Encore Best of Opposite to Best In Veteran Sweepstakes:

Ch. Wynfield’s Flying Circus

Regular Conformation Judge Jon Cole 12-18 month Dogs: st 1 Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone, HP373933/02. 04/04/2010. BREEDER: D. Smiley & K Shupenia. By Ch Jackpot Kingsbury Barely Legal-Ch Kingsbury Lavender II. OWNER: Becky & Mike Harding Bred By Exhibitor Dogs : st 1 Kingsbury Boastful, HP387807/07. 08/31/2010. BREEDER: Kingsbury Harriers. By Ch Kingsbury Jackpot Hustler-Ch Ross Wishful. OWNER: Donna K Smiley. 2nd Pacific Happytail’s Heartbreaker, HP361614/07. 11/15/2009. BREEDER: Karen Crary & Wendy McCleery. By CH Downhome Family Tradition-CH Happytails Power of Faith O'Pacific. OWNER: Wendy McCleery Open Dogs: st 1 Kingsbury Cardinal, HP306625/07. 06/22/2008. BREEDER: Donna Smiley & John Auborn. By Ch Kingsbury Mutineer-Ch Kingsbury Candlelight. OWNER: Dr Michael Walsh.

Winner’s Dog (3 points): Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone Reserve Winner’s Dog: Kingsbury Cardinal

6-9 mos. Puppy Bitches: 1st Kingsbury Delightful, HP387807/08. 08/31/2010. BREEDER: Kingsbury Harriers. By Ch Kingsbury Jackpot Hustler-Ch Ross Wishful. OWNER: Donna K Smiley. 9-12 mos. Puppy Bitches: 1st Wynfield’s Money Talks, R. Hoffecker, Ellen Parr & T. Levy Bred By Exhibitor Bitches: 1st Wynfield’s Moonstone, HP295048/05. 03/19/2008. BREEDER: Ellen Parr & Becky Harding & Doug Flatbush. By Ch Hartshire Hallboy TD-Ch Wynfield's Velvet Brown. OWNER: Becky Harding & Ellen Parr 2nd Kingsbury’s Rouge, HP306257/04. 06/22/2008. BREEDER: Donna Smiley-Auborn. By Ch Kingsbury Motineer-Ch Kingsbury Candlelight. OWNER: Robert & Joan Jacobs & Donna Smiley Open Bitches: st 1 Dunston Hannah, DH9-7. 04/25/2009. BREEDER: Mr Brad Webb MH. By Pendle Forest & Craven HerculesDunston Crinkle. OWNER: Donna K Smiley.

Winner’s Bitch (4 pts): Kingsbury Delightful Reserve Winner’s Bitch: Dunston Hannah

Veteran Dogs (10+ years): 1st Ch. Wynfield’s Flying Circus, HN008231/03. 9/2/2002.. BREEDER: Ellen Parr, Doug Flatbush & Kimberly Mitchell. By Ch Kingsbury Giggleswick Wesford – Ch. Wesford’s Fool of Hares. Owner: Ellen Parr, Doug Flatbush & Becky Harding. Veteran Bitches (10+ years): 1st Ch. Kingsbury Encore, HM89103/03. 11/25/1998. BREEDER: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn. By Ch. Hartshire Let It Loose – Ch. Vale Of Lune Miller, CD. Owner: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn.

Best of Breed:

Ch. Happytails Keepin The Faith, HP097924/03. 05/04/2004. Dog. BREEDER: W S McCleery. By Ch Kingsbury Pacific's Ring Of Fire-Ch Pacific You Gotta's Have Faith TD. OWNER: C & F Newman & W McCleery

Best of Winners: Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone

Best of Opposite Sex:

Ch. Happytails Bluhils Act Of Faith, HP097924/05. 05/04/2004. Bitch. BREEDER: Wendy S. McCleery. By Ch Kingsbury Pacific Ring of Fire-Ch Pacific You Gotta Have Faith TD. OWNER: Jeff & Barbara Fox Linda Johnston Wendy McCleery

Select Dog (5 pts): Ch. Happytails Take A Chance On Faith, TD, HP097924/01. 05/04/2004. Dog. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Kingsbury Pacific Ring Of Fire-CH Pacific's You Gotta Have Faith TD. OWNER: Wendy McCleery

Select Bitch (5 pts): Ch. Kingsbury Encore, HM89103/03. 11/25/1998. BREEDER: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn. By Ch. Hartshire Let It Loose – Ch. Vale Of Lune Miller, CD. Owner: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn. Awards of Merit: Ch. Happytails Take A Chance On Faith, TD. HP097924/01. 5/4/2004 . BREEDER: Wendy McCleery. By Ch. Kingsbury Pacific Ring Of Fire - Ch. Pacific’s You Gotta Have Faith, TD. Owner: C & F Newman & Wendy McCleery. Ch. Downhome HiTech Innovator. HP312011/01. 7/13/2008. BREEDER: Susan Lowder, Ken & Miriam Nell. By Ch. Downhome Family Tradition – Tallyho Joyful. Owner: Joe & Carla Sanchez. Agent: Jorge Olivera. Ch. Kingsbury Encore, HM89103/03. 11/25/1998. BREEDER: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn. By Ch. Hartshire Let It Loose – Ch. Vale Of Lune Miller, CD. Owner: Donna Smiley-Auborn & John Auborn Best Bred By Exhibitor: Wynfield’s Moonstone Best Veteran: Ch. Kingsbury Encore Best Brood Bitch: Ch. Wynfield’s Velvet Brown Best Breeder: Donna Smiley

Obedience Judge Melvin R. Stanley Beginner Novice B 1st 182 Ch. Happytail’s Trippin’ On Faith, TD, RN. HP097924/06. 5/4 /2004. BREEDER: Wendy McCleery. By Ch. Kingsbury Pacific Ring Of Fire - Ch. Pacific’s You Gotta Have Faith, TD. Owner: Michelle Larsen & Wendy McCleery. Rally Novice B st 1 87 Ch. Happytail’s Trippin’ On Faith, TD, RN. HP097924/06. 5/4 /2004. BREEDER: Wendy McCleery. By Ch. Kingsbury Pacific Ring Of Fire - Ch. Pacific’s You Gotta Have Faith, TD. Owner: Michelle Larsen & Wendy McCleery. Rally Advanced A st 1 75 Ch. Pacific Graceful, RN. HM953734/07. 4/8/2001. BREEDER: Paul C. Crary, Jr. By. Ch Brigg Castle’s Sigmund Fred - Ch. Pacific’s The Edge. Owner: Mindy & Evan Isham.

Tracking Judge Kristie Rasmussen Tracking Dog (TD) Qualifiers Ch. Wynfield’s Starry Night. HP208940/03. 3/30/2006. BREEDER: Ellen Parr, Doug Flatbush & Becky McElroy. By Ch. Kingsbury Talisman – Ch. Wynfield’s Velvet Brown. Owner: Ellen Parr, Doug Flatbush & Becky McElroy

Please note: This is the first time the HCA has offered a Tracking Test – ever - which makes Ellen & Vinnie our very first Tracking Dog (TD) qualifiers! Yeah!!!! There was also a miniature Wire Dachshund that qualified – here’s a note from his owner. “I'm so grateful that the HCA gave me the chance to participate in their 1st Tracking Trial. 'Rusty' (wirehaired Dachshund) earned his TD at your trial and was so graciously applauded and recognized the next day at your specialty. You guys made it special and so much fun for us. What a great group of people!! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Nancy Cook and Rusty (Ch. Dominoes Ace's Royal Flush MW, TD.)”

Intermountain Kennel Club Day 1 Supported Entry - Judge Denny Mounce May 5th, 2011 - South Jordan, UT 1 1 1 2

12-18 Mos Dogs Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone, Becky & Mike Harding Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Kingsbury Cardinal, Dr. Michael Walsh Bred-By Exhibitor Dogs Kingsbury Boastful, Donna Smiley Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker, Wendy McCleery

WD (2 points): Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone RWD: Kingsbury Boastful 1 1 2 1

Puppy Bitches, 6-9 Mos Kingsbury Delightful, Donna Smiley Bred-By Exhibitor Bitches Wynfield’s Moonstone, Becky Harding & Ellen Parr Kingsbury Rouge, Robert & Joan Jacobs & Donna Smiley Open Bitches Dunston Hannah, Donna Smiley

WB (3 points): Dunston Hannah RWB: Wynfield’s Moonstone Best of Breed: Ch. Downhome Hitech Innovator Best of Winners (5 points): Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone Best of Opposite Sex (5 points): Dunston Hannah Select Dog: Ch. Happytails Keepin The Faith Select Bitch: Ch. Happytails Bluehils Act of Faith

Intermountain Kennel Club Day 2 Supported Entry - Judge Patricia Trotter May 6th, 2011 - South Jordan, UT 1 1 1 2

12-18 Mos Dogs Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone, Becky & Mike Harding Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Kingsbury Cardinal, Dr. Michael Walsh Bred-By Exhibitor Dogs Kingsbury Boastful, Donna Smiley Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker, Wendy McCleery

WD (2 points): Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone RWD: Kingsbury Cardinal 1 1 2 1


WB (3 points): Dunston Hannah RWB: Kingsbury Delightful Best of Breed: Ch. Downhome Hitech Innovator Best of Winners (3 points): Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone Best of Opposite Sex: Ch. Happytails Bluehils Act of Faith Select Dog: Ch. Happytails Keepin The Faith Select Bitch: Ch. Jackpot Kingsbury Exhibitionist

Utah Valley Kennel Club Day 1 Supported Entry - Judge Charles Trotter May 7th, 2011 South Jordan, UT 1 1 2

12-18 Mos Dogs Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone, Becky & Mike Harding Bred-By Exhibitor Dogs Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker, Wendy McCleery Kingsbury Boastful, Donna Smiley

WD (1 point): Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone RWD: Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker 1 1 2 1


WB (3 points): Dunston Hannah RWB: Wynfield’s Moonstone Best of Breed: Ch. Happytails Keepin The Faith Best of Winners (3 points): Jackpot Kingsbury Toblerone Best of Opposite Sex: Ch. Happytails Bluehils Act of Faith Select Dog: Ch. Jackpot Kingsbury Gentlemen’s Quarterly Select Bitch: Ch. Happytails Bluehils Act of Faith

Utah Valley Kennel Club Day 2 Supported Entry - Judge Francine Schwartz May 8th, 2011 - South Jordan, UT 1 2

Bred-By Exhibitor Dogs Kingsbury Boastful, Donna Smiley Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker, Wendy McCleery

WD (1 point): Kingsbury Boastful RWD: Pacific Happytails Heartbreaker 1 1 2 1


WB (3 points): Kingsbury Delightful RWB: Wynfield’s Moonstone Best of Breed: Ch. Downhome Hitech Innovator Best of Winners (3 points): Kingsbury Boastful Best of Opposite Sex: Ch. Happytails Bluehils Act of Faith Select Dog: Ch. Happytails Keepin The Faith

Harrier Club of America Annual Meeting May 5, 2011 South Jordan, UT Attendees Michael Walsh Jeff McCleery Wendy McCleery Kevin Shupenia

Sharon Manning Evan Isham Michelle Larsen Donna Smiley Mindy Isham

Minutes of the Last Meeting The minutes of the 2010 Annual Meeting were published in the Newsletter last year. There were no questions, or requests for changes or additions. The 2010 Annual Meeting minutes as written and published in the newsletter were unanimously approved. Report of President The folks from Perry, Georgia who hosted our Specialty in 2008 were in contact. We will probably not be back in Georgia for a while. Report of the Secretary The website was updated during the year and we have a new web master (Evan Isham). Many, many thanks to Ellen Parr who was the web master for so many years! The web master is looking for feedback and suggestions ([email protected]) for anything new or different we could do with the site. There will be a Dog World article (July issue) on rare breeds that features Harriers.

The secretary has been remiss in not mailing a new membership directory. Ideally, we’d like to put it in the “Members Only” section of the website, when/if the web master gets it working. Would like membership feedback on what we might do to make HCA membership more worthwhile. Report of the Treasurer As of April 21, 2012 there was $13,844.93 in the bank ($10,039.37/checking, $3805.56/savings). The treasurer will report on the cost of the Specialty when she gets the checkbook and all the receipts back. Reports of Committees 2012 National Specialty We’ve contacted the Del Valle Kennel Club and they are happy to have our Specialty. The Specialty will be on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Pleasanton, California. Pleasanton is in the San Francisco Bay Area, northeast of San Jose, California. All three SF Bay Area airports (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) are convenient. There are changes since we held our Specialty there in 2002. It is now the Harvest Classic. There are all-breed shows on the Thursday and Friday (Skyline KC) before the Specialty and on the Sunday and Monday after the Specialty. The clubs will work with us on sharing judging expenses if we select a judge they can use. Members have asked about including agility at the Specialty, which would be difficult for a small club such as the HCA. Del Valle offers agility on Sunday and Monday and we could do supported entry for high-scoring Harriers. 2012 Judge Selection Selecting a judge for the 2012 Specialty came up for discussion. Should we use a top vote-getting judge from a previous membership vote, and one in whom the Del Valle KC will share expenses, or should we hold another vote for the 2012 judge?

Motion: (Sharon Manning) Send a ballot to the HCA membership with a slate of three judges for the members to vote and select the 2012 National Specialty Judge. Select the three judges from among the judges who received the most votes in previous voting: Dana Cline, Patricia Laurans, Robert Stein. Ballots must be returned and postmarked by June 1, 2012. Second: (Michele Larsen) Approve: (All) 2011 National Specialty Congratulations and thanks to Wendy McCleery and Michelle Larsen for a splendid 2011 National Specialty. We included Tracking this year, which was a treat for those who competed and those who watched. Future National Specialties - 2013 National Specialty The 2013 National Specialty will be in Snohomish, Washington in the Fall. Sheila Allen is the chairperson. - 2014 National Specialty Michael Walsh and Sharon Manning offered to jointly chair the National Specialty at Purina Farms again. Purina Farms has a new arena that just opened. The Specialty will likely be in the Fall; exact dates are TBD. - 2015/2016 National Specialty The Specialty for one of these years will probably be with the Western Hound Show in Southern California, exact dates TBD. Donna Smiley has offered to be the chairperson for the show. - 2017 National Specialty There was a suggestion to hold the Harrier Specialty with the Beagle Specialty in Aldie, Virginia at the National Beagle Club’s Institute Farm. Kevin Shupenia has volunteered to be the chairperson for the show. Unfinished Business

Kevin Shupenia’s name has been officially submitted to the AKC as the delegate for the Harrier Club. Mike Walsh is attending the Canine Health Conference in August and will report back. New Business Versatility Award There was a discussion about changing the requirements for earning a Versatility Award, which is a club award. The current requirements for a Versatility Certificate (VC) are titles in three of the following disciplines: AKC Conformation (CH), AKC Obedience (CD or higher), AKC Tracking (TD or higher), AKC Agility (NA, NAJ or higher), or HCA Hunting Certificate (EH, EF, ER). (VCX requires 4 titles, VCM requires 5 titles) At the time the requirements were established, Rally didn’t exist. Should Rally be included as a qualifying discipline? Much of the discussion centered around whether Rally is another obedience event or something separate, and continuing to make the Versatility Award a challenge to achieve. Since the AKC considers Rally a separate event, the HCA should considerate it a separate event and include it as a qualifying discipline, with one caveat. The dog must earn a Rally Advanced (RA) title or higher, which is off-lead and more challenging. Motion: (Donna Smiley) Add Rally Advanced (RA) as a qualifying discipline towards earning a Versatility Award from the Harrier Club. Second: Michelle Larsen Approve: All There was additional discussion about creating other club-level awards to encourage and recognize club members who try performance events (e.g., Rally Novice and Beginner Novice) with their Harrier. The Future of Harriers Harriers are always “competing” for one of the last places among AKC breeds. What do we do about the rareness of our breed? How do we make them more popular? How do we find more pet homes?

How can we do a better job of getting the word out about Harriers? Attending “Meet the Breeds” and benched shows is worthwhile where and when we can. Unfortunately, we don’t always have members and dogs to attend all of those opportunities, e.g., the AKC “Meet the Breeds” in NYC. Should we put up a Facebook page? Should we incorporate video on our website and perhaps together such as “everything you can do with afraid to ask”. Can we get more photos (and from our membership?

find out if we can put something a Harrier but were possibly videos)

We’re looking for ideas. Members should send ideas or comments to any member of the HCA Board of Directors. Procedure to Select National Specialty Judges There was a discussion about how to select judges for our National Specialty. We’re doing much better at selecting sites earlier than one year before the show. Motion: (Sharon Manning): After the location of a National Specialty has been selected and as soon as the sponsoring kennel club has selected their judges’ slate, compile a list of all judges from the sponsoring club’s slate who are qualified to judge Harriers (no provisional judges). Send it to the membership for a prompt vote. Second: Michele Larsen Approve: All Harrier Standard Revising the Harrier Standard was brought up. Some discussion. No conclusions. Everybody should read the Standard over again and think about it. Adjournment Motion: (Donna Smiley) Adjourn the meeting Approve: All