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We look forward to seeing you!

Wine Country Chow Wisconsin Chow
Chow Assoc. of NY Chow Club
Diane Myers, Correspondent Vicki DeGruy, Secretary

Wine Country Chow Chow
Association of New York (WCCCANY) would like you Mark your calendars! The
to save the dates, September 28 – October 2 2016. Wisconsin Chow Chow Club’s 2016 specialty shows
will again be designated classes at the Kenosha KC’s all
We will be having back to back Specialties once again breed shows. This year’s dates are September 10 & 11,
and will be supporting the entry for Thursday and 2016. The KC will also be hosting the National Owner
Friday shows. Handler Series both days. The KC is still in the process
Slate of Judges is: Michael Manning, Luc Boileau, of selecting judges.
Doris Cozart and Charlie Olvis (Pending AKC The shows will be held in Wilmot, Wisconsin at
approval) Sweeps (Sat) judge is Shelley Hennessey the Kenosha County fairgrounds just north of the
Stay tuned for updates! Wisconsin/Illinois state line, about an hour & and a
We would like to congratulate our following club half from downtown Chicago. Chow breed judging
members for achieving new AKC titles (bold) in the will be indoors, groups usually outdoors. There’ll
year 2015. be a grooming building for those who like to work
CH. BANZAI’S CAUGHT YA LOOKIN “UTLEY” inside and there’s ample grassy parking for those
2/8/2015 (Diane Myers & Tara Banyai) who don’t. We’ll be hosting a luncheon for Chow
GCH CAMEO’S JUST HENRY, CGC “HENRY” 6/7/2013 exhibitors after Saturday’s judging, outdoors at the
(Vickie & Mike Ireland) WCCC’s set up. Superintendent is Roy Jones, http://
GCH CAMEO’S RENAISSANCE MAN, CGC “RENNIE” www.royjonesdogshows.com. Look for updated
6/7/2013 (Vickie & Mike Ireland) information as we have it on our club’s website: http://
GCH CAMEO’S RENATA OF RENAISSANCE FROM www.chowwelfare.com/wcci/ and our Facebook page.
MIRON “RENY” 11/14/2014 (Vickie & Mike Ireland) We really appreciate the exhibitors who’ve come in
CH CHUM-EE’S TREASURED EDITION “BEAU” from outside the area in past years and hope we’ll be
11/30/2014 (Marianne Smart & Carol Sue Yaeger) seeing you again!
CH CHUM-EE’S TREASURE MADE FOR US The last several months have been busy in our state
“JAGGER” 6/27/2015 (Marianne Smart & Carol Sue
Yaeger) as far as animal legislation is concerned. Our governor
CH CHUM-EE’S ONE AND ONLY TREASURE signed a bill allowing “good samaritans” to forcibly
“COOPER” 7/5/2015 (Marianne Smart & Carol Sue remove animals from vehicles if they believe they are in
Yaeger) “imminent danger” before calling 911, literally opening
GCH CROSS B’s I’LL BE TREASURED @ CHUM-EE the door to pet theft and property damage. Opposition
“CIARA” 3/29/2015(Marianne Smart & Carol Sue Yaeger) to the bill fell on deaf ears. A proposal currently in
GCH ELKOMAC A SONG TO SING “LYRIC” 3/15/2015 committee shortens the stray hold in animal shelters
(Stephanie & Pat Barnyak) from 7 days to 4, making it harder for people to
GCH ELKOMAC ONE MORE MISSION, CGC “JR” reclaim their lost pets, and puts additional financial
10/26/2014 (Stephanie & Pat Barnyak) burdens on owners whose animals have been seized
CH. FAIR HILL’S CHOSEN MARGARITA “RITA” even if the charges are dropped or the owner is found
7/5/2015 (Lisa & Michael Leonzio) not guilty. The most visible humane society in the
CH. FAIR HILL’S QUESIE QUESADA “LIVVY” 7/4/2015 state is supporting this bill and has been bombarding
(JoAnne Lesko, Lisa & Michael Leonzio) legislators with form letters. Our club is a member of
GCH JENUINE MY-SAM FAIR HILL ORIENTAL BLACK the Dog Federation of Wisconsin which has a lobbyist
BEAUTY “EMI” but the road to responsible legislation can be extremely
GCH MI-PAI’S OLIVER “OLIVER” 1/11/2015 (Vickie & hard. Politicians listen to the loudest, usually ignoring
Mike Ireland) the sanest.
CH MI-PAO’S LADY JIN, CGC “JIN” 5/18/2015 (Vickie Our club has reinstated its Welfare Fund, intended
& Mike Ireland) to help with the medical expenses of rescued Chows
GCH ROYAL RED BARON’S FAIR AND SQUARE, CGC fostered by our club members and awaiting adoption.
“SOPHIE” 10/12/2014 (Jeff Baron) Donations to the fund are welcomed! Contact me at
CH. TEDI-LAN’S SHEERSMOOTH DEBUTANTE vicki@thunderhillchows.com for more information.
“SHIRA” 2/8/2015 (Diane Myers & Scott Harpe)
CH. TEDI-LAN’S RUFFINTUFF AT BANZAI “TUFFIE”
7/4/2015 (Diane Myers & Tara Banyai)
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