CIKC INC. NEWSLETTER
March 2015
Champaign Illinois Kennel Club, Inc.
Officers
Breeder Referral…………...……….….Theresa Swift
President…………………….…..… Merle Taylor
Vice-Pres……………...…… Colleen Woodcock
Treasurer…………………………Carolyn Taylor
Recording Sec………………...…Sylvia Lofrano
Corres. Sec………………….………...Pat Brown
Web Page……………..http://champaignillinoiskc.com
Newsletter……….……..…...……..Colleen Woodcock
Face Book…...Champaign Illinois Kennel Club - CIKC
Board of Directors
Robin Haggard
Elise Singer
Kris Mullen
Van Dukeman
Legislative Liaison…………..………..Cynthia Nichols
Newsletter
Please send all information for the newsletter to Colleen Woodcock at ashlandkennel55@gmail.com
by the end of each month.
Membership
Prospective new members must attend two meetings (program meeting count as a regular meeting) before
a membership application can be turned in. After it is submitted the application will be read by the board two
times before voting on membership. Contact Sylvia Lofrano at: sylvial@wirelessdatanet.net for more
information.
Club Calendar 2014-2015
October: Working Meeting
November: Program Meeting
December: No Regular meeting (member’s Christmas gathering)
January: No Meeting
February: No Reg. Meeting, Westminster Party
March: Regular Business Meeting (Show) Health Day on March 28th
April: Regular Business Meeting (Show)
April 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2015 Progress City Cluster Shows with CIKC on the 23rd & 25th.
May: Regular Meeting (Show reports)
June: Program Meeting
July: Social Event (member’s picnic at Monticello)
August: Regular Business Meeting
September: Annual Meeting (Election of Officers, no guests)
CIKC March Meeting
The Regular CIKC meeting will be held Tues March 10th at Hickory River Smokehouse on Cunningham,
Urbana. The seating area will be available at 6:30pm with the meeting starting at 7:00pm
Cluster Meeting
The final cluster meeting prior to our shows will be on April 13th
at Il Forno Italian Restaurant, 1423 East Mound Rd, Decatur at 6:30 PM.
Westminster Kennel Club Party a good time!
The CIKC held it’s annual “Westminster Viewing Parties”, that were open to everyone,
on Monday, Feb 11th upstairs in the “Dog Pound” at JT Walker’s located downtown Mahomet, and
Tues Feb 12th at WEDGE Bar – 2 (West Champaign) in the Village at the Crossing. Both places were very
accommodating to us. Food was very good at both places. TV screens and sound were
turned up and those attending enjoyed both evenings watching the groups and best in show.
Conformation Classes!
*Held in the DTCCU Climate Controlled Training Building*
(we meet in ring 1 on the North end near the kitchen)
The Winter Conformation class session for the
Champaign Illinois Kennel Club ended on Feb 25th.
We will hold practice nights at 7:00pm on March 4th and 11th. Be sure to check for email updates.
The Spring session will begin April 1st.
Classes are held at the Dog Training Club of Champaign-Urbana, 2210 West Ford Harris Road, Urbana, IL 61802
located ¼ mile East of the Ford Harris Road and Route 45 (approx. 3 miles N. of I 74)
There will be 6 weeks of lessons; the dates are to be as follows:
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and May 6th.
Classes are as follows:
6:00pm- 4-H Showmanship – for registered 4-Her’s enrolled in their County 4-H Dog Project.
***Please Note***
Due to large class size, drop-ins will only be allowed in the 7:30pm class unless prier
arrangements have been made with the class coordinator for this session.
6:45pm- (may be moved to 7:00pm if 4-H goes longer) Beginning/Novice Conformation – For New handlers, puppies
and/or dogs just starting conformation showing. This class may move at a slower pace and will cover stacking, gaiting,
and general presentation of the show dog. (Closed to "new" students after April 8th unless approved by class
coordinator) Full pmt for class required.
7:30pm- (may be moved to 7:45pm if first class is big) - Advanced Conformation – Open to all handlers with prior
experience. This class will focus on ring procedures and practice perfecting ring skills.
Please Note- Use your discretion if weather is a question.
We will try to announce closings on the email list, on CIKC Facebook, and CIKC’s website, DTCCU will also post on
Facebook and on Twitter (If the Dog Training Club Classes are canceled…we are not holding classes either)
The 6-week class fees are as follows:
General Public- $55.00 per handler
Club Members- $40.00 per handler
Drop-in fee - $10.00 per class per person
(Make checks out to CIKC)
There will be an info card to fill out the first night and a list of rules for use
of this facility will be handed out to each new participant.
Please bring an updated copy of your dog's vaccination record including proof of rabies
with you on the first night of class to be kept in our files.
Dress comfortably with good “running” shoes. You may want to bring water for your dog also.
For enrollment & information Contact:
Colleen Woodcock ashlandkennel55@gmail.com
Please Remember:
*All participants and their guests are expected to follow the guidelines set forth by both clubs at all times while
on the grounds. Please pick up your copy of the rules at the ringside table when filling out your class card.
*It is required that all participants pick up after their dogs. Use only the areas marked for
this purpose. Equipment is available on the grounds along with a proper outside disposal area. If clean up is
needed inside the building, please dispose of all solid waste outside in the disposal area.
*Remember that humane treatment of your dogs is imperative at all times, but especially while on club
grounds.
*Bitches in season are not allowed to participate. Please contact the class coordinator if you are unable to
attend due to your female coming in season. Beginning handlers are encouraged to come and watch.
*Also remember that Handicapped Parking areas are only for those with the correct parking passes properly displayed.
CANINE HEALTH DAY
The Champaign Illinois Kennel Club
And
The Dog Training Club of Champaign-Urbana
Are sponsoring a day of health clinics for your dog on
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Hours are 9am-4pm
(or last scheduled appointment)
*OFA Heart Clinic with Dr Ryan Fries-$30
* OFA Eye Clinic with Dr Ralph Hamor-$25
*Chiropractics by Dr. Linda Harmon-Dodge-$45
*Acupuncture by Dr. Linda Harmon-Dodge-$65
*Vaccinations by Dr. Andrea Morden-Moore
DHPP- $15, 1 yr Rabies- $15, 3 yr Rabies- $30
*Heartworm test by Dr. Andrea Morden-Moore- $20
*Micro chipping (includes lifetime registration) - $30
*OFA Patella by Dr. Andrea Morden-Moore - $25
The clinics will be held in the Dog Training Club’s air-conditioned facility 3 ½ miles north of
Urbana on R. 45 and ¼ mile East on Ford Harris Road.
2210 East Ford Harris Road Urbana, IL 61802
Reservations are necessary for the heart and eye and
preferred for Chiropractics.
Please call Robin Haggard at 217-359-8180
to make a reservation or e-mail her at:
haggard@illinois.edu
THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO GET ALL YOUR DOGS IN FOR THEIR
HEALTH NEEDS AND CERTIFICATIONS!
CIKC B Match To Be Held
Once again CIKC is planning a B-Match to be held at our show on April 25, 2015. The match will begin
approximately one half hour after Best In Show. If members have suggestions for judges please let Kris
Mullen know. Members will be needed to help with the match both as ring stewards and to help take entries.
>< BRAGS ><
Border Terrier Keifer (CH Loch Cu BriarKeep Keifer BN, RN, OA, OAJ, OF) earned the final leg for Open
Fast on January 31 at the Lafayette KC trial. – Cynthia Nichols
BRAGS FROM OUR CLASSES……
Story, my Norwegian Elkhound, finished her AKC Championship at the Chain O'Lakes KC show last month.
With 2 points to go, Story the only bitch entered and only 1 point in dogs, I was just hoping she would beat
the boys, but the judge surprised us and gave her Breed. Thanks to the CIKC for helping me train CH
Highland Storytime BN MX MXJ NF for the conformation ring. ~ Chris Mayer
CONGRATULATIONS!
*Legislative News
Submitted by
Cynthia Nichols
Legislative liaison CIKC
Secretary, IFDCO
cdnichols@consolidated.net
Illinois Senate Bill 0108 - ANIMALS-VETERINARY KENNELS
Status: Currently assigned to the Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee. The Legislative Committee of the Illinois
Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners is tracking these proposed amendments. Senate committee actions were
postponed. It may, however, be discussed at a March 4 committee hearing. The IFDCO position paper appears below.
For your information the complete marked up bill may be found at
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0108&GAID=13&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=83989&SessionID=88
&SpecSess=&Session=&GA=99
IFDCO POSITION PAPER Senate Bill 0108
The Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners (IFDCO), is comprised of thousands of Illinois dog professionals.
IFDCO acknowledges that there are many kennel operators, veterinarians, breeders and shelters that operate within the
current laws and do an admirable job. However, all of these entities should be held to the same standards of care for
the animals they harbor. IFDCO is opposed to the suggested changes to the Animal Welfare Act contained within SB
108.
** Requiring proof of zoning compliance has the potential to put legitimate businesses out of business as the zoning
requirements for different licenses may differ significantly. The local community should be the decision maker for zoning
compliance. There is no grandfather clause in this bill that would allow well established businesses to remain in
business.
** Current Illinois law requires anyone having 6 or more intact females to obtain a “kennel Operator” license, even
though the individual may never breed a litter or board an animal. This bill would force individuals who keep animals for
personal enjoyment only, to seek expensive “business zoning” classification.
** There are over 700 licensed animal shelters and rescues in IL, many of which are home based and have multiple
foster homes with animals as well. These shelters take in and sell dogs and cats and should be required to adhere to
the same zoning requirements as a kennel operator. The only difference is the source of the animals.
** It is over-burdensome and impractical to base a licensee’s application or renewal on the possibility of hiring a person
who has been convicted of an animal cruelty offense. This should be handled on a case by case basis. A small
business such as a kennel operator will not have the means to determine if a prospective employee has been convicted
of an animal cruelty offense without the expense of a background check.
** With the increasing incidence of animal abuse and neglect in shelters and rescues the same criteria should apply to
these facilities with regard to hiring employees that have been convicted of animal cruelty. Animal cruelty is
** SB 108 removes the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s ability to consider licensee infraction on a case by case basis.
Since no two situations are alike, the Department should be able to take extenuating circumstances into account when
infractions occur.
** Small hobby breeders who are not currently required to be licensed but may occasionally board a female for
breeding purposes frequently charge for the dog’s care while in their custody. This bill would then require them to hold a
kennel operator license for an event that usually spans less than a week.
** IFDCO is concerned that if veterinary hospitals are removed from the definition of animal shelter that this will
increase the number of stray animals who may be injured or are left without veterinary care if found by the public. The
general public trusts a found dog to a veterinary clinic, especially when a municipal or county facility is closed.
** Requiring a veterinary clinic to be dual licensed creates an undue burden on such facilities and is redundant.
** IFDCO can understand the need for an increase in licensing fees. However, a 300% increase is enormous and will
burden small kennel operators and shelters who are already suffering from a decreased economy and funding. This is
the time to encourage small businesses in Illinois, not make it burdensome to maintain a license.
Click on the link below to find the Springfield telephone number for your Senator.
http://www.ilga.gov/senate/
If you do not know who your Senator is, please click on the link below and enter your address.
http://www.elections.il.gov/districtlocator/addressfinder.aspx