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Officers
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President Suzanne Honeyman
Vice-President Virginia Alexander
Treasurer Jay Silverman
Secretary Anne Powell
Board Karin Bakken Dennis Brekhus Jay Fleming Gene LaFollette Gayle Prescott
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Committees
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Agility Suzanne Honeyman
Awards Anne Powell
Education Virginia Alexander
Field Trial Stephanie Tsantes
Historian Suzanne Honeyman
Hospitality Open
Hunting Test Garth White
Newsletter Tricia Bradley
Obedience Mark Stowell
Program Virginia Alexander
Ratings Jay Fleming
Show Patti Engle
Trophy Suzanne Honeyman
VFDC&B Delegate Mariane Herndon & Charlene Scalzott (alternate)
WCA Ambassador Virginia Alexander
Manual Revisions Nick Ambulos
Manual Sales Patti Engle
Members
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Virginia "Ginny" Alexander 6/9/1928 - 5/19/2011 |
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From: Julianne
Brooks
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 8:09 AM
Subject: Virginia "Ginny" Alexander
6/9/1928 - 5/19/2011
As most of you are aware we lost a dear friend yesterday. I apologize
to those who are hearing this for the first time via
E-mail. Yesterday was a LONG day but we (Holly McKnight and I)
were able to spend time with her son and daughter-in-law who were with her
throughout the night. They moved her into her son's home at 1pm
Wednesday, hospice came in to help make her comfortable, Ginny
let her mind go sometime throughout the night and her body left at
9:55am yesterday morning. She was tired and wanted to
go...she was ready to go. The last friend she spoke with was Sionee,
Ginny's friend, companion and caretaker for the past 8 years. It was
because of her visit, Ginny was able to go to the Lord peacefully. There
will be no public service by the family at this time. Ginny's wishes were
to be sprinkled over the field grounds in Ardmore Oklahoma where
our National Field Trials are held every December. Her family
will hold a public memorial this year at Ardmore where her wishes will be
followed through.
Ginny was successful throughout her life as an
accomplished Author, Geneticist, Speaker, Wife, Mother,
Grandmother and most importantly to us....Friend and Mentor.
We ALL thought she would be with us forever, she was stubborn like that,
yet she left this earth like she lived it.....on her terms! Her loss
will be felt for many years to come, but she left her legacy in the
breed she loved. The Rainbow Bridge will have a line 5 miles
long the next few days for it's now filled with Weimaraners greeting
their long awaited master.
In lieu of flowers, her family asks you donate to a charity of
your choice in Ginny's name. Some suggestions that Ginny would
be proud of are as follows:
The WCA Weimaraner Foundation Fund:
Education Fund
Field Fund
Health Fund
Rescue Fund
Checks made payable to:
Weimaraner Foundation
Fund
C/O
Michael Anderson
6500
McCleary Road
Stewartstown,
PA 17363
(please specify which fund you would like to donate to in the memo field on your
check)
Warren County Humane Society (or your local Humane Society)
Any other worthy cause of your choice
We have lost a beloved friend and mentor this week and the loss with be
with us for a long time. I was honored to know and befriend such a classy
lady who, not only, introduced me to the wonderful world of Weimaraners but
who gave two "girls" who mean the world to me. I believe Ginny is
currently sitting ringside at the National Specialty in Ohio today watching and
smiling at all the gray boys and girls strutting their stuff. God Bless
you Ginny. WE LOVE YOU!
Julianne Brooks
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So, you're thinking of getting a Weimaraner?
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First consider that the decision to get any dog is not something to be taken lightly. Please read Before You Get a Dog.
Are you thinking of getting a Weimaraner? It is important to do some research to help decide if this breed suits your lifestyle.
Crate training is a must- as is obedience training, and daily exercise. This is a 10 - 15 year commitment and should not be taken lightly.
Weimaraners are very smart, very stubborn, and have lots of energy. They are good with kids, although they do tend to (un-intentionally) knock over the little ones during bursts of excitement.
You will need lots of time, patience, energy and determination in order to "tame" this beast. The Weimaraner's "adolescent stage" can sometimes last years. This is probably why many say that the Weimaraner is not a dog for beginners. When trained properly, you will end up with the best darn personal gun dog/canine companion/couch snuggler you've ever had. If you don't follow the training and exercise regimen seriously from the get-go - then by the time your pup is just six months old, you may end up having your home and your life ruled by a wild gray banshee from hell!
Daily vigorous exercise is recommended - Frisbee, jogging, biking, or an off-lead romp in a safe area.
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Weimaraners are very social, and want to spend all their time at their master's side. If you are looking for a lawn ornament or a back-yard dog, then the Weimaraner is definitely NOT the breed for you.
Make sure that you read The Gray Ghost Weaves Its Spell, an excellent comprehensive and concise article about Weimaraners. After that, you may wish to get another opinion about whether you really want to own a Weimaraner. Here are some more words of wisdom that you must read Before You Get a Weimaraner.
If you become convinced that the Weimaraner is indeed the right breed for you, then you need to learn How to Choose a Responsible Breeder. The best place to find responsible breeders is at dog shows and through your local Weimaraner Club. Never buy a dog from a pet store. Pet store dogs come from puppy mills.
You may also want to consider adopting an older Rescue Weimaraner (check out Joanne's story). Visit the DC Area Weim Rescue and the Weimaraner Club of America's Rescue Website.
After you obtain your Weimaraner, your breeder is your best resource for information about your dog. The next best resource is The Weimaraner Manual.
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2011 Awards!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Specialty Show
Friday - April 20, 2012
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium, MD
Agility
May 17 – 20, 2012
Carroll Indoor Sports Center
Westminster, MD
PREMIUM
PAST EVENTS
Water Practice
August 20, 2011
Brandywine, MD
9:00 a.m.
WCA Retrieving Test
August 21, 2011
Brandywine, MD
9:00 a.m.
PREMIUM
All-Breed Agility
July 22, 23, & 24, 2011
Carroll Indoor Sports Center
Westminster, MD
PREMIUM
Worker's Schedule
RESULTS
All-Breed Agility
May 20, 21, & 22, 2011
Carroll Indoor Sports Center
Westminster, MD
PREMIUM
Workers Sign-up Schedule
RESULTS
Specialty Show
Friday - April 22, 2011
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium, MD
PREMIUM
WCA Eastern Classic & Field Futurity
April 4, 2011 To Conclusion
Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area
Clear Spring, MD
PREMIUM
RUNNING ORDER
WCWDCA Field Trial
Begins Friday 4/1 at 11 A.M.
April 1 - 3, 2011
Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area
Clear Spring, MD
PREMIUM
RUNNING ORDER
Hunting Tests
March 26 & 27, 2011
York Pointer & Setter Club
Wellsville, PA
PREMIUM
RUNNING ORDER
Agility Fun Day
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Canine Training Association
More info...
Peggy Roush Handling Seminar
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Hall
More info...
March WCA Shooting Ratings
Sunday, March 6, 2011
McKee-Beshers WMA, Poolesville, MD
PREMIUM
RUNNING ORDER
RESULTS
TD / TDX Test
November 21, 2010
Oatlands
Leesburg, VA
PREMIUM
Field Trial
October 29-31, 2010
Indian Springs WMA
Clear Spring, MD
PREMIUM
Running Order
WCA Ratings Test
September 12, 2010
Brandywine, MD
PREMIUM
WCWDCA Agility Trials
July 23, 24 & 25 2010
Carroll Indoor Sports Center
Westminster, MD
PREMIUM
Worker's Schedule
- Friday
- Saturday
- Saturday Ring 2
DIRECTIONS
WCWDCA Agility Trials
May 21, 22 & 23 2010
Carroll Indoor Sports Center
Westminster, MD
PREMIUM
DIRECTIONS
Club Picnic
June 20, 2010
Brandywine, MD
WCA National Specialty
May 15 - 21, 2010
Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center
Gettysburg, PA
WCA Tracking Test
Monday, 05/17/2010
Catalog with Results
WCWDCA Specialty
May 18-19, 2010
Catalog with Results
More...
Field Trial
April 9 - 11, 2010
Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area, Clear Spring, MD
PREMIUM
RUNNING ORDER
WCA Eastern Field Classic & Eastern Field Futurity
March 30, 2010 – To Conclusion
Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area, Clear Spring, MD
PREMIUM
RUNNING ORDER
Hunting Tests
March 27 & 28, 2010
York Pointer & Setter Club
PREMIUM
RUNNING ORDER
Saturday
Sunday
Photos
The New Weimaraner Manual
Do you really want to own a Weimaraner?
WCA Code of Ethics
The 10 Commandments From a Pet's Point of View by Stan Rawlinson
How to Choose a Responsible Breeder
If you are interested in learning more about Weimaraners, please start here:
The Gray Ghost Weaves Its Spell
by Kim D.R. Dearth.
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