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Recognition
The Board of Directors of Lagotto Club of America have donated start-up funds, website funding, extraordinary amounts of time in setting up the website, incorporation of our club, developing the documents necessary to establish the club, managing the initial financial documents and involving their creative talents to further the interests of our club. A big thank you goes to the Founding Board of Directors of Lagotto Club of America who have spent many hours, many dollars and much dedication; Scott Carver, Lisa Erdekian, Judith Martin, Mel Sykes, Ken Weiss, Therese Williams and Bob Zemmel. Our club needs and depends on its members and friends to help volunteer time, talent and funds to continue the efforts of the officers of our club. We wish to thank the following persons:
Hilarie Gibbs-Sykes - (member) Financial Donor 2007
Liz Richardson - (member) Financial Donor 2007
Ellen Mahar - (member) Website Volunteer 2008
2011 Awards and Certificates of Recognition
Spark Plug Award: (given to the club member(s) who has made great strides in advancement of the LCA
Tail Wagger Award: (given to the member(s) who have made strides in the advancement of the Lagotto Romagnolo breed)
Truffie Awards (for the most titled Lagotto in our club)
Best in Show Winners Circle:
Canine Good Citizen Award:
Apollo (owned by Becca McNight)
AKC Titled Therapy Dog:
Sophia (owned by Christine Gornik)
2010 Awards and Certificates of Recognition
Spark Plug Award: (given to the club member(s) who has made great strides in advancement of the LCA
Roberta York: For her work with on the Membership Review committee. She is also the AKC Legislative Liaison presenting information on the various legislative bills that come her way, and advises how passage or action can affect us as dog owners and breeders.
Christine Minardi: Her tireless work in working with the membership committee, the website committee, chairing the Rescue/Rehoming committee, holding a position on the LCA Board as a Director, and the many hours she spends with Dog Therapy.
Tail Wagger Award: (given to the member(s) who have made strides in the advancement of the Lagotto Romagnolo breed)
Darlene Colmar, US Recipient : Trained to administer the Canine Good Citizen Test, while attending the Southeast Raduno, conducted the test on 4 Lagotto, where all 4 passed. She continues to work to advance her certification levels and hopes to have the ability to conduct temperament testing in the next year.
Brandon Bayer, Foreign Member: Brandon is one of our most active foreign members. He has been a tremendous asset to the breed in North America as a teacher on topics such as, grooming, crate training, temperament (what to look for and how to deal with it), clicker training, obedience and agility. And he has attended both Southeast Radunos, taken hundreds of photos, and always shares everything freely with the club.
Special Recognition
Longevity Service Certificate of Appreciation:
Dr. Kenneth Weiss – an original Board and charter member of the LCA, Ken has given many hours to the club, the website and membership committees. Ken began as one of our Directors and has served in the Vice President position over the past year. Ken’s analytical background has given the Board a unique perspective on various topics such as hip dysplasia, eye health, BFJE, and so much more. Ken will continue to Chair the Membership Committee and will assist in the Website Committee. I will miss having Ken on the Board, but he will undoubtedly remain a consistent voice in club matters on the LCA Group List.
Scott Carver – Scott is another charter member and original Board Member. Scott has held the office of Treasurer, and has been a delight to work with. His fair and consistent nature has made him a voice of reason on the Board. He has also been active in organizing Lagotto Club activities and recently, the “play date” in California.
Judith Martin – In the formation of the LCA, Judith was the heart and soul that held the concept together and who’s tireless work and research helped make the LCA a reality. Judith was our first President and has remained in the Immediate Past President for the past 2 years. Her artistic background has given us the official LCA Logo as well as many other creative ideas where the membership has benefited, such as the very successful Southwest Radunos. Her love of the Lagotto breed and her desire to do what is right for the breed cannot go unnoticed. Judith will always be an integral part of the LCA and she will still be active in our Marketing Committee.
Certificates of Appreciation:
Gil Liran – Gil filled the 3rd Director’s shoes this past year when we had to restructure the LCA Board after Bob Zemmel resigned his President position. His work with training added some invaluable input, and his willingness to step-in during the transition was greatly appreciated.
Cody Hilton – Cody has joined the Website Committee and his expertise is helping with the application process is making it more user friendly. We look forward to seeing what else he can help us with.
Marianne Cejic – Marianne has been dubbed “Ms. Clicker Training” and her posts in order to assist members with the training issues have been well thought out and have been received well by our members. She, along with her husband Sonny, assisted with the AKC “Meet the Breed “event, held in Detroit in March 2010.
Best in Show Winners Circle:
Regun Bono “Giovanni” (owned by Christine Minardi)
Best in Show at ARBA December 2010
UKC Ch. Terzo Kleo of Golden Comfort RN CGC TT (owned by Adrienne Perry and Jane “Cubby” Lash)
Best in Show at UKC Caliente All Breed Canine Show March 2010
Best Rare Breed in Show IABCA Tucson Winter Seiger December 2010
“Jack” (owned by Kathy Hagloff)
Best in Show NAKC December 2010
Canine Good Citizen Awards:
Comes cordis Olympia (owned by Jamie Rosenthal)
Dante (owned by Ricki Grantmeyer)
American Temperament Test Society Temperament Tested (TT)
UKC Ch. Terzo Kleo of Golden Comfort RN CGC TT
2009 Awards and Certificates of Recognition
Spark Plug Award (for advancing the club)
Xan McGivney for her help in several areas including her help with the North East Raduno and the club website. Xan helped with AKC Meet the Breed in New York. She does all this while raising a young family.
Tail Wagger Award (for advancement of breed)
Faith Robb travels out of her way to meet up folks who want to meet a Lagotto, she attends Dog Shows in Arizona including Prescott, the Fiesta Cluster last year and this year’s shows coming up, she provided major assistance with our Raduno both financially and with volunteer help. She started this year as a novice groomer and handler, winning titles on all her dogs and always keeping them looking like good examples of the breed.
Truffie Awards (for the most titled Lagotto in our club)
Truffie was the first Lagotto to be shown in conformation in the US.
IABCA Junior National and Adult International Champion
Apollon, owned and handled by Faith Robb of Arizona. Angelus Mei Apollon is a Slovakian import bred by Dodi Fodor.
Non-US Shows
Roma, owned and handled by Robin Morehouse of New Mexico. Roma is an Italian import bred by Margherita Altinieri. Roma won championship points while showing in Dortmund, Germany, Saarbrucken, Germany and two days in St. Gallen Switzerland. Roma won Best of Breed one day and Best Opposite the following day over a field of 22 entries. Roma also won an IABCA (International All Breed Canine Association) Baby International Champion in 2007.
IABC Baby International Champion
Bella, 1st US born champion, owned by Jocelyn Slatin and handled by Judith Martin. Jamboree Bella Nina out of Italian imports Cry Out VID Orvando at Shivaree and “Ava”, Aida di Villa Federici.
Primo Awards
Primo, (registered name Ponzio ) was the first Lagotto to earn an AKC title, NA and NAJ in Agility. Owned and handled by Barbara Paul and now living with club member, Anthony Galzano. In 2000 Primo earned Bahamian Championship, Latin America Championship and Dominican Republic Championship. In addition, Primo was the first Lagotto to win Best of Breed with ARBA, American Rare Breed Association.
Rally Titlist
Terzo, our first rally titlist, owned and handled by Adrienne Perry. Terzo Kleo of Golden Comfort CGC earned title of RN or Rally Novice at 7 months of age. Terzo is an import from Golden Comfort of Switzerland.
Doppio Premo (double supreme, or excellence in beauty as well as brains)
Terzo, o ur only Conformation champion that also has a companion title for this year.
Honors (for Animal Assited Therapy and Canine Good Citizen Certification)
Clara, Ester Dei Silvanbull CGC, Italian import owned and handled by Robin Bell
Bella, Ca’ Del Corsi Alexis CGC, Italian import owned and handled by Robin Bell
Meta, Meta della Metaurense CGC, Italian import owned and handled by Judith Rabin Schutzman
Sophia, Metanoia's Sophia Louise Gornik CGC, Complex Therapy Dog, owned and handled by Christine Gornik
2008 Awards and Honors for Club Members and Lagotti
Tail Wagger Award
Hillary Gibbs-Sykes who has done the most work to advance the cause of the breed in the United States, for all her work in getting the Lagotto Breed entered into the American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service Program (AKC FSS).
Spark Plug Award
Kate Wall-Ganz who has done an exceptional amount of work volunteering for the benefit of our club members and for helping promote the breed, served on committees, and also planned a very successful LCA Fun Match in New Mexico summer 2008.
Truffie Award (for the most titled Lagotto in our club)
Teo, registered name, Swiss Teodoro of Golden Comfort, owned by Kate Wall-Ganz of New Mexico - 2007 Mexican National Junior Champion (FCI), 2007 All Americas Junior Champion (FCI), 2007 World Junior Champion (FCI), 2007 IABCA International Champion, Additional Best of Breed and Group wins
Runner up for Truffie Award
Gigi, registered name, Gigi dela Metaurense, AKC Canine Good Citizen, owned by Bob Zemmel of Connecticut - 2004 ARBA Champion and Group Winner, 2005 World Jr Lagotto Champion, Buenos Aires, 2005 Argentinian Jr Lagotto Buenos Aires
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