2010 Apr-May Newsletter

							                                                APRIL – MAY 2010
                                                NEWSLETTER




Next Meeting: This Tuesday! May 4; 7PM at the Bothell Police Station Meeting Room (see
below for directions.)


                  June Meeting for Members and Board
                    ON THE ROAD AT THE PUYALLUP DOG SHOW!

           Saturday, June 12 Timing: ½ Hour after Best of Breed for Staffords
             (approx. timing will be e-mailed when judging sheet available)

               Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave SW; Puyallup

            Entries Close on 5/26/2010 to enter this show (BaRayEvents.com)



From Coleen Case:
   - We have a few annuals from 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 for free if anyone is interested.
      I can send them if postage is paid or get them to a meeting/event so postage is not
      needed. Also 2009 is still available for purchase.

      - If anyone is interested or knows someone who is interested in a booth at
      Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) Day, (Sunday, Sept. 26 @ Cedar River Park,
      Renton) for their handmade crafts we have spots still available. You can send me
      the contact info. or just have them contact me (coleenblaze@msn.com).

      - If you know a breed group, rescue group, etc we can invite please also let me
      know. I have sent out lots of invites so please just let me know who (include contact)
      so I can check against my list. (coleenblaze@msn.com)

From the Show Planning Committee:
              With our Specialty Shows coming in August….
         Please make a difference with donation to the trophy fund!
      Mail checks to STBCPS c/o Wendy Stafford; 6007 Chennault Beach Dr; Mukilteo, WA 98275
SPRING FLING: PHOTOS NEXT MONTH!
Thank you Marji, Bethany, Lori, Cassie, and Coleen for planning and set up efforts for this event!
Despite a few clouds overhead, about 14 members and 12 SBT’s enjoyed a fun day of games, food
and contests. Thor (Botsford) was the winner of the Staffy Kong game with a score of 16 (knock
over plastic bottles) Kazul (Stafford) was the loser knocking over only one, Star (Case) beat Fergus
(Malloy) (her grandfather!) in a timed run off for the Weiner run. Otis (Stafford) scored high points
in Staffy Idol, perhaps it was from his flirting with the judges that gave him points for tricks?

Cassie Malloy presided over a fun match for conformation. Best in Match: (BIM?) was Thor
(Botsford) and Best Opposite Sex was Cloud (Dalton).

Best Whining: Nutmeg (Dalton), Best Tail Wag: Sadie (Coon-Hamilton) Biggest Smile: Babu
(LeFavor); Best Litter Represented: Sister bitches: Violet (Coon-Hamilton) & Cloud (Dalton) & TC
(Dalton). Most Gray Muzzle: Blaze (Case) tie Fergus (Malloy) tie Otis (Stafford);

Best Dessert was a flip between Nichole Hamilton’s Chocolate Bundt Cake and the Supreme
Cupcakes that Lori LeFavor brought from Cupcake Royale.

We also want to thank Mindy Wilson for taking photos at our event. We hope to have a link for
viewing soon, but check her website: http://m-wilsonphotography.blogspot.com/



   From Thornton Alberg:
   Cocoa Mulch may present a hazard!

There is some truth to this. It was first reported in 2003, according to Snopes.
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp
    There are some chemical components (Theo bromine) that are akin to the pet toxins in
    chocolate that are dangerous to dogs. The aroma of this mulch substance, like
    chocolate, is a dangerous attraction for your pet, SO: be on watch if your pet could
    ingest this substance while nosing around in your yard, or your neighborhood. Vomiting,
    lethargy, or other signs of toxic exposure should be taken seriously and prompt
    professional treatment by your vet.

   In general: Dogs eat Stuff… be a vigilant guardian for the safety of your four-pawed
   family member!
                                 Upcoming Events:

  Tuesday, May 4 7PM               Monthly Meeting @ Bothell Police Station
  Wednesday, May 26                Closing entries for Puyallup Dog Show
  Saturday, June 12                Monthly Meeting ON THE ROAD in Puyallup
  Saturday, July 3                 25th Annual Staffy Walk in Langley BC
  Tuesday, July 6                  Monthly Meeting @ Bothell Police Station
  Tuesday, August 3                Monthly Meeting @ Bothell Police Station
  Friday, August 27                SBTCA Regional Specialty Show: Marymoor Park
  Saturday, August 28              SBTCPS Specialty Show & BBQ; Marymoor Park
  Sunday, September 26             RDO Responsible Dog Owner Day; Cedar River
                                          Park

                                    Board Members
            President: Jenny Merritt (206) 200-3146 DANAJENNY@aol.com
         Vice President: Marji Haley (425) 267-0128 sbtgran@hotmail.com
                                 Secretary: Open
         Treasurer: Wendy Stafford (425) 348-5163 rwstafford@verizon.net
          Director: Cassie Malloy (360) 862-1622 maddenduff@gmail.com


                                 Club Contacts
Public Education: Coleen Case            (206) 920-3220 coleenblaze@msn.com
Legislation: Jenny Merritt               (206)200-3146 DANAJENNY@aol.com
Breed Referral: Coleen Case              (425) 413-1781 coleenblaze@msn.com
Breed Rescue: Thorton and
             Angelique Alberg            (253) 720-0741 chaoschild@comcast.net
Web Master: Rob Coon and
             Nichole Hamilton            (206) 518-7855 goldfishnut@gmail.com
Club Website: www.staffordclub.com

                            Bothell Police Department
                                18401 101st Ave NE
                                 Bothell, WA 98011
                      Directions to the Bothell Police Dept.:
                               Take exit # 24 off 405
                            Go west on Beardslee Blvd.
                      Beardslee Blvd. becomes Main Street.
                 Turn right onto 101st Ave NE and go two blocks.
                        Police Station will be on your right.