www.potomacbhc.org March 2016

“Raider”

Introducing

Unaltered photos by Garden City Studio and Images by Dearil

Bred & Owned by Cynthia Miller

& Peggy O’Brien

Owner handled by Cynthia Miller

Thank you to respected Judge

Houston Clark for this nice win!

WD/BOW at 9-months old from the bred by

class for a MAJOR atBaton Rouge KC

1/28/16

Raider is proudly out of

Ch Chasan’s Talk is Cheap &

Ch Rapscallion’s Nacho Business o’Bridi

Rapscallion’s Corporate Raider o’Chasan

BragsFrom Rapscallion:CH Rapscallion’s Nacho Money, Honey (Dream-er) began her quest for grand champion in grand style in Alexan-dria, LA January 28-31. Dreamer was Best of Opposite Sex to the number one basset in the nation for three days under Judges Houston Clark, Col. Joe Purkh-iser, and Donald Gill. Sunday she was Select Bitch under Dana Cline. In one weekend, Dream-er earned 10 points with two majors towards her Grand Champion title.

Did You Know...?This ad was created by the editor of the PBHC Lowdown. If you have a notable win or accom-plishment, or something you just want to cel-ebrate, contact Cynthia Miller at rapscallion-bassets@gmail.com to get started on your own design right away.

The Lowdown is a product of the Potomac Basset Hound Club Membership. Editorial content can be sent to the Lowdown Edi-tor, Cindy Miller, at 5869 Gilstrap Dr. Murrayville, GA 30564. Ph. 302-593-4643 E-mail: pbhclowdown@gmail.com. The Editor reserves the right to reject or edit all material submitted for publication.

Tally-Ho, Terri Ralenkotter who is one of our seven judges. Think about inviting people you have sold a puppy to, kids and family members, neighbors or anyone who has a rescue. It’s not necessary to stay long; just mix and mingle as they say.

Welcome non- members and circulate around the fire drum. Just don’t stay parked inside talking only to club members.

by Ellen Ripper

Can You Give One Day Out of 366?

Directions to the Battlefield Beagle Club.

From I-95: Take Exit 130 B (toward Culpeper and get in left lane)

Go West on Rt. 3 for 15 miles.

Turn left at signal light Rt. 621 Orange Plank Rd. (look for white on blue sign Miller's Farm) Go approx. three miles and turn left on Windy Acres Lane (just past three silos on right)

Take immediate left on Parker Lane (gravel road)

Go approx. 1/4 mile and the beagle club entrance is on left (look for sign)

Hotels: Super 8 540-371-8900 Days Inn, 540-898-6800,

The second year of the Potomac/BHCA Hunting Per-formance tests is fast approaching, March 26-27.

We again have an outstanding group of officials—five from BHCA and two from the local Battlefield Beagle Club.

This year we are offering a 10” x 6” stained glass Tif-fany Style basset hound made exclusively for our club raffle by local artist Roger Todd.

Here are some facts of interest regarding this event that may not be known. About 10 years ago, BHCA introduced the HPT. Their ultimate goal is for it to become an AKC recognized titling event. To make this happen, basset hound clubs across the U.S. must offer twenty tests with an entry of twenty dogs for two years running. Both days (Sat. and Sun.) stand alone. So the weekend equals two tests.

Last year, Potomac became the first club in VA to offer the HPT, and thanks to Carol Makowski, along with Bill Forrest, Ken Engle and John Meahl from BHCA we became a player.

It is important for the club to continue to show support for the test. Members need not enter if this isn’t your thing; but coming out, even for a short while, is. This is an opportunity to meet some of the parent club who have worked long and hard to get the test approved by AKC.

PBHC needs your support. Come meet the editor of

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Potomac Basset Hound Club, Inc.Meeting MinutesJanuary 23, 2016

Meeting at Richmond Raceway Complex

in Richmond, VA

Begin at:Meeting called to order at 1:31 p.m. November min-utes approved as published in the January Lowdown.

President’s Report:Kevin Merritt thanked everyone for coming and thanked Gregg Kantak for arranging meeting space at the show site. Entries are coming in for the Hunt Test, please mail in your entry soon if you plan to come. PBHC is also gearing up for a wonderful Specialty, Obedience, Rally Trial, and supported entry this sum-mer with the Potomac Hound Club and the Southern Maryland Kennel Club.

Committee ReportsShow Chairman: All the AKC paperwork has been submitted for the shows this summer. The contract has been signed with MBF. Since ad space is so expensive with the MBF catalogs, the club will do an ad insert for the catalogs.

Trophy: thank you to everyone who has donated so far. If you haven’t donated to our trophy fund yet, please consider doing so. Specialty trophy lists are being finalized. If you wish to donate a particular item, please do so by Feb. 15, 2016.

Hospitality: Sally Nist will be handling hospitality for the judges.

Grounds: MB-F will handle grounds and set up

Photographer: we will be using the cluster photogra-pher, but bring our own placards.

Food: while we cannot offer food during the show, we hope to meet afterwards at a local restaurant for dinner.

Raffle: please bring a basket for the raffle! Everyone donating a basket will be entered in a drawing for a basset related prize!Anyone having a basket or item for the Hunt Test, please bring to the March meeting for Ellen Ripper.

OldHunt test updates: Entries are coming in. The club has judges, food, etc all setup. Please bring any Hunt Test raffle items to the March meeting. Devon Merritt will order tote bags with the club logo for judges gifts. We won’t do a judges dinner this year due to time constraints.

NewNomination Committee: Sally Nist, Edee McGregor, Denise Blake. The nomination committee will be nominating a Vice President, Treasurer, and 2 Board positions.

Judges Education Seminar: SMKC has asked us to put on, with the BHCA, a judges education seminar. Devon will contact Sue Smyth and Richard Nance to get everything started.

VFDC&B NEWSAds for 2017 calendars can be purchased. The front cover is $500, inside f/b is $300, circle ads are $50.

Secretary’s Report:Incoming:Dalmatian Club: Their judge is Nancy Withers and it would be great to share costsMarjorie Wikerd: Checked her calendar and she would be happy to judge.Marjorie Wikerd: Signed contractNancy Withers: Signed contractVA State Corp papersAKC: Donation request for canine legislative support fundWarrenton KC: Close out for fall specialty, check for $98.00

Outgoing:Call to Nancy Withers to see if she would do our Obe-dience and Rally classes after Dalmatians. She would be happy to and split her fee.Contract sent to Marjorie WikerdContract sent to Nancy Withers

DIRECTIONS:

From I-95 (North or South: Exit on Rte 3 West to Culpepper at Fredericksburg, VA. Go approximately 13 miles to Wilderness and turn left at light onto Rt 20. Stay on Rt 20 about 10 miles and turn right on County Rd 692.Go about 2 miles and turn right onto 602, then take the next left onto Fieldstone Lane (gravel road). Joan’shouse is at the end of the cul de sac, # 6446 (see basset on gate).

From Rt 29: Take 29 to Culpepper exit onto Rt 3 East to Fredericksburg. Go ap-proximately 18 miles to Wilderness and turn Right onto Rt 20. Follow as above.

Phone Number: 540-854-0674

Next MeetingSaturday, March 5, 2016

10 a.m.6446 Fieldstone Lane

Rhoadesville, VA 22542

News and Announcements

VA State Corp Commission: Payment $25; 2016 report Warrenton check sent to Melinda BrownAKC: Online applications competed for Specialty and Obedience/Rally TrialLisa Miller: SMKC/PHC show chair- letter sent requesting own ring, grooming area, rosettes etc. also asking for cluster approval,paying MBF fee for pre-mium with PHC.WKC: Asking what paperwork they would need done for the fall specialty.

Treasurer’s Report$3819.40 in checking and savings

Election of New MembersNone at this time.

Next Meeting:Saturday March 5, 10 a.m. at the home of Joan Portner

Adjourn at:2:30 p.m.

Program: None at this meeting.

Attending: Kevin Merritt, Madeline Wilson, Robin Snell, Melinda Brown, Isabelle Merritt, Tracy Holmes, Karen Henley, Edee McGregor, Ellen Ripper, Gregg Kantak, Karen Highley, Devon Merritt, Laura Bryant, Cathy Thistle

Keep in mind this test is for six different breeds: Bas-set Hounds, Dachshunds, Beagles, PBGVs, PBGV Grands and Harriers. So if you know anyone who has one of these breeds, invite them to come watch.

We’ll have southern cooking for breakfast and lunch. And the raffle will have some non- traditional items including our hand- made stained glass basset.

Come out to the Battlefield Beagle Club in Locust Grove, VA any time from dawn to dusk. Wear off those jelly beans and candy and get a little exercise.This is a win-win for PBHC and BHCA. Are you willing to make the effort?

Continued from Page 2Hunt Test: If you have not done so, but plan to enter, the Hunt Test, be sure to do so soon. Entries close Wednesday, March 23, or when all stakes are filled. The premium is on the PBHC website at www.po-tomacbhc.org

HT Raffle: Please be sure to bring your Hunt Test raffle items to next meeting; or coordinate with Ellen Ripper at ilike2row@aol.com.

Trophy Donations: huge thank you to everyone who has donated. If you haven’t donated, please consider doing so. Great prizes are the hallmark of our events, please help the tradition continue.