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Owners:Lannan Lhasa ApsosBrian & Alexis LannanLannanarms@aol.com

Breeder:

Maijo LhasasSally Chenier

Handling & Presentation by:Clive HarroldPeter J. Rogers III

Officers, Board, Committee HeadsContinued from page 6

NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW COMMITTEESteve Campbell, Chair 561/229-84279600 S. Ocean Dr. #604 steveC4213@aol.comJensen Beach, FL 34957

Jan BrutonPat Keen-FerrnandesSusan GilesAnn Lanterman

Naomi HansonKeith KortDon PrimmBobbie wood

OBEDIENCEDorothy Primm 660/327-5576P.O. 115 (fax) 660/327-4278Paris, MO 65275

WAYS & MEANSTom Gertz 773/525-55831806-C West Diversey Parkway Fax 773/525-5683Chicago, IL 60614-1035 Gertztom@aol.com

YEARBOOKMichael Santora 305/258-224012525 SW 240 Street sanlolhasa@aol.comPrinceton, FL 33032

YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTIONDot Primm 660/327-5576P.O. 115 (fax) 660/327-4278Paris, MO 65275

Table of Contents:

Advertisers:Graunke 19, 20, 21Hylton 3Jarons RD 23Keen-Fernades. 3Lannen Front CoverLombardi 26, Back CoverSelmer 4,5

Features:ALAC Board & Committee Reports 6ALAC Committees Lists 2, 6Behind the Champions 25February Board Meeting Minutes 9Futurity Judge Nomination Form 28Regional Specialties Results 22, 24

USPS 016291 ISSN 10979859 is published six times annually (Bi-monthly) by THE AMERICAN LHASA APSO CLUB, INC. The AmericanLhasa Apso Club is mailed at Periodical Postage Rate at Richmond, VA23232-9998.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The American Lhasa ApsoClub, Inc. 2373 Wheatlands Drive, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103. Phone(804) 749-4912 fax (804) 749-3695. Internet ssgiles@aol.com

The Lhasa Bulletin is supported by member's dues, utilizing $6.00 permember per year. Subscription : Regular US subscription is six timesannually for all ALAC Memebers.

The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarilythose of ALAC, the publisher or its advertisers. The advertising spaceprovided in The Lhasa Bulletin is purchased and paid for by the advertiser.None of the products or services are necessarily endorsed by ALAC or itsaffilliates.

qvivet Sø 7Pia 4‘444, 70.404presentsOur Top winning Lhasa Apso Bitch

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"Kate" is pictured winning Group First under Mrs. R.C. ThomasKings Kennel Club March 1999

HYLAN SHO TRU LHASA APSOS Midge Hylton & Pat Keen-FernandesKnightsen, California 94548Phone/FAX: 1 (925) 679-8676http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/5133/hylanshotru.html

Co-breeder/ownerMegan Morrison

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WINNERS

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"NICKY" & "SHARI" BEGAN THEIR SHOW CAREERS TOGETHER INTHE BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THEFOLLOWING JUDGES WHO AWARDED THEM WD & WB AT THEIR FIRST 4SHOWS: DEE MATTERN; ROSEMARIE BLOOD; KENNETH 0. PETERSON;PAULA BRADLEY.

"NICKY" WAVES THE MA-JIK WAND OVER THE FOLLOWINGJUDGES FOR HIS ADDITIONAL POINTS: WILLIAM BERGUM; MRS C. A.WILLIAMS, LAMAR MA THIS; MERRILL COHEN; ROY STENMARK — JOSEPHWALTON -3 PT. MAJOR AND MRS. BETTY MOORE (pictured) -3 PT. MAJOR

MA-JIK LHASAS IS VERY PROUD OF OURFIRST BRED BY EXHIBITOR CHAMPION.

MA-JIK MESSAGE FROM "NICKY" 8, "SHARI": COME ON "LACEY" AND "GIDGET"

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WITH A GENEROUS SPRINKLING OF MA-JIK'S FAIRY DUST -"SHARI" THANKS DEE MATTERN - ROSEMARIE BLOOD - KENNETH 0.PETERSON- PAUL BRADLEY- PEGGY A. HOGG - DR. ROBERT SMITH -FLORISE HOGAN --- AND, FOR THE SPECTACULAR FRIDAY AT THE GREATERMILWAUKEE LHASA APSO SPECIALTY- WB AND BOW (5 PT. MAJOR) FROMDR. ANTHONY D. DI NARDO - THEN ON SUNDAY AT THE WAUKESHA KENNELCLUB SHOW- WB (4 PT. MAJOR) FROM MRS. M. LYN WOOD WALTON (pictured)TO FINISH CHAMPION #2 FROM THE BRED BY EXHIBITOR CLASS.

MA-JIK'S MIST! EBONY LACE, SHARI & NICKY'S BLACK AND TAN LITTERMATE, IS CURRENTLYWORKING HER MA-JIK ON THE JUDGES.

BREEDER/OWNER/HANDLER: DIANE SELMER3045 LINCOLN STREET FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 847-678-7677

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President's MessageHello ALAC Members,We are heading for the National Specialty inFrederick, Maryland. I hope we will see all of youthere. It is a wonderful time to see old friends, meetnew friends and see a large number of Lhasas all atthe same time. We have a number of extra thingsplanned for this year. AKC's parentage DNA testing, aPRA seminar and clinic (be sure to sign up ahead oftime), a repeat of the Pet Loss Seminar, a new formatfor the Awards Dinner which will include musicafterwards and dancing for those still able. The usualwill be there too, the Grand Futurity competition,Lhasa Games, the raffle, Hall of Fame and a Paradeof Rescue Dogs, 2 obedience trials this year plus tworegional clubs will be with us. Central Maryland LhasaFanciers will have their first sanctioned "A" Match, andNational Capital Area Lhasa Apso Club will have aRegional Specialty and a Fertility Seminar. So grabyour dogs and come join us for what should be "ACapital Affair"And be sure to check out the website:www.lhasaapso.org

Susan S. Giles

From the Secretary

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Debbie Greene

From the Treasurer

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Steve Campbell

From the AKC Delegate

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Ray Sledzek

COMMITTEE REPORTSAKC Gazette

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Cassandra de la Rosa

Awards

No report submitted.Bobbie Wood

Breed Rescue

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Mary Schroeder.

Breed Standard

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Susan Giles

Breed Referral

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Leslie Baumann

Catalog Ads & Sales

Just a reminder to advertise in the upcoming Specialtycatalogs. You will be receiving the ALAC NationalSpecialty pre-mailer shortly. All you need to know onadvertising is enclosed.

Finance

No report submitted. See Treasurer's report in Minutesof 2/7/99 meeting.Midge Hylton

Futurity, Secretary/Coordinator

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Ann Lanterman

Health, Education & Genetics

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Cassandra de la Rosa, Genetics ChairLynn Jamison, Health & Education Chair

Handbook

By now you should have all received an updated rosterthat went out with the last Bulletin. Here are a fewchanges and corrections for you to note:Ron & Susan Decleir- change of phone # to: 613-831-5482Fred & Pat Dieball- new address: 2019 Greenwood Rd.,Lapeer, MI, 48446, 810-245-1924Pauline Finch -new address: 2631 Bronco Ln., Norco,CA 91760, 909-737-1424Jane Hohol- e-mail correction: SJJJM@aol.com

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Meredith Morris:correct phone# to 301-990-0729 andadd e-mail: meredithwm@aol.comPhyllis Owen- new address: 407 Mel Ct., Fountain Inn,Sc, 29644, 864-409-8110Dana Read- change of phone # to 978-455-1601Kathleen Walcott- correct e-mail address torwalcott@pgh.netAddress changes are listed in the Membership column.Please forward any corrections and changes to oursecretary Debbie Greene;Repecully Submitted.Jan Bruton,

Historian

A Reminder to Owners of "Top Producers" pleaseforward an 8 x 10 photo or color copy, pedigree and onepage bio to Linda Crabill, ALAC Historian, 4110Wessex Drive, San Jose, CA 95136.These photos and bios will be compiled into an Albumfor ALAC's archives. There is no charge forparticipating.

Linda Crabill

Judges Education

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Don L. Hanson

Measurement Certification

No report submitted.Nancy J. Plunkett

Membership

New Applicants for ALAC MembershipSabrina Harper 903/934-9303300 E Meredith StreetMarshall, TX 75670Kennel name: Royale

Mary C. KeatingApt 109 H3800 Rosemont BlvdFairlawn, OH 44333

Lenore Tucker3603 Tilson LaneHouston, TX 77080

330/670-0261

713/462-0982

Address changes:

Barbara M. Alesi 561/283-76736675 SW Gator Trail e-mail LLasaLady@aol.comPalm City, FL 34990Kennel Name: Alesi

Joan C. Apgar125 Church StreetBasking Ridge, NJ 07920Kennel Name: Chan-La

908/647-1514

Lavonne L. Bennett 608/663-36171305 Winslow Lane e-mail: jonlavon@chorus.netMadison, WI 53711

Debbie BurkeP.O. Box 1214Glenside, PA 19038Kennel Name: Kaleko

Gerald & Sally Chenier6234 Clover Ct e-mail: topdog9051@ao1.comChino, CA 91710Kennel Name: Maijo

717/697-1200

Cassandra & Raul de la Rosa1312 11th Ct SW e-mail: delarosa@olywa.netOlympia, WA 98502Kennel Name: Suntory

909/628-7727

Fred & Pat Dieball2019 Greenwood RoadLapeer, MI 48446Kennel Name: TishaPauline Finch -2631 Bronco LaneNorco, CA 91760

Carol Hess10432 S.E. 206th PLKent, WA 98031

Eddie & Nancy Hobbs1815 S. Fountain Ave.Springfield, OH 45506

360/357-6743

810/245-1924

909/737-1424

253/856-0065e-mail: Carol@leafco.com

937/324-3739

Becky A. Hughes 306/668-284221915 138th Ave S.E. e-mail: becicy@winhughes.comSnohomish, WA 98290Kennel Name: Ob-One

Cherlynn & Gary Jozwick23819 BarfieldFarmington Hills, MI 48336Kennel Name: Sharil

Doris Marquez1290 Ford LaneNorth Bend, OR 97459Kennel Name: Dormar

248/478-3894

541/756-7867

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Dr. Michael & Carolyn Milan11600 Stallion LaneHolly, MI 48442Kennel Name: Mataba

248/634-1717

Meredith Morris 301/990-072913713 Deakins Lane e-mail: meredithwm@aol.comDamestown, MD 20874Kennel Name: Puny Glen

Phyllis Owen407 Ariel courtFoundain Inn, SC 29644

864/409-8110

Georgia Palmer 630/627-13884N048 Swift Rd. e-mail: rufflhasa@msn.comAddison, IL 60101Kennel Name: Ruffway

Dana Read 978/455-160120 Linden Street e-mail: danaread@yahoo.comWaltham, MA 02452Kennel Name: Taka

Michael Reinke1602 SylvanAppleton, WI 54915Kennel Name: Oalcwynd

Rosemary Sherrill15760 Bull Run Road, Apt. 270GMiami Lakes, FL 33014

920/734-7431

352/245-5846

Nancy Sherwood 609/581-90173 Zachary Lane #24 e-mail: LauraRigel@aol.comGroveville, NJ 08620Kennel Name: Elf Quest Kennels

Jean C. Tinnes3172 Sunset CourtNorco, CA 91760Kennel Name: Jalyn

909/737-9338

Kathleen Walcott 724/962-22393515 Lamor Rd. e-mail: rwalcott@pgh.netHermitage, PA 16148Kennel Name: Floral Hill

Respectfully, Joyce Johanson

National Specialty Show Chairman

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Steve Campbell

Obedience

No report submitted.Dot Primm

National Specialty Trophy Fund

No report submitted.Naomi Hanson, Trophy Chairperson

Raffle

Hopefully the majority of you have received e-mail onthis subject. If you don't have access to e-mail, pleaseread the following and support ALAC's major fundraiser.

It's that time of year for our 1999 National SpecialtyRaffle and Bingo Games, your special talents areneeded and wanted to make this another fun andsuccessful fund raiser. Unique Lhasa items are needed.If you would like to donate items for the Raffle or BingoGames, please send them to the hotel atAmerican Lhasa Apso ClubC/O Holiday Inn, Holidome & Conf Center5400 Holiday Drive (1-270 & Route 85)Frederick, MD 21703or bring them with you, and e-mail me atFreeSpLa@aoLcorn (Home address: 13196 MustangWay, Littleton, CO 80127) or Pat at Shotru@ cctrap.corn (Homel5 50 Bartel roacL P 0 Box 119, Knightsen,CA 94548) and let us know what items you aredonating. Thanks in advance for your generosity.Debi Walsleben Co-Chair

Regional News

The Lhasa Apso Club of Southern California hosted itsAnnual Sanctioned B Match on October 18, 1998. TheMatch Judge was Mr. David Powers.Listed below are Mr. Powers' Class Placement andWinners:

4-6 Mth Puppy Dogs1 Jofu's Registered Male - P. Gamble2 Crysdal D'Extra Special - J & J Melton

6-9 Mth Puppy Dogs1 Lioncel Garcon - S. Sinclair2 Lioncel Friday - S. Sinclair

Bred By Exhibitor Puppy Dogs1 Ladells Top Billing - J. O'Dell

4-6 Mth Puppy Bitches1 Jofu Ladell Little Bit of glitter - P. Gamble & J.O'Dell

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2 Starglo My My My Delilah - L. Gavilanes3 LadeIls White Wine and Soda - J. O'Dell4 Jofu's Special Delivery - P. Gamble

6-9 Mth Punny Bitches1 Lioncel Gypsy Queen - L. Gavilanes2 Lioncel Rena - S. Sinclair

9-12 Mth Puppy Bitches1 Marjo Dreamer's Delight - S. Chenier

Bred By Exhibitor Bitches1 Lade11 Jofu Starglo - J. O'Dell & P. Gamble2 Jofu Lade11 Lit'l Bit Unforgettable - P. Gamble & J.O'Dell3 Lyndy's She's Got It All - J. Mannheimer

15-18 Mth Senior Dogs1 Hylan Shotru Parti All the time - L. Gavilanes

Best PUPPY & Best in MatchLadells Top Billing

Best SeniorHylan Shotru Parti All the Time

See Regional specialty results for the Lhasa Apso Clubof Central Colorado Regional Specialty and GreaterMilwaukee Specialty shows else where in this bulletin.

Regional Site Coordinator

See National Specialty Committee minutes of 2/7/99 byStephen Campbell.Pat Keen

Roster

Any ADDRESS CORRECTION NOTIFICATION,PHONE NUMBER CORRECTIONS AND NAMECHANGES are to be forward to the ALAC Secretary,Debbie Greene, 16407 Hexham Drive, Spring, TX77379. Tel. #281/251-9852, e-mail: mbatexas@aol.COM

Ways and Means

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.Dr. Thomas Erwin Gertz, Chairperson

Yearbook

See report in Minutes of 2/7/99 meeting.OPEN FOR CHAIRPERSON. Volunteer today.

Yearbook Sales/Promotions

Open position. Apply if interested.

Board Minutes2/7/99 - New York

Meeting was called to order at 10:05 am by Susan Giles.In attendance were Susan Giles, Steve Campbell, BudBrockway, Judy O'Dell, Ray Sledzilc, Beverly Drake,Ann Lanterman, Betty Chidley, Pat Keen-Fernandes andLarry Bruton. Guests in attendance were Don Hanson,Naomi Hanson, Jan Bruton, Tom Gertz and Peter Millet.

PRESIDENT'S Report:Since our last meeting on June 19, 1998 in Denver, thefollowing business has been conducted by email withthe Officers and Board Members:

MOTION 98-18: Change the wording to say the dogmust be entered in the regular classes when entered inthe Futurity. The only change would be the wordENTERED rather than SHOWN OR EXHIBITED.

Presented by Steve, 2nd Pat8 In Favor2 Opposed (email containing motion dated

8/31/98)

MOTION 98-19: Motion to establish a Charitable Trustas stipulated in the paperwork previously provided andthat Susan Giles and Steve Campbell be named asTrustees.

Presented by Joyce, 2nd Ann10 In Favor, 3 No Response (email containing

motion dated 9/17/98)MOTION 98-20: ALAC to donate $300 to the rescue ofLhasas in the Twin Cities area to help defray the cost ofobtaining 14 Lhasas previously owned by a puppy millsold at auction in MN.

Presented by Ann, 2nd Susan10 In Favor, 3 No Response (email containing

motion dated 9/25/98)

MOTION 98-21: In the motion to donate $300 to TwinCities to help defray the cost of rescue, it did notstipulate the source of this money. It is purposed thatrather than coming from the general treasury that thesefunds come from the designated Rescue funds. There ispresently $2,135 in the Rescue fund. Plus there isapproximately $900 in the national rescue accountmaintained in Denver.

Presented by Steve, 2nd Ann10 In Favor, 3 No Response (email containing

motion dated 10/6/98)

MOTION 98-22: Accept the '99 Budget presented bySteve.

Presented by Susan, 2nd Beverly10 In Favor, 3 No Response (email containing

motion dated 10/6/98)

MOTION 98-23: Have a Board Meeting in New Yorkon Saturday, February 6, 1999, in conjunction with theGarden.

Presented by Steve, 2nd Ann

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10 In Favor, 3 No Response (email containingmotion dated 10/6/98)

MOTION 98-24: Move that we recognize Lhasa Apsoswho receive awards in the following categories:Herding... HT, PT, HS, HI & HXAgility NA, OA, AX & MXand that their owners go through the same process toreceive the award as is currently implemented.

Presented by Joyce, 2nd Bev10 In Favor, 3 No Response (email containing

motion dated 10/6/98)After this report was presented, discussions were held asto how discussions of these e-mail motions were beinghandled. Susan stated that most members respondedback rather quickly with either an approval or questionsor general comments. The questions or generalcomments were then forwarded to the balance of themembers for further review. Ann was interested in thenames of the members not responding. This informationwas not readily available at this meeting, however Susancould provide it at a later time. Ann stated that shewould be interested in this information being madeavailable going forward.

MOTION 99-1: Move to have a roll call vote on allmotions whether by email, fax or mail. There must alsobe a response time given on all motions.

Presented by Ann Lanterman, 2nd BettyChidley

All in favor, motion passed.It was suggested that Betty Chidley act as a generalliaison to members who do not have a regional liaison tospeak to. Betty will refer questions and concerns to theappropriate person.

SECRETARY'S Report:This is my first report as Secretary to the ALACOfficers and Board Members. The first few months inthis position have been very educational for me as anALAC member. In putting together the informationrequired for the February 7, 1999 Board Meeting, I nowrealize several areas I can improve on to provide betterinformation to the ALAC Officers, Board Members andGeneral Membership. I have received numerous emailswith questions ranging from locating breeders (which Iforward onto Leslie Baumann), general informationabout Lhasas and membership information aboutALAC. Unfortunately, I have not been keeping a logwith the specific number and type of requests. I plan onmaintaining a log system going forward, so as to havemore specific information available for the next BoardMeeting and the Annual Meeting in June 1999. Ibelieve that the majority of the e-mail messages Ireceive are coming from the AKC website. I havereferred several individuals directly to our website atwww.lhasaapso.org for additional information on thebreed. I would like to note that the correct websiteaddress is www.lhasaapso.org, as it was listedincorrectly in the June 19, 1998 Minutes as

www.lhasaapso.com. I invite everyone to visit thewebsite, since there is alot of good informationavailable for both members and non-members.On January 10, 1999, Lynette Clooney, provide me witha folder full of old ALAC minutes. I have taken theminutes and put them in chronological order and placedeach set of minutes in a clear sheet protector, thenplaced them in a binder. The first set of minutes in thiscollection is February 13, 1972 to April 30, 1977 andMay 11, 1983 to February 11, 1989. I would like copiesof any other minutes prior to or after these dates tocompile as complete a set of minutes for the club aspossible.We have been working diligently on updating the Rosterand I believe we are very close to having a complete andaccurate working Roster. If any member would like toconfirm the information I have on the current Roster,please feel free to call (281) 251-9852 or e-mail me atMBATexas@aol.com and I will be happy to confirmwhat we currently have on file.Attached to this report for the Board's review, are copiesof correspondence I have received to date.

The Secretary put forward a proposal that on the monthsthat the Bulletin was not sent out that a shortcommuniqué be prepared and forwarded via email to themembership. It was determined that the idea was a goodone, however members who do not have e-mail wouldreceive a hard copy of the same information. Debbiewill prepare the information and email tothose members who have email available, then forwarda hard copy of the same information and mailing labelsto Betty Chidley (who volunteered to assist in thisproject), who will then do the hard mailing to themembership without email. The following motion wasput on the floor, with the understanding that this willtake place if the Secretary is willing to proceed, giventhe Boards revisions to the proposal.

MOTION 99-1: It was moved that we send bimonthlymailings by email when possible, and otherwise by USmail, to the membership. This mailing will be sent onthe months the Bulletin is not sent out

Presented by Ray Sledzik, 2nd Judy O'DellIn Favor 8, Opposed 1: Motion carried

Treasurer's Report - (Steve Campbell)The Treasurer reviewed in detail all the financials withthe Board.

Beginning Balance at 9/1/98 40,408.38Receipts 6,874.90Disbursements (8,754.80)Ending Balance 38,528.48

The following are designated funds currently in theTreasury:Benitez/Willcs $2,617.00Rescue Fund $2,280.00Donations $2,500.00Davis Fund $ 456.25

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Health Fund $ 487.00

Steve had requested a Financial Audit from theFinancial Chair (Midge Hylton). An audit wasperformed and Midge advised that all was in order.

AKC Delegate Report - (Ray Sledzik)Ray stated that Poodle Club of America has put aproposal forward to the AKC to allow perpetualtrophies for Bred By Exhibitor. It was a consensusamong the Board Members that this was a good idea andRay could provide support as needed.

AKC Gazette Committee - (Cassandrade la Rosa)The AKC Gazette columns have been submitted and ontime. AKC has further reduced the word budget to amaximum of 600 words. The next deadline is March I,and guest columns, as always, will be considered

Awards Committee -No report submitted.

Breed Rescue - (Mary Schroeder)Lhasa rescue still receives many phone call per month.Referrals are coming from Veterinarians, humanesocieties, shelters and the Internet. In December, the"800" number had 113 calls.The balance in the account is now $2,400.00 - up from$978.00 last June. Our local club - Lhasa Apso Club ofCentral Colorado - donated about $1,000.00 due to therescue parade and 1/2 of their raffle proceeds.Meredith Morris and Judy O'Dell are the East and WestCoast coordinators and are kept extremely busy. If youlive along the East Coast please contact Meredith, orJudy on the West Coast to help in the rescue effort.THEY REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!

Meredith Morris (301) 990-0729Judy O'Dell (949) 494-8322

Susan will write a letter to Mary Schroeder to let herknow that ALAC has money designated for Rescue.When the Rescue account is low, Mary need onlycontact Steve to have funds forwarded to her in Denver.

Breed Standard Committee - (SusanGiles)The Breed Standard Committee met at the National andhas been doing work by e-mail since then. We will alsobe meeting during the Westminster Show period. We arevery close to having the Illustrated Guide to theStandard to the point of having it go to the membershipfor a vote. The method of voting will be to do it bysection, much the same way we did the voting on theBy-laws changes. This way if there is a section that themembership has a problem with it will be pin pointed.We would like to have printed copies of the IllustratedGuide at the National for review and mailing done tothe membership following the National. Further work is

ongoing with the Judges Education Committee anddiscussion of this relationship will occur.

Breeder Referral - (Leslie Baumann)Breeder referral phone calls and e-mails increaseddramatically from October through the end of the year.However, the phone log became difficult to keep up as Imoved from the old computer to a temporary computerto a new permanent computer over the past four monthsor so. I am developing a simplified log that I can keepby each phone since it seems that folks always call whenPm in the shower, have a dog in the tub, or am on myway out the door.E-mail requests for information have steadily increased,especially since the ALAC Web Site went on-line. InOctober, I received 42 e-mails for breeder referralinformation. With 10 more days to go in the month ofJanuary, I've already responded to 56 requests. Thegeographic breakdown of e-mails for November (60)and December (53 with most before Christmas) is asfollows:

Texas, California 10 eachUnknown origin 8Florida 6Illinois, New Jersey, New York 5 eachMaryland, Massachusetts 4Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina,Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Washington 3 eachArizona, Canada, Colorado,Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana,Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Utah 2 eachArkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana,Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire,Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont,West Virginia, Wisconsin 1 eachTotal 113 e-mails

Futurity - (Ann Lantennan)65 nominations have been submitted to me for the 1999Futurity. This is the same number of nominationsreceived last year at this time. (We are holding ourown). Nominations are open until the end of February.Our judge for the '99 Futurity is Sarah Fitzgerald.Nominations for our 2000 judge can be made to menow. Forms for nominating are in the next Bulletin.Looking forward to a great show on the east coast.Please support the '99 Futurity.

Handbook Committee - (Jan Bruton)Coordinating with Steve, Susan and Debbie, I have beenworking on up-dating the roster portion of thehandbook. My plan was to have it ready in time to beprinted and sent out with the next Bulletin.

Education, Health & GeneticsCommittee - (Cassandra de la Rosa andLynn Jamison)The Education, Health and Genetics Committee reportsthat the foundation has been set up and donations to the

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foundation are tax deductible. We are ready to raisemoney, and a multi-faceted fundraising plan isunderway.A letter of support for an AKC Health Foundation grantwas sent on behalf of work being done on renal researchat the University of Michigan in conjunction withVetGen. Status of the grant is not known at this time.According to VetGen, one of two markers responsiblefor renal dysplasia has been identified. Dogs with onlyone marker remain unaffected. The second gene acts asa trigger to the other gene.They believe they are within reach of a DNA test, but,of course, need money to continue research. The ShihTzu Club of America is aggressively raising money tosupport this effort. One of their patrons, Gilbert Kahn,has donated $65,000 for this next year's work. thesecond year's work needs to be funded, and if our breedis to be included, we must demonstrate financialsupport.Our work plan, including fundraising, is as follows:1999 Work plan, with renewable modules forsubsequent years

WHAT WHOSet up foundation withfor donationsAdvertise existence of foundationReissue health surveyMarket survey to other sourcesTabulate surveyPrepare report on survey tabulation

approved tax-exemption statusEDBulletinBulletinLynn & CassLynn & CassLynn & Cass

Action needed:Foundation TasksElect board members and establish bylaws

Officers & BoardReceive survey report, committee recommendationsSet 1999 goals — what areas do we want to address

Foundation BoardSet fundraising goals for 1999 (I suggest $15,000)

Foundation BoardDevelop fundraising plan to meet goals Lynn & CassPlans to include method of fundraising, goals andtimelineSuggested fundraising plan:

a. Direct solicitation from individuals, groups andorganizations (large and medium donations plan)Direct fundraising involves a letter, then follow up calls,letters and visits to target groups clubs, manufacturers,organizations and individuals.(Annual activity)Needed: A subcommittee that will be willing to workwith Cass to solicit large donations. The tasks willinclude identifying leaders in the breed who would bewilling to donate up to $1000 each, manufacturers,regional clubs, etc. There will be a need for personalcontact, persistence and diplomacy. I will developpreliminary letters in advance of personal calls forpledges.b. On-going small and medium donations plan

These could be check-offs with extra donations on dues,futurity nominations, special memorials, or otherindirect and on-going sources.Canine Good Citizen will once again be at the national.Please put a notice in the Bulletin. Proceeds go to thefoundation.Please add a check off on the dues notice for addi-tionaldonations.Funding plan: Solicit donations of $36.50 from individ-ual members. That's a dime a day for the health of thebreed.c. Big-ticket fundraiser (once a year)Obtain donation to be raffled - for example, Airfare toWestminster, Crufts, or other - or large cash prize.Foundation status is essential because of tax write-off.

Need one or two RELIABLE volunteers to work only onthis. Should be comfortable asking for donations andmoney, or be willing to become comfortable.

Education Plan - annual Identify two top issues for yearDevelop member education plan for these two issuesDevelop budget and timeline for planSubmit to foundation for funding approvalImplement member education plan

Survey -- Responses for the survey have been extremelypoor. We need another publication of the survey in theBulletin, and I have been told that the submit button onthe web page for the survey does not work. This needsto be checked. I have approached the Lhasa Reporter,letting Denise know that it is fine for her to publish thesurvey. I would like for each regional club to print it intheir newsletter.Officers and board members of ALAC need to supportthe survey, both by submitting their own survey andencouraging others to do so.

MOTION 99-6: Move to have ALAC Board andOfficers, along with the two committee chairs(Cassandra de la Rose and Lynn Jamison), be appointed -Trustees to ALAC Health and Education Trust.

Presented by Larry Bruton, 2nd Bev DrakeAll in favor. Motion carried.

MOTION 99-7: Move to have ALAC donate $2,000.00of the current funds allocated in the budget for donationsto the ALAC Health & Education Trust.

Presented by Susan Giles, 2nd 999999All in Favor, Motion carried.

MOTION 99-8: Move that Trust meetings will be heldat all ALAC Board Meetings.

Presented by Ray Sledzilc, 2nd Susan GilesAll In Favor, Motion carried.

Historian - (Linda Crabill)I have been working with Fran Strayer and AlexisLannan, both of whom volunteered in response to theinvitation in my June report, to assist with developmentof a proposal for a photo contest. The contest wouldraise funds toward the purpose of offsetting the cost of

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the historical videos of ALAC Nationals purchased lastyear. The proposal was submitted to the President onJanuary 11, 1999 for review and consideration by theBoard.With regard to starting an album of ALAC "TopProducers," I have only received one response from anowner who sent a bio, but no photo. I request that theannouncement soliciting participation in the TopProducer album continue to be run in The Bulletin for atleast several more issues, so we can collect thisinformation for ALAC's historical archives. I think aphoto album of Top Producers would be nice to have ondisplay at the Nationals, but we must have a majority ofparticipation in order for it to be a success. There is nocharge for participation. Owners/breeders of ALAC"Top Producers" simply need to send an 8 x 10 photo(colored preferred) with pedigree and a one page bioabout the dog or bitch to:Linda CrabillALAC Historian4110 Wessex DriveSan Jose, CA 95136Eligible dogs and bitches are listed on the ALACwebsite.

Judges' Education Committee - (DonHanson)Meetings: One committee meeting scheduled (atNational), reported not conducted due to timeconstraints. No meetings scheduled to date.Correspondence: Response provided to all inquiriesfrom judges, prospective judges, and interested parties.Typically the packet sent includes the Guide to theStandard and additional relevant information aboutupcoming Seminars, locations, and dates. Have alsoresponded to AKC Judges Education requestsinformation.Judges Education Materials: Materials have not beenrevised since the National Specialty. Currently theentire script and transparencies are contained on disk.Power Point Presentation format. This format allows,where equipment is available, a laptop/LCD projectorpresentation. We have learned that lesser qualitytransparency film (also cheaper) produces better claritythan does the high end film. The script and visuals willnot be revised until the Breed Standard Committee hasapproved and provided the pictures which are intendedfor the Visualized Standard. Those photos will thenbe incorporated into the transparencies, and the scriptwill be adjusted to parallel the Visualized Standard -which ultimately can be used as the Seminar handout.Seminars: Since the Denver Specialty, JudgingSeminars have been provided in Pennsylvania (BevDrake and Bobbie Wood) and Oklahoma (RobynWhite). The Chair has not received the participant listor the evaluation forms from either Seminar to date.Another Seminar is scheduled for the Portland, Oregonjudges group in April (Don Hanson and AnnLanterman) which will be a comparison of the TibetanTerrier, Tibetan Spaniel and the Lhasa - all presentationsby the parent clubs. And again, there will be a Seminar

in conjunction with the National Specialty, for whichthere have already been inquiries.

Don then presented the following to the Board at themeeting for review:ProposedRestructure the Judges Education Committee (JEC), theBreed Standard Committee (BSC) and add a BreederEducation Function.

Rationale- JEC and BSC content are very closely related- Committees comprised of members from diversegeographic locations are difficult - meetings,communication, coordination, costs and productdevelopment.- Education has two separate and distinct audiences -judges and breeders, and the content and approach toeducation for each group is distinctly different.- ALAC members who may be the besttrainers"/"educators" may not be or desire to becommittee members.

Proposed Committee Structure- A core committee composed of the current members ofthe BSC, plus two additional members - one tocoordinate breeder education and one to coordinatejudges education.- The chair of the BSC would be responsible to theBoard for all activities which are the responsibility ofthe BSC, as well as for both breeder and judgeseducation. As members of an expanded BSC, the twocoordinators would respond directly to the BSC chair.- Each coordinator can name 1 or more assistants toaccomplish their scope of work.- All materials- used for members, breeder or judgeseducation would need final approval of the BSC.- The coordinator for breeder education would beresponsible to develop and arrange for the presentationof educational programs relative to the standard andrelated copies to be presented annually at the NationalSpecialty and in other venues as requested/needed.- The coordinator for judges education would beresponsible to coordinate judges education nationallythrough a network of approved/trained trainers, each ofwhom would have responsibility for a geographic areaof the country.

Outcomes- Increased content and activity control- Greater efficiency- Improved coordination

Discussions were held on the pros/cons of Don'sproposal to disban the JEC and have the function of theJEC and a new function of Breeder Education report tothe Breeder Standard Committee.

MOTION 99-3: Move to accept Don's proposal to havethe Breed Standard Committee accept the responsibility/function of the Judges Education and BreederEducation as presented.

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BrutonPresented by Ann Lanterman, 2nd Larry

All in favor, motion carried.

MOTION 99-4: Move that the coordinator for breedereducation and the coordinator for judges education bemembers of the Breed Standard Committee.

Presented by Ray Sledzilc, 2nd Betty ChidleyAll in favor, motion carried.

MOTION 99-5: Move to accept Don Hanson as thecoordinator for judges education.

Presented by Ray Sledzilc, 2nd AnnLanterman

All in favor, motion carried

Don agreed to write a job description for theCoordinator - Breeder Education. Letters will go out tomembers of the SEC and BSC to explain the changes theBoard has approved. Those members currently on theJEC and BSC will have the opportunity to apply for theposition of Coordinator - Breeder Education. Thecurrent members of the JEC will remain facilitators, ifthey express a desire to do so. In addition otherfacilitators may also be appointed as the committee seesthe need.The job description for the Coordinator BreederEducation and Coordinator Judges Education areidentical except for the audience: Breeder Education isfor ALAC Member Breeders / Exhibitors / Fanciers.The Judges Education is for current and prospectiveAKC Lhasa licensed judges.

Job Description:- Participate in all activities of the ALAC BSC and beaccountable for all coordinating functions to the BSCChair.- Conduct evaluation of education and training needsperiodically for constituent groups.- Respond to all education/training requests and arrangefor participant seminars annually at the NationalSpecialty and in other times/places as requested/fesible.- Develop, using BSC/ALAC approved materials andrelevant educational products and materials.- Respond to all correspondence and any inquiriespertinent to assigned functional areas.

MCP Committee - No report submitted

Membership Committee - (JoyceJohanson)My last report was dated June 1, 1998. The informationthat follows relates to activities that have taken placesince that report.As a result of letters sent to members who, for whateverreason, allowed their memberships to lapse, we receivedthe following renewals:5 Family memberships (w/in the US)25 Single memberships (w/in the US)1 Single membership (outside the US)

New memberships included3 Family memberships (w/in the US)14 Single memberships (w/in the US)4 Single memberships (outside the US)

National Specialty Committee -(SteveCampbell)A survey was sent out, just after the 1998 National,regarding changing the National from the third week ofJune to the third week of October. Steve received back144 responses, 131 for the change to the third week ofOctober and 14 against the change.The show committee held a meeting on 2/6/99 and arecurrently fmalizing the schedule of events for the 1999National. Steve reported that the show committee willhold the Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday 6/26/99following the Specialty Show. The Show committeewill be sending out a pre-mailer soon with informationabout the Specialty.It has been proposed that we have two obedience trialsat this National; one on Thursday afternoon and one onFriday morning. At this time we only have approvalfrom AKC for the one on Friday. Pat has volunteered tocontact AKC to determine if we can have a back to backobedience trial and will contact the judges to verifyavailability for the Thursday trail, should we receiveapproval from AKC. The premium list should be out bythe first week of April.With regards to the 2000 Specialty; Bob Sharp has beenelected to judge the 2000 National. We do not yet havea show site. It is becoming extremely hard to line up ashow site that will accept dogs and it within areasonable cost.With regards to the 2001 Specialty: We have not doneour judges selection process yet, this will be doneshortly. We do need to address the October versus Junedates. This change will involve several issues (ieFuturity Dates, By-Law changes, etc.). The 2001Specialty will be in the upper midwest region (ieWisconsin, Chicago).Steve suggested we poll the membership via a ballot onthe possibility of having two permanent show sites forthe National, an east and west coast location. Thereason being the difficulty in locating show sites in thevarious regions.The membership will be polled on the issue of havingtwo permanent show sites for future Nationals.

MOTION 99-9: Move to send out a ballot to themembership to change the 2001 Specialty to the 3rdweek in October. Also to change the By-Laws, Futuritydates and Judges ballot to correspond to those dates.

Presented by Larry Bruton, 2nd SteveCampbell

All in favor, motion carried.

MOTION 99-10: Move that we revise our presentballoting procedure to contact to the top 10 judges tocheck their availability before they are voted on.

Presented by Larry Bruton, 2nd BudBrockway

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All in favor, motion carried.

Ways & Means - (Dr. Thomas ErwinGertz)With the introduction of 6 new items and an all newembroidery design at the Denver shows, we left Denversold out of the new items and reduced much of our priorinventory. Denver sales totaled $2,899.20.In the Fall of 1998 we replenished our inventory. Afterincluding the current and close-out price lists in theAugust/September 1998 issue of The Lhasa Bulletin, inNovember & December, 1998 we had additional sales of$827.70, which breaks down as follows: $490.05 bycheck (59.2%) and $337.65 by credit card (40.8%).As of December 20th, 1998 we had an inventoryretailing at $3,545.60 available to fill additional ordersas they are received. The only item we have difficultyfilling at this time is the #PSE801 Deluxe Polo Shirt inthe Small, Medium and Large sizes. This item is verypopular and currently back ordered by the manufactur-er. Our embroidery shop hopes to fill our back-orderwithin the next few weeks.In the Fall of 1998 we introduced our new Brief Case(#BCE801) which retails at $35.95. This items is madeof the same material as the Grooming Bag and GarmentCarrier, and certainly allows individuals to make afashion statement, promote ALAC and the Lhasa Apsowhen attending all those kennel club meetings through-out the year.One new item which will be introduced in 1999 is ourGrooming Shirt (#GSE901) which will retail at $42.95and comes in black in )0C{ Large size only. This itemis made of the same material as our Grooming Smock,with long sleeves, pockets and buttons down the frontand on both sides at the bottom, which when unbutton-ed on the sides allows for that fuller figuredperson to wear the Grooming Shirt in comfort. Thisitem will be available in March '99.Additional new items to be introduced in 1999 will be aCap with our new embroidery design in the front and anew quality Towel which members have requested.

HELP WANTED ! ! ! 1999 will be the 40thAnniversary of ALAC. The Ways & Means Committeeis looking for suggestions/ideas for commemorativeitems which could be sold with a "40th Anniversary1959 - 1999" on them. Please give your suggestions andideas to either Bev Drake or myself as soon as possible.Currently all the new products are being photographedand will be available on the ALAC Web Site(www.lhasaapso.org) within the next few weeks. Wantto know how one of our products look, check out theWeb Site for photograph and full description.On behalf of my Co-Chairperson, Bev Drake, I want tothank all the ALAC members and friends for theirsupport in purchasing our wonderful new items. Welook forward to seeing everyone in Frederick, Marylandin June.

Yearbook - (Michael Santora)No committee report submitted.

There was a mailing regarding the Yearbook, whichreturned only seven responses. Discussions were held asto the current status of publishing a Yearbook. Susanwill contact Michael to determine what needs to be doneto move forward on publishing a Yearbook based on theguidelines the Board provided from their June 1998meeting.

Peter Millen made the following presentation onProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) to the Board.Further Update to The American Lhasa Apso Club1. ProgressSince it was my privilege to address this Board inFebruary last year there have been a number ofdevelopments regarding PRA, so far as the UnitedKingdom is concerned. You may recall last year how Iexplained that as the Lhasa breed has just beenrecognized officially by the British VeterinaryAssociation as having PRA then there was a mixed viewas to the way forward. The Lhasa Apso Breed Councilrecommended that the members of the Breed clubsshould be encouraged to have their stock tested,including those that were of any age considered to bebeyond further reproduction. As from January 1st1998 all dogs tested under the scheme would have theresults published in The Kennel Club Breed RecordsSupplement, which is issued quarterly. Firstly some ofthe Lhasa Apso Breed Clubs have incorporated withinthe Code of Ethics that members will have their dogstested on a regular basis, and in addition will do allpossible to breed out hereditary diseases. Those clubsdo ask that members sign this declaration each time theyrenew their membership dues.2. Events in 1998During the first Quarter we were advised that two morecases had been confirmed in Northern Ireland. Thiscaused much concern, as you can guess because the sireand/or dam were at the root of some well known stock.Considerable correspondence and activity took placeand eventually the appeals procedure was invoked. Thisresults in the Chief Eye Panelist personally carrying outthe eye test and the results are said to be final. Theoutcome was stated as that the dogstested (the ones previously having been stated asaffected with PRA) all HAD UNUSUAL FUNDICLESIONS, WHICH MADE THE INTERPRETATIONMORE DIFFICULT THAN USUAL. Whilst I do notprofess to have any veterinary qualifications, I ama little skeptical at the fact that ALL the dogs testedwere found to have the same, non hereditary problem.Needless to say I am expressing my concern through thecorrect channels to establish the bench mark base. As Ihave explained before there are only a limited number ofeye specialists authorized to carry out the tests (around40 for the whole of the UK), and if someof these are unable to be specific then one is forced toquestion the validity of others. I mean this is eithersituation - be it affected or not affected. Irrespective ofthis specific set of circumstances in Northern Ireland,eye testing has taken place on a great number of Lhasasin the UK. Over 320 Lhnns have been eye tested in1998 up to including Quarter 3, and this compares well

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with the 240 or so tested in 1997 prior to the problembeing official. But there are still some breeders, ofrepute, who have not started to have their stock tested.Whilst there is not compulsion it is felt that thepublication by the Lhasa Apso Breeder Council ofREGISTERS OF HEREDITARY EYE ABNORMAL-ITIES including the list of all stock tested, together withSire and Dam, will become an enabling process. Afterall it will become obvious, by omission, which Kennelnames are missing from the list. Again, any stocktested before January 1, 1998 does not have automaticpublication of the results. In fact, it is only by thecooperation of the owners that the 1997 details havebecome available to be included in Breed Councilpublication. If any stock tested during that periodproved to be affected there was no requirement on theeye specialist to formally record the fact. The knowncases have only come into the public domain because ofthe caring attitude and honesty of some breeders. Therecould be that there are some dogs out there that areaffected, but only the owner knows the true situation.This is really sad because there is an honest intention toidentify the affected and carriers in order tobreed out the problem. So it really boils down to DNAtesting.The Cambridge Veterinary School Laboratory which ispart of the Cambridge University has applied forfunding to search for the gene causing PRA in theLhasa. Some work has already begun, when they arefully funded this research will become the full timeproject of a post graduate student, who they hope willgain a PHD while supplying in mutation and developinga test. They wish to continue the work immediately.Work is currently in progress using blood samples ofaffected Lhas2s plus their parents and siblings. It willnot be possible, at least initially, to be able to tell ownerswhether their dog carries PRAsince the samples taken are to do the research to allowthe testing to be developed. Parents of affected dogs areby definition carries of the disease. We are to be keptinformed of the progress to the goal of test development.It is hoped that they will be able to announce a test in afairly short period of time. It is also noted that in theUSA VetGen is working alongsimilar lines with the same objectives and I think alsothey are doing HRD. I don't consider this to be acommercially competitive race, but rather a concertedeffort using two separate routes of approach to arrive ata means of simply identifying the gene carrying thedisease then we will be able to take positive steps. Myonly concern is what next will be manifested as ahereditary disease. I have already heard of the renaldysphasia in the States and we have at least one case ofhip dysphasia, etc. But I will not dwell on these subjectswhich are not yet officially recognized in the breed bythe British Veterinary Association. All that I ask is thatyou support the work, being undertaken on your side ofthe Atlantic, in speeding up the identifica-tion of themarker for PRA. I have brought with me acomprehensive list of all lhasas tested in 1997 and 1998up to the period Quarter 3, it is ten pages long incontent. For those of you anxious to know which dogs

are affected these can be found on the ilac website atwww. geociti es. com/Heartland/Prairi e/7211/i lac. htmlwhich covers not only the UK but also the rest of theworld where eye testing has taken place. In addition,the latest addition of the Kennel Club Breed RecordSupplement is appended, just to show how the recordsare presented in the UK. I hope this is helpful towardsour joint goal. As final comment, I would say that I wasinformed towards the end of last year that both inHolland and Belgium that eye testing is now compuls-ory in the breed in respect of breeding and alsoexportation.Thank you once again for allowing me to address thisBoard and bring you up to date on the situation in theUK.

NEW BUSINESS

Herding Instinct TestingProposal presented by Jody Mannheimer to haveHerding Instinct Testing at the 2000 Specialty.Purpose: To expose lhasa apsos and their owners to thesport of herding. To fulfill the criteria to gainacceptance in the AKC herding program, thus allowinglhasa apsos to earn AKC herding titles.History: AKC herding titles are currently available tomembers of the AKC Herding Group, Rottweilers andSamoyeds. AKC will likely approve other breeds foracceptance in the Herding Program sometime this year.It is recommended that additional breeds be allowed toparticipate after the parent club holds two HerdingInstinct Tests and submits the results to the AKC.Lhaq2s are currently accepted in the American HerdingBreed Association.Proposal: Would like to see an ALAC sponsoredHerding Demonstration and Herding Instinct Test at the2000 Specialty.

MOTION 99-11: Move that ALAC sponsor a Herdingdemonstration for the 2000 Specialty. JodyMannheimer will coordinate the demonstration.

Presented by Ray Sledzilc, 2nd AnnLanterman

All in favor, motion carried.

ALAC Heroism AwardEddie Hutchinson provided a recommendation thatALAC sponsor an Annual Heroism award. Within thisproposal Eddie provided Guidelines for this award.The Board reviewed both the proposal and guidelines.

MOTION 99-12: Move to adopt Eddie Hutchinson'sALAC Heroism Award as modified by the Board.

Presented by Pat Keen-Fernandes, 2nd BettyChidley

7 In Favor, 3 Against (Ann Lanterman,Beverly Drake, Ray Sledzik)

Motion carried

The revised guidelines are as follows:1) Not assigned or money supported.

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2) Not a planned act.3) A doer, not informer (tell the authorities to do.)4) An ALAC member or non-member5) The trophy is to be a donation to the Trust Fundwith a certificate to the Honoree6) Recipient to receive at the National. (A non-

attender to be sent & notified after the National. Onlythe Board will have previous knowledge & the

Awards Chair, if new.)7) Nominations go to the Award Chair or a designatedperson on the ALAC Board.8) Recipient's not based on sex, color, affiliation of the

breed or sexual orientation.9) Should money be received for this award, it goes to

the Health & Education Trust fund.10) Nominations to go from Jan 1 to Dec 3111) Nomination acts cannot be repeated. Nomineesmay, different act.12) Recipients name to be included in the Awardspresentation. (Or leave name blank as a surprise.)13) Not necessarily awarded each year14) Recipients can be either animals or people.15) Recipient will be considered for recommendation tothe Gaines Award

DNA Testing and Renal Disease ResearchSusan advised that VetGen has developed a DNA testfor the one marker that they have identified. The onemarker they identified, they do not know whether it isrecessive or dominant. They do not know the actualmode of inheritance, whether we are dealing with anincomplete penetrance on a marker or whether it isanother method. This test is only about 85% accurate.If you tested for the marker there is a 15% chance thatyou didn't have it or if you tested that you didn't have itthere is still a 15% chance you did. VetGen feels thatthere is a good possibility that the marker that they haveidentified is in a large percentage of the lhasapopulation. The gene marker that actually triggers this,are in a very small percentage of our population. So itcould be that they test and find that about 85% of alllhasas carry this gene marker and this is what they aresuggesting. Susan stated that so far most of thecontributing DNA that has been used in this, has beenfrom affected or from people who have been directlyasked to contribute to this project based on history. SoVetGen may be expecting a higher result due to theircurrent contributing database. Susan stated that once alarger population of lhasas are tested that the results willmore than likely be a lower percentage. The test isavailable at a cost of $140.00. VetGen will perform thetest at $99.00 with 25 or more participants. Theprocedure is that participants will forward funds toVetGen and will then receive the test kit, (which is acheek swab). The results should be received within twoto three weeks.

MOTION 99-13: Move that the ALAC membership beprovided information regarding VETGEN DNA testingavailable at $99 if necessary number of participants canbe reached.Presented by Betty Chidley, 2nd by Beverly Drake

All in Favor, motion carried

BulletinThe Bulletin editor resigned. Susan contacted JanGraunke, as she had expressed in the past an interest inassisting with the Bulletin. Jan advised that she wouldconsider accepting this position.Discussions were then held as to the best method for re-establishing the Bulletin as a reliable information sourcefor the membership.

MOTION 99-14: Move to accept Jan Graunke as thenew editor of the Bulletin. Bulletins will be MAILEDON TIME, with or without advertising.

Presented by Susan Giles, 2nd Beverly DrakeAll in Favor, motion carried

Regional Club Liasons:The Board has designated assignments as Liaisons forlocal clubs. Below is a listing of the Board members andtheir assignments.Betty Chidley: Delegate at large - Don't know where togo to find something? Betty is the one to call. e-mail:tatlisu@adelphia.netBev Drake: National Capital Area LAC., CentralMaryland LAC. and L.A.C. of Greater New Yorke-mail: BDrake216@aol.comBud Brockway: L.A.C. of Greater Houstone-mail: MARVONMBA@aol.comJudy O'Dell: L.A.C. of Southern Californiae-mail: Ladellhasa@aol.comPat Keen- Fernandes: L.A.C. of Northern Californiae-mail : shotru@cctrap.comAnn Lanterman: Cascade L.A.F. of Greater Seattle,Willamette Valley L.A.C. Phone: (425) 868-0276Bobbie Wood: Merrimac L.A.C.e-mail: BobeAnbara@aol.comJoyce Johanson: Twin Cities L.A.C., Greater DetroitL.A.C., L.A.C. of Central Coloradoe-mail: Joyce_Johanson@ccmail.wiu.eduDot Pritnm: Sooner L.A.C. Phone: (660) 327-5576Larry Bruton: Greater Milwaukee L.A.C.e-mail: Lbruton@zgf.com

ALAC club information and membership application areon the WEB site available for downloading atwww.lhasaapso.org.

NACLAC will be including a free catalog with eachentry fee of $20.00 at their Specialty held in conjunctionwith the National in June.

The Board was in Executive Session from approx.3:00pm to 3:30pm.

Meeting adjourned at 3:33 pm

Respectfully submitted,Debbie Greene, ALAC Secretary,Minutes from Board Meeting of 2/7/99

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Official StandardThe Lhasa Apso

Character - Gay and assertive, but charyof strangers.

Size - Variable, but about 10 or 11 inchesat shoulder for dogs, bitches slightlysmaller.

Color - All colors equally acceptablewith or without dark tips to ears andbeard.

Body Shape - The length from point ofshoulders to point of buttocks longerthan height at withers, well ribbed up,strong loin, well developed quartersand thighs.

Coat - Heavy, straight, hard, not woollyor silky, of good length, and verydense.

Mouth and Muzzle - The preferred biteis either level or slightly undershot.Muzzle of medium length; a squaremii771e is objectionable.

Head - Heavy head furnishings withgood fall over eyes, good whiskersand beard, skull narrow, falling awaybehind eyes in a marked degree, notquite flat, but not domed or apple-shaped; straight foreface of fair length.Nose black, the length from tip ofnose to eye to be roughly about one-third of the total length from nose toback of skull.

Eyes - Dark brown, neither very large andfull, nor very small and sunk.

Ears - Pendant, heavily feathered.Legs - Forelegs straight; both forelegs

and hind legs heavily furnished withhair.

Feet - Well feathered; should be roundand catlike, with good pads.

Tail Carriage - Well feathered, shouldbe carried well over back in a screw;there may be a kink at the end. A lowcarriage of stern is a serious fault.

Approved July 11, 1978

Club Specialties

Cascade Lhasa Apso Fanciers of GreaterSeattle

Specialty Show and SweepstakesHeld on: August 28, 1999 Closes August 11, 1999Gold Creek Tennis Club, Woodinville, WA (outdoors)Judges: Sweepstakes: Doreen Hubbard

Specialty: Ludell BeckworthShow Chairperson: Barbara Corbett

1192 350th PINECarnation, WA 98014425-788-7985

Show Superintendant: Brown Dog ShowsPO Box 2566Spokane, WA 99220-2566509-924-1089

Pending AKC ApprovalSame Weekend - Same Show Site

Sanunamish Kennel Club All Breed ShowAugust 29, 1999

Breed and Group Judge: Dr. Gerald Penta

Greater Milwaukee Lhasa Apso ClubSpecialty Show

July 30, 1999 in Waukesha, WIJudge: Robert HighOther shows at same show site:July 31, 1999: Kettle Moraine KC -Breed: Gloria Cochrane Group: Dorothy WelshAugust 1: Waukesha KC: Breed & Group: Ellen FetterThese two shows are 45 minutes from other siteAugust 2: Burlington KC: Breed: Richard ChashoudianGroup: Robert SharpAugust 3: Ellchom KC: Breed Robert Sharp

Yearbook Editor Needed! !

Yes, believe it or not the is another one ofthose high paying, high profile, rewardingjobs available. Yearbook Editor. Easyburnout job. Computer skills very helpful.Design capabilities not a must. Applywithin or email ssgiles@aol.com or callSusan S Giles or any of the Officers orBoard Members and express your interest.If you would like to help with theyearbook but do not want to chair thecommittee call us anyway.

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GOLDEN TU LHASA APSOS,,,„

rArtsiKSECNONNESLIN t CLUB

BEO SI KF

OPPOSgE SEX

Presents

Whitehouse Kiss n Tell( Ch. Whitehouse Woody Wilson x Whitehouse Independent)

First show, first points, first 3 point MAJOR !!!

All at 8 months old!!

Owners: Breeders:Jan & Dean Graunke Robyn White-Lilly & Dick Lilly

Manitowoc, Wisconsin Pleasant Hill, Mo

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GOLDEN TII LHASA APSO

Golden Tu Kissing Banditand

Dean Graunke

(Ch. Hatrick Golden Tu On Ice x Ch. Golden Tu Has An Attitude CGC )

There is a first time for everything!First Points and First Time in the Ring (for Dean).

Now we have seen everything!

Breeders & OwnersJan and Dean GraunkeManitowoc, Wisconsin

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In Memoriam...

Ch. Golden Tu Snowball in Hell(Ch. Ruffivay Topkapi x Ruffway Sheba)

September 15, 1984 - February 9, 1999

Our very first show dog has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. We, at Golden TuLhasas, will miss her very much.

OwnersJan and Dean GraunkeManitowoc, Wisconsin

Retirement OwnersEdith and Roy BillingsNaperville, Illinois

BreederRuffivay Lhasa ApsosGeorgia Palmer

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REGIONAL SPECIALTIES,Lhasa Apso Club of Central Colorado

February 12, 1999Judge: Dr. Sam Draper

6-9 Mths Puppy Dogs1 Dahlen's Jack of Hearts, Helen Heakins & Chris Wellman2 Free Spirit Nbara Rock Your Sox Off, Cheryl Clamp &Debbie Walsleben9-12 Mths Puppy Dogs1 Rufkins Just for Effect, Saundra H. Devlin & RobertaLombardi12 & Under 18 Mths Dogs1 Galaxy's Look of the Tiger, Lori JohnsonBred By Exhibitor Dogs1 Timbers' Mi Toya Confidential, Julie Timbers & JoannHays2 San-Dhi's Lite N' Up, Sandy Devlin3 Charlet's One Moment in Time, Charlene R. DellingerOpen Dogs1 Fleetfire Bellisima Where RU, Debby Rothman & MarySchroeder2 Tsera Las By D Lite of D Moon, Connie Schultz3 Windstary's Sharp Dressed Man, Cheryl Clamp & DebbieWalsleben

Winner's DogFleetfire Bellisima Where RU, Debby Rothman & MarySchroederReserve Winner's DogDahlen's Jack of Hearts, Helen Heakins & Chris Wellman

6-9 Months Bitches1 San-Dhi's Stand by Your Man, Saundra H. Devlin2 Sheng Trou Mai Li Lady Kiara, Ginger Segal9-12 Mths Bitches1 San-Dhi's Magic of Course, Saundra H. Devlin2 Fleetfire Spring Inn Headliner, Steve Cunningham, DebbyRothman & Julie Timbers3 Whitehouse Patrior's Song, Robin Brooks & Patti Brooks12 Mths & Under 18 MthsKai-La-Sha Alridht Alreaddy, Debby Rothman2 Galaxy's Tasha Tsindu, torn & Marsha WorltonBred By Exhibitor Bitches1 Fleetfire Timbers U Gotta Dance, Debby Rothman, MarySchroeder & Julie Timbers2 Northwinds Stormy Weather, Cindy Butsic

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3 San-Dhi's Jewel of the Night, Saundra H. Devlin &Charlene Dellinger4 Sera Mar Cricket, Linda G. JarrettOpen Bitches1 Sera Mar Courtney, Linda Jarrett2 La-Ri-San San Jo Mary Poppins, S. Zade & Richard Zade3 San-Dhi's Maple Dream Girl, Tammy L. Brom & SandyDevlin4 Galaxy's Fire-Light, Ellen Voss

Winner's BitchFleetfire Timbers U Gotta Dance, Debby Rothman, MarySchroeder & Julie TimbersReserve Winner's BitchSera Mar Courtney, Linda Jarrett

Veteran Bitch1 Ch. NuSeng Tacin Golly Miss Molly, Frances M. Strayer& Ricki Andrews

Best of BreedCh. Bearinger's Indiana Jones MBA, N & D Greene, M & LBrockwayBest of WinnersFleetfire Timbers U Gotta Dance, Debby Rothman, MarySchroeder & Julie TimbersBest of Opposite SexCh. Northwind Up Tempo, Kathy F. Jabara & Cindy Butsic

Best Puppy - Dahlen's Jack of HeartsBest Bred By - Fleetfire Timbers U Gotta Dance

Sweepstakes ResultsJudge: Kay Dickeson

Best Puppy & Best in Sweepstakes San-Dhi's Magic ofCourseBest Adult - Kai-La-Sha Alright Alreddy

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ARTIC ARDY

Ch. Vir-Lyn Phoenix Rising x Ch. T-Ritz That's Ardy's Abigale

Ardy finished his championship before his first birthday in only six weekends. Stillunder eighteen months old Ardy has begun his Specials campaign under experthandler C.L. Eudy. In their first weekend out Ardy was awarded a Group 3 inAbilene under Mr. Lewis W. Bayne followed by a Group 2 in SE Arkansas under DiAnn Ligon.

Owner:Jaron's RD (Formally Ardy's Lhasas)(972)931-7224

Agent:C.L. Eudy

(806)745-8540

www.geocities.com/Eureka/Pla72/7448/

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The MAC Bulletin

Greater Milwaukee Lhasa Apso ClubMarch 6th, 1999

Judge: Mr. Don Rogers

9-12 Mths Puppy Dogs1 Royale's Rock-A-Bye Bear, Pauline Todd & Greg Gaffney2 Woodlyn's One In A Million, Lynn Replogle3 Lovemi Halle Lujah, Jacqueline J. Love12 & Under 18 Mths Dogs1 Golden Tu Kissing Bandit, Jan & Dean GraunkeBred By Exhibitor Dogs1 Mi Toya Winchill Index, JoAnne Hays2 1;fk Dau Mister Starbuck, Virginia Anderson,37•Tirnbers' Mi Toya Confidential, Julie Timbers & JoAnne

1.1,14 Hohl Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, June L. HohlOpen Dogs1 Timbers' Mi Toya Private Affair, Timbers, Hays &Polesky2 Gold Card The Avenging Angel, Ray & Violeta Taus3 Golden Tu My Pal Joey, Jan & Dean Graunke4 Lovemi De Jiggs Up, Jacqueline J. Love

Winner's DogTimbers' Mi Toya Private Affair, Timbers, Hays & PoleskyReserve Winner's DogMi Toya Winchill Index, JoAnne Hays

6-9 Months Bitches1 Valhasar Just A Wild Rose, Richard Valentine & CindyButsic9-12 Mths Bitches1 Whitehouse Kiss 'n Tell, Jan & Dean Graunke2 Woodlyn's Dipped in Honey, Lynn ReglogleBred By Exhibitor Bitches1 Northwind Stormy Weather, Cindy Butsic

2 Mi Toya Timbers' Chardonnay, JoAnne Hays & Timbers& Sonnenberg3 Gold Card Gilded Angel, Ray & Violeta Taus4 Woodlyn's Holy Terror, Lynn ReplogleOpen Bitches1 Kai-Lei Rising Star, Sandra Bennett2 Gold Card's Earth Angel, Ray & Violeta Taus3 Northwind First Impression, Kay spickler-Dunn4 Lovemi Kaleidoscope, Jacqueline J. Love

Winner's BitchNorthwind Stormy Weather, Cindy ButsicReserve Winner's BitchKai-Lei Rising Star, Sandra Bennett

Best of BreedCh. Marlin's Sanlo Philippe Puf, Daryl Martin & MichaelSantora & Alan LosoBest of WinnersNorthwind Stormy Weather, Cindy ButsicBest of Opposite SexCh. Northwind Up Tempo, Kathy F. Jabara & Cindy Butsic

Best Puppy - Whitehouse Kiss '13 Tell

Sweepstakes ResultsJudge: Sandy Nyberg

Best Puppy & Best in SweepstakesWhitehouse Kiss 'n Tell

Best Adult - Timbers' Mi Toya Confidential

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PRA Clinic and Premailer

Health & Education SeminarProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Clinic & Seminar

Where: National Specialty in Frederick, MAWhen: Thursday, June 24, 1999

Test takes about 15 minutes from start to finish withdilation lasting about two hours.

Please register ahead. Cost $18 1st dog $16 each additional dogFor more information, contact:

Ann Burton or Lynn and Sue Jamison801 Linda Lane

Raymore, MO 64083-9207816-331-7764 or lynnjamison@msn.com

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The ALAC Bulletin

Behind the Champions: Ch. Ma-Jik's Misti Drizai,CGCCh. Ma-Jik's Misti Scheherazade,CGCBreeder/Owner: Diane Selmer

BIS Ch. Misti's Play It Again Sam, ROMCh. Misti Acres Kopper Penny

Misti Acres Muffin Howard, ROMCh. Misti Acres Baywinds Bogart

Saxonsprings EarleCh Barker's Sugar Coated

Ch. Barker's Sugar Lace, ROMCh. Ma- Jik's Misti Drizai, CGCCh. Ma-Jik's Misti Scheherazade, CGC

BIS Ch Misti's Play It Again Sam. ROMCh. Ma-Jik's Mistrie Maker

Ch. Ruffway Je-An IllusionCh. Ma-Jik's Ambrosia

Ch. Ruffway TopakiCh. Ma-jik's Soceress

Ma-Jik's Genie

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Corrections/Comments

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