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| DECEMBER NEWSLETTER FROM THE SECRETARY: December 6, 2010 Merry Christmas to all! It has been almost two years since I have written a newsletter and I know allot has happened to all of us since then. I have been blessed with the addition of a beautiful granddaughter, Breanna, and my eldest daughter, Chaille, has received her degree in Veterinary Medicine and has begun practicing in Tulsa, OK. Our registry has continued to grow at an amazing rate and we are grateful for all of your support. It is exciting to open the envelopes and see all of the gorgeous dogs that you are breeding and how much our registry has evolved. I have just issued #1150 and we have over 3000 back numbers in our registry now. I still enjoy seeing all of the pictures of your dogs and even though the registry is time consuming, for the most part I still enjoy being your secretary. It is a job that I take very seriously. I know that I do not often respond in as timely a manner as you would like, but believe me, it is certainly not that I do not think about you on a daily basis. My life is just like all of yours--extremely busy. With raising jacks myself and taking care of 20 horses, teaching school, caring for aging parents, now have a wonderful two year old granddaughter in my home, and somewhere in there finding time for my husband, my life is quite hectic. I have also aged and my bones do not move as quickly as they used to and I suffered a fall from a horse in early fall that left me quite the baby for a while. Looking into 2011, there will be a few changes again in our registry. Fees for members will not go up; they will remain the same. Fees for non-members will be $20.00 for registration of individual dogs and/or litters. For ANY dog applying for registration that does NOT have a litter registration form with a submitted application, the fee will be $100.00. Why the raise in fee? First, so that only those that feel they have superior stock that can contribute significantly to our registry be admitted. If people are willing to pay that fee, they must feel their dogs are outstanding enough to become a part of our registry. Secondly, many people are advertising on their website that their dogs are "EJRTCA eligible" for registration but are not taking the time to register their litters. This puts an EXTREME burden on me working the registry and providing papers to these people. It slows up my paperwork greatly and those people that are gracious enough to diligently register their litters do suffer from it. It is not that our registry needs the money. We are quite solvent. It is the simple fact that if people are not willing to take the time to register their litters (I know it cannot be the expense of it), they should not be able to cheaply register those dogs like those people that do take the time to complete proper paperwork. Also, within the last year, I have had numerous complaints from people buying dogs they felt was EJRTCA registrable and then find out their litter has not been registered or that they have a very difficult time getting papers from the breeders. This has happened way too often. In 2011, if you have not been registering your litters with us within the past year and have been selling your pups without litter registration papers, please do not ask us to put you back on the breeders' referral list. You will not be placed back on it. I have had many calls asking why we list breeders on that list that do not register their litters, and frankly, I do not have an answer for them. It may not be important to you to register that litter, but it is important to the buyer and certainly important to me. I sometimes receive twenty sets of papers in a week's time and when you do not take the time to register the litters, it slows up paperwork for everyone for me to do what is necessary to register people's dogs. Also, please inform your buyers of the correct process to register your dogs. I have many get angry with me because they just send in the litter registration paper with no fees, no pictures, no vet certificate, nothing.........and expect me to register their dog. I then email or call them and tell them what I need and it slows down their registration process twice as long or even longer. Any registry is only as good as the people that make up the body of it. With your continued integrity, we can expect this registry to continue to be the largest shorty jack registry in the world with some of the most beautiful dogs people have even seen! I do wish each and everyone of you the absolute best in 2011. One thing I have learned from growing old is to appreciate life and how privileged we are to be in the world and to have the blessed life with animals that we have. I know that animals are a great responsibility, but what an empty life we would have without them. As you reflect on the upcoming season, please remember the "Reason for the Season" and thank God for His many blessings he has bestowed upon us with such awesome creatures! Your Secretary, Jana Crawford *** Membership is $20.00 per family, per year. *** Non Member fees are higher. $20.00 for registration of individual dogs and/or litters. ***For ANY dog applying for registration that does NOT have a litter registration form with a submitted application, the fee will be $100.00. *** Dogs that have appropriate litter registration papers with them will be the same--$15.00 *** Dogs that have parents registered with the EJRTCA but no litter registration--$25.00 *** Dogs that have no parents registered with EJRTCA and are completely new to the registry--$50.00 *** Litter registration is $15.00 for a litter of three or more. One pup $5.00, two pups $10.00. *** Each dog in the litter, after one year must apply for permanent papers, which is $15.00 per dog. Rescue News: Please beware that Jacks are not for everyone, and do you research before you bring one into your home. Brag Section - The EJRTCA bulletin of Accomplishments: Email a brag about your Jack or Jacks for the newsletter! DOGoscope: Aquarius: January 20 - February 18 Aquarius Dogs are friendly and very loyal. Beware that we are also independent and inventive, we look for new and different ways to get what we want.. Pisces: February 19 - March 20 Pisces are full of life, energy and playfulness, they don't like a routine. Are prone to wander off, and doesn't remember where he roamed from very often. Aries: March 21 - April 19 Aries dogs are very competitive. They are independence, strong in character. He will defend you to the last, ask him once and he will get the job done. But, only if he thinks you are worthy. Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Taurus dogs love to dig and they really enjoy digging up your garden. They save, store and hide things, and never forget where they are. They do not like change. Gemini: May 21 - June 20 Gemini Dogs are a lively bunch that gets along anywhere and in any situation. We communicate well with our owners, excited to share, and absolutely loves fire hydrants. Cancer: June 21 - July 22 Cancer Dogs are protective and caring. We are emotional and intuitive; we know what's on our owner's mind even before they do. We are also sensitive and tender. But not true for the milkman. Leo: July 23 - August 22 Leo Dogs are powerful and faithful. Leo dogs are convinced they are the masters of all they can see. While they are generous and warm-hearted, they are the boss. We are faithful and loyal, except where cats might be involved. Virgo: August 23 - September 22 Virgo Dogs are very modest and shy. They are handsome and attractive, but reluctant to prance around showing it. They are happy lying in the sun watching their owners. They sometimes overcome the natural shyness when there is a mention of dog treat. Libra: September 23 - October 22 Libra Dogs are easygoing and sociable. The most important thing is to be out and about, among people, and other dogs. We are laid back and happy. Not much excites us. Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 Scorpio Dogs are determined and focused. Will always accomplish whatever it is they set their minds to. They are forceful, relishing every activity, can be intense; they have been known to stare at a rabbit in the yard for hours at a time. Sagittarius: November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius Dogs are carefree and freedom-loving. Love the wide open spaces. They are happy and good-humored dogs who love to romp and play with their owners. We are open and honest, never hiding how we feel about anything. Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 Capricorn Dogs are patient and careful. They know that good things always comes to dogs who wait. They sleep in a certain place, like certain toys, patrols the yard in a certain way all the time. DOG JOKES Section and Other Information: Remember...This newsletter is the opinion of no one. It's resemblance to anything or anyone living or dead is merely a coincidence. The jokes are merely that and are not intended to be a personal affront or insult to anyone. No animals were harmed during the writing of this newsletter. (E&OE) Errors and Omissions Expected. |
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