Japanese Chin Club of America Newsletter In This Issue:

• President's Message • 2023 Officers and BOD Slate • National Specialty • Ken Valimaki (Trophy Artist) • Top 20 • New Titles • History Article • Breeder Spotlight • Secretary's Report • Health Article • Committee Chairs • Texas Independent Specialty • JCCARE • Ads • Treasurer Reports

Fall is here! Our National is around the corner...The panel of judges is beyond amazing. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who is working hard and getting things done. If you are planning on attending the National make reservations ASAP its going to be a grand time with various events. As I step into my new role I welcome all our members to attend our Board meetings and effectively communicate with the Board. We encourage everyone to volunteer and work towards improving our breed and accomplish common goals. The Heart of our club is it's members lets motivate and influence one another to be the best we can be. Lets set goals together we can accomplish them. Our website is up and running but still a work in progress, The Committees are working hard! David Gutierrez JCCA President 2022

EDITOR: DAVID GUTIERREZ [email protected]

DISCLAIMER: The Chin Chatter is the official publication of JCCA, Inc., and is authorized to carry official sections containing notices, reports and commentary issued under the auspices of said club; otherwise no responsibility is assumed for the contents. The editor reserves the right to discretionary editing. The opinions expressed in articles, columns, or letters are reproductions and do not necessarily carry the endorsement, approval, or responsibility of the editor or JCCA Inc. The JCCA logo is club property. Items submitted for publication that are considered argu-mentative or libelous in any way by the editor will be referred to the JCCA Board of Directors for approval/disapproval for publication and may not be published in the issue for which submitted. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

FALL 2022

Japanese Chin Club of America 2022 Officers President David Gutierrez California Vice President Miki Cooney Florida Treasurer Alice Andrade California Secretary Nancy Mellott Texas

Board of Directors Cherie Boice North Carolina Cese Resnick Texas TracyIffland South Carolina Kathleen Klennert Washington Marisa Capozzo Schmidt North Carolina

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2022 Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee was comprised of Chair-Jennifer Baumer Kathleen Klennert Jason Huff Alternate Donna Stoffer The committee nominated the following slate for 2023 term:

President

David Gutierrez (California)

Vice President

S. Marie "Miki" Cooney (Florida)

Secretary

Tracy Iffland (South Carolina)

Treasurer

Alice Andrade (California)

Directors

Marisa Schmidt (North Carolina) Cecelia (Cese) Resnick (Arizona) Nancy Maddox (Tennessee) Scott Toney (North Carolina) Kathleen Klennert (Washington) Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition addressed to the secretary and received on or before November 1, 2022. Each nomination should be signed by five members and accompanied by the written acceptance of the nominee signifying their willingness to be a candidate. Nominations may be emailed to secretary@[email protected] or mailed to: Nancy Mellott,307 N Lee Dr, Gladewater, Texas. If no additional valid nominations are received on or before November 1, 2022, the Nominating Committee's slate shall be declared elected and no balloting will be required.

Best of Luck and Success

Royalsilk Japanese Chin Dean Schieler & David Gutierrez

JAPANESE CHIN CLUB OF AMERICA 2022 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19, 2022 3:00 PM - Roberts Centre Access & Setup 5:00 PM - Welcome & Hospitality Bags 6:00 PM - Top 20 Event THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 2022 National Specialty & Sweepstakes 9:00 AM - Judges Education 10:00 AM - Sweepstakes - Scott Toney Veteran Sweepstakes- Scott Toney 11:00 AM - Junior Showmanship - S. Marie (Miki) Cooney 11:30 AM - Break - Grooming - Lunch 12:30 PM - National Specialty Classes - Tony Allcock OBE 4:00 PM - Annual Meeting 6:00 PM - Banquet / Awards / Auction FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2022 Parent Club Specialty & Sweepstakes 9:00 AM - Sweepstakes - Roxanne Aldridge Veteran Sweepstakes- Roxanne Aldridge 10:00 AM - Junior Showmanship - Joe T. Caton 11:00 AM - Break - Grooming - Lunch 12:00 PM - Beginner Puppy 4 to 6 Mos - Tony Allcock OBE 12:30 PM - Parent Club Specialty Classes - Robert Hutton 4:00 PM - Breeders Round Table

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GCHS CH Two Oaks Top Shelf At Sonsets Owner Handled and Loved by Jean Welsh & Rod Welsh bred by Roxanne Aldridge

Judges Education Seminar

We would love for you to attend! The Japanese Chin judge's Seminar at our National Specialty, The Seminar will be held on October 20, 2022 at 8:30am in the Liberty Room at The Roberts Center. The cost will be $25, and we will collect your money when you sign in the morning of the seminar. As you most likely know, you will receive two continuing education credits towards Japanese Chin for attending a seminar at a national, but we are also offering a hands-on workshop later in the day, which if you attend, will give you one additional credit for a total of three. There is no additional cost to attend the hands-on workshop, and it will be held immediately after win photos following the national. Just look for us ringside after show photos. We look forward to seeing you soon! Best regards, Nancy Martin, Carla Jo Ryan and Scott Toney JCCA Education Committee

Good Luck From King! GCH Kimiko's King De Corazones Bred & Owned by Edestiny Lomeli

Eyes/Heart/Patellas/GM2 Clear

2022 JCCA National Specialty & Top 20

Top 20 Event & Hospitality Wednesday Oct/19/2022 2022 JCCA Nati20onal Sp2022ecialty & National Specialty, Judges Ed & Banquet Thursday Oct/20/2022 Top 20 Parent Club Specialty Friday Oct/21/2022

Top 20 Event Wednesday Oct/19/2022 National Specialty Thursday Oct/20/2022 Parent Club Specialty Friday Oct/21/2022

R oberts Center

123 Gano Rd, Wilmington, OH

Roberts Center 123 Gano Rd, Wilmington, OH

Show Chair: Michelle Mixon [email protected] 760-445-7188

Judges

N ational Specialty-Tony Allcock

Sweepstakes-Scott Toney Juniors-(Miki) S. Marie Cooney Parent Specialty-Robert Hutton Sweepstakes-Roxanne Aldridge Juniors-Joe T. Caton

Ni Kokoro Japanese Chin

GCH CH Ni Kokoro Shiro Hebi Good Luck and safe travels to everyone attending The National Specialty Carla Jo & Tommy Ryan

KEN VALIMAKI Artist Ken Valimaki combined his own art and art education to promote his goal of "keeping the arts alive". Mr. V, as his students called him, taught art in Columbus schools for 34 years and was named "Teacher of the Year" at Columbus. Ken had the opportunity to help students discover art and develop their own creative process. Ken also conducted workshops for children and educators and served as regional director, president and committee member of many art organizations. Ken collaborated with architects and clients to create sculptures for corporate, public, and private commissions. He was the sculptor artist for the "Spirit of Finland" sculpture at the Finnish Heritage Museum in Fairport Harbor. Examples of his work can be seen at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, Ohio, Ohio Aerospace Institute in Cleveland, Wright State University in Dayton and the National Education Association in Washington, D.C. "As a sculptor".... I have commitment to design that contributes to the identity of buildings and architectural spaces. My sculptures are not limited to my own creation, but are intended to create a dialogue in which both the viewer and artist come away from each piece with a new way of looking at the world. I have had the opportunity to have Show dogs (Afghan Hounds) Shown by a great handler but i know what it involve lots of time and energy to get a dog show ready, Practice, Practice, Practice! Lots of car rides & sacrificing everything to show. It's endless, so thank you for your hard work & effort. Good luck in the future these sculptures are pieces of art to remember this day. One of my goals in my life has been to help keep the arts alive.

GCB CH We-Syng Windham Kirin at O'Cuana

GCH CH O' Cuana Tri-N-Stop-Mi By Royalsilk Miki Cooney Huntly Hashagen (Windham) David Gutierrez Dean Schieler (Royalsilk)

Banquet Deadline: Reservations and payments must be received by October 14. Menu: Garden Salad (Lettuce Mix, Tomato, Cucumber, Onions, Croûtons) , Ranch or Italian Dressing. Herb Roasted Chicken Basted, Finished with Garlic Herb Butter Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Zucchini & Squash Assorted Desserts-Coffee, Decaf, Iced Tea, Herble Tea and Water Payment: $35 per person by Money Order or Check, Payable to Japanese Chin Club of America, Mailed to: Alice Andrade-JCCA 1483 S. Bedford st. Los Angeles, CA 90035 Or $37 per person via Paypal (includes fees), sent to [email protected] To confirm receipt of payment, contact Alice at [email protected] Reservations: Reservation requests should be sent to Nancy Jenkins via text at 603-548-6724 or email at [email protected] All Reservations should include the name of each banquet guest along with contact information. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Check out the JCCA National Premium list click on the link below https://www.raudogshows.com/wp-content/uploads/Japanese-Chin-PL-2022.pdf

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