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PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTICE
Plese note that the required Mandatory Mask requirement while on the Ramapo Reformed Church premises
has been lifted. Masks are now OPTIONAL .
JUST POSTED!:
Posted 09/25/2023: Club Members and Training Students
- Tuesday October 3 - There are NO Training Classes.
- There was a Members’ Meeting scheduled with a Lecture for
- that evening as well, However that too is Cancelled.
- The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management will
- not be able to join us.
- We are hoping they will come and speak with us at the
- November 28 , 2023 Members Meeting.
- Updated information on this will follow.
Posted 08/22/2023: New Obedience Training Session Begins
- Next Obedience Session Begin:
- Tuesday September 5, 2023
- Tuesday Evenings Only
- 5:30 - 6:00 PM Puppy Class
- There is still space available!
- 6:00 - 6:45 PM Beginner I
- Class is Full
- 7:00 - 7:45 PM Beginner II
- Class is Full
- 8:00 - 8:45 PM Intermediate/Advanced Class
- IMPORTANT NOTICE
- All new students must have their dog evaluated by our Trainer.
- Evaluations must be scheduled PRIOR to a class.
- To set up an evaluation please contact:
- Michelle Lustberg - Cell 551-206-9838 or by Email mdlrn@aol.com
- Bill Tilstra - Email biltil@aol.com
Posted 08/22/2023: Members Meeting and Annual Elections - UPDATED
- 2023 - 2024 Officers and Board of Govenors
- WHEN: Tuesday November 28, 2023 at 7:00PM
- WHERE: Training Facility, Ramapo Reformed Church, 100 Island Rd, Mahwah, NJ
- The Position for Recording Secretary is Available through Petition
- Contact the Corresponding Secetary Michelle Lustberg for additional information at mdlrn@aol.com
- SLATE of OFFICERS for 2024 is as follows:
- President - Mike Begendorf
- Vice President - Karin Wagner
- Treasurer - Bill Tilstra
- Recording Secretary - Available through Petition
- Corresponding Secretary - Michelle Lustberg
- Board of Govenors: 4 Positions
- Tammy Adelson
- Aleta Begendorf - Incumbent
- Brian Bradshaw - Incumbent
- Sharon Heisler - Incumbent
- Ed Monkemeier
- Mark Nulman
- Steve Patch - Incumbent
- Additional Nominations
- As Stated in Our Club By-Laws, Article V, Section 3 c
- c. Additional nominations may be made before October 15 by written
- petition to the Corresponding Secretary signed by 10 percent of the
- current membership in good standing and endorsed by each such
- additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate. No
- person may be a candidate for more than one office, and the additional
- nominations which are provided for herein may be made only from among
- those members who were not nominated by the Nominating Committee or
- who declined the Nominating Committee’s nomination in writing for the
- office of President, Vice President, Recording Secretary,
- Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, or Governor may by petition for
- any of the above offices except the one office declined.
- PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING
Posted 03/22/23: Club Membership
- We welcome new members and look forward to hearing from you!
- For more information contact Sharon at heisler@optonline.net or call (201) 847-1615
Posted 03/01/2023: CGC Congradulations
- Congratulations to the newest CGC (Canine Good Citizen) dog/handler teams. Pictured are Noelle Montalvo and Rowan Von Haus Patch(GSD),
- and Mark Nulman and Sophie Von Haus Nulman Patch (GSD).
- The Northern New Jersey German Shepherd Dog Club features all breed obedience classes for beginner and advanced beginner dogs.

Posted 05/06/22: Special Shout Out of Thanks
- To:
- Our Club Member Sharon Heisler and her GSD "AIKA " for their Demonstration
- and Lecture on SCENT WORK and NARCOTICS DETECTION
- Dr. Katie Heisler DVM on the Demonstration and her Lecture on
- Canine Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Justin Nielsen from K9 Street Security on his Lecture and Demonstration
- on Explosive Detection and Protection with his GSD's "Chase and Benning".
- NNJGSDC Extends its many thanks for your time and expertice, it is truly appreciated!
Posted 02/26/22: A Big Thank You
- A Big THANK YOU to AKC Evaluator Elain Rowin and Romy (Our Friendly Dog)
- Check out Win and Brags for the latest update.
- Congradulations to the Latest CANINE GOOD CITIZENS: Aleta Begendorf and Marco,
- Fred Gardiner and Gabby, Don Callwood and Apollo.
Posted 10/12/21: German Shepherd Dog Club of America Regional Show
- Below are some photos from the "German Shepherd Dog Club of America Regional Show" and the "NNJGSDC 65th Annual Fall Breed Specialty Show" events held on October 2nd, 2021

Posted 10/12/21: Paws in the Park
- Below are some photos from the "Paws in the Park" event held on October 9th, 2021

Training
- Typical training session at Northern New Jersey German Shepherd Dog Club.
- Eight dog/handler teams in beginner obedience class followed by five teams in the
- advanced beginners. Come check us out and see why so many new members are joining the Club over the last year.
- The Northern New Jersey German Shepherd Dog Club features all breed obedience classes for beginner and advanced beginner dogs.

Membership and Additional Info:
- We welcome new members and look forward to hearing from you!
- For more information contact:
- Sharon Heisler at Heisler@optonline.net or Call 201-847-1615
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