ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 3 rd BIENNIAL NATIONAL SHOW 1 st AKC-LICENSED NATIONAL SPECIALTY

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1 ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 3 rd BIENNIAL NATIONAL SHOW 1 st AKC-LICENSED NATIONAL SPECIALTY Location: Purina Farms, Grey Summit, MO Dates: Wednesday, May 1 Welcome Reception Thursday, May 2 Herding Instinct Test, Herding Test, Herding Trial Course A Friday, May 3 Sweepstakes, Conformation, Obedience & Rally Trials, Jr. Showmanship, Honors Parade Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 All-Breed Dog Shows Attending a National Specialty is a learning experience and a great place to visit with old friends, make new friends, and enjoy the beauty of our wonderful breed. Whether you show in performance or conformation or are simply a pet owner, come join the ISAA at our first AKC-sanctioned National Specialty. Premiums for Friday will be sent to all ISAA members by the Superintendent, Foy Trent. ISAA will send out premiums for Thursday. Committee Members: Andria Filipponi-Maloney (show chair), Jane Wheeler (obedience and rally chair), Kathy Birney (herding chair), Tina Carney, Judi Vittetoe, Karen Barnes

2 HOST HOTEL The Holiday Inn will be our host hotel, 4901 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63069, The Holiday Inn is just 12 miles from Purina Farms. Room rates are $99.95 per night with a one-time dog fee of $35 per room standard double or king rooms can accommodate 4 people and 4 dogs per room - also available is a Family room with 2 double beds and a separate room with a king bed. And there is a sister hotel Travel Lodge (2 miles from Purina) Interstate 44 at Gray Summit, 2875 Highway 100, Villa Ridge, MO 63089, ; rate $79 per night with a one-time dog fee of $35 per room. A block of 40 rooms has been set aside at these hotels - the reservation deadline is April 1, Each hotel has indoor bathing stations and tubs for your convenience. Be sure to make your reservations early and before the deadline date of April 1, Bookings can be made under our group name "Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America". Please note that there are several other Specialty clubs using the hotels during this weekend. DIRECTIONS Lambert International Airport is approximately 50 minutes from Purina Farms via I-270 S and I-44 W. I-44 West/US 50 West out of St. Louis takes you to the Gray Summit exit. The Hotel is at exit 261, east of the Gray Summit exit. ANNUAL MEETING Saturday, May 4 - The ISAA annual meeting (open to ISAA members only) will be held ½ hour after Icelandic judging at Purina Farms. Meeting room to be announced.

3 BANQUET THE 2013 ISAA NATIONAL INCLUDES A SPECIAL BANQUET, WHICH WILL INCLUDE AN AUCTION AND DRAWING FOR ITEMS. DONATIONS FOR DRAWING AND AUCTIONS FEEL FREE TO DONATE ITEMS FOR THE DRAWING AND THE AUCTION BY SENDING THEM TO KEN OLSON, 707 RUPRECHT AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO , OR BRING THEM TO THE NATIONAL. PLEASE LET KAREN KNOW (rkarenbarnes@aol.com) WHAT YOU ARE DONATING SO WE CAN KEEP TRACK OF WHAT WE NEED TO BEG, BORROW AND PLEAD FOR FROM VENDORS! IF YOU DON T HAVE ITEMS TO DONATE, MONEY WORKS! THERE WILL BE A SILENT AUCTION AT THE BANQUET FOR STATE BASKETS. THE IDEA BEHIND A STATE BASKET IS TO GET ALL YOUR FRIENDS FROM YOUR STATE TO PUT TOGETHER A BASKET OF ITEMS MADE IN YOUR STATE. EDUCATIONAL AND FUN! BRING YOUR BASKETS TO THE HOSPITALITY SUITE SO THEY CAN BE SEEN PRIOR TO THE BANQUET. Please send banquet reservation form to Ken Olson, 707 Ruprecht Ave., St. Louis, MO Must be received by April 30. MENU - Banquet will be buffet style. Menu includes Salads, Beef Lasagna, Cheese Tortellini in red sauce, Chicken Alfredo, Italian green bean, Carrots, Garlic rolls, Beverage (coffee, ice tea & water), Spumoni Ice Cream Cash bar. # for Banquet Cost Total Members $35.00 ea Non-Members $45.00 ea

4 DONATIONS FOR TROPHIES The following information is for donations to the trophy fund. Donations will be acknowledged in the catalog. Please, support the ISAA and the National. Form and funds should be sent to Karen Barnes, 4584 N Keen Ct., Midland, MI. Questions: Donor: Donation in the name of or Donation honoring Telephone Alt # Classes you want your donations designated for (Guidelines: $10 for sweeps and first place in regular classes, $25 for best and WD/WB, $50 for BOB, BOW, BOS, Select Dog, Select Bitch, HIT.) Regular Classes # Awards Check all applicable Puppy 6-9 (dog & bitch) 2 Puppy 9-12 (dog & bitch) Month (dog & bitch) 2 Bred by Exhibitor (dog & bitch) 2 Amateur Owner Handler (d & b) 2 American Bred (dog & bitch) 2 Open (dog & bitch) 2 Winners Dog 1 Winners Bitch 1 BEST OF BREED 1 Best of Winners 1 Best of Opposite Sex 1 Select Dog 1 Select Bitch 1 Awards of Merit 2

5 Junior Showmanship # Awards Check all applicable Novice Junior 1 Open Junior 1 Best Junior Handler 1 Special Awards # Awards Check all applicable Best Puppy 1 Best Bred By Exhibitor 1 Best Veteran 1 Non-Regular Classes # Awards Check all applicable Brace 1 Generations 1 Stud Dog 1 Brood Bitch 1 Non-Regular Classes # Awards Check all applicable Veterans 7 9 (dog & bitch) 2 Veterans 9 11 (dog & bitch) 2 Veterans over 11 (dog & bitch) 2 Obedience and Rally # Awards Check all applicable Novice A 1 Novice B 1 Open A 1 Open B 1 Utility A 1 Utility B 1 HIGH IN TRIAL 1 Rally Novice A 1 Rally Novice B 1 Rally Advanced A 1 Rally Advanced B 1 Rally Excellent A 1 Rally Excellent B 1 HIGH COMBINED 1

6 Sweepstakes Classes # Awards Check all applicable 6-9 month (dog & bitch) month (dog & bitch) month (dog & bitch) month (dog & bitch) 2 Best puppy in sweeps 1 Veterans 7-9 years (dog & bitch) 2 Veterans 9-11 years (dog & bitch) 2 Veterans 11 & over (dog & bitch) 2 Best Veteran in Sweeps 1 The Committee will do our best to meet all requests. The first individuals with specific class donations will be honored. It is good to give alternatives. We will contact you with any changes or difficulties. If you chose to simply donate to the general trophy fund, please feel free to do so. Make all checks payable to ISAA. Donations must be received by March 20. Please send to Karen Barnes, 4584 N Keen Ct., Midland, MI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

7 Schedule of Events Wednesday - May 1, :00 Noon Hospitality room opens at Host Hotel (Holiday Inn) 6:00 PM Welcome Reception - distribute Hospitality Gift Bags State Baskets and Raffle on display Thursday - May 2, 2013 TBD Two sessions with two judges for Herding Instinct, Herding Tested, Pr-Trial Tested and course A offered Friday - May 3, :00 AM RING 1 -- Purina Farms subject to change National Specialty - Sweeps Breed Non-Regular Classes Ringside Judge Mentoring Junior Showmanship Ring 1 or RING 2 -- Purina Farms Obedience Rally 6:30 PM Banquet at Host Hotel (Holiday Inn) Raffle, State Baskets Silent Auction, Auction Saturday - May 4, :00 1/2 Hour after completion of Icelandic judging Judges Education Founder s Room, Purina Show Site Club Meeting - at Purina

8 ORDER FORM: LOGO items will have the screen printed National Specialty logo (Map of Iceland with Dogs, sheep and Horse) in black. Gildan Crew Neck Sweatshirt Heavy Blend 50/50 $20.00 (3X 5X $3.00 extra) Adult Sizes S 5X Colors Gold, Violet, Carolina Blue, Military Green, Sand, Sport Grey Gildan Hooded Sweatshirt Heavy Blend 50/50 $22.00 (3X 5X $3.00 extra) Adult Sizes S 5X Colors Gold, Violet, Carolina Blue, Military Green, Sand, Sport Grey Gilden Hooded Full Zip Sweatshirt Heavy Blend 50/50 art on back $25.00 (3X 5X $3.00 extra) Adult Sizes S 5X Colors Carolina Blue, Sport Grey, Irish Green Gildan Adult T-Shirts 100% Heavy Cotton Pre-shrunk Jersey Knit $15.00 (3X $3.00 extra) Adult Sizes S 3X Colors - Gold, Violet, Carolina Blue, Military Green, Sand, Sport Grey Gilden Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt 100% Cotton Pre-Shrunk Jersey Knit $18.00 (3x 5X $3.00 extra) Adult Sizes S 5X Colors - Gold, Carolina Blue, Military Green, Sand, Sport Grey, Irish Green Stainless Steel Travel mug - $15.00 Merchandise Order Form Item Color Size Cost Total Make all checks payable to ISAA. Please add $5.00 shipping per item if you are not picking the items up at the National. Send order form and payment to Karen Barnes, 4584 N Keen Ct., Midland, MI NO LATER THAN APRIL 15. Contact Karen for children s sizes

9 The Gateway Cluster Limited Reserved Grooming Form Name: Address: City / State / Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone Address: Reserved Grooming Spaces are 5x10 with electric Limit 4 spaces per person. Fee is $25 per space for the entire event. There will be NO REFUNDS. Arrival Date: Departure Date: Number of Dogs: Breeds of Dogs: Number of spaces wanted: Amount enclosed: Signature: Make Checks or Money Order to: The Gateway Cluster 3466 White Oak School Rd. Eureka, MO The Gateway Cluster Grooming Chair: Ron Girth and Jay Ernst Grooming reservations will be accepted until Wednesday April 24, 2013 at 12pm. To check you grooming assignment go to Assignments will be posted one week before the show dates. Free Grooming with electric is available in the tents at the outdoor show site.

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