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1 2018 National Specialty Purina Farm Gray Summit, Missouri Monday, September 3 Saturday, September 8, 2018 All Breed Agility Trial August 31 September 2

2 Welcome!! On behalf of the 2018 National Specialty Committee and the ESSFTA Board of Governors, I would like to invite all English Springer Spaniel enthusiasts to our National Specialty at Purina Farms, being held August 31 - September 8, 2018, Gray Summit, MO. We will have a week packed full of Conformation and Performance events. Come Watch Play Compete. Make new friends and visit with old friends. There is something for everybody young and old. Hope to see you in Gray Summit in September! Sue Ellen Healy 2018 National Specialty Chairperson This brochure contains the information you will need to plan for this wonderful fun filled event. The information in this Brochure is also available on the Nationals Website at Online order forms and event registration forms are available on the website. We welcome your registrations using either the online forms or the forms in the back of this Brochure. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday/Saturday/Sunday, August 31-Sept 2, 2018 o All Breed Agility at Dog Sports at Kim s Monday, September 3, 2018 o ESSFTA English Springer Spaniel Only Agility at Purina o Grooming Area available for move in after 1 PM o RV move in available after 9 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2018 o Agility All Breed Agility at Purina Farms o Obedience ring rental starting about Noon o Puppy/ Veterans Sweepstake Spectacular o Judges Education Seminar Wednesday, September 5, 2018 o ESSFTA Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes o Obedience Trial o Rally Ring Rental Available After Obedience o Top Twenty Thursday, September 6, 2018 o ESSFTA Dog Classes o Rally Trial - AM o ESSFTA National Specialty Rally Trial - PM o Team Obedience o Obedience Ring Rental Available After Rally o PARTS Competition o Parent Club Meeting o Dock Diving Friday, September 7, 2018 o Scent Work Trial o ESSFTA Bitch Classes o ESSFTA National Specialty Obedience Trial o Breeders Showcase o Juniors Showmanship Workshop Saturday, September 8, 2018 o Rescue Parade o Rescue Silent Auction o ESSFTA Junior Showmanship o Best of Breed/Stud Dog/Brood Bitch/Brace o ESSFTA Awards Banquet Sunday/Monday, September 9/10, 2018 o Hunt Test

3 NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE Chairperson Sue Ellen Healy Assistant Chairperson Treasurer Obedience/Rally Chairperson Agility Chairperson AKC Scent Work Trial Chairperson Hunt Test Chairperson Peggy Presnall Jean Hilbig Jon Pidde Kathy Patregnani Jean Hilbig Tim Pullian EVENT SECETARIES Breed, Obedience, Rally: Foy Trent Dog Shows P O Box C, Sturgeon, MO Agility: Michael Teh mikethedogtrainer@hotmail.com 7681 Homestead Ct., S Cottage Grove, MN Hunting Test and Scent Work: Cathy Pullian pullian@bellsouth.net 2840 Martin Road, Bowman GA NATIONAL COORDINATORS Awards Banquet Sue Ellen Healy Springers64@gmail.com Breeders Laurin Howard keswickelh@aol.com Showcase CGC/CGCA Test Ginger Huxley vhhicloud@me.com Catalog Ads April Leonetti aprilleo@springershowcase.com Crate Raffle Debbie Trueblood dtrueblood1@cox.net mlfagg@cox.net Laurel Fagg Daily Socials Liz Pike Liz.westring@gmail.com Grooming Mary Osbun Tony Vasquez maryosbuness@gmail.com vasdon1@verizon.net Hotel Liaison Sue Ellen Healy Springers64@gmail.com Judges Education Laurin Howard keswickelh@aol.com Juniors Workshop Laurin Howard keswickelh@aol.com Local Jo Ann essinju@sbcglobal.net Coordinator Hankemeyer Merchandise Jean Hilbig Hilbigjrg@aol.com PARTS Laurin Howard keswickelh@aol.com Competition Puppy/Vet Laurie Green esspringers@gmail.com Spectacular Raffles Jean Hilbig Hilbigjrg@aol.com Rescue Sue Schroer sueschroer@gmail.com RV Reservations Lori A lori@sunflectess.com DiLorenzo Silent Auction Jean Hilbig Hilbigjrg@aol.com Top Twenty April Leonetti aprilleo@springershowcase.com Trophies/Rosettes Peggy Presnall peggy@epick9.com Vendors Lori A lori@sunflectess.com DiLorenzo Website Liaison Jean Hilbig Hilbigjrg@aol.com

4 NATIONAL AKC EVENTS AGILITY 5 Days of Agility Opens Wednesday June 27 and Closes Wednesday August 15, 2018 Friday, August 31 thru Sunday September 2, 2018 All-Breed Agility at Dog Sports at Kim s Dog Sports at Kim's LLC, 1951 Townsley Ln, Caseyville, IL, is one of the largest dog sports centers in the St. Louis metropolitan area, with 20,000 square feet of indoor, climate-controlled rings for agility. All rings are outfitted with rugged, professional-grade equipment and the newest running surface, RB Rubber Matting. Judge: Geoffrey Nieder Preference given for Springers: Friday - All levels of Regular and Preferred STD, JWW, and Premier/regular and preferred STD Saturday - All levels of Regular and Preferred STD, JWW, and Premier/regular and preferred JWW Sunday - All levels of Regular and Preferred STD, JWW Monday, September 3- Springer only day for the National Agility Trial at Purina Event Center Judge: Karen Wlodarski All levels of Regular and Preferred STD, JWW, and T2B regular and preferred, and levels regular and preferred FAST A special rosette and trophy will be offered on Springer Only day for the High Scoring Junior Handled Springer with a Qualifying score in Agility. High in Trial and High Combined (Regular and Preferred) will also be offered. Tuesday, September 4 - All Breed Agility at Purina Event Center Judge: Karen Wlodarski All levels of Regular and Preferred STD, JWW, and T2B regular and preferred CONFORMATION Entries Close August 15, 2018 All Conformation, Sweepstakes and Junior Showmanship classes will be held indoors at the Purina Event Center Sweepstakes - Wednesday, September 5 Dog Classes - Thursday, September 6 Bitch Classes - Friday, September 7 Best of Breed/Stud Dog/Brood Bitch/Brace and Junior Showmanship -Saturday, September 8 Puppy Sweepstakes Classes will be 6-9; 9-12; and months. Judge for Sweepstakes: Bonnie Watts Judge for Conformation: Douglas Johnson Judge for Junior Showmanship: Douglas Johnson OBEDIENCE/RALLY Entries Close August 15, 2018 Judges: Dick and Sharon Wood The official National Specialty Obedience Trial will be held Friday, September 7. The first Obedience Trial will be held Wednesday, September 5 First Rally Trail will he held Thursday, September 6 in the morning National Specialty Rally Trial will be held Thursday afternoon, September 6. Team Obedience will be Thursday after breed judging, September 8. All four Obedience and Rally trials will be Springer Only HUNT TEST There will be a Hunt Test on Sunday, September 9 and Monday September 10. Details will be posted on the Website when they are available.

5 SCENT WORK TRIAL Entries Open June 27, 2018 Entries Close August 15, 2018 This is the inaugural year of the AKC Scent Work Program, with the first Scent Work Trial offered at an ESSFTA National Specialty. This should be an exciting first trial for all who participate or spectate. Judge: Virginia Huxley All searches will be conducted in or near the Purina Event Center. The first searches will be started at 7 AM Friday Morning and be completed prior to the start of Obedience. The last search will be conducted in the Obedience ring, after the completion of obedience in the afternoon Classes offered: Novice and Advanced Containers, Interiors, Buried Hides and Handler Discrimination Trial limited to 90 runs High in Trial Rosettes will be offered In AKC Scent Work, the dogs perform tasks that imitate the type of searches that law enforcement dogs perform, only they are not looking for explosives or drugs. Our dogs search containers, exterior areas, interior areas and buried sources for Birch, Anise, Clove or Cyprus. AKC Scent Work also has an element where the dogs search for the scent of their Handler. If you are interested in learning more about this new, exciting titling event, visit the AKC site at You can download a copy of the AKC regulations at JUNIOR PARTICIPATION ESSFTA takes great pride in our Juniors! We encourage Juniors to join the AKC Juniors program, but registration with AKC as a Junior is not required to participate in our events, except for the Junior Showmanship competition. The following are available to all Children under 18: Special Trophies in all our Performance events and in Junior Showmanship. A special gift for every Junior participant. Daily handling classes A Junior handling seminar on Friday, September 7 A special competition for Peewees AKC has an active participation program for children between the ages of 9 and 18. The Junior Showmanship Program has been in effect for many years, rewarding Juniors in the Conformation Ring. In 2017 AKC launched a new recognition program for Juniors in Performance Events. To qualify for the AKC Awards, the Junior must be registered with AKC as a Junior. Visit the AKC Website for information on Registering a Junior. Every child under 18, who participates in any event at the National will receive a commemorative Duffel Bag, donated by an anonymous donor. To assure we have enough bags, please let us know you are coming by filling out the contact form on the National Website or the General Order Form at the back of this Brochure

6 SPECIAL EVENTS TOP TWENTY Reservations Deadline August 15, 2018 The Seventh Top Twenty will be held on Wednesday, September 8. It will begin at 7:00 PM in the Founders Room at the Purina Event Center with dinner, followed by recognition of the Top Twenty Performance Dogs and a Top Twenty Breed Competition. The theme for this year is A Night with the Stars Red, White and Blue. The event is cosponsored by the Springer Showcase and Lights, Camera, Canine. Tickets for this event will be 40 per person. A reserved table of 8 will be 440. Please make your reservations on the General Order Form in the back of this brochure, or on the Nationals Website at The deadline for dinner reservations is August 15, Dogs eligible to enter will be contacted separately with entry information. The Deadline for entering the Top 20 is August 3, For further information, contact April Leonetti at or aprilleo@springershowcase.com. AWARD BANQUET Reservation Deadline: August 22, 2018 Please join us for our ESSFTA AWARDS BANQUET on Saturday evening, September 8, at the Host Hotel, Holiday Inn. Our ceremony will provide a celebration of our 2017 award winning dogs and their owners. This year, our dinner will feature The BBQ Smoke Pit. The menu includes the following: Mixed Green Salad, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad BBQ Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Baby Red Potato Salad, Country Style Green Beans, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Smoked Beef Brisket and Smoked Half Chicken, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea and Decaf, Chef s Select Dessert Assortment The cost this year is 40 per person. PUPPY/VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES SPECTACULAR - Deadline for Entry August 15, 2018 Come join us again for our 2nd Annual Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes Spectacular. This year we are having a PAJAMA PARTY so be creative and come dressed to doze!!!! Puppies: This event is open to all puppies who have won a BISS, BOSS, RESERVE BISS or BOSS or FUTURITY BISS or BOSS from June 1, 2017 to July 31, Class/ages at the time of entry deadline of August 15, 2018 are: Junior Puppy 6-12 months and Senior Puppy 12 months and over. Classes will be divided by sex. Puppy Judging and scoring: There will be three judges using a score sheet with points ranging from 1-10 points. Each class will have placements from 1st-4th with 1st place having the highest point score. Winners of each class will compete for Best Sweepstakes Puppy in Spectacular. Veterans: This event is open to any Veteran who has won a BVISS, BVOSS, RESERVE BVISS OR BVOSS at any time in their show career. Deadline will be August 15, Classes will be divided by sex and if entry is large, by age 7-10 and 10 and over. Veteran Judging and Scoring: Judging and scoring will be done the same as in Puppy Sweepstakes classes using the same judges and same score sheets. Placements will be awarded for 1st-4th in each class. Winners of each class will compete for Best Sweepstakes Veteran in Spectacular. Pre-registration is required. Entry fee for each entry is 25. Entry deadline is AUGUST 15, Online entry is available on the National Website or with the forms at the back of this Brochure. Questions, contact Laurie Green esspringers@gmail.com.

7 EVENTS FOR FUN AND EDUCATION WELCOME BAGS Deadline to reserve is August 22, 2018 Welcome Bags, donated by Purina and filled with items donated by generous springer enthusiasts, clubs, members, rescue groups and vendors will be available for National Specialty attendees. If you would like to reserve a Welcome Bag, use the General Order Form in the back of this brochure or reserve online on the Nationals Website at THE PARTS COMPETITION!! Presented by the ESSFTA Judges Education Committee - Show Dogs, Performance Dogs, All Dogs Welcome!!! We are delighted to be offering the return of this popular event. This Free Event will be held in the Events Center Main Show ring following judging on Thursday, September 6, EVERY springer is encouraged to attend show dogs, performance dogs, pet dogs! We will offer 10 elements of the springer spaniel and each will be judged by members of the Judges Education Committee. This year we want YOU to be part of the judging - by evaluating your own dog's virtues!! Each dog will only be allowed to compete on three tables. You must find your dog's three best virtues and enter him/her in those three competitions. In order to balance the event, we will only allow 10 dogs on each table, so we suggest that you choose up to five virtues in case you aren't able to compete in all your first three choices. Pre-registration is not required. Sign up will occur the day of the event. Read your standards and start evaluating!!! Everyone has a chance at a big rosette from the National! For more information, contact Laurin Howard at keswickelh@aol.com OBEDIENCE/RALLY RENT A RING Want a chance to get some Obedience or Rally Practice in? After the Obedience and Rally trials are over each day, you will have an opportunity to rent the Obedience rings to practice. Sign-ups will be taken at ringside. Contact Jon Pidde at j5of12_pidde@visi.com with questions. JUDGE EDUCATION SEMINAR Judge Education seminar and ringside mentoring is intended for individuals currently judging or applying to judge. However, ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED to attend the seminar. The seminar will be held at 4 PM on Tuesday, September 4 at the Purina Events Center. Ring-side mentoring for judge applicants will be held during judging from Wednesday thru Saturday. For more information, contact Laurin Howard at keswickelh@aol.com. DOCK DIVING Thursday, September 6 The AKC began recognizing titles of the North America Diving Dogs (NADD) organization in June 2014 as part of the AKC Title Recognition Program ( This means that you can add a dock jumping title to your dog s AKC records. To learn more about Dock Diving, and how to enter their event, visit the North American Diving Dogs website at A Dock Diving Event conducted by NADD will be held at Purina on Thursday. Entry into this event is open to the public. To enter the trial and earn legs towards titles, you must register your dog with NADD. You can pre-register for the trial, at a reduced entry fee, on the NADD website. You can also enter at the trial. There will be opportunities for "Try its" if you want to see if your dog can do it. Registration is not required if you only want to do a Try-it run. No credit towards AKC titles can be earned in a "Try-it".

8 CGC/CGCA TESTING and TRICK DOG TESTING Time and Location will be announced at the National Pre-registration deadline August 22, 2018 The AKC s Canine Good Citizen Program recognizes dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) and the Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) tests will be offered. At the CGC test, you ll be asked to sign the Responsible Dog Owner s Pledge and then be tested on 10 elements; the evaluator will provide the paperwork to send to AKC to request the CGC/CGCA certificate. Details of the exercises and the pledge can be found at for the CGC and for the CGCA. Those who pass the CGC at the National will receive a ESS CGC key chain to commemorate your achievement. There is no age limit for entry. The dog should be on a flat, buckle or choke/chain collar with a leash that has a clasp (no pinch, prong, electric, head halter, harnesses, slip leads), and the owner should provide a grooming tool (comb or brush) for one of the exercises. ESS with a CGC who would like to try for the next level, Canine Good Citizen Advance (CGCA), may do so but entries will be limited to 10 dogs, so registration is required. AKC launched the Trick Dog Program in March of AKC Trick Dog titles are official AKC titles listed on the dog s title record. To read more about the four titles available in this program, visit the AKC website at The cost of these tests will be 10 per dog with pre-registration and 15 per dog for registration at the show. Pre- Enter using the Entry form at the end of this Brochure or enter online on the Nationals Website at For more information, contact Virginia Huxley at vhhicloud@me.com RESCUE EVENTS RESCUE SILENT AUCTION The Rescue Silent Auction is always a hit at the National. This year, the Silent Auction will take place on Saturday in the Main Event Hall, during the "Hall of Fame" Breakfast and the breed judging. There will be a live auction during the judging break for the Rescue Parade. If you want to donate items to the Silent Auction, contact one of the following Rescue Representatives: Mid Atlantic ESS Rescue: Debbie Lipcsey at president@maessr.org English Springer Rescue America (ESRA): Beth Maryan at beth.maryan@gmail.com New England ESS Rescue: Cassie Sammons at c.sammons@comcast.net RESCUE PARADE: Photo and Write-up Deadline August 22, 2018 The Rescue Parade is a highlight of the National Specialty. The Rescue Parade will be held on Saturday, September 8 in the conformation ring. A commemorative booklet featuring the resumes and pictures of entered dogs will be given to each entrant and will be available to spectators. The Rescue Parade is limited to 20 dogs and bitches that have been placed through a rescue organization. All rescue dogs shall be spayed or neutered. There is no age limitation. All dogs must be current on vaccines and of a pleasant temperament to participate and must be handled by an adult, although other family members are welcome to walk with them. It is our honor and joy to celebrate the lives that all rescue dogs have found with new families. To sign up, please make reservations on the General Order Form in the back of this brochure or online on the Nationals Website at You can also sign up or get more information, by contacting the Rescue Parade Chair, Sue Schroer - sueschroer@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.

9 FOUNDATION EVENTS BREEDERS SHOWCASE SPONSORED BY THE ESSFTA FOUNDATION For inclusion: contact by June 1, 2018 Form/photos must be submitted by July 1, 2018 The English Springer Spaniel Foundation's mission includes breed specific education. We are proud to sponsor the 2018 Breeders Showcase. Once again, we will gather during the National Specialty at Purina Farms to see and learn about some wonderful English Springers. Join us for this opportunity to speak to the breeders and owners and go over stud dogs, brood bitches, and young hopefuls all in one place! Please bring your present and future breeding stock, current show dogs, your pedigrees and clearances, your curiosity and questions, and your willingness to share! Additional information on this event to follow! This will take place on Friday, September 7, one hour after judging. ESSFTA FOUNDATION BLOOD DRAW The ESSFTA Foundation is offering a DNA Blood draw for the ESSFTA DNA Bank at the University of Missouri. Please bring your dog s pedigree and the DNA Bank form with you to the National Specialty and sign up at Show Central when you arrive. You can find the form on the ESSFTA website or the direct link is: Information on the days and times the DNA samples will be taken will be announced at the National. Each entrant in the Showcase will receive one of the highly soughtafter catalogs, with color photographs, pedigrees and information on every dog, as well as a beautiful embroidered towel for each dog entered. To cover those costs, the first dog entered by a breeder will be 35 and each additional dog will be 15. Payment for entries and Catalogs will be made directly to the Foundation. More information and an online method to pay for entries or buy catalogs will be available on the Foundation Website at a later time. Check back often for additional posted information..

10 GENERAL INFORMATION & LOGISTICS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Host Hotel Holiday Inn at Six Flags 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO Located ten miles east of Purina Farms plus tax/night, 2 queen beds; plus tax/night, family suite Maximum 4 dogs per room One-time dog fee of per stay Reservations must be made by July 30, 2018 to get this group rate. Reservations received after July 31, 2018 will be on a space available basis at the best available rate. Make Reservations by calling the hotel direct at or and identifying the group name. All reservations must be guaranteed to a valid credit card. Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club and American Express are accepted. No more than five (5) people will occupy a guest room. Rollaway beds are an additional charge of 10 per day. Wildwood Hotel and Event Center A Block of 15 Rooms has been reserved for our group by a private party at The Wildwood Hotel (636) , 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO Tuesday to Sunday (Labor Day not included) Tuesday-Saturday nights 105 per night Mention ESSFTA National to get one of the rooms Alternate Hotels America s Best Inn at Six Flags (636) W 5th St, Eureka MO Best Western Plus (636) E Fifth St. Washington, MO Budget Lodging (636) S I-44 Outer Rd, St Clair MO Comfort Inn (636) Thornton St., Pacific MO Decker House of Labadie (314) Hwy T, Labadie, MO Eureka Drury Inn & Suites Fenton (636) I-44 & Bowles Ave, 1088 South Highway Dr., Fenton MO Drury Inn & Suites Southwest (636) I-44 & Hwy 141, 5 Lambert Drury Place, Valley Park, MO Homewood Suites by Hilton Chesterfield 840 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield MO Motel 6 (636) Hilltop Village Center Dr., Eureka, MO Pear Tree Inn (636) I-44 & Bowles Ave, 1100 S Hwy Dr., Fenton MO Quality Inn (636) West Osage St., Pacific MO Super 8 (636) Eckelkamp Court, I44 Exit 251 Hwy 100, Washington, MO Super 8 (636) W 5th St, Eureka MO The Guest House on Locust (314) Locust St., Washington, MO The Inns at St. Albans (636) St. Albans Rd., St. Albans, MO 63073

11 RV CAMPING AT PURINA - RESERVATIONS Deadline: August 22 Cost = 45 per night for Event Center RV Parking; 30 per night for Overflow RV Parking 74 FULL HOOKUP spaces available with water, electricity (30 & 50 amp), and sewer Showers are available 24/7. It is recommended that you bring extra lengths of water and sewer hose, as many of the spaces have unusually long distances to the utility posts. OVERFLOW PARKING - NEW THIS YEAR: In the past, the spaces in the RV Overflow parking area near the Outdoor Main Show Field have been free. Purina is now charging for these spaces and responsibility to assign these spots and collect fees is given to the Club. 33 RV parking spots electrical only (30 & 50 amp) hookups Cost is 30 per night. Anybody parked in these spaces must reserve their spot thru the club and display a parking placard. Compliance will be enforced by Purina Security. ARRIVAL: RVs may arrive after 9 AM on Monday, September 3 and must check out by 9 AM Sunday, September 9, If you are attending the All-Breed Show on Labor Day weekend, prior arrangements must be made thru the RV Coordinator. You will need to also submit payment and a reservation form to the RV Coordinator for the St Louis Breeders Association. You may not be able to move into your assigned RV spot on Sunday. If you plan to stay beyond Sunday Sept 9, you will have to arrange for your parking space for those nights directly with Purina. MAKING RV RESERVATIONS: Reserve your space by completing the online RV Reservation Form located on the Nationals Website at or by submitting the form found in the back of the Information Brochure. Payment can be made with PayPal on Website or by check (to ESSFTA). Online reservations will be accepted only until August 22, after which you may still get an RV space on a space available basis. Contact the RV Coordinator directly to make arrangements after August 22. RV Parking will be assigned by the RV Chairperson. Requesting a specific slot or row does not guarantee that you will get that spot or row. Spaces in Row A will be assigned in accordance with the following priority: 1. Handicap 2. Rig >45 long (including towed trailer if not disconnected to park) 3. By Request assigned in the order reserved and paid. A Master Reservation List & Site Map of parking spaces will be ed to all exhibitors with a reserved space after reservations close. A Map of the RV lot is available on the National Website. RV RENTALS Byerly RV 295 E. 5th St. Eureka MO or - M.B. Thomas RV Sales 275 Lemay Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO

12 COMMERCIAL CAMPGROUNDS Jellystone Park Campground - Eureka, MO 5300 Fox Creek Rd., Eureka MO (636) miles East of Purina Farms KOA Campground Eureka, MO (636) miles East of Purina Farms Robertsville State Park Robertsville, MO (636) miles South of Purina Farms Pin Oak Creek Villa Ridge, MO (636) Miles South of Purina Farms GROOMING Reservations Required - Deadline August 22, 2018 Grooming space is available in the Room immediately adjacent to the main event hall. Grooming reservations are required, even if not using electricity, in order to ensure an orderly grooming area. Bathing tubs will be available inside. The Grooming Area is expected to be available for set up Monday, after 1 PM. Each electrical outlet is 45. No splitters or power strips are allowed due to Fire Safety concerns. NO grooming or bathing will be allowed in the host hotel rooms. For specific questions, contact Tony Vasquez at vasdon1@verizon.net or Mary Osbun at maryosbuness@gmail.com. A grooming reservation form is available at the end of this Brochure. You can also make grooming reservations and pay for the reservation online on the Nationals Website SHOW CATALOGS Pre-Order Deadline August 22, 2018 Catalogs are 20 if you pre-order. Catalogs paid for at the National will be sold for 25 each. Marked and/or mailed will be available for 30. Catalogs can be picked up at the catalog table on Wednesday, September 5, starting one-half hour before judging begins. Order your Catalogs using the General Order Form at the end of this Brochure or reserve and pay on the Nationals Website at DAILY SOCIAL EVENTS - Hospitality is planning a series of daily social events to give participants a chance to visit. Wednesday afternoon Springer Sweet Shoppe, sponsored by Regional Springer Clubs Thursday afternoon Celebrating Companions and Champions sponsored by Springer enthusiasts Saturday Morning Hall of Fame Breakfast Sponsored by previous Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex Winners If you want to help sponsor one of these events, you can donate on the National Website, or using the General Order Form at the back of this Brochure. For questions, contact the Chairperson, Liz Pike at Liz.Westring@gmail.com. VENDOR SALES Deadline August 22, 2018 Vendor space will be available on the show grounds for the ESSFTA Specialty Show for a cost of 100 for a 10 x10 space or 150 for a 10 x20 space. Normal move in day is Tuesday. There will be agility trials on Monday and Tuesday in the Great Hall. If you want to set up Monday morning for the Agility Trials, contact the Vendor Chairperson to make arrangements. Vendors provide their own tables and chairs. In addition, vendors are required to donate an item retail valued at 75 or more to the silent auction. Space will be assigned on first pay basis. NO dog food or litter products may be sold or distributed at the National, other than Purina. If you have questions, please contact Lori DiLorenzo at lori@sunflectess.com. Sign up and pay for your space online on the Nationals Website at or by submitting a check made out to ESSFTA and the reservation form at the end of this brochure.

13 CATALOG ADVERTISING Deadline August 15, 2018 The ESSFTA National Specialty Catalog offers a wonderful pictorial. Don t miss the opportunity to include your dog(s) in this year s Catalog. The catalog will be in color. Rates Owner/Breeder Commercial Full Page (4 ½ x 7 ½ ) Half Page (4 ½ x 3 5/8 ) Two Page Spread (2 Photos) All rates include one photo. Additional photos are Ad submission requirements are: 1. Please indicate size of ad (full page = 4.5 x7.5 ; half page = 4.5 x3.5 ). 2. Ad space must be checked for correct size. 3. Copy is to be printed legibly and must fit within the requested space. 4. Instructions are to be written on outside of ad space. 5. Original photographs must accompany the ad. Halftones can no longer be used, and scanned art does not reproduce well. Be sure to put name, address, and phone number on the back of any photos. 6. Camera ready ads must be of proper proportion and size. 7. State whether the ad is camera ready or to be used as a guide. Camera ready art is scanned in. Most times it cannot be changed in any way except for adding a photo. If you have a spelling error, the ad will appear with the error. 8. A camera-ready ad should preferably be printed with a laser printer. Inkjet printers may or may not qualify. If done with an inkjet printer, the ad must be printed on inkjet paper. You may also submit your ad on a disk. For more information on compatible file formats, contact April Leonetti at aprilleo@springershowcase.com. 9. If you want particular ads grouped together or particular pages facing each other, please provide written specifics when you submit your ads. The best option is to submit all ad materials together in the same envelope that are to be grouped together in the catalog. We will do our best to follow your instructions. However, we cannot promise that the printer will comply. 10. For general ESSFTA ad questions, please contact the Catalog Ad Chairperson April Leonetti. Send all catalog advertisements to April Leonetti at aprilleo@springershowcase.com or by hard copy to P O Box 2558, Fallbook, CA 92088, no later than August 15, 2018, NO EXCEPTIONS. Payment can be made Online on the Nationals Website at or by Checks made payable to ESSFTA sent to Jean Hilbig at W. 76th Avenue Arvada CO PHOTOGRAPHERS Show Photographer Videographer Don Meyer Dunn Spring Road Labadie, MO billmeyerphoto@gmail.com Show Dog Video Pros Junction Road South Berwick, ME No individual spectator, exhibitor, owner, breeder, or handler will be permitted to record video of large segments of this show (e.g. entire classes) or film from a tripod or monopod mounted camera. The Video Company stipulates that individuals may record video of their own dog(s) using iphones, ipads, or other handheld devices only. No portion of any video recordings may be posted on any social network.

14 FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES The costs of National Specialties are not fully covered by the entry fees. In order to provide the extras that make a National Specialty extra special, we must raise funds thru other fundraising activities and ask for donations. GENERAL DONATIONS If you have a special National activity that you want to see continue please consider donating to help cover the cost. Please consider donating for the following: Welcome Bags, Daily Social Events, Junior Events, Puppy/Veteran Sweeps Spectacular Or make a General Donation. You can donate using the General order form at the back of this Brochure, or online on the Nationals Website at Thank you for your Support. TROPHY DONATIONS Deadline to be in the catalog - August 15, 2018 The National Specialty is our premier event for Bench Springers. The tradition of offering pewter trophies for wins at the National is long standing with ESSFTA but can only continue if it is supported by your contributions. While we make every effort to control the costs of this week-long event, your donations do make a large impact on our success. All contributions to the General Trophy/Ribbon Fund by August 15 will be listed in the National Specialty Catalog. If you want to sponsor a specific award or class prize, and donate the Trophy and Rosette, go to the National Website and see which awards are still available for sponsorship, and what the cost will be. You can then donate online, or by using the General Order Form at the back of this Brochure. You can also make an unspecified donation of any value to the Trophy/Ribbon Fund. SILENT AUCTION/ SMALL ITEMS RAFFLE A combined Silent Auction and Raffle will be held during the National. The Silent Auction will be limited to major items such as Large Baskets, artwork, items of jewelry, unique items or other items/ grouping of items (baskets). In conjunction with the Silent Auction, a Small Items Raffle will be held for items or baskets of lessor value. The Raffle and Silent Auction will run from Wednesday thru Friday, with bids closing and raffle tickets drawn at the conclusion of the Friday Judging in the Breed Ring. Tickets for the Small Items Raffle will be sold only at the national. Silent Auction/Raffle items must be claimed by the Saturday Lunch Break in Breed judging, or they will be offered to the second highest bidder, or another raffle ticket will be drawn. Tickets for the Small Items Raffle will be sold for 1 each, or 25 tickets for 20. The Show Committee is asking for Regional Baskets for the Silent Auction to be donated by ESS Specialty Clubs nationwide. Please Jean Hilbig, Hilbigjrg@aol.com if you can help. The committee is gladly accepting donations of items for inclusion in the Silent Auction/Small Item Raffle. Please Jean Hilbig at Hilbigjrg@aol.com if you are willing to donate an item. If you forget to tell us, you are still encouraged to bring your items to the National. We will gladly accept spontaneous donations.

15 IMPACT CRATE RAFFLE Raffle Coordinators: Debbie Trueblood and Laurel Fagg Last day to Order Raffle Tickets online: August 22, 2018 Tickets will be available at the National Tickets: 10 each or 3 for 25 The National Specialty Committee is delighted to offer an Impact Crate for Raffle at this year s National Specialty. A Standard, Front Door Impact Crate, size medium (300), will be raffled. This crate is valued at 569. To learn more about this crate, visit the manufacturer s website at ry-dog-crate The Winning Ticket will be drawn at the National on Friday, September 7th. The Winner does not need to be present to claim the crate. The crate will be ordered after the winner is drawn, allowing the winner to select the color of the crate. It will be delivered to the winner s house. Tickets can be purchased prior to the National using the General Order Form in the back of this Brochure or Online on the Nationals Website at Tickets will also be available at the National. The following people are selling Tickets. Look for them at dog shows or Dog events in their area. Lorena Clark-Robinson in Rhode Island Carrie Racey in California Lori DiLorenzo in Louisiana. Look for her at Dog shows in TX, LA, MS, AL, FL and possibly TN and AR Kathy Patregnani in Minnesota You do not need to be present to win

16 PHOENIX AWARDS This is a series of contests, sponsored by volunteers. If you want to sponsor a Phoenix Award, just come up with a contest and pledge to provide the prize. You can fill out the form on the National Website or contact Jean Hilbig at Hilbigjrg@aol.com to tell us what contest you are sponsoring. So far the following contests have been pledged: Grooming Area Decoration Contest Sponsor - Laurin Howard and the Juniors. The theme is "Ain't Life Fine". The Contest will be judged by the Juniors. Prize - Bin full of grooming items, logo embroidered towels, grooming apron, and other stuff Walk, run; Huff, puff; Slip, trip; Had enough?; Lookin Rough!; LABOR INTENSIVE RUN!!! Sponsor: Kathy Patregnani. Judges by Kathy and the Agility Judge Performance Juniors Armband drawing Sponsor - Sue Ellen and John Healy Junior Handler Armband Drawing Sponsor - Sue Ellen and John Healy Non-Qualifying Dog in Obedience with the highest healing score at the National Obedience Trial Sponsor - Jean Hilbig - Run off may be required. Prize - Backpack with embroidered Jumping Springer full of goodies Love Those Old Farts: Oldest Dog or Bitch in Veterans Obedience Class Sponsor - Alex Whitman - Must be present to win but need not attain any minimum score. Prize - A Back on Track Crate Pad How many Tennis Balls in the Toybox? Guess how many tennis balls are in the Toybox and win a bag full of goodies (and tennis balls). Eight of the loosing tickets will be drawn to win a tote bag full of tennis balls. Bunny Slippers & Fuzzy Robes: Best Dressed in Pajama Party! Sponsored by Demery Paladichuk & Kim Bullard - Anyone competing in the sweepstakes extravaganza, or who is attending ringside and is dressed for the occasion is eligible. Prize: A basket full of pajama party themed items such as slumber party snacks (including a little something for a nightcap), fun socks, themed toys for your pups, and more! DEADLINES June 1 July 1 July 20 July 30 Aug 15 Aug 22 June 1 Breeders Forum intent to enter due Breeders Forum Information for catalog due Merchandise -Last Day to pre-order Last Day to Sponsor a Phoenix Award Agility Entries Close Conformation Entries Close Obedience and Rally Entries Close Scent Work Trial Entries Close Catalog Ad Submittal deadline Trophy/Ribbon Donation Last day to get name in Catalog Top Twenty Dinner Reservation - last day to reserve Puppy Veteran Sweepstake Spectacular entries close Award Banquet Reservations Last day to purchase Show Catalog Last day to Pre-Order CGC Testing last day to register for pre-registration entry fee Grooming Space Last Day to Reserve RV spot at Purina Last day to reserve online Vendor Booth Last Day to reserve Welcome Bag Last Day to reserve Impact Crate Raffle Last Day to purchase Online Rescue Parade Last Day to enter

17 MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM Deadline for pre-orders is July 20, National Merchandise is available for purchase on-line at or with this Order Form It is highly encouraged that merchandise be pre-ordered if you want to be assured of getting what you want. Shipped items may take up to eight weeks for delivery if they are not in inventory. Name: Shipping Address: Phone: MAIL Form with Payment to Jean Hilbig, National Treasurer, W 76 th Ave, Arvada, Co ITEM DETAILS COST Port Authority Ladies Silk Touch Performance Polo. Color: Brilliant Blue District Made Ladies Scorecard Tee Color: Heathered Cardinal Cotton 6 oz T-Shirt Long Short Sleeve Colors: Sand see Design your own Below for other colors Cotton 6 oz T-Shirt Long Short Sleeve Color: Light Blue see Design your own Below for other colors Ladies Sizes: XS-4XL Picked up 35 Shipped Ladies Sizes: S 3XL Picked up 30 Shipped Adult: S -5XL Picked up 30 Shipped Adult: S -5XL Color Picked up 25 Shipped Ladies Long Sleeve Tees Color: Purple see Design your own Below for other colors Ladies Short Sleeve Tees Color: Heliconia see Design your own Below for other colors Soft Shell Vest 9.44 oz Polyester, 4 % Spandex, Wind and Water resistant, Cell phone pocket on right chest. Color Navy Ladies Sueded Cotton Full-Zip Hoodie 5-ounce, 60/40 sueded ring spun cotton/poly jersey knit. Colors Tru Navy Heather Jerzees - Nublend Quarter- Zip Cadet Collar Sweatshirt Color: Maroon Ladies Short Sleeve Value Denim Shirt Color: Faded Blue Garment Washed Cap embroidered Color Stone, Dandelion, Steel Blue, Bright Pink SONOMA Goods for Life Ultimate Bath Towel; 54" x 30" Color: Stone Blue, Ladies: S - 3XL Color Picked up 30 Shipped Ladies Sizing: S, - 3XL Picked up 25 Shipped Men s: S- 4XL Picked up 50 Shipped Ladies: S- 4XL Picked up 50 Shipped Adult Sizes: sm 3 xl Picked up 35 Shipped Ladies Sizes: XS-4XL Picked up 35 Shipped Color Picked up 25 Shipped Quantity: Available: 18 Picked up 25 Shipped 32.50

18 MERCHANDISE ORDER - SPECIAL ORDER COLORS - Don t like the colors we picked out? For a few Items, you can order the color you want. You can also Personalize the embroidery on a few items by adding your Kennel name or Dag s Name. Port Authority Ladies Silk Touch Performance Polo. Pick your Color: Color: Picked up 45 Shipped Devon and Jones Soft Shell Vest 9.44 oz Polyester, 4 % Spandex, Wind and Water resistant, Cell phone pocket on right chest. Men s: S- 4XL Colors Navy PERSONALIZE YOUR VEST see below Pick your Color: Color: Picked up 60 Shipped Jerzees - Nublend Quarter-Zip Cadet Collar Sweatshirt Adult Sizes: sm 3 xl Color: Maroon PERSONALIZE YOUR VEST see below Pick your Color: Color: Picked up 45 Shipped PERSONALIZE YOUR VEST OR SWEATSHIRT: Have your Dog s name or Kennel name embroidered under the logo for an additional 10 - limit 18 letters - For more than 18 letters, Contact Jean Hilbig at hilbigjrg@aol.com for a quote. YES, I want to personalize my vest or Sweatshirt 10 EMBROIDER THE FOLLOWING:

19 MERCHANDISE ORDER - BUILD YOUR OWN TEE SHIRT: Pick Your Style: Adult Styles PRICE: Short Sleeve Picked up 30 Shipped Pick your Color: The colors listed here are listed in the Manufacturers catalog as the available colors. When we go to purchase a shirt, some colors may not be available. Please identify a backup color if we can't get your first-choice color. Ladies Styles STYLE: Ladies: Adult: Long Sleeve: Picked up 35 Shipped Adult Short Sleeve: Available in all the colors shown below. Ladies Short Sleeve: Available in White, Black, Cardinal Red, Charcoal, Daisy, Dark Chocolate, Forest Green, Iris, Irish Green, Light Blue, Light Pink, Mint Green, Navy Orange, Pistachio, Purple, Red, Royal, Sapphire, Sport Grey Adult Long Sleeve: Available in White, Black, Ash Grey, Cardinal Red, Carolina Blue, Charcoal, Dark Chocolate, Forest Green, Gold, Indigo Blue, Irish Green, Light Blue, Light Pink, Maroon, Military Green, Natural, Navy, Orange, Purple, Red, Royal, Sapphire, Sport Grey, Texas Orange Ladies Long Sleeve: Available in White, Black, Ash Grey, Cardinal Red, Carolina Blue, Forest Green, Gold, Hellconia, Irish Green, Navy, Red, Royal, Sport Grey Short Sleeve: Long Sleeve: Pick the Logo (Digital Printed) Placement: COLOR LOGO: Center Front: Left Chest: Pick Your Size: Adult Tees come in Small thru 5XL Ladies Tees Come in Small thru 3XL Adult: Ladies:

20 GENERAL ORDER FORM ITEM QUANTITY and ITEM COST TOTAL Awards Banquet # tickets at 40/person: Welcome Bags Reserve bags for the following people: Juniors Participation: Please list any Child under 18 participating in any National Event so we can have a Juniors Gift for them: Free Free Show Catalog Sales # # Mail to: Prepaid at 20 each Marked and/or mailed at 30 each Rescue Parade Participation Submit Registration Form Free IMPACT CRATE Raffle Tickets # Single Ticket at 10 each # 3 pack Tickets at 25 for a 3-pack three ESSFTA Top Twenty # Individual Ticket - 40 each # Reserved Table for for the Table # Individual Seat at a reserved Table - 55 Names of People you are buying Tickets for: Trophy Donation General Trophy/Ribbon Fund donation Sponsor a specific Award check website to see what award is available and fill in amount associated with the award. Award Sponsored: Citation to be included in the Catalog: Welcome Bags amount donated: If you have been invited to sit at a reserved table, please tell us who your Hostess is: General Donation Daily Socials amount donated: Puppy/Vet Sweeps amount donated: Juniors amount donated: General amount donated: Puppy/ Veteran Sweepstakes Spectacular 25 per entry - Submit Entry Form R/V Reservations Submit Reservation Form # nights at 45 per night Main Lot # nights at 30 per night Overflow Lot

21 Grooming Area Submit Reservation Form # outlets at 45 each GROOMING RESERVATIONS Name: Show Catalog Advertising # Full page at 70 (100 commercial) # Half Page at 40 (75 commercial) # 2-page spread at Phone: Expected Arrival Date & Time: Submit Ad to April Leonetti # of Crates: # of Grooming Tables: CGC/CGCA/ Tricks Test Submit Pre-Registration Form # of Plugs Needed (45/each plug): Preregistration 10 per entry Name of Individuals Sharing Space: Vendor Booth Final Totals 10 x 10 at x 20 at 150 Submit Reservation Form Mail checks payable to ESSFTA and mail to Jean Hilbig at W. 76 th Avenue Arvada CO Name: Address: Phone: Please reserve space near, if possible: Registered Name: Call Name: Date of Birth: Sex: AKC or ILP # Owner: CGC/CGCA/Tricks PRE-REGISTRATION CGC CGCA TRICKS

22 RV/CAMPER RESERVATION AT PURINA NAME(s): ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE (Cell # is preferred) RV License Plate # and State: REQUEST HANDICAPPED RV PARKING SPACE Arrival (or delivery) date: Check out date: TOTAL # NIGHTS RV LENGTH: TOWING A CAR: YES NO TOW VEHICLE LIC. # (if applicable) STATE: I WANT TO BE PARKED NEXT TO: I AM RENTING A TRAILER FROM Delivery Date: Will you be renting space over the Labor Day weekend from St Louis Breeders Association? PUPPY/ VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES SPECTACULAR ENTRY FORM Registered Name: Date of Birth: Sex: Sire: Dam: Breeder: Owner: Qualifying Win: Award Won: Date: Specialty or Supported Entry where won: Puppy/Veteran Class Entered determined by the age on August 15, Junior 6-12 months: Age: Dog Bitch Senior over 12 months: Age: Dog Bitch Veteran: Age: Dog Bitch Contact Lori DiLorenzo, lori@sunflectess.com with questions

23 VENDOR RESERVATION FORM: RESCUE PARADE REGISTRATION FORM Name: Owner Name: Address: Phone: Phone number: City and State: Type of Product You Sell: 10 x 10 Booth 10x 20 Booth: Dog Name: Dog's age: Arrival Date: Adoption date/rescue organization: Departure Date: 100 for a 10 x10 space or 150 for a 10 x20 All Vendors are asked to donate an item of 75 retail value for our raffle/auction Payment Submitted: Foster home (if known): Family Name (how you would like it to appear in the program): Brief write up of your dog's story: (attach pages if needed) NO dog food or litter products may be sold or distributed other than Purina. Mail with Payment to Jean Hilbig, National Treasurer W 76 th Ave, Arvada, Co Vendor Coordinator Lori DiLorenzo, lori@sunflectess.com Please note that we may edit the story to fit space and format.

24 STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR BY ESSFTA MEMBERS & GUESTS ATTENDING THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW The ESSFTA has an excellent history of maintaining its Specialty headquarters and show site in good condition. Rings, grooming areas, and hotel rooms occupied by its members are expected to be left with no damage, and as clean as possible, after the Specialty is over. As a measure of ensuring that this standard will be met, the following policies will be enforced during the National Specialty week: 1. No dog should be left uncrated in a hotel room in the absence of the room occupants at any time. 2. Dogs that constitute a nuisance to occupants of the hotel by continual barking or howling, may subject their owners to being removed by the hotel. 3. There will be no grooming of dogs in the hotel rooms. Grooming will be permitted only in the areas set aside for that purpose. 4. No dogs shall be washed in hotel bathtubs, and hotel towels are not to be used on dogs for drying them or other grooming purpose. 5. Bitches in season must wear panties at all times when they are in the hotel. 6. You are expected to keep the external and internal premises of the hotel and show site free of debris and feces caused by the presence of dogs attending the Specialty. 7. The Club will provide a committee to inspect rooms upon member checkout, either separately from, or in concert with, designated hotel staff members. Should any room or its contents exhibit signs of unusual wear or damage because of the presence of a dog(s), the occupant will be held to censure by the Club and shall compensate the hotel for all damages. Offenders may be censured, held in suspension of membership, or expelled from membership in the ESSFTA should circumstances warrant. 8. While the ESSFTA does not assume legal responsibility for the actions of individuals attending the National Specialty, it does assume ethical responsibility for their actions. The ESSFTA will make every effort to assure that any offending person make redress to the hotel or show site in the event that he/she is responsible for damage to the premises. 9. The ESSFTA urges all members to carefully inspect their rooms prior to checkout. 10. Litters of puppies and unentered dogs are not allowed at the Show Site. 11. All dogs will be on-lead at all times, unless required for judging. 12. There will be no exhibitor car parking in the RV areas in order to allow Emergency vehicles access. 13. Parents or guardians are totally responsible for the actions and safety of their children All members and non-members of the ESSFTA are expected to adhere to the above Standards.