1 HOTEL: The Official GITCA headquarters THE GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW October 10, 2010 This information is also available at www.glens.org Holiday Inn, Fort Washington 432 Pennsylvania Avenue Fort Washington, PA 19034 (215) 643-3000 Special dog show rate of $112/night plus a one-time non-refundable dog fee of $45.00 RESERVATION: need to be made by September 1, 2010. Contact the Hotel directly for reservations. Reservations are being held under code name GEL. A cot may be added to King rooms for a cost of $10/night with advance notification, $15/night upon arrival. CATALOG ADVERTISING: (use enclosed form) Kathy Georgianna (georgiannak@prodigy.net) will be the advertising contact. For a full page ad with photo cost is $70.00. Half page with photo is $40.00. Each additional photo is an additional $10.00. Send Kathy a rough layout of what you want and good quality photos with your name on the back. If you want to design your own ad contact Kathy about which formats are acceptable. If you opt to do your own design, a computer disk must accompany the hard copy. No commercial ads allowed. Late fees will be added for any ad submitted later than, August 15 th, 2010. Ads and payment must reach Kathy by August 15, 2010. Please allow extra time if proofing is necessary. Make checks payable to GITCA and send to: Kathy Georgianna 1070 B West Road Williamsburg, MA 01096 Original photo s are required and must be picked up at the show from the Superintendent and signed for.
2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday October 10 th, 2010 Montgomery County Kennel Club Superintendent: MB-F (http://www.infodog.com/clubs/2010006701.htm ) 2010 GITCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY Judge: Ms.Sandra Goose Allen Entry Fee: $35.00 (Adult dog first entry, $15 as an additional entry) $30.00 puppy classes as a first entry Classes: Puppy 6-9 months, Puppy 9-12 months, 12-18 months, Novice, American Bred, Amateur Owner/Handler, Bred by Exhibitor, Open, Working Terrier, Veteran, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace and Best of Breed. All entries in Regular Classes must be intact dogs. 2010 GITCA PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES: The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America Sweepstakes is open to all Glen of Imaal Terriers 6 months of age and under 18 months. All entries in Puppy Sweepstakes must be entered in a Regular Class at this show. Champions of Record are not eligible to compete. Entries shall be made on the same form as for the Regular classes. Indicate Sweepstakes and the age division in the space. This information is offered for the convenience of GITCA exhibitors. Judge: Mrs. Joan Schurr Kefeli Entry Fee: $10.00 Sweepstakes classes are as follows classes divided by sex: Puppies 6 months and under 9 months, Puppies 9 months and under 12 months, Juniors 12 months and under 15 months, and Juniors 15 months and under 18 months. The money received from the entries in Sweepstakes will be distributed as follows: First Prize 40% Second Prize 30% Third Prize 20% Fourth Prize 10% 2010 GITCA VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES: (not to be confused with Regular Veteran Class) The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America Veteran Sweepstakes is open to all Glen of Imaal Terriers 7 years of age and older, intact or neutered. Entries in Veteran Sweepstakes DO NOT need to be entered in a Regular Class at this show. Champions of Record are eligible to compete. Entries shall be made on the same form as for the Regular classes. Indicate Sweepstakes and VETERAN division in the space. This information is offered for the convenience of GITCA exhibitors. Judge: Mrs. Joan Schurr Kefeli Entry Fee: $10.00 Veteran Sweepstakes classes are divided by sex: The money received from the entries in Sweepstakes will be distributed as follows: First Prize 40% Second Prize 30% Third Prize 20% Fourth Prize 10% 2010 GITCA PARADE of TITLE HOLDERS: Glen of Imaal Terrier Title Holders are invited to STRUT YOUR STUFF in the Parade of Title Holders. Any and all titles invited to enter, intact or neutered. Indicate Parade in the additional class section on the entry form Entry Fee: $6.00 Obedience Trial information may be found @ www.akc.org, Hatboro will host an obedience trial on Oct. 8. Four All Terrier Agility trials will be held on October 5 to 8, 2010, contact Denise Thomas, Event Secretary countrysideas@aol.com for more information. The National Earthdog test will be held on Monday October 11, 2010, contact Wanda Stare, Event Secretary wstare@comcast.net
3 ADDITIONAL AKC CONFORMATION SHOWS THAT WEEKEND Thursday October 7, 2010 Morris & Essex Kennel Club GITCA Supported Entry Judge: Ms. Marcy Zingler (p) Entry Fee: (not available at this time) Friday October 8, 2010 Hatboro Dog Club, Inc. Judge: Mr. Thomas D. Parrotti (p) Entry Fee: $32.50 Saturday October 9, 2010 Devon Dog Show Association, Inc. Judge: (not available at this time) Entry Fee: $33.00 ENTERING CONFORMATION SHOWS: This information is offered for the convenience of GITCA exhibitors. In the case of any errors or omissions, the Premium list for the club hosting the show is the final authority. Hatboro: Jim Rau Dog shows. PO Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610 Phone: (610) 376-1880 Fax: (610) 376-4939 Internet: www.raudogshows.com (extra fees apply) Morris & Essex, Devon & MCKC: MB-F Dog Shows, PO Box 22107 Greensboro, NC 27420 Phone: (336) 379-9352 Fax: (800) 746-3297 Internet: http://www.infodog.com (extra fees apply) You can also FAX both sides of the form to the superintendent (extra fees apply) CONTACTS: If you have any questions or need assistance the following GITCA members will be happy to help. Ann Marie Pember, Show Chair, (360) 222-0822 landdata@whidbey.com Rick & Wanda Roland, Trophy (717) 335-2298 irishwolfdog@hotmail.com Kathy Georgianna, Advertising (413) 628-4606 georgiannak@prodigy.net Gloria Carr, Banquet (856) 234-7950 ourglens@verizon.net DEADLINES: ADVERTISING: August 15, 2010 (Kathy Georgianna) TROPHIES: August 15, 2010 (Rick & Wanda Roland) HOTEL: September 1, 2010 (Direct to hotel 215-643-3000) BANQUET: October 1, 2010 (Gloria Carr) CONFORMATION SHOW ENTRIES: September 22, 2010 AT 12PM NOON AIR TRAVELERS: These shows are closest to Philadelphia International Airport
4 TROPHY: THE TROPHY FUND NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS General donations: please help the GITCA trophy fund to support trophies for the Specialty and other shows. Make checks payable to GITCA and send to GITCA Treasurer: Gloria Carr; 12 Gretna Ct., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-3036 (856) 234-7950. Donate a Memento Trophy for a Specialty Win If you have ever won a Trophy at a National Specialty Show you know what a thrill it is to take home a memento of that exciting day. We have heard your cry for bigger and better trophies and have answered with some very exciting trophies this year, but bigger and better comes at a price, so we are asking everyone to sponsor a Memento Trophy. Those lovely silver or pewter Challenge Trophies that you see on the trophy table have to be returned for the next Specialty. Memento Trophies go home with the winner! Any GITCA member can sponsor a Memento Trophy. Memento Trophy sponsors will be acknowledged in the Specialty catalog. Below is a list of the categories that are available for sponsorship. Best of Breed $75 Best of Opposite Sex $60 Best of Winners $40 Best Puppy $25 Award of Merit $25 (there will be a number of these given) Winners Dog $25 Winners Bitch $25 Reserve Winners Dog $25 Reserve Winner Bitch $25 First place for the dog and bitch in the following classes: Open $15 American Bred $15 When contacting Rick & Wanda, be Bred-By $15 sure to make note of the specific Amateur Owner/Handler $15 trophy you wish to sponsor; have a list Novice $15 of more than one in case your pick is 12 18 month $15 already taken 9 12 Puppy $15 6 9 Puppy $15 Brace $15 Veteran $15 Working $15 Obedience $15 Rally $15 Agility $15 Earthdog $15 Contact Rick & Wanda Roland, Trophy Chairpersons, irishwolfdog@hotmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring a Memento Trophy. Memento Trophy donations for the 2009 Specialty must be received by the Roland s by August 15, 2010 in order to be acknowledged in the 2010 Specialty catalog. Memento Trophy donations are detailed above and must be paid by August 15, 2010. PLEASE SPONSOR, GITCA NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT FOR MEMENTO TROPHIES
5 Members and Guests are invited to attend the GITCA Annual Banquet to be held October 9, 2010. Deadline & full payment for meal reservations is October 1, 2010. Send fees made payable to GITCA to: Gloria Carr 12 Gretna Ct. Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-3036 Cocktails in the Lounge and Dinner at 7:30 pm at: Holiday Inn Fort Washington Price Per Person is $40.00, which includes tax and gratuity. Banquet fee must be paid by October 1, 2010 TEAR HERE AND RETURN WITH FEES Holiday Inn Buffet Fruit Salad Garden Salad Sirloin Tips with Mushrooms Baked Chicken with Herb Seasoning Ziti Wild Rice Fresh Vegetables Assorted Cakes & Pies Coffee, Hot Tea, Decaf, & Iced Tea Price Per Person is $40.00 paid in advance Name(s): Total Enclosed: Following dinner GITCA will conduct Awards Presentations and hold our Annual General Membership Meeting. A Silent Auction will offer unique Glen items. Your favorite Glen items will also be available all evening at the Emporium. Donations of items for the Auction will be accepted by Laura Trainor 607-754-6371, ltrainor@stny.rr.com
6 DEADLINE August 15, 2010 SHOW DATE: October 10, 2010 o Full Page (4 ½ x 7 3/8) $70.00 o Half Page (4 ½ x 3 9/1 $40.00 o Photos $10.00 each o CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO GITCA Mail to: Kathy Georgianna 1070B West Road Williamsburg, MA 01096 (413) 628-4606 IMPORTANT! PRINT PLAINLY OR TYPEWRITE ALL AD COPY TO AVOID TYPOGRAPHIC ERRORS. GIVE SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO THE DOG AND OWNERS NAME. All photographs and artwork will be returned to the Advertising or show chairman the day of the show by the Superintendent. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE SCANNED FOR BEST PLACEMENT. FOR BEST RESULTS PLEASE SEND ORIGINALS NOT SCREENED PHOTOS. SEND NO NEGATIVES. Reproductions of pictures and artwork from show catalogues, telephone books, screen photos, faxed logos, etc results in POOR QUALITY and are not guaranteed. Copy and Logos on dark colored backgrounds cannot be guaranteed. Be sure all PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTWORK etc are labeled. DO NOT BEND, FOLD, TAPE OR STAPLE PICTURES, USE PAPERCLPS. There will be a charge for each photo. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ALL PHOTOS MAY BE CROPPED TO PUT EMPHASIS ON THE DOG.