Event Number 2012248201 Entries close 6pm Wednesday September 19, 2012 at the Show Secretary s office. After which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules. Premium List Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association Invites you to attend our Eleventh Annual Independent Specialty Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes (Unbenched Licensed Show) Date: Sunday October 07, 2012 Show Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm This show will be held outdoors at Clinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds Annandale, New Jersey
Officers of the Club President........Jean-Marie Glaser Vice President.....Yancy Russell Treasurer....Donna Bates Recording Secretary.....Shaina Bates Corresponding Secretary.....Shaina Bates 17 North 5th St. Coplay, PA 18037 LVAHA09@live.com Board of Directors LeGeune (Jean) Kartman, Teri Holderman, Matthew Torres, Shirley Haggerty Committees Show Chair... Matthew Torres Show Secretary.......Shaina Bates Trophy Chair...... LVAHA Members Hospitality........Erica Jantos Grounds........ Yancy Russell Catalog Sales........Teri Holderman Concessions..... Jean-Marie Glaser Advertising....Jean-Marie Glaser Steward Linda Deutsch Photographer.... Linda Kramer Only the Official Photographer is allowed to take win photos. You can see your photos online at lindakramerphotography.com Event Number 2012248201 Official American Kennel Club Entry Form Tenth Independent Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes Sunday October 07, 2012 Clinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds, Annandale, New Jersey Entry Fees: $32.00, except: Bred By Exhibitor $28.00, Puppy Classes (6 to 12 months): $22.00, Puppy Sweeps (6 to 18 months): $15.00 and Junior Handling $15.00 Closing Date: 6:00pm Wednesday September 19, 2012, at Show Secretary s Office, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted. Mail Entries with fees to: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary, 17 North 5th St. Coplay, Pa 18037. Checks payable to. Mail Check/Money Order with application. Do not send cash Entries Received without Fees: Will not be accepted Canadian and Foreign Exhibitors: Make fees payable in US Funds Show Veterinarian On Call Animerge 908-707-9077 Judges Panel Breed.......Ms. Linda-Bishop Saunders 68 St. Pauls Road Staines Middlesex Sweepstakes.......Ms. Roni Zucker 292 Cemetery Road Moscow, Pa 18444 Juniors...Ms. Alicia Reed 207 Walnut Street Colwyn, PA 19023
Catalog Advertising Rates: Full Page (5x8)...........$40.00 Half Page....$25.00 Ads must be Actual Size and CAMERA READY Deadline: Wednesday September 19, 2012 Send ad copy with correct fee payable to: C/O Jean Glaser, 17C Salmon Lane Ledgewood, NJ 07852 BlueStarJMG@hotmail.com ATTENTION CONCESSIONAIRES Booth space is available by reservation at $20.00 per space Vendors must bring their own tables. For more information contact: Yancy Russell P.O. Box 218 Baptistown, NJ 08803 Yancyccaf@comcast.net PREPAID CATALOG SALES Will be offered at the discounted price of $5.00 per catalog. Please note the number of catalogs you are purchasing and include the correct amount with your entries. All prepaid catalogs must be picked up day of the show. LVAHA will not mail any unclaimed catalogs. MARKED CALTALOG SALES LVAHA is offering Marked Catalog Sales for a price of $15.00 per catalog. After the day of our show, the Show Secretary will mark, sign and mail you a catalog. Marked catalog can be ordered on or before the day of our show. Contact Shaina Bates LVAHA09@live.com for more information Entry Fees Regular Classes (unless noted below).......$32.00 Bred By Exhibitor....$28.00 Puppy Classes........$22.00 Sweepstakes Classes.....$15.00 Junior Handler Classes...$15.00 Parade of Veterans..$5.00 Parade of Rescue....No Charge Other Non-Regular Classes...$15.00 If Entered in regular classes......$5.00 CLASSIFICATION REGULAR CLASSES DIVIDED BY SEX Puppy: 6 months and under 9 months Puppy: 9 months and under 12 months 12 months and under 18 months Bred By Exhibitor American Bred Open Winners Best of Breed NON-REGULAR CLASSES Stud Dog Brood Bitch Parade of Veterans Parade of Rescue STUD DOG CLASS For Stud Dog and two, but not more than 4, of their Get. Owner of Stud dog need not be necessarily the owner of the Get. Stud dog only to be judged based on the merits of the Get. Competition of the Get in regular or non-regular class (other than Stud Dog) is required. Fee $5.00 as a unit if Stud Dog and Get are entered in regular class. If Stud Dog is not entered in a class of the show then a fee of $15.00 is required. BROOD BITCH CLASS For Brood Bitch and two, but not more than 4, of their Produce. Owner of Brood Bitch need not be necessarily the owner of the Produce. Brood Bitch only to be judged based on the merits of the Produce. Competition of the Produce in regular or nonregular class (other than Brood Bitch) is required. Fee $5.00 as a unit if Brood Bitch and Produce are entered in regular class. If Brood Bitch is not entered in a class of the show then a fee of $15.00 is required. PARADE OF VETERANS This event is for Dogs and Bitches 7 years or older. Veterans may not be allowed to compete in any of the regular or non-regular classes. Each entrant will receive an inscribed Rosette Sash. Entry Fee is $15.00
PARADE OF RESCUE This event is open to all Afghans, over 6 months of age, who have been adopted through an Afghan Rescue Organization or are available for adoption through such an organization. Please advise and encourage others you might know who have rescued Afghans to be part of this parade. Entrants should bring a brief write-up to the ring. There is no fee to enter this parade. SWEEPSTAKES All Afghan hounds except Champions of record who are 6 months of age and not over 18 months of age on the day of the show are eligible to compete. All entries in the Sweepstakes Classes MUST be entered in a regular class. Entry of Sweepstakes is $15.00. Dogs must be entered in one of the regular classes, with sweepstakes marked in the additional classes space of the entry form. Prize money paid in the ring, to the handler. SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES - DIVIDED BY SEX Puppy: 6 months and under 9 months Puppy; 9 months and under 12 months Junior: 12 months and under 18 months Sweepstakes Cash Prizes Less the 35% retained by the will be as follows. First.....40% of the entry fees in the class Second... 30% of the entry fees in the class Third.... 20% of the entry fees in the class Fourth..... 10% of the entry fees in the class Ribbon Prizes Regular Classes First Prize...Blue Ribbon Second Prize...... Red Ribbon Third Prize....... Yellow Ribbon Fourth Prize....... White Ribbon Winners....... Purple Rosette Reserve Winners...Purple and White Rosette Best of Winners.....Blue and White Rosette Best of Opposite Sex... Red and White Rosette Best of Breed...Purple and Gold Rosette Non Regular Classes First Prize.......... Rose Ribbon Second Prize.............Brown Ribbon Third Prize.......Light Green Ribbon DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW SITE MapQuest or GPS address: 211 Sidney Rd Pittstown NJ 08867 From 78 West: Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go underneath the bridge and through two traffic lights. Make your first left onto 617 South - Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side. From 78 East: Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go through the second traffic light. Make your first left onto 617 South - Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side. From 287 North: Take 287 North to 78 West. Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go underneath the bridge and through two traffic lights. Make your first left onto 617 South - Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side. From 287 South: Take 287 South to 78 West. Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go underneath the bridge and through two traffic lights. Make your first left onto 617 South - Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side. Hotel Accommodations Hampton Inn (next to Walmart) (908) 713-4800 16 Frontage Drive, Clinton NJ, 08809 Limit 2 dogs per room (pet fee). Holiday Inn (908) 735-5111/866-539-8430 111 Route 173 West Main St Clinton NJ, 08809
ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANK: Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms whoever may make such errors and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellations of entries after the published closing date. NO REFUND FOR DUPLICATE ENTRIES: We will make every effort to find all duplicate entries but if a dog has been processed, no refund will be made. CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME OF JUDGING: Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Judges will not wait for any dog holding up the class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. The show giving club has no obligations or responsibility for providing service through public address systems, stewards, or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring as required. ALL DOGS PRESENT: must be held on leash or confined in their crates except when being judged or when in the exercise ring. CLASS CASH PRIZES: Will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over and the Show Secretary advised at once. The Show giving Club may disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over. THE SHOW COMMITTEE/CLUB: will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors participating in this event. NO GASOLINE OR DIESEL GENERATORS: are permitted inside the building or within 100 feet of any tent or pavilion in which the dog show is conducted. Fourth Prize............Gray Ribbon Best in Sweepstakes...Rose and Light Green Rosette Best Opposite Sweepstakes..... Lavender Rosette Best Puppy........Dark Green Rosette Best Bred By........ Dark Green Rosette Best Stud Dog.........Dark Green Rosette Best Brood Bitch... Dark Green Rosette Award of Merit.... Pink Rosette Parade of Veterans Red, White and Blue Sash Trophies Unless otherwise stated all trophies are offered through the generosity of the members and friends of the. Breed Prizes Best of Breed: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Best Of Opposite Sex: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Best of Winners: The AHCA offers a 2 silver plated medallion depicting the club emblem, suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon. Winners Dog: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Winners Bitch: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Reserve Winners Dog: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Reserve Winners Bitch: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Class trophies: (1 st thru 4 th ) Trophy by Connie Nibarger Best in Sweepstakes: Hand Painted Mailbox by Jean Glaser Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Hand Painted Mailbox by Jean Glaser
1st thru 4th in all sweeps classes: Toys Best Puppy: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Best Bred By Exhibitor: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Award of Merits (2): Rosettes, Trophy by Connie Nibarger Best Stud Dog: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Best Brood Bitch: Trophy by Connie Nibarger Best Junior Handler: Book offered by LVAHA and an 8X10 photo of Juniors choice offered by Linda Kramer 1st thru 4th in all junior classes: Toy Parade of Rescue: Sash with dog s name Parade of Veterans: Sash with dog s name. LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A COST OF $10. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PREPAY WITH ENTRIES, THE COST IS DISCOUNTED AT $7. PLEASE MAKE A SEPARATE CHECK CLEARLY MARKED "LUNCH". Rescue raffle to include generous donations from well known Afghan Hound artists. Raffle table to include generous donations. LVAHA is offering a special raffle for a "Hydraulic Grooming Table" tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS FEES: $32.00 for the first entry of each dog (entry fees include: $1.50 AKC event services fee and $.50 AKC recording fee on first entry only) Except: Bred By Exhibitor which are $28.00, Puppy classes which are $22.00, Puppy Sweepstakes which are $15.00 and Junior Handling Classes are $15.00 CLOSING DATE: All entries must be received by 6:00pm Wednesday September 19, 2012 by the Show Secretary, after which entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules THE SHOW: Will be open from 8:00am to 5:00pm UNSIGNED ENTRIES: Telephone, Telegraphed, email and unsigned applications cannot be accepted. RETURNED CHECKS: Do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a $35.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. MAIL ALL ENTRIES TO: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary 17 North 5th St. Coplay, PA 18037 MAKE ALL CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association. Mail Check/Money Order with Application, DO NOT SEND CASH. ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES: Will not be accepted CANADIAN AND FOREIGN EXHIBITORS: Make fees Payable in US FUNDS REFUNDS: Fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a Veterinarian or Judge, or absent from competition by action of the Show Committee. No refund will be made because of riots, civil disturbance or other acts beyond the control of the management if it is impossible to open or complete the show. NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE.
Event Number 2012248201 Official American Kennel Club Entry Form Tenth Independent Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes Sunday October 07, 2012 Clinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds, Annandale, New Jersey Entry Fees: $32.00, except: Bred By Exhibitor $28.00, Puppy Classes (6 to 12 months): $22.00, Puppy Sweeps (6 to 18 months): $15.00 and Junior Handling $15.00 Closing Date: 6:00pm Wednesday September 19, 2012, at Show Secretary s Office, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted. Mail Entries with fees to: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary, 17 North 5th St. Coplay, Pa 18037. Checks payable to. Mail Check/Money Order with application. Do not send cash Entries Received without Fees: Will not be accepted Canadian and Foreign Exhibitors: Make fees payable in US Funds
Event Number 2011248201 Official American Kennel Club Entry Form Tenth Independent Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes Sunday October 07, 2012 Clinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds, Annandale, New Jersey Entry Fees: $32.00, except: Bred By Exhibitor $28.00, Puppy Classes (6 to 12 months): $22.00, Puppy Sweeps (6 to 18 months): $15.00 and Junior Handling $15.00 Closing Date: 6:00pm Wednesday September 19, 2012, at Show Secretary s Office, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted. Mail Entries with fees to: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary, 17 North 5th St. Coplay, Pa 18037. Checks payable to. Mail Check/Money Order with application. Do not send cash Entries Received without Fees: Will not be accepted Canadian and Foreign Exhibitors: Make fees payable in US Funds