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BICHON FRISE CLUB OF AMERICA Incorporated ( M ember of the American Kennel Club ) 20 For more information visit the BFCA Official Website at: www.bichon.org 39th National Specialty Show Sweepstakes, Obedience & Rally May 1 May 2 2014 Activities start April 29, 2014 Sheraton North Houston 15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Houston, Texas 77032

Schedule of Events Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Evening Hospitality 6:00 PM Hosted by BFCA with no-host bar Wednesday April 30, 2014 Seminar 9.00 AM Presented by Dr. Robin Robinett, DVM Chiropractor BFCA Annual Meeting 1:00 PM Local Clubs Meeting to Follow Annual Meeting Microchip Clinic to Follow Annual Meeting BFCA Awards Banquet & Auction/Raffle No Host Cocktail Hour 5:00 PM Awards Banquet-6:00 PM BICHON FRISE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2014 Sponsoring Canine Good Citizen Test Thursday After judging $10.00 per dog on a first come basis Information Contact: Pam Goldman 732-537-0292 k9lady07052@yahoo.com Proceeds from the CGC Test will be donated to the Bichon Frise Rescue Charitable Trust Foundation Canine Good Citizen test. Bichon DNA Collection At the BFCA Health Committee table you will have the opportunity to obtain cheek swabs to collect DNA on your Bichons for three purposes: 1. To register the DNA with AKC. 2. To send DNA samples to the CHIC depository for future research. 3. To collect DNA samples on litters for future research. Stop at the BFCA Health Committee table to receive swabs, forms and instructions. Microchip Clinic Larry Letsche, DVM Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Time: Immediately following General Meeting $30.00 per dog Information Contact: Lorrie Carlton 734-665-0731 remrock02@aol.com Proceeds from this clinic will be donated to Bichon Frise Rescue Charitable Trust Foundation. 2 19

Schedule of Events Thursday, May 1, 2014 Obedience Trials Rally Trials ( Entries will be limited to 25 ) Judge Ms Judith A. Brown 4-6 Month Puppy Class Puppy Sweepstakes Special Attraction Bred-By-Exhibitor Competition Judge Wendy Kellerman Parade of Champion & Titleholders Canine Good Citizen Test After judging Judges Seminar For more information Contact Lorrie Carlton 6565 N Territorial Road Plymouth, MI 48170-5039 734-665-0731 remrock02@aol.com Friday, May 2, 2014 Junior Showmanship Conformation Judge Mrs Toby Frisch 18 3

Contacts and Deadlines Trophy Donations Deadline to be printed in the catalog: Contact: Kathy and Manny Andrew 1608 Dawnview Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513-6520 925-240-0290, kathyandrew@sbcglobal.net Advertisements Deadline: Send copy to: Deb Gibb 11616 Caminito Magnifica, San Diego, CA 92131 858-695-6885, debgibb@gmail.com Specialty Entries Close Deadline: Specialty Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows LLC www.onofrio.com Hotel Reservations Deadline to receive the discount rate: 1570 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Houston, TX 77032 Reservations: 281-442-5100 Toll Free: 800-325-3535 www.bichon.org Vendors/Booth Sales Deadline: Contact: Laura Purnell 18440 Nall Ave, Stillwell, KS 66085-8947 913-681-2143, laurapurnell@att.net Motor Home Parking Fee Deadline: Pre-payment is required. Send in the reservation form in this flyer. Banquet & Welcome Night Deadline: Contact: Myra Wotton 2900 Foxpoint Rd, Burnsville, MN 55337-1070 952-882-9188, myblissbichon@comcast.net Raffle & Auction Contact: Paula Abbott 724-325-5424 barberrybichons@comcast.net Microchip Clinic Contact: Lorrie Carlton 734-665-0731, remrock02@aol.com March 14, 2014 March 14, 2014 April 2, 2014 April 8, 2014 April 16, 2014 April 16, 2014 April 16, 2014 April 16, 2014 4 17

Hotel Accommodations Hotel Reservations Deadline to receive the discount rate: April 8, 2014 Sheraton North Houston 15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Houston, Texas 77032 Reservations: 281-442-5100 or 800-325- 3535 www.bichon.org Be sure to mention you are part of the Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc. so you receive the negotiated rate of $109.00 (double double) plus tax. In.lieu of a pet deposit, the hotel will inspect group sleeping rooms upon guest check out. If the room is discovered to be soiled due to pet odor, excretions or scratching/clawing, a minimum of $75.00 will be charged to the guest for cleaning I damage fee. Driving Directions and Travel Information to the Hotel From Interstate 10/610 West Exit I-45 North to Beltway 8 East to John F. Kennedy Boulevard North. From Sam Houston Tollway Exit Beltway 8 East to John F. Kennedy Boulevard North. From George Bush Intercontinental Airport Follow Interstate 45 South and exit at the airport facility which will continue to John F. Kennedy Boulevard for approximately 3 miles. From Interstate 45 North/Hardy Toll Road/Highway 59 North Exit at Beltway 8 East to John F. Kennedy Boulevard North. The property has a complimentary airport shuttle ( available 24 hours ). 16 5

Specialty Trophy Information Unless otherwise indicated the following trophies are offered by the Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc. and will be unique Danny Quest Bichon Creations. Best of Breed $400 Best of Winners $200 Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed $300 Winners Dog $100 Reserve Winners Dog $ 75 Winners Bitch $100 Reserve Winners Bitch $ 75 Best Puppy in Classes $ 75 Best Opposite Sex to Best Puppy in Puppy Classes $ 60 Best Bred-By Exhibitor $ 75 Best Junior Showmanship Class $ 75 Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes $150 Best in Sweepstakes $ 75 Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes $ 75 Class Awards Entire Class $150 Patrons of the Trophy Fund $100 First through Fourth in Classes ( each ) $ 50 You may go the BFCA website www.bichon.org and fill out the form there and pay with PayPal. Donations will be accepted in order of receipt. Please make a 1st and 2nd choice in case another request preceded yours. If not utilizing Pay- Pal your trophy donations must be accompanied with a check payable to BFCA. All foreign exhibitors, not using PayPal, must pay with checks drawn on U.S. accounts or with international money orders in U.S. Deadline to appear in catalog: Contact: Kathy Andrew 1608 Dawnview Dr Brentwood, CA 94513-6520 925-240-0290 kathyandrew@sbcglobal.net 6 March14 2014 15

Advertisements Advertising Support for the BFCA 39th Annual National Specialty Show Catalog Deadline: March 14, 2014 Full page with/without photo $ 75 Ad layout assistance is available. REMEMBER LESS IS BEST Digital ads and/or Photos are preferred but not necessary. For best results include photograph with ad information. Be sure to include: Kennel name Name of your dog or dogs Your name, address and phone number Photos will copy best if they are crisp and clear ( N o fax copies please ) Full page ad finished size will be 4.5 x 7.25. If you would like to see full instructions and helpful tips on designing your ad see Onofrio s web page. http://www.onofrio.com/jodstwo/fyi/adspecs.html For special type fonts, cropping, etc., please call Deb Gibb. You may go to the BFCA website www.bichon.org and fill out the form there and pay with PayPal. After completing transaction mail copy and pictures to Deb Gibb. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY PHOTOS. NO EXCEPTIONS. If paying by check mail copy, pictures and check ( payable to BFCA ) to address below. All foreign exhibitors must pay with checks drawn on U.S. accounts or international money orders in U.S. Funds. Deb Gibb 11616 Caminito Magnifica San Diego, CA 92131 858-531-2890 debgibb@gmail.com 14 7

Vendors Table Space Early Reservation Advised Vendor/Booth Sales Deadline: April 16, 2014 Cost 1 skirted table for 2 days is $95.00. Make checks payable to BFCA. Please contact Vendor Chairperson for a larger display area quote and information concerning electrical hookup. Laura Purnell 18440 Nall Ave Stillwell, KS 66085-8947 913-681-2143 laurapurnell@att.net Motor Home Parking RV Parking Deadline: April 16, 2014 $30/night Please make your reservations early. Parking will be on a level blacktop surface. No power, water or sewer is available. No dumping of ANY fluids allowed. No grilling, cooking or food preparation of any kind outside of RV s. Limit 15 RV's. For motor home reservations contact: Mr. Howard Chesbro 140 Pine Ave. Clarksburg, MA 01247-4602 413-663-7109 kcbichon@roadrunner.com Raffle and Auction Contact: Paula Abbott 3129 Barberry Court, Murrysville, PA 19604-2334 724-325-5424 barberrybichons@comcast.net When donating items, please call or email Paula with a description and donor name. If you are not able to bring items to the show please contact Paula for shipping address. RV Parking Reservation Form Deadline April 16, 2014 Please make your reservations early. Parking will be on a level blacktop surface. No power, water or sewer is available. No dumping of ANY fluids allowed. No grilling, cooking or food preparation of any kind outside of RV s. Limit of 15 RVs. Parking Fee must be prepaid and is NON-refundable: $30.00 per night including additional towed vehicle. You may go to the BFCA website www.bichon.org and fill out the form there and pay with PayPal. -Or- Make checks payable to BFCA in US funds. All foreign exhibitors must pay with checks drawn on US accounts or with international money orders in US funds. Mail check and application to Parking Coordinator no later than April 16, 2014. Mr. Howard Chesbro 140 Pine Ave Clarksburg, MA 01247-4602 kcbichon@roadrunner.com Name Address City State Zip Email Handicap Permit # Type of Vehicle or Combination Phone Total Length and Breadth with Slide(s) Arrival date License No/State Departure date Total # of days x $30 = Fee $ Enclosed 8 13

Bichon Frise Club of America Name Tag, Banquet, Welcome Night & Seminar Form If you are coming, fill this out! Deadline April 16, 2014 Separate form for Each Person Please Print Legibly Name _ Hometown _ Kennel name ( opt ) Phone _ E-mail _ ( F or confirmation - or enclose self-addressed stamped envelope ) Please indicate selection ( s ) one form per person Name Tag only not attending dinner $15 Seminar: 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Presented by Dr. Robin Robinette, DVM Chiropractor Banquet ( Dressy Casual) 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Entrée Choices ( 5 :00 PM No Host Cocktail Hour ) $45.00 Beef Roast with Mushroom Sauce $45.00 Grilled Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce $45.00 Tilapia with a Chipolte Aioli Sauce $45.00 Eggplant Parmesan You may go to the BFCA website www.bichon.org and fill out the form there and pay with PayPal. Note: Price includes tax and tip. -Or- Send form and check payable to BFCA. All foreign exhibitors must pay with checks draw on US. Accounts or with international money orders in U.S. funds to: Myra Wotton 2900 Foxpoint Rd Burnsville, MN 55337-1070 952-882-9188 myblissbichon@comcast.net 12 9