'Under
the Starlight' Invitational
to be held on Sunday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Judged by 4 judges, 2 Afghan Hound Breeder Judges and 2
Hound Specialist Judges, who will be introduced that evening.
This show will be held outside under lights. Admission - $20.00
-
will include a light supper and drinks. Ringside seating,
candlelit
tables, exciting judging and a chance to help decide the winner.
All
spectators will receive a ballot to vote for their favorite dog
and the
dog receiving the most ballots will receive a bonus score.
Also,
included will be door prizes and raffles. Please contact
Cindy Chandler for admission
tickets.
Qualifications for this invitational
were determined
on the following criteria:
From September 2007 through June 30, 2008 - any dog listed in
the Top 20 of any system as published by Canine Chronicle
and/or Dog News.
Any Afghan Hound who has won an American All-Breed
Best in Show, or American Specialty Best in Show during
that same time period.
Past AHCA Breeders' Cup Winners (5 years). Past AHCA
National Specialty Best of Breed Winners, Best in Sweeps
Winners, Best Puppy Winners (5 years).
If your dog qualifies and you have not received your invitation
by Friday, July 25th, please contact Cindy Chandler at
1-847-323-1494 or majicaf@aol.com.
We want to be sure that
every dog who qualifies receives their invitation.
Dogs will be judged by each judge with
a score sheet,
then ranked in order of scoring.
Points will be awarded to the
Top 5 of each judge's scores, with
one dog receiving
bonus points from the spectators.
We look forward to seeing all of you there to cheer for your
favorite.
Where else can you get a meal - cooked by Show Chairman
Reggie Nesbitt and his host of volunteers from the Greater Detroit
Afghan Hound Club - drinks and an exciting dog show for $20.00?!
Please contact Cindy Chandler if you have any questions and for
dinner reservations. Seating will be on a first come, first
served
basis, but there will be LOTS of room for everyone!
Sponsored By:
Afghan Hound Review-
Greater Detroit Afghan Hound Club- Eastcoast Crates
2008
Breeder's Seminar
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
6:00PM -9:00PM
Presenter: Carmen Battaglia Ph.D.
Topic: PEDIGREE ANALYSIS, FORMULA BREEDING
AND SELECTING A SIRE
Cost: $15.00 includes Seminar and a
meal
Dr. Battaglia is a well-known presenter of dog related information.
His seminars
are exceptionally well attended and he has not been utilized previously
at our
National nor has he been in the Midwest for many years. He
is an AKC Director
and Judge as well as an educator and author of a number of books.
He publishes
a quarterly Newsletter which may be viewed at his website of
http://breedingbetterdogs.com
. For the upcoming Seminar he asks that
you bring a 3-ring binder for handouts, a pedigree of a dog you
plan to breed
in the future. Bring a friend and come prepared for this participative
seminar. Additional information, please click
here.
Reservations and questions by 09/17/2008
to
Anita Richards
233w 550n
Valparaiso, In 46385
email: aktrichards@aol.com
Catalog
Advertising
Printable field 5 1/2 " X 8", Black & White ONLY, including
one picture.
(Additional pictures $10 each)
$75.00 per page. AHCA members $5.00 DISCOUNT. "EARLY
AD"
Discount of $5.00 per ad for each ad received by July 25. 2008
Absolute last day deadline Friday August 29, 2008.
All ads must be received CAMERA READY and COMPLETE in .JPG
or
.PDF format. All photos used must be scanned to 300 DPI or greater.
You can e-mail/mail/fax them to JoAnne.
Make checks payable to the AHCA in US funds ONLY. Please contact
JoAnne if you wish to pay with either a credit card or PayPal,
(additional $2.50 for either option) or if you have any other questions.
JoAnne Buehler - Catalogue Advertising 2008 AHCA National
One Turkey Foot Court
Darnestown, MD 20878-3645
301-590-9056
tazihound@his.com
fax:1-832-550-9056
Art
Auction
“
MEMORIES”
Wednesday –September 24, 2008
Lots
of wonderful art items
Museum
Matted & Framed VIC TOR painting,
Lladro - Sitting Afghan
Donated From the Estate of
Bud Ledbetter
Sterling Silver Afghan Jewelry hand crafted
BY Lee Canalizo-in memory of
Rechler-GRANDEUR
and much more
Auctioneer: Col. Darlyn Pfeiffer
BUFFET
Cost per person $25.00
Marinated Pork Loin
Bavarian Spaetzle
Vegetable Blend
Breadsticks, Salad & Beverage
2 COMPLIMENTRAY DRINK COUPONS PER PERSON
Contact:
Linda Shipley
540 Elden Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
404.303.8999 sharja@bellsouth.net
Click
here for Order Form!
Raffle!
$5.00 per Ticket
OR A BOOK OF: 5 Tickets for $20.00
Drawing will be held at the Awards Dinner
TOTAL GROOMING PACKAGE
SPEEDY DRYER ROCKET D-15
42" ADJ. LEG GROOMING TABLE
GROOMING BAG, WITH
GROOMING PRODUCTS FROM ISLE OF DOGS
For Tickets Contact: Jody Gardner jmgafghan@aol.com
333 Heather Dr. S. Newark, OH 43055
VISA– MC –Checks –Money Orders ACCEPTED
You do not have to be present to win
Click here
for Order Form!
DVD
Video of the National
This is a must have! Be sure to preserve your National Specialty
memories by
ordering DVD's of the entire week. Pre-order sale price of only
$85.00 for a 4 or
5 DVD set ( conformation ) that will be dependent on the size of
the entry- and a
single DVD that contains performance events (coursing & rally
& obedience) is
available at only $15.00 pre-order sale price. Pre-orders
must be received by
September 20, 2008.
Orders taken after that date or at the show will be between $120.00
and $140.00
for the conformation set (dependent on the entry). Click
here to download
the pre-order form, complete the form and then send with check made
payable to AHCA to:
Delberta Gogulski, 2828 Snow Avenue, Lowell, MI 49331-9524
Trophy
Fund
One of the outstanding elements of our specialty every year is the
presentation
of a beautiful trophy table. As always your generous donations
to the Trophy Fund
help to ensure the success of the event. Click
here for a copy of the donation form.
Please print and follow the instructions on it.
Camping
and Motor Homes
Motor Homes and Tent campers. There is no overnight camping
at the show
sight. All Overnight camping must be done at the Yogi Bear
Jellystone Park Camp
Resort. The campground is located on the same road only 3
blocks from the show
sight. You may park your motor home in the Hotel Parking lots during
the day,
but they must be removed at night. The Hotel shuttle will
allow dogs on the
shuttles that go’s between the show sight and the Campground.
There is a car
dealer in town that rents cars (Schefer Bierlein 1-800 862-8893)
Please make
your reservations early, Oktoberfest is the week before our show
and the first
couple of days will be hard to get without early reservations. You
may get
information about the campground at
www.frankenmuthjellystone.com
or call (989) 652-6668.
Note: There is a covered bridge at the front entrance to the
Hotel.
DO NOT take your Motor homes over the bridge
it is not tall enough.
Go around the block and come in the back way.
If you have any questions: E-Mail
Michael R Gardner (Showground Chair)
mrg4506@aol.com
SHOW CHAIRMAN: REGINALD NESBITT
CO- SHOW CHAIRMEN: CLAUDIA JAKUS & DELBERTA GOGULSKI
SHOW SECRETARY: DORMA SUE BUSBY
11950 Plumbrook Rd.
Sterling Hgts., Michigan 48312
586-264-4292 ~ barakiafs@peoplepc.com
Committee
Chairpersons
