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SALUKI CLUB OF AMERICA
2008 WESTERN REGIONAL SPECIALTY

SOLICITING: Trophy Donations for the 2008 Western Regional - PayPal for your convenience!
Humane Purse Donation
$100
$50
$25
$15
$10
2008 WR General Trophy Fund
$100
$50
$25
$15
$10
WHEN: Thursday - July 24, 2008
WHERE: Ryon Park, Lompoc, California
JUDGES: Sweepstakes: Starr White, Canada
Conformation: Dagmar Hintzenberg-Freisleben, Germany
Junior Showmanship: Allan Immerman
Obedience: Allan Immerman
SUPT: Jack Bradshaw http://www.jbradshaw.com/
Show Chair: Gina Hayden
Additional Info:

SCOA Western Regional PLUS 3 MORE Fantastic Shows
2 Saluki Specialties / 2 Saluki Supported Entries
5 Breeder Judges / 1 Sighthound Judge 

  • Thurs. July 24th:  Saluki Club of America (SCOA) Western Regional Saluki Specialty
    • Breed Judge: Dagmar Hintzenberg-Freisleben (Germany) - Sawahin Salukis
    • Sweepstakes judge:  Starr White (Canada) Windstorm Salukis
    • Obedience and Junior Showmanship will be offered

  •  Fri. July 25th:    San Angeles Saluki Club (SASC) Specialty
    • Breed Judge:  Saija Juutilainen (Finland) – Wallaby Salukis
    • Sweepstakes judge: Kathy Lipps - Windrush Salukis
    • Obedience, Junior Showmanship and Rally Obedience will be offered

  •  Sat. July 26th:    SASC Supported Entry/Lomoc Kennel Club
    • Breed Judge:  Barbara Marsh, Australia. Sighthound breeder  (Pharoahs, Afhans & Whippets), has owned salukis
  • Sun. July 27th:     American Saluki Association Supported Entry
    • Regular Judge: Michelle Haag (USA) – Sundara Salukis

This is a summer show - please plan accordingly for the comfort and safety of your hounds.

SCOA Western Regional Catalog Advertising
Deadline is June 1, 2008

Put your name and address on all photos for return.
Checks must accompany all advertising orders.
Make checks payable to SCOA and send to
Ellie Case
4981 W. Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 972-2329
 

Full Page (includes 1 photo)

$40.00

Half Page (includes 1 photo)

$30.00

Quarter Page (no photo)

$20.00 

 Additional Photos, each

$10.00 


Electronic submission:  Send electronic copy to Ellie Case at jamon86@aol.com.
Send a hard copy of the advertisement and payment to Ellie Case.

Trophies

Best of Breed Challenge Trophy - Frank Cassano offers, through the Saluki Club of America, the Pajarito Darcin Trophy, a nineteen inch Nambe platter in the shape of a hare.  For permanent possession, this trophy must be won three times by the same owner or owners, not necessarily with the same Saluki.  The trophy will reside with the donor, and the winner will be given a shield to take home.  The shield must be returned to the next show at which the trophy is offered.

The Esther Bliss Knapp Memorial Humane Purse - The sum of $250.00 will be donated to the canine-related charity or research organization of the Best of Breed winner’s choice

BEST OF BREED: Inlaid Wood Raised Feeder – handmade by artist Frank Clements;  and Pet Travel Blanket, reversible nylon/fleece, with case.

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX: Inlaid Wood Raised Feeder – handmade by artist Frank Clements

BEST OF WINNERS: Ceramic Dog Bowl – original hand-painted with Saluki and Middle Eastern motifs by Faux Paw Productions.

WINNERS DOG AND BITCH: Roll Up Dog Bed - Mfg. by Cushion Works, www.cushionworks.com.

RESERVE WINNERS DOG AND BITCH: Roll Up Dog Bed - Mfg. by Cushion Works, www.cushionworks.com.

FIRST PLACE IN EACH REGULAR AND NON-REGULAR CLASS: Pet Travel Blanket, reversible nylon/fleece, with case.

HIGH IN TRIAL: Roll Up Dog Bed - Mfg. by Cushion Works, www.cushionworks.com.

FIRST PLACE IN OBEDIENCE CLASSES:  Pet Travel Blanket, reversible nylon/fleece, with case.

BEST JUNIOR: Roll Up Dog Bed - Mfg. by Cushion Works, www.cushionworks.com

FIRST PLACE IN JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES: Pet Travel Blanket, reversible nylon/fleece, with case.

 Best of Breed, Best Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, each Award of Merit, and first place in each regular and non-regular breed classes, junior showmanship classes and Obedience classes will also receive an SCOA medallion. 


Trophy Donations

 

SCOA depends on the generosity of its members and friends to help cover the cost of the expenses of its specialties.  Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated.  Every dollar helps!  Trophy donors contributing by June 10, 2008 will be listed in the catalog.  Please utilize the paypal online payments at the top of this page or make your check payable and mail to:

 

Wendy Duggan, Trophy Donation Chair

209-632-0701

11101 Early Dawn

Turlock, CA  95380

kyzylkum@jps.net

Donors to the trophy fund will be listed in the catalog.


         Raffle and Silent Auction

SCOA will hold a raffle and silent auction. To donate items for the raffle and auction,

please contact Fiona Bennett, Raffle/Auction Chair

PO Box 415

Copperopolis, CA  95228

alsayad@caltel.com

(209) 785-6485

 

Hospitality

SCOA and SASC will serve continental breakfasts on Thursday and Friday

SCOA will serve a buffet lunch of gourmet sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts on Thursday. Reservations required. See Premium list for reservation form. SCOA will hold a silent auction and raffle on Thursday, Contact Fiona Bennett at alsayad@caltel.com to donate items.

 


 

Where to stay / Where to visit / What to do:

Ringside RV parking available

Lompoc - Hotels in Lompoc that take Pets:   America’s Best Value Inn,  Days Inn,  Quality Inn,  Super 8 Motel

Solvang - Hotels in Solvang that take Pets:   Royal Copenhagen Inn,  Wine Valley Inn ; 28 minute drive to the shows from the incredible Danish town of Solvang, great restaurants, art galleries, Danish architecture, wine tasting rooms on every street!

Buellton - Hotels in Buellton that take Pets:   Motel 6,  Quality Inn,  Rodeway Inn,  Santa Ynez Valley Marriott;   22 minutes drive to the shows from Buellton, a town only 6 minutes from Solvang as well

Spectacular central coast scenery, gorgeous flowers, wineries, beaches and excellent restaurants nearby


 

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