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ESSFTA Events Calendar

If your club has an event (other than conformation or field trial) and you would like to list it on this page, please contact ESSFTA Webmaster.

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May 3, 2008
Raleigh, NC

 

COVER LETTER

 

AGENDA

 

A standalone ESSFTA Parent Club Meeting will be held May 3, 2008 in Raleigh, NC

The meeting this year will be held in Raleigh, NC on May 2-3, 2008.

The meeting will be held at the Homewood Suites which is approximately 10 minutes from the airport. The hotel offers a free light dinner buffet on Thursday night for those who will be coming in for the meetings on Friday as well as a free hot breakfast buffet each day.

* The Governors will meet on Friday afternoon from 1pm -5pm.
* Both the General Membership Meeting and the Board of Governors Meeting will be held on Saturday (one immediately following the other).

We hope the streamlined schedule will make it easier for our members to attend.

 The address of the hotel is 5400 Homewood Banks Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612. The room rate is $109 for a King and $119 for a Double. The hotel offers free parking and is convenient to Crabtree Valley mall and numerous restaurants. Reservations may be made by contacting the hotel at 919-785-1131. Be sure to ask for the block of rooms under the English Springer Spaniel club.

May 4, 2008

Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club

Ixonia, WI

Wisconsin English Springer Spaniel Assoc., Inc. 60th Diamond Anniversary Specialty Show and Sweepstakes, and 23rd Annual Specialty Obedience Trial and 4th Rally Trial May 4, 2008 Held in Ixonia, WI at the Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club.

Judges:
* Ms. Fran Glendinning (England), Conformation Reg & Non-Reg
* Ms. Carol Getty,Sweepstakes-Puppy, Veteran & Altered
* Miss Carissa A Boettcher, Jr. Showmanship
* Mr. Harry Beggs, Obedience-Non Reg, & Team
* Mr. Richard Wood, Obedience-Regular & Team

There will be a DNA blood draw after the show

Grooming Space in the building MUST be reserved; details and Premium can be found at wessaonline.org

Entries close 4/16/08
Joan Kaml Show Secretary
4480 N 144th St
Brookfield, WI 53305

Note: Dairyland Classic Shows approx 20 minutes away Superintendent: Roy Jones Dog Shows

Info provided by: Dawn Wuerl, dwuerl@milwpc.com

May 4, 2008

West Windsor, NJ

Keystone ESSC Specialty
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Specialty show with Trenton KC show
Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ
Breed judge:  Sandra Lex
Sweeps judge:  Priscilla Gabosch

Contact person:  Jo Ann Caperna-Ford
215-679-9677,
jcftpf@comcast.net

Info provided by: Nancy Craig 609-654-8319, ncraig11@verizon.net

June 7th & 8th, 2008

Lodi, CA

Santa Clara Valley English Springer Spaniel Association June 7th & 8th, 2008

Hawaiian Luau Theme Weekend!!! In an effor to keep everyone cool at our sometimes very hot specialty weekend we are going with a luau theme and asking all exhibitors and judges to dress in casual Hawaiian/Beach wear style. Shorts and capris are encouraged (suits and nylons are strongly discouraged)!

7th Breed Judge: Miss Dolores Maltz 8th Breed Judge: Ms. Gloria Kerr

7th Sweeps Judge: Ms. Marie Santos 8th Sweeps Judge: Mr Louis Krokover

7th Obed. & Rally Judge: Ms. Cathy Dutra 8th Obed. & Rally Judge: Mrs. Mary Lou Just

You can download an entry at www.jwshows.com

For more information contact Donna Larson at segre@softcom.net

June 15, 2008

Stockton NY
Greater Pittsburgh English Springer Spaniel Club Designated Specialty Show, Sunday, June 15, 2008, in conjunction with the Erie Kennel Club and two day all breed Stockton NY shows.
     Breed Judge: Ms Jan Johnson.
     No sweepstakes but Best Puppy at Specialty Award.
     Superintendent is
MBF
For information contact Karen Lako at L1209@aol.com
July 2008

Stockholm, Sweden

The International English Springer Spaniel Committee would like to welcome all ESS breeders to join us the first weekend in July in Stockholm, Sweden 2008 World Show, two ESS Championship Shows and the 7th IESSC Symposium.

Since 2003 the IESSC has donated thousands of dollars to the ESSFTA and the AKC Health Foundations. Each year the IESSC earmarks available funds for worthwhile research projects that benefit the ESS. Your participation even if you cannot attend the World Show and IESSC event will make a difference.

Sweden World Show and IESSC Information All World Show and IESSC Symposium details can be found at http://www.iessc.org:80/.

Info provided by: David Swank President IESSC David@IESSC.org

Aug 9-10, 2008
Harrisburg, PA
The Susquehanna English Springer Spaniel Club will support entries for the following shows:
 
Saturday August 9, 2008  - Supported Entry
Judge: Barbara Alderman
Penn Ridge KC, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania   

Sunday August 10, 2008 - Supported Entry
Judge: Jane Ropollo
Harrisburg KC, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

August 23, 2008

Long Sault, Ontario

 

English Springer Spaniel Club of Canada National Specialty

Date: August 23, 2008
Place: Long Sault Ontario in conjunction with the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Dog Association shows

Judges: Kaye McGhie Fraelighte ESS, Brisbane Australia David Swank Mariposa ESS sweepstakes

Secretary: Colmar Show Services colmar@ciaccess.com

For more info contact Barbara Turnbull at willkommen@simcoe.net

Info provided by: Barbara Turnbull Show Chair ESSCC

October 17 & 18, 2008

Alameda County Fairgrounds

Pleasanton, CA.

The Golden Gate English Springer Spaniel Association will be holding its annual 2 day specialty and sweepstakes October 17 & 18, 2008 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA.

This is a 4-day event held in conjunction with the Del Val Dog Club with a supported entry and sweepstakes on October 19, 2008.

Our club website (www.geocities.com/ggessa) is inaccessible and we are using a temporary alternative website at www.geocities.com/ggessa2 where we will post additional information.

Friday Judges - Judith Goodin regular classes, Dorin Ladd obedience, sweepstakes tba

Saturday Judges - Jeffrey Pepper regular classes, Loretta Delinger obedience, sweepstakes tba

Sunday Judges - tba
Monday Judges - tba

All Bred Agility will be offered all 4 days by Oakland Dog Training Club pending AKC approval and Del Val Dog Club

More info at www.abbadogs.com

Info provided by: Audrey Eng, Show Chair GGESSA, Goldmtn_springers@yahoo.com

October 17-18, 2008

Buena, NJ

Keystone ESSC Specialty
Friday, October 17, 2008
Supported entry with Gloucester County KC show
Buena Vista Family Campground, Buena, NJ
Breed judge:  Janice K. Johnson
Sweeps judge:  John Landis

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Specialty show with Gloucester County KC show
Buena Vista Family Campground, Buena, NJ
Breed judge:  Christine Pollender-Calcinari
Sweeps judge:  Carole Richards

Contact person:  Jo Ann Caperna-Ford
215-679-9677,
jcftpf@comcast.net

Info provided by: Nancy Craig 609-654-8319, ncraig11@verizon.net

 
 
Oct 29, 2008
Arlington, TX
An ESSFTA Parent Club Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 in conjunction with the National Bench Specialty 2008 in Arlington, Texas
Ongoing
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