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National Beagle Club of America, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club) 2016190003 2016190005 2016190012 2016190004 Entries Close at the Event Secretary’s Office at 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Premium List 48th National Specialty Show, Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Obedience Trial, Rally Trial and 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition (Unbenched) National Beagle Club of America, Inc. (Member of the American Kennel Club) This Specialty Show is Dedicated to the Memory of Sharon Wilkerson & Barbara Keenan Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds 10205 N.W. Gainesville Rd., Ocala, FL 34482 Monday - Wednesday November 14 - 16, 2016 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Show & Trial Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. - Monday Show Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. - Tuesday & Wednesday All Judging Will Be Outdoors Obedience & Rally Judged Outdoors Under Cover On Matted Concrete CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary Entry Fees ~ Each Event (There is no Recording Fee or Event Service Fee for Junior Showmanship, Sweepstakes, Futurities, Brace/Team, Multi-Dog Classes or Special Attractions) Conformation & Obedience (Entry Fee Includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee Per Entry & $.50 AKC Recording Fee First Entry Only) First Entry of a Dog Unless Otherwise Specified ......................................................................... $30.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog Unless Otherwise Specified .......................................... $25.00 Non-Regular Single Entry Classes as a First Entry ...................................................................... $30.00 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Classes as a First Entry ........................................................................ $30.00 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Classes as an Additional Entry ............................................................. $25.00 Brace Class Per Unit (Each dog must be entered in a Regular Class) ........................................ $30.00 Junior Showmanship Only ............................................................................................................ $30.00 Junior Showmanship as an Additional Class .............................................................................. NO FEE Sweepstakes Classes (Must be entered in a Regular Class) ....................................................... $25.00 Veteran Sweepstakes Classes (Need not be entered in a Regular Class) ................................... $25.00 Pre-Paid Catalog .......................................................................................................................... $20.00 Rally (First Entry Fee Includes $3.50 AKC Recording Fee Per Entry & $3.00 Each Additional Entry) First Entry of a Dog ...................................................................................................................... $30.00 Each Additional Entry of the Same Dog ....................................................................................... $25.00 Pre-Paid Catalog .......................................................................................................................... $20.00 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition (Entry Fee Includes $2.00 AKC Event Service Fee Per Entry) 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition ...................................................................................... $15.00 Pre-Paid Catalog .......................................................................................................................... $20.00 The Agility Trial Premium List and Information is available from the Trial Secretary, Nikki Berrong Reichert, P.O. Box 2108, Lexington, KY 40588 (859) 619-9247 E-mail: [email protected] For the most current and complete information regarding the specialty, events, fees, and reservations, please visit the specialty website at: http://www.nbcspecialty.com/home/2016-2/ 24 Hour On Call Veterinary Service UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services 3200 S.W. 27th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 (352) 512-0886 “Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian's recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.” Mail All Entries With Fees To: Mrs. Sharon L. Clark, Event Secretary 133 New Harrison Bridge Rd. Simpsonville, SC 29680-7018 (864) 862-2537 (Payment should be made to National Beagle Club 2016 Specialty) 2 - National Beagle Club of America, Inc. - November 14 - 16, 2016 Officers of the National Beagle Club of America, Inc. MB-F Shows #745 & #5664 & Rally Trial #1126 Chairman Emeritus ...............................................................................................................Joseph B. Wiley, Jr. President ................................................................................................................................Jessica Anderson First Vice-President ............................................................................................................... Susan Mills Stone Second Vice-President ..................................................................................................................Carter Amigh Treasurer ..................................................................................................................... Sandy McKenna, MGBH Assistant Treasurer .................................................................................................................... Sharon L. Clark Assistant Treasurer ......................................................................................................... Franklin B. (Ben) Tuttle Assistant Treasurer ..................................................................................................................Elizabeth Reeser Secretary ...................................................................................................................................Caroline Eichler 541 Harris Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963 Assistant Secretary ..................................................................................................................... Mandy Bobbitt Assistant Secretary ................................................................................................................... Cody Anderson Secretary for Supporting Members ..................................................................................Dr. Jennifer Gonzalez President, Institute Corporation ............................................................................................. Susan Mills Stone President, Loudoun Agricultural & Chemical Institute Foundation....................................... Sherry Buttrick, MB Delegate to the AKC Edmund Dziuk Board of Directors Richard Askins Joan Barrett William E. Bobbitt, Jr. Larry Bright Amy Burke Mrs. Peyton Cochran John Gilbert Chris Hamilton L. Stockton Illoway Ronald Marklund Elizabeth Park James Scharnberg Theodore Swedalla, Jr. Event Committee Lori Norman, Show Chairperson 12000 Circle Dr., Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (239) 390-0664 E-mail: [email protected] Liz Piquet, Obedience & Rally Chairperson And Officers & Board of Directors of the Club Committees Agility Trial Chairperson ................................................................................................................Carol McElroy Show Secretary & Treasurer ...................................................................................................... Sharon L. Clark Webmaster ........................................................................................................................................Leslie Hiltz Top Twenty .................................................................................................................Jennifer Bell & Dina Stenz Trophies ...................................................................................................................................... Michelle Sager Ribbons .................................................................................................................... Leah Santini & Dina Stenz Catalog Ads ............................................................................................................................ Heather Lindberg Judges' Education ...................................................................................................................... Michelle Sager Logo Design ...........................................................................................................................Megan Cloudman Raffles ...................................................................................... Dina Stenz, Megan Cloudman & Helen Hemby Banquets ........................................................................................................ Suzanne Lehing & Gayle Decker Fund Raising ................................................................................................. Megan Cloudman & Lori Norman AmBRNet Auction ........................................................................................................................Jessica Parker Flowers/Decorations ....................................................................................... Suzanne Lehing & Gayle Decker Tracking Chairperson .........................................................................................................................Jane
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