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2 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST NOTE ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12PM PDT
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American Rottweiler Club (Member of the American Kennel Club) Purina Farms – 200 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO
32nd Annual National Specialty Show #2012201607 31st Annual Sweepstakes #2010201626 21st Annual Veteran Sweepstakes #2012201626 9th Annual Futurity Stakes #2012201627 49th, 50th & 51st Obedience Trials #2012201606, #2012201608, #2012201628 OBEDIENCE LIMITED TO 70 ENTRIES PER TRIAL 18th, 19th & 20th Rally Trials #2012201609, #2012201610, #2012201631 RALLY LIMITED TO 65 ENTRIES PER TRIAL (ALL EVENTS UNBENCHED – INDOORS/OUTDOORS) Tuesday, May 22, 2012 through Saturday, May 26, 2012
NATIONAL SPECIALTY EVENTS BEGIN SATURDAY, MAY 19 FOR A SCHEDULE OF ALL EVENTS, SEE PAGES 6 & 7
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
ON-SITE EVENT SECRETARY – ROBERTA MARTIN OFFICE SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOURS 9AM-5PM BaRay Event Services, Inc. MON.-FRI. Member: Dog Show Superintendents Association P.O. Box 4090, Sequim, WA 98382-4090 Hand-Delivered, Express or Priority, FedEx, UPS or Airborne: 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA 98382 • 360-683-1507 • FAX 360-683-6654 E-Mail: [email protected] • Web site: BaRayEvents.com
2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 3 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS
Welcome to the 2012 ARC National Specialty. The show site will be available to Exhibitors at 1:00PM, Tuesday May 22, 2012 and at 7:00 am Wednesday thru Saturday. No dogs are allowed overnight and must be removed no later 7PM each night. All dogs/crates must be removed from the Event Center by 5PM Saturday May 26, 2012. There will be plenty of space for spectators and holding area for dogs waiting to go into the ring. No un-entered dogs are allowed in the Exhibitor Center. Conformation Crating: There will be no ringside crating outside the Conformation Ring. Day crating will be available in the Grooming Room on a “first-come/first-served” each day; however, all crates must be removed immediately after showing and there will be no electricity available. Reserved crating inside the grooming room is available by reservation only and must be pre-paid. See Reserved Inside Grooming on page 10. Agility, Obedience & Rally Crating: Ringside crating will be allowed outside the Agility and Obedience/Rally Rings for dogs participating in those venues only. Crates in Performance area must have something placed under them: plastic, mat, etc. No cones/ taping/etc. is allowed in the Exhibition Hall as well as in any parking area at Purina and ALL Hotels. There are no ex pens allowed in the Purina Parking Lot; nor is there any overnight parking. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their dogs under control at all times & MUST clean up after their dogs in any area of Purina Farms. Remember that dogs need to be on leash at all times. There will be a designated area for bathing of dogs posted. Please remember that any complaints may result in an Event Committee Hearing. All first-place and major award winners are REQUIRED to have a photograph taken by the official show photographers. Any first place and major award winner who does not wish to receive a personal copy of his/her photo is required to tell the photographer at the time the photo is taken. Requesting a photo be taken constitutes a contract between the owner and/or exhibitor and the photographer. Show photographer: Turley Photography. Purina, the American Rottweiler Club, the Superintendent/ Secretary, their Agents, Employees, etc. assume no responsibility for any Loss, Damage, or Injury sustained by Exhibitors, Spectators, Handlers, or to any of their Dogs or Property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. Parents/Guardians are responsible for all actions of children. Exhibitors please note: The American Rottweiler Club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Turley Photography PO Box 7, Chesterland, OH 44026 • 440-256-3155 • www.TurleyPhoto.com No one will be allowed to shoot over the Photographer’s shoulder when official Award Pictures are being taken. SHOW VETERINARIAN – ON CALL – 636-257-2100 Pacific Animal Hospital...... 450 West Flier Dr., Pacific, MO 63069-3470 Directions from Show Grounds (approx. 5 miles): Leaving Purina turn right onto Hwy. 100 W. Turn left onto W. Osage St. Turn right onto Cedar Dr. Take first right onto Flier Drive.
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4 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST OFFICERS OF THE CLUB President...... Jeff Shaver Vice-President...... Janet Fletcher Treasurer...... Lin Beenen Secretary...... Ann Glynn 9188 Schroeder Rd. Live Oak, CA 95953-9542 530-695-1824 [email protected] Board of Directors Grace Acosta • Stuart Larsen • Sharon Marples • Marilyn Piusz • Jim Runck AKC Delegate – Peter Piusz NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE
Tim Peterson, Show Chair...... 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 763-241-9156 [email protected] Jim Runck – Assistant Show Co-Chair...... 810 26th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418-2804 612-670-99078 [email protected] Show Bench Committee Tim Peterson, Jim Runck and any available ARC Board Members Committees Agility Chair Lisa Wingerter [email protected] Agility Trial Secretary Brenda Peters [email protected] Annual Meeting/Awards Dinner Tim Peterson [email protected] ATTS Test Robin Cannon [email protected] Auction Greg Benkiser [email protected] Cardiac/CERF Clinics Sharon Marples [email protected] Carting Chair Debbie Haynes [email protected] Carting Secretary Wes Ulan [email protected] Catalog Ads Wendy Amos [email protected] CGC Test Laura Wright-Smith [email protected] Chief Ring Steward Connie Hinz [email protected] Futurity Nancy Groff [email protected] Herding Trial Chair Tracy Parciak [email protected] Herding Secretary Clare C. “Kate” Schallert [email protected] Judges Study Group Cathy Rubens [email protected] Meet & Greet Picnic Tim Peterson [email protected] National Treasurer Ann Maurer [email protected] Rainbow Bridge Bernie McDowell [email protected] Obedience & Rally Chair Pam Longville [email protected] On-Site Show Secretary Roberta Kelley-Martin [email protected] Parade of Titleholders Laura Rosinski [email protected] Rescue Parade Lew Olson [email protected] RV Reservations Tim Peterson [email protected] Top Dog Evening Pat Crawford [email protected] Top Twenty Janet Fletcher [email protected] Tracking Chair & Secretary Jeff Shaver [email protected] Trophies Laura Rosinski [email protected] Vendors Tracy Parciak [email protected] Website Wendy Amos [email protected]
2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 5 Schedule of Events Wednesday thru Saturday – Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Orange Juice and Coffee, compliments of Purina, will be available each morning. Saturday – May 19 All Breed Herding: 2 Trials – Duck & Sheep Sunday – May 20 All Breed Herding: 2 Trials – Duck & Sheep Tracking - VST (Armetale) Monday – May 21 Rottweiler Only Herding (Armetale): 1 Trial – Duck & Sheep Tuesday – May 22 Futurity Carting (Armetale) Obedience Trial Rally Trial Tracking - TD & TDX (Armetale) ATTS Test CGC Wednesday – May 23 Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes 2 Obedience Trials - Morning (Armetale) & Afternoon 2 Rally Trials - Morning (Armetale) & Afternoon Cardiac Clinic CERF Clinic Meet & Greet Friends Picnic Thursday – May 24 Conformation: Dogs Parade of Title Holders & Rescue Parade Rottweiler Only Agility (Armetale) Annual Meeting/Annual Banquet Friday – May 25 Conformation: Bitches Conformation: Juniors/Stud Dog/Brood Bitch All Breed Agility Top Dog Evening / Top Twenty Competition Saturday – May 26 Conformation: Best of Breed All Breed Agility Sieger Show (mid-afternoon) Sieger Show Meet & Greet Dinner Sunday – May 27 Sieger Show
Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Rally and Health Clinics will be held indoors. All other events, including Sieger Show will be outdoors.
PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.ARCNATIONALS.COM OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES. 6 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST ATTENTION EXHIBITORS PREMIUM LISTS FOR ALL VENUES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.ARCNATIONALS.COM OR BY CONTACTING EVENT SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARIES.
AGILITY TRIALS Rottweiler Only Trial (Armetale) – Thursday – May 24, 2012 All-Breed Agility Trials – 2 Trials – Friday & Saturday – May 25 & 26, 2012 Location: Purina Events Center Entries Open: March 7, 2012; Entries Close: April 25, 2012 Agility Secretary: Brenda Peters; [email protected]; 812-459-3139 Agility Chairman: Lisa Wingerter; minkeysmom@gmail; 812-477-4180 For More Information: www.arcnationals.com CARTING Rottweiler Only (Armetale) – Tuesday – May 22, 2012 Location: Purina Farms Entries Close: April 25, 2012 Carting Secretary: Wes Ulan; [email protected]; 403-668-8530 Carting Chairman: Deborah Haynes; [email protected]; 403-668-8530 For More Information: www.arcnationals.com HERDING TRIALS All-Breed Herding Trials – 2 Trials each day: Ducks & Sheep Saturday & Sunday – May 19 & 20, 2012 Rottweiler Only Trial (Armetale) – 1 Trial: Ducks & Sheep – Monday – May 21, 2012 Location: Purina Farms Entries Close: April 25, 2012 Herding Secretary: Clare C. “Kate” Schallert; [email protected]; 314-524-1376 Herding Chairman: Tracy Parciak; [email protected]; 314-604-0664 For More Information: www.arcnationals.com TRACKING – TD, TDX, & VST VST – Sunday – May 20, 2012 Location: Sullivan, Missouri Airport, Parks and surrounding grounds and /or Purina Farms TD & TDX – Tuesday – May 22, 2012 Location: Sullivan, Missouri Airport, Parks and surrounding grounds and /or Purina Farms Entries Close: April 25, 2012 Tracking Secretary/Chairman: Jeff Shaver; [email protected]; 713-557-0807 For More Information: www.arcnationals.com SIEGER SHOW Saturday afternoon – May 26, 2012: Puppy Classes & Check-in for Sunday Classes Sunday – May 27, 2012: Youth, Adult & Junior Showmanship Classes Location: Purina Farms Entries Close: May 6, 2012 Show Secretary: Leslie Fried; [email protected]; 267-252-7517 For More Information: www.arcsiegershow.com
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2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 7 Judges Baschnagel, Linda D. [27432]...... 108 Porter Dr., Smithville, Mo 64089 5/20 – VST 5/22 – TD & TDX Bassett, Gary [19542]...... 1504 Buffalo St., Green Bay, WI 54313 5/24 – Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dogs 5/25 – Juniors, Stud Dog & Brood Bitch Caisango, Dr. Tommy...... 1635 Rustic Way, Melbourne, FL 32935 5/22 – Carting Callahan, Ann K...... P.O. Box 2425, Tijeras, NM 87059 5/23 – Puppy Sweepstakes Dogs, Veteran Sweepstakes Bitches & Best In Puppy Sweepstakes Clark, Carol [7598]...... 113 W. Commercial St., Waverly, MO 64096 5/20 – VST 5/22 – TD & TDX George, Debbie [36150]...... 8634 State Highway J, Puxico, MO 63960 5/20 – Herding Hawkins, Cathy A. [5562]...... 1580 S. Wildridge Ln., Springfield, MO 65809 5/22 – TD & TDX Henson, Rebecca [37581]...... 309 Cleveland St., Bunceton, MO 65237 5/21 – Herding Hinz, Connie...... 2956 160th St., Riverside, IA 52327 5/23 – Puppy Sweepstakes Bitches, Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs & Best In Veteran Sweepstakes Kinion, Virginia (Ginger) [5693]...... 2729 Stonewall Sta., St. Charles, MO 63303 5/22 – Novice A, Open A, Utility B 5/23 AM – Beginners Novice A, Beginners Novice B, ALL Rally Classes 5/23 PM – Novice B, Open B, Utility A Marples, Sharon ...... P.O. Box 578, Hayden Lake, ID 83835 5/22 – Futurity Norris, Joyce [58338]...... 4030 E. Bonnie Rd., Waltonville, IL 62894 5/19 – Herding Propst, Diane J. [1791]...... 2674 Wilson Bend Rd., Gravois Mills, MO 65037 5/22 – Beginners Novice A, Beginners Novice B, ALL Rally Classes 5/23 AM – Novice B, Open B, Utility A 5/23 PM – Novice A, Open A, Utility B Reynolds, James G. [3353]...... 3580 Rivergate Way, Ste. 405, Ottowa, ON K1V 1V5 Canada 5/25 – Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran & Working Bitches 5/26 – Best of Breed; Best Puppy in Regular Classes, Best Bred By Exhibitor West, Margery A. [5547]...... 5143 S. Dollison, Springfield, MO 65810 5/22 – Novice B, Open B, Utility A 5/23 AM – Novice A, Open A, Utility B 5/23 PM – Beginners Novice A, Beginners Novice B, ALL Rally Classes Winter, Karen A. [18739]...... 56 Lynx Ln., Troy, MO 63379 5/24, 5/25, 5/26 – Agility
8 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST 2012 Trophy Donation Show your support of the 2012 National with a Trophy donation: Pewter ($5 to $49): ...... Name in catalog. Bronze ($50 to $99): ...... Name in catalog & specialty memento. Silver ($100 to $149): ...... Name in catalog, specialty memento & free catalog. Gold ($150 to $199):...... Name in catalog, specialty memento, free catalog &1/2 page catalog ad (print only) Platinum ($200 & up): ...... Name in catalog, specialty memento, free catalog & full page catalog ad (includes 1 photo). Donation at the 2012 National Web Store: www.arcnationals.com/trophydonations.html or send check payable to “American Rottweiler Club 2012 National Specialty” to Ann Maurer, 2012 National Treasurer, 825 Shoshone Pl, Manitou Springs, CO 80829-2054. Deadline for acknowledgement in Catalog is April 25, 2012 Catalog Advertising Catalog advertising is open to both ARC members and non-members of ARC. However all advertising must conform to the ARC Mandatory Practices (see www.amrottclub.org). This only applies to advertisements for Stud Dogs, Brood Bitches or Litters. Kennels and individual dogs/ bitches may still be advertised as “Home of”, “Presenting”, “Congratulation on latest title”, etc. as long as there is no specific mention of breeding (puppies, stud/semen available, etc.) unless conforming to the Mandatory Practices. Full page color w. 1 photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $ 90 Full page B/W w. 1 photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $ 60 Full page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $ 45 ½ page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 3.5”)...... $ 30 ¼ page B/W w. no photo (4.5” X 1.75”)...... $ 25 Inside Back Cover (Color - 4.5” X 7.5”)...... $ 750 ** Back Cover (Color - 4.5” X 7.5”) ...... $1,000 ** ** Inside Back Cover & Back Cover are available to ARC members only, on a first-come basis and must comply with ARK Advertising Policy. Ads MUST be submitted Camera Ready, via email if possible: Correct Size, Flattened, High Resolution PDF. Any Camera Ready ad that needs “fixing” will be assessed an additional charge of $10. If you do not have a Camera Ready ad please contact Wendy Amos regarding an additional fee and requirements for having her set up your ad. Send ads & payment to: Wendy Amos, 15720 49th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446-1811 [email protected] Ad & Payment Deadline: March 28, 2012 Payment for camera-ready ads may also be made online at www.arcnationals.com. Box Truck/Van Reserved Spots A limited number of Box truck/Van reserved spots are available in the Purina RV parking area for the week of the show. You will have electric and water hookup with each spot and you can set up your EZ ups and ex pens and leave them setup for the time of the show. You will also get a 5 x 10 indoor grooming spot with power included in this price of $125.00. Sign up on www.arcnationals. com under RV Camping.
2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 9 Meet & Greet Friends Picnic Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – 6:00 PM Jumbo Grilled Hot Dogs; Grilled Hamburgers; Baked Beans; Sweet / Sour Slaw; Cookies; Iced Tea; Beer & Soda Cash Bar $5.00 Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 Reservation Deadline: May 16, 2012 Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, May 24, 2012 – 5:30 PM Buffet: Caesar Salad; Hand Carved Roast Beef; Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Breast; Twice Baked Potato; Wild Rice Florentine; Green Beans Almondine; New York Cheesecake with Assorted Toppings; Coffee & Iced Tea. Full Cash Bar $30.00 Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 Reservation Deadline: May 16, 2012 Cardiac Clinic Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Dr. Deborah M. Fine, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), University of Missouri, Dept. of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Pre-Registration Fee: $37.00; Day of Clinic Fee, space permitting: $47.00 Sign up on the National Online Health Clinic or send to: Sharon Marples, P.O. Box 578, Hayden Lake, ID 83835-0578 Reservation Deadline: April 25, 2012 You may fill out Cardiac Form beforehand: http://www.offa.org/pdf/cardapp_bw.pdf Please leave the “Examining Veterinarian” info blank. CERF Clinic Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Dr. Ben W. Johnson, D.V.M., Diplomat ACVO, Animal Eye Associates, St. Louis, MO Pre-Registration Fee: $27.00; Day of Clinic Fee, space permitting: $37.00 Sign up on the National Online Health Clinic or send to: Sharon Marples, P.O. Box 578, Hayden Lake, ID 83835-0578 Reservation Deadline: April 25, 2012 RESERVED Inside Grooming Tuesday thru Saturday 5’ x 10’: $33.00 10’ x 10’: $50.00 Dogs are not allowed to stay in grooming area over night and must be removed no later than 7 PM. All crates must be removed by 5 PM on Saturday. Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 Reservation Deadline: May 8, 2012 ALL RESERVED CRATING IN GROOMING ROOM IS BY RESERVATION ONLY AND MUST BE PRE-PAID.
10 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST RV Camping $33.00 per night Sign up on the National Online Web Store or send to: Tim Peterson, 11760 193rd Ave. NW, Elk River, MN 55330-1204 Reservation Deadline: May 8, 2012 13-Month 2013 Calendar Have your photo featured on the cover or for a particular month! Saddlestitched 8.5” x 11”; 80 lb. gloss cover with 100 lb. gloss text insides; full color throughout; 4 side bleeds are OK. Free Ad Design Cover: $75.00; Month: $50.00. Visit the National On-Line Web Store to see what months are available. Includes a Free Calendar. Submit all Photos & Text to: Wendy at [email protected] Email Wendy with any questions and how to send large files; or how to design your own month. Calendars will be available for purchase at the show and thru the National Web Store for $15.00. Canine Good Citizens Test Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Laura Wright-Smith, Tester Pre-Registration: $10.00; Day of Test, space permitting: $15.00 Sign up on the National Online Health Clinic or send to: Laura Wright-Smith, P.O. Box 935, New Castle, CO 81647-0935 Reservation Deadline: May 7, 2012 ATTS Test Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Robin Cannon, Tester Pre-Registration: $40.00; Day of Test, space permitting: $50.00 Sign up on the National Online Health Clinic or send to: Robin Cannon, 10322 St. Rt. 123W, Clinton, KY 42031-8823 Reservation Deadline: May 7, 2012 Parade of Titleholders Thursday, May 24, 2012 Rosette with name: $20.00 Please only include the highest title earned in each venue when submitting dog’s name, as this is all that will be printed on the Rosette; e.g. if a dog has a UD, it will list UD, not CD, CDX, UD. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible. ARC will not be responsible for misprints if information submitted is unable to be read. Send Names & Resumes (100 word maximum) to: Laura Rosinski; P.O. Box 571, Grapeview, WA 98546-0571 Submission Deadline: April 20, 2012 No Rosettes will be mailed.
2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 11 Rescue Parade Thursday, May 24, 2012 Rescue Medallion: No Charge. Please make sure name, titles & resume are printed and legible. Send Names & Resumes (100 word maximum) to: Lew Olson, 16005 Pine Creek Way, Magnolia, TX 77355-3351 Submission Deadline: April 20, 2012 No Rescue Medallions will be mailed. Rainbow Bridge – Raffle & Remembrance Raffle Tickets: $5.00 each; 5 for $20.00 Bernie McDowell is donating an original matted & framed watercolor to be raffled off. The proceeds will benefit the Rottweiler Health Foundation. The work will be on display at the Rainbow Bridge Booth. Raffle Tickets are available for purchase on the National Online Web store or by sending check to Bernie McDowell. They will also be available at the show. Remembrance: $10.00 - 1st Dog; $5.00 - each additional Dog A print of the watercolor will be given to each person who sends in a remembrance request. The name(s) of the dog(s) being remembered will be put on each person’s remembrance and will be signed by Ms. McDowell. Owners are asked to submit a photo of their dog(s) to be displayed at the Rainbow Bridge Booth. Please see Remembrance Form on the National Online Web Store or contact Ms. McDowell for photo requirements. Remembrance Fees will be equally divided and donated to the Rottweiler Health & Rottweiler Rescue Foundations. Send Remembrance(s) & Photo(s) to: Bernie McDowell, 470 Woodland Ln., Golden, Colorado 80401-9576 [email protected] Submission Deadline: April 25, 2012 Judges Breed Study Friday, May 24 through Saturday, May 26, 2012 Presenter: Cathy Rubens May 25: 3:00 PM (classroom/hands on dogs) May 24 - 26: Ringside mentoring during classes & Best of Breed. Limit 20 participants Contact: Cathy Rubens 919-362-4738 [email protected] $25: seminar, ringside mentoring, hands on, handouts, lunch & Catalog. $10: audit without any materials; additional charge of $20 for materials. The numbers allowed to audit will be determined, after all Judges interested in attending are accommodated, by the size of the room and seating arrangements. Send check payable to “ARC” to Cathy Rubens, 971 Luther Rd., Apex, NC 27523-5602 The presentation and all of the handouts are on the website with the exception of the ARC Illustrated Standard and the Sherluck MultiMedia Rottweiler CD. You may preview these at http:// judgeseducation.com/rottweiler/rottw_presenter.html. The handouts will be given to you in CD format at the seminar. For information on the ARC Judges Education Program go to the website http://judgeseducation.com/rottweiler/index.html There will be mentors present to assist you and a roped off area near the ring gate has been reserved to allow select seating. Mentors name tags should help you to identify them, but if you want to contact someone specifically, prior to your going to arrange date and time, please email them directly. You can select a specific mentor by going to the mentor spread sheet on the Judges Education website http://judgeseducation.com/rottweiler/pdfs/ARC_mentors_list.pdf. You may also pickup your complimentary catalog if you signed up for the full seminar (i.e. not auditing).
12 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST ARMETALE AUCTION We need donations! Any item or service which anyone has and would donate would be most appreciated. The success of this auction is dependent upon the contributions of the members and sponsors. Items may be sent beforehand or brought to the show. For information on where to send beforehand, contact Greg Benkiser [email protected] Prizes Offered By Purina Best of Breed: Purina Pro Plan Best In Show Bag Best of Opposite Sex: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Winners Dog: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Winners Bitch: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Bag Best Veteran Dog 7 to under 9 years: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Veteran Dog 9 years and older: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Veteran Bitch 7 to under 9 years: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Veteran Bitch 9 years and older: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Puppy In Regular Classes: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle First Prize, Stud Dog: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag First Prize, Brood Bitch: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Bred-By-Exhibitor: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Best Jr. Handler: Purina Pro Plan Rolling Duffle Obedience Highest Scoring Dog from the Regular Classes: One large bag of any Purina dog food Rally – First place in each class: Product and/or gift valued at more than $5.00 Agility High In Trial: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Carting – Highest Scoring Dog: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag Herding (Saturday & Sunday) – High In Trial Ducks: Purina Pro Plan Blanket Herding (Saturday & Sunday) – Reserve High In Trial Ducks: Purina Pro Plan Blanket Herding (Saturday & Sunday) – HT & PT Qualifying Runs: Purina Thermal Sack Herding (Monday) – High In Trial: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag & One large bag of any Purina dog food Herding (Monday) – Highest Scoring - opposite stock from HIT: Purina Pro Plan Garment Bag & One large bag of any Purina dog food Tracking - each Rottweiler passing TD, TDX, VST: Product and/or gift valued at more than $5.00 ALL PRIZES, IF NOT AWARDED IN THE RING, MUST BE PICKED UP DURING THE EVENT AT THE PURINA BOOTH. PRESENTATION OF THE WINNING RIBBON IS REQUIRED. PURINA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRIZE SUBSTITUTIONS OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE IN THE EVENT A SPECIFIC LISTED PRIZE IS NOT AVAILABLE. Note: A complete list of prizes and trophies will be included in the Catalog.
2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 13 Rosette Prizes Rosettes will be offered for all Regular and Non-Regular Classes Regular Classes – Breed, Obedience & Rally FIRST PRIZE...... Blue THIRD PRIZE...... Yellow SECOND PRIZE...... Red FOURTH PRIZE...... White WINNERS...... Purple RESERVE WINNER...... Purple & White BEST OF WINNERS...... Blue & White BEST OF BREED...... Purple & Gold BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST OF BREED...... Red & White AKC SELECT DOG AND SELECT BITCH...... Light Blue & White JUDGE’S SELECT...... Navy, Light Blue & Cream HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN THE REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES...... Blue & Gold RESERVE HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES...... Red & Blue HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN & UTILITY CLASSES...... Blue & Green QUALIFYING SCORE IN REGULAR OBEDIENCE & RALLY CLASSES...... Dark Green Non-Regular Classes – Breed and Obedience FIRST PRIZE...... Rose THIRD PRIZE...... Light Green SECOND PRIZE...... Brown FOURTH PRIZE...... Gray BEST PUPPY FROM THE REGULAR PUPPY CLASSES & BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR...... Dark Green BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES...... Pink & Green BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN SWEEPSTAKES...... Lavender BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES...... Pink & Green BEST JUNIOR & BEST SENIOR IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES...... Pink & Green BEST JUNIOR HANDLER...... Pink & Green BEST IN FUTURITY STAKES...... Blue, Pink & White BEST JUNIOR & BEST SENIOR IN FUTURITY STAKES...... Blue & Pink PRIZES: Trophies, Ribbons, Certificates, or other prizes will be awarded in the ring to the person exhibiting the dog, who shall be considered the owner or agent. Please advise the Show Secretary of any discrepancy at once. The Club reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. No prizes will be mailed. ENTRY FEES – AKC Recording and Event Fees are included, where applicable. All conformation, futurity, sweepstakes, obedience and rally should be mailed to: BaRay Event Services, P.O. Box 4090, 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA 98382, Make all checks and money orders payable in U.S. Funds to: BaRay Event Services. CONFORMATION First Entry of Each Dog ...... $35 Puppy Classes & Veterans Classes, First Entry ...... $25 Each Additional Entry of Same Dog ...... $25 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch Only...... $35 Stud Dog or Brood Bitch as Additional Entry (must be entered in regular class) ...... $20 Junior Showmanship ...... no fee Sweepstakes (dog must be entered in a regular class) ...... $25 Veteran Sweepstakes (dog need not be entered in a regular class)...... $25 Futurity Stakes (dog must have been nominated and entered in a regular class)...... no fee OBEDIENCE Regular or Optional Title Obedience Classes – First Entry of Each Dog...... per day $35 Regular or Optional Title Obedience Classes – as an Additional Entry...... $25 Non-Regular Obedience Veterans, as a First or Additional Entry...... $25 Obed Brace Unit, if each dog not entered in another Class ...... $66 Obed. Brace Unit, as an Additional Class ...... $25 Both brace entries must come in the same envelope, or be faxed in the same transmission, or be entered online at the same time. Those coming in separately may be rejected. RALLY Rally Classes – First Entry of Each Dog...... per day $35 Rally Classes – as an Additional Entry...... $25
14 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST CONFORMATION CLASSES – THURSDAY, MAY 24 THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012 Location: Purina Events Center James G. Reynolds All Regular Bitch Classes, Veteran & Working Bitch Classes, Best of Breed (intersex), Best Puppy In Regular Classes, Best Bred By Exhibitor Gary Bassett All Regular Dog Classes, Veteran & Working Dog Classes, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Junior Showmanship Classification Regular Classes Puppy Dogs, (6 mo. & under 9 mo.) (8/25/11 – 11/24/11) Puppy Bitches (6 mos. & under 9 mo.) Puppy Dogs (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) (5/25/11 – 8/24/11) Puppy Bitches (9 mo. & under 12 mo.) Dogs (12 mo. & under 18 mo.) (11/25/10 – 5/24/11) Bitches (12 mo. & under 18 mo.) Novice Dogs Novice Bitches Amateur-Owner-Handler Dogs Amateur-Owner-Handler Bitches Bred by Exhibitor Dogs Bred by Exhibitor Bitches American Bred Dogs American Bred Bitches Open Dogs Open Bitches Winners Dog Winners Bitch Non-Regular Classes Involving Single Dog Entries Veteran Dogs I (7-10 Yrs.) Veteran Bitches I (7-10 Yrs.) A class for dogs and a class for bitches born 5/25/02 – 5/24/05 Veteran Dogs II (10 Yrs. & Older) Veteran Bitches II (10 Yrs. & Older) A class for dogs and a class for bitches born on or before 5/24/2002 Entrants in the Veteran Classes need not be intact. Spayed and neutered animal are eligible. Working Dogs Working Bitches A class for Dogs and a class for Bitches with working/performance titles. The Dog/Bitch must have earned one or more of the following AKC titles: CD; RN; TD; HS; NA; NAJ; NAP; NJP; NF; NFP; or an American Rottweiler Club CS. A Dog/Bitch is also eligible if it has earned one of the following titles: SchH A; SchH I; IPO I; VPG I; FH; BH; AD. Copy of title and/or Scorebook must be included with entry. Spayed and Neutered animals are ineligible to be entered in this class. Champions of Record are eligible to enter. Winners of the above Non-Regular Single Dog classes, if otherwise undefeated, are eligible to compete for Best of Breed. Best Puppy from the Regular Puppy Classes and Best from the Bred by Exhibitor ClasSes: Winners of Best Puppy or Best Bred by Exhibitor are not, by right of winning this award, eligible to compete for Best of Breed. BEST OF BREED COMPETITION: The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs that according to their owners records have completed the requirements for a Championship but whose Champion- ships are unconfirmed. The showing of dogs whose Championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where a dog completed the requirements for a Championship according to the owner’s records. AKC Select Dog and Bitch and ARC Selects will be awarded following Best of Breed. ARC SELECT AWARDS: All dogs eligible for the Best of Breed Competition shall be considered for these awards. At the discretion of the intersex judge, the maximum number of Select Awards that may be given shall be 10% of the Best of Breed entry, including Veterans, Winners and Working Dog/Bitch. That 10%, with no consideration to sex, is in addition to the ones automatically given
2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 15 Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed winners and the AKC Grand Champion- ship Select Dog and Bitch (if awarded). The Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed shall be known as ARC Select 1; the AKC Grand Championship Select Dog and Bitch shall be known as ARC Select 2; all others chosen shall be known simply as Select. Non-Regular Classes Involving Multiple Dog Entries As the judges decision in the Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Classes will be based on the merits of more than one dog or bitch, no one of the dogs or bitches making up the entry judged first in these classes will be eligible for Best of Breed Competition by virtue of having won any of these classes. Stud Dog Class – For Stud Dogs and two their Get. Stud Dog must be entered in the Stud Dog Class and must be shown in the ring with their get. The owner of the stud dog need not necessarily be owner of the get. While the merits of the stud dog are not to be considered in the placement of the entry, the stud dog must be examined to determine if it has a condition that would require its disqualification or excusal under the Dog Show Rules, AKC policy, or the standard of the breed. Get must be entered in a regular class, Best of Breed Competition, or some other Non-Regular class. An entry fee of $35.00 will be charged for the Stud Dog if he is NOT entered in one of the Regular Classes, Non-Regular Classes or for Best of Breed Competition. Entry fee for Stud Dog as an additional class is $25.00. Brood Bitch Class – Same as above except substitute Brood Bitch For Stud Dog and Produce for Get. Futurity STAKE –TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 Location: Purina Events Center JUDGE: Sharon Marples – All Futurity Classes COMPLETE FUTURITY STAKE RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY – http://www.amrottclub.org/sites/default/files/public/2012%20Futurity%20Rules.pdf THE FUTURITY IS OPEN ONLY TO BREEDERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN ROTTWEILER CLUB AND IN GOOD STANDING AT THE TIME OF THE LITTER NOMINATION. CO-BREEDER DOES NOT HAVE TO BE AN ARC MEMBER, BUT MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB. BOTH PARENTS OF THE LITTER MUST MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARC MANDATORY PRACTICES FOR BREEDING. Any breeder of a nominated litter who fails to remain in good standing with the ARC or AKC and has not been reinstated 60 days prior to the Futurity shall lose all rights in the ARC Futurity. There will be no refunds of any nomination fees - litter or puppy. The Futurity is entered by nominating the litter. The get from this litter are eligible to compete in the first annual Futurity held on or after the date they reach 6 months of age, and only in this Futurity. The Futurity is open to all Rottweilers who were born between 11/12/10 and 11/22/11, provided both the litter and the individual puppy have been properly and timely nominated. * The dates of the ARC National Specialty fluctuate from year to year, so there will be times when puppies 18 months and older will be entered because they were NOT 6 months old when the prior year’s Futurity was held. The 2011 Futurity was held on May 11th, so dogs born between 11/12/10 and 11/22/10 are eligible to compete even though they are older than18 months of age. The puppy MUST be entered in 1 of the regular classes at the ARC National Specialty show and entry fee paid. Futurity entry MUST BE INDICATED AS AN ADDITIONAL CLASS on the entry form (no additional fee is required). Additional class entry must include age division (e.g., futurity 6-9 months). No Rottweiler will be eligible to compete in the Futurity, which does not meet the following requirements: 1. Be from a litter that was properly and timely nominated, or have met the requirements for late nomination. 2. Have been individually nominated before it reached the age of 4 months, or have met the requirements for late nomination. 3. Be properly entered in 1 of the regular classes of the ARC National Specialty.
16 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST 4. Both parents of the litter must meet all the requirements of the ARC Mandatory Practices for breeding Futurity Classes Puppy Dogs, 6 months & under 9 months...... (8/23/11 – 11/22/11) Puppy Dogs, 9 months & under 12 months...... (5/23/11 – 8/22/11) Senior Dogs, 12 months & under 15 months...... (2/23/11 – 5/22/11) Senior Dogs, 15 months & under 18 months...... (11/23/10 – 2/22/11) Senior Dogs, 18 months +...... (11/12/10 – 11/22/10)* Same Classes for Bitches. BEST JUNIOR (Four Winners Competing) • BEST SENIOR (Six Winners Competing) BEST IN FUTURITY (Two Winners Competing) FUTURITY PRIZES In this stake there will be 43 cash wins, the three individuals (the breeder, the owner, and the owner of the sire at the time of nomination) partaking of these awards, for a total of 88 monetary awards, won by 40 different Rottweilers. Twenty percent shall be deducted from the total nomination fee purse to be used for Futurity expenses. This will be known as the General Expense Fund. This Fund shall be used to cover all expenses incurred by the Futurity, i.e., judges, rosettes, Chair expenses, etc. Since the administra- tive and judging expense will vary from year to year, excess in any given year shall be carried for use in future years. Twenty percent shall be deducted from the total nomination and entry fee purse to be awarded as follows: 10% to the Best in Futurity, 5% to the Best Senior in Futurity, and 5% to the Best Junior in Futurity. The 10% Best in Futurity award will be divided: 50% to the recorded breeder of the winner and 50% to the recorded owner of the winner. The 5% awarded to the Best Junior and Best Senior in Futurity is to be divided: 50% to the recorded breeder, 30% to the recorded owner and 20% to the owner of the sire or owner of the frozen semen at the time of mating, for each winner. The remaining 60 percent of the total nomination fee purse shall be divided by the total number of puppies entered to get a “per puppy amount”. This amount would be multiplied by the num- ber of puppies in each class to get the total amount of prize money for that class and then each class shall be divided as follows: 1st place: 40%*; 2nd place: 30%*; 3rd place: 20%*; 4th place: 10%*. *The prize money for each placement shall be further divided with the 60% to the recorded breeder; 40% to the recorded owner. Monetary Awards will be given to the handler presenting the puppy in the ring for the four class placements. The Best Junior, Best Senior and Best in Futurity monetary awards will be given to the breeder who nominated the litter, the sire’s owner who is listed first on the litter nomination and the puppy owner who is listed first on the individual puppy nomination. The monetary award will be mailed to them should they not be present. Monetary awards, which are provided for but cannot be given, whatever the reason, shall be sent to the ARC Treasurer and incorporated into the ARC General Fund. The Best in Futurity Trophy will be given to the breeder who has nominated the litter. Should the winner not be present the trophy will be mailed. Regular Sweepstakes – wednesday, May 23, 2012 Location: Purina Events Center Judges: Ann K. Callahan: Dogs & Best In Sweepstakes – Connie Hinz: Bitches The Puppy Sweepstakes is open to all Rottweilers who were born between 11/12/10 and 11/23/11.* *The dates of the ARC National Specialty fluctuate from year to year, so there will be times when puppies 18 months and older will be entered because they were NOT 6 months old when the prior year’s Puppy Sweepstakes was held. The 2011 Puppy Sweepstakes was held on May 11th, so dogs born between 11/12/10 and 11/23/10 are eligible to compete even though they are older than 18 months of age. All dogs MUST be entered in a Regular Class. Sweepstakes entry MUST BE INDICATED AS AN ADDITIONAL CLASS on the entry form (entry fee is $25.00). Additional class entry must include age division (e.g., Sweeps 6-9 months). 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 17 Sweepstakes Classes Puppy Dogs, 6 months & under 9 months...... (8/24/11 – 11/23/11) Puppy Dogs, 9 months & under 12 months...... (5/24/11 – 8/23/11) Dogs, 12 months & under 15 months...... (2/24/11 – 5/23/11) Dogs, 15 months & under 18 months...... (11/24/10 – 2/23/11) Dogs, 18 months +...... (11/12/10 – 11/23/10)* Same Classes for Bitches BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES • BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES – 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided equally between Best In Sweepstakes & Best of Opposite Sex to Best In Sweepstakes. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40% Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above. Veteran Sweepstakes – WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 Location: Purina Events Center Judge: Ann K. Callahan: Bitches • Connie Hinz: Dogs & Best In Sweepstakes Open to all Rottweilers that are 7 years of age or older on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Dogs entered in the sweepstakes need not be entered in a regular class. Entry must be made on official AKC entry form. Indicate “Veteran Sweepstakes” and age division. Entry fee is $25.00. Veteran Sweepstakes Classes Veteran Dogs 7 years & under 9 years...... (5/24/03 – 5/23/05) Veteran Dogs, 9 years & under 11 years...... (5/24/01 – 5/23/03) Veteran Dogs, 11 years & under 12 years...... (5/24/00 – 5/23/01) Veteran Dogs, 12 years & older...... (Any dog born on or before 5/23/00) Same Classes for Bitches BEST JR. VETERAN (Four Winners Competing) BEST SR. VETERAN (Four Winners Competing) BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CASH PRIZES – 35% of Total Entry Fee will be retained by the Club for expenses. 10% of the remainder will be divided as follows: 4% for Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, and 3% each for Best Junior Veteran and Best Senior Veteran. The remainder will be divided in each Class as follows: First Place 40% Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%, Fourth Place 10%. For any class of less than four, money will be divided proportionately as above. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION – FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 Location: Purina Events Center Judge: Gary Bassett NOVICE CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show and who at the time entries close have not won three (3) first place awards, with competition present, in a Novice Class at a licensed or member show. OPEN CLASS: For boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years old on the day of the show, and who have won three first place awards in a Novice Class in a licensed or member show, with competition present in the Novice class. Juniors which according to their records have completed the requirements to compete in the Open class but whose status is unconfirmed by the American Kennel Club are limited to competing in the Open Class for a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the Junior completed the requirements according to their records. MASTER CLASS: This class will be for boys and girls who are at least 9 years old and under 18 years on the day of the show, and who have won the 10 first place wins in an Open class with competition to be eligible to enter the Limited Class Competition. The calendar for this class will be November 1 - October 31 of the following year. NOTICE: Junior Handlers must include their AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER on each entry. You may obtain your junior identification number by calling the AKC, Judges Education Department, (919) 816-3776. BE SURE ALL INFORMATION for Junior Showmanship Classes is entered on front and back of entry form.
18 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIAL CLASSIFICATION – EACH DAY each obedience trial limited to 70 entries – each rally trial limited to 65 entries
CLASS May 22 May 23 AM (Armetale) May 23 PM Beginner Novice A Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Beginner Novice B Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Novice Class A Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Diane J. Propst Novice Class B Margery A. West Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Open Class A Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Diane J. Propst Open Class B Margery A. West Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Utility Class A Margery A. West Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Utility Class B Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Diane J. Propst Veterans Class TBD After Entries Close TBD After Entries Close TBD After Entries Close Rally Novice A Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Rally Novice B Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Rally Advanced A Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Rally Advanced B Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Rally Excellent A Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West Rally Excellent B Diane J. Propst Virginia (Ginger) Kinion Margery A. West MOVE UPS WILL BE ACCEPTED – written move-up application must be submitted to the on-site Show Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the trial, not 30 minutes prior to the start of the class. No refund will be given for bitches that come into season after entries close. Obedience Regular Classes: Novice A, Novice B, Open A, Open B, Utility A, Utility B Obedience Optional Titling Classes: Beginner Novice A, Beginner Novice B Obedience Non-Regular Classes: Veterans Refer to the AKC Obedience Regulations for a complete definition of each obedience class. All Non-Regular Obedience Classes will be assigned to the available judge after entries close. Qual- ifying Score required for placement in Regular and Optional Titling Classes. Non-Regular Class scores are not eligible for Special Obedience Trial Awards, nor will qualifying scores be awarded AKC legs or points toward Obedience Trial Championships. Qualifying score is not required for placement in non-regular classes. Rally Classes: Novice A, Novice B, Advanced A, Advanced B, Excellent A, Excellent B SPECIAL OBEDIENCE PRIZES & SPECIAL RALLY PRIZES (THURSDAY ONLY) Handlers must pre-register at the trophy table 1/2 hour prior to the start of all obedience classes to be eligible. A prize will be given to qualifying dogs in regular classes only in the following categories: OBEDIENCE Highest Scoring Junior in Obedience Highest Scoring AKC Champion of Record Highest Scoring AKC Agility Titled Dog Highest Scoring ARC Carting Titled Dog Highest Scoring AKC Herding Titled Dog Highest Scoring AKC Tracking Titled Dog Highest Scoring Registered Therapy Dog RALLY Highest Scoring Junior in Rally
2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST • 19 Hotels Holiday Inn at Six Flags 800-782-8108...... 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025 Travel Lodge - Gray Summit 636-742-3501...... 2875 Highway 100, Villa Ridge, MO 63089 Mention the American Rottweiler Club when making reservations. All blocks will be released 30 days prior to show. No cones/ taping/etc. is allowed in the Exhibition Hall as well as in any parking area at Purina and ALL Hotels. Violators may be subject to an Event Committee Hearing. Directions to Show Site From Lambert St. Louis International Airport: Go West on Departing Flights toward Natural Bridge Rd. Turn left onto Natural Bridge Rd. Merge onto I-70 West. Merge onto I-270 South via Exit 232 toward Memphis. Merge onto I-44 West/US 50 via Exit 5B toward Tulsa. Go approximately 23 miles. Take the MO-100 Exit toward Gray Summit. Turn right onto MO-100. Go approximately 0.4 miles to MO-MM. Turn left. Go 1.1 miles to Purina Farms (on left). Estimated travel time from airport is 47 minutes.
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ENTRIES, CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, TRANSFERS FAX ENTRIES: Fax number: 360-683-6654. $4.00 per dog per show added for FAX-Credit Card entries. Both sides of entry form must be transmitted. Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet stating the number of pages, what shows and how many dogs per show. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted for Fax entries. Credit card information (Credit Card number, expiration date, and cardholder name) must be on cover sheet. Note: Visa and MasterCard users – You must include the 3-digit security code that appears above your signature on the back of the card. Proof of fax transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax-Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com. ONLINE ENTRIES: Web site is BaRayEvents.com Follow instructions on Web site. $3.00 charge per dog per show. FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE or HAND-DELIVERED: 203 S. 4th Ave., Sequim, WA 98382. PHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES AND TRANSFERS will be accepted according to AKC Rules. Any refunds will be made within three weeks after the show. An administration fee may apply.
20 • 2012 ARC NATIONAL • PREMIUM LIST NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS – ALL EVENTS The American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations will govern this Show and Exhibitors must make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club, referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this Show Premium List. • the American Kennel Club will collect: a $3.00 Event Service Fee and $.50 Recording Fee where applicable for the first entry of a dog, plus a $3.00 service fee for each additional entry of the same dog in the regular and non-regular recordable single-entry classes, in all AKC licensed and member club events. At every licensed or member club rally trial, a recording fee of $3.50 is required for the first entry of each dog and a recording fee of $3.00 is required for each additional entry of the same dog. The event-giving club shall assume the responsibility of collecting all Event Service Fees for The American Kennel Club. These event service and recording fees shall be forwarded to The American Kennel Club along with all other required event results within seven (7) days of the close of the event. • No Entry will be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance.T elegraph, e-mail and unsigned entries cannot be accepted and will be returned. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without Agreement and Rules on reverse side are NOT ACCEPTABLE. The Club and/or Baray Events assumes no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or the owner’s agent. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETENESS OF ENTRY RESTS SOLELY WITH ENTRANT. • RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY FEE. BaRay Events will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. We will not re-process checks. The exhibitor will be contacted & required to send a money order for the original amount PLUS the $25.00 NSF fee. Subsequent returned checks from same person may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY BASIS. • REFUNDS for cancellations due to judge change or cancellations made prior to entries closing will be mailed by the Club to said Exhibitor or Agent AFTER THE SHOW. An administrative fee of $5.00 will be withheld from all refunds for entries cancelled prior to the closing of entries. There is no refund for bitches in season in Obedience. • FAX ENTRIES – Fax entries will be accepted up to closing time. Fee is $4.00 per dog per show. If the credit card charge is denied for any reason, an additional service charge of $20.00 will be added. FAX NUMBER: (360) 683-6654. This is for Fax Machine ONLY. Incomplete or illegible Fax entries are not acceptable as a valid entry in a show. Proof of transmission is not proof of receipt of a legible or complete transmission (under AKC Rule Ch. 11, Sec. 4). A Fax- Friendly entry blank PDF is available for download at www.BarayEvents.com • entries will be acknowledged after entries close with entry acknowledgment and judging program to address on entry. Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify BaRay Events at (360) 683-1507 or email [email protected]. • entry fees shall NOT be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by the Judge or Veterinarian, or barred from competition by action of the Show Committee, or because it has been entered incorrectly. There is no refund for DUPLICATE ENTRIES or OVERPAYMENTS. BaRay Events will make every effort to find all duplicate entries, but if entry has been processed, no refund will be made. If, because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open, or to complete the Show NO REFUND will be made. To find out about any AKC event cancellations call the AKC Event Cancellation Hotline 877-252-3229. • Please note: Any hotel or motel listed in the premium list is subject to Event Committee Rules. We expect our exhibitors to be responsible guests. A report that an exhibitor at this show has abused hotel or motel property during this weekend may result in disciplinary action. Clubs reserve the right to decline future entries from the offending party in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. • Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. Dogs must be ready for judging. Neither the club nor its Superintendent/Show Secretary will be responsible or obligated to furnish any service for notifying exhibitors or their agents of Breed or Class Judging. Judges need not wait for any dog holding up a class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging rings. • Only dogs eligible for these shows will be admitted into the show area. There is no provision for unentered dogs. • LOSS OR DAMAGE – The Show Committee will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, or assume any liability in the event of any accident or misfortune, to either dogs or exhibitors participating in these Shows. The welfare of an Exhibitor’s child is assumed to be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. It is distinctly understood that Exhibitors will exercise control and restraint over their children. • exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. • ALL RIGHTS TO TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the Show Grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant to the Club the right to photograph, televise, videotape, audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent. The Club is not responsible for the actions or products of the commercial vendors at this show. ENTER ONLINE: http://www.BaRayEvents.com
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