BORDER TERRIER CLUB
OF AMERICA INFORMATION PACKAGE June 6th through 11th, 2005 Conformation, Obedience, Junior Showmanship and Seminars, Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Six Flags, Eureka, Missouri Agility and Earthdog - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, Missouri (10 Miles West of Host Hotel) Tracking - Sullivan Regional Airport & Industrial Park, Sullivan, Missouri (41 Miles West of Host Hotel)
ALL EVENTS OUTDOORS USE OF FLEXI-LEADS PROHIBITED The use of flexi-leads is prohibited in the event area at Purina Farms and Sullivan Regional Airport & Industrial Park, and within show precincts at the Host Hotel. The show precincts are within 50 feet of the ring perimeter. This area will be clearly marked. Also a map of the hotel grounds available from the front desk at check in will indicate the Show Precincts.
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Hotel Reservations and Information
HOST HOTEL:
ALTERNATE HOTEL BOOK EARLY! Both facilities anticipate being full due to 4 All Breed Shows on the weekend at Purina Farms, June 3rd through 6th, prior to the start of the BTCA National Specialty. It is also high season at Six Flags. PLEASE NOTE: The BTCA Room Policy and the Holiday Inn Room Policy will be in effect and strictly enforced. Rooms may be subject to joint inspection by Hotel Staff. We recommend that you examine your room on check in and if you see any damage that might subsequently be attributed to your dog(s), please report it to a member of the Hotel Staff as soon as possible. IT PAYS TO PICK UP Fellow exhibitors, the Holiday Inn Six Flags together with its partner Best Western are offering a free hotel room or a week's RV parking the week of the National specialty. The host hotel and its partner will assess our exhibitors' ability to stoop and scoop. At the Awards Banquet, once we receive a successful assessment from the hotel, the names of registered guests will be put into the hat and the winner announced. The winner will receive either one night's free accommodation at the host hotel or its partner's hotel, depending on where the guest was registered or free RV parking while at the Host Hotel. RV Information and Reservations RV PARKING ON-SITE (TWO SITES) June 2, 2005 thru June 11, 2005 Host Hotel Events: There is RV parking next to ringside at the Host Hotel for 20 motor homes (first come, first served). No hook-up for water, electric or waste disposal. The Host Hotel does not permit tent camping. There will be porta potties at ringside and water available. Arrangements can be made for pump out. RV parking $10 per night. (Max. 10 nights. $100) Purina Farm Events (Agility & Earthdog): There is unlimited RV parking at Purina Farms with electrical hookup. $10 per night
Please complete the reservation form and mail with check (payable to BTCA) as soon as possible to:
ALTERNATIVE CAMPGROUNDS PLEASE NOTE: This is the high season for Six Flags and the campgrounds fill early.
Specialty Schedule
Sunday, June 05
Monday, June 06
Tuesday, June 07
Wednesday, June 08
Thursday, June 09
Friday, June 10
Saturday, June 11
Premium Lists for the Specialty Events (Agility, Obedience, Sweepstakes, Conformation, & Earthdog) will be mailed by Diane Heldebrant to all BTCA members and Regional Club members where information was provided. PLEASE NOTE: Tracking premium lists will be mailed on request only. Contact Jo Ann Wolf to request a tracking premium list
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Friday, April 15, 2005
Thursday, May, 05, 2005
Monday, May 09, 2005
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Monday, May 23, 2005
Wednesday, June 01, 2005 Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Earthdog, or the couch! No matter where your BTs shine, the 2005 Specialty Catalog is the place to showcase your dogs, your kennel or to simply send best wishes DEADLINE: May 09, 2005
Full Page (4.5 x 7-1/2 inches) = $40 + $12 per photo (2 photos max.) Please send original photographs with your advertising copy. All photographs should be clearly marked with your name and address. Please include an email address or phone number so you may be reached if we have any questions. Also enclose a self-addressed stamped mailer so we can return your photographs Electronic files will not be accepted
Make checks payable to BTCA and mail with Advertising Copy to:
Not everyone can go home from the Specialty with a ribbon, rosette or trophy but everyone can go home with a very "dapper" memento. ![]()
Don't delay!
River Boat Cruise, BBQ, Awards Banquet and Other Meals
Please print, complete and mail the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package for all pre-ordered meals Deadline for all meal reservation is: May 12, 2005
Tuesday, June 7th - River Boat Cruise
Wednesday, June 8th - 6:30 pm BBQ (6:00 p.m. Cash Bar)
Thursday, June 9th - 7:30 pm (7:00 p.m. Cash Bar) Award Banquet
Lunches at Purina Farms There will be a complimentary continental breakfast Monday to Thursday in the Hospitality Suite at the Host Hotel. There will be a Chuckwagon (concession stand) made available Tuesday to Thursday by the Host Hotel at ringside for lunches. Judges Breed Study Group (Judges Seminar)
Wednesday June 8th - (no fee) (Time TBA) The BTCA actively encourages and supports judges' and breeders' education. The preservation of the Border Terrier as a working terrier depends on the entire fancy understanding all aspects of proper conformation. This illustrated seminar, designed to educate judges, carefully details the points of conformation which a Border Terrier needs to do its job. Here is your chance to learn the differences and commonalities between Border Terriers and other terrier breeds. Certificate of Participation available to attending Judges. Please contact Bob Naun at 845-628-3059 or rjnaun@rcn.com to register
Wednesday, June 8th - (Time TBA)
Thursday June 9th We're also looking for "Big Ticket" items for the Not-So-Silent portion of the auction, when our presenters make fools of themselves for the sake of breed education, health or welfare. We're determined to bring in more loot than ever before for our beloved BTs. Please start collecting items to donate to the event. Nothing is too big or too small, too silly or too staid!
You can mail your donated items directly to:
OR bring your items to the Specialty but please send a description of the item and your name, address and phone number to: Money raised by the auction goes to Border Terrier special needs such as Breed Education, health issues pertinent to the breed; welfare and/or rescue. With your help and generosity we can all make sure this year's event will go down in BTCA history!
Deadline for shipped items June 01, 2005
Monday, June 6th 6:00pm CECS/Border Terrier Cramping - A seminar by Mark Leichty DVM (Border Terrier breeder/owner), who has been coordinating research efforts on CECS for the past three years. He has been a source of information about this disorder to veterinarians and owners throughout the United States. He will be covering a wide range of all aspects of CECS. He will present some interesting new CD's, information on how we can recognize CECS, the hereditary aspect of CECS and what we as breeders can do about this disorder. The Phenome Project - Liz Hansen, from the Animal Molecular Genetic Lab and accomplished breeder/owner/handler of Standard Schnauzers, will present information on the Phenome Project. The federally funded Canine Genome Project is near completion. The Canine Phenome Project is designed to collect and store DNA, plus detailed phenotype, or trait, information from dogs, and use this information along with the newly compiled genetic sequence information from the Genome project to identify markers for many traits of interest to dog owners, breeders, and trainers. Initially the project will target diseases of concern to fanciers. Deadline May 12, 2005
Monday, June 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm Microchip, or other permanent identification, is now required by both OFA and CERF if the dog is to be entered in the AKC database. In addition, permanent ID will be required for any Border being entered into the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) database. The Canine Health Committee of the AKC Delegate body has suggested that where a microchipped dog has a DNA profile done after the chip is inserted, the chip data be entered in the DNA database. Thus a profiled dog only needs to be scanned in order to prove it is that dog.
$25 per dog for Microchip Clinic, (includes CAR application fee) Deadline May 12, 2005
Monday, June 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm OFA Cardiac Clinic - Dr. Debrah Fine from Columbia, MO $ 30 per dog (does not include OFA application fee - OFA offers Clinic Fees at a special price of $7.50/dog).
CERF Clinic - Dr. Ben Johnson from St. Louis, MO The above clinics are being offered at a considerable savings. Please use the Specialty Reservation/Order Forms in this package. Deadline May 12, 2005.
Current requirements for CHIC Certification:
Monday, June 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm The DNA from your dog can be stored indefinitely, and that storage is also free. It will be retained for future use when it might be needed for a variety of research projects, such as finding a genetic marker for a specific disorder.
All that is needed is a copy of your dog's pedigree, his registered name
and number and a sample of blood.
To make your reservation, please use the Separate DNA Blood Draw Clinic form in this package.
The blood draw will move quickly if the forms are filled
out in advance. If the dog has any health issues you would like to report, please use the reverse of the form to provide an explanation. If you have any questions, contact Kris Blake Deadline for Advance Registrations, June 01, 2005.
FLASH! Participant's Draw In addition to the regular Junior Showmanship Classes (information in premium list), do not forget the AKC Junior Handler Program for juniors competing in agility, obedience and earthdog. Juniors are responsible for obtaining a JHC Number from the AKC prior to participation. They must also obtain and complete the necessary form and submit it to the judge under whom they qualified for signature. To be eligible for the program, juniors must have trained and handled the dog with which they are competing. Complete information on the program may be obtained from the AKC.
Genevieve Ridderhoff has very special events planned for Juniors: Our 2005 National Specialty promises to be one of the most outstanding ever. Volunteers from all over the U.S. and Canada are contributing their time and hard work to make our return to St. Louis truly a "Specialty to Remember"! You can be a part of the effort and show your support with your donation to the trophy fund. As a contributor, your name will appear in an upcoming issue of the Borderline and the 2005 Specialty Catalog.
Deadline for donations to be listed in the Specialty Catalog, May 12, 2005
Make checks payable to BTCA and mail to: Karen Fitzpatrick, Click here to view the current list of Trophy Fund Donors
If you are interested in reserving concession space at the 2005 Specialty, please contact Kathy Echols at krechols@aol.com or by phone 573-874-2983.
Site for all breed shows: Purina Farms, Gray Summit, Missouri (10 Miles West of Host Hotel).
Friday June 3rd SUPPORTED ENTRY SHOWS
Saturday June 4th
Sunday June 5th
Monday June 6th Travel and Airport Information For the purpose of travel arrangements, the area is served by the following airport: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, St. Louis, MO (314-426-8000) (approx. 30 miles from Host Hotel) Served by all major airlines
Car Rental Companies: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty and Payless
Early June in the St. Louis area can be pretty steamy, either from high heat or from torrential downpours. During the Specialty in 2001, the local Wal-Mart did a roaring trade in everything from rubber boots to tarpaulins and tank tops. Come prepared!
Host Hotel, Holiday Inn Six Flags, 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO
Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO
Sullivan Regional Airport & Industrial Center Full information on Emergency Services, including directions, will be contained in the Exhibitor Package. In the unfortunate event of your requiring emergency services prior to picking up your Package, please keep the following information available:
Ambulance - TEL: 911 or Emergency Response of Eureka
636-394-2212 Area Attractions and Activities AKC Dog Museum - Just 15 Miles East of the Host Hotel Six Flags Family Fun Park - The Host Hotel is the gateway to Six Flags. Wild Canid Survival and Research Center - A wolf sanctuary right in Eureka at Washington University's Tyson Research Center World Bird Sanctuary, Castlewood Park, Valley Park - 9 Miles East of the Host Hotel Grant's Farm - Wildlife Preserve 17 Miles East of the Host Hotel Butterfly House, Chesterfield, MO - 19 Miles east of the Host Hotel St. Louis Cardinal Baseball, Busch Stadium - 27 Miles east of the Host Hotel Missouri Botanical Gardens - 17 Miles east of the Host Hotel Meramec Caverns - 35 Miles west of the Host Hotel There are many museums, art galleries and historical sites in the St. Louis area. Visit the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission website at: www.explorestlouis.com BORDER TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, INC., ROOM RESPONSIBILITY POLICY The BTCA has adopted the following rules in order to ensure that its members and their dogs will be welcome at hotels in the future. Any individual attending a BTCA sanctioned event and staying in a hotel, motel, inn or campsite/fairground has the responsibility of leaving that room or campsite exactly as found. This includes picking up after dogs on the grounds. Anyone who damages a room or campsite/fairground and does not report the damage to the hotel/campsite/fairground management, and make immediate restitution or arrangements to do so within a period of time agreed upon by the management, will be subject to any or all of the following actions by the BTCA Board of Directors.
1. May be banned from showing at the next BTCA sanctioned event(s).
Damages shall be defined as:
BTCA Room Regulations: THIS POLICY WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SPECIALTY GUIDELINES AND BE REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PREMIUM LIST WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT SIGNING THE ENTRY FORM ALSO INSURES COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY. THE POLICY WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THE SPECIALTY PACKET MAILED TO MEMBERS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITH SPECIALTY HOSPITALITY PACKETS. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY. Holiday Inn - Six Flags - Room Responsibility Policy
IN ADDITION TO THE BTCA ROOM POLICY, THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST ALSO BE ADHERED TO:
Our goal at the Holiday Inn at Six Flags and Best Western is to provide a pleasant place for all
guests. We want to be successful at hosting your dog show, and all dog shows, so that we can
continue to hold similar events in the future.
1) There will be a maximum of 6 dogs allowed per room.
The following apply to the Holiday Inn guest room reservation policies:
Statement on Presentation of the Border Terrier
The Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. would like to make known its concern about and disapproval of the use of ANY kind of artificial enhancement on Border Terriers. The use of chalks, dyes, mousses, sprays, drugs, surgery or any procedure which alters mental or physical characteristics is prohibited by AKC Rules and is contrary to the essence of the Border terrier. We would like to remind everyone that the Border Terrier standard emphasizes that it is a natural, working breed and should be exhibited as such. We appeal to all breeders, owners, handlers, fanciers and approved judges to uphold and protect the integrity of the breed. |