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Purina Event Center / Purina Farms
Gray Summit, Missouri
May 06 ~ 12, 2018
Futurity & Maturity
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes
Conformation
Junior Showmanship
Agility / Obedience / Rally
BHA Barn Hunt
2018 PUBLICITY BOOKLET
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Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
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Show Me In Missouri
Dear NEAA Members and Friends,
It is now in your hands — the 2018 Publicity Booklet for the
NEAA National Specialty. This will be the NEAA’s 27th National
Specialty. The booklet contains all of the needed information
about all of the activities available to each of you during the week.
Use it as your handy reference.
You will find most of your favorite activities, and some new ideas
have been included in the plans for the week. This National
Specialty week promises great happenings, two specialties,
educational opportunities, banquets, fun, reconnections with old
friends and connections with new friends.
The NEAA Show Committee has been hard at work to make this
year’s National Specialty a great time for everyone. The NEAA
Board is excited to be able to share this week of events with all of
our members and friends. Please join us at Purina Farms from
May 6th through May 12th for the 2018 NEAA National Specialty
Show. Please come “SHOW ME IN
MISSOURI” your love of great grey
dogs.
Libby Parmer-Smith
NEAA President
NEAA Officers:
President ............................................................... Elizabeth Parmer-Smith
Vice-President ................................................................ Raymond Vaturro
Treasurer................................................................................... Flo Tumolo
Recording Secretary ............................................................. Leslie Trapnell
Corresponding Secretary ....................................................... Robin Rhoden 8083 West 98th Avenue ~ Westminster, CO 80021 ~ [email protected]
Director ................................................................................. Roland Masse
Director ....................................................................... Dominique Mercurio
Director ................................................................................ Bonnie Turner
AKC Delegate ..........................................................................Lori Webster
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Regional Specialty
Best of Breed ..................................... $ 80
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed .... $ 60
Best of Winners ................................. $ 25
Winners Dog ..................................... $ 30
Reserve Winners Dog ........................ $ 22
Winners Bitch ................................... $ 30
Reserve Winners Bitch ...................... $ 22
Select Dog ......................................... $ 35
Select Bitch ....................................... $ 35
Regional Regular / Non-Regular Conformation Classes
First in each class .............................. $ 30
Second thru fourth in each class ........ $ 15
All four class placements ................... $ 10
Regional Rally Trial
High Combined Advanced B/Excellent B ... $ 40
Regional Agility Trial
High Scoring in Trial ......................... $ 75
First in each class .............................. $ 15
Second thru fourth in each class ........ $ 10
Regional Obedience Trial
High Scoring in Trial ......................... $ 75
High Combined Open B/Utility ......... $ 40
First in each class .............................. $ 15
Second thru fourth in each class ........ $ 10
Regional Junior Showmanship
Best Junior Handler .......................... $ 50
First in each class .............................. $ 15
Second thru fourth in each class ........ $ 10
AADOPTDOPT--AA--TTROPHYROPHY
RREGIONALEGIONAL TTROPHYROPHY DDONATIONONATION
Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
2018 NEAA Regional Specialty
Review the Adopt-A-Trophy list and choose the trophy you would like to sponsor. Make your
choice early to insure your trophy is available. If you prefer to make a donation to the General
Trophy Fund, you may do so using the All-In-One Form now available at www.neaa.net or in
the NEAA Publicity Booklet. Deadline for catalog listing April 18, 2018. Complete and mail
this form with your donation to: Betsy Wade-Vaturro, Regional Trophy Chairperson, 41 West
058 Colson Drive, St. Charles, IL 60175; (630) 549-0486 or [email protected]
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE EMAIL
REGIONAL TROPHY ADOPTION
1st CHOICE $
2nd CHOICE $
3rd CHOICE $
Total $ Brief Dedication (“In Memoriam” indicates a deceased honoree):
Payment in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank, by Check or Money Order payable
to NEAA, Inc. or by Credit Card (VISA/MasterCard) with this form completed
and signed.
Authorization Signature of Cardholder
Credit Card Number 3 Digit Code Expiration
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Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
27th National Specialty
Show Committee
Show Coordinators ......................................................... Bill Totten / Bonnie Turner
NEAA Event Secretary .......................................................................... Sandy Peters
Agility Chairperson ................................................................................ Nona Krena
Barn Hunt Chairperson ........................................................................... Dennis Bell
Futurity/Maturity Coordinator ............................................................... Sandy Peters
Obedience Chairperson......................................................................... Carol Slattery
Rally Chairperson ................................................................................... Betsy Flagg
Emergency Response Coordinator ............................................................. Bill Totten
Adopt-A-Trophy ............................................ Margaret Williamson / Robin Rhoden
Agility Trial Committee ................................. Connie Schulte / Tracy Lorraine Smith
/ Chris Mayer / Carol Slattery
All-In-One Form ................................................................................ Marlene Oliver
Auction ......................................................................... Debra Walker / Ken Walker
Auction Dinner .................................................................................. Bonnie Turner
Auctioneer .............................................................................................Ken Walker
Awards Banquet ................................................................................. Bonnie Turner
Awards Banquet Decorations ............................................................. Beverly Evans
Barn Hunt ......................................................................... Patty Brooks / Kari Olson
Basket Challenge ................................................................................... Susan Lazar
Catalog / Catalog Advertising ................................................................Claudia Holst
Catalog Sales ...................................................................................... Marlene Oliver
Chief Ring Steward ................................................................................. Cathy Chase
Educational Seminars ............................................................................ Ray Vaturro
Graphic Artist ................................................................................. Mandy Smithers
Grooming Building / Grounds ...................................... Leslie Trapnell / Lori Webster
/ Mary Albee / Kevin Richard
Hospitality Welcome Bag / Best of Bag Challenge ............ Kim Leslie / Robin Rhoden
/ Lori Webster
Judge’s Host ........................................................................................... Rick Berger
Merchandise Sales .......................................................................... Kristin Wehking
National Trophies ......................................................... Ruth Greene / Robin Rhoden
Official Show Photographer ............................................................. Mandy Smithers
Photo Catalog Book ......................................................................... Mandy Smithers
Premium List Information .................................................................... Sandy Peters
Publicity Booklet ............................................... Sandy Peters / Margaret Williamson
RV Parking ................................................................... Mary Albee / Leslie Trapnell
Regional Trophies .................................................................... Betsy Wade-Vaturro
Reserved Grooming .................................... Erin Olsen / Mary Albee / Leslie Trapnell
Show Decorations .......................................................... Leslie Trapnell / Mary Albee
Show Ribbons ........................................................................................... Bill Totten
Yearbook ................................................................. Amy Peterson / Mandy Smithers
Vendors ......................................................................... Mary Albee / Leslie Trapnell
Veteran Sweepstakes / Booklet................................. Graafin Ginger M. Leeuwenburg
Veteran Sweepstakes / Table Hors d’oeuvres ....................................... Bonnie Turner
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Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All events are at the Purina Event Center unless stated otherwise.
Scheduling is tentative and subject to entries at closing.
Friday – May 04 Rollo Missouri Kennel Club, Inc.
Saturday – May 05 Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club, Inc.
Sunday – May 06 Jefferson County Kennel Club of Missouri, Inc.
Saturday – May 05 BHA Barn Hunt Trials hosted by Missouri Canine
Athletic Club (back-to-back/2 per day) – Purina Farms
Sunday May 06 NEAA Supported Barn Hunt Trials
BHA Barn Hunt Trials hosted by Missouri Canine
Athletic Club (back-to-back/2 per day) – Purina Farms
Monday – May 07 NEAA National Specialty
National / Regional Obedience Trials (back-to-back)
National / Regional Rally Trials (back-to-back)
Tuesday – May 08 NEAA National Specialty
National / Regional Agility Trials (back-to-back)
Wednesday – May 09 NEAA National Specialty
Educational Seminar (Modiano Cancer Research)
Junior & Senior Sweepstakes
Veteran Sweepstakes (hors d’oeuvres/cash bar/semi-formal)
Thursday – May 10 NEAA National Specialty
Junior Showmanship
Conformation (start of classes)
Judges Education
NEAA Annual Meeting
Breed Mentor Panel (question/answer session)
NEAA Auction & Dinner (pasta bar/cash bar)
Friday – May 11 NEAA National Specialty
Futurity & Maturity
Conformation (completion of classes)
NEAA Awards Banquet (buffet/cash bar)
Saturday – May 12 NEAA Regional Specialty
Junior Showmanship
Junior & Senior Sweepstakes
Veteran Sweepstakes
Conformation
Saturday & Sunday
May 12 & 13
BHA Barn Hunt Trials hosted by Ozarks Mischief Barn
Hunt (back-to-back/2 per day) – Purina Farms
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National Specialty
Best of Breed ..................................... $150
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed .... $150
Best of Winners ................................. $ 50
Winners Dog ...................................... $ 80
Reserve Winners Dog ........................ $ 60
Winners Bitch .................................... $ 80
Reserve Winners Bitch ...................... $ 60
Select Dog .......................................... $ 60
Select Bitch ....................................... $ 60
National Regular / Non-Regular Conformation Classes
First in each class............................... $ 30
Second thru fourth in each class......... $ 15
All four class placements .................... $ 65
National Junior Showmanship
Best Junior Handler .......................... $ 50
First in each class............................... $ 15
Second thru fourth in each class......... $ 10
National Agility Trial
High Scoring in Trial ......................... $150
First in each class............................... $ 20
Second thru fourth in each class......... $ 15
All four class placements .................... $ 65
National Obedience Trial
High Scoring in Trial ......................... $150
High Combined Open B/Utility ......... $ 50
First in each class............................... $ 20
Second thru fourth in each class......... $ 15
All four class placements .................... $ 65
National Rally Trial
High Combined Advanced B/Excellent B ... $ 50
First in each class............................... $ 20
Second thru fourth in each class......... $ 15
All four class placements .................... $ 65
AADOPTDOPT--AA--TTROPHYROPHY
NNATIONALATIONAL TTROPHYROPHY DDONATIONONATION
Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
2018 NEAA National Specialty
Review the Adopt-A-Trophy list and choose the trophy you would like to sponsor. Make your
choice early to insure your trophy is available. If you prefer to make a donation to the General
Trophy Fund, you may do so using the All-In-One Form now available at www.neaa.net or in
the NEAA Publicity Booklet. Deadline for catalog listing April 18, 2018. Complete and mail
this form with your donation to: Robin Rhoden, National Trophy Chairperson, 8083 West
98th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80021; (303) 463-5425 or [email protected]
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE EMAIL
NATIONAL TROPHY ADOPTION
1st CHOICE $
2nd CHOICE $
3rd CHOICE $
Total $ Brief Dedication (“In Memoriam” indicates a deceased honoree):
Payment in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank, by Check or Money Order payable
to NEAA, Inc. or by Credit Card (VISA/MasterCard) with this form completed
and signed.
Authorization Signature of Cardholder
Credit Card Number 3 Digit Code Expiration
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Purina Farms RV Parking
Cluster, the rental trailer may be relocated by the vendor on
Monday to the upper Main Lot if you wish. RV parking
reservations must be made for rental vehicles. Travel trailers will
not be delivered on Saturday or Sunday.
Byerly RV: NEAA preferred vendor / 10% Norwegian Elkhound
group discount. Travel trailer relocation by vendor $50. Contact
Misty at (636) 938-2000 or visit www.byerlyrv.com/rv-rentals/trailer.
MB Thomas RV: To rent travel trailers call (800) 392-5655. No
group discount; travel trailer relocation by vendor $125.
RV Parking Reservation with payment may be sent to:
Mary Albee
c/o RV Parking Chairperson
4850 Moorpark Road
Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012
(310) 261-6391
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RV Parking Reservation
Name
Address
City State Zip
Phone Cell
Arrival Departure
Nbr. of Nights License Plate # / State
Type of RV Total Length
Make / Model RV Rental? YES NO
Rental Vendor
Fees $
Payment in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank, by Check or Money Order
payable to NEAA Inc. or by Credit Card (VISA/MasterCard) with this form
completed and signed.
Authorization Signature of Cardholder
Credit Card Number 3 Digit Code Expiration
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Futurity & Maturity
Looking to our future!
The purpose of the NEAA Futurity – “The Breeder's Cup” and
Maturity competition is to encourage breeders to continually strive
for excellence and to reward them for their breeding efforts. The
purpose of holding both a Futurity and Maturity competition is to
allow the observer the opportunity to study various individuals
and lines from puppyhood
through early adulthood and thus
make better breeding choices in
their own breeding programs.
Graafin Ginger M. Leeuwenburg
was nominated and elected to
judge th is very specia l
competition on Friday, May 11,
2018.
Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
27th NEAA National Specialty Sunday - May 06 thru Saturday - May 12, 2018
Artwork courtesy of Kari Olson
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Barn Hunt
This year’s BHA Barn Hunt
Trials, held in conjunction with
the 27th NEAA National
Specialty, will be held on
Sunday, May 06, 2018, hosted by
the Missouri Canine Athletic
Club for the U.S. Kerry Blue
Terrier Club, and sponsored by
the NEAA.
The barn hunt trials will be held in the pavilion on the main show
grounds. Members may enter the show on Saturday, May 05th,
but the official NEAA designated Barn Hunt event will be Sunday,
May 06th. Premium lists with entry forms and full details are
available now at www.barnhunt.com.
The NEAA will be offering Elkhound-specific High In Class,
Qualifier and Nice Try ribbons, Barn Hunt magnets for Elkhounds
with High In Class, new BHA title rat tubes (including rat mini-
tubes for new Instinct Test titles) and autograph picture frames for
all Elkhound handlers entered in the Barn Hunt on Sunday. We
will also have ‘gift bags’ and a ‘mystery gift’ for all Elkhound
handlers. Edith Finsaadal has offered her award for the Top
Norwegian Elkhound Novice Bitch in honor of the late Idun. Not
to be forgotten, we will also have a mouse pad for High In Class
between the two breeds (Norwegian Elkhounds and Kerry Blue
Terriers) in each class. If you have any questions, contact Dennis
Bell, Barn Hunt Chairperson at [email protected].
The Annual Meeting of the Norwegian Elkhound Association of
America, Inc. will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in
conjunction with the 27th NEAA National Specialty in the
Founders Room at the Purina Event Center at (TBD) pm, 300
Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO 63039.
NEAA Annual Meeting
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Purina Farms RV Parking
The Main Lot adjacent to the Purina Event Center has full
hookups (electricity, water, sewer). Lower Overflow Lot has only
electricity (no water, no sewer, no Wi-Fi). NEAA RV parking rate
is $35.00 per night.
* Important RV Parking Information *
All RV parking reservations will be under the control of the
Gateway Cluster, including the lower Overflow Lot, prior to 6:00
pm, Sunday, May 06th. After 6:00 pm the NEAA assumes control
of RV parking reservations. Those arriving prior to 6:00 pm may
have to wait until RV parking sites become
available. Please respect and be courteous to
the people with the Gateway Cluster.
RV reservations prior to Sunday 6:00
pm may only be made through the
Gateway Cluster.
Priority for the upper Main Lot will be
given to exhibitors in the all-breed dog
shows. If not entered in the dog shows, you will most likely be
parked in the lower Overflow Lot. You are considered ‘entered’
if you show on Friday and/or Saturday, but choose not to enter
Sunday because you are exhibiting in Barn Hunt.
Barn Hunt exhibitors will be parked in the lower Overflow Lot
closest to the Barn Hunt pavilion on the Main Field.
Strong Suggestion: Gateway Cluster will not accept RV
parking reservations prior to the release of their premium list.
As soon as the premium list is available at Onofrio Dog Shows
(www.onofrio.com), mail your Cluster reservation. Mark
“Norwegian Elkhound” on the RV parking reservation form.
If you make a Gateway Cluster RV parking reservation, inform
Mary Albee at [email protected]. We will do our
best to coordinate parking spaces and move you, if you wish, to
a better site on Sunday or Monday.
Trailer Rentals: Trailers may be rented and delivered to Purina
Farms. If parked in the lower Overflow Lot by the Gateway
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Specialty Catalog Advertising
Advertising Deadline April 18, 2018
B&W Color
Full Page (4.5 x 7.5-inch / one photo).......................................$ 40 ...... $ 50
Additional Page (full page / same advertiser / one photo) ..............$ 30 ...... $ 45
Additional Photo..............................................................$ 5 ...... $ 5
Half Page (one photo) ..........................................................$ 20 ........ n/a
Quarter Page (no photo*) ....................................................$ 10 ........ n/a (*Breeder / Kennel Listing / “In Memorial” )
Please put an address label on everything you want returned to
you! NEAA reserves the right to reject any advertising and disclaim
any responsibility for accuracy of ad contents. Ad, ad copy, payment
and completed form should be sent to:
Claudia Holst
c/o NEAA Catalog Advertising
P.O. Box 436
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 893-2367
To pre-order a specialty catalog, use the All-In-One Form.
Placing an ad does not constitute payment of a catalog.
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NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE EMAIL
CATALOG ADVERTISING
Placement
Instructions
Fee $
Total $
Payment in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank, by Check or Money Order
payable to NEAA, Inc. or by Credit Card (VISA/MasterCard) with this
form completed and signed.
Authorization Signature of Cardholder
Credit Card Number 3 Digit Code Expiration
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Veteran Sweepstakes
Join us Wednesday evening, May 09th, for a very special time!
A glamorous evening is planned in honor of our beautiful veteran
dogs and bitches! Many of our veterans have not had an
opportunity to show in a long time. This special event is just for
them. To honor the occasion, as in years past, the dress code will
be semi-formal.
A Cash Bar will open at 5:30 pm with complimentary table hors
d'oeuvres for all who attend the event.
Veteran Sweepstakes judging, presided over by Joan Marie Skinner,
will begin at 6:00 pm — come watch our veterans compete for the
title of Best Veteran Dog and Best Veteran Bitch. Your veteran
Elkhound does not have to be a Champion to compete in this
wonderful event.
Individuals, groups,
clubs, or kennels can
participate in the Basket
Challenge. Let me know
if you are bringing a
basket so the committee
can provide enough
display space. Just
bring your winning
basket to the NEAA
National Specialty, and
the committee will take
care of the rest. Baskets are to be displayed in the Hospitality
Room, and bidding will take place on Thursday and Friday of the
NEAA National Specialty. Highest bid wins the prize! For more
information, or if you have any questions, please contact:
Sue Lazar, Chairperson, at [email protected] or (630) 462-1817
Basket Challenge
The Basket Challenge Is Back!
Photograph courtesy of Margaret Williamson
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Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, Inc.
27th National Specialty
In case you’re interested...
FOUR All-Breed Herding Trials & Tests
Apr 28-29, 2018 Southeast Missouri Herding Club Herding Tests & Trials
(2 back-to-back per day) Away2MeFarm, Puxico, MO -
155 miles (3 hours) south of Wildwood Hotel. Shaina
Duncan, 908 Andrews Street, Fredericktown, MO 63645;
entries open January 01, 2018; entries close April 16, 2018.
THREE All-Breed Agility Trials
May 04-06, 2018 Dog Agility Association of the Ozarks Agility Trials
(3 indoor trials) Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center,
Springfield, MO - 188 miles (3 hours) southwest of
Wildwood Hotel. Katherine Emge, Trial Secretary;
www.daaoagility.org; entries open March 05, 2018; entries
close April 18, 2018.
THREE All-Breed Dog Shows
May 04, 2018 Rollo Missouri Kennel Club Dog Show
Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO. Jack Onofrio
Dog Shows, LLC www.onofrio.com; entries close April
18th.
May 05, 2018 Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club Dog Show
Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO. Jack Onofrio
Dog Shows, LLC www.onofrio.com; entries close April
18th.
May 06, 2018 Jefferson County Kennel Club Dog Show
Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, MO. Jack Onofrio
Dog Shows, LLC www.onofrio.com; entries close April
18th.
EIGHT All-Breed Barn Hunt Trials
May 05-06, 2018 BHA Barn Hunt Trials / by Missouri Canine Athletic Club
(2 back-to-back per day) Barn Hunt Pavilion, Purina
Farms, Gray Summit, MO. Registration opens February
26, 2018 for only Norwegian Elkhounds and Kerry Blue
Terriers; registration closes April 20, 2018. Visit
www.barnhunt.com.
May 12-13, 2018 BHA Barn Hunt Trials / by Ozarks Mischief Barn Hunt
(2 back-to-back per day) Barn Hunt Pavilion, Purina
Farms, Gray Summit, MO. Registration opens March 09,
2018; registration closes April 27, 2018. Visit
www.barnhunt.com.
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Specialty Catalog Advertising
The catalog for the 2018 NEAA National Specialty will be a 7.5 x
9-inch three-ring binder with inserts for the various events. You
will be able to arrange the contents in whatever way suits you
best. We have found over the years that this format seems to
work best.
Below are “helpful hints” on submitting your ads:
Photographs and artwork are scanned separate from the copy,
and then inserted into the publication for reproduction (halftone
and negatives will not be accepted).
To avoid errors, please type all copy.
Due to space limitations, pedigrees will not be accepted.
Unless otherwise instructed, all photographs and artwork will be
cropped to the dog.
Good quality photographs on glossy paper are best. Do not
attach (tape, glue, or staple) a photograph to the page layout.
If you plan multiple ad pages, please identify each page with the
appropriate photograph that should be placed on the page.
Any holes, tears, creases, ink or pencil marks, clear or masking
tape, and so on over photographs, logos, or copy will show up on
the final product.
Gold, silver, light green, blue, and yellow colors do not
reproduce well. Dark colors (red, orange, etc.) will reproduce as
solid black when using black and white.
For those who have mastered the latest technical breakthroughs,
you may take advantage of your computer skills and submit your
ad as follows:
Prepare copy in a word processing program; email the file or
forward the file on a CD (no DVD’s) along with a printed copy.
Submit your ad copy and photograph as separate files.
Whenever possible submit your photograph as a .jpeg file.
If you are preparing the file by scanning, use 300 dpi or higher
resolution.
To avoid the possibility of losing your prized photograph, use
the .jpeg option to ensure the photograph is not lost in the mail.
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Hospitality Welcome Bag
Let’s do something special with our Hospitality Welcome
Bags! As many of you know, it has been the ongoing
practice for everyone entered in the NEAA National
Specialty Show to receive a Hospitality Welcome
Bag. These bags generally contain items that
exhibitors can use.
We are initiating this year the Welcome Bag
Challenge! Both clubs and individuals are being
asked to bring special and unique contributions that would cover
150 Welcome Bags. All contributions will be placed in each bag
along with a ballot; no one will know who brought what. All
exhibitors who received a Welcome Bag can take the opportunity
to place a vote for their favorite item. The Welcome Bag
Challenge ballot box will be at the Show/Trial Secretary’s table.
At some point, either during the Auction or the Annual Awards
Banquet, the winner and reserve winner of the Best Of
Bag Challenge will be announced. Winner of the
Best Of Bag Challenge will receive $25, and
Reserve Best Of Bag Challenge will receive $15.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Robin Rhoden
Hospitality Welcome Bag Chairperson
Anyone interested in attending the NEAA National Specialty as a
vendor, please contact the Vendor Chairperson, Leslie Trapnell, at
(310) 918-7856 or [email protected].
A 10 x 10-foot space will cost $125.00 and includes a table plus
electricity. Anyone electing to be a vendor at the specialty event
will receive a free advertisement in the specialty catalog. Deadline
for vendor signup is Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Vendors Wanted!
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Mark your calendars!
Have a good time either running or spectating!
The NEAA National and Regional Agility Trials will be held on
Tuesday, May 08, 2018 in the Purina Event Center at Purina
Farms. As at previous National Specialties, there will be two back-
to-back trials. The first one will be the NEAA National Agility
Trial, and the second one will be the NEAA Regional Agility Trial.
Regular and preferred classes are offered broken down as follows:
NEAA National Agility Trial: Time 2 Beat, JWW (Master/
Excellent, Open, Novice), Standard (Master/Excellent, Open, Novice).
NEAA Regional Agility Trial: Standard (Master/Excellent, Open,
Novice), JWW (Master/Excellent, Open, Novice).
YOUR HELP IS WANTED AND NEEDED!
We need ring crew for stewards, set up, and/or break down. No
experience necessary! You can help before, during or after the
trials. Purina will have the agility equipment ringside for the club
to set up the classes. The more helpers we have, the quicker and
more smoothly it all gets done.
If you are interested in helping at these agility trials, please email
your availability and preferences to:
Tracy Lorraine Smith
Equipment Manager
Nona Krena
Agility Trial Chairperson
(864) 313-4791 (cell)
The NEAA sincerely appreciates any time or expertise you are
willing to provide in order to make this event a success.
Thank you in advance!!
NEAA National Agility Trial
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The NEAA National Auction has traditionally been a very highly
anticipated and exciting event that has been part of the National
Specialty week for many years. In the past, we’ve had many
beautiful Elkhound-themed items donated that have been of
excellent quality.
With Ken Walker as Auctioneer, a select number of items will be
auctioned “live”, and the remaining donated items will become
part of a “Silent Auction”.
If anyone has contacts with corporations or businesses that would
be willing to donate items of value to the Auction, please let us
know. We accept all items of value, including monetary donations
— cash donations can be made through the All-In-One Form.
To help us prepare in advance of the Auction, please email the
following details for all items you may donate:
Item Description
Auction Minimum Dollar Amount (if applicable)
Donor’s Name
For those of you unable to attend—but have something of value to
contribute—please contact us, and we will make arrangements to
receive your donation. If you have items you feel would be
desirable for our Auction, please notify us no later than Sunday,
April 1, 2018. Otherwise, please bring donated items to the NEAA
National Specialty Show.
Ken and Debbie Walker
208 Grey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 915-7426 or (864) 915-9547
Thank you for your assistance!
NEAA National Auction
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The Veteran & In Memoriam Booklet
The Veteran and In Memoriam Booklet will once again be offered
at the NEAA National Specialty Show and will showcase
Norwegian Elkhounds seven years of age and older. If you enter a
dog in Veteran Sweepstakes, we would like for you to write a short
biography about that special dog.
Also offered is an opportunity to place an ad in this booklet to
honor each of your dogs who are either retired and/or over seven
years of age, living or deceased. These specially priced ads are only
for dogs who are not entered in the Veteran Sweepstakes or any
other classes at the specialty show. All other ads should be
submitted to Catalog Advertising for the specialty show catalog.
Catalog ads may be in color or black and white. Visit www.neaa.net
for specific details.
If you wish your dog to appear on the cover of the Veteran
Booklet, you may have this honor for $100 (in color). If you wish
the inside front, inside back or back cover, you may do so for
$70.00 each (in color).
B&W Color
Front Cover (color) ..................................................... n/a ....... $100
Back Cover (color) ...................................................... n/a ....... $ 70
Inside Front Cover or Inside Back Cover (color) .......... n/a ....... $ 70
Full Page / 4.5 x 7.5–inch (one photo) ........................... $ 30 ..... $ 40
Additional Page (full page / same advertiser / one photo) ........ $ 25 ..... $ 35
Additional Photo ....................................................... $ 5 ..... $ 5
Half Page (one photo) ................................................... $ 15 ........ n/a
Quarter Page (no photo*) ............................................. $ 10 ........ n/a (*Breeder / Kennel Listing / “In Memorial”)
Send payment and ads, or for questions regarding the Veteran
Booklet, to: Graafin Ginger M. Leeuwenburg
c/o The Veteran Booklet
20 Joslin Road
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 944-0194 (cell)
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Kari Olson Books
The Shoe Sitter is the story of a young farm boy in Norway and
his beloved Norwegian Elkhound puppy. The boy, Bard, although
bullied and taunted by his older brother and friends, learns that by
remaining true to his beliefs, he can triumph in the end.
Written for children of all ages, the book is fully illustrated with all
new drawings by the author, Kari Olson. The publishing date will
be May 2018 and will be available both online at that time as well
as at the NEAA National Specialty Show at Purina Farms.
Also for sale will be Kari Olsen’s other Norwegian Elkhound books:
Gray Dogs of Norway
Best Dressed Elkhounds
Holiday Elkhounds
Birka’s Life
The Story of Briskke: A Norwegian Elkhound Therapy
Dog
The second revised edition of Puppy Fix, which is scheduled to be
published in March 2018, will also be included. All the books are in
full color, written, illustrated or photographed by Kari Olson.
A limited number will be available of each book at the NEAA
National Specialty Show, with the option to order directly from
Kari Olson at the show price with no
charge for shipping.
If you are unable to attend the
National Specialty, or wish to order
online, see Kari Olsen’s bookstore at
www.blurb.com/user/karebear3 where
all the above books may be
purchased. Optionally, you may
contact Kari Olson directly at
[email protected] to order a book
purchase for delivery at the NEAA
National Specialty Show.
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Auction Dinner
Pasta Bar Special Thursday — May 10, 2018
6:00 pm Cash Bar 6:30 pm Dinner
The Auction Dinner will be held in the Founders Room in the
Purina Event Center prior to the Auction. The cost of the Pasta
Bar Special is $26.00 per person. Reservations should be made
through the All-In-One Form.
Menu
Penne Pasta, Bow Tie Noodles, Creamy Seafood Alfredo
Fettuccine, Meat Sauce, Marinara Sauce, Garlic Bread
Italian Cannoli, Deluxe Sweet Tray
Water, Iced Tea, Coffee
All reservations and special meal requests must be submitted by
6:00 pm on Friday, April 27th. Any reservation submitted after
the end of the month will result in the NEAA being assessed a
substantial late charge by the Purina Catering Consultant.
Hope to see you all for a great time!
Reserved Grooming: A limit of 48 reserved grooming spaces are
available. Each reserved space is 5 x 10-feet with a one-time cost
of $35.00 for the entire NEAA National Specialty week. Send
reservation and payment to: Erin Olsen, 8455 Gail Drive, Holly,
MI 48422; (248) 625-5327 or [email protected].
Unreserved Grooming: Crates must be side-by-side in 5-foot
designated rows; may need to be double-stacked.
The Grooming Room at the Purina Event Center will be available
on Monday, May 07th. For additional information on Reserved
Grooming, visit www.neaa.net.
Reserved Grooming
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Annual Awards Banquet
NEAA Annual Awards Banquet Friday — May 11, 2018
5:30 pm Cash Bar 6:00 pm Dinner
The NEAA Annual Awards Banquet will be held in the Founders
Room at the Purina Event Center. The cost of the Banquet Buffet
is $30.00 per person. Reservations should be made through the All-
In-One Form.
Menu
Smoke House Sampler (no sauce on meats)
Smoked Sliced Beef Brisket
Smoked Pulled Pork
BBQ Chicken Breast, Homemade BBQ Sauce
Country-style Green Beans, Baked Beans
Homemade Potato Salad, Home-style Coleslaw
Assorted Rolls, Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread, Whipped Butter
Deluxe Sweet Tray
Water, Iced Tea, Coffee
All reservations and special diets must be submitted by 6:00 pm
Friday, April 27th. Any reservation submitted after April 30th will
cause the NEAA to be assessed a $100.00 late charge.
If you require vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free or other special diet
options, contact Bonnie Turner at [email protected], who
will relay your request to the Purina Catering Consultant.
Presentation of Awards will follow the dinner.
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NEAA Yearbook
The NEAA Yearbook is the only
publication that chronicles the current
state of our breed. Published every two
years, concurrently with the NEAA
National Specialty Show, the Yearbook
compiles stat ist ics , records of
accomplishments, pedigrees, and breed
history.
Each section of the book highlights the
breed’s achievements and participation in
confor mat ion , versat i l i t y , and
performance. The Yearbook is a valuable
tool in researching current and past
winners of our wonderful breed. We hope
that it serves as a useful tool in continuing
to improve our breed by not only showing
the current and past Champions, but also offspring and siblings to
those Champions. A written record of the Norwegian Elkhound is
an essential tool for breeders and owners alike.
Please visit our website at www.neaayearbook.org to include your
dog in this chronicle.
Artwork courtesy of Kari Olson
Artwork courtesy of Kari Olson
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The Wildwood Hotel 2801 Fountain Place
Wildwood, MO 630340
(636)733-9100
(844) 733-9100 toll free
Make room reservations directly through
the hotel by requesting the NEAA Group
Code 311126. Rooms blocked for the
NEAA will be released after April 6, 2018.
After that date reservation requests will be based on availability at
the hotel’s prevailing room rate.
All guest rooms are non-smoking, furnished with a mini-refrigerator
and microwave, and include complimentary Wi-Fi and hotel
parking, which includes the adjacent covered parking garage. All
Standard King and King Suites are furnished with a queen-size
sofa/bed. All guests receive a complimentary daily hot breakfast
buffet.
Room rates reflect single or double occupancy per night; add
applicable taxes (children 12 and under stay free with adult
occupancy).
$ 90 Standard Double Queen Room
$ 100 Standard King Room
$ 130 Junior Deluxe King Suite (no dogs allowed)
$ 140 Executive Deluxe King Suite (no dogs allowed)
The hotel adds $10 per night for each additional adult per Standard
Room, and adds a non-refundable $25.00 pet deposit per stay for
guests with up to a maximum of four dogs per room.
For additional information on The Wildwood Hotel, visit...
www.thewildwoodhotel.com
www.neaa.net
www.facebook.com/norwegianelkhound
NEAA Host Hotel
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Educational Seminars
Educational
seminars
offered
during
the
NEAA
National
Specialty
week.
Member Education Seminar
Wednesday, May 9th, from 9:00 am until 10:30 am
Dr. Jaime Modiano
Principal Investigator at Modiano Cancer Research Lab
Dr. Modiano will conduct a seminar on some of the latest cancer
research going on at Modiano Lab.
Judges Education
Thursday, May 10th, from 8:00 am until 9:30 am
Education on the Norwegian Elkhound for prospective, existing and
new AKC judges.
Breed Mentor Panel
Thursday, May 10th, from (TBD) pm (immediately following the NEAA Annual Meeting)
A panel made up of Norwegian Elkhound breed mentors will host a
Question and Answer session.
If you have any questions,
please contact:
Ray Vaturro
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Photo Catalog Book
Priced at $50.00, the book will be
edited and prepared after the show.
The book will be produced in a
format like the 2016 NEAA
Yearbook. Spiral bound, with heavy
laminated covers, heavy weight text
pages, and high quality photocopy
pages. Shipping is included in the
price of the book and will be shipped
about two months following the
National Specialty Show.
Watch for additional information in
the National Specialty Show
announcements. We hope everyone
will consider buying one! It’s a new
idea, and we are still working on the
details.
If you have any questions about the
Photo Catalog Book, please contact
Bonnie Turner
Mandy Smithers
NEAA is blazing new trails and will be offering a new product to members at the National
Specialty show in 2018. A photo catalog book will be created from all entries shown at the
National Specialty Show. The corresponding catalog entry information will be included as part
of the information.
Artwork courtesy of Sue Hamilton
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For items picked up at the National Specialty, there is NO shipping
charge. All items shipped will arrive after the National. If you
have questions, please contact Kristin Wehking at
[email protected] or (608) 575-7594.
