July 2010 ATCA "Happenings"

ATCA will be celebrating the "100 Year Anniversary of the Airedale Bowl" at MCKC this year. Check out the commemorative T-Shirt and Totes being offered HERE. This is a limited time only item and will not be offered after MCKC. Proceeds go directly to the maintenance and preservation of the Bowl. Preorder now before they are all gone.

From our Legislative Advocate, Barbara McNeil: In addition to posting the introduction of a state's bill on the adtdiscussion@yahoo.groups, I have set up members email groups by state to send out alerts. Please act on those alerts. Press here to see important links, at the pet law link you can find an internet pet law discussion group for your state. AKC.org lists by state Federation of AKC Dog Clubs and Other Allied Groups. Join the group in your state. These groups need your support and offer a wealth of information on legislative issues that affect you and your state

The ATCA Obedience/Rally/Agility Committees have teamed up to celebrate our performance airedales with a new fundraiser. Items depicting Airedales in a great design by Mike McCartney. SEE ORDER FORM HERE.

The ATCA Hunting and Field Committee has added the Sterling Silver "Hunt n' Dale" pin created by Myrna Whatmough to their fundraising activities THE ORDER FORM CAN BE VIEWED HERE.

Specialty Information:

The Oregon Airedale Terrier Society of Willamette Valley will hold its regional specialty on July 24 in Portland, OR. Sweeps judge is: Nancy Arnold. For more information contact Nancy Arnold at narnoldwa@aol.com.

Wisconsin Airedale Terrier Club Special will be held on July 31 in Waukesha, WI. Rosalind Kraus Kramer and Sweeps is Ross Knutson. For more information contact Pam Straus at airenscot@att.net for information.

The Twin Cities Airedale Terrier Club Annual Specialty Show with Sweepstakes, Obedience and Rally Trials will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 in Lake Elmo, MN. For more information check at their website at www.tcatc.org.

The MCKC event schedule is now on the front page of the website. Check out all the events and make your reservations early.

Time to start preparing your Airedales for the ATCA sponsored Rally and Obedience trials in October. ATCA will hold two Rally trials on Wednesday, October 6 and two Obedience trials on Thursday, October 7. These trials will be held indoors at the Kimberton Fairgrounds on Route 113. ATCA will still hold the annual Rally and Obedience trials on Saturday, October 9 indoors at the Dog Training Club of Chester County. Watch for the link to premium lists on the ATCA website and updates in the American Airedale as it gets closer to the trial dates. Contact Mary Law at gmtklaw@aol.com for information on the October 6th and 7th events and Linda Coates at whodunitky@bellsouth.net for the October 9th event.

Reservations for lodging for the Montgomery County weekend are being accepted at the host hotel, The Hyatt Summerfield Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. All rooms are suites with a living area which includes a sleeper sofa and a fully equipped kitchen. For reservations call 610-313-9990 and ask for the Airedale Terrier Club of America block. Information on other hotels in the area and all plans for the weekend will be on the website soon and in the American Airedale. Rooms are filling quickly, make your reservations early.

Note: If you are advertising in the MCKC catalog, there has been a change in person handling ads. Send all your ads to: Leslie Apple at leslieapple@me.com. The deadline date is August 16th.

"Love the sport that loves you back. Train your terrier" is the theme for clothing and tote bags being sold to offset the cost of the ATCA sponsored All Terrier Rally and Obedience Trails during MCKC week. The design was created by Linda Hobbet and features a variety of terrier breeds. See Order Form Here for all the information. Order deadline is September 1, 2010.

The ATCA Hunting and Field Committee is will be hosting one day of a three day weekend of AKC Sanctioned Spaniel Hunt Tests at Far Meadows Farm near Chester Springs, PA. They are planning some exciting fundraising opportunities. Contact Ken Cook at pmac470@verizon.net for more information.

This year the ATCA auction can showcase your own talent. There will be a special artist silent auction table for ATCA members at the banquet. You can donate one item and leave a business card/brochure to promote your Airedale Artistry. Contact D. Hernandez at kangadale@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Make your reservations early for the ATCA Annual Banquet that will celebrate 100 years of the Airedale Bowl. The hospitality committee has made plans to make this a special night to honor our Airedale Bowl and its anniversary.

The Purina Parent Club Partnership Program has shared information on the Purina Walk of Champions. Press HERE for more information.

Dr. Carmen Battaglia is doing a survey on bloat. Press Here for more information If you wish to participate in this study.

If you have any questions or comments on the above, please contact S. VanOver at svairedale@aol.com.