October 2009 ATCA "Happenings"

There are some new items listed on the ATCA Shopping along with some fall and Montgomery specials. All the items at http://www.shopping.airedale.org

Check out the T-Shirts that the ATCA H/F Committee is selling for their fundraiser this year SEE T-SHIRT DETAILS HERE.

The ATCA Obedience/Rally and Agility Committee have teamed up to celebrate our performance Airedales with a new fundraiser. Items depicting Airedales in a great design by Mike McCartney CAN BE SEEN HERE. The premium lists for the ATCA Obedience/Rally Trials during Montgomery weekend are posted on the website or contact Nancy Foster at nfoster1080@sbcglobal.net for more information.

The ATCA Agility Committee would like to invite all Airedales to participate in or attend and support fellow Airedalers at the Montgomery All Terrier Agility Trials September 29-30, October 1-2, 2009. The exciting FAST class will be offered Tuesday-Thursday, while Standard and JWW classes will be offered all 4 days. SEE PREMIUM LIST HERE. Spectator admission and parking are FREE. What should you wear to such an event? What else but the fabulously fashionable custom Airedale wear available exclusively through the ATCA Obedience/Rally/Agility fundraising effort listed above. Order yours NOW and be seen in style at Montgomery. See all of you there.

Breaking News! Once again don't forget the only way you can WIN, WIN, WIN is to buy your Fine Arts and More Tickets. You do not need to be present to win. My AdAgency/A division of ResQDOGS Group, Inc is donating a customized website to "show off" your dogs, kennel, business or your stunning personality. Andrea Shaw is a master and has a special touch. What a win. Andrea can personalize your "internet presents" with a professional link.

Watercolor artist Terry Stevens puts her spirit and personal enjoyment into each of her paintings. Sleepy Time-Up Close, is of two pups napping on a blue blanket. The print is Giclee Artist's Proof#1. The frame has a small dent from California's last earthquake in the Paso Robles area, a lovely print and a story for one lucky winner of the Fine Arts and More Raffle.

Metal artist Myrna Whatmough has designed a Sterling Silver Airedale head as a pin/pendant for this year's Fine Arts and More Raffle. With eight Airedales under foot, one can but guess what stimulates her inspirations. Contact Linda Baake-Jarvis (252) 637-3575 or e-mail her at lynaire@aol.com. One Fine Arts and More Ticket will cost you $10.00 but three can be had for $25.00. The drawing will be held at the Montgomery County Keen Club All Terrier Show following BOB. You do not need to be present to win.

Check out the Members Only section for all club minutes, correspondence, guidelines, financial reports, etc.

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. Rooms are filling quickly, make your reservations early.

Reservations for the ATCA Annual Banquet for Friday, October 2 are due in by September 15. The menu is listed on the front page of the website along with all information on how to make your reservations. You do not need to be a member to attend this event and there will be many Airedale auction items to add to your collection available.

The ATCA H/F Committee is proud to announce that an application has been made to hold the ATCA's first ever licensed Spaniel Hunting Test as part of the Montgomery County National Specialty Weekend. Pending approval of the Parent Club to hold this monumental event by the AKC Performance Department, the committee looks forward to presenting this pioneering first. Although Airedales have been approved to run in Spaniel Hunt Tests starting July 1st, 2009, the event scheduled for Friday, October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd, 2009 will be the first AKC Licensed Spaniel Hunt Tests to be sponsored by ATCA. Premium lists are available on the website or from the event secretary, Kenneth Cook at pmac470@verizon.net or by calling 972-986-6651.

The Airedale Terrier Club of Metro NY is holding a fall Specialty and Sweeps on September 6. Judge: Kathleen Ferris and Sweeps Chris Nance. For more info contact: Dave Morgan at evadnagrom@aol.com

The ATCA Board has approved to have a supported entry for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship held December 12th and 13th in Long Beach, CA. This will be an open event this year and all registered AKC Airedales can compete. More information on this event CAN BE SEEN HERE.

Upon approval from the ATCA Board, our legislative advocate, Barbara McNeil has sent a letter to the AVMA concerning tail docking and ear cropping. Please see attached for our letter. Please send all your letters in regards to this legislation to the attached recipient. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE SEEN HERE.

Dues notices have now been sent out to all ATCA members. If you have any questions regarding your renewal, please contact our Treasurer, Pamela Macomber at pmac470@verizon.net. Remember dues paid after September 1st must contain a late fee.

The American Sealyham Terrier Club will be hosting an all-terrier eye clinic on Friday, October 2, 2009 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Inn at Towamencin, Kulpsville, PA. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE SEEN HERE.

DVD's of MCKC regular classes and sweeps will be available this year through ShowDogVideoPros. Pre-ordering with special pricing of these DVD's will be available on the front page of the website under DVD's of MCKC 2009. There will also be a link to view a streaming video of the show this year on the website for those who are unable to attend.

Congratulations to Maripi Wooldridge of Terrydale Kennels for recognition by AKC as Breeder of the Year in the Terrier group.

CHECK THE WEBSITE AND YOUR AMERICAN AIREDALE TO SIGN UP FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT MONTGOMERY. COME JOIN IN ALL THE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP WITH AIREDALE LOVERS.

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