November 2009 ATCA "Happenings"

There are some new items listed on the ATCA Shopping Cart along with some fall and Montgomery specials. Check out all the holiday ideas for special gifts including a new book and coloring book. All the items at http://www.shopping.airedale.org.

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.

Check out the Members Only section for all club minutes, correspondence, guidelines, financial reports, etc. The website should have the New Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs up soon on the website.

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. For more information on this event, visit this page on the AKC Website.

DVD's of MCKC regular classes and sweeps will be available this year through ShowDogVideoPros. These DVD's are available on the front page of the website under DVD's of MCKC 2009.

Congratulations to all the MCKC National Specialty winners for 2009: BOB: Ch. Stirling Cool Hand Luke, owned by Frank Pulice and Torie Steele; BOW: Tierra De Churubusco Y Chubasco, owned by Ernesto Lara and Frank Pulice; BOS: Ch Buon Maras Little Me, owned by June and Rodney Mara and Linda Buonauro; AOM's: Joval Fire Dancer owned by Dr. Valeria Rickard and John Rickard; Ch. Huntwood's Wildest Performance owned by Marilyn Jacobs and Susan Kipp; Ch. Devonshire's Celtic Price owned by Frank Stevens; Ch. Joval-Arily Grand Illusion owned by Dr. Valeria Rickard and John Rickard; Ch. Terrydale HK Icepond Spin Again owned by Terrydale Kennel and EZ Zaphiris and Matt Stander. BBE: Joval Victorious Starlight owned by Dr. Valeria Rickard and John Rickard. Sweepstakes: Best Puppy: Terrydale HK Robaire Second Wind owned by Megan Wood and BJSW and BSW: Tierra De Churubusco Y Chubasco owned by Ernesto Lara and Frank Pulice.

The ATCA Hunting and Field Committee is proud to report that the first ATCA sponsored Spaniel Hunt Test held during MCKC weekend was a huge success. VIEW PDF HERE for a report and pictures of the event.

MACH award recipients were recognized at the ATCA Annual Meeting and the recipients are: CH MACH2 Stirling Blackstone Spitfire CDX, RE owned by Susan LeVasseur; MACH4 Connemara's Tuff Act to Follow, CDX, JHV, SHFur, SHF, RE, MXF, TDI, CGC owned by Deanna L. Corboy-Lulik, and CH MACH5 Connemara's Tuff Act to Follow, CDX, JHV, SHFur, SHF, RE, XF, TDI, CGC, owned by Deanna L. Corboy-Lulik. Wonderful accomplishments.

The Top Obedience Award recognized at the ATCA Annual Meeting went to: Ch Brisline's Plumperfect Unforgettable UDX2, OM1, RA owned by Suzanne Tharpe.

The Top Agility Award recognized at the ATCA Annual Meeting went to: Ch. MACH5 Connemara's Tuff Act to Follow, DDX, JHV, SHFur, SHF, RE, XF, TDI, CGC, owned by Deanna L. Corboy-Lulik.

The Barbara Strebeigh Fellowship Award for 2009 was presented to Janet Framke at the ATCA Annual Banquet.

To celebrate AKC's 125th anniversary the AKC Booth will be offering discounted DNA Profiling at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, CA December 12 and 13th. The booth will be from 9-2 PM on Saturday and 9-12 PM on Sunday. DNA samples collected at the booth during this event will have a discounted price of $30/ea.

Invitations went out to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship to the following Airedales: Ch. Bleu By You, Ch. Bristol Aires Drams Come True, Ch. Bryndale Penaire Dynamite Charge, Ch. Bryndalepenaire Opening Statement, Ch. Buon Maras Little Me, Ch. Buon Maras Mufasa, Ch. D'Aire Hudson Hornet, Ch. Devonshire's Celtic Price, Ch. Droffats National Pastime, Ch. Everymay's High Performance, Ch. Everymay's Instigator, Ch. Huntwood's Waltzing Mahtilda, Ch. Huntwood's Wildest Performance, Ch. Joval-Arily Grand Illusion, Ch. Longvue Jackpot, Ch. Oldiron Foreign Xchange, Ch. Ratatat Head Over Heads of Bobcat, Ch. Sherwood's King Arthur, Ch. Sherwood's Lady of the Lake, Ch. Stirling Cool Hand Luke, Ch. Stone Ridge Tobylinn, Ch. Tailsup HD Night Train, Terrydale HK Playing for Oldiron at Icepond, Ch. Victorianne Crimson Sentry, Ch. Walnut Ridge Sir Charles.

Invitations went out to the AKC/Eukanuba Agility Invitational to the following Airedales: Ch Caleb Acres Call Me Cedric, CDX, RE, MX, MXJ, XF, Connemara's Competitive Edge, CD, RA, MX, MXJ, MXF, Ch. MACH5 Connemara's Tuff Act to Follow, CDX, RE, SH, NPJ, MXF, MACH Pax Waltzing With Bears, CDX, RN, CH MACH2 Stirling Blackstone Spitfire, CDX, RE.

Invitations went out to the AKC/Eukanuba Obedience Invitational to the following Airedales: Ch. Brisline Plumperfect Unforgettable UDX2, OM1, RA.

Invitations went out to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship for Bred By Exhibitors to the following Airedales and their owners: Ch. Avalonaire's Soiree bred by Patricia Gregg, Ch. D'Aire Hudson Hornet bred by Richard and Diane Schlicht, Ch. D'Aire The Mother Road bred by Richard and Diane Schlicht, Ch. Droffats Midnight Contender bred by Sue Stafford, Ch. Joval HP's Heart and Soul bred by Valeria Rickard, Ch. Joval Keeping the Faith bred by Kim and Karl Evans/Valeria Rickard, Ch. Keystone's Diamond Rio bred by Joyce Cravens, Ch. Kounrydale Grainne Ni Mhaille bred by Elizabeth Hanssard, Ch. Kyna's Frozen in Time bred by Dianna Fielder, Ch. Redbeard McClaughry Wild bred by Susan Hill and Marilyn Martin, Ch. Reydaleterrydale Devil Wears Prada bred by Mary and Stephen Clark and Gerardo Reyes, Ch. Reydaleterrydale Invincible bred by Mary and Stephen Clark and Gerardo Reyes, Ch. Reydaleterrydale V for Vandetta bred by Mary Clark and Gerardo Reyes, Ch. Terrorific Hot Tamale bred by V. Latham Smith and D. Hernandez, and Ch. Terrydale HK Icepond Spin Again bred by Terrydale Kennels/P. Falk/E. Zaphiris/M. Stander.

Parent Club National Specialty Coupon Program: The AKC announced a new program to reward its core constituents. Starting May 1, 2009 all parent Clubs may provide an electronic list of names and e-mail addresses of participants at their National specialty who would like to receive free coupons from the AKC. AKC will e-mail each participant 5 coupons redeemable in the AKC Online store worth a total of $20.00. Each coupon will have a value of $4.00. All names and e-mail addresses will only be used for distribution of the free online coupons. If you wish to participate, contact Shirley VanOver at svairedale@aol.com.

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HAVE A VERY BLESSED THANKSGIVING.