National Specialty 2009

2009 National Specialty
April 11 - 18 @ Topeka, KS






Specialty Videographer Angel Dawg Productions 21330 Center Ridge Road Suite 1300 Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Phone: 440-895-1300 ONLINE ORDERS: www.angeldawg.com Email: info@angeldawg.com
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Herding Photographer(s) Sunflower Studios http://www.sunflowerstudiopictures.com/

Chasing Rainbows
More info at bottom of page
Updated 4/24/2009

February 26, 2009 - This year we are requesting everyone attending the National Specialty to fill out the Registration Form on the National 2009 web site. This is pertinent information we would need in case of an emergency. And, being the ever "Ducks must be in order" type person, I like to know we have the information we would need readily available.

Hope you are planning on joining us for 'Chasing Rainbows', at the CWCCA 2009 National Specialty. Mark your calendar for the dates of Saturday, April11th thru Sun, April 19, 2009. The host hotel is the Capitol Plaza Hotel joined to the Topeka Expocentre. This is a wonderful venue for our event. The Expocentre has been the home for many National Specialties. Lots of room for all activities.

The hotel began taking room reservations on December 2. The club has blocked off a large room block for this show. Any room cancelations must be done before March 1, 2009. On that date all existing reservations will be charged for one night. This is non-refundable . (I will be working very closely with the hotel on the reservations as well as the waiting list of people waiting to get a reservation. If someone wants to cancel their room, we will use reservations from the waiting list. If the hotel is able to fill your canceled room, you will be refunded your one night charge.) Please contact me with any questions.

Herding starts the event at the CP Ranch in Salina, KS. The herding Chair is Polly Cole and the judges are Joyce Norris and Dana Hasemeier.

Tracking will be held on Sunday at the Smithville Lake Recreation Area in Smithville MO. The Tracking Chair is Nancy Edmonds and the judges are Carol Clark and Linda Baschnagel.

Monday and Tuesday continues with Agility, Rally and Obedience – two Trials of each. The judges are Shirlee Jacobson and Rick Garvin for the Obedience and Rally Trials, with Kandy Robinson judging the Agility Trials. Contact Cheri Sutton (csutton@kc.rr.com), Agility Chairman, for information. Sheri Morrow (msstrider@q.com) can answer all your questions on the Rally Trials and Sarah Keth (graciemom@hotmail.com) has all the answers about the Obedience Trials. And, of course, the Performance Dinner and Auction that evening!

Tuesday evening is the Megan Competition Dinner in the hotel Emerald Ballroom. The three judges for the Megan are: Mandy Bossi, Dorothy Hartcher, and Peter Clifton. The menus are selected and they are wonderful. This hotel is known for their wonderful food. Contact Cindy Bossi for information.

Conformation events start on Wednesday with the Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes. The judges are Marian Mizelle and Marla Gardner. And possibly some conformation training classes during the evening!

Thursday is the start of the regular classes with Jon Kimes officiating. I’m looking forward to the Raffle and the Annual Meeting that evening. Judging continues on Friday with the wonderful bitches as well as some Parades, Juniors events, Judges Education and a seminar on DM in Cardigans. Saturday concludes the conformation judging. Then, join us at the Emerald City for a wonderful Banquet.

Jeff Money is working on the web site and you should be able to download the information packet as well as find all information pertaining to the National. His goal is Jan 10, 2009. Site location maps are available here.

Follow the rainbow to Kansas. For those of you who have no idea where Topeka is?? Topeka does exist and it is in the center of the country. You can make it your Vacation Destination for 2009!

Please feel free to contact me at any time with your questions.

Hope to see everyone there.

Karen McFarlane - Show Chairman
KarenMcF@aol.com 816-628-6802

January 25^th - Be sure to make your hotel reservations quickly. We have reserved a block of rooms for the National. When the block is full, additional rooms will be booked at a higher rate. We will be reducing the size of the block if it does not fill within the next three weeks. 800-579-7937

Reminder that there is a 3 Trails Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of Kansas City Regional Specialty on Sunday following the National. Contact Don and Jacque Glenn for info. 816-322-2244. Put both events on your calendar.

We have the finished design for the embroidered shirts and it is very nice! Check the web site and order your shirts. The "Gold Registration" bags will have this design embroidered on the front and an additional embroidered design below that one. Sign up on the COF.

The Committee Chairs and members of their committees are working very hard to make this a special National. They have everything ready to go!

Please contact any of the Committee Chairs if you have any questions about their event. And, please, contact me if you have other questions

Chasing Rainbows................

Karen

RESERVED GROOMING SPACES

Front Row spaces are offered for $75. These are very limited 10’ x 10’ spaces. You can easily see the ring activities while grooming or entertaining friends in this special location. Only a 15’ aisle separates you from the ring entrance. Immediately behind the front row spaces 5’ x 10,’ (approximately) spaces are available. They are $25 for the entire week!

“GOLD” REGISTRATION BAGS

This year we are offering a beautiful microfiber bag embroidered with the logo and filled with great goodies. For only $25 you can own one of these special commemorative bags.

MENU SELECTIONS

Megan:
1. Chicken Parmesan
    Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Topped with Melted Mozzarella Cheese and Marinara.Served on a bed of Linguini.
2. Tilapia Newburg
    Roasted Tilapia Fillet with a Sherried Mushroom Cream Sauce

Annual Banquet:
1. Chicken Cordon Bleu
    Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Honey Ham and Swiss Cheese.
2. Filet of Sirloin
    Tender 8 oz Filet of Choice Sirloin Topped with a Mushroom Demi Glace.
3. Roasted Salmon
    Roasted Salmon Rubbed with Fresh Pesto.

Performance Dinner:
1. Herb Roasted Chicken
    Roasted Breast of Herbed Chicken Topped with a Chicken Jus lie.
2. Roasted Pork Loin
    Marinated Boneless Pork Loin, Slow Roasted to Perfection and Served with Shitake Mushroom Demi Glace

All meals include salad, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Rolls & Butter, and Water, Iced Tea and Coffee Service. Dessert

December 21, 2008 - Happy Holiday to All
Ingrid has been very busy working on the COF, Nancy Wilson has produced a fantastic brochure and Sandi Hutchins has been working on the logo! Everything is falling into place very quickly.

On January 10, 2009, the brochure, COF, and the PREMIUM LISTS will be available on line. Thank you Jeff! You will be able to view all of them on line and print out what you need. By now, you have received a postcard with this info from Ingrid Greig.

We are offering several different colors for the tee shirts and sweatshirts this year! Check them out on the COF or on the web site!

If you sign up for a Gold Registration on the COF, you will receive a large black micro fiber tote with zippered compartments on the inside and the outside of the bag. The logo will be embroidered on the front of the bag and another embroidered artwork will be on the flap of the front. In addition, it will be filled with great goodies! Purchasing a "Gold Registration" is the only way this bag will be available.

Reserved Grooming is being offered this year. If you have reserved grooming spaces, your area will be marked off with your name on it, so you can arrive and set up without any hassle. Be sure to tell us if anyone wants to be located next to a particular person and we will try to accommodate these requests. For those of you who would like the primo front row, ringside grooming spaces, we have a limited number of those available as well.

On Sunday, April 19, 2009, the Three Rivers Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of Kansas City will be hosting a regional Specialty with Judge Gayle Garvin presiding. The Premium List for this event will be available after January 10, 2009, from Don Glenn. Don can be contacted at cardigan@peoplepc.com

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. We're all looking forward to a great event. Yes, Dorothy, there is a Kansas!

Karen McFarlane - Show Chair