California Gold Information

The Afghan Hound Club of America, Inc.
69th NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW

California Gold 2005

Monday, 17 October 2005 - Friday, 21 October 2005

Red Lion Hotel - Sacramento  1301 Arden Way  Sacramento, CA  95815
 
 

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The Afghan Hound Club of America National Specialty event dates are Monday, 17th. October 2005 to Friday 21st.October 2005. The venue for conformation events, symposium, meetings, auctions and "getting together" will be the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento, California.

The National Specialty will be followed by the Northern California Afghan Hound Club specialty show, at the same venue on Saturday, October 22nd. 2005.   

October is a beautiful time of year to bring your dogs and your dreams to Northern California, to the full-service Red Lion Hotel just a few miles north of the State Capitol.  We will have lovely outdoor grounds to provide a showcase  for the grace and beauty of our breed.  In addition to its own attractions, Sacramento is within comfortable driving distance of the Napa Valley, San Francisco, the historic foothill Gold Country, as well as Lake Tahoe.
 

Hotel information can be accessed at:   www.redlion.com  or call 1-916-922-8041 to make reservations.  A special $89.00 per day room rate has been arranged for us.  Please be sure to mention the AHCA event when making reservations. (Remember, when booking, the Northern California Afghan Hound Club Specialty Show will be held the day after the National Specialty.)

The Red Lion site also provides links to places of interest in and around Sacramento.

                                                             
                                 Michael Canalizo           Dogs and Intersex

                                 Duane Butherus            Bitches

                                 Michael Dunham           Sweepstakes

Garvin Show Services

14622 SE Old Barn Road

Boring, OR  97009-9267

Phone (503) 558-1221
Fax: (503) 558-9236
 

www.garvinshowservices.com 

THE PEMIUM LIST
 

The PREMIUM LIST can be found on the Garvin Show Services web site. Go to the link below and scroll down to Afghan Hound Club of America Specialty Show information. (Locate it easily by scrolling down in date order to the closing date for entries, Wednesday September 28th, 2005).

http://www.garvinshowservices.com/news.ivnu 

(The Northern California Afghan Hound Club Premium List information is located just below the AHCA National Specialty information on the same web site.)

COST OF ENTRIES (CONFORMATION)

Fees include $1.50 AKC Service Fee and  50c AKC Recording Fee

ALL FEES IN US FUNDS ONLY AND PAYABLE TO THE AHCA
(Credit Cards can be accepted)

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES

28th September 200

ENTRY FORMS

Entry Forms can be downloaded from the Garvin web site
http://www.garvinshowservices.com/news.ivnu

You can download the offical AKC Entry Form, complete and sign the form, and then mail, fax or email the entry form (after scanning it) to Garvin Show Services. (Please be aware that Garvin charges a fee for faxed or e-mail entries. See the Garvin website for these conditions.)

FAX ENTRIES TO   :  (503) 558-9236
Email ENTRIES TO  :   jane@garvinshowservices.com
MAIL ENTRIES TO:   Garvin Show Services
                                     14622 SE Old Barn Road
                                     Boring, OR  97009-9267

ONLINE ENTRIES

Currently Garvin Show Services Online Entry system is under construction. Exhibitors may consider using entry services such as Infodog (www.infodog.com) if they wish to enter online. Be sure to read carefully the entry service policies, especially entry closing deadlines for online entries. Garvin Show Services offers this information as a convenience only, and makes no claims or takes no responsibility for the services offered by independent entry organizations. FAX entries are available up until show closing at the Garvin office. FAX number (503) 558-9236

The AHCA National Specialty is the start of a major Northern California cluster, including:

October 22: The Northern California Afghan Hound Club Specialty at the same site and using the same Superintendent
 

Judges:

Lee Canalizo- Regular Classes

Bonnie Peregoy- Sweepstakes
 

Visit the Northern California Afghan Hound Association website
 

 http://www.ncahc.net

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October 23-24: Del Valle Kennel Club
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA

Judges:

Gene Vacarro- Sunday October 23, 2005

Ute Lennartz (Germany) - Monday October 24, 2005

Note: The Del Valle Kennel Club shows are located at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California.  This site is approximately 95 miles from the Host Hotel in Sacramento.  If you are flying, consider using the Oakland Airport and renting a vehicle there to drive to Sacramento.  If you plan to enter these shows following the AHCA and NCAHC Specialties you will find a list of many comfortable hotels/motels near the Fairgrounds in the Del Valle premium list and you should have a more comfortable departure from Oakland at the end of your stay. 

For additional information regarding Obedience, Agility, Lure Coursing, Junior Showmanship, and other events to be held in conjunction with the National, please contact the appropriate Committee Chairperson (see below) or Show Chair: Judith Anne Bloom.
 

(To view some of the items that have been donated click here)

The 2005 Afghan Hound Club of America Specialty, California Gold , will feature the Afghan Hound Fancy's "premier artists" in a week long exhibition showcasing their work. Each artist's exhibit will include a bio along with business cards with current contact number and or e-mail address.

We are asking each artist to donate one piece of their work to be offered for auction during our Thursday evening 7.00 pm, October 20^th Cocktail Reception.

However, if you are not an artist but have a piece in your collection that you would like to donate, please do, and be a participant in our first stand-alone art auction.  For example we have already received donations of a beautiful retired Lladro afghan statue and a Royal Daulton afghan statue!

All donors will be listed in our catalog on our "Friends of the Fancy" page. All donors names will also be placed in a drawing for a one night stay at the host hotel and a one year subscription to the Afghan Hound Review (donated by Fran Reisman).

Proceeds will help support both Rescue and our National Specialty. Funds Generated will be divided equally between Rescue and the AHCA. This is going to be a very special event and a lot of fun too!  Join us and let us make this 2005 California Gold National Specialty a success!!

To become part of our premier Afghan Artist Showcase, please contact Col. Darlyn Pfeiffer, at: Pfeiffer@powerweb.net

The West coast connection is Susie Daft, 5211 Brook Park Lane, Sacramento, CA 95841, or e-mail at: sdaffy@aol.com

Our Vendors will be located under a permanent gazebo very near the ring with sides that close down for the evening: electricity will be available.  It will be a wonderful venue.  So, as for you artists that are sitting on the fence about coming to the National in California, fall on the Golden side, it is going to be a lot of fun and it should be lucrative as well.

 Vendors Contact: Abbe Shaw at  abaca101@aol.com

(Wheels NOT included)

We will be holding a raffle for a new 700 folding ULTRA LIGHT aluminium crate from East Coast

This crate is state of the art

Tickets are only $5.00 a ticket - free "bonus" tickets are given for volume purchases. For details, and to purchase tickets on line using PayPal, or a credit card, click here.

A huge "THANK YOU" to all the donors that have sent some terrific items for the AHCA RESCUE RAFFLE and AUCTION.

ALL much needed proceeds from the raffle and auction will benefit AHCA Rescue.

The dontations so far have gone towards building the the baskets. so far we have a SPA gift basket, which is now full to the brim and includes Chanel items.  Also, three large WINE & CHEESE PARTY gift baskets completed with vintage and rare California wines.

Wine Basket

The COFFEE BREAK gift basket is almost complete. The XX-LARGE basket is about halfway full with afghan related items, leads, buckets, toys etc. This basket needs more items, so please donate what you can. Jen at AfghansOnline.com has volunteered to accept donation items for the basket AND for the general RESCUE AUCTION table. Please donate and please label your items with your name/info; and let us know where you would like your donations to go (basket or table).

Also to be in baskets, or tobe auctioned, are rare and old Afghan Hound books, snoods,crate pads, collectable magazines, hand painted t-shirts, beautiful caftan from Morroco, assorted Afghan Hound jewelry, an original framed water color, and a bedouin print with cherry wood frame.

You will almost certainly want to bid on one of the four pieces below, dontated by artist Robin Punsalan (Saadiq Design).

Many more items are needed! Do you have any figurines collecting dust? Artwork you just dont have wall space for? Are you handy at making snoods? We need it all.

Tickets will be 3 for a $1.00, and will only be available at the Specialty. All items that are won to be picked up at show. Drawings will be held the last day of the Specialty.

Gift baskets are the theme.....you can bring items you wish to donate to the show (first day)...you can ship ahead to Jen Erickson at AFGHANSONLINE,  9890 Meteor Drive, Sacramento, Calif 95827.

For more information contact Lorraine Tayeb at e-mail azilahhounds@aol.com or cell phone l (801) 686-0807.

We are asking for your support for the 2005 National Trophy Fund to fund this year’s beautiful prizes. Your donation of $40 or more entitles you to a free show Catalog and acknowledgement in the catalog.

For donors to be acknowledged in the catalog, we must receive your trophy donation by September 15, 2005. However, donations will be welcome after the deadline.

Donate $40 or more and receive one (1) free Catalog to be picked up at the Show.

Please type or print (neatly) your name/kennel name exactly as you wish it to appear in the catalog.

Our thanks and appreciation to you for your generous donation.

Name:________________________________________________________

Kennel Name:__________________________________________________

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTER FRIENDLY FORM

Please make checks payable to AHCA (U.S. Funds)

Detach this form and mail to:

                                                        Sandy Weinraub
                                                        4627 Rice Court
                                                 Ventura, CA 93003-1926

                                                     Phone: (805) 339-9869
                                                Email: amerbeaut@aol.com 

TO DONATE USING
or CLICK ON THE DONATE BUTTON BELOW AND ENTER THE AMOUNT YOU WISH TO DONATE

 
 

It's time to organize your National Catalog  advertisement.
 
Deadline for inclusion in the catalog is September 8th.
(If you need a little more time, contact Cindy Chandler -- to contact Cindy CLICK HERE)

This catalog is purchased and kept by foreign
visitors and our fellow exhibitors and breeders for years to come.
This is your opportunity to present your top show prospects,
exciting new puppies and planned breedings and pedigrees
to the Afghan Hound fancy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

Join us for a night devoted to a discussion of life threatening diseases that affect our breed: chylothorax, lung torsion and hemangiosarcoma.

Dr. Jonathan McAnulty DVM, Phd, University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Veterinary Medicine will be our featured speaker. Dr. McAnulty is currently doing a comparative clinical trial, funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, for surgical treatment of chylothorax in the dog. To date, three afghans have gone through his trial and all three are survivors! This is a presentation you will not want to miss!

Reservation Deadline is: Wednesday, September 28, 2005

6:00 PM Cash Bar
6:30 PM Mexican Buffet 7:15 PM Symposium
(Dinner also includes drink, tax & tip)

Sandy Frei
P.O. Box 1245
Woodinville, WA 98072

The cost of the Mexican Buffet and attendance at the Symposium is $10.00. All checks payable to the AHCA (US Funds Only) and must accompany reservations. Reservations and funds should be mailed  to SandyFrei at the above address.

If you have questions, you may call (425) 788-4794 or e-mail Sandy at: sstormhill@aol.com

GALA AWARDS DINNER
Buffet
$34.00
Tax & Tip is included

California Classic Cuisine

Chicken Dijonnaise
Marinated Beef Tri-Tip
Wide  variety of Seasonal Vegetables
Rice Pilaf
Dessert & Coffee

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT:

ANN STERNER,   AWARDS DINNER CHAIRPERSON
mastern@charter.net – 408-842-9417 

Send Reservations with check (US Funds only) to:
Ann Sterner, 7160 Revere Place, Gilroy, CA  95020

 Send reservations together for those who wish to sit together – Tables of 8

 ATTENDEE NAME

(1)____________________________________________

(2) ____________________________________________

(3)____________________________________________

(4)____________________________________________

(5)____________________________________________

(6) ____________________________________________

(7)____________________________________________

(8)____________________________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED   $___________________

(US FUNDS ONLY – MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO AHCA)

RESERVATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT PAYMENT CANNOT BE PROCESSED

FOR A PRINTER FRIENDLY FORM, CLICK HERE 

The conformation events will be recorded on DVD.  Relive the memories and order the DVD of your choice. Save by ordering the entire set of eight DVDs.

These videos are of the highest quality and will ship within two weeks of the specialty. Orders will be taken at the show, or you can order in advance. If you wish to pay by check make your check payable to AHCA. If you wish to mail your order, please send completed form to:

Judith Anne Bloom
2801 Hilldale Road
Sacramento, California 95864

Tel: (916)485-0136
E-mail: Judy@ShowDogsToday.com

Tentative Schedule of Events  -  Subject to Change - Times To Be Announced

All activities will be at the host hotel, unless otherwise noted: