The National Specialty
Circle of Friends

April 5 - 11, 2009
The Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, MA
www.thebige.com

This show is dedicated to
the memory of John Honig.

2009 CCA National Specialty

National Specialty Brochure

Follow the link below to download the 2009 National Specialty brochure.

> Download brochure (967K, PDF)


National Specialty store

The 2009 National Specialty Store is open for business. Follow the link below and choose from a range of attractive items bearing the official logo for the event.

> Go to the store


available trophy pledges

Use the link below to download the list of trophy pledges still available as of 8/15/08.

> Download available Conformation trophy pledges (101K, PDF)
> Download available Obedience trophy pledges (94K, PDF)
> Download available Herding trophy pledges (59K, PDF)
> Download available Rally trophy pledges (57K, PDF)

Coming soon: Agility Trophy Pledges


vendor information

Space is 10 X 10 blocks for all four days.

Show rate:
$250 for non members
$150 for members

Includes one 8-foot table and two chairs
Additional tables can be rented for $25 each

Electricity is available for an additional expense

Site set up -- Tues. 4/7/2009 at noon
Removal no later than 8 p.m. on Sat. 4/11/09

Vendor donation of merchandise $25 to be used in raffle

Contact: Dianne Bishop
Co-Chair Vendor Committee
Phone: (603) 668-1636
E-Mail: gbish0@verizon.net

Contract and letter available by mail or e-mail


catalog advertising

Follow the link below to download the PDF with the ad rates for the 2009 National Specialty Catalog.

> Download the file


Illuminary walk Flyer

Be part of the Illuminary Walk at the 2009 CCA Invitational. Salute your mentors, memorialize missed friends, and honor your past winners. A candlelight walkway will light our cocktail party and the entrance for 2008's Top Winners. Follow the link below to download the flyer.

> Download flyer (85K, PDF)


judges

Best of Breed & Intersex
Daniel Cardoza Jr.

All Regular & Non-Regular Dog Classes
Judith A. Bryant

All Regular & Non Regular Bitch Classes
Loralee Runnels-Bergmann

Junior Showmanship, Agility, Herding, Obedience & Rally
To be announced

All pending AKC approval.


Updated Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, April 4 & 5
Herding - Collies Only
Two Shadows Farm
New Braintree, MA

Monday and Tuesday, April 6 & 7
Agility - Collies Only
Mount Holyoke Equestrian Center (> Website)
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
(This site is a working school arena. Heat is minimal so please dress accordingly. Horses are also on site)

Tuesday, April 7
Seminars and afternoon move in

Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 & 9
Obedience - Mallory Building, Big E (> Website)

Wednesday through Saturday, April 8 - 11
Conformation - Mallory Building, Big E (> Website)


show committee

National Show Chairman
Robert Myers – (217) 942-1682 – romyers@aol.com

Host Chairperson
Darci L Brown – (413) 498-5006 – dbhappyhr@hotmail.com

Herding Chairperson
Barbara Corriveau – (207)892-9355 – crisppincol@aol.com

Obedience Chairperson
Joan Scialdone – (603) 642-8001 – kollielady@verizon.net

Agility Chairperson
Michelle Shoemaker – (484) 508-8155 – treasureco@aol.com

Trophies
Mary Lange – (860)653-4580
Martha Roeder – (203) 426-2285 – martha2806@aol.com

Hospitality
Jackie Caruso – (203) 438-8022 – rjcar@prodigy.net
Nioma Coen – (413) 528-6933 – macdegal@aol.com

Reserved Seating
Kris Provenzano – (609) 466-9125 – provenhill@aol.com

Reserved Grooming
Judith Stringer – (508) 295-9381 – sealore@eathlink.net

Catalog Advertising
Andrea Nelson – (781) 331-5481 – cacollies@comcast.net

RV Parking
Prg Vohr – (413) 498-2609 – pegvohr@earthlink.net

Treasurer
Mike Esch – michaelesch@Churchdwight.com

Recording Secretary
Louise Cote – capricecollies@aol.com

Top Twenty
Candy Ardizzone – (315) 699-5542 – ardizzonefamily@verizon.net

Chief Ring Steward Conformation
Linda Tefelski – (916) 206-4399 – Lindale20@aol.com

Merchandise
Saskia Whallon – (802) 387-4765 – tavernhill@yahoo.com

Opening Ceremony
Kevin McKeon

Webmaster
Gary Jordan – (203) 239-4407 – colliesonline@fastmail.us


other contacts

Show Superintendent
Conformation, Juniors, Rally & Obedience
MB-F, Inc -- www.infodog.com
P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420

Agility Secretary
Paw Print Trials -- www.pawprinttrials.com
Belchertown, MA

Herding Secretary
Colleen Cody -- nomatemba@yahoo.com
New Braintree, MA


Hotel Information

Host Hotel
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
1080 Riverdale St.
W. Springfield, MA 01089
413-781-8750
(This is the same hotel we have used at previous Nationals in Springfield. They still do not accept dogs.)

Other Hotels
(all currently accept dogs, please confirm when making reservations)

Econolodge
1533 Elm St., W. Springfield, MA
413-734-8278

Hampton Inn
1011 Riverdale St., W. Springfield, MA
413-732-1300

Holiday Inn
711 Dwight St., Springfield, MA
413-781-0900

Red Carpet Inn
560 Riverdale St., W. Springfield, MA
413-731-1010

Red Roof Inn
I91 @ Rte 190, Enfield, CT
800-843-7683

Residence Inn
Borders Way, West Springfield, MA
413-732-9543

Residence Inn
100 Dunfrey Ln., Windsor, CT
860-688-7474 ($75.00 Pet Fee)

Please check with the respective hotels for rates and restrictions. Additional charges for dogs may apply.

PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS

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