A Look Ahead at the Specialties

Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Central Florida
Clearwater Kennel Club
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Chris Cagle
Specialty Breed Judge: Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine
(Details listed below.)

Sun Country Terrier Club – USKBTC Supported Entry
February 28, 2008
Judge: Christine Erickson
Sweepstakes Judge: Carol Scott
Group Judge: Sue Goldberg
Sweeps Group Judge: Bill Edwards
BBE Group Judge:Zane Smith
(Details listed below when available.)

KBTC of Texas Specialty
March 21, 2008
Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Jaimie Ashby
Regular and Non Regular Class Judge: Mrs Paige (Penny) Hirstein
(See details listed below.)

Philadelphia Kerry Blue Terrier Club
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Trenton Kennel Club - PKBTC SPECIALTY
Sweepstakes Judge: Beth Sweigart
Classes: Mr. Wayne Bousek
(See details of specialty and weekend supported entries below.)

Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club
Friday, May 16, 2008 EKBTC Spring Specialty
Ladies Kennel Association of America All-Breed Show
Planting Fields Arboretum Historic State Park
Sweeps Judge: Mr. Ben Helfrich
Breed Judge: Ms. Edna Gonzalez

2008 USKBTC National Traveling Specialty
(Hosted by the Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Ladies Kennel Association of America All-Breed Show
Planting Fields Arboretum Historic State Park
Oyster Bay, New York
Sweepstakes Judge Kathleen Reilly-Santomero (New Jersey)
Breed Judge Desmond Murphy (New York)
(Details listed below when available.)

Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Greater Pittsburgh
Memorial Weekend Classic
Thursday, May 22nd to Monday, May 26th
Sweepstakes, Specialties & Supported Entries
(See details listed below.)

Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club
Supported Entry at Greenwich Kennel
Club:
Saturday - June 07, 2008
Breed Judge: Ms. Christine (Chris) C. Carter
June Show Closes on 05/21/08

Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Chicago
June 14th & June 15th
Judges: Mr. Tom Natalini & Mr. Peter Green Sweepstakes Judges: Mrs. Julie Felton & Mr. Gene Possidento (See details for the entire weekend below.)

Great Western Terrier Association- KBTCSC Specialty
Sunday, June 22, 2008
California State University-Long Beach
Sweepstake Judge: Julie Felten
Breed Judge: Scott Kellogg DVM
(See details for the entire weekend below.)

Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Northern Ohio
Back to Back Specialties in Canfield
July 31st to August 3rd.
(See details for the entire weekend below.)

2008 USKBTC National Specialty Sweepstakes
Friday, October 3, 2008
Hatboro Dog Club All-Breed Show
Middletown Grange Fairgrounds
Wrightstown, Pennsylvania
Sweepstakes Judge Margo Steinman (Washington State)
(Details listed below when available.)

2008 USKBTC Futurity
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time:TBA
Middletown Grange Fairgrounds
Wrightstown, Pennsylvania
Judges: Nancy Westbrook (Florida), Rose Marie Mais (New York), Lois Croley (Colorado)
(Details listed below when available.)

2008 USKBTC National Specialty
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Montgomery All-Terrier Club
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Breed Judge Mareth Kipp (Wisconsin)
(Details listed below when available.)

PLANNING AHEAD FOR 2009?

2009 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship & USKBTC Specialty

2009 marks the AKC's 125th Anniversary and they are celebrating this occasion by holding the event as an "open" show, offering all regular classes and awarding championship points. It will be open, on a one time basis, to class dogs as well as champions and an invitation will not be required.

The USKBTC Board has voted to hold the 2009 Traveling Specialty in conjunction with this historical event. The Specialty will be held in Long Beach at the Convention Center. The dates are December 12-13, 2009. In the past, Kerries were judged on the second day.

Details for this event will be added, at a later date.




Additional information on each event will be posted below when available.


KBTC of Texas

Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Texas 2008 Specialty
You are invited to join us for our annual specialty show.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008

ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY NOON, March 5th, 2008

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Amon Carter Jr. Exhibits Building
3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

SHOW SECRETARY: CAROLYN OLSON,6201 Fallbrook Drive, Garland,TX 75043
972-226-7194
ENTRY FEES – (including $.50 recording fee)
First entry of each dog-$25.00
Additional entry of same dog, unless otherwise specified-$18.00
Puppy Class-$15.00
Non-Regular Classes-$18.00
Sweepstakes-$15.00

Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Jaimie Ashby, 102 Manchester Place, Greensboro, NC 27410
Regular and Non Regular Class Judge: Mrs Paige (Penny) Hirstein, 2095 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571

Additional Shows
Don’t forget, that there are two all breed shows at the same show site.
Fort Worth Kennel Club on the following Saturday and Sunday, please see Superintendent Jack Onofrio’s web site at Onofrio Dog Shows

Judges for the two shows are as follows:
Fort Worth Kennel Club (March 22, 2008)
Breed – D.O. Harris
Group – Mr.Landis (Lanny) Hirstein
BIS - Dr.Jose Luis Payro

Fort Worth Kennel Club (March 23, 2008)
Breed – Mr. Landis (Lanny) Hirstein
Group – Dr. Jose Luis Payro
BIS – Mr. Steven D Gladstone


Accommodations
Kerry Headquarter hotel is . . .
LaQuinta Inn – Fort Worth North, 4700 North Freeway, Fort Worth, 76137, Phone No:- 817-222-2888
A block of rooms have been reserved for KBTCTX at a rate of $89.00 (1-4 people) this includes breakfast. Reservations must be made before March 7, 2008. This is a great hotel, 12 minutes north of show site. Jctn of I35 and Meacham Blvd . (a block S of 820N).

Dinner
KBTCTX Catered dinner will be at this hotel on Saturday night (7:00PM). $20.00 PP. Contact Joanna Johnston for Reservations before March 14, 2008. Phone 972-279-1329 OR Email: Joanna Johnston


Philadelphia Kerry Blue Terrier Club

Join us for our Philadelphia Kerry Blue Terrier Club Specialty Weekend!

Dates: May 2nd,3rd and 4th, 2008

Garden State All Terrier Club - PKBTC Supported Entry
Friday May 2nd
Breed Judge: The judge will be Kerry Blue Terrier breeder, Sean Delmar of Dublin Ireland

Bucks County Kennel Club - PKBTC Supported Entry
Saturday, May 3rd
Breed Judge: Michael Buckley

Trenton Kennel Club - PKBTC SPECIALTY
Sunday, May 4th
Sweepstakes Judge: Beth Sweigart
Classes: Mr. Wayne Bousek

Hospitality
Our annual luncheon will follow the Kerry judging. We look forward to seeing you at our fun-filled weekend.


Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club

Friday, May 16, 2008 EKBTC Spring Specialty
Ladies Kennel Association of America All-Breed Show
Planting Fields Arboretum Historic State Park
Sweeps Judge: Mr. Ben Helfrich
Breed Judge: Ms. Edna Gonzalez


2008 USKBTC National Traveling Specialty

(Hosted by the Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Ladies Kennel Association of America All-Breed Show
Planting Fields Arboretum Historic State Park
Oyster Bay, New York
Sweepstakes Judge Kathleen Reilly-Santomero (New Jersey)
Breed Judge Desmond Murphy (New York)

See complete details of the weekend.

Join Us This Spring!

Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club is pleased to Host the 2008 USKBTC National Traveling Specialty on Long Island at the Ladies Kennel Association of America All Breed Show.

Location: The Planting Fields Historic Arboretum, Oyster Bay, NY

Friday, May 16, 2008 EKBTC Spring Specialty
Sweeps Judge: Mr. Ben Helfrich
reed Judge: Ms. Edna Gonzalez

Saturday, May 17, 2008 USKBTC Traveling Specialty
Sweeps Judge: Kathleen Reilly-Santomero
Breed Judge: Desmond Murphy

Sunday, May 18, 2008 EKBTC Supported Entry
The Long Island Kennel Association
at the Nassau County Museum of Art,Roslyn, NY
Breed Judge: Mr. William deVilleneuve
Superintendent MB-F Shows Close on 4/20/08

Accommodations
A block of rooms at the Red Roof Inn in Westbury, LI, NY have been reserved. 699 Dibblee Drive, Westbury, NY, United States, 11590
Phone: (516) 794-2555 Fax: (516)794-2539
Reservations

The dates are May 15-18, 2008
Thursday Rates are 120.99 + tax
Friday & Saturday 164.99 + tax (based on double occupancy)

The reservation code is B266001158, Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club.
Please Call 1-800-REDROOF or 1800 733-7663. The block will be held until April 15, 2008

Hospitality
Friday, May 16, 2008 Empire KBTC will be having a hero luncheon auction and raffle post judging. The cost of the luncheon will be $10.00 per person. Includes beverages & desserts. Reservations are preferred. Please contact by email Arlene Boas or phone 631 663-3936.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 Empire KBTC will be having a Hot Catered Luncheon after the Specialty, along with our auctions and raffles under our hospitality tent. Details for the luncheon will be posted as it becomes available.

Updated Hospitality Information

Click on the link for more information. Empire Hospitality
Friday May 16th

AM- Hospitality
7:30 AM muffins, juices, coffee, water & soda
AFTER THE SHOW...
EKBTC Specialty Luncheon- Hero Lunch. Choice of Italian, American or Veggie eroes, salads, desserts, fruit and beverages all for the inclusive price of $10.00.

Auction
Silent Auction Theme Baskets will be available for viewing & bidding throughout the morning. The silent auction will take place at the luncheon. The large items may be bid on and will be auctioned off on Saturday.

To view the baskets, bags & raffle items please click on the links below.
Large Raffle Items

Silent Auction Items

USKBTC Traveling Specialty - Hosted by EKBTC
Saturday, May 17th

AM- Hospitality
7:30 AM muffins, juices, coffee, water & soda
AFTER THE SHOW...
USKBTC Traveling Specialty Luncheon sponsored by EKBTC
Hot Catered sit down Buffet Lunch under our Specialty Hospitality Tent. A wide array of great dishes, including salads, desserts, fruit and beverages all for the inclusive price of $25.00.

Seminar - Everyone is Invited
EKBTC is proud to have Dr. Victoria Carrillo, DVM to talk about veterinary alternative medicine.

Raffle drawing & Saturday silent auctions will take place immediately following lunch. Items will be displayed in the morning and during the luncheon.
Empire Kerry Blue Terrier Club

Catalogue Ads
Catalog Ads for Ladies Kennel Association. The club will have a two day catalogue.
Advertising Request Rates:
Full Page: $60.00
Photos: Additional $15.00 each
Half Page: $40.00
Quarter Page: $25.00
Booster: $ 5.00
In Memoriam: $5.00
Kennel Listing: $10.00

AD Deadline: March 20, 2008
Please mark your name and address on back of photo Make Checks Payable to: LKAA
Mail AD Copy & Check to: Judy Lamken, 1482 Brookside Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
You can also email Judy

Don't Forget to Join Us Again in June!
Empire KBTC Supported Entry @ Greenwich Kennel Club:
Saturday - June 07, 2008
Breed Judge: Ms. Christine (Chris) C. Carter
June Show Closes on 05/21/08


Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Greater Pittsburgh

2008 Memorial Weekend Classic Cluster
Thursday, May 22 thru Monday, May 26
Lawrence County Farm Show Grounds
Route 108, New Castle, PA 16108

Trumbull County Kennel Club
Thursday, May 22nd
Kerry Blue Terrier of Greater Pittsburgh Supported Entry
Breed Judge: Mr. Gary M. Valachos
Group Judge: Mrs. Rhonda M. Davis

New Castle Kennel Club
Friday, May 23rd
Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Greater Pittsburgh Supported Entry
Breed Judge: Ms. Alice M. Watkins
Group Judge:Ms. Alice M. Watkins

Butler County Kennel Club
Saturday, May 24th
Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Greater Pittsburgh Sweepstakes & Specialty
Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Wayne F. Wuerl
Breed Judge: Mr. Kenneth M. Mc Dermott
Group Judge: Mr. Kenneth M. Mc Dermott

Trumbull County Kennel Club
Sunday May 25th
Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Greater Pittsburgh Supported Entry
Breed Judge: Dr. Edna K. Martin
Group Judge: Dr. Edna K. Martin

New Castle Kennel Club
Monday, May 26th
Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Greater Pittsburgh Supported Entry
Breed Judge: Mr. Norman L. Patton
Group Judge: Mr. Norman L. Patton

Superintendent: MB-F Inc. Infodog.com
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 7th

KBTCGP Specialty Show Chair:
Ms. Gretchen Quinn
1323 Faunsdale Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43228
Telephone: 614.870.0580

Accommodations

A block of rooms are reserved for Kerry Blue exhibitors needing accommodations at the following location:
Comfort Inn
1740 New Butler Rd., New Castle, PA
Telephone: 724-658-7700

Reservation Code: KBTCGP

Note: Please call the hotel directly and quote the KBTCGP reservation code.
Group rate: $79.99/night + Pet-Friendly Fee: $6/night
Web site says “Pet Accommodations: 6.00/night (limit: 1 pet/room, 25 lbs. or under.)”
Arrival Wednesday May 21/08
Departure Monday May 26/08
Please make reservations prior to Monday April 21st
The hotel is located near the Lawrence County Fairgrounds where the show is held.

RV Parking
RV Parking is available adjacent to the Kerry Building for $25 per night.
Please send reservation requests to:
Mr. Ross Chapin, 641 Kiester Rd., Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Telephone 724/794.5942

Additional planned activities include:

Thursday: Evening Cookout & Potluck with meat and drinks provided by KBTCGP

Friday:Evening KBTCGP Pizza Party followed by the famous & fun KBTCGP Costume Contest.
Please contact Ruth Ann Reilly at 352/799.2497 for Costume Contest details.

Saturday: KBTCGP Specialty Dinner @ $25* per person.
Please send reservations to:
Horace Gilmore, 6964 Wigwam Way, Reynoldsburg OH 43068. Tel. 614/868.8482.
E-mail: Horace Gilmore
(*$25 covers Friday’s pizza party, Saturday’s Specialty dinner and Sunday’s lunch. If only attending the Specialty dinner, please contact Horace.)

$1 Raffle
The huge KBTCGP $1 Raffle immediately follows dinner. (Your donated items gladly accepted!!!)

$2 Raffle
Sunday: KBTCGP Lunch & $2 Specialty Raffle - All new for 2008 - Six (yes, 6) fantastic prizes!
Click the link to download the $2 Specialty Raffle Tickets. Raffle Tickets

Annual Boutique & Yard Sale throughout the day on Sunday.
For information, please contact at 352/787.7055 or email.
For additional information on both raffles or to purchase tickets for the $2 Specialty Raffle, please contact:
Ruth Ann Reilly at 352/799.2497, or Linda Pheasant at 863/471.9789 or email Linda

The KBTCGP will provide a Continental Breakfast and hospitality every day of the show.

For more details contact: Gretchen Quinn, Show Chairman at 614/870.0580 or email.


Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Chicago

75th Anniversary Celebration
Back-to-Back Specialties

Friday - June 13th Supported Enty
Judge: Mrs. Charlotte Patterson

Saturday - June 14th
Judge: Mr. Tom Natalini
Sweeps: Mrs. Julie Felton

Sunday - June 15th
Judge: Mr. Peter Green
Sweeps: Mr. Gene Possidento

Roy Jones Dog Show, Closes May 28th
(More info. to follow)


Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Southern California

Long Beach Kennel Club - KBTCSC Supported Entry
Friday, June 20, 2008
California State University-Long Beach
Breed Judge: Clay Coady

Kennel Club of Beverly Hills- KBTCSC supported Entry
Saturday, June 21, 2008
California State University -Long Beach
Breed Judge: Roberta Campbell

Great Western Terrier Association- KBTCSC Specialty
Sunday, June 22, 2008
California State University-Long Beach
Sweepstake Judge: Julie Felten
Breed Judge: Scott Kellogg DVM


Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Northern Ohio

2008 Canfield Back-to-Back Specialty Weekend
Thursday July 31st through Sunday August 3rd

Please check out KBTC of Northern Ohio website for the most updated 2008 KBTCNO Specialty details including directions, site map, hotel accommodations, and raffle items and tickets.

SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 31st, Supported Entry
Judge: Ms. Carol Esterkin
Continental Breakfast, All Day Hospitality Tent, Pot Luck Dinner and Social

Friday, August 1st, Specialty #1
Puppy Sweeps Judge: Ms. Barbara Price
Regular Class Judge: Ms. Connie Clark
Hot Breakfast 7am until 9am, Continental Breakfast, All Day Hospitality Tent, Specialty Dinner & Social, Dollar Raffle, Large Raffle.

Saturday, August 2nd, Specialty #2
Puppy Sweeps Judge: Ms. Judy Agnew
Regular Class Judge: Ms. Virginia Latham Smith
Hot Breakfast 7am until 9am, Continental Breakfast, All Day Hospitality Tent, Pot Luck Dinner & Social, KBTCNO meeting.

Sunday, August 3rd, Supported Entry
Judge: Mr. William Potter
Continental Breakfast, Hospitality Tent

SPECIALTY DINNER & HOSPITALITY RSVP
Advance RSVP is due by July 16th (Entry closing date) and is only $25 per guest. After July 16th RSVP will be $30 per guest. Kids under 12 eat free!! Reservations close July 23rd.

Please mail your advance RSVP and payment to: KBTCNO Treasurer, Audrey Weatherhead, 10465 Auburndale Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Please make your check payable to the KBTCNO, and include the number of guests in your party.

This years dinner reservations & hospitality RSVP covers all 4 days and includes Hot breakfast Friday and Saturday, Continental breakfast Thursday thru Sunday, Fridays Specialty Dinner, and our famous 24/7 hospitality tent.

Exhibitors and family members attending should plan on bringing plenty of cold water and beverages.

ADVANCE PRIORITY RV PARKING & SETUP
Deadline May 15th. Priority RV Parking Reservations are filled on a first come first serve basis and are $100 for up to 5 days & 4 nights.

Please mail your RV Parking RSVP and payment to: KBTCNO Treasurer, Audrey Weatherhead, 10465 Auburndale Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Please make your check payable to the KBTCNO, and include your personal contact information, days attending, as well as RV width, length, and type. Setup and Parking will begin Wednesday July 30th.

DIRECTIONS, SHOW SITE MAP, HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS,or to view raffle items, and download raffle tickets please check out KBTCNO website.

Visit http://kerryblueohio.com/2008_Specialty_Info.htm for more information.

Montgomery Week 2008

2008 USKBTC National Specialty Sweepstakes
Friday, October 3, 2008
Hatboro Dog Club All-Breed Show
Middletown Grange Fairgrounds
Wrightstown, Pennsylvania
Sweepstakes Judge Margo Steinman (Washington State)

2008 USKBTC Futurity
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time:TBA
Middletown Grange Fairgrounds
Wrightstown, Pennsylvania
Judges: Nancy Westbrook (Florida), Rose Marie Mais (New York), Lois Croley (Colorado)

2008 USKBTC National Specialty
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Montgomery All-Terrier Club
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Breed Judge Mareth Kipp (Wisconsin)

USKBTC Annual Dinner & Meeting
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m. (Subject to change to accommodate show & trial exhibitors)
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
1858 Street Road, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
(Exit 351 from I-276 or Exit 37 from I-95)
Telephone: (215) 244-9777 or 800-774-1313

>Members attending the meeting or seminar are not required to stay for the dinner and other festivities at Fisher’s afterwards – but are most welcome to do so!

Dinner cost is $30.00 per person

The deadline for dinner reservations is Monday, September 22, 2008

Please mail your reservation/s and check payable to the USKBTC to:
Sandy Redmon
1624 Summerhill Dr.
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 271-5710

Please use the link below for complete details, menu and directions.
Click for USKBTC Annual Dinner & Meeting Information

MCKC Lodging
USKBTC has reserved a block of rooms at the Red Roof in Trevose, PA. Rooms go quickly, so reserve ASAP. Make reservations no later than Monday, September 1, 2008.

Red Roof Inn - Group Reservation # B185000864
3100 Lincoln Highway
Trevose, Pennsylvania 19053
Telephone (215) 244-9422

For complete details on room rates, please click the link below.
USKBTC Montgomery Lodging

Montgomery Catalogue Ads

Montgomery County KC is coming up, and we want to give everyone enough time to place an ad in their catalog.

Please see all the attached ad information below.

Send your ads and payments, made out to USKBTC to:
Reita Nicholson
7483 E. Husking Peg Rd.
Chana, IL 61015

Full page ad is $50.00, plus $10.00 additional for EACH photo.

The deadline is August 15, 2008, and POSITVELY no ads will be accepted after September 1, 2008.

You may email your ad or snail mail it to Reita;please NO hand written copy. If you have any questions please email Reita, and she will try to answer them.

Thanks for your support of our wonderful breed with your ad!

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