The German Pinscher Club of America


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  The German Pinscher Club 2011
...National Specialty
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The 2011 National Specialty will be held in Gray Summit, Missouri on Saturday September 24th, as a designated Specialty in conjunction with the Gateway Cluster, the Spirit of The Heartland Kennel Club Inc..  There will be Supported entries on Friday September 23rd, and again on Sunday September 25th.  

 


 

Superintendent:Onofrio;  Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC

Show Facility: Purina Event Center;  http://www.purina.com/purina-farms/eventcenter.aspx . Please visit this site to determine RV facilities, and resources available for those staying on the site.

 Click here for premium list,  http://www.onofrio.com/plist/gtdf2pl.pdf

Host Hotel: Travel Lodge Diamond Inn
581 Hwy 100E &Gray Summit Exit
Villa Ridge, Mo. 63089
636-742-3501
State GPCA block or rooms for special rates
Two miles from  event center
 

Additional  Accommodations

Holiday Inn
I 44 & Allenton Rd.
Eureka, Mo 63025
636-938-6661
Twelve miles from event center

 For those flying in for the show: Welcome to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

Banquet Information

Banquet will be held Saturday evening, September 24th at the Travel Lodge Diamond Banquet  Room. Socializing 6 PM to 6:30 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM.   
 
The menu will consist of, Tossed Green Salad, BBQ Ribs, Grilled Chicken, California Blend Vegetables, Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes, Rice and Black Beans, Drinks, Iced Tea and coffee.  Dessert- cakes, cobblers and ice cream.
 
There will be wine at each table, with other alcoholic beverages a BYOB. If carbonated beverages are desired, they will be available for a charge.
The price per plate will be $25.00.
 
Deadline for reservations is August 30th. Click HERE to print reservation form.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday:   GPCA Supported Entry, Breed judge Ralph Lemcke, Sweepstakes judge Christine Salyers Anderson.

Friday Evening, Founders Room at Purina Event Center:  Free to membership Breed Seminar* 6 PM-7 PM click here  for application. Annual membership meeting from 7 PM to 10 PM. to follow in same location.

Saturday, Designated GPCA National Specialty: Breed judge, Dr. Ralph Graff,    Sweepstakes judge will be Liz Hansen. An 11 AM ring time has been requested.

Saturday, 9 AM, Judges Education Seminar in the Founders Room, with hands  on to follow breed judging. Application to attend.

Saturday evening, Annual Awards Banquet, Travel Lodge Diamond 6:30 PM

Sunday, Supported entry, Breed judge, Linda Riedel, Sweepstakes judge Cledith Wakefield.

* A requirement for aspiring  JEC mentor/presenters.