COME HAVE A HOWLING GOOD TIME AT THE ISSDC FALL SPECIALTY WEEKEND!The ISSDC is proud to announce the 2009 Fall HOWL-O-WEEN theme Specialty!
This very special event is for ALL Shilohs and their families
Last year’s ISSDC Fall Specialty was a huge success and we are hoping that this year can be even bigger. We have many more events planned and hope that we have something planned for everyone to enjoy.
WHAT:
2009 Fall HOWL-O-WEEN theme Specialty
Our events will include:
Conformation Shows
One show will be held each morning both Saturday and Sunday - starting at 10 am! Pre-Entry forms are available on the ISSDC website.
Pot Luck Picnic Lunch
Everybody please bring something to share
CGC/TDI Certifications*
CGC & TDI testing will be available both Saturday and Sunday! CGC is a prerequisite for TDI. Testing will be from approximately 12:00 - 4:00
Temperament Testing
Not ATTS — you may pre-register at the ISSDC website. An additional fee of $10.00 applies.
Halloween Games
Shiloh Games, Costume Contest, Howling Contest and Shiloh Scavenger Hunt — you may pre-register at the ISSDC website. An additional fee of $5.00 applies.
Fun Match
A combination of Rally-O, Agility & Obedience — you may pre-register at the ISSDC website. An additional fee of $10.00 applies.
Grooming Seminar
Sunday Only — you may pre-register at the ISSDC website. An additional fee of $10.00 applies.
Raffles
Chinese Auction
We are accepting donations. If you have something you would like to donate, please contact Monica privately with the details. All donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go directly to the ISSDC Rescue/Rehome courtesy of the ISSDC-NE Region
WHEN:
Saturday October 31st – Sunday November 1st, 2009
10am - 'til?
One Conformation Show will be held both Saturday and Sunday- starting at 10 am! Pre-Entry forms will be posted shortly.
WHERE:
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
2957 Crompond Road
Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598
(SE NY – 40 miles from New York City)
Park website: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/148/details.aspx
Directions: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/148/getting-there.aspx
LODGING:
There are both hotel and camping opportunities for lodging for the ISSDC Fall Specialty weekend, however there is NO overnight RV parking at the park.
Peekskill Motor Inn
634 Main Street
Peekskill, NY
914.739.1500
Approx. $129/night, $15/night/dog
15 min. from site
Days Inn
367 Route 59
Nanuet, NY
845.623.4567
Approx. $108/night, $20 per pet/per night fee, Better Rate w/ AAA disc.
38 min. from site
Nyack Motor Lodge
110 Rt 303
West Nyack, NY
845.358.4100
Approx. $79, With AAA or AARP discount $70 no per dog fee
38 min. from site
Super 8
I84-Exit 7S
Newburgh, NY
845.564.5700
Approx. $68
35 miles $25/pet
There is NO overnight camping available on-site at FDR Park
Some of your RV/Camping options are the following facilities. Please call the park directly in order to make arrangements for your RV/Motor Home.
Croton Point Park
914.862.5290
9 miles (approximately 15 minutes) from the Specialty site
Ward Pound Ridge
914.864.7317
Beaver Pond
800.486.2267
*CGC & TDI DETAILS:
There will be a CGC & TDI evaluator on site so get your Shilohs certified "Canine Good Citizens" and certifications by "Therapy Dog International"
Testing will be from approximately 12:00 - 4:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Pay at the show, $15 per test per dog (ex. $15 CGC & $15 TDI = $30). CGC is a prerequisite for TDI. A TDI test given to a dog already certified but with a different handler will be $10.
There will be a 15 dog limit per day so advanced registration is highly suggested. Be sure to advance register before October 24 as after October 24 it will be publicly posted on the TDI website as an upcoming test date for all breeds.
To pre-register contact Jeanne Gurnis at WPSATJPG@AOL.COM. Be sure to mention you are with the Shiloh Shepherd Specialty.
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