ISSDC SE REGIONAL SPRING POTLUCK PICNIC!

IT'S PICNIC TIME AND WE CAN'T WAIT!

It's that time of year again ... Spring has sprung and you know what that means. Why yes, it's time for our annual ISSDC SE Regional Spring Potluck Picnic.

And this year there will be CGC testing available as well if you want to run your dog through!


WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Spring Potluck Picnic on May 22nd. Spend a fun day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — there will be fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

Be sure to bring along chairs for you, and whatever you may need for an afternoon out with your Shilohs.


WHEN:
May 22 – begins @ 9am
Rain or shine


WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Spring picnic is again graciously being hosted by Gloria and Darrel Setterlund of Noble Acres Shiloh Shepherds at their home in Locust Grove, VA. Please contact Gloria Setterlund or Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.


WHY:
This should be a lot of fun and a great time to meet other shiloh owners and to sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. Gloria's yard is perfect for dogs and we let them off leash as they get to run in her 12 fenced acres. Noble Acres is fenced private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times.

This picnic is one of our most anticipated events each year as we always have a grand time.


HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you either bring a dish to share or, if you're not the cooking type, we have collected donations toward the cost of food and/or other necessities in the past. There will shortly be a sign up sheet circulating and you will be able to find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

The cost of CGC testing is $5 per dog (this does not include cost of sending in completed paperwork/test by owner to receive certificate upon passing).


Photos below from a previous last year's Spring ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Gloria & Darrel's wonderful home; Gloria S, Mim K, Myra Y and a bunch of happy Shilohs; and puppy Dynamo showing us where puppy curiosity gets you.

ISSDC SE :: MAY 16 :: GROUP DOG WALK

WHAT A BARKING GRAND DAY OUT, OUR FIRST GROUP DOG WALK!

We've talked about a group dog walk before but now we have a date, location and guide! So put on your walking shoes and bring out your Shilohs for a walk around Blandy Experimental Farm in Virginia.


WHAT: Some ISSDC SE Regional members are getting together for a group walk at Blandy Experimental Farm. Laure Wallace will be leading us around a beautiful two mile walk around the park. Please remember to bring poop bags and water.


WHEN:
May 16 – 2pm 'til ?


WHERE:
Our May 16 walk will be a tour of Blandy Experimental Farm. Blandy Experimental Farm is a 700-acre field station run by the University of Virginia in the northern Shenandoah Valley about 10 miles east of Winchester and 60 miles west of Washington DC.

Our walk will be approximately two miles. This is a living museum and although leashed dogs are welcome at the park, let's put out best face forward and be mindful of our dogs behavior and pick up after them.

Park Websites:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=2&loop=MFR&site=MFR06
http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/map.html


WHY:
Get out and enjoy Spring with your Shilohs and some of the Shenandoah Valley's native flowers. This is our first group dog walk and it should be a lot of fun with some beautiful scenery.


HOW MUCH:
The park has no entry fee and is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.


Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Jim W and Nico; Nancy D, her sister and Michelle P loving on Atticus and Frances; and Michelle P with Amy.

ISSDC NE :: MAY 2 :: BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ANIMALS

... the "Blessing of the Animals" to be exact!



WHAT: The 45th Annual "Interfaith" Blessing of the Animals at the Hammond Museum. Join some of our members and their Shilohs (and other animals) at this wonderful event. Plans are to arrive early, around 2pm, and to walk the garden grounds, socialize our dogs, introduce them to the public and take pictures—they don't call it a "Stroll Garden" for no reason. The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden are situated on a beautiful hilltop with wonderful views with breath-taking grounds.

For the ceremony, participants will follow bagpiper Kevin O'Hagen (and won't the Shilohs LOVE that ... do we hear howling? already!?!) as he leads the procession into the garden for a blessing by Native American Indian Wendell Deer with Horns of the Lakota Sioux, Rabbi Jason Nevarez of Temple Shaaray Tefila of Mt. Kisco, Father Jude of St. Josephs Church inCroton Falls, Zen Priest Jane Dai-on Shuman of Purchase; and Interfaith Minister Reverend Janice Arlene Rost from Pleasantville.

After the ceremony, there is a meet & greet, and you may receive individual blessings if requested.

Cats, dogs, birds, fish, turtles, etc. are welcome. Please have pets on a leash (or in a crate for some types of animals) and please be courteous and remember to pick up after your Shilohs. You may also want to bring chairs, refreshments, snacks and definitely water for your animals.


WHEN:
Sunday May 2nd
Procession/Ceremony begins at 3:00 pm
(some of us are planning to arrive early, around 2pm)

The event is rain or shine but the museum will provide a large tent for the ceremony should the weather not cooperate.


WHERE:
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
28 Deveau Road
North Salem, NY
(Westchester County, NY, 30 miles NE of White Plains, 15 miles SW of Danbury, CT)
Museum website: http://www.hammondmuseum.org


WHY:
Although not an event put on or sponsored by the ISSDC, some of our members are attending the event and thought it would be a great opportunity for breed education and awareness as well as a wonderful social function. Hopefully we can get a nice turnout of "local" Shilohs to not only be "blessed" but to meet the public! Of course, all Shilohs are welcome to join in on the fun local or not!

We already know how blessed we are to have these magnificent dogs in our life, now is your chance to have them "blessed" as well and have a dog gone good time doing it!

Our own Monica Popaduke has attended this event in the past, and will be attending this year as well, so please feel to contact her directly if you have further questions.


HOW MUCH:
There is no admission fee for this event, but if you attend and enjoy it we suggest making a modest donation to the museum in appreciation.


Photos below from a previous Blessings of the Animals and the grounds of the Hammond Museum: (left to right) the museum, Bailey and Kodiak of Kindred Spirit Shilohs at last years event and another shot of the Japanese Gardens at Hammond Museum.

ISSDC NE :: MAY 29/30 :: ISSDC NE SPRING REGIONAL SPECIALTY

ISSDC NE REGIONAL SPECIALTY!

Showing in Brookville over Memorial Day weekend is a Shiloh Shepherd tradition! This year is no different and as such the ISSDC is sponsoring a NE Regional Specialty at the Memorial Day Extravaganza being run by the new All Breed International Dog Shows (ABIDS) Organization. It's a heck of a weekend to show as there are four—yes we did say FOUR—Shiloh Shepherd Specialties that weekend! Come out and support your Shiloh Shepherd family, our breed club and a new show organization all at the same time!


WHAT:
2010 Spring ISSDC NE Regional Specialty

This specialty is being held in conjunction with the ABIDS organization as part of their Memorial Day Extravaganza. One of the shows will be an ISSDC NE Regional Specialty with ISSDC Specialty Ribbons for winners.

Currently ABIDS has five shows scheduled for the weekend with three on Saturday and two on Sunday. In addition to the ISSDC NE Regional Specialty, The NSBR, TSSR as well as ABIDS itself are having Shiloh Shepherd Specialties during the show schedule! The ISSDC NE Specialty will be during the Saturday afternooon show.


WHEN:
Saturday May 29th – Sunday May 30th, 2010
9am - 'til?

Five Conformation Shows will be held both Saturday and Sunday, three on Saturday and two on Sunday and ABIDS shows are scheduled to start at 9 am sharp unless otherwise noted.

Shows run rain or shine.


WHERE:
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
1514 Route 28 N
Brookville, PA 15825
Interstate 80, Exit 81 (Hazen Exit)

ABIDS website: http://www.abidogshows.com/shows/brookville.htm


HOW MUCH:
For all entry fee information and pre-entry forms, please visit the ABIDS website.
ABIDS website: http://www.abidogshows.com/shows/brookville.htm


LODGING:
The following accommodations are within 3 miles of the show site and accept dogs, Exit 78

Super 8
251 Allegheny Boulevard
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-8840

Gold Eagle
250 W Main St
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-7344

Quality Inn
235 Allegheny Boulevard
Brookville, PA 15825
877-424-642

Travelodge Brookville
231 Allegheny Boulevard
Brookville, PA 15825
800-578-7878

The ABIDS dog show is being held at the Brookville Fairgrounds. Limited RV hookups are available and need to be arranged through ABI Dog Shows.

Photos below from a previous Brookville show: (left to right) Nancy Dietz of Mt Airy Shepherds with Judy Vanemon of CJ Shilohs and puppy Crash; the BIS Trophy and Ribbon and finally, Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine with puppy Matilda.

ISSDC SE :: MAY 8/9 :: ISSDC SE SPRING REGIONAL SPECIALTY

ISSDC SE REGIONAL SPECIALTY!

There is nothing quite like the Nation's Capitol in the Spring with the Cherry Blossom's in bloom! So come join us for a SE Regional Specialty conformation dog show at the NAKC Cherry Blossom Showdown!


WHAT:
2010 Spring ISSDC SE Regional Specialty

This specialty is being held in conjunction with the NAKC Dog Shows as part of their Cherry Blossom Showdown. One of the shows will be an ISSDC SE Regional Specialty with ISSDC Specialty Ribbons for winners.

Currently the NAKC has scheduled a six show weekend, four on Saturday and two on Sunday. The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR) is also holding a Shiloh Specialty and will be handing out their Registry's 2009 Show Season Conformation Top Honors during the weekend.


WHEN:
Saturday May 8th – Sunday May 9th, 2010
10am - 'til?

Six Conformation Shows will be held both Saturday and Sunday- four on Saturday and two on Sunday and NAKC shows are scheduled to start at 10 am sharp unless otherwise noted.

Shows run rain or shine.


WHERE:
Rips Country Inn (shows will be held on hotel site)
3809 Crain Hwy
Bowie, MD 20716
(301)805-5900 for Lodging
(10 miles from Annapolis MD, 12 miles from Washington DC)

NAKC website: http://www.nakcdogshows.com/calendar.html
Inn website: http://www.ripscountryvillage.com/lodging.html


HOW MUCH:
For all entry fee information and pre-entry forms, please visit the NAKC website.
NAKC website: http://www.nakcdogshows.com/calendar.html

LODGING:
The NAKC dog show is being held on the site of a hotel called Rips Country Inn. Contact the Inn directly for information on accommodations.