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Event Number 2010248201Entries close 6pm Wednesday September 22, 2010 at the Show Secretary’s office. After which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules.

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Invites you to attend our Ninth Annual Independent Specialty Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes

(Unbenched Licensed Show)

Date: Sunday October 10, 2010Show Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

This show will be held outdoors atClinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds

Annandale, New Jersey

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Officers of the ClubPresident….. …………….……………………….……....….Jean-Marie GlaserVice President…….…………………….………………….……..Yancy RussellTreasurer………….………………………………….………….….Donna BatesRecording Secretary………………………….……….………......Shaina BatesCorresponding Secretary….………………….…………….........Shaina Bates 17 North 5th St.Coplay, PA 18037 [email protected]

Board of DirectorsLeGeune (Jean) Kartman, Teri Holderman, Matthew Torres, Shirley Haggerty

CommitteesShow Chair......................................................................... Matthew TorresShow Secretary………..………………………………........…..Shaina BatesTrophy Chair……………..………………………..…………. LVAHA Members Hospitality………………..……………...………………..….Shirley HaggertyGrounds………………...……………..….............................. Yancy RussellCatalog Sales……………………..………………...…..…….Teri HoldermanConcessions…………………………..…….………….....……Yancy RussellAdvertising…………………………………………..……..Jean-Marie GlaserSteward………………………………………………………… Linda Deutsch Photographer…………….………………………..... Linda Kramer w/ Stir Greer

Show Veterinarian “On Call”Animerge 908-707-9077

Judges Panel

Breed and Junior Handling……………..……………..…….Mr.Kenneth Tippie 363 Valencia St. #8 San Francisco, CA 94103

Sweepstakes………………………………….…….…………Mr. Harry Bennett 1404 Arlingwood Ave, Jacksonville, Fl. 32211-6385

Event Number 2010248201

Official American Kennel Club Entry Form

Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound AssociationNinth Independent Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes

Sunday October 10, 2010Clinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds, Annandale, New Jersey

Entry Fees: $28.00, except: Bred By Exhibitor $22.00, Puppy Classes (6 to 12 months): $22.00, Puppy Sweeps (6 to 18 months): $12.00 and Junior Handling $12.00

Closing Date: 6:00pm Wednesday September 22, 2010, at Show Secretary’s Office, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted.

Mail Entries with fees to: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary, 17 North 5th St. Coplay, Pa 18037. Checks payable to Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association. Mail Check/Money Order with application. Do not send cashEntries Received without Fees: Will not be acceptedCanadian and Foreign Exhibitors: Make fees payable in US Funds

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Catalog AdvertisingRates: Full Page (5x8) ...………………..………....…....$40.00

Half Page…………………………………….…....$25.00

Ads must be Actual Size and CAMERA READYDeadline: Wednesday September 22, 2010

Send ad copy with correct fee payable to:Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association

C/O Jean Glaser, 17C Salmon Lane

Ledgewood, NJ 07852 [email protected]

ATTENTION CONCESSIONAIRESBooth space is available by reservation at $20.00 per space

Vendors must bring their own tables.For more information contact:

Yancy Russell P.O. Box 218

Baptistown, NJ [email protected]

PREPAID CATALOG SALESWill be offered at the discounted price of $5.00 per catalog. Please note the number of catalogs you are purchasing and include the correct amount with your entries. All prepaid catalogs must be picked up day of the show. LVAHA will not mail any unclaimed catalogs.

MARKED CALTALOG SALESLVAHA is offering Marked Catalog Sales for a price of $15.00 per catalog. After the day of our show, the Show Secretary will mark, sign and mail you a catalog. Marked catalog can be ordered on or before the day of our show. Contact Shaina Bates [email protected] for more information

Entry Fees

Regular Classes (unless noted below)………………….…..……...….$28.00Bred By Exhibitor………..………………………………………………..$22.00Puppy Classes…………..………………………………..…..............….$22.00Sweepstakes Classes…………………………………….…………...….$12.00Junior Handler Classes…………………………………….……………..$12.00Parade of Veterans………………………………………….…………….$12.00Parade of Rescue…….…………………….....................................No ChargeOther Non-Regular Classes………………………………….…………..$15.00

If Entered in regular classes………..……………….…………...$5.00

CLASSIFICATIONREGULAR CLASSES – DIVIDED BY SEX

Puppy: 6 months and under 9 monthsPuppy: 9 months and under 12 months12 months and under 18 monthsBred By ExhibitorAmerican BredOpenWinnersBest of Breed

NON-REGULAR CLASSESStud DogBrood BitchParade of VeteransParade of Rescue

STUD DOG CLASSFor Stud Dog and two, but not more than 4, of their Get. Owner of Stud dog need not be necessarily the owner of the Get. Stud dog only to be judged based on the merits of the Get. Competition of the Get in regular or non-regular class (other than Stud Dog) is required. Fee $5.00 as a unit if Stud Dog and Get are entered in regular class. If Stud Dog is not entered in a class of the show then a fee of $15.00 is required.

BROOD BITCH CLASSFor Brood Bitch and two, but not more than 4, of their Produce. Owner of Brood Bitch need not be necessarily the owner of the Produce. Brood Bitch only to be judged based on the merits of the Produce. Competition of the Produce in regular or non-regular class (other than Brood Bitch) is required. Fee $5.00 as a unit if Brood Bitch and Produce are entered in regular class. If Brood Bitch is not entered in a class of the show then a fee of $15.00 is required.

PARADE OF VETERANSThis event is for Dogs and Bitches 7 years or older. Veterans may not be allowed to compete in any of the regular or non-regular classes. Each entrant will receive an inscribed Rosette Sash. Entry Fee is $12.00

PARADE OF RESCUEThis event is open to all Afghans, over 6 months of age, who have been adopted through

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an Afghan Rescue Organization or are available for adoption through such an organization. Please advise and encourage others you might know who have rescued Afghans to be part of this parade. Entrants should bring a brief write-up to the ring. There is no fee to enter this parade.

SWEEPSTAKESAll Afghan hounds except Champions of record who are 6 months of age and not over 18 months of age on the day of the show are eligible to compete. All entries in the Sweepstakes Classes MUST be entered in a regular class. Entry of Sweepstakes is $12.00. Dogs must be entered in one of the regular classes, with “sweepstakes” marked in the additional classes space of the entry form. Prize money paid in the ring, to the handler.

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSES - DIVIDED BY SEXPuppy: 6 months and under 9 monthsPuppy; 9 months and under 12 monthsJunior: 12 months and under 18 months

Sweepstakes Cash PrizesLess the 35% retained by the Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association

will be as follows.First……………...……..40% of the entry fees in the classSecond………..…….…30% of the entry fees in the classThird…………..……..…20% of the entry fees in the classFourth………..….…..…10% of the entry fees in the class

Ribbon PrizesRegular ClassesFirst Prize………………………........................................Blue RibbonSecond Prize…………………………….…....………..……Red RibbonThird Prize ………………………........…….……....……Yellow RibbonFourth Prize…………………………....…….……....……White RibbonWinners………………………………....……….….....…Purple RosetteReserve Winners………………..………….Purple and White RosetteBest of Winners………….………………..…..Blue and White RosetteBest of Opposite Sex…………………....……Red and White RosetteBest of Breed…………….…………………..Purple and Gold Rosette

Non Regular ClassesFirst Prize…….…………………….….…..……..……...…Rose RibbonSecond Prize…………..….….…….…..……...………....Brown Ribbon Third Prize……………...….…..............................Light Green Ribbon

DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW SITE

Mapquest or GPS address:211 Sidney Rd

Pittstown NJ 08867From 78 West:Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go underneath the bridge and through two traffic lights. Make your first left onto 617 South  Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side.

From 78 East:Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go through the second traffic light. Make your first left onto 617 South  Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side.

From 287 North:Take 287 North to 78 West. Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go underneath the bridge and through two traffic lights. Make your first left onto 617 South  Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side.

From 287 South:Take 287 South to 78 West. Take exit 15 (Clinton). Make a left at the light onto 513 South. Go underneath the bridge and through two traffic lights. Make your first left onto 617 South  Sidney Road. The Clinton Elks Lodge is located 1.4 miles on the left hand side.

Hotel Accommodations

Hampton Inn (next to Walmart) (908) 713-480016 Frontage Drive, Clinton NJ, 08809 Limit 2 dogs per room (pet fee).

Holiday Inn (908) 735-5111/866-539-8430111 Route 173 West Main St Clinton NJ, 08809

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ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANK: Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms whoever may make such errors and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellations of entries after the published closing date.

NO REFUND FOR DUPLICATE ENTRIES: We will make every effort to find all duplicate entries but if a dog has been processed, no refund will be made.

CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME OF JUDGING: Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Judges will not wait for any dog holding up the class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. The show giving club has no obligations or responsibility for providing service through public address systems, stewards, or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring as required.

ALL DOGS PRESENT: must be held on leash or confined in their crates except when being judged or when in the exercise ring.

CLASS CASH PRIZES: Will be paid in the ring to the person showing the dog. Claims for prize money must be made in the ring before the judging of that breed is over and the Show Secretary advised at once. The Show giving Club may disclaim any liability for cash prizes after the judging of the breed is over.

THE SHOW COMMITTEE/CLUB: will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors participating in this event.

NO GASOLINE OR DIESEL GENERATORS: are permitted inside the building or within 100 feet of any tent or pavilion in which the dog show is conducted.

Fourth Prize…………..………………..…..…...….……..Gray RibbonBest in Sweepstakes……………........Rose and Light Green RosetteBest Opposite Sweepstakes………..……..…….…Lavender RosetteBest Puppy………………………......…...…….….Dark Green RosetteBest Bred By………………………...….…...….…Dark Green RosetteBest Stud Dog………….……………....…..……...Dark Green RosetteBest Brood Bitch…………………………...………Dark Green RosetteAward of Merit……………….…………….…..……………Pink RosetteParade of Veterans………………………Red, White and Blue Sash

Trophies Unless otherwise stated all trophies are offered through the generosity of the members and friends of the Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association.

Breed Prizes

Best of Breed: Handmade Walnut or Cherry picture frame.$300 donated by Judy Hein in memory of Judy Hein's Best of Breeds.

SBIS CH. Mick Rick Mr. ProfessionalMBIS MSBIS VBIS AM CAN CH. Splendor's Abou

SBIS CH. Splendor - Baja Intimadator

Best Of Opposite Sex: $100 donated by Yancy Russell in memory of Ch. Anrob's Killer Krush

Best of Winners: The AHCA offers a 2” silver plated medallion depicting the club emblem, suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon. Leather piece with engraved Afghan donated by Beth Friedline.

Winners Dog: Mailbox by Jean Glaser

Winners Bitch: Mailbox by Jean Glaser

Reserve Winners Dog: Dog Bed

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Class trophies: Hand painted Brushes by Jean Glaser

Best in Sweepstakes: Handmade Walnut or Cherry picture frame

Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Leather piece with engraved Afghan donated by Beth Friedline

1st thru 4th in all sweeps classes: Toys

Best Puppy: Crate Blanket

Best Bred By Exhibitor: Crate blanket

Award of Merits (3): Rosettes

Best Stud Dog: Crate blanket

Best Brood Bitch: Crate blanket

Best Junior Handler: Afghan Hound Book. The AHCA offers a Best Junior Award Certificate and a 2 ½” Bronze Medallion.

1st thru 4th in all junior classes: Afghan Hound Books & Toy

Parade of Rescue: AHCA offers a 2” white enameled plated medallion depicting the club emblem, suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon.

Parade of Veterans: Rosette Sash with dog’s name.

A complete list of individual trophy donors as well as contributions to the General Trophy fund will be printed in the show catalog.

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORSFEES: $28.00 for the first entry of each dog (entry fees include: $1.50 AKC event services fee and $.50 AKC recording fee on first entry only) Except: Bred By Exhibitor which are $22.00, Puppy classes which are $22.00, Puppy Sweepstakes which are $12.00 and Junior Handling Classes are $12.00

CLOSING DATE: All entries must be received by 6:00pm Wednesday September 22, 2010 by the Show Secretary, after which entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the AKC Dog Show Rules

THE SHOW: Will be open from 8:00am to 5:00pm

UNSIGNED ENTRIES: Telephone, Telegraphed, email and unsigned applications cannot be accepted.

RETURNED CHECKS: Do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a $35.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitor may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis.

MAIL ALL ENTRIES TO: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary 17 North 5th St. Coplay, PA 18037

MAKE ALL CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO: Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association. Mail Check/Money Order with Application, DO NOT SEND CASH.

ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES: Will not be accepted

CANADIAN AND FOREIGN EXHIBITORS: Make fees Payable in US FUNDS

REFUNDS: Fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a Veterinarian or Judge, or absent from competition by action of the Show Committee. No refund will be made because of riots, civil disturbance or other acts beyond the control of the management if it is impossible to open or complete the show.

NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE.

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Event Number 2010248201 Official American Kennel Club Entry Form

Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound AssociationNinth Independent Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes

Sunday October 10, 2010Clinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds, Annandale, New Jersey

Entry Fees: $28.00, except: Bred By Exhibitor $22.00, Puppy Classes (6 to 12 months): $22.00, Puppy Sweeps (6 to 18 months): $12.00 and Junior Handling $12.00

Closing Date: 6:00pm Wednesday September 22, 2010, at Show Secretary’s Office, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted.

Mail Entries with fees to: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary, 17 North 5th St. Coplay, Pa 18037. Checks payable to Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association. Mail Check/Money Order with application. Do not send cashEntries Received without Fees: Will not be acceptedCanadian and Foreign Exhibitors: Make fees payable in US Funds

Ninth Independent Specialty October 10, 2010 Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association

Event Number 2010248201 Official American Kennel Club Entry Form

Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound AssociationNinth Independent Conformation and Puppy Sweepstakes

Sunday October 10, 2010Clinton Elks Lodge Picnic Grounds, Annandale, New Jersey

Entry Fees: $28.00, except: Bred By Exhibitor $22.00, Puppy Classes (6 to 12 months): $22.00, Puppy Sweeps (6 to 18 months): $12.00 and Junior Handling $12.00

Closing Date: 6:00pm Wednesday September 22, 2010, at Show Secretary’s Office, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or substituted.

Mail Entries with fees to: Shaina Bates, Show Secretary, 17 North 5th St. Coplay, Pa 18037. Checks payable to Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association. Mail Check/Money Order with application. Do not send cash Entries Received without Fees: Will not be acceptedCanadian and Foreign Exhibitors: Make fees payable in US Funds

Ninth Independent Specialty October 10, 2010 Lehigh Valley Afghan Hound Association