32nd Annual Potomac Specialty
Notice For 2007 Trophy Winners!
2007 Potomac trophy winners are reminded that they must return trophies not later than February 10, 2008. Failure to do so will make cleaning, repair and preparations for Potomac 2008 very difficult. Further, failure to do so will make the 2007 winner inelligible to possess a Potomac trophy in the future. Please, please get those trophies returned to Anne Maynard as soon as possible. Email Anne at kimleighlabs@aol.com if you have any questions.
Judge's Critique - Bitches - Angela Williams
Judge's Critique - Dogs - Margaret Brown
Judge's Critique - BOB - Mary Wiest*
Judge's Critique - Sweepstakes Bitches - Carol Quaif
Judge's Critique - Sweepstakes Dogs - Margaret Wilson
*Now includes Best Puppy
Sponsored By
April 11th, 12th and 13th
Holiday Inn Conference Center at FSK Mall
Directions to Potomac
Other Frederick Area Hotels
Frederick, Maryland
Judges
Best of Breed - Mary Wiest (Beechcroft)
Non-Regular - Mary Wiest (Beechcroft)
Bitches - Angela Williams (Foulby)
Dogs - Margaret Brown (Ramseyville)
Sweepstakes Dogs - Margaret Wilson (Shadowglen)
Best in Sweeps - Carol Quaif (Carenna)
Sweepstakes Bitches - Carol Quaif (Carenna)
Best Opposite - Margaret Wilson (Shadowglen)
Junior Showmanship - Betsy Horn Humer
Obedience Thursday - Betsy Horn Humer
Obedience Friday - Frank Washabaugh
Rally Wednesday - Betsy Horn Humer
Show Chairman - Krista Beal
Co-Show Chairman - Jackie Mischou
Obedience Chairman - Erv Lhotka
Rally Chairman - Susan Smith
Assistants-to-the-Chairs - Betty Dust & Traci Stintzcum
Committee Chairs
Catalog Advertising - Traci Stintzcum
Chief Steward - Buddy Voshell
Club Information Table - Becky Coss
Grounds - David Heacock & Bucky Simpson
Raffle - Ruth Ellen & Tim Coffee
Judges Welfare & Gifts - Jackie Mischou
Ring Decorations - Cathy Waters
Concessions - Jodi Riley
Hospitality - Vicky Creamer
Hotel Coordinator - Elizabeth Atkins
Show Trophies - Anne Maynard
Welcome Package - Mario Cilia
Veterans Night & Auction - Alice Judah
Trophy Donations - Cheryl Little
Publicity - Dorothea George
Emergency Preparedness - Bucky Simpson
Breeders Seminar - Alice Judah
Show Decoys - Cindy Harbaugh
Breeders Education Seminar
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc. is pleased to offer a Breeders Education Seminar in conjunction with our Spring Specialty on April 10th, 2007. Last year’s seminar was so well received we chose to do an all day seminar this year. Come and learn the secrets to timing ovulation and c-sections; stud dog infertility and modern ways to assist reproduction; dietary management during reproduction; the myths and mysteries of the OFA, and using the OFA database in your breeding program; understanding and making pedigrees work for you. And of course proper structure and movement in the Labrador, and what the Labrador is like in other countries. Continental breakfast and buffet Lunch included with seminar fee.
Sponsored By
Speakers:
Update! Three additional speakers!
Mr. Daniel Kim, Vice President of the Korean Labrador Retriever Club, Mrs. Kaori Chiba, President of the Kyoto LRC, and Dr. John Verstegen, the developer of MiniTube America CaniPro long life extender will join John and Sajie Crook at the seminar. Mr. Kim and Mrs. Chiba will discuss the development of the Labrador in their countries. Dr. Verstegen will discuss how his extender will help in the shipping of semen internationally.
Location: Holiday Inn and Conference Center Francis Scott key Mall I-270 at MD Route 85, Frederick Maryland
Date: April 10th 2007 - 9 am till 6:30 pm Continental Breakfast and Lunch Buffet included with your seminar fee
Cost: $50.00 per person - Applications taken till 3/24/07 or until seminar is full. Space is limited – Apply today
The Potomac Gala
Featuring Veterans & Junior Handlers
And the famous Potomac Auction
Yellow, Chocolate or Black Tie Optional
Hotel Ballroom, 7 PM
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc. is delighted to announce The Potomac Gala, a celebration of our cherished veterans and featuring the future of our sport, our junior handlers! This will be a special night to remember. Join us after dinner for dessert and a special evening of judging. The Potomac Gala will begin promptly at 7 pm with our Junior Showmanship Classes judged by Mrs. Betsy Horn Humer. Veterans Classes will follow Junior Showmanship and will be judged by Mrs. Mary Wiest. The hotel will offer a special dinner buffet before this event beginning shortly after the completion of afternoon judging.
Dessert Buffet * Cash Bar * Famous Potomac Auction * Door Prizes
SOLD OUT! - SOLD OUT! - SOLD OUT! PLENTY OF REGULAR SEATING STILL AVAILABLE!
Special Seating Announcement: Make a $100 tax deductible donation to The LRCP Lab Rescue and reserve one of twenty-five round tables for nine of your best two-legged friends, plus yourself, on the edge of the ring for Veterans, Junior Showmanship Classes and of course the Famous Potomac Auction. Table donor also takes home the special Potomac Gala Centerpiece from your table. Send the following information with your check, payable to LRCP Lab Rescue to Alice Lipe Judah, 5429 Savannah Branch Road, Bealeton, VA 22712.
Juniors at Potomac
“Retrieving for the Future!”
The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc. is delighted to announce a program of special events for junior handlers attending the Potomac Specialty 2007.
Welcome Social/Meet the Competition*
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
12 – 2 in room 105
Lunch and door prizes
A Salute to Junior Showmanship
All Junior Classes Judged by Mrs. Betsy Horn Humer
7 pm, Wednesday, April 11, 2007 (see Premium for details)
Hotel Ballroom
Junior Handler Training Seminar*
Featuring Lisa Weiss and Erin Webster
All juniors ages 9 to 18 welcome (whether competing or not)
3 – 5pm, Thursday, April 12, 2007
Room 105
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Welcome Social and Handler Training Seminar Reservation Form
*Parents contact Rebecca Coss, LRCP Junior Showmanship Coordinator at deerlickkennels1@newhopetel.net for details and email reservations. You can also mail your registration forms to Rebecca Coss, LRCP Junior Showmanship Coordinator/ 720 Barnhart Rd, Fort Defiance, Virginia 24437. Welcome Social and Junior Handler Training Seminar are free to all juniors attending Potomac.
Optigen Clinic
Thursday, April 12, 2007
The Show Committee is pleased to announce that we will again sponsor an Optigen Clinic with special pricing for show attendees. Preregistration will be available beginning March 29, 2007 on the Optigen web site using the discount code LRCP0412
Catalog Ads
Deadline: Wednesday, March 1, 2007
Catalog Ad Form
Submit ads to:
Traci Stintzcum
2116 Sycamore Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112-1526
or
email: foxhilllabs@aol.com
Download Catalog Ad Form and Follow Instructions
RV Parking
The Holiday Inn will accomodate up to 20 RV's for a charge of $75 for the duration of the events. Fees must be pre-paid, payable to Holiday Inn, and submitted with your reservation form to Sue Lhotka, 10991 Boutillier Lane, Manassas, VA 20112 Phone: 703-369-2681 Email: sue@labfolks.com
