1. pets
2. dogs

2015 SCWTAC Specialty Weekend- May 9, 2015
Arnprior Canine Association All-Breed Championship Dog Show
Nick Smith Center in Arnprior, Ontario
Hosted by EOSCWT
Show Details – closing date April 21
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SCWTAC National Wheaten Specialty (CKC sanctioned event)- www.canuckdogs.com
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Place: to be held in conjunction with the Arnprior Canine Association All-Breed Championship
Dog Show at the Nick Smith Center in Arnprior, Ontario. The Arnprior show will offer 4 allbreed competitions during the period of May 8 to 10th.
Show Secretary:
Show Chairperson:
Diana Edwards Show Services (www.dess.ca )
Priscilla Tims (priscillatimes@rogers.com )
Participant Gift Bag: Each entrant will receive a “gift bag” courtesy of the EOSCWT Club, Purina
and Kathy Usher.
Grooming:
 Two Eastern Ontario members live within a 15 minute drive of the hotel and have
offered the use of their dog bathing tubs and grooming tables & dryers to out-of-town
guests who would like to bathe their Wheatens. Please contact either Priscilla Tims
(613-226-7186) or Jolijne Ubbink (613-838-3033) to make arrangements.
Contacts
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Hotel & Banquet arrangements – Peggy Warren - 613-738-8097
Banquet table decor – Anne Holahan and Jolijne Ubbink – 613-838-3033
Trophies – Jolijne Ubbink – 613-838-3033
Hand-crafting & sales of customized dog mats – Wendy Murray – 613-435-5075
Sale of tapestry placemats (Wheaten artwork by Ruth Maystead) – Wendy Murray
Silent Auction – Margaret Tims – 613-737-4567
Photographer – Ron Holowka – 613-821-4407
Host Hotel – book by April 18
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The Best Western Barons Hotel & Conference Centre, 1876 Robertson Rd, 613-828-2741.
 For Reservations call, toll-free, 1-866-214-1239 and quote the block reservation name
“Wheaten”. A room with two queen-size beds is $109.99 + taxes per night.
 The “pet fee” is being waived if reserved under “Wheaten”.
Special Judges
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Specialty Judge:
Joe Lobb, Brucefield, Ontario
Assignment: all official classes, 12-18 months, Veterans, Baby Puppy,
Altered, Stud Dog and Brood Bitch
Sweepstakes Judge: Laurie Campbell, Ontario
Assignment: Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes, Junior Handling
Trophy and Awards
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Trophies and rosettes will be offered for the following:
 Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Best Puppy in Breed, Select Dog,
Select Bitch, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and Best Veteran.
 Reserve Winners Dog, Reserve Winners Bitch, Best of Breed Altered, Best Stud Dog, and
Best Brood Bitch.
At the judge’s discretion, an Award of Merit will be offered to one dog for every ten dogs
competing at the Best of Breed Level. Award of Merit dogs will receive a trophy and rosette.
Perpetual Trophies
 The Holweit Challenge Trophy – offered to the Best in Specialty
 The Maureen Holmes Trophy – offered to the Best Canadian Bred in Specialty
Ambassador Award:
 The Myshawns Wheaten Ambassador Award – Entries are adjudicated by a committee
of three, chaired by Margaret Stewardson (myshawns@accesscomm.ca). The award is
presented at the Specialty Banquet. Submit entries to Margaret by April 9, 2015.
Further details about the award are printed elsewhere in this issue of Wags.
Other Events
Specialty Banquet – Saturday - May 9th – following the Specialty
 Our annual banquet will be held on the evening of Saturday, May 9 (following the Specialty) in
the Carleton Room at the host hotel, The Best Western Barons Hotel & Conference Centre
 The banquet will be catered by Fitz Classic Grill, with three menu options:
 Roast Chicken Breast in Brandy/Mushroom sauce,
 Grilled Salmon topped with Mango Salsa sauce, or
 Prime Rib Roast
 A vegetarian option is available upon special request when ordering banquet tickets.
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Cost of the banquet is $40 per person (includes meal, taxes and gratuities). Reservation and
payment options can be found on the enclosed “Wheaten Specialty 2015 Participation Form”.
President’s Wine and Cheese – May 8th 4pm to 7pm
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Our SCWTAC President, Lana Campbell, will be hosting a Wine and Cheese get-together
on Friday, May 8 at the home of Priscilla Tim, 51 Roundhay Drive (613-226-7186), from 4:00to 7:00 pm
(or, as Priscilla says, “as long as people want to stay”). Those who wish to bathe their dogs in Priscilla’s
dog tub are welcome to use her dog grooming facilities.
Annual General Meeting – May 8th 6pm - In conjunction with the President’s Wine & Cheese
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The SCWTAC Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, May 8th commencing at 6:00 pm,
in conjunction with the President’s Wine & Cheese, at the home of Priscilla Tims, 51 Roundhay
Drive, Nepean (Ottawa) – phone: 613-226-7186.
EOSCWTC Booster - Sunday, May 10, 2015
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Held at the Arnprior Canine Association All-Breed Championship Show.
 Judge for our Wheaten Booster will be Virginia Lyne
Fundraising
Enclosed is a form you can use to assist us in our fundraising efforts in support of the 2015 Specialty.
The members of the Eastern Ontario SCWT club are busy sewing and organizing the following to help
raise funds to put on this event:
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Trophy Sponsorship – Donors may sponsor a particular trophy or donate to the general trophy
fund.
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Sale of commemorative Specialty 2015 dog mats made to order (personalized for you) by
Wendy Murray. Get your order in by April 9th for delivery at the Specialty Banquet. Mail
orders are also available.
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Sale of tapestry placements with Wheaten artistry by Ruth Maystead. Quantity is limited – first
come, first served.
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Silent Auction (to be held at the Specialty Banquet) – your donations would be most welcome.
Please contact Margaret Tims (at mtims@rogers.com or 613-737-4567) if you have something
to donate so we can plan the set-up of the auction tables.
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Raffle of a framed, original ,wool fleece “Fiber Art Painting” of a Wheaten by with the winning
ticket to be drawn at the Specialty Banquet
Other Show details
All-Breed Show
Judges:
Friday, May 8 – All-Breed Show # 1 – Judge: Janet Lobb
Friday, May 8 – Show #2 – Judge: Joann Matheson (Rideau Terrier club Booster)
Saturday, May 9 – All-Breed Show – Judge: Edna Gonzalez
[Saturday, May 9 – SCWTAC Specialty – Judge: Joe Lobb
Sunday, May 10 – All-Breed Show – Judge: Virginia Lyne (EOSCWTC Booster)
“Wheaten Specialty 2015 Participation Form”
If you would like to participate in the events and activities surrounding the Specialty please complete
and return this form to: Wendy Murray, EOSCWT Club, 396 West Ridge Drive, Ottawa, ON K2S 2G9.
☐ Yes, I would like to participate as a TROPHY SPONSOR for one or more Specialty 2015 trophies. I
would like to sponsor the following: [NA = not available as sponsorship has already been reserved] –
REMAINING TROPHIES
___ Winners Dog ($35)
_____ Select Bitch ($25)
I would like my name for this trophy donation to be published in the premium list as being
“donated by ______________________________”, “in memory of ____________________________”,
“in honour of ____________________________”, or “_____________________________________”
I enclose $____________ in payment for the above trophy sponsorship.
☐ Yes, I plan to attend the SPECIALTY BANQUET at the Best Western Barons Hotel & Conference
Centre, 1876 Robertson Road, Nepean, on Saturday May 9. Price for the dinner is $40 per person.
Cash bar & Silent Auction opens at 5:30.
I would like to reserve _______ banquet dinners for myself and the following guests:
________________________________________________________________________________.
Our dinner choices are (choose one per person):
______ Grilled Salmon with Mango Sauce
______ Roast Chicken Breast in Brandy & Mushroom Sauce
______ Prime Rib Roast
______ Vegetarian meal prepared by the chef
Dinners include coffee/tea and dessert.
Price of $40 includes taxes and gratuities.
I enclose $____________ in payment for these banquet dinner reservations.
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Yes I would like to purchase RAFFLE tickets for an original
100% wool fleece
“Wheaten Fibre Art Painting” (shadow-box frame is 15” W x
18” L x 1.5” D). Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Winning
ticket will be drawn at the Specialty Banquet. The winner does
not need to be present to collect.
I would like the following name on my raffle ticket(s)
________________________
I enclose $____________ in payment for __________ raffle tickets.
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Yes, I would like to purchase _______ tapestry
PLACEMATS
(Wheaten artwork by Ruth Maystead ) @ $10 each.
(Supply is limited so this sale is on a first come, first
served basis. Get your order in early.)
Check one of the following:
______ I will pick up my placemats at the Specialty
banquet.
______ I would like my placemats shipped to me and I enclose $10 for the first placemat and $5
per additional placemat to cover Shipping & Handling costs.
I enclose $__________ in payment for ________ placemats (includes S&H if shipping is requested
above).
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Yes, I will be able to donate an item to the SILENT AUCTION. I will contact Margaret Tims
(mtims@rogers.com or 613-737-4567) to arrange for delivery on or before May 9th.
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I would like to order _____ personalized, commemorative 2015 Specialty DOG MATS at $30 (or
2 for $50).
These mats are being offered in 8 colour/pattern variations with personalized embroidery
choices:
______ I am happy to let Wendy Murray choose my colour/pattern and embroidery applique.
______ I prefer to have my mats personalized as
follows:
 I have chosen one of the 8 colour/pattern
choices for each mat ordered. Choices are ……
If my colour/pattern choice is no longer
available, please ask Wendy to contact me.
 I have made my logo choice(s) based on the
three embroidered logo options listed below
 I wish to have my mat(s) personalized with
my dog’s name or my kennel name with the
spelling as indicated in the chart below.
Here are my choices for each mat ordered:
Quantity Colour/Pattern: Embroidered Logo:
Choose from
(a) 2015 Specialty,
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
or
(b) EOSCWT Club
logo
(c) No logo
Personalized Embroidered
Dog or Kennel name
(please print clearly)
Check one of the following:
______ I (or my designate: ____________________) will pick up my mat order at the Specialty Banquet.
______ I would prefer my order be shipped to me and have enclosed the additional shipping and
handling cost of $15 for the first mat and $5 for each additional mat.
I enclose $___________ in payment for ________ dog mats (includes S&H if shipping is required).
Name: ________________________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________
Shipping Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________Province: _________________________ Postal Code: _____________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________
Payment can be made by cheque (to “EOSCWTC”) or by email transfer to wjmurray@rogers.com , as
follows:
$___________Trophy Sponsorship
$___________Banquet dinner reservations
$___________Raffle tickets (name to be entered on raffle tickets: ___________________________)
$___________Placemats (artwork by Ruth Maystead)
$___________Personalized Dog Mats by Wendy Murray
TOTAL : $____________________
Please mail/scan this form and send/email your payment to: Mail to postal address: Wendy
Murray, 396 West Ridge Drive, Ottawa ON K2S 2G9 – OR – email to Wendy at:
wjmurray@rogers.com