Hello all In British Columbia, mail is getting through, but not quickly - an obedience entry that was postmarked May 20th just arrived at the Show Secretary's home on Friday, June 10th. If anyone sends entries by mail please email me to let me know to expect something in the mail and I can be on the lookout for it. You will be notified immediately upon receipt of all entries. The BC German Shepherd Dog Club is holding their specialty show the day before the Canadian National, Thursday, September 8th, with Karen Hynek as Judge, at the same venue, and there is $1,500.00 in prize money with the breakdown as follows: Best of Breed $500.00; Best of Opposite Sex $300.00, Best Puppy $300.00, Winners Male, Winners Female, Reserve Winners Male & Female will all receive $100.00. This not only gives you a chance at some money, but the opportunity to work the ring in preparation for the Canadian National. The Canadian National is on Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th, 2 All Breed obedience Trials on Thursday, September 8th, the Futurity/Maturity Finals on September 8th, and 2 All Breed Obedience Trials on Friday, September 9th. There is RV Parking at the site, reservations must be made in advance as there are limited spaces. You can enter on line at www.goto-enter.com. For a copy of the Premium List for the BC Specialty Show and The Canadian National please email me at k9ona@xxxxxxx Ona Steffensen Western Regional Director President, BC German Shepherd Dog Club Show Secretary - Canadian National Sept. 8 - 10, 2011 & BC Specialty Show Sept. 8, 2011 K9 Connections www.Brookswoodshepherds.com -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:43 AM To: fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: If you are going to Canada for the national Also, have not heard if the postal strike is still on....someone from "up there" can you answer on that one?? If it runs long you may have to be sure to use an entry service. I remember years back AFTER they got started again, it took 3 weeks for a letter to come from London to my home (38 miles) ........ things pile up quickly and takes forever to sort them out. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont, lifetime member CKC "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light" In a message dated 6/11/2011 4:12:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx writes: Don't forget that you are going to need a passport. It takes 30 plus days to get one so you need to get it now. Dogs need proof of vaccines, rabies if you are driving. Show dates are Sept 8,9,10th 2011 Surrey, British Columbia Entries close Friday August 19th 2011 8:PM PDT. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. 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