Quick update! The entries have closed, the acknowledgements went out today! Looks like we have 5 point majors both days, both sexes! Thank you for getting your entries in on time! Ha! See there, you can do it! The cat is out of the bag, keep up the good work! You can still enter the Temperament Test until May 24th for the pre-entry rate of $20. You can also enter the day of the test - (Sunday, May 27th), the rate will be $25 on the day of the test. Videographer: Bob Lindsay will be donating videos for all 3 days. We will be holding a 3 day raffle just for these videos, both clubs and the winner of these videos will benefit! BRING MONEY, start checking under those couch cushions now, you won't want to miss out! Photographer: Miguel Betancourt (will also be available for private photo sessions) There is still plenty of room to reserve your space for Dave Rinke's "State of the Breed". You can always count on Dave for an excellent and entertaining program. Contact me: Laura Gilbert to make your reservation! In addition to this excellent judging panel, combining over 150 years of experience in the breed, our specialty show sponsor, Royal Canin has generously donated some very valuable prizes (i.e. an assortment of dog foods/treats, grooming towels, GSD encyclopedias, leather leashes ,etc.) to be awarded and raffled at the shows. We also have a hospitality event scheduled immediately after the educational program on Saturday, and again after the Temperament Test on Sunday. Mark your calendars as you don't want to miss this weekend folks! Host Hotel: Best Western, Fredericksburg 2205 William Street Fredericksburg, Virginia (540) 371-5050 A group rate of $74.00/night with an additional $15.00/night fee for dogs in room is applicable. Free continental breakfast is included. A $10.00/night fee for RV parking has been approved however, space is limited and a reservation is required. Please note that (50) rooms have been blocked until May 1, 2007, after which time, first come first serve. Show Site: Old Mill Park 1240 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Virginia Many may recall as this was the site of the 2002 MA Futurity. This is an excellent venue with large grassy rings, plenty of shade, a covered pavilion, water, power, etc. For further information regarding the weekend events, please contact: * Bill Gish (540) 895-5870 or _gsd001@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:gsd001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx) * Laura Gilbert (757) 421-7854 or _gsdcofeva@xxxxxxxx (mailto:gsdcofeva@xxxxxxx) * Cathy Darnell (804) 320-5390 or _acara1997@xxxxxxxx (mailto:acara1997@xxxxxxx) We look forward to your attendance, participation and support for this fun and exciting holiday weekend! ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. 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. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================