The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club News to ALL club members.

September 7, 2015

Pre-Montgomery Issue. Reminder! Entries close Sept. 16th!

Montgomery week is just around the corner..... handy tips for planning:

Sept. 16 - Entries close for Hatboro, Morris & Esssex, STCA Rally/Obedience/Sweepstakes, Devon and Montgomery County KC. Premium lists are available online.

Sept. 21 - Event registrations and pre-payments due for STCA events: Wingin' It (Hospitality), Health Trust Presentation: Canine Reproduction, STCA Annual Awards Dinner, Fun With Barn Hunt,  Handling Workshop, Pizza! Register online!

MCKC Scottish Terriers/Judge Change: Dr. Gerard C. Penta will judge this year's specialty. Due to a family medical emergency Mrs. Sandra Maclachlan is unable to travel to this year's MCKC specialty. Please keep Mrs. Maclachlan's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Host Hotel: The Sheraton Bucks County Hotel has undergone major renovations. It looks beautiful! Please follow the STCA's Pawsitively Clean Scots Guidelines. SPECIAL NOTES:  X-pens are not permitted in rooms or bathrooms. FLEXI-LEADS ARE NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE HOTEL. Please bring: drop cloth to go under your crates. And PLEASE - pick up after your dog in designated exercise areas. It's for your dog's health as well as others and to be PAWSITIVELY CLEAN AND great STCA guests!

Membership Renewals: Renew your 2016 MEMBERSHIP DUES at Sweepstakes on Oct. 2.  Your name will be automatically included in a raffle drawing. Winning ticket will be drawn at the Annual Dinner on Friday evening. Winner need not be present.

Annual Dinner:  Pre-paid tickets are required for entry to the buffet dinner and ballroom. Register online! Beautifully, hand-made  tickets will be mailed to you. Don't forget to bring them! Questions? Please contact Janet Tomlinson.

More information below.

Navigation: The street address for Montgomery County Community College is 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422.

 This year's Commemorative Pin has arrived!! Wear it on your lapel, your hat, your bag! Beautiful 1" square pin, vintage design with push pin back, designed by Marianne Melucci. Pins will be $5 each at Sweepstakes. If you won't make it to Sweepstakes on Oct. 2 and would like to purchase your commemorative pin now,  please contact Lori Kelly. $6 each includes shipping via USPS within the U.S.

It's a keepsake!

Wanted!!  Enthusiastic volunteers to help on Friday at the Ways & Means Table. It's a great opportunity to meet members and see first hand what goes into this special day. Short time shifts, I promise!  Let me know by email if you can help.

I look forward to seeing everyone, Lori Kelly, VP Show Chair

2016 Bagpiper Cover Drawing! The spotlight can be on your Scottie! Submit your name & info before Sept. 15.

Be sure to submit your name and contact information to Pam Williamsbefore Sept. 15 for an opportunity to feature your Scottie on the cover of The Bagpiper!

Remember, cover photos can be of only the dog - no people.

Drawing to take place at the Annual Meeting on Fri., Oct. 2.

Good luck!

REGIONAL CLUB DELEGATES:                        

Meeting of the Regional Club Delegates to the STCA, Oct. 1. RSVP. 

Meeting: 4:30 p.m. Bucks County Sheraton Hotel.  Please let me know if you plan to attend. It's the one time during the year when we can meet in person. If you cannot attend, please  send a representative from your club.  Questions? Contact Lori Kelly

Hospitality and Health Trust Fund Presentation to follow.....

Festivities begin at 5:30. Hospitality (pre-paid reservations). HTF Presentation is free, just please reserve your seat so we know to expect you! Visit www.stca.biz for pre-registration information.

Join us for the STCA Annual Dinner & Awards Presentation, Fri., Oct. 2. Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, Langhorne, PA.

Cash Bar Opens 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

Buffet Dinner with all the fixings of a Thanksgiving Dinner!  6:oo p.m.

Pre-paid reservations for entry are required. Visit www.stca.biz.Deadline: 9/21 for all reservations.

 Only pre-paid tickets for entry to buffet and ballroom for dinner. Deadline: 9/21. Bring your ticket with you.  Sorry, no walk-ins; tickets will not be sold at the door.  No refunds for no-shows.

 STCA Annual Meeting  - Fri., Oct. 2 

Annual Meeting follows dinner - 7:30 p.m. Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, PA.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE MEETING ONLY:   The hotel prohibits food or beverages not purchased at the buffet dinner to be brought into the ballroom. There will be seating available for the meeting. 

Health Trust Raffle - Winning Ticket to be drawn on Oct. 2 during the Annual Dinner!

Take a chance to win this beautiful queen-sized quilt donated by Kim Magnuson and Charlie Gann. $5 each or five for $20  Need not be present to win.Download your tickets today!  Drawing will be held at the STCA Annual Meeting on October 2, 2015

SPECIAL NEWS FOR YOU!

 2015 SCOTTISH TERRIER HEALTH SURVEY IS NOW ON-LINE!

The 2015 Scottish Terrier Health Survey is now on-line! As of August 1, 2015, the Health Survey is operational and ready for input. Please take the time to fill out the survey and contribute to the knowledge of the health our breed!

With your help and the information you provide, the Health Trust will have a greater understanding of where we need to concentrate our efforts and direct our resources for research and education.

We will be targeting STCA, STC of Canada, all regional club members, and the people to whom we have all sold Scotties. In fact, anyone owning a purebred Scottish Terrier anywhere in the world is welcome and encouraged to fill out the survey. It is very important that we reach as many of our owners as possible! Please help us get the survey to them. If you know of anyone who owns a Scottie, please share this information and forward the link at the end of this announcement.

***The survey will run from August 1, 2015 until December 31, 2015. ***

This health census is done every 10 years, and we need ALL SCOTTIE OWNERS to fill out the survey! Not just STCA members, not just U.S. Scottie owners, but everyone!

The on-line format will make it easier for all Scottie owners everywhere to participate.

Please go to www.stca.biz and follow the links on right side of home page to the Survey! QUESTIONS: Please contact Marcia Dawson, DVM

The Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York is busy making preparations to host this year's rescue parade at the upcoming Montgomery  weekend. Invitations to recent rescues have been sent out and we are getting a headcount for the goody bags and securing any necessary hotel reservations.

We hope there will be interest from the Scottie community in meeting some of the recent dogs who have been featured in our STCGNY Scottie Scoop and on our Facebook page. We hope to have recent RTF grant recipient Baxter there as well! Erica Cerny

PAWS For Juniors are preparing for our final raffle sales at the STCA annual dinner Montgomery weekend.  So far this year's raffle sales have netted $1180.  The first prize is a $350 airline gift card and 2nd is a Armani Figurine.  All of this money goes to grants and scholarships to aid Juniors and former Juniors that are members of the STCA.  The 2016 raffle is already in the works with generous donations from Judy DiGirolamo and Willa Caddin.
 
The very first Scholarship application has been received from a former Junior Showman and member of the STCA who is furthering her education abroad.  This applicant is currently showing a Scottie in England.  The committee of five will be meeting in August or September to review the entire Scholarship application.
 
A generous offer has been made by Bill Berry (Motherwell), he has offered to pay the entry fees for Scottish Terrier Juniors showing at Montgomery this year.  Next year we will be offering a trophy for the highest placing Scottish Terrier Junior at Montgomery in memory of Jerry Roszman.

Sue Maniscalco

It's a battle with TCC! STCGNY campaign for additional funding for the Purdue Project:

In a special message from Bill Berry, he reports that STCGNY has sent in a check for over $9,500. That donation when doubled will amount to over $19,000 to fight TCC. Thank you one and all!!

Annual Match Show, Oct. 25th:

Join the STCGNY's members for its Annual Match Show, held in conjunction with the Garden State All Terrier Match Show on Sun., Oct. 25, 9:00 a.m. GSATC match will take place 1st. STCGNY match will immediately follow. Enter both shows! STCGNY entry fee: $5. Indoors!

Horseshoe Bend Park, 178 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Frenchtown, NJ 08852

Match Show Judges: Jim Dickson (STCGNY); Michael Pawasarat (GSATC).

Match Show Chair: William Berry

GSATC will also sponsor a Barn Hunt Association LLC Sanctioned Barn Hunt Trial. Limited to 90 runs. Premium available at: http://barnhunt.com/

Questions on barn hunt? Please contact: Kathy Hunter - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Greetings from Breeder Referral!

Thank you in advance for letting me know you have pups, as well as informing me when they are placed! Very helpful!

I have received good feedback from new Scottie owners, and many photos of your pups that they have from you.  YOU have made them happy by giving them the opportunity to have your puppies.  Secondly, if you could take a moment and review your listing on the STCA website's Breeder Referral page and make sure it is still correct, I would appreciate it! As Ed Leab so graciously would put it ..... we'll see you at the shows!

Barb Zink (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

FREE ADVERTISING FOR REGIONAL CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWS:

The STCA is pleased to offer FREE advertising for regional clubs' specialty shows. Each regional club is offered a 1/2 page, B&W ad - NO CHARGE - 

The following clubs should consider advertising in Bagpiper issue #4 2015. Deadline: OCT. 15, 2015:

Heart of America, Greater Dayton, Greater Atlanta and Greater Baltimore

DEADLINE : OCT. 15, 2015  Deadline absolute. Send camera-ready art and ad layout  to Barbara Gibson.  Note: if AKC approvals are pending, simply advertise, "Save the Date!"

 SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL REGIONAL CLUBS:

Meeting Notice Reminder:

There will be a meeting of all Regional Club Delegates on Thurs., Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. Let's all get together to recap the year. Thank you!!

it's a wrap.....

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

 WrapUp* serves as a communication resource for ALL STCA members and Regional Clubs with news of STCA National and Regional Club events, points of pride, fundraising and club initiatives, and much more -- all in an effort to keep us connected. Next deadline: Oct. 7, 2015.

*Please be advised that WrapUp does not conflict with quarterly Clan Connection reports submitted by Regional Club Representatives/Clan Correspondents for publication in The Bagpiper.

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club News to ALL club members.

June 19, 2015

 Thank you WSSTC, host of Rotating 2015!

Thank you for hosting this year's National Rotating! Thank you WSSTC for your members' and friends' hospitality and preparations. Congratulations to all winners:

Specialty Results - Regular Class Results.

Thank you to the many local volunteers:  Jackie Blumenstetter, Nancy Warfield, Emily Elliott, Shirley Carstens, Sammi Carlstrom, Karin Parish, Martha Smith, Laura Dyson, Sally Jones, Carol Holloway, Jan Hobbs, Betty Whitlock, Barbara Casey, Vandra Huber and Michael Krolewski.

 Pictured at left is WSSTC President Nancy Warfield with Mac (note: not of her breeding!). Mac, the footstool was just one of the many live auction items presented at the STCA/WSSTC dinner.

Steppin' Out - Top 20! WSSTC hosted the first of a Top

20 Scottish Terrier Competition at Rotating!

Thank you to Vandra Huber for her vision of a Top 20 competition.  WSSTC hosted this inaugural event with style! Loads of fun, surprise judges and the top prize donated by William Berry (Motherwell) in memory of his mother Marie Berry.  Let's continue this at the next Rotating!

Top 20 Results

Thank you STCA Members!

We are thankful to all STCA members near and far for your:

• Passion for the health and welfare and betterment of Scottish Terriers.
• Volunteerism! Thank you for sharing your time and energy.
• Communication. Thank you for your input. It is valued!
• Encouragement of Juniors.  PAWS is growing!
• Support! The times, they are a changing! Legislation, technology, aging demographics, economy, fewer breeders and registrations.  These factors create a challenging environment that we are all adapting to on a daily basis.  Please bear with us as we navigate through these in our efforts to represent the members and our club while we seek the best interests of our beloved breed.

 STCA Officers and Directors

Rotating Junior News!

The juniors that exhibited at WSSTC on STCA Rotating weekend were: Grace Coffel, Cassidy Furlong, Shahntae Martinez and Amy Judge.  Grace won the Open Intermediate Class and Cassidy won the Open Senior Class.  Whitney Shafer, one of our former STCA juniors, judged the Sweepstakes on that day.  It was so meaningful to see young people involved in showing Scotties.

Paws for Juniors conducted the annual junior raffle at STCA Rotating and sold many, many tickets.  Thanks to the donations of our generous members.  A handmade "Mary Queen of Scotties" doll was raffled off for a one-day, one-time drawing on Saturday.  Karen Prokopetz (Gyver Scots) won the doll at dinner.  The original doll was created by Tuscon artist, Jeri Fischer of "A Bark in the Knight," valued at $250.  Thanks again to generous donors, Paws made over $600 toward junior grants and scholarship.

Barbara Casey

Bagpiper Magazine Update

Issue #2 will be in your mailboxes soon! Issue #3 2015, also the Pre-Montgomery issue, will highlight Rotating 2015.  To all Rotating winners: don't forget to celebrate your wins in this all important issue. Deadline July 15 (no exceptions).

A Rainbow of Scotties

Check out the latest Breed Column in the AKC Gazzette, May 2015 issue, written by STCA breed columnist Kathy Ferris.

You can read the article here on the STCA site along with other AKC Gazette articles ranging back to the early 1900's.

(Check out the Historian's Library on the STCA website)

Check out the rest of the AKC Gazette here. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/4d1342a3#/4d1342a3/1

STCA Health Trust  reports....

CANINE OBESITY

The most useful “Pearl of Wisdom” I gleaned from 8 years of college is my rule of thumb for feeding dogs. “Only feed one 8 ounce cup of dog food per day per 20 pounds of desired body weight for the average adult dog, average dog food, average metabolism and average conditions.”  Puppies need more.  Old dogs need less.  Couch potatoes need even less. Extremely active dogs that run around all day burn more calories. In cold winter temperatures, outside dogs may need two to three times more food to keep warm. Adjust up or down depending on your dog’s lifestyle and waistline.

Not all cups are created equal.  A Big Gulp cup, a coffee mug, a soup can, the scoup that came in the dog food bag do not all equal 8 ounces.  Yes, you do have to count all the treats, dental sticks, bread and pizza crusts, chicken breast, canned food, peanut butter and everything they get under the table.  Popcorn does count. Just cutting back 1/8 cup of food a day, you can probably pull 2 to 3 pounds off your little pumpkin.  Make a plan and stick to it. Get everyone on board.

Obesity sets your dog up for pancreatitis, diabetes, osteoarthritis, cruciate ligament injury, hip, elbow and back problems, congestive heart failure, hypertension, chronic renal disease, liver disease, soft tissue injury and a shortened life span. So quit killing your dogs with kindness. Get a measuring cup.

Go ahead and get started.

Read more about it:

       www.petobesityprevention.org/pet-obesity-fact-risks/

Gloria Kilby, D.V.M.

Health Trust Fund Raffle - winning ticket will be selected on Oct. 2!
Queen Sized Scottie Quilt

Donated by Kim Magnuson and Charlie Gann

$5 each or five for $20  Need not be present to win.

Download your tickets today!

Drawing will be held at the STCA Annual Meeting on October 2, 2015

Montgomery Week 2015

 News from the STCA VP/Show Chair: Please mark your calendars for a week complete with a variety of activities:

Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Agility - Palmyra, PA. STCA sponsored Agility Trial Wed., Sept. 30. Entries Close: Sept. 4.

Sept. 30 - Hatboro Dog Club Show (supported entry)- Wrightstown, PA. Entries Close: 9/16.

Oct. 1 - Morris & Essex Show (supported entry), Somerset, NJ. Entries Close: 9/16. STCA Regional Club Delegates' Meeting, STCA Hospitality, STCA HTF Seminar.

Oct. 2 - Hatboro Dog Club Show (supported entry)- Wrightstown, PA. STCA Rally/Obedience/Rescue Parade/Sweepstakes & Vendors. Sweepstakes:  J.Clfford Schultz. Obedience/Rally: Jean Nocilly. Entries close: 9/16. STCA Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation, followed by Annual Meeting.

Oct. 3 - Devon Dog Show Association (supported entry) Ludwig's Corner, Glenmoore, PA. Entries Close: 9/16. STCA Fun with Barn Hunt and Prep for Success Handling Workshop, both at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, Langhorne, PA. Pizza dinner.

Oct. 4 - MCKC/STCA National Specialty - Entries Close: 9/16.  STCA Specialty dedicated to the memory of Miriam "Buffy" Stamm. Judge: Mrs. Sandra Maclachlan.

Host Hotel: Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, PA. Hotel Reservations - please copy and paste the link into your browser or simply click on this link to the STCA's personalized reservation page:

https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/stca15

Important Dates to remember:

Advertising & Catalog Advertising Deadline: August 17

Cut-off Date Host Hotel: Sept. 2

Agility Trials Entries Due: Sept. 4

Hatboro, Morris & Essex, STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience/Rally, Devon, MCKC Entries Close: Sept. 16

STCA Event Pre-Registrations/Payments Due: Sept. 21

Looking forward to seeing you in just a few months! Lori Kelly

Check for updates: www.stca.biz

Breeder Referral - Spring/early summer

Please let me know if you have any pups available. Thanks to those who have let me know their pups are placed. Always thankful to know if you want my help sending referrals your way. Note NEW email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Barb Zink, Breeder Referral

News for Regional Club Delegates to the STCA.

In an effort to have increased outreach to the regional clubs, each of the regionals within the Northeast, Central, Southest and Western regions now have an additional contact. Working with me are: April Green (Northeast), Pat Wooster (Central), Southeast (Rhea Spence), and West (Theresa Thomas).

More information is to come. Thank you for all you do! Lori Kelly

2015 REGIONAL CLUB SPECIALTIES- REMINDERS

STCA REGIONAL CLUB 2015 SPECIALTIES ARE IN FULL SWING...

Greater Dallas STC,  Greater Houston, Northern Ohio, Greater Denver, Greater Louisville

SHOW CHAIRS - Please submit your specialty results directly to www.stca.biz through the Events Calendar link on the left-hand side of the page. Questions? Please contact Lori Kelly. Remember to send a marked catalog to Club Historian Janet Tomlinson.

Greater Dallas STC Specialty -

July 2 , Dallas, TX

STC Greater Dallas hosts its 2015 Specialty on Thurs., July 2. Show location is at the Dallas Market Hall - 2200 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX  75207. Sweepstakes judge: Michael Krolewski. Regular Class Judge: Joseph Pendon. 

Host hotel: Renaissance Dallas, across the street from the show site.  The Club will host a Hospitality Hour after the specialty in the grooming area.

GDSTC Annual Awards Banquet - Friday, July 3 starting at 6:30 PM at Pappasito's Cantina.  Just north of the show location off Northwest Hwy/I-35 at 10433 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, TX 75220.  $38 per person (not including alcohol).  Reservations are requested and checks are to be sent to GDSTC Treasurer, Diane Ewing at 2524 Crestview Circle, Irving, TX 75062.

We hope to see you in Dallas!

http://gdstc.net/PDF/GDSTC%207-2015Showinfo.pdf

STC of Northern Ohio Specialty - July 31 and August 1

Canfield Fairgrounds, Rte. 46, Canfield, OH. Entries close: July 15.

Sweepstakes on July 31 - Stephen Dainard. Designated specialty with Beaver County KC. Classes: Karen Wilson. NOHS Terrier Group: Mrs. Connie H. Clark. MB-F, Inc. Superintendent.

STCGDenver Specialty - August 14 in Greeley, CO

Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer - with the STCGDenver

Ms. Linda Moore, Regular Classes

Mrs. Kelli Edell, Sweepstakes

Show Chair: Chris Fuqua

Commissioned Artwork (Click on the image to the left) by Valeria Moldovan to be raffled.

More information coming on the STCGDenver website at http://www.stcgdenver.org

STC of Greater Louisville Specialty - August 22 in Shelbyville, KY

STCGL announces its 2015 specialty show on August 22 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds/Floral Hall, Shelbyville, KY. It's a new venue with more room and plenty of RV hookups.

Host hotel: Best Western, Shelbyville Lodge, 115 Isaac Shelby Dr., Shelbyville, KY 40065. Tel: 502-633-4400.  Mention the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Louisville for special room rate, good until July 22. Hotel is conveniently located just down the road from the fairgrounds.

Hospitality - Friday, August 21 - coinciding with a grooming seminar offered by Al Jennings (Ravenscraig).

Specialty Judges: Ms. Susan Finn (Destiny) - Sweepstakes. Ms. Elaine Whitney (Canada) - Regular Classes.

Banquet: Claudia Sanders Restaurant.

Visit http://stcgl.tripod.com/specialty.html

Additional shows during that weekend! Foy Trent Superintendent.

STC of Greater Dayton - Announces its summer and early fall events!

STCGD reports that the club will hold its August meeting on Sat., August 8 at the Valley Vineyard. On Sat., Sept. 19 the club will gather at Fairborn Municipal Park for the club's Annual Picnic and Scottie Walk.

Mark your calendars now for STCGD's 39th Specialty set for Sat., April 2, 2016!

 Regional Clubs  -- promote your club's specialty shows.

Attention all Regional Clubs:

The STCA is pleased to continue its tradition of FREE advertising in The Bagpiper for regional club specialty show ads! Each regional club is offered a 1/2 page, B&W ad - NO CHARGE -  to promote each club's 2015 specialty show.

The following club should consider advertising in Bagpiper issue #3 2015. Deadline: July 15, 2015: TAMPA BAY - Issue #3 is the perfect issue for your ad!

Plan ahead - the following clubs should consider advertising in issue #4:

Heart of America, Greater Dayton, Greater Atlanta and Greater Baltimore

DEADLINE : July 15, 2015  Deadline absolute. Send camera-ready art and ad layout  to Barbara Gibson.  Note: if AKC approvals are pending, simply advertise, "Save the Date!"

 SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL REGIONAL CLUBS:

Corresponding Secretaries or Delegates regarding Contact Info and Newsletters:

Has your club had a recent election of new officers/directors?  If so, PLEASE update the names and contact information using the Feedback form at www.stca.biz. If you need assistance, please contact Lori Kelly.

PLEASE share your club's newsletter with your fellow regional club delegates. Content may inspire other clubs and provide helpful resources.

Meeting Notice

There will be a meeting of all Regional Club Delegates on Thurs., Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. Let's all get together to recap the year. Thank you!!

it's a wrap.....

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

 WrapUp* serves as a communication resource for ALL STCA members and Regional Clubs with news of STCA National and Regional Club events, points of pride, fundraising and club initiatives, and much more -- all in an effort to keep us connected. Next deadline: July 20, 2015.

*Please be advised that WrapUp does not conflict with quarterly Clan Connection reports submitted by Regional Club Representatives/Clan Correspondents for publication in The Bagpiper.

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club News to ALL club members.

May 8, 2015

See you at Rotating! Information at www.stca.biz.

STCA National Rotating - June 4 - 7, 2015 Thank you WSSTC!

A FEW IMPORTANT ROTATING RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Entries and grooming space reservations along with event registrations close on Wed., May 20.  In addition to a full weekend of activities, the WSSTC is moving forward with a NEW and EXCITING program, Steppin' Out - Top 20!  Celebrate in style with the Top 20 Scottish Terriers.  Vandra Huber is coordinating the Top 20.  Information on eligibility is at www.stca.biz.  Please join in the festivities!

The STCA block or rooms at host hotel, LaQuinta/Tacoma, is filling. Please be sure to make your reservations over the next few days. Cut-off date for reservations is May 13.  The last day to take advantage of a terrific rate in the block at $95 plus applicable taxes per night.  Can't beat it! AND.... you'll be right there for STCA Hospitality and WSSTC Seminar on June 4, close to the show site for the entire weekend and return to the hotel for a delightful Cascade Buffet Dinner on Saturday evening, June 6.

FOR EXHIBITORS - TAKE NOTE: There is a block of 30 grooming spots all together at the show site. Be sure to reserve grooming and indicate you want to be in the STCA block of grooming spots. No grooming in the exhibit hall. Please refer to premium lists for contact information. Deadline to reserve grooming space is May 20. Questions? Please contact Vandra or Jackie Blumenstetter.

IF YOU ARE FLYING IN: Vandra has offered to provide grooming tables and x-pens, but you need to contact her in advance at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Any questions on grooming set-up at the show site, please contact local WSSTC Show Chair Jackie Blumenstetter (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Vandra.

  Great fun, great shows, an even better time for Scotties and friends!

Thank you to WSSTC!

Special raffle tickets for STCA HTF and PAWS FOR JUNIORS will be for sale. Thanks to everyone for your support!

Thurs., June 4 - Board Meeting, STCA Hospitality, WSSTC Seminar.

Fri., June 5 - WSSTC Specialty, STCA Grooming Workshop, Top 20!

Sat., June 6 - STCA Rotating (with Puyallup Dog Fanciers' All Breed Show), WSSTC/STCA Buffet Dinner

Sun., June 7 - Tacoma KC All Breed Show

STCA Health Trust  reports....

CANINE INFLUENZA VIRUS H3N2 MAKING NEWS.

 Keep informed and see your veterinarian right away if your Scottie has a cough or fever.

Here are two links with important information and updates on the newer canine influenza virus H3N2:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=3610

http://www.doginfluenza.com/

Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman STCA HTF

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Health Trust Fund Raffle
Queen Sized Scottie Quilt

Donated by Kim Magnuson and Charlie Gann

$5 each or five for $20  Need not be present to win.

Download your tickets today!

Drawing will be held at the STCA Annual Meeting October 2, 2015

Regional Club Volunteers and their specialty shows.

Regional clubs are fortunate to have members with diverse  interests in and out of the ring. Volunteers make it happen behind the scenes. Luncheon and banquet coordinators.  Show and trophy commmitees. Just look at the talented artists' creations that grace the various boutique tables across the country!  All share the same passion ... the Scottish Terrier. 

Come out to the specialties - you will have a great time!

Send a specialty show picture to Lori Kelly and we'll include one from each regional club in WrapUp.

STCA is proud of its regionals!

Show Chairmen: PLEASE report your specialty show results at the STCA website. Be sure to also send a marked specialty show catalog and premium list to STCA Club Historian Janet Tomlinson (mailing address in STCA roster).

TCC - It's a challenge!

The STCA Board has declared 2015-16 to be the Year of TCC, aka Bladder Cancer.

Please support this initiative by donating directly to Purdue University where the research is being done. 

Donors, in making this donation, please indicate if you are a member of the Scottish Terrier Club of America. Purdue has a donor who will match any funds donated. Let's lick this disease!

Regional clubs are stepping up....here's what's happening at STCGNY and STCC:

Join the STCGNY in meeting the challenge to raise funds for TCC Research. Help is needed - YOUR help is needed - to assist in Purdue University's study of Bladder Cancer in our breed.

Bill Berry (Motherwell Scottish Terriers) is spearheading a fundraising effort for the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York. Bill has offered a pledge of matching funds in the amount of $5,000 to launch STCGNY's program.

Please contact Bill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) directly with questions or donation information. All donations are tax deductible.

Scottish Terrier Club of Chicago

Earlier this year STCC Rescue initiated the push for funds for the Purdue Foundation TCC Study. Caryl Alten and Sue Severtsen began the project with the plan to match $5000 of Rescue's money. STCC Rescue has, to date, raised over $27,000 for the Bladder Cancer Study. At this time  other clubs have "Jumped on the Bandwagon" and are also raising money for the study. STCC Rescue is an independent entity from STCC.

Together we can make a difference!

2015 REGIONAL CLUB SPECIALTIES

STCA REGIONAL CLUB 2015 SPECIALTIES ARE IN FULL SWING...

Greater Pittsburgh STC - Sat., May 23. New Castle KC, New Castle, PA. Regular Classes: Mrs. Patricia Ann Keenan. Sweepstakes: Tracy Wooster. Entries closed: May 6.

Scottish Terrier Club of New England England - May 29 (please see information below).

Scottish Terrier Club of California - June 19 (please see information below).

SHOW CHAIRS - Please submit your specialty results to www.stca.biz through the Events Calendar link on the left hand side of the page. Questions? Please contact Lori Kelly. Remember to send a marked catalog to Club Historian Janet Tomlinson.

STCNE celebrates its 74th Specialty Show!

Fri., May 29 - Crackerbarrel Fairground, Wrentham, MA. 3 show weekend with Ladies Dog Club Shows at the same site!

The Scottish Terrier Club of New England’s 74th Specialty Show will be held on May 29 in Wrentham, MA.  This is the Friday of a 3 show weekend with Ladies Dog Club shows on Saturday and Sunday at the same site: Crackerbarrel Fairground, Wrentham Development Center, Wrentham, MA  02093. Ladies' has a plethora of activities in addition to the shows to make the weekend more interesting.  Visit (www.ladiesdogclub.org) for premium/show information. ENTRIES CLOSE 5/13.

STCNE will hold an early evening specialty (4 p.m.)  to make travel a little easier for those who are driving from a distance.  In addition to refreshments served all day, there is a complimentary dinner served at the show site immediately after judging is completed. 

Download the STCNE premium list at www.stcne.org or request one to be mailed from Cathy Hill This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 718-229-0901.

This year's trophies are stunning Simon Pearce Crystal pieces. Sweepstakes judge: Nancy Walthers.  Breed judge: Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine.  There is ample tenting for grooming and the fairgrounds are immaculately kept so your dogs will be able to show to their best. 

We hope to see many of you here for the weekend!

Scottish Terrier Club of California  - 82nd Specialty Show - Fri., June 19, 2015

“Stars and Stripes Forever," theme for STC California's 82nd Specialty show dedicated to the Memory of Joyce Gast.

Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach, CA. Entries close @ 12 noon on Wed., June 3.

STCC Specialty: Regular Class Judge: Jon Cole. Sweepsetakes, Puppy & Veteran: Marianne Melucci (Fireheart).

Supported entry - Great Western Terrier (GWTA) on Sat., June 20 & Sun., June 21. Saturday judges: Judy Webb (Classes), Jeanice Barton/Haslemere (Sweeps). Sunday judges: James Reynolds (Classes), Eve Steele (Sweeps).

STCGL shares regional news with you!
Dr. Kurt Zimmerman - Guest Speaker on May 30 at the TN Scottie Rescue's Annual Scottie Picnic. All are welcome.

Dr. Kurt Zimmerman, who is heading up the research for atypical Cushings at the Virginia-Maryland Regional Collage of Veterinarian Medicine at Virginia Tech, is scheduled to be a guest speaker at TN Scottie Rescue’s Annual Scottie Picnic and Fun Day, on May 30 near Nashville, TN.  Dr. Zimmerman is almost at the finish line in his epic, 9-year study of atypical Cushings in our breed!  He has identified 3 genes that are expressed in a uniquely different manner in our Scotties. Dr. Zimmerman will speak and give us information about his latest findings, and we will have a period of questions and answers. After that, he will be available to draw blood from eligible Scotties in hopes to finish up this much needed research. For information about the Fun Day, go to www.scottierescue.com then click on News and Events. 

STCGL Specialty - August

22 in a NEW venue!

The Scottish Terrier Club of Louisville Specialty will be held August 22 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds--Floral Hall, Shelbyville, KY. This is a new venue for us, and we are excited about having more room. There should be plenty of RV hookups.
 
The Host hotel is The Best Western, Shelbyville Lodge, 115 Isaac Shelby Drive,
Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40065-9128, US Phone: 502/633-4400. We have 20 rooms held (two queen beds...lower floor back) for $72.99 per room and NO PET FEE. Just tell them you are with the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Louisville. This rate will be good until 30 days before the show...July 22, so make your reservations early. This hotel is just down the road from the fairgrounds with several fast food restaurants near-by.
Our hospitality will be at the show site on Friday evening, to coincide with a grooming/handling mini seminar,  offered by Al Jennings (Ravenscraig). Our judges this year will be Ms. Elaine Whitney (Canada) for regular classes and Ms. Susan Finn (New Jersey--Destiny Scottish Terriers) for Sweepstakes. We are happily moving our banquet back to Claudia Sanders restaurant, which we all loved in past years.  Our complimentary luncheon--always a hit--will continue as in the past and will be served at the show site at no cost. However, we do need to know how many are eating. There will be a form in the Premium List for you to fill out and send back in. You do not have to have a dog entered to enjoy our delicious, lunch. After lunch we will have a Rescue Parade.
Entries close Noon,  Wed., August 5, 2014, Central Time.

For more specialty show information:  http://stcgl.tripod.com/specialty.html

Breeder Referral 

Special Springtime Message from STCA Breeder Referral Chair, Barbara Zink:

If you have pups, or know of any, please let me know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Being spring, there are many folks out there looking.​There are a few requests for older Scotties.

Breeder Referral is a wonderful resource!

So, what IS PAWS for Juniors?

PAWS For Juniors is made up of a group of members that belong to the STCA that want to promote the Junior members of our club.  This network of STCA members raise money for Scholarships and Grants that assist the young members further their education as well as make it easier for them to show their Scotties in Breed, Junior Showmanship as well as performance events.  We advise them of Junior Clinics around the country that will help those young people improve their skills showing.
 
A raffle each year provides the money needed to give out scholarships and grants.  The 2015 raffle will begin in May with tickets  sold at different specialties around the country.  The raffle will end at the Annual Dinner Montgomery County weekend.  Our 1st prize is a $350 airline (of your choice) voucher and 2nd prize is a Giuseppe Armani figurine.  A special raffle will be held at the Rotating in June in Washington state.  This special item (a Mary Queen of Scotties doll) will be raffled off the night of the dinner.
 
The grant and scholarship applications found on the STCA website have just been updated.   We are currently working on updating the information about PAWS on the webpage.  Two of our young members are or will be going off to college so we do expect applications for scholarships in the summer.
 
Respectfully submitted by Sueannette Maniscalco, Chair

 Regional Clubs  -- promote your club's specialty shows!

Attention all Regional Clubs:

The STCA is pleased to continue its tradition of FREE advertising in The Bagpiper for regional club specialty show ads! Each regional club is offered a 1/2 page, B&W ad - NO CHARGE -  to promote each club's 2015 specialty show.

The following club should consider advertising in issue #3 2015. Deadline: 7/15/15 : TAMPA BAY - Issue #3 is the perfect issue for your ad!

DEADLINE : July 15, 2015  Deadline absolute. Send camera-ready art and ad layout  to Barbara Gibson.  Note: if AKC approvals are pending, simply advertise, "Save the Date!"

 SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL REGIONAL CLUBS:

Corresponding Secretaries or Delegates regarding Contact Info and Newsletters:

Has your club had a recent election of new officers/directors?  If so, PLEASE update the names and contact information using the Feedback form at www.stca.biz. If you need assistance, please contact Lori Kelly.

PLEASE share your club's newsletter with your fellow regional club delegates. Content may inspire other clubs and provide helpful resources.

it's a wrap.....see you at Rotating in June!

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

 WrapUp* serves as a communication resource for ALL STCA members and Regional Clubs with news of STCA National and Regional Club events, points of pride, fundraising and club initiatives, and much more -- all in an effort to keep us connected. Next deadline: June 10, 2015.

*Please be advised that WrapUp does not conflict with quarterly Clan Connection reports submitted by Regional Club Representatives/Clan Correspondents for publication in The Bagpiper.

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club News to ALL club members.

March 31, 2015

Rotating 2015 is just around the corner. Check out the Information Packet at www.stca.biz. WSSTC is putting the finishing touches on plans for a great weekend of activities June 4 - 7 in Tacoma, WA.

We're under construction!

After nearly 5 years and over 50 million hits, the STCA website is undergoing some revisions to keep it technically current.  The underlying content management software is being upgraded to Joomla Version 3 so we can maintain technical support.  The Web Committee will make the change as seamless as possible.  All the functions, features and content you now enjoy will carry forward.  Don’t be surprised when the look-and-feel changes a bit as the page template and plug-in software are upgraded.  We expect the cutover to occur within a couple of months.  Thank you in advance for your patience. 

AKC Gazette - The Scottish Terrier

AKC Gazette (February 2015)

Check out the latest Scottish Terrier breed article by STCA's Gazette Columnist article by Kathy Ferris: 

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ccf1a72b#/ccf1a72b/1

CHECK THIS OUT

The AKC has launched a microsite for Health Initiatives at this link  

http://www.akc.org/health/breeder-education/

http://www.akc.org/health/the-crucial-role-of-communication-between-breeders/

Kudos to Julie Hill who has written a great article, The Crucial Role of Communication Between Breeders!

For Exhibitors: NEW AKC Conformation Point Schedule as of 5/14/15 is available:

http://www.akc.org/events/conformation-dog-shows/point-schedule/

STCA Health Trust News

Although the HTF will not officially be present at the STCA Rotating Specialty in June, we will be taking orders for vWD and CMO tests at the discounted rates during this period.  Contact Helen Prince for more information and to place your orders.

The HTF will be selling raffle tickets for a beautiful queen sized Scottie quilt generously donated by Kim Magnuson and Charlie Gann.  The quilt will be on display at the Rotating, and Charlie Gann will be selling tickets for the HTF.  Be sure to take a look!  Winning ticket will be drawn in October at the STCA Annual Dinner.  Many thanks to Kim and Charlie!

Reminder...Scottie Samples Still Needed for Atypical Cushings Study.

Thank you to all the Scottie owners who have already sent Dr. Zimmerman blood samples for his study of atypical Cushings!  We still need more samples to complete the last phase of the DNA analysis to reach Dr. Zimmerman's goal of 100 Scotties with normal ALP and 100 with increased values.

Please read the requirements at the link below and make an appointment with your veterinarian to collect and ship your Scottie's sample.  Almost every one of us has one or two Scotties between the ages of 4 years and under 11 years!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

All information, instructions and contact details are at www.stca.biz.  Just follow the link at the right side of the home page.  If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Quigley, Clinical Trials Coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To read more about the study and see a chart showing the progress of the sample collection, go to this website:

http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-trials/current-studies/scottish-terriers-hac.asp

Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman STCA HTF

Scottie Health Tips .. a bout of diarrhea

If you’re a scottie owner, you’ve doubtless seen your pet experience a bout of diarrhea, which is technically defined as bowel movements that happen more frequently than normal and tend to be loose and watery. When this happens, how do you know if the cause is something to worry about? And should you treat this at home or rush to the vet? The right answer depends on a few factors – the characteristics of the stool, how often a bowel movement occurs,  if there are other symptoms, and how long it’s been going on without any improvement.

An irritation of the intestinal lining is the most likely cause of diarrhea, making food transit quickly through the tract – instead of the normal 8 hours passage time through the small intestine. Any sudden diet change – even different water – can cause this, as can a food allergy that can develop at any age. Eating the “wrong thing” – dead grubs, grass, birds, spoiled food, etc. – can also be a trigger. More serious problems come from ingestion of cleaning products, paint or caulk, or other chemicals. Diarrhea also results from some intestinal parasites, viruses and other pathogens; this is called infectious enteritis.

Remember that diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease, so the key is to identify the cause. If the condition is acute – began recently with only one or two episodes – and the dog is otherwise healthy, try treating at home by withholding food for 12 to 24 hours, but give a small amount of water or ice cubes every hour or two. You can also use home remedies to treat the diarrhea. For an average-sized Scottie, give 2 to 3 teaspoons of Kaopectate every 4 to 6 hours or, if you have access to lomotil, an anti-spasmodic drug, give 1 tablet three times a day. If the diarrhea stops, feed a mixture of boiled hamburger (rinse with hot water to remove fat) and cooked rice in frequent, small meals for about three days; you can also add some boiled eggs or a bit of cottage cheese if these are tolerated.

 If your dog has diarrhea for more than 24 hours, if it contains more than a small spot of blood, or if he’s also vomiting, has a fever, or is drooling or shaking, skip the home remedies and take him to the vet. It’s helpful for a diagnosis to track the frequency of the diarrhea, and also note characteristics of the stool – is it very watery, or foamy? Does it contain excess mucus, a shiny or jelly-like material? Is the odor especially foul or just the usual stool odor? Scotties are tough and most cases are easily resolved, but always turn to your vet for help if the condition doesn’t improve rapidly or gets worse. 

 D.G. Carlson, DVM and J.M. Giffin, MD: Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook

What to Do When Your Dog Gets Diarrhea http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/03/26/dealing-with-dog-diarrhea.aspx 

Diarrhea in Dogs http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2090&aid=3553 ­­­

STCA Rotating - Hosted by the WSSTC - June 4 - 7 - Tacoma, WA - "Seattle's Best." Check out the info packet now at www.stca.biz.

All the information you need to plan your trip to the beautiful northwest may be found at  www.stca.biz.  Simply follow the quick link to Information Packet, Trophy Donations and Advertising Information. Print the info packet and send reservations to appropriate volunteer.

Host Hotel: LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Tacoma. Reserve your room by 5/13/15.

Thurs., June 4 - STCA Hospitality, WSSTC Seminar: What's Bugging You and Your Scottie? LaQuinta Inn & Suites.

Friday, June 5 - WSSTC Specialty Show, including Jr. Showmanship. Classes: Clay Coady. Sweepstakes: Whitney Shafer. Stepping Out - Celebrate the Top 20!  Grooming Workshop facilitated by Barbara Casey, Kathy Ferris & Merle Taylor.

Sat., June 6  - STCA Rotating Specialty in conjunction with Puyallup Dog Fanciers All Breed Show. Classes: Mariano Hernan Gatica Gomez. Sweepstakes: Ron McConnell. Check Premium List for Junior Showmanship, AKC Rally & Obedience details.  WSSTC Silent Auction, Cash Bar, Buffet Dinner at La Quinta Inn & Suites.

Sun., June 7 - Tacoma Kennel Club. Supported Entry. Classes: Carolyn Taylor. WSSTC Barn Hunt (runs all day!). 

Important deadlines: Advertising & Trophy Donations: 4/22. HOST HOTEL RESERVATIONS BY 5/13. Reservation/registration for hospitality/seminar, grooming workshop, Buffet Dinner: 5/20.

Check premium list for all entry fees.

BaRay Events Services - Show Superintendent  http://www.barayevents.com

ENTRIES CLOSE 12 NOON PDT: 5/20.

(Note: All Terrier Club of Western Washington show will not offer Scottish Terrier classes on Fri., June 5.)

Regional Club Volunteers and their specialty shows.

Regional clubs are fortunate to have members with diverse  interests in and out of the ring. Volunteers make it happen behind the scenes. Luncheon and banquet coordinators.  Show and trophy commmitees. Just look at the talented artists' creations that grace the various boutique tables across the country!  All share the same passion ... the Scottish Terrier. 

Come out to the specialties - you will have a great time!

Thank you to every member of a regional club who participates in the planning, staging and "day of" activities of an annual specialty show.  Every club puts its heart and soul into making their weekend events creative and fun for the exhibitors, attendees, judges AND the Scotties!

Thank you Heart of America and Greater Dayton clubs for sharing snapshots of this year's specialty shows.

Send a specialty show picture to Lori Kelly and we'll include one from each regional club in WrapUp.

STCA is proud of its regionals!

Show Chairmen: PLEASE report your specialty show results at the STCA website. Be sure to also send a marked specialty show catalog and premium list to STCA Club Historian Janet Tomlinson (mailing address in STCA roster).

TCC - It's a challenge! Regional clubs are stepping up....here's what's happening at STCGNY.

Join the STCGNY in meeting the challenge to raise funds for TCC Research. Help is needed - YOUR help is needed - to assist in Purdue University's study of Bladder Cancer in our breed.

Bill Berry (Motherwell Scottish Terriers) is spearheading a fundraising effort for the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York. Bill has offered a pledge of matching funds in the amount of $5,000 to launch STCGNY's program.

Other regional clubs are working on this effort as well! All funds raised by the member clubs will receive the redoubling from the Evan and Sue Werling for Brandi's Cancer Challenge Fund up to a total contribution on their part of $100,000.  If this challenge is met, the Fund has promised to grow the challenge up to $900,000!

Please contact Bill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) directly with questions or donation information. All donations are tax deductible.

We can do this!

STCNE Announces Agility Trials - April 18 and April 19, 2015 - Paws 'N Effect, Hamden, CT

Agility Trials - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact Lisa Gomes - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Paws 'N Effect, 36 Corporate Ridge Road, Hamden, CT  06514

Check out the STCNE's new website: www.stcne.org

STCA Breeder Referral - from Barbara Zink

Greetings to all!  Sure is nice to have Spring on its way to the Midwest!  Many thanks to all who have been sending people who want Scotties my way.  As well as many thanks to all who have let me know they have pups/older dogs to place!

A little review of what I do:

• Review communications from buyers who want pups, and refer them on to breeders.
• Answer all emails, phone calls, texts that come to me asking for pups, or answer questions from our breeders about this service.
• Contact breeders through various channels, to locate pups and help in placement by referring the public to you using email or phone number

What I do not do:

• The person in this job does not qualify anyone who calls looking for a Scottie.
• We do not quote prices for the sale of your dogs, that is your decision.
• When information is given to the contact folds, they are told that the breeders may have puppies, not they DO have pups.

What Breeder Referral needs from you:

• There have been several calls back to me from folks looking for pups, indicating that they are not getting responses back from who they contacted.  Please drop these folks a line, or answer their phone call, if only to tell them your pups are all placed.  It only takes a minute, and will help these folks continue on in their search.
• If you have changed your email, and are on the breeders' list, please let me know to update on the website.

2015 REGIONAL CLUB SPECIALTIES

STCA REGIONAL CLUB 2015 SPECIALTIES ARE SPRINGING UP!

STC OF GREATER ATLANTA - Sun., April 12, 2015 - Jim Miller Park - Good luck to all exhibitors this weekend!

STC OF GREATER BALTIMORE AREA, INC. - Fri., April 17 - Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD. Designated specialty with Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland. Regular Classes: Bill R.W. Edwards. Sweepstakes: Helen Krisko. Entries closed: April 1. MB-F Inc., Superintendent.

STC of Greater New York - Sat., May 2 - Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA. Held in conjunction with Bucks County KC, Inc. Regular Classes: Pamela Wilson. NEW Puppy/Veteran Sweepstakes: John McNabney. Entries close: April 15. MB-F Inc., Superintendent.

Greater Pittsburgh STC - Sat., May 23. New Castle KC, New Castle, PA. Regular Classes: Mrs. Patricia Ann Keenan. Sweepstakes: Tracy Wooster. Entries close: May 6.

SHOW CHAIRS - Please submit your specialty results to www.stca.biz through the Events Calendar link on the left hand side of the page. Questions? Please contact Lori kelly.

STCGL Announces Specialty Weekend Plans! New venue!

2015 Specialty Show: August 22,

The STCGL Specialty will be August 22nd at the Shelby County Fairgrounds -- Floral Hall, Shelbyville, KY.  This is a new venue for us, and we are excited about having more room. There should be plenty of RV hookups.

Host Hotel: The Best Western, Shelbyville, Lodge, 115 Isaac Shelby Dr., Shelbyville, KY 44065. Tel: 502-633-4400.  We have 20 rooms held (two queen beds/lower floor back) for 72.99/room. NO PET FEE.  Just tell them you are with the STC of Greater Louisville.  Rate good until 30 days before the show (7/22).  Make your reservations early!  This hotel is just down the road from the fairgrounds with several fast food restaurants nearby.

Our Hospitality will be at the show site  - Fri., August 21 to coincide with a grooming/handling mini seminar, offered by Al Jennings (Ravenscraig Scottish Terriers).  This year's judges:   Elaine Whitney (CN) for Regular Classes.  Susan Finn (NJ - Destiny Scottish Terriers) for Sweepstakes. 

We are happily moving our banquet back to Claudia Sanders restaurant, which we all loved in the past years.  Our complimentary luncheon -- always a hit -- will continue as in the past and will be served at the show site at no cost. However, we do need to know how many are eating.  There will be a form in the Premium List for you to fill out and send back in.  You do not have to have a dog entered to enjoy our delicious lunch followed by a Rescue Parade.

Please join us this year at our NEW SITE.  There is also a 4-day cluster Thursday - Sunday in Owensboro, KY (1-1/1 hours from our site). 

We will offer NOHS at this show, however you must enter in a Regular Class in order to be in NOHS.  No additional fee for NOHS.

Entries close Noon,  Wed., August 5, 2014, Central Time

Follow this link for more information: 

http://stcgl.tripod.com/specialty.html

Foy Trent Show Superintendent

Publicize your Regional Club Events 

Publicity for Regional Club activities:

Did you know that the AKC also serves as another resource to the parent and regional clubs? Visit the AKC website for PR and social media tips to promote your club's next conformation or performance event. Good stuff! Here's a helpful link to a standardized press release template created by the AKC that you may tailor to your club's own event: http://www.akc.org/clubs/sample_press_release_templates.cfm

 National Pure Bred Dog Day makes its debut on May 1 in Colorado! 

CHECK IT OUT!

NEWS from the STCA Legislation Team:

http://dogknobit.com/2015/03/16/national-purebred-dog-days-toolbox/#comment-496055

 Regional Clubs  -- promote your club's specialty shows!

Attention all Regional Clubs:

The STCA is pleased to continue its tradition of FREE advertising in The Bagpiper for regional club specialty show ads! Each regional club is offered a 1/2 page, B&W ad - NO CHARGE -  to promote each club's 2015 specialty show.

The following clubs should consider advertising in issue #2 2015. Deadline: 4/15/15: Greater Denver, Greater Louisville, Michigan, Western Virginia, Greater Washington DC, San Francisco Bay, Northern Ohio.

DEADLINE : April 15, 2015.  Deadline absolute. Send camera-ready art and ad layout  to Barbara Gibson.  Note: if AKC approvals are pending, simply advertise, "Save the Date!"

STCA'S PAWS FOR JUNIORS - 2015

PAWS FOR JUNIORS is a network of STCA members who raise money for Grants and Scholarships to benefit young members of our club who show their Scotties in Juniors, Breed and Performance events.  We keep our Junior clinics around the country on the PAWS Facebook page.  This year's fundraising event will be a raffle for a $350 airline (of your choice) voucher and a Giuseppe Armani figurine (valued at $199).  

As of February 2015 the grant and scholarship applications found on the STCA website have been updated.  We are currently working on updating the information contained on the PAWS section of the STCA website.  We are expected to have applications coming in as two of our young members have aged out of Juniors and will be going to college.

  Sueannette Maniscalco

 SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL REGIONAL CLUBS:

Corresponding Secretaries or Delegates regarding Contact Info and Newsletters:

PLEASE update your regional club's contact information on the STCA website when your annual club elections and committee appointments take place.  It's easy! Use the "Feedback" tab at www.stca.biz and follow prompts to update your club's contact information. If you need assistance, please contact Lori Kelly.

PLEASE share your club's newsletter with your fellow regional club delegates. Content may inspire other clubs and provide helpful resources.

it's a wrap.....see you at Rotating in June!

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

 WrapUp* serves as a communication resource for ALL STCA members and Regional Clubs with news of STCA National and Regional Club events, points of pride, fundraising and club initiatives, and much more -- all in an effort to keep us connected. Next deadline: May 4, 2015.

*Please be advised that WrapUp does not conflict with quarterly Clan Connection reports submitted by Regional Club Representatives/Clan Correspondents for publication in The Bagpiper.