STCA National WrapUp March-April 2015

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

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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.

Weekend of shows all at one location: Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup, WA.

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).

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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

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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.

STCA National WrapUp Feb 2/13/2015

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club news to ALL club members.

February 13, 2015

WrapUp highlights 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.

Regional Clubs Delegates and members: Please share this newsletter with your regional club members who may not be members of the STCA and also with your regional club members who do not receive electronic communication from the STCA.

Members - get involved this year - volunteer!

Please use this link to: Petition for Service as an Officer or Director, Nominating Commitee Application AND the multi-part forms: STCA volunteers, nominate Specialty Judges, Annual Awards Nomination and Sterling Service Medallion Award.

IF you miss any first class mail correspondence, please contact Corresponding Secretary Pam Williams.

STCA Calendar Contest:

A big THANK YOU to everyone who entered our first ever STCA Calendar contest. We are currently sorting through hundreds of photos, and plan to announce the winners in late spring.

STCA Agility Updates from Barbara Gibson:

Save the date for the 2015 Montgomery All-Terrier Agility Cluster! This year the event will run from September 28th - October 1st at In The Net (Palmyra, PA). The STCA is sponsoring Wed., Sept. 30th so be sure to stop by that day and show your support. Pending approval, there will also be two terrier obedience and rally trials on Tues., Sept. 29th at the same location.

ALSO - we send lots of good luck to STCA member Lisa Gomes and Lexy at the Westminster's 2nd Annual Masters Agility Championship (Feb. 14th). Lisa and Lexy are the first Scottie team to compete in agility at Westminster, and the only Scottie team competing this year.

AKC Meet the Breeds

Sat., Feb. 14

AND WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB 2nd Annual Masters Agility Championship

(Check out STCA member Lisa Gomes and Lexy compete!)

THANK YOU STCGNY VOLUNTEERS!

Thank you to volunteers of the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York, this year's host of the breed booth at the AKC Meet the Breeds event on Feb. 14, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pier 92, 711 12th Ave., New York

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From the STCA HTF - NEWS!

Don't Forget! Dr. ZImmerman is still waiting for your Scottie samples for his research on elevated liver enzymes and atypical Cushings. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE!

WHO? Any Scottie ages 4 years up to 11 years is eligible to contribute to this important work.

WHAT? All Scotties will have 5 ml of whole blood submitted for DNA extraction. Some Scotties that have not had any blood work done in the past 6 months will also have to contribute a small amount of serum for chemical analysis by Dr. Zimmerman's lab.

WHEN? If you are already planning a routine check-up, or a dental cleaning, or any other visit, now is the perfect time to ask for the extra blood draw. Blood draws are quick and painless procedures at your vet's office, and most vets wil not charge extra for research samples. Your vet may or may not be willing to ship the sample for you. Just ask!

WHERE? All forms, instructions and contacts can be found on the STCA website at www.stca.biz. Click on the link at the right side of the Home page to be taken to the forms.

QUESTIONS? Mindy Quigley, Clinical Research Coordinator. Office phone: 540-231-1363. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR

Dr. Kurt Zimmerman, DVM, PhD DACVP. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR Marcia Dawson - Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

*** Are you planning a Scottie club meeting, gathering or event where blood draws could be arranged? Contact Dr. Zimmerman for details on shipping samples in this case!**

HTF - Health Tips - Keep Those Pearly Whites Clean...

February is National Pet Dental Month, and now is a good time to schedule an appointment with your vet for a thorough exam and teeth cleaning if needed.

Why is this important? Because like people, dogs can develope cavities, broken teeth, gum disease, infections and other painful conditions. The smelly brown substance on your Scottie's teeth is full of bacteria and other nasties. These add up to big trouble for your dog's gums and his immune system. Untreated dental infections can have systemic effects and are an important cause of heart, kidney, liver and joint disease in your dogs. Bad teeth can lead to a sick Scottie!

But what about the dangers of anesthesia? Anesthesia should never be taken lightly, but the drugs used these days are safe, fast acting, and are eliminated quickly from the body as the dog wakes up. There is simply no way to clean and polish a dog's teeth properly without anesthesia. Period.

What if my Scottie needs extractions? Your vet will extract any loose, damaged, or dead teeth during the procedure. Antibiotics and pain pills will be sent home as needed. A soft diet will be recommended for the next few days, but you will be amazed how quickly your Scottie recovers.

What can I do at home to keep those teeth clean? Home dental care is preventative maintenance. Brushing teeth every day is ideal. Train your Scottie from an early age to tolerate the process. Use a soft children's brush or one made for dogs. Use only veterinary toothpaste (dogs swallow the paste; they don't spit!). Use a gentle circular motion on each tooth. Stick with your routine of brushing and you'll keep those beautiful Scottie teeth clean, white and shiny!

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Regional Clubs Advertise their Annual Specialty Shows!

Regional Clubs - the tradition continues! The STCA offers free 1/2 page, B&W advertising in The Bapgiper for Regional Club Specialty Shows.

The following regional clubs are encouraged to advertise their upcoming specialty show in Issue #1 2015. Deadline is 4/15/15.

Don't miss this opportunity to advertise a "save the date" if your club's applications to the AKC are pending approvals.

Clubs for Issue #2: Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Denver, Greater Louisville, Michigan, Western Virginia, Greater Washington DC, San Francisco Bay and Northern Ohio.

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SPECIALTY SHOW!

Heart of America Scottish Terrier Club Specialty Show Feb. 27, 2015

Special Events!

Specialty dedicated to the memory of Miriam "Buffy" Stamm

Show Site: Purina Farms, 300 Checkerboard Loop, Grey Summit, MO

Thurs., Feb. 26 - Hospitality, sponsored by members & friends of the HASTC.

Fri., Feb. 27 - Specialty - Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes: Marcia Dawson DVM, Classes: Richard Powell. St. Louis Scottish Terrier Rescue Parade, HASTC Meet the Breed Booth, HASTC Banquet

Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows

Entries closed: 2/11/15

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STCA & WSSTC invite you to this year's National Rotating Specialty Weekend, filled with activities for all in the beautiful northwest! June 4-7, 2015.

Thursday, June 4 - STCA Board Meeting, STCA Welcome/Hospitality/Cash Bar & WSSTC Seminar: What's Bugging You and Your Scottie?

Friday , June 5 - WSSTC Specialty. Sweepstakes Judge: Whitney Shafer. Regular & Non-Regular Classes: Clay Coady. Obedience & Rally. STCA Grooming Workshop and WSSTC Steppin' Out - A celebration of the Top 20 Scottish Terriers.

Saturday, June 6 - STCA Rotating, in conjunction with Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers all breed show. Sweepstakes Judge: Ron McConnell. Regular & Non Regular Classes: Mariano Hernan Gatica Gomez. WSSTC Silent Auction/Cash Bar/STCA Buffet Dinner.

Sunday, June 7 - Tacoma Kennel Club - Supported Entry. Breed Judge: Carolyn Taylor. WSSTC Barn Hunt - runs all day - check Premium List.

Host Hotel: LaQuinta Inn & Suites-Tacoma, 1425 E. 27th St., Tacoma, WA 98421. Make your reservations directly. Call 253-383-0146, ext. 6 before 5/13/15. Details will be at www.stca.biz and in the STCA Information Packet.

Show Site: West Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup. Premium Lists, fairgrounds parking/venue information for the weekend will be available at: www.barayevents.com/

Full calendar of STCA/WSSTC events, premium lists, advertising & trophy donation info, event reservations forms, etc. will be available shortly at www.stca.biz

Thank you to the WSSTC for hosting this year's Rotating. Local Regional Club Show Chair: Jackie Blumenstetter (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Note: Scottish Terrier classes are not be offered at the All Terrier Club of Washington show on Fri., June 5.

Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Dayton Specialty Show - 38th Specialty Show - March 28, 2015. "Harry Pawter" - Dayton Dog Training Center.

Host Hotel: Doubletree Suites by Hilton Dayton, 300 Prestige Place, Miamisburg, OH 45342-5300. Tel: 937-436-2400.

Raffle: Red, White and Tru, by Marion Krupp. Valued at $265. Tickets $2 each or 6 for $10. Winner to be announced at the Banquet on Saturday night.

Deadline for Banquet reservations: March 14.

Premium List: http://www.stcgd.com/pdfs/Premium2015.pdf

An AKC National Owner-Handler Event!

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The Scottish Terrier Club of

Greater Atlanta 38th

Specialty Show!

Sunday, April 12

SPRING into action: STCGA 38th Annual Specialty - April 12, 2015

The Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Atlanta invites you to join us for the 38th Annual Specialty - Sunday, April 12, 2015

Spring into Action - STCGA Regional Club Specialty Show: Sunday, April 12 -- Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callowhill Road, SW, Marietta, GA 30008. Closing: 3/25/15.

Judges: Margaret "Peggy" Browne/Sweeps. Michael Koss/Specialty.

Check out the new shoppe for show products and accessories: http://www.zazzle.com/shoppe4scotties

There will be a dinner, served from the menu, in the private dining room of a local restaurant on Saturday evening.

Show Chair & Event Secretary: Rhea Spence - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Assistant Show Chairs: Gail Feske (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Glenda Tucker (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Indoor venue - all under one roof, plenty of grooming space. RV hookup on premises/lakeside RV Parking. Fine us on Facebook and on the web for show details and Online: www.stcgatlanta.com/

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Scottish Terrier Club of California

82nd Specialty Show

Friday, June 19, 2015

Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach, CA

Three days of shows held on the same site!

Show is dedicated in Memory of Joyce Gast.

STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER

Specialty - Friday, June 19. Regular Class Judge: Jon Cole. Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes: Marianne Melucci

Supported Entries - Great Western Terrier (GWTCA) - Saturday, June 20 - GWTA Supported Entry Judge: Judy Webb. GWTA Supported Entry Sweepstakes Judge: Jeanice Barton. Sun., June 21 - GWTA Supported Entry Judge: James Reynolds. GWTA Supported Entry Sweepstakes Judge: Eve Steele.

Entries Close: 12 Noon - June 3, 2015. Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendent. Tel: 323-727-0136 or https://www.jbradshaw.com

Host Hotel: The Queen Mary Hotel - 562-435-3511 or 877-342-0742. Book under "Great Western Terrier" for reduced room rate.

Trophy Fund Donation Deadline: 4/25. Contact: Jacki Forkel

Catalog Advertising Deadline: 4/27. Contact: Paul LaFontaine

Bagpiper Discounted Subscriptions - for NEW Subscribers and prospective members.

Coupons are available for MEMBERS to give to new puppy buyers, as gifts to prospective members, and to promote the breed and your club! Valid in the USA only. Offer limited to 1st time subscribers only, plus postage. Offer expires 12/31/15. Please contact Marcia Harbison or Pam Williams (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for your coupon(s) with this special offer.

Subscribe on-line today

The Bagpiper is published quarterly and provides STCA members and subscribers news, articles and lovely photos highlighting the versatility of the Scottish Terrier!

Thank you for your support of the STCA Regional Clubs from coast to coast!

Be sure to thank the volunteers who organize your regional clubs' activities across the country! For more information and news about STCA Regional Clubs, please visit the STCA Regional Club Listing link on the STCA website.

REGIONAL CLUB Corresponding Secretaries:

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

REGIONAL CLUB Show Chairs:

PLEASE report your specialty show results to the STCA website. Please follow link on STCA website. Be sure to send a marked specialty show catalog and premium list to STCA Club Historian Janet Tomlinson (mailing address in roster).

it's a wrap.....

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

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

STCA National WrapUp 1/10/15

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club News to ALL club members.

January 10, 2015 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2015 Dues Renewals are now past due.

For those of you who have not renewed, now is the time to

RENEW ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD/PAYPAL:

http://www.stca.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1828&Itemid=435

According to the By-Laws, grace period for late renewals ends 1/31/15. Don't let your membership lapse! If you have difficulty using the online renewal form, please contact STCA TREASURER RHEA SPENCE.

Message from the STCA President

Happy New Year!

We wish to celebrate and thank all of our STCA volunteers who work diligently for a better world in all aspects regarding our beloved breed and club. Without volunteers, we would miss so much in the Scottie world that is enjoyed by all.

The dues forms sent to your home in November also contain pages asking members to participate in several areas. Please submit these by the due dates so that your input helps the Board to make better decisions on the part of members. If you do not still have these forms, they can be found at the STCA website at this link:

http://www.stca.biz/images/stories/BOD_Forms/DUESPACKETupdated2014.pdf

Some members have participated on Facebook and blogs in questioning a lost dog on the east coast. We wish to assure our members that the STCA is fully investigating this and taking it very seriously. We thank you for your patience.

Charla Hill

REMINDER! 2015 Bagpiper Issue #1 is the Stud Dog Issue - Start off the New Year with an ad in The Bagpiper!

While the 2014 Issue #4 of The Bagpiper will be arriving in your mailbox soon, it is not too early to start thinking about your ad for the 2015 Bagpiper Issue #1.

Stud dog and Bagpiper business card ads are due by January 30th!

STUD DOG ADS: $40 with picture and a 3 generation pedigree. Please include your stud dog's date of birth. The narrative is strictly limited to 75 words or less.

SEND ALL STUD DOG ADS TO BAGPIPER ADVERTISING MANAGER ALLENE AULD

BUSINESS CARD ADS: Business Card ads are a deal at $100 for all four issues! Please send your information for Business Cards to Pam Williams. Additional details regarding business card ads can be viewed on the STCA website or you can contact Pam Williams.

SEND ALL BUSINESS CARD ADS TO PAM WILLIAMS.

Bagpiper NEW subscribers:

Are you still looking for the perfect gift for that Scottie lover on your holiday gift list? Consider giving a subscription to The Bagpiper! Through Dec. 31, 2015, a one year subscription to the STCA's premier magazine is just $20 for new subscribers. More details and how to take advantage of this great offer can be found on the STCA website or click on this link:

Subscribe on-line today

CALLING ALL SCOTTIE OWNERS!

Scottie Samples Needed for Atypical Cushings Study.

Great news! We are closer than ever to finally getting some answers to the mystery of elevated liver enzymes in Scotties.

Dr. Kurt 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. What he now needs to complete the last phase of the DNA analysis are blood samples from at least 100 Scotties with normal ALP and 100 with increased values. Please read the requirements at the link below and ask your veterinarian to collect and ship your Scottie's sample to Dr. Zimmerman.

If you are already making plans for a routine visit to your vet, or perhaps scheduling a dental cleaning soon, this would be a perfect time to ask your vet to draw some blood for this important study.

Who is Eligible:

Scottish Terriers (unregistered okay), intact or spayed/neutered
Between the ages of 4 and 10 years
Not receiving oral or topical glucocorticoids or anti-seizure medications within the past 3 months (e.g., prednisone, phenobarbital)

All forms and information and contacts are available right now on the STCA website. Click on the link at the right side of the home page: www.stca.biz.

Scottie Health Tips

New Year - New Column

Have you ever wondered when you should call the vet for a suspicious lump? Or how long you should wait with a vomiting Scottie, or one with diarrhea, or a cough? Do you have a Scottie that scratches constantly? Have you ever puzzled over dog food choices and the confusing language of dog food labels? Have you been struggling to house break that adorable new puppy or to get him to quit nipping at your feet? Do you know enough about puppy-proofing your home to protect both your house and new 4-legged family member? Do you wonder about the best time to spay and neuter your Scottie? Is there a way to stop the barking in your Scottie pack and keep the peace in the neighborhood? Would you like to have a list for a handy First Aid kit? Are you at your wits end with your Scottie who eats everything, including (yuk!) poop? Are you confused by all the choices for heartworm, flea, and tick products? Do you worry about your aging pet and want to know how best to care for the geriatric Scottie in your life?

These and many other topics will now be a part of the newest column in the STCA's WrapUp Newsletter. In each issue, we will feature one of a variety of health and management topics that we all face with our Scotties. Members of the STCA's Health Trust and other invited guest authors will share these short pearls of Scottie health wisdom for all to enjoy. We hope you will find the information useful! Happy New Year to all!

Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman STCA HTF

STCA Calendar Contest for club Members!

Deadline 1/30/15.......

Best photo wins the cover. Runners up will receive their own month.

Deadline 1/30/15. Photos must be of dogs only, candids welcome. Submissions may be professional images if accompanied with written permission by photographer for use as a resale in the calendar.

Submit photos electronically (JPG, TIF, PNG) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Opportunities to participate in the life of the Club!

VOLUNTEER TODAY! There are many different opportunities to participate in the life of the STCA. Applications to serve on the STCA 2015 Nominating Committee and/or Application for Service as Officer or Director of the STCA are available online: http://www.stca.biz/images/stories/BOD_Forms/DUESPACKETupdated2014.pdf
Print out the forms, complete and mail today! Applications for Service are due by March 18, 2015.

STCA AWARDS - Do you know a member who has made a contribution of time and talent to the STCA? Would you like to recommend this individual for the STCA Good Sportsmanship or Sterling Silver Service Medallion? Send in your recommendations by April 1, 2015 using the forms at http://www.stca.biz/images/stories/BOD_Forms/DUESPACKETupdated2014.pdf

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AKC Meet the Breeds Events -- STC clubs of Greater New York and Tampa Bay shine!

STCGNY members will host the Scottish Terrier breed booth at the AKC Meet the Breeds event on Sat., Feb. 14 at Pier 92 in NYC! Stop by as part of your Westminster KC week in NYC.

Click on link to AKC Press Center for Meet the Breeds at www.akc.org/press_center/index.cfm

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Special thanks again to the members, Scotties and friends of the STC of Tampa Bay who set up and hosted the breed booth during Eukanuba in Orlando, FL. Thank you for serving as great ambassadors of the breed.

Please send any pictures to Lori Kelly.

STCA Rescue Trust...note from Erica Cerny

The STCA Rescue Trust welcomes Jeffrey Waite as its newest Trustee. He assumes the role of Secretary from Norma Mitchell, who finished out the late Karen Hansen's term. We thank Norma for her years of excellent service and friendship to the RTF.

We are currently tallying donations members made with their yearly dues renewals, as we get them from the STCA Treasurer we will send out Thank You's. We are also surveying our Rescue Network to get our yearly combined rescue total.

We had 5 requests for financial assistance from the RTF in Q42014, details will be in the upcoming Bagpiper.

2015 REGIONAL CLUB SPECIALTIES

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STCA REGIONAL CLUB 2015 SPECIALTIES ARE LINING UP...

HEART OF AMERICA STC - Fri., Feb. 27 - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO. Regular Classes: Richard William Powell. Sweepstakes: Marcia Dawson DVM. Closing: Feb. 11. Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent.

STC OF GREATER DAYTON - Sat., March 28 - Dayton Dog Training Bldg., Moraine, OH. Regular Classes: William deVilleneuve. Sweepstakes: Christine Cook-Gerety. AKC Nat'l Owner-Handled Series. Closing: March 11. Event Secretary: Sue Stacy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Visit www.stcgd.com/specialty.html for complete show, lodging and banquet info. Check out the info below!

STC OF GREATER ATLANTA - Sun., April 12, 2015 - Jim Miller Park (see below).

STC of Greater New York - Sat., May 2 - Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA. Held in conjunction with Bucks County KC, Inc. Regular Classes: Pamela Wilson. Puppy Sweepstakes: Fred Askin, MD. Closing: April 15. MB-F Inc., Superintendent.

The Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Atlanta 38th Annual Scottish Terrier Specialty - "Spring" into Action

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta, GA 30008

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There will be a dinner, served from the menu, in a private dining room at a local restaurant on Saturday evening, April 11.

Specialty Judge: Michael Koss. Sweeps Judge: Margaret "Peggy" Browne

Show Chair/Event: Secretary Rhea Spence (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Closing Date: March 25, 2015

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On the Web and Online Entry at www.stcgatlanta.com

STCA ROTATING - SAVE THE DATES: JUNE 4-7, 2015

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY AT www.stca.biz

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

Attention all Regional Clubs:

The following clubs should consider advertising in issue #1 2015. Deadline: 1/30/15:

STC of Greater New York, STC of Greater Pittsburgh, STC of New England, Washington State STC, STC of Chicago, STC of California, Greater Dallas STC, STC Greater Houston.

DEADLINE : Jan. 30, 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 encourage and mentor the Junior members of the STCA. The network is composed of adults who help young people improve their handling skills in juniors, breed and performance events. PAWS provides scholarships and grants to those young people in our Club. The Facebook page lists Junior Clinics around the country that will help Juniors improve their ability to handle their Scottie. The 2015 raffle is still in the works, but details will be in the next Bagpiper.

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Thank you for your support of the STCA Regional Clubs from coast to coast!

Be sure to thank the volunteers who organize your regional clubs' activities across the country. For more information and links to STCA Regional Clubs' websites, please visit the STCA Regional Club Listing link at www.stca.biz.

SPECIAL NOTES TO ALL REGIONAL CLUBS:

Corresponding Secretaries or Delegates:

Show Chairs:

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

Delegates to the STCA:

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

Publicity for Regional Club activities:

For now -- Happy New Year to all --

it's a wrap.....

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

*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.

STCA National WrapUp Nov. 24 2014

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club news to ALL club members.

November 24, 2014

Wishing all STCA members a very Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for contributing to the life of the club and your passion for the breed.

WrapUp highlights 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.

Members, take note:

IF you miss any first class mail correspondence, please contact Corresponding Secretary Pam Williams.

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Membership Dues Renewals are due by 12/31/14.

Questions? Please contact STCA Treasurer Rhea Spence.

RENEW ONLINE TODAY at WWW.STCA.BIZ.

Don't forget:

Your club needs you! Please download the following forms from the STCA website, print and complete, and mail your forms to STCA Corresponding Sec., Pam Williams (address on forms) no later than 1/31/15:

Petition for Service as an Officer or Director, Nominating Commitee Application and the multi-part form for use to volunteer or nominate: Specialty Judge Nominating Form, Annual Awards Nomination Form and Sterling Service Medallion Award Form.

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BAGPIPER NEWS: LOOK FOR YOUR COPY OF ISSUE #4 IN MID DECEMBER!

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From the STCA HTF - Great News!!

According to the TCC Screening Team at Purdue University, around 100 Scotties will have been screened by the end of December! We are thankful to the many dedicated Scottie owners who have trekked to Springfield, IL and Louisville, KY and West Lafayette, IN this fall to participate in the first screening of this important 3-year study. Scottie owners have traveled from far and wide to enroll their dogs, some coming from as far as NC, TN, and even PA! Because of the willingness of these wonderful Scottie owners to step up, all of our dogs will have the opportunity to benefit. HATS OFF TO EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU!

But wait! There is still time if you want to participate in the TCC Screening Study!

Contact Patty Bonney today (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to find out how you can enroll your Scottie. Enrollment wil continue for this study well into 2015.

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Looking for good information to help you take the very best care of your senior Scottie? Check out the AKC Canine Health Foundation's Web Pages covering our senior dogs' health and wellness. You can find articles and podcasts with tons of good information for your older Scottie. http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/senior-dog-health/

Marcia Dawson, DVM

We're having holiday sale!
Visit the Online Shoppe for great gifts.
STCA gear at 15% off regular prices.*

Ways & Means items are now on sale (15% off) - Special pricing- November 24 through midnight Dec. 12. Garment bags, cotton throws, canned food lids (also make great ornaments), durable stadium blankets, notecards, commemorative pins, 100% silk ties and scarves. AND check out a new item, just for the holidays - ceramic scottie leash hook in black or white. Details and pictures may be found at the Shoppe.

(*Excluded: NEW Leash Hook, Handbooks, Grooming Manual, Illustrated Guide)

Questions? Please contact Lori Kelly.

www.stca.biz

Symmetry and Balance...

"The principle objective must be symmetry and balance without exaggeration."

Check out the latest breed article in the digital edition of the AKC Gazette, November 2014 (Vol. 131, No. 11, pg. 29-30), written by STCA's Gazzette Columnist Kathleen Ferris:

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/2ba592e9#/2ba592e9/28

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GDSTC sponsors a grooming seminar with Barbara Casey & Marianne Melucci - Jan. 10 & ll

You don't want to miss! January 10 & 11, 2015.

Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Contact Debby Shaver or Rosie Swanson for your registration form today!

From the GDSTC Grooming Seminar flyer: "Great opportunity for all of our new members and Scottie owners, whether pet or show, to learn from fellow Scottie/lovers/exhibitors/groomers who love to teach their methods to all who want to learn."

Location: Houn' House, 4926 Dozier Rd., Carrollton, TX. Participant w/dog: $200. One-day auditor: $50. Two-day auditor: $65. Fees include lunch. All checks payable to GDSTC.

Spaces limited to 20 participants with a dog. No limit on auditors. Payment must accompany registration to reserve grooming space. "No refunds unless we can fill your space."

For more information and registration form, please contact Debby Shaver (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Rosie Swanson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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Regional Clubs - the tradition continues! The STCA offers free 1/2 page, B&W advertising in The Bapgiper for Regional Club Specialty Shows.

The following regional clubs are encouraged to advertise their upcoming specialty show in Issue #1 2015. Deadline is 1/30/15. Don't miss this opportunity to advertise a "save the date" if your club's applications to the AKC are pending approvals. STC of Greater New York, STCNE, Greater Pittsburgh STC, Washington State STC (Rotating host 2015), STC Chicago, STC California and Greater Dallas STC.

STC of Greater Dayton - NEW at the STC of Greater Dayton Specialty, March 28, 2015.....

This year we have been approved to offer the new AKC Nat'l Owner Handler Series and we plan to continue this in subsequent years.

Judges: Sweepstakes - Mrs. Christine Cook-Gerety. Regular Classes - Mr. William deVilleneuve. Puppy Match - Mrs. Marilyn Lindsay.

Show site: Dayton Dog Training Club, Moraine, OH - Exit #50-A off of I-75. Lots of room inside and out, plenty of electric and rubber floors for comfort of handlers as well as safe traction for the dogs. And, the facility includes a new kitchen where we will set up our hospitality food and drinks.

Host Hotel: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Dayton, 300 Prestige Place, Miamisburg, OH 45342-5300 (Just off of Exit #44 from I-75). P: 937-436-2400. Fax: 937-434-6452

We are proud to offer raffle tickets for a framed print by Marion Needham Krupp -- "Red, White and Tru." Specialty details, raffle tickets and information are also available at http://www.stcgd.com/Specialty.html

Raffle tickets: $2 each or 6 for $10.Thank you for supporting STCGD!

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STCA IS RICH IN HISTORY...

NAME THAT DOG...by Janet Tomlinson, STCA Historian

I am amazed at people who throw items away and have to remind myself that I once was one of those people. We all aren't on the earth forever and others may not realize the importance of old catalogs, books, photos, magazines, handbooks, pedigrees, letters, dinner tickets, cards, etc.

Please think about donating items you haven't looked at for a long time to the STCA, to be preserved and placed on-line and/or in the archives. Take a moment to name that dog, the people, the date, and write the info on the back of those photos. If you can part with them or just share them, send them to me along with any information you can find about the photo. Record your story and help create preservation of your own bit of Scottie history by sending it to me.

My true joy, as historian, comes from creating the on-line library for the world to enjoy at www.stca.biz. Donate what might end up in the garbage. Don't think that anything is too trivial or not worthy of recording. Help make this the largest on-line Scottish Terrier library in the world!

STC of Greater Denver gears up for holiday festivities!

On January 11th (11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) the STCGDenver will hold its Christmas and Holiday New Year's party with the Rocky Mountain All Terrier and the Rocky Mountain Earthdog clubs. We thought this would be a great way to celebrate with other clubs as well as sharing camaraderie and the love of dogs! Several of us are members of the clubs and combining parties just seemed to make good sense with the busy holiday season. This year's party will be a "spirited" gift exchange of canine related goodies. One can always count on the Earthdog club to have an abundance of fantastic celebrated rat items that the diehard earthdogger-type person eagerly waits to see what is unwrapped and to try and covet from the "un-wrappee."

The STCGD welcomes two new members: Carol Blaine of Chicago and Fran Sanden of LaVeta, CO.

Our 2015 show chair will be Chris Fuqua! Chris has many talents and we look forward to her taking the reins and seeing what wonderful things she does! It will no doubt be a REALLY fun event!

Best regards from STCGDenver

www.stcgdenver.org

Rotating 2015. Thank you to the Washington State STC, rotating specialty host for June '15. Plans are underway!

STCA's 2015 National Rotating Specialty is hosted by the Washington State Scottish Terrier Club.

All info and show apps are pending. Check back at the STCA website at the beginning of the New Year for information to plan your trip to the beautiful northwest and celebrate Seattle's best!

News from STC of Greater Atlanta!

Thank you to everyone for supporting STCGA's 30th Anniversary Celebration of FALA Day! A crowd of Scottie lovers and curious park visitors to the FDR Little White House Historic State Park, Warm Springs, GA enjoyed a day of celebration and tradition. This was truly the Fala Day as it has been and will continue to be -- a special time with our Scottish Terriers and in memory of the iconic Scottie, FALA. Please plan to join us for the 31st Anniversary Celebration in the park on the last Saturday of October 2015.

STCGA celebrates its annual Christmas Party - Dec.6 at Manuel's Tavern. The sparring will start over the traditional "mean" gift exchange - no blood drawn is allowed, but you must show your Scottie spirit and grit to win the gift most special to you!

SAVE THE DATE! STCGA'S 2015 SPECIALTY - APRIL 12, 2015. DETAILS PENDING.

www.stcga.org

Bagpiper Discounted Subscriptions - for NEW Subscribers and prospective members.

Subscribe on-line today

The Bagpiper is published quarterly and provides STCA members and subscribers news, articles and lovely photos highlighting the versatility of the Scottish Terrier!

PHOTO CONTEST FOR STCA MEMBERS.

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STCA Calendar Photo Contest for STCA members. 18 month calendar. Deadline for entries: 1/30/15

All entries must be of dogs only. STCA members only. B&W or color photographs, especially candids, are welcome. Submissions may be professional images if accompanied with written permission by photographer for use as re-sale in the calendar. Photographs must be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the proper format (JPG, TIF, or PNG) and of sufficent quality (300 dpi and 8"x10" or larger). Please note "Calendar Contest" in subject line.

Questions? Please contact Pam Williams or Barbara Gibson

Thank you for your support of the STCA Regional Clubs from coast to coast!

REGIONAL CLUB Corresponding Secretaries:

REGIONAL CLUB Show Chairs:

it's a wrap.....

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

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

STCA National WrapUp Oct. 9, 2014

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club News to ALL club members.

Oct. 9, 2014

WrapUp highlights 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.

Regional Clubs: please submit your information for inclusion in the issue of WrapUp to Lori Kelly on or before 11/21/14.

Regional Clubs: Please share this newsletter with your regional club members who may not be members of the STCA and with members who do not receive electronic communication from the STCA.

Notes to STCA Members:

Dues Renewals -Due 12/31/14 - Renew today online. 2015 Annual Dues - Membership Renewals are now due! Renew online using PayPal OR download the Dues Payment Form and mail it in. Please don't forget to fill out the Application to Serve and Nominations for 2014 awards.

Constitution and ByLaws Votes must be submitted by 10/15/14.

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Congratulations to STCA members AND all exhibitors and participants!

What a week! Thank you to everyone for making this year's Montgomery week so memorable! It was a time to reunite dear friends and make new ones! And, what a celebration of the breed!

Thank you to the volunteers who worked tirelessly throughout the past year in preparation for all things Scottie! Your club offered two NEW programs for STCA members (Grooming Workshop and Barn Hunt Demo). HTF presented new initiatives and a fantastic HTF seminar. Rescue shared just a few of the champions of the heart in their parade. Agility, Rally & Obedience participants had fun! And, we were all treated to a full weekend of conformation events taking us from Wrightstown to Langhorne to Glenmoore and back to Blue Bell. Special thanks to our web team and "field photographers" Janet Tomlinson, Pam Singleton and Michael Krowleski!

Thank you all for sharing your talents, your Scotties and your enthusiasm for the breed with all of us!

Full agility, obedience/rally and conformation results for the week's events may be found at www. stca.biz or www.raudogshows.com and www.infodog.com A full write-up of this year's Montgomery week will be published in The Bagpiper Issue #4.

Volunteers - ready to sign up for 2015! Please contact Lori Kelly, VP Show Chair. We're already planning ahead.

AGILITY- Results - Palmyra, PA- 9/29-10/2

Monday (Sept. 29): PACH Destiny's Tay Side Dreamer RA MX AXJ MXP4 MXPB MJP6 MJPS PAX (C.Fugate/S.Finn).

Tuesday (Sept. 30): A TIE! --Dewar Steele's Lone Star Lexus MX AXJ MJP L.Gomes/A.Gomes) and SnoMtn's Touch Of Style OA MXJ NF JE (M. Borowski/L.White).

Wednesday (Oct. 1): CH Macizzy Golden Gael Of Hiwood CD RE MX MXB MXJ MJS XF T2B SE (S. Walsh/B.Breese/S. Capkovic).

Thursday (Oct. 2): PACH Aulscot Surf's Up CDX RAE2 NA MXP5 MXPS MJP4 MJPB PAX NF XFP T2BP ME RATO (B.Gibson/A.Auld).

OBEDIENCE/RALLY - Oct. 3 - Langhorne, PA - Judge: Phyllis Broderick

Mary Helen Rice reports: 10 Scotties entered and showed in regular obedience classes: Utility Class, Open & Novice Classes. 6 entered with 5 showing in the Optional Titling Class (Beginner Novice Class). 4 entered and showed in the Non-Regular Class (Veteran).

Open A Class: Laci "Lu" Huber (P. Huber) ** Novice B: CH FoxScot's Lightning Rod (E. Marvel) **All Beginner Novice and Veteran Class dogs qualified.

HIGH IN TRIAL: CH ForScot's Lightning Rod (E.Marvel).

Rally - 11 Scotties entered with 10 showing. Winners were: Excellent B Class: PACH Aulscot Surf's UP (B.Gibson/A.Auld). Advanced B Class: Laci "Lu" Huber (P.Huber). Novice B Class: Kilrak Champayne Rouge Lad (B.Gibson).

SWEEPSTAKES - Langhorne, PA - Oct. 3 - Judge: Susan Finn

Best in Sweepstakes: Wild Wind Gladiator (M./E./K. Lindsay)

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: GCH Charthill Masterpiece (J.Nieder/R. Ott)

CONFORMATION - MCKC - Oct. 5 - Blue Bell, PA - Judge: Kathi Brown

Best of Breed: GCH McVan's To Russia With Love (M.Khenkina)

Best of Winners/Winners Bitch:Whiskybae Haslemere Havannah (C.LaCoe/J.Barton)

Best of Opposite/ Winners Dog: Invercrest Derring Do (J./D.Eggert)

Reserve W/D: Gyver Original Sin (K.Prokopetz/C.McMillan)

Reserve W/B: Chyscott's Whisper In The Dark (K.Simmons/L.Shafer/W.Shafer)

Select Dog: GCH Dynasty's Br Donald Rockfeller (R.Cross/D.Burge)

Select Bitch: GCH Kelwyn's GM Freestyle Flyer (K./D.Edell)

CONGRATULATIONS TO CH Fireheart's Over The Rainbow, owner/handled by Marianne Melucci for MCKC's Best Owner-Handled competition! Congratulations to Susan & Michael Sacchetti & Marianne & John Melucci.

Full agility, obedience/rally and conformation results for the week's events may be found at www. stca.biz or www.raudogshows.com and www.infodog.com

BAGPIPER #4 DEADLINE

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DON'T FORGET...

All ads for Bagpiper Issue #4 are due October 15.

Those who wish to submit ads celebrating Montgomery week wins have until Oct. 30th in order to allow time for show photos to be delivered.

Ad rates:

Full page black & white: $90

Half page black & white: $45

Full page deluxe color: $325

Full page econ color: $250

Half page econ color: $125

Details are listed on the STCA website in the Bagpiper section.

Please send details concerning your ads to Bagpiper Advertising Manager, Allene Auld.

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STCA HTF SEMINAR - A special Presentation......... Staying Alive

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STAYING ALIVE!...........................STCA HTF

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The HTF Trustees were excited to host a First Aid Seminar on Thursday evening, October 2nd, presented by Dr. Caleb Frankel from the Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in nearby Levittown. Dr. Frankel packed an hour filled with important information, tips and demos on what we can do for our Scotties in an emergency, until the veterinarian takes over.

Dr. Frankel brought his buddy named "Casper" to demonstrate CPR, and several eager attendees had the opportunity to try out this livesaving technique. Attendees also were able to feel the apex heartbeat and femoral pulse on a real Scottie named Turtle owned by Christine O'Brien. We are grateful to Dr. Frankel for his entertaining, engaging and educational evening.

On Friday, the HTF once again provided discounted sales of vWD and CMO tests as well as AKC DNA Profiles, micro-chipping, and free patella exams. Many Scottie breeders and owners took advantage of these great deals to get their Scotties into the CHIC Registry. And on Friday evening at the Annual Dinner, the HTF held the drawing for the beautiful Lilian Cheviot chromolithograph donated generously to the HTF by Bill Berry. The lucky winner was Christine O'Brien. Congratulations Christine, and thank you to all the many supporters of the Health Trust. See you next year at Montgomery!

Marcia Dawson, HTF

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Congratulations to STCA 2013 Award Winners for your service to the club and accomplishments in competition!

On Fri., Oct. 3 the STCA proudly acknowledged the accomplishments of its members for their service to the club and in competition in Obedience, Agility, Versatility and Conformation during 2013. Congratulations to all!

Full listing will be published in The Bagpiper Issue 4.

A message from STCA Breeder Referral:

If you would like me to refer potential Scottie owners to you, please drop me a short note. Please include the number of pups available, M or F and when they are ready to go to their new homes!

When you no longer need my help, please let me know!!

There are some really great folks out there looking for pups. The next placement may be yours!!

Best to all, Barb Zink - Your STCA Breeder Referral

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STCA Legislative Update

Greetings members! Check out this article from the NAIA (National Animal Interest Alliance). It cuts right to the most important part of our lives in breeding our beloved dogs and animals as responsible owners.

http://www.naiaonline.org/articles/article/dog-ownership...-a-cherished-american-tradition#.VDLe4miVG1E.mailto

Please take a moment-- that's all it requires - to read this article. It says it all!

Also, thank you to everyone who has trusted me in the position as your Legislation Chair during the last several years. I am "retiring" as chair. Please welcome Lisa Hills to this position.

Farvel! And all the best regards, Charlie Gann

Shop the STCA Shoppe!

If you missed Sweeps on Fri., Oct. 3 and our NEW items, the SHOPPE is THE place to shop! Special online pricing that includes shipping/handling and any PayPal fees. Stock up for the holidays with STCA logo gear: folding garment bag, thermal tote bag, stadium fleece blanket (reversible and water resistant on one side - folds into itself for easy storage and carrying), 2-step lids for dog food cans, and silk ties and scarves. Photos of new merchandise will be uploaded to the site shortly. Contact: Lori Kelly

Check out our online Shoppe for this year's commemorative pins -

available while they last! $5 each.

Special Note to STCA Regional Clubs for free advertising in the Bagpiper to promote regional club specialty shows!

Attention!!

Heart of America STC, STC of Greater Dayton, STC of Greater Atlanta and STC of Greater Baltimore Area Inc. --

Advertise your club's upcoming specialty in Bagpiper Issue #4 in a 1/2 page, B&W ad - at no charge to your club!

DEADLINE : Oct. 15, 2014. Deadline absolute. Send camera-ready art and ad layout to Barbara Gibson.

Note: if AKC approvals are pending, simply advertise, "Save the Date!"

PAWS RECAP

The PAWS raffle was a huge success this year! Our final addition to the treasury brought in $195 during the STCA's Annual Dinner on Fri., Oct. 3. Our big winner of a canvas print was Pam Lowe, with 2nd and 3rd prizes of Radley iPhone cases won by Nancy Hurren and Jerry Ford.

I met with most of the members of the PAWS network and received very good ideas on how to promote Juniors. All of the network works very hard to encourage young people to join the STCA and show their Scotties in Juniors, Breed and Performance events.

The Facebook page lists Junior clinics around the country that can help young people excel showing their dogs. We are working to encourage our young members to apply for grants or scholarships. The 2015 raffle is in the works with details pending.

Sueannette Maniscalco

San Francisco Bay STC

Good wishes to the San Francisco Bay STC on the occcasion of its 2014 Specialty Show!

Saturday, Oct. 18. Sweepstakes Judge: Helen Prince. Specialty: Gay Dunlop - Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. Show Chair: Lisa Kincheloe.

STCA Members

Calendar Contest

Deadline - Jan. 30, 2015

We're having a STCA Calendar Contest for club Members!

Best photo wins the cover. Runners up will receive their own month. Deadline 1/30/15. Photos must be of dogs only, candids welcome. Submissions may be professional images if accompanied with written permission by photographer for use as a resale in the calendar. Submit photos electronically (JPG, TIF, PNG) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you for your support of the STCA Regional Clubs from coast to coast!

THANK YOU TO THE STCA REGIONAL CLUB DELEGATES!

Regional Club Delegates to the STCA had their first meeting on Thurs., Oct. 2. All delegates who were not in attendance, please look for an email with a report of this meeting along with contact information of all delegates. Let's stay connected and serve as resources for one another!

Special thanks to those in attendance: Steve Russell (STCChicago), Charlie Gann (STC Gtr. Denver), Sue Maniscalco (STCCalifornia), John McNabney (STCNE), Helen Krisko (STC Gtr. Washington DC), Nancy Hurren (STCM), Lori Kelly (representing STCGNY), Judi Helton(STCGtr Atlanta) and Jerry Burge (San Francisco Bay STC).

SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL REGIONAL CLUBS:

1. Corresponding Secretaries:

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

2. Show Chairs:

3. Delegates to the STCA:

PLEASE share your club's newsletter and/or website and Facebook information with your fellow regional club delegates. A complete email lsit of delegates will be sent to you shortly. Thank you for doing this - all communication is helpful!! Next meeting will be held at Rotating in Washington State. Details pending.

it's a wrap.....

Lori Kelly, STCA Vice President, Editor, WrapUp

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