The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND Regional Club News to ALL club members.

December 7, 2015

STC of Tampa Bay - Specialty Dec. 11, 2015

Orlando, Florida

Best of luck to STCTB and all exhibitors for a great specialty show! The STCTB members have worked hard to make this happen! Volunteers are needed to help out with the Scottish Terrier breed booth at the AKC's Meet the Breed event on Sat., Dec. 12 and Sun., Dec. 13. Volunteers - please contact Leslie Condoleo if you can help (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Thank you to STCTB for hosting the booth this year!

2016 Membership Renewals

2016 Membership Renewals now due

It's time to renew your STCA Membership for 2016.  Thank you to those members who have renewed. If you haven't done so, renewal is due by the end of the year - December 31, 2016.

Renewals are easy!

Renew by mail - mail in the renewal notice you received by mail in November OR download and print the Dues Payment Form from www.stca.biz.  Mail to: Steve Russell, STCA Treasurer, P.O. Box 353, Olympia Fields, IL 60461-0353.

Renew online - It's quick and easy at www.stca.biz. Fill out the Online Rewewal Form presented online and you will be transfered to PayPal to pay either by credit card or your bank account.

Don't forget - Membership renewal gives you the opportunity to include your donations to the STCA HTF, STCA RTF, PAWS for Juniors, and the AKC PAC (Political Action Committee).  You are also encouraged to send in Nominations for   Specialty Show Judges, Nominations for Annual Awards, Petitions to Serve and Volunteer forms!

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Message from the STCA President.

Seasons Greetings,

As we approach the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect on the year gone by and appreciate our blessings, family, friends, Scotties and country.  We are fortunate to be living at a time and in a location where our primary concern is not survival from day to day.  The end of the year is a good time to consider giving to those organizations that improve our communities and the longevity of our Scotties.  As you make your decisions, I hope you will include the STCA Health Trust Fund among your beneficiaries, as this is the leading sponsor of research contributing to advances in health care and health testing for our Scotties.  If you have not already done so, please go one line and complete the health survey so that the HTF will have the data necessary to determine where funds should be directed to do the most good for the breed.

For next year consider making a resolution to take up a new activity for you and your Scottie.  If you have a younger Scottie, agility is a good venue as Scotties enjoy the exercise and the bond that will develop between you and your Scottie will far exceed any that will develop as a couch potato.  If you can, Earthdog and Barnhunt are excellent venues as they involve the instincts basic to the character of a Scottie.  For older Scotties, consider tracking, as the sense of smell is one of the last to go and the physical demands are minimal.  Rally is another activity the appeals to Scotties and is not too strenuous for even the seniors.  Next year we will include articles in the Bagpiper explaining how you can begin training in all of the venues available to Scotties for AKC titling.  You will never know the challenges and rewards of engaging in these activities with your Scotties until you try.  If you want to try, but do not know how to begin, I will be establishing a discussion group after the first of the year open to all Scottie owners who want to get involved and to those who are already active who can give guidance, encouragement and possible training sites available in any given area.  Look for an e-blast giving the details of how to sign up and get involved.

We are looking to get the STCA more involved at the regional level by reorganizing our regional rep structure.  This will include district coordinators who will work with the regional clubs in their district (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and West) to strengthen intra-district relationships and support joint ventures between regional clubs.  More on this will be forthcoming shortly.

Here’s wishing a happy, healthy and active New Year for you and your Scotties,

                                  John McNabney

Bagpiper Updates:

Issue #4 - Due to the unexpected resignation of the Bagpiper staff, issue #4 is slightly delayed. Thank you for your patience as we transition into 2016.

Issue #1 2016 - the STCA STUD DOG ISSUE! Deadline 1/30/16.

Business Card Renewals - Great advertising rate!  All four issues of $100!

Regional Clubs - Please take note:

The STCA continues to offer complimentary 1/2 page, B&W ads to each of the regional clubs to promote  specialty shows! Issue #1 2016 is THE issue for the following clubs: STCGNY, STCNE, GPSTC, STC of California, STC of Chicago, Washington State, Greater Dallas and Greater Houston. Promote your specialty, even if it to just share a save the date notice.  Send all advertising material by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HTF NEWS!  

As we approach the Christmas season and prepare to welcome the New Year, keep your Health Trust Fund in mind for your end of the year tax-deductible donations. The HTF has had a busy 2015, and we look forward to many new obligations, financial grants and health and education seminars and clinics in the coming year. Consider a donation to the HTF in honor of a special friend or in memory of those dearly loved Scotties and friends and family who have passed. All donations will be acknowledged in the Bagpiper and all donors will be sent a letter of thanks.

Have you filled out the on-line STCA HTF Health Survey yet? There is still time for you to contribute your important information to this body of health data on our Scotties. When all the data are analyzed later in 2016, we will have a better idea of how we as Scottie owners and breeders are doing with our dogs’ health, longevity, reproduction and quality of life. With this information, the HTF will be better equipped to make the important decisions on research support and educational opportunities for all Scottie owners. Don’t delay! Go to the following link and take a few minutes to fill out the survey. Our Scotties are depending on us! www.stca.biz

The HTF would like to extend to everyone the blessings of this season, and we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!

Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman STCA HTF

Holiday Health Tips from the STCA HTF!

HTF HEALTH TIPS

KEEP YOUR SCOTTIE SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

1. First and foremost- NO NEW PUPPY for Christmas! If a new puppy is in Santa’s sack for your family, wrap up a bowl and collar and a toy for the kids to open Christmas morning, and then bring the new puppy home after the dust has settled from the celebrations.
2. Watch where you position your Christmas tree! Make sure it is in the corner, well supported, and gated or blocked off from curious terriers. 
3. Keep all decorations out of reach! That includes tinsel, spun glass balls, and all strands of lighting, EVERYTHING that is hanging, glittering, or sparkly! Scotties will eat anything and not give one thought to the consequences.
4. Christmas plants can be toxic to all pets. This includes mistletoe, poinsettias, holly, evergreen swags and Christmas cactus.  Place these lovely seasonal plants high off the floor to avoid grazing.
5. Those yummy scented burning candles or luminaries must also be kept well above Scottie level!
6. Avoid low table surfing or trash scavenging by your Scotties on the hunt for rich holiday food, candies, nuts, cookies and cakes, all of which can potentially lead to digestive upset, vomiting, diarrhea and the worst case, pancreatitis. If your Scotties join the family party, make sure the visitors know NOT to feed the dogs. Place all food items well out of reach!
7. In the hubbub of the holidays, it is too easy to lose track of the dog, to forget the house rules, and to invite injury or worse. Maybe the visitors coming and going accidentally leave the door open, or the kids playing in the snow outside forget to shut the gate. It might be safer to let the Scottie or Scotties take a break from all the fun in their crates or favorite den while the big parties are in full swing.  
8. The holiday season is a time of joyful celebration with family and friends. Make sure your best Scottie friend comes through the season healthy, happy, and safe!

Star Spangled Scotties 2016! April 21-25, 2016

Co-hosted by the Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. and Greater Washington DC!

Rotating Specialty 2016 - Celebrating Star Spangled Scotties 

2016 STCA Rotating - Cherry Blossom Cluster in Timonium, Maryland - 4 days of shows -STCA National Rotating Specialty - Sat., April 23, 2016

Mark your calendars for a weekend of activities!

  Hosted as a combined effort of the Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. and Greater Washington DC.

Mark your calendars for these great events!

Thurs., April 21 - Top 20!  We are excited to announce that the Top 20 moves to the East Coast for Rotating 2016. If you enjoyed attending Rotating and the Top 20 in Washington in June 2015,  you will want to encourage your friends to join in the fun this year!!  Top 20 is organized by Vandra Huber. Information pending.

Fri., April 22 - STC of Greater Baltimore Area Inc., Specialty/Columbia Terrier Assoc. of Maryland Show. Scottie Sweepstakes Judge: Cindy Cooke. Regular & Non-Regular Class Judge: Don L. Evans. Entries close: April 6. Rotating Hospitality for club members and friends! Cash Bar & Hors d'oeuvres at host hotel.

Sat., April 23 - STCA National Rotating Specialty/Old Dominion KC of Northern Virginia, Inc. All-breed Show. Sweepstakes Judge: Christine Stephens. Regular & Non-Regular Classes: Elizabeth Jane Bradley. 3-point major for RWD/RWB. Note: Veterans Sweepstakes and Veterans Class will be offered at the STCA Specialty. Entries close April 6.  Please be advised: Dogs must be in tact as specified by the AKC. STCA Cash Bar & Banquet at host hotel.

Sun., April 24 - Baltimore County KC, Inc. All-breed Show. STC of Greater Washington DC supported entry. Entries close April 6.  Scottish Terrier Judge: Richard William Powell. 

Mon., April 25 - Catoctin KC All-breed show. Entries close April 1. Scottish Terrier Judge: Robert E. Hutton.

Show Superintendent: MB-F, Inc. Please note different closing dates for entries.

One show site (indoors): Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD. STCA HTF will be present with all of its initiatives!

STCA Host Hotel: Radisson Hotel North Baltimore. 2004 Greenspring Ave., Timonium, MD. Reservations by phone only: 410-252-7373. The STCA has a block of rooms with a discounted rate of $102 per night plus local sales tax and occupancy taxes. Reservations must be received by 3/21/16 thereafter reservations will be taken on space available basis. Note on host hotel: There will be a REFUNDABLE $150 pet deposit required upon booking plus a signed waiver upon check-in for those traveling with pets. Deposit is refunded after inspection of room at checkout. Please remember that there are very few hotels accepting dogs in the show vicinity, we are fortunate to have a host hotel! The STCA's Pawsitively Clean Scots Guidelines apply to all STCA members. Remember, no more than 2 dogs to a room, all dogs must be crated, floor mats under stacked crates, no grooming in rooms and absolutely NO flexileads!!

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Be sure to check www.stca.biz for updates to all things Rotating 2016!

Thank you to the members of the Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. and Greater Washington DC!

Important deadlines: Donations to STCA Trophy Fund and Catalog Advertising due Feb. 12. More information to be sent to membership shortly.

STCA Trophy Chair: Peggy Browne. Advertising Chair: Debi Russell. Meal Reservations: Kim Lindsay Stroede.

Local specialty coordinator: Helen Prince. STCA Show Chair/VP: Lori Kelly

Get in the spirit of rotating early! Your rotating host clubs have great gear! Contact Joanne Janssen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 410-916-2992 for products and pricing.

Regional Club Delegates to the STCA:

Please be sure to send your membership listings and updated officers/directors to Corresponding Secretary Pam Williams. As explained to regional club delegates at the meeting on Oct. 1, 2015, just as the STCA is required to send an updated membership roster to the AKC for specialty show approvals, the STCA asks each regional club to provide a list of members. Full contacts are not required.   Also, please forward any updates of your contact information to me via email and via "Feedback" to the STCA website. Please feel free to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Thank you for all you do! Lori Kelly.

Wishing you good cheer with family and friends and all good wishes for happy and healthy Scotties during the upcoming holiday season. Until the New Year...

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: Jan. 4, 2016

*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.

October 23, 2015

Post-Montgomery, Issue #4 BAGPIPER Reminder! Deadline Oct. 30th!

Message from John McNabney, President, STCA

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with staging Montgomery Week from the Agility Trials in Palmyra to the Montgomery County Kennel Club show on Sunday.  Whenever necessary, someone stepped up and filled in to get the job done and keep the events running smoothly.  Lori will provide more details about who did what, but I wanted to second her thanks to all who participated.

            Moving forward, I would like to invite you to send me any suggestions you might have about how we can make the club and/or its activities more beneficial to you or increase the possibility that you will participate.  Also, for any of you willing to help with any of our activities going forward, please e-mail me and let me know what you are willing to do or where you can contribute your talents.  Many of you made offers of this nature during Montgomery Weekend, but my memory has failed me. 

Thank you, John McNabney -  President, STCA

Congratulations to all 2015 Montgomery weekend exhibitors! Heartfelt thank you to all volunteers and to those who traveled from near and far.

STCA National Sweepstakes - Fri., Oct. 2, 2015. Judge: J. Clifford Schultz.

Best Veteran in Sweepstakes:CAN BISS GCHX LUCIA’S DREAM SUMMER BREEZE. Owners: Kathy McAra & Kyra Dennis

Best in Sweeptakes: Gallica's Petal Pusher. Owners: Melanie Eubank & Charlene Gann

STCA National Specialty/Montgomery County KC - Sun., Oct. 4, 2015. Judge: Dr. Gerard C. Penta.

Best of Breed:GCH Whiskybae Lochraven Lollypop (Carla LaCoe & Anita VanRavensway & Judy Boughton)

Winners Bitch/Best of Winners: Sonoran's Annie Get Your Gun (Norm & Debra Bittles)

Best of Opposite Sex: GCH Dynasty's BR Donald Rockfeller (Rebecca Cross & Danica Burge)

Winners Dog/Best Bred By Exhibitor: Fireheart N' Glenby's Just Like Magic (Marianne & John Melucci)

Select Dog: GCH Woburn Camelot Unbridled Spirit (Debra & Steve Russell) Select Bitch: GCH Round Town Queen Of Hearts of Maryscot (Amelia Musser). Awards of Merit: GCH Invercrest Gotcha Girl (John & Daphne Eggert); CH Caevnes Chalmers Farr (Claude & Deborah Leibensberger & Jan Phelan), CH McVan's Flash Gordon (Vandra Huber & Michael Krolewski), CH Charthill Shirescot Dr. Livingstone I Presume (Sharon Davies); CH Cumbria Loves The Chase (Pat Wooster & Tracy Wooster).

 STCA Nat'l Sweepstakes detail available at www.stca.biz

Montgomery weekend are available at www.stca.biz and www.infodog.com

Post Montgomery -  Notes from Vice President/Show Chair:

Congratulations to all exhibitors! Thank you for supporting the club and sharing your  Scotties with us for the weekend. Your work to reach Montgomery weekend is sincerely appreciated. Job well done! STCA Sweepstakes results are available in detail at www.stca.biz. Montgomery results/detail is available at www.stca.biz and www.infodog.com. Judges Schultz and Penta will share their comments with you in Bagpiper issue #4. Please support the club and its national publication! Advertising deadline has been extended to Oct. 30. It's the last issue of 2015 - celebrate your Scotties!

Thank you to each and every MCKC '15 volunteer and donor! Your help is treasured! Thank you Barbara Gibson and team for coordinating Agility in Palmyra. Special acknowledgement and appreciation to this year's Ways & Means and Hospitality donors: Debra Dillon & Diana McCambridge, Sally Fischel, Janet Tomlinson, Ann Davis, Pat Wooster, Theresa Stewart, Karen & Corder Campbell and the Kelly family.  Thank you to Marcia Dawson for organizing this year's HTF seminar on Canine Reproduction and your committee's work at Sweepstakes. Thank you Marcia and Gloria Kilby! Ways & Means sales went smoothly, especially with the help of Dee Carlton and April Green.  Thank you Pam Williams, Helen Krisko and Charley Cornman for working through the awards programming this year and Cliff Schultz for engravaing coordination. Thank you Barbara Botak for maintaining a log of engraved perpetual trophies. Thank you to Janet Tomlinson for a terrific historian's table on Friday. Sweepstakes is never complete without a full complement of vendors, this year better than ever: Dana Kadel, Pam Wilson, Marion and Fred Krupp, Susie Carter, Nancy Van Meter and Campbell's Scottish Terriers. Thank you to sponsors of STCA Annual Award trophies.  Lastly, kudos to Charley Cornman for management of our perpetual trophies and working with me on organizing the storage unit!

Please remember that specialty trophies are made possible through the generosity of STCA members and friends. Check out the donor list in this year's MCKC and sweepstakes catalog! We are grateful to each of you and to those with donations after the publication deadlines.  Thank you Peggy Browne and each of you who made it all possible.

Your ring at Montgomery was beautifully decorated by Dan & April Green through the generosity of Dan and April and Bill Berry. Fun with Barn Hunt was made possible through the generosity of Charlie Gann, Barbara Gibson, Joanne Young, Lori and John Kelly and Shearon Environmental Design. Thank you to ring stewards Helen Prince, Rhea Spence and John McNabney. Kudos to our advertisers in STCA Sweepstakes and MCKC Specialty Show Catalogs, your participation helps to offset some of the specialty's expenses.  I would be remiss if I did not extend my personal thanks to Charla Hill and my fellow Officers and Directors for their assistance in planning with me during the past year and to the incoming President and Directors for their help at MCKC on Sunday.

I have two requests:

1. Please send in your suggestions for National Rotating and MCKC judges when you renew your dues!
2. Planning is already underway for 2016! Please say, "count me in" when I contact you to participate this coming year!

Good wishes and thanks to all, Lori Kelly, Vice President/Show Chair

 Let the spirit of Montgomery continue! This year's Commemorative Pin is available for purchase and quick ship. Wear it on your lapel, your hat, your bag! Beautiful 1" square pin, vintage design with push pin back, designed by Marianne Melucci. Please contact Lori Kelly. $6 each includes shipping via USPS within the U.S. up until 10/31.  It's a keepsake!

Reminder: Issue #4 deadline has been extended to Oct. 30! Don't forget to memorialize your wins at Montgomery this year!

Regional clubs:  Take advantage of a complimentary 1/2 page, B&W ad to highlight your upcoming specialty. Information at bottom of newsletter.

HTF NEWS for you!

The HTF was pleased to host a Canine Reproduction Seminar on Thursday evening, October 1st, following the STCA’s Hospitality Reception. Dr. Joellen Gregory, a reproduction specialist at the Olney-Sandy Springs Veterinary Clinic, covered important topics on infertility in both males and females, and she reviewed critical points for success in chilled and frozen breedings. We are very grateful to Dr. Gregory for taking time to share such valuable information with our breeders!

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 queen sized Scottie quilt donated generously to the HTF by Charlie Gann and Kim Magnuson. The very lucky winner was Gloria Kilby, DVM, a former Trustee and our attending veterinarian who performs our tests. Congratulations Gloria, and thank you to all the many supporters of the Health Trust! See you next year at Montgomery!

2015 SCOTTISH TERRIER HEALTH SURVEY

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 only you provide, the STCA Health Trust Fund 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 all the people to whom we have 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. Hard copies are available upon request. Please go to the STCA Website at www.stca.biz and follow the links to the Survey!

The STCGNY held its rescue parade and luncheon in conjunction with the STCA Montgomery show weekend on Friday, Oct. 2.  13 rescues attended with their people, despite the terrible weather, and a great time was had by all!

 Erica Cerny

PAWS FOR JUNIORS PRESENTED AN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP - OCT. 2 DURING THE STCA ANNUAL DINNER. Congratulations to Ms. Alison Broome!

PAWS For Juniors was very excited to announce our first recipient of an educational scholarship.  During the STCA's Annual Dinner this year's scholarship was announced along with a check for $1,000  awarded to Ms. Alison Broome of New Jersey.  Alison is currently studying in the UK at Birmingham University toward a degree in Physical Therapy.  When Ms. Broome completes her education she plans to use her knowledge to help animals.  
 
At Montgomery County there were no Juniors showing Scottish Terriers so Bill Berry's generous gift of paying for their entry fees went unused. Sue Maniscalco

 STCA Rescue Trust

The STCA Rescue Trust successfully completed its periodic audit in August. The external audit was done by an accountant in Midland, TX. The final letter and detailed report will be published in the next Bagpiper and/or posted on the Rescue page on the STCA.biz website. Erica Cerny

Scottish Terrier Club of Tampa Bay! Fri. Dec. 11

2015 Specialty Show - Orlando, Florida

Scottish Terrier Club of Tampa Bay wants you to know "We're Cookin' Now!" 2015 Specialty - Fri., Dec. 11 - Orlando, FL

STCTB 2015 Specialty will be held on Fri., Dec. 11, the week of the AKC/Eukanuba Championship, held at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

Class Judge: Mareth Kipp.  Sweepstakes Judge: Marianne Melucci

Show Chairman: Sheila-Faith Barry (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Closing: Noon. Wed., Nov. 18, 2015. Premium List available at: www.infodog.com

AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show -AND

STCA "Meet the Breed" Booth - Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 12013 -Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. 

Star Spangled Scotties 2016! April 21-25, 2016

Co-hosted by the Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. and Greater Washington DC!

Celebrating Star Spangled Scotties - 2016 STCA Rotating - Cherry Blossom Cluster in Timonium, Maryland - 4 days of shows - Rotating Specialty - Sat., April 23, 2016

Rotating 2016 -  April 21 through April 25, 2016. A combined effort of the Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. and Greater Washington DC.

 Fri., April 22 - Columbia Terrier Assoc. of Maryland. Closing 4/6/16.  Judging panel has pended (as of 10/23/15).

Sat., April 23 - STCA National Rotating in conjunction with Old Dominion KC all breed show. Closing 4/6/16.  AKC National Owner-Handled Series. STCA Sweepstakes Judge: Christine Stephens (Glenby), Regular Classes: Pending AKC judge approval as of 10/23/15).

Sun., April 24 - Baltimore County Kennel Club, Inc. -All breed show. Junior Showmanship & Obedience. Closing 4/6/16. STC Greater Washington DC Supported Entry. Judging panel approved - Scottish Terrier Judge & Terrier Group: Richard William Powell.  AKC National Owner-Handled Series. NOHS: Dr. Daniel W. Dowling.

Mon. April 25 - Catoctin Kennel Club-All breed show. Closing 4/1/16. STC Greater Washington DC Supported Entry. Scottish Terrier Judge: Robert E. Hutton. Terrier Group: Karen Wilson.  

Show Superintendent: MB-F, Inc. www.infodog.com

One show site (indoors): Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD. STCA Rotating Host hotel information to be announced.

All judges will be listed upon AKC approvals.

Thank you to the members of the Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. and Greater Washington DC!

FREE ADVERTISING FOR REGIONAL CLUB SPECIALTY SHOWS:

The STCA is pleased to offer complimentary 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: 10/30/15.

ROTATING HOSTS (STC of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. & STC of Greater Washington DC) and Heart of America, STC of Greater Dayton and STC of Greater Atlanta.

DEADLINE : 10/30/15.  Deadline absolute. Send camera-ready art and ad layout  to Barbara Gibson.  Note: if AKC approvals are pending, simply advertise, "Save the Date!"

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: Nov. 30, 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.

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.