STCA National WrapUp July 17, 2014

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

The STCA's electronic newsletter brings National AND

Regional Club News to ALL club members.

July 17, 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 August 28 issue of WrapUp to Lori Kelly on or before August 22.

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.

STCA This and That:

For STCA communications sent by USPS: PLEASE contact Recording Secretary Theresa Thomas IF you missed delivery of the STCA 2012-2014 Roster mailed through the United States Postal Service. DON'T FORGET TO SEND IN CORRECTIONS/UPDATES TO YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO THERESA.

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

Advertise in the '15-'17 Membership Roster. Business card advertising accepted. Due 8/1/14.

Members, there will be a section to place your business card ads. THANK YOU to members who advertised in the '12-'14 roster and to those who place ads this year! Advertising revenue helps offset production and mailing of a new roster for STCA members.

Members may run the same ad as placed in the '12-'14 roster or create a new ad. Business card ad: $25*

All ads will be published in black & white only. Please submit camera-ready art in black and white or gray scale format only. We cannot guarantee quality if art is submitted in color.

Send ad materials to Theresa Thomas, STCA Recording Secretary by email or USPS (mailing address in directory).

*Price: $25 per business card. Checks payable to the STCA, OR make your payment online at a slightly higher rate to include PayPal fee (.90 for the 1st ad, .60 for each additional ad).

The AKC GAZETTE - May 2014 - Check out the digital edition - How To Meet A Scottie.

Link to the May, 2014 (page 29) of the AKC Gazette, "How To Meet A Scottie," written by STCA Gazette columnist Kathleen J. Ferris. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/21d031e7#/21d031e7/1

Special NEWS - Membership Renewals Raffle - Drawing Oct. 3, 2014 -- See details below.....

Renew your dues at Sweepstakes on Fri., Oct. 3 and have a chance to win a raffle item! Check out the dues renewals table just outside the ballroom at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel on Fri., Oct. 3. Winner will be announced at the Annual Dinner that evening. Dues renewal notices will be mailed Nov. 1. Questions? Please contact STCA Treasurer Rhea Spence.

Update from STCA Breeder Referral,

Barb Zink:

Greetings! Hope your summer is as wonderful as OHIO!! Nice temperature just for the dogs!

For those of you who have submitted information for the STCA Regional Club Breeder Referral web page, thank you for that! For those who would like to be listed on our STCA website with contact information as a breeder or AKC Breeder of Merit, please contact me (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). I will provide the links for you to sign up!

If you have puppies or older dogs to place, please let me know. I will put you on my list of available pups/adults.

Have a great summer, and as Ed Leab always so graciously put it, "See you at the shows!"

Best to you, Barb Zink

AKC PAC Donation:

Don't forget to mention that you are a member of the STCA when making your donation! Help support dog-friendly government officials. http://www.akc.org/governmentrelations/legislation_donations.cfm

Keep up to date with the STCA Legislation team!

STCA Proposed By-Laws Changes (reprint of Bagpiper article, "What Is This?")

Please read the article authored by Helen Prince, Chair of the STCA Ad-Hoc By-Laws Committee. Helen outlines the proposed changes that will be voted on by all STCA members. Read the article as it appeared in STCA's Bagpiper, #2, 2014 - page 16 OR follow this link to a reprint at the STCA website.

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It's just about that time of year to say, Meet me at Montgomery! STCA activities begin Sept. 29, 2014.

Host Hotel:

Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Rd., Langhorne, PA. There ARE rooms available in the STCA block.

Make your reservation today using the STCA's personalized reservation page: Scottish Terrier club of America - https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/stca14

*Host hotel cancellation policy: Any individual cancellations after the cut-off date will be charged one night's rate and tax to the individual. CUT OFF DATE: 9/3/14. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. STCA's Pawsitively Clean Scots Guidelines apply to all STCA guests.

New for 2014: Advertise in the STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience AND MCKC Catalogs!

Members are offered advertising space in the STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience AND the MCKC catalogs! Celebrate your Scotties!

STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience Catalog -Open to STCA members. Full and 1/2-page, B&W only. No business ads. Questions: please contact Theresa Thomas.

MCKC Catalog - Full and 1/2-page. B&W ad space is available. No 1/4-page ads. Please contact Debi Russell with questions on the MCKC Catalog. Thank you to everyone who advertised in the past and to those who advertise this year!

STCA Grooming Workshop for STCA members! Fine-tune your Scottie for the big event - Wed., Oct. 2.

Limited to 1st 20 STCA members, each with one dog entered during the weekend. No Charge! Specifically designed for the STCA member/exhibitor with entry during this specialty weekend. Wed., Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m. at the host hotel. Complimentary pizza and beverage will be served. Dog must be as ring ready as possible. Workshop is designed to fine-tune your Scottie for the big event and get a few handling tips too! Facilitators: Kathy Ferris (Wychwood) and Marianne Melucci (Fireheart). Registrants will receive an email confirmation along with a list of supplies needed. Sorry, no walk-ins or auditors. Questions? Please contact Lori Kelly.

STCA Barn Hunt Demo! Let's have some fun!

1st 20 pre-registrants accepted! No charge! Join in the fun - for anyone interested in learning about barn hunts! Sat., Oct. 4 @ 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. Questions? Please contact Charlie Gann. Deadline for pre-registration: Sept. 26.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

August 18 - Deadline for all STCA specialty show advertising and trophy donations. This year's specialty show is dedicated to the memory of Barbara DeSaye.

Sept. 3 - Cut-off date for host hotel cancellations/reservation changes.

Sept. 12 - Agility entries close (http://www.scoresnmore.com/).

Sept. 17 - Entries close for Hatboro Dog Club Shows, STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience/Rally/Rescue Parade, Devon Dog Show Assoc., & STCA/MCKC Specialty.

Sept. 26 - Pre-registration/reservations deadline for STCA Grooming Workshop, Hospitality, HTF Seminar, Annual Dinner, and Barn Hunt Demo.

Annual Meeting of the Scottish Terrier Club of America - Fri., Oct. 3, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. - following the STCA Annual Dinner at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, Langhorne, PA.

Click here for all STCA events and registration information.

Montgomery Terrier Agility Cluster - Mon., Sept. 29 through Thurs., Oct. 2, 2014

Montgomery Terrier Agility Cluster Premium List is available at www.scoresnmore.com

Entries opened 7/11/14 at the Trial Secretary's address. Entries close 9/5/14.

Trial Secretary: Bonnie Reifsnyder

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Don't miss the 2014 HTF Seminar!

Thurs., Oct. 2, 8:30 p.m. - First Aid Tips That Could Save Your Scottie's Life.

HTF Seminar - Thurs., Oct. 2 - 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, Princeton Ballroom.

FIRST AID TIPS THAT COULD SAVE YOUR SCOTTIE's LIFE - Presented by Dr. Caleb Frankel

Join us for an important seminar with Dr. Frankel of the Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown & Phila., PA.

Seminar topics include common emergencies and what you can do until help arrives. Seminar is FREE, but please register so we will know you are coming. Seminar follows the STCA's Hospitality Reception at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. Register online at www.stca.biz by 9/26/14.

HTF initiatives offered on Fri., Oct. 3 at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel:

vWD Tests - $75 plus $7.50 registration with OFA (checks payable to VetGen or MC/VISA credit cards accepted.)
Patella exams by HTF Trustee Dr. Gloria Kilby - N/C
Microchipping by HTF Trustee Dr. Gloria Kilby - $15 (Cash or checks payable to STCA.)
NEW! CMO DNA Tests - Discounted by HTF from $110 to $85! (Checks ONLY, payable to Michigan State Univ.).
AKC DNA Profile - $30 (Checks ONLY, payable to the AKC.)

Want to pre-order a vWD or CMO or AKC DNA Profile Kit? Please contact Helen Prince, HTF Trustee.

Marcia Dawson or 317-852-4393

Annual Bar-None Trophy

NEW STCA SPONSOR NEEDED

New STCA Sponsor needed for Bar-None Trophy.

Letter of intent is due no later than 9/1/14.

The current donor will no longer sponsor the Annual Bar-None Trophy. This annual trophy is now available for "adoption" by a new sponsor. It can be re-named. The value of the trophy is approximately $100/year.

Deadline for applications: September 1st. Applicants are requested to send a detailed letter of intent to STCA Corresponding Secretary Pam Williams (mailing address in directory).

If there are more than two valid offers to sponsor, a drawing will be held at the Montgomery County Board Meeting of Officers and Directors of the STCA.

Description of Bar-None Trophy: The Bar-None Puppy Bitch Trophy is offered through the generosity of C. Michael Cook and Christine Cook. In 2001 the rules were substantially revised.
This award is given to the owner(s) earning the highest total number of award points during the award year from the puppy bitch class, not necessarily with the same bitch.
An owner earns awards points equal to the number of championship points awarded to the winners bitch when his/her Scottish Terrier wins the puppy bitch class, provided there is competition in the class and the competing bitches are not owned by the same person(s) as the winning bitch.
No award points are earned if a Scottish Terrier wins the puppy bitch class and there is no competition in the class or if competing bitches are owned by the same owner(s) as the winning bitch.
Regardless of whether or not there is competition in the puppy bitch class, the owner of a Scottish Terrier that wins the puppy bitch class and winners bitch over competition from any class earns award points equal to the number of championship points awarded to the winners bitch, provided that at least one of the bitches defeated is not owned by the same person(s) as the winning bitch.
The owner of a Scottish Terrier that wins the puppy bitch class, winners bitch and goes on to any higher awards resulting in increased championship points will be awarded an equal number of award points, provided that at least one of the dogs or bitches defeated is not owned by the same person(s) as the winning bitch.
An owner earns one additional award point when his/her Scottish Terrier wins the puppy bitch class at a regional or national specialty show.

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STCGD 2014 Specialty Show

August 15, 2014

Greeley, CO

Entries close: July 30

The STC of Greater Denver cordially

invites you to its 2014 Specialty Show!

Aug. 15 in Greeley, CO.

Entries close: July 30.

Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Tom Langham, Jr. Regular and Non-regular & Jr. Classes Judge: Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter. Show Superintendent: www.onofrio.com/

Special afternoon seminar: The Notion of Motion - Pat Trotter

Two amazing raffles! 1) A framed print by renowned Scottie artist Valeria Moldovan of Bucharest, Romania created especially for the STC of Greater Denver. 2) A made-to-order Over the Rainbow Memorials pendant, $250 value. The winner receives a certificate for color design. Visit www.valeriamoldovan.tumblr.com and www.otrmemorials.com. Visit www.stcgdenver.org for raffle tickets and specialty information.

FREE Handling/Grooming Seminar Aug. 22

STC of Greater Louisville offers a FREE handling/grooming seminar at the show site on the night before the specialty at approximately 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Handling techniques for ring work (i.e. stacking, gaiting, ring patterns). Our more experienced exhibitors will also be on hand to help with grooming for anyone who needs a little extra help on a one-on-one basis.

STCGL Specialty Show - Aug. 23

Entries close August 6. American Legion Highland Post 201, 2919 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY. Puppy Sweepstakes: Al Jennings. Classes: Betty-Ann Stenmark. Show Superintendent: Jackie Burton, Event Secretary. www.stcgl.tripod.com

Scottish Terrier Club of Western Virginia

50th Specialty Show!

The Scottish Terrier Club of Western Virginia is celebrating its 50th Show!

Sept. 19 & 20 - Roanoke, VA

Holiday Inn/Tanglewood, 4468 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA

Regular Classes: Paul DeBene. Sweepstakes: Lori Watson.

Entries close: Sept. 3.

On Friday, Sept. 19, Ms. Ellen Avery will give an informative talk on ring etiquette. What to do and what not to do; what best to wear and what not to wear while in the ring, and so forth. This will be good information for newcomers to the sport and perhaps a refresher for some long-timers. We will break for a very informal dinner.

Then we will have fun with the puppies! Ages 4-6 months (not to be confused with the AKC 4-6 month puppy class) and all vaccines must be up to date. 2 divisions -- Ages not separated: 1) new puppies with no experience; 2) puppies with a little experience that just need practice and some good socialization for all. Ms. Avery will have some good information for newbies and perhaps some brush-ups for not so newbies. And a good time will be had by all!

Then, settle down for a good night's sleep to rise and shine, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, ready to do some serious struttin' on Sat., Sept. 20, starting with lunch at 11:30 a.m. Sweepstakes begins at 1:00 p.m. with Ms. Lori Watson judging. Classes will follow, judged by Mr. Paul DeBene.

Premium lists will be mailed out by July 15. If you do not receive a premium list and would like one sent to you, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and leave your name and address to where you would like your premium list sent.

Hope to see ya'll there!!

Laura Zimmerman, President, STCWV

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 or download them from the STCA website

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

CHIC - Time to get with the program!

The STCA and the STCA HTF urge you to test and register your dogs with CHIC - the Canine Health Information Center. To do this you need to perform a few key steps and send the results to the OFFA (Orthopedic Foundation For Animals).

To help you with this, here is a checklist with all the items you need to do and where to send it.

For more about CHIC and Scottie Health check out the CHIC section of the STCA web page.

STCA CHIC Liaison - Helen Prince

STCA HTF 2014 RAFFLE

Scottish Terrier in a Tam o'Shanter

Drawing will be held at the STCA Annual Dinner Meeting on Oct. 3, 2014.

TICKETS 1 FOR $5, 5 for $20

Download tickets at www.stca.biz and mail with check payable to the STCA HTF to: Marcia Dawson, 3220 N County Rd 575 E, Danville, IN 46122.

Thank you for supporting HTF! Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman

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IMPORTANT

HTF NEWS

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HTF IMPORTANT NEWS RELEASE!!

In advance of the publication of the STCA’s Bagpiper #3, the HTF is excited to announce that the STCA Board has approved HTF funding of a brand new bladder cancer (TCC) Screening Study at Purdue University!

The title of the new study is Screening and Early Intervention to Positively Transform the Management of Urinary Bladder Cancer in Scottish Terriers, and the study will be conducted by Dr. Debbie Knapp, a familiar name to many Scottie owners and the HTF. Dr. Knapp plans to follow a population of 100 or more Scotties over a 3-year period with twice-a-year screenings, to detect the earliest changes in the bladder, even before there are symptoms noticed by the owner. The ultimate goal of this study is the development of a successful and routine screening protocol for Scotties and other high-risk breeds, leading to early intervention when needed, using a relatively low risk medication.

This protocol may save the lives of thousands of dogs, reduce the side effects from traditional cancer treatment, and will help to lower health care costs for the owners.

Who is eligible? Any Scottie 7 years of age or older, with no evidence of urinary tract disease, in good health, with no diagnosis of any cancer or major organ dysfunction. Must be able to travel to one of 3 locations in the Midwest US. Screenings will begin after September 1, 2014, and will be held every 6 months for 3 years. The procedure will include:

Physical Exam
Urinary Tract Ultrasound
Urine collection by free catch for urinalysis and other urine tests.
Blood collection for routine chemistry and other tests.
Informed consent paperwork to be signed by the owners.

There will be no charge to the owners for these procedures.

If any abnormalities are discovered on ultrasound, further diagnostic work up will be offered at Purdue, also at no charge. If there is a diagnosis of TCC from biopsy taken by cystoscopy, then the Scottie will be eligible to be placed on a daily pill called Deramaxx, which is an NSAID similar to piroxicam. There will be no charge for the Deramaxx.

Screenings will be held year round at Purdue in West Lafayette, IN. Additionally, two other off-campus locations will hold 1-2 day screening clinics in the Spring and Fall. These 2 locations are Capital Illinois Veterinary Clinic, Chatham, IL and Metropolitan Veterinary Specialty Services, Louisville, KY.

A full article with much more detail will appear in the STCA's Bagpiper #3 in September.

For questions or to enroll Scotties in the study, contact: Patty Bonney, BS, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For more information on local clinic sites, please contact Rose Shacklett, Coordinator for the Louisville, KY clinic or Lisa Hills, coordinator for the Springfield clinic. Rose's email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Lisa's email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For questions about the STCA Health Trust Fund and how you can help us fund this study, contact: Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman HTF This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

STCA Legislative Update

Greetings members!
Check out the AKC new Government Relations toolbox:

AKC Government Relations (GR) is pleased to announce two additions to the online AKC Government Relations Toolbox: a new “Deed Not Breed” flyer and an updated AKC position statement on Breeding Regulations and Restrictions.

There's lots of great information in this toolbox. Please click and see what is available to us and share with your club members:

http://www.akc.org/governmentrelations/full_resources.cfm

Happy summer!
Regards, from your STCA Legislation Committee,
Charlie Gann, Lisa Hills, Liz Lufrano, Elaine Wallace

Shop the STCA Shoppe!

Check out our online Shoppe for STCA's 100% printed silk scarves and ties, visors, hats, and commemorative pins.

Gentlemen are YOU ring ready? STCA's 100% printed silk ties, in three colors, are available for quick ship! Dress your best! Montgomery week is just around the corner.

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!"

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 homepage (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).

Special thanks to REGIONAL CLUB Presidents and NOTICE of Meeting of Regional Club Delegates to the STCA:

Your input is important. Please contact Lori Kelly if you have questions regarding the role of your club's Regional Club Delegate to the STCA.

A meeting of the Regional Clubs' Delegates to the STCA will be held at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel on Thurs., Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. Details/agenda to follow. Please send in your club questionnaires to Pam Williams.

WELCOME REGIONAL CLUB DELEGATES TO THE STCA: Rod Ott (STC California), Jeanice Barton (STC Greater Dallas), Laura Zimmerman (STC Western Virginia), Charlie Gann (STC Greater Denver), Helen Krisko (STC Greater Washington DC). We look forward to working with 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: 08/22/2014.

*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 June 12, 2014

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

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

June 12, 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 WrapUp to Lori Kelly . Next deadline: 6/25/14.

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

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STCA/MCKC 2014

Check out the links to everything you need to plan your trip to Pennsylvania for Montgomery County week, Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2014! Special HTF NEWS is included in this issue of WrapUp. STCA specialty information is available at www.stca.biz and in this year's Information Packet . We look forward to seeing you in October at one or more of this year's events!

NEW for 2014:

ADVERTISE in the STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience AND the MCKC catalogs! Celebrate your Scotties! Advertising is open to all STCA members. For the STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience Catalog - Full and 1/2 page (B&W)ad space is available to members only (no business ads). MCKC Catalog - Full and 1/2 page (B&W) ad space is available. Thank you to everyone who has advertised in the past and to those who advertise this year! Questions: Please contact Debi Russell (MCKC catalog) or Theresa Thomas (Sweeps/Obedience catalog). Please see the Info Packet for pricing for all advertisingDeadline: Aug. 18.

STCA Grooming Workshop - 1st 20 pre-registrants accepted! No- charge! Fine-tune your Scottie for the big event! Handling tips. Wed., 10/1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Complimentary pizza and beverage will be served to pre-registered attendees. No walk-ins. Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. Complete info will be provided upon registration. Questions: Contact Lori Kelly. Deadline for pre-registration/reservation: Sept. 26.

STCA Barn Hunt Demo - 1st 20 pre-registrants accepted! No charge! Fun time for anyone interested in learning about barn hunts! Sat., 10/4. Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. No walk ins. Questions: Contact: Charlie Gann. Deadline for pre-registration/reservation: Sept. 26.

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Host Hotel: Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Rd., Langhorne, PA.

Make your reservations today using the STCA's personalized reservation page: Scottish Terrier Club of America https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/stca14

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

(Online pre-registration/reservation payment page will be available at www.stca.biz.)

August 18 - Deadline for all STCA specialty show advertising and trophy donations.

Sept. 12 - Agility entries close. (http://www.scoresnmore.com/) Premium list will be available shortly.

Sept. 17- Entries close for Hatboro Dog Club Show, STCA Sweepstakes/Obedience/Rescue Parade, Devon Dog Show.

Sept. 26 - Pre-registration/reservations deadline for STCA Grooming Seminar, Hospitality, HTF Seminar, Annual Dinner, Barn Hunt Demo. (Online pre-registration/reservation payment page will be available shortly at www.stca.biz.)

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STCA Nominating Committee announces nominated slate for Officers/Directors 2014-2015:

President: Charla Hill, SC

Vice President: Lori Kelly, PA

Corresponding Secretary: Pam Williams, OH

Recording Secretary: Theresa Thomas, TX

Treasurer: Rhea Spence, GA

AKC Delegate: Helen Prince, MD

Directors - Class of 2015 (not for re-election):

Steve Russell, IL - Kelli Edell, TX - Jeff Waite, MD - Nancy Hurren, MI

Directors - Class of 2016:

William (Jerry) Burge, CA - Pat Wooster, MI - Peggy Browne, TN - April Green, PA

Candidates' biographies may be found at www.stca.biz.

Kathleen J. Ferris, Chairperson, 2014 Nominating Committee. Members: Richard Lawn, Karen Prokopetz, Jean Rose, Maxine Stickler. Alternates: Bill deVilleneuve and Glenda Tucker.

Don't forget - You get a chance to win one free Econo Color Full Page Ad with every paid full-page B&W or color ad placed in issue 1 through issue 3 in 2014. Drawing to be held at the Annual Awards Dinner/Meeting on October 3, 2014.

HALF-PRICE OFFER FOR A 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BAGPIPER! A $20 value for NEW subscribers. 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 or download them from the STCA website

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!

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HTF News for you!...............

HTF Seminar - Thurs., Oct. 2 - 8:30-9:30 p.m. Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, Langhorne, PA - Princeton Ballroom

First Aid Tips That Could Save Your Scottie's Life:

Presented by: Dr. Caleb Frankel

Dr. Frankel is with the Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown & Phila., PA.

Seminar topics to include common emergencies and what you can do until help arrives. Seminar is free, but please register so we will know you are coming! Seminar follows STCA Hospitality at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. (Online pre-registration will be available shortly at www.stca.biz.)

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INITIATIVES OFFERED ON FRIDAY, OCT. 3 AT THE SHERATON BUCKS COUNTY HOTEL:

vWD Tests - $75 plus $7.50 registration with OFA (checks payable to VetGen or MC/VISA credit cards accepted.)
Patella exams by HTF Trustee Dr. Gloria Kilby - N/C
Microchipping by HTF Trustee Dr. Gloria Kilby - $15 (Cash or checks payable to STCA.)
NEW! CMO DNA Tests - Discounted by HTF from $110 to $85! (Checks ONLY, payable to Michigan State Univ.).
AKC DNA Profile - $30 (Checks ONLY, payable to the AKC.)

Want to pre-order a vWD or CMO or AKC DNA Profile Kit? Please contact Helen Prince, HTF Trustee.

CHIC - Time to get with the program!

The STCA and the STCA HTF urge you to test and register your dogs with CHIC - the Canine Health Information Center.

To do this you need to perform a few key steps and send the results to the OFFA (Orthopedic Foundation For Animals).

To help you with this, here is a checklist with all the items you need to do and where to send it.

For more about CHIC and Scottie Health check out the CHIC section of the STCA web page.

STCA CHIC Liaison - Helen Prince

STCA HEALTH TRUST FUND RAFFLE

Scottish Terrier in a Tam o'Shanter, by Lilian Cheviot

This beautiful artwork was donated to the HTF by Bill Berry to raise funds for the CMO Test and TCC Resarch. Drawing will be held at the STCA Annual Dinner/ Meeting on Oct. 3, 2014.

TICKETS 1 FOR $5, 5 for $20

Download tickets at www.stca.biz and mail with check payable to the STCA HTF to: Marcia Dawson, 3220 N County Rd 575 E, Danville, IN 46122. Thank you for supporting HTF! Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman

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California's 81st Specialty Show:

Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach, CA - Fri. June 20

Dedicated to the memory of Michael Serrano

Puppy & Veteran Sweeps: Cindy Cooke.

Classes: Stuart Plane (Stuane UK)

Show Chair: Linda Sanchez & Co-Chair: Jackie Forkel

Show superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows

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Long Beach Traffic Notice! Notice of Possible Detour!

Construction has begun in the City of Long Beach to replace the Gerald Desmond Bridge. Traffic near the Port of Long Beach off the I-710 may or may not be impacted for the STCC Specialty Show. Detour directions are available at www.newgdbridge.com for weekly updates.

For motorists traveling southbound I-710: To reach the Queen Mary during the temporary closure: Take the exit for "Downtown Long Beach - Convention Center - Aquarium" and follow signs to the "Queen Mary - Cruise Ships."

Greater Dallas Scottish Terrier Club Specialty - July 3

Gtr. Dallas STC Specialty - designated specialty with North Texas Terrier Club - Lone Star State Classic

Entires close: June 18. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX.

Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes Judge: Kim Lindsay-Stroede. Regular Classes: Nancy Smith Hafner.

GDSTC Hospitality Hour after judging in the grooming area. Annual GDSTC Banquet: July 5. Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Premium list available at: www.onofrio.com

STCNO Specialty August 2, 2014

Canfield, Ohio

STCNO Specialty - Aug. 2

Beaver County Kennel Club with Steel Valley Cluster, Canfield, OH

4-day cluster show begins Thurs., July 31st with Fort Steuben Kennel Assoc. Show, followed by Columbiana County KC on Aug. 1, Beaver Conty KC Show on Aug. 2, and Mahoning-Shenango KC on Aug. 3.

STCNO Puppy Sanctioned "B" Match - Fri., Aug. 1 (Pending AKC Approval) after Columbiana County KC Best in Show.

Designated specialty with Beaver County KC on Aug. 2 - Sweepstakes Judge: Ginny Winters. Regular Classes: Esther Joseph.

Entries close: July 16. Scotties will show indoors all 4 days and in same building. www.infodog.com

Limited grooming and set up with electricity in the building for Scotties only. Exhibitors with other breeds will need to set up in the all-breed grooming area.

Reserved parking spaces close to the building for cars and vans are avaiilable on a 1st come basis.

Premium list is available at www.infodog.com

Canfield Fairgrounds, Rt. 46, Canfield, OH 44406

The STC of Greater Denver cordially invites you to its Specialty Show on Aug. 15 in Greeley, CO!

Entries Close: July 30

Sweepstakes: Mr. Tom Langham, Jr. Regular and non-regular and Jr. Classes: Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter.

Premium list available at www.onofrio.com/

Special afternoon seminar: The Notion of Motion - Pat Trotter.

Two amazing raffles!: 1) A framed print by world renowned Scottie artist Valeria Moldovan of Bucharest, Romania created especially for the Denver club. 2) A made-to-order Over the Rainbow Memorials pendant, $250 value. The winner receives a certificate for your own color design. Visit www.valeriamoldovan.tumblr.com

and www.otrmemorials.com for more information on the artists.

Visit www.stcgdenver.org for raffle tickets and silent auction information.

Pre-specialty Grooming/Handling Seminar Aug. 22 at show site, between approximately 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The seminar will highlight handling technqiues for ring work (i.e. stacking, gaiting, ring patterns). Our more experienced exhibitors will also be on hand to help with grooming for anyone who needs a lttle extra help on a one-on-one basis.

Specialty - Aug. 23. Entries close - Aug. 6

Amercian Legion Highland Post 201, 2919 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY. Puppy Sweepstakes: Al Jennings. Classes: Betty-Anne Stenmark.

Premium List will be available shortly. Foy Trent Dog Shows.

STCA Legislative Update

Salutations members!

Here are the headlines from May 15th: HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CO-DEFENDANTS PAY $15.75 MILLION SETTLEMENT TO FELD ENTERTAINMENT ENDING 14 YEARS OF LITIGATION.

Unprecedented Settlement Brings Total Paid to Parent Company (Feld Entertainment) of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(c) Circus to More Than $25 Million. The Ringling Bros. is a world leader helping in the conservation and care of the endangered Asian elephant. They have built a state of the art facility specializing in research, reproduction and helping these elephants. They also have a retirement center for them on a 200 acre sanctuary in Florida.

The HSUS's far reaching nets are not just in dogs and cats. They are going after animal caretakers everywhere who are involved in breeding animals. Even those who have been helping endangered species such as the Asian elephants - The Ringling Bros.

Please help spread the word that if one wishes to donate to help the animals, do so on a local basis and consider your breed clubs' HTF and rescues, and not be tricked into the HSUS deceptive TV commercials. Do not assume the local humane societies are affiliated with the HSUS, most are not. Only a small percentage of funds given to the HSUS get to shelters. As it is with most efforts -- giving locally does the most good, rather than from the top down.

STCA New Sponsor Needed:

Annual Bar-None Trophy

The Annual Bar-None Trophy will no longer be sponsored by the current donor. This annual trophy is now available for "adoption" by a new sponsor. It can be re-named. The value of the trophy is approximately $100/year.

Deadline for applications: September 1st. Applicants are requested to send a detailed letter of intent to STCA Corresponding Secretary Pam Williams (mailing address in directory).

If there are more than two valid offers to sponsor, a drawing will be held at the Montgomery County Board Meeting of Officers and Directors of the STCA.

Description of Bar-None Trophy: The Bar-None Puppy Bitch Trophy is offered through the generosity of C. Michael Cook and Christine Cook. In 2001 the rules were substantially revised.

This award is given to the owner(s) earning the highest total number of award points during the award year from the puppy bitch class, not necessarily with the same bitch.
An owner earns awards points equal to the number of championship points awarded to the winners bitch when his/her Scottish Terrier wins the puppy bitch class, provided there is competition in the class and the competing bitches are not owned by the same person(s) as the winning bitch.
No award points are earned if a Scottish Terrier wins the puppy bitch class and there is no competition in the class or if competing bitches are owned by the same owner(s) as the winning bitch.
Regardless of whether or not there is competition in the puppy bitch class, the owner of a Scottish Terrier that wins the puppy bitch class and winners bitch over competition from any class earns award points equal to the number of championship points awarded to the winners bitch, provided that at least one of the bitches defeated is not owned by the same person(s) as the winning bitch.
The owner of a Scottish Terrier that wins the puppy bitch class, winners bitch and goes on to any higher awards resulting in increased championship points will be awarded an equal number of award points, provided that at least one of the dogs or bitches defeated is not owned by the same person(s) as the winning bitch.
An owner earns one additional award point when his/her Scottish Terrier wins the puppy bitch class at a regional or national specialty show.

Paws For Juniors 2014

PAWS For Juniors is off to a great start with our '14 Raffle:

First place in the raffle is a 16 x 20 digital canvas print of your dog.
2nd and 3rd places are Radley ID/I-Phone cases.

The first time anyone saw this year's poster with raffle information and had a chance to buy tickets was at the Rotating in April. We have since moved on to another specialty. Thank you to the STCNE that graciously helped to sell more tickets. Our next stop is the STC of California. If it was not for all of the great help we have received, the money could not be raised to give grants and scholarships to the hard working Junior members who show their Scotties in Junior Showmanship.

Watch for updates on The PAWS For Juniors Facebook page which highlights Scottie Juniors who win in the Juniors' and breed rings and also informs Juniors about seminars around the country.

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

Like us on Facebook! STCA PAWS For Juniors

Special Notes to STCA Regional Clubs!

REMINDER to Regional Clubs! FREE ADVERTISING in the Bagpiper. Advertise your club's upcoming specialty!

Advertise your club's upcoming specialty in Bagpiper Issue #3.

The following clubs are encouraged to submit a 1/2 page (B&W) ad to promote their 2014 specialty shows for inclusion in The Bagpiper, Issue No. 3: STC of Greater Washington DC, San Francisco Bay STC, STC of Northern Ohio, & Tampa Bay STC. Promote your club's specialty show - at no charge!

DEADLINE JULY 15. Send camera ready art and ad layout to Jeff Waite and Barbara Gibson.

REGIONAL CLUB SHOW CHAIRS:

Please send a marked Specialty Show Catalog and Premium List to the STCA Club Historian: Janet Tomlinson (address in roster) AND submit your show results to the STCA web site.

The STCA continues to support Regional Clubs' specialty shows with an ad in each regional club specialty show catalog.

Thank you for supporting your fellow regional clubs!

Heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who spend countless hours of time and talent to make it all happen. And thank you members and friends for supporting your fellow regional clubs at specialty shows, match shows, seminars, and all things Scottie! For more information and news about STCA Regional Clubs, please visit www.stca.biz.

To all Regional Club Corresponding Secretaries:

PLEASE update your regional club contact information on the STCA website after your annual club elections take place. It's easy! Use the "Feedback" tab at the top of the STCA home page (www.stca.biz) and follow prompts to update information. If you need assistance, please contact Lori Kelly. And THANK YOU for sharing information within this publication with your regional club members, some of whom are not STCA members, in addition to those STCA members who do not receive electronic communications from the STCA.

NEW INFO for all Regional Club Presidents:

NEW information is in the mail to each of you regarding a change in the role of your Regional Club Representatives. Please contact Lori Kelly with any questions.

it's a wrap.....Happy Summer!

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: 6/25/14.

*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 May 12, 2014

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

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

May 12, 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 WrapUp to Lori Kelly. Next deadline: 5/25/14.

Regional Club Representatives: Please share this newsletter with your regional club members who may not be members

of the STCA and STCA members who do not receive electronic communication from the STCA.

STCA National Rotating 2014 - Thank you to all who traveled to Birch Run for a Rotating Specialty filled with the Magic of Scotties! Please see Bagpiper advertising note below.

Thank you to the STCM Board Members and every individual who contributed to the success of this year's National Rotating weekend.

Congratulations to all winners of STCA's National Rotating Specialty - April 26th and STCM's Specialty - Sunday, April 27th.*

National Rotating Results

STCM Results

*IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ROTATING SPECIALTY WINNERS: THE BAGPIPER DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 19 FOR ROTATING WINNERS' ADVERTISEMENTS. PLEASE CONTACT JEFF WAITE (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) ASAP so that he is aware you plan to submit an ad.

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STCA This and That - Membership news, Performance Awards Reminder, STCA Mailings, Bagpiper new subscriptions:

AKC Announces newly appointed American Veterinary Medical Liaison. STCA member Dr. Joseph Kinnarney named American Veterinary Medical Liaison to the AKC. The AKC announced that Dr. Kinnarney will serve as the first American Veterinary Medical Association liaison to the AKC. Check out the full press release from the AKC: http://www.akc.org/press_center/article.cfm?article_id=5244.

JUNE 1 -- SPECIAL REMINDER TO PERFORMANCE/VERSATILITY COMPETITORS: AWARDS DEADLINE IS JUNE 1 FOR PAPERWORK! For anyone submitting paperwork for the STCA Performance and San Francisco Bay STC Versatility Awards, PLEASE NOTE that the deadline has been moved up to June 1. See pages 62 & 63 of Bagpiper Issue No. 1, 2014 for updates for STCA Performance Award and San Francisco Bay STC Versatility paperwork. Be sure to get your information in before the deadline and send to: Obedience Chairman Mary Helen Rice.

HALF-PRICE OFFER FOR A 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BAGPIPER! A $20 value for NEW subscribers. 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 or download them from the STCA web site

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!

For STCA communications sent by USPS: PLEASE contact the Recording Secretary Theresa Thomas IF you missed delivery of the STCA 2012-2014 Roster mailed through the United States Postal Service. IF you miss any first class mail correspndence, PLEASE contact Corresponding Secretary Pam Williams.

Montgomery Weekend 2014 - Planning is now underway!

Host Hotel: Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. Make your reservations today on the STCA's personalized reservation page: Scottish Terrier Club of America (OR copy and paste the following link into a web browser): https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/stca14

Sept. 29 - Oct. 6: A tentative schedule of events is now available at www.stca.biz.

Agility - Monday, Sept. 29 through Thurs., Oct. 2 - NEW LOCATION, NEW SHOW SECRETARY

STCA Board Meeting - Wed., Oct. 1

Hatboro Dog Club Show, STCA Regional Club Delegates' Meeting*, STCA Hospitality & HTF - Thursday, Oct. 2

Hatboro Dog Club Show, STCA Rally & Obedience, Rescue Parade, National Sweepstakes, Annual Meeting/Banquet - Fri., Oct. 3

Devon Dog Show Assoc., Sat., Oct. 4

STCA National Specialty, MCKC (with AKC Owner-Handler Series!), Sun., Oct. 5

www.stca.biz

Show superintendents: Hatboro (Rau Dog Shows), Devon Dog Show Assoc. (MB-F, Inc.), STCA Sweestakes Show Secretary (Theresa Thomas), STCA/Nat'l Specialty/MCKC (MB-F, Inc.)

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HTF NEWS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The HTF would like to thank everyone who participated in the Health Fair at the Rotating Specialty in Birch Run, MI on Sat., Apri 26th. Several people took advantage of the great deals that the HTF was offering with deep discounts on many of the test prices. The HTF sold 29 vWD tests, 9 AKC DNA profiles, 5 microchips, and 6 CMO tests. Trustee Dr. Gloria Kilby was kept busy with five patella exams and the micro-chipping, and she manned the table alone for the HTF during the judging all morning. Everyone who participated in the Health Fair was entitled to a chance on the door prize which was a green folding market tote, custom embroidered by the very talented STCA member Kim Magnuson. The tote was full of several items including dental products, dog treats and toys, paper goods, and a warm blanket that was welcome on this cool Michigan spring day! Congratulations to Pam Williams who won the door prize at the dinner drawing. Great job everybody!

The HTF Needs YOU!

Are you passionate about Scottie health issues? Are you free to contribute some of your time and talents to the HTF? Are you willing to participate in important decisions regarding financial support of research projects, planning for health seminars and health fairs? Do you have a special interest in the educational outreach to all Scottie owners about health issues important to the well-being and longevity of our wonderful dogs? You do not need to be a scientific or financial whiz. You just need to be willing to work, contribute, and help us with our vital mission for all Scotties and their owners! WE NEED YOU!

Please consider filling out an application to serve on the STCA HTF for a 3-year term. The form can be found on the STCA web site at www.stca.biz. Most of our work is conducted by monthly phone conferences with a meeting typically at the National Specialty weekend in October. If you have any questions, please contact the chairman Marcia Dawson or 317-852-4393

CHIC - Time to get with the program!

To help you with this, here is a checklist with all the items you need to do and where to send it.

For more about CHIC and Scottie Health check out the CHIC section of the STCA web page.

STCA CHIC Liaison - Helen Prince

STCA HEALTH TRUST FUND RAFFLE

Scottish Terrier in a Tam o'Shanter, by Lilian Cheviot

This beautiful artwork was donated to the HTF by Bill Berry to raise funds for the CMO Test and TCC Resarch.

Drawing will be held at the STCA Annual Dinner Meeting on Oct. 3, 2014.

TICKETS 1 FOR $5, 5 for $20

Download tickets at www.stca.biz and mail with check payable to the STCA HTF to:

Marcia Dawson, 3220 N County Rd 575 E, Danville, IN 46122.

Thank you for supporting HTF! Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman

GREATER PITTSBURGH STC

SPECIALTY SHOW

MEMORIAL WEEKEND CLASSIC!

GPSTC SPECIALTY

Sat., May 24 it's a classic weekend!

New Castle Kennel Club, Lawrence County Farm Show Grounds, Route 108, New Castle, PA

Puppy Sweepstakes: Pam Williams. Classes: Mary Jane Carberry

Enjoy a full weekend of shows all in one location! Memorial

Weekend Classic in New Castle, PA.

See each day for Specialty Shows & Supported Entries. A full weekend of great shows - Thursday - Monday!

Laurel Highlands Kennel Association - May 22. Judge: William F. Potter II

Trumbull County Kennel Club - May 23. Judge: Rodney Herner

New Castle Kennel Club - GPSTC Specialty - May 24 - incl. Junior Showmanship

Trumbull County Kennel Club - May 25. Judge: Alice M. Watkins

New Castle Kennel Kennel Club - May 26. Judge: John Constantine

Show superintendent: MB-F, Inc.

The Scottish Terrier Club of New England, Inc.

May 30, 2014 - Specialty Show - Entries close May 14

Special weekend of shows!

Sweepstakes: Gail Fisher. Classes: Barbara Casey.

Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds, Emerald st., Wrentham Development Center, Wrentham, MA 02093

Event Secretary: Catherine J.T. Hill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

www.stcne.org

Full weekend of shows. Check out the premium list as well as online entry and website for Ladies' Dog Club:

http://www.infodog.com/prm/126/prm126.pdf

The Scottish Terrier Club of Chicago, Inc. Specialty Show June 14 - Grayslake, IL- Entries close May 28.

Great Lakes All Terrier Association - Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake, IL

Puppy Sweepstakes: Thomas Pinckney DDS. Classes: Michael J. Dougherty

Designated specialty with Great Lakes All Terrier Association. Show Superintendent: Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc.

www.stcchicago.org

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Ride The Waves To The Queen Mary

Scottish Terrier Club of California 81st Specialty

Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach, CA

3 DAYS OF SHOWS HELD ON THE SAME SITE!

Fri., June 20, 2014 -- entries close June 4th.

Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach. Dedicated in memory of Michael Serrano

Puppy & Veteran Sweeps: Cindy Cooke. Classes: Stuart Plane (Stuane UK)

Show Chair: Linda Sanchez & Co-Chair: Jackie Forkel

Host Hotel: The Queen Mary Hotel

Show superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows

www.stccalifornia.org

Great Terrier Weekend of Shows!

June 21 & 22: Supported Entry - Great Western Terrier Association

Sat., June 21 Judges: Anne Katona & Janet Bartholomew (Sweeps)

Sun., June 22 Judges: Claudia Seaberg & Kenny Lyngen (Sweeps)

Entries close: June 4, 12 noon. PDT. Show superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows.

FREE Handling/Grooming Seminar Aug. 22

The night before the specialty on August 22 we will offer a FREE handling/grooming seminar at the show site between approximately 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The seminar will highlight handling technqiues for ring work (i.e. stacking, gaiting, ring patterns). Our more experienced exhibitors will also be on hand to help with grooming for anyone who needs a lttle extra help on a one-on-one basis.

Specialty Show - Sat., August 23, 2014 - Entries close August 6.

Amercian Legion Highland Post 201, 2919 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY

Puppy Sweepstakes: Al Jennings. Classes: Betty-Ann Stenmark. Show Superintendent: Jackie Burton, Event Secretary

www.stcgl.tripod.com

STCA Legislative Update

Greetings Members!

This is a very important election year as many of you active breeders already know. In this WrapUp I am doing a back-to-back request to invite you to please take a look at the AKC PAC "Political Action Committee." It is really that important -- it deserves another mention.

From the AKC: "Political Action Committee (PAC) is a private organization that collects funds from its members and makes political contributions to those in office or those running for office. The funds from a PAC can only be used as campaign donations. The AKC PAC is set up to help elect dog-friendly candidates."

This time I am requesting, as legislation chair and as the STC of Greater Denver club president, that each STCA regional club president take up a collection to help the AKC legislation department help get dog-friendly candidates elected! The AKC has a simple form to download and share with your members. Any amount is helpful, no matter how small! The link is included below, please download and print the form and take it to your next club meeting and pass the hat around. You can also donate on line, all-breed clubs are asked to help in this important endeavor.

Paws For Juniors!

PAWS for Juniors has over $5,400 in its treasury giving us the ability to give out scholarships and grants to worthy Juniors who are members of the STCA. PAWS continues to learn of new Juniors who show Scotties and we work hard to mentor them. The 2014 PAWS raffle is off and running, making its debut at the Rotating. Devoted PAWS members will make sure the raffle tickets are sold at specialties around the country. The top raffle prize will be a 16 x 20 print of YOUR dog on canvas.

The PAWS for Juniors Facebook page is always being updated to inform Juniors of seminars around the country. The page also highlights Scottie Juniors who win in the junior show ring as well as the breed ring.

Sue Maniscalco (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Like us on Facebook! STCA PAWS for Juniors

Special Notes to STCA Regional Clubs!

REMINDER to Regional Clubs!

Advertise your club's upcoming specialty in Bagpiper Issue #3. Please see list below for clubs who are encouraged to take advantage of this FREE offer:

For maximum exposure to the STCA members, the following clubs are encouraged to submit a 1/2 page, B&W ad to promote their 2014 specialty shows for inclusion in The Bagpiper, Issue No. 3: Greater Washington DC, San Francisco Bay, Northern Ohio, & Tampa Bay clubs. DEADLINE JULY 15. Send camera ready art and ad layout to Jeff Waite and Barbara Gibson.

Regional Club Show Chairs: Please send a marked Specialty Show Catalog and Premium List to the STCA Club Historian: Janet Tomlinson (address in roster) AND submit your show results to the STCA web site. Follow link on left of home page to Event Calendar and then link to Submit Event Results.
The STCA continues to support Regional Clubs' specialty shows with an ad in each regional club specialty show catalog.

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

REGIONAL CLUB Corresponding Secretaries:

PLEASE update your regional club contact information on the STCA web site as your annual club elections take place over the next few months. It's easy through the "Feedback" tab at the top of the STCA homepage (www.stca.biz). If you need assistance, please contact Lori Kelly.

Kudos to each Regional Club Representative and those who also serve as Bagpiper Clan Correspondents. Your reports keep us informed.

An important message to all Regional Club Reps - Please continue to share information within this publication with your regional club members, some of whom are not STCA members, in addition to those STCA members who do not receive electronic communications from the STCA.

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 April 4, 2014

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

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

April 6, 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 WrapUp to Lori Kelly for publication. Next deadline: 4/25/14.

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

BREAKING NEWS!

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Invitation to see the STCA at work.

Members, the STCA Board invites you to an open Board session on Thursday, April 24 from 1-5 PM at the Holiday Inn Express, Birch Run, Michigan.

12150 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, MI 48415

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HALF-PRICE OFFER FOR A 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BAGPIPER! $20 value for 1st-time subscribers!

Members: 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
or Download them from the STCA Website

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 USA only. Offer limited to 1st-time subscribers only, plus postage. Offer expires 12/31/15.

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!

PERFORMANCE/VERSATILITY AWARDS IMPORTANT NOTE: DEADLINE OF JUNE 1 FOR PAPERWORK!

For anyone submitting paperwork for the STCA Performance and San Francisco Bay STC Versatility Awards, PLEASE NOTE that the deadline has been moved up to June 1. See pages 62 & 63 of Bagpiper Issue No. 1 2014 for updates for STCA Performance Award and San Francisco Bay STC Versatility paperwork. Be sure to get your information in before the deadline and send to: Obedience Chairman Mary Helen Rice.

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The Magic of Scotties

STCA/STCM National Rotating 2014

April 25-27, 2014

Great weekend of rally, hospitality, CGC, breed shows, obedience, STCA HTF Eye Clinic and much more! Events in one location: The Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N. Beyer Rd., Birch, Run, MI. See you in Birch Run!

Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N. Beyer Rd - midway between Flint and Saginaw on I-75, Exit 13. See information packet for suggested hotels.

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Entries close: April 9

STCA/STCM Reservation deadlines:

Wed., April 9 - for STCM complimentary Hospitality Reception, STCA/HTF Clinic, and pre-paid Banquet reservations*

(*Special note on Banquet: Do plan to be there!! The caterer requires a final count on April 9, therefore we will not offer extra tickets for walk-ins on Sat., April 26. Please make your pre-paid reservation on or before April 9.) Visit www.stca.biz for HTF registration, complimentary hospitality and banquet reservations.

Calendar of Events

Thursday, April 24

STCA Board Meeting (see note above). Holiday Inn Express, Birch Run, MI

Friday, April 25 - Birch Run Expo Center

Terrier Club of Michigan. Sweepstakes: Maurine McConnell. Conformation Judge: Woody Wornall. Rally 1 and Rally offered by Terrier Club of Michigan (MB-F, Inc.)

STCM Complimentary Hospitality (RSVP requested) 5:30 PM. Puppy Match & Costume Contest Judge: Chuck Gubry

Saturday, April 26 - STCA National Rotating Specialty - Brich Run Expo Center

STCA National Rotating Specialty in conjunction with Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County, Inc.

Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes: Marianne Melucci

Regular & Non-Regular Classes: Muriel Lee

One stop CHIC Shopping & HTF Eye Certification Clinic for CHIC(see below), and Special Raffle for HTF! Obedience 1 & 2 offered by Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County, Inc. (MB-F, Inc.).

Banquet 6 PM at the Birch Run Expo Center catered by Sullivan Catering! (Pre-paid reservations are required. Extra banquet tickets will not be available for walk-ins on the 26th. Please reserve your banquet ticket on or before April 9.)

Visit www.stca.biz for HTF registration, complimentary hospitality and banquet reservations.

Sunday, April 27 - STCM Specialty - Birch Run Expo Center

In conjunction with Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County, Inc.

Puppy Sweepstakes: Charlene (Charlie) Gann

Regular & Non-Regular Classes: Charlotte McGowan

STCM Local Show Chair: Pat Wooster (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Local Co-Chair: Jim DeArmond. Show Superintendent: MB-F, Inc. Obedience 1 offered by Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County, Inc. (MB-F, Inc.).

Entry Fees for Saturday & Sunday (Entries close 4/9/14):

Regular Class: $29. Puppy & BBX: $23. Sweepstakes $20. Second or more entry: $23

Visit the STCA website for helpful links to all Rotating 2014 information!

Thank you to all STCM & STCA Volunteers for making Rotating possible!

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Health Fair at the STCA National Rotating in Michigan: one-stop CHIC Shopping Event!

REMINDER - DEADLINE APRIL 9

HTF HEALTH FAIR AND ECR EYE CLINIC

Don't miss out! The HTF is hosting an OFA Eye Certification Registry (ECR) Eye Clinic at Rotating on Sat., April 26. The exam will take place after judging between 3-5 PM. Cost: ONLY $25 per dog! Deadline: April 9, 2014.

Registration form online at the STCA website and in the Rotating Info Packet. Even better, you can register and pay online! Other GREAT DEALS on April 26 at the One Stop CHIC Shopping Event:

vWD tests - $75 plus registration
Patella Examination - FREE
Microchips - $15
the NEW CMO DNA test at a discount - $85
AKC DNA Profile kits - $20

All Health Fair participants will be eligible to win a very special door prize! If you have questions, contact Marcia Dawson. To pre-order DNA kits, contact Helen Prince.

Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman

Helen Prince, Secretary ** Lisa Kincheloe, Treasurer

Gloria Kilby, DVM ** Mike Krolewski ** John Leith ** Barb Zink

You will always find helpful and informative articles posted on the STCA website. Check out these wonderful resources to Scottie Health, Health Registries, and ScottiePhile (STCA's Health Library).

Special News from HTF! Special Raffle!!

Scottish Terrier in a Tam o'Shanter

This beautiful artwork was donated to the HTF by Bill Berry to raise funds for the CMO Test and TCC Resarch. The HTF will sell tickets during Rotating weekend. Drawing will be held at the STCA/Montgomery/National Dinner/Meeting on Oct. 3, 2014.

TICKETS - 1 FOR $5, 5 for $20

Thank you for supporting HTF!

Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman

STC of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc.

Specialty Show

Fri, April 18

STC of Greater Baltimore Area, Inc. - Specialty Show - April 18, 2014

Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland. Entries close: 4/02/14.

Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD

Puppy Sweepstakes: Debra Bouderra. Breed: Willam deVillenueve

Show Superintendent: MB-F, Inc.

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STC of Greater New York, Inc. - 37th Specialty Show on May 3, 2014 - Erwinna, PA

Entries close: April 19

Held in conjunction with the Bucks County KC all breed show. Always a beautiful venue! Join us!

Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Judge: Pam Williams

Classes: Kathleen Ferris.

Our specialty is dedicated to the memory of Karen Hansen.

Join us in the STCGNY hospitality tent for a tailgate luncheon, coordinated by Dan & April Green. Great raffles for rescue, Ways & Means, great food & camaraderie! Bring a friend.

Show Chair: Cliff Schultz. Show Superintendent: MB-F, Inc.

www.stcgny.org

Great weekend of shows!

Garden State All Terrier Club, Inc. - Friday, May 2 - Entries close: 4/16/14. Mercer County Park, Old Trenton & South Post Rds., W. Windsor, Twp, NJ. Supported entry - STCGNY. Show Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows.

STCGNY Specialty/Bucks - Sat., May 3 - Erwinna, PA - See above. (MB-F, Inc.)

Trenton Kennel Club, Inc. - Sun., May 4 - Entries close: 4/16/14. Mercer County Park, Old Trenton & South Post Rds., W. Windsor, Twp, NJ. Show Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows.

GREATER PITTSBURGH STC

SPECIALTY SHOW

MEMORIAL WEEKEND CLASSIC!

GPSTC SPECIALTY - Sat., May 24

New Castle Kennel Club, Lawrence County Farm Show Grounds, Route 108, New Castle, PA

(5 miles east of New Castle)

Entries close: 5/07/14

Puppy Sweepstakes: Pam Williams

Classes: Mary Jane Carberry

Enjoy a full weekend of shows all in one location! Memorial Weekend Classic in New Castle, PA. Entries close: 5/07/14

See each day for Specialty Shows & Supported Entries. A full weekend of great shows - Thursday - Monday!

Laurel Highlands Kennel Association - Thurs., May 22. Judge: William F. Potter II

Trumbull County Kennel Club - Fri., May 23. Judge: Rodney Herner

New Castle Kennel Club - GPSTC Specialty - Sat., May 24 - Junior Showmanship!!

Trumbull County Kennel Club - Sun., May 25. Judge: Alice M. Watkins

New Castle Kennel Kennel Club - Mon., May 26. Judge: John Constantine

Show superintendent: MB-F, Inc.

The Scottish Terrier Club of New England, Inc.

May 30, 2014 - Specialty Show - Wrentham, MA

Sweepstakes: Gail Fisher

Classes: Barbara Casey

Entires close: May 14

Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds, Emerald st., Wrentham Development Center, Wrentham, MA 02093

Event Secretary: Catherine J.T. Hill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

More news!!

Maine Scottie Rescue Benefit - May 3

11 AM to 2 PM - SATURDAY, MAY 3

3 DOG CAFE, 309 COMMERCIAL ST. (RT. 1), ROCKPORT, ME 04856

$25 PER PERSON

RESERVATIONS: CALL ILENE WEINTRAUB (207-236-6265) OR EMAIL BARBARA LJUNGGREN AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MENU: LOBSTER, CAESAR SALAD, ROASTED POTATOES AND CORN, DESSERT TRAY.

11 AM RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION, 12 PM LOBSTER DINNER.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT - THE STC OF NEW ENGLAND RESCUE

www.stcne.org

The Scottish Terrier Club of Chicago, Inc. Specialty Show June 14 - Grayslake, IL

Great Lakes All Terrier Association

Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake, IL

Puppy Sweepstakes: Thomas Pinckney DDS

Classes: Michael J. Dougherty

Designated specialty with Great Lakes All Terrier Association

Show Superintendent: Roy Jones Dog Shows , Inc.

Entries close: 5/28/14

www.stcchicago.org

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STCCalifornia

Ride The Waves To The Queen Mary

Scottish Terrier Club of California 81st Specialty

Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach, CA

3 DAYS OF SHOWS HELD ON THE SAME SITE!

Fri., June 20, 2014

Entries close: 6/04/14

Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach

Dedicated in memory of Michael Serrano

Puppy & Veteran Sweeps: Cindy Cooke

Classes: Stuart Plane (Stuane UK)

Show Chair: Linda Sanchez & Co-Chair: Jackie Forkel

Host Hotel: The Queen Mary Hotel

Show superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows

www.stccalifornia.org

Great Terrier Weekend of Shows!

June 21 & 22: Supported Entry - Great Western Terrier Association

Sat., June 21 Judges: Anne Katona & Janet Bartholomew (Sweeps)

Sun., June 22 Judges: Claudia Seaberg & Kenny Lyngen (Sweeps)

Entries close: June 4, 12 noon. PDT

Show superintendent: Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows

In-depth grooming seminar - MAY 10 & 11 -

Cindy Cooke will be leading this seminar with a limit of 20 exhibitors (we still have space right now). May 10 (full day) and May 11 (1/2 day): a day and a half filled with great grooming techniques in Charleston, IN. Cost: $30, as Cindy is donating her time for this seminar.

Interested in attending? Please contact Rose Shacklett (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or call 502-259-8220 for more information.

FREE Handling/Grooming Seminar Aug. 22

Specialty Show - Sat., August 23, 2014

Amercian Legion Highland Post 201, 2919 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY

Puppy Sweepstakes: Al Jennings

Classes: Betty-Ann Stenmark

Show Superintendent: Jackie Burton, Event Secretary

Entries close: 8/06/14

www.stcgl.tripod.com

STCA Ways & Means Shoppe - Complete your collection of commemorative pins! It's time to think spring and decorate your spring hats and lapels. Shoppe the online shoppe today!

Help wanted!

Ways & Means Volunteers: Interested in donating your time and talents and creativity? Ways & Means is eager to have you on its team. Plans are now underway! Please contact Lori Kelly for more information. Volunteer for Montgomery weekend, committee is forming now.

STCA Legislative Update

Salutations to all members!

It is indeed an election year again! It's a very important one as you should already know. In this WrapUp I invite you to please take a look at the AKC PAC "Political Action Committee."

From the AKC: "Political Action Committee (PAC) is a private organization that collects funds from its members and makes political contributions to those in office or those running for office. The funds from a PAC can only be used as campaign donations. The AKC PAC is set up to help elect dog friendly candidates."

We all saw the APHIS rules, a fine kettle of fish that came down from government employees who our politicians pressured to create 'rules to deal with internet pet sales.' Special interest groups pressured those politicians.

And we still have the hostile to breeders PUPS federal legislation on the burner. That has not been put to spleep. Also many state-by-state anti dog laws are being introduced. We desperately need officials who will work with us and not against us. Please read more on the AKC PAC and the benefits we can have by donating to this hard-working and dedicated committee. We may not know all the dog friendly candidates, but they do!

From the AKC: "What is the AKC PAC? The American Kennel Club Political Action Committee (AKC PAC) helps elect dog friendly candidates. The purpose behind the fund is to protect your rights as a breeder, dog owner and fancier by helping elect leaders who share that commitment."
What_is_the_AKC_PAC.pdf
http://www.apps.akc.org/classic/pac/

Charle Gann

Elaine Wallace, Liz Lufrano

Paws For Juniors!

Rotating 2014 Information... April 26 & 27

PAWS FOR JUNIORS is offering i-Tunes cards to our current Scottish Terrier Junior exhibitors outside the Junior Showmanship ring on Sat.,April 26, the day of Rotating. Also offered to those Scottish Terrier exhibitors who have aged out of Juniors but are currently in college. An added bonus! Junior Showmanship is being offered on April 27.

The Progressive Dog Club is holding a Junior Handling Clinic with professionals on Sun., April 27. Juniors - take advantage of this opporutnity! Any Junior who can be there to take advantage of this opportunity to learn as much as they can from those who make a living showing dogs.

2014 RAFFLE -- Paws For Juniors Raffle tickets will be sold at Rotating! The first prize is a canvas print of YOUR dog, the 2nd and 3rd prizes are items from Radley of London. WINNING TICKET WILL BE DRAWN AT THE STCA MONTGOMERY/NATIONAL DINNER/MEETING ON OCT. 3, 2014.

Anyone who could sell tickets during Rotating weekend and at the dinner is asked to please contact Sue Maniscalco (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Like us on Facebook! STCA PAWS for Juniors

Special Notes to STCA Regional Clubs!

REMINDER to Regional Clubs!

Advertise your club's upcoming specialty in Bagpiper Issue #2. Please see list below for clubs who are encouraged to take advantage of this FREE offer:

For maximum exposure to the STCA members, the following clubs are encouraged to submit a 1/2 page, B&W ad to promote their 2014 specialty show for inclusion in The Bagpiper, Issue No. 2:

Scottish Terrier Clubs of Greater Denver, Greater Louisville, Western Virginia, Greater Washington DC, San Francisco Bay, and Northern Ohio. DEADLINE APRIL 15.

Regional Club Show Chairs: Please send a marked Specialty Show Catalog and Premium List to the STCA Club Historian: Janet Tomlinson (address in roster) AND submit your show results to the STCA website. Follow link on left of home page to Event Calendar and then link to Submit Event Results.
The STCA will continue to support Regional Clubs' specialty shows with an ad in each regional club specialty show catalog.

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

REGIONAL CLUB Corresponding Secretaries: PLEASE update your regional club contact information on the STCA website as your annual club elections take place over the next few months. It's easy through the "Feedback" tab at the top of the STCA homepage (www.stca.biz). If you need assistance, please contact Lori Kelly.

Kudos to each Regional Club Representative and those who also serve as Bagpiper Clan Correspondents. Your reports keep us informed.

Welcome new STC Chicago Clan Correspondent Kathy Hufnagle!

it's a wrap......thinking spring!!!

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 March 1, 2014

The Scottish Terrier Club of America

National WrapUp

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

March 1, 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 WrapUp to Lori Kelly for publication. Next deadline: 4/02/14.

STCA National Rotating 2014 - Join us in Birch Run, MI for The Magic of Scotties.

April 25 - 27, 2014. Great weekend of shows and events all in one location at the Birch Run Expo Center, just off of I-75 in Birch Run, MI

Friday, April 25

Terrier Club of Michigan. Sweepstakes: Maurine McConnell.

Conformation Judge: Woody Wornall.

Rally 1 and Rally offered by Terrier Club of Michigan (MB-F, Inc.)

STCM Hospitality (RSVP requested). Puppy Match & Costume Contest (Judge: Chuck Gubry)

Saturday, April 26 - STCA National Rotating Specialty

STCA National Rotating in conjunction with Progressive Dog Club. Sweepstakes: Marianne Melucci. Regular Classes: Muriel Lee. One stop CHIC Shopping & HTF Eye Certification Clinic for CHIC(see below), and Banquet (Pre-paid reservations required). Visit www.stca.biz for pre-registration and reservations. STCA VP/Show Chair: Lori Kelly

Obedience 1 & 2 offered by Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County, Inc. (MB-F,Inc.)

Sunday, April 27 - STCM Specialty

Sun., April 27 - STCM Specialty Show. Sweepstakes: Charlene Gann. Regular Classes: Charlotte McGowan. Obedience 1 offered by Progressive Dog Club of Wayne County, Inc.(MB-F,Inc.). STCM Local Show Chair: Pat Wooster (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Local Co-Chair: Jim DeArmond. Show Superintendent: MB-F, Inc.

Important Deadlines:

Trophy Donations: March 1 ** Catalog Advertising: March 1

Complimentary Hospitality & Pre-Paid Banquet Reservations: April 9

Entries Close: April 9. STCA HTF Eye Clinic- Pre-registration: April 9

Visit the STCA website for helpful links to all Rotating 2014 information!

Check www.stca.biz for the STCA/STCM Information packet

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Health Fair at the STCA National Rotating in Michigan: one-stop CHIC Shopping Event!

This will be a single day event featuring:

* Discounted vWD tests * Discounted AKC DNA Profiles * FREE Patella Examinations * Microchipping * Discounted CMO tests * STCA HTF Eye Certification Clinic for CHIC * Educational materials and a drawing for a special prize to all Eye Clinic Registrants! Also, stay tuned for very important news about the HTF's TCC initiative for 2014!

Marcia Dawson DVM, Chairman.

Helen Prince, Secretary ** Lisa Kincheloe, Treasurer

Gloria Kilby, DVM ** Mike Krolewski ** John Leith ** Barb Zink

You will always find helpful and informative articles posted on the STCA website. Check out these wonderful resources to Scottie Health, Health Registries, and ScottiePhile (STCA's Health Library).

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Special honor for STCA's Marion Needham Krupp, winner of the 2013 Anstamm Achievement Award!

Pictured here is a very happy and proud Marion Krupp with her 2013 Anstamm Achievement Award commemorative plaque she brought to show members of the STCGNY during the club's holiday luncheon in December.

Congratulations to Marion as recipient of the Anstamm Achievement Award for "outstanding service, advancement of the breed or other meritorious accomplishments affecting or relating to the Scottish Terrier," as awarded during the 2013 STCA Annual Awards Meeting. Thank you Marion for all you do for the STCA and especially for the breed, Lori Kelly

STCA This and That...

STCA 2014 Nominating Committee is in place:

Kathleen J. Ferris, PA - Chairperson

Richard Lawn, NM - Karen Prokopetz, CN - Jean Rose, PA - Maxine Stickler, KY - Bill deVilleneuve, NY (First Altnerate) - Glenda Tucker, GA (Second Alternate).

From STCA Rescue Trust:

The Rescue Trust Fund of the Scottish Terrier Club of America sincerely thanks those who donated with their dues renewals as well as those making year-end donations to help provide medical care to our Scottie rescues in need across the country. Your generosity is very much appreciated. We have all but completed sending out acknowledgements for the donations, later ones are still being processed and have not made it to us quite yet.

This year, in order to direct as much of each donation as possible towards helping the dogs, we are sending acknowledgements primarily via email if an email address is provided. We know our donors want to see their donations count as much as possible for the purpose they intended them.

Although we are still waiting to hear back from a handful of our rescue affiliates on their 2013 rescue totals, we are just under 500 at this point in our tally results from the yearly rescue survey. We thank our rescue network for another year of sacrifices to help those of our breed who need us!

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Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Dayton 37th Annual Specialty Show! March 29, 2014 . Entries close: 3/12.
Note the correction on the closing date.
Entries close March 12 at the secretary's office.

One of the few remaining stand-alone specialties! Join us at the Wyndham Garden Dayton South Hotel. Block of rooms is available! Contact the Wyndham directly (937-434-8030) and identify yourself as attending the STC of Greater Dayton Specialty Show.

Deadline for Banquet Reservations: Reservations must be received by March 15. Information is in the premium list.

Puppy Match Judge: Lisa Hills ** Puppy Sweepstakes: Pat Wooster ** Regular Classes: Sandra Anderson.

Premium lists are available at www.stcgd.com. Co-Chairpersons: Jack Anastasia & Cliff Norman.

Show Secretary: Sue Stacy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Scottish Terrier Club of Chicago

March 9 - Dr. Elissa Kelley. 1 - 4 p.m. - Arboretum View Animal Hospital, Downers Grove.

Next Meetings: April 27, 2014 (TBA); June 14, 2014 (STCC Specialty, Grayslake, IL); August 17, 2014 (STCC Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon); October 26, 2014 (TBA)

STCGA - 2014 Annual Specialty

37th Annual SPRING Specialty - April 5, 2014 "Teeing off at the Scottie Open"

Jim Miller Park, Marietta, GA. Entries Close: 3/19/14

Friday Evening: April 4, 7 p.m. -AKC Sanctioned B Puppy Match, Ellen Avery Judging.

Saturday, April 5 - Specialty - Judging Panel: Regular Classes: Mr. Thomas L. Yates. Sweepstakes: Lisa Hills

Indoor venue - all under one roof! RV hookup on the premises - lovely lakeside locale. Jim Miller Park, Marietta, GA. Host Hotel: La Quinta at Paces Ferry Road/vinings. Reserve your room by calling the GROUP RESERVATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 770-801-9002. GROUP # 694.

Easy ONLINE Show Entry -

http://www.stcgatlanta.com/Events/Show/show.html

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Rhea Spence, Show Chair Glenda Tucker, Show Secretary

FIND US ON FACEBOOK - STC of Greater Atlanta

STCGNY Celebrates its 40th Year

and the club's 37th Specialty Show,

dedicated to the memory of Karen Hansen.

Celebrate with us on Sat., May 3 in scenic Bucks County on the show grounds of the Bucks County KC, Tinicum Park, Rte. 32, Erwinna, PA.

VP/Show Chair: Cliff Schultz. Ad Chair: Gail Dalrymple. Catalog ad deadline 3/17/14.

Tailgate Luncheon immediately following our judging in the club's hospitality tent. Luncheon Coordinators: April & Dan Green.

Judging Panel: Sweepstakes - Pam Williams (Aftonscot). Regular Classes: Kathleen J. Ferris (Wychwood). Bucks County KC Judging Terrier Group: Michael J. Dougherty. Best in Show: Sam Houston. Show entries close: 4/16/14. MB-F, Inc. Show Superintendent.

Check out our updated website: www.stcgny.org

UPCOMING ANNUAL AWARDS MEETING/LUNCHEON: Sunday, April 6, 2014.

STCA Ways & Means Shoppe - Complete your collection of commemorative pins! It's time to think spring and decorate your spring hats and lapels. Shoppe the online shoppe today!

Help wanted! Ways & Means Chair.

STCA Legislative Update

Big news with the Farm Bill and how it affects the APHIS rules! Passed by Senate on 2/4. It had already passed Congress. Signed by President on 2/7 and became public law 113-79. So it is now law.
Regarding APHIS the bill directs the USDA to revise APHIS rules to better achieve the goal of regulating large breeders while not impacting small breeders and rescue.
With the five year Farm Bill now law does this in 2 ways:
One: Allows USDA to determine that the size of a breeding operation is so small it does not warrant regulation- if their breeding operation is "de minimis” (minimal). Specifically, the USDA can "determine that the number of animals they breed or sell or the gross annual dollar amounts earned are so minor as to merit
disregard." Prior to this change, the USDA had a “mandate” to enforce, review, and require licenses even for very small breeders. They could not say "this is a very small operation - not worthy of licensing."
They now can do that, so USDA resources are better used regulating large breeders.
Two: Directs APHIS to clarify the term "breeding female." This term is used in the current rules, but lacks legal authority because it does not appear in the underlying statute. The conference committee (Congress and Senate) urged APHIS to clarify that "only those female animals capable of reproduction and actively being used in a breeding program should qualify as breeding females." In other words, it is not just the intact number of females, ignoring age and activity.
I am glad that AKC and the NAIA worked together with APHIS and got these changes...and now it needs to be strengthened and built upon. Read more from the AKC! Federal Update: Congress Passes Farm Bill with two improvements to the Animal Welfare Act - http://www.akc.org/press_center/article.cfm?article_id=5282
Best regards!
Your STCA Legislative Team -Charlie Gann, Lisa Hills, Elaine Wallace, Liz Lufrano

Paws For Juniors!

PAWS For Juniors has over $5,000 in our treasury to give us the ability to give out scholarships and grants to worthy Juniors. i-Tune gift cards will be given out to the winners in Juniors at our rotating in Michigan in April. Check out our Facebook Page and "like" us.

PAWS is adding new juniors whom we work hard to mentor and support. The 2014 PAWS For Juniors raffle will be selling tickets starting at the Rotating in Michigan.

Like us on Facebook! STCA PAWS for Juniors

Breed Standard Review Committee Update

Standard Review Committee

Please read the latest post on the STCA website, January - 2014 Memo.

Also available online: The Guidelines for Writing Breed Standards Flow Chart is available at the STCA website. (This link is also available on the left side of STCA home page under "New Articles.")

The membership will be kept informed of further developments. Changes cannot occur unless it is decided upon by a balloted vote of the membership.

Special Notes to STCA Regional Clubs!

Regional Clubs! Advertise your club's upcoming specialty in Bagpiper Issue #2. Please see list below for clubs who are encouraged to take advantage of this FREE offer:

The following clubs are encouraged to submit a 1/2 page, B&W ad to promote their 2014 specialty show for inclusion in The Bagpiper, Issue No. 2 for maximum exposure to STCA members: Greater Denver, Greater Louisville, Western Virginia, Greater Washington DC, San Francisco Bay, and Northern Ohio. DEADLINE APRIL 15.

Regional Club Show Chairs: Please send a marked Specialty Show Catalog and Premium List to the STCA Club Historian: Janet Tomlinson (address in roster) AND submit your show results to the STCA website. Follow link on left of home page to Event Calendar and then link to Submit Event Results.
The STCA will continue to support Regional Clubs' specialty shows with an ad in each regional club specialty show catalog.

HELP WANTED!

Chairperson - Regional Club Representatives - Interested in working with our 20 regional clubs? Great position for member with energy, good ideas, and desire to work as a liaison between the STCA and its 20 regional clubs. Please contact Lori Kelly or Charla Hill for more information.

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

Heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who spend countless hours of time and talent to make it all happen. For more information and news about STCA Regional Clubs, please visit the STCA Regional Club Listing link on the STCA website. Corresponding Secretaries: PLEASE update your regional club contact information as your annual club elections take place over the next few months.

Kudos to each Regional Club Representative and those who also serve as Bagpiper Clan Correspondents. Your reports keep us informed. Thanks to our new Clan Connection Editor - Eric Varner!

An Important Message to all Regional Club Reps - Please continue to share information within this publication with your regional club members, some of whom are not STCA members, in addition to those STCA members who do not receive electronic communications from the STCA.

it's a wrap......thinking spring!!!

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.