Wednesday, March 17, 2010
SEMINARS


The following seminars will be offered on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. All seminars will be held at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. No need to register UNLESS you are bringing a dog to be groomed at the grooming seminar. See details below.

  •   Bedlington Terrier Grooming Seminar

    12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Grooming seminar open to the general public and all skill levels. Bring your Bedlington for grooming in show or pet clip. $50 per dog. Come to observe and ask questions for free. Appointments required if you bring your dog for grooming. Please call or email using the information below. Open friendly atmosphere.

    We will have a grooming demonstration, which is free for all to watch and ask questions. Top breeders will be available to discuss the correct show coat, and the breed standard.

    There are several ways you can participate in this seminar: You can groom your own dog, and then asking for a critique, or you can make a reservation and have your dog groomed while you watch, or you can simply watch and ask questions. All skill levls are welcome.

    Also, Marci Berman has offered to give an equipment maintenance class. For any of you who would like some advice on the repair and maintenance of your grooming equipment, this is a great chance for you to get some free advice.

    This will be held in the ring area of the Expo Center.

    Phone: 703-255-9538
    Email: chelsea.blue@juno.com

  •   All Breed Handling Class

    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Handling class is open to all skill levels and breeds. Classes will be divided into novice handlers and novice dogs. Professional handlers will be available for consultation. Price, $5 per handler.

    This will be held in the ring area of the Expo Center.

    Phone: 703-615-2066
    Email: LAMZbedlies@aol.com

  •   Bedlington Terrier Breed Standard Seminar

    4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    There will be a panel of breed/show/working experts who will discuss every aspect of the breed standard for the Bedlington Terrier. The moderator, Linda Freeman - Chelsea Blue Bedlingtons, will lead the discussions directed to the expert panel, as well as open the floor to questions from the audience. The expert panel consists of AKC Judge and Cairn Terrier breeder, Lydia Hutchinson. AKC Judge and expert working terrier judge, Richard Reynolds. Breeder of distinction Sandra Miles, Sandon Kennel. International breederof distinction, Malin Byberg Eriksson, Isotop's Kennel. This is a free event.

    Please email to get a copy in .pdf format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) of the Illustrated Breed Standard being developed by the BTCA.

    This will be held in a conference room at the Expo Center. The room is not yet assigned, so please check the day of.

    Phone: 703-255-9538
    Email: chelsea.blue@juno.com

  •   Pot Luck Dinner

    Immediately following the Bedlington Breed Standard Seminar, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center parking lot.
    Come and discuss the activities of the day. Meet new friends, see old friends. Break some bread with friends before the shows begin. $5 per person. It will take place in Laurie Friesen's and others' motor homes, so ask around for where they are parked.

    The Louisville Pot Luck started out with a few people arriving at the shows early and getting together for a cookout in the RV parking area. Last year it evolved into a great "get together" inside the Expo Center in the grooming area with nearly 30 people. We even fed the Expo Center Security guards! What we didn't know was that we were not suppose to bring food into the Expo Center -- maybe feeding the security guards worked out in our favor!

    So this year we are planning the Pot Luck back in the RV parking area immediately following the seminars on March 17. There is a nice grassy area that we can use as well as the parking lot under our RV canopies in case of rain.

    Here is how the Pot Luck works - we ask those coming to pot luck to please bring notable food items from their home state. For instance, Wayne and Laurie Friesen will be bringing Iowa Beef hamburgers, enough to feed everyone. Pam Mattke and Bill Austin bring several varieties of Wisconson Cheese for the burgers along with crackers as an appetizer. Last year Sally Schill brought the hamburger buns from a great local Ohio bakery, and we hope she will do it again! Others brought side dishes, pasta salads, potato chips, and desserts. The $5 per person fee will offset the cost of condiments, beverages, plates, napkins, and other food items, that will be provided. Just pay your $5 upon arrival. Please note that you do not have to bring anything to join in on the fun, but we appreciate it if you do. We know it is hard to bring something if you a not driving to the shows.

    If you plan to attend, please contact Laurie Friesen by phone or email, details below, so we know how many people to expect. And if you can bring food to the pot luck, let Laurie know what you plan on bringing so she can organize the menu. Those of us in the RV area will bring as many folding chairs as we can, but if you are able to bring a chair, that would be helpful. We also use grooming tables to set the food on.

    Also, Bedlingtons are welcome! You can bring your dogs along with a crate or x-pen. If they prefer to stay in your car, that's fine too. And if they like to play with others, I am sure we can join some x-pens together for some play time.

    Hope to see everyone there!

    Phone: 515-491-0404
    Email: bedlingtonlover@hotmail.com



Thursday, March 18, 2010
PIZZA PARTY


There will be a pizza party, poolside at the Holiday Inn, Clarksville, on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM. The proceeds will Benefit Tassels & Tales.

The cost is $7.00 per person, includes pizza and salad. Bring your own beverage. Please note that no glass is allowed near the pool.

  • Dessert Contest (Bedlington related desserts would be fun). If you would like to participate please let Kris Mullen know. Prize will be a $20 discount on a T&T ad.
  • Dog related gag gift exchange ($10 maximum gift price). Bring wrapped gift if you would like to participate.
  • Raffle for T&T ad: Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. We must sell $125 worth of tickets to hold the raffle.

RSVP for pizza party and desert contest to Kris Mullen phone: 248-214-3781, or email rkmullen1@wildblue.net by noon on March 17.


Friday, March 19, 2010
ANNUAL MEETING


The annual meeting of the Bedlington Terrior Club of America is scheduled to begin at 4:30 on Friday, March 19, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Buckhead Mountain Grill, where cocktails and dinner will be held at 5:30 and 6:00 respectively. See the dinner section below for more about the restaurant and its location.





Friday, March 19, 2010
DINNER


The BTCA floating specialty dinner will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Buckhead Mountain Grill in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Cocktail hour will be from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM, followed by a sit-down dinner at 6:30 PM. (See menu below.) The price for dinner will be $24 per person or $25 per person if you will be paying by PayPal.

RAFFLE and SILENT AUCTION
 There will be a raffle and silent auction at the dinner. Donations are needed! Anyone wishing to donate items to the raffle and/or silent auction please contact Karen Miller personally beforehand since it can be very hectic the night of the dinner. Donated items can be dog-related, duplicates of Bedlington items, hand crafted things, etc. Also, anyone wishing to help with the raffle/silent auction please let Karen know. Remember, this will all benefit the BTCA!

Phone: 570-992-7842, best calling time in the evening
Email: karenalmiller@yahoo.com

Your reservation and dinner payment need to be received by March 1, 2010.

PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS
Check PayPal
Please mail your check, made out to BTCA, for $24 per person to our floating specialty coordinator, Kris Mullen, at:

Kris Mullen
672 South Hurd Road
Oxford, MI 48371

Click the yellow button below. You will have the opportunity to enter the number of people for whom you are reserving and paying after you click the button.





707 West Riverside Drive
Jeffersonville, IN 47130


Click here for a description of the Jeffersonville restaurant and for directions.



MENU

The menu will be a choice of:
  • a sirloin
  • salmon filet
  • mushroom jack chicken
  • grilled pork chop
with a choice of 2 of the following sides:
  • green beans
  • french fries
  • baked apples
  • spinach casserole
  • vegtable medley
  • lima beans
  • steamed broccoli
  • mashed potatoes with gravy
  • a baked potato.
Also included is bread with cinnamon butter and non-alcoholic beverages.
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