"Waggin' Tails West" is the theme of the American Lhasa Apso Club's (ALAC) 2010 National Specialty. This year's festivities take place at the Red Lion Inn Vancouver at the Quay in Vancouver, WA from October 25 through the 28. The Specialty logo is at the top of this post.
The week is jam-packed with things to do. Activities include receptions, meetings, a seminar, the judges' education seminar and ringside mentoring, raffles and auctions, rescue events, a photo contest, a Parade of Titleholders, shopping opportunities at a variety of vendors' booths, the Awards Banquet, the Willamette Valley Lhasa Apso Club (WVLAC) Specialty on the 26th, Obedience and Rally events plus the Futurity on the 27th, followed by the ALAC Regional Specialty on the 28th and the National Specialty on the 29th. This week is always a special, exciting week and this year's show committee has been hard at work all year to ensure that attendees have plenty of fun, interesting, and educational activities from which to choose. And of course, everyone will be doing plenty of grooming to prepare their Lhasas for the ring.
The Breeder Education Committee and Native Stock Committee are co-sponsoring the seminar "Preserving the Future, Enlisting the Past." Led by Cassandra de la Rosa, a panel of breeders will discuss what genetic diversity has to offer the breed and why it is important to maintain landrace traits. A Gompa dog will be available for examination. The Native Stock Committee will have an FAQ sheet available. Following the presentation, panel discussion, and question/answer period, the documentary video "Ancient Treasure–The Remake" will be shown.
Judges are Chris A. Levy (WVLAC Specialty), Larry Bruton (WVLAC Puppy and Veterans Sweepstakes), Rosemarie Crandahl (WVLAC Breeder Sweepstakes), C.A. Primmer (ALAC Obedience and Rally events), Arna Margolies (ALAC Futurity), Jacqueline Stacy (ALAC Regional Specialty), Faye Strauss (ALAC Junior Showmanship), and Neil Graves (ALAC National Specialty).
The premium list is available from Garvin Show Services, www.garvinshowservices.com, 503-558-1221. Hotel reservations may be made by calling 360-694-8341. Mention the Lhasa Apso 2010 National Specialty to receive the specialty rates of $109/day single or $119/day double queen. Reservation deadline is September 25th.
If you like the Specialty logo at the top of this post but will be unable to attend the Specialty to purchase logo items, they may be ordered from Amber Chaviano, 843-685-5228. T-shirts and sweatshirts in white, natural, and light gray are available for $17.00 and $30.00, respectively. Nightshirts and totebags are each $20.00, and notecards (4 per package) are $10.
Normally, I would close the post about the ALAC National Specialty with words like "I hope to see you there!" and "If you come, be sure to look me up!" However, a scheduling conflict involving foot surgery prevents me from attending this year. I'll be there in spirit, which will be no where near as fun as being there in person!
Life is good when you have a Lhasa to love you!
Joyce
