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National Specialty
2019 Show Site
The Official Website of the Great Dane Club of America 2019 National Specialty Hosted by the Northeast Division
October 6-12, 2019
The Founders Inn & Spa
5641 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Hotel reservations open Monday, December 3rd at noon Eastern time
2019 Judges
Best of Breed: Mimi Kim
Dogs: Arnecia (Arnie) Eckenrode
Bitches: William Stebbins
Futurity: Dr Neil O’Sullivan and Kathleen Davis
Obedience: Jim Ham
Rally: Karen Schroeder
Agility: Jack Cadalso
2019 Event Schedule
We Hope That You Will Enjoy The EVENTS SCHEDULED THROUGH THE WEEK!
Note: Watch daily! Schedule is subject to change
Saturday, October 5, 2019
- NE Division Committee Members Arrive
- RV’s begin arriving
- Vendors Move in
- All Breed Agility (Off Site)
Sunday, October 6, 2019
- GDCA Board Meeting
- All Breed Agility (Off Site)?
- Vendors Move In
- Welcome Party
Monday, October 7, 2019 – SHOW BEGINS
- Futurity – Day 1
- GDCA Sponsored All Breed Agility Specialty Trial – (Off Site)
- Free Night
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
- Futurity – Day 2
- Obedience – Trial #1
- Rally –Trial #1
- Education and/or Health Screenings (afternoon after Futurity Judging)
- ACR Meeting
- Free Night
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
- Obedience – Trial #2
- Rally – Trial #2
- General Membership Meeting (at Noon)
- Cardiac Clinic (All Day)
- Education and/or Health Screenings
- Top 20 Dinner
- Top 20 Event
Thursday, October 10, 2019
- Dog & Bitch Judging – Day 1
- Judges Education (Classroom)
- Breeders Education Seminar
- Division Chair Meeting
- Rescue Meeting
- Cardiac Clinic (All Day)
- GDCA Board Meeting (#2)
- Auction Dinner
- Auction
Friday, October 11, 2019
- Dog & Bitch Judging – Day 2
- Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, Veteran Dogs, Veteran Bitches, Stud Dog, Brood Bitches
- Judges Education (Classroom & Hands On)
- Breeders Ringside Mentoring
- Juniors Party/Juniors Seminar (Late Afternoon)
- Parades (Evening)
Saturday, October 12, 2019
- Junior Show Judging
- Intersex
- Judges Education (Ringside Mentoring)
- Best Puppy; Best Bred By; Best Owner Handler; Brace & Team Judging
- Awards Dinner & Awards Banquet
Sunday, October 13, 2019
- Affiliate Club Specialty – GDC of Pennsylvania
2019 Beach Front Hotel Info
The following hotels are aware of our event but will only accept dogs ONLY UP TO 50 POUNDS. Reservations for these hotels can be made NOW!
Please note that parking is tight at most of them, but most of them offer free valet across the street from their hotels. Some or all may have kitchenettes.
- Hyatt House
2705 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/virginia/hyatt-house-virginia-beach-oceanfront/orfxv
- Sheraton Ocean Front
3501 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- Residence Inn by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3217 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451•(757) 425-1141
National Store
Updated – 12/10/2018
Announcer – Yvonne Weed – cmydanes@yahoo.com
Auction – Karen Desjardins – mbdiva7@hotmail.com
Awards Night Coordination – Louis Bond – lubond8206@aol.com
Candid Ring Photographer – Patrick Powers Photography – info@patrickpowersphotography.com
Catalog Ads & Sales – Eve Williams – wiltor35@msn.com
Chief Ring Steward – Jean Highlands – jhighlands@windstream.net
Decorations: Wanda Whitehurst – backcreekdanes@aol.com
Division Sponsor Liaison & Meeting Space Coordinator –
Toni Bush – tazdoodles@yahoo.com
Penne Colao – runwaygreatdanes@gmail.com
Education – Dan Palantino – dpal7708@gmail.com
Hospitality Room (Exhibitors) – Donna LaPoint – donna_lapoint@yahoo.com
Futurity (On Site) – Michael Paccuci – mykall@rcn.com
GDCA Futurity Chair – Kathy Baraga – kbaraga@live.com
GDCA Corporate Sponsor Chair – Debi Romerosa – debiromerosa@verizon.net
Golf Cart Rentals – Carmella Jichetti – micadane@aol.com
Grounds Maintenance – Ray & Betty Streeter – brf10@sbcglobal.net
Health Screening Clinics – Karen Henderson – hender3son@msn.com
International Guests – Glenda Cole – glendaocole@gmail.com & Marie Somershoe – msomershoe74@gmail.com
International Room Reservation Coordinator – Dean Williams – deanwilliamsis@gmail.com
Judge’s Hospitality – Barbara Yavorski-Wartluft – philliegirl@rcn.com
Junior Showmanship Party – Sarah Blakeslee – k-seradanes@hotmail.com
Meal Package – Lisa Barratt – Lisa.Barratt@quinnipiac.edu
Meal Plan Coordinator – Louis Bond – lubond8206@aol.com
RV Parking & Reservations – Carmella Jichetti – micadane@aol.com
Parades – Kira Wright – bbtherapydogs@gmail.com
Performance Events –
Charlie Marcantonio (Obedience & Rally) – InsurRectr@aol.com
Teresa LaBrie (Agility) – wysiwygdanes@hotmail.com
Photographer – Patrick Powers Photography – info@patrickpowersphotography.com
Premium List – Laurie Maulucci – mjmdanes@comcast.net
Raffle – Melissa Ekis – boarpoint@gmail.com
Ring Set-Up & Coordination – Superintendent
Room Reservations – Hotel – Founders Inn & Spa – 757-424-5511
Security (Hotel Liaison) – Rita K. Suddarth – daneworld94@gmail.com
Superintendent – Jim Rau Dog Shows – raudogshows.com – 610-376-1880
Top 20 – Rita K. Suddarth – daneworld94@gmail.com
Transportation (Airports) – Hotel Offers Shuttle Services
Treasurer – Jennifer Suddarth-Beazley – jennifer.suddarth@gmail.com
Trophies (Donations & Set Up Each Day of Show) – Debbi Jones – tljonesco2@aol.com
Vendor Booth Space – Diane Husar – husar39@gmail.com
Videographer – Irv Krukenkamp, Show Dog Video Pros – showdogvideopros.com
Ways & Means (T’s, Sweats, etc) – Diane Husar – husar39@gmail.com
Welcome Booth & Bags – Brad & Michelle Joshnick – trewdane@gmail.com
Welcome Party – Pat Ciampa – MaitauDanes@aol.com & Norm Vadenais – nvprimrosegd@cox.net
RV spots are filled!
To be placed on a waiting list, download the RV RESERVATIONS WAIT LIST FORM and email the completed form to:
Carmella Jichetti
cell: 718-839-4555
We are excited to offer the following in a large variety of colors and sizes!
- Short Sleeve T-Shirts
- Long Sleeve T-Shirts
- ¼ Zip Cadet Pullover Sweatshirts
- Crew Neck Sweatshirts
- Hooded Full Zip Sweatshirts
- Baseball Caps
- Beach Towels
- Plush Throws
Shipping prices will become available closer to the National. Shop til you Drop!