Intersex: Doug Toomey

Dogs: Lori Cornelius

Bitches: Karen Desjardins

Futurity: Sue Larkin and Shirley Reinhold

Obedience: Katie Maess and Fred Buroff

Rally: Katie Maess and Fred Buroff

Agility: Howard Etzel

FastCAT: TBD

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Tentative)

SATURDAY—OCTOBER 24, 2020                                                

CHECK IN

VENDOR SETUP

MOTOR HOME MOVE-IN

SUNDAY—OCTOBER 25, 2020                                                                  

CHECK-IN

VENDOR SETUP

MOTOR HOME MOVE-IN

GDCA BOARD MEETING # 1

AGILITY: OFF SITE at Illinois State Fairgrounds in the covered arena (Danes only)

WELCOME PARTY

MONDAY—OCTOBER 26, 2020                                                        

FUTURITY DAY 1

OBEDIENCE & RALLY DAY 1

FREE NIGHT

BREEDERS ED & RINGSIDE MENTORING

NATIONAL RESCUE MEETING

TUESDAY—OCTOBER 27, 2020                                                        

FUTURITY DAY 2

OBEDIENCE & RALLY DAY 2

BREEDER ED RINGSIDE MENTORING/HANDS ON

GAME FUN NIGHT

WEDNESDAY—OCTOBER 28, 2020

FAST CAT (OPEN TO ALL BREEDS)

GENERAL MEETING

HEALTH TESTING

EDUCATION SEMINARS

Color Inheritance Seminar

TOP 20 DINNER & EVENT

THURSDAY—OCTOBER 29, 2020

CONFORMATION JUDGING DAY 1

NATIONAL DIVISION MEETINGS

PARADES

FRIDAY—OCTOBER 30, 2020

JUDGES ED AND RINGSIDE MENTORING

CONFORMATION JUDGING DAY 2

STUD DOG & BROOD BITCH JUDGING

GDCA BOARD MEETING #2

JUNIORS PARTY

AUCTION DINNER & EVENT

SATURDAY –OCTOBER 31, 2020

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING

BEST OF BREED JUDGING

BEST PUPPY

BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR

BRACE & TEAM

JUDGES RINGSIDE MENTORING

AWARDS BANQUET

SUNDAY—NOVEMBER 1, 2020

INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY

GAME FUN NIGHT

SHOW CHAIR – Kathy Baraga kbaraga@live.com

CENTRAL DIVISION OFFICERS

Announcer – Phil Gray pjg.owlwatch@gmail.com

Auction – Barbara Bush walnut255@comcast.net  & Jessie Gerszewski jessiegerszewski@gmail.com

Awards Night Coordination – Cyndy Steiner cyndy.steiner@gmail.com & Arnie Eckenrode arnieent@aol.com

Candid Ring Photographer –

Catalog Ads & Sales – Don Westermeyer fourd@roadrunner.com

Chief Ring Steward –

Decorations – Jay & Lori Roden jyroden@yahoo.com

Division Sponsor Liaison & Meeting Space Coordinator –

Education/Programs – Scott & Jennifer Wilson HomeAtWrigley@foxvalley.net

Futurity (On Site) – Kathy Baraga  kbaraga@live.com

GDCA Futurity Chair –Kathy Baraga  kbaraga@live.com

Golf Cart Rentals – Jon Finck 2020rvparking@gmail.com & Scott Hagemann hagemann_scott_j@cat.com

Grounds Maintenance – Buz Hudson bhudson1@att.net

Health Screening Clinics – Lynda Moriarty mor427@sbcglobal.net & Sandy Mauck slmauck@yahoo.com

Hospitality Room (Exhibitors) – Hoosier Great Dane Club hoosiergreatdaneclub@gmail.com

Hotel Liaison & Meeting Coordinator – Arnie Eckenrode arnieent@aol.com

International Guests – Susan Yotive syotive@columbus.rr.com & Kathy Fontana beaufon@aol.com

International Room Reservation Coordinator –

Judge’s Hospitality – Lisa Foltz avantidogs@comcast.net

Junior Showmanship Party – Tristen Lawrence tristenlawrence12@gmail.com

Meal Package – David Addington 2020natmeals.dm@gmail.com & Michelle Bjorkman daystardanes@gmail.com

Parades – Peg Clark clarkpe123@gmail.com

Performance Events – Shirley Spall Adhulsey@aol.com

Photographer – Kitten Rodwell flashkatphotos@aol.com

Premium List –

Publicity – Lori Beilke chanoz@frontier.com

Raffle – Roxanne Jakubiak roxanne.jakubiak@yahoo.com & Carolyn McNamara cmcnamara@kw.com

Ring Set-Up & Coordination – Superintendent

Room Reservations –

RV Parking & Reservations – Jon Finck 2020rvparking@gmail.com & Scott Hagemann 2020rvparking1@gmail.com

Secretary – Beth Richardson tomarski@gmail.com

Security (Hotel Liaison) –

Scooter Rental – Laure Hammond laurehammond@aol.com

Sponsorship Program – Debi Romerosa – debiromerosa@verizon.net

Superintendent – BaRay Events dogshows@barayevents.com

Top 20 – Parent Club – Lynn Adams ladams@vrichards.net, Ann Heavey  aheavey@sbcglobal.net, Barb Renkosiewicz lynbar112@aol.com, & Jessie Gerszewski jessiegerszewski@gmail.com

Transportation (Airports) –

Treasurer – Mark Davenport mdavenport@davenport-cpa.com

Trophies (Donations & Set Up Each Day of Show) – Milwaukee GDC / David  2020natmeals.dm@gmail.com &  Lake Shore GDC / Teresa Gray mantledanes@gmail.com

Vendor Booth Space – Arnie Eckenrode arnieent@aol.com

Veterinarian – Kathy Baraga  kbaraga@live.com

Videographer – ShowDog VideoPros http://www.showdogvideopros.com

Ways & Means (T’s, Sweats, etc) – Patti Nehr pattinehr@ameritech.net, Wolverine Great Dane Club, Gary Richards jgardog@aol.com, & Jim Wyatt

Welcome Booth & Bags – Darlene Gill at darsdanes@gmail.com

Welcome Party –

Visit the National Store to pre-purchase Raffle Tickets!

Visit the National Store to place your ad today!

Visit the National Store to reserve your copy today

HANDLING CLINIC BY RENOWNED HANDLER(S)

John or Jessie Gerszewski

Click here to purchase

EVENT COST: $35

A COLOR INHERITANCE GUIDE DISCUSSION

Leading this discussion will be Dr. Neil O’Sullivan & Dr. Daryl Pitts

Cost is FREE but you MUST register via the National store. Click here to register

Deadline: October 15, 2020

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RV SPOTS SOLD OUT!

Please send an email to be put on a waiting list.

CHECK IN BEGINS AT NOON (CST) ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH, 2020.

POWER WILL BE TURNED OFF AT NOON (CST) NOVEMBER 1, 2020.

NOTE: The power set-up crew needs space to run power lines and complete work and we CANNOT park persons before this time – We respectfully request you make arrangements to park off-site if you will arrive before this time. Thank you for your cooperation.

RV PARKING DETAILS

• COST FOR SPACE $600.00
• All spaces are  24′ X 50′
• All spaces are 50 amp RV plug (If 30 amp is needed – YOU MUST provide your own 50 amp to 30 amp adapter)
• You will need to have 100 ft. of the proper power cord needed for your unit  for hook-up to outlet.
• Water will be available on site via ‘Hose brigade’ as done at past events [Have (1) 50 ft. POTABLE water hose]
• All space prices include access to the resort pool, showers and  fitness center for the duration of the National.

THERE WILL BE TWO (2) DATES SCHEDULED FOR SEPTIC PUMPING. IF YOU WANT PUMP-OUT SERVICE – YOU MUST SELECT IT HERE AND PAY FOR IT NOW DURING THE RESERVATION PROCESS. WE WILL NOT BE GOING RV TO RV DURING THE SHOW TO SEE WHO NEEDS THIS SERVICE. Select the date OR dates you want pumping service and pay at check-out. We will have identification and instructions for your selected pump service for you when you check-in.

SELECT THE PUMPING SERVICE DESIRED:

-Pump Service on TUESDAY Oct. 27th.     $40

-Pump Service on FRIDAY Oct. 30th.             $40

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AT CHECKOUT IN THE “Additional Information” SECTION.

• Date of Arrival
• Date of Departure
• Electrical Amps 30 OR 50
• Length of your RV
• Email
• Cell Number
• Any requests to park near someone

If you have questions contact:

Jon Finck

EMAIL – 2020rvparking@gmail.com

CELL   – 414.322.6098

Scott Hagemann

EMAIL – 2020rvparking1@gmail.com

CELL   – 309.657.7171

https://gdca.org/shop/national-store/rv-reservations/

Top 20 Dinner 

• $45 per person 
• All Top 20 Exhibitor Teams will have reserved seating but may need to share additional seats at their table with other attendees.    
• Additional Reserved or Assigned Seating Option:  If Top 20 Exhibitors would like to have specific friends and family assigned to their table, please email their names to David Addington and Michelle Bjorkman. Deadline 10/10/2020.  Friends and family must purchase their tickets by 10/10/2020 for prearranged seating.  Tickets purchased after that date may not be able to be accommodated. Tables are limited to 10 people.    

• All other seating will be on first come first serve basis.  All parties must be present to reserve seats. 

Auction Dinner 

• $40 per person 
• Tables seat 10 people and reserved group seating can be accommodated if prearranged by 10/10/2020.  Please contact David Addington and Michelle Bjorkman via email. Deadline 10/10/2020 

Awards Dinner 

• $ 55 per person 
• $ 1500:  Reserved Captain’s Table for 10 people: Limited to 4 tables total ** 

• Each table will have dedicated wait staff and 2 drink tickets per person at table. 
• Every individual at table will receive a GDCA Central Division Themed Gift 
• $500 donated to GDCA Charitable Trust in the name of the Purchaser 

**Captain’s Tables must be pre-purchase by the one individual and will receive all 10 individual tickets for distribution at their discretion.  The Table Captain (purchaser) is responsible for communicating food choices back to David Addington and Michelle Bjorkman via email. Deadline 10/10/2020. 

• All other seating will be on first come first serve basis.  All parties must be present to reserve seats. 

Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Hospitality: 

• No daily meal plans will be offered as the host hotel will be offering an affordable daily breakfast buffet and ringside lunch fare. 
• The Hospitality Room will be available offering dry snack foods, water and soft drinks at scheduled times during the week. 

Contact Information, Questions and Purchase Information: 

• EMAIL: David Addington and Michelle Bjorkman:  2020natmeals.dm@gmail.com 
• TELEPHONE: David Addington: 414-610-2446    Michelle Bjorkman: 847-878-8032 
• DEADLINE FOR PREARRANGED SEATING AT ANY OF THE MEALS IS 10/10/2020 
• Meal Selection and Menus will be finalized and available after August 1,2020 

• 2 CONVENIENT OPTIONS TO PURCHASE MEAL PLANS: 

• CREDIT CARD PURCHASES VIA GDCA WEBSITE STORE: www.GDCA.org   
• CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MAILED: GDCA CENTRAL DIVISION TREASURER, MARK DAVENPORT:  9052 Millersport RD NE   Baltimore OH  43105 

Get your eat on and click to order here!

All week long  for only
$195.00

Reservations and payment must be handled via the scooter site at http://lifestylescootersinc.com/gdca-2020-national.html

Pay the $195.00 in full or pay $50.00 to reserve your scooter now with the balance due on September 1st.
(all cancellations are subject to a $50.00 handling fee)

PACKAGE VALUE $1400. INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING

7 NIGHTS STAY /KING OR DOUBLE  QUEEN AT THE DECATUR CONFERENCE & HOTEL.

2 OF EACH: TOP 20, AUCTION & AWARDS DINNERS

1 OF EACH: FUTURITY TOP 20 & NATIONAL CATALOGS.

2 SPECIAL WELCOME BAGS.

200 RAFFLE TICKETS

ROOM RAFFLE TICKETS ARE / 1-$5.00 / 5-$20.00 /14-$50.00

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN THE STORE OR BY CHECK

(Make checks payable to GDCA- Central Division)

Mail to:  Mark Davenport

9052 Millersport RD.NE

Baltimore OH 43105

Diamond (Donations of $10,000 and above)

In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:

• Booth space during National Specialty up to 25’ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• Two ad pages in the National Specialty Catalog
• Two Futurity catalogs, two National Specialty catalogs and two Top 20 catalogs
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 4 Tickets to the Top 20 Dinner with reserved seating *
• 4 reserved seats at the Top 20 Invitational
• 4 Tickets to the Auction Dinner with reserved seating *
• 4 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with reserved seating *
• Reserved ringside seating for four***
• 800 Raffle tickets

Platinum (Donations of $5,000 – $9,999)

In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:

• Booth space during National Specialty up to 20′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• Two ad pages in the National Specialty Catalog
• Two Futurity catalogs, two National Specialty catalogs and two Top 20 catalogs
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 4 Tickets to the Top 20 Dinner with reserved seating *
• 4 reserved seats at the Top 20 Invitational*
• 4 Tickets to the Auction Dinner with reserved seating*
• 4 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with reserved seating*
• Reserved ringside seating for four***
• 800 Raffle tickets

Gold (Donations of $2,500.00 – $4,999.99)

In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:

• Booth space during National Specialty up to 15′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• One ad page in the National Specialty Catalog
• One Futurity catalog, one National Specialty catalog and one Top 20 catalog
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 2 Tickets to the Top 20 Dinner with reserved seating *
• 2 reserved seats at the Top 20 Invitational
• 2 Tickets to the Auction Dinner with reserved seating *
• 2 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with reserved seating *
• Reserved ringside seating for two***
• 400 Raffle tickets

Silver (Donations of $1,500.00 – $2,499.99)

In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:

• Booth space during National Specialty up to 10′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
• One ad page in the National Specialty Catalog
• National Specialty catalog
• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• 2 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with Reserved Seating*
• Reserved ringside seating for two***
• 300 Raffle tickets

Bronze (Donations of $1,000.00 – $1,499.99)

In appreciation of your generosity, you will receive the following:

• Recognition by the Announcer at least four times a day during show hours
• A listing on banners to be placed throughout common areas at the show site
• Recognition on a catalog page listing the sponsors
• National Specialty catalog
• 2 Tickets to the Awards Dinner with Reserved Seating*
• Reserved ringside seating for two***
• 200 Raffle tickets

* Seating will be reserved for sponsors

** In the event that an individual qualifies for a Silver or higher level by virtue of his donation, the booth space will not be included.

*** In the event that the first row is filled, we will assign seats to the second row based on the order that the sponsorships are purchased.

For questions concerning Sponsorship, please contact:

Debi Romerosa
559-410-1897
debiromerosa@verizon.net

Yolanda Dallas
325-374-7030
YSDallas@aol.com

Make your Sponsor Donation online via the GDCA National Store

OR

Make Cashiers Check or Postal Money Order payable to: “GDCA Central Division”

Mail completed Sponsor Donation Form and check to:

Mark Davenport
Division Treasurer
9052 Millersport Road NE, Baltimore OH 43105

(614) 477-5173
OR mdavenport@davenport-cpa.com

Final deadline for donor’s name to appear in the catalog: September 20, 2020

CONTACT ARNIE ECKENRODE

Email:  arnieent@aol.com   Phone #:  419-290-0155

Booth rental is $350 per 10 x 10 feet. $175 for each additional 5 feet. Electric, 1 skirted table & 2 chairs included.

Space is limited. There will be a priority list of Corporate Sponsors & Vendors that have supported us over the years.

Make reservation on line at http://national.gdca.org/vendor-booth-reservation/

Or send reservation form and check payable to GDCA Central Division

Mark Davenport

9052 Millersport RD. NE

Baltimore, OH 43105

All requests must be accompanied by a completed form

NAME                                                                                                                                     

ADDRESS                                                                                                                                

E-MAIL                                                                             PHONE #                                       

COMPANY NAME                                                                                                                   

How many years have you supported our National?                        

PRODUCT BEING SOLD                                                                                                          

BOOTH SPACE NEEDED                                                                                                         

AMOUNT ENCLOSED                                 

Please note checks will not be deposited until reservation has been accepted.

Vendors will be notified of their acceptance.

Shipping is flat rate of $10 with an additional $2 per product charged at checkout for the sweatshirts, pullover and throw.