October 27 – November 3, 2024
On call veterinarians:
West Madison Clinic 1848 Waldorf Blvd. Madison, WI 53719 608-497-1392 |
East Madison Clinic 5259 High Crossing Blvd. Madison, WI 53718 608-497-1394 |
Committee Members
COMMITTEE | CHAIRPERSON(S) NAME | |
ANNOUNCER | Yvonne Weed | Cmydanes@yahoo.com |
AUCTION | Carolyn McNamara | divineacres@gmail.com |
CLOSING CEREMONIES | Margaret Ontl Mike Arnold |
MAOntl@sbcglobal.net mike.arnold@echoja.org |
BREEDERS EDUCATION | Cindy Harwin | harwindane@me.com |
CATALOG ADS | Margaret Ontl Linda Cain |
MAOntl@sbcglobal.net fromtheheartkennel@sbcglobal.net |
CATALOG SALES | Mary Lou Carmody Jay Roden – Cincinnati Club |
Marylou0118@gmail.com Jyroden@yahoo.com |
RING STEWARD(S) | Jean Highlands Kathy Baraga |
Jhighlands9@gmail.com kbaraga@live.com |
WELCOME PARTY and Decorations |
Joy Lobato | Joyandjerrylobato@gmail.com |
TOP 20 DINNER Decorations | Sandy Mauck | slmauch@yahoo.com |
AUCTION Decorations | Glenda Burns Nancy Parsons-Wright |
ggburns@sbcglobal.net nanpardane@gmail.com |
CLOSING CEREMONIES Decorations |
Glenda Burns | ggburns@sbcglobal.net |
EDUCATION | Mike Arnold Karen Martin |
mike.arnold@echoja.org danemarkdanes@swbell.net |
FACEBOOK PUB MASTER | Mary Ann Land | Maryann.land@comcast.net |
FUTURITY | Kathy Baraga | kbaraga@live.com |
GDCA WEBSITE MASTER | Melissa Ekis | Tristar1068@gmail.com |
GOLF-SCOOTER CARTS | Don Westermeyer | fourd@adelphia.net |
GROUNDS | Julia and Chris Kerr | droghedadanes@gmail.com |
HEALTH TESTING | Jody Loop Stephanie Johnson |
Jodyloop32@gmail.com iluvgreatdanez@gmail.com |
HOSPITALITY | Linda Cain | fromtheheartkennel@sbcglobal.net |
HOTEL LIAISON | Tammy Suddeth | Suddeth10@gmail.com |
INTERNATIONAL GUESTS | Susan Yotive Kathy Fontana |
syotive@gmail.com beaufon@aol.com |
JUDGES HOSPITALITY: FUTURITY |
Loren Bengston Brian Seiber |
glacierdanes@gmail.com treasurergdcanorth@gmail.com |
JUDGES HOSPITALITY: CONFORMATION |
Alex Ampleman | Drumdude5346@hotmail.com |
JUDGES HOSPITALITY: PERFORMANCE & COMPANION |
TBD | |
JUDGES EDUCATION | ||
JUNIORS | Tristen Lawrence | Tristenlawrence12@gmail.com |
MEALS | Jason Hoke | jasonhoke@aol.com |
MEAL TICKET SALES | Ann Heavey Sue Larkin |
aheavey@sbcglobal.net susan1310@aol.com |
MEETING ROOMS | Jason Hoke | jasonhoke@aol.com |
NEWSLETTER | Margaret Ontl | MAOntl@sbcglobal.net |
PARADES | Kathy Baraga | kbaraga@live.com |
PHOTOGRAPHER (conformation & candid’s) |
Kit Rodwell | flashatphotos@aol.com |
VIDEOGRAPHER AKC TV |
AKC TV – Jason Hoke | jasonhoke@aol.com |
RAFFLE | Nikki Leach | nikki@arborhillsgreatdanes.com |
RIBBONS | Cyndy Steiner | Cyndy.steiner@gmail.com |
RING SET UP | ||
RINGSIDE SEATING | Wendy Whitlock | simplysublyme@gmail.com |
RV PARKING RV – Power and water |
Kymm Cowley Jon Finck |
Kemac.greatdanes@hotmail.com 200bully@gmail.com |
RESCUE | Kathie Shea Rayna Orgill |
kdanegirl@aol.com jrdoubleh@aol.com |
SPONSOR PROGRAM Coordinators |
Brian and Wendy O’Donnell | Brian.p.odonnell71@gmail.com Dispatcherwendy@gmail.com |
SPECIAL ROOM RAFFLE | Barbara Kreszyn | Bkgr8dane@volcano.net |
SUPERINTENDENT | Executive Dog Shows Nina Fetter | |
TOP 20 Production Coordinator |
Karen Desjardins | Mbdiva7@hotmail.com |
TOP 20: Chairperson | Memory Armstong | scareletoak@bellsouth.net |
TRANSPORTATION of GDCA National Equipment to Next Div 2025 |
Laurie Maulucci | mjmdanes@comcast.net |
TRANSPORTATION: Futurity Judges & Guests |
Loren Bengston | glacierdanes@gmail.com |
TRANSPORTATION: Conformation Judges & Guests |
TBD | |
TRANSPORTATION: Performance & Companion Judges |
TBD | |
TROPHY: NATIONAL COORDINATOR |
Jane Geyer | Janegeyer6@gmail.com |
TROPHY FUNDRASING | Lori Ann Beilke | Chanoz@frontier.com |
VENDORS | Missy Scott Kristen Kenney |
Melissa.scott237@gmail.com Kris10maurine@hotmail.com |
VETERINARIAN | West Madison Clinic 1848 Waldorf Blvd. Madison, WI 53719 608-497-1392 |
East Madison Clinic 5259 High Crossing Blvd. Madison, WI 53718 608-497-1394 |
WAYS AND MEANS | Patti Nehr Shirley Struble Wolverine GDC |
Pnehr33@gmail.com shaktidanes@gmail.com |
WEBSITE GDCA – Updates | Linda Cain | fromtheheartkennel@sbcglobal.net |
WELCOME BAGS | Sonia Gens | soniaggens@gmail.com |
PERFORMANCE EVENTS | Dr. Tracy Powell | dulcedanes@yahoo.com |
AGILITY | Shirley Spall | adhulsey@aol.com |
OBEDIENCE | Shirley Spall | adhulsey@aol.com |
RALLY | Shirley Spall | adhulsey@aol.com |
FAST CAT | Shirley Spall | adhulsey@aol.com |
CGC Trial Testing | Bev Klingensmith | bevklingensmith@gmail.com |
INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY (Hosted by Milwaukee, Hoosier, St Louis and Kansas City) |
David Addington | Addadane1@aol.com |
Golf Cart and Scooter Rentals
This year the golf carts must be reserved and rented directly by the user through the company listed below.
Deadline to reserve your golf cart is August 15, 2024. It will be the responsibility of the renter to take care of covering the cart with insurance and it may be covered under your homeowner’s policy. It is your responsibility to check this out.
Price per day is $80.00 which includes delivery and pickup of the cart.
Carts are four seat carts and are powered by gasoline only.
They are NOT set up for street use.
The name of the golf cart company is:
Mastercarts LLC
Bill is the name of the owner and the contact.
4158 State Highway 13
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Phone 608-253-1005
Motorized Medical Scooters
This year the medical scooters must be reserved and rented directly by the user through the companies listed below.
Deadline to reserve your scooter is August 15, 2024. It will be the responsibility of the renter to take care of covering the scooter with insurance and it may be covered under your homeowner’s policy. It is your responsibility to check this out.
Two companies are available:
The daily rental company was offered by:
Madison Medical Rental
2418 Amherst Rd.
Middleton, Wisconsin
Phone 720 378 3745
$60 per day with $100 Delivery and pick up fee.
The weekly rental company is:
Home Health United
164 2nd St
Reedsburg Wisconsin
Phone 608-524-8440 or 800-924-2273
Company name may be changing to: SSM Health at home
The rate was $184 per week with no daily rate available the drop off and pick up cost was $75.
Both companies were very adamant about knowing height and weight of the user.
Hotel Reservations
Welcome to the 2024 GDCA North Division National.
The link below will take you to the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center reservation center for the National being held October 27 th – November 3rd 2024. Reservations open January 29, 2024 at 8 AM CST. You will need to
select a room with or without a dog; each room will be assigned as a Double Queen (with fridge and microwave) for $139.00 USD plus tax per night.
Wisconsin Location | Kalahari Resorts | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Largest Indoor Waterpark, Resort and Convention Center. Featuring Authentically-African decor right in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Book with Dog
GDCA National WITH DOGS
Book without Dog
GDCA National NO DOGS
There is a strict one room-booking limit per person. If you need to book multiple rooms, you will have to exit the site and book again.
No reservations by phone.
Your credit card will be charged for a one night’s stay of $139 (tax not included) at the time of booking. Rooms with dogs will be subject to a one-time $150 pet fee at check in.
Our discounted rates are only available 10/23/2024 through 11/5/2024. If you need a room outside these dates, you will be required to pay the hotel’s standard rate for the additional stay.
Cancelation fee will of $30 will be charged for any reservation confirmed.
Room deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE after September 1, 2024.
***If you are unable to get a reservation, we recommend that you contact Tammy Suddeth, our Hotel Liaison at suddeth10@gmail.com if you have ADA requirements or need any special accommodations, she will be happy to work with you.
Here is where you can get your chance to win a room raffle for the 2024 GDCA National. https://gdca.org/…/raffle/special-room-raffle-tickets/…
Judging Panel
Best of Breed | Judy Harrington |
Dogs | Warren Simon |
Bitches | Robert Edison |
Futurity | Denise Matulich and Jan Miner |
Jr Showmanship | Judy Harrington |
Obedience (2 trials) | Kathleen Sweet (Tues) and TBD |
Rally (2 trials) | Kathleen Sweet (Mon) and TBD |
Agility (2 trials) | TBD |
Thank you to all the Members and Affiliate Clubs who cast their vote!
Judging Programs
Parades
PARADE OF CHAMPIONS, TITLEHOLDERS & VETERANS
All Champions of Record, Titleholders, or Veteran Great Danes that are at least six (6) years old are eligible to enter the Parade. ( AKC Recognized Titles Only). This is non-competitive parade. Each Great Dane entered and shown in the Parade will receive a Rosette imprinted with the dog’s name and Parade Catalog. All titles will be announced. The entry fee is $30.00.
Fee is payable online thru the GDCA Store.
SEE MORE INFORMATION IN THE GDCA NATIONAL STORE FOR PURCHASING THE ENTRY AND CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE PARADE ENTRY FORM
Also see Instructions on the music in the GDCA National Store under Parade Entry.
Music is to be sent in by September 1, 2024, to the Parade Chairperson, Kathy Baraga by email
to: Kbaraga@live.com
Premium List
Room Raffle
Here is where you can get your chance to win a room raffle for the 2024 GDCA National. https://gdca.org/…/raffle/special-room-raffle-tickets/…
RV Information
Cost per RV is $1200 inclusive of services as listed below.
Important information you need to know……
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- Exhibitor RV check in will begin at 9am CT on 10/27/24. Per restrictions being imposed by The Kalahari Resort, exhibitor RV’s arriving prior to 9am on 10/27/24 will not be allowed to park in any of the parking lots at Kalahari while waiting for check in to begin.
- All spaces will be the exact same size. Each space will accommodate most tow vehicles and tow-behinds so you can park those vehicles within the boundaries of your assigned RV space. Any over-sized tow vehicles or additional vehicles will be required to park in the parking lot adjacent to the RV Parking area.
- A large commercial dumpster will be located within the RV parking area for disposal of dog waste and garbage. You are expected to clean up after your dogs and keep your area clean during the week.
- Be sure you plan ahead for your use of fresh water and septic. There is no source of fresh water on site to fill your tank when you arrive so be sure you have filled with fresh water and dumped your tanks before arriving for check in.
- The RV parking area will be adjacent to a large grassy space where dogs can be pottied and walked. PLEASE keep this area clean! The Kalahari has never hosted a dog show previously so we need to make sure we leave a positive impression.
- RVs must be removed from the Kalahari parking lot by 11am on Monday November 4th.
- Should all spaces be filled, a waitlist will be started to fill any vacancies that may open.
- Reservations MUST be cancelled no later than 8/1/24 to receive a full refund. If you need to cancel your reservation after 8/1/24 and your space can be filled, you will receive a full refund. If your space remains unsold you will not receive a refund.
- A letter will be emailed to all confirmed reservations with check-in instructions on October 1st. Information on the fresh water delivery and septic pumping will be included in that email as well.
By submitting your reservation indicates you have read and have accepted the requirements and restrictions listed above.
If you have any questions please contact either Kymm Cowley at kemac.greatdanes@hotmail.com or Jon Finck at 200bully@gmail.com.
Click here to purchase and reserve your RV space.
Schedule of Events
2024 GDCA National Schedule
FRIDAY – 10-25-2024
Power Layout R & Spaces
Hang Banners
SATURDAY – 10-26-2024
Kilamanjaro (6 am) – Ring layout, Vendor layout & Power Drop
Mangrove & Aralia (8am) -Welcome Bag Setup
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Kalahari C & F (8 am) All Day – Obedience/plastic
Kalahari D & E (8 am) All Day – Rally/plastic
Registration Rm 2 (8am) All Day – Trophies/Ribbons Storage
Registration Rm 1 (8am) All Day – Auction items Storage
Registration Rm 3 (8am) All Day – Welcome Bag Storage
Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality, Performance Raffle
RV Parking Area – (6am) – Motor Homes coming in
SUNDAY – 10-27-2024
Kilmanjaro (6am) – Vendors move in
Kilmanjaro (6am) – Plastic Roll out (8 am) main ring
Kilmanjaro (6am) – Photo Stand decorations
Kilmanjaro (6am) – Chairs setup for sponsors, general seating, judges/Breeder’s
Kilmanjaro (6am) – Reserve space for AKC TV/Videographer
Kilmanjaro (6am) – Ring Setup Superintendent Conformation
Kalahari C & F (8am) – Ring Setup Superintendent – Obedience
Kalahari D & E (8am) – Ring Setup Superintendent – Rally
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Empress Rm – GDCA Board Rm (8am -5pm)
Kalahari A, B, G, H – Wecome Party – 5:30 pm Cocktails – 6 pm Dinner till 10:00 pm
Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality, Performance Raffle
RV Parking -All Day – Motor Homes coming in
MONDAY – 10-28-2024
Kilamanjaro Rm opens (6am) – Futurity Day 1 (8 am)
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Kalahari C & F opens (6am) – Obedience Trial 1 (8am)
Kalahari B & G opens (6am) – Rally Trial 1 (8am)
Mangrove/Aralia opens (6am) – Breeder’s Ed (1/2 hr after judging)
Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality, Performance Raffle
Kilamanjaro Rm – BJ Barnhart – Run throughs – ½ hour after judging
TUESDAY 10-29-2024
Kilamanjaro Rm opens (6am) – Futurity Day 2 (8 am)
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Kalahari C & F opens (6am) – Obedience Trial 2 (8am)
Kalahari B & G opens (6am) – Rally Trial 2 (8am)
Mango/Aralia Rms (6Am) – 1 st Part – Dr. Carmen Bataglia (2pm to 5 pm) Movement & Struture
Mango/Aralia Rms (6Am) – 2nd Part – Dr. Carmen Bataglia (7pm to 9 pm) Pedigree Analysis
Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality, Performance Raffle
WEDNESDAY 10-30-2024
K9 Sports Zone, Middleton, WI – 1hr away- Agility – 2 trails (6am – 5 pm)
Kilamanjaro Rm (6am) – Vendor Shopping (7 Am)
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality, Performance Raffle
Guava Rm opens (6am) – Cardio Clinic – (8am-5pm)
Tamarind Rm opens (6am) – Dr. Greer’s health Clinic – thryroid, DNA, Semen Collection, etc.
Aralia/ Mangrove Rms open (6 Am) – GDCA General Membership at 8 am
Aralia/ Mangrove Rms open (6 Am) – M. Pock – Speaking on Govt Relations – (9:30-11:30am)
Aralia/ Mangrove Rms open (6 Am) – ACR Meeting & East Division Meeting (11am-12pm)
Aralia/ Mangrove Rms open (6 Am) – Dr. Greer (12:00pm – 2pm)
Aralia/ Mangrove Rms open (6 Am) – Dr. Greer (2:30pm-4:30pm)
Aloeswood & Marulu of Wistria – Performance Awards -4:30 pm – Wine & Cheese
Kilamangaro Rm opens (6am) – Top 20 Dinner -cocktails 5:30 – 6:30 Dinner
Kilamangaro Rm opens(6am) – Top 20 Event – 8:00pm
THURSDAY – 10-31-2024
Kilamnjero Rm opens (6am) – Dog Judging (8 am)/Judges Education Ringside Mentoring
Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality, Performance Raffle
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Portia Rm opens (12pm) – Chiropractic Clinic
Guava Rm opens (6am) – Cardio Clinic – (8am-5pm)
Tamarind Rm opens (6am) – Dr. Greer’s health Clinic – thryroid, DNA, Semen Collection, etc.
Empress Rm opens (6am) – GDCA Board Meeting (1/2 hr after judging)
Kalahari Ballroom A, H, G, B – opens 6 am All Day – Setting up for Audtion
Kalahari Ballroom A, H, G, B opens up (6 am)– Auction – Cocktails – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Dinner and Event
FRIDAY –11-1-2024
Kilamnjero Rm opens (6am) – Bitch Judging (8 am)/Judges Education Ringside Mentoring
Performance Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality Raffle
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Kilamanjaro opens (6am) – Judges Education Ringside Mentoring 10:30 Am
Kilamanjaro opens (6am) – Judges Education hands on – ½ hr after judging
Kilamnjero Rm opens (6am) – Parades, cash bar, 6:30 pm
Junior Party
Aralia & Mangrove Rms (12 pm) – CGC Testing
SATURDAY 11-2-2024
Kilamnjero Rm opens (6am) –Junior Sportsmanship (8am), Best of Breed follows
Performance Aloewood & Mauriu (8am) No divider – GDCA Raffle, Hospitality Raffle
Tamboli (8am) – Crate Rm (owner’s supply plastic) no overnight
Kilamanjaro opens (6am) – Judges Education Ringside Mentoring 8:30 Am
Kalahari A, B,G, H – Closing Ceremony 6:30pm-Cocktails/Dinner at 7:00pm
SUNDAY – 11-3-2024
Tamboti Rm opens (6am) – Crate Rm drop off, owners supply plastic, no overnight
Registration Rm 2 (6am) – Trophies
Kilamangero opens (6am) – Independent specialty (ends at 5 pm)
Sponsorship
2024 GDCA North Division Sponsorship Program
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2024 GDCA National, and plans are currently underway. Reserved seats are in order of sign-ups and will be assigned accordingly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, and we can help you with your plans
National Specialty Sponsor Chairpersons:
Brian and Wendy O’Donnell
Email: GDCASponsorsChair@gmail.com Phone: 770-310-3774
DIAMOND LEVEL – $10,000.00 and above
- Booth space during the National Specialty up to 25′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor.**
- Two-page ad 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
- Four tickets to the Top 20 Dinner and a reserved seating*
- Four reserved seats at the Top 20 Invitational
- Four tickets to the Auction Dinner and a reserved seating*
- Four tickets to the Awards Dinner and a reserved seating*
- Reserved seating ringside for four***
- 500 Raffle Tickets
PLATINUM LEVEL – $5,000.00 to $9,999.99
- Booth space during the National Specialty up to 20′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
- Two-page ad 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
- Four tickets to the Top 20 Dinner and reserved seating*
- Four reserved ringside seats at the Top 20 Invitational*
- Four tickets to the Auction Dinner and reserved seating*
- Four tickets to the Awards Dinner and reserved seating*
- Reserved ringside seating for four ***
- 500 Raffle Tickets
GOLD LEVEL – $2500.00 TO $4,999.99
- Booth space during the National Specialty up to 15′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
- One page ad in the National Specialty catalog
- One Futurity catalog, one National Specialty catalog and one Top 20catalog
- 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
- Two tickets to the Top 20 Dinner and reserved seating*
- Two reserved ringside seats at the Top 20 Invitational *
- Two tickets to the Awards Dinner and reserved seating*
- Reserved ringside seating for two***
- 250 Raffle tickets
SILVER LEVEL – $1,500.00 TO $2,499.99
- Booth space during the National Specialty up to 10′ when possible. This will include electrical and Wi-Fi connections whenever available at no expense to the sponsor. **
- One page ad in the National Specialty catalog.
- One 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
- Two tickets to the Awards Dinner and reserved seating*
- Reserved ringside seating for two***
- 150 Raffle Tickets
BRONZE LEVEL – $1,000 TO $1,499.99
- 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
- One National Specialty Catalog
- Two tickets to the Awards Dinner and reserved seating*
- Reserved ringside seating for two ***
- 100 Raffle Tickets
*Seating will be reserved for sponsors,
** In the event that an individual qualifies for a silver or higher level by virtue of their 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 were purchased. (All seating is subject to Covid Restrictions)
For questions concerning Sponsorship, please contact:
National Specialty Sponsor Chairpersons:
Brian and Wendy O’Donnell
Email: GDCASponsorsChair@gmail.com Phone: 770-310-3774
You may make your Sponsor Donation online via the GDCA National Store at gdca.org
OR
Make a Personal Check, Cashier’s Check or Postal Money Order payable to: “GDCA North Division”
Mail completed Sponsor Donation Information and check to:
Brian Seiber,
GDCA North Division
5892 RICHLAWN DR
PARKER CO 80134-6624
Email: treasurergdcanorth@gmail.com
Final deadline for donor’s name to appear in the catalog: September 15, 2024