"Denver in September"
FIVE DAYS OF PEKINGESE JUDGING AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
  in Colorado  
September 3-7, 2008

1. September 3-4: 2008 PCA Regional & National Specialties in Denver, Colorado
2. September 5: Metro Mile Hi KC (Toy Show), Greeley
3. Sept. 6-7: Evergreen Colorado Kennel Club in Greeley about 40 minutes drive north of Denver.

Superintendent for all 5 shows: Onofrio Dog Shows

ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 13, 2008 

Judges

Wednesday, September 3 - PCA Regional Specialty

Sweepstakes: Mr. Robert Denis (St. Aubrey-Elsdon), Canada
Regular Classes, Junior Showmanship, Brace: Ms. Terri Lyddon, Missouri

Thursday, September 4 - PCA National

Sweepstakes: Mrs. Pia Backman (Backlee), Finland
Sleeve Show: Ms. Laura Carlstom, Texas
Junior Showmanship:  Mrs. Janice M. Leonard
Regular Classes: Mr. Michael Dachel, Wisconsin

The PCA host hotel is 10 minutes from the Denver airport.  The hotel airport shuttle is FREE and runs every 15 minutes.

Call For Reservations: 303-371-9494
PCA's special room rate:

$99.00 for a Standard Room

$109.00 for a Deluxe King

$169 for an Executive Suite

To receive PCA's special discounted room rate, reserve your room
under PCA’s code “Pekingese Club."
If reserving online use the code “PCA.”    

The Grooming Room will be in the Steamboat Ballroom which is wide open to the Vail Ballroom for the ring -- one very large area.  There will be freezers in the grooming area for exhibitors’ ice packs.

Ring and photo décor by Laura Carlstrom
  
See these links with photos and hotel information:

Accommodations: Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport

Fly in to Denver International Airport 
Click on this link: FlyDenver.com - Denver International Airport

Vendors ~ Rental space is $50 for both days
 Information: Call John French (786) 877-4901 MSTARPK@aol.com
Or Dea Voegeli (303) 986-7764 pekefamily@msn.com

3 More Days of Shows in Greeley
September 5-7, 2008 Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley, Colorado
Click on links for full judging panel

• Metro Mile Hi Kennel Club (Toy Show) 

Pekingese Judge Mr. Randy Garren.  Group: Mr. Dennis McCoy

•  Evergreen Colorado Kennel Club
• Evergreen Colorado KC (All Breed) Saturday 9-6-08
• Evergreen Colorado KC (All Breed) Sunday 9-7-08

      Pekingese Judges Mr. Leonard Reppond and Mr. Norman Patton

For those wanting to commute to and from the host hotel daily to the Greeley shows, transportation will be arranged by PCA (see link):
 Express Charters, Inc.

Executive Mini Coach to and from Greeley
$90 for all three days round trip (Fri.-Sat.-Sun.) from the PCA Host Hotel, plus tip for the driver provided we have at least 15 passengers.  The Minicoach seats 15 plus dogs and has a luggage area for equipment. 

If we have more than 15 for the Minicoach, a larger bus will be ordered.  Reservations and prepayment required. 
Travel Voucher will be provided at Check-in.

For those wishing to stay in Greeley after the PCA Nationals, here is the hotel listing:

HOTELS THAT ACCEPT DOGS

• AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN (970) 339-2492; Fax (970) 330-1429.  Address:  800 31st Street, Greeley, CO.  Rates:  $49.99 - single; $59.99 -double.  Pet Fee $50/week.
• REGENCY HOTEL (970) 353-8444; Fax (970) 353-4269.  Address:  701 8th Street, Greeley, CO.   Rates : $79.99 (1-2 people); $10/add’l person: 2Q or 1K. Pet Fee-$25/pet/stay.
• COMFORT INN GREELEY (970) 330-6380; Fax (970) 330-6382.  Address:  2467 West 29th Street, Greeley, CO.   Rates:  $80.99 (1-4 people); Pet Fee $10/pet/day.
• COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY CARLSON (970) 330-3404; Fax (970) 330-8404. Address:    2501 West 29th Street, Greeley, CO.  Rates : $90.00(1- 4People) 1K or 2Q; $105.00/suite-1K & dbl sleeper sofa. Pet Fees-$15/nt/Pet1-3nights;
• DAYS INN (970) 392-1530; Fax (970) 392.1097.  Address:  5630 West 10th Street, Greeley, CO.  Rates:  $67.99 (1Q); $77.99 (2Q); $72.99 (Suite 1 Queen & Sofa sleeper).  Pet Fee:  $15/pet/nt.  Suites and 2Q rooms have microwaves, Small refrigerators and small bar sinks.
• EVANS SLEEP INN HOTEL (970) 356.2180; Fax (970) 356.1910. Address:  3025 8th Avenue, Evans, CO.  Rates:  $70.00/nt (1-4 people). Pet Fees:  1-2 dogs $15/week; 3-4 dogs $25/week; 5 dogs $30.00.  This is a Non-refundable fee.
• HERITAGE INN (970) 395-7400; Fax (970) 506-0623.  Address:  3301West Service Road, Evans, CO. Rates:  $59.99/nt (1-4 people) includes pet fee.
• SUPER 8 GREELEY (970) 330-8880; Fax (970) 330-1895.  Address:  2423 West 29th Street, Greeley, CO.  Rates:  $64.88 (1-2 people), $5.00/per night/add’l person.  Children under 17 free.  Pet Fees:  1 dog -$15/5 night stay; 2 or more $30/5 night stay.

                                      HOTELS THAT DO NOT ACCEPT DOGS

• Fairfield Inn - 2401 West 29th St.  Greeley, CO.  Phone:  (970) 339-5030; Fax:  (970) 339-5030.
• Greeley Guest House - 5401 West 9th St.  Greeley, CO.  Phone:  (970) 353-9373; Fax:  (970) 314-3684
• Hampton Inn & Suites - 2350 West 29th St.  Greeley, CO.  Phone:  (970) 339-5525; Fax: (970) 339-5535
• Holiday Inn Express - 2563 West 29th St.  Greeley, CO.  Phone: (970) 330-7495.
• Sod Buster Inn Bed & Breakfast - 1221 9th Ave.  Greeley, CO.  Phone:  (970) 392-1221; Fax: (970) 392-1222

 For more information see this link:
Greeley Convention & Visitors Bureau  

~ Red Carpet Treatment for the Peke People ~
A Hospitality Room at the All breed Shows
is provided for Peke Exhibitors only at the Greeley Show site, plus roped off ringside grooming adjacent to the Peke ring with long tables and chairs.

Seminars, Seminars, Seminars
Crowne Plaza Hotel ~ Telluride Room

• Sept. 3 ~ Judges Seminar: “A Study in The Pekingese” (as presented at the 2008 Westminster Seminars and the 2008 AKC Advanced Toy Institute in Houston). Discussion on Pekingese Health Issues by Dr. Terill S. Udenberg.
• Sept. 4 ~ Canine Massage Therapy, by Jacqueline Ragland, AKC Gazette  Columnist. See AKC GAZETTE ARTICLES on Pekingese, by Jacqueline Ragland
  • Plus, Canine First Aid by Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM

Dr. Terill S. Udenberg, Veterinary Consultant to PCA's Health Committee, is a breeder-veterinarian and CKC Judge in British Columbia who taught at University of British Columbia and did research and development for a major pharmaceutical company.  PCA is pleased to present Dr. Udenberg as guest speaker on health issues affecting Pekingese.  He will also present the PCA Sponsored seminar on Canine Structure and Movement at the Greeley Showgrounds, Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley, CO.     

Seminars at Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley,
following the National
Sponsored by The Pekingese Club of America

$10.00 for ALL THREE SEMINARS, presented on the same day
in the same conference room

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Denver Airport

September 2 – Meetings and Parties
·    9 AM-5 PM ~ PCA Board of Directors Meeting
·   7:30 PM ~“The Pekingese of America Champagne Reception.”  Open to all.  Attire Semi-formal.  Cocktails, Hors D'Oeuvres and Music in the Silverton Ballroom. Cash Bar. Photography by Kohler.  Hosted by The Pekingese Club of America. 

September 3 - PCA Regional Specialty
Exhibitor's Hospitality in the Frisco Room 
Vail Ballroom ~ SILVER TROPHIES ETCHED WITH PCA INSIGNIA in addition to Award of Merit Medallions

• 8:30 AM ~ Sweepstakes ~ Judge Mr. Robert Denis
• 10-11:30 AM ~ Breed Study Seminar :“A Study in The Pekingese” (open to all) - Telluride Room
• 12 PM-1PM ~ Lunch 
• 1:30 PM ~ Regular Classes ~Judge Ms. Terri Lyddon
• Ringside Mentoring by PCA  - classes to be judged in the following order:
• Dogs
• Bitches
• Junior Showmanship
• Brace
• Best Puppy
• Best Veteran
• Best of Breed Competition

         Evening Events

• 5-6:30 PM ~ General Membership Meeting - PM Telluride Room
• 7:30 PM ~ PCA Banquet, Awards and Auction - Silverton Ballroom - Cocktails and Dinner
• After Dinner Drinks at the Far Bar

September 4 - PCA National Specialty

• Exhibitor's Hospitality in the Frisco Room 

Vail Ballroom ~ SILVER TROPHIES ETCHED WITH PCA INSIGNIA in addition to Challenge Trophies, PCA medallions for Best Bred by Exhibitor classes, The President’s Medal for Best of Breed and Award of Merit Medallions.

• 8:30 AM ~ Sweepstakes ~ Judge Mrs. Pia Backman -Finland
• 10-11:30 AM ~ Telluride Room ~ Canine Massage Therapy by Jacqueline Ragland – Canine First Aid by Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM.
• 12 PM-1PM ~ Lunch 
• 1:30 PM ~ Sleeve Show ~ Judge Ms. Laura Carlstrom
• 2 PM ~ Junior Showmanship ~  Judge Mrs. Janice M. Leonard  
• 2:15 ~ Regular Classes ~ Judge Mr. Michael J. Dachel
• Ringside Mentoring by PCA - classes to be judged in the following order:
• Dogs
• Bitches
• Brace
• Best Puppy
• Best Veteran
• Best of Breed Competition

For additional information contact PCA Show Chairs:
Dr. Paul Voegeli & Dea Voegeli (303) 986-7764 pekefamily@msn.com  
Or PCA President, John French at (305) 892-2487 MSTARPK@aol.com