2020
GIANT SCHNAUZER NATIONAL SPECIALTY- SUNSHINE FLORIDA CLUSTER
September
23-28, 2020
FLORIDA
STATE FAIRGROUNDS
4800
US 301, TAMPA FLORIDA 33610
Note:
all shows, trials & GSCA Specialties have received AKC approval
2020
GSCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW COMMITTEE
Show
Chair: Beverly Murray 2020gscanatlspltycomm@gmail.com
Treasurer/Secretary/Donations
& Sponsorships: Brenda Cejka
treasurer@giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com
Hospitality:
Vicki Kallett
Trophies:
Robin Greenslade, Meg McGee
Performance-Andrea
Fergerson
Ways
& Means: Susan Carr
Merchandise:
Pam McCleary
2020
Specialty Store: Rachael Sundeen
GSCA
Southern Regional Director: Anna Stromberg
SHOW
SUPERINTENDENT: MB-F, INC.
infodog.com
336.379.9352 PO Box2 2107, Greensboro NC 27420-2107
An
updated Premium List will be available on the MB-F website at a later
date. We will announce as we receive the information. Any changes to
the Cluster Judges Panel will be included at that time. Steve Fox,
National Breed Judge, and Janine Stanik, National Sweeps Judge, have
confirmed for the new date. Sweeps Judge for the Regional Specialty,
Thursday September 24 is pending confirmation from the Judge.
Updated
Premium List Available Online:
TBA
Closing
Date:
TBA
Entry
Fee: $30/ $25
Sweepstakes
This
is an INDOOR 5 day fully Air-Conditioned SHOW. Plenty of Full Hook-up
RV spaces, Ample daily parking. This show normally hosts over 10,000
entries over the 5 day shows. These shows will be televised on AKC
TV.
The
Cluster will be hosting CGC & Trick Dog testing, health clinics
and offering special attractions.
Information
will be included in the Premium List. Vendors galore!
SUNSHINE
FLORIDA CLUSTER SCHEDULE
Wednesday,
September
23
Thursday,
September
24
GSCA
Southern Regional Specialty (DESIGNATED
with Greater Venice Florida
Dog
Club) - Breed
Friday,
September 25
GSCA
Supported Entry-Breed
Greater
Venice Florida Dog Club AB/JSHW
GSCA
Supported Entry-Rally
GSCA
Supported Entry-Rally
Saturday,
September
26
GSCA
National Specialty (DESIGNATED
with St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Ass)-
Breed
& Obedience
Sunday,
September 27
St.
Petersburg Dog Fanciers Ass. AB/O/JSHW/NOHS/BPUP
GSCA
Supported Entry-Breed
GSCA
Supported Entry- Obedience
JUDGES-BREED,
GROUP, BIS
Any
changes to the Cluster Judges Panel will be included in updated
Premium List
Wednesday,
September
23:
Sarasota KC:
Breed-
Jon Cole Group-Jon
Cole BIS-Gloria
Kerr
Thursday,
September
24:
Greater Venice Florida Dog Club
GSCA
Southern Regional Specialty: Breed: Anne
Katona Sweepstakes:
TBA
Group-
Ralph Ambrosio BIS- Houston
Clark
Friday,
September 25:
Greater Venice Florida Dog Club- GSCA
Supported Entry: Breed-Debra
Thornton
Group-
Houston Clark BIS-
Joe Walton
Friday,
September 25:
Central Florida Working Group Ass.
GSCA
Supported Entry: Breed & Working Group BIS- Vicki
Seiler-Cushman
Saturday,
September
26:
St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Ass.
GSCA
National Specialty: Breed:
Robert Fox Sweepstakes:
Janine Starink
Group—Bob
Busby BIS-
James Reynolds
Sunday,
September
27:
St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Ass- GSCA
Supported Entry
Breed- Doris
Cozart Group- Doris
Cozart BIS- Jon
Cole
JUDGES-
OBEDIENCE, RALLY & SCENT
Obedience- Nancy
Watson (FL)
Rally-
Nancy Watson (FL)
Scent
Work-
Natalie Duberow (FL), Lisa Mallory (NC), Lynne Nappi (FL), Sandra
Belg (FL)
PARADE
OF TITLE HOLDERS: Will
be offered at the National Specialty Saturday, September
26.
Enter on the entry form in the Premium List. You must e-mail owner’s
name and dogs name with all AKC titles to Beverly Murray by July
15 to
receive a Rosette 2020gscanatlspltycomm@gmail.com
OVERNIGHT
RV PARKING
150+
full hook up spaces available. Every effort will be made to group
Giant Schnauzer exhibitors in one area. Information and reservation
forms will be included in the Premium List
CLUSTER
GROOMING-GSCA RESERVED GROOMING BLOCK
2
size spaces available-with or without electric-additional power
available
Reserved
Grooming is now open to the public and space in the Giant Schnauzer
block is no longer guaranteed.
For
More Information please click
here for
the Reserved Groom Form
GENERAL
INFORMATION
HOTEL
ALERT!!! THE HOST HOTEL, COMFORT SUITES AT FAIRGROUNDS- CASINO
The
Host Hotel will honor the GSCA special rate for the new September
dates. Please be sure to change your reservations. The GSCA block
will sell out early. NOTE: Rate not available for Sunday night
Hotels
accepting dogs and close to the Fairgrounds recommended by the
Florida Sunshine Cluster Show Committee:
Hampton
Inn & Suites Tampa East (5 miles) -
11740 Tampa Gateway Blvd. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 630-4321. Hit
the "0" key & ask for hotel front desk for all
reservations. Standard rooms at $94.00 for double rooms. Ask
for Dog Show Rates. Free breakfast, parking, internet access in every
room, business center, pool, fitness room. 4 miles from Hard Rock
Casino! First 20 rooms, and
identified as attending dog show in order to receive these rates.
$25.00 pet cleaning fee refunded
at check out.
Staybridge
Suites Brandon (2 miles) -
3624 N Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 227-4000. Breakfast,
full kitchen, free laundry, free dinner on M-T, high-speed internet
access, free grills. Reservation details: $109.00. Ask for Dog Show
Rates, rooms are limited. All reservations must be finalized with the
hotel not later than June 1, 2020 and identified as attending the dog
show in order to receive these rates. $75.00 Pet Fee! GREAT DEAL New
property.
Holiday
Inn Express (0.5 mile) -
8610 Elm Fair Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610, (813) 490-1000. Reservation
details: $119.00 Ask for Dog Show Rates. Rate includes complimentary
hot breakfast buffet, complimentary 3G WIFI, 24 hour business center,
fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, complimentary casino shuttle.
$35.00 Pet Fee.
Hurry
and make your reservations soon!
DONATIONS
& TROPHY SPONSORSHIPS-The
Giant Schnauzer Club of America appreciates all donations and trophy
sponsorships. Your continued support is the key to the 2020 National
Specialty’s success. General donations may be made by credit
card at the 2020National Store
https://squareup.com/store/gsca-nationalby
check made out to GSCA and mailed to Brenda Cejka, 902 Harvey Dr.,
Pinehurst TX 77362.
Sponsorship
of a specific trophy guarantees the donor an exclusive sponsorship of
that class including the dedication of their choice. To assure
availability of a specific trophy contact Brenda Cejka at
bcejka@sbcglobal.netor
281.356.3378. All Individual sponsorships will be commemorated with a
dedication of choice in the Show Catalog if provided to Brenda
by August
10, 2020. You
will receive an invoice for your sponsorships with information to pay
with your credit card at the 2020 National Store or you may mail a
check to Brenda. Funds
to be used for general show expenses as well as trophies.
AUCTION
DONATIONS- Do
you have any Giant Schnauzer memorabilia that you are looking to find
a good home for? What about general dog related items? Or maybe you
would like to represent your state at this year’s National with
a donation of a State Basket? We welcome all items! Please contact
Beverly Murray at 2020gscanatlspltycomm@gmail.com
or 954.290.5428 for details and information concerning the
auctions and Dot Izmirlian at dotizm@comcast.net
for
State Baskets
RAFFLE: Purchase
raffle tickets to win a Z-Life
Hydraulic Grooming Table for
$5-$20. Tickets available for purchase at the 2020 GSCA National
Specialty Storehttps://squareup.com/store/gsca-national
Drawing
will be held June 13 and winner will be notified.
SPECIALTY
MERCHANDISE –Available
for purchase at the 2020 GSCA National Specialty Store at a later
date. https://squareup.com/store/gsca-national
ANNUAL
AWARDS BANQUET TICKETS- The
Annual Awards Banquet, Silent Auction and Live Auction will be held
at the Florida Center West Hospitality Room Saturday, June 13, 2020
at 6 PM Tickets available for purchase at the 2020 GSCA National
Specialty Store for $40https://squareup.com/store/gsca-national
Little
Ybor Buffet: includes
Marinated Mojo Pork Loin, Ybor City Roasted Chicken, Yellow Saffron
Rice, Cuban Style Black Beans, Tossed Garden Salad and Dinner Rolls.
The dessert is a must have Key Lime Pie. Iced Tea and Water.
CALL
OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS- Both
member and non-member volunteers are so important to the execution
and success of our GSCA events. Their efforts are invaluable. Please
consider giving a helping hand to one of our committees. Assistance
is welcomed pre-show and on site. Please contact Beverly Murray or
Committees directly.
2020
GSCA NATIONAL- HOSPITALITY & MEETING SCHEDULE
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER
22
GSCA
HOSPITALITY ROOM OPENS IN THE FLORIDA WEST CENTER
Sign
in, pick up exhibitor bags & pre-orders, purchase merchandise &
banquet tickets, drop off auction items and state baskets
SILENT
AUCTION BEGINS note:
room may be locked during Breed Judging each day
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER
23-
FLORIDA WEST CENTER
SILENT
AUCTION- ALL DAY
5
PM-ANNUAL GSCA ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER
24-
FLORIDA WEST CENTER
SILENT
AUCTION-ALL DAY
5
PM- GSCA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
6:15
PM-MEET & GREET
Open
to all exhibitors and fanciers
Beer,
wine and light appetizer
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER
25-
FLORIDA WEST CENTER
A light
lunch will be served between the All-Breed and Working Group shows
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26-
FLORIDA WEST CENTER
SILENT
AUCTION-ALL DAY
6
PM- GSCA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET & AUCTIONS
Open
to all exhibitors and fanciers- purchase tickets at the GSCA National
Specialty store at giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com or on site by
Friday 6/12
Cash
Bar
Silent
Auction
Little
Ybor Buffet: includes
Marinated Mojo Pork Loin, Ybor City Roasted Chicken, Yellow Saffron
Rice, Cuban Style Black Beans, Tossed Garden Salad and Dinner Rolls.
The dessert is a must have Key Lime Pie. Iced Tea and Water.
Awards
Presentation
Live
Auction
Coffee
and donuts will be provided Wednesday-Sunday in the grooming area
8-11 am
ATTENTION ALL GIANT SCHNAUZER
PERFORMANCE COMPETITORS!
Did you know there are
15 different performance trials
offered at the Florida Sunshine Cluster during the 2020 GSCA National
and Southern Regional Specialties? Don’t miss this opportunity
to bring your performance Giants out to join in the fun and compete!
Please consider
sponsoring trophies for one of these events. Contact Brenda Cejka @
bcejka@sbcglobal.net or
Andrea Fergerson @ heyjudecreative@gmail.com
OBEDIENCE
Saturday September 26-
Supported Entry with the St. Petersburg Dog Fancier Ass. - The GSCA
considers this trial our National Specialty
Obedience. The following Rosettes, Medallion
and prizes will be offered:
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER IN REGULAR CLASSES-Large
Rosette, 9” Bronze Medallion, Giant
Schnauzer breed motif item
GIANT SCHNAUZER WITH HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B &
UTILITY CLASSES- Rosette, Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Rosette,
Giant Schnauzer breed motif item
SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH HIGHEST SCORING GIANT
SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
Sunday September 27-
Supported Entry with the St. Petersburg Dog Fancier Ass. - The GSCA
considers this trial our Southern Regional
Specialty Obedience. The following Rosettes,
Medallion and prizes will be offered:
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER IN REGULAR CLASSES-
Large Rosette, 6” Composite Medallion, Giant
Schnauzer breed motif item
GIANT SCHNAUZER WITH HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE IN OPEN B &
UTILITY CLASSES- Rosette, Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Rosette,
Giant Schnauzer breed motif item
SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH HIGHEST SCORING GIANT
SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
RALLY
Friday September 25-
RALLY TRIAL #1: -
Supported Entry with the St. Petersburg Dog Fancier Ass. - The GSCA
considers this trial our National Specialty
Rally. The following Rosette and prizes will
be offered:
GIANT SCHNAUZER WITH THE HIGHEST SCORING TRIPLE
QUALIFYING SCORE- Rosette, Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER WITH COMBINED SCORE IN
ADVANCED B & EXCELLENT B CLASS- Rosette, Giant
Schnauzer breed motif item
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Rosette,
Giant Schnauzer breed motif item
SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH HIGHEST SCORING GIANT
SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
Friday
September 25- RALLY TRIAL #2:
- Supported Entry with the St. Petersburg
Dog Fancier Ass. - The GSCA considers this trial our Southern
Regional Specialty Rally. The following
Rosette and prizes will be offered:
GIANT SCHNAUZER WITH THE HIGHEST SCORING TRIPLE
QUALIFYING SCORE- Rosette, Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER WITH COMBINED SCORE IN
ADVANCED B & EXCELLENT B CLASS- Rosette, Giant
Schnauzer breed motif item
HIGHEST SCORING GIANT SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Rosette,
Giant Schnauzer breed motif item
SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH HIGHEST SCORING GIANT
SCHNAUZER IN EACH CLASS- Giant Schnauzer breed
motif item
And there’s
more:
3 Days of Scent Work
Trials: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
5 Days of NADD:
Wednesday-Sunday
3 Days of Barn Hunt
Our 2020 National
Specialty Performance Chairman, Andrea Fergerson, is putting together
rosettes and prizes to recognize the Giant Schnauzers competing in
these events. Check the GSCA website for regular updates on entry
information for these Trials. Information will also be included in
the Premium List.