08/09/2023
Attention all performance Dane exhibitors!
As you know, the Great Dane Club of America National Specialty - Western Division, will be here soon (October 29 – November 4, 2023)!! This is THE Great Dane show for those involved in exhibiting their Dane. Events offered include conformation, obedience, rally, Top Twenty, Futurity and agility—a little bit of something for everyone.
This year, the GDCA National will be held Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort. The address is 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The week starts with the Welcome Party on Sunday, October 29th. The Top 20 will be on Wednesday, November 1st. The National will end with the Closing Ceremonies on Saturday, November 4th. The Great Dane Club of California will host an independent Specialty on Sunday, November 5th. If you are in the area, please stop by—there is no admission fee!
You’ve worked hard with your performance Dane; you’ve spent countless hours training, even when you didn’t feel like it. You’ve had less than perfect runs and instead of feeling defeated, you’ve learned from those mistakes and continued on; making you and your dog a better team. You’ve spent hours travelling to events—hours than have taken time away from your family. Yet, the bond you’ve developed with your dog through this journey in is unique and unbreakable.
Do you want to honor your dog as more than just a pretty face? Then consider offering a trophy contribution! Your contribution can be made in honor of a special friend or trainer who has helped you; in memory of your first Dane who introduced you to the sport, or just as a way to support your breed, sport and the other exhibitors.
As with every National, we offer lovely rosettes and trophies. It is only through the generous contributions of people like yourself that the GDCA can do this. We are hoping you will be able to make a monetary donation to our trophy fund and would appreciate any help you can give us. We have a long way to go to meet our goal!! A contribution to the trophy fund is a great way to support your Club, your sport and your breed. And remember, you can choose which type of competition you wish to support!
Currently, contributions to the performance trophy fund make up only 10% of the monies received. Please help by sending your contribution.
The deadline to have your name listed in the show catalog is September 10, 2023.
Also, we will be holding a Special Raffle for anyone that makes a donation of $100.00 and up. Your name will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of the following: a custom-made show lead by Jessica Gibbs, a bejeweled Dane pin, or a bundle of bully sticks.
You can make your donation online at the link below:
https://gdca.org/shop/national-store/trophy-donations/national-trophy-donation/
If you prefer to mail a check, please contact us for the mailing address.
Thank you in advance for your support. We are going to have a wonderful National Specialty!
Jessica Gibbs, Chairperson
Georgia Hymmen, Co-Chairperson
[email protected]
….and please visit our page AND share contribution information. We need your support.
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NOTE: Online Orders – In the “Order notes” box, please fill in how you want to be listed on the Trophy Donation Thank You page in the Catalog (Your name; Kennel name; In memory of, etc.)
