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American Shih Tzu Club , Inc.
37th National Sweepstakes & Specialty Show
27th Obedience Trial & 4th Rally Trial
14th & 15th Agility Trial
* - Pending AKC Approval
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW
FOR THE 2009 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
MAY 11 - 15, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
FORMS ~ INFORMATION PACKETS ~ SHOW LISTS
Download A Complete Version of the 2009 National Specialty Packet

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009*
14th ASTC Agility Trial – Judge Rhonda Crane*
ASTC Board Meetings
ASTC Registration starting at 1:00PM
Exhibitors & Vendors Set-up by 5:00PM
Happy Hour/Meet and Greet - 5:30PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009*
15th ASTC Agility Trial – Judge Rhonda Crane*
3rd Trinity Valley Shih Tzu Club Specialty – Judge Mr. Fred Bassett**
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009*
ASTC Obedience & Rally Classes– Judge Nancy Simmons*
ASTC Sweeptstakes Classes – Judge Trisha Fox*
ASTC Annual General Meeting immediatley following Sweepstakes-ringside
ASTC Judges Breed Seminar - 7:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009*
37th ASTC Specialty Show – Judge Mrs. Kristi Trivilino : Dogs & Intersex*
– Judge Mrs. Bonnie Guggenheim : Bitches* Awards Dinner & Auction No Host Cocktails 6:30PM with Dinner at 7:00PM
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009*
ABC of Breeding Seminar by Dr. Claudia Orlandi offered by the ASTC Charitable Trust
Various Toy Specialties (No Shih Tzu classes offered)
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009
Central Oklahoma Toy Dog Club Show
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009
Central Oklahoma Toy Dog Club Show
* - Pending AKC Approval
SHOW HEADQUARTERS
show site for all events except Agility
Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma
401 South Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73108-1099 Phone: 1-800-522-6620 Fax: 405-947-7681
Double occupancy rate $ 72.00 plus tax
A one time fee of $10.00 (non-refundable) will apply to rooms.
RV Parking is only available if you are renting a room at the hotel.
TH THE AMERICAN SHIH TZU CLUB FOR THE LOWER RATE. A FREE SHUTTLE IS PROVIDED BY THE HOTEL TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT. USE THE COURTESY PHONE IN THE LUGGAGE AREA.
JUDGES
Conformation (Dogs & Intersex) Ms. Kristi Trivilino
Conformation (Bitches) Mrs. Bonnie Guggenheim
Sweepstakes Trisha Fox
Obedience Nancy Simmons
Agility Rhonda Crane
AGILITY TRIALS
Monday, May 11, 2009 & Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Horse Barn #3
“IT’S A FIRST” we will be holding a FAST Class
Entries, Premium List:
Elizabeth (Beth) Scorzelli – Agility Trial Secretary
333 Fontaine Street, Shreveport, LA 71105 | Phone: 318-861-2381
NOTE: PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WIEmail: sawyer422@aol.com
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 22, 2009
HAPPY HOUR – MEET & GREET
Monday, May 11, 2009 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Hosted by ASTC
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Thursday, May 14, 2009 Cocktails: 6:30 PM (No Host/Cash Bar) Dinner: 7:00 PM
Entrée Choices: Sliced London Broil with Mushroom Sauce OR Marinated Chicken Breast with Artichoke All dinners includes: Tossed Green Salad, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine, rolls with butter, dessert, freshly brewed coffee & tea.
Dessert Choices: Chocolate Mousse High Apple Pie
$ 35.00 per person South Ballroom
RAFFLE & AUCTIONS
Raffle & Silent Auction (at show) plus Banquet Auction
Benefits the American Shih Tzu Club Charitable Trust.
(Donations to the Trust are tax deductible.) The Chartible Trust has been established to fund health research for Shih Tzu.
SEND ITEMS OR CONTACT: Janet Danner: (757) 495-0504 Email: Janet5104@aol.com
LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING.
Items may be shipped in advance to: Gail Koelsch | 1805 Bonny Castle Lane | Yukon, OK 73099
TROPHIES
The National really needs your trophy donations.
All contributions are greatly appreciated and will be listed in the catalog
(as long as they are received by the cut-off date).
Platinum Level - $100.00 or more
Gold Level - $50.00 to $99.00
Silver Level - $25.00 – $49.00
Bronze Level - $1.00 - $24.00
CONTACT: Dan Haley | PHONE: (972) 291-5788 E-mail: dan.l.haley@wellsfargo.com
DON’T Forget that Trinity Valley Shih Tzu Fanciers are collecting for Trophies.
VENDORS
There is limited vendor space and reservations must be made to:
The Central Oklahoma Toy Dog Club
CONTACT: Ken Lambert | Phone: (405) 677-3271 E-mail: topdawgdc@aol.com
ASTC Vendor Co-Cordinator: Karen Young (469) 814-9974 E-mail: lichen@tx.rr.com
2009 MARKED CATALOGS
Order your marked catalog for $ 25.00 each.
They will be mailed 10 days after the show.
Order Deadline is April 27, 2009.
2009 COMMEMORATIVE PINS
Pins may be purchased at show or through the Official Order Form for $ 10.00 each.
Pre-Order Deadline is April 27, 2009.
OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER
Purebred Studios
Gary Weitz
Pebble Beach, CA
Phone: (831) 622-0268
Internet Address: www.purebredstudios.com
DISCLOSURE: ATTENTION EXHIBITORS AND SPECTATORS
All rights to TELEVISE, VIDEOTAPE, ADVERTISE, PHOTOGRAPH, PROMOTE, or otherwise exploit this event are vested in the American Shih Tzu Club, or in the persons whom assignments of such rights have been made in writing by the club. All persons and animals on the show grounds at any time while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein, grant the club the right to photograph, televise, videotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without further release or consent.
WELCOME BAGS
Loree Levy-Schwartz assisted by Lisa Rike are searching far and wide for unusual and usable items for the welcome bags. Eliminate shipping, by sending Loree a cash donation. Tell her what you want for the bags or she can purchase something in your name.
Loree Levy Schwartz | Phone: (408) 266-1221 E-mail: toydogrsq@aol.com
RESERVED SEATING
Reserved ringside seating for events from May 12 thru May 14.
Limited and by pre-order only
$60.00 includes catalog.
Reservation Deadline is April 27, 2009
PRE-ORDER CATALOGS
Price is $15.00 by pre-order and
will be $20.00 at the show, if available.
Pre-Order Deadline is April 27, 2009
2009 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
CHAIRPERSONS & COMMITTEES
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TOY CLUB
CHAIRPERSONS & COMMITTEES
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