Its hard to believe but its only 39 days until the start of the 2009 BCA
National Specialty Show. The closing date for entries is only 21 days away.
Please look closely at the items listed below as some closing dates are
quickly approaching.



TROPHY DONATIONS- We can still accept trophy donations [with the donor
being listed in the catalog] until October 31, 2009

CATALOG ORDERS- November 1st, 2009

GROUP RATE FOR RESERVATIONS- October 22, 2009

RV RESERVATIONS- November 8th, 2009

BANQUET RESERVATIONS- November 4, 2009



Live Webcast- Live webcast is available on a pre-sale basis of $25.00 for
the entire 6 days until November 16, 2009. After November 16, 2009, you
will be able to purchase the live webcast for $10.00 per day, or $35.00 for
the 6 day package. This can be prepaid on the website or mailed in.

We also would like to remind everyone bringing dogs to the show that the
following rules will be strictly enforced. There are to be no more than
FOUR DOGS PER ROOM. There are to be NO DOGS UNDER SIX MONTHS OF AGE AT THE
WESTIN HOTEL


BASKET CONTEST--Don't forget to bring your baskets for the basket contest.
There are many classes that can be entered and won!

BULLDOGS ON PARADE CONTEST--We are also sponsoring the FIRST "Bulldogs on
Parade Contest". What a great way to win some extra spending money for your
week in Kansas City. You can find details for both of these contests on the
website at www.2009bcanationalshow.com.

PLEASE NOTE: On Friday November 27, 2009 we will be having a health
clinic/checks for Patellar Luxarion and Congenital
Cardiac. Forms must be filled out ahead of time and
$20.00 payment for each procedure will be taken at the health clinic.

www.offa.org/apps.html



HANDLING SEMINAR---Doris Boyd will host a handling seminar on Monday
morning before sweeps. The seminar will be in the ballroom with both verbal
and hands-on instruction. Our Instructor Doris Boyd, is renown for her
ability to help both beginners and the experienced handler in reaching
higher levels of proficiency. We are very lucky that she has agreed to come
to Kansas City and give of her time to us.

The closing date for entries for the show is NOVEMBER 4, 2009


The premium list is now out!!! Premium lists and on-line entries are also
be available on the Superintendent website.
http://www.royjonesdogshows.com/PremiumLists/Bulldogs/BulldogNational2009.h
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Our excitement continues to grow, hope to see you all there,
2009 Nationals Show Committee

www.2009bcanationalshow.com