ROM Display, Maturity Nominations

2023National

ROM Display   The DPCA National Show Committee is excited to announce that Karen Mundy has volunteered to set up the ROM booth at the National again!!!! Last year was the first time for a ROM booth showcasing the current year’s ROM recipients.  Karen’s display of the ROM recipients was nothing short of amazing!   Karen is ready to start organizing this year’s display.  Every new ROM recipient is invited to participate and, just like last year, you will be able to take your personalized display plaque home with you at the end of the National.    Once you have been notified by the ROM Secretary, Anne Lincoln, that your dog has received a ROM, please fill out the below form.   If you want to showcase your ROM dog in the National ROM booth, please submit the information listed by August 4th. This allows sufficient time for your display plaque to be made.   Thank you, Karen Mundy (and your sister Jan), for the fabulous job you did last year and for volunteering again!!!
Fill out the ROM Display Form
Maturity Nominations   Nominations for Maturity eligible dogs began on April 15 and will run through July 31.  Please click on the link to access the form to nominate for the Maturity Stakes. https://dpca.org/product/maturity-nomination/   This year’s Maturity judge will be Linda George.   A short recap on eligibility rules: Dam must have been nominated for the Futurity class of 2022.  The puppy does not have to have been individually nominated for Futurity to be Maturity eligible.Must also be entered in a regular class at the National.    The complete Maturity Stakes Rules are available on the DPCA website, https://dpca.org/shows/futurity-maturity/

Decorations, Sponsor Pkg, RVs, Scent Work, Maturity Nominations

2023National

Calling all Creative Minds!   This year I am assisting the National Show Team with the site decorations, and I am looking for a few volunteers to help come up with a decorative plan using the club theme and logo. We are open to ideas to make this a great national. If you are a creative person and would like to help, please contact Elaine Hopper at Starlainek9@msn.com   We have volunteers to help with the set-up so if you are not planning to attend but still want to contribute creatively, we welcome your ideas and input! National attendance is not mandatory for this committee, but the help would certainly be appreciated.   Thank you in advance. Elaine Hopper Decorations Chair
I’d Love to Help with Decorations!
RV Parking Reservations   Reservations for RV parking open on April 1.  Parking is $390 this year and includes 2 dumps and water.  The link for reservations will be live at noon EDT on April 1:    https://dpca.org/product/rv-parking/
Should your plans change, reservations are refundable through September 1, 2023.  Questions regarding RV parking may be sent to DPCANationalRVReservations@dpca.org 
National Sponsor Packages
Sponsor packages are available for purchase April 1 through April 30. 
A new addition to the packages this year is a Sponsor Appreciation luncheon held on Wednesday during the Futurity lunch break. As we have been selling reserved seats and sponsor packages for several years, most of you probably have more Picnic Time chairs than you need.  We are offering chair backs only this year.  Maintaining a stock of chairs requires warehouse space and creates additional transportation needs.  Picnic Time chairs may be purchased on Amazon if you need a chair. 
You can view the package descriptions now and may make your purchase beginning at noon EDT on April 1.   Reserved Seating Sales Open on May 1.
Scent Work Trial
The AKC has granted the DPCA approval to hold Scent Work Trials. Thank you to all of the volunteers who offered to be on the planning committee for a Scent Work Trial.  Janet Stavrides graciously volunteered to serve as chairperson of the committee. The committee sent a survey to all members to gauge interest in the event for planning purposes. 77 members replied to the survey. The committee is analyzing the responses to determine how to organize the trials.                 
Maturity Nominations
Nominations for Maturity eligible dogs begin on April 15 and run through July 31.  Please click on the link to access the form to nominate for the Maturity Stakes. https://dpca.org/product/maturity-nomination/
A short recap on eligibility rules: Dam must have been nominated for the Futurity class of 2022.   The puppy does not have to have been individually nominated for Futurity to be Maturity eligible. Must also be entered in a regular class at the National. 
The complete Maturity Stakes Rules are available on the DPCA website, https://dpca.org/shows/futurity-maturity/

Calling all Scent Work Enthusiasts

2023National

The Board approved holding a Scent Work trial at the 2023 National. In order to make this a reality, we need a group of volunteers to organize it. The first step to hosting a trial is to get AKC approval for the DPCA to hold a Scent Work trial.  

The AKC approval form states: Please list the five (5) club members that have the most knowledge and experience in Scent Work and describe their experience and duration in the sport: Minimum requirements: Scent Work judge 2 years, exhibitor 2 years, list titles earned.

Scent Work instructor 3 years. Scent Work Trial Secretary/Chair list years of experience. 

We need 5 members that meet these criteria to take on the task of organizing the event.  Additional helpers are welcome, but we must meet these criteria at a minimum. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the National Show Committee at dpcanationalshow@dpca.org