National Specialty 2024

Schedule

Schedule

Saturday, Sept 21 | Day of Versatility

• Fast CAT – K9 Splash Zone (Runs within the Buckeye Samoyed Club)

Sunday, Sept 22 | Day of Versatility

• Hunt Test – Circleville, OH
• Fast CAT – K9 Splash Zone (Runs within the Buckeye Samoyed Club)

Monday, Sept 23 | Day of Versatility

• 8:30 AM –1 PM – ESAA Board Meeting – Wilmington Board Room
• 8 AM – Breakfast
• 11AM – Lunch
• 12 PM – Grooming Area Set-Up – Roberts Center
• 2 Agility Runs – Roberts Center
• Welcome Buffet – Roberts Center

Tuesday, Sept 24 | Day with our Stars

• Grooming Area Open – Roberts Center
• Cash Concessions, 7AM – 2PM – Roberts Center
• Health Clinic–Franklin 1 & 2 (with mini- refrigerators)
• 1 Scent Work Trial – Hamilton 1 & 2, Dog Park
• Obedience/Rally – Roberts Center
• Hands on Judging, Top Twenty – Roberts Center
• Appetizers/Cash Bar – Roberts Center
• Gun Dog Sweepstakes – Roberts Center 
• Versatility Showcase – Roberts Center
• Movement Portion, Top Twenty – Roberts Center
• Top Twenty Silent Auction – Roberts Center
• Hospitality – Montgomery Board Room

Wednesday, Sept 25 | Day of Vision

• Grooming Area Open – Roberts Center
• Cash Concessions, 7AM – 2PM – Roberts Center
• 4 to 6 Months Puppy – Roberts Center
• Futurity Judging – Roberts Center
• Maturity Judging – Roberts Center
• Stud Dog/Brood Bitch– Roberts Center
• Brace & Teams – Roberts Center
• Appetizers/Cash Bar– Roberts Center
• Veteran Sweepstakes – Roberts Center
• Hospitality – Montgomery Board Room

Thursday, Sept 26 

• Grooming Area Open – Roberts Center
• Cash Concessions, 7AM – 2PM – Roberts Center 
• Puppy Sweepstakes (6 to 18 months) – Roberts Center
• Regular & Non-Regular Dog Classes – Roberts Center
• Lunch
• Regular & Non-Regular Bitch Classes – Roberts Center
• Pee Wees – Roberts Center
• Junior & Pee Wee Activities & Pizza Party – Roberts Center 
• CGC, CGCA & Therapy Dog Testing – Roberts Center
• Judges Education – Meeting Room & Roberts Center 
• Hospitality – Montgomery Board Room

Friday, Sept 27 

• Grooming Area Open – Roberts Center
• Cash Concessions, 7AM – 2PM – Roberts Center
• Junior Showmanship Judging – Roberts Center
• Best of Breed Dogs – Roberts Center
• Lunch
• Best of Breed Bitches – Roberts Center
• 10 Minute Break
• Final Best of Breed Judging 
• Best Puppy
• Best Bred by Exhibitor
• Best Veteran
• Social Time, Cash Bar & Raffle Drawing- Roberts Center
• Annual Meeting and Banquet – Roberts Center
• Hospitality – Montgomery Board Room

Saturday, Sept 28 | Buckeye and Ohio English Setter Clubs Combined Specialty

• Grooming Area Open – Roberts Center
• Cash Concessions, 7AM – 2PM – Roberts Center
• Puppy & Veteran Sweeps – Roberts Center
• Junior Showmanship – Roberts Center
• Regular & Non-Regular Dog Classes – Roberts Center
• Lunch
• Regular & Non-Regular Bitch Classes – Roberts Center
• 10 Minute Break
• Best of Breed Judging (Both Sexes Check In) – Roberts Center
• Stud Dog/Brood Bitch/Brace – Roberts Center

Sunday, Sept 29 | English Setter Club of Denver Specialty

• Grooming Area Open – Roberts Center
• Cash Concessions, 7AM – 2PM – Roberts Center
• Puppy Sweeps – Roberts Center
• Junior Showmanship – Roberts Center
• Regular & Non-Regular Dog Classes – Roberts Center
• Lunch
• Regular & Non-Regular Bitch Classes – Roberts Center
• 10 Minute Break
• Best of Breed Judging (Both Sexes Check In) – Roberts Center

*Items in red are being finalized and so are currently listed as tentative

---

Hotel

Hotel

Roberts Centre Holiday Inn at 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, OH 45177– 800-654-7036

• Group rate of $134 per night for King or Double Queen rooms for guests with or without dogs.

• Online reservations can be made 24 hours a day at 800-654-7036 use Group Code EVH or at the link below: 

• Group rates are subject to applicable state and local occupancy taxes in effect at the time of check-out. 
• Book on or before Sunday, September 01, 2024, to receive our special rate. All bookings after the cut-off are subject to availability and current hotel room rates.
• A pet deposit of $35 will be charged for each room in which a dog is housed per stay.
• ESAA will provide sheets of plastic to place under crates. Up to 4 dogs will be permitted per room.
• All dogs left unattended in hotel guest rooms must be crated.
• Housekeepers will not have to service rooms in which dogs are loose and unattended. Moreover, they will be required to report this rule violation to hotel management. Individual room occupants will be assessed for any damage or destruction to their room.
• ESAA will have a liaison to meet daily with the Head of Housekeeping and hotel management to assure that all of its members are complying with hotel rules. Any offenders will be asked to leave the hotel immediately.
• Dogs will not be permitted in any of the hotel recreation areas, including the swimming pools, and any other areas to be stipulated as “non-dog” locations.
• Dogs will not be permitted in food and beverage outlets, with the exception of those assisting the disabled.
• The hotel will provide trash receptacles in the designated exercise areas for deposit of waste. ESAA will provide plastic bags and/or appropriate scoops and owner/handlers are responsible for the pickup and removal of pet waste.
• Check-in time is 3 pm and check out is 12 pm.
• Every Room Features:
  • Beauty Rest St. Chapelle Plus mattresses to give guests a comfortable night’s sleep
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet
  • Bath & Body Works™ guest package
  • In-room Keurig® Brewer for instant coffee and tea service
  • Refrigerator
  • Iron and ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Hairdryer

---

Transportation & Directions

Transportation & Directions

Shuttle

Airport Shuttle

Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Shuttle not available
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Shuttle not available
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Shuttle not available

Local Shuttle

Roberts Centre Holiday Inn

Shuttle not available

Directions

If you or your event guests are traveling to Roberts Centre from the nearby cities of Dayton, Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio, we provide directions for your convenience:

---

Vendor Information

Vendor Information

Coming to the National? Bring Your Business with YOU!

Vending available Monday September 23rd – Sunday September 29^th, 2024

(Set up available Monday September 23^rd after 12:00 PM)

• MONDAY 23^rd 2024 – Agility & Welcome Day
• TUESDAY 24^th – FRIDAY 27^th 2024 – NATIONAL
• SATURDAY 28^th – SUNDAY 29^th Regional Specialties

RESERVE EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

• Vendor Table (Not a booth set-up) – $25.00 per day or $125.00 for the entire week! (Non- ESAA Members $140.00/week) – 1 8ft Table, 2 Chairs & Floor Length Linen (Extra tables $25 per table)
• 10 X 10 Booth – $60.00 per day or $160.00 for the entire week! (Non- ESAA Members $175.00/week) – 1 8ft Table, 2 Chairs & Floor Length Linen
• 10 X 20 Booth – $85.00 per day or $185.00 for the entire week! (Non- ESAA Members $200.00/week) – 1 8ft Table, 2 Chairs & Floor Length Linen
• 10 X 30 Booth – $135.00 per day or $235.00 for the entire week! (Non- ESAA Members $250.00/week) – 2 8ft Tables, 4 Chairs & 2 Floor Length Linens

BOOTH SPACE IS INDOORS LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE ROBERTS CENTER

There are no refunds after Friday August 30th, 2024, for any reason.

Vending or Selling of any items or products outside Vendor Space is NOT permitted without permission.

Each Vendor is REQUIRED to donate ONE ITEM from their booth with a value of $50.00 or more for the ESAA raffle. Items will be collected by the Vendor Chairperson During set up.

---

Area Attractions

Area Attractions

Things to Do in Southwest Ohio

Because Roberts Centre is centrally located between major cities in Southwest Ohio, our hotel and conference center is just a short drive to some of Ohio’s best area attractions. See below for a list of the top things to do in Wilmington, Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus.

Wilmington Local

• Ozone Zipline Canopy Tour
• Ohio Renaissance Festival
• Historic General Denver Hotel
• Murphy Theatre
• Tanger Outlets
• Caesar Creek State Park

Dayton

• National Museum of the US Air Force
• Victoria Theatre Association / Schuster Center
• Dayton Art Institute
• Fifth Third Field (Home of the Dayton Dragons)
• Carillon Historical Park

Cincinnati

• Kings Island 
• Beach Waterpark
• Newport Aquarium
• Cincinnati Music Hall
• Aronoff Center for the Arts
• Professional Sports (Cincinnati Reds MLB and Cincinnati Bengals NFL)

Columbus

• Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
• Columbus Museum of Art
• Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
• Ohio Theater

---

Top 20

Top 20 Competition

Congratulations to all our 2023 Qualifiers! Your accomplishments in 2023 will be recognized at the 2024 ESAA National Specialty. We hope to see you all there!

Invitations were mailed April 25th, so watch mail closely! We will also be sending an email summarizing everything. We use the first owner’s information from ESAA or other sources, but if you have questions about your invite please let us know!

Judge Ballots- due to ESAA Secretary (postmarked no later than) 5/15

If you have questions before then, please email esaaTop20@gmail.com for guidance. 

Below are the three qualifying lists. The qualifying period for All Breed and Breed Rankings is Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023. The qualifying period for NOHS is Sept 21, 2022 to Sept 20, 2023. Previous Top Twenty Winners (not Runner up or People’s Choice) are indicated by an ** below next to their name. Historically these dogs are not allowed to compete again, but ESAA still wants to recognize their achievement!

---

Raffle Donations

Raffle Donations

Let’s Step it Up in 2024.

You can make the raffle for this year, extra special, by providing donations. 

All donations welcome—large or small.

Please help make our raffle table overflow with your generosity, so everyone can have a chance of taking something out. 

We would love you to join us for the 2024 ESAA National and ready to see everyone! So…. 

There are three easy ways to donate:

1. Bring your raffle donation directly to the National.
2. Mail your donation to: 1492 Willow View Dr, Grove City, OH 43123
3. Donate through Stripe from the link below:

Our raffle committee will be using the funds to purchase items for the raffle. 

Regardless of how you decide to donate, please be sure to let us know so we can recognize your donation in our ESAA catalog and newsletter. Email: esaanationalraffle2024@yahoo.com 

Raffle Committee Members:

• Chairperson – Tracy Wiles
• Member – Melissa Hunt
• Member – Kendall Moore
• Member – Linda Romatko
• Media Coordinators – Monique Altomonte & Kendall Moore

Thank You and we hope your travel plans include Wilmington this year!

All Donors will be listed on the national.esaa.com website under the Raffle tab and they will be included in the catalog.

---

Show Secretary

Show Secretary

PATRICIA SHAW

SPECIALTY SHOW SECRETARY

secretary@patriciashawsss.com 

www.patriciashawsss.com

Premium List:

Judging Program:

Preliminary Counts:

Online Entries: 

https://patriciashawsss.com/english-setter-associations-of-america-inc/

https://patriciashawsss.com/ohio-english-setter-clubs/

Office Hours

Monday – Friday – 9:00am to 6:00pm (PDT or PST)

---

Trophy Donations

Trophy Donations

Some great items are being planned for this year’s National! To offer such lovely keepsake Trophies at our 2024 National, we need your Donations! We offer Stripe below or you can mail your checks. 

If mailing your trophy donations, please send checks payable to ESAA to:

Kathy Cunningham-Roy – 35 Booras Lane, Milford, CT 06461 broy304@aol.com 

This year’s Trophies will be custom made Wendell August Platters, Coasters and Medallions (See sample below)

---

Health Clinic

Health Clinic

The 2024 Health Clinic will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 8:00am-2:00pm at the host hotel. As in the past ESAA will be contributing funds towards screening to keep costs low for members. This year we will be offering AKC/DNA screening, and AKC Reunite ISO microchips. We will also offer Thyroid Panels submitted to Michigan State University, OFA, CHIC, and DNA Repository. Appointments and payment must be made in advance of the clinic.

If you do participate, please take the time to thank a member of the Board of Directors for this benefit.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, FOLLOW THE ONLINE OR PRINTABLE LINKS BELOW

---

Judges Education

Judges Education

A Judges’ Education seminar for:

• Licensed and aspiring judges who wish to add English Setters as a new breed.
• ESAA members
• Anyone interested in judging someday.

will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in conjunction with the National Specialty.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Space is limited, so please reserve early to make sure you get a “spot.”

---

Committee List

Committee List

Committee	Chair	Email
Show Chairs	Julie Brimble & Debbie Davis	somersetes@live.com; emislsdavis@gmail.com
National Specialty Coordinator	Tannley Goldberg	NationalCoordinator@esaa.com; tannley@outlook.com
Agility	Carl Necker	nmesagility@gmail.com
Annual Awards	Mary K. Iverson	AnnualAwards@esaa.com
Banquet (menu selection, reservations)	Sabrina Rundle	regrrun@msn.com; doggiegirl1502@msn.com
Banquet favors/Decorations	Sabrina Rundle	regrrun@msn.com; doggiegirl1502@msn.com
Welcome Table & Bags	Tannley Goldberg	NationalCoordinator@esaa.com; tannley@outlook.com
Bathing station (Shampoo/Conditioner)	Susie Kerwin Bush	susanannbush@gmail.com
Canine Good Citizen	Louise Day	nfday@msn.com
Catalog Advertising	Liz Alakszay	cyber2dogs@gmail.com
ESAA Store/Catalog Sales Table	Joanne Mistler	j_mistler99@yahoo.com
Decorations (photography area)	Roberts Centre	Dressed photo area with floral and backdrop ready for photographer
Educational/Health Program	Denise Parker	PublicEducation@esaa.com
ESAA Raffle	Tracy Wiles, Linda Romatko, Melissa Hunt & Kendall Moore	tracy.wiles@ymail.com; iobelraes@gmail.com; melissanhi@yahoo.com; kendall.mackmoore@yahoo.com
FAST CAT	Carl Necker	nmesagility@gmail.com
Futurity/Maturity	Kaitlin Daugherty	FuturityMaturity@esaa.com
Grooming Space	Judi Hunter	judihunteres@yahoo.com
Grounds	John Fabelo	jandb2003@earthlink.net
Health & Genetics Clinic	Paula Spiering	pbspiering@wi.rr.com; HealthClinic@esaa.com
Hospitality	Kayla Kozak	kaylakzk@gmail.com
Judges’ Education	BJ Parsons	JudgesEd@esaa.com
Judges’ Liason	Deb Davis	emislsdavis@gmail.com
Juniors’ Activity	Kristen Apodaca	Juniors@esaa.com
National Logo-wear	Rebecca Yuhasz Smith & Anne Yuhasz	rebecca.smith@rebeccaraydesigns.com; engsett@windstream.net
Obedience/Rally	Carl Necker	nmesagility@gmail.com
Photographer	Garth Gourlay	ggourlay@sympatico.ca
Publicity
Ring Stewards	Sandy Miller & Paula Spiering	masterpiecesetters@gmail.com; pbspiering@wi.rr.com
RV Reservations	Roberts Centre	kwoods@columbushospitality.com
Scent Work	Louise Day	nfday@msn.com
Top Twenty Silent Auction	Kayla Kozak & Julia Ingvalson	Top20@esaa.com; pawshpetservices@gmail.com
Top Twenty Event	Kayla Kozak & Julia Ingvalson	Top20@esaa.com; pawshpetservices@gmail.com
Trophies	Deb Davis	emislsdavis@gmail.com
Trophy Donations	Kathy Cunningham-Roy	broy304@aol.com
Ribbons	Jessica Baker	prestigeawardsnw@gmail.com
Vendors	Angie Kay	angela.patchen@yahoo.com
Website	Graham Hagenah	gwhagenah@gmail.com

---

Videos & Live Streaming

Videos & Live Streaming 

ShowDogVideoPros

The professional video services and live streaming at this show are governed by an exclusive video contract with the Club. No other commercial video recording, video recording from a tripod, monopod or other supported camera/device, or any video recording or streaming of large parts or whole classes shall be permitted. The contract terms permit individuals to record small bits of video of their own dogs only, and using handheld devices only (e.g. Phone, tablet or small camcorder). Individuals may post recorded videos of their own dogs to social media (Facebook, YouTube, etc.). However, during show hours LIVE Broadcast Streaming to social media (e.g., Facebook Live) is not permitted. Submission of an entry form and/or physical presence on the show grounds shall constitute both implied and real consent for both the handler and the dog to be professionally video recorded and streamed live only by the professional video services as contracted by the Club for this show.

Live Streaming Video

ShowDogVideoPros will be LIVE streaming the show, as well as providing RECORDED streaming video class-by-class each day after the judging.  Read info for signing up and buying a ticket.

Movies / Videos For Purchase

ShowDogVideoPros will be offering a full suite of video products for purchase both now (before the show), at the show, and afterwards.

Contact Dog Show Video Pros:

2639 Pocolomas Court – Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011 

Telephone: (575) 993-3460 – Email: showdogvideopros@gmail.com

---

RV Reservation Form

RV Reservation Form

Roberts Centre – 123 Gano Road – Wilmington, OH 45177

RV PARKING RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS – PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY

All applications are to be made by using the form BELOW and returning it to kwoods@columbushospitality.com.

The Roberts Centre has 26 RV Spots that are Full Hook-ups, and at a rate of $40 per night / all other parking is considered dry parking at a rate of $25 per night. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR RV PARKING. RV availability is on a first come first serve basis.

PAYMENT – All checks must be payable to The Roberts Centre. You may also pay by credit card. Payment in full is required when reservation is made. Paid reservations must be received no later than two weeks before the event that you will be attending. No refunds will be issued after this date. All RV parking is on a pre-paid reservation basis.

---

Versatility Showcase

Versatility Showcase

To recognize and honor those who have earnedVersatile English Setter (VES) titles by successfully competing in at least three different venues with their English Setters. The handlers and their dogs will enter the ring with the dogs on leash, their names and a short biography will be read. They will be presented with a rosette inscribed with the dog’s name and titles earned. Only dogs and handlers present at the National will participate in the Showcase. If you have earned one or more VES titles, will attend the National with your VES dog, and want to participate, fill out the application below and send to the VES tabulator Sue Johnson, birchrun5@aol.com. 

To be eligible to enter the 2024 ESAA National Versatility Showcase on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the first Versatility title must be earned and awarded by July 31, 2024.

Applications and fees ($28 for each inscribed rosette) are due by:

DEADLINE: Monday, August 5, 2024

For further information or entry information please contact Sue Johnson

Make payments via Stripe (in US Funds) or mail to:

 Sue Johnson, 532 Mustang Ct., Lavon, TX 75166 ~ Birchrun5@aol.com

---