June 23, 2001

Dear Members,

This year we expect to host the biggest Homecoming Celebration ever with seminars given by Fred Lanting and Dr. George Padgett! Enclosed you will find everything you need to prepare for your trip. Please take the time to read all of the forms carefully. Do not wait for the deadline!

MOTELS are already booking for other events in this area. If you do not reserve your room today, there may not be any left by the time you call.

The MENU for all 4 days is enclosed. Please send in your reservation prior to July 2^nd. The Silver Springs Dairy Bar closes for Homecoming week, so that the girls can prepare things for your convenience! Meals are served right at the park for all 4 days! When you consider the fact that you will receive full restaurant service, with fantastic (all you can eat) homecooked meals, plus lots of snacks & drinks for only $35. per day, you must admit that you are getting a bargain! To travel to other restuarants 9-14 miles away, and pay more, would be ludicrous. If your order is not in by the deadline, you will have to find another place to eat. Please be sure to call them if you have any specific questions. Where else can you bring your dogs inside with you, while you eat?

ENTRY FORMS must be filled out and mailed in prior to July 18^h. We will accept entries right up until 6PM for the next day’s show, but at a doubled rate! This is a very hectic week for everyone, and "last minute" entries create a lot of extra work! If you are not sure about what class your dog belongs in, here is a quick overview.

TROPHY DONATIONS will be greatly appreciated. Even if you are unable to attend this year’s 27^th Shiloh Anniversary Reunion, please send in a trophy donation! You name/kennel name will be printed right on the front! Example; Best in Show (next line) donated by Zion Kennels (OR) your name or kennel name! Please show your support for this breed! Our expenses for the park rental, tents, tables, chairs, etc. judges fees & expensee, decorations, etc.. run well over $3000! With nearly another $4,000 needed for Trophies, Medallions, Ribbons, Rosettes, etc. these costs start to become astronomical! The entry fees alone just cannot cover them! We want everyone that comes here to have a great time, and not go home empty handed! For that reason we have all of the specials classes, where medallions are awarded to our furry friends, for whatever they can do. If you plan on coming, start thinking of a "cute trick" or costume your dog can wear, etc and plan to attend these fun classes with all of the other "special’ dogs

We are all looking forward to this year’s event, and hope you plan on joining us!

Karen Ursel
Secretary
SSDCA, Inc.