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Join the Waggin’ Train

NEAA

Norwegian Elkhound Association of America and

Northeastern Illinois Norwegian Elkhound Association

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Dear Members and Friends of NEAA and NEINEA,

Here it is! The Publicity Book for the NEAA and NEINEA SpecialtyWeek has arrived with the information about all of the activitiesavailable during the week of June 11-18, a handy A to Z referenceat your fingertips.

In the intervening months since it was announced that NEINEAand NEAA would join forces to put on the specialty week in 2016,the two show committees have been hard at work. Several inno-vative ideas for merchandise, trophies, activities, and educationalopportunities are being implemented for this year’s extravaganza.We have entertained ideas from members and are pleased to beable to include many of these initiatives. Keep an eye out for thenew things described in this book as well as some returning ideasand trusted old-friends.

We have taken the old saying about “All Work and No Play” toheart and have several social opportunities available. There willbe two luscious banquets, a Luau (Yes, bring your grass skirtsand ugly Hawaiian shirts. Coconuts are optional!), a rare opportu-nity to get up close and personal with an authentic Viking vessel,and, of course, vendors galore.

We are extremely excited to share this week with members andfriends of our great grey dogs and look forward to our gatheringat Pheasant Run Resort from June 11 – 18. The event representsNEAA’s 26th National Specialty and NEINEA’s 41st Regional Specialty. Neither club could have reached these milestones with-out your support.

Now, as Jake and Elkwood, the two Chicago Style hot dogs,would say, “Get on Board… join the Waggin’ Train to Illinois!”

Lori MachacekNEINEA President

Pat VikenNEAA President

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NEINEA Merchandise

All items will be heather greywith a two color design on theupper left breast pocket area. Absolutely no NEINEA merchandise will be sold at the show. Pre-orders only. You must order on the NEINEAALL-IN-ONE-FORM by May 1. Contact Carol Garding for info:

708-921-2089

NEINEA BanquetThe concluding event for the Specialty Week is the NEINEA Banquet on Saturday, June 18. The cash bar reception begins at 6:00 p.m. with the buffetdinner starting at 7:00 p.m. The menu features entrees of Herb-crusted Sirloin Medallions with amushroom/merlot sauce; Pan-seared Whitefish with a Dijon cream sauce;Chicken stir-fry with wok-seared vegetables; and Pasta primavera with seasonalvegetables in an Alfredo sauce. Green salad, breads and rolls, dessert andbeverage (coffee, tea, and ice tea) complete the menu. Cost for the banquet is$39.00 per person. See ALL-IN-ONE form.

Spinning DemoOn Friday at 1:00 P.M. Betty Burian Kirk will demonstrate how she takesElkhound hair (that has been washed and carded) and spins it into a yarn onher spinning wheel. Betty will discuss the process and answer questions as shespins. Dog hair yarn items will be on display. Join us ringside in the Mega Center for this demonstration.

T- Shirts$10.00Long Sleeved Shirts $15.00Crew Neck Sweatshirts $20.00Zip-up Hoodie $30.00

2XL add $2.00, 3XL add $4.00

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Tour the Viking Ship!

The Viking is an exact replica of the Gokstad. In 1893 under CaptainMagnus Andersen, the Viking sailed across the Atlantic Ocean fromBergen, Norway to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.

Now is your chance for an exclusive visit to see this historic ship!Two tours are available on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. One will be offered at 11:00 AM and the other at 1:00 PM. Each tour is limited to 15 people.The cost is $10.00 per person.

As an added bonus, each participant will be able to share this Nordic history with their own Norwegian Elkhound. It’s a great photo opportunity!Limit of one dog per person, dogs must be leashed and each person is responsible for the clean-up of their dog.

The ship is located a mere 10 minutes from the show site at Good Templar Park located in Geneva, Illinois. Each person is responsible for their own transportation to and from the site.

This event is sponsored by the Northeastern Illinois Norwegian ElkhoundAssociation. Sign up for the tour on NEINEA’s ALL-IN-ONE Form.Make checks payable to NEINEA (all checks must be in U.S. funds).

For further contact Sue Lazar at susan.lazar@att.net or 630-462-1817

Gokstad

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NEAA 2016 Committees:

NEAA Officers:President...................................................................................................Pat VikenVice-President..........................................................................................Bill TottenTreasurer.....................................................................................Mary Jo BenedettiRecording Secretary………………………….…….............................Leslie TrapnellCorresponding Secretary…………………….……......................Karen Freudendorf

4 Jerusalem Hollow Rd., Manorville, N.Y. 60047 * secretary@neaa.netBoard of Directors:...................................................................Libby Parmer-Smith

Dr. Robert Indeglia Robin Rhodin

AKC Delegate......................................................................................Lori Webster

National Show Committee:Show Chairman…………………………………............……...….William Timmler IIIShow Coordinators…………………….……...................Leslie Forrest & Pat VikenShow Superintendent………………………………..............……Caper/Barb Budny

Advertising........................................................................................Claudia HolstAgility...................................................................................................Chris MayerAll-In-One Form...............................................................................Beverly EvansAuction......................................................................................Deb & Ken Walker Awards Banquet.......................................................Ray Vaturro, George ForrestBasket Challenge Raffle.......................................................................Sue LazarCatalog Sales.......................................................................................Barb DrakeChief Ring Steward............................................................................Bev WyckoffDog Food Sales......................................................................Betsy Wade-VaturroEquipment...................................................................................Show CommitteeFuturity/Maturity...............................................................................Sandy PetersGraphics Artist...............................................................................Bob MachacekGrooming Area Set-up..........................Kevin & Linda Richard and Lori WebsterGrounds...............................................................................................Joe LindseyHealth Seminar.......................................................................................Bill TottenHospitality....................................................................Deb Tewksbury, Sue LazarMerchandise...................................................................................Marlene OliverObedience/Rally.......................................................Carol Slattery & Deb O’BrienPublicity...........................................................................................Lori MachacekRescue Parade.................................................................................Kim ChisholmRibbons.......................................................Karen Freudendorf & Tina GonsalvesRV..................................................................................................Dave TewksburyShow Room Decoration..........................................Leslie Trapnell & Mary AlbeeShow Vet Regular Hours and Emergency..........................Betsy Wade-VaturroTrophy................................................................................................Cathy ChaseVendor.......................................................................Leslie Trapnell & Mary AlbeeVeteran Sweepstakes...........................................................Ginger LeeuwenburgVideo.................................................................................................Carol Slattery

Saturday June 11 Barn Hunt - Contact Dennis Bell dcbell06@frontier.net

Sunday June 12 Obedience, Rally Special Event (Instructional)CGC Testing

Monday June 13 **Annual Meeting** - morningFuturity/MaturityPuppy Sweepstakes

Monday, Evening Parade of Rescue, Veteran Sweeps Reception

Tuesday June 14 Agility - Off Site Health SeminarTour of Gokstad Viking Ship

Wednesday June 15 Judges’ Seminar Start of ConformationJunior Showmanship

Wednesday, Evening Auction and Dinner

Thursday June 16 Conformation continued Annual Awards Banquet

Friday June 17 Start of NEINEA Specialty ShowObedience and Rally Puppy and Veteran SweepsJunior Showmanship Start of ConformationSpinning Demo with Elkhound hair

Friday, Evening NEINEA Luau

Saturday June 18 NEINEA Conformation continued NEINEA Banquet

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Schedule of Events

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2016 NEINEA Regional Specialty Trophy DonationNEINEA  is pleased to offer custom hand made pottery for our Specialtytrophies. Please see the Trophy List and choose the trophies that you’dlike to adopt. Make your choices early to insure that your trophy is avail-able and fill out the form below. If you prefer, you can make a contribu-tion to the General Trophy Fund. Deadline for catalog listing: May 1, 2016.

Mail form and check (U.S. funds only) by May 1, 2016 to:Deb Tewksbury   Lot # 6014

3301 S. Goldfield Drive Apache Junction, AZ 85119

norskbury@msn.com480-229-7567

NAME__________________________________________________

ADDRESS:______________________________________________

CITY:_________________________________________

STATE:______ ZIP:_______________________

E-MAIL:_________________________________________________

PHONE:_________________________________________________

TROPHY ADOPTION:1st choice:

2nd choice:

3rd choice:

General Trophy Fund:

Brief dedication: ( “In Memoriam” indicates a deceased honoree)

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Pheasant Run Resort

Our 2016 National Specialty week of events will be held at the PheasantRun Resort in St. Charles, Illinois. To book your room reservations, call630-584-6300 or go to the NEAA web site for the link to reservations.There will be special event pricing for NEAA attendees. The room ratefor a regular room is $119 per night. Our group code is: ELK06112106 .

St. Charles, IL is known for its close proximity to Chicago's big city perksbut with all the grace of a small town. In such spirit, our countrysideproperty is like a city in and of itself, complete with apartment-stylesuites, a theater, live comedy, diverse dining options, 18 holes of golf,tennis, and swimming.

All guests that have dogs staying in the room with them will be subjectto a $25.00 pet fee. To register online, see the NEAA website for information.

Located at: 4051 East Main St.( Route 64 ) St. Charles, Illinois 60174

Conformation Training Class

Ever feel like you were all thumbs? What, show my dog’s bite? OMG, the leash broke!

You can discuss all of the above and more at the Conformation TrainingClass on Sunday, June 12, 2016. There is no cost and will be held in theMega Center at 7:00 p.m. Linda Richard initiated and planned thisopportunity with new and experienced handlers in mind. Bring your newpuppy, your beloved veteran, or any dog in between. See you Sundayevening.

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There will be a cash bar, and NEINEA will provide snacks.Pack your best flowered shirts and grass skirts (Coconutsoptional). We’ll be offering silly prizes for:

Best Dressed, Funniest Dressed, and Worst Dressed

You must sign up on NEINEA’s ALL-IN-ONE FORMfor this social event. Contact Betsy for info: 630-549-0486

NEINEA Adopt A Trophy

ConformationWD Chimney Luminary $40WB Chimney Luminary $40

All Regular and Non-regular Conformation classes1st each class Raku Luminary w/ moose etching $22(***Note: Both Bred By classes and Veteran Bitch have been adopted)

2nd thru 4th Mug w/ Jake and Elkwood Logo $10All four placements in a class $45

Junior HandlingBest Jr. Handler Gift certificate $20

ObedienceHigh Combined Vase with moose etching $251st each class Raku Luminary w/ moose etching $222nd thru 4th each Mug w/ Jake and Elkwood Logo $10All four placements $45

Rally(***Note: 1st in each class has already been adopted)2nd thru 4th each Mug w/ Jake and Elkwood Logo $10

Join us poolside on Friday, June 17 from 7:30 - 10:00for a Hawaiian good time!

NEINEA LUAU

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NEAA will be hosting two Elkhound-only agility trials on Tuesday, June14. The trials will be held Agility At The Farm in Campton Hills, about 25minutes from the main show site at Pheasant Run. The ring has artificialturf with rubber infill, and the building is climate-controlled. There isplenty of parking and room to exercise the dogs. Trial 1 will offerStandard, JWW, and T2B while Trial 2 will offer Standard and JWW. Thefirst Trial will count as the NEAA High In Trial. A High In Trial rosette willbe awarded at each trial. Judge Ronda Bermke from Wisconsin breedsand runs Standard Longhaired Dachshunds and also runs a BorderCollie.

Agility at The Farm8N861 Burlington Rd.Campton Hills, IL 60140http://www.agilityatthefarm.com

Agility At The Farm

Catalog OrdersNational Specialty and NEINEA Regional Catalog – Includes All ShowEvents. Pre-Order $20 At the show $25. Marked Catalog $30

ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF CATALOGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FORPURCHASE AT THE SHOW.

To place your order, use the All-In-One Form included in this booklet, orgo to NEAA.net to place your order.

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NEINEA 2016 Committees:

NEINEA Officers:President…....…………………………….……….…...........................Lori MachacekVice-President……………………………………...……...................Penny MatusiakTreasurer....………………..…………….……....................................George ForrestRecording Secretary………………………….……....................Betsy Wade-VaturroCorresponding Secretary…………………….……....................................Sue Lazar

1N575 Newton Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137Board of Directors:Toni SibrelJoseph Lindsey

NEINEA Show Committee:Show Chairman………………………………….............…….............Lori MachacekShow Co-Chair......…………………….……........................…..Betsy Wade-VaturroShow Superintendent………………………………..............……Caper/Barb Budny

All-In-One Form...............................................................................Carol GardingAuction..............................................................................................Leslie ForrestBanquet...............................................................Ray Vaturro and George ForrestBanquet Decorations.........................................Mallory Golladay and Sue LazarChief Ring Steward............................................................................Bev WyckoffEquipment...................................................................................Show CommitteeGraphics Artist...............................................................................Bob MachacekGrounds..............................................................................................Joe LindseyLuau (Friday gathering)........................................................Betsy Wade-VaturroMerchandise Sales..........................................................................Carol GardingObedience/Rally............................................................................Penny MatusiakPublicity...........................................................................................Lori MachacekRaffle 50/50...........................................................................................Jerry LazarRibbons...................................................................................................Pat VikenRV Parking...................................................................................Dave TewksburyShow Vet Regular Hours and Emergency..........................Betsy Wade-VaturroTrophies.........................................................................................Deb Tewksbury

NEINEA

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Barb Budny24902 Apple RdWaterford, WI 53185

Phone: 414-327-5619http://www.caper-dogs.comE-mail: barb@caper-dogs.com

NOTE: Caper will have an online premium list that can be filled out,then printed. Premiums will also be mailed to the homes of NEAAmembers.

Show Secretary

RV Parking RV parking will be available on the hotel site. The cost will be $40.00 per daywhich entitles you to the use of all of the resort’s facilities such as pool, showers,etc. The parking fee will be paid directly to the hotel upon check-in. However,RV reservations must be made directly to Deb or Dave Tewksbury (see contact information below).You must be able to be self-contained as there will be no electric or water hook-ups available. We have secured a vendor to provide septic tank pump outs onsite provided we have enough interest. Costs for pump out service is:Minimum 6 trailers $60.00 per camperMinimum 10 trailers $50.00 per camper11 or more trailers $45.00 per camper

RV reservations must be made directly to Dave Tewksbury.Please provide the following form and email to: norskbury@msn.com.

Name:Address:City/State/Zip:Cell #:Email:Arrival Date:Departure Date:Total number of nights:Type of camper (ex pop-up, motorhome)

Pump-out wanted: Y/N

Any questions can be directed to:

Deb or Dave at 480-229-7567 or 480-229-7568.

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Elissa Kelley, DVM, is a 2006 graduate of Atlantic Veterinary College,Canada. From 2006 to 2013, she gained extensive experience in canine reproduction at Michigan Canine Reproductive Services, WilsonVeterinary Hospital, Washington, Michigan. Prior to graduation, Dr.Kelley completed an externship in canine reproduction at Animal ClinicNorthview in Ohio. She is a member of the American Veterinary MedicalAssociation and the Society for Theriogenology.

She is currently Director of Canine Reproductive Services at Critter CareVetinary Services, Plano, IL.

3:00-5:00 PM Tuesday June 14 Free to NEAA members and $20.00 for non-members

Send checks US funds only to: Bill Totten 1137 Lick Mountain Dr.,Vinton, VA 24179

phone: 540-314-8693 email: btotten6@comcast.net

Health Seminar

Canine Good Citizen Test

NEAA will offer the Canine Good Citizen test at the National. It will beheld after the Rally Trial on Sunday, June 12. The test will be adminis-tered by NEAA member Chris Olson. Entry Fee $20.00

At this point we are limiting the entry to 10 dogs. If we find that thereare a lot more than 10 who wish to take the test, we can make arrange-ments to get more help Entering is easy – just e-mail Carol Slattery at Tcslats@aol.com or snail mail her at 4490 Neal Avenue So., Afton MN55001. Please let her know by May 1 so we will have time to find extrahelp if needed.

We will also be looking for helpers to put on the test – we can use bothexperienced and inexperienced helpers. Please let Carol know if youare willing to help.

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NEAA Adopt A Trophy

ConformationBOB Large pitcher $125BOS Covered Canister $100BW Vase $75WD Wine Cooler $80RWD Crock $60WB Wine Cooler $80RWB Crock $60Select Dog Small pitcher $30Select Bitch Small pitcher $30

All Regular and Non-regular Conformation classes1st each class Small pitcher $302nd thru 4th Spoon rest w/pawprint $15All four placements $65

Junior HandlingBest Jr. Handler Gift certificate $501st each class Gift certificate $152nd thru 4th each Gift certificate $10

ObedienceHigh in Trial Covered Canister $100High Combined Vase $751st each class Mug $202nd thru 4th each Spoon rest w/pawprint $15All four placements $55

RallyHigh Combined Vase $751st each class Mug $202nd thru 4th each Spoon rest w/pawprint $15All four placements $55

AgilityHIT-Agility Covered Canister - Trial One $1001st each class Trial One - Fleece throw $10

Trial Two - Glass mug $10

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NEAA Rescue Parade

The Rescue Parade will be held on Monday evening, June 13 preceding VeteranSweepstakes. All Norwegian Elkhounds who have been adopted from a shelteror rescue group are eligible. Entries must be submitted before May 2, 2016.Write-ups will be printed in the catalog. You are allowed 200 words or less,Please include the following information with your write-up:

Name of Dog: __________________________________

Approx DOB: ________ Date adopted: __________

Actual Owners:___________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________

Please e-mail or snail-mail your write up to:Kim Chisholm: E-mail: Kachisholm@ gmail.com

Address: 15450 220 Street North, Scandia, MN 55073

Questions? Phone Kim Chisholm at 651-888-1277 or Carol Slattery at 651-436-2066

Vendor SpaceIf you would like to have a vendor table during the week, vendor spacewill be 8 X 10 at a cost of $125 for the week. Vendors may set up theirbooth June 12, 2016 late aftrernoon and teardown on June 18, 2016.If interested in a vendor space you should contact Leslie Trapnell at leslietrapnell@gmail.com

Rub-A-Dub Dog

Self-wash facilities are available just five minutes from Pheasant RunResort at PetCo, 3853 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL. There are threestations in the self-wash area and reservations are required. Call (630)513-1170. Be sure to mention that you are staying at Pheasant Run fora dog show, and you will get the special show rate of $8.00 (regular fee$10). There will be a hose hook up available outside at Pheasant Run,but no hot water or tubs available.

Bathing dogs in the hotel guest rooms is prohibited.

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2016 NEAA National Specialty Trophy Donation

NEAA is pleased to offer Rowe Pottery for our Specialty trophies. Pleasesee the Trophy List and choose the trophies that you’d like to adopt.Make your choices early to insure that your trophy is available and fillout the form below. If you prefer to make a contribution to the GeneralTrophy Fund, you may do so on the All-In-One form found in this bookletor on-line. Deadline for catalog listing: May 1, 2016.

Mail form by May 1, 2016 to:Cathy Chase

3380 NE River Ridge RoadSt. Joseph, MO 64507elgchase@sbcglobal.net

NAME__________________________________________________

ADDRESS:______________________________________________

CITY:_________________________________________

STATE:______ ZIP:_______________________

E-MAIL:_________________________________________________

PHONE:_________________________________________________

TROPHY ADOPTION:1st choice:

2nd choice:

3rd choice:

Brief dedication: ( “In Memoriam” indicates a deceased honoree)

Method of payment: Check #_______________in the amount of___________Visa or Mastercard (circle one)Number:_______________________________3-digit security code on reverse side of card_______

Signature:___________________________________________________________No Credit Card payments will be accepted without a signature.

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NEAA Barn Hunt Specialty

The NEAA Barn Hunt Elkhound Specialty will be held on Saturday, June 11,2016. The host club is For Your K9, and the trial chair/secretary will be AmyWukotich. The Barn Hunt will be held at For Your K9, 1975 Cornell Ave.,Melrose Park, Ill., approximately 25 miles east of Pheasant Run in St. Charles,Ill. Directions to the Barn Hunt site will be in the premium, available in lateMarch. The premium and entry form can only be obtained from the Barn Huntwebsite, www.barnhunt.com . Use the scroll down list of “Coming Events” tolocate the trial in Melrose Park, on June 11. Entries for ELKHOUNDS ONLYwill be taken April 1-14 after which entries will be open to all on a first received,first served basis. Entries close on May 30. Do not be confused, the listing inthe premium and entry form for Sunday, June 12, IS OF NO INTEREST TO US.The two trials on Saturday, June 11, are officially sanctioned Barn HuntAssociation trials with qualifying scores being applied toward Barn Hunt titles,which are also recognized by the AKC. Judging panel: Ed Grindle of Rockford,IL and Sharon Jonas of Valparaiso, IN. Entry fees: $15 for Instinct (Trial 1, only),$20 per trial for Novice and Open, and $30 for Senior and Master classes.Participation ribbons, gift bags and High in Class Ribbons and Awards, fundedby outside contributions, will be presented to all Elkhound participants.

For additional information contact the Barn Hunt Liaison Committee:

Dennis Bell…………………...........…................…..dcbell06@frontier.comChristine Tilburg……………..........................…..ctilburg@securespeed.usMarlene Schlichtig…………................................….wilmarne@verizon.netKari Olson……………………................................……longships@mwt.netHarry Beggs……………………...............................…hbeggs@charter.net

Videos for National

For those of you who have aspirations to be a play-by-play announcer, or wouldlike the best seat in the house at the National, we need your help. We havehired the same person from the 2006 and 2008 Nationals to produce the DVD’sfor the 2016 National. Those of you who purchased them know that we hadclub members who narrated by giving the dog’s name, and other information.We left it up to the narrator as to how much they wanted to say.

We would like to line up some narrators now, before the actual start of the show,and NEAA is offering anyone who volunteers 10% off on their DVD order.Following are the categories – feel free to volunteer for more than one:

Obedience, Rally, Agility, Futurity/Maturity, Puppy Sweeps, Veteran Sweeps,Rescue Parade, Jr. Show, Dogs, Bitches, Best of Breed

Please contact Carol Slattery at Tcslats@aol.com, or call 651-436-2066

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Catalog Advertising

Our catalog for the 2016 National Specialty will be a spiral boundbook. Ads will be submitted to Claudia Holst with payment forreview and then forwarded on to Show Secretary Barb Budny.Following are “helpful hints” when submitting your ads:- Photographs and artwork are scanned separately from the copy and

then inserted into the publication for production (halftone and negativeswill not be accepted).- To avoid errors, please type all copy.- Due to space limitations, pedigrees will not be accepted.- Unless otherwise instructed, all photographs and artwork will be

cropped to the dog.- Good quality photographs on glossy paper are best. Do not attach

(tape, glue, or staple) photograph to page layout.- If you plan multiple ad pages, please identify each page with the

appropriate photograph that should be placed on the page.- Any holes, tears, creases, ink or pencil marks, clear or masking tape,

etc. over photographs, logos, or copy will show up on the final copy.- Gold, silver, light green, blue, and yellow colors do not reproduce

well. Dark colors (red, orange, etc.) will reproduce as solid black whenusing black and white.

For those who have mastered the latest technical breakthroughs, youmay take advantage of your computer skills and submit your ad asfollows:

Prepare copy in a word processing program and email file or forwardfile on a CD (no DVD’s) along with a printed copy. Submit your copy andphotograph as separate files.

Whenever possible submit your photographs as a .jpeg file. If you arepreparing the file by scanning, use 300 dpi or higher resolution. Toavoid the possibility of losing your prized photograph, use the .jpegoption to ensure photograph is not lost in the mail.

Catalog ads may be in color or black and white. NEAA and NEINEA reserves the right to reject any advertising and disclaims anresponsibility for accuracy of ad contents. PLEASE PUT AN ADDRESS LABEL ON EVERYTHING YOU WANT RETURNED TO YOU!

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Traveling light to the Events Week? Are you trying to save space by notpacking that 30# bag of food? Or, are you lucky enough to travel by air?We can help you out!

We have made arrangements with Healthy Pet Aurora, a natural petcare market, to order food supplies for your dogs. They carry most natu-ral dog food brands. Healthy Pet Aurora will purchase the brand of foodor rare formula you seek if they do not carry it in store. (Exceptionsapply such as foods sold at feed stores like Nutrena or store specificbrands).

The deadline for placing orders is May 29, 2016. Contact BetsyWade-Vaturro on what is required and how to place orders at

Dog Food

A TISKET, A TASKET...THE NEAA BASKET CHALLENGE IS BACK!

The theme: “Food, Glorious Food”

Individuals, groups, clubs, or kennels can participate. Please contactSusan Lazar to let her know who will be bringing baskets so that thecommittee can provide enough display space. Just bring your winningbasket to the National, and Sue will take care of the rest. Baskets will bedisplayed in the Hospitality Room, and bidding will take place on thedays of the NEAA specialty. Highest bid wins the prize!

Here are some ideas to pique your creative minds:

Pot Luck, Picnic, Road Trip, Tail Gait, Romance, Regional Cuisine/Beverages, Ethnic Cuisine/Beverages, or Picnic for a Pooch

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:Sue Lazar at susan.lazar@att.net or 630-462-1817.

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Catalog and Veterans Booklet Advertising Costs

NEAA and NEINEA combined Catalog Advertising :(Limit 2 pictures per full page ad)

Full Page (4.5” x 7.5”) $40.00Additional full page(s) - same advertiser $35.00Additional photo $ 5.00Half page – limit one picture $20.00Breeder/Kennel Listing $10.00

Veteran and In Memorium Booklet Advertising(Showcase for dogs, at least 7 years old, retired from showing, and not entered at the National; or commemorate the loss of a beloved Elkhound with an In Memorium ad or donation)

Full Page (4.5” x 7.5”) $30.00Additional full page(s) - same advertiser $25.00Additional photo $ 5.00Half page – limit one picture $15.00Breeder/Kennel Listing $10.00

For questions regarding the Veteran Booklet please contact:Graafin Ginger Leeuwenburg -- E-mail: graafin@sbcglobal.net cell: 860-944-0194------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All ads, copy, and payment should be sent to:Claudia Holst, Editor NE NewsPO Box 436Whitewater, WI 53190Phone: 262-893-2367 (cell) or 262-473-0955 (home)Email: EditorNENews@gmail.com

Please submit the following in with your ads:

Deadline May 1st, 2016Name: E-mail:Street: Phone:City: State/Country Zip/Post Code:Card Number: Exp. Date:Signature on card: Payment Type (circle one):

Check ( US Funds Only )Payable to NEAA

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NEAA Awards BanquetThursday Evening, June 15thCapping our week of festivities is our Awards Banquet, a very specialevening where we gather once again to honor NEAA award recipients,hear from our judges and bid farewell to friends and new acquaintances.Our banquet menu will include a choice of:Chicken Vesuvio: pan seared chicken breast w/white wine, garlic &herb reduction. Cost $36Grilled Sirloin Steak: cabernet reduction w/ caramelized onion, mush-rooms and dotted with blue cheese. Cost $42 Citrus Crusted Salmon: caramelized pineapple w/ soy maple glaze.Cost $39Vegetarian Entrée: Vegetable Lasagna, Layers of Grilled Vegetables w/roasted garlic sauce. Cost $25All the above selections include garden fresh salad, choice of dressingsand selection of hearth baked breads and rolls. Chef's selection of appropriate starch and fresh vegetables.Dessert will be apple strudel rolled in cinnamon sugar and wrapped inPhyllo dough and sauced with cinnamon anglaise. Coffee, tea, or iced tea.Banquet coordinators George Forrest treeacrewoods@comcast.netRay Vaturro raymondvaturro@gmail.com

Auction and Dinner

Our NEAA auction has traditionally been a very highly anticipated and exciting event that has been part of our national specialty week for manyyears. In the past, we’ve had many beautiful Norwegian Elkhound themeditems donated that have been of excellent quality. If you have items youthink would be desirable for our auction, please notify Auction ChairmanKen Walker no later than May 1, 2016. If anyone has contacts with corpo-rations or businesses that would be willing to donate items of value to ourauction, please let Ken or Deb Walker know. We accept all items of value,including monetary donations. You can also donate on the All-In-One form.Back by popular demand, our auctioneer for this year’s event will be KenWalker. Contact Ken Walker : neaaweb@bellsouth.net

Lasagna Dinner includes: Three Cheese Lasagna, Seasoned Ground Beef w/ Provolone, Mozzarella and Parmesan; Fresh Italian Style GardenSalad; chef’s selection of desserts; and Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea.Cost: $25 per person w/ Cash Bar. Plan on attending this fun filled eveningon Wednesday June 15. Make reservations on the All-In-One Form.

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Veteran Sweeps and ReceptionMonday evening, June 13th at 7 P.M. will be a very special time. Aglamorous evening is planned in honor of our beautiful veteran dogsand bitches. Our veterans will compete for the title of Best VeteranDog and Best Veteran Bitch.Many of our veterans have not had an opportunity to come out andstrut their stuff in awhile. Your dog does not have to be a championto compete in this wonderful event.To honor the occasion, dress code is semi-formal. There will be acash bar, hors d'oeuvres, plenty of time to mingle.Judge: Mr. Vincent Indeglia.

Newsflash!!...UpdateNEAA National Specialty 2016The Veteran Booklet is back!!

Besides the catalog, once again, we are going to produce a special booklet for the NEAA Veteran Sweepstakes. If you enter a dog in VeteranSweeps, we would like you to write a short biography of that dog.

Questions??....Contact:Graafin Ginger Leeuwenburg, P.O. Box 539, Putnam, CT 06260

Email: graafin@sbcglobal.net Phone: 860-944-0194

(Writing this biography is not requiredhowever, it is highly encouraged in honoring this very elite group of competitive senior Elkhounds.)

Along with that we are offering—at a discounted rate (see website for catalog advertising) the opportunity for you to put an ad in this booklet. These ads are tohonor your dogs who are either retired from showing and over the age of 7years,or deceased. These special priced ads are only for dogs who are not entered inVeteran Sweeps or any other classes at the show. All other ads will be submittedfor the regular catalog.

If you wish for your dog to appear on the cover of the Veterans’ Booklet, you canhave this honor for $100.00. If you want your dog to appear on the inside front, inside back or back cover, you may do so for $70.00 per ad. These ads will be accepted on a first check received basis – send a note to Claudia, along with yourcheck, and tell her where you want the ad placed. Once again, see page 11 or thewebsite section on Catalog Advertising for submitting your ad.

You will not have to order a Veterans’ Booklet – if you order a catalog, you will automatically get the booklet.

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Futurity/MaturityThe Futurity/Maturity is the showcase for the up and coming dogs ofour breed. This event honors the efforts of our breeders to guaranteethe future. Please join us ringside, Monday morning, June 13, 2016 for thisvery special event.

We are privileged to have Mrs. Kimm McDowell as our judge forthis event.

26th NEAA National Specialty Merchandise SalesMerchandise Sales expands its marketing program to offer a venue for pre-sale ordering of 2016 National Specialty merchandise apparel via online,telephone, or hardcopy order form mailing. Ameriprint Apparel (merchandisevendor) manages all pre-sale transactions from receiving/processing orders todelivery of ordered merchandise.

As product and ordering information comes available from Ameriprint Apparel, itwill be posted to the NEAA Website, on Facebook, and published in the NENews newsletter and the 2016 Hospitality Booklet.

As in the past, apparel choices offered for sale at the show are limited. Pre-ordering is encouraged and offers the shopper a range of product choices – itemstyles/logo choices (where available), colors, and sizes. The shipping & han-dling fee is waived on pre-orders marked for "Pick up at Nationals." Pre-ordersmarked "Ship items" are shipped following the National events.

Pre-sale shoppers are offered a "logo option" of screenprint or embroidered (onselect items): NEAA Club logo or NEAA Specialty Event logo – see samplesbelow (not to scale). A few of the select items offered include a variety of stylesand colors for sweatshirts, jackets (including fleece), and T-shirts (including longsleeve).

A big thank you goes to Kristin (Elvin) Wehking for bringing Ameriprint Apparel tothe attention of the Specialty Show Committee for consideration as a merchandise vendor.

Marlene Oliver, Chairperson

NEAA