Alaskan Malamute Club of America
The AKC Parent Breed Club for the Alaskan Malamute

 

information page

EVENT SCHEDULE 

Sunday, November 3, 2002
Hotel check in
Welcome

Monday, November 4, 2002
Regional Sweepstakes
Regional Conformation
Regional Junior Showmanship

Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Regional Conformation continues
Regional Obedience
Wine Tasting Party

Wednesday, November 6, 2002
AMCA Annual Breakfast Meeting
National Obedience
Working Dog Showcase
Canine Good Citizen
Evening with the Stars

Thursday, November 7, 2002
Weight Pull
Puppy Sweepstakes
Futurity
Maturity
Veteran Sweepstakes
Breeders Education Seminars
Top Twenty Event

Friday, November 8, 2002
AMCA Conformation Judging
Judges Education
Auction

Saturday, November 9, 2002
Junior Showmanship
Conformations Judging
Banquet



EVENT INFORMATION 

 Wine Tasting Party
 Tuesday 8:00 PM
California wines presented by local vinyards with cheese and crackers
Pre ordered $6.50  Night of party $8.50
Take home your own wine glass with the Specialty Logo! Purchase your favorite wine.
Pre orders : send check to Roger Bass  9075 Guaymas Ct, Gilroy, CA 95020
Include your name and number of glasses

Annual Breakfast Meeting
Wednesday morning
Have breakfast and listen in on the annual AMCA meeting. Fee $12.50 payable to AMCA
See premium for details. Send to: John & Jackie Telling,  8324 Garino Ln, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Canine Good Citizen
Wednesday morning
 limited entry (25) Pre entry is preferred but day of event entries will be taken if limit has not been reached.  See premium list for entry form. Fee $10.00  Each dog successfully completing the CGC requirements will receive a bandana.
 Early entries may be sent to: Jamie Wilson , 218 Arch St, San Francisco, CA, 94132

Evening with the Stars
Wednesday evening
For dog's who have earned a title in conformation, obedience and/or working events. A non competitive event where each dog is presented in the ring one at a time and presented with a special comemorative ribbon bearing the dog's name and titles, while a short few words are read out about the dog. Another "dress up" event for those receiving a ribbon.
Entry must be received by October 6  Fee $15.00  
See your premium list for entry form.
PARADE OF RESCUE DOGS in conjunction (see premium list for details)
Pre entry sent to: Alisa Syar,  7430 Sierra Ponds Ln,  Granite Bay, CA 95746


Weight Pull
Thursday morning
Beginning at 6:30 AM in the dirt parking area straight across from the hotel entrance.
Weigh ins from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY evening OR Thursday morning from 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM. Entry fee $10 per dog if pre entry is made before October 7; or %15.00 per dog day of event.
See premium list for details OR contact:  Al Sams  (510) 797-5650 pulldog@aol.com
OR Steve Starks  (818) 352-5828 kodiackmal@earthlink.net  



Working Dog Showcase
Wednesday 3:00 PM  
Limited entry (21) Eligibility requirements: dog must have MINIMUM of two (2) AMCA workig titles or a working title plus a leg toward an excellence title. Three judges will judge each entrant.
Judges: Sue Fuller     Chuck McWilliams    Robin Haggard
See premium list for details. Fee $15.00
Entry fees to: Debi Biss,  2024 Smith Ln, Fortuna, CA 95540


Breeders Education Seminars
"Survival Characteristics of the Alaskan Malamute" ~ speaker: Nancy Russell
Thursday, following the day's judging
"Puppy Puzzle" ~ speaker: Pat Hastings
Friday, following the days judging
 Reservations with $5.00 fee payable to AMCA to: Harvey Prather 3920 S Spencer, Las Vegas, NV 89119
"Understanding and Prioritizing the Breed Standard from a Positive Viewpoint" ~
speaker: Sharon Weston

Top Twenty Event
Friday evening
Come watch the Top 20 Malamutes compete one on one! Only one dog will remain standing in the end.
This is a formal black tie affair, however it is not required. The event is free if you just want to watch.
DINNER reservations and RINGSIDE seats are $25 single/$40 couple payable to AMCA
send to: Sharon Weston  938 Chevy Way, Medford, OR 97504

Judges Education
Friday afternoon 3:30 PM
AMCA Judges Education committee offers a breed seminar to persons qualified for or interested in judging Alaskan Malamutes. Contact for information : Wendy Wilhauck  

Auction
Friday evening
Join us for the annual fund raiser Auction! Tons of great stuff to bid on! It has been REQUESTED (not required) that we volunteer to sign up to sit at the auction tables. This just makes things easier for the auction. You can get info on the auction from Charlene at the national. She will be with the auction table set up in the ballroom.

Contact:  Charlene LaBelle  

Banquet
Saturday evening
After all is said and done, sit down and have a relaxing dinner with your friends. Details in the premium list. Fee $28.50 per meal payable to AMCA before October 25
Send fee and reservation form to:  John and Jackie Telling ,  8324 Garino Ln , Citrus Heights, CA 20021