2010 MCOA National Specialty Update and News ~ “Escape, Relax, Renew” Eugene, Oregon May 24 – 30, 2010. REMC Independent Specialty May 23, 2010

~All on the Same Grounds ~

We’re on Mastiff time now ~ January 2010 is here and May is just around the corner, which means we will all be enjoying a Great show in Eugene, Oregon very soon! We have been working very hard to make our dreams come true. “Escape, Relax, Renew”, and will do all in our power to make it just that. “Escape” from what ever is happening in your life, “Relax” and enjoy your time in the Great North West and “Renew” past and old acquaintances.

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~ An AKC DNA Profile number is required for all National Specialty

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Logo wears…The URL addys are up! You can now order your MCOA 2010 Inkjet printed Logo wear items by Multeecustoms. This Printing is using the newest inkjet printing technology; these shirts far outshine traditional screen printing. http://www.mcoa.shopmulteecustoms.com/ Also MCOA 2010 logo wear embroidery items by Hugedog Designs/Design IT! Providing you with the highest quality embroidery items. www.companycasuals.com/mcoa . You can also visit our Specialty website for more information http://www.wix.com/mcoa10/2010%20MCOA

Trophy Donations... It is always fun to see what dogs/people/kennels are honored by those who choose to support the trophies in their favorite classes. You can check the Specialty web site or with CeCe Wardell as to what classes are available (). This is defiantly an area where the early bird gets the

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MCOA General Raffle… is always in need of items and any contribution you make will be appreciated. Contact Denise Hyer () or Debbie Roberts ()

Annual Basket Raffle…. is looking for those amazing baskets from the Regional Organizations. You can check with Laura Olsen and Lynda Perkins (Laura , Lynda ) for rules and other information.

The Rescue Foundation, Inc….. will again hold a Silent Auction and if that is an area that you would want to support, contact Danna Burnett (). She will tell you where you can send your items or you can bring them with you, but we would like to know!

Health Silent Auction …. If you would like to support the Health Programs, donations will greatly be accepted! Please contact Jodi LaBombard ()

Catalog Ads…….Special Mastiff or Mastiffs that impacted your life with his/hers presence, but is no longer with you. We are offering a Special Section in this year’s catalogue to pay tribute to those Mastiffs who have been so much a part of our lives and brought this breed to where it is today. We are offering these mastiffs a special full page; B & W photo and text for $45.00. We are also offering the full page ads; color or B & W, for deadline details contact Pat Flanagan Borracci or go to the specialty website http://www.wix.com/mcoa10/2010%20MCOA

Specialty Packet inserts... Just a reminder, they will be included in the premium list. These inserts will give you details on the Nationals and Special events. You will find order forms to sign up for Banquet, Seminars, Fun match (conformation/Obedience-Rally), Welcome registration, Health Walk, Catalog orders, Ice Breaker Party and Logo products. You can also acquire and print out this information on our 2010 Specialty Web Site http://www.wix.com/mcoa10/2010%20MCOA

RV parking… is full now ~

The Premium list will go out in March and the closing date is April 28, 2010, so don’t put off sending in your entries the show will be here before you know it.

Special events…. This year we are offering seminars such as “Building Drive in Performance dogs”, “Rules, Tools and Tricks of Positive Reinforcement” Health Seminar “Cystinuria” presented by Dr. Paula Henthorn, “Handling – Beginning and Advanced”, “Breed Standard”, “Everything you wanted to know about Mastiff sex and were afraid to ask” and “Junior seminar”. Other events are Conformation puppy match Monday May 24th and Obedience/Rally fun match Tuesday May 25th.

Ice Breaker Party…. with entertainment hosted by CEMC!

Sunday May 23, 2010 Contributing to all these things makes for a successful National!

Be sure to check our website for updates on the show. http://www.wix.com/mcoa10/2010%20MCOA

As always, feel free to contact either Show Chairs Doreen Dysert () or Mary DeLisa () if you have any questions.

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2010 National Rescue Parade and Parade of Titleholders!

If you or know of someone attending that the MCOA National Specialty with a rescued Mastiff, please contact Danna Burnett (), 2010 Rescue Parade Chair if you would like to be included in the Annual Rescue Parade, which will be Saturday May 29. She will need a brief write up on your Mastiffs history.

We will once again offer the Parade of Titleholders at the Nationals. Please contact Cece Wardell (). Forms can be downloaded from the 2010 Specialty web site http://www.cascademastiff.com/2010MCOASpecialty/ .

The entry fee is $20.00 and includes a large Rosette with the dogs name imprinted on it. Any AKC title is acceptable including Rally, Obedience, agility or Champion. Entry deadline for the Parade of Titleholders is April 28th. Please note: These get sent to Cece Wardell – NOT to the Show Superintendent.