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Childcare
will be provided for evening social events.  Childcare will be provided in one of the conference rooms at the host hotel.  A television and DVD player will be provided for entertainment.  Snacks and juice will also be provided.  Please bring movies to share, toys, blankets & pillows for your child as needed.  More details will be available at the specialty. 

Events:

Conformation Sweepstakes Herding
Agility Obedience Properties
Social Events
Meeting



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Social Events

Childcare Arrangement Information

Welcome Reception - Meet, greet, and socialize!
Sunday, Oct 1 - 7pm - 8pm
Holiday Inn South - Poolside
The Welcome Reception provides a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to meet new ones.  Snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be available.  Sponsored in part by NutroSource.

ACDCA Specialty Hospitality Room
Holiday Inn South, Patio Room

Pick up your Welcome bag and name tag at the ACDCA Specialty Hospitality room (The Patio Room, Holiday Inn South) near the pool. 
The hospitality room will be open during the following hours:
Fri. 9/29 6pm-8pm
Sat. 9/30 9am-6pm
Sun. 10/1 9am-6pm
Mon. 10/2 8am-5pm
Watch for additional hours to be posted at the Specialty

Juniors Fundraiser - Dog Bob
Monday October 2
8:00 - 9:00
Olmstead County Fairgrounds

Let your dog have some fun bobbing for hot dogs in a kiddie pool By doing so, you will support our growing Junior Showmanship Committee working to encourage, educate, and recognize the youngsters who represent the future of our breed.

Juniors Reception
Tuesday, Oct 3 - 7-9pm
Holiday Inn South - Poolside
All Junior Handlers ACDers 9-18 years of age are invited to a pizza and swimming party.  Get to know your fellow ACD friends better and have some FUN!  Come join us! Adult supervision will be provided.

ACDRI® Sponsored Events
ACDRI® will be sponsoring a new award at this year's specialty - the Rescue Versatility Award. In addition, ACDRI® will be hosting their annual silent auction, a fantastic vacation getaway raffle, and a live ACD quilt auction. For more information about these events visit their website at www.acdrescueinc.com

ACRDI® Parade of Rescue Title Holders
Monday, October 2
Olmstead County Fairgrounds bldg 42
For the Parade of Rescue Title Holders entrants submit a story about their titled rescue dog prior to the event. entrants and their dog appear in the ring while their story is read by an announcer. Each entrant receives an official rosette with their dog's information printed on the back. It is great fun for entrants and audience alike. The dogs love the special attention and it is a change to tell the world what these special dogs have done. Proof of spay/neuter must be sent to: Stacy Helsel. Entry fee is $15.00. All proceeds to to ACDRI®. Entry Form

Dogs entered in the Parade of Rescue Titleholders AND each of the four herding trials on Thursday and Friday are eligible for the new ACDRI® Rescue Dog of the Year Award sponsored by Amy Berry, Nina Schroeder, and Guy Lawrence. This award recognizes the rescue dog that shows the most promise in the herding arena. The award will be present at the Annual Awards Banquet.

BBQ
Monday, Oct 2 - 7pm - 11pm
4H Building
Catered by Roscoe's BBQ - please, pre-register

Dingo Bingo < be sure to see details
Thurs., Oct 5 - 8-11pm
Fairgrounds - 4H Building
Contact Mara Meyers to make donations Email: mara@arohne.com

Annual Awards Banquet
Friday, Oct 6 - 7:00 pm
Holiday Inn South
Pre-registration required
The Annual Awards Banquet is a celebration of the accomplishments of Australian Cattle Dogs over the past year. A buffet will precede the awards program. The buffet dinner is to be catered by the Holiday Inn South's award-winning restaurant. The cost of the banquet ticket is $25.00 for adults and $12.00 for children 10 and under. Adult beverages will be available but not included in this price.

The buffet will include: