2025 National Specialty Boxboro, MA
October 20-24
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For those who have been patiently waiting, we now have a block at the hotel for our National in Boxborough! Reservations can be made by calling 978-263-8701 and asking for the Gordon Setter Club. On your mark, get set, GO! Please share!
3/31 – RV Camping information has been added
Tentative Schedule
TarTan Gordon Setter Club Specialty
Breed Judge:
Sweepstake Judge:
Monday, October 20
Time TBD
Welcome Party
Time and location to be determined
Mon, October 20
Time TBD
Tuesday
Judges’ Education, 4-6 Puppy, Puppy Sweepstakes, Senior Handling, Veteran Cocktail Party. Veteran Sweepstakes
Tue, October 21
Times TBD
Wednesday
Wednesday, October 22 Obedience, Rally, Trick Dog, Regular Dog Classes, Breeders’ Seminar (very tentative timing), General Membership Meeting, Banquet, Annual Awards
Wed, Oct 22
Times TBD
Thur, Oct 23
Times TBD
Friday
Hunting Test
Fri, Oct 24
Times TBD
News and Updates
Judges
TarTan Sweepstakes
Tartan Breed & Juniors
National Sweepstakes
National Breed & Juniors
National Obedience
Hunting Test Judges
Junior
Senior
Master
Venue
Our host hotel has hosted many National Specialties as well as all-breed shows. It’s a lovely space. https://www.boxbororegency.com/
For those who have been patiently waiting, we now have a block at the hotel for our National in Boxborough! Reservations can be made by calling 978-263-8701 and asking for the Gordon Setter Club. On your mark, get set, GO! Please share!
Who's Who
2025 NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEES
11/16/24
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Chair |
Members |
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Coordination |
Robin Marshall Ellen Shanahan |
Donnah Brnger Nance Skoglund Brian Hubbard Jenn MacWalter Laura Bedford |
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Grounds/Setup |
Brian Hubbard Jim MacWalter Nikki Maounis (dec’s) |
Sean MacWalter
Coleen Banks |
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Hospitality/Banquet |
Karen Gatchell |
Kelly Mathews Allison Treadwell Ellen Bruck Susan Patterson |
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Hunt Test |
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Richard Dwyer, sec. |
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Welcome Bags |
Barbi Carrier |
Dr. Sue Adams-Conley |
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Fun Events |
Barbi Carrier |
The Zacek family Jenn MacWalter Dianna Ellis (juniors) |
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Fundraising |
Kim Thorpe |
Laura Bedford Susan DeSilver Jim MacWalter |
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State Baskets |
Kelly Mathews Sharon Samelson |
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Obedience/Rally |
Pat Lydon |
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Conformation |
Donnah Brnger |
Richard Dwyer, chief steward |
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Judges Education |
Mick Osman |
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Health and Genetics |
Gail Skowron |
Iris Frankel Jerry Bell |
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Grooming/Setup |
Brian Hubbard |
Anne Neely Smith (decorations) |
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Trophies |
Nikki Maounis |
Jenn MacWalter |
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Silent Auction |
Coleen Banks |
Jani |
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Advertising |
Laura Bedford |
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Vendors |
Gail Paludi |
Calleen LaDuc |
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Treasury |
Ginette Desrosiers |
Donnah Brnger Sharon Samelson? |
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Web Presence |
Donnah Brnger |
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Stewards |
Richard Dwyer |
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Media (A/V) |
Barbi Carrier |
Donna Parlante |
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Peewee/Juniors |
Barbi Carrier |
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Breeders Education
Aethetics/Decorating
Additional Volunteers |
Suzy DeSilver
Nikki Maounis
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Anne Neely Smith Mary McLoughlin
Bill & Ginny Hardie Janie Bristow Pamela Haynes* Kristi Boehm* Jani W.* Karol Paduch
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*remote worker
Trophy Donations
While it’s still the dead of winter and the snow is falling, it’s also time to start thinking about lovely fall weather in New England and the next Gordon Setter Club of America National Specialty.
Trophy donations are now officially open, so please have a look below and let us know what trophy takes your fancy. Only those trophies which are still available are listed. This list will be updated periodically. We also welcome donations to the General Trophy Fund.
When you have made your selection, email Nikki Maounis, [email protected] and she will arrange payment with you. Do not submit payment until she has contacted you, as pledges change constantly. While it is possible to pay via credit card on the Square site we really do prefer payment by check.
Thanks for your help and support!
Select Dog – $250
Select Bitch – $250
Awards of Merit – $200
Class sponsorship, regular and non-regular. Please specify class (sponsorship includes ALL placements 1-4) – $75
6-9 puppy dog
9-12 puppy dog
12-18 dog
American bred dog
Open dog
6-9 puppy bitch
9-12 puppy bitch
12-18 bitch
American bred bitch
Veteran Bitch
Hunting Bitch
Puppy Sweepstakes 6-9 dog
Puppy Sweepstakes 9-12 dog
Puppy Sweepstakes 12-15 dog
Puppy Sweepstakes 15-18 dog
Puppy Sweepstakes 9-12 bitch
Puppy Sweepstakes 12-15 bitch
Puppy Sweepstakes 15-18 bitch
Best of Opposite Sex to Best 4 to 6 Month Puppy – $50
Best of breed NOHS – $250
Obedience: Class Sponsorship
(placements 1-4) $75
Preferred Novice
Graduate Novice
Preferred Open
Graduate Open
Utility A & B
Preferred Utility
Versatility
Rally Intermediate
Rally Advanced A & B
Rally Excellent A & B
Rally Choice
Rally Master
RV Camping Reservations
RV PARKING INFORMATION
GORDON SETTER CLUB OF AMERICA – 2025 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
OCTOBER 20 – 24, 2025
BOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
1. The hotel is in charge of RV parking.
2. Please use the corresponding form to submit your RV parking reservation and payment
directly to the hotel.
3. It is recommended that you email or fax your reservation form to the hotel and follow-up with
a phone call to confirm, due to the limited number of spaces available.
4. Any questions regarding payment should be directed to the hotel.
5. There are only 10 RV spaces available. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first
serve basis.
6. All camping units must be fully self-contained. The discharging of gray or black water on
hotel grounds is strictly prohibited. If any camping units are found to be discharging waste
water, you will be asked to leave without a refund, a bench show hearing may be held, and
further action may be taken by the hotel.
7. We are looking into the feasibility of having a honey wagon brought in mid-week to pump out
holding tanks; however, this is not guaranteed and campers should be prepared to remain
fully self-contained for the duration of their stay. Once spaces are sold out, Brian Hubbard
will reach out to those with reservations regarding this.
8. When you arrive, you are required to check-in with the front desk of the hotel for your
parking pass.
9. You are parking at your own risk. There will not be any security in the parking lot.
10. The hotel prohibits the grilling of food outside of your camping unit. Please plan for your
meals accordingly.
11. Out of respect for your camping neighbors and guests of the hotel, please be mindful of your
noise level when putting your dogs out early in the morning and/or late at night. Please do
not allow your dogs to bark excessively in their ex-pens.
12. If your reservation is rejected due to the limit being reached, please notify Brian Hubbard
([email protected]) so we may keep a waiting list if there are any cancellations.