2025 National Specialty Boxboro, MA
October 20-24
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About the Event
The biggest event of the year
Fall is beautiful in New England! Joins us for the 2025 National Specialty.
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/
Who's Who
2025 NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEES
11/16/24
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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!
Best of breed – $500
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