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 Fall is beautiful in New England! Joins us for the 2025 National Specialty.Â
Breed Judge:
Sweepstake Judge:
Time TBD
Time and location to be determined
Time TBD
Judges’ Education, 4-6 Puppy, Puppy Sweepstakes, Senior Handling, Veteran Cocktail Party. Veteran Sweepstakes
Times TBD
Wednesday, October 22 Obedience, Rally, Trick Dog, Regular Dog Classes, Breeders’ Seminar (very tentative timing), General Membership Meeting, Banquet, Annual Awards
Times TBD
Times TBD
Hunting Test
Times TBD
TarTan Sweepstakes: Judith Brown
Tartan Breed & Juniors: Barbara Burns
National Sweepstakes: Gordon Chambers
National Breed & Juniors: Ann Yuhasz
National Obedience: Tibby Chase
Hunting Test Judges
Junior
Senior
Master
Our host hotel has hosted many National Specialties as well as all-breed shows. It’s a lovely space. https://www.boxbororegency.com/
2025 NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEES
11/16/24
Committee |
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
While it’s 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 click on the award that takes your fancy. Thanks for your help and support!
Questions? Please contact Nikki Maounis / [email protected]
Best of breed – $500
Best of Opposite Sex – $400
Best of Winners -$275
Select Dog – $250
Select Bitch – $250
Award of Merit – $200
Best Puppy – $100
Best Veteran – $100
Best Bred-by-Exhibitor – $100
Winners Dog – $200
Winners Bitch- $200
Reserve Winners Dog – $150
Reserve Winners Bitch – $150
Class sponsorship (placements 1-4) – $75
Best in Puppy Sweepstakes – $100
Best of Opposite sex in Puppy Sweepstakes $100
Best 4 to 6 Month Puppy – $50
Best of Opposite Sex to Best 4 to 6 Month Puppy – $50
Best in Veteran Sweepstakes – $100
Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes – $100
Best Junior Handler – $100
Reserve Best Junior Handler – $75
Best of breed NOHS $100
Obedience High Combined Score in Open B and Utility – $200
Obedience High Scoring Dog in Regular Classes – $200
Oldest Veteran in Veteran Sweepstakes – $50
Rally High Combined in Advanced B and Excellent B – $200
Rally High Triple Combined in Advanced B, Excellent B, and Master – $200
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.