Top Notch Toys June 2019

of the ASTC Bulletin . A special thank you to Manuel Estevez Leal for the beautiful flower arrangements that made our ring so spectacular, and to Carlene Snyder for taking charge of the raffle. We had fabulous trophies, with sculptures by Yvonne Badoni for the top awards all three days, Dorothy Edge trophies for obedi- ence and rally, and pin brushes hand painted by Barbara Brem or featuring the “Let’s Flamingle” logo by Phyllis

show chair, I would like to thank ev- eryone who helped. We are trying to appeal to all of our members. In May 2020, we will be at another resort lo- cation, Myrtle Beach, South Caroli- na. As we plan for the future, it would be interesting to hear from other spe- cialty clubs about what kinds of sites and arrangements have worked best for them. Feel free to contact me at joawhite@juno.com . “IT REALLY DOES TAKE A VILLAGE TO PUT ON A NATIONAL, AND AS A FIRST-TIME NATIONAL SHOW CHAIR, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERY- ONE WHO HELPED.”

Celmer for the national conformation placements. Madonna Holko, who has once again become editor of the ASTC Bulletin , also managed to get the latest issue of the Historical Re- cord Book (2016-2018) completed in time to be distributed at the National. Javier Diaz live streamed judging on his Facebook page every day so those unable to attend could watch. It really does take a village to put on a National, and as a first-time National

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