ESCC Newsletter
HEADLINER!
IT’S ALMOST HERE!
We are just DAYS away from the opening
of the 2026 ESAA NATIONAL SPECIALTY!
~The 2026 ESAA National Show Committee
We hope everyone is packed, ready to hit the road, and counting down the minutes until we kick off an AMAZING week filled with exciting competition, wonderful friends, unforgettable memories, and ENGLISH SETTERS GALORE!!!
The excitement is building, the anticipation is growing, and we can’t wait to see everyone at Purina Farms for a fantastic National Week!
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT,
HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT REMINDERS…
2026 NATIONAL WEEK SCHEDULE
Click HERE for a link to a printable schedule. This schedule will also be included in welcome bags, so if you want to save some ink, save it to your phone and get your paper copy at the National!
CATALOGS
Pre-orders for catalogs have closed. If you pre-ordered a catalog, pick it up at the catalog sales table. We have a list of those who have pre-ordered; make sure you have your name checked off to receive your 2026 National Catalog. If you did not pre-order a catalog, there will be plenty available for purchase at the National.
LIVE STREAMING
ShowDogVideoPros will be offering live streaming of the National this year. For purchases, please click HERE.
Reminder: Live streaming on Facebook is NOT permitted.
LOGO CLOTHING
A limited amount of 2026 logo clothing will be available starting Tuesday, November 3 (at the latest Wednesday, as it is shipping from PA). Stop by and get your logo wear before it is gone. A link for online ordering will remain open until November 30. If you are not attending, or if you don’t find your size at the table, you can place an order and have it shipped. For online logo clothing, go to https://stores.inksoft.com/englishsetter
We are SO EXCITED and can’t wait to see everyone and your beautiful English Setters for a FUN-FILLED week of friends, competition, and ENGLISH SETTERS GALORE!
SAFE TRAVELS, EVERYONE! Let’s make the 2026 ESAA National Specialty an unforgettable week!
For any and all information on the upcoming ESAA National Specialty, go to their designated page - https://esaanationalwebsit.wixsite.com/2026esaanational - (All activities, with exception of field activities, will be conducted on Purina Farm Grounds. Check ESAA website for schedule of events, including Friday Night Banquet.)
Additionally, ESAA Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/esaaclub is being updated regularly
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL EXHIBITORS!!
ESCC CLUB NEWS
A Member's meeting was held via Zoom on 13 October 2026 with 14 in attendance. Meeting minutes were distributed via email - questions regarding the minutes may be directed to Club Secretary, Rob McBride at bps.mcb2002@gmail.
ESCC Board Elections – Voting for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer will take place at our ESCC Annual Members Meeting in December, following completion of the nominations process.
Two new members have formally joined ESCC since our last newsletter – Welcome to Ray and Jennifer Barnwell from York, SC.
Additionally, an application for membership has been submitted from Haleigh Wright and is pending.
ESAA National Specialty Raffle Donation – Janet Coates will be putting together a “Southern Hospitality” donation on behalf of ESCC with items donated by club members. We will be sure to include a photo of our submission on our blog about the weeklong activities at the Purina Farms event venue in Missouri. Thank you to JANET and to all members donating! - last minute donations are always welcome - click on link for more info! - https://www.englishsetterclub.org/post/esaa-regional-club-basket-challenge-accepted
Field Event Planning – The Club is looking for a member to lead coordination of field events. Deb Hallock and BJ Parsons have volunteered to assist at scheduled events with planting of birds. Initial steps for coordination will include establishing timeframe and site location.
Site locations for consideration include Sand Hills, Oak Hills Farms and H. Cooper Black.
Condolences to Frank J Luksa, Jr and his wife MaryElla who said goodbye to Tessa on 2 October 2026. She is remembered on our Rainbow Bridge Page along with our many other beloved "furrever setters - https://www.englishsetterclub.org/rainbowbridge
Club News is shared regularly via:
Club Emails - If you have changed your contact information, please let our Club Secretary, Rob McBride at bps.mcb2002@gmail know so we can ensure you are getting timely communications.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CentralCarolinaEnglishSetterClub
Club Newsletters and blogs via our ESCC Website - https://www.englishsetterclub.org/news
ESCC CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2026 ESAA National Specialty - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO - November 2-6, 2026 - https://esaanationalwebsit.wixsite.com/2026esaanational
Kettle Moraine English Setter Club Specialty - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO , (Saturday after 2026 ESAA National Specialty)- November 7, 2026 - https://esaanationalwebsit.wixsite.com/2026esaanational; https://www.kmesc.org/
ESCC Annual Member Meeting - Via Zoom - Tuesday, December 15, 2026 - https://www.englishsetterclub.org/event-details/escc-annual-meeting-board-member-elections-via-zoom
2027 ESCC Regional Specialty - Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC - July 15-July 18, 2027 - https://www.englishsetterclub.org/post/2027-escc-regional-specialty-event
From our Members - Brags and Wags!
Posted by Kristen Apodaca - 1 September 2026 -
We had a great trip to Canada! We caught up with friends, enjoyed the weather and had a great time showing our dogs. With the exception of BJ testing out the health care system in Canada, it was a great trip!
Jolene - Continues to amaze us! She finished her Canadian championship all in one day! Her most prestigious win was going Best of Winners and Best Bred by at the English Setter Club of Canada National Specialty!
Trent and River got in a lot of practice in the ring! Between the 4 all breed shows, 2 puppy sweepstakes, 3 specialty shows and 2 rounds of Juniors, they were tired puppies by then end of it all! River's highlight was going 2nd in the ESCC National Juniors class, behind Daynica and then he won his huge all-breed Juniors class the next day! They finished off the weekend by going reserve winners dog and best puppy in breed and got to compete in the puppy sporting group! Trent is a good sport!
TJ was not left out, he was best hunting English setter at the Ottawa Valley Point dog club and he picked up his first Canadian points by going winners dog at the all-breed on the last day!
Congrats to all the winners and thank you to all the Canadians for their wonderful hospitality and putting on a great show.
Jolene is Festivity BJ's Pretty Little Poison
Trent is Festivity BJ's Livin' on River Time
TJ is Festivity BJ's Southern State of Mind
This Edition's BUFFALO!
Have you ever played Hi Lo Buffalo? – See the game rules below . . .
Start with your “high” - the best part of your day.
Follow with your “low” - something that was tricky, frustrating, or sad.
End with your “buffalo” - something random, funny, or unexpected.
I hope to close each newsletter with a BUFFALO from our gallery . . . sometimes it is hard to choose which one to pick!
Posted by Martin Sondey, 29 October 2026 - Click on image above to enjoy !!!
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