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IRISH SETTER CLUB OF AMERICA FOUNDATION
Mission
The mission of the Irish Setter Club of America
Foundation, Inc. is:
- To develop and enrich understanding of the
diseases and genetic anomalies which affect dogs in general and
Irish Setters in particular.
- To support and promote the study of and
research on the character, history, genetics, breeding and related
characteristics which establish the Irish Setter as a distinct
breed of dog.
- To establish a database of educational,
resource, and scientific information of the Irish Setter.
- 4. To foster and promote the public’s
knowledge and appreciation of dogs in general and the Irish Setter
in particular.
- To develop and make available to the general
public and to the purebred dog fancy information about the proper
care, treatment, breeding, health, development and training of Irish
Setters.
Organization
The Irish Setter Club of America
Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) organization and is listed by the
IRS as a public charity. All donations and contributions to the
Foundation are tax deductible to the donors. The Foundation accepts
donations of money, securities and gifts or bequests other than cash
which can be used for the benefit of the Foundation.
Contributions may be unspecified, or may be
designated for use by the ISCA Health Committee or the Rescue
Committee. Funds for the Rescue Committee are passed to the Irish
Setter Club of America treasury.
Current Projects
Feb 2008 Foundation Report
Research grants on the subjects of
epilepsy,
vonWillebrands Disease and
osteosarcoma are ongoing. Much of our grant money is matched by
funds available to us through the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
The Foundation gives two scholarships to graduating high school
seniors or college freshmen whose families are members of ISCA.
Applications and criteria are published annually in the December
ISCA Memo to Members.
Information about the following projects is available in this
section.
Protocol for treatment of Hyperosteodystrophy (HOD) in Irish Setters.
HOD is a serious illness affecting puppies, usually between 4-7
months of age. It is characterized by fever, pain, swelling of the
joints, lethargy, lack of appetite. If left untreated permanent
deformity of the front legs may occur. The treatment protocol
recommended here has been developed by ISCA member, S. Gary Brown,
DVM, an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Brown may be contacted at
gary@vetortho.com. It
is recommended that the dog’s veterinarian be the contact with Dr.
Brown for most efficient and timely treatment. See note at the end
of the report)
Publications
The Foundation offers valuable educational tools for Irish Setter
fanciers.
The updated and newly revised booklet, Health Information for Irish
Setter Owners is a resource for both new puppy buyers and more
experienced owners. It is a great addition to breeders’ puppy
packets. $3.00 for single copies; $2.50 for multiples of 10. Send
checks or money orders payable to ISCA Foundation in US currency to:
Fran Sloughfy, 20 Maple Shade Lane, Fleetwood, PA 19522.
The ROM Pedigree Book is a loose-leaf binder of all Irish Setters
who have achieved Register of Merit status from the inception of the
project to 2003. These pedigrees, some of which trace back to the
1800’s are a valuable resource for breeders. It will be updated from
time to time. $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping. Send checks or money
orders payable to ISCA Foundation in US currency to: Connie Vanacore,
37 Roxiticus Rd. Mendham, NJ 07945.
The Official Book of the Irish
Setter, a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated hard-bound book
containing everything you ever wanted to know about the breed in the
United States, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada and Australia. $80.00
including shipping. Send check or money order payable to ISCA
Foundation to Connie Vanacore, 37 Roxiticus Rd. Mendham, NJ 07945.
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A brand new DVD, Grooming Your Irish Setter, The Basics.
Demonstrated by professional handler Andrew Doyle this
hour-long production gives step by step instructions on how
to groom your Irish Setter for home or show ring. $49.95
including shipping and handling. Send check or money order,
payable to ISCA Foundation to Jay Zirkle, Treasurer, 34553
Deerwood Drive, Eugene, OR 97405. This will make a wonderful
gift for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of
properly presenting an Irish Setter. |
Donations
The ISCA Foundation exists through the generosity of members and
friends of the Irish Setter. Tax deductible donations of any amount
are welcome and will be acknowledged in writing. We accept dedicated
contributions for health and rescue and undesignated funds for other
purposes such as scholarships, seminars, publications and
educational conferences. We also welcome bequests and will consider
accepting valuable goods for auction or sale with proceeds donated
to the Foundation. For further information contact our Treasurer,
Jay Zirkle, 34553 Deerwood Drive, Eugene, OR 97405. email address:
jzirkle@islercpa.com
Please click on the logo below to open and print a donation form.
Contact Us
Officers and Directors for 2006-2007
Chairman: Connie Vanacore:
fcvanacore@aol.com
Vice Chair: Kenneth Ruff:
BROPHYRED@aol.com
Secretary: Sandra Novocin:
bandi@erols.com
Treasurer: Jay Zirkle:jzirkle@islercpa.com
Directors:
Sam Houston McDonald:
samisiw@verizon.net
Ron Perry:
crimson1@vaxxine.com
Bob Robinson: brobinson4@cox.net
Dr. John Savory:
js2r@virginia.edu
Marilyn Title:
mdtitle@pacbell.net
Advisory Committee:
Terry Kuhn: terry.kuhn@owenscorning.com
Ed Meyer: emeye@earthlink.net
Karolynne McAteer:
kmcateer@galen-partners.com
Ron Talmage:
RonTalmage@WWISLtd.com
Current Fundraisers
ISCA FOUNDATION 2008
CALENDAR
Ordering info for
2008 Calendar
Word Document or
PDF Order Form
To order using PayPal
http://home.att.net/~irishsettercalendar/
Gala Dessert Party
The annual ISCA
Foundation Gala Dessert Party and silent auction will take place on
Tuesday evening, following Veteran Sweepstakes at the National
Specialty at the Embassy Suites North, Phoenix, Arizona on April 8th
2008. Everyone is invited to partake of the festivities.
Reservations must be made with Sam McDonald 2301 Eagle Farms Road,
Chester Springs, PA 19425. Cost $30 per person. Deadline March 7,
2008.
This is a fitting final to the
evening to honor our Veterans.
Raffle Tickets
The
ISCA Foundation Raffle tickets which benefit Health research are
ready now. They are dressed in gold and black this year, cost $1.00
each and are available from any ISCA Board member, Foundation member
or Health Committee member. You may also purchase tickets by mail
from Connie Vanacore, 37 Roxiticus Rd. Mendham, NJ 07945, $1.00 each
or a book of 20 for $20.00. Please include a batch of self stick
labels, if you have them, and I will return the ticket stubs to you.
Last year we sold out on the second day of the National Specialty,
so order early!
Our prizes this year are: a one of
a kind turquoise and silver bracelet cuff by Virginia Perry
Gardiner; a running setter bronze by Damara Bolte (edition closed);
or a portrait of the winning ticket-holder’s dog by Dawn Secord. |
