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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.
- 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
Research grants
on the subjects of epilepsy, (HOD) hypertrophic osteodystrophy, (DM)
degenerative myelopathy, osteosarcoma and gastric cancer are
ongoing. Some 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. The
Foundation also manages a dedicated scholarship, the Marion Baird
Neville Scholarship, for veterinary students, whose families are
members of ISCA.
Information about the following projects are available in the Health
Section of the website.
Protocol for treatment of Hyperosteodystrophy (HOD) in Irish Setters.
Testing for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Irish Setters
Registering for the OFA CHIC Database
For further information about these or other Health concerns contact
Health Committee Chair, Anne Marie Kubacz at
rsetter@att.net or ISCA
Foundation Chair, Connie Vanacore at
fcvanacore@aol.com
PUBLICATIONS
The Foundation
offers valuable educational tools for Irish Setter fanciers.
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 Official Book of the Irish
Setter, by Connie Vanacore, 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 including shipping. Send check payable to
ISCA Foundation, %Connie Vanacore, 37 Roxiticus Road, Mendham, NJ
07945.
Grooming Your Irish Setter, The Basics, demonstrated and narrated by
the late professional handler Andrew Doyle. This hour-long
presentation gives step by step instructions on how to groom your
Irish Setter for home or show ring. $49.95 includes shipping and
handling. Send check or money order, payable in US funds, to ISCA
Foundation, Jay Zirkle, Treasurer, 34553 Deerwood Drive, Eugene, OR
97405.
ISCA
CALENDARS
The much
coveted annual ISCA calendars are available. Please see the current
calendar information and an order form in this section below.
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 the 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
Chairperson: Connie Vanacore:
fcvanacore@aol.com
Vice Chair: Kenneth Ruff:
BROPHYRED@aol.com
Secretary: Sandra Novocin:
santeraken@comcast.net
Treasurer: Jay Zirkle:
jzirkle@islercpa.com
Current Fundraisers
2012 FOUNDATION
CALENDAR
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