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The Western Irish Setter Club is a non for profit organization based in the Chicago area with a membership of Irish Setter fanciers that extends across the country. This group is dedicated to protect and advance the interests of the breed. Two specialty shows with sweepstakes competition and obedience trials and two field trials are held yearly. An annual puppy match is also a part of the schedule. Several fund-raisers are held yearly to benefit health research and humane efforts. The Western Irish Setter Club is proud of its strong rescue and adoption program for homeless and abandoned setters. Dogs are usually available from W.I.S.C. or other local Irish Setter clubs. Members of the Western Irish Setter Club are devoted to their chosen breed and have helped sponsor several research projects for the betterment of canine health. Substantial contributions to PRA research (a type of genetic blindness) and to Purdue University's Bloat Research Project have been made. The Western Irish Setter Club is the local host club for the 2010 Irish Setter Club of America National Specialty to be held at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI June 6 - 12, 2010. Many exciting activities are planned in addition to the competitions and complete details can be found at www.irishsetterclub.org/2010_National_Specialty.htm as they become available. Fundraising is a big part of hosting a National, and Western members are busy! A room raffle for host hotel is underway - 1st prize is a 4 night stay at Olympia during the National week, 2nd prize is a 3 night stay. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased from any WISC member. Another fundraiser is the "Pre-National T-shirt" - if you have an Irish Setter, this is the T-Shirt for you! Prototype shown here
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