GLIWA Calendar 2024

Come join us and enjoy the day with your wolfhounds!

GLIWA Annual Picnic

Saturday May 11th

Picnic begins at 12:00

Pilcher Park Nature Center

2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet, IL 60432

https://jolietpark.org/pilcher-park-nature-center

Pilcher Park is a beautiful 700-acre park with great walking trails and a fantastic Nature Center as well as formal gardens at Bird Haven Greenhouse. It is the perfect spot for our Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Annual Picnic and a great way to meet fellow Wolfhound owners.

GLIWA will supply the main course. We ask that you supply a small side as follows:
-Last names starting with A-M please bring a side .
-Last names starting with N-Z please bring dessert. 

*This event is open to both members & non-members & is a great way to get to know the club!

Please RSVP here.

IWCA’s

94th National Specialty

May 20-22, 2024

The Irish Wolfhound Club of America (our breed’s only AKC recognized Parent Club) is holding its National Specialty Show at Purina Farms, Gray Summit MO from May 19 to 23.

www.iwclubofamerica.org/2024-event-schedule

Wolfhounds and their owners will journey from all over the country for lure coursing, straight line racing, conformation showing, obedience and rally trials, and important health testing and educational events. Whether you hope to own an Irish Wolfhound in the future or would like to know more about particular activities you can enjoy with your hounds, this is a wonderful opportunity to watch, learn and enjoy each other’s company.

Want to get involved and make new Wolfhound friends? Consider volunteering during the Irish Wolfhound Club of America’s National Specialty Show at Purina Farms, Gray Summit MO from May 19- to 23.

Help for an hour or two, or volunteer to help all week by contacting:

  Show Co-Chair: Helen Philpott helen@EnglishHedgerow.com

  Grounds Chair: Michael Cherry michaelcherry1704@comcast.net

  Auction Chair: Johannah Lawrie johannah_lawrie@hotmail.com

Not able to join the fun? Please consider personally representing your Regional Club by sponsoring an item for “coffee & cookie” table. Donations marked “IWCA Hospitality” should be sent to GLIWA Treasurer, Mark Bettin, GLIWAtreas@gmail.com.

Thank you for your generosity and your willingness to give a big Midwest welcome to all those attending from across the country!

Letter to organizations that request our Irish Wolfhounds participate in their events 

Due to the many requests we receive, there are requirements we need to make the event a successful experience for all.

  • Once we receive a request for an event, we will need the date, times, and any other information that is relevant (such as parking instructions).

  • Since we are a not-for-profit club, we would appreciate it if your organization offered a donation for attending. We like to reimburse our members for any expenses, plus it helps to keep our club successful. Thank you in advance!

  • We carry a substantial insurance policy that is required by most events.

  • Irish Wolfhounds don't do very well in the extreme heat. Adequate shade and water are necessary.

  • Wolfhounds are considered one of the largest breeds. We require a larger area to set up.