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PUTTING ON THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY Walter “Wally” Jones

Get valuable insights on organizing a successful national specialty event. Learn about fundraising ideas, regional club outreach, site selection factors, negotiating hotel contracts, and creating a memorable experience for participants.

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PUTTING ON THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY Walter “Wally” Jones

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  1. PUTTING ON THE NATIONAL SPECIALTYWalter “Wally” Jones

  2. My National Specialty Experience My Prejudices

  3. GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (Revised August 2006)

  4. wjones@wyattfirm.com

  5. I. A Successful National is a Profitable One

  6. I. A Successful National is a Profitable One • The tale of Shirley Schultz

  7. Fund Raising

  8. Fund Raising • Regional Club outreach – hospitality

  9. Fund Raising • Regional Club outreach – hospitality • Participating Projects

  10. Fund Raising • Regional Club outreach – hospitality • Participating Projects • Quilt

  11. Fund Raising • Regional Club outreach – hospitality • Participating Projects • Quilt • Decorated dachshunds

  12. Fund Raising • Regional Club outreach – hospitality • Participating Projects • Quilt • Decorated dachshunds • Raffles

  13. Fund Raising • Regional Club outreach – hospitality • Participating Projects • Quilt • Decorated dachshunds • Raffles • Sponsorships

  14. Fund Raising • Regional Club outreach – hospitality • Participating Projects • Quilt • Decorated dachshunds • Raffles • Sponsorships • The joint order form

  15. Financial Tips • The budget • Profit Centers - everything • Cover Dinner Guests • Reserved Grooming Space

  16. II. Site Selection: Primary Factors

  17. II. Site Selection: Primary Factors • Safety • Accessibility • Freeways • Airports • Facility Size • Adequate Parking • Exercise Areas • Sufficient Indoor Space

  18. III. Facility Size: Sufficient Indoor Space

  19. III. Facility Size: Sufficient Indoor Space • Main Exhibition Hall • Minimum 10,000 sq.ft. • Minimum 3 rings • Ringside seating • Aisles and doorway clearances • Holding/Grooming areas

  20. III. Facility Size: Sufficient Indoor Space • Hotel Rooms • Dogs in rooms • Refundable deposits • Banquet Space • Hospitality Room • Room/Suite for social gatherings • Free of charge • Food/beverage restrictions • Meetings • Board • Membership • Educational Workshops & Seminars • Dining Facilities • Restaurant on site • Buffets (breakfast & lunch)

  21. IV. Negotiating the Hotel Contract

  22. IV. Negotiating the Hotel Contract • Financial Considerations • Sites that provide exhibition space for free • Tents • Dinners can provide value • Know your room usage • Pricing sleeping rooms • Know their pricing • Control the price • RV Parking • Hospitality Considerations • All charges in advance • Signing the contract

  23. V. Make It A Good Time

  24. V. Make It A Good Time • Play up your City • Activities

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