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The National. American Kennel Club Parent Club Conference August 27-29, 2010. Introduction of Facilitators. Karen Burgess Dr. Irvin Krukenkamp Glenn Radcliffe. On The Agenda. Suggested Show Committee structure A few Pearls Do it yourself project? How to select a location
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The National • American Kennel Club • Parent Club Conference • August 27-29, 2010
Introduction of Facilitators Karen Burgess Dr. Irvin Krukenkamp Glenn Radcliffe
On The Agenda • Suggested Show Committee structure • A few Pearls • Do it yourself project? • How to select a location • Time of year considerations • The C.V.B. • Negotiations • Details-Details-Details • How to ‘Pay’ for everything • AKC assistance • Closing questions and thoughts
Take Home “Pearls” • Road Runner Derby, Saguaro Stakes • Dingo Bingo
Committee Organization • Standing Committee • Defined • Advantages • Disadvantages • Reinvent the wheel • Defined • Advantage - New Ideas • Disadvantages • Recommended Structure • Standing Committee for key role • Local Flavor Important
Do it Yourself or Employ a Professional? • Does Your Club have the resources in membership • Hire a professional meeting planner • Advantages • Are their services really free?
Location for the Show • As in Real Estate: Location Location Location - Demographics - Geographics - Transportation
Location How to Save $$$ • Second Tier City • Olympia vs. Seattle • Cheyenne vs. Denver • W.V. vs. Pittsburg • Southwest Airlines City • Someone Wants You • Develop a spending history • Ask for Financial Support • Competition among locations
Time of Year a Major Consideration • Climate Considerations for the dogs • Airline or other transportation concerns
Time of year a Major ConsiderationCompetition for Facilities • Indianapolis – last weekend in May • Louisville, Ky – 1st Saturday in May • New England- Late Sept & Early Oct. • Oxford, OH- October 23, 2010 Your guesses?
Time of Year a Major ConsiderationThe “Off “Season • Ski resort in Summer • Summer resorts in Shoulder Season • After Labor Day • Before Memorial Day • Six Flags - Cedar Point
How Do You Locate the Best of Breed Site ? • AKC on line • References from other Clubs • Dog News • Google • Show Superintendents
Is There Any Other Help ?A Hidden Jewel ~ The C.&V.B. Almost every city and town of any size has a Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. They can assist you with: • Locating possible sites (RFP) • Solicitation of competitive bids • Determining local’s resources • Promotion of the Show
Convention and Visitor’s BureauPossible Assistance With: • Tenting • Bleachers • Exercise pens • Transportation from Airport • Local providers for services • Local discounts • Tours
“Eureka- I found the Best of Breed Location - Now What?” If you are using a Host Hotel, consider the following and do your homework by checking: • AAA Rating • On line Hotel review • Prior Usage for dog shows • There are positives & negatives to prior usage • Discount Web sites
Everything is Negotiable • Competitive room rates • No inflation factors • Secure multiple night pricing • Up to 4 people same price • Breakfast included • Banquets/ theme meals equal reduced pricing
Hotel Negotiations Cover in your Hotel Contract: • Meeting rooms • Indoor show area • Chairs • Tables • Decorations • Tents & AV equipment • Set up & tear down • Trash pick up • Bathing • Power • Parking
The Devil is in the Details • If it not written, it will not occur • Don’t anticipate continuity of staff • A study of two Contracts
Final Thoughts Regarding the Selection of Your Show Site • How you organize your Committee may determine its success • Location Location Location • The C.V.B. • Negotiate - Negotiate - Negotiate
Ideas for Financing Your National • Know your audience • Different people /Breeds • Interests • needs • Merchandise • Extra Curricular Activities • Raffles • Auctions