PUTTING ON THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY Walter “Wally” Jones
My National Specialty Experience My Prejudices
GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (Revised August 2006)
wjones@wyattfirm.com
I. A Successful National is a Profitable One
I. A Successful National is a Profitable One The tale of Shirley Schultz
Fund Raising
Fund Raising Regional Club outreach – hospitality
Fund Raising Regional Club outreach – hospitality Participating Projects
Fund Raising Regional Club outreach – hospitality Participating Projects Quilt
Fund Raising Regional Club outreach – hospitality Participating Projects Quilt Decorated dachshunds
Fund Raising Regional Club outreach – hospitality Participating Projects Quilt Decorated dachshunds Raffles
Fund Raising Regional Club outreach – hospitality Participating Projects Quilt Decorated dachshunds Raffles Sponsorships
Fund Raising Regional Club outreach – hospitality Participating Projects Quilt Decorated dachshunds Raffles Sponsorships The joint order form
Financial Tips The budget Profit Centers - everything Cover Dinner Guests Reserved Grooming Space
II. Site Selection: Primary Factors
II. Site Selection: Primary Factors Safety Accessibility Freeways Airports Facility Size Adequate Parking Exercise Areas Sufficient Indoor Space
III. Facility Size: Sufficient Indoor Space
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
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)
IV. Negotiating the Hotel Contract
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
V. Make It A Good Time
V. Make It A Good Time Play up your City Activities