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