1. The National Specialty Show PLANNING & ENJOYING THE IDEAL SPECIALTY SHOW

2. Board Proposal Clubs Start Planning 4 Years Ahead Start Early to Research a Show Location Parent Club Determines Region Submit a Sound Proposal for Board Consideration Consider Joint vs. Individual Show

3. Video

4. Joint or Individual Show Individual show or Stand alone All Costs Responsibility of Parent Club – Buildings – Equipment- tubs, tables, chairs, risers – Electricity – Superintendent – Judges

5. Joining an All Breed Show Advantages Rosettes Provided Entry 25 or More Web Site Advertising Grooming Space in Same Building No Building Cost to Specialty Ring Location Same All Days Facilities for Breed Seminar & Ringside Mentoring Show Photographer On Site Veterinarian On Site During Show Hours

6. Advantages continued Judging Costs Can Be Shared RV Parking No Gate Admission Exercise Areas Golf Cart Transportation On Site Opportunity to Participate in Other Venues Special Event Space 24 Hour Security EMT On Site

7. Advantages for All Breed or Cluster Breed Entry Increased Supported Entry All Days Parent Club Mentors & Educators Available Prestigious to Host a National Specialty Increased Bldg. Costs Minimal vs. Increased entry Judges education opportunity

8. GETTING STARTED! Congratulations! START EARLY—2 1/2 - 3 yrs Ahead Show Dates—Number of Days Identify Any Conflicts With All Breed & Specialty Shows within 200 miles Request Contracts From Hotel and Show Site Convention Center, Fairgrounds, or Hotel Utilize the Parent Club Show Liaison

9. Show Requirements Hotels, Convention Center, Fairgrounds Minimum Space – Number of dogs – Ring (s) size 40 X 80 – Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Field Trial – Crating 10’X10’ – Grooming / Exercise Space – Special Events

10. Show requirements continued Trophy Storage Spectator Seating Educational Seminars—Room Hospitality Space for Board Meeting Hotel Accommodations RV Parking

11. Space Requirements Bathing Facility—hot/ cold water/ tubs Electricity Lighting Air Conditioning Show Site Flooring-Mats or Carpet Space for Obedience & Agility Field Trial ( depending on breed)

12. Airport & transportation Judges Exhibitors Dogs Shuttles- Cost With or Without Dogs

13. Selecting a Superintendent Prepare a Chart Indicating Anticipated Entry Number of Futurity Nominations Regular Class Entries Obedience Classes Fees –Entry Fee, AKC & Sweepstakes Number Rings Carpet or Matting Submit 2 -3 Bids to Board For Consideration

14. Show Photographer Select a Dog Show Photographer Archives Photos Annual Report Photos Fees / Expenses Note If the Specialty is Linked to a Cluster there Are Few Expenses Contract to Board 1 Year Advance

15. Budget responsibilities Budget Due to Board Approximately 15 Months Ahead Seed Money for Fund Raising Hospitality Responsibilities Follow Board Guidelines for Reporting Expenses

16. Selecting the Show Committee Select Committee Chairs 2 years ahead Show Chair Assistant Show Chair Futurity Chair Facility & Grounds Tack Room Set Up Obedience Chair

17. Committee Agility Hospitality Judges Hospitality Catalog Sales Information Table Chief Ring Steward Trophy

18. committee Publicity Advertising Seat Reservations Vendor Transportation Fund Raising

19. Committee positions Experience ! Experience! Requires Minimal Direction Follows Job Description Provide Time Frames & Stay in Touch E-Mail is Wonderful !

20. Fund RaisingA challenge Parent Club Requirements—How Many $ Have an Experienced Member Serve as Chair Brain Storm Ideas With Club Members and Committee E-mail is Great! Graphic Artist is Key

21. Ideas Design the Logo & Submit to Board for Approval Copyright Issues How Early Can You Sell Memorabilia Memorabilia Options Design Quality Materials Raffle Unique Items that Appeal to Anyone—gift certificate for dog supplies or cash equivalent

22. Suggestions using logo Throws / Tapestry Totes Pillows T-Shirts & Sweatshirts Deck Chairs Aprons Signed and Numbered Artists Prints of Logo

23. Advertising & Shipping Plan For Shipping -Flat Rate Boxes Utilize Web Advertising if Parent Club O.K.’s Plan For Overseas Shipments Credit Card Machine Facilitate Sales Breed Magazine Ads Budget Advertising Costs

24. Ideas that work Sponsor an All Breed Match Solicit Members With Special Talents to Donate Unique Raffle Items Contact Local Feed Stores for Donated Item Sell Ringside Seating With Chairs Imprinted With Logo & Kennel Name Solicit Sponsorship

25. Raffle items Painted Mailboxes Painted Bar Stools Toy Boxes or Toy Chest Hold a Raffle at Each Specialty Prior to National Specialty Raffle Generic Items State Baskets

26. Lets have fun! Gone With the Wind, Gone to the Dogs! Breeder Forum Top 20 Showcase vs Top 20 Competition Juniors Seminar Banquet & Silent Auction Lakeside BBQ & Band Grooming & Handling Seminar

27. Hospitality ideas Dinner Cruise Water Retrieval Demo for Sporting Breeds Golf Tournament—Men Love It! Seminar With a Dinner Okefenokee Swamp Party Farewell Party

28. Hospitality Talk to Caterers for Bids Hotels Regulate & Increase Cost Determine if Outside Food Can Be Brought in Request Approved Caterers List Liquor, Cash Bars Exhibitors Enjoy Hospitality Champagne Flutes & Fountain to Celebrate BOB Flowers & Music

29. Show layout Grooming area set-up 10X10 spaces No living Rooms! Experienced Person Prepare Layout in Advance X-pens Inside or Out Post on Display Board or Xerox as Handout Piggy Patrol

30. Ring layout Consider Lighting in Ring Size of Ring Seating Ringside / Tiered Seating Judges Mentoring Section Trophy Table Location Catalog Table Music

31. Parent Club Show Reports Keep the Board Informed During Planning Process Seek Guidance National Shows in Conjunction with All Breed Require Careful Coordination Timetable—Follow Deadlines Ultimate Responsibility Rests with Show Chair

32. Any Questions ?