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 • How to ‘Pay’ for everything • AKC assistance • Closing questions and thoughts
Take Home “Pearls” • Road Runner Derby, Saguaro Stakes • Dingo Bingo
More “Pearls” - Championship Ring
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 - 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 Consideration competition for facilities • Indianapolis – last weekend in May • Louisville, Ky – 1 st Saturday in May • New England- Late Sept & Early Oct. • Oxford, OH- October 23, 2010 Your guesses?
Competion for Facilities
Time of Year a Major Consideration The “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 Bureau Possible 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
Two Clubs, One Hotel = Two very different results Two Contracts Club A Club B Room Rate $95 $90 R. V. Parking $30 Show Set-up fee $3, 200 Dogs in room $75 per Dog $45 up to four dogs Food & Beverage Minimum $25, 000 for event $8, 000 for event Dumpster fee $500 per week $250 per week Cleaning fee $250 per day $250 per week Min. Room nights 656 per week 256 per week Contract for Club A exposed the club to these addition liabilities beyond those for Club B $17, 000 for food $38, 000 for Rooms $1, 500 cleaning Fee $250 dumpster $255 dog fees per room Total liability (cost ) for Club A over Club B potentially exceeds $56, 000
A Final Example of Negotiation “The Slobber Card”
Final Thoughts Regarding the Selection of Your Show Site • How you organize your Committee may determine its success • Location • The C. V. B. • Negotiate - Negotiate
Ideas for Financing Your National • Know your audience – Different people /Breeds – Interests – needs • Merchandise • Extra Curricular Activities – Raffles – Auctions
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