1 / 26

The National

Learn from expert facilitators on how to plan a successful dog show at The National American Kennel Club Parent Club Conference. Topics include suggested show committee structures, selecting a location, negotiations, financing, and AKC assistance. Take home "pearls" of wisdom and get ideas for organizing the championship ring committee. Discover tips on whether to do it yourself or hire a professional, and learn how to save on expenses. Explore the importance of location and time of year considerations, as well as competition for facilities. Find hidden gems with the help of Convention and Visitor Bureau, and learn how to negotiate with host hotels. Assistance and financing options are available from the American Kennel Club.

joemartinez
Download Presentation

The National

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. The National • American Kennel Club • Parent Club Conference • August 27-29, 2010

  2. Introduction of Facilitators Karen Burgess Dr. Irvin Krukenkamp Glenn Radcliffe

  3. 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

  4. Take Home “Pearls” • Road Runner Derby, Saguaro Stakes • Dingo Bingo

  5. More “Pearls” - Championship Ring

  6. 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

  7. 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?

  8. Location for the Show • As in Real Estate: Location Location Location - Demographics - Geographics - Transportation

  9. 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

  10. Time of Year a Major Consideration • Climate Considerations for the dogs • Airline or other transportation concerns

  11. 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?

  12. Competion for Facilities

  13. 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

  14. How Do You Locate the Best of Breed Site ? • AKC on line • References from other Clubs • Dog News • Google • Show Superintendents

  15. 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

  16. Convention and Visitor’s BureauPossible Assistance With: • Tenting • Bleachers • Exercise pens • Transportation from Airport • Local providers for services • Local discounts • Tours

  17. “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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. Two Clubs, One Hotel =Two very different results

  22. A Final Example of Negotiation“The Slobber Card”

  23. 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

  24. Ideas for Financing Your National • Know your audience • Different people /Breeds • Interests • needs • Merchandise • Extra Curricular Activities • Raffles • Auctions

  25. Assistance Available From The American Kennel Club

More Related