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Get valuable insights on organizing a successful national specialty event. Learn about fundraising ideas, regional club outreach, site selection factors, negotiating hotel contracts, and creating a memorable experience for participants.
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My National Specialty Experience My Prejudices
GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING THE NATIONAL SPECIALTY DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (Revised August 2006)
I. A Successful National is a Profitable One • The tale of Shirley Schultz
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 • Safety • Accessibility • Freeways • Airports • Facility Size • Adequate Parking • Exercise Areas • 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 • 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 • Play up your City • Activities