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151

General Chat / National Show Banquet

« on: January 11, 2007, 11:58:04 AM »

Banquet reservations can be made by paying online through paypal at this web site location:
http://personal.kitusa.com/empressc/html/purchase_tickets.html

Or contacting Vicki Merritt  (816) 934-2513  rvdk@cebridge.net

Please make reservations as soon as possible.

 

152

General Chat / ECBC National Show

« on: January 11, 2007, 11:47:19 AM »

2007 Empress National Show
March 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Sheraton Westport Plaza
900 Westport Plaza drive
St Louis, MO 63146
Reservation Code: Empress Chinchilla
1-888-627-7064 /  1-314-878-1500
Room Rate: $99.00 + tax
Please help us keep your expenses low making your reservations as soon as possible.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
You do not have to be an Empress member to show, but membership has its privileges and applications will be available for those who wish to join.  Come and show your animals or pelts and experience for yourself why EMPRESS CHINCHILLA is the world’s most respected chinchilla organization!

Entry Fees
ECBC Members & Associates (sister organization members).........$6.00 / entry
Non Members...........................................................................$8.00 / entry
 
Schedule of Events
Friday, March 2nd, 2007
Registration of Animals and Pelts.....................................5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
All entries will be caged or on pelt boards, and paperwork turned in by 10:30 pm.  In case of a delayed flight or emergency, contact the Show chairman or Registration Chairman ASAP Friday evening at the hotel.

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007
Grooming.........................................5:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Combined Pelt Show..........................9:00 AM SHARP
Standard Live Animal Show................Begins Immediately After Pelt Show
Lunch On Your Own...........................1 Hour or As Time Permits

Formal Banquet
Tickets $45.00 per person
Cash Bar..........................................6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Dinner..............................................7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Pelt Show and Standard Live Animal Show Awards Presentation

Sunday, March 4th, 2007
Grooming ...........................................5:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Mutation Live Animal Show....................9:00 AM SHARP
Mutation Live Animal Show Awards Presentation Immediately Following Show
Silent Auction for both Live Animal Shows

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE: A shuttle runs every 30 minutes from the airport to the hotel from 6:30 am until 11:00 pm. All shuttle service is located at the baggage claim area in the main and east terminals.

EXTRA TABLES: For those having animals they wish to place in the Silent Auction, including the judges, that will NOT be in the show, they may do so by completing a separate entry form for those animals.  They will be placed on a separate table.  Entry fee will be the same as show animals.  10% OF THE SALE PRICE IF SOLD WILL BE REATINED BY THE HOSTING BRANCH!  ALL ANIMALS WILL BE PAID FOR AND CLAIMED THRU THE REGISTRATION TABLE.

VENDOR’S TABLES: Are available for commercial items (no animals) for $12.00 per 8 foot table. Contact the Registration Chairman for details!

Show Committee Members
Show Chairman  .................................... Tony Andeway  (641) 667-3583  tande711@iowatelecom.net
Registrations Chairman ...........................Vicki Merritt (816) 934-2513  rvdk@cebridge.net
Chairman of Show Book & Advertising....Holly Frosch (641) 763-2688 chins@blueflagfarms.com
Chairman of Special Events......................Bob Merritt  (816) 934-2513 rvdk@cebridge.net
Empress Web Master ..............................John Myers (515) 964-5448 jmyers@isunet.net
 
Complete information can be found at http://personal.kitusa.com/empressc/html/n..._show_2007.html

153

Conformation and Quality / Re: Developing your eye

« on: November 06, 2006, 09:43:20 AM »

The knowledge I learn at shows is invaluable to me. I can't afford not to go.The knowledge I learn at shows is more valuable to my herd then even a top quality herd improvement chin is.  And yes the closest show for me is a eight hour drive. The closest mentor is over 5 hours a way.
I also try to arrive early and help set up as well as stay late to help clean up. I can get so much info. and help from people when you are helping set up,clean up .It is a lot more relaxed and people are more likely to talk freely during this time then during the rush  just prior to or after a show. Just my 2cents.

I agree.  The more exposure you get the more you learn.  After shows is a great time to talk with old timers.

154

Breeding 101 / Re: Who Should get credit? Jamie asked a while back.

« on: June 11, 2006, 04:34:23 PM »

I definitely agree with Jo Anne here.  Rules for chin shows are different than dog shows.  Rules for chins shows state that the breeder of the chin receives credit for breeding the chin.  The person who shows the chin gets awards if they are earned but the breeder should always receive credit. 

Dog shows rules are different and the shows are judged differently.