AKC Meet the Breeds® — Frequently Asked QuestionsAKC/Eukanuba National Championship
Saturday and Sunday
December 1 & 2, 2007
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Long Beach Convention Center
What booth furnishings are available to each Club?
- A 8' x 10' with pipe and drape. Includes 8' high back drape and 3' high draped side rails.
- One 3’ x 6’ draped table for displays and literature, and two plastic side chairs.
- Complimentary Boxed Lunch for four members each day.
- Four complimentary day tickets to the National Championship.
Is there a list of clubs and liaisons that are participating?
- Yes, the list of clubs will be available on our website http://www.akc.org.
- A list of Liaisons is available from Gina DiNardo Lash.
She may be reached at 212-696-8350 or gml@akc.org.
Can we have a booth for only one of the two days?
- All booths should be staffed on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM –4 PM.
Where will AKC Meet The Breeds® take place?
- The booths will be located one level above the exhibition halls on the Concourse Level. This level is located off of the Pine Street entrance. Unloading Information will be available at a later date.
How will the booths be set up?
- The booths will be assembled in alphabetical order by breed. For example – American Manchester Terrier Club will be placed alphabetically under “M”
Will the breed sign be provided?
- One breed sign will be provided for each club. Each one is 48” x 16” and will contain club logo and name of breed. Please leave them behind when you break down your booth.
Will the booth have a frame on which we can hang a picture or tapestry?
- The breed signage of 4’ will leave 3’ on either side of the breed sign for display. All items must be hung from the pipe at a maximum weight of 3-5 lbs. “S” hooks for hanging will be provided.
What color is the drape used in the booths?
- The drape is royal blue in color and so is the Parent Club Breed sign – royal blue background with whitish/silver letters.
Do we need to bring brochures, books, etc.?
- Yes, please bring hand outs to educate the public. We have approximately 10,000 visitors each day.
Is there enough room in the booth for 2-3 ex pens, or should they be displayed in crates?
- This depends on the size of the breeds and ex pens. You will have 80 square feet in the 8’ x 10’ booth. There should be room for an ex pen or crates and a grooming table. Please remember that the 3’ x 6’ table we are providing will take up some space.
Is this open to breed clubs who are registered in the Foundation Stock Service program?
- No, this event is only open to AKC registered breeds, and breeds eligible for the Miscellaneous Class.
Can we have dogs and/or puppies in attendance?
- Both are welcome and we recommend at least two adults and one puppy. Please, remember only puppies over 6 months of age are permitted. It can be a long day, try to bring enough dogs so that you can switch them in and out when they get tired and so that there are one or two available at all times.
When do we get to set up?
- Friday November 30 (day before the event) and/or Saturday morning (day of the event) December 1, 2007. TIMES TO BE DETERMINED. The AKC Meet the Breeds® program will run from 10:00 AM until 4 PM on both Saturday and Sunday December 1 & 2. You can breakdown anytime on Sunday between 4 PM and midnight. We must be completely out of the building by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2.
Will there be additional crate space, if so how much?
- An additional crating area in a secure area space will be available.
Will we need to decorate the booth?
- If you desire to. A contest will be held for Best Booth in Show. See below for additional details. All decorations and decorative materials including backdrops and props should be of non-combustible, limited-combustible materials or fire-retardant materials or treated with a fire retardant coating. This would not apply to printed literature or photographs. For example painted cloths, hay stacks, straw, wood chips, dried flowers should be treated with a fire retardant coating. Wood for sets exceeding 6.3mm (1/4 inch) nominal thickness is permitted. Wood not exceeding 6.3mm (1/4 inch) nominal thickness should be pressure treated, fire-retardant wood.
Will there be any audio-visual equipment in the booths?
- Clubs may bring equipment, electrical will be available upon request. It is necessary to advise us in advance if your booth requires electricity. The deadline to request electricity for the booth is three weeks before the event. Audio-visual equipment will be available for rent contact Gina Lash at 212-696-8350 for additional information.
Food may not be served to the public at your booth nor may you sell merchandise from your booth.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Booth Decoration Contest Details – AKC/Eukanuba National Championship offers a Competition for Best Booth in Show (BBIS). As part of the AKC Meet the Breeds® display, there will be competition for Best Booth decoration, culminating in the awarding of Best Booth in Show. We invite your club to participate. A panel of judges will select the wining booth based on visual appeal, originality, the ability to educate the public about the origin of the breed, and providing information about the characteristics of the breed.
Awards: Preliminary competition will offer Rosettes for 1st through 4th in each group (standard AKC variety groups), with the winner of each group competing for Best Booth in Show. Best Booth in Show will receive a $500 donation to any charity or Rescue Fund of winning Parent Club’s choice that benefits purebred dogs.
2. Additional chairs and tables can be ordered through the decorator
3. Arrangements can be made through the decorator, for warehousing of items that your club may want to send ahead of your arrival.
