THE BLOODHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA, BORDER TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL FIELD TRAIL ASSOCIATION, IBIZAN HOUND CLUB OF AMERICA, ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA, GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA, PEKINGESE CLUB OF AMERICA AND THE AMERICAN WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON ASSOCIATION
and businesses who are valued contributors. Prior to our event, we have selected some items to auction via Face- book. That made fundraising fun and effective. We also depend on the success of our Raffle and Auc- tions. Almost 100% of what is presented has been from donations. One creative use of fundraising over the past five or six years has been our breed 14k gold pendants. Our host regional clubs collected broken 14k gold from members that we use to make these beauti- ful pieces that generate incredible bids. How’s that for creative fundraising! Catalog advertising is very helpful, the sales of catalogs is nominal. Trophy donations are valued and encour- aged. However, they do not always cover the full cost of trophies offered. BT: Most of the income comes from donations, trophy pledges and auctions. ESS: No, the catalogue doesn’t bring in good income. Yes, this year we offered trophies and ribbons for sponsorship and the response was overwhelming. IH: Our income source is from sponsors and donations. No, the catalog is not a source of income, it usually breaks even. IG: Our best fundraising is our silent auction and Top 20 auction we also get trophy donations. GSMD: Fundraising is done mostly through the donations for Trophy Sponsorship, Event Sponsorship and ways and means. We sell logo clothing items for at least a year before the show and this helps to off-set various costs. The Swissy community, both individuals as well as our regional clubs, step up to donate items and money to help pay for the events and make sure we can offer extras like box lunches and beverages at the working events, the food and beverage at the Welcome Party and Top 20 events. NSDTR: Our fundraising comes mostly from raffles and auc- tions. Trophies usually are paid by sponsors.
P: We publish a keepsake catalogue every year plus generous member donations for trophies and towards the general fund. We also have a raffle and an auction. WPG: This year we have sponsors ranging from our premier show sponsor, Purina Pro Plan (including some Trophy/ Prizes), to auction item sponsors. Much of our fundraising is raised from member donations, auction sponsors and self marketing/selling of items like Logo Wear and Specialty Items. 5. Are you offering special events? BH: Please the website shown below for schedule of events: https://www.2018abcnational.org/schedule-of-e-events. We will offer Judges Education on Wednesday, Cardio Clinic on Thursday, CGC upon request, Top 20 Event on Wednesday evening where we celebrate our Blood- hounds that have excelled in conformation. A large and very special celebration for Anne L. Legge, a renowned breed of Bloodhounds on Thursday evening: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Anne L. Legge, Join Us for “HAPPY HOUR” Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Casey’s Lounge (at the Clarion)—5-6:30 PM. Wherever Anne Legge trav- eled she always enjoyed relaxing with her friends and making new ones. In Celebration of her friendship we want to toast to her memory and legacy. Sponsored by Anne’s Friends. BT: Yes. Burn hunt, Earthdog, Agility, Rally, Obedience, Best otter head and Conformation, ESS: Yes. We are offering five agility trials, conformation, obedience, rally, hunt tests and scent work events, as well as a Top Twenty Competition to show off the top conformation and performance dogs with a formal din- ner and competition. IH: Breed Education, Top 20 event, Lure Coursing, Agility, Obedience and Rally. IG: We are offering these special events, we will buffering racing, agility, obedience, barn hunt and rally. A welcome party, puppy match our very popular costume contest, Futurity competition, Top 20 event and auction, and a banquet with a silent auction. GSMD: We celebrate the working aspect of our breed by holding events in Herding, Pack Hikes, Weight Pulls and Draft Trials. We also celebrate the new and seasoned dogs by having a fun puppy match as well as the Top 20 event. P: CGC testing and Veterans plus puppy sweeps. WPG: Yes, mentioned above. Hunting Events (our Korthal Cup Series) on Wednesday and Thursday proceeding the conformation shows, Tracking on Thursday, September 20th, and Dock Diving on Saturday and Sunday. 6. Is your national dedicated to any individual? BH: The 2018 National Specialty Show will feature a tribute to Anne L. Legge, an ABC icon and matriarch much beloved by all who knew her. Anne passed away in 2017 and will be remembered at this national event.
Anne L. Legge
Don Barber
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