04-01-2001
2001 Qualifier | 2001
Awards Show | Clerking School |
Junior Showmanship
Regional Directors Comments:
I want to thank Betty Haden and Fran Eiserloh for all
the work they have done on the Regional Awards Show coming up in June.
You asked for it! According to the survey conducted at the regional
qualifier last October, we are planning a formal banquet, so guys, get
your tuxedo's dusted and ladies, get your ball gowns ready, because we
are going to have a good time.
It seems that the majority of the show-producing clubs in the region
is having problems with:
But we can not all change show dates. Everyone wants to move their
show to March or April. That can not be done.
I researched the smaller show syndrome. Using the statistical data
printed in the August Almanac's, I found:
- 1999-2000 show season, there were 40 shows held in the region,
with an average of 200 cats present per show.
- 1998-1999 show season, there were 40 shows held in the region,
with an average of 194 cats present per show.
- 1997-1998 show season, there were 42 shows held in the region,
with an average of 198 cats present per show.
- 1996-1997 show season, there were 40 shows held in the region,
with an average of 245 cats present per show.
- 1995-1996 show season, there were 39 shows held in the region,
with an average of 214 cats present per show.
These figures show that the region is reasonably stable at 39-42
shows per season. The cats present per show are also stable with the
exception of the 96-97 show season.
Comparing the 1998-1999 show season to the 1999-2000 season, our
shows are on an upswing. Enough figures, if your club has any questions
regarding show dates, contact the region's show scheduler: Vicky
Edwards, 2329 Eagle Park Lane, Arlington, TX 76011. 1-817-795-1540 or
pavlova3@aol.com
2001 Awards Show and Banquet:
The regional awards banquet for the 2000-2001 show
season will be held in San Antonio, Texas. I thank the Alamo City CC
for sponsoring this show. It will be June 9-10 and be judged by:
Vaughn Barber, Ann Pevey, Kitty Angell, Pam DelaBar, Betty White, Jan
Rogers, Jeff Janzen. Note the banquet will be formal, and you have a
choice of a $30 chicken or a $35 beef meal.
For those of you who expect to have a DM, or receive a
Regional Award, such as top 20 kitten, top 25 cat, top 20 premier, or
a regional breed award, you need to send a photograph of your cat to:
James Watson, 29 Hilton Drive, Conway, AR 72032-9607. 1-501-327-8204.
James will once again prepare the awards booklet and
computerized presentation for your winners. James
MUST receive the
photo's by 1 MAY. If your photo is received after this date, you will
have to pay the additional cost incurred for overnight freight. James
will scan the photos and forward them to be placed on the award
plaques.
Jan Rogers and Preferred
Promotions Network will once again supply the award plaques. I
received bids from several different companies but felt their product
was inferior to Preferred's.
The rosettes will be provided by
Cedar Ridge Designs, Sonoma, California.
On the road again PHOTOS should
be sent to Sue Riley, 322 Country Rd 97, Nederland, CO 80466. We are
scanning your photos for a computerized program. Send PHOTOS only.
Our master of ceremonies will
once again be Charlie Farmer and Nick Spencer.
Special Awards
Several "Special" awards will be presented again this
year during the banquet Saturday night.
- The George Summerville Life Time Achievement Award
- The 2000-2001 Achievement Award
- Oldest Cattery (still actively breeding and showing during this
season). I will need cattery registration date.
- Dumb A__ Award
- Poor Looser Award
If you have any nominations for the above, or any other "special
award" get them to Lonnie Hoover prior to May 1, 2001.
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2001 Gulf Shore Region Qualifier
The 2001 Regional Qualifier will be held 13-14 October at the Big
Town Center in Mesquite, TX. This will be our Region's largest money
maker and we need your support. Marsha Ammons have volunteered to be the
Show Manager and will need all the help she can get.
The Iams Company is helping to sponsor the 2001
qualifiers with a donation of $2500. The judges will be:
Kitty Angel - AB, Vaughn Barber - AB, Chuck Gradowski - AB
Barbara St. Georges - LH/SH, Ann Pevey - LH/SH, Leslie Falteisek - LH/SH
At this time we are looking for ring sponsors (clubs,
individuals, businesses, etc.) who are willing to make a donation.
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Clerking Schools
There will be a Clerking School, May 20th, 10am-5pm,
at Citizens for Animal Protection Meeting Room. Cost is $25 and
Carolyn Owen is the instructor. Manual and lunch are included.
For more information, contact
Becky Carazzone
President, Houston Cat Club
Texoma Cat Fanciers will be holding a clerking school
on 29 June 2001. The school will be Friday prior to their show from
2-8 p.m. with Steve Gardea as the instructor, Kathy Black as the
assistant. Those attending the Clerking school and entering the cat
show will receive a $10 discount on their first entry. For more
information, contact Kathy Black, PO Box 941, Duncan, OK 73534.
1-580-252-4399 or foxykats@aol.com
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2002 Gulf Shore Region Awards Banquet
The 2002 Regional Awards Banquet will be held in
................... Okay, who is going to fill in the blank?? Where
will we hold the 2002 awards banquet?
Junior Showmanship
During the CFA Board meeting in Feb., we were asked to
remind all regional clubs that we need to sponsor Jr. Showmanship
rings (JS). The JS is a CFA program that provides the opportunity for
young people aged 8 to 15 to be involved in the educational
competition focusing on the pedigreed cat. The program is designed to
foster knowledge of CFA pedigreed cats and their written standard,
general feline health considerations, grooming and care of the cat, as
well as to develop qualities such as self-confidence and sportsmanship
in young people.
I would like to encourage each club who has a show
scheduled or is planning a future show to consider sponsoring a JS
ring. The judging can be held during the lunch break either Saturday
or Sunday. Most judges are anxious to participate or you may ask a
judge who is entered as an exhibitor to work with the JS ring.
The season for JS is from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. I
would like very much to have as many junior as possible from the Gulf
Shore Region compete at the International Show this year. The cost for
JS entry is $5 and the Central Office provides the ribbons of
participation for each junior, making little or no cost to the club.
The future of CFA lie with the young ones
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