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AKC Show Manual 2020 Edition Day of the Event Arrive at Least 2 Hours Before the Start of Judging AKC® Show Manual – 2020 – F O 4 U 8 8 N D E D 1 © Copyright 1979, 1987, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2014, 2017, 2020 The American Kennel Club To All AKC® Show-Giving Clubs, Your response to the 2017 edition of the Show Manual was overwhelmingly positive, and you used it well in producing high-quality events. The Events Operation staff now offers the 2020 edition which has been updated with new information, illustrations, and forms. Once again, members of our sport contributed to the effort of updating the Show Manual, particularly with the constructive questions you have asked and suggestions you have made. We would like to express our appreciation to the clubs and their members, the AKC Executive Field Representatives, Superintendents, and our in-house staff. This manual has the latest information about AKC rule and policy changes, with precise footnotes and an index to help you find the information you’re seeking. Please continue to assist us by asking questions and making suggestions. Forward any ideas and suggestions you have to our office, so that we can continue to give you one of the American Kennel Club’s most useful publications. Sincerely, American Kennel Club® Event Operations P.O. Box 900051 • Raleigh, NC 27675-9051 • (919) 816-3514 • Fax (919) 816-4265 • [email protected] 1 Table of Contents The Event Committee .........................................................................3 Financial and Contingency Planning ..............................................29 The Show Site ...................................................................................33 Online Event Management ...............................................................45 Assembling a Judges Panel ............................................................51 Scheduling Judging .........................................................................59 Additional Classes and Special Attractions...................................69 Event Publications ...........................................................................83 Required Items for Event Operations .............................................93 Show Superintendents and Secretaries ....................................... 111 Event Committee Hearings ............................................................ 119 Appendix A – Address and Telephone Directories ......................123 Appendix B – Checklists ................................................................133 Appendix C – Reference ................................................................153 Appendix D – Example Correspondence and Forms ..................171 Appendix E – Sample Show Documents ......................................187 2 Table of Contents THE EVENT COMMITTEE Planning and Organization ........................................................................... 5 The Challenge ............................................................................................ 5 The Team ................................................................................................... 5 Dealing with People ................................................................................... 5 Dogs Disqualified by Event Committee ...................................................... 6 Records .......................................................................................................... 7 Event Committees ......................................................................................... 7 Committee Size .......................................................................................... 8 Committee Members Exhibiting at Events ................................................. 8 Show Chair ..................................................................................................... 9 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 9 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 10 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 11 After the Event ....................................................................................... 11 Assistant Show Chair ................................................................................... 12 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 12 Each Committee Chair .................................................................................. 12 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 12 Obedience Chair/Rally Chair ........................................................................ 12 Chief Steward ................................................................................................ 12 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 13 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 13 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 13 Grounds/Equipment Chair ............................................................................ 13 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 13 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 14 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 15 Table of Contents 3 Parking Chair ................................................................................................. 15 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 15 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 16 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 16 Concessions (Vendor) Chair ........................................................................ 17 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 17 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 17 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 17 Advertising and Catalog Chair ..................................................................... 18 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 18 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 18 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 19 Trophy Chair .................................................................................................. 19 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 19 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 19 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 20 Publicity Chair ............................................................................................... 21 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 21 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 21 Emergency Response Coordinator (Safety Chair) ..................................... 22 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 22 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 22 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 22 Veterinary Requirements ........................................................................... 23 Hospitality Chair ............................................................................................ 23 Qualifications ............................................................................................. 23 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 24 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 24 Treasurer ........................................................................................................ 25 Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 25 Day of the Event .................................................................................... 25 After the Event ....................................................................................... 25 Education ....................................................................................................... 26 Executive Field Representatives ................................................................. 26 Photographer ................................................................................................. 27 4 The Event Committee Planning and Organization The Challenge Putting on the best event possible is
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