Hi All,
 
I am excited to announce our upcoming 2005 Legion of Superferrets
National Shows.  As always we would like to thank everyone who has
attended our shows past and present.  And as always we continue to
advance as the years pass.  In fact when processing the certificates
and noting how many ferrets have reached the maxium amount of points, I
realized that since this database was created in 1996 (parts of the data
base where controlled by others but information was lost with change of
hands).  We have had over 5000 ferrets shown and over 600 owners.  As
many of you may know we had 1 show a year since then and only for about
5 of those years had 2 shows.  That is pretty remarkable.  Also I noted
that there were four ferrets under the age of two that had over 3500 in
points and maxed out.  That is absolutely amazing.  To continue our
sucess, we invite all of you to attend our shows, whether you attend
as an exhibitor, spectator or vendor, we hope you have a good time.
 
Our first 2005 Show will be held at the
FORT WASHINGTON PET EXPO CENTER
1001 VIRGINIA DRIVE
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
This show is a three day event....
1st Day, MARCH 11, 2005 from 4pm - 9pm - Ferret Education Day
2ns Day, MARCH 12, 2005 from 9am - 7pm - ALL CHAMPIONSHIP FERRET SHOW
3rd Day, MARCH 13, 2005 from 10a - 5pm - Fun Games Day
 
Our Second 2005 Show will be held at the
HOLIDAY INN NORTHEAST
GRAND BALL ROOM AND DIAMOND ROOM
3499 STREET ROAD
BENSALEM, PA 19020
This show is a one day event....
SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 - ALL CHAMPIONSHIP FERRET SHOW AND FUN GAMES
 
As always our shows require distemper shot records.  We strongly
recommend you vaccinate against Rabies (rabies clinic is usually
available at the show) and test for ADV (we hope to have a guest speaker
at our show regarding ADV).  We require a health and record check before
entry into the hall.  Our Health Check requires a hands on examination
for parasites, upper respiratory conditions, ECE, Distemper and other
comunicable disease or conditions that may cause a health risk to ferrets
attending the show.  The Health Check Officers disinfect between each
ferret and will be wearing plastic aprons to disinfect.  No ferret shall
enter the show hall without a proper health examination.  Also records
will be checked prior to entering the show hall.
 
As always we welcome exhibitors.  For show entry information, please
visit our website at http://www.freewebs.com/losnational/ .  We are
also looking for sponsors.  We have three types of sponsors.
 
1. Dedication Sponsor - for the dedication of a ferret or ferrets.  This
includes a full page advertisement in the show catalog, page ad on the
judge's table, name printed on the point ribbons for that ring and
annoucement about the dedication.
 
Cost is $70 for Specialty Rings (one show) and $90 for Championship Rings
(one show)
For both shows - $130 for Specialty Rings (two shows) and $165 for
Championship Rings (two shows).
 
2. Individual or Shelter Sponsor (sometimes businesses) - this includes
a full page ad in the show catalog, page ad on the judge's table, name
printed on the point ribbons, business cards on the sponsor table and at
the judge's table.
 
Cost is $75 for Speciality and $100 for Championship.  For both shows
there is a $15 discount.
 
3. Business Sponsors - Most Common Sponsorship - includes two full page
advertisements in the show catalog, page ad on the judge's table, names
listed on first place ribbons, name printed on point ribbons, bueiness
cards on the judge's tables and on the sponsorship table and annoucement.
 
Cost is $250 for Championship Class (2 rings).  $50 discount for both
shows.
 
 
We also have some vendor space available for the March Show.  Please keep
in mind our costs are for a three day vendor space.  You can vend for
one, two or all three days.  This shows gets over 100,000 people in the
course of three days.  Vendors do extremely well at this show but there
is limited booth space, so reserve today.  We only have 10 tables left.
 
For Profit Vendors  $125 for one table and $100 for multiple tables
Not For Profit Vendors $100 for one table and $75 for multiple tables
Kits Sales Only Vendor $75 for one table and $55 for multiple tables
**Please note there is a charge of $25.00 per table for electric. ***
 
Also we are looking for a Sponsor to add on a new ring that we have been
receiving several requests for....the Nobility Ring.  As some of you
know...we added the Royalty Ring, About Perfect Ring, the Fine Point Ring
(addition to the Siamese) and the Greencard Ring.  As always we will not
add a ring unless it is sponsored.  So far all of the new rings added
have been a great sucess.  But now we need your help to add this ring.
The Nobility Ring is for all Second and Third Place Winners of LOS.
(Royalty is all first place winners) We want to recognize the second and
third place winners as there are several absolutely gorgeous ferrets that
have not won a first place yet but should be recognized.  As in other
animal shows, the first, second and third place winners where recognized
as the "cream of the crop" and in honor of them.  The sponsorship needed
would be $75 Speciality Sponsorship.
 
For any additional information, you can contact me at
[log in to unmask] or you can visit our website at
http://www.freewebs.com/losnational.
 
I hope to see you there.
 
Sincerely,
Dawn Smith, Vice President
Legion of Superferrets National
Events and Show Coordinator
[Posted in FML issue 4714]