I know that there are Ferret Groups that read the FML who participated
at Arlington, like the GCFA.  I just wanted you all to see this, because
there is strength in numbers.  DalSavers makes alot of money selling
items at these shows, and I'm sure your groups usually do as well.  It
is important that we all support rescues, so that they are not bullied
out of these shows.  Thank you for you attention.
 
Jennifer Ahler
 
> Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:28:00 EDT
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: IMPORTANT**RESCUE GROUPS**PLEASE READ!!!
>
>Permission to Please cross post.
>Please post to the heads of your organization.
>
>I am sure many of you have already received your letter from Tower Show
>Productions regarding future Pet Shows held at Arlington Park and the
>new one in Chicago coming this November.  WE AS RESCUE PARTNERS MUST
>TAKE ACTION!
>
>For those who have no clue what I am talking about, here is some of what
>was stated in their letter:
>
>"One thing we noticed and want to correct is that some of the non-profit
>booths look very commercial.  Without commercial vendors, there will be
>no reduced rates for non-profits, and commercial vendors should not view
>non-profits as competitors.  As always, non-profits may have organization
>logo materials for sale and may have raffles to increase donations.
>However, handmade products or commercial products which compete for sales
>with our commercial vendors will no longer be allowed at the non-profit
>booth fee."
>
>If you want to sell anything other then logo merchandise, you have to pay
>the full vender fee of $800.00.
>
>I know that there are many groups who attend these shows who relay heavily
>on the sale of the above "banned" merchandise to continue their rescue
>efforts.  These big shows are the bulk of our money for the year.  WE
>CANNOT LET THEM TAKE THIS AWAY FROM US AND THE MANY ANIMALS WHO BENEFIT
>FROM THIS YEAR ROUND!!!
>
>I am willing to personally head and take charge of any action we decide
>to take.  I have a few ideas, but want you all share your ideas on the
>situation also.  Please post your thoughts and suggestions by April 16th
>to me and or the lists.
>
>My two ideas:
>#1- A letter composed and signed by whom ever wishes to participate
>stating our objections to the banning of items and how this will
>jeopardize our organization.
>
>#2- We all agree to boycott the 1st annual Pet Chicago Expo in November.
>
>THANKS & Have a Whoof of a day!
>
>Pamela Fraley, Director
>Dal-Savers Dalmatian Rescue, Inc.WI/IL
>www.DalRescue.net
>Dal-Savers Website*
>
>Adoption Available To Approved Families In The Midwest!
>Rescue Service LIMITED to Illinois & Wisconsin Only!
>www.widogrescue.com
>Member of: Wisconsin Dog Rescue
[Posted in FML issue 3748]