We are putting on two shows this year. June 8th, 2002 will be in Spokane. "Inland NW Ferret Show" and on June 15th is the "Pacific NW Ferret Show". Information for both shows are the same in different locations with different classes. Inland NW Ferret Show will take place at the Spokane Fairgrounds. Same place as last year. Pacific NW Ferret Show will be at the Canby Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon. To name a few Specialty categories, they are: Point Mutt Roan Sable Black Sable Mitt Chocolate Blaze/Panda DEW Albino Champagne/Cinnamon Physically Challenged Shelter/Rescue Challeneged Ferrets To enter your ferrets in these categories are $8.00/each from now until April 8th. After April 8th, it will be $11.00/each If any of you plan to show your ferrets but we aren't offering the color category you wish, please let me know. Sponsorship Fees: Championship fee will add up to $300.00. We are splitting that price down. To have the Ribbon portioin will cost $200.00 and for the trophies portion will be $100.00. This will allow those who want to sponsor the choice to do it all or split the cost with someone else. Sponsoring Specialty Rings are as follows: with a free entry - $55.00 with a half page ad - $60.00 with a full page ad - $75.00 If there are less than 5 ferrets and isn't sponsored then it will be cancelled. To ensure your specialty ring will continue to be offered, please consider sponsoring the class. We will be offering advertising rates and they are as follows: full page ad - $50.00 (7.5" W x 10" L) half page ad - $35.00 (7.5" W x 5" L) quarter page ad - $25.00 (3.5" W x 5" L) business card - $15.00 (3.5" W x 2" L) Booths: Sponsors (Business) (Private) Vendor - $60.00 $60.00 Club/Shelter - $30.00 $30.00 Ferret Sales Only - $40.00 $40.00 To enter your ferrets, we are offering for the Championship Rings - $12.00/ferret enters in 1 show $10.00/ferret if entered in both shows. This is a $2.00/ferret off is exhibitor participates in both shows. Due date for all fees are due on May 15th, 2002 ADV TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FERRETS IN THE SHOW HALL! Contact [log in to unmask] for more information. Ok I think I've given you a lot of information to go over(smile). Once again please don't hestiate to ask me any questions you might have. My email address is [log in to unmask] I wanted to let you all know that I am including another activity which is a Photo Contest. I will also use these pictures in the show catalog as well so I will be needing all these pictures no later than June 1st. There will be no charge to enter in the contest. I will give the pictures back when the contest is all over. Please be present to get your pictures back as well as your awards or trophies. To name a few categories, they are: Best Photogenic People Choice Award Judge's Choice Award Funniest Award For the 1st place winners, they will recieve a ribbon along with a surprise gift. So come on all you guys and sent me the pictures for the contest. Thanks for your interest. Darcy Sinsley [Posted in FML issue 3756]