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]