As promised, here is the information on the GCFA "Greatest Ferret Show on Earth" DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1993 PLACE: DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Rd. Wheaton IL 60187 Sponsored by: The Greater Chicago Ferret Association Featuring: Three Open Championship Rings Judges: to be announced (LIFE point ssystem) Showtime: 10:00 A.M. The doors open at 7:30 A.M. for setup. Judging will start promptly at 10:00 A.M. Admission: Spectators -- Adults $3.00 Children under 12 $1.50 Children under 6 Free G.C.F.A. Members Free Exhibitors and their families Free Parking Free Entries: Open to all ferrets over 12 weeks of age as of the show date. Classes: All ferrets will be judged in class in all three open rings. Judging to be in the following order: Geriatric Class: This class is open to all ferrets 5 years of age or older. Handicap Class: This class is open to all ferrets with a noticeable handi- cap. Kit Class: All kits 12 weeks old,but less than 6 months on the date of the show. Spayed / Neutered kits will be judged as whole kits. Kits will not be judged against adults or alters, nor will Hobs be judged against Jills, except when placing the top ten kits. Adult Class: All whole ferrets that are 6 months or older on the date of the show. Adults will not be judged against kits or alters,nor will Hobs be judged against Jills, except when placing the top ten adults. Alter Class: All adult ferrets that are 6 months or older on the date of the show who have been spayed or neutered. Alters will not be judged against kits or adults, nor will spays be judged against neuters, except when placing the top ten alters. BEST OF RING AND BEST OF SHOW WILL BE AWARDED AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M. Entry forms must be in our office no later than August 13th, 1993 NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AT THE DOOR. NO EXECPTIONS! Exhibitors: Must provide clean cages, litter, litter pans, food dishes and fresh food and water. I an exhibitor needs more than half of a table, there will be an additional charge. Ferrets: ALL ferrets entering the show hall must have all shots up to date, be free of fleas, ticks and ear mites and have nails trimmed on all four paws. Owners will be asked to remove from the hall any ferret that does not meet these guidelines or appears to be ill. Willful violation of any of these guidelines is grounds for immediate disqualification from the show. Disqualification for health reasons are not subject to return of entry fees. Ferrets that are for sale, but not entered in the show, must be at least TEN weeks of age. There will be no charge to exhibitors who bring kits or older ferrets to the show and offer them for sale. NO stud service will be permitted in the show hall. No pregnant or nursing jills will be permit- ted in the show hall. For your protection, we suggest that you have your ferret vaccinated against rabies with IMRAB. Ribbons: Standard flat ribbons will be awarded in all classes in applicable rings for the following: Color: First - Tenth Place Breed (Confirmation) First - Tenth Place Flourette: Will be awarded in each of the following: Adult: Best Adult -- Tenth Best Adult Alter: Best Alter -- Tenth Best Alter Kit: Best Kit -- Tenth Best Kit AWARDS: Trophies and other awards will be given where offered. We will also be awarding a Best of Show to be selected from the Best Kit, Best Alter and Best Adult from each ring. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CRITTERS, PLEASE BE UP TO DATE WITH YOUR CANINE DISTEMPER VACCINATIONS! In the best interests of the animals, NO pregnant Jills or kits under 10 weeks of age will be allowed on the premises. Rates: First 3 adults alters or kits entered before 8/13/93 $12.00 each Additional adults alters or kits entered before 8/13/93 $ 6.00 each First 3 adults alters or kits entered after 8/13/93 $15.00 each Additional adults alters or kits entered after 8/13/93 $ 7.50 each Geriatric Ring (Ferrets 5 years or older) $ 5.00 each Handicap Ring $ 5.00 each Additional Half Table $10.00 each Additional Show Catalogs (1 free with entry) $ 2.00 each Ads Full Page $35.00 each Half Page $25.00 each Quarter Page $15.00 each Business Card $ 8.00 each Vendor's Tables (8' x 30") Full Table $30.00 each Half Table $20.00 each Club Tables $15.00 each For a complete entry form, call (708) 964-4232 or Write GCFA P.O. Box 7093 Westchester, IL 60154-7093 (I sure hope this formats correctly...) ========================================================================== |Roger.McMillian | Director, Greater Chicago Ferret Association | [log in to unmask] | Editor "Off the Paw" (GCFA Newsletter) | [log in to unmask] | Moderator"Ferret Forum" Echomail Conference | =========================================================================== YOU CAN TAKE AWAY MY FERRETS | SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO LEGALIZE FERRETS IN WHEN YOU CAN PRY THEM LOOSE | ALL STATES AND LOCAL AREAS. IT'S EVERYONE'S FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS! | FIGHT UNTIL IT'S EVERYON'E RIGHT! =====================================================================[IFNS] [Posted in FML issue 0525]