PROPOSAL TO HOST AN ADGA CONVENTION

 

 

This “Proposal to Host an ADGA Convention” should be completed by the prospective host group and the Chair of the ADGA Annual Meeting Committee at least three (3) years prior to the date of the proposed Convention. The ADGA Annual Meeting Committee Chair will then present the Proposal to the ADGA Board of Directors at the following Board Meeting. No “Proposal to Host” will be accepted by the ADGA Board of Directors more than five (5) years in advance of a Convention.

Proposed Local Group Convention Co-Chair:__________________________ Phone:________________

E-mail: _____________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Name(s) of local group(s) or club(s) wanting to be Convention Host partners with the Annual Meeting Committee: ____________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

List the states in which the members of the above group(s) reside: _______________________________________________

Number of members from all groups listed above who are committed to working on an Annual Convention for 3 or more years? ___________________________________         Total membership of all groups listed above: __________________

List any special experience members of the proposed Local Host Group would bring as host partners for an ADGA Convention: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Site:__________________________________________ Proposed Dates:____________________________

                                                                       city                                         state

Name and Address of Proposed Host Facility:____________________________________________________________

Attach a facility brochure or promotional material

    Number of sleeping rooms by type (doubles/suites, etc.) :  __________________________________________________________     Current Room Rates by Type: ______________________________________________________________________________

    Number and size of meeting rooms:  ___________________________________________________________________________

    List recreational facilities on site and within walking distance:__________________________________________________________    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    List restaurants and bars on site (include operating hours) and within walking distance: _____________________________________    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Proposed Spotlight Sale Facilities (The Proposal will not be presented to the ADGA Board without the specified letters of approval):

    Where will the Spotlight Sale be held?  ________________________________________________________________________

    Where will the Spotlight Sale animals be housed?  ________________________________________________________________

   

The sites for the Spotlight Sale and housing of Spotlight Sale animals must have been approved in writing by ADGA Spotlight Sale Committee Chair.  Attach copy of this letter of approval for both sites. 

 

The sites for the Spotlight Sale and housing of Spotlight Sale animals must have been approved in writing by the management of the proposed host facility. Attach copy of this letter of approval.

 

If any state or local permits or variances are necessary for the Spotlight Sale and housing of the Spotlight Sale animals, attach copies of the documentation of requirements for these permits and variances. Your proposal will not be presented if this documentation is missing.

 

Judges Training Conference (The Proposal will not be presented to the ADGA Board without the specified letters of approval):

 

Where will Day One of the Judges Training Conference be held?_____________________________________________________

    Attach a letter of approval from the facility management specifying that animals will be allowed at this site.

Where will Day Two of the Judges Training Conference be held? ________________________________________________________

    Attach a letter of approval from the facility management specifying that animals will be allowed at this site.

 

Attach a letter of approval from the current ADGA Judges Training Conference Chair, specifying approval of the host group’s facilities and  their     ability to meet the Committee’s specifications for animals and handlers.

 

If any state or local permits or variances are necessary for the Spotlight Sale and housing of the Spotlight Sale animals, attach copies of the documentation of requirements for these permits and variances. Your proposal will not be presented if this documentation is missing.

 

Pre-Judges Training Conference: Where will the Pre-judges Training Conference be held? ___________________________________

Attach a letter of approval from the facility management specifying that animals will be allowed at this site.

 

Attach a letter of approval from the current ADGA Judges Training Conference Chair, specifying approval of the host group’s facilities and  their     ability to meet the Committee’s specifications for animals and handlers.

 

If any state or local permits or variances are necessary to bring animals on site for the Pre-Judges Training conference, attach copies of the     documentation of requirements for these permits and variances. Your proposal will not be presented if this documentation is missing.

Transportation:

    Name and location of closest airport _____________________________________________________________________________

    Distance to Host Facility from this airport in miles ___________________________ ;  in time _________________________________

    Is shuttle service available to and from the airport? _______________________________ Cost? ______________________________

    What other types of public transportation service the area? _____________________________________________________________

    Name and location of closest airport to which the Spotlight Sale animals can be flown directly: _________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Distance to Host Facility from this airport in miles_______________________________; in time _______________________________

    How will the Spotlight Sale animals be transported from and to this airport? ________________________________________________

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Program and Other Supporting Materials: Use a separate sheet (or attach brochures or other materials) to provide information about the proposed multilevel program, speakers and workshops/clinics/panels, university or college involvement, special programs, local tourist attractions, fundraising or other financial or community support, etc.

 

Letter of Agreement:  No Proposal will be presented to the ADGA Board without a Letter of Agreement, signed by both the prospective Co-Chair from the Local Host Group and the Chair of the ADGA Annual Meeting Committee. This Letter of Agreement will detail the financial responsibilities and expected roles for the prospective Local Host Group and the Annual Meeting Committee.

 

Signatures:

 

Name of Proposed Local Host Group Chair:________________________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________________     Date:_______________________________

 

Name of ADGA Annual Meeting Committee Chair:__________________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________________     Date:_______________________________