To be
accessible to the entire country NCBS strives to stage the National
show in various locations. The map shows the four regions and our ideal is to
locate sequentially from first thru fourth region.
Impacting the choices is the availability of a suitable show hall and a host club at that location.
Hosting a National can be a rewarding and profitable experience for your club. The key to success is largely in negotiating a favorable contract with the hotel for rooms and show space. Directors John Muscato & Robert Wild can provide information to anyone interested in hosting the show. Contact them at byrdman55@aol.com or r.wild@comcast.net
An
information packet is available which notes the obligations of a host
club and the National plus show
site requirements and more.
There are
many areas of possible income for your club.
Click
here for brief
pdf presentation of the usual division of various aspects of the show:
HOST
NATIONAL
Lease
show/hotel
Sponsor and conduct show
Supervise
show site
Provide show catalog
Judging
stands/lights
Provide trophies and rosettes
Show hall
security
Employ judges
Hospitality
and banquet
Obtain commercial booths
Bird sale
room/raffle
Supply show record books
Show
insurance
Governing responsibility
National Cage Bird Show
Site Requirements:
20,000 - 25,000 square foot
show hall. Setup Wednesday pm is
preferred. Space needed Thursday
thru Saturday for judging area and commercial booths. Booths can be in another
area, about 5,000 square foot,
if main hall is not large enough for both set-ups. In addition to booths
this room needs about 300 tables.
Combination of sizes will work.
NCBS can supply a floor plan with layout of tables and
electric outlet needs for the judging area. Additional space, 5,000
square feet, may be needed for the bird
sale area.
Large room to accommodate
300 for hospitality event Friday
night 7pm. Round tables, small
dance floor, cash bar. Same room used Saturday for meeting 2-3pm.
Set up can be similar to prior
event. Need podium and head table for those
chairing meeting. Same room for
banquet Saturday night 7pm for 200-250.
Head table and podium needed.
Six small rooms Thursday
thru Saturday. Rooms are "in
pairs of two" as one is to hold
birds waiting to be judged and one is for judging.
Size is similar to regular sleeping room.
Four meeting rooms Saturday
for groups of 15 to 50 people.
Boardroom or classroom
setup. 7am to 2pm.
Additional meeting rooms for
Thursday evening may be needed. These
would be for about 50 people, classroom style from 7pm to 11pm.
To be priced individually for us to allocate to users.
Clubs wishing to put in
a bid to host a future National should contact John or Robert. They can assist you with
more information about hotel requirements
and tips to make the event a financial success. Your bid can be presented to the
Board of Directors at the Spring meeting.