As an officer of a club that had to cancel our shows (4) a few years back I can tell you the club still has all the expenses as if the show happened. What our club did was the next year we made our entry fees 1/2 price and didn't charge the motorhomes that had paid the canceled year to show the exhibitors we cared. Everyone was happy that we did this.

 

Leita Estes Shortales German Shorthaired Pointers
Home of Multiple BIS, BISS GCh Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale, JH
# 1 GSP 2011
1 Spotty dog (Dalmatian) Ch. Merry Go Rounds Match Point

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From: "dise454@aol.com"
To: gsp-l@shorthairs.net
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 10:53 AM
Subject: [gsp-l] North Branch Cluster - Entry Fees

Hello, 

 

Although the topic has not been addressed here, there are a lot of emails and posts flying back and forth on various forums regarding the entry fees for the North Branch cluster.   I would like to share what I know. 

 

I spoke to Westchester's representative and they are looking into what can and should be done.  There are many things to consider and many options - a lot of the behind the scene costs are already paid - catalogs, premium mailings, logistics for judges, the list is numerous and extensive and will take considerable time to put together.   The cluster representatives are meeting to discuss this.  I trust that they will come to a fair conclusion and have everyone's best interests in mind.  From a local club perspective we have questions as well.

 

These are long standing clubs with solid reputations.  They are not trying to take the kitty and run.  My belief is they are operating on the "fairness" principle. 

 

We all loose here, exhibitors, airplane tickets, hotels, the clubs, handlers, vendors, yadda yadda  - no one wanted these shows to be cancelled, no one wanted the flooding that has devastated many areas.  This is an act of God and decisions were made for the safety of all concerned.   Now that a decision has been made we have a whole host of questions that need to be answered.

 

Two ideas I presented were to donate profits to Take the Lead.  IMHO they loose the most since they are here to benefit others and this was a major fundraiser.  The other idea was to reduce entry fees next year for those that enter next year.  Of course another option is always partial reimbursement. 

 

Please be patient and let's see what happens over the coming weeks.

 

Diane

Hideaway Acres

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diane P. - thank you for ALWAYS being so very level headed when we need that the most !!!!  I agree this is a loss to everyone involved and we need some TIME to figure it out.  Please everyone be patient with the host giving clubs there is much on the line for everyone !!!! Diane S. / Panamint GSPs

 

Hi Terry, I think it is too soon to say and of course it will all depend on the weather over the next few weeks.  We're finally seeing sun again    Perhaps wait a couple of weeks until before the shows close and more will be known about the field conditions. 

-----Original Message-----
From: tbrumbaugh
To: gsp-l
Sent: Thu, Sep 8, 2011 5:56 pm
Subject: Re: [gsp-l] North Branch Cluster - Entry Fees

Just received my entry today for The Harvest Cluster in New Jersey October 15 to 17. Is there anyone on the list who might know if there is any chances this show will be able to go as scheduled? They have also had horrendous amounts of rain.

Terry Brumbaugh
Endo Surgical Source, Inc
717-503-7012
Tbrumbaugh@endosurgicalsource.com

-----Original message-----

From: Phyllis McNall <singltrakshorthairs@gmail.com>
To: gsp-l@shorthairs.net
Sent: Fri, Sep 9, 2011 01:36:17 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [gsp-l] North Branch Cluster - Entry Fees

Thanks, Diane for addressing this.  It is a very touchy subject and how right you are that there are many things indeed to consider.  We've been lucky over the years to have only one day that we had our show cancelled (and it was the last day of a four day cluster).  Show site looked like Katrina II when we arrived at 7 to set up rings and there was little we could do than cancel.  

Hoping for a good or at least acceptable outcome for all.

Phyllis (for Mesilla Valley Kennel Club and GSPCLC)

On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 11:53 AM, <dise454@aol.com> wrote:

Hello, 

 

Although the topic has not been addressed here, there are a lot of emails and posts flying back and forth on various forums regarding the entry fees for the North Branch cluster.   I would like to share what I know. 

 

I spoke to Westchester's representative and they are looking into what can and should be done.  There are many things to consider and many options - a lot of the behind the scene costs are already paid - catalogs, premium mailings, logistics for judges, the list is numerous and extensive and will take considerable time to put together.   The cluster representatives are meeting to discuss this.  I trust that they will come to a fair conclusion and have everyone's best interests in mind.  From a local club perspective we have questions as well.

 

These are long standing clubs with solid reputations.  They are not trying to take the kitty and run.  My belief is they are operating on the "fairness" principle. 

 

We all loose here, exhibitors, airplane tickets, hotels, the clubs, handlers, vendors, yadda yadda  - no one wanted these shows to be cancelled, no one wanted the flooding that has devastated many areas.  This is an act of God and decisions were made for the safety of all concerned.   Now that a decision has been made we have a whole host of questions that need to be answered.

 

Two ideas I presented were to donate profits to Take the Lead.  IMHO they loose the most since they are here to benefit others and this was a major fundraiser.  The other idea was to reduce entry fees next year for those that enter next year.  Of course another option is always partial reimbursement. 

 

Please be patient and let's see what happens over the coming weeks.

 

Diane

Hideaway Acres

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--
Phyllis McNall

Singltrak Shorthairs

AKC Breeder of Merit

Las Cruces, NM

"Look To 'the Past, Breed For The Future"

Hey - The "North Branch Cluster " is in Agusta,NJ and flooding is not a real problem there.

J

 

In a message dated 9/8/2011 10:21:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dise454@aol.com writes:

Hi Terry, I think it is too soon to say and of course it will all depend on the weather over the next few weeks.  We're finally seeing sun again    Perhaps wait a couple of weeks until before the shows close and more will be known about the field conditions. 

-----Original Message-----
From: tbrumbaugh
To: gsp-l
Sent: Thu, Sep 8, 2011 5:56 pm
Subject: Re: [gsp-l] North Branch Cluster - Entry Fees

Just received my entry today for The Harvest Cluster in New Jersey October 15 to 17. Is there anyone on the list who might know if there is any chances this show will be able to go as scheduled? They have also had horrendous amounts of rain.

Terry Brumbaugh
Endo Surgical Source, Inc
717-503-7012
Tbrumbaugh@endosurgicalsource.com

-----Original message-----

From: Phyllis McNall <singltrakshorthairs@gmail.com>
To: gsp-l@shorthairs.net
Sent: Fri, Sep 9, 2011 01:36:17 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [gsp-l] North Branch Cluster - Entry Fees

Thanks, Diane for addressing this.  It is a very touchy subject and how right you are that there are many things indeed to consider.  We've been lucky over the years to have only one day that we had our show cancelled (and it was the last day of a four day cluster).  Show site looked like Katrina II when we arrived at 7 to set up rings and there was little we could do than cancel.  

Hoping for a good or at least acceptable outcome for all.

Phyllis (for Mesilla Valley Kennel Club and GSPCLC)

On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 11:53 AM, <dise454@aol.com> wrote:

Hello, 

 

Although the topic has not been addressed here, there are a lot of emails and posts flying back and forth on various forums regarding the entry fees for the North Branch cluster.   I would like to share what I know. 

 

I spoke to Westchester's representative and they are looking into what can and should be done.  There are many things to consider and many options - a lot of the behind the scene costs are already paid - catalogs, premium mailings, logistics for judges, the list is numerous and extensive and will take considerable time to put together.   The cluster representatives are meeting to discuss this.  I trust that they will come to a fair conclusion and have everyone's best interests in mind.  From a local club perspective we have questions as well.

 

These are long standing clubs with solid reputations.  They are not trying to take the kitty and run.  My belief is they are operating on the "fairness" principle. 

 

We all loose here, exhibitors, airplane tickets, hotels, the clubs, handlers, vendors, yadda yadda  - no one wanted these shows to be cancelled, no one wanted the flooding that has devastated many areas.  This is an act of God and decisions were made for the safety of all concerned.   Now that a decision has been made we have a whole host of questions that need to be answered.

 

Two ideas I presented were to donate profits to Take the Lead.  IMHO they loose the most since they are here to benefit others and this was a major fundraiser.  The other idea was to reduce entry fees next year for those that enter next year.  Of course another option is always partial reimbursement. 

 

Please be patient and let's see what happens over the coming weeks.

 

Diane

Hideaway Acres

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--
Phyllis McNall

Singltrak Shorthairs

AKC Breeder of Merit

Las Cruces, NM

"Look To 'the Past, Breed For The Future"